User Manual

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What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your AJA KONA LHi, you’ll find the following components (refer to
“Unpacking” on page 15):
• AJA KONA LHi Software and Documentation CD-ROM—this CD contains the software
installer to place KONA LHi drivers and the Control Panel on an Apple MacPro or
Windows Workstation. Install the software as discussed in this manual in Chapter 2:
Installation and Configuration. The CD also contains a wide variety of useful information,
including this manual you’re reading (PDF format).
• KONA LHi PCI Express card.
• Cable, KONA LHi Standard Breakout, with Analog video, audio, AES, Reference Input, and
RS-422 Machine Control.
3G/HD/SD-SDI (1 in and 1 out) and HDMI In/Out connectors (1 in and 1 out) are on the
LHi card itself—not on the breakout cable.
• Read Me First Notice—Contains late-breaking news and/or errata related to KONA LHi
and the documentation.
• Registration Sheet—allows you to register your card by mail or online (details provided).
Please save all packaging for shipping the KONA LHi should you wish to do so when moving
or sending it in for service.
System Requirements
AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software
requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance when operating it. System
requirements are subject to change as new versions of operating systems, QuickTime, and
workstations become available. For the m ost up-to-date Minimum System Requirements see
the AJA website (see “Installation Overview” on page 13.)
Understanding Disk
Storage Methods
Together, the KONA LHi card, a Mac Pro or Windows 7 PC, and third-party video editing
application, offer an unprecedented level of features and performance for audio/video post
production applications. However, to ensure performance and quality, the disk storage
system used with the host computer must be able to meet the demands of the media.
For uncompressed SD, AJA recommends that at a minimum, the disk storage system must be
able to provide and maintain a consistent 50 MB/sec transfer rate from the computer to disk
(read/write). There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals that can provide this
level of performance.
For uncompressed single-link HD, AJA recommends that at a minimum , the disk storage
system must be able to provide and maintain a consistent 200 MB/sec transfer rate from the
computer to disk (read/write). There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals
that can provide this level of performance.