AJA Ki Pro Mini - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
Head Phone 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
Alphanumeric and Graphics
LCD Display:
3 line display that shows menus, status, alerts and other information. All menus are
designed to fit into this format—some words may be truncated to fit the display limits.
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
will occur.
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).
CF Card LED Status Indicator: The following states for the LED indicators denote the status of the CF media:
LED lit/on: selected media
LED unlit/off: inactive media, okay to eject or no media inserted
LED flashing: recording in progress
Head Phone Jack: 1/8” (3.5mm) miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones.
Connector Side
Connect any digital camcorder, camera, or A/V source, regardless of brand or format, to Ki
Pro Mini’s SDI or HDMI connectors. The connector side of Ki Pro Mini contains all the
connectors except for power. On the bottom of the unit is a single power connector for
supplying the 12-Volt DC operating voltage (see installation later in this chapter).
The function of Ki Pro Mini’s inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode. Ki Pro
Mini’s active input (the one to be recorded) is selected by front panel or web browser. Ki
Pro Mini’s outputs are active all the time. In other words, the same output video appears
simultaneously on the HDMI and SDI outputs.
Caution!
Removing a CF card with the slot LED lit, or while flashing, can result in corrupted media
or potential damage to the CF card media.