This document is the installation and operation guide for AJA Io. It introduces the product features and characteristics, including supported protocol types, connection methods, and interface types.
The AJA KONA 2 is a state-of-the-art PCI-X card designed for Apple G5 Power Macs, offering professional video capture and playback capabilities. It supports SD, HD, and Dual Link HD video formats, providing broadcast-quality 10-bit uncompressed video and 8-channel digital AES audio. The device features hardware-based up/down conversion between HD and SD formats, as well as DVCPRO HD acceleration and the Qrez 4:1 hardware codec.
| Interface | PCI-X 133 MHz |
|---|---|
| Video Input | SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link HD 4:4:4 |
| Video Output | SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual-link HD 4:4:4 |
| Analog Output | 12-bit HD/SD Component |
| Audio | 8-Channel 24-bit AES and Embedded Audio |
| Video Conversion | Broadcast Quality hardware 10-bit SD to HD Up-convert |
| Codec | AJA Qrez 4:1 Hardware Codec |
| Machine Control | RS-422 Control Port (Sony), 9-pin D |
AJA Video warrants the product for three years from the date of purchase.
The KONA 2 is designed for an Apple G5 Power Mac running Final Cut Pro 4 software.
Yes, the KONA 2 features DVCPRO HD hardware acceleration.