Portable file-based HD/SD recorder and player.

This firmware version for the Ki Pro updates the web UI to be compatible with Safari 7.  Earlier versions of the Ki Pro firmware and web UI may not respond as expected when used with Safari 7.  If you are planning on using Safari 7, you should update to this firmware version. 

Important: To perform the update, you will need to use a web browser other than Safari, such as Firefox or Chrome.

The Ki Pro Installation and User Manual is available in the Manual section of the Ki Pro support area as well as within the .zip archive.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

With current Windows OS versions, you may need to install the following driver so that the SATA connection in the KiStor Dock operates as expected in Windows.

Ki Pro version 3.1 software adds camera metadata support for Arri Alexa, Panasonic AG-AF100 series and Sony PMW-F3 cameras as well as enabling timelapse recording capabilities. Several reported issues are resolved with this new version as well. The .zip archive contains new software, manual, andrelease notes. A PDF list of AJA-qualified ExpressCard/34 storage media is available for download. Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

A major update to Ki Pro, version 3.0 software contains new features including: LANC support, increased RS422 support, ExpressCard/34 support (slot 1), Camera Data, FireWire 800 port support, FireWire 400 port support, data transfer via LAN, continue to record on loss of video, playlist creation, saving/recalling presets, super out (window burn) for SDI, and much more. The .zip archive contains new software, manual, and release notes. A PDF list of AJA-qualified ExpressCard/34 storage media is available for download.

Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

The Ki Pro automation API allows remote systems to control Ki Pro with HTTP POST and GET requests using a Representational State Transfer (REST) interface. This API allows any scripting language or web 2.0 tool to control Ki Pro using properly formatted requests. Information provided in the Ki Pro Automation .zip archive includes example python scripts and a plain ASCII text file containing usage examples that can be copied, modified and pasted.

Please Note: these materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general Ki Pro user.

A major update to Ki Pro, version 2.0 software contains new features including: 8-channel audio support, gang recording via multiple Ki Pros, custom clip naming, and RS422 support. The .zip archive contains new software, manual, and release notes.

A maintenance update to Ki Pro version 1.1 containing improvements and fixes, including adding 1080p playback to Config parameter 1.3, better timestamping of clips plus other items (see release notes). Archive contains new software, manual, and release notes.

Update to Ki Pro containing many improvements, including Apple ProRes 422 (LT) and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) format support, 720p VFR recording, 1080p support, audio and video signal generators, a Play All option, and other features and improvements (see release notes). Archive contains new software, manual, and release notes.

This is the initial release of Ki Pro software.

This document describes Installation and Operation of the Ki Pro portable disk recorder.

Please download the PDF for information on AJA and QuickTime 7 for Windows as of May 2016.

AJA Training Ki Pro:

The AJA Ki Pro is a tapeless video recording device that records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 edit ready QuickTime files onto computer-friendly media. Because it features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs, you can interface with virtually any type of camera you might own or rent. Further, you enjoy monitoring flexibility through Ki Pro's numerous simultaneous outputs, connecting to both professional and consumer monitors.

In Part 1 of the Ki Pro training series, Jon Thorn, Ki Pro Product Manager explains your connectivity options and how to attach the Ki Pro to a camera. Jon will also guide you through the main User facing UI buttons so that you can familiarize yourself with the key controls.

https://youtu.be/sjUZcyJLzbY?si=aGh0sePISRTcB7Zm

In Part 2 of the Ki Pro training series, Jon Thorn, Ki Pro Product Manager, explains how to configure your Ki Pro and shares all the flexibility and power that Ki Pro's Up/Down/Cross-conversion has to offer.

https://youtu.be/gKVwVoY2K8Q?si=ng4y6tkR0eQfGq61

In Part 3 of the Ki Pro training series, Jon Thorn, Ki Pro Product Manager takes the viewer through the steps necessary to record to the Ki Pro and connect the resultant recorded files on the Ki Pro Storage module to an Apple computer with Final Cut Pro. The user can edit immediately using the edit ready Apple Pro Res files. As the video makes clear, the process is simple and seamless.

https://youtu.be/sbCR_zKE9DU?si=6Du18UcSaKdmDgoR