AJA KONA 5.0 - Manual (Page 22)

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K3-Box for KONA 3
The K3-Box for KONA 3 offers convenient connector access and additional functionality
including simultaneous XLR and BNC AES output, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring,
and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors. If you’re using a digital Betacam deck,
HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, D5, D9 or even an HDCAM SR, you’ll have the proper connections.
K3-Box Model Breakout Box
Connector
Descriptions—
LSe/LHi Cables and
KL-Box
Connectors on the standard cable set are labelled by their function for easy installation and
maintenance. Connectors on the optional KL-Box are similarly labelled.
SDI Input and Outputs
BNC connectors are provided on the KONA LHi card endplates for one SD-SDI or HD-SDI input
and one SDI output (format independent of the input). The SDI input and output support
video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-
bit uncompressed video input, capture and output. If peripheral equipment has a variety of
inputs/outputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it where possible. Most high-end
professional broadcast equipment supports SDI (VTRs, cameras, media storage servers, etc.).
HDMI Input and Output
Two HDMI mini-connectors on the LHi endplate (full-size HDMI connectors on the KLHi Box)
provide for input and output of HDMI compatible video (version 1.1) and multi-channel
embedded audio (8 channels). HDCP is not supported on either input or output. The LHi’s
HDMI output does not have HDCP, and input sources having HDCP are not supported. The
HDMI input is designed to support long cable runs—up to 100 ft when using 22 or 24AWG
HDMI cable, or up to 50 ft using 28 or 30AWG HDMI cable. The HDMI output supports
standard HDMI cables only.
2-Channel Digital AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs
One female XLR connector is provided for the channel 1 and 2 inputs, while a male XLR
connector carries channel 1 and 2 outputs. AES/EBU signals are handled internally as 24-bit
digital.The optional KL-Box also provides XLR audio connections on the front panel.
Note: AES XLR connections are digital and cannot be used with analog equipment having
XLR connectors.
In
Out
RS422
Machine
Control
External
Reference
(loop)
Component/
Composite
Video Output
Analog Audio
Output
AES/EBU Audio In
Channels 1 through 8
All AES/EBU audio connectors have two channels
per connector
AES/EBU Audio In
Channels 1 through 8
AES/EBU Audio Out
Channels 1 through 8
AES/EBU Audio Out
Channels 1 through 8
Serial
Digital
Serial
Digital