www.aja.com Published: 5/4/11 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s .
ii Trademarks AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice Copyright © 2011 AJA Video, Inc.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Limited Warranty Limited Warranty AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents Table of Contents Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 8 Channel AES/EBU Digital Audio Inputs And Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Analog 4 Channel Balanced Audio Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 RS422 Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents Digital Out Tab Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Analog Out Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Analog Out Tab Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 HDMI Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview AJA's Io HD is an easy to use, transportable, plug-in solution for working with HD and SD in Final Cut Studio 2 or newer. Connecting to a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro with a single FireWire 800 connection, Io HD uniquely supports the amazing new Apple ProRes 422 Codecs natively, in hardware, to bring production-quality HD editing to the desktop.
2 Io HD does all of this with unique simplicity, using a single FireWire connection between it and the Mac—while serving simultaneous realtime connection for all audio and video sources. How does Io HD transfer 10-bit full-raster HD video/ audio over FireWire? It efficiently uses the IEEE 1394b 800Mbps FireWire port on the Mac for all data transfer—and since Apple ProRes 422 is optimized for 145 Mbps (normal quality) and 220 Mbps (high quality, HQ) there is plenty of bandwidth.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Features • Front Panel Audio VU LEDs: 8-channels (green/orange/red showing normal, over-limit, and clipping). • Front Panel Alphanumeric display: shows input and output settings and other system information and alerts. • 3-year International Warranty, with unlimited Technical Support. Broadcast-Quality Conversion Io HD features hardware based full 10 bit broadcast quality motion adaptive SD to HD upconversion, HD to SD downconversion and HD to HD crossconversion.
4 The Io HD driver also provides RGB support, allowing for direct video output of applications such as Adobe After Effects,™ and Apple Motion™ to name a few. To make Io HD even more useful, we’ve included a number of AJA utility applications: AJA TV, AJA System Test, AJA Data Rate Calculator, AJA QTtoDPXtranslator, and AJA DPXtoQTtranslator. Note: These utilities are also available for free download at www.aja.com/html/ support_iohd_swd.html as well as being part of the Io HD installer.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — System Requirements Please save the Io HD shipping box and all packaging materials. If you ever require service or want to move your system—use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment. System Requirements AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance.
6 Understanding Disk Storage Methods The Io HD with an Apple Mac Pro or Apple MacBook Pro and Final Cut Pro 6, along with a suitable storage system, offer an unprecedented level of features and performance for all audio/video production applications. However, to ensure performance and quality, the disk storage system used with the Mac Pro or MacBook Pro must be able to meet the demands of storing realtime uncompressed SD media and ProRes 422 HD media.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — System Requirements Striping divides a logical drive into data blocks, or stripes, that are distributed across an array of physical drives. Striping a set of disks improves storage performance because each drive operates concurrently. However, striping alone, known as RAID level 0, offers no data protection. Mirroring involves writing identical copies of all data to a pair of physical drives.
8 Note: All of the following numbers are approximations based on 2 channels of 48kHz audio. More audio channels can increase data rates. AJA also provides a freeware application called the AJA Data Rate Calculator that can be used to help determine the amount of storage space and bandwidth requirements needed for a selected format, frame rate, audio setting and compression. The AJA Data Rate Calculator can be found in the AJA Utilities folder which installs in the Applications folder of the Mac OS.
\ Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators LTC SDI 1 SDI 2 In Out Y/G Pb/B Pr/R In Out Audio Mon In 1 HDMI In In 2 In 3 AES 1/2 Out 1 Out 2 Ref In Out AES 3/4 In Out HDMI Out In 4 CVBS In Out 100-240VAC 50/60Hz .4A RS-422 S-Video AES 5/6 AES 7/8 In Out Out 3 Out 4 Controls and Indicators When installing the AJA Io HD system, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment.
10 Front Panel Alphanumeric display shows current state of input and output selection. It’s also used for status messages when appropriate. P 1080i29.97 SDI S 525i29.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel Although the default is to show Primary and Secondary formats, you can instead configure the Io HD to show the Primary format on the top line of the display and the currently configured timecode on the second line. If in an input mode, this will display the timecode at input. If set for play out, then the timecode display is what is output. If you see a semi-colon in the timecode display, then it means the timecode is drop-frame.
12 Audio VU LED Indicators These LEDs show the audio signal strength of the selected audio input sources (embedded SDI audio, AES/EBU audio, analog 4-Channel balanced, or 2-Channel unbalanced) or the values for audio being played back during editorial. The LEDs show a standard VU-style display, with the LEDs having the following meanings: Green—audio source signal level is in the “safe” area (no clipping). Vertically, the green LEDs also show the signal strength, so you can see if the signal level is low.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Rear Panel 13 Settings menus (or Easy Setups). While capturing, the selected inputs are mirrored at Io HD’s outputs. When not in the capture mode, outputs change to reflect the output of Final Cut Pro. In all cases, all Io HD’s outputs are active all the time. In other words, the same output video appears simultaneously on the HDMI, SDI, composite, Svideo, and component outputs. (Note: S-video and composite are SD only formats, so they will not output HD material.
14 • 2 channel unbalanced audio outputs (2x RCA) for monitoring. • 4 channel analog balanced audio inputs and outputs. 4x female XLRs are provided for input and 4x male XLRs for output. • IEEE 1394b FireWire™ 800Mbps connector for data between Io HD and Apple Mac. • RS-422 Control Port, 9-pin D-sub, for machine control. • AC power connector with ON/OFF switch, 3 pin (with ground). Each of these groups of connectors are discussed on the following pages.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Rear Panel A Note About YPbPr—Component Video, or YPbPr, has been given several names over time. YUV, Y/R-Y/B-Y, and YCbCr, are just some examples. Although these various formats have some differences in levels, they are all basically the same. Io HD uses the modern YPbPr terminology exclusively. Io HD supports three different types of YPbPr: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam (NTSC), and Betacam (NTSC Japan).
16 8 Channel AES/EBU Digital Audio Inputs And Outputs One BNC connector is provided for both the channel 1 and 2 inputs, similarly input channels 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 are also each grouped on 3 additional BNCs. Another group of 4 BNCs provides the same channel groups for AES/EBU outputs. In order to connect equipment having AES/EBU digital audio XLR connectors, use appropriate adapters (not supplied).
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Rear Panel Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Io HD And Your Workflow There are many possible ways to think about your video/audio workflow. Your workflow setup might be categorized by the end product you produce, whether it be corporate video, professional broadcast media, film work, or desktop video. Or your workflow might be categorized by the type of equipment used rather than the nature of the work produced.
18 Source Deck Type(s) Workflow Attributes Analog Examples: Beta, VHS, and U-matic Digital Examples: Digibeta, DV50, DVCPRO, and DVcam Field or Remote Capture and Editing Capture HD via ProRes 422 with a MacBook Pro Monitoring one of many video/audio sources Examples: monitoring studio equipment or using older legacy equipment in an edit suite Applications Io HD captures and outputs S-video, component video (HD & SD), and composite video, with multi-channel audio Corporate/Industrial Pro Broadcast
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Understanding Typical Workflows As quality and codecs improve, the lines between offline and online are blurring. For example, with the DVCPRO HD codec introduced in FCP HD (v.4.5), native HD editing in the codec became possible, providing very high quality results (true HD editing) at low data rates. Compare this to 100MB/sec and higher for uncompressed HD formats, and you can immediately see the benefits.
20 Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 (SD) Data rate: 28 MB/second standard definition—external storage recommended Quality: Excellent, broadcast quality Capturing in an uncompressed format results in clearly defined video, and maintains the full raster size with 4:2:2 chroma sampling. Using an uncompressed format maintains high quality video from the capture stage of the timeline all the way through effects rendering stage.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Workflow General Notes Workflow General Notes The previously discussed codecs are used in different ways based on project characteristics. Some codecs create very high-quality offline files at low data rates for projects that will ultimately be delivered in uncompressed format via an offline/online process. Other projects may use these compressed formats to create final masters.
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Chapter 4: Installation & Configuration Installation Overview The installation and set up of an Io HD is very simple. Plug it in to AC mains power and connect the FireWire 800 cable to a suitable Mac Pro, MacBook Pro or Xserve’s FireWire 800 port with the cable supplied. All of the Installation and Configuration steps are documented in this chapter and summarized below: 1. Unpack the shipping box 2.
24 Unpacking Shipping Box Contents An Io HD ships with an AC power cord, two different types of FireWire cable, a software installation CD (containing the PDF User Manual), and any latebreaking news bulletins (if applicable). Box Contents As you unpack the shipping box, carefully examine the contents. Ensure you received everything and that nothing was damaged during shipment. If you find any damage, immediately notify the shipping service and supply them with a complete description of the damage.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Installing Io HD Software We recommend checking occasionally for both software updates and additional product information by visiting our website. If your Mac has previously had another video capture or multimedia card installed, ensure you remove the card and uninstall any related software before installing Io HD. This will prevent any hardware or software conflicts.
26 6. Click on the OK button after entering a valid user and password. 7. The installer will launch and you will see a series of installer screens. Initial Installer Screen 8. Click Continue to begin installation. 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 Minimum Requirements in Chapter 1).
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Installing Io HD Software 27 1 System Check Installer Screen 10. Read and agree to the Software License Agreement. Io HD Software License Agreement Screen 11. The next screen shows all the available drives on the Mac Pro (or MacBook Pro). Click on the drive that contains your system files (Apple default is “Macintosh HD”). A green arrow will point to the drive you’ve selected. Click the Continue button to proceed with installation.
28 Select a Destination Drive For the Io HD Software 12. At the next screen, click the Install button to place the software on the drive you previously selected. Easy Install, Installer Screen 13. A system prompt will pop up with a reminder that OS X must be restarted after installation. Click the Continue Installation button to proceed. 14. The installer will run and put all the necessary Io HD drivers, Io HD Control Panel, presets and additional software on the desired hard drive.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Io HD Chassis Placement 15. Click the Restart button to complete the installation procedure. The system will perform a software restart and be ready for use. 1 Final Installation Screen Note: The AJA Io HD must be powered on prior to booting the computer. If the Io HD is powered up after the computer, the AJA Control Panel application will not be able to properly control the unit.
30 When planning equipment locations and mounting methods, take into account the weight and size of the chassis: • Chassis Dimensions: Height—4.8” with rubber feet (121.9 mm) Depth—12” (304.8 cm) Width—8.2” (208.3 cm) Power—100 to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts 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.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — System Video/Audio Cable 3. Connect a 9-pin DB9 machine control cable between your VTR’s RS422 control port and the Io HD RS422 connector. 4. Connect two SDI cables between Io HD and your digital VTR (Digital Betacam etc.): one from Io HD SDI In to the VTR SDI Out, and one from Io HD SDI Out (1 or 2) to the VTR SDI In. The Io HD SDI connections have embedded audio so the VTR must be configured accordingly. 5.
32 Typical System Connections Typical Analog System System interconnections for a system with analog A/V sources are shown on the previous page. Your system may differ depending on VTRs, audio monitoring, and video monitoring. 1. If desired, connect your house reference sync to the Io HD Ref input connector (BNC). The Io HD Ref output connector can be connected to your VTR. Note: The Ref Output connector is not a loop-through—the input is terminated internally and buffered to the output.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Genlock and Your System 2. Connect a Video Monitor to the Io HD Composite Analog Video Out BNC connector, or instead connect a monitor via the S-Video Out connector (4-pin mini-DIN). 3. Connect a 9-pin DB9 machine control cable between your VTR’s RS422 machine control port and the Io HD RS422 connector. 4. Connect Component Video cables between Io HD and your analog VTR (BVW-75 etc.
34 Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video in Standard Definition While both 8- and 10-bit uncompressed video are capable of providing excellent quality broadcast video, 10-bit represents a significantly higher quality and is preferable in many situations when working with standard definition video.
Chapter 5: Final Cut Pro and Other Software Final Cut Pro After you install the Io HD software on your Mac, all you need to do to begin using it is to become familiar with the AJA Control Panel and how Final Cut Pro works with Io HD. With Final Cut Pro you'll choose the proper setups from those provided by AJA to utilize the Io HD for input and output.
36 You can even access the AJA Control Panel application without exiting the application by first holding down the command key (Apple key) before mouse clicking on the AJA Control Panel application on the desktop. For this reason, it is useful to leave the AJA Control Panel application on the desktop while you work in applications and simply command click into it to access it if you are unsure of a setting or wish to make a change.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel 37 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.
38 Framebuffer—the framebuffer is the “engine” in the Io HD where active video operations take place using Final Cut Pro, other 3rd-party applications, or even Io HD itself. The framebuffer has a format (called the “Primary Format” and color space that it follows, as defined in the Tabbed Windows or via external application software such as the “Easy Setups” in Final Cut).
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel 39 Conversion Icons—when an input or output is a different standard than the framebuffer then the Io HD may be upconverting, downconverting or crossconverting the signal to the proper standard. This may be automatic, because it's detected an input signal that differs from the standard currently selected, or because you've explicitly told it to convert.
40 Control Tab Screen The Io HD can be controlled by various software applications running on a host Mac as well as be used as a Macintosh Desktop extension. The Control Tab is where you select how the Io HD directs video and is used by application software. This screen also provides control for configuring output timing with regard to external reference video and horizontal/vertical delay.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Control Tab Screen Settings Default Video Output—this is where you select what Io HD will output as a default when no application has control of it, such as when the Finder is active. Since Io HD can be controlled by software applications as well as its own control panel, the output can change dynamically. Some video applications will grab control of the Io HD inputs/outputs.
42 Hold Last Application: this selection directs Io HD to hold and output the last frame of video from the last application to control Io HD. This can be helpful when operating in an environment where you're switching back and forth between multiple application windows. Tip: pressing and holding the Apple COMMAND key while clicking in the AJA Control Panel—while in any software application (Final Cut, etc.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Format Tab Screen The Formats screen shows the video format currently in use by the Io HD framebuffer (called the Primary Format) and allows you to change it. All throughout the AJA Control Panel, choices are always presented based on what Io HD can do with the signals available and the inputs/outputs selected; this includes control over whether up/down/cross conversion is employed.
44 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.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Down (Conversion)—for downconversion the following choices are available: Anamorphic: full-screen “stretched” image Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size 1 Up (Conversion)—the Up and Down pull-down menus are available when conversion has been selected for the video path to/from the framebuffer and like Hz formats are select
46 Input Select Tab Screen Click an icon to select an Input AJA Control Panel, Input Select Tab On the Input Select screen you can view the currently selected video and audio input sources and map audio sources to the channels supported by Final Cut Pro (more on this later). Two information panes in the screen are provided: Video Input and Audio Input.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Component (SMPTE/EBU N10) Component (Beta) Audio Input—this pulldown menu allows you to pick where the audio comes from. Io HD supports 2 unbalanced analog audio channels (RCA), 4 balanced analog audio channels (XLR), 8 channels of HDMI embedded audio, 8 channels of AES via BNC, or 8 channels of SDI embedded audio.
48 SDI Output Tab Screen The SDI Output tab shows the current settings for both of the SDI outputs. Because the outputs can be configured independently, one output may be the Primary format and the other output may be the Secondary format. If an input/ output has no video, it will be indicated on the block diagram (“No Video”). AJA Control Panel, SDI Output Tab SDI Output Tab Screen Settings Separate information panes will be listed (as applicable) for SDI Outputs 1 and 2.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel HDMI Tab Screen The Io HD’s HDMI input and output are shown and configured at this tab screen. The HDMI input pane shows if an HDMI input source has been detected and locked on, showing the format found. 1 AJA Control Panel, HDMI Tab HDMI Tab Screen Settings HDMI Output—a pulldown allows you to select either the primary video format (framebuffer) or a secondary one (up/down/cross-conversion).
50 Analog Out Tab Screen Io HD provides a high-quality analog component or composite + Y/C output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired (format). Radio buttons allow you to select primary or secondary format—which could enable up/down/ cross-conversion. Note: Composite and Y/C (S-Video) are only able to support SD signals, not HD.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Video Setup Tab Screen Io HD provides a high-quality analog component or composite output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired. 1 AJA Control Panel, Video Setup Tab Video Setup Tab Screen Settings Analog Black Level—choices in the black Level pulldown menu are only available for the two Composite analog formats.
52 Audio Setup Tab Screen This screen provides controls for configuring Io HD Audio Gain, analog audio monitoring, and delay. AJA Control Panel, Audio Setup Tab Audio Setup Tab Screen Settings Lock Audio Gain To Unity—when set, the Io HD will ignore the Final Cut Pro gain setting and set the audio gain at unity. Not setting this checkbox tells the Io HD to get the audio gain setting from Final Cut Pro.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Audio Delay—Audio can be offset or delayed for certain capture or monitoring situations where this would be desirable. Audio Delay sliders controlling input and output values are provided. Audio Delay Input: Some devices have analog audio and digital video that may be used as sources, but may not necessarily be in sync. The original Canon XL-H1 is an example of such a device.
54 Conversion Tab Screen This screen offers a variety of controls that determine how the Io HD behaves under Final Cut Pro. AJA Control Panel, Codec Tab Conversion Tab Screen Settings Pause On—these two choices determine what happens when Final Cut Pro is paused in stop mode: Full Frame: both fields are displayed resulting in some jitter while paused. Single Field: a single field is displayed, showing no flicker (useful when color correcting or whenever the flickering would be a distraction).
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Timecode Tab Screen The timecode screen is used for both monitoring the RP-188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream and for selecting a timecode offset on output (if desired). Settings for the output section of the tab can be used to create window burn superimposed timecode outputs. 1 AJA Control Panel, Timecode Tab Note: SMPTE 12M-2 is the updated name and specification for what was RP-188.
56 User Bits—for monitoring variable frame rate (VFR) timecode (for example, Varicam), you may wish to monitor the user bits embedded in the timecode. If you set this checkbox, Io HD will detect and interpret the user bits and display them next to the checkbox. Output Use QuickTime Timecode—when checked, this directs Io HD to output timecode from the QuickTime timecode track. When not checked, Io HD uses the Output Timecode Offset value plus the number of frames into the movie.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Timelapse Tab Screen This Tabbed screen is used for the Io HD timelapse feature. To use the timelapse capability, choose the "Enable Timelapse Capture" checkbox. This functionality is enabled for all QuickTime capture applications (Final Cut Pro, VTR Xchange, etc.) Set the "Capture" and "For Interval" parameters as desired. Launch a capture application like Final Cut Pro, select the desired Easy Setup for the video format desired.
58 IoHD Tab Screen AJA Control Panel, IoHD Tab IoHD Stand Alone Mode—while connected to the Mac, Io HD can be configured for a set of parameters and then disconnected from the Mac for use by itself as a stand-alone converter. An example would be using the Io HD in Stand Alone Mode as an SD to HD upconverter. To use the Io HD in this way, select the Io HD Stand Alone Mode pulldown from the Control tab screen. Next, select Current Setting or Factory Setting.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel Io HD LED Display—this pulldown menu configures what the front panel display on the Io HD will display. The default is to show Primary and Secondary formats as currently selected. Alternately, you can select to show the Primary format on the top line of the display and the currently configured timecode on the second line. If in an input mode, this will display the timecode at input.
60 Saving Your Control Panel Presets After configuring the AJA Control Panel via the Tabbed screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, you can organize the presets for all your typical tasks, saving time by not having to manually reconfigure each time. To save a preset, simply go to “File -> Save Preset...”. Be sure to give the preset a meaningful name. Thereafter the preset will be available under the Control Panel “Presets” menu.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Using The AJA Control Panel QuickTime Application—1st Priority If a running QuickTime application uses Io HD for capture or output, it controls the Primary format via its own menus and settings. For example, when Final Cut Pro is active (it’s the topmost application) and has Io HD as its “A/V Device”, then the Io HD's Primary format is determined by Final Cut's “Video Playback” submenu (under the “View” menu) or in its “Audio/Video Settings...
62 AJA Control Panel—2nd Priority If a QuickTime application is not running then the AJA Control Panel gets control of the board. Control Recommendations To avoid surprises, run the AJA Control Panel, keep it visible on the desktop—and stay consistent in your settings within the various QuickTime applications while working on a project.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses Example: select an Io HD as the targeted product in the AJA Control Panel application. Launch Final Cut Pro. Final Cut Pro is now using the Io HD for its input/output. Go back to the AJA Control Panel application and select a KONA LHi as the "targeted" product. Launch the AJA TV application. AJA TV would now use the LHi for its output.
64 Easy Setups Menu Both the Easy Setups menu item and the Audio/Video Settings menu item are located under the main Final Cut Pro menu. Click on the Easy Setups menu item and Final Cut Pro will present the Easy Setup dialog window: Easy Setup Dialog In the Easy Setup dialog, the Format, Rate and the currently selected Easy Setup in the Use pulldown is shown. This selection can be changed by clicking on the pulldown arrow at the right.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses Easy Setups For Use With Io HD The factory default Easy Setups currently shipped with Io HD are shown below and may not be inclusive. AJA attempts to add to this list regularly when new formats which Io HD may playback become available. In addition to this, there are additional easy setups available on your Io HD Software CD and on the AJA website. Your list may differ as AJA is continually improving and adding functionality.
66 Note: The AJA Io HD was specifically designed to work with the Apple ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 HQ codecs via its internal hardware. Other HD codecs can only be used with the AJA Io HD via software encoding/decoding. The AJA Io HD can be used to capture to DVCProHD compression when used in combination with the MacPro series of Apple desktop computers; these computers provide sufficient processing power to software encode to DVCProHD compression in realtime.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses 1 Audio/Video Settings, Summary Window 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 Easy Setup currently selected (pick one most like the one you want to create) and then saving it under a new name: 1. Change the currently selected Easy Setup by making changes at the Summary tabbed window via the pulldown menus. 2.
68 Audio/Video Settings, Creating a New Easy Setup At any point in the above procedure you can go to the other tabbed windows and make additional changes. For example, in the Sequence Presets, Capture Presets, and Device Control Presets windows you can select a preset and click on an Edit button to change specific aspects of the preset. As an example, under Device Control Preset you might wish to change the Time Source on your VTR from LTC to VITC, or change the pre-roll and post-roll values.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses The Sequence Presets Window 1 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. The checkmark tells which Preset is in use—highlighting a choice alone does not select it.
70 The Capture Presets Window Audio/Video Settings, Capture Presets Window This window lets you choose a preset format for incoming source video and audio media you’ll be capturing. Select the maximum quality format you’ll be using for most of the material so there will be no need to re-render later. The information on the right window pane describes the preset and all it’s parameters.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses Capture Presets Editing 1 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. Frame Size—below the name and description are the frame size settings. These can be changed via the pulldown menu.
72 QuickTime Audio Settings—these settings select an audio input source and affect how it's processed by Final Cut Pro. The Device pull-down should be set to Io HD. The Input pull-down selects that Io HD will be used for capturing audioit does not select the specific inputs. For specific audio input selection use the AJA Control Panel application. The Rate pull-down selects a sample rate; it should always be set to 48 kHz for Io HD.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Easy Setups for Typical Uses When editing a Device Control preset you can change the following: • Name and description of Device Control preset • Protocol for capture/playback VTR (for Io HD this will be RS422) • Audio Mapping • Time Source (LTC/VITC/both/etc.) • Port • Frame Rate • Default Timecode (Drop Frame etc.
74 You may wish to use a different Io HD output for final Print-to-tape from Final Cut. You can select that in this window by clicking the checkbox “Different Output for Edit to Tape/Print to Video.” This allows you to select via a pull-down menu any Io HD video output and audio output. The window also allows you to turn on and off device and audio output warnings.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Checking the System with a Simple If you don’t see bars on the external video monitor and hear tone, check your connections and ensure Io HD is selected in the Easy Setups and Audio/Video Settings as necessary. Click Filmstrip Button in Viewer Window ...Then select “Bars and Tone” Finally, click in the viewer window and drag the “bars” to the Sequence window.
76 Bars and Tone In Sequence Window Click “Play” to Test the System Sequence Window Showing Bars and Tone Clip Dragged from Viewer If everything works properly, go ahead and try capturing audio and video media from your VTR.
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. Once you’ve noted problem symptoms, look through the following table and see if any of the symptoms are listed. If so, check the items listed.
78 Table 6-1. Problem Solving by Matching Symptoms to Remedies Symptom Check Final Cut doesn’t “see” Io HD. Check that Io HD chassis is powered up. Check that Io HD Power LED (PWR) is illuminated and that Io HD FireWire LED is illuminated (shows Io HD is communicating with host Mac). Media is not being captured from desired external device.
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Updating Software Updating Software Check on the AJA Video website (http://www.aja.com/support/io/io-hd.php) for software updates. If any are available, download the file and read any associated instructions prior to installing the software. Support When calling for support, first check over your system configuration and ensure everything is connected properly and that current Final Cut presets and Easy Setups match what you are trying to do.
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Appendix A: Specifications Video Input Digital: SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (2 inputs) HDMI Analog: Composite/S-Video (Y/C): NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL 12 bit A/D, 2x oversampling 3 line adaptive comb filter decoding SD Component: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J, RGB 12 bit A/D, 2x oversampling HD Component: YPbPr 12-bit A/D Video Output (all active simultaneously) Digital: SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (2 outputs) HDMI Analog: Composite/S Video (Y/C): NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL 12 bit D/A, 8x oversamplin
A-2 Audio Output Digital: 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8 channel, 48kHz 24-bit AES audio, 8 channel, 48kHz HDMI embedded, 8 channel Analog: 24-bit D/A, 4 channel balanced XLR, 48kHz +15/18/24 dbu Full Scale Digital 2 channel unbalanced RCA (for monitoring) Timecode LTC timecode input and output via BNC Reference Input Analog Color Black, Composite Sync, or Tri-level Sync Terminated Input, buffered output Machine Control RS-422, 9 pin protocol FireWire IEEE-1394b, FireWire™ 800Mb/s Apple ProRes 422 Suppo
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Hardware Cross-conversion, 10-bit Hardware Cross-conversion, 10-bit Hardware 10-bit 1080i to 720P 720P to 1080i 720P to 1080PsF SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Letterbox: transforms SD anamorphic to a letterboxed image. H Crop: produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame. SD Pillarbox: produces image in screen center with black borders on left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center.
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Appendix B: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A Interference Statement 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commericial installation.
B-2 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.
Safety and Compliance — Korea KCC Compliance Statement Korea KCC Compliance Statement 1 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. Class A ITE この装置は、 クラスA 情報技術装置です。 この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害 を引き起こすことがあります。 この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求され ることがあります。ＶＣＣＩ−Ａ This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2008.04).
B-4 Before operating your Io HD unit, please 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. Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind.
Safety and Compliance — Before operating your Io HD unit, please read the ¡Advertencia! No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluidos amplificadores) que generan calor. Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor.
B-6 Attenzione! Questo dispositivo è un prodotto di Classe A. Il funzionamento di questo apparecchio in aree residenziali potrebbe causare interferenze dannose, nel cui caso agli utenti verrà richiesto di adottare tutte le misure necessarie per porre rimedio alle interferenze a proprie spese. Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.
Safety and Compliance — Before operating your Io HD unit, please read the sécurité. Si la prise fournie ne s'insère pas dans votre prise femelle, consultez un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise femelle obsolète. Warnung! Der Sicherheitszweck des gepolten bzw. Schukosteckers ist zu berücksichtigen. Ein gepolter Stecker verfügt über zwei Pole, von denen einer breiter als der andere ist. Ein Schukostecker verfügt neben den zwei Polen noch über einen dritten Pol zur Erdung. Der breite Pol bzw.
B-8 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. Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Avertissement ! Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages avec éclairsou s'il est inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.
Safety and Compliance — Before operating your Io HD unit, please read the Warning! The Io HD chassis has no user-serviceable parts. An internal fuse protects the circuitry; however, it can only be replaced by AJA service centers or AJA dealers. To remove power from the unit, remove the AC line cord to ensure disconnection. Avertissement ! Les composants du châssis Io HD ne peuvent pas être réparés par l’utilisateur.
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Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Index I-1 Index Symbols .
I-2 CD 4 Chassis 30 Chassis Connections 32 Checking the System 72 Codec Screen Settings 55 codec settings 67 Codec Tab Screen 54 Color Meanings, Control Panel 38 colors, meaning of 38 COMMAND key 50 Component Analog Video Out 31 Component video 14 composite 46 Composite NTSC/PAL video 13 composite output 52 Configuration 25 Connector Descriptions 14 Connectors 12, 13 Contents 24 Control Panel 35 Control Panel Basics 36 Control Panel Presets 58 Control Panel, importance of keeping visible 60 Control Panel,
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Index full-screen 44 G Genlock 50 Genlock and Your System 29 Genlock/Reference Video 13 Getting Help 77 graphic file, test pattern output 49 H H Crop 45 hard drives 6 Hardware 2 HDMI 13 HDMI Screen 47 Height 30 Hold Last Application 50 Horizontal reference 50 horizontally stretched 45 house reference 15 house reference sync 30, 32 house sync 33 I Icons 38 icons 36 Icons, Control Panel 38 IEEE 1394b 14, 16 Indicator Descriptions 10 Info Screen 58 Info Tab 58 Input P
I-4 Power cord 4 power switch 11 Pre-roll 71 Present 11 Presets 58 presets 61 Presets, Control Panel 58 Primary 46 Print-to-tape 72 problem symptoms 75 problems, what to do if you encounter 75 progressive frame 43 progressive segmented frame 43 psf 43 Q QuickTime Audio Settings 70 QuickTime Timecode 57 QuickTime video 67 QuickTime Video Settings 69 R RAID 6, 7 RAID 50 7 RCA connector pair 53 Rear Panel 12 rear panel 13 Ref 11 Ref In 50 Ref Loop 30, 32, 33 Reference Video 13, 15 Requirements 5 RP-188 55 RP-
Io HD Installation and Operation Manual — Index Timing adjustment, Control Panel 52 transforming 44 troubleshooting 75 typical system interconnections 30 Typical Workflows 18 U unbalanced audio 14 Uncompressed 10-bit 20 Uncompressed 8-bit 19 unpack 4 Unpacking 24 upconversion 44 upconverter 3 user and password 26 User Bits, RP-188 57 Utility, disk 7 V V Crop 45 Varicam timecode 57 Vertical reference 50 video and audio input/output connections 30 Video Format 42 Video Input 40 video input source 50 video in
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