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Io XT/4K
Capture, Display, Convert
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 14.0
Published December 15, 2017

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  • Page 1 Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert Installation and Operation Guide Version 14.0 Published December 15, 2017...

  • Page 2: Notices

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –...
  • Page 4 Io 4K SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode ......52 Io 4K HDMI Screen in 4K Mode ......53 Io 4K HDMI HDR Screen in 4K Mode .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA’s Io XT and Io 4K provide professional-grade I/O for high-end computers, and each is an ideal companion for lightning-fast video capture, playback and up/down/cross conversion. Designed for today’s workflows, Io XT/4K provides an ideal interface for video professionals to bridge the gap between their Thunderbolt-enabled computers, and other pro video devices.

  • Page 6: Broadcast-Quality Conversion

    The front panel has an eight-channel VU meter display to monitor output levels. Io 4K, when in 4K Mode, also supports monitoring mixed audio from Io 4K inputs, host computer, and controlling application. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0...

  • Page 7: Aja Software & Utilities

    AJA Software & Utilities AJA’s Io XT/4K software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software. With Io XT/4K and a qualified computer, you have the ultimate system for production, post-production, broadcast, and streaming work. AJA software is distributed as a unified package which includes all the software, firmware, plugins, and utility programs for AJA’s Io, KONA, and T-TAP products.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    AJA will repair or replace damaged items. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your Io XT/4K repaired or replaced. Save packing materials and the shipping box.
  • Page 9 Chapter 3 - Discusses operational aspects of Io XT/4K and how to work with 3rd- party software. Appendix A - Presents a list of technical specifications for the product. Appendix B - Provides important Safety and Compliance information. Warranty and Index Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation

    3. Cable the system audio and video sources, VTR, audio monitor, and video monitor. 4. When you run the AJA Control Panel, you’ll notice that the Io XT/4K is auto- discovered as long as it is properly cabled and powered up.

  • Page 11: Cable Connections

    8-Bit 4:2:0. Io 4K also supports HDR (HDR10 and HLG) via the HDMI 1.4 output. • Both Io XT and Io 4K support 2 or 8 channel HDMI audio input and output. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0...
  • Page 12 When connecting a reference video source, the locking signal should be the same format as the Primary format selected in the AJA Control Panel. It is possible in some circumstances to use an alternate format video signal as long as the basic frame rate is compatible.

  • Page 13: Installing Io Xt/4K Software

    UltraHD (3840x2160) and 4K (4096x2160) formats. NOTE: The Io 4K can only be configured for either input or output of UltraHD or 4K at a time. It cannot support input and output at the same time since both require four BNCs.

  • Page 14: Software Package Installation And Re-Installation

    Firmware Update Procedure After the AJA Software Package has been installed on a computer connected to your AJA hardware, the firmware on that AJA device can be updated if a newer version of firmware is included with that software package.

  • Page 15: Firmware Versions

    When 4K firmware is installed, Io 4K supports input and output of UltraHD/4K, 2K, HD, and SD video, and down-conversion of UltraHD/4K to 2K/HD video on the monitor output BNC. In 4K Mode Io 4K also provides the Audio Mixer screen, to control audio monitoring.
  • Page 16 Io XT Io XT suports only one version of firmware, for 2K/HD/SD capabilities. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Io Xt/4K Operation

    Audio Level Power Meters (8) Switch Monitor Monitor Output Gain Control Connector 1/8 in. TRS Figure 5. Io 4K Front Panel Controls and Indicators Audio Level Power Meters (8) Monitor Monitor Output Gain Control Connector 1/8 in. TRS Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 18: Audio Level Meters

    AJA Control Panel Overview NOTE: This section initially describes the Io XT version of the Control Panel screens that support video formats up to 2K bandwidths. Io 4K differences will be noted and detailed UltraHD/4K operations are discussed in "Using Io 4K for UltraHD/4K" on...

  • Page 19: Aja Control Panel User Interface

    AJA Control Panel User Interface The AJA Control Panel user interface includes a visual block diagram of the unit’s current configuration. The current status, input and output settings, and many other details are depicted in the color-coded block diagram. Below this block diagram are various controls for changing operating parameters, which will vary depending on which function screen has been selected.
  • Page 20 Secondary Format NOTE: Secondary Format controls are only available on Io XT and Io 4K in UFC mode. Any format other than the currently selected Primary Format, is a secondary format.

  • Page 21: Controlling Application

    Controlling Application It is important to understand that the computer can contain many applications that can use the AJA device (as you switch from window to window) and it may not always be obvious which currently controls it. Figure 10. Control Panel In Use Message (in red) In the top right corner, the Control Panel displays the name of the application controlling the unit.

  • Page 22: Single-User & Shared Preferences

    This file exists to immediately, automatically, store preference changes made by a user on a particular AJA device. When any control is changed in the Control Panel, that change is recorded in the preferences file stored in a unique user preferences location dedicated to that particular device and serial number.

  • Page 23: Function Screens

    Using Io XT and Io 4K for HD, SD, 2K In this section, standard SD, HD, and 2K Control Panel operations are described. These are essentially the same for both Io XT and Io 4K and are illustrated using Io XT screen shots (exceptions are noted).

  • Page 24: Control Screen

    With Test Pattern selected above, you can choose the pattern type. Select from: • Black, Color bars (75% or 100%), Ramp, Multiburst, Line Sweep, Multi Pattern, or Flat Field, Check Field, White, Border, Linear Ramp, Slant Ramp, Zone Plate, Color Quadrant, or Color Quad Border. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 • Horizontal: The Horizontal reference can be adjusted by selecting a number of pixels (clocks) to offset • Vertical: The vertical reference can be adjusted by specifying a number of lines to offset. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 26: Format Screen

    NOTE: Io 4K in 4K Mode does not support a secondary format for up/down/cross conversion. NOTE: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation “sf” instead of “Psf” when referring to “progressive segmented frame”...
  • Page 27 This feature works if the controlling application supports input-based capture—Avid Media Composer or AJA Control Room for example. Follow Input can also be active when there is no 3rd party controlling application and the Default Output setting is Input Passthrough (see "Video Output"...
  • Page 28 Figure 11. AJA Control Panel, Formats Screen, Io XT Cross-Conversion UltraHD/4K Down-Conversion Io 4K provides a dedicated SDI Monitor BNC that outputs a quarter-size image of a selected UltraHD/4K signal format while operating in 4K Mode. For details, see "Using Io 4K for UltraHD/4K" on page Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0...

  • Page 29: Input Select Screen

    This pulldown menu allows you to pick where the audio comes from. Io XT/4K supports up to 16 channels of embedded audio, up to 8 channels of HDMI audio. Choose from: • HDMI, or SDI Ch 1-16 Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 30: Sdi Out Screen

    • Primary YUV - The SDI output is set to the same format as the frame buffer with YUV color. • Secondary - Use the Secondary (Converted) format for output. • RGB SMPTE - Sets the output to RGB SMPTE range video for the SDI output. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 31: Hdmi Screen

    Select the SDI Output 2 format same as you selected SDI Output 1 above. HDMI Screen The Io XT/4K HDMI input and output are configured at this screen. For Io 4K UltraHD and 4K format setup, see "Io 4K HDMI Screen in 4K Mode" on page HDMI Output •...

  • Page 32: Analog Out Screen (Io Xt Only)

    (Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals. NOTE: This selection must agree with format selection in the third-party CineForm Codec (NOT included with AJA Io XT) pulldown menu. HDMI Input The detected HDMI input video format is displayed and you’re given a chance to configure the RGB range (SMPTE or FULL).

  • Page 33: Video Setup Screen

    Analog Black Level (in Io XT only) Choices available for Black Level are the two Composite analog formats. Choices presented are for US or Japan: • 7.5 IRE (NTSC US) • 0 IRE (NTSC Japan) 56 Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 34: Audio Setup Screen

    Audio Setup Screen The Audio Setup screen shows the current settings for the analog audio output, allowing you to re-configure it when desired. The Io 4K screen is shown because the Audio Delay settings it supports are not available on Io XT.

  • Page 35: Conversion Screen (Mac Os Only)

    • +24dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu, or +12dBu Audio Delay (Io 4K Only) Here you can set up to 6 frames (in tenths of a frame) of delay for the AJA device’s audio input and output. The AJA Control Panel delays all audio outputs—SDI,...
  • Page 36 Colorspace Choose from: • Rec 601 • Rec 709 • Auto Gamma Choose from the following: • Linear (1.8) • Rec 601 (2.20) • Rec 709 (2.22) • Auto Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 37: Ds Keyer Screen

    “bugs” or other video material with an alpha channel on top of video being played out or printed to tape. NOTE: Io 4K does not support Downstream Keying in UltraHD and 4K formats. A typical application would be putting a television station’s call letters or channel over program video content.

  • Page 38: Lut Screen

    "look" on a specific display. Users can also specify their own custom LUTs by creating a LUT file and uploading it to an AJA Video Device using the LUT (lookup table) screen in the Control Panel. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0...
  • Page 39 • Cut and Paste - Right clicking on a displayed number opens a Cut, Copy, Paste dropdown menu for convenient numeric entry. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 40 Users can specify their own custom LUTs by creating a LUT file and uploading it to an AJA Video Device using the LUT (lookup table) screen in the Control Panel. You can create a custom LUT file using most text editors or spread sheets, provided...

  • Page 41: Timecode Screen

    Timecode Screen The Timecode screen: • Selects the timecode stream read for applications that use it (for example, AJA Control Room, when the timecode source is set to “Use control panel setting,” will read the selected stream) • Is used for monitoring the RP-188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream •...
  • Page 42 Figure 14. AJA Control Panel, Timecode Screen Timecode Output Settings Use QuickTime Timecode (Mac OS Only) This feature is for Final Cut Pro 7 (or earlier), VTR Exchange, and AJA TV only. When checked, it directs Io XT/4K to output timecode from the QuickTime timecode track.

  • Page 43: Presets Screen

    Presets Screen After configuring the AJA Control Panel screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, you can organize presets for all your typical tasks, eliminating time-robbing manual reconfiguration each time. To save a preset, simply go to the Presets screen and click “Save Preset”.

  • Page 44: Firmware Screen

    You will need to power-cycle your computer and Io XT/4K to finish the update. NOTE: Io 4K supports two different versions of firmware (UFC and 4K Modes) that have different capabilities. Io XT supports only one version of firmware, for 2K/HD/SD capabilities.

  • Page 45: Info Screen

    Using Io 4K for UltraHD/4K This section describes the AJA Control Panel operations specific to Io 4K in 4K Mode. Note that in 4K Mode, you can still capture and playback SD, HD, and 2K formats, though there are no up/down/cross conversions available except for UltraHD/4K down conversion on the dedicated SDI monitor output.
  • Page 46 Above 30 fps, 3G bandwidth is required, so a 3G capable monitor is required.” NOTE: In some versions of AJA Control Panel, the 2SI method is referred to as ‘425’ which is a reference to the SMPTE 425 standard which defines this method.

  • Page 47: Io 4K In 4K Mode Audio Monitoring

    NOTE: On first use, you will need to tell your operating system to use AJA hardware as the default Input and Output hardware.

  • Page 48: Io 4K Control Panel Screen Differences In 4K Mode

    Io 4K Control Panel Screen Differences in 4K Mode The Io 4K in 4K Mode Control Panel screens that are significantly different from the Io XT screens previously described are presented below. Io 4K Control Screen in 4K Mode Besides SD, HD, and 2K input and output, 4K mode permits UltraHD or 4K input and/or output over 2 or 4 links.
  • Page 49 Input Select menu, two BNC connectors are used for input, allowing the other two to be used for SID output. 4K signals report their links as (Figure 19). Figure 19. Control Screen with 4K 2 Link Input and Output Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 50: Io 4K Format Screen In 4K Mode

    Io 4K Format Screen in 4K Mode In 4K Mode the Io 4K Format Screen is the same as Io XT (see "Format Screen" on page 26) except a Secondary format is not available. In 4K Mode conversion is not supported, except the SDI Monitor Output that automatically down converts UltraHD to HD and 4K to 2K on just that output.

  • Page 51: Io 4K Input Select Screen In 4K Mode

    Io 4K Input Select Screen in 4K Mode In 4K Mode the Io 4K Format Screen opoerates the same as Io XT (see "Input Select Screen" on page 29) except additional source video formats are available: Source The Source pulldown menu allows you to see and change what’s currently selected and shows the video format that Io XT/4K has detected (if any).

  • Page 52: Io 4K Sdi Output Screen In 4K Mode

    • Quadrant 2-Wire • SMPTE 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) NOTE: The 4K Transport setting also affects the IO 4K HDMI output signal, even if the SDI inputs are not being used. A SMPTE 2Si setting is required for UltraHD/4K HDMI output.

  • Page 53: Io 4K Hdmi Screen In 4K Mode

    Io 4K HDMI Screen in 4K Mode Figure 21. HDMI Output Screen with Quad HD Output Configuration The HDMI screen allows you to make the same selections previously described for Standard Mode when an SD, HD, or 2K format is selected.

  • Page 54: Io 4K Hdmi Hdr Screen In 4K Mode

    Io 4K HDMI HDR Screen in 4K Mode Figure 22. HDMI HDR Screen with 4K Primary Format The HDMI-HDR screen, only available in 4K Mode, provides a mechanism to inform an HDMI sink device (such as a TV or monitor) that the video content is HDR.
  • Page 55 Represents the maximum of frame-based average light levels taken over an entire scene, and can be determined in the post environment. • Range: 1 cd/m2 to 65535 cd/m2. • Step size: 1 cd/m2. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 56: Io 4K Video Setup Screen In 4K Mode

    4K Mode adds the 4K Geometry selection (check box). Like other raster sizes, the Geometries checkbox for 4K needs to be enabled for the format to be presented and selectable in applications like AJA VTR Xchange and AJA TV. Io 4K Audio Mixer Screens (4K Mode only) The Audio Mixer screen lets you control Playback and Capture audio sources (if the application supports capture), and also mix that audio.

  • Page 57: Playback Monitor Mode (4K Mode Only)

    AJA Input Selects for monitor playback the audio being input to Io XT/4K. NOTE: The AJA Input Item Select dropdown selection is linked to the Input Select screen's Audio Input Select dropdown. Changing the setting on one screen will also change the setting on the other screen.

  • Page 58: Capture Monitor Mode (4K Mode Only)

    The controls on this screen are similar to those on the Playback Monitor Mode screen, except the Main App is not available for selection (you cannot capture from the app that is capturing). See "Playback Monitor Mode (4K Mode only)" on page 57 for more information. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 59: Io 4K Downstream Keyer In 4K Mode

    Io 4K Downstream Keyer in 4K Mode The Downstream Keyer does not support UltraHD/4K formats, but is available for use with other video formats. If this screen is selected with a UltraHD/4K format configured, a “Keyer does not support 4K video formats” message will be displayed.

  • Page 60: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A – Specifications Io 4K Tech Specs Video Formats • (4K) 4096 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 • (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25 • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 •...
  • Page 61 3 TX+ 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7 RX+ 8 TX- 9 GND Shell GND Size (w x d x h) • 8.74" x 7.09" x 1.65" (222mm x 180mm x 42mm) Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 62: Io Xt Tech Specs

    Video Output Digital • 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424 • Dual Link HD 4:4:4, (2 x BNC) • Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC) • HDMI v1.4, 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 63 • Hardware 10-bit • Anamorphic: full-screen • Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved • Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 64 • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 65: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance

    AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 66 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 67 This product meets the requirements of implementation rules for compulsory certification (REF NO. CNCA-01C-17:2010) under certificate numbers 2012010805541543 and 2014010805686912. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 68 (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 69 Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
  • Page 70 è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 71 CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 72 Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 73: Warranty And Liability Information

    AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.

  • Page 74: Limitation Of Liability

    No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this...

  • Page 75: Index

    Input Select Screen in 4K Mode 51 DS Keyer Screen 37 Ancillary Data 34 Installation Overview 10 Audio Io 4K Front Panel 17 Io 4K 6 Io 4K Rear Connectors 11 EBU N10 13 Audio Delay 35 Io XT Front Panel 17...
  • Page 76 Ref In 25 Video Input 29 RGB Range 27 Video Path 19, 20 RP 188 42 Video Setup 33 RP-188 Timecode 41 Video Setup Screen 33 RS-422 12 4K Mode 56 VOut Filters 34 Io XT/4K Capture, Display, Convert v14.0 www.aja.com...

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