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- Page 1 Published: 4/10/12 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, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations. - Page 3 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Limited Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AJA Control Panel Overview ........ - Page 6 Before operating your AJA unit, read the instructions in this document ......
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Based on the KONA 3G hardware, Io XT provides 3G/Dual-link/HD/SD-SDI, Component Analog, and HDMI connectivity. The AJA Mac driver delivers extensive codec and media support within all professional 3rd-party Video applications. -
Page 8: Features
HD to SD downconversion and HD to HD crossconversion. Conversion The quality of the conversion features found in the Io XT is virtually identical to AJA's award winning stand-alone converter products used throughout the post production market. The Io XT built-in upconverter uses a a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing, and large multi-point digital interpolators. -
Page 9: Convert Mode
Convert Mode Convert Mode allows selection of a mode for conversion between High-definition and Standard-definition formats. The choices offered depend on the AJA capture device present and the Primary and Secondary format chosen. Io XT supports up-, down-, and cross- conversion plus SD-to-SD aspect ratio conversions. See the following tables for conversion options. - Page 10 10-bit broadcast quality. When using the Final Cut Pro 7 HDV codec, the Io XT advanced scaling engine takes the native frame (long GOP 1440 HD) and outputs it via hardware-in real time. Precision AJA...
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Page 11: Software For Mac
In addition to speeding up Final Cut Pro 7 Dynamic RT by using the AJA scalar, multiple frame size RT (1/4 size or full size)—a Final Cut Pro 7 feature—also benefits from Io XT. The frame count and image size are dynamically changed during file playback, so you don't get the “un-... - Page 12 Configuration. The CD also contains a wide variety of useful information, including this manual you’re reading (PDF format). • Io XT • 12V power adapter and power cord • Read Me First Notice—Contains late-breaking news and/or errata related to Io XT and the documentation.
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Page 13: System Requirements
(with Thunderbolt port) 500GB hard drive1 AMD Radeon HD 6750Mþwith 512MB Note: Always consult the release notes for the AJA software version you are running (included with installer) For the latest appropriate match for your software and hardware, visit: http://www.aja.com/support/io/io-xt.php... -
Page 14: Cable Connections
30AWG HDMI cable. The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only. The AJA Io XT Control Panel allows selection and adjustment of some HDMI parameters; please see Chapter 3—Final Cut Pro and Io XT for more information on Control Panel... -
Page 15: In This Manual
Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and system requirements. Chapter 2 provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the AJA Io XT. The user is guided through unpacking, cabling the Io XT, installing Io XT Mac Software From CD, then getting it up and running. -
Page 17: Chapter 2: Installation
Start by installing the Io XT driver package with AJA Control Panel and then finally install any AJA plug-ins for 3rd-party software. Installers for the Io XT driver software and for the AJA Control Panel are found both on the CD in your shipping box and on the AJA website—we strongly recommend going to AJA website to ensure you get the latest software and documentation. -
Page 18: Connecting To Your Computer
Note: Ensure that the Apple, Adobe, or other software you are going to use has been installed and used at least once before proceeding to the installation of Io XT software. It is always a good idea to verify you have the most up-to-date release of your AJA software by checking the AJA support site: http://www.aja.com/support/io/io-xt.php... -
Page 19: Cabling The System
Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the System Cabling the System Typical System Your system may differ depending on VTRs, audio monitoring, and video monitoring. 1. If desired, connect your house reference sync to the Io XT Ref/LTC connector (BNC). The second Io XT Ref Loop connector (if used in Pass through mode) can be connected to the VTR or terminated with a 75-ohm terminator. -
Page 20: Installing Io Xt Software
Installing Io XT Software Go to the AJA website and download the latest Io XT driver software. While there, also download the latest version of AJA Control Panel, and any AJA plug-ins for 3rd-part applications (such as Adobe CS5). All of these software installers can be found here: http://www.aja.com/support/io/io-xt.php... - Page 21 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the System 5. When you launch the installer, you’ll see a series of installer screens. Initial Installer Screen 6. Click Continue to begin installation. 7. The next screen lets you know that the installer will check your Mac to ensure it has the hardware and software resources required (see Minimum Requirements in Chapter 1).
- Page 22 Continue button to place the software on the drive you previously selected. If you’re using Final Cut Pro 7 X or other 3rd-party applications, you can uncheck the “IoXT Setups” checkbox before clicking Continue. Installer Screen, Select Easy Setups to be Installed...
- Page 23 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the System 11.The installer tells you how much room the installation will take and prompts you to click Install to begin (or go back). Click the Install button to proceed. Installer Screen, Space Reminder Authenticate prior to Installing Software 12.The system will prompt you for your system name and password before writing to disk.
- Page 24 13.Next, the system will display a reminder that you’ll have to Restart the Mac after installation concludes. Click Continue Installation. Installer Screen, Reminder about Restarting Installation Status Messages are Displayed (while installation takes place) 14.The installer runs and puts all the necessary Io XT drivers and software on the desired hard drive.
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Page 25: Genlock And Your System
18.For example, if you wish to use the Io XT with Adobe Premiere or Adobe After Effects, you would go the AJA website Io XT support page (URL above) and download the “AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS5.5”. These plug-ins come with complete documenation on how to use them. -
Page 27: Chapter 3: Operation
Chapter 3: Operation Using Io XT with Professional Video /Audio Software After you install the Io XT software and any AJA plug-ins to support your choice of 3rd-party software, you’re then ready to begin capturing and playing back video and audio. -
Page 28: Aja Control Panel Overview
AJA Control Panel Overview The AJA Io XT Control Panel is a software application that provides a simple visual window showing how the Io XT interface is currently configured, and that allows you to make changes. Settings—both those you changed and those you didn’t—can be saved as a snapshot for recall at anytime. - Page 29 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — AJA Control Panel Overview Framebuffer Format (Primary Format) Currently selected Tab Screen Outputs: SDI, HDMI and Analog Inputs Tab Screen Choices – Click One to Edit/View a Topic AJA Control Panel, Block Diagram Framebuffer—The framebuffer is the “engine”...
- Page 30 Macintosh. This information is generally intended for troubleshooting/support. Block Diagram Screen – the top area of the AJA Control Panel shows a visual picture representing the processing (if any) that's currently occurring, including inputs/ outputs, any up/down/cross conversion, reference source, and system status. Lines between inputs, the framebuffer, and outputs, show a video path.
- Page 31 Note: You can use the Up/Down arrows on your keyboard to navigate Tab selections Color Meanings—all items in the AJA 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...
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Page 32: Control Panel Operation
This in effect makes the Io XT a converter when used in conjunction with the AJA Control Panel application and a Mac. No applications other than the AJA Control Panel need to be open to convert audio and video from one format to another. For... - Page 33 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation routed from the SD VTR to the Io XT, configured for upconversion in the AJA Control Panel and then passed through to the HD VTR for recording. Test Pattern: this selection directs Io XT to output a choice of preset pattern when no other application is using the Io XT.
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Page 34: Format Tab Screen
AJA Control Panel, Formats Tab Format Tab Screen Settings Video Format (Primary and Secondary)—these pull-down menus show the currently selected formats. - Page 35 1080p59.94b 1080p60b Note: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation “sf” instead of “psf” when referring to “progressive segmented frame” formats. In the manual and in other literature you may see either of these acronyms used interchangeably. Visually it is easier to discern at a glance if you are working with progressively segmented frame formats (sf in the AJA Control Panel) as compared to progressive frame formats which will show only “p.
- Page 36 Pillarbox: will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center V Crop: will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image AJA Control Panel, Formats Tab, Example shows cross-conversion...
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Page 37: Input Select Tab Screen
Final Cut Pro 7 (more on this later). Two Screen information panes in the screen are provided: Video Input and Audio Input. AJA Control Panel, Inputs Tab Input Select Tab Settings Video Input—the pulldown menu allows you to see and change what's currently selected and the video format that Io XT has detected (if any). -
Page 38: Sdi Output Tab Screen
SDI Output Tab Screen Settings—SDI Output 1 and 2 Configure SDI 1 and 2 via pulldowns: AJA Control Panel, SDI Output Tab Select Options: Primary—when selected, this indicates that the SDI output is set to the same format as the framebuffer. -
Page 39: Hdmi Tab Screen
(Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals. Note: This selection must agree with format selection in the third-party CineForm Codec (NOT included with AJA Io XT) pulldown menu. Audio Channels—an Audio Channel pulldown allows you to select the number of embedded audio channels for the HDMI output. -
Page 40: Analog Out Tab Screen
This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you Screen to re-configure it when desired (format and black-level). AJA Control Panel, Analog Out Tab Analog Out Tab Screen Settings Analog Output—select Primary or Secondary (any conversion applied) for the analog output;... -
Page 41: Video Setup Tab Screen
1080 material. Note: If a prompt occurs in Final Cut Pro 7 stating that the AJA output device is missing, this may be due to the Active Video Filter for a given parameter being unchecked for the format selected in the application. -
Page 42: Audio Setup Tab Screen
This screen shows the current settings for the analog audio output, allowing you to re- configure it when desired. Screen AJA Control Panel, Audio Setup Tab Audio Setup Screen Settings: Lock Audio Gain To Unity—When set, the Io XT will ignore the Final Cut Pro 7 gain setting and set the audio gain at unity. -
Page 43: Ds Keyer Tab Screen
Keyed video can be from the Io XT internal Frame Buffer (from storage, video In, etc.) or from a graphics file that has an alpha channel (PhotoShop etc.). AJA Control Panel, Downstream Keyer Tab Settings in the DS Keyer tab provide control over how the keyer operates and whether it's turned on or off. -
Page 44: Timecode Screen
KONA LHe Plus RS-422 port)—and sent during assemble-edit mode. Note: SMPTE 12M-2 is the updated name and specification for what was RP-188. AJA Control Panel, Timecode Tab Timecode Screen Settings RP-188 Timecode <n>—in RP-188 timecode (SMPTE 12M-2) there can be multiple timecode values in the data stream. - Page 45 If you set this checkbox, KONA LHe Plus will detect and interpret the user bits and display them next to the checkbox. AJA Control Panel, Timecode Tab Use QuickTime Timecode—when checked, this directs KONA to output timecode from the QuickTime timecode track.
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Page 46: Presets Screen
Presets Screen After configuring the AJA Control Panel Tabbed 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 reconfiguration each time. To save a preset, simply go to the Presets screen and click “Save Preset”. -
Page 47: Firmware Tab Screen
Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Firmware Tab Use the Firmware tab 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 Screen message shown below. -
Page 48: Info Tab Screen
Info Tab Screen This Tabbed screen shows the Io XT 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. -
Page 49: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting If You Run Into Problems One useful way to find the source of problems is to isolate your system to the smallest size where the problem still occurs and then note all the symptoms. This serves to eliminate areas not involved in the problem and makes finding the problem easier. -
Page 50: Updating Software
If the problem is a 3rd-party software operational issue, Mac system issue, , then call Apple Customer Support or the 3rd-party software manufacturer for help. If the problem is an AJA Video Io XT issue, then contact AJA Video Customer Support using one of the methods listed below: Contacting by Mail Address: 180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. -
Page 51: Formats
Appendix B: Specifications Formats 525i 29.97 625i 25 720P 23.98 720p 25 720P 50 720P 59.94 720P 60 1080i 25 1080i 29.97 1080i 30 1080PsF 23.98 1080PsF 24 1080PsF 25 1080PsF 29.97 1080PsF 30 1080p 23.98 1080P 24 1080P 25 1080P 29.97 1080P 30 1080P 50... -
Page 52: Audio Input
Audio Input Digital: 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 8-ch, 48 KHz synchronous Analog: 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog audio output (via DB-25 breakout cable) Audio Output Digital: 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 8-ch, 48 KHz synchronous Analog: 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog audio output (via DB-25 breakout cable) Up-Conversion Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic: full-screen... -
Page 53: Machine Control
Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Machine Control Machine Control RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol. 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows: 1 .... GND 2 .... RX- 3 .... TX+ 4 .... GND 5 .... No Connection 6 .... GND 7 .... -
Page 55: Appendix B: Safety & Compliance
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 commercial installation. -
Page 56: European Union And European Free Trade Association (Efta)
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance 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 57: Korean Compliance Statement
Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — 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. Japanese Compliance Statement 1. -
Page 58: Translated Caution Statements, Warning Conventions And Warning Messages
Warning Symbol Hazard Warning Caution Symbol 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 59 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Before operating your AJA unit, ¡Advertencia! No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación. Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante.
- Page 60 Caution! This device is a Class A product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
- Page 61 Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — Before operating your AJA unit, Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer. Avertissement ! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spécifiés et/ou vendus par le fabricant. Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller.
- Page 62 Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Avertissementþ! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé...
- Page 63 ¡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. Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário.
- Page 65 Component Analog Video Out Component/Composite composite composite output Configuration 9-pin D-connector Connector Descriptions Connectors Control Panel, AJA Software alpha channel Control Panel, Tabbed Screens alpha channel, Video + Key Control Screen analog audio Control Screen Settings analog audio output Conversion...
- Page 66 Icons progressive frame icons progressive segmented frame Icons, Control Panel Info Screen Input Pass through Input Screen QuickTime™ Drivers, AJA KONA 2 Input Screen Settings Input/Output Installation Overview Ref In Installation Software CD-Rom Ref Loop Installer Screen Reference Video...
- Page 67 Io XT Installation & Operation Guide — Shipping Box Contents video path sidebars Video+Key SMPTE protocol SMPTE RP 188 VTR RS-422 Control Port SMPTE-372M compliant 4 VTRs, 4 RGB video Y/C output snapshot, Control Panel settings Y/R-Y/B-Y Software Yellow software files that have been installed YPbPr Software License Agreement Screen Software on a PowerMac G4 or Xserve Server...
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