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AJA T-TAP Assembly, Installation And Operation Manual

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Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 15.1
Published February 27, 2019

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  • Page 1 T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter Installation and Operation Manual Version 15.1 Published February 27, 2019...

  • 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: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    • Power via Thunderbolt About Primary & Secondary Video Formats In T-TAP operation, the Primary Format is the media format written to disk and used in your project. NOTE: The Secondary format is for format conversion settings supported by other AJA KONA/Io products but is not used by T-TAP.

  • Page 5: Video Signal Formats

    Specifications" on page 20). T-TAP Audio T-TAP provides up to 8 channels of SDI and HDMI embedded audio output. AJA Software & Utilities AJA’s T-TAP software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    AJA DataCalc Application This software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video size, format, and frame rate. It's great for T-TAP users as a resource for configuring systems and determining storage requirements/ Cable Connections T-TAP connections are made directly to the unit’s front and rear connector...

  • Page 7: Thunderbolt

    HD/SD SDI Output A BNC connector is provided on T-TAP for one HD/SD-SDI output. This output supports video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-bit uncompressed video output. If your peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it where possible.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Installation

    AJA will repair or replace damaged units. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your T-TAP repaired or replaced.

  • Page 9: Installing T-Tap Software

    3. Connect an SDI cable between the T-TAP SDI output BNC and your digital VTR SDI In. The T-TAP SDI connections has embedded audio so the VTR must be configured accordingly. Figure 2. Typical T-TAP Laptop System Connections HDMI Monitor...

  • Page 10: Updating T-Tap Firmware

    Updating T-TAP Firmware When you update your T-TAP software by downloading new versions from the AJA website, it is possible that some versions may also require a firmware update to update the software stored in non-volatile memory. Always carefully read the release notes that accompany each version to be installed.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 - Operation

    Chapter 3 – Operation Using T-TAP with Professional Video /Audio Software After you install the T-TAP software and any AJA plug-ins to support your choice of 3rd-party software, you’re then ready to begin playing back video and audio. Once you’ve installed all the AJA software as detailed in Chapter 2, you’ll find the AJA Control Panel application in your Applications folder.

  • Page 12: Aja Control Panel, Block Diagram

    Configuration Screens or via external application software. It is important to realize that inside the host computer, many applications can use the T-TAP (as you switch from window to window) and it may not always be obvious which application currently controls it.
  • Page 13 Figure 6. Output Icon Example Color Meanings All items in the T-TAP Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is happening in realtime. This applies to both icons and text. These colors have the following corresponding meanings: •...

  • Page 14: Control Screen

    This is where you select what T-TAP will output as a default when no application has control of the board, such as when the Finder is active. Since T-TAP can be controlled by multiple software applications and its own control panel, the output can change dynamically.

  • Page 15: Format Screen

    Test Pattern This selection determines the particular Test Pattern for output when no other application is using the T-TAP and Test Pattern is selected for the Video Output. You can choose from: • Black, Color bars (75% or 100%), Ramp, Multiburst, Line Sweep, Multi Pattern, or Flat Field.

  • Page 16: Hdmi Output Screen

    HDMI Output Screen The T-TAP’s HDMI output is shown and configured in this screen. Source (Used for KONA/Io products only) The Source pulldown menu allows you to choose between the primary and secondary video format for output. Pulldowns are also provided for configuring the video Protocol, Color Space, RGB...

  • Page 17: Video Setup Screen

    • Gamma 1.8 VANC Checkbox When checked ON, the VANC checkbox tells T-TAP to capture and process any ancillary data in the SDI stream. This can include Closed Captioning data, and other types of metadata. Applications such as Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro will not capture or output this data through the KONA, if this box is not checked on.

  • Page 18: 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 re-configuration each time. To save a preset, simply go to the Presets screen and click “Save Preset”.

  • Page 19: Info Screen

    Use the Firmware Screen to access the firmware install screen. Click install to erase current firmware and load the firmware version contained in your current driver installation. Note the Installation message shown below. You will be required to power-cycle your computer and T-TAP to finish the update. Figure 7. Update Completed Info Screen This screen shows the T-TAP software files that have been installed on your system.

  • Page 20: Appendix A - Specifications

    • 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) T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 21: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance

    ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU. T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22 As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office use (Class A), (Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use in other than home area. Equipment for Office Use) Sellers or users need to take note of this. T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: Index

    Video Format (Primary) 15 Framebuffer 12 Video Setup Screen 17 Video Signal Formats 5 Gamma 17 HDMI Output 7 HDMI Output Screen 16 Info Screen 19 Installation Overview 8 Installing T-TAP Software 9 T-TAP Thunderbolt to SDI & HDMI Mini-Converter v15.1 www.aja.com...

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