*NEW IO HD 5.1 AND KONA 5.1 SOFTWARE AVAILABLE NOW*

*Io HD New Features*

- User can now output either DVI or HDMI protocol on the HDMI output. (Note: output from the HDMI connector requires use of an HDMI to DVI cable adapter.)

Important Io HD Note—Please Read*

The software version number of the Io HD release has been changed to “5.1” to better communicate its parity with the KONA software releases issued now and in the future. Both product lines have similar underlying software and many features will often be updated at the same time in the future.

*Io HD Resolved Issues and Improvements*

- Edit to tape frame accuracy improved in all interlaced formats.

- Improved 10-bit RGB display operation in Motion and After Effects.

- Saving Io HD Control Panel presets no longer requires Administrator privileges.

- Fixed a problem that could cause the Io HD to get out of sync when switching between Final Cut and Motion.

*KONA Resolved Issues and Improvements*

- Edit to tape frame accuracy improved in all interlaced formats (all KONA).

- Improvements to RS422 machine control while doing edit-to-tape and video captures (all

KONA).

- Improved 10-bit RGB display operation in Motion and After Effects (all KONA).

- Fixed a problem where After Effects could crash or hang when launched while the video card was in desktop mode (all KONA).

- Custom test patterns now properly reset when the Mac switches back to default mode (all KONA).

- Saving KONA Control Panel presets no longer requires Administrator privileges. (all KONA).

- Fixed a problem that could cause the KONA board to get out of sync when switching between Final Cut and Motion (all KONA).

NOTE: There is important configuration and installation information contained in the READ-ME for both the KONA and Io HD software releases, so please be sure to read it completely.

The new v5.1 KONA and Io HD software is further proof of our commitment to build value and refinement into our Desktop products, the industry’s best. KONA and Io HD offer professional features not found anywhere else, and our products are the most reliable and best supported solutions for any type of post-production work!

KONA v5.1 and Io HD v5.1 software can be found here:

http://www.aja.com/html/support_swd.html

... be sure to download the appropriate software package for each KONA product type (KONA 2K, KONA LH, etc.) Again, read thoroughly the READ-ME and all information pertaining to the installation and use of the KONA v5.1 software.