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Cable Connections
Io XT connections are made directly to the unit’s rear connector plate. Eight audio output
channels are available through the Tascam-style DB25 connector.
Io XT Connectors
Connector
Descriptions—
Io XT & Cables
HD/SD SDI Input and Output
BNC connectors are provided on Io XT for two HD/SD-SDI inputs and two HD/SD-SDI outputs.
The input and output support video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Use SDI wherever
possible for the best quality 10-bit uncompressed video input, capture and output. If
peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs/outputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it
where possible. Most high-end professional broadcast equipment supports SDI (VTRs,
cameras, media storage servers, etc.).
HDMI Input and Output
Two HDMI connectors on the Io XT provide input and output of HDMI compatible video and
multi-channel embedded audio. HDMI v1.3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support
of the latest 10-bit monitors.
HDCP is not supported on either input or output. Io XT HDMI output does not have HDCP, and
input sources having HDCP are not supported. The HDMI input is designed to support long
cable runs—up to 100 ft. when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable, or up to 50 ft. using 28 or
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
operation.
