[Aja Sales department]

Hello-

The MJPEG-A support is currently limited to SD only.

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi-

There are very inexpensive cables available that have 2x BNC’s on one side, and a 4-pin YC connector on the other. Here is an example:

https://www.extron.com/product/product.asp?id=svifetbncmaad

There are also many more available from various cable adapter manufacturers. Ask your local reseller and I’m sure they can help you find one easily.

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi again-

To answer your question about Windows file compatibility, we have our AJA Windows QuickTime codec. This codec allows media captured via KONA 2, KONA LS, or any of the Io’s to be used on Windows machines, for graphics work, etc. The rendered files created on the PC can then be used back on your OSX system and output through your AJA Desktop unit (KONA LS, Io, etc.). The KONA PC Codec covers the following compression formats:

– ‘2vuy’ (aka “Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2”)
– ‘2Vuy’ (aka “AJA Kona 2Vuy Codec”)
– ‘v210’ (aka “Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2”)
– ‘R10k’ (aka “AJA Kona 10-bit RGB Codec”)
– ‘R10g’ (aka “AJA Kona 10-bit Log RGB Codec”)

Note: To reiterate, this is a codec, and not a driver for our cards. It is intended to allow PC users to use AJA media captured on a Mac. It is not a driver for use of our KONA or Io hardware in the PC environment.

This codec can be found on the KONA support section of our website:

https://www.aja.com/support_kona.html

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi-

Here are a few of the unique features of the Kona LS:

– Kona LS supports 12-bit digital-to-analog, and analog-to-digital video conversions…the highest quality available on any PCI card with analog video I/O.

– Kona LS has 2-ch. AES/EBU audio I/O via XLR.

– The analog video I/O can be configured as component, or composite and Y/C, via 3x BNC connectors.

– The optional KLBOX 1RU breakout box is available for only $299 US List, and adds to the Kona LS connectivity: reclocking and looping genlock, adds 2-ch. BNC AES/EBU, and adds 2-ch. unbalanced RCA analog audio outputs for monitoring.

– Kona LS includes our robust, mature and extremely reliable AJA Quicktime driver software, that includes the unique KONA Control Panel, KONA Conflict Catcher, and more. Our one driver runs on both Tiger and Panther, and supports both FCP 4.5 and 5.0.

– Kona LS includes our standard 3-year international warranty, as well as our fantastic phone and email technical support.

– Kona LS, as well as all of our products, have a 30-day no-questions asked return policy…if you’re unhappy for any reason after purchase, we’ll take it back.

More information can found at our website:

https://www.aja.com/products_kona.html

…brochure available here, with connections diagram:

https://www.aja.com/pdfs/AJA_KONA_Brochure2005.pdf

You can also reach our sales department, and we will be more than happy to discuss any additional questions you may have, at +1 (530) 274-2048, or via email to sales@aja.com.

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi David-

This setting for Kona 2 (and Kona LS) should be “0”.

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

The RCA connectors are unbalanced analog audio.

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi-

If you have checked your cabling, etc. and you still have a problem, please feel free to contact our tech support group, and they can assist you. All of our Desktop products carry a 3-year warranty, as well as technical support via phone or email.

+1 (530) 271-3190, or support@aja.com

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi-

The advantage to using the Io is not only the pro connectivity it offers, but also the varying codecs you can use. If you bring in your DV25 footage through Io, you can choose 8 or 10-bit uncompressed, DV50, etc. These formats are much more desirable for pro-level post, where color-correction, FX, etc. need to be applied. You will also see better results in MPEG-2 conversions for DVD authoring, etc., as it is truly “garbage-in, garbage-out”.

If you do use the DV25 codec via Firewire (or even via the Io) you can monitor and output that codec through any or all of the Io’s outputs (simultaneously), and interface to pro equipment such as decks, VTR’s, etc.

Please feel free to contact us if you wish any further information.

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi Matthew-

Either one will work well for you. The Kona LS has an advantage over the Io LD in that it supports a second Desktop output for Photoshop work, etc. But, the Io LD does not, as you stated, take up a precious slot in your G5.

If you do not need the analog inputs available on the Kona LS, the Io LD may be just the ticket for you, as it contains not only SDI out, but 2-ch. SPDIF out as well as 10bit analog component or composite/YC out and 2-ch. analog audio out on XLR.

Call us if you need any more info!

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi-

Our site was down for a while, due to issues at our host. You can always call us if you are in a pinch, and we can email you files, etc. (but hopefully this won’t happen again!).

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AJA Video Systems
(530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com