AJA MINI User manual
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Installation and Operation
Guide
Because it matters.
Version 4.1 Published: 10/15/2012
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Trademarks
Notice
Contacting Support
Limited Warranty
AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc.
Ki Pro Mini™, Io Express™, Io HD
AirPort, Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and
Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and
the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Avid, Avid Media Composer
and Avid DNxHD are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2012 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject
to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording,
without the express written permission of AJA Inc.
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
Telephone: 800.251.4224 or 530.274.2048
Fax: 530.274.9442
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: support@aja.com
Sales Email: sales@aja.com
AJA Video warrants that the product, will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to
be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.
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,Io™ and “Work. Flow.” are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc.
To obtain service under this warranty, the Customer must notify AJA Video of the defect
before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service by contacting AJA Video support through the channels set forth on
the support contacts web page at http://www.aja.com/support/index.php. Except as
stated, the Customer shall bear all shipping, packing, insurance and other costs, excluding
parts and labor, to effectuate repair. Customer shall pack and ship the defective product to
a service center designated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall
pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which
the AJA Video service center is located.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by negligent,
inadequate or improper use, handling or maintenance. Without limiting the foregoing, AJA
Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty or repair any damage or
malfunction a) resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives
to install, repair or service the product, b) resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment, c) caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, d) if the
product has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product, or (e)
resulting from being dropped or otherwise subjected to undue force, exposure to moisture
or other corrosive or conductive substances, exposure to strong magnetic fields, use with
improperly regulated power supplies, exposure to electric shock, use in temperatures
outside the specified operating range, or otherwise failing to treat the product in
accordance with the standard of care appropriate to sensitive and delicate electronic
equipment.
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TIMELY REPORTED DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE
WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CUSTOMER IS PROVIDED.
THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED, STATED, OR WARRANTED TO OPERATE UNINTERRUPTED OR
ERROR-FREE. YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED
TO BE USED AS THE SOLE OR PRIMARY DATA SOURCE OR TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA, AND THAT
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS
APPROPRIATE.
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Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST,
CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM, IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR
HARDWARE FAILURE, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF AJA VIDEO HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AJA VIDEO'S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS PRODUCT SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT.
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Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Apple ProRes 422 Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Avid DNxHD Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What’s In The Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CF Card Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ki Pro Mini Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stand and Adapter Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
In This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 2: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operator Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Displays and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connector Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LTC Timecode Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SDI Input and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LANC Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Formatting Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Ki Pro Mini Media in Final Cut Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Ki Pro Mini Media with Avid Media Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Desktop Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Camera Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Network Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TCP/IP Information You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Networking via DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Networking Ki Pro Mini using a Static IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Networking Ki Pro Mini using the Factory Default IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test Ki Pro Mini’s Network Connection with “Ping”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mac Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Controlling Ki Pro Mini from a web-browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 3: Front Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TRANSPORT Mode (default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording a Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing Back a Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
STATUS menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Alarm Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MEDIA menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Media Menu Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12.1 Media State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
14.0 ENCODE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.1 ENCODE TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
15.1 PLAY MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
15.2 LOOP PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
15.3 PLAYLIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
15.4 DROPPED FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
16.1 FORMAT MEDIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
16.2 DELETE CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
17.0 REEL NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
17.2 CLIP NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Clip Naming—Two Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
17.3 CLIP NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
17.4 CLIP APPEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
17.5 ALPHA APPEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
17.8 TAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Custom Clip Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
19.1 CUSTOM CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
19.2 CUSTOM NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
19.4 CUSTOM TAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
22.1 GANG CLIP NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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CONFIG menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CONFIG Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.1 RECORD TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.3 1080p PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1.9 SUPER OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.1 VIDEO INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.2 AUDIO INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.3 AUDIO CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.1 ANALOG AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.1 GENLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.0 TC IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.1 TC VALUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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8.2 TC TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.3 ARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.0 INTERVAL RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.1 INTERVAL FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.2 INTERVAL TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
13.1 CAMERA DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Important Notes About The Various Cameras Supported by 13.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Important Note About Using DNxHD Encoding with 13.1 Camera Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
32.0 Loss of Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
41.1 VIDEO SG FRMT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
41.2 VIDEO SG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
41.3 AUDIO SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
50.1 IP CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
50.2 IP ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
50.3 SUBNET MASK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
50.4 STATIC GATEWAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
50.5 SYSTEM NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
50.6 MAC ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
55.4 DATE SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
55.6 TIME SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
70.2 DISPLAY INTENSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
70.3 FAN SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
80.1SERIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
80.2 SW VERSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
91.1 RECALL PRESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
92.1 STORE PRESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
99.1 FACTORY RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Chapter 4: Browser Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Web Browser via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Config Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Media Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Transport Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Presets Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Playlists Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Alarms Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Update Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Preparing to Update Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Upload and Install the Software on your Ki Pro Mini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Controlling Multiple Ki Pros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Gang Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Example: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
How to Use Gang Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Gang Recording Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using Playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Working with the All Clips Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Creating a Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Playback of a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Storing a Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Recalling Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
All Clips and Media State>Data-LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Appropriately Encoded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Appendix A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Digital: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Video Outputs (all simultaneously active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Digital: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Audio Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Panel User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Timecode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Physical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Class A Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
FCC Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Korea KCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Taiwan Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Japanese Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Translated caution statements, warning conventions and warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Before operating your Ki Pro Mini unit, read the instructions in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
Ki Pro Mini is an all new way of connecting production and post using the same
codecs you edit with—Apple ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD—for acquisition. Ki Pro Mini
offers a miniature form factor that makes for the smallest camera and 10-bit recorder
package available. The smallest member of the Ki Pro family, Ki Pro Mini is still
powerful, supporting all four types of Apple ProRes 422 (including HQ, LT and Proxy)
as well as Avid DNxHD 220x, Avid DNxHD 145 and for 1080p formats, Avid DNxHD 36.
Ki Pro Mini simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best
codecs for use with Apple Final Cut Studio, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Avid Media
Composer, from any SDI or HDMI camera, regardless of format. With its high quality
digital connectivity, you've got the perfect portable digital on-set capture solution.
AJA's Ki Pro Mini was designed as a miniature field recorder for creating "ready-toedit" professional digital video. Ki Pro Mini supports either an Apple "file-based"
workflow by recording standard Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files or Avid DNxHD
QuickTime files on industry standard Compact Flash (CF) media. When removed,
Compact Flash cards function as standard HFS+ drives when connected to a
computer via any standard off-the-shelf Compact Flash readers.
Ki Pro Mini's light weight and small form factor allow it to be attached to cameras and
production equipment in a wide variety of ways. Users can mount it to wireless
microphone plates, battery adapter plates or hot shoe adapters via 3rd-party
accessories.
Internally, Ki Pro Mini natively supports the Apple ProRes 422 and Avid DNxHD
codecs in hardware, allowing real time capture directly to QuickTime files. In fact,
while the camera is recording to its own tape or file-based memory, Ki Pro Mini can
simultaneously capture the media as ProRes or DNxHD so it's instantly ready to edit
when the removable Compact Flash cards are connected to a computer. With this
kind of flexibility, you can save time, steps, and get your project done quicker and
with the highest quality.
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Features
Like AJA’s famous KONA and Io HD desktop products, Ki Pro Mini offers
unparalleled I/O quality. Within its portable and rugged form factor, Ki Pro Mini
offers broadcast quality SD/HD digital I/O including SDI, HD-SDI and HDMI, two
channels of balanced analog audio (2 XLRs) with switch selectable line/mic levels,
and LTC timecode input.
Control options are flexible, with simple interfaces available from either the front
panel, or Ethernet 10/100/1000 connection is possible via an RJ45 connector,
allowing remote control and configuration from a Mac or PC web browser.
This manual covers Ki Pro Mini installation, operation and optional accessories.
Ki Pro Mini offers many unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and
support for a wide variety of workflows and environments. Ki Pro Mini provides
flexible standard or high definition recording, for versatile operation in a mixed SD/
HD environment, with a very small form factor and readily available storage.
Hardware
• Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple
ProRes 422 (Proxy)—SD, HD 720/1080, full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2, realtime,
implemented in hardware
• Avid DNxHD 220x, Avid DNxHD 145, and for 1080p formats, Avid DNxHD 36—
HD 720/1080, full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2 for Avid DNxHD 220x and 8-bit 4:2:2 for
Avid DNxHD 145 and Avid DNxHD 36, implemented in hardware.
• HD/SD SDI I/O (2 BNC)
• HDMI I/O (2 HDMI)
• 2-channel balanced analog audio Input (2 XLR)
• LTC Input (1 BNC)
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
• Panel user interface features an LCD display with 15 control buttons
• Compact Flash (CF)—2 slots, for use with industry standard CF card readers to
connect to Apple Mac® computers (HFS+ file system) or PCs (using user
supplied 3rd-party software to mount HFS+ volumes). LED indicators show
which slot is active.
• 12 Volt AC to DC adapter with industry standard 4-pin XLR connector
(connects to the Mini via a connector located at the bottom of the unit)
• 3-year warranty
Software
• Remote Browser control software. When a Mac®, PC, or other device with web
browser are connected via the Ki Pro Mini Ethernet port, the device can control
the Ki Pro Mini via a web browser.
• Embedded internal web server for remote control via LAN
• 20 Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset configurations
• Alarms to alert you to conditions that may need your attention
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Options
• Stand—allows placing Ki Pro Mini on a desktop or other horizontal surface.
The stand comes with a 45-degree DC power adapter that plugs into the
bottom of the Ki Pro Mini, makes a 45-degree turn and exits out the
connector side of the unit, mating with the supplied Ki Pro Mini AC adapter
plug.
• Mounting Adapter Plate—this plate can be connected to either side of Ki Pro
Mini, providing mounting hole patterns designed to mate with industry
standard battery plates, hot shoe adapters and other camera accessories.
Apple ProRes 422 Advantages
Data rates: 220 Mb/second Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), 145 Mb/second Apple ProRes
422, 100 Mb/second Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and 36 Mb/second Apple ProRes 422
(Proxy).
Note: Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) is for high-quality offline editing at the original
frame size, frame rate, and aspect ratio. Apple ProRes (LT) is not considered full
quality when compared to ProRes or ProRes (HQ).
Quality: Excellent, broadcast quality
Captured media is virtually indistinguishable from pristine uncompressed
sources. Better yet, ProRes maintains the quality during editing, surviving
multiple encoding/decoding generations without degradation. It was designed
by Apple for editing, rather than as a transmission/distribution codec as are most
popular codecs. Some of the advantages include:
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• Full-size 1920-by-1080 and 1280-by-720 HD resolutions.
• Full-size 720-by-486 and 720-by-576 SD resolutions.
• 4:2:2 chroma sampling. Provides precise compositing and blending at sharp
saturated-color boundaries.
• 10-bit sample depth. Preserves subtle gradients of 10-bit sources (perfect for
green-screen compositing, graphics or color correction) with no visible
banding artifacts.
• I frame-only encoding. Ensures consistent quality in every frame and no
artifacts from complex motion.
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) encoding. “Smart” encoding analyzes the image and
allocates more bits to complex frames.
• Low data rate requirements make for more storage options and require less
drive space to store high quality video.
• Optimized for efficient real-time effects
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Avid DNxHD Advantages
Data rates: 220 Mb/second, 185 Mb/second or 175 Mb/second when DNxHD 220x
has been selected (Mb/second varies depending upon the format and frame rate).
145Mb/second, 120 Mb/second or 115Mb/second when DNxHD 145 has been
selected (Mb/second varies depending upon the format and frame rate).
Avid DNxHD 36 is for high-quality offline editing at the original frame size, frame
rate, and aspect ratio and is only offered when working with 1080p format video.
Note: SD video encoding using Avid DNxHD is not supported.
Quality: Excellent, broadcast HD quality encoding without high bandwidth
requirements. Avid DNxHD was designed for non-linear post-production and
broadcast to withstand multi-generational processing.
• Full-size 1920-by-1080 and 1280-by-720 HD resolutions.
• 4:2:2 chroma sampling.
• 10-bit sample depth (for DNxHD 220x) or 8-bit.
• Every frame of encoding is independent.
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) encoding.
• Low data rate requirements.
What’s In The Box?
Ki Pro Mini
Documentation CD
Ki Pro Mini Quickstart Guide
and any Late-Breaking Bulletins
Ki Pro Mini Recorder
AC Adaptor and Line Cord
Ki Pro
Installation and Operation
Manual
in PDF format on CD
CF
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your Ki Pro Mini, you’ll find the following components:
• Ki Pro Mini CD-ROM—this CD contains documentation—including this manual
you’re reading (PDF format).
• Ki Pro Mini QuickStart Guide—contains brief instructions to a first time user to get
the unit up and running quickly.
• Ki Pro Mini Recorder.
• AC Adapter 110/220 with industry standard 4-pin XLR connector for supplying
power to the Ki Pro Mini. A standard North American line cord with 3-prong plug
is included.
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• Registration Sheet—allows you to register by mail or online (details provided).
Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro Mini should you wish to do so when
moving or sending it in for service.
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Ki Pro Mini Shipping Box Contents
Warning!
Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer.
War ning!
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in the documentation.
War ning!
Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
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System Requirements
The Ki Pro Mini records and plays Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files to/from industry
standard Compact Flash (CF) cards. Files are stored on the CF cards using the Apple
HFS+ file system. This makes the cards readable on any Mac natively (using an
attached CF card reader) and PCs using 3rd-party software that can read HFS+
formatted drives (MacDrive for example).
Note: not all CF card readers used under Windows OS support HFS+ formatted
media. Contact AJA for CF card reader compatibility information when working with
Windows OS computers.
CF Card Recommendations
Ki Pro Mini Options
Mounting Plate
Stand and Adapter Cable
In This Manual
CF cards used must have a satisfactory level of performance. AJA recommends those
cards listed on our website at:
http://www.aja.com/pdf/KiProMini_qualifiedCF_cards.pdf
This option plate allows you to mount Ki Pro Mini to 3rd-party devices. The plate can
be attached to the Ki Pro mini via 4 supplied screws; plates can be attached to either
side or both sides of Ki Pro Mini. A large number of screw holes in the plate allows you
to mate Ki Pro Mini to 3rd-Party battery plates, hot-shoe adapters and other
mounting applications.
This stand securely holds the Ki Pro Mini upright on a desk, shelf, or any flat surface. A
right angle power cable is provided for easy connection between the standard Ki Pro
power supply and the Ki Pro Mini.
Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and
system requirements.
Chapter 2 gets you started with Ki Pro Mini, introducing the operator side controls
and connector side features.
Chapter 3 provides complete instructions for operating the Ki Pro Mini from the
Operator side controls and LCD display.
Chapter 4 discusses remote web browser control of Ki Pro Mini via Ethernet.
Appendix A lists specifications.
Appendix B provides safety and compliance information.
Overview
Chapter 2: Getting Started
When using Ki Pro Mini, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of
equipment based on how it’s being used. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate
and use the Ki Pro Mini in its many configurations—this chapter introduces the
operating configurations, power supply options, plus all indicators, controls, and
connections so you’ll have a working knowledge of how it can be used to tie together
the worlds of acquiring media (production) and post-production.
Learning about the front panel indicators will be useful in selecting operational
modes and monitoring what is happening on Ki Pro Mini as well as troubleshooting
problems that can occur. Becoming familiar with the Ki Pro Mini operator-side and
connectors will simplify installation, setup, and operation of the system.
On the following pages are front and rear panel illustrations with notations that
summarize all of the connectors and indicators. Detailed descriptions of each of the
connectors and indicators follow afterward.
Caution!
The AJA Ki Pro Mini contains a lithium battery soldered in place
permanently (it is not user replaceable). If you ever dispose of
the Ki Pro Mini, ensure you follow local regulations for safe
disposal. The lithium battery shall not be exposed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine or fire.
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Head
Phone
Jack
Power ON/OFF
(lights when ON)
LED shows which
CF slot is active
2 Compact Flash (CF)
Card Slots
(Indicator LED shows which is active)
Audio
Input
Level
Adjustment
2 Channel
(Press in and
knob will pop out
for easy adjustment)
Head
Phone
Volume
(Press in and
volume adjust
knob will pop out
for easy adjustment)
VU
Meters
(2 Channel)
LCD
Display
for Menus and
Alerts
CF
Card
Eject Buttons
(1 for each)
LT C
Input
Ethernet
10/100/1000
RJ45
(for Browser Control)
HD/SD SDI I/O
(2x BNC)
HDMI v1.3a I/O
(2x HDMI)
2 channel
balanced
analog
audio input
Transport,
Menu Selection
and Media
Selection Buttons
Play, Stop, Record,
Reverse, Forward
Transport Buttons
Menu
Select and Adjust
Buttons
Choose Active
CF Media Slot
Menu
Category
Buttons
LANC
Loop
Button Detail
Operator
Side
Connector
Side
line, mic, or
phantom level
switch
STATUS
SELECT ADJUST
DELETE
CLIP
SLOT
CONFIG
MEDIA
Controls and Connectors
Operator Side
Ki Pro Mini Operator Side (front panel)
The Operator Side of Ki Pro Mini features a variety of buttons, knobs, jacks, and
indicators for operating Ki Pro Mini directly. Each of the items found on the
“Operator Side” are described here and on the following pages. This side is referred
to as the “Operator Side” because when mounted to a camera, it matches the
operator side of the camera. When controlling camera features, you’ll also be
looking at all the Ki Pro Mini control features for ease of use.
The front panel of Ki Pro Mini operates in two modes: the “TRANSPORT” mode
(default), and the “MENU” mode. Some controls have different functions in these
two modes. The TRANSPORT mode (shown above) controls basic play, record, clip
select, etc. functions. The MENU mode is for set-up and configuration of Ki Pro Mini.
There are three menu groups: STATUS, CONFIG, and MEDIA - these menus are
accessed by depressing the corresponding Menu buttons on the left of the panel.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Controls and Connectors
Buttons
Power ON/OFF Button—Controls system power on/off and shows whether power
is ON (when illuminated) or OFF. To turn power on, press the button once. It
isn’t necessary to press hard or depress the button—it’s a “soft” button
sensed by the processor inside. When OFF, and the button is touched, it will
begin powering up and display start-up progress on the alphanumeric
display.
To power down, you must press and hold the power button down for 2
seconds. This action prevents accidental power-off during normal operation.
When the unit is powering down you can abort the power-down process by
simply removing your finger from the power button before 2 seconds have
elapsed.
STATUS Button—Pressing the STATUS button, when not lit, enters the Status
menu and displays an Idle, Record or Play display. Pressing STATUS when it is
lit turns off the Status menu and returns you to Transport mode. STATUS
menus can be accessed at any time—including when the machine is in an
active transport mode. The ALARM state displayed on the display shares
functionality with STATUS. The Select buttons can be used to cycle through
alarms and I/O status. All menus and front panel operations are described in
Chapter 3.
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CONFIG Button—Pressing CONFIG when not lit, enters the CONFIG menu.
Pressing CONFIG when it is lit turns Off the CONFIG menu (returning you to
the default TRANSPORT menu). The CONFIG menu can only be entered from
the STOP mode. The CONFIG menu remembers which parameter it is set to
when exited, and will return to that same parameter when the menu is reentered.
MEDIA Button—Pressing MEDIA when not lit, enters the MEDIA menu. Pressing
MEDIA when it is lit will turn Off the MEDIA menu (returning to the default
TRANSPORT menu). The MEDIA menu can only be entered from the STOP
mode. The MEDIA menu remembers which parameter it is set to when exited,
and will return to that same parameter when the menu is re-entered.
Transport Control Buttons—The transport buttons are always active.
STOP : The STOP button has a dual function. When playing back a clip
(PLAY, FF, or REV) the first push of STOP acts as a “pause” mode: the
playback is paused, the current point of the clip is displayed, and the STOP
button flashes. A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and
directs Ki Pro Mini's outputs into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected
inputs bypass to the outputs). To determine at a glance if the STOP button
is in a “pause” mode, note that the stop button will flash if media playback
is paused. The STOP button is fully illuminated in “stop” mode.
PLAY >: Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal
speed.
RECORD : Press the red button to begin recording. Once in RECORD
mode, all other transport buttons are locked-out except the STOP button.
FFWD >>: Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x
speed. Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x, 8x, and 16x. (Pushing
the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect.) When fastforwarding, audio is muted.
REV <<: Pressing REV when not lit, begins playback of the current clip in
reverse at 1x speed. Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x, 4x, 8x, and
16x. (Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect.)
When playing in reverse, audio is muted for all speeds.
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ADJUSTSELECT
SELECT (up/down): The SELECT up/down buttons operate differently
depending on whether Ki Pro Mini is in the TRANSPORT mode or the MENU
mode. In the TRANSPORT mode, the SELECT buttons select clips and operate
like “previous” and “next” keys. When a clip is selected, Ki Pro Mini “cues” it to
the beginning. Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on
timestamp order (creation date), not clip name. However, in a playlist,
ordering and playback is determined by playlist order. In the MENU mode,
the SELECT buttons select parameters for adjustment. Holding down either
of the SELECT buttons causes them to repeat.
ADJUST (up/down): ): The ADJUST up/down buttons operate differently
depending on whether Ki Pro Mini is in TRANSPORT mode or MENU mode. In
TRANSPORT mode, and in the “Pause” mode (single push of STOP from PLAY
mode), the ADJUST buttons “single step” the current clip at a rate of one
frame per button push (up=forward, down=reverse). In the MENU mode, the
ADJUST buttons adjust the selected parameter. Holding down either of the
ADJUST buttons causes them to repeat
DELETE CLIP Button—Dedicated button that when pressed, deletes the currently
selected clip. When pressed, the system displays a precautionary “ARE YOU
SURE?” prompt. Press the up-arrow ADJUST button to say “Yes” and delete the
clip, or the down-arrow ADJUST button to abort the deletion. When a clip is
deleted, the next clip is then cued for deletion. Pressing DELETE CLIP, STOP or
any other button—while the “ARE YOU SURE” prompt is displayed—cancels
the delete operation. Pressing any button other than up-arrow ADJUST always
aborts deletion.
DELETE CLIP can be used in either the TRANSPORT menu or the MEDIA menu.
When pressed in the TRANSPORT menu with a current clip active (PLAY, REV,
FF, RECORD), the active mode will continue until the DELETE CLIP is confirmed.
SLOT Button—The SLOT button serves two purposes. First, it selects which
Compact Flash (CF) card is accessed by the system—either CF slot 1 or 2.
Second, the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected CF card.
Caution!
Not using the SLOT button to unmount the media can lead to issues with the
media if the media is removed prior to this action.
Pushing the slot button cycles between unmounting media and selecting
media. This function is only active when in the “STOP” mode and requires a
“PRESS STOP” if not stopped. After you select a slot, the system returns to the
last selected clip and timecode for that slot. If the media has been changed
since the slot was last selected (physically removed/media replaced), then
the “first” clip on the media will be “cued” to its start point. If inserted media
has any issues, additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as:
“WARNING Backup and Reformat” or “WARNING Media Unformatted.”
Note: On power up, CF slot 1 is the initial storage system accessed by Ki Pro Mini.
CF Slot Release Buttons—Next to each CF slot is a push-to-eject button for
removing the CF card. The push-to-eject button should only be pushed after
the CF card has been umounted.
Caution!
Removing a CF card with the slot LED lit, or while flashing, can result in
corrupted media or potential damage to the CF card media.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Controls and Connectors
Analog Audio Input Level Adjust Knobs—Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you
to adjust the analog input levels for each of the two audio channels.
Note: Digital audio via embedded SDI and HDMI is not affected by the adjustment knobs.
To adjust an analog audio level, press the knob inward and the knob will then
pop out for easy adjustment. This feature allows the knobs to be recessed,
preventing accidental changes in a production environment.
Head Phone Volume Knob—To adjust headphone listening level, press the knob
inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment—just like the audio
input level knobs.
Displays and Indicators
Alphanumeric and Graphics LCD Display: 3 line display that shows menus, status, alerts
and other information. All menus are designed to fit into this format—some words
may be truncated to fit the display limits.
VU Meters—7-segment LEDs show audio input levels for the 2 analog audio channels
(respectively). Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the input levels
independently to prevent clipping and ensure proper signal amplitude.
Green—audio source signal level is in the “safe” area (no clipping). Vertically, the
green LEDs also show the signal strength, so you can see if the signal level is low.
Generally, it’s preferred to have the signal near the top of the green or even
occasionally peaking into the yellow LEDs.
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Yellow—audio source signal levels are at the peak edge of the safe area before
clipping will occur.
Red—audio source amplitude is too hot and the signal is clipping at its signal
peaks. You should reduce the input gain at its source (camera, mixer or source
equipment supplying the signal).
CF Card LED Status Indicator—The following states for the LED indicators denote the
status of the CF media:
LED lit/on: selected media
LED unlit/off: inactive media, okay to eject or no media inserted
LED flashing: recording in progress
Head Phone Jack—1/8” (3.5mm) miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo
headphones.
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ot is active
LT C
Input
Ethernet
10/100/1000
RJ45
(for Browser Control)
HD/SD SDI I/O
(2x BNC)
HDMI v1.3a I/O
(2x HDMI)
2 channel
balanced
analog
audio input
on Buttons
LANC
Loop
Connector
Side
line, mic, or
phantom level
switch
Connector Side
Connect any digital camcorder, camera, or A/V source, regardless of brand or format,
to Ki Pro Mini’s SDI or HDMI connectors. The connector side of Ki Pro Mini contains all
the connectors except for power. On the bottom of the unit is a single power
connector for supplying the 12-Volt DC operating voltage (see installation later in this
chapter).
The function of Ki Pro Mini’s inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode. Ki
Pro Mini’s active input (the one to be recorded) is selected by front panel or web
browser. Ki Pro Mini’s outputs are active all the time. In other words, the same output
video appears simultaneously on the HDMI and SDI outputs.
Connections
Ki Pro Mini Connectors
• HDMI—v1.3 video with embedded audio (2 channels input, 8 channels output ),
1x connector for input and 1x connector for output.
• HD/SD-SDI Input and Output, with 8 channel embedded audio (2x BNC)
• 2 channel balanced analog audio Inputs (2x XLR)
• Line/Mic Level Switch (analog XLR audio input level)
• LANC loop (for external control)
• LTC Input (BNC)
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
LTC Ti me co de Inp ut
One BNC provides connection to the house LTC timecode generator or source. This
connection is high impedance.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Controls and Connectors
SDI Input and Outputs
Two BNC connectors are provided for SDI input and output. SDI input and output
supports SD-SDI and HD-SDI video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. If your camera
has multiple outputs, look to see if it has SDI, and use it where possible for the highest
quality.
HDMI
Two HDMI connectors provide for input and output of HDMI compatible video (version
1.3) and multi-channel embedded audio. HDCP is not supported on either input or
output; only original material, such as that generated by a camcorder, is an acceptable
HDMI source. The HDMI input is designed to support long cable runs: up to 100 feet
(30.48m) when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable, or up to 50 feet (15.24m) using 28 or
30AWG HDMI cable. The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only.
HDMI formats supported:
525i 29.97
625i 25
720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60
1080i 25, 1080i 29.97, 1080i 30
1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97
Note: When using Ki Pro Mini HDMI connections and attaching it to any HDMI audio or video
accessory, you must use one each of the ferrite beaded HDMI cables, HH-28F-06,
between the input and output ports of the Ki Pro Mini and the HDMI accessory to
maintain regulatory compliance.
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Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio Input
Two XLRs, (female), provide 2 channels of balanced audio. Audio is high-quality 24-bit
A/D input at 48kHz. Level adjustments are made via software and a switch for line-level
inputs. Software level adjustments for analog audio (parameter 4.1) apply to balanced
audio (XLR) using the “Line” setting on the switch. The Mic and Mic +48 settings offer a
lower input level suitable for microphones and their associated input impedance. Use
Mic +48 for microphones with phantom power (condenser mic.), or Mic for
microphones without phantom power (dynamic microphones).
Ethernet
An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro Mini
directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN. Ki Pro Mini is
compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables, automatically
detecting which is used. Once connected and properly configured, Ki Pro Mini can then
be controlled by a web browser on the LAN.
LANC Loop
This connector accepts a LANC plug (2.5mm 3-conductor TRS jack) and then loops it
through to a second connector (loop). LANC or Local Application Control Bus System
(sometimes called Control-L) is a Sony protocol for synchronizing cameras. Available on
many brands of cameras, LANC enables accessories to control camera and Ki Pro Mini
record/stop functions.
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Power Connector
On the underside of Ki Pro Mini is a standard 4-pin male XLR
connector for supplying 12-Volt DC power to the unit. You can
use either the supplied AC Adapter or furnish your own
battery source. Since the connector is an industry standard
pinout, choices are varied and flexible. Many 3rd party
vendors offer products using this standardized power
connector.
Pin 1: Pin 4: +
Pins 2 and 3: not used
War ning!
Ki Pro Mini has no user-serviceable parts. To remove power from the unit, remove
the 4-pin XLR power connector to ensure disconnection. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
War ning!
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
War ning!
Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain
readily accessible and operable.
Storage
War ning!
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
Record media to industry standard removable Compact Flash (CF) card modules. CF
cards are formatted for the Mac HFS+ file system so they mount on your OSX desktop
for immediate editing and file access when plugged into a 3rd-party CF card reader.
Caution!
Failure to properly mount or dismount CF media, or an unexpected loss of power
while recording, can result in an unrecoverable data loss.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Storage
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Formatting Media
Using Ki Pro Mini Media in Final Cut Pro
To format CF card media, it must first be inserted into an empty slot on Ki Pro Mini and/
or selected using the SLOT button (see previous topic). Once the media is selected,
follow these steps:
1. For media that has never been used in a Ki Pro Mini before, the "Warning Media
Unformatted" prompt may appear.
2. Press the STOP button
3. Press the MEDIA button
4. Press SELECT (up or down) repeatedly until you see the menu 16.1 Format Media.
5. Press ADJUST up arrow. Ki Pro Mini will display “FORMAT”. Press the ADJUST up
arrow button. Ki Pro Mini will display “ERASE S1” (or S2). Press and hold the
ADJUST up arrow button for 2 seconds or longer and then formatting will begin.
(Select any other key to abort the format operation.) Ki Pro Mini will display
formatting progress, and when done, will display a completion confirmation.
Press STOP to return to regular operation and use the newly formatted media.
When a Ki Pro Mini CF card is removed and connected to a Mac via a 3rd-party CF card
reader (user supplied), the CF card will mount as a normal Apple HFS+ filesystem. The
REEL NAME parameter is the name of the media that will appear mounted on the OSX
desktop.
Once a CF card is mounted, each clip recorded by Ki Pro Mini will be a file on its
filesystem, which can be opened in Final Cut Pro. Because the clips were recorded as
Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), or Apple ProRes 422
(Proxy) with proper Final Cut Pro metadata, they’re instantly ready to edit.
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Using Ki Pro Mini Media with Avid Media Composer
In Final Cut Pro's browser window you will see some of the information Ki Pro Mini
saved as data to describe the media. Ki Pro Mini saves the “Name”, “Media Start”, “Media
End” and “Reel” for Final Cut Pro.
Note: while Ki Pro Mini recorded files can be directly imported into Final Cut Pro for editorial,
AJA advises transferring/copying media to a local drive or disk array for editing.
Avid DNxHD QuickTime files produced on the Ki Pro Mini are designed for use with Avid
Media Composer. While these QuickTime files can be read in a variety of other nonlinear edit systems (when the appropriate Avid QuickTime codec package has been
installed), AJA cannot verify the behavior or performance of DNxHD QuickTime files in
these other non-linear edit systems.
To use the Avid DNxHD files produced by the Ki Pro products in Avid Media Composer,
AJA recommends using the "Link to AMA File(s)" feature provided in Avid Media
Composer.
Note: while Ki Pro Mini recorded files can be directly accessed from Avid Media Composer via
AMA for editorial, AJA advises transferring/copying media to a local drive or disk array
for editing.
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Installation
The following topic details set up and installation of Ki Pro Mini. Choices you will
make include how Ki Pro Mini will be controlled (front panel or Ethernet & webbrowser) and the physical system requirements for your application.
War ning!
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
War ning!
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
War ning!
Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
War ning!
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the
device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Installation
Ki Pro Mini in Stand
90-degree Power
Cable Adapter
Mounting
Screws
Mounting Stand
Detail View of Power Cable Under Unit
Kit Contents
Kit Contents
Example: T w o mo unti ng pla tes
attached to a Ki Pro Mini
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Desktop Mounting
When using Ki Pro Mini on a desktop, you can simply lay the unit on a desktop or flat surface—
or for a low-footprint, purchase a Ki Pro Mini stand kit to locate the Ki Pro Mini vertically on the
desktop. The stand comes with a power adapter cable having a 90 degree connector so the
power cord can run underneath the Ki Pro Mini, exiting to the rear of the stand. The optional
stand comes with 2 mounting screws and a 90 degree power cord adapter.
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Camera Mounting
Optional Ki Pro Mini Stand Kit
Camera mounting requires the use of either user-provided brackets or use of one or
more AJA optional Ki Pro Mini mounting plates. The AJA mounting plate option is a
single aluminum plate unit with recessed mounting holes that have been matched for
mating with a wide array of 3rd-party mounts, battery plates, and accessories.
Optional Ki Pro Mini Mounting Plate, with Screws (supplied)
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The optional Ki Pro mounting plate—or “cheese plate” — has been pre-drilled to
accommodate a wide variety of user preferred mounting options such as a V-mount,
Camera Rod system, or hot shoe adapter. To extend your mounting options and use
the Ki Pro Mini itself as a mounting point for other 3rd Party devices like batteries or
wireless mics, simply order a second Mini Mount and attach your 3rd party device to
it.
Camera Mounting Examples Using Optional Mounting Plate
Applying Power
The installation and set up of a Ki Pro Mini is straight-forward. If you’ll be controlling
the unit from the front panel buttons and display, it’s ready right out of the box. Just
cable the system’s audio and video sources, VTR(s), monitors, and audio equipment,
mount the Ki Pro Mini unit as desired, and begin recording. However, if you wish to
control
Ki Pro Mini from a web browser, then there are additional configuration steps
necessary.
War ning!
Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain
readily accessible and operable.
War ning!
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
War ning!
Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
War ning!
Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the
chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or
licensed facility. Remove the supplied AC line cord from mains power when
moving the unit. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Installation
1. Locate Line Cord 2. Insert into DC supply 3. Insert 4-pin XLR into 12Vdc
Ki Pro Mini power socket.
Using AC Power
To begin using Ki Pro Mini, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR
power socket on the back of Ki Pro Mini. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110
VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing). As mentioned earlier, if you’re using the
optional desktop mounting stand, you’ll also use the supplied 90 degree power cable
adapter with the Ki Pro Mini AC adapter.
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Using DC Power
To run Ki Pro Mini on DC power, simply plug a 3rd-party industry standard 12 volt
battery pack with a 4-pin female XLR connector into the power connector on Ki Pro
Mini (underneath unit). The battery should be capable of supplying a sustained 3.3 A
(just like the supplied AC Adapter provides). Such battery packs are available from a
variety of sources.
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Notes: To operate Ki Pro Mini properly, batteries should not have voltage lower than 12 volts
and should not have voltage that exceeds 18 volts.
Ki Pro Mini is a low-wattage device so many batteries can power Ki Pro Mini for several
hours at a time.
In the event of sudden power loss, recordings that are in progress will not be written
properly to the media. Note that there is a "Low Battery" warning prompt that users
should take note of and stop recordings in progress if at all possible before battery
failure. Ki Pro Mini can sometimes manage to close the file before the battery stops
providing sufficient power, but this is not always possible due to the nature of some
batteries and the duration of some recordings. It is best to be mindful of remaining
battery life. The use of batteries with metering or remaining power indications is highly
recommended. For very long recordings, it is advisable to use the supplied AC power
supply instead of battery power.
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10/100/1000 Base-T
10/100/1000 Base-T
Firewall
& Router
WAN/ISP
LAN Connection
Direct Ethernet Connection
Hub
10/100/1000 Base-T
LAN
Laptop
w/Web Browser
for Remote
Control
Laptop
w/Web Browser
for Remote
Control
Remote Network Control
Network Connections
Ki Pro Mini Networking Examples
Ki Pro Mini can be networked directly to a MacBook Pro or Mac using a single
Ethernet cable (straight or cross-over)—or it can be connected to a local area
network (LAN).
In hard-wired configurations, Ki Pro Mini connects via its 10/100/1000 Base-TX
Ethernet connector. In a direct connection, you simply connect the Ki Pro Mini to an
Ethernet-equipped computer having a browser using a CAT-5 cable. If connecting via
a LAN, you then connect the Ki Pro Mini’s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on
the LAN. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached
via a hub or digital switch. LANs may be divided into zones separated by software or
hardware routers.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent, or
dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching Ki Pro Mini to a LAN,
you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it
connected (static IP or DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the
information you need to install Ki Pro Mini on a LAN.