AJA KONA 1
	Designed for broadcast, post and ProAV, as well as 
	OEM developers, KONA 1 is a robust, cost efficient single-channel 3G-SDI 
	2K/HD 60p I/O card with serial control and reference/LTC. KONA 1 features 
	standard application plug-ins and supports capture, monitoring and/or 
	playback with software applications from AJA, Adobe®, Avid®, Apple®, 
	Telestream and more as well as AJA SDK support.
  KONA 1 enables 
	simultaneous monitoring during capture (pass-through) and includes: full 
	size SDI ports supporting 3G-SDI formats, embedded 16-channel SDI audio 
	in/out, Genlock with reference/ LTC input and RS-422.
  Powerful and 
	Simple 3G-SDI Capture and Playback for 2K/HD up to 60p AJA KONA 1 
	provides cost-effective and powerful professional 3G-SDI support for robust 
	compatibility with Ingest, Editing and Visual Effects applications.
  
	Capture, Monitor and Output frame accurately up to 2K 60p over 3G-SDI with 
	Adobe, Avid, AJA Control Room and many more applications.
  Reference 
	and LTC spigots provide the professional frame stability and time code based 
	reliability you need for broadcast, production, ProAV and creative finishing 
	projects. 
	 Workflow
	Supporting macOS, Windows and Linux, AJA KONA 1 
	offers cost effective simple connectivity for a range of 2K/HD/SD workflows 
	across 3G-SDI with video pass through on SDI out while capturing. 
	 Powerful platforms for development 
	partners.
	AJA’s Developer Program allows partner companies to 
	incorporate AJA products into their systems. By utilizing existing, proven 
	video I/O devices, Developer Partners leverage AJA’s expertise to develop 
	and support these technologies, saving money and getting their integrated 
	products to market more quickly.
  
 
	• Single Channel 3G-SDI Capture or Playback up to 
	2K/HD 60p • Full size 3G-SDI BNC ports • PCIe 2.0 2-lane • Powerful 
	creative applications support • Available in low profile PCIe 2.0 without 
	external RS422 port (OEM only) • ANC capture and processing • 8/10 Bit 
	YCbCr and RGB framebuffer formats • 16-ch SDI Embedded Audio I/O, 24-bit 
	48khz • HD/SD Genlock, Reference Video or LTC Input (selectable) • 
	3-year warranty
  
 
| Video Formats | 
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 
30, 50, 59.94, 60  • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 • (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 50, 59.94, 60 • (SD) 625i 50 • 
(SD) 525i 59.94 | 
 
Video Input Digital   | 
 • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425   RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, 
YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M    Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 
10-bit  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C   YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit 
  
*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software 
manufacturer for compatibility.
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| Video Output Digital | 
 • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425   RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, 
YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M   Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 
10-bit  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C   YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit 
  
*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software 
manufacturer for compatibility.
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| Audio Input Digital | 
 • 16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz 
synchronous
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| Audio Output Digital | 
 • 16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz 
synchronous
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| Reference / LTC Input | 
 • Analog Color Black or HD Tri-level sync 
 •
LTC | 
 
| Electrical Interface | 
 • 2-lane PCIe 2.0 | 
 
| Machine control | 
 • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol  • 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 | 
			 
		 
		
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| Size (w x d x h) | 
 • T = 0.88" x 7.38" x 4.75" (22.36 x 187.46 
x 120.65 mm)  • S = 0.75" x 7.25" x 3.125" (19.05 x 184.15 x 79.36 mm) | 
 
| Weight | 
 • 0.3 lb (0.2 kg) | 
 
| 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) | 
 
 
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