AJA KONA LHi - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
The AJA KONA series brings the highest quality 4K/UHD, 2K, HD, and SD video and audio
to Mac and Windows computers. This manual discusses the installation of KONA cards
and the necessary software drivers and plug-ins for each platform.
KONA Models
Covered in this
Manual
This manual covers the installation and operation of these models:
• KONA LHe Plus
• KONA LHi
• KONA 3G
• KONA 4
The manual discusses using them with supported applications. Instructions for installing
the optional breakout boxes are shipped with the option.
NOTE: At this time, the KONA 4 is available for use on the Windows platform only.
AJA Software &
Utilities
AJA’s KONA software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio
capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software. With a KONA card
and qualified computer, you have the ultimate system for standard and high definition
production, post-production, broadcast, and streaming work. Additionally, KONA offers
support for UHD and 4K formats in KONA 3G (up to 30 fps) and KONA 4(up to 60 fps).
AJA software (available for download at the AJA website) includes:
Drivers: AJA device drivers for tightly integrated hardware/software operation.
AJA Control Panel: The Control Panel provides:
• Source selection and control of KONA within either Mac or Windows environment
• A block diagram to show visually what is happening inside your KONA card
AJA Control Room: Control Room is a cross-platform software application for ingest, playback and output
with AJA products.