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Tech Specs

Tech Specs are subject to change.


Video Formats

  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97* 
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

 

*Only 4x 1.5G-SDI, 10-bit 4:2:2 YCbCr, Square Division
**25 and 29.97 requires Record Type>PsF selection


Codec Support

  • Apple ProRes 4444, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD up to 30 fps
  • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
  • Apple ProRes 422
  • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
  • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
  • Avid DNxHR HQX up to 4K/29.97 fps
  • Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/29.97 fps
  • Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/29.97 fps
  • Avid DNxHD HQX (220x) up to 1080p 59.94 fps
  • Avid DNxHD SQ (145) up to 1080p 59.94 fps
  • Avid DNxHD LB (36)*

 

*Avid DNxHD 36 only supported for 1080p

 


Codec Container

  • Apple ProRes .MOV
  • AVID DNX MXF or .MOV
  • AVID DNxHR MXF only

Removable Storage

  • 2x slots, AJA SSD media Pak 256, Pak 512, Pak 1000, Pak 2000
  • Pak-Adapt-eSATA*, Pak-Adapt-CFast*

 

*Only with AJA qualified media


Video Input Digital

  • 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit (12-bit input supported)
  • 4x Fiber LC*,  3G-SDI, SMPTE-297, 10-bit
  • 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Dual Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Single Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • 1x HDMI standard type A connector
  • HDMI v2.0 YCbCr, 4:2:0 only at 4K/UltraHD 50, 59.94, 60
  • HDMI v1.4b, RGB or YCbCr

 

*Optional SFP Modules


Video Output Digital

  • 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit
  • 4x Fiber LC* 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297, 10-bit
  • 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Dual Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • 1x HDMI standard type A connector
  • HDMI v2.0 YCbCr, 4:2:0 only at 4K/UltraHD 50, 59.94, 60
  • HDMI v1.4b, RGB or YCbCr

 

*Optional SFP Modules


Audio Input Digital

  • 16-Channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, AES/EBU via (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Input Analog

  • 8-Channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM Pinout)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response

Audio Output Digital

  • 16-Channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, AES/EBU via (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Output Analog

  • Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1x 3.5mm jack) with volume control
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
  • 2-Channel unbalanced 2x RCA connectors

Timecode

  • SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
  • LTC input (1x BNC)
  • LTC output (1x BNC)

Reference Input

  • External, 2x BNC
  • Looping, nonterminating
  • Blackburst or tri-level sync

Network Interface

  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Embedded web server for remote control via REST
  • Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
  • Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
  • Configuration and Transport Control via WEB Interface

Machine Control

  • RS-422, 1x DE-9 female connector, Sony 9-pin protocol
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1

GND

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

GND

5

No Connection

6

GND

7

TX+

8

RX-

9

GND

Shell

GND


User Interface

  • Rotary selector knob
  • Dedicated, backlit transport controls and menu buttons
  • Large 1280 x 720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays

Closed Captioning Support

  • CEA-708, CEA-608

File System Support

  • HFS+, exFAT

Size (w x d x h)

  • 8.64" x 9.34" x 3.31" (219.46 x 237.24 x 84.08 mm)

Weight

  • 5.6 lbs (2.6 kg)

Power

  • Dual, redundant, 5.4A max, 35W-60W typical-65W Max
    • 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (adapter)
    • 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis)

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

Ki Pro Ultra v3.7 is a maintenance release with minor bug fixes. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.6 is a maintenance release with minor bug fixes. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.5 is a maintenance release with minor bug fixes. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.4 is a maintenance release with minor bug fixes. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.3 is a feature release with an HDR  recording enhancement for Ki Pro Ultra. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.1 is a maintenance release with enhancements for Ki Pro Ultra. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v3.0 is a major release with new support for Avid DNxHR codecs in an MXF wrapper. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

(Similar support for Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0 will be available late May 2018).

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

 

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Ki Pro Ultra v2.2.2.4 is a maintenance release. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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Ki Pro Ultra v2.2 follows on from the v2.1 which offered Avid DNxHD .MOV encoding and decoding support with the new addition of 1080p 50 and 59.94 frame rates and now adds native Avid DNxHD MXF support.

It also offers other maintenance enhancements. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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Ki Pro Ultra v2.1 follow on from the v2.0 major new feature release for Ki Pro Ultra. Be sure to consult the Installation and Operation Guide (user manual) for detailed information about features and configuration guidelines. The most current documentation can always be found in the Support section of www.aja.com.` 

Ki Pro Ultra v2.1 offers Avid DNxHD .MOV encoding and decoding support with the new addition of 1080p 50 and 59.94 frame rates.

It also offers other maintenance enhancements. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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Ki Pro Ultra v2.0 is a major new feature release for Ki Pro Ultra. Be sure to consult the Installation and Operation Guide (user manual) for detailed information about features and configuration guidelines. The most current documentation can always be found in the Support section of www.aja.com.` 

Ki Pro Ultra v2.0 offer Avid DNxHD .MOV encoding and decoding support for the following profile, frame sizes and rates:


• DNxHD HQX (220x)  
• DNxHD SQ (145)  
• DNxHD LB (36)  
• 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97  
• 1080i 25, 29.97 
• 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97  
• 720p 50, 59.94  

It also offers other maintenance enhancements. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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This firmware update is a maintenance release for Ki Pro Ultra. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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This firmware update is a maintenance release for Ki Pro Ultra. Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

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

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This firmware update is a major release for Ki Pro Ultra with great new features including:

ExFAT support, Closed Captioning, 2SI for 4K/UltraHD workflows and 16-Channel Audio support.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

The .zip archive contains the release software and manual. Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This firmware update is a maintenance release for Ki Pro Ultra.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for complete details.

The .zip archive contains the release software and manual. Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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This is the initial release version of Ki Pro Ultra firmware. The .zip archive contains the release software and manual. Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.

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Ki Pro Ultra Installation and Operation Guide v3.3r1`

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The AJA Ki Pro Encoding Guide v1.0 offers a guide to the encoding requirements of video with audio for compatible playback using Ki Pro devices. It lists the supported raster, frame rates, containers and codecs as well as a number of caveats. The guide is applicable for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra, Ki Pro Ultra Plus, and Ki Pro Rack.

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Machine Control Guide for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0

This document describes aspects of the machine control protocol processing for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus accessible via the RS-422 port on the rear of the devices.

The guiding document for the protocol processed is Sony Video Cassette Recorder/Player, Protocol of Remote (9-pin) Connector, 2nd Edition (Revised 11). Refer to the SRW-5500 information presented in that document.

This document outlines the differences from the Sony document and provides all the detailed command descriptions available for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra Plus and Ki Pro Ultra.

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

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