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• RGB 4:4:4 12-bit for 2K/HD post production rates (23, 24, 25) • Supports 2022-7 for redundant Tx up to 2K/HD. NOTE: NDI is supported on Io IP in the same way as it is supported on KONA 4, courtesy of running Newtek Connect.
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• For ST 2022-7 operation, a second SFP is used for redundant transport of the other SFP's signals. • When supporting 4K with Io IP via ST 2110-23, note that both SFPs are being used in one direction, either input or output.
Generally, NMOS works as follows: • When Io IP starts up, the NMOS app actively scans the network for an NMOS registry using MDNS/DNS. If found, the NMOS registry is informed who the Io IP device is, and its capabilities.
PTP aware. In all cases the switch used must be both managed (configurable) and IGMP aware. SFPs are not included with the purchase of Io IP. Recommended SFPs are listed in "Specifications" on page Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1...
Io IP supports modal operation. Three different firmware versions are available: • s2110 • s2110-RGB • s2022 Io IP functionality depends on what firmware is currently installed. NOTE: The Io IP will need to be reset after a different firmware version is installed. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
• This transmit only configuration is to support file based post-production workflows based on SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure. s2110-RGB Firmware Resolutions Rates Color Subsample Bit Depth 2022-7 2110-23 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25 Output only (Tx) RGB 4:4:4 12-bit 1920 x 1080p Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
Analog) • During Playback - The sum of whatever sources are being played out via the AJA hardware; i.e. NLE timeline and mix of host system audio output (if applicable) The meter's LEDs are colored to indicate the amount below 0dBfs when averaged...
HDMI Output also supports HDR (HDR10 and HLG). Reference Video When in SMPTE 2022-6 mode, Io IP can lock to reference analog or tri-level input, or the incoming SMPTE 2022-6 stream. For analog reference, a single BNC on the Io IP endplate allows you to synchronize Io IP outputs to your house analog or tri-level reference video signal (or black burst).
Io IP can also lock to an incoming SMPTE 2022-6 signal, or it can free run. Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output A 25-pin connector provides 8-channel balanced analog audio, 24-bit 48kHz sample rate D/A and A/D, for use with an industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included).
IMPORTANT: You should wait at least two minutes after Io IP powers up before you open AJA Control Panel. 7. When you run AJA Control Panel, the Io IP is auto-discovered as long as it is properly cabled and powered up.
Next, install the AJA Desktop Software package. If at a later date you add any Io IP supported applications that require drivers, you must run the AJA install program again to install them.
SFP+ cages can be used to connect two separate 10 Gigabit Ethernet Links. With AJA Desktop Drivers, the SFP 1 and 2 modules are configured using AJA Control Panel software, using the Input, Output, and Network Settings tabs. In...
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IP or Networking Engineering department before configuring Io IP network settings. Listed below are example sets of compatible IP addresses that could be used in an isolated network to test Io IP network operation. Table 1. Example Compatible Unicast IP Addresses Control Panel Screen...
• QuickTime • MX • MP4 NOTE: Support by Io IP of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued. Instead, AJA supports ProRes family capture and playback for macOS and Windows via AJA Control Room. NOTE: Other file types can be captured using third-party capture applications such as Sienna, Softron, Tools on Air, Drastic Technologies, or Quadrus.
Io IP from an external source to create video files on the computer using AJA Control Room or an NLE, or just for display on the Io IP outputs. This mode is also used for stand-alone video display or conversion when Control Panel is being used without an external controlling application.
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Control-click to see context-sensitive information and choices. Figure 6. Context Sensitive Menu Color Meanings All items in the AJA Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is happening in real time. This applies to both icons and text. These colors indicate: Blue -...
Control Panel. Controlling Application Format Selection If a running controlling application uses Io IP for capture or output, it controls the Device Format via its own menus and settings. For example, when the Third-party editing application is active (it’s the front-most application) and has Io IP as its “A/V Device”, the Io IP’s Device Format is determined by the application’s “Video...
• Local Preference - A preference stored from the last AJA device's Control Panel settings to be used on next startup of AJA Control Panel. This occurs on next restoration of the default state (triggered by start up of host CPU, startup of the AJA device, or when a third-party application releases the AJA device).
"com.aja.devicesettings file" described above to this location. NOTE: The "AJA" folder needs to be created manually at this location before moving the preference file into it. On Windows there are three possible shared locations depending on your system: •...
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NOTE: On first use, you will need to tell your operating system to use AJA hardware as the default Input and Output hardware. Io IP lets you listen to Host System audio concurrently with your NLE audio. This is useful if you need to audition music tracks against playback of your NLE timeline, or if you need to Skype with a remote producer during an edit session, or for a myriad of other reasons.
Any level adjustments to Capture or Audio Punch In / Voice Over to Timeline recording operations will either need to be made upstream of the AJA input, or else via adjustments within the main NLE application (e.g. via a pass through mix tool).
Default Output This is where you select what the Io IP will output as a default when no application has control of the board, such as when the Mac Finder or Windows Navigation Pane is active.
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• Freerun - In this mode, Io IP generates sync without an external reference source • Ref In - Directs Io IP to use the Ref Video source for sync (usually an analog black burst video signal) • Video In - Directs Io IP to use whichever video input source has been selected...
Video Format This pull-down menu shows the currently selected Device format. If you select an alternate value using the pull-down, it will change the format used by Io IP’s framebuffer. When a change is made via the Video Format pull-down or by clicking an icon and selecting a new format via a contextual menu, the block diagram will change to reflect the new format.
• LTC- BNC is used for linear time code (LTC) input SDI Color Sp Sets the color space. Select from Auto, YUV, or RGB. SDI RGB Rng Sets the RGB range. Select from Auto, SMPTE, or Full. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
• 11-12 to 1-2 • 13-14 to 1-2 • 15-16 to 1-2 NOTE: This setting does not affect the embedded audio being sent to the Io IP's BNC or HDMI output connectors. Output Select Screen The IP Output Screen shows the current settings for both of the IP outputs. The outputs can be configured independently.
SDI 3 (the shape to be cut out from the video - this will appear as a black and white image/matte). Using the second Io IP output as an Alpha Channel key, with the video output, may be useful for feeding production switchers, DVEs or other professional video equipment.
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HDMI Output Select • Primary - The HDMI Output of the Io IP is always the primary format. The current format and frame rate are displayed on the right. • Stereo 3D - A pulldown menu for 3D output allows you to select either Side- by-Side or Top-Bottom (Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals.
Two tabbed screens are available. The HDR Capture tab settings affect the HDR metadata saved with your captured video, while the HDR Playback tab settings affect what HDR metatdata is included the Io IP's HDMI and SDI outputs. HDR Capture Settings Colorimetry •...
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• Range: 1 cd/m2 to 65535 cd/m2. • Step size: 1 cd/m2. HDR Playback Settings The HDR Playback tab settings are identical to the HDR Capture settings, but affect the Io IP's HDMI and SDI outputs. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
This checkbox enables the tall frame buffers that include VANC, which is not supported by Io IP. When using SMPTE ST 2110 the video flow is the video raster only. VANC/HANC is sent on a separate IP flow, along with audio. ST 2110 is designed to support separate essence flows for each data type.
Lock Audio Gain To Unity When set, Io IP will ignore the third-party application gain setting and set the audio gain at unity. When not set, this checkbox tells the Io IP to get the audio gain setting from the application.
(if applicable). The controls on this screen are dedicated only to monitoring adjustments, and do not affect the level at which inbound audio signals are captured to storage. The selection check boxes and screen slider controls affect the following Io IP, outputs: • SDI Embedded Audio Out •...
Controls in each tab are only in effect when Io IP, is in the correct operating mode, as determined by the controlling application or the Control Panel application's Default Output setting. When the mode doesn't match, the mode indicator on the right goes red (see Figure 51 on page 69). However, settings can be adjusted while in that disabled mode, and will be applied when you return to that operating mode.
NLE file. Any actual recording level adjustments to Capture or Audio Punch In / Voice Over to Timeline operations will either need to be made upstream of the AJA input, or else via adjustments within the main NLE application (e.g. via a pass through mix tool).
Local IP Address This is the IP address that identifies each physical Io IP SFP+ link on the network. This field must be filled in for at least one of the Io IP SFPs for Io IP to work properly.
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Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask defined by the system administrator. Generally speaking, this value must be defined in the AJA Control Panel for Io IP to work correctly on the network. Gateway Address This is the IP address of a network gateway to a remote network. This value must be defined if/when the Io IP needs to send signals to, or receive signals from a remote network.
IP Input Screen The IP Input Screen on Io IP, lets you define parameters for receiving inputs to the Io IP from another device on the network. This screen has two tabs, one for each Channel. NOTE: The IP 1 Input and IP 2 Input labels do not represent the physical SFP cages on the Io IP.
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The Path Difference slider can be used to adjust the buffering used for redundant operation, where the paths through the network of the two streams may have different delays. Adjustable in a range of 0 to 150 milliseconds, with 50 milliseconds the default. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
This filter lets you specify the network address where a duplicate multicast from this Io IP output can be sent. This IP output will then be sent to both the address specified in ‘Remote IP Addr’, and to the address specified in ‘Remote IP Addr 2’.
A typical application would be putting a television station’s call letters or channel over program video content. Keyed video can be from the Io IP’s internal Frame Buffer (from storage, Video In, etc.) or from a graphics file that has an alpha channel (PhotoShop etc.).
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• Frame Buffer - Select audio out to be routed from the contents of the Frame Buffer. • Audio In - Select audio out to be routed from Io IP’s currently selected input(s). Opacity This slider controls the transparency of the keyed video (over the background) from translucent to completely opaque.
The bit depth of LUT files depends on the version of firmware installed into Io IP. • When s2110 or s2022 firmware is installed, the Io IP creates and uses 10-bit LUT files.
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Export feature lets you take the custom LUT with you and re-import it to another system or location for consistency. Reset Clicking on the Reset button resets the currently selected LUT Type to its default values (not active for a User LUT file). Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Once the LUT file is created, you can upload it with the following steps: 1. Before loading a LUT, make sure you are using an RGB/RGBA frame buffer format, and that you have a AJA Video Device that supports LUTs. 2. Open AJA Control Panel and select the “LUT” pane.
The Timecode Screen selects the timecode stream read for applications that use it (for example, when the timecode source is set to “Use control panel setting,” AJA Control Room will read the selected stream). It is also used for monitoring the RP- 188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream, and can be used for selecting a timecode offset (if required).
(two digits reporting discarded and retained frame padding). 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 manual reconfiguration.
Current AJA device settings are not altered, but changing any setting will immediately regenerate a Default Use Preference file with the changed settings. NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel Erase All Prefs button does NOT delete an existing Global Preference file from that shared location. Firmware Screen Three versions of firmware are available for Io IP.
General Operation When running s2110 firmware, a new Io IP must be configured before operation. Once initially configured, that Io IP can be set to receive JSON or SDP information, which completes that device's configuration for a specific workflow task (playing back and/or capturing SDI video and audio over the network).
IT experts at your facility may have created a set of files you can use for quick and easy Io IP re-configuration. A shared network location or other method may also be established to hold these files, to ensure easy access to the correct configuration files for various workflows.
The Capture Tab screen shows the current settings for receiving IP streams, the status of that stream, and allows activating and deactivating each stream. Session Description Protocol (SDP) information, used for easy configuration, can also be loaded and refreshed from this screen. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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• Select to enter the text of a network location where the desired SDP information resides. This can be a URL of a Io IP transmit device. NOTE: When using a URL for configuration, you need to turn Control Panel's "Follow Input"...
Io IP's capture stream. Export Export Click to name and save an SDP configuration file for that transmit stream, which can be used to configure another Io IP's capture stream. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
Import Import Click to open a navigation window allowing you to import a JSON file into the editor. Imported values are not activated on the Io IP until applied. Export Export Click to open a navigation window allowing you to name and export the current configuration as JSON file.
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The Generate window lets you edit and create the base IP addresses to be used by that Io IP. IMPORTANT: Each Io IP ships by default with the same SFP base IP address. This must be changed to ensure each device on the network has a unique IP address.
1. Set frame buffer to RGB 12 (right click on frame buffer). 2. Set transport to RGB (right click of output icon). NOTE: High frame rate of RGB is not supported. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
Io IP's frame buffer format if the incoming signal format changes. • SDP File - Export an SDP file from a transmit Io IP and then import it into a receive Io IP. This file reflects the transmit device's output configuration at the time of creation, and a new SDP file must be generated and imported if the incoming signal format changes.
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Generate window. Figure 13. SFP Configuration IP Address 8. In the SFP field, enter a unique IP address for the Io IP's top SFP. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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IMPORTANT: Each Io IP ships by default to generate the same IP address. This default address must be changed so each device on the network has a unique IP address. IMPORTANT: Io IP's automatic configuration file creation process generates a compatible set of IP addresses by incrementing the basic IP address.
This will be used as the playback device. 2. Import that configuration to a second Io IP, edit that base SFP address (for example, increment by 100), and swap the RX and TX IP addresses for that second device.
KONA IP and Io IP, inversely set the Rx Destination Address and the Tx Remote between the two devices. If the Io IP is going to be used for transmitting the signal, once the Tx Remote parameters are set and generated, setup to playback 4K/UltraHD signal through, test pattern of control panel, control room or other AJA compatible video playback software (ex Media Composer, Premiere, etc).
Configuration Example Here is an example of how you can setup sending 4 channels audio per each of the 4 audio streams that Io IP offers. This example will also include enabling SFP 2 for 2022-7 redundancy on transmit. 1. Open Advanced tab from the IP config pane of Control Panel •...
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• Set FirstAudio Channel to 4 • Set NumAudio Channels to 4 • Set sfp1Enable to True • Set sfp2Enable to True (For 2022-7 Redundancy) Figure 17 on page Figure 17. 4x4 Audio Settings, Channels 1 and 2 Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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• Set FirstAudio Channel to 12 • Set NumAudio Channels to 4 • Set sfp1Enable to True • Set sfp2Enable to True (For 2022-7 Redundancy) Figure 18 on page Figure 18. 4x4 Audio Settings, Channels 3 and 4 Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
Tx IP address). 5. Un-check follow input on the receiving Io IP. 6. Manually set the frame rate in the frame buffer within AJA Control Panel. For SDPs 1. Change the 4K/UltraHD network settings in the JSON 4K setup from false to true.
• 4-channels input available when using ST 2110-23 to receive 4K/UltraHD** • ANC support • Rx support for Narrow Senders** *Capture and simultaneous monitoring is supported up to 2K/HD **SMPTE ST 2110 only Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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• +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response • Input supported across Ch 1-8, Ch 1-4, or Ch 5-8 depending on the chosen configuration Audio Output IP • Up to 16-channel embedded audio, 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz synchronous Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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• Safe Operating Temperature Range: 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) Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 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 Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 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. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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This product meets the requirements of implementation rules for compulsory certification (REFNO.CNCA-C08-01:2014) under certificate number 2018010805038172. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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(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 IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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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.
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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 IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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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 IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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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 IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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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English and any non-English versions, the English version of this warranty will govern. 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. Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
Block Diagram Area 21 Generate Window Framebuffer 21 Maximum Frame Average Light s2110 Mode 60 Level (FALL) 35 Input/Output Icon 21 Genlock 28 Modes of Operation 20 UI Colors 21 Global Preference 24 Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Video+Key 32 Video Format 29 Video Input 30 QuickTime Format 19 Video Setup Screen 36 Reference Video 13 Refresh 57 Reset s2110 Mode 55 Reset to Default 53 Restart Services Control Panel 22 Io IP Transport, Capture, Display v16.2r1 www.aja.com...
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