KONA IP
Transport, Capture, Display
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 15.2r2
Published July 2, 2019
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About IP Media Transports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AJA Software & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Network Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Disk Storage Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KONA IP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KONA IP Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AJA System Test Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the KONA Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KONA IP Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing KONA Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NMOS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Important MacOS High Sierra Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
KONA IP Firmware Installation and J2K Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unicast and Multicast Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3 – Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using KONA with Professional Video /Audio Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Capture Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AJA Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AJA Control Panel User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Default Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Controlling Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Multiple AJA Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Function Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
About KONA IP Modal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Control Panel Operation in ST 2022 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Format Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Input Select Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Output Select Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
HDMI Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HDMI HDR Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio Mixer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Audio Mixer Playback Monitor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Audio Mixer Capture Monitor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
IP Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
IP Input Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Downstream Keyer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LUT Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Timecode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Info Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Control Panel Operation in J2K Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Input Select Screen in J2K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Output Select Screen in J2K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IP Network Screen in J2K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IP Input Screen In J2K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
IP Output Screen in J2K Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
IP J2K Input Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
IP J2K Output Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Control Panel Operation in ST 2110 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
IP Cong Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
IP Cong Capture Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
IP Cong Playback Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
IP Cong Editor Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 4 – Advanced ST 2110 Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Conguration Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Initial KONA IP ST 2110 Installation and Network Conguration . . . . . . . 66
Transmit/Receive Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
KONA IP Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix B – Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
KONA IP is a powerful video and audio I/O card for professional IP based
workflows. As part of AJA’s industry leading KONA line of PCIe capture and
playback cards, KONA IP works seamlessly with the most popular creative
software applications, such as Adobe Premiere® Pro, Apple FCP X, Avid Media
Composer®, FilmLight products and more, and has support for AJA Control Room
and Control Panel.
Designed as a flexible platform with support for SMPTE ST 2022-6, ST 2022-7, and
ST 2110 uncompressed IP video/audio, and optional TR-01 JPEG 2000 workflows.
KONA IP offers you the flexibility to keep current as the IP transition proceeds.
KONA IP brings the highest quality 4K/UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD video and audio
over IP to computers running Mac, Windows or Linux Operating Systems. KONA IP
can also support 4K p60 (2SI) capture or playback, via SMPTE ST 2110-23.
KONA IP is also supported through the very same SDK as the rest of the KONA
family, making it straight forward for developers to make the transition to Video
over IP.
About IP Media Transports
IP media transport can take various forms, with differing capabilities and
requirements. Two basic IP mechanisms are supported by KONA IP cards: Unicast
(point to point transport) and Multicast (single source to multiple destination
transport). Different IP address configurations are required for each of these
methods.
The KONA IP card is equipped with two SFP cages, requiring one or two optionally
purchased SFP modules that are compatible with you intended application.
Other transport variations include:
ST 2022-6
This transport passes full resolution SDI material over a network using IP
technology. Because the content is not compressed, 10 GigE throughput on the
IP Ethernet network is required. The entire SDI signal (video, audio, metadata) is
transported as a single stream.
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ST 2022-7
This is a redundant variation of ST 2022-6, permitting the transport of identical
material over two independent IP network paths, with glitch-free failover should
one network path be interrupted.
ST 2110
This transport passes full resolution SDI material, and so requires a 10 GigE IP
Ethernet network, but the major components of an SDI signal can be transported
separately (for example, only the embedded audio of an SDI signal can be sent to
one location, like a DAW). 2110 transport requires 10 GigE Ethernet switches, or
larger.
Because the separately transported SDI signals may eventually need to be
re-synchronized, a Precision Time Protocol (PTP) server-based network timing
system is required.
SMPTE standards supported by KONA IP:
• 2110-10 (System Timing)
• 2110-20 (Uncompressed video)
• 2110-21 (Traffic shaping for Uncompressed video)
• 2110-23 (4K p60 in or out using both 10GbE SFPs in tandem, no pass-though,
no 2022-7 support)
• 2110-30 (PCM Audio)
• 2110-40 (Ancillary Data)
Because it can be complicated to devise the IP configurations required to manage
ST 2110 transport streams in a facility, AJA supports three configuration methods:
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file, Session Description Protocol (SDP) file, and
SDP URL. These methods permit the user to easily re-configure their KONA IP to
acquire the signals they need over the network even if they are not experienced
IP network engineers, provided the JSON or SDP files have been created by
experts and then made available to the user.
For Transmit only, ST 2022-7 is also supported for ST 2110, providing a mechanism
to also provide redundancy in playout for those environments too.
Multiple audio tracks, and ST 2110-23 using multiple video streams, are simplified
via SDP grouping.
JPEG 2000
This transport passes JPEG compressed video, permitting the use of a 1 GigE IP
Ethernet network. As with ST 2022, the entire SDI signal is transported as a single
stream. An optional license must be purchased and installed to activate this
feature.
AJA Software & Utilities
AJA’s KONA software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated
video/audio capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party
software. With KONA and a qualified computer, you have the ultimate system
for production, post-production, broadcast, and streaming work. AJA software
is distributed as a unified package which includes all the software, firmware,
plugins, and utility programs for AJA’s Io, KONA, and T-TAP products.
Four retail packages are available, one for Mac, one for Windows, and two for
Linux (one package for Ubuntu, one package for Red Hat/CentOS).
NOTE: Support for the Linux OS retail drivers is based on the Linux application used and
comes from the application’s vendor.
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To download AJA software, go to the AJA website:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
For a complete software compatibility list, see the AJA website link:
https://www.aja.com/en/category/edit/compatibility
Frequently Asked Question documents for variouis AJA products are available at:
https://www.aja.com/products/kona-ip#support
Mac, Windows and Linux Packages
These packages include:
Drivers
AJA device drivers for tightly integrated hardware/software operation.
AJA Control Panel
The Control Panel provides:
• Source selection and control of your AJA hardware
• A block diagram showing the signal routing and processing being performed
AJA Control Room
Control Room is a cross-platform software application for ingest, playback and
output with AJA devices.
AJA System Test
System Test provides accurate and detailed evaluations of drive and system
performance statistics, allowing you to measure the capabilities of your system
for recording and playing back various resolutions and codecs. The application
includes:
• System Disk Test
• AJA Device Test
• Disk + Device Test
• System Report
The application tests Read and Write, Capture and Playback speeds in both
Megabytes per second and Frames per second. The disk speed tests differ from
standard disk I/O performance applications in that they specifically test the
system under conditions typically encountered with video capture, playback, and
editing.
NOTE: Theoretically the best test is to fill your storage disk to 80% and then test capture
at the highest data rate you will use.
NMOS App
Available for automatic discovery of IP devices.
Additional with Mac and Windows Packages
3rd-Party Plugins
AJA provided plugins for popular 3rd-party Professional Video Applications from
Adobe, Avid, Apple, Telestream, and others.
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Network Requirements
For uncompressed workflows (SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 and SMPTE ST 2110) a 10GbE
switch is required.
For JPEG 2000 VSF-TR_01 workflows a 1GbE switch will suffice.
For SMPTE ST 2110 specifically, a PTP clock source must also be deployed and the
switch must therefore also be PTP aware.
In all cases the switch used must be both managed (configurable) and IGMP
aware.
SFPs are not included with the purchase of KONA IP. Recommended SFPs are
listed in "Specifications" on page 69.
System Requirements
AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software
requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance. Updates to system
requirements are subject to change.
NOTE: See Software Vendor system requirements for GPU recommendations and
additional hardware requirements and recommendations.
AJA recommends:
• Mac OS 10.12 Sierra or later
• Win 10 or later with all updates
• Linux Redhat/CentOS 7
• Linux Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
• 2.5 GHz quad core i7 minimum, for 2K/HD
• 3.5 GHz eight core minimum, faster processors and more cores
recommended,for UltraHD/4K workflows, especially with high frame rate
• 16GB RAM minimum, or more for High Frame Rate applications
• A reasonably fast and powerful graphics card, with plenty of on-board
memory. Examples (may be specific to application version and/or host CPU)
include:
• NvidiaK5200
• Nvidia K4200
• Nvidia M6000
• Nvidia M5000
• Nvidia M4000
• AMD W7100
• AMD W8100
• Media storage with adequate bandwidth to sustain the capture and playback
of the material you expect to be working with across the number of systems
that are active at any given time
• IP infrastructure with adequate bandwidth to sustain the capture and
playback of the material you expect to be working with across the number of
systems that are active at any given time
• For multi-seat installations, IP infrastructure that is comprised of fully
managed switches and is in turn supported by a team of qualified network
administrators
• For SMPTE ST 2022-7 implementations, two entirely independent network
infrastructures are required for true redundancy
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NOTE: For large scale installations with shared storage, IP, or for very high performance
requirements, AJA recommends consultation with an experienced a system
integrator. A consultant will be able to assist with many important variables.
Disk Storage Methods
To ensure performance and quality, the disk storage system used with
the workstation must be able to meet the demands of storing real-time
uncompressed media. At the very minimum, the disk storage system must be
able to provide and maintain a consistent transfer rate from the workstation to
disk (read/write). There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals that
can provide this level of performance.
For more on disk storage performance see "AJA System Test Application" on page
12.
KONA IP Features
KONA IP is designed as a flexible platform for supporting various different IP
standards and types:
• SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 uncompressed HD video over IP
• SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed HD video over IP, including Transmit support for
the 2022-7 standard, thus providing for playout redundancy
• KONA IP can also be configured to use all streams for input or output, thus
supporting up to 4K p60 uncompressed transport via ST 2110-23 (in this case
2022-7 support is not available)
• VSF TR-01 for JPEG 2K HD workflows via MPEG-2 transport stream, available
with an optional software purchase
NOTE: NDI is supported on KONA IP in the same way as it is supported on KONA4,
courtesy of running Newtek Connect.
KONA IP supports different operating modes for different needs. By loading
a different version of firmware, you can tune your AJA hardware to the
requirements of the task at hand.
Video Formats
See "Appendix A Specifications" for a listing of supported video formats.
Physical Connection for IP Video
• 2 x 10 GigE Ethernet SFP+ Cages - SFP+ modules (not included).
• For JPEG 2K workflows, only the top SFP cage is utilized (for 1 GigE
connectivity).
See "Appendix A Specifications" for a list of SFPs tested by AJA.
Inputs and Outputs
• AJA Desktop Software package configured by default for ST 2022-6 operation
with two simultaneous uncompressed streams on the top SFP (one In, one
Out).
• For ST 2022-7 operation, a second SFP is used for redundant transport of the
other SFP's signals.
• When supporting 4K with KONA IP via ST 2110-23, note that both SFPs are
being used in one direction, either input or output.
• With optional license purchase, JPEG 2000 compressed signal transport (one
input and one output) using only the top SFP.
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• KONA IP HDMI output supports HDR signaling and monitoring for HDR10
and HLG. HLG support is application dependent. Check with your software
manufacturer for compatibility.
Digital Audio Input
• 16-Channel embedded audio
Digital Audio Output
• 16-Channel embedded audio, 16- and 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous
• 8-Channel HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Signal Timing
• 1x BNC assignable to reference video or LTC input
• Relevant to SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 workflows only
• Not used for SMPTE ST 2110 workflows
Internal HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
KONA IP provides a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with
an alpha channel over video in a selectable matte or the contents of the card’s
framebuffer from a software application (including AJA TV). Key a bug or text
over picture and avoid what might normally be a lengthy software render. Also,
working with these software applications, you can key video that has an alphachannel over video input or a matte. For example, you can load a QuickTime clip
that has an alpha-channel (a flying logo generated in the Animation codec) into
AJA TV and then place it over live video coming into the card and then passing
both on to a VTR for recording or broadcast.
NMOS Support
A separate application, “AJA NMOS”, supports automatic discovery of IP devices
on the network, using an app (daemon) that operates in the background without
user configuration. The first AJA device accessed by the computer running
the daemon can be discovered and subject to control by an external NMOS
network control application. NMOS uses the IP address of the host machine for
communications.
Generally, NMOS works as follows:
• When KONA IP starts up, the NMOS app actively scans the network for an
NMOS registry using MDNS/DNS. If found, the NMOS registry is informed who
the KONA IP device is, and its capabilities.
• If during startup the NMOS registry is not found, the NMOS app continues
to announce KONA IP's presence via MDNS so that it can later be discovered,
and then after discovery, it can be manually registered in the network control
application.
ANC Support
KONA IP can transmit and receive ancillary data (timecode, closed captioning,
custom payload) in both SMPTE 2022-6/7 and 2110-40 modes of operation.
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KONA IP Connectors
SFP Cages and Modules
Two SFP+ cages are provided to connect two separate 10 GigE Ethernet Links.
Both links can be bi-directional. Inputs and outputs for most uses will be set up
over the same link if bandwidth allows it.
With the purchase of an optional license and installation of J2K firmware, JPEG
2000 transport also becomes available, which supports one input and one output
stream via the top SFP. The lower SFP port is inactive in this mode.
NOTE: The recommended 1 GigE SFPs for JPEG 2000 are different to the recommended
10 GigE SFPs for SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 or SMPTE ST 2110. Please see "Appendix A
Specifications" later in this manual for the recommended 1 GigE SFPs for JPEG
2000 VFS-TR_01.
NOTE: When using ST 2110-23, SFPs are no longer bidirectional and 2022-7 is not
supported.
IM PORTANT: Only fiber SFPs are supported. Copper SFPs and / or emSFPs draw too much
power and may cause damage and / or operating instability.
HDMI Output
A full-size HDMI connector on the KONA IP endplate provides HDMI 1.4b output.
HDMI output also supports HDR 10 and HLG, plus multi-channel embedded audio
(8 channels). HDCP is not supported on the output.
Reference Video
When in SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 mode, KONA IP can lock to reference analog input or
incoming SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 stream.
For analog reference, a single BNC on the KONA IP endplate allows you to
synchronize KONA outputs to your house analog reference video signal (or black
burst). If you have a sync generator or central piece of video equipment to use
for synchronizing other video equipment in your studio, connect its analog
composite output here. When KONA outputs video in SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 mode,
it locks to this reference signal. When connecting a reference video source, the
locking signal should be the same format as the Primary format selected in KONA
software. It is possible in some circumstances to use an alternate format video
signal if the basic frame rate is compatible.
KONA IP can also lock to an incoming SMPTE ST 2022-6 signal, or it can free run.
Note that reference video is replaced by PTP for SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.
In This Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduces the product briefly, listing features and system
requirements.
Chapter 2 - Provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the
product.
Chapter 3 - Discusses operational aspects and how to work with 3rd-party
software.
Appendix A - Lists answers to frequently asked questions.
Appendix B - Presents a list of technical specifications for the product.
Appendix C - Offers advanced ST 2110 Configuration information.
Appendix D - Provides important Safety and Compliance information.
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Chapter 2 – Installation
Installation Overview
The installation and set up of a KONA card is simple, and may vary slightly
depending on your system.
For the most up-to-date Mac system requirements for KONA, see the following
AJA website:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-system-configuration/
For the most up-to-date Windows system requirements for KONA, see the
following AJA website:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-pc-system-configuration/
AJA System Test Application
AJA System Test is a utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA
Video Capture cards. It is installed with the KONA Driver. The application includes:
• System Disk Test
• AJA Device Test
• Disk + Device Test
• System Report
The application tests Read and Write, Capture and Playback speeds tests in both
Megabytes per second and Frames per second. The disk speed tests differ from
standard disk I/O performance applications in that they specifically test the
system under conditions typically encountered with video capture, playback, and
editing.
The theoretical best test would be to fill your storage disk to 80% and then test
capture at the highest data rate you will use, since this is the slowest your storage
subsystem will run while still having some capacity for capture.
Unpacking
Shipping Box Contents
Your KONA shipment includes:
• KONA IP card
As you unpack your shipment, carefully examine the contents. Ensure you
received everything and that nothing was damaged during shipping. If you find
any damage, immediately notify the shipping service and supply them with a
complete description of the damage. AJA will repair or replace damaged items.
If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on
how to have your KONA card repaired or replaced.
NOTE: Save packing materials and the shipping box. If you ever require service or move
your system use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment.
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Installing the KONA Card
Figure 1. KONA IP Card
The KONA card can be installed into a PC chassis, legacy Mac Pro chassis with PCIe
slots, or into a Thunderbolt PCIe external chassis.
1. Turn off power to the host chassis.
2. Touch the outside of the chassis to discharge any body static.
3. Remove the power cable from the back of the chassis.
4. Open the chassis.
5. Locate a recommended PCIe slot (see the AJA website for slot selection
instructions).
6. Remove the backplate from the PCIe slot.
7. Touch the chassis to discharge any body static.
8. Remove the KONA card from its anti-static bag.
9. Carefully insert the card by rocking it slowly into the slot. Ensure the card
aligns properly with the slot opening and is fully seated.
10. Secure the card in the chassis.
11. Close the chassis.
12. Power up the chassis.
NOTE: Always put a RAID controller and KONA on separate PCIe busses. This improves
performance by reducing bus contention.
Cabling the System
KONA IP Cable Connections
For SMPTE ST 2110, ST 2022-6 and ST 2022-7 operation, 10 GigE infrastructure can
be connected with either a short (3 feet) Direct Attached cable, or optical fiber
cable with appropriate SFPs.
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Figure 2. IP Configuration Example for ST 2022-6 Workflow
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
Workstation A
with KONA IP
HDMI
Workstation B
with KONA IP
HDMI
HDMI Monitor
Broadcast
Monitor
Video Switcher or other
facility destination
SDI
KUMO 3232
10 Gb
Ethernet
SDI
Ethernet
SDI
10 Gb
10 Gb
Ethernet
Workstation C
with KONA IP
and KONA 4
Capture live video
from Workstation A,
edit, and subsequent
SDI playout to facility
through KONA 4 card.
Figure 3. IP Configuration Example for ST 2022-7 Workflow
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
Workstation B
Workstation A
with Io IP
10 Gb
Ethernet
Redundant
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
10 Gb
Ethernet
with KONA IP
For optional JPEG 2K operation, 1 GigE transport is possible using standard
Ethernet Cat cabling and switches.
Redundant video transport
with automatic crossover
Receive live video
from Workstation A,
downstream key and
live re-transmit to a
dierent IP address.
to other network if
a network path fails.
Figure 4. IP Configuration Example for JPEG 2K Workflow
KUMO 1616
KUMO 3232
Broadcast
Monitor
I
SDI
SDI Loop Out
SDI
SDISDI
Video Switcher or other
facility destination
IPT-IG-SDI
IPR-1G-SDI
1 Gb
Ethernet
Ethernet
1 Gb Ethernet Switch
1 Gb
1 Gb
HDMI
1 Gb
Ethernet
1 Gb
Ethernet
1 Gb
Ethernet
Workstation B
with KONA IP
(cong: 1 in, 1 out)
Workstation A
with KONA IP
(cong: 1 in 1 out)
IPR-1G-HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI Monitor
HDMI Monitor
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Figure 5. IP Configuration Example for ST 2110 Workflow
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
Video Suite A
with KONA IP
HDMI
Video Suite B
with KONA IP
HDMI
HDMI Monitor
10 Gb
Ethernet
Send separate SDI video and
embedded audio essence
streams over the network.
PTP Network Timing
10 Gb
Ethernet
10 Gb
Ethernet
Audio DAW Suite
with KONA IP
Receive just an audio
stream for post-production
sweetening, and then
send nal audio les
over the network.
Figure 6. KONA IP Card Connections
HDMI Output
Upper SFP Cage
Lower SFP Cage
Reference BNC
The KONA IP card fits into a standard PCIe slot of a computer or into PCIe chassis.
The end spine has a full size HDMI output connector, two SFP cages (Upper and
Lower), and a reference BNC connector.
Receive video and audio
streams from multiple
locations for QC or
post-production.
SFP Modules
For SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 and ST 2110 operation, modules inserted into the two
SFP+ cages can be used to connect two separate 10 GigE Ethernet Links.
With AJA Desktop Drivers, the Upper and Lower SFP modules are configured
using AJA Control Panel software, using the Network and IP Settings tabs. In most
cases, only the top SFP will be used, providing up to two total streams of SD or
HD video, each with 16 audio channels and metadata, for simultaneous input or
output, i.e. when using SMPTE ST 2022-6. Both links are bi-directional (one In, one
Out). When in SMPTE ST 2022-7 mode the Lower SFP carries a duplicate of the
Upper SFP data.
For JPEG 2K operation (1 GigE, J2K), only the top SFP cage is used, providing one
input and one output, and a different type of SFP module (optional purchase) is
also required.
See "Appendix A Specifications" for a list of recommended SFP modules.
Inserting and Removing KONA IP Cards
SFP modules must be removed from the KONA IP card before the card can be
inserted or removed from the host. Disconnect the LAN cables, if necessary, and
then lift the lever to unlock the SFP module for removal.
NOTE: When switching between workflows, you will have to load the correct bit file,
install the correct SFPs and go back through your network setup on the card to
ensure a successful "mode swap".
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Installing KONA Software
For AJA KONA software installation, go to the downloads page on the AJA
website:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
Always uninstall previous versions of KONA software before updating your
software. Before installing the KONA software package, ensure that your capture/
editing application is installed as detailed in its user documentation. You cannot
use KONA with a third-party application until the application has been installed
and run at least once on your workstation. Next, install the KONA software
package.
NMOS Installation
KONA IP supports NMOS (Networked Media Open Specifications), using a standalone AJA NMOS application. The AJA Installer does not install the AJA NMOS
application by default. You must select NMOS using the "Custom" option during
installation, and to enable this feature you will also need to manually launch this
application and be connected to a network that has a running NMOS control
application.
NOTE: If you do not install AJA NMOS on your computer, NMOS control systems will not
be able to register or control KONA IP.
Important MacOS High Sierra Installation Information
With the introduction of macOS High Sierra (v10.13), Apple now requires that third
party application developers be identified during kernal extension installations.
Failure to do so will make AJA devices fail to operate (Unsupported AJA Device).
Depending on your macOS version and AJA Desktop Software installation history,
the following installation outcomes are possible:
MacOS Sierra and Earlier Supported Versions
No problems exist for AJA software installation or updates with these earlier
versions of macOS.
Earlier MacOS to High Sierra Update
No problems should occur if you already have the AJA Desktop Software package
installed on macOS Sierra (or earlier) and update your Mac to High Sierra. The
identification of AJA as a trusted developer is passed from the earlier macOS to
the High Sierra macOS.
MacOS High Sierra First AJA Desktop Software Install
No problems should occur if your Mac is running High Sierra macOS, you install
AJA Desktop Software for the first time, and you follow the instructions shown
during installation.
Figure 7. MacOS High Sierra Blocked Message Prompt
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Do NOT click OK. Instead click Open Security Preferences (or go to System
Preferences>Security and Privacy) and then click Allow for AJA Video Systems
developer.
Figure 8. MacOS High Sierra System Preferences, Allow Developer
NOTE: If after successful installation, you remove AJA applications from your computer
using the AJA Uninstaller, developer identification is retained by macOS High
Sierra. Re-installation should proceed without any problems.
Recovery from Installation Approval Failure
If you just clicked OK during installation and skipped the developer approval
step, the AJA Desktop Software installation will complete, but essential extension
installations will not occur and AJA devices will not be operational (Unsupported
AJA Device).
Apple has engineered a time window, within which you can belatedly approve
a developer after a partial installation. If you go to System Preferences>Security
and Privacy, within 30 minutes of a partial installation, the developer message
and Approve button will be available for use. After 30 minutes, however, the
message and button are removed from the window. Recovery from this involves
uninstalling all AJA files (some manually), reinstalling the AJA Desktop Software
package, and clicking on Allow for AJA Video Systems developer.
Recovery Procedure
1. Run the AJA Uninstaller, located in the AJA Utilities folder in the Mac
Applications folder.
2. Access the Users Library, which is hidden. To access the library:
A. Go to the Finder.
B. In the Finder Menu Bar and click on Go.
C. Hold down the Option key. The Library folder appears as long as the
Option key is held down.
3. Go to Library>Preferences and delete all com.aja.*.* les. There may be
one le or several les.
4. Remove AJA Control Panel from the Dock, if applicable.
5. Restart the Mac.
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6. Install the AJA Desktop Software package.
7. During installation click on Open Security Preferences (or go to System
Preferences,>Security and Privacy).
8. Under the General tab click on the Allow button for AJA Video Systems.
The button is only available for 30 minutes.
KONA IP Firmware Installation and J2K Licensing
IM PORTANT: The firmware installed in your KONA IP card should match the version of
the AJA software package. If a mis-match is present, the KONA IP card may not
work and a "Not Valid, device needs firmware update" message will be displayed.
Always update the firmware of your KONA IP card when you install an AJA
software package.
Types of KONA IP Firmware
AJA Desktop Software can provide the KONA IP with three different personalities,
or modes of operation.
• SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 operation (s2022) uses the KonaIP s2022 firmware bitfile
• SMPTE JPEG 2000 operation (J2K) uses the KonaIP J2K 1I 1O firmware bitfile
• SMPTE ST 2110 operation (s2110) uses the KonaIP s2110 firmware bitfile
Switching between these different KONA IP operating modes requires loading
the appropriate firmware bitfile as listed above.
By default, newly purchased KONA IP hardware will come pre loaded with ST 2022
firmware. Loading the s2110 bitfile will provide that functionality.
With the purchase and activation of an optional license, the J2K firmware version
can be installed that enables support for JPEG 2000 workflows for moving HD
video over 1 GigE networks. In this mode, video is compressed/decompressed to/
from JPEG 2000 in an MPEG-2 transport stream. The license is tied to the card's
serial number and resides in the card, so JPEG 2000 capability is retained if the
KONA IP card is moved to another computer.
J2K Firmware Installation and Licensing
The KONA IP J2K installation and licensing procedure consists of the following
steps. Please follow these instructions carefully.
1. Install the latest version of the AJA Software package onto the computer
and install the KONA IP card into that computer.
2. Launch Control Panel, select the KONA IP card, go to the Info screen, and
note the serial number and the DNA number for that KONA IP card.
NOTE: If you have more than one card installed in your computer, ensure you have
selected the correct card.
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Figure 9. KONA IP S/N and DNA Information
3. Go to the AJA License web page at: https://www.aja.com/license
4. Enter your billing information, email address, the KONA IP card's serial
number, and the card's DNA number into the web page elds and click
Submit.
NOTE: Multiple licenses can be purchased at once, using the Add another card button.
5. After your information is submitted, AJA will contact you with an invoice
and a link for payment. When payment is received, AJA will follow up with
an email containing the license key(s).
6. Return to Control Panel, go to the Firmware screen, select the J2K rmware,
and install it onto the KONA IP card. You will be prompted to power cycle
your computer.
IM PORTANT: You must wait at least two minutes after reboot before you re-open AJA
Control Panel. When prompted to power cycle the computer, close Control Panel
first, and then power cycle the computer. Failure to allow this time can cause the
license entry box to not be displayed.
7. Wait two minutes after power up, and then open Control Panel and select
the KONA IP card to be licensed.
NOTE: If you have more than one card installed in your computer, ensure you have
selected the correct card.
8. Go to the Firmware screen, enter the license key for the KONA IP card with
the correct serial number, and press Install.
9. After the license key is installed you are prompted to restart the computer
again.
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Figure 10. KONA IP J2K License Key Entry.
10. When installation and licensing is successful, going to the Control Panel Info
screen will show the license key for that KONA IP card.
Figure 11. Info Screen of a J2K Licensed KONA IP
11. After physical network connections are made and congured, you will be
able to use that licensed KONA IP card for JPEG 2000 transport.
Unicast and Multicast Support
KONA IP supports both unicast and multicast operation. Unicast operation is
point to point, from one sender to one receiver. Multicast operation is from
one sender to possibly multiple receivers. In both cases, the sender transmits
information to a location (IP address) on the network, and receivers access that
information over the network using that location IP address. Compatible IP
addresses are required for each type of operation. These network settings filter
the IP addresses so the information is sent successfully to the desired receiver(s).
IM PORTANT: Proper network configuration settings vary, depending on your particular
network environment. Because the process can be complicated, you should
always consult with your facility's IP or Networking Engineering department
before configuring KONA IP network settings.
Listed below are example sets of compatible IP addresses that could be used in
an isolated network to test KONA network operation.
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Table 1. Example Compatible Unicast IP Addresses
Control Panel Screen Parameter KONA IP 1 (send) KONA IP 2 (receiver)
IP Network Local IP Address 192.168 .10.31 192.168.10. 32
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
IP Input Destination IP Address - - - 192.168 .10.41
Destination Port - - - 2000
IP Output Destination IP Address 192.168 .10.41 - - -
Destination Port 2000 - - -
Table 2. Example Compatible Multicast IP Addresses
Control Panel Screen Parameter KONA IP 1 (send) KONA IP 2 (receiver 1) KONA IP 3 (receiver 2)
IP Network Local IP Address 192.168 .10.31 192.168.10. 32 192.168 .10.33
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
IP Input Destination IP Address - - - 239.0.61.100 239.0. 61.100
Destination Port - - - 10000 10000
IP Output Destination IP Address 239.0.61.100 - - - - - -
Destination Port 10000 - - - - - -
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Chapter 3 – Operation
Using KONA with Professional Video /Audio Software
After you install the AJA software package on your computer, you’re ready to
begin capturing and playing back video and audio using your choice of thirdparty software. You can go here for AJA software and documentation:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
For further support information and downloads for third-party software, go to:
https://www.aja.com/en/category/edit/compatibility
Frequently Asked Question documents for various AJA products are available at:
https://www.aja.com/products/kona-ip#support
Capture Formats
When capturing, you can record data in the following file formats:
• DPX
• TGA
• BMP
• QuickTime
• MXF
NOTE: Support by KONA IP of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued. Instead,
AJA supports ProRes family capture and playback for macOS, Windows and Linux
via AJA Control Room.
NOTE: Other file types can be captured using third-party capture applications such as
Sienna, Softron, Tools on Air, Drastic Technologies, or Quadrus.
AJA Control Panel Overview
The AJA Control Panel is a software application that provides a simple visual
showing how the KONA IP hardware is currently configured and allows you to
make changes. You can change signal input and output parameters and define
the video processing that will be performed.
The AJA software installer automatically installs the Control Panel application on
your computer.
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AJA Control Panel User Interface
The AJA Control Panel user interface includes a visual block diagram of the unit’s
current configuration. The current status, input and output settings, and many
other details are depicted in the color-coded block diagram. Below this block
diagram are various controls for changing operating parameters, which will vary
depending on which function screen has been selected.
The left side of the AJA Control Panel provides a navigation list of available
function screens. Clicking on a link (or alternatively, a related element in the block
diagram) displays a function screen corresponding to that topic.
NOTE: Although KONA IP is sending and receiving video over IP, once that data is
decoded to memory it is governed by the same video menus used for SDI and
HDMI based AJA I/O solutions.
Figure 12. AJA Control Panel, Block Diagram and Controls
Currently
Selected
Function
Screen
AJA Device
Selection
Inputs
Parameter
Controls
Block Diagram Area
Framebuer
Format
(Primary)
Outputs
The top block diagram area of the Control Panel screen is a visual representation
of the processing, if any, that’s currently occurring, including inputs/outputs,
reference source, and system status. Lines between inputs, the framebuffer, and
outputs, show a video path. Where there are no lines, there is no connection; this
can be because an input or output isn’t selected in the Input Select menu. The
lines will also show whether the outputs are video or video + key.
You can click any of the function screen selection links in the left column to view
its current settings or click on an icon to call up its related settings screen. You can
also right-click or Control-click to see context-sensitive information and choices.
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Figure 13. Context Sensitive Menu
Color Meanings
All items in the AJA Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is
happening in real time. This applies to both icons and text. These colors indicate:
Blue - Video is same format as the Primary Format (framebuffer)
Yellow - Reference video (black burst or other reference source)
Red - The selected operation cannot be performed
Input/Output Icons
The input and output icons are triangles that together with their color show all
the input and outputs and their status (selected, not selected, input present or
not, format, etc.). A complete video path is shown when inputs and outputs are
connected with lines going to/from the framebuffer.
Figure 14. Input/Output Icons
Framebuffer
The framebuffer is the “engine” where your third-party applications interface with
the AJA device. The framebuffer has a format (called the “Primary Format”) and
color space that it follows, as defined in the linked menu screens or via external
application software.
Primary Format
The Primary Format is the media format written to disk and used in your project.
This is the format that the framebuffer will use and is shown in the Control Panel
using the color blue. It is the format that the third-party application software will
either receive from the AJA hardware, or is sending to the hardware. All icons in
blue are the same as the Primary Format used by the framebuffer. Also any text
descriptions in the block diagram that appear in blue indicate that something is
in the primary format.
Presets
Setups can be named and saved as a snapshot (Preset) for recall at any time. You
can save various AJA device Control Panel configurations associated with your
frequent tasks. You don’t have to spend time resetting interface configurations,
just load the previously saved Preset for each task. See "Saving, Loading and
Deleting Presets" on page 52 for more information.
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If you work on multiple systems and want to carry your saved setups to another
location, you can copy your saved Preset files on to movable storage and load
them into any computer running the AJA Control Panel application.
Mac OS Preset Files Storage Location
• From the Finder, hold down the Option key (to display the Library directory)
and click on Go/Library/Application Support/AJA/<device name>/Presets/
Windows Preset Files Storage Location
• c:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\AJA\Control Panel\<device name>
Presets\
NOTE: When you visually browse to the above location, depending on Windows OS
setting you may not be able to visually see the folder referred to in the path.
Instead, you have to fill out the rest of the Windows path manually (i.e. type the
rest of the address in the navigation bar when you hit the "end" of the browsing
path).
Default Preferences
When an AJA device starts up, a preference can determine what settings it will
have it when it begins to operate. The AJA Control Panel offers two default
preference settings:
• Local Preference - A preference stored from the last AJA device's Control Panel
settings to be used on next startup of AJA Control Panel. This occurs on next
restoration of the default state (triggered by start up of host CPU, startup of
the AJA device, or when a third-party application releases the AJA device).
• Global Preference - A preference saved for use as a global default start state
for an AJA device that can be shared by multiple users, applied on first startup,
or by pressing the Control Panel Reset Device... button.
Local Preference
The Local Preference file (com.aja.devicesettings) exists to immediately and
automatically store all parameter changes made by a user on a particular AJA
device. When any control is changed in the Control Panel, that change is recorded
in the Local Preference file stored in a unique location on that computer that is
dedicated to that particular device, serial number, and logged-in user. Then, when
AJA Control Panel is restarted for any reason, the AJA device being controlled
restores the settings being used when Control Panel was last closed.
The Local Preference file can be accessed at the following locations.
On Mac:
• From the Finder, hold down the Option key (to display the Library directory)
and click on Go/Library/Preferences/com.aja.devicesettings.
On Windows:
• C:\Users\<USER_NAME>\AppData\Local\aja\com.aja.devicesettings
NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel "Erase All Prefs" button deletes the existing
Local Preference file from this location. This file will be recreated as soon as any
Control Panel setting is changed.
NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel "Reset Device..." button will delete the existing
Local Preference file. If a Global Preference file is found, these settings are
reloaded. If a Global Preference file is not found, “factory defaults” are loaded and
the device is set to that state
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