AJA Video Systems

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Driver Software

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KONA 3 Driver Version 7.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 11/5/2009, zip archive)

This release provides improved DMA performance and black level in blanking for 1920x1080 RGB 4:4:4 SMPTE range. Please read the included release notes for complete details.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.1 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 NDD Driver Version 7.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 11/5/2009, zip archive)

This release provides improved DMA performance and black level in blanking for 1920x1080 RGB 4:4:4 SMPTE range. Please read the included release notes for complete details. Note: the 7.1 NDD version is the same as driver version 7.1, but without the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.1 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 Driver Version 7, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 9/1/2009, zip archive)

This release includes support for Apple's new Snow Leopard OSX. Also included are a new 64-bit KONA driver and new graphical icons across all AJA applications and utilities.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 Driver Version 7.0 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 9/1/2009, zip archive)

Note: The AJA KONA driver version 7.0 NDD is the same as driver version 7.0, but removes the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

KONA 3 Driver Version 6.5, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 7/28/2009, zip archive)

This release includes support for Apple's new Final Cut Pro 7, along with closed captioning support for Final Cut Pro 7, MacCaption, VTR Xchange, and AJA TV
via QuickTime Closed Captioning Tracks (KONA 3, LHi, LHe, and LSe), full VANC data capture and playback support on a per-frame basis for all Apple ProRes formats, and support for new Apple ProRes formats (requires Final Cut Pro 7). For the full list of new features and improvements, please read the release notes included in the archive.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.5 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver versions 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS
   compatible versions)

KONA 3 Driver Version 6.5 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 7/28/2009, zip archive)

Note: The AJA KONA driver version 6.5 NDD is the same as driver version 6.5, but removes the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

 

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.3, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 3/9/2009, zip archive)

This release adds a new "Line 21 blanking switch" to the control panel Format tab, and a new easier-to-use KONA software and easy setup installer (easy setups are now grouped and you can decide at installation exactly which ones you want installed).

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0.3 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS-
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.3 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 3/9/2009, zip archive)

This NDD version is recommended for OS X 10.5.2 users. Note: The AJA
KONA driver version 6.0.3 NDD is the same as driver version 6.0.3, but removes
the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.2, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 12/11/2008, TAR archive)

This release adds 1080 VFR Support, plus many other general improvements and fixes (read the included release notes for details). This new 1080 VFR feature is particularly useful for extracting 23.98 fps from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal such as the one provided by the Canon XH G1S.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0.2 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0.2 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS-
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 9/22/2008, TAR archive)

This release offers general improvements and fixes, including: improved playback of RED 1/4 size images, better responsiveness of synchronized playback, improved tagging of framerates on variable frame rate (VFR) captures, improved A/V sync with DVCPRO HD formatted material, Easy Setup improvements, better setting of field dominance in Apple ProRes captures, and other items (read the included release notes for details).

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0.1 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0.1 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS-
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 8/19/2008, TAR archive)

This release adds support for RED workflows as well as an Active Video Output Filter among other improvements and fixes. Note: With this update, the KONA 3 requires a firmware update. Please read the release notes for details.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 5.1 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 2/14/2008, TAR archive)

This 5.1 NDD version is recommended for OS X 10.5.2 users. Note: The AJA KONA driver version 5.1 NDD is the same as driver version 5.1, but removes the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

With the regular version of the 5.1 driver, some users may experience issues with Quartz Extreme, the behavior of their computer displays, and in some cases, kernel panics may occur with certain graphics cards installed. If any of the issues mentioned occur, the driver version 5.1 NDD should be used instead of version 5.1. Driver version 5.1 NDD is also the recommended version for use with the latest Intel Xserve with Xeon 5400 series processors, model (MA882LL/A).

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 5.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 1/24/2008, TAR archive)

This release updates the KONA 3 with improved Edit to tape frame accuracy in all interlaced formats, plus includes other improvements and fixes.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 5.1 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.1 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4 (Tiger OS compatible versions)
   FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 5, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 12/10/2007, TAR archive)

This release updates the KONA 3/3X to have OSX "Leopard" compatibility. The release also adds support for 720p50 and provides other improvements and fixes.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 5.0 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4 (Tiger OS compatible versions)
   FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)

Special Note Regarding ProRes 422:
Capturing HD resolution ProRes 422 from an HD source requires the use of a qualified capture card and a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or G5 Quad PCIe Power Mac. Real-time capture and transcoding of HD to ProRes 422 is not supported on other models of G5 or G4 Power Mac computers.

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 4, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 5/18/2007, TAR archive)

This release is specifically designed to support Apple's Final Cut Studio 2. Users of previous versions of Final Cut Pro should refer to the Release Notes PDF file (included in this download) for the appropriate driver version. The Release Notes PDF also contains other information on improvements, fixes and special notes. Check the AJA website for an updated version 4.0 manual to be released soon.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 4.0 is as follows:
   FCP 6.0.x (Final Cut Studio 2)- Kona Driver version 4.0
   FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4
   FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 3.4, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 5/3/2007, ZIP archive)

This version adds support for 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30. Enhanced ability to download a graphic into the downstream keyer (DSK) frame buffer—plus other improvements to existing features. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum). A revised KONA 3 manual is also available for version 3.4: KONA 3 User Manual (PDF, 5/8/07), Version 3.4 Software.

KONA 3 Additional Easy Setups (ZIP archive) for Final Cut Pro version 5 and KONA Driver software version 3.4 or newer (required)

These setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD. These Easy Setups provide support for 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, and 1080p60—in DVCProHD and 8-bit and 10-bit uncompressed formats.

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 3.3, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 11/14/2006, TAR archive)

This version adds Automator plug-ins for OS X 10.4 for batch DPX-to-QT AND QT-to-DPX translation, Rosetta applications like Adobe After Effects can now display their output thru KONA, pulldown is properly inserted now when converting from 1080psf23.98 to 525i29.97 —plus other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).

KONA 3 Drivers Version 3.2, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 10/13/2006, TAR archive)

This version adds SD-SD aspect ratio conversions, 720p25 Varicam support, 720p23.98 hardware based capture, little-endian captures in Log RGB and RGB codecs, capture to IMX50Mbps compression in NTSC and PAL, new Easy Setups—plus other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).

KONA 3 Drivers Version 3.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 9/20/2006, TAR archive)

This version adds new Limiter functionality to the KONA Control Panel, and installs Universal Binary versions of the DPX to QT and QT to DPX translator utilities—plus it adds other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).

KONA 3 Drivers Version 3, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 8/29/2006, TAR archive)

This version provides Universal Binary support for the new Intel-based Apple Mac Pro desktop computers, plus many other improvements and bug fixes.

Please Note: The Release Notes state that the DPXToQT Translator and QTToDPX Translator applications are part of the KONA installer. They are not included in the installer at this time, but can still be downloaded separately from the following URL for software ajashare:
http://www.aja.com/support/kona/kona-3-3x.php

KONA 3 Additional Easy Setups (TAR archive) for Final Cut Pro version 5

These setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD. These Easy Setups provide support for 1080p50, 1080p59.94, and 1080p60—in 8- and 10-bit uncompressed formats.

KONA 3 Drivers Version 2, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 5/31/2006, TAR archive)

This version has many new features including 2K format support, hardware-based cross-convert (720p to 1080i and 1080i to 720p), 96KHz audio and 16 channel audio playback/capture, contextual menus in the Control Panel, Custom LUT support, DPX file support, new utiilitiy applications, plus other improvements and bug fixes.

KONA 3 Drivers Version 1.2.2, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 4/4/2006, TAR archive)

This version has support added for Final Cut Pro 5.1, improved Easy Setups, and other improvements.

KONA 3 Drivers Version 1.2.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 2/17/2006, TAR archive)

This version has audio level adjustment for input and output, KONA uncompressed codec added back into the installer, plus other improvements.

KONA 3 Drivers Version 1.2, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 1/30/2006, TAR archive)

This is the initial software release.

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Utilities and Optional

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AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 7.1

(Released 11/5/2009)

This release is required for use with KONA and Io Express drivers version 7.1. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 6.5

(Released 8/20/2009)

This release is required for KONA Driver version 6.5. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4

(Released 4/19/2009)

This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download).

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS3

(Released 9/3/2008)

This is the first release of the AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). This initial release is version 6.0, keeping parity with required KONA driver software (also version 6). AJA's Mac Plug-ins for Adobe offer capabilities to the Mac Adobe user not found anywhere else, for use with industry-best AJA KONA products. Some of the many powerful new features include:

• Native QuickTime, DPX, CIN, TIFF, TGA file support, within Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, After Effects and Photoshop
• Native real-time 10-bit RGB editing in Premiere Pro CS3
• Unique and powerful application interfaces within supported Adobe CS3 applications
• Free for all KONA users

Please read the release notes for further information. This software works only with KONA LSe/LS, KONA LHe/LH, and KONA 3/3X and requires minimum version 6 KONA driver software to use.

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 3—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs
New features for this release include frame grabbing and user-selectable support for RP-188. This .tar archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.

AJA VTR Xchange Application v2.0
Version 2 supports DPX and TIFF file formats and supports 2K workflows.

AJA KONA System Test Version 1.2

AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 1.2

AJA KONA TV Version 1.2

AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 2

AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 1.2

AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 2

AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 1.2