KONA 2 for Mac support
Bulletins
Please see the software downloads page for version and OS compatibility.
Note: For users of AJA desktop products on Apple OSX 10.3.9 or OSX 10.4.x Tiger, whose storage is Apple Xserve RAID, we strongly recommend installing the following driver update from Apple:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/xserveraiddriver10.html
Documents
Apple ProRes Decoder Note
For information on using Apple ProRes on Windows and Apple ProRes on Macs without Final Cut Studio 2 installed, click here.
This document describes Installation and Operation of the KONA 2 Capture/Playback card.
KONA 2 Cables and Connections
This document shows how KONA 2 connects to outside equipment (diagrams excerpted from the KONA 2 User Manual).
Whitepaper: Sony HDCAM Essentials
This document discusses a number of aspects of setting up and using the Sony HDCAM HDW-F500 with KONA.
Whitepaper: How To Reference A KONA
This document discusses using house reference with a KONA 2 or KONA LS.
Whitepaper: Software Forensics (KONA 2/KONA LS)
This document discusses what to do in the event KONA 2 or KONA LS software problems ever occur.
Io and KONA Configuration Guide
This document describes Mac/Storage/Software configurations for Io and Kona systems.
System Recommendations
Recommended KONA 2 System:
Macintosh G5 dual 2.5 GHz processors (PCI-X bus is required), with minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB for uncompressed HD, and a Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD/HD storage.
Minimum KONA 2 System:
Macintosh G5 dual 2GHz processors (PCI-X bus is required), with minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB RAM for uncompressed HD, and one or more internal SATA drives. Some early dual 1.8 GHz G5s had PCI-X busses; these will also work with KONA 2. Note: this minimum system will work with compressed DVCPRO 25, 50 and HD only. Working with uncompressed requires the recommended system shown below. Ensure your Macintosh has a PCI-X slot for compatibility.