AJA KONA 5.0 - Manual (Page 14)

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KONA 3 is available in two models. KONA 3x uses the PCI-X 133 interface while KONA 3 is a
4-lane PCI-express bus card. The two cards are identical in features and video and audio
connections and use the same optional K3-Box breakout box.
Broadcast-quality
Conversion KONA 3 features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, SD-to-HD up-conversion, HD- to-SD down-
conversion, SD and HD cross-conversion, and automatic HD/SD 12-bit component analog
output. The quality is identical to AJA’s stand-alone products and all functionality is
hardware-based making it available all the time on digitize or playback. KONA 3 offers
hardware-based 1080-to-720 or 720-to-1080 cross-conversion further streamlining dailies
and deliverables creation at true broadcast picture quality in realtime. For maximum
flexibility, hardware-based aspect ratio conversion can be applied to standard definition
capture and output.
Video + Key SDI
output This feature is available on the output settings in Machina, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
To use Video + Key, set the SDI-1 Output to ‘Video + Key (V)’ or ‘Video + Key (K)’. The SDI-2
then output automatically changes to the complimentary setting.
Note: Video + Key is limited to 8-bit RGBA files.
KONA 3 Audio KONA 3’s extensive audio support makes installation simple, working with 8-channel
24-bit 48 and 96 kHz AES audio via XLR (balanced) connections, and 16-channel embedded
24-bit SDI/HD-SDI audio (capture and playback).
KONA 3 also features high-quality input sample-rate conversion on AES inputs, which
eliminates the need for audio source synchronization.
KONA 3 I/O KONA 3 offers two HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs and a component analog output, each
independently switchable between HD and SD (SD analog can be configured as
composite). For example, if you are working in HD, you can have simultaneous HD-SDI, SD-
SDI, and HD or SD component analog output. Using KONA 3’s always-available format
conversion features, monitoring can be as simple as a single composite monitor for both SD
and HD projects. Dual Link can be monitored via Dual Link HD-SDI outputs, Single Link HD-
SDI, or HD component analog.
When you plug in KONA 3’s breakout cables they automatically configure. For SDI video, the
card features two HD/SD inputs and two outputs for Single or Dual Link, one connection for
Genlock input, and three for HD/SD component analog video out. Also included is a 9-pin D
connector for RS-422 machine control. The SDI inputs and outputs use a separate cable with
special mini-BNC connectors on one end and full-size BNCs on the other for ease of
connection and superior reliability.
The K3-Box for KONA 3 simplifies interfacing by offering a 19-inch, 1RU rack-mountable
breakout box that attaches to the KONA 3 with just two cables. This option offers all the
same inputs and outputs as the standard breakout cable, and can be easily rackmounted or
placed on top of a broadcast monitor or editing desk. Additional functionality includes
simultaneous XLR and BNC AES output, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring, and
looping BNC Genlock reference connectors. Proper connections are provided for a Betacam
deck, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, D5, D9, or even HDCAM SR.