AJA Ki Pro - Manual (Page 17)

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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.
Analog Audio Input Level
Adjust Knobs:
Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the analog input levels for each of
the two audio channels.
NOTE: 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.
Headphone Volume Knob: 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.
Displays and Indicators 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, S2, D1).
Display and indicator details are as follows:
Alphanumeric and Graphics
Display:
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 conserve as much as 22% 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.
VU Meters: 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).
Disk Storage Module LED
Status Indicator:
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
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.