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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA’s U-TAP Video and Audio Capture Devices provide video users of all types with an inexpensive, extremely compact device that convert either an HDMI 1.4a or 3G-SDI video stream to USB. U-TAP accepts up to 1920x1080 HDMI or SDI inputs ranging from 23.98 fps up to 60 fps.
Figure 1. U-TAP HDMI Block Diagram 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 Configuration Control (PC or Mac) U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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.
Applications Firmware Update Procedure U-TAP firmware and updater .msi or .dmg files are available for download from the AJA website: 1. Download from the AJA website the free AJA_U-TAP.zip package for your computer operating system. • AJA_U-TAP_Win.zip or • AJA_U-TAP_Mac.zip 2.
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9. When complete, a message indicates the U-TAP must be rebooted. 10. Reboot the U-TAP by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. 11. Your U-TAP will now be operational with the new firmware. U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
Controls which image U-TAP will display on loss of input signal. Select from: • Black (default) • Blue Matte • 100% Color Bars After making your choice, click on the button to enable the change. U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
Numerous popular applications can take advantage of U-TAP devices for video capture. For a listing of what applications are supported, please visit: https://www.aja.com/compatibility/u-tap Multiple U-TAP capture devices can be connected to your computer simultaneously. Each U-TAP unit is given a uniquely numbered name before shipment from the factory.
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On macOS, these settings can also be accessed by clicking on at the top zoom.us of the screen and then selecting (Figure Preferences 13). Figure 13. MacOS Zoom Preferences Settings U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
Camera and/or Microphone source (Figure 16). Or, if you are joining a meeting, you will see this as an option before you enter the meeting Figure 16. Microsoft Teams Device Settings U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
Input 1 Devices select U-TAP as a Video source. You must also choose what available raster size and frame rate will be used to capture your video (Figure 20). U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
(Figure 21). Figure 21. OBS Source Additions Next you will be able to create and name a new Device, or add an existing one, and then click (Figure 22). U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
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To add the U-TAP as an Audio Input Capture, click the + icon in the Sources Panel or right click inside the panel to add an Audio Capture Device (Figure 25). U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
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For the Audio Input Capture Device, under Audio Monitoring, change the setting and then the window (Figure Monitor and Output Close 27). Figure 27. OBS Advanced Audio Properties Panel U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
To add audio from the U-TAP to the video shot, right-click on the thumbnail of the video shot and select and then select the U-TAP (Figure Change Audio 30). Figure 30. Wirecast Adding Audio to the Video Shot U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
(Figure 32). Figure 32. vMix Add Input Select Under the tab, select your U-TAP from the available devices (Figure Camera 33). Figure 33. vMix Camera Input Select U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
QuickTime, click on the menu button next to the record button, and then select your U-TAP and signal sources (Figure 36). Figure 36. Quicktime U-TAP Configuration Quicktime Menu Button Menu Selections U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60 • (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60 • (SD) 625i 50 • (SD) 525i 59.94 • YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
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USB 2.0, and/or USB connections via Hubs may not always deliver sufficient power for U-TAP. Size (w x d x h) • 4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0" (104.14 x 60.96 x 25.4 mm) Weight • 0.3 lbs (0.2 kg) U-TAP Series USB Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 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 Capture Device for 3G-SDI or HDMI v1.5.4r2 www.aja.com...
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