Ki Pro Ultra Plus

Ki Pro Ultra Plus

Replaced by Ki Pro Ultra 12G

Ki Pro Ultra Plus

Tech Specs


Video Formats

  • Single Channel Mode:
    • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97* 
    • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97*
    • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
    • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
    • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
  • Multi-Channel Mode:
    • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
    • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25**, 29.97**
    • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

 

*Only 4x 1.5G-SDI, 10-bit 4:2:2 YCbCr, Square Division
**25 and 29.97 requires Record Type>PsF selection


Codec Support

  • Single Channel Mode:
    • Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, up to 2K/60 fps
    • Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
    • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
    • Apple ProRes 422
    • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
    • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
    • Avid DNxHD HQX (220x)*
    • Avid DNxHD SQ (145)*
    • Avid DNxHD LB (36)**
    • Avid DNxHR HQX up to 4K/30 fps
    • Avid DNxHR SQ up to 4K/30 fps
    • Avid DNxHR LB up to 4K/30 fps
  • Multi-Channel Mode:
    • Apple ProRes 4444, up to 30 fps
    • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
    • Apple ProRes 422
    • Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
    • Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)

 

*Avid DNxHD only supported for 1080 and 720 resolutions

**Avid DNxHD 36 only supported for 1080p


Codec Container

  • Apple ProRes .MOV
  • AVID DNX MXF or .MOV

Removable Storage

  • 2x slots, AJA SSD media Pak 256, Pak 512, Pak 1000, Pak 2000
    • Pak-Adapt-eSATA*, Pak-Adapt-CFast*

 

*Only with AJA qualified media


Video Input Digital

  • 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
  • 4x Fiber LC*, 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297
  • 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10/12bit (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • 1x HDMI standard type A connector
  •  HDMI v2.0 
    • 4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color) 
    • 4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit 
    • 4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit 

 

*Optional SFP Modules


Video Output Digital

  • 4x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/372/424
  • 4x Fiber LC* 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297
  • 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (4x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Dual Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (2x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • Single Link 4:2:2 10bit & 4:4:4 10bit (1x BNC or Fiber LC*)
  • 1x HDMI standard type A connector
  • HDMI v2.0 
    • 4:4:4 RGB 8/10/12-bit (deep color) 
    • 4:2:2 YCbCr 8/10/12-bit 
    • 4:2:0 YCbCr 8-bit 
  • HDR Infoframe generation as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a

 

*Optional SFP Modules


Audio Input Digital

  • 16-Channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, AES/EBU via (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Input Analog

  • 8-Channel, mappable, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM Pinout)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response

Audio Output Digital

  • 16-Channel, 24-bit SDI/Fiber embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-Channel, AES/EBU via (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)

Audio Output Analog

  • Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1x 3.5mm jack) with volume control
  • 8-Channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
  • 2-Channel unbalanced 2 x RCA connectors

Recording Mode

  • Multi-channel HD Apple ProRes recording (Pak 2000, Pak 1000, Pak 512 (R1), Pak 256 (R1) (R2))
  • Single channel 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording

Playback Mode

  • One channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD at a time

Timecode

  • SDI RP188/SMPTE 12M via SDI BNC
  • LTC input (1x BNC)
  • LTC output (1x BNC)
  • Movable TC Super Out

Reference Input

  • External, 2x BNC
  • Looping, nonterminating
  • Blackburst or tri-level sync

Network Interface

  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Embedded web server for remote control via REST
  • Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface
  • Clip upload/download via Web Interface in DATA-LAN mode
  • Configuration and Transport Control via WEB Interface

Machine Control

  • RS-422, 1x DE-9 female connector, Sony 9-pin protocol
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1

GND

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

GND

5

No Connection 

6

GND

7

TX+

8

RX-

9

GND

Shell   

GND


User Interface

  • Rotary selector knob
  • Dedicated, backlit transport controls and menu buttons
  • Large 1280 x 720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays

Closed Captioning Support

  • CEA-708, CEA-608

File System Support

  • HFS+, exFAT

Size (w x d x h)

  • 8.64" x 9.34" x 3.31" (219.46 x 237.24 x 84.08 mm)

Weight

  • 5.6 lbs (2.6 kg)

Power

  • Dual, redundant, 5.4A max, 35W-60W typical-65W Max
    • 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (adapter)
    • 12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR (chassis)

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

Software

Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.2

(Release Date 2/11/2021, zip archive)

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.2 is a maintenance release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on this release and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Software Archive

Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.1

(Release Date 6/29/2020, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.1 is a feature release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on this release and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.0

(Release Date 11/19/2019, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v5.0 is a feature release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on this release and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.1

(Release Date 1/14/2019, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.1 is a maintenance release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus with numerous enhancements.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on this release and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.0

(Release Date 10/23/2018, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.0 is the fourth major release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on key new features including Forced Rollover, Analog/AES audio mapping and more and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0

(Release Date 6/7/2018, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0 is the third major release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

It includes new support for Avid DnxHR codecs in an MXF wrapper. Please reference the associated Release Notes for information on key features and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v2.0

(Release Date 10/3/2017, zip archive)


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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v2.0 is the second release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for hints on key features and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

Note: Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0 firmware with support for Avid DNxHR codecs in an .MXF wrapper is expected to release in late May 2018. If you also own Ki Pro Ultra units, v3.0 is now available and can be downloaded from its support page with this support.

 

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v1.0

(Release Date 6/23/2017, zip archive)

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus v1.0 is the initial release of firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

Please reference the associated Release Notes for hints on key features and refer to the User Manual for detailed instructions and guidance.

 

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Manuals

Ki Pro Ultra Plus Installation and Operation Guide v5.0r2

(Release Date 3/22/2021)

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Ki Pro Ultra Plus Installation and Operation Guide v5.0r2 

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Documents

AJA Ki Pro Encoding Guide v1.0

(Release Date 3/20/2023)


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The AJA Ki Pro Encoding Guide v1.0 offers a guide to the encoding requirements of video with audio for compatible playback using Ki Pro devices. It lists the supported raster, frame rates, containers and codecs as well as a number of caveats. The guide is applicable for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra, Ki Pro Ultra Plus, and Ki Pro Rack.

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Machine Control Guide for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0

(Release Date 5/28/2020)

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Machine Control Guide for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus v3.0

This document describes aspects of the machine control protocol processing for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus accessible via the RS-422 port on the rear of the devices.

The guiding document for the protocol processed is Sony Video Cassette Recorder/Player, Protocol of Remote (9-pin) Connector, 2nd Edition (Revised 11). Refer to the SRW-5500 information presented in that document.

This document outlines the differences from the Sony document and provides all the detailed command descriptions available for Ki Pro Ultra 12G, Ki Pro Ultra Plus and Ki Pro Ultra.

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