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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE. Limitation of UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST, CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, Liability...
Edge Shot Photo Here Overview Ki Pro is an all new way of connecting production and post. With it, you can now acquire with the same codec you edit with—Apple ProRes 422—in all 4 types (including HQ, LT and Proxy). Ki Pro simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best codec for use with Apple Final Cut Studio, from virtually any camera, regardless of format.
Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files. In fact, while the camera is recording to its own tape or file-based memory, Ki Pro can simultaneously capture the media as ProRes so it’s instantly ready to edit when the removable storage module is connected to a Mac.
• Remote Browser control software. When a Mac®, PC, or 802.11b/g enabled device such as an iPhone are connected via the Ki Pro Ethernet port or its 802.11b/g connection, the device can control the Ki Pro via a web browser •...
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HDD Storage Module standard, you can buy extras and simply swap them as needed. • Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit—this kit adds endplates to the Exo-skeleton so you can attach two user-supplied 15mm camera accessory rods. The endplates have knobs for adjusting the height of the rod brackets relative to the camera, as well as a set of knobs for securing the rods in the brackets.
• Read Me First Notice—Contains late-breaking news and/or errata related to Ki Pro. • Registration Sheet—allows you to register by mail or online (details provided). Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro should you wish to do so when moving or sending it in for service. Ki Pro...
System Requirements AJA Video recommends that the Mac Pro or MacBook Pro used with the Ki Pro offer a FireWire 800 port and support Apple ProRes 422 with a satisfactory level of performance. Consult Final Cut Pro documentation when setting up and configuring your system for editing;...
Ki Pro storage module and directly connecting it to the Mac via FireWire 800. Alternatively, the whole Ki Pro unit can be connected to a Mac via a FireWire 800 cable (this feature is not yet enabled).
“MENU” mode. Some controls have different functions in these two modes. The TRANSPORT mode (shown above) controls basic play, record, clip select, etc. functions. The MENU mode is for set-up and configuration of Ki Pro. There are three menu groups: STATUS, CONFIG, and MEDIA - these menus are accessed by depressing the corresponding Menu buttons on the left of the panel.
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A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and directs Ki Pro's outputs into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected inputs bypass to the outputs). To determine at a glance if the STOP button is in a “pause”...
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Unrecognized.” Note: On power up, the storage module is the initial storage system selected and accessed by Ki Pro. Disk Storage Module Release Button—Press and hold to physically release a storage module from the unit; you must pull out the storage module while pressing the button.
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — Operator Side 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 Display—Display details: The display is a 140x16 Graphics...
Note: ExpressCard Memory is not supported in Ki Pro versions 1.0 through 2.0. Visit the Ki Pro support page on our website for a list of AJA-qualified cards: http://www.aja.com/support/ki-pro/ki-pro.php Head Phone Jack—1/8” (3.5mm) miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones.
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN • 9 pin serial port for RS422 control of Ki Pro via external editing systems Note: above items marked with an asterisk (*)are not supported in Ki Pro versions 1.0 through 2.0 software. LTC Timecode Input And Output Two BNCs provide connections to the house LTC timecode generator or source.
1080i 25, 1080i 29.97, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97 Note: When using Ki Pro HDMI connections and attaching it to any HDMI audio or video accessory, you must use one each of the ferrite beaded HDMI cables, HH-28F-06, between the input and output ports of the Ki Pro and the HDMI accessory to maintain regulatory compliance.
Feature not supported in versions 1.0 through 2.0. Lens Tap This connector supports an optional “Lens Tap” kit AJA offers for controlling Ki Pro. A proprietary AJA cable connects between the camera body and the lens, intercepting the camera’s own interconnecting cable. This allows the Ki Pro transport control (record/stop) to happen by simply operating the shutter/record button on the camera.
2.0), that both instantly mount on your OSX desktop for immediate editing and file access. Ki Pro ships with a 250GB hard disk that can store up to 2 hours of 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 HQ media or 4 hours of standard 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 (or even more for standard definition).
Once a Ki Pro storage device (storage module or ExpressCard/34) is mounted, each clip recorded by Ki Pro will be a file on its filesystem, which can be opened in Final Cut Pro. Because the clips were recorded as Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), or Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) with proper Final Cut Pro metadata, they’re...
• Camera and mounting with optional Exo-skeleton (with or without a tripod) Software setup is the same for both uses. Choices you will make include how Ki Pro will be controlled (front panel, 802.11 wireless, or Ethernet & web-browser) and the physical system requirements for your application (camera mount or not, video and audio monitoring choices, and media workflows).
Ki Pro controls will face the same direction as the camera controls, so the camera operator can easily make adjustments. Power to Ki Pro exits on the same side as the camera power supply so cables don’t clutter the lens side of the setup.
4 knobs with plastic washers For most uses with an Exo-skeleton, you’ll want to first mount the camera or camcorder to the adjustable mount on top, before sliding in the Ki Pro unit and locking it. To mount a camera, follow these steps: 1.
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Ki Pro chassis to Exo-skeleton Exo-skeleton Camera Mounting Attaching the optional Ki Pro Exo-skeleton rod accessory kit is simple: 1. Open the kit box; you’ll find preassembled endplates—these must be disassembled before you can attached the plates to the Exo-skeleton. Place an endplate from the kit on the outside of the Exo-skeleton frame, aligning it’s two...
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Exo-skeleton Endplates and Rod Height Adjustment...
To begin using Ki Pro, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro. Then plug the AC adapters line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing).
Cat-5 cable. If connecting via a LAN, you then connect the Ki Pro’s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on the LAN. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital switch.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent, or dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching Ki Pro to a LAN, you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected (static IP or DHCP).
You should now see Ki Pro’s browser status screen. If Ki Pro cannot get an address from the DHCP server on the LAN while Ki Pro is set to DHCP via parameter 50.1, it will then automatically drop back to a preset factory IP address of 192.168.0.2.
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Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — Remote Network Control Note: for parameters 50.2, 50.3, and 50.4, you will be setting IP addresses that consist of “octets” separated by a period (i.e., 90.0.180.0). For these parameters, the Select button selects the...
Networking Ki Pro If you don’t want to use DHCP to network Ki Pro and also don’t want to set your own static IP address, you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of using the Factory 10.65.74.65.
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• Select the type of security, if any, to be used. If there is security, you’ll also enter its password. • Once configured, you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802.11 wireless device that supports browser control (iPod Touch et al).
Chapter 3: Front Panel Operation There are three ways to control Ki Pro: the front panel, remotely from a web browser connected via ethernet, or a wireless browser (iPhone etc.) via 802.11. This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro from its front panel. (Remote control via browser is discussed later in Chapter 4.)
MEDIA Menu (like CONFIG) TRANSPORT Mode (default) TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro operation. When you power up Ki Pro, the first display you’ll see is TRANSPORT mode menu. Any clip that previously was recorded is referenced in the display and can be played.
Recording a Clip There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro in numerous ways. The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the parameters you have to control recording.
STOP button will flash. A second push of STOP will completely stop the playback and Ki Pro's outputs will go into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected inputs will be bypassed to the outputs). When a playback reaches the end of a clip, it will automatically pause on the last frame of the clip.
TRANSPORT or STATUS menus. Once there is a Ki Pro alarm active (e.g. Invalid Selection) the STATUS button light will blink for as long as the alarm is present. This alerts you so you’ll know the reasons for the alarm condition are still active—you can then press the...
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UNRECOGNIZED MEDIA WARNING MEDIA IN USE Ki Pro features a variety of alarms to help you diagnose the condition of the unit, possible configuration issues, or possible signal issues. Here is a list of warning messages and their meaning: "WARNING Input Format Changed" prompt appears if a recording is started and the signal is lost or is changed.
"WARNING Backup and Reformat" may appear if media has issues being mounted by the Ki Pro. As the prompt indicates, it is best to back up the media by copying it to another drive or disk array and then reformat the media. Some signs that the media is in a read-only state: even though clips have been recorded to the media, "N/A"...
KEEP CLIPS No action (do not delete clips) The Ki Pro Storage Module can be used to hold data other than Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime recordings. If other files are saved to the Ki Pro Storage Module, they should be placed outside of the "AJA" folder. Any material inside of the "AJA" folder will be erased if a MEDIA>Delete Clips>DELETE ALL is performed.
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — MEDIA menus Ki Pro offers these parameter choices for easy identification of the QuickTime files, so that the names can logically match the shooting script, and are acceptable when imported into the Final Cut Pro Browser window. Final Cut Pro's Browser window provides columns of data used to describe the media.
Reel Name, Clip Name, Clip Number, Clip Append, Alpha Append, and Take settings. 3. If the number is at “999” , Ki Pro will not auto-increment; instead it will register a “Name In Use” alarm. This prompts you to select a new Clip Name, Clip Number, Clip Append, Alpha Append, and/or Take settings so that a new unique “prefix”...
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — MEDIA menus 19.1 USE CUSTOM CLIP NAME This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip name can be used via menu parameters 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, and 19.4, or via the web UI.
As in the MEDIA menus already presented, pressing one of the parameter Adjust buttons changes the current CONFIG parameter’s value to a new one from the Ki Pro’s list of choices—repeating the list if you continue to press Adjust—or adjusting a numerical value up or down.
Examples of cameras offering variable frame rate include Panasonic AJ-HDC27 and several cameras from the Panasonic HPX line. Note: with version 1.1 firmware, Ki Pro supports 720p VFR rates of 23.98, 25 and 29.97fps. Other 720p rates and 1080p VFR support will be added with a future firmware update.
OUT CONVERT Output using the selection in 1.5 OUT CONVERT Note: Setting the Ki Pro component input and/or output to "Beta" for HD material will result in an "Invalid Selection" alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place.
Audio Channels would need to be set to "8 Channels." Note: Not all devices support 8 channel audio. Ki Pro does not provide a "mixdown" option for 8 channel recordings on output, so be sure to use devices that support 8 channel audio via SDI if the 8 channels recorded are desired.
Selects BETACAM output signal levels Selects RGB output signal levels Note: Setting the Ki Pro component input and/or output to "Beta" for HD material will result in an "Invalid Selection" alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place.
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG menus 5.1 UPCONVERSION This parameter selects the type of upconversion from SD performed, if set up to do so with parameters 1.6 through 1.8. 5.1 UPCONVERSION ZOOM WIDE (default) Using a combination of zoom and stretch, the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen...
CMP Y Use component Y as the Genlock source FREERUN (default) Free run mode: Ki Pro syncs to its own timebase and is not locked to an external source 8.0 TC IN This parameter selects the source of timecode from those available.
Ki Pro creates a new file for each assemble edit performed; Ki Pro cannot insert into an existing file. Ki Pro can operate on a solitary clip under RS-422 control or all of the clips on the Storage Module. Whether one clip or all clips are active under RS-422 is determined by the MEDIA menu parameter 15.1 Play Media.
Storage Module in the order they were created, but does not allow for video black/ silence prior to the first clip or after the last clip recorded. In this way, Ki Pro is more like a tape recording and the traditional VTR behavior. Like a tape recording, Ki Pro...
IP address of 192.168.0.2. 50.2 IP ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP/IP networking. 50.2 IP ADDRESS variable Using the adjust buttons, enter an IP address compatible with your LAN (if you have one).
Note: Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/gateway or not), Ki Pro will be unable to see other Ki Pros on the network, although you may still be able to control the Ki Pro via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway defined, the discovery feature “Available Ki Pros—Click to Refresh”...
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG menus 50.6 MAC ADDRESS This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the Ki Pro’s ethernet adapter. 50.6 MAC ADDRESS information only display Selecting this parameter allows you to view Ki Pro’s ethernet MAC address.
Enabling 802.11b/g control turns on the internal 802.11 radio. Parameters 53.2 through 53.5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled. Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with.
Note: WEP is an entry level encryption, with WPA being better and WPA2 the best of the three. 53.4 802.11 PASSWORD This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro, the access point and wireless browser clients—if any. 53.4 802.11 PASSWORD variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a password for Ki Pro.
Static IP configurations. If 54.1 is set to DHCP, the default Subnet Mask is: 255.255.255.0 55.4 DATE SET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock. The value is defined as YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day). 55.4DATE SET variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a calendar date for Ki Pro.
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG menus 55.6 TIME SET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock, when setting manually (NTP not used). 55.6 TIME SET variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a time for Ki Pro’s clock.
This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro’s internal cooling fan. In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro unit, it may be desirable to set the fan speed to “QUIET RECORD” for optimum quiet operation.
RJ45 socket, via a CAT5 ethernet cable. To access the Ki Pro, simply enter its URL in the web browser. The URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro’s Network parameter menus (50.2—please note also that 50.1 through 50.4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro on your network).
Also, you must have a properly configured default gateway to see the Ki Pros. In addition to Ki Pro on the LAN, the network screen will also display any AJA FS1 frame syncs that are also attached to the LAN—these will be displayed under “Others”...
UI interactions. Example: You have a Ki Pro "Master" and a Ki Pro "Slave" both attached on a network where their static IP addresses are 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.3 respectively—each with a subnet mask value of 255.255.255.0.
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Ki Pro Web Interface, Transport Screen—Show Gang Contro To add a Ki Pro to a gang, simply select the checkbox for the unit in the Gang column. As a shortcut, if all available Ki Pro units are desired for a gang, select the "All" item below Gang.
firmware, provide simultaneous playback of media; only record start and stop functions are available. Note: Ki Pro Slave units in a gang do not respond if the Master Ki Pro is being operated under RS-422 device control. This avoids the potential for a Ki Pro Master left in a gang to accidentally arm other units outside of the defined parameters of control via the web UI or...
Config Screen The Config screen is a general purpose screen used to configure Ki Pro’s I/O choices, conversion choices, and also set up Ki Pro’s environment (name, clock settings, display etc.) Ki Pro Web Interface, Config Screen Note: In the following web screen control definitions, the number in parentheses refers to the Parameter descriptions in Chapter 2—you can read more information there about the...
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TC Type (8.2): This parameter selects drop frame or non-drop frame timecode. System Name (50.5): This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface/wireless and for display on Ki Pro’s screen saver (if System name is chosen in Parameter 70.1 Screen Saver).
Video SG (41.2): This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro’s internal test signal generator. This parameter is used with parameter above (41.1) to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro. Audio SG (41.3): This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro’s internal test signal generator (OFF, silence, or 1 kHz tone).
"Slave Name" should be selected from the pull down. Selecting "Slave Name" means that the recording will take it's name from the individual Ki Pro's parameters and not accept the value pushed to the Slave by the Master Ki Pro. Refer to “Custom Clip Naming” in Chapter 3 for greater detail.
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RECORD : press the red RECORD button to begin recording. Once in RECORD mode, all other transport buttons are locked-out except the STOP button. FFWD : press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed. Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x, 8x, and 16x.
Network Screen This screen contains all of the information required to set up Ki Pro TCP/IP networking. The screen also shows all Ki Pros that are on the same LAN as the Ki Pro the web browser is currently communicating with.
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Available Ki Pros- Click to Refresh: all of the Ki Pro devices present on the same local LAN as the current Ki Pro are listed below this heading (see note below). The serial numbers of all Ki Pros on the LAN, or their defined “System Names”...
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — Web Browser via Ethernet Wireless Screen This screen is used to enable or disable wireless access to/from Ki Pro and a LAN wireless access point, as well as check settings and update them. You will see different controls depending on whether wireless access has been enabled or disabled.
Ki Pro Web Interface, Clips Screen Important Note: If a Ki Pro Slave unit is set to accept a Ki Pro Master unit's clip name via the "Use: Master Name" setting, the Slave unit will create a file with this name without regard for what might already be recorded on the disk.
Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — Web Browser via Ethernet Update Firmware The Update Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro to later versions of software as they are issued by AJA and posted on the website. When software updates are released, they Screen often contain new features, improvements, and bulletins that may be very useful.
AJA. 3. When you have selected a valid Ki Pro image file, click the “Upload” button in the web browser. The file you select will upload to the Ki Pro and be tested for validity.
(iPod Touch et al). Using Wireless Once an access point on the LAN is set up and Ki Pro is configured and enabled to communicate with wireless devices, making the connection is easy. Like using a web browser on a Mac or PC, Devices to Control wireless devices such as iPhones that have browsers can also be used to control Ki Pro.
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View Ki Pro Access Status Transport Controls such as Record and Play Configure Input/Output and Conversions View Navigation Menu clips list and select or delete clips Choose Apple ProRes 422 Encoding Method and Make Media Choices...
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Alpha append Clips This iPhone screen lists all the clips on the currently selected Ki Pro storage device with controls for deleting all clips or specific clips. You can also select “Refresh” to update the browser with the latest list of clips on the Ki Pro storage device.
Audio Output Digital: 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 8 channel Analog: 24-bit D/A, 2 channel balanced XLR, 48kHz 2 channel unbalanced (2 RCA) Network 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45) 802.11b/g wireless transceiver Embedded webserver for remote control Panel User Interface 2 x 20 character display, with dedicated buttons Timecode LTC timecode input and output via BNC...
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Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — FireWire FireWire IEEE-1394b, FireWire™ 800Mb/s connects to Mac Pro or MacBook Pro (mount as harddrive)—not supported in Version 2.0 Hardware up-conversion - 10-bit Anamorphic: full-screen Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars...
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