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KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 12/11/2008, TAR archive)
This release adds 1080 VFR Support, plus many other general improvements and fixes (read the included release notes for details). This new 1080 VFR feature is particularly useful for extracting 23.98 fps from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal such as the one provided by the Canon XH G1S.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0.2 is as follows:
 
  FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0.2 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS-
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 / 3X Drivers Version 6.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 9/22/2008, TAR archive)
This release offers general improvements and fixes, including: improved playback of RED 1/4 size images, better responsiveness of synchronized playback, improved tagging of framerates on variable frame rate (VFR) captures, improved A/V sync with DVCPRO HD formatted material, Easy Setup improvements, better setting of field dominance in Apple ProRes captures, and other items (read the included release notes for details).

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 6.0.1 is as follows:
 
  FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 6.0.1 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 through 5.1 NDD (Leopard and Tiger OS-
   compatible versions)
   FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)


» Go to KONA 3 Software Archive Page for older versions


Utilities and Optional Downloads


AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe
(Released 9/3/2008)
This is the first release of the AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). This initial release is version 6.0, keeping parity with required KONA driver software (also version 6). AJA’s Mac Plug-ins for Adobe offer capabilities to the Mac Adobe user not found anywhere else, for use with industry-best AJA KONA products. Some of the many powerful new features include:
  • Native QuickTime, DPX, CIN, TIFF, TGA file support, within Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, After Effects and Photoshop
  • Native real-time 10-bit RGB editing in Premiere Pro CS3
  • Unique and powerful application interfaces within supported Adobe CS3 applications
  • Free for all KONA users

Please read the release notes for further information. This software works only with KONA LSe/LS, KONA LHe/LH, and KONA 3/3X and requires minimum version 6 KONA driver software to use.

AJA Control Panel application for LUT support under OS X 10.5.x
(Release Date 7/2/2008, ZIP archive)
This alternate version of the AJA Control Panel (for versions 5.1 and 5.1 NDD) addresses an issue where the Custom LUT window will not allow the user to load a LUT. This version of the AJA Control Panel application is only necessary for users working with LUTs and the KONA 3 under the Leopard OS. After downloading and unzipping the application, simply drag and drop it into the Applications folder on the boot drive, and when prompted, replace the older version of the application with this version. NOTE: This alternate version of the AJA Control Panel is not required for version 6.0 or later of the AJA Control Panel software.

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs
The application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced with AJA’s KONA 3, KONA 2, LS/LSe, LH/LHe, and Io capture/playback products. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include Multi-channel discrete audio output via new Audio Routing feature, batch capture feature, and added support for the playback of 23.98fps movie files at 29.97fps or 59.94fps. This .tar archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.

KONA 3 Additional Easy Setups (ZIP archive) for Final Cut Pro version 6 and KONA Driver software version 6 or newer (required)
These setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD. These Easy Setups provide support for Apple ProRes 422.

AJA KONA System Test Version 6.0.1
A Macintosh utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards. The application includes disk drive speed tests and Macintosh video data copy (DMA) speeds. 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: most of the disk performance tests are generic and don't require an AJA KONA Video Capture card. The DMA performance tests do require a KONA card and AJA KONA Driver software to operate. The DMA tests are not compatible with AJA Io products.

AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 6.0.1
This OS X software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video size, format, and frame rate. It's great for both KONA and Io users as a resource for configuring systems and determining storage requirements.

AJA TV Version 6.0.1
An application for playing KONA QuickTime movies directly to the KONA VideoOutput. It's a quickie way to put clips "on-air" without having to launch Final Cut Pro, make a sequence, etc.

AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 6.0.1
takes a 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie (e.g. one that was captured via KONA 3 DualLink) and turns it into a series of DPX files (the DPX file format is a common interchange format for high-end film and graphics workstations).

AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 6.0.1
does the opposite of the above: it turns a folder full of DPX files into a KONA 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie.

AJA Macintosh QuickTime™ Codec v4.0
If you do not have a KONA card in your Macintosh, but need to access AJA QuickTime media files, you can use this AJA QuickTime codec to work with the files.

AJA Windows QuickTime™ Codec v1.1.1
This codec allows media captured via KONA 3, 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.

                  

Recommended KONA 3 System: Apple Mac Pro with Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors (2 GHz or better) with a minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB for uncompressed HD. Use a Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD/HD storage.

Minimum KONA 3 System: Power Mac G5 (dual) PCI-Express, 2GHz with 2GB RAM minimum for uncompressed SD or 4GB RAM for uncompressed HD. Ensure your Macintosh has a PCI-Express slot for compatibility. Use a Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD/HD storage.

Recommended KONA 3X System: Apple Xserve 3 GHz Quad Xeon or Power Mac G5 (dual) 2.5 GHz or better with minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB RAM for uncompressed HD.
PCI-X slot required (later G5s have these slots)

Minimum KONA 3X System: Apple Power Mac G5 (dual) 2GHz with a minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB RAM for uncompressed HD. PCI-X slot required (later G5s have these slots)

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