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AJA IO LA Installation And Operation Manual

AJA IO LA Installation And Operation Manual

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August 23, 2004
P/N P/N 101714-00

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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    Installation Operation Guide August 23, 2004 P/N P/N 101714-00...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice Copyright © 2004 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Inc.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AJA IoLD/IoLA and Xserve RAID ........
  • Page 6 Installing AJA Software ........
  • Page 7 and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents First Time You Run Final Cut ..........40 Easy Setups for Typical Uses .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview AJA Io and Io offer two new ways of delivering high quality video and audio to an Apple Power Mac running Final Cut Pro 4 software. Like the award-winning Io, these products offer unsurpassed 10-bit uncompressed video and multi-channel audio, allowing a Power Mac to be configured anywhere from a professional editing...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features and Io each offer a large number of unique features for connectivity, control, and ease of installation in any environment. In addition to the features they share in common (mentioned previously), they offer these hardware features: Hardware Optimized for SDI digital systems, Io provides: RS-422 Control Port (Sony), 9-pin D, for machine control.

  • Page 11: Software

    Io panels in a standard 19” industrial equipment rack, you’ll want the optional AJA rackmounting kit. The kit consists of a 1RU rack chassis, mounting screws, and a blank cover plate. You can mount either one or two Io and Io panels using this kit.

  • Page 12: Optional Rackmounting Kit Contents

    Installation Software CD Installation and Operation Manual FireWire Cable Status Mode Video In Power FireWire NTSC Present Component S-Video Composite AJA Io AC Power Cord Panel Rubber Feet For Bottom of Chassis Status Mode SDI In Present Power FireWire NTSC Audio Video...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    Io . This configuration, however, is not supported or recommended by Apple, Configuration although it has been found to work by AJA when used in the following configuration shown in the illustration. Only these components have been tested by AJA.

  • Page 14: Understanding Disk Storage Methods

    AJA Io or Io Status Mode SDI In Present Power FireWire NTSC Audio Video Firewire Connection Built-in Firewire 400 Connection on PowerBook Apple 17” Powerbook with minimum 1Ghz G4 processor and 1 GB RAM 2 LaCie “D2” series drives configured with Apple Disk...
  • Page 15 Note: FireWire drive solutions are not generally supported in use with AJA Io . Since they connect to the host Power Mac via FireWire and use the FireWire bus bandwidth extensively, it cannot also be used for storage—at the same time. The only exception is a portable Powerbook implementation where a PCMCIA FireWire card provides an additional two ports;...
  • Page 16 AJA Io or Io Status Mode SDI In Present Power FireWire NTSC Audio Video Firewire Connection Firewire Connection Apple Power Mac with OS X 4 or more ATA/IDE or SCSI Drives in RAID Array External to SCSI Controller PCI card...

  • Page 17: About Raids

    Software For Striping AJA recommends the Disk Utility software provided by Apple with OS X for creating and striping RAIDs, including 3rd-party, SCSI, and Xserve RAIDs. It is very easy to use and has been tested to work well. The utility can be found in Macintosh HD/ Applications/Utilities, where “Macintosh HD”...

  • Page 18: Storage Capacity

    AJA Io and Xserve RAID For the optimum in disk storage with Final Cut Pro 4 and Io or Io , we recommend Apple’s Xserve RAID. Xserve RAID holds up to 14 hot-swap Apple Drive Modules—3.5TB of storage—in a rack-optimized 3U enclosure. Each 7200-...

  • Page 19: In This Manual

    Chapter 4 provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the panel, from unpacking, installing the chassis, installing AJA software from CD, cabling the system and then getting it up and running. Important configuration information is provided on video settings and use of genlock/external reference.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Controls And Indicators

    Composite Ref Loop Pb/B Pr/R Controls and Indicators When installing the AJA Io or Io system, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment. After installation, the front panel indicators will be useful in monitoring what is happening on the system as well as troubleshooting problems that can occur.

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    Front Panel Mode Indicator Mode Indicator (shows input or (shows input or External External outut operational outut operational Reference NTSC Reference NTSC status) status) Video Input SDI Input Present or PAL Present or PAL Source Indicator Present Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Indicator Status...

  • Page 23: Mode Indicators

    In/Out In/Out Serial S/PDIF Machine Machine Digital Control Control In Loop 100 - 240V~ 100 - 240V~ 101571-00 www.aja.com 50/60Hz 0.25A 50/60Hz 0.25A 101572-00 www.aja.com Loop Loop Loop Out 1 Out 2 RS-422 RS-422 S-Video Analog Audio Ch. 1-4 In/Out...

  • Page 24: About Inputs And Outputs

    About Inputs and The exact function of Io or Io inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode at a given time. In the capture mode, inputs are selected by Final Cut Pro’s Outputs Audio Video Settings menus (or Easy Setups). While capturing, the selected inputs are mirrored at the Io panel’s outputs.

  • Page 25: Io La Connectors

    and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Rear Panel IEEE 1394a FireWire connector for audio/video and control data between the • panel and an Apple Power Mac. SDI video with 8 channels of 24-bit embedded audio Input (1 BNC). • SDI video with 8 channels of 24-bit embedded audio Output 1 and 2 (two •...

  • Page 26: Reference Video (Looping)

    100 to 240VAC at either 50 or 60Hz. Caution: The Io and Io panels have no user-serviceable parts. An internal fuse protects the circuitry; however, it can only be replaced by AJA service centers or AJA dealers. Connector SDI Input and Outputs...

  • Page 27: Io La Connector Descriptions

    Because Io ’s (and SMPTE SDI’s) native format is YPbPr, AJA recommends the use of YPbPr whenever possible. Although component video monitors often have RGB inputs, it’s better to use YPbPr when the monitor supports it. The YPbPr format provides “headroom” for “superwhite”...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started LD/LA And Your Workflow There are a lot of ways to think about the video/audio workflow you follow. Your setup might be categorized as corporate video, professional broadcast, or desktop video. Or the workflow might be categorized by the type of equipment used rather than the nature of work produced—often systems are a mixture of equipment from high-end professional and desktop video.

  • Page 30: Understanding Typical Workflows

    Examples: Digibeta, DV50, DVCPRO, and DVcam On-site Editing Power FireWire NTSC Audio Video audio. Desktop Video Using standard desktop video Digital capture via Firewire with Output via AJA Io Status Mode SDI In Present Power FireWire NTSC Audio Video Corporate/Industrial...

  • Page 31: Dv (Dv25)

    and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Understanding Typical DV (DV25) Data rate: 3.13 MB/second (megabyte/second)—supported by internal system drive Quality: Good In this workflow, DV is usually input to a Power Mac running Final Cut Pro 4 through its FireWire port. DV offers good quality, but it has lower Chroma resolution when compared to DV50, JPEG, or uncompressed.

  • Page 32: Mixing And Matching Formats In Final Cut

    Mixing and Matching Formats in Final Cut In Final Cut Pro, it works best to use one format consistently. For example, if you capture DV 50 files and then capture 8-bit uncompressed files, you’ll have to rerender one or the other when using the two types on the same Final Cut sequence (the timeline where media is edited into a project).

  • Page 33: Installation Overview

    Final Cut Pro 4 must be installed and have been run at least once prior to installing AJA Io or Io software. 3. Install AJA software on your Power Mac or Xserve from the supplied AJA CD-ROM 4. Configure the Io or Io for how it will be mounted: deskmount as shipped, or using the optional rackmount kit.

  • Page 34: Unpacking

    Unpacking Shipping Box The Io LA/LD chassis is shipped with an AC power cord, FireWire cable, four rubber feet (for desktop mounting), a software installation CD, late-breaking Contents news bulletin (if applicable), and the Installation and Operation Guide you’re currently reading.

  • Page 35: Installing Aja Software

    AJA will repair or replace damaged items. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your Io repaired or replaced.
  • Page 36 6. Files ending in the “.mpkg” suffix are OS X installer files. These launch the OS X installer and tell it where and what to install on your system. Select the folder that matches your system type Double-click a package icon to run an installer Example of The Io Software Installer Packages 7.
  • Page 37 Io Installation and Operation Manual — Installing AJA Software 9. Click on the OK button after entering a valid user and password. 10. The installer will launch and you’ll see a series of installer screens. Initial Installer Screen 11. Click Continue to begin installation.
  • Page 38 Select a Destination Drive For the Io Software 13. At the next screen, click the Install button to place the software on the drive you previously selected. Easy Install, Installer Screen...
  • Page 39 Io Installation and Operation Manual — Installing AJA Software 14. A system prompt will pop up with a reminder that OS X must be restarted after installation. Click the Continue Installation button to proceed. Restart OS X Reminder Prompt 15.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Panel For Desk Or Rackmount

    Configuring the Panel for Desk or Rackmount Physical You can locate your Io or Io panel in two ways: Requirements Desktop—lay it horizontally flat, with the rubber chassis feet resting on a stable • surface (feet installation is discussed below). Rackmounting—use the optional Io rackmounting kit to place one or •...

  • Page 41: Cabling The System

    and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Cabling the System 4. Insert two screws from the supplied bag through the chassis into the panel below. Tighten the screws until they are snug. Do not over-tighten the screws. 5. Locate the two holes on the side of the rackmount chassis, next to where the panel was mounted.

  • Page 42: Power Requirements

    8 Watts Warning: Io and Io panels contain no user serviceable parts. Although internally fused, the fuse should only be replaced by AJA factory trained service centers. System Video/ When installing your system, you’ll make video and audio input/output connections. These connectors are explained individually in chapter 2. Here, system Audio Cable interconnection is shown and described.
  • Page 43 Optional 2-channel Balanced External Reference YPbPr Genlock Analog Audio Out to Monitor System Reference Breakout Cable 100 - 240V~ 50/60Hz 0.25A 101572-00 www.aja.com Loop Loop Loop Out 1 Out 2 RS-422 AV Monitor Out S/PDIF Out Firewire Computer Monitor Connection...
  • Page 44 Analog Optional Genlock Reference 4 Channels of Analog Audio In/Out (w/Breakout Cable, DB25 to XLRs) External Reference 100 - 240V~ 101571-00 www.aja.com 50/60Hz 0.25A Analog Audio RS-422 S-Video Analog Audio Ch. 1-4 In/Out Composite Ref Loop Pr/R Pb/B 4 Channels of...

  • Page 45: Typical Analog System With Iola

    400 megabits per second (FireWire 400). A new 800 megabit per second implementation (FireWire 800) is also available on many current Apple computers. AJA has codeveloped the Io family of products with Apple to use FireWire for transferring 10-bit uncompressed video and 24-bit audio to and from an Apple Power Mac or Xserve.

  • Page 46: Important Features Of Firewire And Video As Implemented In Io Products

    Many people associate FireWire with DV (Digital Video); unfortunately this has led some to believe that it only works with compressed video. The AJA Io family of products do not compress video or audio—they simply uses the impressive bandwidth of FireWire as a conduit to send A/V data to and from the Power Mac.

  • Page 47: Final Cut Pro

    Final Cut Pro 4 ships with information already configured for most common system configurations. After you install the AJA software on your Power Mac or Xserve, all you need to do to begin using Final Cut is to run it and choose the proper setups from the canned ones provided.

  • Page 48: First Time You Run Final Cut

    Adding and The actual Easy Setups that appear in Final Cut are dependent on the choices you made when installing the AJA software. When installing, you chose the formats to Deleting Default be used. If you change your mind about what was installed, you can re-run the...

  • Page 49: Easy Setups Menu

    Doing so results in a long list of the factory Easy Setups stored on the system. If you wish to see all of the Easy Setups, factory, AJA, and user-defined, then click on the “Show All” checkbox at the right side of the dialog.
  • Page 50 Factory Defaults Begin With “AJA” “LA” or “LD” in the name refer to Io LD or Io LA Factory Easy Setups...

  • Page 51: Easy Setups For Use With Io

    Here are all the factory default Easy Setups currently shipped with Io . The Easy Setups you’ll see in Final Cut Pro reflect what was chosen when AJA software was installed. This may include all or part of those listed here.
  • Page 52 AJA Io LA- NTSC US Composite 10 Bit Uncompressed Use this preset when capturing NTSC US material for Uncompressed 10-bit input using Composite AJA Io LA- NTSC US Betacam 8 Bit to Uncompressed Use this preset when capturing NTSC US material for Uncompressed 8-bit input using YPbPr Betacam...
  • Page 53 AJA Io LA- PAL EBU N10 8 Bit Uncompressed Use this preset when capturing PAL material for Uncompressed 8-bit input using YPbPr EBU N10 AJA Io LA- PAL EBU N10 8 Bit to DVCPRO50 Use this preset when capturing 8-bit PAL material for DVCPRO50 using YPbPr EBU N10...

  • Page 54: Audio/Video Settings Menu

    Device Control Preset—select the AJA Video Io device (NTSC or PAL as desired). LD/LA This tells Final Cut that the Io will be controlled via FireWire and sets all the machine control parameters for the VTR attached to Io.

  • Page 55: To Create A New Easy Setup

    and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses To Create A New Easy Setup If you have a group of presets that you’d like to use continually, then you can create a new Easy Setup by modifying the settings of the Easy Setup currently selected (pick one most like the one you want to create) and then saving it under a new name: 1.

  • Page 56: The Sequence Presets Window

    The Sequence Presets Window Audio/Video Settings, Sequence Presets Window This window allows you to select an editing timebase for the current sequence. Once you add a clip to the sequence this cannot be changed. By clicking in the leftmost column (see the checkmark in the sample screen above), you select a new Sequence Preset for use.
  • Page 57 (it will create the copy for you when you try to edit). Factory AJA presets are easily identified by “AJA” at the beginning of their name. LD/LA Since Capture Presets will be used frequently as you bring media into Io , we’ll...
  • Page 58 Capture Presets Editing Audio/Video Settings, Capture Presets Editing Window Note: Whenever a Preset is being copied as the basis of a new preset, always change the name and description to fit the new preset so users aren’t confused between it and the original. —below the name and description are the frame size settings.
  • Page 59 and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses The Device Control Presets Window Audio/Video Settings, Device Control Presets Window This window selects machine control parameters for an attached VTR. Your choice LD/LA here tells Final Cut that Io will be controlled via FireWire and sets all the machine control parameters for the VTR attached to it.
  • Page 60 The A/V Devices Window Audio/Video Settings, A/V Devices Window The A/V Devices window selects the current playback device for both audio and LD/LA video. Typically, you’ll select Io for both playback devices. The format chosen indicates the video resolution and source (8-bit/10-bit/analog/digital/etc.). Clicking on an Options button allows you to view specific parameters.

  • Page 61: Checking The System With A Simple Test Project Of Bars And Tone

    and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Checking the System with a Create a New Project 3. The Sequence window will be at the bottom of the screen and a Browser window will be at the top left. Look at the Browser window and locate the “Effects”...
  • Page 62 Click and Drag Bars and Tone Clip To Sequence Go to Beginning Play Canvas Window If everything works properly, go ahead and try capturing audio and video media from your VTR.
  • Page 63 This synchronizes Final Cut’s Canvas image to the Io outputs. How to Use the RGB Output Feature With Adobe After Effects You can see After Effects preview video on Io LA/LD’s outputs, when properly configured. To configure Adobe After Effects for routing video to Io, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 64 At this point, whatever is on the After Effects preview should be displayed on Io’s output. Note: when switching between After Effects and Final Cut (with both running on your Mac), always click on the desktop after leaving one application—before entering the other;...
  • Page 65 and Io Installation and Operation Manual — How to Use the RGB Output 4. Select the Framebuffer Type on the right side of the window. Choose one of the “ProIo” selections as desired. Note: Combustion does not release the FireWire driver when it isn't the active application.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6: 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 make finding the problem easier.
  • Page 68 Problem Solving by Matching Symptoms to Remedies Table 6-1. Symptom Check LD/LA Final Cut doesn’t “see” Check that the panel is powered up. Check that the Power LED is illuminated (shows power and successful internal processor boot up) and that the LD/LA FireWire LED is illuminated (shows communicating with Power Mac or Xserve FireWire...

  • Page 69: Updating Software

    Final Cut presets and Easy Setups match what you are trying to do. Even if you cannot find the cause of the problem, having this information at hand will help when you call Apple or AJA Customer Support for help.

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Video Input 8 or 10 bit SDI, SMPTE-259 Analog: Composite/S-Video: NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL 10 bit A/D, 2x oversampling 3 line adaptive comb filter decoding +/- .25 db to 5.0 MHz Y Frequency Response +/- .25 db to 1 MHz C Frequency Response .5% 2T pulse response <...

  • Page 72: Audio Input

    Audio Input 24 bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 8 chi, 48kHz synchronous Balanced/Unbalanced input +24dbu Full Scale Digital 24 bit A/D, 48 KHz sample rate +/- 0.2db 20 to 20 KHz Frequency Response 108db dynamic range -94db THD Audio Output 24 bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 8 ch, 48 KHz synchronous SPDIF, 2-channel, RCA connector, 24-bit 48 KHz Balanced output (XLR and 25 pin D)
  • Page 73 and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Index Index Numerics cable, FireWire 3 10-bit A/D 2 Cabling the System 33 10-bit uncompressed 2 Canvas window 53 10-bit video 38 capacity 10 24-bit digital/optical/analog multi-channel audio 2 Capture Preset 46 5-pin mini-DINs 19 CD 3 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video 38 CD-ROM 27...
  • Page 74 Features 6 Machine Control 17 features 2 machine control 2 Feet 3 Manual 11 Field dominance 48 mini-DIN 17 Final Cut Pro 4 3, 5, 39 minimums 6 Final Cut Pro menu 41 Mirroring 9 FireWire 14, 17, 37 Mixing and Matching Formats 24 FireWire cable 3 Mode 14 FireWire connector 17, 34...
  • Page 75 and Io Installation and Operation Manual — Index RAM 5 Timecode 51 Rear Panel 15 troubleshooting 57 rear panel 16 typical system interconnections 34 Ref 14 Typical Workflows 22 Ref Loop 34, 37 Reference Video 2, 18 uncompressed media 6 Requirements 5 unpack 3 RGB 2, 17...

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