AJA KONA 4 PCI-E Video I/O Card (HDMI Output, Cable Included) User Manual

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KONA 4 offers users a single, powerful 8-lane PCIe 2.0 video and audio desktop I/O card with
unparalleled features for handling everything from SD to HD, 2K and 4K with full 10-bit 4:2:2 and
4:4:4 color spaces for fantastic image clarity. The futureproof architecture means you can easily work
with HD and 2K now and switch to working at 4K resolution when the need arises, even at frame rates
up to 60 fps, without the requirement for new hardware. KONA 4 has the power for the work you do
today and into the future.

· Supports 4K and UltraHD ingest and output at frame rates up to 60p
· Real time up-,down-,cross conversion with pristine 10-bit quality
· Linux and Windows support via AJA’s Developer SDK with
Mac support coming soon
· 10-bit 4K/UltraHD and 2K/Dual-link/HD/SD input and output

· HDMI 1.4 output with additional support for UltraHD 50/60p 4:2:0
· 8-ch. AES/EBU, 8-ch. embedded HDMI, and 16-ch. embedded
SDI digital audio I/O
· Supports 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 workflows
· Extend external connectivity with K3G-BOX breakout box option

Powerful integration.

Professional connectivity.

KONA 4 Features Include:

Professional Connectivity

KONA 4 features bi-directional 3G/HD/SD

connections that can be used for input and

output. HDMI 1.4a monitoring output, LTC I/O,

Genlock input, RS-422 control, configurable

3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output and

8-channel AES audio I/O allow KONA 4 to

integrate into a variety of workflows.

Integration

KONA 4’s broadcast quality up, down, cross-

converter unifies resolutions, simplifying

workflows and eliminating the need to

adjust resolution within software.

The powerful hardware downstream keyer

allows graphics and images to be overlaid

on the video being input to the card.

Powerful

KONA 4’s extensive 4K support allows output

directly from editing systems to 4K projectors

or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60p

and 4K HDMI output to support the latest

UltraHD monitors, allowing editors and clients

to view full resolution 4K images as they work.

UHD