Aja IoExpress User Manual

11www.aja.comInstallation and OperationGuideBecause it matters.Published: 12/28/12

4Io Express Down-conversion Options:The table below contains the available Io Express down-conversion options.All conversions use AJA 10-bit hardware

15Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — What’s In The Box?on CD, including the AJA Control Panel, drivers for the card itself, and all files n

6• Io Express.• PCIe Tether Cable.• PCIe adapter (for desktop computer) or Expresscard34 (for laptop computer) depending on the Io Express model purch

17Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cable ConnectionsHDMI Input and OutputTwo HDMI connectors on the Io Express provide input and output o

8In This ManualChapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and system requirements. Chapter 2 provides complete inst

11Chapter 2: Installation2Installation OverviewThe installation and set up of an Io Express is very simple. The steps of installation and configuratio

10Connecting to your Computer 1. With your computer off, install the PCIe adapter card (desktop) or Express card (laptop). Caution: Always have power

111Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemCabling the SystemTypical System This figure shows typical system interconnections

12Typical Desktop System ConnectionsInstalling Io Express Software First ensure that your third-party editing applications are installed as detailed i

113Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemSystem software updates may occasionally become available to AJA Io Express owners

iiTrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO®, and XENA® and are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io Express™, Io HD™, Io™, and Because It Matt

14Note: Files ending in the “.pkg” and “.mpkg” suffix are OS X installer files. These launch the OS X installer and tell it where and what to install

115Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemSystem Check Installer Screen9. Read and agree to the Software License Agreement.Io

1611.At the next screen, select the Easy Setups that you want to use (or all of them) and then click the Continue button to place the software on the

117Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemWindows Software Installation Locate the AJA Windows Software download file or CD p

18License AgreementRead the Windows Software license agreement and click “Yes” to accept. You will be asked to choose the type of installation you wou

119Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemThe following screens depict the more elaborate Custom installation. Shown below ar

20Use second level options to choose the specific drivers and plugins you would like installed. Custom Selection Second-level OptionsDisabled selectio

121Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the SystemClick Next to begin the installation. Installation Progress Screen.When the install

22Re-Installation & RepairIf you have problems running your newly installed pluggins or need to re-install for added applications, you can relaunc

11Using Io Express with Professional Video /Audio SoftwareAfter you install the Io Express software and any AJA plug-ins to support your choice of 3rd

1iiiIo Express Installation and Operation Guide — Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyAJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in ma

24Block Diagram Screen—The top area of the AJA Control Panel shows a visual picture representing the processing (if any) that’s currently occurring, i

125Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelFramebuffer—The framebuffer is the “engine” in Io Express where active vid

26Color Meanings—All items in the IO Express Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is happening in realtime. This applies to both i

127Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelControl Screen The Io Express can be controlled by various software applic

28Control Screen, Default Io Express Output Pulldown MenuChoices available and their meaning are:Input Passthrough: this selection directs Io Express

129Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelPlayback Timing (greyed-out when in Input Passthrough)Genlock (Freerun, Re

30Format Screen SettingsVideo Format—This pull-down menu shows the currently selected format. This pull-down appears in both the Primary Format area o

131Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelInput Select Screen On the Input Select screen, you can view the currently

32Audio Input—This pulldown menu allows you to choose where the audio comes from. Io Express supports up to 8 channels of embedded digital audio, so y

133Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelSDI Out Screen The SDI Out screen shows the current setting for both the S

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34HDMI Screen The Io Express’s HDMI input and output are shown and configured at this screen. The HDMI input pane shows if an HDMI input source has be

135Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelAnalog Out Screen Io Express provides a high-quality analog component or c

36Video Setup Screen Io Express provides a high-quality analog component or composite output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the cur

137Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelAudio Setup Screen The Audio Setup This screen shows the current settings

38Conversion Screen This screen allows you to select codec options such as whether a pause stops on a full frame or a single field (jitter compensatio

139Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelVideo Out, Pause On—these two choices determine what happens when your edi

40Timecode Screen The timecode is used for both monitoring the RP-188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream and for selecting a timecode offset

141Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelIo Express Control Panel, Timecode Pulldown MenuUse QuickTime Timecode—whe

42After configuring the AJA Control Panel screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, yo

143Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelFirmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to access the firmware install scr

11Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — ContentsContentsTrademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44Info Screen This screen shows the Io Express software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to a

145Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Using the AJA Control PanelWho is Controlling Io Express?There are times when you might have several

46Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit VideoWhile both 8- and 10-bit uncompressed video are capable of providing excellent quality broadcast video, 10-bit repres

11Chapter 4: Troubleshooting4If You Run Into ProblemsOne useful way to find the source of problems is to isolate your system to the smallest size wher

48Updating SoftwareCheck on the AJA Video website for software updates:http://www.aja.com/en/support/io/mac/io-express/If any are available, download

11Appendix A: SpecificationsAFormats• 525i 29.97• 625i 25• 720P 50, 59.94, 60• 1080i 25, 29.97, 30• 1080PsF 23.98, 24• 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30V

50Audio Input Digital• 8-channel, 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48kHz sample rate, Synchronous• 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48kHz sa

11BFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass A Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

52European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the mem

153Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Korean ComplianceKorean Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class A product base

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54Before operating your AJA unit, read the instructions in this documentWarning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the pr

155Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Before operating your AJAWarning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regist

56Achtung! Dies ist ein Gerät der Klasse A. Bei Einsatz des Geräts in Wohngebieten kann es Störungen des Radio- und Fernsehempfangs verursachen. In di

157Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — Before operating your AJA Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-typ

58Avertissement ! Protégez le cordon d'alimentation pour que l'on ne marche pas dessus ou qu'on le pince, en particulier au niveau des

13Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — IndexIndexSymbols.pkg 14Numerics10-bit video 468-bit Versus 10-bit Video 46AAnalog 4 Channel Balanced/

4Installer Screen 14Installing Io Software 12KKONA 2 Software 12KONA 2 will synchronize program video 29LLinear 39Log On Authenticate Prompt 14MMachin

15Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — IndexYY/R-Y/B-Y 7Yellow 26YPbPr 7YUV 7YUV-RGB Conversion 39

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11Chapter 1: Introduction1Edge Shot Photo HereOverviewIo Express is the perfect cross-platform, Mac or PC, interface for anyone who needs an inexpensi

2Accepted Inputs • HD/SD SDI Video with embedded audio• HDMI Video with embedded audioNote: Encoding of Apple ProRes is available only on Apple comput

13Io Express Installation and Operation Guide — FeaturesAbout Primary & Secondary Video FormatsIn Io Express operation, the Primary Format is the