AJA KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card - SKU#1545840

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AJA KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI Output
AJA KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI Output
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AJA KONA 3G Specifications

  • Video Formats

    (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 and 60
    (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
    (2K) 2048 x 1556p 15, 14.98
    (2K) 2048 x 1556PsF 15, 23.98, 24

  • Video Formats (Contd.)

    (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 720p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (SD) 625i 50
    (SD) 525i 23.98, 59.94

  • Video Input Digital

    4K/UltraHD 422 and 444 (4x BNC)
    2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    3G/SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 8 or 10-bits
    Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC)
    Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
    1D LUT Support

  • Video Output Digital

    4K/UltraHD 422 and 444 (4x BNC)
    2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    3G/SD/HD SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424
    Dual Link HD 4:4:4, (2x BNC)
    Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC)
    HDMI v1.4, 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p-50/60 (1x mini-HDMI)

  • Video Output Analog

    Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1x BNC/2x BNC+Adapter)
    NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL
    Component (3x BNC)
    HD: YPbPr, RGB
    SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode)
    SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB
    12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling
    +/- 0.2 dB to 5.0 MHz Y frequency response
    +/- 0.2 dB to 1 MHz C frequency response
    0.5% 2T pulse response
    <1% Diff Phase
    <1% Diff Gain
    <1 ns Y/C delay inequity

  • Audio Input Digital

    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)

  • Audio Output Digital

    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    16-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8x BNC on optional K3G-Box)
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
    8-Channel, 16 and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable)

  • Audio Output Analog

    2-Channel unbalanced output (via 2x RCA jacks on optional K3G-Box)

  • Downstream Keyer

    Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte

  • Up-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    Anamorphic: fullscreen
    Pillarbox 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars
    Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black sidebars
    Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
    Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change

  • Down-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    Anamorphic: fullscreen
    Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
    Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size

  • Cross-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    1080i to 720p
    720p to 1080i
    720p to 1080PsF

  • SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion

    Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
    H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
    SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center
    V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image

  • Timecode

    LTC timecode input and output (via 1x BNC each)

  • Reference Input

    Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V)
    Looping
    75 ohm on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable

  • Electrical Interface

    4-lane PCIe 2.0

  • Machine Control

    RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable or optional K3G-Box)
    9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:
    1. GND, 2. RX-, 3. TX+, 4. GND, 5. No Connection, 6. GND, 7. RX+, 8. TX-, 9. GND, Shell. GND

  • Power

    19W typical, 21W maximum

  • Safe Operating Temperature

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)

    -40 to 140 Degree F (-40 to 60 Degree C)

  • Operating Relative Humidity

    10-90% noncondensing

  • Operating Altitude

    <10,000' (<3,000m)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    0.75 x 8.25 x 5" (19.05 x 209.55 x 127mm)

  • Weight

    0.7 lbs (0.4kg)

About AJA KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card - SKU#1545840

What sets the KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI Output apart is its top-tier capabilities and superior quality, making it the preferred choice for desktop I/O cards among video professionals. This high-performance video and audio desktop I/O card is designed to handle a wide range of formats, from SD to HD, 2K, and 4K, delivering full 10-bit uncompressed clarity for the highest quality images.

The KONA 3G boasts a broadcast-quality up-, down-, cross-converter, and the ability to work in 3D, providing a powerful tool for both current and future projects. It supports both 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 color spaces, ensuring the best possible color accuracy for your images.

The future-proof design of the KONA 3G allows you to work seamlessly with HD and 2K formats, and effortlessly switch to 4K resolution at frame rates up to 60 fps, without the need for additional hardware. It supports Dual Link 4:4:4 HD-SDI, offering full-bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB at 10-bits for 1080i, 1080p, 1080PsF, and 720p formats.

For SDI video, the KONA 3G features two 3G/HD/SD inputs and two outputs, along with HDMI 1.4a monitoring output, LTC I/O, Genlock input, and configurable 3 x BNC SD/HD analog video output. When switched into 4K mode, all four BNC connections can be utilized for 4K capture or output.

The KONA 3G's comprehensive 4K support allows direct output from editing systems to 4K projectors or monitors, including HFR support at 50/60 fps and 4K HDMI output to support the latest UltraHD monitors. This enables a powerful, yet affordable and manageable 4K workflow.

The built-in up-, down-, cross-converter standardizes any video to a unified resolution, simplifying workflows and eliminating the need to adjust resolution within software. The KONA 3G also includes a robust hardware downstream keyer that can overlay graphic files with an alpha channel, selectable color matte, or the contents of the card's frame buffer over the video being input to the card.

The KONA 3G is truly future-proof, offering 4K in both YCbCr and RGB. When 4K mode is selected, the four SDI connectors are remapped as I/O for handling the four quadrants of a 4K picture, supporting most standard 4K formats.

The KONA 3G features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion-adaptive SD to HD up-conversion, HD to HD cross conversion, HD to SD down conversion, and automatic SD/HD 12-bit component analog output. All conversion functionality on the KONA 3G is hardware-based, making it available on ingest or playback.

For enhanced connectivity, the optional K3G-Box breakout box and cables allow the KONA 3G to integrate easily into rack environments, providing quick access to all video and audio connections. The K3G-Box offers additional functionality, including eight extra AES audio channels, 2-channel RCA analog audio monitoring jacks, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors.

In summary, the KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card, HDMI Output is a versatile and future-proof solution for video professionals seeking superior image quality and seamless workflow integration.

AJA KONA 3G 4K, 2K, 3G/Dual Link/HD/SD I/O, 10-Bit PCIe Card - SKU#1545840 Features

  • SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link HD-SDI, HSDL, and 3G HD-SDI inputs
  • HDMI 1.4a output for stereoscopic monitoring to consumer 3D displays
  • 2K support that includes 2048x1556 and 2048x1080 formats
  • 4K capture and playout
  • 4x Lane PCI-Express Bus Interface
  • DVCProHD hardware scaling acceleration
  • HDV hardware scaling acceleration
  • Dynamic RT Extreme hardware acceleration
  • Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit upconversion
  • Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit downconversion
  • Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit crossconversion (1080 to 720 and 720 to 1080)
  • Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit SD aspect ratio conversion (anamorphic to letterbox, etc.)
  • 12-bit HD component analog video and SD analog component or composite and svideo output
  • 10-bit HD/SD Video+Key Output
  • HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
  • LTC (longitudinal timecode) input/output
  • 8-channels 24-bit, 48kHz digital AES/EBU audio
  • 16-channels of SDI embedded digital audio
  • RS-422 control via 9 pin
  • Genlock input with optional looping capability via the K3G- Box (terminated on the supplied breakout cable)
  • Standard 2 meter length connection cables including HDMI mini to HDMI output cable

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  • KONA 3G 10-Bit PCIe Card
  • Item Note: PCIe Card Cannot Fully Test; Missing Breakout Cable; BNC to S-video Adapter