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Chapter 2: Installation & Configuration
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Installation Overview
The installation and set up of an Io XT is very simple. The steps of installation and
configuration are discussed here and summarized as follows:
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Unpack the shipping box (see
What’s in the Box
later in this chapter
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If not previously installed on your Thunderbolt equipped Macintosh , ensure that
appropriate application software such as Final Cut Pro 7 or Adobe Premiere is installed
as detailed in its user documentation.
3.
For latest System Compatibility and Software Version information for Io XT:
Visit: http://www.aja.com/support/io/io-xt.php
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Install AJA Io XT software on your Mac from the latest AJA download (preferred) or
from the supplied AJA CD-ROM.
Start by installing the Io XT driver package with AJA Control Panel and then finally
install any AJA plug-ins for 3rd-party software.
Installers for the Io XT driver software and for the AJA Control Panel are found both on
the CD in your shipping box and on the AJA website—we strongly recommend going
to AJA website to ensure you get the latest software and documentation.
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Connect a Thunderbolt cable between the Mac and the Io XT.
6.
Cable the system audio and video sources, VTR, audio monitor,
and video monitor.
7.
When you run the AJA Control Panel, you’ll notice that the Io XT is auto-discovered as
long as it is properly cabled and powered up.
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Please read the AJA Control Panel Operators Manual provided on the CD (also check
the website for that latest version).
Each of these steps are explained in greater detail on the remaining
pages of this chapter.
