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1. Ki Pro v3 2 48 www aja com 15 4 DROPPED FRAMES This parameter determines how playback handles dropped frames These are the options CONTINUE In the unlikely event that the playback of a clip s begins to STOP drop frames this parameter allows users to define whether the playback continues or stops 16 1 FORMAT MEDIA This parameter is used to format the currently selected storage device These are the options KEEP MEDIA default No action do not format the media device selected FORMAT MEDIA Format the selected media device you will be prompted Y N If no media is inserted in the Ki Pro the message No Storage is displayed 16 2 DELETE CLIPS This parameter can be used to delete all of the clips on the media These are the options KEEP CLIPS default No action do not delete clips DELETE ALL Delete all clips on the storage device when DELETE CLIPS is pressed or Adjust up arrow is pressed and held for 2 seconds If no media is inserted in the Ki Pro the message No Storage is displayed 17 0 REEL NAME The Ki Pro Storage Module can be used to hold data other than Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime recordings If other files are saved to the Ki Pro Storage Module they should be placed outside of the AJA folder Any material inside of the AJA folder will be erased if a MEDIA gt Delete Clips DELETE ALL is performed This parameter sets the reel name associated with all cl
2. You can reorder the clips if you want by simply double clicking to select and then dragging them to the order you want Note again that while clicking and dragging the filmstrip icon will appear and the operation will highlight the order in green NOTE You can only bring clips up in order not down in order when dragging and dropping This means that if you want a clip to appear later in the order you need to move the other clips above it See at the end of this chapter for an additional tutorial on working with playlists Figure 30 Ki Pro Web Interface Clips Screen ASJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Mew amp D1 99 Reel 001 Filter Connection Status Serial Number Config Name Format Duration Date 2805091 Madia Mer 486i 29 97 00 00 12 23 12 23 11 11 36 22 Software Version Transport 7 7 ACE 3 0 0 82 2 SCIATK2 486i 29 97 00 00 13 04 12 23 11 11 36 54 3 SCIATK3 486 29 97 00 00 07 02 12 23 11 11 37 38 Conneavan Situs Connected Presets Network Wireless 4 W SCIATK4 4861 29 97 00 00 11 10 12 28 11 15 27 42 Firmware 5 WSCIATKS _486129 87 00 0018 10 12 28 11 15 28 13 ewok Showing 1 to 5 of 5 clips Playlists O08 AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 All Clips Ki Pro Mini 1 Test_Playlist Alarms Screen The Alarms display is present on each screen and constantly shows you the state of any alarms in the system The Alarms area normally contains a green box displaying None if there are
3. The media would be named 002 if mounted on a desktop as a volume Ki Pro v3 2 50 www aja com 17 3 CLIP NUMBER This parameter determines the clip number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting These are the options 1 to 999 default 1 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the CLIP NUMBER value from 1 to 999 17 4 CLIP APPEND This parameter is used with parameter 17 5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended These are the options ALPHA default NONE The text value entered in ALPHA APPEND is appended to the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER No text is appended to the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER 17 5 ALPHA APPEND This parameter is used with parameter 17 4 CLIP APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER These are the options Custom Clip Naming AtoZ default A Press ADJUST button up or down to change the ALPHA APPEND value from A to Z Alphabetic values increment with A and Z wrapping around 17 8 TAKE This parameter determines the TAKE number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER followed by any ALPHA APPEND if selected generated for all clips while using this setting These are the options 1 to 999 default 1 Ki Pro automatically generates a TAKE number Press ADJUST button up or down to change the TAKE value
4. This parameter enables or disables an authentication login requirement when using the web UI This parameter manually sets the calendar date and time of the internal Ki Pro clock Edit the date and time fields and then click Apply to set the date and time When set to AJA Logo a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the alphanumeric display after 3 minutes of inactivity defined as no button presses on the front panel This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric display and front backlit buttons This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro s internal cooling fan In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro unit it may be desirable to set the fan speed to QUIET AUTO or QUIET RECORD The Media screen offers settings for a variety of media related functions including formatting storage media type of Apple ProRes 422 encoding and reel and clip definitions Ki Pro v3 2 77 www aja com Figure 23 Ki Pro Web Interface Media Screen VIDEO SYSTEMS Record Play Connection Status Connected Cm Network o cm AJA Ki Pro 2 None b Format D1 Media State 12 1 This parameter defines whether the media is used for video audio recording or data transfer using an Ethernet LAN or Firewire 800 FW Encode Type 14 1 This parameter defines the Apple ProRes encoding method Play Media 15 1 This parameter determines behavior during playback eith
5. Mr dii Installation and Operation Guide Version 3 2 Published September 5 2013 Because it matters AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Table of Contents Notices os 5is beso re ere e rese zeekcseesvsesuG uer vreeveeweks Trademarks i iiie eer Ret bre e UE ER doa PeECKCbNCU eR Y ebbeV See 7 uec ccm ET 7 Contacting Support eeseskcs rer re E E UO IY CERA D RR ER CRGA SU EN NOTER eR 7 Chapter 1 Introduction eeeeeeeee nennen n nnns B eu a 8 Features er EMT 9 HardWate sioe iaiia wa ene npa b ACHSE lara MU e Ro Ve dip Qvale ERR US b e 9 SL MM 10 OPTIONS m C ae 10 System Requirements suce ces sed nene e b Er eR TEE ORA Ses e IRE Gam eee peas 11 Apple ProRes 422 Advantages cece ccc eee e ene e eee mee hen 11 In This Manual 0 cece cece eee eee hehehe eee hens 12 Chapter 2 Ki ProataGlance eeeeeeeeeeeeeee s 13 Gu T 13 Operator Side cosciente e e 14 Controls and Displays isis ener E RR EE SE RENI RE e eren qus 14 Bulttolis cou e SX aee baie ica diri este b aa PU UR ERR URP DIRE 15 Displays and Indicators cece eee ee cee cece tent ENRE eee T nR 17 Other Front Panel Features 0 cece cece eee eee 18 Connector Side sis oru eoo EU eden PROPER deed wens iene panei dene VEA et ae 18 Connectors ves eee ve eU x RR Ea ia ex e VR anes eats Ra d a eg E 19 LTC Timecode I
6. A Warning Do not touch the Ki Pro radio or antenna cover when the antenna is transmitting or receiving A Warning Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm 2 inches separation distance between the radiating element s and all persons This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits 802 11 IP Config 54 1 Hide 802 11 Password 53 4 802 11 MAC Address 50 7 802 11 Security 53 3 802 11 IP Address 54 2 802 11 Netmask 54 3 802 11 Password 53 4 Available 802 11 Networks 53 0 802 11 Network 53 2 SSID Apply Playlists Screen Shows the type of IP address DHCP Static or default This parameter hides the 802 11 Password parameter This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the wireless adapter This parameter defines the type of security encryption format if any used between Ki Pro the access point and the wireless browser clients Choose the same type of security used by the network router and enter a password in the 802 11 Password parameter 53 4 if required Use this field to enter the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any Field is only displayed if Security is enabled This
7. Custom Clip Naming in Chapter 3 for greater detail This parameter allows you to enter a custom clip name To enter click on the default name Custom and type a new name Once entered you ll have to click the Apply button for it to take effect and be used This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip take name can be used Refer to Custom Clip Naming in Chapter 3 for details e Caution If a custom clip name is not changed and the Custom Clip Take parameter is not enabled an existing clip can be overwritten on the disk Example the first recording made is called Flying and the Custom Clip Take parameter is not enabled additionally the user does not enter a new value for the custom clip name and leaves Flying entered As a result the first recording will be overwritten by the second recording AJA does not typically recommend disabling the use of the custom clip take but in some situations overwriting an existing file may be desirable NOTE Custom Take 19 4 Gang Clip Name 22 1 The selection of the Custom Clip Take is only possible via the web Ul and it does not survive reboots This parameter allows you to define a custom take number Once entered you ll have to click the Apply button for it to take effect To enter a specific value click on the number to highlight it type in a value and press Enter to confirm the new value You may also click and drag on the slider
8. Ki Pro v3 2 6 www aja com Notices Trademarks AJA KONA Ki Pro KUMO and XENA are registered trademarks of AJA Video Inc Ki Pro Mini lo Express lo HD lo and Work Flow are trademarks of AJA Video Inc AirPort Apple the Apple logo AppleShare AppleTalk FireWire iPod iPod Touch Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Final Cut Pro QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Avid Avid Media Composer and Avid DNxHD are trademarks of Avid Technology Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Copyright Copyright 2013 AJA Video Inc All rights reserved All information in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying or recording without the express written permission of AJA Inc Contacting Support When calling for support have all information at hand prior to calling To contact AJA Video for sales or support use any of the following methods Telephone 1 800 251 4224 or 1 530 271 3190 Web http www aja com Support Email support aja com Sales Email sales aja com Ki Pro v3 2 7 www aja com Chapter 1 Introduction Overview NOTE Ki Pro is an all new way of connecting production and post With it you can now acquire with the same co
9. Terminal utility application and double click it 3 Onthe Ki Pro go to parameter menu 50 2 and read the IP address 4 Atthe Terminal prompt enter the IP address noted in step 3 For example ping 192 168 0 2 5 If successful the ping utility will respond that packets were sent received and how long it took For example 64 bytes from 192 168 0 2 icmp_seq 0 ttl 64 time 0 590 ms 6 If unsuccessful check Ki Pro s network settings and resolve the problem with your IT administrator To control Ki Pro from a web browser on a network attached computer you must enter Ki Pro s IP address as a URL in the browser For example if Ki Pro s IP address were 10 0 6 31 you would then type into the web browser http 10 0 6 31 This topic is explained in greater detail in Chapter 4 Browser Remote Control Another option for remote control is Ki Pro s built in 802 11 wireless transceiver which via 802 11 b g can communicate with properly configured 802 11 wireless access points such as an Airport Basestation or 802 11 wireless router You can enable or disable wireless control of Ki Pro for security Further you can select a type of wireless security to match other devices popular methods such as WEP WPA and WPA2 are supported To use wireless control you ll follow this basic process e Enable wireless control of Ki Pro Ki Pro v3 2 38 www aja com Select a wireless network to connect to as set on the access point you ll communica
10. Use the value specified in parameter 8 1 TC VALUE SDI RP188 Use the timecode read from the embedded RP188 metadata in the SDI input LTC Use timecode from the LTC input connector FW400 FireWire TC value is used FW400 is presented only if parameter 35 2 is set to FW Only TIME OF DAY Set TC to Time of Day clock CONFIG parameter 55 6 RS422 RS422 in point TC value is used for the start value of a recording presented only if 35 2 is set to RS422 Only 8 1 TC VALUE This parameter selects the starting hour for timecode when 8 0 is set to TC Value These are the options 00 00 00 00 to 23 00 00 00 Use the ADJUST buttons to select a timecode hour Default 01 00 00 00 For example 01 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 etc 8 2 TC TYPE This parameter selects drop frame or non drop frame timecode These are the options Ki Pro v3 2 59 www aja com NOTE Ifthe TC In is SDI RP188 LTC FW400 or RS422 the TC Type selection does not apply TC Type only applies to the TC Value or the Time of Day value generated by Ki Pro NDF default Selects Non drop Frame timecode DF Selects Drop Frame timecode 8 3 ARM RECORDING This parameter selects how recording will begin either by pressing record button or web Record button or via timecode If starting on timecode parameters 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 must be set to qualify the source and type of timecode NOTE For TC REC KEY to oper
11. from 1 to 999 if a value other than the automatically generated value is desired There are rules that Ki Pro observes in relation to Clips and Takes 1 KiPro will not overwrite an existing clip when using standard clip naming 2 The Take number will auto increment past existing numbers for the prefix as defined by the Reel Name Clip Name Clip Number Clip Append Alpha Append and Take settings 3 Ifthe number is at 999 Ki Pro will not auto increment instead it will register a Name In Use alarm This prompts you to select a new Clip Name Clip Number Clip Append Alpha Append and or Take settings so that a new unique prefix is created This action ensures files are unique and understandable and that clips are never overwritten Beginning with Ki Pro 2 0 firmware users can elect to give their clips names other than the standard criteria provided by AJA IMPORTANT Certain characters may not be allowed or supported if entered for a clip name Examples include punctuation marks other than internal spaces or periods special characters like and non ASCII UTF 8 characters are rejected outright Note non UTF 8 characters appear in some languages like Chinese and Japanese and are not supported Custom clip names can be created via the front panel Ul menu parameters 19 1 19 2 and 19 4 through the use of the Select and Adjust arrows Users may find that the more efficient method to perform custom clip naming
12. means WARNING Change Encode Type appears because ProResHQ is not supported on ExpressCard 34 Select another flavor of ProRes normal LT or Proxy before attempting to record to an ExpressCard 34 WARNING Invalid Selection appears when Ki Pro receives conflicting configuration requests such as selecting component in out Beta for HD WARNING Name In Use appears when an attempt was made to record over a previously existing clip This can happen when the take number reaches its maximum 999 To resolve it change one of the clip naming parameters to eliminate the naming conflict WARNING No Video Input appears when an attempt was made to record but no video was detected on the input Check connections and sources to make sure valid video is being fed to the input selected in 2 1 Video Input WARNING 2 Channel Format appears when the number of channels selected in 2 3 Audio Channels is eight but the selected audio input only supports two channels Only SDI supports eight channels WARNING Genlock Missing appears when 6 1 Genlock has been set to INPUT or Component Y but there is no signal detected on the chosen genlock input WARNING Genlock Mismatch appears when 6 1 Genlock has been set to INPUT or Component Y but the signal detected on the selected genlock input is incompatible with the video format on the selected video input WARNING Non VFR Format appears when 1 1 Record type is set to VFR variable frame rate but
13. or WARNING MEDIA LOW When clicked the Transport screen expands at the bottom to show controls for controlling multiple Ki Pros See Gang Recording on page 95 at the end of this chapter for an additional tutorial on using this feature Figure 25 Ki Pro Web Interface Transport Screen Gang View Hide Gang View 5 click to refresh Input Free Format Storage er nr Master Settings Aul Clear Clear AJA Ki Pro 2 525i 29 97 40 Use Slave Name Use Custom Clip Name OFF Clip Name SC Clip Number 1 Clip Append Alpha Alpha Append A Take 4 Ki Pro Mini 1 525i 29 97 Use Slave Name EO The Presets screen allows you to save Preset Configurations into 20 separate memory registers and recall the presets whenever needed This screen also includes Export and Import functions that allow exporting one or all presets to your computer as files and importing exported preset files from your computer A displayed message indicates successful or failed saves recalls exports and imports Ki Pro v3 2 81 www aja com Figure 26 Ki Pro Web Interface Presets Screen Connection Factory Preset Factory Settings Recall E V Status Serial Number Config Preset 1 Preset 1 Recall Export Import 2805091 Menu Media Preset 2 Preset 2 Recall Export Import Software Version Transport 3 0 0 82 Presets Preset 3 Preset 3 Recall Export Import Connection Status Network Connected Wireless Preset 4 Preset 4 Recall Exp
14. 00 Record Format Audio Input 4 g Alarms Playlists Transport Alarms Selecting the Alarms button from brings up the Alarms screen This iPhone screen displays the following information and controls Buttons to access other menus Status Config Media Alarms Playlists Transport List of Ki Pro alarm conditions in red When there are no alarms the display is green and says None Ki Pro v3 2 92 www aja com Figure 35 Ki Pro iPhone Interface Alarms Screen st OATRT A 2 11 01 AM c Status a H Alarms Playlists Transport Config Selecting the Config button brings up the Config screen This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values Buttons to access other menus Status Config Media Alarms Playlists Transport e Video and audio I O timecode playback recording and system parameters For details see Config Screen on page 74 Note that the pull down menus allow you to make selections Figure 36 Ki Pro iPhone Interface Config Screen aL AT amp T 7 2 11 00AM c uL AT amp T 7 i Status Record Type Normal Record Type Normal 1080p Playback PsF 1080p Playback Click pull down menus to make selections In Convert Out Convert Media Selecting the Media button brings up the Media screen This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values relating to operation of the storage media Buttons to access other menus St
15. 1 and 9 2 menu options will not appear unless 9 0 Interval Record is enabled This parameter determines how many frames from the incoming video will be used for the recording Interval Time 9 2 This parameter determines the time period from which the interval frames are selected This parameter controls the use of camera generated ancillary data Some cameras produce ancillary data that Ki Pro Mini users may want to transfer to their recordings Examples include start stop commands timecode reel name clip name and take If a Ki Pro v3 2 76 www aja com Loss of Video 32 0 Remote Control 35 2 Video SG Format 41 1 Video SG 41 2 Audio SG 41 3 System Name 50 5 User Authentication 50 9 Date Set 55 4 55 6 Screen Saver 70 1 Display Intensity 70 2 Fan Speed 70 3 Media Screen selection other than NONE is selected and an appropriate camera is present and sending appropriate ancillary data then the metadata available from the camera will be passed into the Ki Pro Mini s timecode value file name and other applicable parameters Please read the discussion on Config Parameter 13 1 Camera Data in Chapter 3 for additional information This parameter selects whether recording continues when valid video is not present Enables or disables Ki Pro remote control by an external device With the RS422 selection an external RS422 controller or an NLE may be used to control the
16. 1080 i 29 97 00 00 05 11 12 21 11 23 15 56 Showing 1 to 9 of 9 clips Playlists Mitis TEST PLAYLIST To add clips to a playlist select a blue highlighted clip from the All Clips list and click and drag the clip onto the name of the playlist you created Note that when you select a clip and click and drag it a filmstrip icon will appear If you do not see this icon then you have not selected a clip You can tell that a clip will be added to a playlist because the list you drag the clip to will be highlighted in green and the filmstrip icon will appear with a symbol on the left side When you release the mouse the clip will be added to the playlist You may select additional clips using the same method and add them to the playlist To move a number of clips to a playlist at once use the column with the checkmark and tick the checkboxes of the clips prior to performing the click and drag to the list To review your playlist click on the list in the Playlists area of the web UI x D1 94 Reel 001 Filter Pep Name Foma Duration 1 SC1ATK7 1080i 29 97 00 00 50 25 12 21 11 22 10 50 2 SCiATK8 1080i 29 97 00 02 11 11 12 21 11 22 13 10 3 SC1ATK9 1080i 29 97 00 00 04 22 12 21 11 22 25 00 LEM SC1ATK10 1080i 29 97 00 00 02 05 12 21 11 22 26 09 Showing 1 to 4 of 4 clips To reorder clips within a list just click and drag them You will notice that the clip is selected because the filmstrip icon will appear only
17. 2 In this instance you can follow these alternate steps to communicate with Ki Pro 1 Setthe computer s Ethernet IP address to 192 168 0 n where n is not 2 2 Setthe computer s Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 most computers default to the proper netmask when the address is set 3 Runa browser on the computer and type 192 168 0 2 the factory fallback IP address You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen If Ki Pro fails to find a DHCP server via its network connection it will fall back to using the factory default static IP of 192 168 0 2 or whatever IP address you ve previously defined AJA recommends you define a Static IP address with parameter 50 2 so you ll be prepared in the event your DHCP server fails To set a static IP address for Ki Pro you ll have to make some simple Parameter menu selections The illustration below shows the four menu selections you need to make while entering the information provided to you by your IT administrator as discussed earlier Ki Pro v3 2 36 www aja com NOTE Figure 18 Configuring Ki Pro with a Static IP Address Parameter Menu Selected For View Edit Change Setting until STATIC Addr is displayed gt as Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 1 is found Y OHO Select Adjust It I IN LI IP Config STATIC Addr Ces Parameter Editing Display Parameter Menu Selected For View Edit A
18. CONFIG when not lit enters the CONFIG menu Pressing CONFIG when it is lit turns Off the CONFIG menu returning you to the default TRANSPORT menu The CONFIG menu can only be entered from the STOP mode The CONFIG menu remembers which parameter it is set to when exited and will return to that same parameter when the menu is re entered Pressing MEDIA when not lit enters the MEDIA menu Pressing MEDIA when it is lit will turn Off the MEDIA menu returning to the default TRANSPORT menu The MEDIA menu can only be entered from the STOP mode The MEDIA menu remembers which parameter it is set to when exited and will return to that same parameter when the menu is re entered The transport buttons are always active STOP i The STOP button has a dual function When playing back a clip PLAY FF or REV the first push of STOP acts as a pause mode the playback is paused the current point of the clip is displayed and the STOP button flashes A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and directs Ki Pro s outputs into an E to E mode the currently selected inputs bypass to the outputs To determine at a glance if the STOP button is in a pause mode note that the stop button will flash if media playback is paused The STOP button is fully illuminated in stop mode PLAY Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal speed RECORD e Press the red button to begin recording Once in RECORD mode all othe
19. For most devices with standard browser displays such as a laptop the URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro s Network parameter menus 50 2 please note also that 50 1 through 50 4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro on your network If Ki Pro is using DHCP the IP address can be found by pressing the Status button on the Ki Pro front panel repeatedly until the Network Status display is shown or by going to parameter 50 2 and reading it there If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the factory default static IP address is 10 65 74 65 So if 50 1 is set to Default Addr you would type the following in the web browser http 10 65 74 65 to see Ki Pro s web interface Main Status screen When using a small handheld device like iPhone or iPod Touch browser you will want to also use the IP address as a URL but also specifying a specially formatted webpage formatted for the small display Onan iPhone or iPod Touch use this URL http lt P address for your Ki Pro iphone html For example if your Ki Pro is 10 0 7 110 then on an iPhone you d enter http 10 0 7 110 iphone html Once entered the URL takes you to the Status screen with these KiPro control menus Status e Alarms e Config Media e Playlists Transport Ki Pro v3 2 91 www aja com The fields on these pages are a subset of the fields previously described in the Web Browser page definitions See the web UI descriptions for details about each
20. HD SD SDI I O 2 BNC HDMI I O 2 HDMI 2 channel balanced and unbalanced analog audio I O 4 XLR 4 RCA e LTC I O 2 BNC non looping output during recording e IEEE 802 11 wireless e 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN e Panel user interface features a VFD display 2 line character display with 14 control buttons 3 control knobs and a power button e Storage Module HDD with FireWire 800 port for use with Apple Mac computers HFS file system 12 Vdc AC adapter with industry standard 4 pin XLR connector e 3 year warranty Ki Pro v3 2 9 www aja com Software e Remote Browser control software When a Mac PC or 802 11b g enabled device such as an iPhone are connected via the Ki Pro Ethernet port or its 802 11b g connection the device can control the Ki Pro via a web browser 20 Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset configurations Embedded internal web server for remote control via 802 11b g or LAN e Gang recording via multiple Ki Pro units controlled by a master Ki Pro unit e RS422 control of Ki Pro for VTR like interaction with edit controllers or non linear editors Alarms to alert you to conditions that may need your attention Options AJA 5 Ki Pro can be enhanced by purchasing several options Ki Pro Exo skeleton provides a surrounding chassis for the Ki Pro that can both mount to a tripod and provide a mount for a camera on top this combination allows convenient access to controls Figure 1 Ki Pro E
21. IEEE 1394b FireWire connector allows for data transfer to or from an Apple mel FireWire 800 equipped computer This connector does not support connection to any other FireWire devices such as cameras or hard drives CTRL TC FireWire 400 IEEE 1394a FireWire connector for connecting Ki Pro to a camera for timecode control This connector does not support data transfer of compressed audio video signals nor does it support connection to hard drives Ethernet An RJ45 connector provides a 10 100 1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting toa LAN Ki Pro is compatible with CAT 5 straight through or cross over Ethernet cables automatically detecting which is used Once connected and properly configured Ki Pro can then be controlled by a web browser on the LAN Ki Pro v3 2 21 www aja com LANC Loop This connector accepts a LANC plug 2 5mm 3 conductor TRS jack and then loops it through to a second connector loop LANC or Local Application Control Bus System sometimes called Control L is a Sony protocol for synchronizing cameras Available on many brands of cameras LANC enables accessories to control camera and Ki Pro record stop functions Lens Tap This connector supports an optional Lens Tap kit AJA offers for controlling Ki Pro A proprietary AJA cable connects between the camera body and the lens intercepting the camera s own interconnecting cable This enables Ki Pr
22. Ki Pro With the FW selection an HDV camcorder s start stop commands and timecode can be transmitted to the Ki Pro The CONFIG menu parameter 8 0 TC IN is set automatically to correspond to the RS422 Only or FW Only selections When the 8 0 TC IN is set to RS422 it allows Ki Pro to accept an RS422 in point timecode value as the beginning timecode value for the recording Example the value 01 00 00 00 is received as the in point this becomes the first frame of the Ki Pro recording If the 8 0 TC IN is set to FW 400 the timecode coming from the HDV camera will be used for the recording this can be particularly useful if the HDV camera does not have SDI timecode or LTC timecode output Operation is described fully in Chapter 3 Config Parameter 35 2 Remote Control This parameter determines the video format output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter above 41 1 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator OFF silence or 1 kHz tone This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface wireless and for display on Ki Pro s screen saver if System name is chosen in Parameter 70 1 Screen Saver
23. Ki Pro note that even with this configuration the timecode value produced has an accuracy of 1 frame RED One firmware version 31 6 16 or later is required for proper operation RED One 25 For the RED One timecode should be sent to the camera via a timecode generator in order to produce corresponding timecode recordings on the Ki Pro note that even with this configuration the timecode value produced has an accuracy of 1 frame RED One firmware version 31 6 16 or later is required for proper operation Canon XF Because the Camera Data parameter requires the use of SDI only XF series cameras with SDI outputs can be used with this feature These cameras provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming Ki Pro v3 2 62 www aja com Canon C300 These cameras provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming The Canon EOS C300 outputs 1080i by default but can produce true progressive video within this interlaced output The extraction of 1080p 23 98 from within 1080i 29 97 and 1080p 24 from within 1080i 30 is automatic if the camera is properly configured and the Camera Data selection is set to Canon C300 users do not need to manually set the Record Type parameter separately However for 1080p 25 that is output as 1080i 25 and 1080p 29 97 that is output as 1080i 29 97 from the camera users need to manually select PsF in the Reco
24. NOTE For parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 90 0 181 0 When editing these the Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select Up again advances to the next octet At the final octet the address will flash pressing Select Up at that point confirms the setting When these parameters are edited you can abort the editing process by backing out press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit passes the first octet You ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet the display will blink this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved You can save the edited IP address press the Select arrow up to save or choose not to save by pressing the Select arrow down button 50 3 SUBNET MASK This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking variable Using the adjust buttons enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP the default Subnet Mask will be assigned by the DHCP server If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the default Subnet Mask is 255 0 0 0 Please read the Note about editing IP addresses in parameter 50 2 as it also applies to parameters 50 3 and 50 4 50 4 STATIC GATEWAY This parameter determines the gateway or router used b
25. Reset enter the 99 0 Factory Reset parameter and unlike a typical Factory Reset where only the ADJUST up button is held for 2 seconds hold both the ADJUST up and the ADJUST down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds If authentication is used it provides a minimum security safeguard against unauthorized use of the Ki Pro in a networked environment You should not consider it a substitute for proper network security measures DISABLED default Disables the requirement for a login password when accessing the device via the web UI LOGIN Login is required via the web UI before changes can be made to the Ki Pro configuration 53 0 802 11 AVAILABLE This parameter shows all available 802 11 wireless networks detected by Ki Pro Choosing a network selects it for parameter 53 2 NOTE Security details for any selected wireless network must be defined by the related parameters 53 3 through 53 5 information display Choosing this parameter allows you to view 802 11 wireless networks within signal range of Ki Pro The Adjust buttons allow you to scroll up or down to view those available If you find one that you want to connect Ki Pro to then select it via the Adjust buttons and it will then transfer to parameter 53 2 802 11 NETWORK as the selected wireless network 53 1802 11 CONTROL This parameter determines whether Ki Pro can be controlled remotely from a wireless browser DISABLED default Di
26. Rn ha ce eem ies 51 Xp MC e 51 Custom Clip Naming sssssssese Ime hehe 51 19 1 USE CUSTOM CLIP NAME sees ene 52 19 2 CUSTOM CLIP NAME 0c cece cee Is e 52 19 4 CUSTOM TAKE ke ee itnn i uon Rok aa uo Rp eer e Un d er ata 52 22 1 GANG CLIP NAME 0 cece cece eee en tide dirais ehh 52 CONFIG tenus esser bead s or ol ovd ee o PX EEUU e XR REL ot d ta x 52 CONFIG Menu Parameters 0 0 cece c eee cece eene 53 131 RECORD TYPE te repo Re ob arian medias Re eve 53 1 3 1080p PLAYBACK 00 cece cece eee Hm nen 54 Ki Pro v3 2 3 www aja com Ua Ese 54 1 5 OUT CONVERT 5 1nd tre a pape va o RE CR adip ed vs s 54 1 6 SDIOUT ta vo e ela ga NU Pe ee EE E EE E E AN EUREN Ue wee 55 1 7 COMPONENT OUT aaoi crc Ace rto SY ua o en now Solo dee 55 1 8 HDMIQUT ieiseesssererr n err ER Er EE WRE ET OL ERE UN 55 1 9 SUPER OUT acie ori hte EU E RU HEN CORE ERN anh eti v e 55 2 1 VIDEO INPUT skr o ee hr ter ehe eer eh danas Se ime e 55 2 2 AUDIO INPUT ele ene o RO al en nadine e Bea eR De es 56 2 3 AUDIO CHANNELS sssssssssssesese e he een 56 3 1 COMPONENT IN EVL audor dr die e a aa a e in 56 3 2 COMPONENT OUT LVL e 0 cece cece cece e emm nere 57 SA NTSC CONEIG apoiar eee Y eR Re UE RR UL EU dans law dad 57 4 1 ANALOG AUDIO ssssssssssssss e meme eee ne 57 54 UP CONVERSION nth vtr vt Leda obe dele deu obe aln 57 5 2 DOWN CONVERSION 0 cece cece eme eee enne 58 6 1 G
27. TO Note that anytime you need to return to the factory Ki Pro configuration you can easily Factory Settings do so To perform a global reset of Ki Pro to factory settings go to Ki Pro front panel CONFIG parameter 99 0 for a reset to factory values You can also recall factory settings by selecting the Presets browser menu scrolling to the bottom of the list of presets and clicking Recall Factory Preset Web Browser via To control Ki Pro via wired internet connect a computer to the Ki Pro unit s LAN Ethernet connector an RJ45 socket via a CAT5 ethernet cable To access the Ki Pro simply enter its URL in the web browser The URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro s Network parameter menus 50 2 please note also that 50 1 through 50 4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro on your network If Ki Pro is using DHCP the default the IP address can be found by going to parameter 50 2 and reading it there When Ki Pro is shipped from the AJA factory it defaults to DHCP operation If 50 1 is set to DHCP and the DHCP server on the network fails to grant an IP address then Ki Pro will fall back to the static IP address If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the factory default static IP address is 10 65 74 65 So if 50 1 is set to Default Addr you would type the following in the web browser http 10 65 74 65 to see Ki Pro s web interface Main Status screen General Screen Information All Ki Pro web screens have cer
28. active all the time In other words the same output video appears simultaneously on the HDMI SDI component and composite outputs You should be aware of the limitations of each output The composite output is by definition an SD signal so it will not output HD The HDMI output is by definition an HDMI compatible signal so 1080PsF formats cannot be output via HDMI instead use a true progressive format for the HDMI output This method of operation allows simultaneous connection to source devices onset monitoring displays and audio equipment Ki Pro v3 2 18 www aja com FireWire 400 1394a To Camera for Control amp Timecode WiFi Radio G9 owocr g LED Indicator Connections NOTE LTC Timecode Input And Output 10 100 1000 Figure 5 Ki Pro Connector Side and Back Sid RS422 FireWire 800 1394b Connection to Mac AJA Lens LANC LTC Tap Loop In Out Ethernet RJ45 Industry Standard 4 pin XLR For Power use Battery Power or supplied AC Adapter Balanced Unbalanced Audio Out Audio Out Left Right el m ul HDMI Component In Out In Out Aud S udio In Unbalanced nw Composite Line Mic Level Audio In Out Switch e HDMI video with embedded audio 2 channel input and recording support as of v2 0 firmware 1x connector for input and 1x connector for output HD SD SDI Input and Output with 2 or 8 channel embedded audio as of v2 0 firmware 2x BNC HD SD Component YPbPr RG
29. character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is 0 through 9 A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase Maximum password length is 20 characters 53 5 HIDE 802 11 This parameter determines whether the password set in 53 4 is visible from the front PASSWORD panel or Web browser user interfaces ON Hide password show characters as asterisks OFF default Display password NOTE 54 1 802 11 IP CONFIG If you choose to hide the password ON setting and then switch the parameter back to OFF then the password will not be displayed In order to see it again you would need to re enter it This parameter determines the type of TCP IP network configuration used by Ki Pro s wireless 802 11 transceiver NOTE There is no timeout when editing changes made will be saved and activated when the menu is exited DHCP default Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server in access point STATIC ADDR Assign a static IP address manually parameters 54 2 and 54 3 will have to be entered to accomplish this 54 2 802 11 IP This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro s 802 11 transceiver ADDRESS variable Using the adjust buttons enter an IP address compatible with your access point if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations NOTE For p
30. control and value When Using an iPhone Be sure that your iPhone or iPod touch is updated to the latest version of software If to Control Ki Pro you do not use the most recent software for these devices you may experience less than optimal interaction with the Ki Pro wireless UI including but not limited to inability to use the transport buttons to operate the device You can add the Ki Pro web control to your iPhone Home Screen by pushing the button then Add to Home Screen NOTE Before adding the Ki Pro to the Home Screen open the Transport portion of the Ul on the phone The icon created on the Home Screen will then look like the Ki Pro s front panel To see all of the buttons as they appear on the front of the Ki Pro in the iPhone UI turn the iPhone to landscape mode in the Transport menu and you will then see the SELECT up down ADJUST up down DELETE CLIP and SLOT buttons Status TheStatus screen is the entry point to the iPhone menus and provides access to the other menus This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values e Buttons to access the other menus Status Config Media Alarms Playlists Transport I O status including video input source input format input timecode record format and audio input source Figure 34 Ki Pro iPhone Interface Status Screen a ATAT C 75 10 59AM im Config Ki Pro Status VO Status Video Input SDI Input Format 1080i 29 97 Input Timecode 01 00 00
31. from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting To enter a specific value click on the number to highlight it type in a value and press Enter to confirm the value You may also click and drag on the slider to make adjustments To increment by single values using the slider click the slider to highlight it and press the back arrow or forward arrow on your keyboard Ki Pro v3 2 78 www aja com Clip Append 17 4 Alpha Append 17 5 Take 17 8 Use Custom Clip Name 19 1 Custom Clip Name 19 2 Use Custom Clip Take 19 3 This parameter is used with parameter 17 5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended This parameter is used with parameter 17 4 CLIP APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER This parameter determines the TAKE number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER followed by any ALPHA APPEND if selected generated for all clips while using this setting To enter a specific value click on the number to highlight it type in a value and press Enter to confirm the new value You may also click and drag on the slider to make adjustments To increment by single values using the slider click the slider to highlight it and then press the back arrow or forward arrow on your keyboard This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip name can be used Refer to
32. in some browsers and you will know that a reorder is happening when you see the green highlight appear IMPORTANT A clip cannot be moved to the last position of the playlist To move a clip to the last position in the playlist move it to the next to last position in the list and move the last clip in the list above it You may create multiple playlists Playlists are stored as a simple file on the Ki Pro media alongside the clips Playback of a Playlist If you want to play a playlist you have created first select Play Media gt Playlist in the Media menu parameters Ki Pro v3 2 99 www aja com NOTE Depending on whether you have been reviewing clips you may first be prompted to Press Stop prior to entering the Media page to make Playlist selections if this prompt appears you will be led to the Transport page where you can depress stop and then enter the Media page Menu j Status ledia St Config Transport B ProRes 422 t Presets Network Wireless dia Playlist Firmware Playlists OGG a All Clips TEST PLAYLIST TEST PLAYLIST Select a playlist from the Playlist parameter in the Media menu Once a playlist is selected you will noticed that a double arrow indication will appear next to the selected list in the Playlists portion of the web UI If you go to the Transport portion of the web UI you will now notice that the playlist is cued up ready for playback of the first clip in the list If you want t
33. is via the web Ul entry fields Ki Pro v3 2 5 www aja com NOTE Whenentering characters for a custom clip name you must scroll through all characters using the Adjust buttons until you reach the end of the name space before the name is accepted 19 1 USE CUSTOM CLIP This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip name can be used via menu NAME parameters 19 1 19 2 and 19 4 or via the web UI These are the options OFF default Enable defining of custom clip name ON Disable defining of custom clip name 19 2 CUSTOM CLIP This parameter defines a custom clip name The custom clip name is defined via the front NAME panel select and adjust up down arrows The default name is CUSTOM variable Using the adjust buttons enter a custom clip name Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for the name The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position Certain characters may not be allowed or supported if entered for a clip name Examples include punctuation marks other than internal spaces or periods special characters like and non ASCII UTF 8 characters are rejected outright Note non UTF 8 characters appear in some languages like Chinese and Japanese and are not supported Default CUSTOM 19 4 CUST
34. menu and MEDIA menu parameter topics later in this chapter Ki Pro may take a few seconds to close longer files files over 20 minutes For these longer recordings you may see a Closing File prompt on the display Ki Pro alerts you when the media is nearly full with a Media Low prompt at 1596 of the remaining capacity At 1096 of the total capacity of the media the Media Full prompt will appear Any recordings that have been started will stop once 1096 is reached and no further recordings can be performed using this media until it is formatted again ora MEDIA gt Delete Clips DELETE ALL has been performed Deleting clips to produce more than 1096 free space will allow recording to resume To playback recorded media you simply select the clip desired and press PLAY If the clip you wish to playback is not currently selected use the SELECT up down buttons until the clip name appears on the display Like recording there is more than one way to initiate playback front panel web browser and wireless From the front panel these are the basic steps 1 Pressthe STOP button to get to the TRANSPORT mode if not already there Find the clip name in the display it shows the current clip reel Ki Pro v3 2 42 www aja com FFWD gt gt REV lt lt SELECT up down ADJUST up down Deleting Clips STATUS menus 2 Press the SELECT up or down arrow button repeatedly until you find the clip you are looking f
35. no alarms If an alarm is generated the Alarms area displays a red box containing text describing the alarm If multiple alarms are generated they appear as multiple red boxes each one containing text describing the associated alarm Ki Pro v3 2 87 www aja com Figure 31 Ki Pro Web Interface Alarm Configuration Screen NJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Menu Status Config Media Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Playlists E All Clips Update Firmware Screen A IN VIDEO SYSTEMS Ki Pro v3 2 Record Type P In Convert OMEGA None j SDI Out Component Output File Frmt 1080p Playback None i HDMI Output Connection o Serial Number 2B05091 Software Version 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Connected Network m AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Mini 1 The Update Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro to later versions of software as they are issued by AJA and posted on the website When software updates are released they often contain new features improvements and bulletins that may be very useful We suggest checking the website when you have time Figure 32 Ki Pro Web Interface Update Firmware Screen Current Firmware Version 3 0 0 82 Upload New Firmware You are uploading new firmware to the Ki Pro After the new firmware is uploaded it will be verified and the version number of the firmware will be displayed You will then be asked if the firmware sh
36. post production For ease of explanation we ll talk about these two ways of using the Ki Pro e Stand alone in standalone use for acquiring media the Ki Pro unit is placed on a desktop or surface and connected by cable to video audio sources usually a camera or camcorder After acquiring media you can use the media on a Mac by removing the Ki Pro storage module and directly connecting it to the Mac via FireWire 800 Alternatively the whole Ki Pro unit can be connected to a Mac via a FireWire 800 cable Camera Mount with Exo skeleton for the optimum in onset flexibility an optional Ki Pro Exo skeleton camera mount can be attached to a tripod the Ki Pro mounted within it and the camera mounted on top of the Exo skeleton This creates a complete self contained acquisition system for acquiring Apple ProRes 422 media in realtime as the camera is shooting As in the standalone mode the storage media can be easily inserted or removed for shooting and shuttling to your editing system without having to remove Ki Pro from the tripod The Exo skeleton offers many adjustments and an optional rod accessory kit is available for vertical horizontal camera adjustment with respect to the rod and accessories Learning about the front panel indicators will be useful in selecting operational modes and monitoring what is happening on Ki Pro as well as troubleshooting problems that can occur Becoming familiar with the Ki Pro operator side and connectors
37. that will be recorded and or passed through These are the options SDI default HDMI COMPONENT Selects SDI input connector Selects the HDMI input connector Selects the Component input connectors NOTE The message WARNING A V Mismatch may appear if SDI video is selected and HDMI audio is selected or vice versa Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI must be matched to the video source Analog audio can be used with any video input Ki Pro v3 2 55 www aja com 2 2 AUDIO INPUT This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available including embedded SDI audio which requires an SDI video source and HDMI audio which requires an HDMI video source These are the options SDI default Selects SDI embedded audio from the SDI input RCA Selects the two RCA jacks stereo pair for audio input XLR Selects the XLR input for audio input HDMI Selects HDMI embedded audio if HDMI video input is connector if SDI video input is selected selected NOTE NOTE 2 3 AUDIO CHANNELS The message WARNING A V Mismatch may appear if SDI video is selected and HDMI audio is selected or vice versa Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI must be matched to the video source Analog audio can be used with any video input XLR input could be microphone level or line level depending on the connector panel switch setting This parameter selects the use of either two or eight a
38. the information you need to install Ki Pro on a LAN Caution The 802 11b g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point Warning Intentional radiators such as the AJA Ki Pro client adapter are not intended to be operated with any antenna s other than those furnished by AJA An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna s with which it is authorized PP Q Warning Do not touch the Ki Pro radio or antenna cover when the antenna is transmitting or receiving Warning Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm 2 inches separation distance between the radiating element s and all persons This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits TCP IP Information You ll Need Networking via DHCP If your LAN has a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses dynamically then you don t have to configure anything Ki Pro defaults to DHCP If for some reason your IT administrator prefers an assigned IP address that is fixed called a static IP then get the IP address you ll be entering it in the IP CONFIG parameter If your LAN requires static IP addresses then also ask your IT administrator for the Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address your LAN s internet router The following two topics discuss two different ways to set up Ki Pro via DHCP or via a static IP address
39. the second half identifies the unique serial number Ki Pro has two MAC addresses one for the radio and one for the ethernet adapter parameter 50 6 shows the ethernet MAC address Ki Pro v3 2 67 www aja com 50 9 USER This parameter enables or disables an authentication login requirement when using the AUTHENTICATION NOTE web Ul By default this parameter is set to Disabled If you select Login via the front panel interface and then you attempt to use the web UI interface you will be asked for a login password The web browser will present the login screen requesting that a password be entered before you can access any other parameter or configuration screen The password is initially set to the default value password If you select Login for the User Authentication parameter via the web UI you may enter a user selected password As long as the menu parameter is not changed to Disabled the password requirement will remain in effect Any time the web UI is accessed the login password will be requested before additional access to any other web UI parameter or configuration screen will be granted If you enter a user selected password be aware that this password will be retained and you will need to remember the password If the user entered password is forgotten you may clear it by performing a Hard Factory Reset Note that a standard Factory Reset does not clear the user entered password To perform a Hard Factory
40. the video to record is not a valid VFR type This can happen because the video format on the selected video input doesn t support or isn t carrying VFR ancillary data or the video signal generator is enabled in 41 2 VIDEO SG or 1 4 Input Conversion is enabled WARNING No Clip Name appears when an attempt was made on a ganged slave unit to set the clip name to use from a master but the name was empty The custom clip name on the master may be empty Ki Pro v3 2 46 www aja com MEDIA menus WARNING Unsupported Media appears when a USB only or SxS card was inserted into the Ki Pro s ExpressCard 34 slot These types of media are not supported by Ki Pro Choose an ExpressCard 34 from the approved list on AJA s website WARNING Please Reboot appears when media was removed without using the slot button and the Ki Pro cannot continue operating without rebooting Media Menu Parameters As the name implies the MEDIA menus display choices related to media storage the type of encoding and how Ki Pro behaves when recording and playing back There are also menus for naming reels clips and takes 12 1 Media State This parameter applies to using the Ki Pro to transfer data These are the options Record Play default Data LAN Data FW Use media to record and play video LAN data may be uploaded downloaded from the Ki Pro Firewire data may be transferred to or from the Ki Pro See Data LAN and Data FW
41. through 9 A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase Default AJA Ki Pro 50 6 MAC ADDRESS This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the Ki Pro s ethernet adapter information only display Selecting this parameter allows you to view Ki Pro s ethernet MAC address The MAC address is a unique value associated with the internal ethernet network adapter MAC addresses are also known as hardware addresses or physical addresses MAC addresses uniquely identify an ethernet adapter on a LAN MAC address format MM MM MM SS SS SS The value is 12 digit hexadecimal where the first half identifies the manufacturer and the second half identifies the unique serial number Ki Pro has two MAC addresses one for the 802 11 radio and one for the ethernet adapter parameter 25 0 shows the radio s MAC address 50 7 802 11 MAC This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the wireless ADDRESS adapter information only display Selecting this parameter allows you to view the Ki Pro s 802 11b g MAC address The MAC address is a unique value associated with the wireless radio s internal network adapter MAC addresses are also known as hardware addresses or physical addresses MAC addresses uniquely identify an ethernet adapter on a LAN MAC address format MM MM MM SS SS SS The value is 12 digit hexadecimal where the first half identifies the manufacturer and
42. to make adjustments To increment by single values using the slider click the slider to highlight it and then press the back arrow or forward arrow on your keyboard This parameter is used when performing gang recording via multiple Ki Pros refer to Controlling Multiple Ki Pros earlier in this Chapter If you want to name clips the same way across all the recordings of Ki Pro ganged units then use the Master Name pull down selection If you want to name clips independently on Ki Pro units then select Slave Name from the pull down Selecting Slave Name means that the recording will take its name from the individual Ki Pro s parameters and not accept the value pushed to the Slave by the Master Ki Pro Refer to Custom Clip Naming in Chapter 3 for greater detail Ki Pro v3 2 79 www aja com Transport Screen Menu Status Config Media VIDEO SYSTEMS Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Playlists OG All Clips The Transport screen offers record playback fast forward rewind and stop controls similar to those available on the operator side of Ki Pro The screen also duplicates what is displayed on the Ki Pro front visual display so you can see exactly what the Ki Pro operator camera person is seeing Figure 24 Ki Pro Web Interface Transport Screen PRO Connection Q Serial Number 2B05091 Software Version 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Clip SC1ATK3 D1 99 Reel 001
43. web UI via the Transport page with the same Select up down arrows to move between clips that are to be controlled Since Ki Pro has a default state of E to E when stopped if both the input and output of a non linear editor are simultaneously connected to Ki Pro you may then need to begin playback on Ki Pro to produce a clean picture After this initial playback happens under remote control subsequent playback and stop pause will appear as expected as Ki Pro will not re enter the E to E state Due to the fact that Ki Pro is file based when shuttling across clips at high speed a hop may be visually perceptible as files close and open this does not compromise the operation of Ki Pro under RS422 but may seem different from how a tape based VTR would respond under similar conditions AJA recommends the following for use with Apple s Final Cut Pro 7 gt Edit to Tape and Avid s Media Composer gt Digital Cut Only connect the output signal of the NLE to the Ki Pro to avoid the possibility of an EE feedback loop if the input and output of both the NLE and the Ki Pro are connected and EE is entered a feedback loop may occur e To avoid potential cueing errors during pre roll for an edit it is recommended that prior to attempting the layback the Edit to Tape or Digital Cut windows show 00 00 00 00 for the timecode value this means that the Ki Pro is in a full stop which is indicated by a solidly backlit STOP button on the front of the un
44. 00 00 00 00 Connected n Sm OO m5 cup Network AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Mini 1 Show Gang View STOP WI PLAY RECORD O FFWD REV SELECT up down ADJUST up down DELETE CLIP Press STOP to end playback or a media operation PLAY FF REV or RECORD When stopped Ki Pro displays the current point in the stopped clip STOP can also be considered a pause button A double press of the STOP button will return Ki Pro to an E to E state Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal speed Press the red RECORD button to begin recording Once in RECORD mode all other transport buttons are locked out except the STOP button Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast forwarding audio is muted Pressing REV when not lit begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted While in the TRANSPORT menu the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected it is cued to the beginning of the clip Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order no
45. 00 01 26 12 21 11 22 26 43 All Clips LES SC1ATK14 1080i 29 97 00 00 19 29 12 21 11 23 10 04 TEST PLAYLIST 9 SC5ATK1 1080 29 97 00 00 05 11 12 21 11 23 15 56 Euro A mail Alarms S You can cue up a clip quickly for review by simply double clicking the clip in the list Note that once you ve double clicked a clip to select it it will be highlighted in blue in the list and the first frame of video from that clip will appear on the output of the Ki Pro To play back the clip simply open the Transport page of the web UI and begin playback with the Play button You can even quickly scan material by setting the Media gt Play Media gt All selection so that as you highlight clips for review they will continue playing out of the Ki Pro outputs Ki Pro v3 2 98 www aja com Creating a Playlist In the Playlists portion of the web UI there is a symbol and a symbol above the lists The symbol can be used to add a playlist Simply click on this symbol and when prompted enter a name for the playlist you wish to create Menu 9 amp D1 94 Reel 001 Filter Status Config Media Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Format gt Duration SC1ATK6 12 21 11 22 09 58 SC1ATK7 E 12 21 11 22 10 50 SC1ATKB 12 21 11 22 13 10 SC1ATK9 12 21 11 22 25 00 SC1ATK10 12 21 11 22 26 09 SC1ATK11 Create Cancel 12 21 11 22 26 21 SC1ATK12 UOUTZS OOOO Tau 12 21 11 22 26 43 SCiATK14 1080i 29 97 00 00 19 29 12 21 11 23 10 04 SC5ATK1
46. 1080p Playback set to Progressive HDMI only tends to support true progressive or interlace video not PsF 1 4IN CONVERT This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the selected input and stored when recording These are the options NONE default No conversion of selected input SD Convert selected input to SD HD 720 Convert selected input to HD 720 HD 1080 Convert selected input to HD 1080 NOTE There is one converter available for input if selected it will be applied to the currently selected input Also input conversion of 1080psf23 98 sources is not supported 1 5 OUT CONVERT This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the output when playing media from storage or while recording These are the options NONE default No conversion on output SD Convert on output to SD HD 720 Convert on output to HD 720 HD 1080 Convert on output to HD 1080 NOTE There is one converter available for output if selected it will be applied as appropriate based on other settings 1 6 1 7 and 1 8 possibly affecting multiple outputs Output conversion of 1080psf23 98 is only supported for SD not 720p Ki Pro v3 2 54 www aja com 1 6 SDIOUT This parameter defines whether the SDI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it These are the options FILE FRMT de
47. 14 Exo skeleton Endplates and Rod Height Adjustment Camera Mount _ 7 Locking Knob Rod Rod Lock Lock Knob Knob Rod Height Rod Height Adjustment Adjustment Knob Knob ki A 1 Ki Pro Locking Thumbscrew 1 each side Side View Slide adjustable Mount Camera Mount Locking T Knob a d Locking v L P Thumbscrew 1 each side Accessory Rod Lock Pw Knobs Rod Height Adjustment Knobs 2 on each side 1 2 on each side i For adjustment of the accessory rods height Locking relative to the camera Thumbscrew 1 each side Ki Pro v3 2 31 www aja com Applying Power A Warning Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device it must remain readily accessible and operable Warning Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Warning Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time A A A Warning Do not open the chassis There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility Remove the supplied AC line cord from mains power when moving the unit Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type pl
48. 16 9 a 16 ie Anamorphic 9 Zoom 14x9 Zoom Letterbox gt Pillarbox m d a Auc edt eh NE d c ee Zoom Wide m 5 2 DOWN This parameter selects the type of downconversion from HD performed if set up to do so CONVERSION with parameters 1 6 through 1 8 These are the options LETTERBOX default CROP ANAMORPHIC Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Image is cropped to fit new screen size HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic Ki Pro v3 2 58 www aja com Figure 20 Down Conversion Illustrations 16 9 Downconverts To These displays on 4 3 a 16 gt 4 Letterbox Crop Anamorphic 6 1 GENLOCK This parameter selects source of reference video used to genlock to during playback Ki Pro always genlocks to the selected input during capture These are the options INPUT Use the currently selected input as the Genlock source CMP Y Use component Y as the Genlock source FREERUN default Free run mode Ki Pro syncs to its own timebase and is not locked to an external source 8 0 TCIN This parameter selects the source of timecode start from those available These are the options TC VALUE default
49. 9 1 INTERVAL FRAMES result in normal video Overcranking or slow mo is not supported by the interval recording feature Determines how many frames from the incoming video will be used for the recording These are the options Inc rementing Value Sets number of frames to use for the recording Ki Pro v3 2 60 www aja com 9 2 INTERVAL TIME Determines the time period from which the interval frames are selected These are the options Second Minute Hour The second from which interval frames are selected The minute from which interval frames are selected The hour from which the interval frames are selected 13 1 CAMERA DATA Some cameras produce SDI ancillary data that users may want to transfer to their Ki Pro recordings Examples include start stop commands timecode reel name clip name and take The CONFIG menu parameter 13 1 Camera Data is designed to address this use of SDI ancillary data The default for this parameter is None when this is selected no camera metadata is passed to any of the Ki Pro parameters even if a camera with SDI ancillary data is connected to the Ki Pro If an appropriate camera is present and sending appropriate SDI ancillary data and that camera manufacturer model is selected from the list then AJA passes as much of the metadata that is available from the camera and is viable for AJA to support into the Ki Pro s timecode value file name and other applicable p
50. AJA Logo a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the alphanumeric display after 3 minutes of inactivity defined as no button presses on the front panel When the Screen saver is on the STATUS button or STOP button will exit the screen saver ON AJA LOGO default Display horizontally rolling AJA logo after 3 minutes of button inactivity OFF Screen saver is disabled SYSTEM NAME Display the Ki Pro system name set in parameter 50 5 NOTE Thescreen saver will not appear if an active transport function is underway e g Play Record etc Ki Pro v3 2 71 www aja com 70 2 DISPLAY This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric VFD display and front INTENSITY panel backlit buttons A dimmer display uses less power variable Using the adjust buttons you can dim or brighten the alphanumeric display and activity indicator LEDs in steps from 1 dim to 8 brightest Default 6 70 3 FAN SPEED This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro s internal cooling fan In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro unit it may be desirable to set the fan speed to QUIET RECORD for optimum quiet operation NORMAL default Fan runs at normal fixed speed for optimum cooling QUIET RECORD Fan runs at a fixed slower speed for optimum quiet QUIET AUTO Fan runs at normal speed until recording begins then the fan ramps down to a slower speed for optimum qu
51. ARTICULAR PURPOSE AJA VIDEO S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TIMELY REPORTED DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CUSTOMER IS PROVIDED THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED STATED OR WARRANTED TO OPERATE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE SOLE OR PRIMARY DATA SOURCE OR TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA AND THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE Ki Pro v3 2 106 www aja com Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA FOOTAGE OR WORK OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE FAILURE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER EVEN IF AJA VIDEO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AJA VIDEO s LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT Ki Pro v3 2 107 www aja com Index Numerics 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN 79 10 bit 4 2 2 9 12 Vdc AC adapter 9 1394a FireWire port 19 1394b FireWire port 19 802 11 Radio LED 22 802 11 wireless 9 802 11 wireless transceiver 38 A AC Adapter 9 22 AC Power 32 ADJUST buttons 16 40 Alarm menu 44 An 21 Analog 4 Channel Balanced A
52. Adjust Knobs NOTE Headphone Volume Knob Displays and Indicators Alphanumeric and Graphics Display VU Meters Disk Storage Module LED Status Indicator Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the analog input levels for each of the two audio channels Digital audio via embedded SDI and HDMI is not affected by the adjustment knobs To adjust an analog audio level press the knob inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment This feature allows the knobs to be recessed preventing accidental changes in a production environment To adjust headphone listening level press the knob inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment just like the audio input level knobs The displays and indicators consist of an alphanumeric and graphics display analog audio level VU meters and LED status indicators for each of the 3 media slots S1 2 D1 Display and indicator details are as follows Display details The display is a 140x16 Graphics display Normally it will be configured in a 2x20 character format All menus are designed to fit into this format so some words may be truncated to fit the display limits Operational note The display power consumption is directly related to the number of pixels that are turned on and the intensity Therefore the default brightness is an intensity value of 6 on a scale of 1 8 and users will be able to diminish this value as they see fit in order to con
53. B Video 3x BNCs for input and 3x BNCs for output Composite video output CVBS 1x BNC 2 channel balanced analog audio Input and Output 4x XLR 2 channel unbalanced analog audio Input and Output 4x RCA Line Mic Level Switch analog XLR audio input level LTC Input and Output 2 BNC non looping output during recording Lens Tap LANC 1394a FireWire port connection to camera for timecode and control e 1394b FireWire port connection to host computer LED Indicator for IEEE 802 11 Radio ON OFF 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN e 9 pin serial port for RS422 control of Ki Pro via external editing systems Above item marked with an asterisk is not supported in Ki Pro versions 1 0 through 3 0 software Two BNCs provide connections to the house LTC timecode generator or source Connections are high impedance One BNC is for input and the other 4 for output Note the Ki Pro LTC output does not provide output during EE or Io C recording operations the output is only for use during playback as mightbe Ki Pro v3 2 19 www aja com used for dubbing content to another device with matching timecode For timecode to multiple Ki Pro units the use of a timecode generator and a timecode distribution amplifier is recommended SDI Input and Outputs Two BNC connectors are provided for SDI input and output SDI input and output supports SD SDI and HD SDI video and embedded 24 bit digital audio If your camera has m
54. BETACAM Selects BETACAM input signal levels NOTE Setting the Ki Pro component input and or output to Beta for HD material will result in an Invalid Selection alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place Ki Pro v3 2 56 www aja com 3 2 COMPONENT OUT This parameter selects the output level for signals applied at the component video LVL output connectors These are the options 3 4 NTSC CONFIG SMPTE N10 default BETACAM RGB Selects SMPTE N10 output signal levels Selects BETACAM output signal levels Selects RGB output signal levels NOTE Setting the Ki Pro component input and or output to Beta for HD material will cause an Invalid Selection alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place are the options This parameter selects the output level for the composite video output connector These NTSC default NTSC JAPAN Selects standard NTSC output signal levels Selects NTSC Japan output signal levels 4 1 ANALOG AUDIO This parameter configures the analog audio signal levels for input and output These are the options 24dBu default 18dBu 15dBu 12dBu Selects pro level USA signal levels of 24dBu Selects pro level Europe signal levels of 18dBu Selects pro level German signal levels of 15dBu Selects consumer signal levels of 12dBu NOTE Maximum amplitude 0 dBFS 5 1 UP CON
55. Considerations on page 48 For normal video operation select Record Play For data transfer using an Ethernet LAN choose Data LAN For data transfer using Firewire select Data FW If the state is designated as Data the Transport functions are locked in other words media cannot be recorded or played back as video You can still access MEDIA menu parameters however so you can reset the parameter If the you attempt to playback or record while in the Data mode a CHANGE MEDIA STATE prompt alerts you that you cannot use the transport functions Additionally the front panel UI states that the unit is in a DATA MEDIA STATE in an obvious way as opposed to presenting the typical clip reel timecode etc usually seen on the front panel After you select the Data state you can connect the Ki Pro to a host computer via the FireWire 800 or Ethernet connection When using Data FW the Ki Pro mounts the selected volume designated by the lit LED In other words if the Storage Module is selected on the Ki Pro that would be the volume mounted by the host operating system The Data Media State allows valid media to be copied to or from the Ki Pro These are the valid media files that can be copied to Ki Pro QuickTime files that are full raster 720x486 720x576 1280x720 or 1920x1080 QuickTime files that are encoded as Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 Proxy Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes422 HQ Ki Pro v3 2 47 ww
56. ENO CK oes cote eh ecc o UR rel Coa ae dor lel ui e 59 BOTC IN zie esentere xn eh e weld Raikes Hela Rueda d CR Ka tee 59 tres BU re 59 B2 TG TYPE canis enetencunteniecer uon ed eene ce uec oer eds 59 8 3 ARM RECORDING cece cece nee I hee 60 9 0 INTERVAL RECORD etre ee soos xh te ee ee OR eg eden DER UR e iie nn 60 9 1 INTERVAL FRAMES eroe e e eee e er e Es 60 9 2 INTERVAL TIME eere pr E Ep RE aN UE RUPEE EP ERE EEE 61 13 17 GAMERA DATAS dee erra eh e er ober OE ER Ee S 61 Important Notes About The Various Cameras Supported by 13 1 62 32 0 Loss of Vide ico reete n reed ERA ganna RANGE RE P RR 63 352 REMOTE CONTROL peto InbER oper co Ub Eee eh PR eed 63 41 1 VIDEO SG FRMT 0 cece cece ccc ccc een e meme hee hne 65 47 2 VIDEO SG eg iiaiai naa a ENE AEA eee a Oa Hee tee ee 65 41 3 AUDIO SQ cere execute rae et de yea ee ED Re gas 65 50 T IP CONFIG 2 205 c2d40da thas pU Rer X RR ROUEEPR CORR UP RN btmoee cae 65 50 2 IP ADDRESS rte ere verse RR ORA bare Or RARE AS 66 50 3 SUBNET MASK o iore e per E ER ROCHE V e ER RE UR ER eH 66 50A STATIC GATEWAY recreate ERREUR ORI ER 66 50 5 SYSTEM NAME s ecenbebeekesce ee era PREISE RECUERDE UI ERA 67 50 6 MAC ADDRESS cited eruere rere x m de n eR Rs 67 50 7 802 11 MAC ADDRESS wees eperoeer e eere DER RR EE PER ER ER 67 50 9 USER AUTHENTICATION 0 cece cece IH hen 68 53 0 802 11 AVAILABLE 5o DUE ESI evene da btmman ema 68 53 1 802 11 CON
57. GGEST REMOVE UNTIL SUPPORTED System Requirements AJA Video recommends that the Mac Pro or MacBook Pro used with the Ki Pro offer a FireWire 800 port and support Apple ProRes 422 with a satisfactory level of performance Consult Final Cut Pro documentation when setting up and configuring your system for editing ensure you have an adequate storage system RAID array and any needed video audio interfaces Apple ProRes 422 Advantages Quality Excellent broadcast quality Captured media is virtually indistinguishable from pristine uncompressed sources Better yet ProRes maintains the quality during editing surviving multiple encoding decoding generations without degradation It was designed by Apple for editing rather than as a transmission distribution codec as are most popular codecs Some of the advantages include Full size 1920 by 1080 and 1280 by 720 HD resolutions Full size 720 by 486 and 720 by 576 SD resolutions Ki Pro v3 2 11 www aja com 4 2 2 chroma sampling Provides precise compositing and blending at sharp saturated color boundaries e 10 bit sample depth Preserves subtle gradients of 10 bit sources perfect for green screen compositing graphics or color correction with no visible banding artifacts frame only encoding Ensures consistent quality in every frame and no artifacts from complex motion Variable bit rate VBR encoding Smart encoding analyzes the image and allocates more bits
58. IP XXXXXXXX REEL xxx Cover Plate over 802 11 b g lt Antenna lt pin XLR Battery Power Connector on side Press in and knob will pop out for easy adjustment 140 x 16 pixel Alphanumeric Transport Control Buttons and Graphics Display Reverse Stop Play Record Fast Forward typically 2 x 20 characters Controls and Displays Head Phone Volume Press in and volume adjust knob will pop out for easy adjustment Head Phone Jack O Power ON OFF Press to power up press and hold for 2 seconds to power down abort power down by removing finger before 2 seconds The Operator Side of Ki Pro features a variety of buttons knobs jacks and indicators for operating Ki Pro directly Each of the items found on the Operator Side are described here and on the following pages This side is referred to as the Operator Side because when mounted in the Exo skeleton it matches the operator side of the camera When controlling camera features you ll also be looking at all the Ki Pro control features for ease of use Ki Pro v3 2 14 www aja com Buttons Power ON OFF Button STATUS Button CONFIG Button MEDIA Button Transport Control Buttons The front panel of Ki Pro operates in two modes the TRANSPORT mode default and the MENU mode Some controls have different functions in these two mod
59. Key is always a viable selection even when the Camera Data parameter is selected To avoid confusion the various CONFIG or MEDIA menu parameters do not change the changes only affect the file written to the media If a piece of metadata is missing such as Reel Name the Ki Pro will write all other parameters and use the standard setting for a value for which no ancillary metadata was found This means in some cases that a file could have a clip name associated to the camera recording but the reel number associated with the clip created by the camera and the Ki Pro could differ To make camera integration as straightforward as possible only one selection 13 1 Camera Data in the CONFIG menu parameters needs to be set as opposed to settings throughout various menu parameters in CONFIG and MEDIA menu parameters RED Epic With the RED Epic AJA recommends sending the camera an appropriate genlock reference signal so that the Ki Pro recordings will be timecode accurate when compared to the RED Epic recordings RED Epic firmware version 1 6 24 or later is required for proper operation RED One 24 This setting is actually designed to extract the 23 98 frame per second from within the RED One 720p 59 94 output Note that 24 is used as opposed to 23 98 in order to accommodate the user interface constraints For the RED One timecode should be sent to the camera via a timecode generator in order to produce corresponding timecode recordings on the
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61. OM TAKE This parameter defines a custom take The custom take number is defined via the front panel select and adjust up down arrows 1 to 999 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the TAKE value default 1 from 1 to 999 if a value other than the automatically generated value is desired 22 1 GANG CLIP NAME This parameter is used when performing gang recording via multiple Ki Pros refer to Controlling Multiple Ki Pros later in this manual If the desire is to have clips named the same across all Ki Pro ganged units recordings then use the Master Name selection in this parameter If the desire is to have clips named independently on Ki Pro units then Slave Name should be selected Selecting Slave Name means that the recording will take its name from the individual Ki Pro s parameters and not accept the value pushed to the Slave by the Master Ki Pro Master Name default Name clips the same across all Ki Pro ganged units Slave Name Name clips independently on Ki Pro units CONFIG menus When we talk about menus we discuss the Parameter Number and Name on the top line of the display and the Parameter Setting s possible as shown on the bottom line of the display remember the current setting is what is shown Ki Pro v3 2 52 www aja com NOTE CONFIG Menu Parameters Example 1 Example 2 1 1 RECORD TYPE As in the MEDIA menus already presented pressing one of the parameter A
62. Pro on DC power simply plug a 3rd party industry standard 12 volt battery pack with a 4 pin female XLR connector into the side power connector on Ki Pro The battery should be capable of supplying a sustained 3 3 A just like the supplied AC Adapter provides Such battery packs are available from a variety of sources To operate Ki Pro properly batteries must produce no less than 12 volts and no more than 18 volts Ki Pro consumes only approximately 30 watts of power so many batteries can power Ki Pro for several hours at a time In the event of sudden power loss recordings in progress will not be written properly to the media Therefore note when the Low Battery warning appears and stop recording as soon as possible If the battery stops providing sufficient power Ki Pro may or may not have time to close the file depending on the nature of the battery and the duration of the recording To prevent power loss use batteries with metering or remaining charge indicators and stop recording while sufficient power remains For very long recordings use the supplied AC power supply instead of battery power Ki Pro v3 2 33 www aja com Remote Network Control Network Connections The following diagram and text explain how to interface to Ki Pro using an Ethernet direct connection LAN or wireless network Figure 16 Ki Pro Networking Example Laptop w Web Browser for Remote Control Ki Pro Wireless Connection Ki Pro Wired Conn
63. R NE LUN UY NE UE OPE EYE 27 Camera Mounting with Exo skeleton esses 28 Ki Pro v3 2 2 www aja com Exo skeleton Setup and Adjustment ccc e cece cence teen eee een eee 28 Accessory Rod Kit Setup and Adjustment eee eee nee e eee e eens 30 Applying Power kee eee eee cect en Hehe M ht 32 Using AC POWET scess aniin scsctiens dine na ERA ERR Ser dep qui EN eedaes qud 32 Using DG POWer cu egeret re e etr ete E Orden pe iba Phe een P e entis 33 Remote Network Control 0 cece eee e eee eee een n e eene 34 Network Connections ec cece cece eee e eee ehh 34 TCP IP Information You ll Need 0 cece cece cee e meme 35 Networking via DHCP 0 eee cece cee een renee me mh 35 Networking Ki Pro using a Static IP Address cece cece eee e eee ee eines 36 Networking Ki Pro using the Factory Default IP cece e eee eee eee ees 38 Test Ki Pro s Network Connection with Ping 0 cece cece eee e ee ee ees 38 Mac Ping Procedure cece cece eee ene m hehe 38 Controlling Ki Pro from a Web browsel eee cece cence nent eee eaees 38 Controlling Ki Pro via 802 11b g cece cece cnet e ence eee tence eeeens 38 Chapter 4 Front Panel Operation eee ee dO OVENI P nm 40 TRANSPORT Mode default 0 cece cece e ence e eee tence menn 41 Recording a Clipi uere rte ether xe ce eoe Ope erede Rop
64. SDI XLR RCA or HDMI Second STATUS page shows the timecode setting prior to recording With the STATUS button selected press SELECT up to see the second page Here are some STATUS display examples IN 720p 59 94 Media Format REC 1080i 29 97 Output Conversion mode Record Mode Play Mode TC In TC Value Interval Record Enabled 01 00 00 00 Interval 1 Time Sec Second STATUS page Timecode setting prior to recording Third STATUS page Interval record status if enabled The first STATUS page shows the format and frame rate of the material being recorded or played back The second page shows the timecode settings The third page may show the Interval Record status if Interval Record is enabled Alarm Status The Alarm menu displays warnings and alarms Some alarms will automatically be shown on the display Others will only be seen by checking the STATUS displays press Select up down to cycle through them If everything is OK then a SYSTEM NORMAL message will be seen when you cycle through the STATUS displays SYSTEM NORMAL You will be alerted to an alarm condition by having all backlit keys and the display flash to full intensity for 2 seconds If more than one alarm state is active then the display will hold each alarm notification for 3 seconds before cycling to the next alarm These alarm notifications override whatever the display is currently showing for the TRANSPORT or STATUS menus Once there is a Ki P
65. Status E T NEM Serial Number 1 0 Status 2B05091 Media Video Input SDI Software Version Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware All Clips Playlists Alarms appear here Config Screen Ki Pro v3 2 3 0 0 82 Input Format 525 29 97 Connection Status Connected Input Timecode 01 00 32 29 Record Format 525i 29 97 ProRes 422 Network 2 AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Mini 1 Audio Input SDI List of Ki Pros on the LAN Click arrow or gear icon to show hide Network list and info The Config screen is a general purpose screen used to configure Ki Pro s I O choices conversion choices and also set up Ki Pro s environment name clock settings display etc 74 www aja com Figure 22 Ki Pro Web Interface Config Screen VIGEO SYSTEMS Menu Status Config Media Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Playlists O60 All Clips NOTE Record Type 1 1 1080p Playback 1 3 In Convert 1 4 Out Convert 1 5 SDI Output 1 6 Component Output 1 7 HDMI Output 1 8 Super Out 1 9 Ki Pro v3 2 Connection o Record Type Serial Number 2B05091 Software Version 1080p Playback 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Connected ORE None Network OMET None 4 AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Mini 1 P SDI Out Component Output HDMI Output In the following web screen control definitions the number in parentheses refers to th
66. TE Although Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station Enabling wireless control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 1 through 55 1 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled via 802 1 1b g Figure 33 Ki Pro Web Interface Wireless Configuration Screen Wireless Configuration 802 11 Status Menu Status 802 11 Control Config Media 802 11 IP Config Transport PIesBts Hide 802 11 Password Network Wireless 802 11 MAC Address Firmware 802 11 Security Playlists OO All Clips 802 11 IP Address 802 11 Netmask 802 11 Password Available 802 11 Networks 802 11 Network SSID 00 19 88 21 EC 00 Connection LJ Serial Number 2805091 Software Version 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Connected Network AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pros Ki Pro Mini 1 You can enable or disable wireless control of Ki Pro for security Further you can select a type of wireless security to match other devices popular methods such as WEP WPA and WPA2 are supported To use wireless control you ll follow this basic process 1 Enable 802 11 wireless control of Ki Pro 2 Selectthe 802 11 IP Config DHCP automatic or Static manually assigned address 3 LeaveHide 802 11 Password Off until you finish wireless configuration Ki Pro v3 2 90 ww
67. TROL 5 Me Nastia ne pada rea Rage ex UMOR PS 68 53 2 802 11 NETWORK 45s cent rac hme RR RE ERR KEY TRAN 69 53 3 802 11 SECURIY e rear Dore re rd re amd a Rene 69 53 4 802 11 PASSWORD ccc ccc cece cece cence hehehe eere 70 53 5 HIDE 802 11 PASSWORD 0 0 eee e cece cece eee e meme 70 54 1 802 11 IP CONFIG veins kx eter ea DR See ex DER niece ERU er 70 54 2 802 IT IP ADDRESS oeste EY du err aae Ra Rea ERES 70 54 3 802 11 DHCP MASKE ER DUPMI E Er Ue be reU e ES 71 5S AUDATE SET nosso cs etat re e eeerbe ere eren mor nee ees de c ds 71 55 6 TIME SET ioina te ERE GA Se EeHE RR VCI WX Re CRINE UR eR 71 70 1 SCREEN SAVER ce cre een eno e Pn o e Ce Rn RAT OA 71 70 2 DISPLAY INTENSITY stre rro teed caioews ERRORI OR OER URS 72 70 3 FAN SPEED os cete eere Waals ese ea ar er e n e UR ee 72 80 1 SERIAE NUMBER eire me rec rere E OUS sae eI E ER ee EN 72 Ki Pro v3 2 4 www aja com BO 2 SW VERSION ic ciues eu eere ee ere her hace eu te DR Rr es e dase 72 91 1 RECALL PRESET edu Ses peszesze se ANAR VRARE ARVAA PIANA RA 72 92 1 STORE PRESET sic vascesccces er eher ere e a eher e Ia Rn eee tei n 72 99 1 FACTORY RESET eser eere aee er tee Re Rr See ex Vr eee pietas 72 Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control esee 73 Remote Control Overview ssssssssssssssses esee eee 73 Resetting Values To Factory Settings esses 73 Web Browser via Ethernet sssssssssssssssesses eee meme nen 73 Gen
68. The default configuration from the factory automatically looks for a DHCP server to issue an IP address So as long as your network has a DHCP server usually part of your router e g an Airport base station wireless router then you need to do nothing other than plugging the Ki Pro into the net Ki Pro v3 2 35 www aja com NOTE Networking Ki Pro using a Static IP Address To manually select DHCP use the Select buttons to navigate to the parameter 50 1 IP CONFIG and then use the Adjust buttons to select DHCP Figure 17 Manually Configuring Ki Pro for DHCP Pushing the Select Buttons Parameter Menu up or down until 50 1 is found Y Selected a For View Edit i m 50 1 Select v Adjust Change Setting IP Config n i until DHCP DHCP te al is displayed Parameter Editing Display Here are the steps to communicate with Ki Pro after choosing the DHCP selection 1 Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50 2 Note on a piece of paper the DHCP supplied IP address shown 2 With your laptop or desktop computer connected to the same LAN and DHCP enabled type the IP address you noted in step 1 into the browser address bar You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen If Ki Pro cannot get an address from the DHCP server on the LAN while Ki Pro is set to DHCP via parameter 50 1 it will then automatically drop back to a preset factory IP address of 192 168 0
69. VERSION Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment a 0 VU reading corresponds to 4 dBu Connecting a professional 4 dBu device to a consumer audio input 10dBV 7 8 dBu may cause overloading whereas the output of a consumer device probably does not have sufficient power to drive a professional audio input With consumer and semi professional audio equipment a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to 10 dBV 0 dBu 0 775 VRMS These settings are valid with the panel Mic Line switch setto Line The Mic settings are lower input level settings for use with condenser and dynamic microphones use Mic 48 for powered condenser mics and Mic for dynamic microphones This parameter selects the type of upconversion from SD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 6 through 1 8 These are the options ZOOM WIDE default Using a combination of zoom and stretch the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen ANAMORPHIC Anamorphic full screen display ZOOM 14X9 Image is zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black ZOOM LTTRBOX PILLARBOX sidebars Image is zoomed to fit the full screen this can introduce a small aspect ratio change Image is not changed black sidebars surround image Ki Pro v3 2 57 www aja com Figure 19 Up Conversion Illustrations 4 3 Upconverts To e 4 H w These displays on
70. ading whereas the output of a consumer device probably does not have sufficient power to drive a professional audio input With consumer and semi professional audio equipment a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to 10 dBV 0 dBu 0 775 VRMS This parameter selects the type of upconversion from SD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 4 through 1 8 This parameter selects the type of downconversion from HD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 4 through 1 8 This parameter selects the reference video source used for genlocking during playback This parameter selects the source of timecode start from those available Available timecode sources TC Value specified in parameter 8 1 an SDI RP188 input an LTC input a Firewire 400 remote input or the time of day This parameter selects a time for start of timecode when 8 0 is set to TC Value This parameter selects drop frame or non drop frame timecode This parameter selects how recording will begin either by pressing the Record button or web Record button or via timecode or via LANC data If starting on timecode parameters 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 must be set to qualify the source and type of timecode When timecode or LANC are selected the Record button also remains active and available to start recording The Ki Pro can be used to create timelapse recordings via the 9 0 Interval Record 9 1 Interval Frames and 9 2 Interval Time selections Note that the 9
71. and reopen the list The Wireless screen enables or disables wireless connections to Ki Pro via a LAN wireless access point allowing you wireless browser control of Ki Pro You will see different controls depending on whether wireless access has been enabled or disabled Figure 29 Ki Pro Web Interface Wireless Screen Wireless Configuration 802 11 Connection Status KiPro 802 11 Control 53 1 Ki Pro v3 2 NOTE 802 11 Status 802 11 Control Serial Number 2805091 802 11 IP Config Software Version 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Hide 802 11 Password Connected 802 11 MAC Address 00 19 88 21 EC 00 Network 802 11 Security AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pros 802 11 IP Address Ki Pro Mini 1 802 11 Netmask 802 11 Password Available 802 11 Networks 802 11 Network SSID D Shows the status of connection connected or not connected This parameter determines whether Ki Pro can be controlled remotely from a wireless browser Enabling wireless control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 2 through 53 5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with Although Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station 85 www aja com
72. arameters These are the options NONE default RED One 24 RED One 25 RED Epic Canon XF Canon C300 Pana AF100 Sony F3 ARRI Alexa Camera metadata is not passed to any of the Ki Pro Mini parameters even if a camera with ancillary data is connected to the Ki Pro Red One 24 Camera metadata available from the camera is passed into the Ki Pro s timecode value file name and other applicable parameters Red One 25 Camera metadata available from the camera is passed into the Ki Pro s timecode value file name and other applicable parameters Red Epic Camera metadata available from the camera is passed into the Ki Pro s timecode value file name and other applicable parameters Canon XF series with SDI outputs will provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming Canon C300 cameras provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming Panasonic AG AF100 series cameras provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming If the camera is configured for 720p 23 98 24 720p 25 or 720p 29 97 30 recording this Camera Data setting will also allow the extraction of these frame rates for recording on the Ki Pro Sony PMW F3 SDI outputs will provide ancillary data that produces start stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming ARRI Alexa cameras provide ancillary d
73. arameters 54 2 and 54 3 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 90 0 181 0 When editing these the Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select Up again advances to the next octet At the final octet the address will flash pressing Select Up at that point confirms the setting When these parameters are edited you can abort the editing process by backing out press the Select down arrow button repeatealy until the edit passes the first octet You ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet the display will blink this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved You can save the edited IP address press the Select arrow up to save or choose not to save by pressing the Select arrow down button Ki Pro v3 2 70 www aja com 54 3 802 11 DHCP This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro s wireless 802 11 transceiver MASK variable Using the adjust buttons enter a subnet mask compatible with your access oint if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 54 1 is set to DHCP the default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 55 4 DATESET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock The value is defined as YYYY MM DD year month day variable Using the adjust buttons enter a calendar date for Ki Pro Using the adju
74. ata that produces start stop commands and timecode values clip naming is not yet supported This menu parameter has domain over an array of other Ki Pro parameters selecting Camera Data supersedes other parameter selections if valid ancillary data is present and the camera is selected from the menu parameter Ki Pro v3 2 61 www aja com Important Notes About The Various Cameras Supported by 13 1 Example The RED Epic sends ancillary data from which the reel name clip name take and timecode value are obtained and passed to the Ki Pro recording e Reel A230 e Clip Name A230 C001 0714S5W Take 001 e Timecode Value 20 11 05 12 Within the Ki Pro the Reel Name that is written to the file is A230 instead of using the 17 0 Reel Name that is set to 001 within the menu parameter The full file name is A230 C001 0714SW OOlinstead of using the standard clip naming convention produced by the MEDIA menu parameters 17 0 17 2 17 3 17 4 and 17 5 which would have produced a file named SC1ATK1 The timecode value of 20 11 05 12 is produced instead of using the CONFIG menu parameters of 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 which might have produced a timecode value of 01 00 00 00 in the recorded file Additionally if a start stop flag is present in the ancillary data then instead of the value selected in CONFIG menu parameter 8 3 Arm Recording the starting and stopping is produced by the start stop flag of the camera the Rec
75. ate a record run timecode with incrementing values and starts stops is needed Freerun timecode does not provide this and is not applicable to the TC REC KEY selection These are the options REC KEY default Start when Record button is pressed TC REC KEY Start on Time Code trigger or Record button LANC REC KEY Start Ki Pro under LANC or REC button control When selected and you have a LANC controller connected to the Ki Pro and looped out to the camera the Ki Pro will go into record when you hit Record on the LANC controller 9 0 INTERVAL RECORD The Ki Pro can be used to create timelapse recordings via the 9 0 Interval Record 9 1 Interval Frames and 9 2 Interval Time selections Note that the 9 1 and 9 2 menu options will not appear unless 9 0 Interval Record is enabled These are the options OFF default Normal recordings are produced ON Timelapse recordings are produced Example of timelapse recording selections The incoming video signal is 1080i 29 97 fps the record button is depressed and the recording is then stopped 90 seconds later with the following settings 9 0 Interval Record gt On 9 1 Interval Frames gt 1 9 2 Interval Time gt Second The resulting recording would be 90 frames in duration would have a frame rate of 29 97 fps and would appear to be undercranked or sped up when compared to a normally created recording NOTE Selecting an interval frame number that exceeds the incoming video frames per second will
76. atus Config Media Alarms Playlists Transport Media behavior formatting and naming parameters For details see Media Screen on page 77 As with the Config screen selections are made via pull down menus Ki Pro v3 2 93 www aja com Figure 37 Ki Pro iPhone Interface Media Screen a AT amp T 7 3s 11 01 AM c Status Media State Record Play Encode Type ProRes 422 Play Media Playlist Loop Play Playlists selecting the Playlists button brings up the Playlists screen This iPhone screen provides a default list of All Clips on the currently selected Ki Pro storage device with controls for deleting clips Additionally you can create user playlists containing selected clips For details see Playlists Screen on page 86 As with the Config and other screens pull down menus show the playlists and other selections Figure 38 Ki Pro iPhone Interface Playlists Screen t_AT amp T C Lf 11 01 AM m Config Playlists All Clips gt TEST PLAYLIST gt 4 s Alarms Playlists Transport Transport Selecting the Transport button brings up the Transport screen This iPhone screen provides the same VTR like transport controls as the web browser UI Controls include For operational details see Transport Screen on page 80 You can turn the iPhone sideways while displaying the Transport screen to see a larger display Ki Pro v3 2 94 www aja com Figure 39 Ki Pro iPh
77. audio and video sources VTR s monitors and audio equipment mount the Ki Pro unit as desired and begin recording The following topic details set up and installation of Ki Pro There are two different ways to set up and use the Ki Pro portable recorder Stand alone use Camera and mounting with optional Exo skeleton with or without a tripod Software setup is the same for both uses Choices you will make include how Ki Pro will be controlled front panel 802 11 wireless iPhone etc or Ethernet amp web browser and the physical system requirements for your application camera mount or not video and audio monitoring choices and media workflows First we ll discuss mounting methods and then follow up with software configuration and setup Warning Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation Warning Only use attachments and accessories specified and or sold by the manufacturer such as the Exo skeleton Warning Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Warning Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Warning Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth rr EPE D Warning Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for l
78. beginning of the clip If the STOP button is not flashing depressing the SELECT down button will select the previous clip While in TRANSPORT mode and in either a STOP or pause state the ADJUST buttons will single step the current clip at a rate of one frame per button push up forward down reverse To delete a previously recorded clip 1 In TRANSPORT mode use the SELECT up and down arrow buttons to browse through the clips on the current storage device 2 When you find a clip you want to delete press the DELETE CLIP button 3 KiProwill ask Are you sure press the ADJUST up arrow button to confirm deletion Pressing the down arrow or any other button will abort the deletion The STATUS menus display I O status and Alarm information The STATUS menu can be accessed almost anytime and will not change any active transport modes Like the CONFIG and MEDIA menus STATUS display screens can be viewed by pushing the SELECT up or down buttons Pressing STATUS will exit the screens and return to TRANSPORT mode where an action could still be occurring like playback or even recording Record and Play Modes Line 1 Status Record displays the input format the 4 characters on the right display the selected input video format SDI CMP HDMI Status Play displays the media format Ki Pro v3 2 43 www aja com Line 2 Status Record displays the record format the 4 characters on the right display the selected audio input
79. box in the Gang column for each system you want included Ki Pro v3 2 97 www aja com 4 Select control of clip naming in the Settings column for each system either Slave Name or Master Name For details see the previous discussion 5 Select one master system in the Master column to control the gang For the master system set the clip naming in the Settings column 7 Use the master system to control record start and stop and clip naming Using Playlists Beginning with Ki Pro version 3 0 firmware AJA provides tools for reviewing clips and creating playlists of clips These clip playlists can be managed on the web browser Playlists screen which includes a default All Clips playlist showing all clips on the Ki Pro unit Working with the All The default state of the Playlists is to list All Clips available All Clips represents all of the Clips Playlist recordings made on the Ki Pro or valid files transferred to the Ki Pro Figure 41 Ki Pro Web Interface All Clips Playlist Menu RR o 94 Reel 001 Filter Status cont De SS ES EE a 1 SCIATK6 1080i29 97 00 10 28 24 12 21 11 22 09 58 bake 2 SCIATK7 1080i 29 97 00 00 50 25 12 21 11 22 10 50 Network 3 SCIATK8 1080i 29 97 00 02 11 11 12 21 11 22 13 10 Wireless LEM SCiATK9 1080i 29 97 00 00 04 22 12 21 11 22 25 00 Firmware LEM SC1ATK10 1080i 29 97 00 00 02 05 12 21 11 22 26 09 6 SCiATK11 1080i 29 97 00 00 04 20 12 21 11 22 26 21 Playlists ti 7 SC1ATK12 1080i 29 97 00
80. ck Connector Side LED flashing recording in progress The following states for the LED indicator denote the status of the media LED lit on selected media only Slot 1 is functional in firmware version 3 0 e LED unlit off inactive media okay to eject or no media inserted e LED flashing recording in progress Both of these slots accept ExpressCard 34 34mm wide memory cards not ExpressCard 54 Only cards qualified for use by AJA should be used with the Ki Pro ExpressCard memory is not supported in Ki Pro firmware versions 1 0 through 2 0 Support for ExpressCards is enabled for Slot 1 only beginning with firmware version 3 0 1 8 3 5mm miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones NOTE Connect any camcorder camera or audio source digital or analog regardless of brand or format to Ki Pro s many connectors The connector side of Ki Pro contains the available audio video connections which are protected by handles that extend past the connectors These handles make for an easy grip when inserting or removing the Ki Pro from the optional Exo skeleton On the back side of the unit a single power connector supplies the 12 Volt DC operating voltage see Installation later in this chapter The function of Ki Pro s inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode Ki Pro s active input the one to be recorded is selected by front panel web browser or wireless device browser Ki Pro s outputs are
81. dec you edit with Apple ProRes 422 in all 4 types including HQ LT and Proxy Ki Pro simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best codec for use with Apple Final Cut Studio or Apple Final Cut Pro X from virtually any camera regardless of format With its extensive analog and digital connectivity virtually any video and audio source can be fed into Ki Pro Also included is AJA s powerful 10 bit realtime up down cross conversion allowing you to record in the format you want to edit and deliver Small and portable AJA s Ki Pro was designed as a field recorder for creating ready to edit professional digital video Ki Pro supports an Apple file based workflow by recording standard Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files on industry standard media Ki Pro supports analog and digital audio video I O and records on either removable 34mm ExpressCards or a removable storage module Two types of storage modules are also available for Ki Pro a 2 5 SATA hard drive supplied with the base system or a Solid State Drive SSD module you can optionally purchase When removed storage modules function as a standard FireWire 800 drive when connected to a Mac ExpressCard storage is not supported with firmware versions 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 or 2 0 Beginning with version 3 0 ExpressCard storage is supported for Slot 1 only Ki Pro s multi purpose mechanical design and small form factor allow both stand alone and camera configu
82. default append to the naming convention just prior to the auto incrementing TK value which can be manually overridden via parameter 17 8 Take Ki Pro offers these parameter choices for easy identification of the QuickTime files so that the names can logically match the shooting script and are acceptable when imported into the Final Cut Pro 7 s Browser window or Final Cut Pro X s Events Final Cut Pro 7 s Browser window provides columns of data used to describe the media In the most minimal form Name Media Start Media End and Reel are required pieces of information for a Final Cut Pro clip to be properly perceived as valid media Additional information or QuickTime metadata is useful and can be mapped into the Myriad Pro choices provided in the Final Cut Pro Browser column headings Final Cut Pro X also uses such information and can provide even more support for QuickTime file metadata Example 1 Using the factory default AJA parameter settings REEL NAME 001 CLIP NAME SC CLIP NUMBER 1 CLIP APPEND ALPHA ALPHA APPEND A TAKE 1 The resulting clip would be named and displayed as SC1ATK1 The media would be named 001 if mounted on the OS X desktop as a volume Example2 Using customized settings REEL NAME 002 CLIP NAME Clip CLIP NUMBER 12 CLIP APPEND NONE ALPHA APPEND B TAKE 1 The resulting clip would have the following naming convention CLIP12TK1
83. djust buttons changes the current CONFIG parameter s value to a new one from the Ki Pro s list of choices repeating the list if you continue to press Adjust or adjusting a numerical value up or down The exact choices displayed will vary depending on the parameter Most adjustment choices made with the Adjust buttons take effect immediately and will be subsequently stored into the Ki Pro s non volatile memory if they remain unchanged for 3 seconds If a Select or Adjust button is held down continuously the changes will begin to happen automatically with acceleration if applicable Holding down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time will set that parameter back to its factory default value The CONFIG menus are for system set up and configuration Each parameter is numbered just like the MEDIA menus The composite output on the unit follows the component output this means that the composite output only works if either the source format or the convert format is SD Many of the CONFIG menu parameters are used together to configure the type of Ki Pro recording and associated conversion formats used on the input or output for a particular workflow Before we begin listing all of the individual CONFIG menu parameters it s useful to see how they can be used for an example application Here are two examples of making CONFIG menu selections for specific real world workflows In this example the incoming vide
84. djust value to enter your IP address Br Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 2 is found 4 A A I I LI Select Adjust I l LI I I ww Jic c 4 IP Address 10 0 180 181 Parameter Editing Display Parameter Menu Selected For View Edit Adjust value to enter your Subnet Mask IP address Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 3 is found Y 503 aja Subnet Mask Select 1 Adjust 255 0 0 0 tt Seeds vs Parameter Editing Display Parameter Menu Selected For View Edit Adjust value to enter your Gateway router IP address Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 4 is found Y si DD Default Gateway pepe 10 0 180 0 v july Parameter Editing Display ih For parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 10 0 180 0 The Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select again advances to the next octet At the final octet the address will flash pressing Select at that point confirms the setting Ki Pro v3 2 37 www aja com Networking Ki Pro using the Factory Default IP Test Ki Pro s Network Connection with Ping Mac Ping Procedure Controlling Ki Pro from a web browser Controlling Ki Pro If you don t want t
85. down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time To set a single parameter to its factory default value go to that parameter and hold down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time Ki Pro v3 2 72 www aja com Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control Remote Control Overview An optimized web server inside Ki Pro allows you to remotely monitor and adjust parameter settings via a a browser client either running on a network wired computer or wireless device The network can be a closed local area network a straight computer to Ki Pro cable or even exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN not generally recommended since anyone on the internet can then access the Ki Pro If wireless networking is desired Ki Pro can communicate with a LAN attached 802 11 access point for communication with wireless browser clients like an Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch or 802 11b g enabled laptops The LAN connection on Ki Pro uses a standard RJ45 connector but internally it s intelligent and communicates via standard straight through CAT 5 ethernet cables or null modem cross over cables without any configuration or strapping required NOTE Safariis the preferred web browser for Ki Pro control on the Mac and additionally Chrome and Firefox on Windows Other web browsers may work but AJA cannot guarantee consistent operation for all web browsers or web browser versions Resetting Values
86. e Parameter descriptions in Chapter 2 you can read more information there about the choices and their meanings This parameter defines the frame recording method of media stored RECORD TYPE can be configured to record the incoming video signal in a NORMAL manner as a PsF signal if the incoming source is 1080psf 29 97 for example or VFR for variable framerate recording of the SD SDI HD SDI input such as Varicam This parameter defines the format applied when 1080p media is played bac k off from storage You can choose Playback as standard 1080p progressive frame or 1080 progessive segmented frame regardless of what was recorded when input This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the selected input when recording Selections are None SD HD 720 or HD 1080 This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the output Selections are None SD HD 720 or HD 1080 This parameter defines whether the SDI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it This parameter defines whether the component video output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it This parameter defines whether the HDMI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it This parameter enables or disables superimposition of timecode and transp
87. e Repas e dig 42 Recording Notes cc cece cece eee eee e e emen 42 Playing Backa Clip sacer oe terre ER Raa I eK auc erar uode Wie ax 42 Deleting Clips ec ssrinris irris tte e e ee ee a e eere dee duas 43 STATUS terius ek e ee e E ER pp a De a eoo a e Rl ble o ON VG cereo 43 Record and Play Modes cece eee eee eect eee mme 43 Alatini SEATS sis Se ae oed usd pe ei quib pun ei quid pun E 44 MEDIATIenUs sorria eee nt eo eto x dele oe ete leq etu v eens uno es 47 Media Menu Parameters isses meme hehe 47 12 1 MediaState issssssssssssesessseses eee een 47 Data LAN and Data FW Considerations eeeeeeeee 48 14 ENCODE TYPE oce I hex Ree E a e RO RH C n 48 15 1 PLAY MEDIA m xr oet e e e oer den eR n oes eaae n 48 15 2 LOOP PLAY esset ete c cs mee YR eed eve ER YR ebenso 48 TOS PLAYLIST 5 3 epit arp dele RR ER aig bee Rr sti e ae 48 15 4 DROPPED FRAMES ce cece Hn sene 49 T6 FORMAT MEDIA cay expe xo Re e AS IRR e avs 49 16 2 DELETE CLIPS occ encaes me eem ea mere e mee ex eee cata Reg ee natn 49 TZ O REEL NAME 5 exit nter ehe et der ere ee eee e per eR 49 17 2 CLIP NAME conem he mex mere ra a ted nee ya ee d dua s 49 Clip Naming Two Examples 0c cece eee cece eee mene 50 17 3 CLIP NUMBER serius 0 eee e eee Ime He hne 51 17 4 CLIP APPEND 14neihes xr hr irrati s aud thle Gaal IEA apna TOEA EERS 51 17 5 ALPHA APPEND cece ceca eeae ene Inea ee xe er ee ee
88. e TRANSPORT default menu Several operations may result in an ARE YOU SURE interaction for example FORMAT MEDIA This protects you from inadvertent actions and ensures that accidental button presses don t have negative repercussions When you answer yes to an ARE YOU SURE prompt the display then changes to an in progress display and automatically returns to the menu when the operation is complete When recording Ki Pro is in an E to E state However any conversions selected on input or output will be applied This means you can specify the type of recording via the In Convert as None leaving the incoming signal as is or convert the signal to another format for your recording Ki Pro v3 2 41 www aja com Recording a Clip NOTE Recording Notes Playing Back a Clip Certain parameters are stored in non volatile memory so that the parameter is remembered between power cycles for example system name and date time There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro in numerous ways The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the parameters you have to control recording Before we get into that level of detail here s an example of just how simple recording can be 1 Pressthe STATUS button You ll see the currently selected input and input format line 1 and the chosen recording format and audio input line 2 2 Ifthese settings are acceptable then push the r
89. e is to have clips named independently on Ki Pro units then Slave Name should be selected Selecting Slave Name means that the recording will take it s name from the individual Ki Pro s parameters and not accept the value pushed to the Slave by the Master Ki Pro Itis important to note that as of firmware 2 0 Ki Pro can initiate recordings among units quickly but not all units will begin or end recordings precisely at the same time or the same frame This is not really an issue if matching timecode via SDI embedded RP 188 or LTC is sent to each unit from a timecode generator via discrete outputs on the timecode generator or via a distribution amplifier for the timecode Note that many non linear edit systems like Final Cut Pro can sync clips based on timecode values for multi clip editorial Also note that Ki Pro does not provide simultaneous playback of media only record start and stop functions are available Ki Pro Slave units in a gang do not respond if the Master Ki Pro is being operated under RS 422 device control This avoids the potential for a Ki Pro Master left in a gang to accidentally arm other units outside of the defined parameters of control via the web UI or front panel buttons 1 Inthe browser menus select Transport to Navigate to the Transport screen Summary 2 Click Show Gang View on the Transport screen to see the Gang controls This view shows available Ki Pro systems 3 To gang systems together click the check
90. e name s text field and type a new name Then press Enter Ki Pro v3 2 82 www aja com Figure 27 Ki Pro Web Interface Changing Preset Name Factory Settings Factory Settings Super Out Activated Preset 2 2 Preset 2 Export The Export buttons save the associated preset contents to a file on your computer The file gets exported to the default download location specified in your browser options The file name is the same as the preset name with the suffix presets If you export multiple files for the same preset a number gets appended to ensure a unique file name The file size is small usually less than 10 kilobytes Import The Import buttons let you browse for and import a preset file on your computer into the preset register associated with the selected button A dialog box warns you that the operation will overwrite the current preset contents with the contents stored in the file Export Presets 1 20 All Lets you save the contents of all presets to a file on your computer The file gets exported to the default download location specified in your browser options with the name all presets If you export multiple files number gets appended to ensure a unique file name Import Presets 1 20 All Lets you browse for and import a previously exported all presets file from your computer A dialog box warns you that the operation will overwrite all 20 current preset contents with the contents stored in the file Recall Factor
91. e product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by negligent inadequate or improper use handling or maintenance Without limiting the foregoing AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty or repair any damage or malfunction a resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install repair or service the product b resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c caused by the use of non AJA Video parts or supplies d if the product has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or e resulting from being dropped or otherwise subjected to undue force exposure to moisture or other corrosive or conductive substances exposure to strong magnetic fields use with improperly regulated power supplies exposure to electric shock use in temperatures outside the specified operating range or otherwise failing to treat the product in accordance with the standard of care appropriate to sensitive and delicate electronic equipment EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P
92. e running the software you just uploaded until the next time you upgrade it The configuration of the Ki Pro prior to the upgrade will be preserved Ensure the new software is running by bringing up the Ki Pro web page again the software version is displayed at the top of all web screens If for some rare reason it didn t update you can then run through the update steps again On some browsers the Retry page may appear even though the software upgrade was successful If this occurs before clicking on retry refresh the web page and check the version number If the new version number appears at the top of the page the software upgrade was successful If the old version appears click Retry Ifthere is a power outage or glitch during the software download Ki Pro will boot the older software version and the upgrade process can then be re started by the user This happens because Ki Pro has been designed with a safety feature where an internal safe copy of the previous software is retained in the event the updating process fails Ki Pro v3 2 89 www aja com Caution charged battery e AJA recommends you only update the Ki Pro when on mains power or with a fully Web Browser via Wireless Device Another option for remote control is Ki Pro s built in 802 11 wireless transceiver which can communicate with properly configured 802 11 wireless access points such as an Airport Basestation or 802 11 wireless router NO
93. ead Phone Volume Knob 17 frame only encoding 12 IEEE 27 Ki Pro v3 2 108 www aja com IEEE 1394b 27 Installation 25 Installation Overview 32 Interval Recording 60 76 IP Address Static 73 iPhone or iPod Touch browser 97 K Ki 21 L LANC 79 LED 802 11 Radio 22 Lens Tap 19 22 Line Mic Level Switch 79 LTC I O 9 19 M Manual 12 MEDIA button 75 MEDIA menus 47 47 Media screen 77 MENU mode 40 Module Release Button 16 Multiple Ki Pros 95 Network Connections 34 Network screen 83 Network Specifications 104 0 Overview 8 P Packaging 26 Panel illustrations 13 Ping Procedure 38 Pinout RS 422 D connector 104 PLAY button 15 Playing Back a Clip 42 Playlists screen 86 Power 32 Power Connector 22 Power ON OFF button 15 Power Specifications 105 Q QuickTime files 8 R RECORD button 15 Recording a Clip 42 Registration Sheet 26 Removable Storage Modules 23 Requirements System 11 REV button 16 Rod Accessory Kit 11 RS422 21 22 RS422 control 10 19 S Screen descriptions 73 SDI Input and Outputs 20 SELECT button 16 SELECT buttons 40 Serial Port Specifications 104 SLOT button 16 Software 10 Specifications 103 SSD Storage Module 10 Stand alone Usage 27 Static IP Address 36 73 STATUS button 15 STATUS menu 40 STATUS menus 43 STOP button 15 Storage 22 Storage Module HDD 9 Support page 23 T TCP IP Information 35 Temperature Specifications 105 This 22 T
94. ection wu c aon O mm p O noon 802 11b g wireless Airport Wireless Router 10 100 1000 Base T LAN WAN ISP 4 Firewall amp Router Ki Pro can be networked directly to a MacBook Pro or Mac using a single Ethernet cable straight or cross over or it can be connected to a local area network LAN If wireless networking is desired Ki Pro can also be controlled via an iPhone or laptop browser using 802 11b g and communicating through a wireless access point AirPort In hard wired configurations Ki Pro connects via its 10 100 1000 Base TX Ethernet connector Ina direct connection you simply connect the Ki Pro to an Ethernet equipped computer having a browser using a Cat 5 cable If connecting via a LAN you then connect the Ki Pro s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on the LAN A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital switch LANs may be divided into zones separated by software or hardware routers Ki Pro v3 2 34 www aja com Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent or dynamically assigned by the network DHCP When attaching Ki Pro to a LAN you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected static IP or DHCP Your IT department will be able to supply
95. ed RECORD button below the display 3 The green LED next to the storage module release button will begin blinking showing that a recording is in process and you ll see the timecode changing on the display The RECORD button is also backlit while recording 4 When you ve finished recording press the STOP button left of RECORD You can customize your configuration via the CONFIG and MEDIA menu parameters To change Apple ProRes 422 settings prior to recording press MEDIA then repeatedly press SELECT until you see 14 1 Encode Type then press ADJUST up or down to select ProRes 422LT ProRes 422PX ProRes 422HQ or ProRes 422 Press MEDIA or STOP to exit the menu To select a different video input press CONFIG then repeatedly press SELECT until you see 2 1 Video In Then press ADJUST up or down to choose a desired video input connector To select a different audio input use the SELECT up arrow button and you will see 2 2 Audio In Press ADJUST up or down to chose a desired audio input connector You cannot select HDMI audio unless you have an HDMI video source nor can you select an SDI audio source if you have not selected an SDI video source If you attempt to mismatch these settings a warning will alert you to the mismatch on the front panel These are just a few menu parameters that you might wish to change before you make your recordings To learn all the ways to convert formats on input or output read the CONFIG
96. elected gt 1080p 25 recorded to disk e 1080i 29 97 incoming video gt PsF selected gt 1080p 29 97 recorded to disk e 1080PsF signal is recorded to disk as progressive progressive material on disk may be played back as PsF or progressive on the video outputs this selection can be made in parameter 1 3 1080p Playback VFR Variable Frame Rate recording makes use of meta data embedded in the RP188 data stream on the SD SDI HD SDI input allowing for the frame rate to change actively Examples of cameras offering variable frame rate include Panasonic AJ HDC27 and several cameras from the Panasonic HPX line Beginning with Ki Pro version 3 0 firmware select cameras that output 1080p within a 1080i signal are also supported by the VFR selection For the Canon XH G1s 1080p 23 98 may be extracted from the 1080i 29 97 signal when VFR is selected For the Canon EOS C300 1080p 23 98 may be extracted from the 1080i 29 97 signal and 1080p 24 may be extracted from the 1080i 30 signal For the Canon EOS C300 formats of 1080p 25 and 1080p 29 97 set the Record Type to PsF to produce progressive frame recordings This parameter defines the format applied when 1080p media is played from storage These are the options PsF default Playback as 1080 progessive segmented frame regardless of what was recorded when input Progressive Playback as standard 1080p progressive frame NOTE HDMI output of progressive material requires the use of
97. ence 1 kHz Turn audio test signal output OFF Output an audio test signal containing silence only Output a standard 1 kHz test signal tone 50 1 IP CONFIG This parameter determines the type of TCP IP network configuration used by Ki Pro STATIC ADDR DEFAULT ADDR DHCP default Assign a static IP address manually parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 will have to be entered to accomplish this Use the factory default static IP address 10 65 74 65 Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server on LAN NOTE If Ki Pro cannot find a DHCP server to communicate with it will select the default factory IP address of 192 168 0 2 Ki Pro v3 2 65 www aja com NOTE With parameters 50 1 50 2 and 50 3 there is no timeout when editing changes made while in these menus will be saved and activated when the menu is exited 50 21P ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking variable Using the adjust buttons enter an IP address compatible with your LAN if you have one If direct connecting to a computer enter a legal IP address that you ll also enter in the computer s web browser This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP and there is a DHCP failure then the default IP address is 192 168 0 2 If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the default static IP address is 10 65 74 65
98. entions The first user selection is Use Custom Clip Name if the user wants to use the standard clip naming convention leave this set to OFF but if the user wants to create a custom clip name mouse click on the OFF to reveal a pulldown for OFF ON selection then click OK If DFF was selected the next parameter would be Clip Name again clicking on the SC or Clip presented brings up the pulldown and the OK box Clip Number must be entered manually with a valid value for Ki Pro of 1 through 999 and then the enter return key must be hit NOTE If the enter return key is not entered after the selection the value will revert to whatever was previously shown Clicking on the value next to Clip Append and Alpha Append both bring up a pulldown and an OK button Take operates like the Clip Number where a valid value of 1 to 999 can be entered and then the enter return key needs to be pressed for confirmation of the value For custom clip naming considerations review the section in this manual on Custom Clip Naming Note that for Slave Ki Pro units the Settings column provides a selection of either Use Master Name or Slave Name Clicking on the default value of Master Name offers a pulldown selection of Master Name or Slave Name with an OK confirmation button If the desire is to have clips named the same across all Ki Pro units recordings then the Use Master Name selection should be made If the desir
99. er one clip will play when Play is selected or all clips on the media All or in the playlist Playlist will be played See parameter 15 1 Play Media in Chapter 3 for details Loop Play 15 2 This parameter turns looped playback on and off Play List 15 3 This parameter specifies the playlist to be played Dropped Frames 15 4 This parameter determines how playback handles dropped frames Format Media 16 1 This parameter is used to format the currently selected storage device Reel Name 17 0 The reel name is a number between 1 and 999 It determines the reel name associated with all clips generated using this setting It is also the name of the media as it will appear when the storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted on a Mac OSX desktop To enter a specific value click on the number to highlight it type in a value and press Enter to confirm the new value You may also click and drag on the slider to make adjustments To increment by single values using the slider click the slider to highlight it and then press the back arrow or forward arrow on your keyboard NOTE the Reel Name cannot be changed once a recording session starts on the storage unit without reformatting the drive Clip Name 17 2 This parameter determines the clip name associated with all clips generated while using this setting The clip name is either Clip or SC Clip Number 17 3 This parameter determines the clip number
100. eral Screen Information 00 cece cece ence enn en hen 73 Config Screen cee eed aces dee eer ee e eer e x e en Er e nth 74 Media SCIeeti seiten esset to dias SERRA RU REUS A OSA RR RUE CLR RE e UR 77 Transport Screen iii eels dea each eek ek en ae e sa DRE ee e i 80 Presets SCIGGI iro edet Or Iba e Dea eT b o UR RUP VR IR or eate 81 Network Screen ccesesde eee oe y and Ey I Ee de e eee te e ee nie n 83 Wireless SCreGR i e eben ita ir e EUR Ren Iren e EUR Reg Mie AAN deed Ire RU d ed e 85 Playlists Screen vesc sese veneer xr a e Vaden Wed Oa ed ee WEA YU Meere p Yu Re 86 Alarms Screen eiiiai piai eena a E rcd ea lese ovile qug 87 Update Firmware Screen 0 cece cece cece ene nee heme 88 Preparing to Update Software csse eene 89 Upload and Install the Software on your Ki Pro 12 0 eee eee eee eee ee ees 89 Web Browser via Wireless Device cece cece cece ence mmm 90 Using Wireless Devices to Control Ki Pro 0 cece eee eee e eee eee e eee enes 91 iPhone Ki Pro Screens vs eser meet er eae cea ceded er oe ead ees eds 91 When Using an iPhone to Control Ki Pro 2 eee eee cette eee eee 92 Ju M IET 92 Alarms iiie RYE NA ANTE RR VI NETTEN dead CTUM dee A 92 onu 93 IL PM 93 du pe 94 TranspOrt eos oo de eder e e Le qe ee RE Te E mre NO ede diner te 94 Advanced Features uen es a or dose t oce or e o ane e ie Ue e eats 95 Controlling
101. es The TRANSPORT mode shown above controls basic play record clip select etc functions The MENU mode is for set up and configuration of Ki Pro There are three menu groups STATUS CONFIG and MEDIA these menus are accessed by depressing the corresponding Menu buttons on the left of the panel Controls system power on off and shows whether power is ON when illuminated or OFF To turn power on press the button once It isn t necessary to press hard or depress the button it s a soft button sensed by the processor inside When OFF and the button is touched it will begin powering up and display start up progress on the alphanumeric display To power down you must press and hold the power button down for 2 seconds This action prevents accidental power off during normal operation When the unit is powering down you can abort the power down process by simply removing your finger from the power button before 2 seconds have elapsed Pressing the STATUS button when not lit enters the I O Status menu Pressing STATUS when it is lit turns off the Status menu and returns you to Transport mode STATUS menus can be accessed at any time including when the machine is in an active transport mode PLAY RECORD FF REV The ALARM state presented on the display shares functionality with STATUS The Select buttons can be used to cycle through alarms and I O status All menus and front panel operations are described in Chapter 3 Pressing
102. fault OUT CONVERT Output with the same format as the file Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT NOTE The FILE FRMT file format is from the file on playback and is the result of any input conversion or none applied during capture 1 7 COMPONENT OUT This parameter defines whether the component video output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it These are the options FILE FRMT default OUT CONVERT Output with the same format as the file Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT NOTE Setting the Ki Pro component input and or output to Beta for HD material will result in an Invalid Selection alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place 1 8 HDMI OUT This parameter defines whether the HDMI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it These are the options FILE FRMT default OUT CONVERT FRMT Output with the same format as the file Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT 1 9 SUPER OUT This parameter provides superimposition of timecode and transport state Record Pause etc onto the SDI output These are the options Off default SDI Superimposition is disabled Superimposition is enabled for the SDI output 2 1 VIDEO INPUT This parameter selects a video input source from the video input connections available This is the video
103. fines the wireless network or SSID that Ki Pro will connect to via the access point variable Using the adjust buttons enter a legal wireless network name SSID for Ki Pro to connect with Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for the password The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase 53 3 802 11 SECURITY This parameter defines the type of security encryption format used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any DISABLED default No security employed No password needed WEP Use WEP packet and stream encryption WPA Use WPA packet and stream encryption WPA2 Use WPA2 packet and stream encryption NOTE WEP is an entry level encryption with WPA being better and WPA2 the best of the three 69 www aja com 53 4 802 11 PASSWORD This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any variable Using the adjust buttons enter a password for Ki Pro Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for the password The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next
104. from the media then re insert the media into Ki Pro If it does not read properly you will need to format the media Ki Pro v3 2 45 www aja com WARNING Storage Removed will appear if the media is removed without first hitting the SLOT button to properly unmount media In the event this happens media immediately re inserted into the Ki Pro may show clips as N A and subsequent recordings may not be possible To resolve this issue mount the drive on an Apple computer under Mac OSX then re insert the media If it does not read properly you will need to format the media WARNING Backup and Reformat may appear if media has issues being mounted by the Ki Pro As the prompt indicates it is best to back up the media by copying it to another drive or disk array and then reformat the media Some signs that the media is in a read only state even though clips have been recorded to the media N A appears in the clip area of the UI Loading appears in the clip area of the UI but does not eventually load a clip or hitting the record button with all settings correctly configured for the Ki Pro does not result in a recording WARNING Media Unformatted appears when media was inserted that contains no filesystem recognized by Ki Pro Ki Pro recognizes HFS filesystems media with other types of filesystems may appear unformatted to Ki Pro Unformatted media or media with other types of filesystems FAT32 etc may be formatted by the usual
105. g 192 168 0 2 in the URL field of the browser The Ki Pro Master unit web UI should appear Navigating to the Transport screen a Show Gang Controls button appears on the left side of the screen If Show Gang Controls is clicked a list of Available Ki Pros is presented If expected Ki Pro units do not appear click on Hide Gang View then click on Show Gang View again to refresh Ki Pro information can take up to a few seconds to be displayed Finally if Ki Pros are not listed after refreshing confirm that the Ki Pros are on the appropriate network have the appropriate IP address etc Figure 40 Ki Pro Web Interface Transport Screen Show Gang Control Hide Gang View click to refresh Input Free Gang Format Storage Master Settings All Clear Clear AJA Ki Pro 2 525i 29 97 40 Use Slave Name Use Custom Clip Name OFF Clip Name SC Clip Number 1 Clip Append Alpha Alpha Append A Take 4 Ki Pro Mini 1 525i 29 97 Use Slave Name Parameters for each available Ki Pro will appear in the Gang Controls area These include System Input Format Free Storage Gang Master and Settings Ki Pro units that may be added to a gang will appear under the System column The nput Format column gives information on what type of video format framerate each system is receiving Free Storage allows for an at a glance view of the capacity of the media in each unit Gang is where the units can be added or removed from t
106. ge In stand alone use Ki Pro is simply a box that connects to the video and audio output connector s from a camera camcorder or other professional source recording media that is output Figure 9 Ki Pro Used Stand Alone Here are some typical workflows and applications e Recording a live video feed from a camera Ki Pro is rackmounted receiving component video input e Recording a corporate video live from a camera Ki Pro sits on a computer work desk receiving HDMI audio and video input Recording on location Ki Pro is truck mounted receiving an HD SDI feed Desk mounted in an AV media library recording legacy material from a variety of decks formats and sources converting dissimilar media to standardized Apple Pro Res for archival e Recording live house of worship services Ki Pro sits on a shelf receiving a feed from a wall mounted remote camera and audio feed from the house mixer e Recording live music at a remote location Ki Pro receives video feed from event producer s switcher and picks up audio from a stereo pair of phantom powered condenser microphones Ki Pro v3 2 27 www aja com Camera Mounting with Exo skeleton Exo skeleton Setup and Adjustment Ki Pro s applications become even wider when you add in the optional Exo skeleton that provides for mounting of both a camera and or a tripod Here are some typical workflows and applications Figure 10 Ki Pro with Exo Skeleton and Camera on M
107. gh the clips in the currently selected storage slot like previous next and the Adjust buttons allow single stepping frame forward or backward The following shows the display for the TRANSPORT mode Clip SC12BTK1 D1 47 Reel 212 01 02 22 14 TRANSPORT Mode For the MENU mode depressing one of the 3 MENU buttons STATUS CONFIG or MEDIA will enter the corresponding menu In the STATUS menu the Select buttons will cycle through the various STATUS screens The Adjust buttons have no effect on the STATUS menu The following shows the display for the STATUS menu Input Format Input selected Recording Format Audio input selected STATUS Menu Record Mode Media Format Output Conversion STATUS Menu Play Mode Ki Pro v3 2 40 www aja com In the CONFIG or MEDIA menus the Select buttons select various adjustable parameters and the Adjust buttons adjust the selected parameter When entering a menu the system remembers and returns to the last selected parameter The following shows the displays for the CONFIG and MEDIA menus Parameter number Parameter Name Parameter setting chosen by Adjust buttons CONFIG Menu Parameter number Parameter Name Parameter setting chosen by Adjust buttons MEDIA Menu like CONFIG TRANSPORT Mode default TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro operation When you power up Ki Pro the first display you ll see is TRANSPORT mode menu Any clip that previously was recorded is refe
108. ginning with version 2 0 firmware Connector pinout is as follows GND TX RX GND No Connection GND TX RX OO CO NII oO By Ww MP GND Shell GND FireWire IEEE 1394b FireWire 800Mb s connects to FireWire 800 equipped Macintosh computers mount as hard drive not supported prior to Version 3 0 Ki Pro v3 2 104 www aja com Hardware Conversion Up conversion 10 bit Anamorphic Pillar box 4 3 Zoom 14 9 Zoom Letterbox Zoom Wide Down conversion 10 bit Anamorphic Letterbox Crop Cross conversion 10 bit Physical Full screen Results in a 4 3 image in center of screen with black sidebars Results in a 4 3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14 9 image with black side bars Image zoomed to fill screen Combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16 9 screen this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Full screen Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Image is cropped to fit new screen size 1080i to 720P 720P to 1080i Height 3 25 8 25 cm Width 9 00 22 86 cm Depth 6 12 from front antenna cover to back of handles 15 56 cm Weight 3 7 pounds 1 67 kg Operating Temperature Range 5C to 40 Safe Storage Temperature 20 to 60 Range power OFF Power Voltage 100 240 VAC to supplied AC Adapter 12Vdc to p
109. h may appear if SDI video is selected and HDMI audio is selected or vice versa Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI must be matched to the video source Analog audio can be used with any video input WARNING Dropped Frames may appear if media is underperforming and cannot keep up with the data rate required to make a recording or perform a playback If you see this prompt during recording you might consider backing up your current recordings and formatting the media For playback you might simply re attempt playback WARNING SDI VFR Mismatch will appear if you have set the video input to something other than SDI when parameter 1 1 is set to VFR as only the SDI input provides the appropriate data for VFR support WARNING Media Low will appear when the media only has 1596 of capacity remaining Media must be switched out when it reaches 1096 of capacity With 1096 of media remaining the WARNING Media Full prompt will appear WARNING Media in Use may appear if you try to remove the media by pushing the SLOT button while an operation is still taking place Wait for the operation to finish and then try again WARNING Media Not Present may appear if media has been physically removed and the user pushes the slot button WARNING Media Invalid may appear if the media could not be formatted or contained errors the Ki Pro was not able to correct To resolve this issue mount the drive on an Apple computer under Mac OSX copy the clips
110. he changed information entered here Pressing this button requests Ki Pro to update its IP information with that entered on this screen The Network panel on the right side of the screen lists the Ki Pro devices present on the same local LAN as the current Ki Pro see note below The serial numbers of all Ki Pros on the LAN or their defined System Names see parameter 50 5 are listed and clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of that Ki Pro Note the Ki Pro you control may be running a different software version so screens may look different As a rule it s 84 www aja com NOTE Wireless Screen PATA VIDEO SYSTEMS Menu Status Config Media Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Playlists OS8 All Clips wise to have all your Ki Pro devices running the most current software and the same version Also without a properly configured default gateway whether you have a router gateway or not the discovery feature Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh on the Network page may not work Ki Pro devices shown are cached and may not reflect the realtime state of all Ki Pros on the LAN As Ki Pros are added or removed from the network they may take awhile to appear in the Available Ki Pros listing If at any time you want a current view of the network clearing the cache and showing the realtime state click the up arrow in the top right corner of the Network panel twice to refresh close
111. he gang Master allows the promotion of a Ki Pro unit to the controlling role in the gang Settings allows for the configuration of clip names on the Master and Slave Ki Pro units To add a Ki Pro to a gang simply select the checkbox for the unit in the Gang column As a shortcut if all available Ki Pro units are desired for a gang select the All item below Gang Alternately if you want to clear units from a gang deselect them or use the Clear option Ki Pro v3 2 96 www aja com IMPORTANT NOTE Gang Recording There can be only one Master in a gang typically the IP address for the Ki Pro unit you entered and are viewing the web UI on is the one which should be promoted to the controlling role If the unit with the IP address that is currently being viewed via the web UI is selected a red capitalized MASTER text will appear on the webpage above the columns A Master Ki Pro unit can send three items to the slave Ki Pro units within a gang a record start command a stop command and clip naming The record start and stop commands are controlled from the web UI Transport area above the gang information on the Master Ki Pro unit or via physical front panel buttons provided the unit is set to Local Only for the CONFIG parameter 35 2 The Settings area is where the Ki Pro clip name for each unit is decided By default the Ki Pro is configured to use the standard clip naming conventions not the custom clip naming conv
112. humbscrews for securing the Ki Pro unit to the Exo skeleton Ki Pro v3 2 28 www aja com Figure 11 Exo skeleton Option Base Ki Pro Exo skeleton chassis with camera mount Knurled thumbscrews 3 me secure Ki Pro chassis uS to Exo skeleton ES oc For most uses with an Exo skeleton you ll want to first mount the camera or camcorder to the adjustable mount on top before sliding in the Ki Pro unit and locking it To mount a camera follow these steps Locate the camera mount locking knob on the Exo skeleton and loosen it Slide the camera mount off of the mounting rail Place the camera on the mount orienting the mount s alignment pin to camera s corresponding pin socket Once aligned tighten the mounting screw to secure the camera Slide the camera and mount back on the rail and tighten the locking knob Ki Pro v3 2 29 www aja com Figure 12 Exo skeleton Camera Mounting Slide Mount off of Exo skelton Alignment Mounting Pin Screw i Locate the Camera Mounting screw underneath Loosen 2 sizes provided Camera align pin to Camera base Mount and tighten the Mounting screw Locking to fasten securely Knob Replace Mount on Exo skeleton when done and tighten Locking Knob to lock camera in place Base Ki Pro Exo skeleton _ chassis with camera mount Knurled thumbscrews Fee secure Ki Pro chassis ore to Exo skeleton I 7 Accessory Rod Kit An option that can be added is an accesso
113. iet NORMAL AUTO Fan runs at variable speeds for optimum cooling 80 1 SERIAL NUMBER 80 2 SW VERSION 91 1 RECALL PRESET 92 1 STORE PRESET 99 1 FACTORY RESET This parameter displays this Ki Pro s unique serial number This parameter displays Ki Pro s software version level This parameter recalls the Ki Pro to a previously saved preset configuration stored using parameter 92 1 Use the ADJUST buttons to set the number of the Preset register you wish to recall To recall press the SELECT up button and then press the ADJUST up button The message COMPLETE is displayed after a successful recall This parameter saves a preset configuration to the selected storage register Use the ADJUST buttons to set the number of the Preset register To store press the SELECT up button and then press the ADJUST up button The message COMPLETE is displayed after a successful store Selecting this parameter and then pressing the ADJUST up button for 2 seconds recalls Ki Pro s factory default settings e Caution Selecting this parameter and recalling factory defaults will overwrite the current settings with the exception of network settings which are retained NOTE Recalling factory defaults does not affect these network settings IP Config IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway System Name 802 11 settings or Date and Time To clear network settings and recall factory defaults hold
114. imecode Specifications 104 Timelapse Recording 60 76 Transport Control buttons 15 TRANSPORT mode 40 41 Transport screen 80 U Unbalanced Audio 21 Unpacking 26 Up down cross conversion 9 Update Firmware screen 88 URL Ki Pro 73 V Variable bit rate VBR encoding 12 Video Input 103 Video Inputs Specifications 103 Video Outputs Specifications 103 VU Meters 17 W Web browser control 38 Web screens 73 Wireless 9 Ki Pro v3 2 109 www aja com Wireless screen 85 Wireless transceiver 38 Wireless web connection 90 X XLR power connector 22 Y YPbPr RGB Video 19 YUV 20 Ki Pro v3 2 110 www aja com
115. in level only Note About BETA Setting Setting the Ki Pro component input and or output to Beta for HD material results in an Invalid Selection alarm that must be corrected before recordings or other operations may take place CVBS Composite NTSC One BNC connector supplies composite NTSC or PAL output Connect the PAL Output CVBS Out BNC to a monitor or other Composite video device Composite video 7 signals are D A output converted 10 bit NOTE Composite video output follows the settings made for the component video output because of this if a composite output is desired when working with HD the component video output must be set to SD HDMI Two HDMI connectors provide for input and output of HDMI compatible video and embedded audio HDCP sources are not supported on the input The HDMI input is designed to support long cable runs up to 100 feet 30 48m when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable or up to 50 feet 15 24m using 28 or 30AWG HDMI cable The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only Ki Pro v3 2 20 www aja com HDMI formats supported e 525i 29 97 e 625i 25 720p 50 720p 59 94 e 1080i 25 1080i 29 97 1080p 23 98 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29 97 NOTE When using Ki Pro HDMI connections and attaching it to any HDMI audio or video accessory you must use one each of the ferrite beaded HDMI cables HH 28F 06 between the input and output ports of the Ki Pro and the HDMI accessory to maintain
116. ingle clip This means that unlike video tape where you might not have sufficient pre roll to ingest a take into a non linear editor Ki Pro allows you to obtain the whole clip by marking the in point for ingest as the very first frame of video recorded If MEDIA parameter 15 1 is set to All Ki Pro allows the playback of all clips on the Storage Module in the order they were created but does not allow for video black silence prior to the first clip or after the last clip recorded In this way Ki Pro behaves like a tape recording and a traditional VTR Like a tape recording Ki Pro will display continuous timecode for clips that were recorded one after another but Ki Pro will also display timecode for clips that might have been recorded with differing or non continuous timecode values In such cases the user must be aware of the timecode changes and log and capture material accordingly just as would be the case if using a videotape with discontinuous timecode There are other important considerations when working with Ki Pro under remote control When media is mounted in Ki Pro the most recently recorded clip is displayed If using the MEDIA parameter 15 1 Play Media in the All selection this is akin to having a videotape inserted into a VTR tail out and not rewound Also note that if using the 15 1 Play Media parameter set to One the clips would need to be stepped through manually via the Ki Pro front panel Select up down arrows or via the
117. ion NOTE Disk Storage Module Release Button Pushing the slot button cycles between unmounting media and selecting media This function is only active when in the STOP mode and requires a PRESS STOP TO CONFIRM if not stopped After you select a slot the system returns to the last selected clip and timecode for that slot If the media has been changed since the slot was last selected physically removed media replaced then the first clip on the media will be cued to its start point If inserted media has any issues additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as WARNING Backup and Reformat or WARNING Media Unrecognized On power up the storage module is the initial storage system selected and accessed by Ki Pro Press and hold to physically release a storage module from the unit you must pull out the storage module while pressing the button This action prevents a storage module from accidental removal while recording playing For safe removal of any media either Ki Pro v3 2 16 www aja com storage module or Expresscards the corresponding slot LED must be unlit Note the ExpressCard 34 media is push to eject media and does not require this release button to be pressed for removal o Caution Removing any media while the slot LED is lit or flashing can result in corrupted media or potential damage to the SSD hard drive or ExpressCard 34 media Analog Audio Input Level
118. ips generated while using this setting These are the options 001 to 999 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the REEL NAME default 001 value from 001 to 999 The reel name is a number between 001 and 999 It is historically linked to the naming conventions used for film and tape based media The REEL NAME is an incrementing three digit value that works with EDLs For this reason the parameter does not have a NONE selection all clips will be associated with a REEL NAME The REEL NAME parameter is also the name of the media as it will appear when the storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted on a Mac OSX desktop and media was formatted by the user NOTE The REEL NAME cannot be changed once a recording session starts on the storage unit without reformatting the drive 17 2 CLIP NAME This parameter determines the clip name associated with all clips generated while using this setting The clip name is either Clip or SC SC default Clips generated will have filenames beginning with SC Clip Clips generated will have filenames beginning with Clip Ki Pro v3 2 49 www aja com Clip Naming Two The following two examples show how resulting clip names are generated Each example Examples is based on the collective settings for these parameters REEL NAME CLIP NAME CLIP NUMBER CLIP NUMBER APPEND ALPHA APPEND VALUE In both examples that follow TK is a
119. irmware enables the FireWire 400 1394a connector that allows passing control start stop and timecode information from the camera Additionally the FireWire 800 connector was not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 or 2 0 Beginning with version 3 0 firmware the FireWire 800 port on the Ki Pro will allow a Mac to mount Ki Pro s storage devices SSD HD and ExpressCards as media volumes For wireless control Ki Pro features an internal 802 11b g antenna and radio for connection to wireless devices such as iPhone iPod Touch or 802 11 equipped computers For detailed illustrations and discussions of Ki Pro connectors and control features see Chapter 2 This manual covers the installation and operation of Ki Pro and its optional accessories Features Ki Pro offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality ease of use and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments Ki Pro provides flexible standard and high definition recording with hardware up down cross conversion for versatile operation in a mixed SD HD environment plus a wide variety of control methods and storage options Hardware Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 LT and Apple ProRes 422 Proxy SD HD 720 1080 full raster 10 bit 4 2 2 realtime implemented in hardware e Up down cross conversion 10 bit realtime implemented in hardware e Component HD SD analog video I O 6 BNC e Composite video output 1 BNC e
120. it as opposed to pause indicated by a flashing backlit STOP button Ki Pro v3 2 64 www aja com 41 1 VIDEO SG FRMT This parameter determines the video format output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter 41 2 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro These are the options 525i 29 97 default 625i 25 720p 50 720p 59 94 1080p 23 98 1080i 25 1080i 29 97 720p 60 1080PsF 23 98 1080PsF 24 1080i 30 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29 97 Select the video format desired for test signal output 41 2 VIDEO SG This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter 41 1 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro These are the options OFF default Black 7596 Bars 10096 Bars Turn test signal output OFF Video test signal output is color black Video test signal output is 7596 color bars This 7596 amplitude 100 saturation test signal is useful to check low frequency response and video tilt as well as the performance of video clamping Video test signal output is 10096 color bars This 10096 white full field bars test signal is helpful to check chroma amplitude versus overall video level 41 3 AUDIO SG This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator These are the options OFF default Sil
121. load to your Mac or PC for upgrading your machine 2 Unpackthe Software Ki Pro software update files are ZIP files which you can open with a number of standard and third party uncompressor applications The software image that you ll install on Ki Pro is a file with a name like kipro ver 2 0 0 99 bin or similar Depending on your PC or Mac operating system settings the bin extension may not be visible to you in a file directory Uploading and installing the software update only requires a PC or Mac that can see the Ki Pro via its ethernet connection Follow this procedure to install the software 1 Point your browser at Ki Pro s upgrade page by clicking on the Update Firmware link at the bottom of the navigation box on the left hand side of any Ki Pro web page 2 Click the Browse button to select the file you previously downloaded For example kipro ver 2 0 0 99 bin contained in the zipfile downloaded from AJA 3 When you have selected a valid Ki Pro image file click the Upload button in the web browser The file you select will upload to the Ki Pro and be tested for validity Incomplete corrupted or non Ki Pro software files are rejected 4 Wait for the procedure to complete it will take only a few minutes When done Ki Pro will prompt you to restart your machine After restart Ki Pro will be running the new software Progress is shown on the front panel 5 Oncethese steps are complete Ki Pro will b
122. nput And Output 0 cece cece cece ene e eee eee eees 19 SDI Input and Outputs cece cece eee n cnet meme 20 Component YPbPr ii iieeces es oes e E aa ERR A ER E EE Ra 20 CVBS Composite NTSC PAL Output 0 cc cece cece cece e eee e een ees 20 Br 20 Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio Input and Output 06 21 Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio Input and Output 21 9 pir GOnnector cues ce tere dea wes eth dere Fach n v FEX a en 21 Host FireWire 800 ebrei echec ec Re DS VR VEN TORRE ER KO SI re 21 CTRL TC FireWire 400 0 cece cece cece cece eee e eee n ene neneneenens 21 Ia x m 21 LANG LOOD arnee t ea E A A E Mes EM IM OM E 22 EJIEECIMp 22 LED Indicator for IEEE 802 11 Radio cece cece eee e ener eene 22 Power Connector back of unit 0 ccc cece cece II 22 kir qe 22 ExpressCard 34 Memory Cards 2 eee cece e eee e 22 Removable Storage Modules HDD or SSD 0c cece cece eee eee eens 23 Formatting Media eiecit eee pre Reenper ene vedete breviore s 23 Using Ki Pro Media in Final Cut Pro 0 eee cece eee eee I 23 Chapter 3 Ki Pro Installation leere 25 Installation Overview ccc cece een meme heme 25 What s In The BOX x Gini sees ve exe tree esee va wd ed a e vare e aa de 26 Stand Alone Usage iis ss nd rex ex SEQ REN TY
123. o is 1080i29 97 However we want our Ki Pro recording to match the rest of the footage we have acquired at 720p59 94 Therefore we select IN CONVERT gt HD 720 to get the desired result Here are the parameter settings Set 1 1 RECORD TYPE gt NORMAL Set 1 4 IN CONVERT HD 720 Set 1 5 OUT CONVERT gt NONE In this example the incoming video is 1080PsF 29 97 so we need to configure Ki Pro for PsF recordings which would otherwise be understood as interlace To do this we ll set the RECORD TYPE to PsF Here are the parameter settings Set 1 1 RECORD TYPE PsF Set 1 4 INCONVERT gt NONE Set 1 5 OUT CONVERT NONE This parameter defines the frame recording method of media stored RECORD TYPE can be configured to record the incoming video signal in a NORMAL manner PsF signal if the incoming source is 1080psf 29 97 for example or variable frame rate VFR NORMAL default Record standard format as input PsF Record progressive segmented frame VFR Record variable frame rate NOTE A23 98Hz source is automatically treated as PsF regardless of this setting For 29 97 Hz or 25 Hz NORMAL means encode as interlaced and PSF means encode as progressive This only applies to 1080 formats The following details clarify each case Ki Pro v3 2 53 www aja com 1 3 1080p PLAYBACK 1080PsF 23 98 incoming video gt Normal selected gt 1080p 23 98 recorded to disk 1080i 25 incoming video gt PsF s
124. o navigate within your list you may use the fast forward and rewind buttons or the select up down buttons You can loop playback of a list using the Media menu parameters as well Management of the Playlists is made possible via the web UI creation and management of playlists from the front panel is not supported An indication of a selected playlist is presented on the front panel UI via menu parameter 15 3 Playlist The selection of a playlist does not survive reboots of the unit but the playlists that are created do survive reboots Using Presets Beginning with version 3 0 firmware Ki Pro offers a simple and efficient way to configure multiple parameters of the device from a preset You can store a preset configuration and then recall that preset later to return Ki Pro to the stored configuration Ki Pro v3 2 100 www aja com Storing a Preset The easiest way to work with presets is via the web UI A Presets web UI page is provided where 20 customizable presets are offered VIDEO SYSTEMS Factory Preset Factory Settings Preset 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 5 LL MEL Preset 6 Preset 6 All Clips Ld t TEST PLAYLIST reset 7 Proget 7 Preset 8 Preset 8 Preset 9 Preset 9 Preset 10 Preset 10 Preset 11 Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 15 Preset 16 Preset 16 Preset 17 Preset 17 Preset 18 Preset 18 Pre
125. o transport control record stop by simply operating the shutter record button on the camera Lens tap is not supported in versions 1 0 3 1 but may be supported by a future version LED Indicator for IEEE This LED shows the status of the internal 802 11 radio used to transmit and receive 802 11 Radio data When illuminated the LED shows the radio is ON Power Connector back On the back of Ki Pro is a standard 4 pin male XLR connector for of unit supplying 12 Volt DC power to the unit You can use either the supplied AC Adapter or furnish your own battery source Since the connector is an industry standard pinout choices are varied and flexible Many 3rd party vendors offer products using this standardized power connector Pin 1 Pin 4 Pins 2 and 3 not used Storage Record hours of media to a portable removable hard drive storage module with built in FireWire 800 or to flash based ExpressCard 34 cards only Slot 1 is enabled Both media types mount on your OSX desktop for immediate editing and file access Ki Pro ships with a 250GB hard disk that can store up to 2 hours of 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 HQ media or 3 hours of standard 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 more for standard definition Caution e Failure to properly mount or dismount media or an unexpected loss of power while recording can result in an unrecoverable data loss ExpressCard 34 Although AJA doesn t manufacture or sell ExpressCard 34 memory ca
126. o use DHCP to network Ki Pro and also don t want to set your own static IP address you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of 10 65 74 65 This might be useful for an application where you directly connect a laptop or computer to Ki Pro and want to get networking quickly Here are the steps to set up this method of communication 1 Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50 1 IP CONFIG and then use the Adjust buttons to select Default 2 Setyourlaptop or desktop computer Ethernet IP address to 10 m n m where m is not 65 andnis not 74 3 Also on the computer set the Subnet mask to 255 0 0 0 most PCs default to the proper netmask when the address is set so you may not have to do anything here 4 Runa browser on the computer and type 10 65 74 65 the Default factory IP address You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen After setting the IP address and other TCP IP settings and connecting Ki Pro s Ethernet connection to a LAN or directly to a computer ensure that you have a valid connection by Pinging the Ki Pro Pinging ensures that other devices on the network or a computer directly attached to it can see it Simply run the Ping utility from a computer on the same LAN as Ki Pro or one attached directly to Ki Pro Here s how to Ping a Ki Pro from a Mac OSX computer 1 Find the Applications Folder and then find the Utilities Folder inside of the Applications Folder 2 Locate the
127. od These are the options ProRes 422 default Record media as Apple ProRes 422 files ProRes 422HQ Record media as Apple ProRes 422 HO files ProRes 422LT Record media as Apple ProRes 422 LT files ProRes 422PX Record media as Apple ProRes 422 Proxy files 15 1 PLAY MEDIA This parameter determines behavior during playback These are the options One default Plays one clip and then stops playback All Playlist the next clip on the Ki Pro media or the playlist Note that All Playlist Plays the current clip and then continues playing with this setting Ki Pro will play clips back regardless of format or framerate but you may notice the video monitor reset for format framerate changes If all clips are the same format and framerate or conversion is applied to the output for clips with the same Hz then clips play out smoothly one after another 15 2 LOOP PLAY This parameter turns looped playback on and off These are the options OFF default Play clip s and then stop playback when complete ON Play clip s and then loop back and repeat playback 15 3 PLAYLIST This parameter displays the name of the selected playlist These are the options variable The name of the selected playlist appears If no playlist is selected via the web UI controls then no name appears The user cannot select or create playlists from the front panel UI these tasks are handled using the web UI
128. one Interface Transport Screen sL AT amp T amp 2 11 02AM Landscape View i i Status Config Media 11 02 AM Config Reel 001 00 00 00 00 v A Clip SC5ATK1 D1 94 96 A A oc gt D REDE EE nec 001 00 00 00 00 v A Clip SC5ATK1 D1 94 96 A H D f D BR UD ag Alarms Playlists Transport A s Playlists Advanced Features A few notes and instructions about selected features may help you get more value out of your Ki Pro The following topics expand on the information presented earlier in this chapter Controlling Multiple From the Status screen and the other top five screens of the Menu you can see at a Ki Pros glance all of the Ki Pro systems that are present on the same local LAN Their system names are shown in the Network panel on the right side of the screen Click a system name to switch the browser to the Status screen of that Ki Pro or Ki Pro Mini system NOTE The Ki Pro you control may be running a different software version so screens may look different As a rule it s wise to have all your Ki Pro devices running the most current software and the same version Also you must have a properly configured default gateway to see the Ki Pros If the Default Gateway parameter 50 4 is not configured properly other Ki Pros will not be listed If the display shows No Ki Pros found then check the gateway setting Also if the Default Gateway parameter 50 4 is not configured pr
129. ong periods of time Ki Pro v3 2 25 www aja com Warning A Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped What s In The Box When you unpack your Ki Pro you ll find the following components e Ki Pro CD ROM this CD contains documentation including this manual you re reading PDF format Ki Pro Recorder Ki Pro 250GB Hard Drive Storage Module and AC Adaptor e AC Adapter 110 220 with industry standard 4 pin XLR connector for supplying power to the Ki Pro Read Me First Notice Contains late breaking news and or errata related to Ki Pro e Registration Sheet allows you to register by mail or online details provided Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro should you wish to do so when moving or sending it in for service Figure 8 Ki Pro Shipping Box Contents ee lt w AC 7X Ki Pro Installation and Operation _ p Manual in PDF format on CD Ki Pro Documentation CD Read Me First Notice and Registration Sheets AC Adaptor and Line Cord Ki Pro Recorder HDD Storage Module bm n Storage Module AC Adaptor Ki Pro v3 2 26 www aja com Stand Alone Usa
130. operly other Ki Pros will not be visible here If it displays No Ki Pros found then check the gateway setting Gang Recording Multiple Ki Pro units can be used in unison to produce recordings via the Gang Control feature beginning with Ki Pro version 2 0 firmware This feature is only available via the web UI when Ki Pro units have IP addresses configured under a common network and subnet mask and are connected via their LAN connections to an ethernet switch or hub to a host computer AJA recommends that all Ki Pro units in a gang use the same firmware version Ki Pro v3 2 95 www aja com IMPORTANT Example How to Use Gang Recording System AJA Ki Pro 3 525i 29 97 Gang control via the web Ul is only supported under wired ethernet connections not under 802 11 wireless connections AJA recommends disabling the 802 11 wireless connections when working with Ki Pro units under gang control Leaving 802 11 wireless connections enabled while operating Ki Pro units under gang control can lead to sluggish or erratic web UI interactions You have a Ki Pro Master and a Ki Pro Slave both attached on a network where their static IP addresses are 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 3 respectively each with a subnet mask value of 255 255 255 0 They are connected to a host computer with IP address 192 168 0 1 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 The host computer uses a web browser like Apple s Safari to access the Master Ki Pro by enterin
131. or 3 Press the PLAY gt button 4 When playing back a clip PLAY FF or REV the first push of STOP acts as a Pause mode the playback is paused the current point of the clip is displayed and the STOP button will flash A second push of STOP will completely stop the playback and Ki Pro s outputs will go into an E to E mode the currently selected inputs will be bypassed to the outputs When a playback reaches the end of a clip it will automatically pause on the last frame of the clip During playback you can use the FFWD REV SELECT or ADJUST buttons as follows Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast forwarding audio is muted Pressing REV when not lit begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted for all speeds While in TRANSPORT mode the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected it is cued to the beginning of the clip Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order not clip name If you have paused playback the STOP button is flashing you can use the SELECT down button to jump back to the
132. or the recording Example the value 01 00 00 00 is received as the in point this becomes the first frame of the Ki Pro recording If the 8 0 TC IN is set to FW 400 the timecode coming from the HDV camera will be used for the recording this can be particularly useful if an HDV camera does not have SDI timecode or LTC timecode output Not all RS422 Firewire devices send timecode values If the controlling device does not send a timecode value another timecode source may be selected in the CONFIG menu parameter 8 0 TCIN Ki Pro can be used as a player or a recorder under RS422 operation but when used as a recorder Ki Pro can only perform assemble edits not insert edits This means that Ki Pro creates a new file for each assemble edit performed Ki Pro cannot insert into an existing file Ki Pro can operate on a solitary clip under remote control or all of the clips on the Storage Module Whether one clip or all clips are active under RS422 is determined by the MEDIA menu parameter 15 1 Play Media IMPORTANT Ki Pro may react erratically if invalid clips or media are present and 15 1 Play Media All is selected Ki Pro v3 2 63 www aja com NOTE Ki Pro RS422 device control under a single clip is designed so that the clip may be obtained in its entirety via non linear capture This is made possible because Ki Pro produces video black silence prior to the first frame of video for the single clip and after the last frame of video for the s
133. ort Import Einmwere Preset 5 Preset 5 Recall Export import Network AJA Ki Pro 2 AJA Ki Pro 3 Preset 7 Preset 7 Recall Export Import Ki Pro Mini 1 Playlists Se Preset 6 Preset 6 Recall Export import All Clips Test_Playlist Preset 8 Preset 8 Recall Export Import Preset 9 Preset 9 Recall Export Import Preset 10 Preset 10 Recall Export Import Preset 11 Preset 11 Recall Export Import Preset 12 Preset 12 Recall Export Import Preset 13 Preset 13 a Recall Export Import Preset 14 Preset 14 Recall Export Import Preset 15 Preset 15 Recall Export Import Preset 16 Preset 16 Recall Export Import Preset 17 Preset 17 Recall Export Import Preset 18 Preset 18 Recall Export Import Preset 19 Preset 19 Recall Export Import Preset 20 Preset 20 Recall Export Import Export Import Recall 91 1 The Recall buttons recall saved preset configurations When you recall a Preset Configuration the recalled preset immediately replaces the system s existing configuration All previous settings are lost unless you have previously stored them in another preset configuration or an exported file Store The Store buttons let you save the current configuration into the preset register with the associated name and number A preset is a set of system parameters as they were set at the time the preset was stored Only editable parameters are saved in the presets Non editable parameters are not saved To change a preset name click in th
134. ort state Record Pause etc onto the SDI SDI2 Component HDMI and CVBS on Y outputs 75 www aja com Video Input 2 1 Audio Input 2 2 Audio Channels 2 3 Component In Level 3 1 Component Out Level 3 2 NTSC Config 3 4 Analog Audio 4 1 Upconversion 5 1 Downconversion 5 2 Genlock Source 6 1 TC In 8 0 TC Value 8 1 TC Type 8 2 Arm Recording 8 3 Interval Record 9 0 Interval Frames 9 1 Camera Data 13 1 This parameter selects a video input source from the video input connections available This is the video that will be recorded and or passed through This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available This is the audio that will be recorded and or passed through This parameter selects use of either two or eight audio channels via SDI embedded audio This parameter selects the input level for signals applied at the component video input connectors This parameter selects the output level for signals applied at the component video output connectors This parameter selects the output level for the composite video output connector This parameter configures the analog audio signal levels for input and output Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment a 0 VU reading corresponds to 4 dBu Connecting a professional 4 dBu device to a consumer audio input 10dBV 7 8 dBu may cause overlo
135. ould be committed to internal flash memory After the firmware has been committed to flash you will be asked to confirm a reboot of the Ki Pro Note Your settings and configuration will remain as they are now Upon confirming a reboot you will be redirected to the front page of the web UI and when the new software is up and running this web UI will start working again The progress meter on this web page should keep you informed of the progress Note Current and past releases of Ki Pro software are available on the World Wide Web from AJA s website To get the software point your browser to Ki Pro Update Page 88 Serial Number 2805091 Software Version 3 0 0 82 Connection Status Connected www aja com Preparing to Update Software NOTE Upload and Install the Software on your Ki Pro NOTE Although Ki Pro comes from the factory pre installed with software it may not be as up to date as software posted on our AJA website This topic describes the steps required to upgrade the software in your Ki Pro 1 Download the Latest Ki Pro Software Current and past releases of Ki Pro software are available on the World Wide Web from AJA s website To get the software point your browser to http www aja com support ki pro ki pro php This link is also available at the bottom of the Update Firmware screen discussed later on this page Once you re at the update page Ki Pro software files can be selected to down
136. ount Ki Pro with Exo skeleton and Ki Pro with Exo skeleton and camera on mount optional endplates with user supplied accessory rods Handheld camcorder with Ki Pro mounted underneath and a battery pack used for live sports recorded media is ready to edit immediately e Broadcast usage with Ki Pro s hardware based conversion capability to take camera s 1080 or 720 input and realtime convert to another format On set application the camera operator controls shooting via optional LANC controller and LANC enabled camera whenever the LANC controller trigger is pressed record start stop occurs for both the camera and the Ki Pro An assistant remotely names clips and content using an iPhone communicating with Ki Pro wirelessly Multi camera shoot with different brands of cameras different internal camera codecs all mounted with Ki Pros and delivering the same format of media Apple Pro Res 422 ready to edit immediately after filming No log and capture necessary When mounting a camera inside the Exo skeleton frame all Ki Pro controls will face the same direction as the camera controls so the camera operator can easily make adjustments Power to Ki Pro exits on the same side as the camera power supply so cables don t clutter the lens side of the setup The Exo skeleton option has two configurations As it comes out of the box it contains an adjustable camera mount on top a plate on the bottom for tripod mounting and two t
137. ower connector input on side of chassis Current Typical operating power 12 Vdc minimum 18 Vdc maximum 3 3A maximum 30W Ki Pro v3 2 105 www aja com Warranty and Liability Information Limited Warranty AJA Video warrants that the product not including hard disk based Storage Modules HDD will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase AJA Video warrants that the hard disk based Storage Modules HDD will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period AJA Video at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product To obtain service under this warranty the Customer must notify AJA Video of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service by contacting AJA Video support through the channels set forth on the support contacts web page at http www aja com support index php Except as stated the Customer shall bear all shipping packing insurance and other costs excluding parts and labor to effectuate repair Customer shall pack and ship the defective product to a service center designated by AJA Video with shipping charges prepaid AJA Video shall pay to return th
138. parameter defines the wireless network or SSID that Ki Pro will connect to via the access point This parameter defines the wireless network or SSID that Ki Pro will connect to via the access point The SSID is the public name of the wireless network Clicking this button updates the Ki Pro with any changes you ve made on the Wireless screen The Playlists All Clips screen allows you to see at a glance all of the clips on the currently selected media as chosen by the SLOT button see Transport screen You can also create new playlists consisting only of the clips you choose 1 Click add below the Playlists heading and enter a name for the new playlist 2 Next to select a clip to be added to a playlist double click the clip in the AII Clips list to select it you will know when it is selected as it will be highlighted in blue 3 Next click and drag the selected clip onto the playlist You can also drag multiple clips by clicking the check boxes to the left of the names of the clips you want to copy before dragging them Note that while in the click and drag operation a filmstrip icon will appear only in some browsers and it will disappear once you have added the clip to the list You will also see the Playlist being added to highlighted in green when the addition is made 4 After adding the clips you want click the playlist name to open the playlist the clips you added will be listed Ki Pro v3 2 86 www aja com
139. presets they may also be saved and recalled from the front panel UI IMPORTANT Custom naming of presets is not possible from the front panel UI presets will have their default names of Preset 1 Preset 2 etc To recall a preset from the front panel UI navigate to CONFIG menu parameter 91 1 Recall Preset Use the ADJUST up down buttons to select a preset Use the SELECT up button to choose a specific preset and the ADJUST up button to recall the preset To abort recalling a preset press the select down button To save a preset navigate to CONFIG menu parameter 92 1 Store Preset Use the ADJUST up down buttons to select a preset Use the SELECT up button to choose a specific preset and the ADJUST up button to store the Preset To abort recalling a preset hit the select down button NOTE n both CONFIG menu parameters 91 1 and 92 1 you can tell if you are navigating through the presets if you see the leading numeric characters flashing Again use the SELECT down button to exit these menu parameters For ease of use AJA strongly recommends using the web UI to work with presets more options are also available when using the web UI Ki Pro v3 2 102 www aja com Appendix A Specifications Video Video Inputs Digital _ SD and HD SDI 1xBNC SMPTE 259 292 296 HDMI Analog SD HD Component 3xBNCS e SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line e Betacam 525J YPbPr e 12 bit A D 2x oversampling Video Outputs all sim
140. r transport buttons are locked out except the STOP button FFWD gt Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast forwarding audio is muted Ki Pro v3 2 15 www aja com DELETE CLIP Button SLOT Button REV 44 Pressing REV when not lit begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted for all speeds SELECT up down The SELECT up down buttons operate differently depending on whether Ki Pro is in the TRANSPORT mode or the MENU mode In the TRANSPORT mode the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected Ki Pro cues it to the beginning Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order creation date not clip name However in a playlist ordering and playback is determined by playlist order In the MENU mode the SELECT buttons select parameters for adjustment Holding down either of the SELECT buttons causes them to repeat ADJUST up down The ADJUST up down buttons operate differently depending on whether Ki Pro is in TRANSPORT mode or MENU mode In 4 4 TRANSPORT mode and in the Pau
141. rations In standalone mode it can connect to a camera while sitting on a desk or flat surface In a camera configuration it mounts between the camera and a tripod using an optional Exo skeleton frame The frame option allows for flexible positioning of the camera and accessories and serves as an attachment to a professional tripod Internally Ki Pro natively supports the Apple ProRes 422 codecs in hardware allowing realtime capture directly to Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files In fact while the camera is recording to its own tape or file based memory Ki Pro can simultaneously capture the media as ProRes so it s instantly ready to edit when the removable storage module is connected to a Mac With this kind of flexibility you can save time steps and get your project done quicker and with the highest quality Ki Pro v3 2 8 www aja com NOTE Like AJA s famous KONA and lo HD desktop products Ki Pro offers unparalleled connectivity Within its portable and rugged form factor Ki Pro offers SD HD analog I O SD HD digital I O including SDI HD SDI and HDMI two channels of balanced and unbalanced analog audio with switch selectable line mic levels and LTC timecode in out Control options are also varied and flexible Ethernet 10 100 1000 connection is possible via an RJ45 connector allowing remote control and configuration from a Mac or PC web browser Firewire 400 was not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 or 2 0 Version 3 0 f
142. rd Type 1 1 menu parameter even if they have selected the Canon C300 in the Camera Data parameter This selection is required because there is no ancillary data indicating these frame rates within the SDI output of the camera 32 0 Loss of Video This parameter selects whether recording continues when valid video is not present 35 2 REMOTE CONTROL These are the options STOP Rec default Recording stops when video is lost CONT Rec Recording continues when video is lost NOTE If CONT Rec is selected and a loss of video is encountered a graphic with the text LOSS OF VIDEO superimposed over color bars will appear Be sure to check your source and video connections if you are experiencing a loss of video Enables or disables Ki Pro remote control by an external device These are the options Local Only default Selects Ki Pro control via front panel or web UI RS422 Only Selects RS422 control of Ki Pro FW Only Selects FW control of Ki Pro NOTE IMPORTANT With the RS422 selection an external RS422 controller or an NLE may be used to control the Ki Pro With the FW selection an HDV camcorder s start stop commands and timecode can be transmitted to the Ki Pro The CONFIG menu parameter 8 0 TC IN is set automatically to correspond to the RS422 Only or FW Only selections When the 8 0 TC IN is set to RS422 it allows Ki Pro to accept an RS422 in point timecode value as the beginning timecode value f
143. rds Ki Pro accepts Memory Cards qualified ExpressCard media beginning with firmware version 3 0 only Slot 1 is enabled Figure 6 ExpressCard 34 Memory Card Ki Pro v3 2 22 www aja com Removable Storage Modules HDD or SSD Formatting Media Using Ki Pro Media in Final Cut Pro Since cards have to be fast enough to sustain throughput without dropping frames not all ExpressCard 34 cards will qualify for Ki Pro usage Also note that some supported ExpressCard 34 memory cards have a PCle connector on one end and a USB connector on the other end Only the PCle connector is functional on such cards when they are used with Ki Pro do not connect the USB connector to any device while the card is inserted in the Ki Pro Visit the Ki Pro support page on our website for a list of AJA qualified cards http www aja com support ki pro ki pro php Although the Ki Pro comes standard with a removable 250GB HDD Storage Module an optional SSD Storage Module is also available The Ki Pro Solid State Storage Module SSD is recommended for mobile environments where shock proof sturdiness may be needed The Ki Pro SSD Storage Module offers the ultimate in media reliability You may also choose to purchase extra HDD or SSD Storage Modules so you can quickly load and unload media from the Ki Pro unit while on set Storage Modules can be powered via the FireWire 800 cable or via an AC adapter supplied Check with your AJA dealer or the AJA
144. regulatory compliance Analog 2 Channel Four XLRs 2 female for input and 2 male for output provide 2 Balanced Audio Input channels of balanced audio Audio is high quality 24 bit A D and Output input and D A output at 48kHz Level adjustments are made via software and a switch for line level inputs Software level adjustments for analog audio parameter 4 1 apply to balanced audio XLR using the Line setting on the switch The Mic and Mic 48 settings offer a lower input level suitable for microphones and their associated input impedance Use Mic 48 for microphones with phantom power condenser mic or Mic for microphones without phantom power dynamic micrphones Analog 2 Channel Two RCA connectors provide an unbalanced stereo audio input pair for use with Unbalanced Audio consumer camcorders VTR VCRs and other A V devices For output two RCA connectors Input and Output provide an unbalanced stereo audio output pair for driving inexpensive audio monitoring systems 9 pin Connector Ki Pro features a 9 pin serial port that may be used with some RS 422 Co devices EL aa E IMPORTANT Not all RS 422 devices have been tested with Ki Pro so AJA cannot definitively say which devices may or may not communicate as expected with Ki Pro when operated under RS 422 remote control Refer to the latest Release Notes document for which devices or non linear editors have been tested with Ki Pro operating under RS 422 control Host FireWire 800
145. renced in the display and can be played If the screen saver is on pushing one of the transport buttons in the middle of the front panel PLAY STOP FF REV REC dismisses the screen saver and returns to the current display A second press or a first press if the screen saver is already off immediately takes action and causes the display to change to the TRANSPORT mode if it is not already displayed Settings you ve made in the MEDIA menus are observed more on that later You ll always know you are in TRANSPORT mode as long as one of the MENU buttons aren t lit STATUS MENU or MEDIA f one is lit then you are in a menu When in the STOP mode the CONFIG and MEDIA set up menus can be accessed to adjust various parameters that control Ki Pro s operation Note that you must be in STOP not PAUSE to access these menus if you try to access these menus without first having stopped playback a PRESS STOP prompt will appear on the VFD display You can tell if the STOP button is in pause if the button is flashing At certain times transport controls are locked out For example when ejecting media or entering an IP address the transport controls are locked out until the operation is completed Most other menu functions do not lock out the transport controls At any time you only need to hit any transport button to exit or exit a STATUS CONFIG or MEDIA menu by pushing its button Pressing a transport button sends the display into th
146. ro alarm active e g Invalid Selection the STATUS button light will blink for as long as the alarm is present This alerts you so you ll know the reasons for the alarm condition are still active you can then press the STATUS button to determine what the alarm condition is CONFIG and MEDIA menus once entered after an alarm notification will cause the alarm display to go away Pushing any button always returns Ki Pro to its pre alarm state however if the alarm condition still exists after this initial button push i e the reason for the alarm the alarm notification will reappear on the display Note the STATUS button will blink if there is an active alarm condition Ki Pro v3 2 44 www aja com Examples of ALARM displays are shown following this page WARNING appears on the first line and the prompted action item on the second line WARNINIG INVALID SELECTION WARNING UNRECOGNIZED MEDIA WARNING MEDIA IN USE Ki Pro features a variety of alarms to help you diagnose the condition of the unit Here is alist of warning messages and their meanings WARNING Input Format Changed prompt appears if a recording is started and the signal is lost or changed If this occurs Ki Pro stops the recording in progress unless the Loss of Video CONFIG parameter is set to continue recording WARNING Record Format may appear if there is no video input to Ki Pro No recording will be performed in this state WARNING A V Mismatc
147. roRes 422 Proxy with proper Final Cut Pro metadata they re instantly ready to edit While the Ki Pro clips can be accessed and used by Final Cut Pro directly from the Ki Pro media AJA recommends backing up your clips to your local storage for editorial In Final Cut Pro s browser window you will see some of the information Ki Pro saved as data to describe the media Ki Pro saves the Name Media Start Media End and Reel for Final Cut Pro NOTE From the Storage Module Ki Pro supports the playback of Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes LT and Apple ProRes Proxy QuickTime files with appropriate 24 bit 48kHz audio in formats and frame rates noted as supported by the latest firmware release Files created in other codecs or at other frame rates or frame sizes will not result in playback if placed in the AJA folder on the Ki Pro Storage Module Placing non Apple ProRes QuickTime files in the AJA folder can lead to problematic issues when attempting Play All operation of clips if media other than Apple ProRes QuickTime files must be kept on the Ki Pro Storage Module they should be placed outside of the AJA folder on the drive Ki Pro v3 2 24 www aja com Chapter 3 Ki Pro Installation Installation Overview The installation and set up of a Ki Pro is straight forward If you ll be controlling the unit from the front panel buttons and display it s ready right out of the box Just cable the system s
148. ry rod kit that adds plates to each side of the Exo skeleton frame so that 15mm user supplied rods can be used with the camera Rods Setup an are handy for mounting battery packs matte boxes and a wide variety of other Adjustment accessories Figure 13 Rod Accessory Kit Option Optional Rod Accessory Kit Assembly Kit components 2 endplates 4 screws 5 32 allen 4 knobs with plastic washers Ki Pro v3 2 30 www aja com Attaching the optional Ki Pro Exo skeleton rod accessory kit is simple 1 Open the kit box you ll find preassembled endplates these must be disassembled before you can attached the plates to the Exo skeleton Place an endplate from the kit on the outside of the Exo skeleton frame aligning it s two screw slots with the two screw holes in the frame 2 Insert one of the supplied screws from the inside of the frame through the frame hole and slot While holding the screw from the inside place a supplied washer over the threaded end of the screw and screw one of the supplied knobs over the end of the screw 3 Repeat step 2 for each of the 4 knobs washers and screws Once the kit is installed you can then loosen the rod lock knobs insert user supplied 15mm accessory rods and then mount any desired accessories To raise or lower the rods simply loosen the rod height adjustment knobs the ones you installed in step 2 lift the rods to the desired height and then tighten the knobs once complete Figure
149. sable wireless control of Ki Pro ENABLED Enable wireless 802 11 control of Ki Pro Ki Pro v3 2 68 www aja com NOTE Enabling 802 11b g control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 2 through 53 5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with Although Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station Also turning on the 802 11 radio consumes additional power it should be disabled unless needed in order to save battery life Caution The 802 11b g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point Controlling Ki Pro from a browser wired or wireless is described in Chapter 4 Remote Web Control As an overview to wirelessly connect Ki Pro you must e Enable the radio 53 1 Define the security between Ki Pro and wireless browser clients via parameter 53 3 Setup the correct password required for wireless browser clients via parameter 53 4 Choose the wireless access point that will connect Ki Pro to the LAN and to wireless browser clients 54 1 through 54 3 The access point will have a 802 11b g network name defined 53 2 802 11 NETWORK This parameter de
150. se mode single push of STOP from PLAY fv mode the ADJUST buttons single step the current clip at a rate of one yy E frame per button push up forward down reverse In the MENU mode the ADJUST buttons adjust the selected parameter Holding down either of the ADJUST buttons causes them to repeat Dedicated button that when pressed deletes the currently selected clip When pressed the system displays a precautionary ARE YOU SURE prompt Press the up arrow ADJUST button to delete the clip or the down arrow ADJUST button to abort the deletion When a clip is deleted the next clip is cued for deletion Pressing DELETE CLIP STOP or any other button while ARE YOU SURE is displayed cancels the deletion Pressing any button other than ADJUST up always aborts deletion DELETE CLIP can be used in either the TRANSPORT menu or the MEDIA menu When pressed in the TRANSPORT menu with a current clip active PLAY REV FF RECORD the active mode will continue until the DELETE CLIP is confirmed The SLOT button serves two purposes First it selects which storage is accessed by the system either the storage module slot or one of the ExpressCard slots only Slot 1 is functional in firmware version 3 0 Second the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected piece of media e Caution Not using the SLOT button to unmount the media can lead to issues with the media if the media is removed prior to this act
151. serve as much as 2296 power consumption for the VFD The intensity setting of the VFD also correlates to the backlit buttons on the unit play select up select down etc During a period of 3 minutes of inactivity the VFD will go to a screensaver mode if the Screen Saver parameter has been set in the CONFIG menu 7 segment LEDs show audio input levels for the 2 analog audio channels respectively Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the input levels independently to prevent clipping and ensure proper signal amplitude Green audio source signal level is in the safe area no clipping Vertically the green LEDs also show the signal strength so you can see if the signal level is low Generally it s preferred to have the signal near the top of the green or even occasionally peaking into the yellow LEDs Yellow audio source signal levels are at the peak edge of the safe area before clipping occurs Red audio source amplitude is too hot and the signal is clipping at its signal peaks You should reduce the input gain at its source camera mixer or source equipment supplying the signal The following states for the LED indicator denote the media status LED lit on selected media LED unlit off inactive media okay to eject or no media inserted Ki Pro v3 2 17 www aja com ExpressCard Slot LED Status Indicators Other Front Panel Features ExpressCard Memory Slots 2 NOTE Head Phone Ja
152. set 19 Preset 19 Preset 20 Preset 20 Presets 1 20 All To customize presets you may click on the second column of text fields and name the preset Factory Preset Factory Settings Preset 1 Super Out Activated Preset 2 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 5 After you have entered a name for the preset press Enter The preset is not stored until you save it IMPORTANT Be sure that you have made all of the parameter settings you want for a particular preset before you save it By default all parameters are stored and recalled Ki Pro v3 2 101 www aja com Recalling Presets To recall a preset select the Recall button in the row assocated with the desired preset Factory Settings Super Out Activated Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 You can also export a preset file to your computer or import a preset file from your computer NOTE AJArecommends that presets only be used between the same types of devices In other words only use presets from Ki Pros with other Ki Pros not with Ki Pro Minis At any time you may perform a recall of the Factory Settings if you have presets enabled IMPORTANT Presets do survive reboots of the device If you want to be sure that your device does not have someone else s settings in place you can perform a recall of Factory Settings prior to configuring and working with the Ki Pro While the web UI is the preferred method of working with
153. st buttons and the top SELECT button select the characters for each category YYYY MM DD The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top SELECT button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position When finished the final press of the SELECT up button will flash the whole value hit SELECT once more to confirm and the next menu parameter will appear 55 6 TIMESET This parameter manually sets the time of the internal Ki Pro clock when setting manually NTP not used variable Using the adjust buttons enter a time for Ki Pro s clock Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for each digit hours minutes The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position When finished the final press of the SELECT up button will flash the whole value hit SELECT once more to confirm and the next menu parameter will appear Time is set using a 24 hour format military and must be set to GMT time NOTE There are many websites that will assist you in converting your local regional time to GMT UTC AJA does not endorse any particular one but here are two examples http tycho usno navy mil zones html http hurricanes noaa gov zulu utc html 70 1 SCREEN SAVER When set to
154. t Click gear icon to open AJA Ki Pro 3 Status f usd NE qe 4 Serial Number Sania n A eee 2B05091 MAC Address 00 0C 17 08 11 EF Connection Status Connected IP Address Type AJA Ki Pro 2 IP Address AJA Ki Pro 3 Ki Pro Mini 1 Netmask D Default Gateway Use to set the type of IP address for Ki Pro You can select a Static address that you enter in the IP Address field you can select DHCP for automatic IP address assignment by your network router or you can select Default to set Ki Pro to its default IP address which is 0 65 74 65 Enter an IP address compatible with your LAN if you have one When networking Ki Pro to a computer this is the IP address that you ll enter in the computer s web browser to bring up the Ki Pro s web interface from its embedded web server You must also click the Update button to update Ki Pro with the IP address entered here When an IP address is entered and the Update button is clicked the IP address will change and the browser will display a redirecting to page which should send the browser to the new IP address entered You can also click on a link on the redirect page Enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN if you have one You must also click the Update IP Address button to update Ki Pro with the changed information entered here Enter the IP address for your LAN s gateway router if you have one You must also click the Update IP Address button to update Ki Pro with t
155. t clip name While in the TRANSPORT menu and in the STOP mode the ADJUST buttons will single step the current clip at a rate of one frame per button push up forward down reverse Dedicated button that when pressed deletes the currently selected clip When pressed the system displays a precautionary ARE YOU SURE prompt Ki Pro v3 2 80 www aja com SLOT This button serves two purposes First it selects which storage is accessed by the system either the storage module slot or an ExpressCard slot only Slot 1 is functional in firmware version 3 0 Second the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected piece of media Caution Not using the SLOT button to unmount media before removal can cause problems with the files stored on that media Show Gang View Presets Screen System AJA Ki Pro 3 525i 29 97 100 Pushing the SLOT button cycles between unmounting media and selecting media This function is only active when in the STOP mode and requires a PRESS STOP TO CONFIRM if not stopped After you select a slot the system returns to the last selected clip and timecode for that slot If the media has been changed since the slot was last selected physically removed media replaced then the first clip on the media will be cued to its start point If inserted media has any issues additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as WARNING FRMT MEDIA
156. tain areas in common On the left of each screen is a Menu panel listing all the available Ki Pro screens Click any of these links to jump to that screen On the right side of each screen you ll also find a Connection panel This area shows the Ki Pro v3 2 73 www aja com connection status in addition to the Ki Pro s serial number and software version This latter information is useful if you ever have to call AJA Technical Support to discuss a problem or get help Below the Connection panel the Network panel shows the Ki Pro systems on the network and allows you to switch control between systems See at the end of this chapter for additional information on using multiple Ki Pros In the middle of each screen are selections and information pertaining to the subject matter of that screen i e the Media screen has choices about the media formats you are using Ki Pro web screens closely mirror the parameter menus displayed on its front panel In each of the screens presented on the following pages we ll list the parameter menu numbers that are related so you can read the full definitions Additionally the Status screen lets you change parameter settings right on the screen if you right click the setting Figure 21 Ki Pro Web Interface Main Status Screen Menu of Ki Pro Screens S N software version Click one to Display and connection status that Screen JA PRO VIDEO SYSTEMS Selections and Information AJA Ki Pro 3
157. te with Select the type of security if any to be used If there is security you ll also enter its password Once configured you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802 11 wireless device that supports browser control iPod Touch et al Wireless control of Ki Pro is managed using menus 53 1 through 53 5 as listed in Chapter 3 under Config Menu Parameters The steps of setting up and using Wireless control are then discussed later in Chapter 4 under Browser Remote Control Ki Pro v3 2 39 www aja com Chapter 4 Front Panel Operation Overview There are three ways to control Ki Pro the front panel remotely from a web browser connected via ethernet or a wireless browser iPhone etc via 802 11 This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro from its front panel Remote control via browser is discussed later in Chapter 4 In Chapter 2 we discussed the panel controls overall so ensure you read and understand that material first Here in this chapter we introduce each of the front panel s modes and menus plus talk about Clips and Reels with procedures for basic use First we introduce the two basic front panel modes TRANSPORT and MENU followed by how the SELECT and ADJUST buttons operate in each of these two panel modes Select Adjust The TRANSPORT mode is the default mode it controls basic PLAY STOP FF REV etc functions In the TRANSPORT mode the Select buttons up or down cycle throu
158. to complex frames e Low data rate requirements make for more storage options and require less drive space to store high quality video Optimized for efficient Real Time effects Data rates 220 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 HQ 145 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 100 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 LT and 36 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 Proxy all supported by internal system drive or attached storage NOTE Apple ProRes 422 Proxy is for high quality offline editing at the original frame size frame rate and aspect ratio In This Manual Chapter 1 Lists features options and system requirements Chapter2 Provides a Ki Pro overview Chapter3 Explains how to install Ki Pro Chapter4 Provides complete instructions for operating the Ki Pro from the front panel Chapter5 Discusses remote web browser control of Ki Pro via Ethernet or 802 11b g AppendixA Provides specifications for various aspects of the system Index Ki Pro v3 2 12 www aja com Chapter 2 Ki Pro at a Glance Overview When using Ki Pro you ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment based on how it s being used Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate and use the Ki Pro in its many configurations this chapter introduces the operating configurations power supply options plus all indicators controls and connections so you ll have a working knowledge of how it can be used to tie together the worlds of acquiring media production and
159. udio 21 22 Analog 4 Channel Balanced Unbalanced Au dio 21 Analog audio I O 9 Apple Final Cut Studio 8 Apple ProRes 422 8 11 Audio Inputs Specifications 103 Audio Outputs Specifications 103 B Balanced Audio 27 Box 26 Browser control 10 73 Browser screens 73 Buttons 75 C Cable connections 12 13 Camera Mounting with Exo skeleton 28 CD 26 Clips screen 86 Codecs 8 Component HD SD 9 Component video 20 Composite video 19 Composite video output 9 CONFIG Button 15 CONFIG menus 47 53 Config screen 74 Connectors 18 Control Specifications 104 D D A output 20 DC Power 33 Default Address 73 Default settings 73 DELETE CLIP Button 76 DHCP 35 73 Disk Storage Module LEDs 78 Display 17 Displays and Indicators 17 Ethernet 10 100 1000 9 Ethernet connection and setup 73 Exo skeleton 10 ExpressCard Memory Slots 18 ExpressCard Slot LEDs 17 ExpressCard storage 8 ExpressCard 34 memory cards 22 F Factory Default IP 38 Factory Settings 73 Features 9 Features KONA 2 software 10 FFWD button 15 Final Cut Pro 23 FireWire 21 22 FireWire 800 port 9 FireWire Specifications 104 Formatting Media 23 Front panel 15 G Gang Control 95 Gang Recording 10 96 H Hard Drive Storage Module 11 Hardware 9 Hardware cross conversion specifications 105 Hardware down conversion specifications 105 Hardware up conversion specifications 105 HD SD SDI I O 9 19 HDMI 19 HDMI I O 9 Head Phone Jack 18 H
160. udio channels via SDI embedded audio These are the options 2 Channels default Selects recording of 2 SDI embedded audio channels 8 Channels Selects recording of 8 SDI embedded audio channels NOTE NOTE 3 1 COMPONENT IN LVL Generally when working with camera sources there are only one or two audio tracks being produced and therefore 2 channel would be the appropriate selection In post production use there are often more channels of audio required so 8 channel audio may be the appropriate choice in such situations Ki Pro only allows for the selection of either 2 channels or 8 channels of audio to be written to the QuickTime file that is recorded Therefore if the source has more than 2 channels of audio but less than 8 channels of audio that need to be preserved the CONFIG Menu parameter 2 3 Audio Channels would need to be set to 8 Channels Not all devices support 8 channel audio Ki Pro does not provide a mixdown option for 8 channel recordings on output so be sure to use devices that support 8 channel audio via SDI ifthe 8 channels recorded are desired If any selection other than SDI is made RCA XLR or HDMI when 8 channels is selected the Ki Pro will provide a warning prompt WARNING 2 Channel Format This parameter selects the input level for signals applied at the component video input connectors These are the options SMPTE N10 default Selects SMPTE N10 input signal levels
161. ug E Warning Ki Pro has no user serviceable parts To remove power from the unit remove the 4 pin XLR power connector to ensure disconnection Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet A Warning Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro plug the 4 pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro Then plug the AC adapters line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC the supply is autosensing Ki Pro v3 2 32 www aja com Using DC Power NOTE Figure 15 AC Power Connections Plug 4 pin XLR into 12Vdc DC supply Line Cord Ki Pro power socket To run Ki
162. ultaneously active Digital SD and HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 1xBNC HDMI Analog Composite 1xBNC NTSC NTSCJ PAL e 12 bit D A 8x oversampling SD HD Component 3xBNCs e SD SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line e Betacam 525J RGB e 12 bit D A 8x oversampling HD YPbPr RGB e 12 bit D A 2x oversampling Audio Audio Inputs Digital 24 bit SDI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz HDMI embedded 2 channel Analog 24 bit A D 2 channel balanced 2 XLR 48kHz e Input level Line Mic Mic phantom 48Vdc 2 channel unbalanced 2 RCA Audio Outputs Digital 24 bit SDI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz HDMI embedded 8 channel Analog 24 bit D A 2 channel balanced XLR 48kHz 2 channel unbalanced 2 RCA Ki Pro v3 2 103 www aja com Network e 10 100 1000 Ethernet RJ45 802 11b g wireless transceiver Embedded webserver for remote control Panel User Interface 2x 20 character display with dedicated buttons Timecode LTC timecode input and output via BNC e SDI embedded RP188 timecode Control e LANC Loop 2 LANC connectors not supported prior to Version 3 0 Lens Tap connects to optional AJA Lens Tap intercept cable placed between camera body and lens for start stop control not yet supported by firmware IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 for control and timecode data not supported prior to v 3 0 Serial Port RS 422 slave pinout 9 pin available be
163. ultiple outputs look to see if it has SDI and use it where possible for the highest quality Component YPbPr Connect component YPbPr video cables from a VTR Camera or other BESEBEESENSESIND source to the three YPbPr input BNCs Y G Pb B and Pr R Then connect the YPbPr Out BNCs to a monitor or other component device Component input video signals are A D input converted 10 bit Similarly component output video signals are D A converted 10 bit Component video signals are higher quality than composite A Note About RGB Although RGB is used less frequently in today s video systems Ki Pro supports it at output Because Ki Pro s and SMPTE SDI native format is YPbPr AJA recommends the use of YPbPr whenever possible Although component video monitors often have RGB inputs it s better to use YPbPr when the monitor supports it The YPbPr format provides headroom for superwhite and superblack and these video levels will be clipped when transcoding to RGB Also the RGB YPbPr transcoding involves a level translation that results in mathematical round off error A Note About YPbPr Component Video or YPbPr has been given several names over time YUV Y R Y B Y and YCbCr are just some examples Although these various formats have some differences in levels they are all basically the same Ki Pro supports three different types of YPbPr SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam NTSC and Betacam NTSC Japan These three formats differ
164. w aja com Data LAN and Data FW Considerations 14 1 ENCODE TYPE Files must be Ki Pro supported frame rates and must use 24 bit 48kHz audio 2 or 8 channel if audio is included Files copied to Ki Pro that do not meet these criteria may not appear in the web UI or front panel Ul when you review clips The DATA MEDIA STATE does not survive reboots or power cycles of the device After such an event this parameter returns to the default Record Play mode When the Ki Pro Media State Data LAN is used only the web UI for control and configuration of the Ki Pro may be used for data transfer The web UI will present Upload and Download buttons in the All Clips portion of the UI If the Data LAN state is not active these buttons do not appear in the web UI When the Ki Pro Media State Data FW is used the Mac OS will mount the volume as a disk Because the Mac OS mounts the disk the Mac OS should also be used to unmount the disk from the operating system prior to switching the Media State back to Record Play To unmount a volume in Mac OS either drag the volume to the Trash or use the eject icon in the Finder next to the volume If this step is not followed the Mac OS may report that a disk has been improperly removed If this happens AJA recommends mounting the disk to a Mac OS system in order to correct any directory error that may have occurred due to the improper disk removal This parameter defines the Apple ProRes encoding meth
165. w aja com Using Wireless Devices to Control Ki Pro iPhone Ki Pro Screens 4 Select the type of security if any to be used This must match the type of security used by the network you want to connect to 5 If you selected Static IP Config enter an 802 11 IP Address and Netmask 6 Ifthere is security enter the password in the 802 11 Password field 7 Selectthe name of an Available 802 11 wireless network to connect to as set on the access point you ll communicate with 8 Enter an 802 11 Network SSID 9 Click Apply to activate all the settings you have changed Once the 802 11 wireless setup is configured you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802 11 wireless device that supports browser control iPod Touch et al Once an access point on the LAN is set up and Ki Pro is configured and enabled to communicate with wireless devices making the connection is easy Like using a web browser on a Mac or PC Wireless devices such as iPhones that have browsers can also be used to control Ki Pro As in using a computer s browser the same optimized web server inside Ki Pro allows you to use an iPhones browser to load Ki Pro web pages for it There are many wireless devices some with non standard or incompatible browsers so all examples shown in this chapter are based on using an iPhone or iPod Touch wireless device These are AJA supported configurations To access the Ki Pro simply enter its URL in the iPhone s web browser
166. website for Storage Module offerings as capacities and models may change Figure 7 Storage Module HDD and SSD look identical see label underneath for type Firewire 800 Connector Power connector AC Adapter To reformat storage media it must first be selected using the SLOT button see previous topic After selecting the media follow these steps Press the STOP button Press the MEDIA button Press SELECT up or down repeatedly until you see the menu 16 1 Format Media Press ADJUST up arrow Ki Pro will display FORMAT Press the ADJUST up arrow button Ki Pro will display CONFIRM ERASE Press and hold the ADJUST up arrow button for 2 seconds or longer Formatting will then begin Ki Pro will display progress and when it is done Format D1 Complete will be displayed Oo Fw NM 7 Press the STOP button to begin using the newly formatted media When a Ki Pro storage module HDD or SSD is removed and connected to a Mac viaa FireWire 800 cable the module will mount as a normal Apple HFS filesystem The REEL NAME parameter is the name of the media that will appear mounted on the OSX desktop Ki Pro v3 2 23 www aja com Once a Ki Pro storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted each clip recorded by Ki Pro will be a file on its file system that can be opened in Final Cut Pro Because the clips were recorded as Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 LT or Apple P
167. will simplify installation setup and operation of the system On the following pages are front and rear panel illustrations with notations that summarize all of the connectors and indicators Detailed descriptions of each of the connectors and indicators follow afterward Ki Pro v3 2 13 www aja com Caution This device is a Class A product Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Caution The AJA Ki Pro contains a lithium battery soldered in place permanently it is not user replaceable If you ever dispose of the Ki Pro ensure you follow local regulations for safe disposal The lithium battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire Operator Side Should above be a Caution or a Warning Storage Module Release Button press and hold button down while removing Disk Storage Figure 4 Ki Pro Operator Side front panel Storage Module slides into slot Slot LED Status Indicators show Media Selected Green Not Selected not illuminated Recording flashes Green On and Off Expresscard Memory Slots 2 34mm 1 lane PCle press card in to mount press again to eject Cartridge VU Meters _ 2 Channel Audio Input Level Adjust Mic Line CL
168. xo skeleton Option Ki Pro Exo skeleton S with camera mount Knurled thumbscrews D d secure Ki Pro chassis ier to Exo skeleton Se get e Ki Pro SSD Storage Module although the Ki Pro comes standard with a removable HDD Storage Module an optional SSD Storage Moduleis also available The Ki Pro Solid State Storage Module SSD is recommended for mobile environments where shock proof sturdiness may be needed The Ki Pro SSD Storage Module offers the ultimate in media reliability Ki Pro v3 2 10 www aja com Ki Pro Hard Drive Storage Module although Ki Pro comes with one removable HDD Storage Module standard you can buy extras and simply swap them as needed Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit this kit adds endplates to the Exo skeleton so you can attach two user supplied 15mm camera accessory rods The endplates have knobs for adjusting the height of the rod brackets relative to the camera as well as a set of knobs for securing the rods in the brackets Figure 3 Rod Accessory Kit Option Optional Rod Accessory Kit Assembly Kit components 2 endplates 4 screws 5 32 allen 4 knobs with plastic washers AJA Lens Tap Cable Accessory this AJA proprietary cable allows Ki Pro to connect between the lens tap control connector on a lens and camera body thereby intercepting the lens control signals for use in simple start stop Ki Pro recording operations This option is not yet available UNAVAILABLE OPTION ABOVE SU
169. y Ki Pro on your LAN for TCP IP networking variable Using the adjust buttons enter a gateway compatible with your LAN if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP the default gateway will be assigned by the DHCP server If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the default gateway is 10 0 0 1 NOTE Without a properly configured default gateway whether you have a router gateway or not Ki Pro will be unable to see other Ki Pros on the network although you may still be able to control the Ki Pro via a web browser Also without a proper gateway defined the discovery Ki Pro v3 2 66 www aja com feature Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh on the Network web page will not work correctly and list other Ki Pros on the network 50 5 SYSTEM NAME This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface 802 11b g and for display on Ki Pro s screen saver if System name is chosen in Parameter 70 1 Screen Saver variable Using the adjust buttons enter a name for Ki Pro Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for each of the up to 20 character name The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is 0
170. y Preset Recall Factory Preset recalls all editable video and audio parameters to their factory default settings Individual presets user preferences and Network settings such as the IP Address are not affected See Using Presets on page 100 at the end of this chapter for an additional tutorial on working with presets Network Screen The Network screen contains all of the information required to set up Ki Pro TCP IP networking The screen also shows all Ki Pros that are on the same LAN as the Ki Pro the web browser is currently communicating with NOTE Ki Pro IP Address and netmask fields filter keystrokes and only allow legal characters The Ki Pro also checks the format of the entry to ensure it is valid if found to be invalid the background of the IP Address or netmask will turn red If you click the Update button while an invalid entry exists in one ofthe these fields Ki Pro will display an error dialog you must correct the error before updating Ki Pro v3 2 83 www aja com Network Menu Link Click to open VID O SYSTEMS Menu Status Config Media Transport Presets Network Wireless Firmware Playlists GOO All Clips Alarms IP Address Type 50 1 IP Address 50 2 Netmask 50 3 Default Gateway 50 4 Apply Available Ki Pros Ki Pro v3 2 Network Figure 28 Ki Pro Web Interface Network Screen Network Configuration Screen Network Pane Click arrow icon to expand lis

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