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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA’s U-TAP USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device provides video professionals with an inexpensive, extremely compact device that convert an HDMI 1.4a or 3G-SDI video stream to USB 3.0. U-TAP accepts up to 1920x1080 HDMI or SDI inputs ranging from 23.98 fps up to 60 fps.
U-TAP-HDMI Video and HDMI In with USB type B Port HDMI Audio Embedded Video Out with Interface RCVR Processing Audio 2 Ch Audio Con guration Control (PC or Mac) U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
• Green = power present LOCK LED • Off = not locked to source video • Green = locked to SD video source • Red = locked to HD video source U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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• Off = not locked to source video • Green = locked to 270Mbps source • Red = locked to 1.5Gbps video source • Amber = locked to 3Gbps video source U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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 U-TAP repaired or replaced.
NOTE: Only one U-TAP should be connected to your computer when updating firmware. 4. Run the .dmg or .msi file and install the Updater application. 5. Launch the AJA U-TAP Updater application. If a connected U-TAP is found, a window opens reporting the current firmware versions installed and the versions available for update.
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8. When complete, a message indicates the U-TAP must be rebooted. 9. Reboot the U-TAP by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. 10. Your U-TAP will now be operational with the new firmware. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
Menu Selections Multiple U-TAP USB 3 capture devices can be connected to the computer simultaneously. Each U-TAP unit is given a uniquely numbered name before shipment from the factory. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
• 432 x 240p • 352 x 288p • 320 x 240p • 176 x 144p *Raster and Frame rate dependent. NOTE: Host system specifications/performance will govern what video formats are possible. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
• 1920 x 1080p • 1440 x 1080p • 1280 x 720p • 1024 x 576p • 960 x 540p • 856 x 480p • 800 x 600p • 768 x 576p U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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• 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) U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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 U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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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. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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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. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...
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Betrieb vorgenommen. ¡Advertencia! No abra el chasis. El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el usuario. El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro de servicio AJA o en un local autorizado.
If the Customer brings a valid claim under this limited warranty for a hardware product or storage module (hereafter, a “product”) during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video will, at its sole option and as the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the above warranty, provide one of the following remedies: •...
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some of which are noted above. U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 www.aja.com...