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Driver Software
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 5.1 NDD, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 2/14/2008, TAR archive)
This 5.1 NDD version is recommended for OS X 10.5.2 users. Note: The AJA
KONA driver version 5.1 NDD is the same as driver version 5.1, but removes
the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.
With the regular version of the 5.1 driver, some users may experience issues with Quartz Extreme, the behavior of their computer displays, and in some cases, kernel panics may occur with certain graphics cards installed. If any of the issues mentioned occur, the driver version 5.1 NDD should be used instead of version 5.1. Driver version 5.1 NDD is also the recommended version for use with the latest Intel Xserve with Xeon 5400 series processors, model (MA882LL/A).
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 5.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/24/2008, TAR archive)
This release updates the KONA LH/LHe with improved Edit to tape frame accuracy in all interlaced formats, plus includes other improvements and fixes.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 5.1 is as follows:
FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.1 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)
FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4 (Tiger OS compatible versions)
FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 5, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 12/10/2007, TAR archive)
This release updates the KONA LH/LHe to have OSX "Leopard" compatibility. The release also adds support for 720p50 and provides other improvements and fixes.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 5.0 is as follows:
FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 5.0 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)
FCP 6.0.x - Kona Driver version 4.0 (Tiger OS compatible version)
FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4 (Tiger OS compatible versions)
FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)
Special Note Regarding ProRes 422:
Capturing HD resolution ProRes 422 from an HD source requires the use of a qualified capture card and a Mac Pro with an Intel Xeon processor or G5 Quad PCIe Power Mac. Real-time capture and transcoding of HD to ProRes 422 is not supported on other models of G5 or G4 Power Mac computers.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 4, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/18/2007, TAR archive)
This release is specifically designed to support Apple's Final Cut Studio 2. Users of previous versions of Final Cut Pro should refer to the Release Notes PDF file (included in this download) for the appropriate driver version. The Release Notes PDF also contains other information on improvements, fixes and special notes. Check the AJA website for an updated version 4.0 manual to be released soon.
AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 4.0 is as follows:
FCP 6.0.x (Final Cut Studio 2)- Kona Driver version 4.0
FCP 5.1.x - Kona Driver versions 3.1 through 3.4
FCP 5.0.x - Kona Driver version 3 (first Universal Binary version)
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 3.4, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/3/2007, ZIP archive)
This version adds support for 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30—plus other improvements. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 3.3, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 11/14/2006, TAR archive)
This version adds Automator plug-ins for OS X 10.4 for batch DPX-to-QT AND QT-to-DPX translation, Rosetta applications like Adobe After Effects can now display their output thru KONA —plus other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 3.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 10/13/2006, TAR archive)
This version adds 720p25 Varicam support, little-endian captures in Log RGB and RGB codecs, capture to IMX50Mbps compression in NTSC and PAL, new Easy Setups—plus other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 3.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 9/20/2006, TAR archive)
This version adds new Limiter functionality to the KONA Control Panel, and installs Universal Binary versions of the DPX to QT and QT to DPX translator utilities—plus it adds other improvements and bug fixes. Note: this release requires Final Cut Pro 5.1 (minimum).
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 3, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 8/29/2006, TAR archive)
This version provides Universal Binary support for the new Intel-based Apple Mac Pro desktop computers, plus many other improvements and bug fixes.
Please Note: The Release Notes state that the DPXToQT Translator and
QTToDPX Translator applications are part of the KONA installer. They are
not included in the installer at this time, but can still be downloaded
separately from the following URL for software downloads:
http://www.aja.com/html/support_kona3_swd.html
KONA LH Legacy Easy Setups (zip archive) for Final Cut Pro version 4.5
(an older, non-current version)
These older setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD.
Click here for information on installing them.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 2.0.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 6/16/2006, TAR archive)
This version contains a firmware change to support manufacturing part changes.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 5/31/2006, TAR archive)
This version has many new features including contextual menus in the Control Panel, Custom LUT support, DPX file support, new utiilitiy applications, plus other improvements and bug fixes.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 1.2.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 4/4/2006, TAR archive)
This version has support added for Final Cut Pro 5.1, improved Easy Setups, and other improvements.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 1.2.1, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 2/17/2006, TAR archive)
This version has audio level adjustment for input and output, KONA uncompressed codec added back into the installer, improvements to analog input switching, gamma correction, default proc amp values, default timing values, plus bug fixes.
KONA LH/LHe Drivers Version 1.2, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 1/30/2006, TAR archive)
This software adds Downstream Keyer functionality, 720p50 capture/playback, input analog ProcAmp feature, Line 21 captioning decoding, playback support for IMX 525/60 50 Mbps and 625/50 50 Mbps compressed clips, RGBA playback in FCP, timecode burn-in, RP-188 timecode capture, and 640x480 playback, plus bug fixes and improvements. See release notes (supplied) for details.
Known Issue: Analog Processing Amp Settings.
KONA LH Drivers Version 1.1.6, Control Panel, and Notes
(Release Date 11/10/05, zip archive)
See release notes (supplied) for details.
Utilities and Optional Downloads
KONA LH Additional Easy Setups (ZIP archive) for Final Cut Pro version 5
and KONA Driver software version 3.4 or newer (required to use)
These setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD. These Easy Setups provide support for 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, and 1080p30—in DVCProHD and 8-bit and 10-bit uncompressed formats.
AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 3—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs
New features for this release include frame grabbing and user-selectable support for RP-188. This .tar archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.
AJA VTR Xchange Application v2.0
Version 2 supports DPX and TIFF file formats and supports 2K workflows.
AJA KONA System Test Version 1.2
AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 1.2
AJA KONA TV Version 1.2
AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 2
AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 1.2
AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 2
AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 1.2
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Recommended KONA LHe 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 RAM for uncompressed HD. Use a Fibre Channel or SCSI external RAID for uncompressed SD/HD storage.
Minimum KONA LHe System: Power Mac G5 (dual) PCI-Express, 2GHz with 2GB minimum for uncompressed SD or 4GB 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 LH System: Power Mac G5 (dual) 2.5 GHz or better with minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB for uncompressed HD.
PCI-X slot required (later G5s have these slots)
Minimum KONA LH System: Apple Power Mac G5 (dual) 2GHz with a minimum of 2GB RAM for uncompressed SD or 4GB for uncompressed HD. PCI-X slot required (later G5s have these slots)
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