Instruction manual

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Connector
Descriptions—
Cables and KL-
box
Connectors on the standard cable set are labelled as to their function for easy
installation and maintenance. Similarly, connectors on the optional KL-box are also
labelled.
SDI Input and Outputs
BNC connectors are provided on the KONA LH card endplate for one SD-SDI or
HD-SDI input and two SDI outputs (independent of the input). The SDI input
and outputs 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.).
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.
Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio
Two sets of analog XLR connectors, one for each channel, support balanced audio
connections. Male XLRs are provided for outputs and female XLRs are provided for
inputs. Balanced audio (differential) connections provide better analog audio
quality over longer cable runs. Most professional quality VTRs and audio
equipment have XLR style connectors for analog audio. Analog audio signals are
converted internally to 24-bit digital.
Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio (KL-box only)
On the KL-box are two analog output connectors, one for each channel. These
connectors are RCA-style phono jacks.
RS422 Machine Control
A female DB9 connector on the breakout cable provides connection for VTRs,
camcorders, disk media servers, and other devices using RS422 SMPTE (Sony)
protocol. This connector is also present on the optional KL-box. (Connector pinout
is listed in Appendix A: Specifications.)
Analog Monitor Out (Component/Composite HD/SD)
Both the standard I/O cable and the optional KL-Box feature two groups of 3 BNC
connectors (each) for input and output of component, composite and Y/C
functions. The signals are labelled on both the cable and KL-Box connectors.
Component video signals are generally higher quality than composite, but not as
high quality as serial digital (SDI).