AJA T-TAP Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Published: 9/21/12 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e m a t t e r s .
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Page 2: Notice
AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties,... - Page 3 Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using T-TAP with Professional Video /Audio Software ........ - Page 6 Before operating your AJA unit, read the instructions in this document ......
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Small and simple to use, T-TAP connects to your computer via the blazing-fast Thunderbolt™ connection which provides the bandwidth necessary for full broadcast-quality video and audio output. Based on the same architecture as AJA’s KONA cards, T-TAP offers full 10-bit broadcast-quality output. -
Page 8: Video Signal Formats
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 not used by T-TAP. -
Page 9: Unpacking T-Tap
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. -
Page 10: Cable Connections
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. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
Start by installing the T-TAP driver package with AJA Control Panel and then finally install any AJA plug-ins for 3rd-party software. Installers for the T-TAP driver software and for the AJA Control Panel are found on the AJA website—here you will get the most current software and documentation. -
Page 12: Installing T-Tap Software
T-TAP This will prevent any hardware or software conflicts. If you add T-TAP supported applications at a later date and have not previously installed the appropriate drivers, you must run the install program again selecting the appropriate... -
Page 13: Macintosh Software Installation
OS X installer and tell it where and what to install on your system. 3. Double-click the package to log on and begin software installation. Start by installing the T-TAP driver package with AJA Control Panel and then finally install any AJA plug-ins for 3rd-party software. - Page 14 5. The installer will launch and you’ll see a series of installer screens. 6. On the following pages, we show the series of screens you’ll see when installing the T-TAP driver software package. 7. When you launch the installer, you’ll see a series of installer screens.
- Page 15 T-TAP Installation and Operation Guide — Installing T-TAP Software 9. The next screen lets you know that the installer will check your Mac to ensure it has the hardware and software resources required (see “System Requirements” on page 3). Click Continue to proceed.
- Page 16 Click Continue Installation. Installer Screen, Reminder about Restarting 13.The installer runs and puts all the necessary T-TAP drivers and software on the desired hard drive. When it has completed installation, a final screen will be displayed announcing that “software was successfully installed. ”...
- Page 17 14.Click the Restart button to complete the installation procedure. The system will perform software restart. After installing the T-TAP system driver package, open the AJA Control Panel (installed in your Applications folder). Verify T-TAP is active. It may be necessary to un-plug and re-install the...
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Page 18: Updating T-Tap Firmware
Updating T-TAP Firmware When you update your T-TAP software by downloading new versions from the aja.com 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 19: Other Software From Aja
Finally, install any AJA plug-ins required for 3rd-party software. For example: • If you use the T-TAP with Adobe Premiere or Adobe After Effects, you would go the AJA website T-TAP support page and download the “AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS6”. -
Page 21: 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. “Installing T-TAP Software” on page 6... - Page 22 (called the “Primary Format” and color space that it follows, as defined in the 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 23 Firmware: enables installation of AJA card firmware. Info: displays status information and firmware version # of the T-TAP and how it is installed in the host computer. This information is generally intended for troubleshooting/support.
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Page 24: Control Panel Operation
Control Screen Default Output—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 Settings controlled by multiple software applications and its own control panel, the output can change dynamically. -
Page 25: Format Screen
T-TAP Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Format Screen The Format screen shows the video format currently in use by the T-TAP framebuffer (called the Primary Format) and allows you to change it. Throughout the Control Panel, choices are always presented based on what T-TAP can do with the signals available and the outputs selected. -
Page 26: Hdmi Output Screen
HDMI Output The T-TAP’s HDMI output is shown and configured in this screen. Screen AJA Control Panel, HDMI Output Screen HDMI Output Settings Source— (used for KONA/Io products only) the Source pulldown menu allows you to choose between the primary and secondary video format for output. -
Page 27: Video Setup Screen
T-TAP Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Video Setup Screen T-TAP provides a high-quality digital video output in interlaced (i), progressive (p), or progressive segmented frame (psf ) formats. This screen shows the current settings for frame formatting of the digital video output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired. -
Page 28: Conversion Screen
Conversion Screen This screen offers controls that determine how the card behaves with 3rd-party applications. AJA Control Panel, Conversion Screen Pause On—these two choices determine what happens when the editing application is paused in stop mode: Full Frame: both fields are displayed resulting in some jitter while paused. -
Page 29: Timecode Screen
Timecode Burn-in—this pulldown selects whether the timecode value is “burned-in” on video output from T-TAP. If set to “OFF”, timecode will not be keyed over the video. If set to “timecode”, then the timecode value will be keyed over the output video. This can be useful for synchronizing, choosing edit points, dailies, and many other purposes. -
Page 30: 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 31: Firmware 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. Firmware Update You will be required to power-cycle your computer and T-TAP to finish the update. Update Completed... -
Page 32: Info Screen
Info Screen This screen shows the T-TAP software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating. Information Screen... -
Page 33: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Video Formats • 525i 29.97 • 625i 25 • 720P 50,59.94,60 • 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 • 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • 2K (4:2:2) • 2K 1080p 23.98, 24, 25 •... -
Page 35: Appendix B: Safety & Compliance
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Statement reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 36: European Union And European Free Trade Association (Efta) Regulatory Compliance
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compli- ance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG,... -
Page 37: Korean Compliance Statement
T-TAP Installation and Operation Manual — Korean Compliance Statement Korean Compliance Statement Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. Translated caution statements, warning conventions and warning messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. -
Page 38: Before Operating Your Aja Unit, Read The Instructions In This Document
Before operating your AJA unit, read the instructions in this document Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Avertissement ! Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions d'avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation. - Page 39 T-TAP Installation and Operation Manual — Before operating your AJA unit, Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avertissement ! N'installez pas l'appareil près d'une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs, des bouches d'air de chauffage, des fourneaux ou d'autres appareils (amplificateurs compris) qui produisent de la chaleur.
- Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Index
T-TAP Installation and Operation Guide — Index Index Symbols .pkg Numerics 2:3:2:3 24 fps to 30 fps conversion 25/50 3rd-party software Adobe Premiere AJA Control Panel AJA website Audio Black output block diagram block diagram element Block Diagram Screen Blue... - Page 42 HDMI audio output HDMI output HDMI v1.3a icons Icons, Control Panel Info Screen Input/Output Installation Overview installed software files Installer Screen Installing Io Software Log On Authenticate Prompt Manual Mountain Lion Open I/O Plug-in for Avid OS X installer files output video black plug-ins Plug-ins for Adobe CS6...
- Page 43 T-TAP Installation and Operation Guide — Index snapshot, Control Panel settings Software software and documentation link software files installed software installers Software License Agreement Screen software, 3rd-party support page system configuration, Control Panel System Connections System software system test Test Pattern...
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