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Io XT Installation and Operation Guide — What’s In The Box?
circuitry re- sizes the video to full-raster 1920 x 1080, providing instantaneous playback of HDV
captured by Final Cut Pro 7 for both monitoring and recording.
Unlike the DV25 format, which can preview in realtime natively via Final Cut Pro 7, the MPEG
structure of HDV is much more complex. Fortunately, Io XT can provide real time monitoring
and playback to both HD and SD monitors and decks via the realtime hardware scaler and
down-converter on board.
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-
rendered” message in Final Cut Pro 7.
Software for Mac
AJA’s Io XT software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio
capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software. With an
Io XT and qualified Thunderbolt-enabled Mac, you have the ultimate system for standard and
high definition video editing, production and DI work. AJA software is supplied on CD.
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AJA QuickTime™ drivers for tightly integrated hardware/software operation.
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AJA Control Panel for source selection and controlling Io XT within the overall MacOS
environment, Input Pass through, and more. AJA Control Panel uses a block diagram to
show visually what is happening inside Io XT.
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Supports popular 3rd-party Professional Video Applications like Apple Final Cut Pro™ ,
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and more.
What’s In The Box?
As you unpack the shipping box(es), 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. 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 XT repaired or replaced.
Save packing materials and the shipping box. If you ever require service or move your system—
use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment.
Io XT Shipping Box Contents
When you unpack your AJA Io XT, you’ll find the following components:
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AJA Io XT Software and Documentation CD-ROM—this CD contains the software installer
to place Io XT drivers and related software on an Apple computer featuring Thunderbolt
connectivity. Install the software as discussed in this manual in
Chapter 2: Installation and
