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Appendix A: Specifications

Video Formats

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525i 29.97

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625i 25

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720P 50,59.94,60

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1080i 25, 29.97, 30

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1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

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1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

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2K (4:2:2)

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2K 1080p 23.98, 24, 25

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2K 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25

Host Computer Connection

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1x Thunderbolt™ input

Video Output

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1x SDI output

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1x HDMI v1.3 output (Compressed 3D support)

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Supported Video Formats

Audio Support

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24-bit SDI embedded audio, 8-channel, 48kHz

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24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 8-channel, 48kHz

Physical

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Height: 2.28" (5.8cm)

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Width: 2.95" (7.5cm)

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Depth: 1.18" (3cm)

Summary of Contents for T-TAP

Page 1: ...1 1 www aja com Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s Published 9 21 12 ...

Page 2: ...first read the Chapter on Troubleshooting at the back of this manual You can often save time and effort by looking there first for simple remedies and information on how to get support from AJA and Apple Computer Inc 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 ...

Page 3: ...d by the use of non AJA Video parts or supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA...

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Page 5: ...Installation Installation Overview 5 Connecting to your Computer 5 Installing T TAP Software 6 Macintosh Software Installation 7 Updating T TAP Firmware 12 Other Software from AJA 13 Chapter 3 Operation Using T TAP with Professional Video Audio Software 15 AJA Control Panel Overview 15 Control Panel Operation 18 Control Screen Settings 18 Format Screen 19 HDMI Output Screen 20 Video Setup Screen 2...

Page 6: ...an ICES Statement 29 European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 30 Declaration of Conformity 30 Korean Compliance Statement 31 Taiwan Compliance Statement 31 Translated caution statements warning conventions and warning messages 31 Before operating your AJA unit read the instructions in this document 32 Index 35 ...

Page 7: ...ional monitors or recording gear while the HDMI output is able to feed directly into consumer HDMI monitors Both HDMI and SDI are active simultaneously allowing you to work with professional and consumer gear at the same time 3D support enables T TAP to output directly to 3D HDMI monitors for realtime stereoscopic review with no need for additional hardware T TAP s professional audio functionality...

Page 8: ...of SDI and HDMI embedded audio output T TAP Software AJA s T TAP software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video audio editing and monitoring when used with a variety of 3rd party software With a T TAP and Thunderbolt enabled computer you have the ultimate system for standard and high definition video editing production and DI work AJA software and documentation is available for...

Page 9: ...plication To guarantee maximum system performance use AJA System Test and the AJA DataCalc application to evaluate your workstation capabilities They are available on the AJA website at the following URL http www aja com en products software AJA System Test AJA System Test is a utility for measuring system performance with AJA Video Capture devices The application includes disk drive speed tests a...

Page 10: ...ras media storage servers etc HDMI Output An HDMI connector on the T TAP provides output of HDMI compatible video and multi channel embedded audio The HDMI v1 3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support of the latest 10 bit monitors HDCP is not supported on the output The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only The AJA Control Panel allows selection and adjustment of some HDMI pa...

Page 11: ...y AJA plug ins for 3rd party software Installers for the T TAP driver software and for the AJA Control Panel are found on the AJA website here you will get the most current software and documentation 5 When you run the AJA Control Panel you ll notice that the T TAP is auto discovered as long as it is properly cabled and powered up Each of these steps are explained in greater detail on the remainin...

Page 12: ... become available to AJA T TAP owners on our website www aja com We recommend checking occasionally for both software updates and additional product information Note If your computer has previously had another video capture or multimedia device installed ensure you uninstall any related software before installing T TAP This will prevent any hardware or software conflicts If you add T TAP supported...

Page 13: ...JA 2 Locate the package files they have an icon that looks like a box and has a pkg or mpkg suffix Note 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 on your system 3 Double click the package to log on and begin software installation Start by installing the T TAP driver package with AJA Control Panel and then ...

Page 14: ...nstaller will launch and you ll see a series of installer screens 6 On the following pages we show the series of screens you ll see when installing the T TAP driver software package 7 When you launch the installer you ll see a series of installer screens Initial Installer Screen 8 Click Continue to begin installation ...

Page 15: ...taller will check your Mac to ensure it has the hardware and software resources required see System Requirements on page 3 Click Continue to proceed System Check Installer Screen 10 Read and click Continue then click the Agree button to accept the Software License Agreement T TAP Software License Agreement Screen ...

Page 16: ...ce Requirements 12 Next the installer will display a reminder that you ll have to Restart the Mac after installation concludes Click Continue Installation Installer Screen Reminder about Restarting 13 The installer runs and puts all the necessary T TAP drivers and software on the desired hard drive When it has completed installation a final screen will be displayed announcing that software was suc...

Page 17: ... Restart button to complete the installation procedure The system will perform software restart After installing the T TAP system driver package open the AJA Control Panel installed in your Applications folder Verify T TAP is active It may be necessary to un plug and re install the Thunderbolt cable to cycle power to T TAP ...

Page 18: ...nd hardware necessary to ensure a successful update of your T TAP Follow these instructions when a firmware update is required 1 First install the new version of T TAP software 2 After successfully installing the new software the AJA KONA Updater will automatically launch The updater application is located in the AJA Utilities folder 3 When the updater starts the following screen will display indi...

Page 19: ...initiate a complete ON OFF power cycle to load the new firmware into the hardware Other Software from AJA Finally install any AJA plug ins required for 3rd party software For example If you use the T TAP with Adobe Premiere or Adobe After Effects you would go the AJA website T TAP support page and download the AJA Mac Plug ins for Adobe CS6 If you use Avid Media Composer you will need to download ...

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Page 21: ...changes Current settings both those you changed and those you didn t can be saved as a snapshot for recall at anytime This lets you save settings associated with all your frequent tasks then as you switch tasks you don t have to spend extra time resetting interface configurations just load the previously saved settings for each task One thing you ll notice instantly about the Control Panel is that...

Page 22: ...where active video operations take place using your 3rd party applications or even T TAP itself The framebuffer has a format called the Primary Format and color space that it follows as defined in the Configuration Screens or via external application software It is important to realize that inside the host computer many applications can use the T TAP as you switch from window to window and it may ...

Page 23: ...the framebuffer primary video format of outputs HDMI configure the HDMI Output Video Setup configures Video such as Progressive Format and QuickTime Video Output Filter Conversion used to select codec options such as whether paused video appears as a full frame or a single field jitter shown or not shown and 24 to 30 fps padding patterns Timecode monitor RP 188 timecode and configure timecode wind...

Page 24: ... of the T TAP outputs These settings determine what happens when an application that doesn t grab the T TAP outputs is active Default Output Choices and their meanings Video Output this selection directs T TAP to output either a selected Test Pattern or Hold the Last Application output whenever an application isn t controlling T Tap Hold Last Application directs T TAP to hold and output the last f...

Page 25: ...or by clicking an icon widget and selecting a new format via a contextual menu the block diagram will change to reflect the new format The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full range 0 1023 or SMPTE range typically 64 940 for RGB color output A checkbox labeled VANC when checked allows Vertical Ancillary Data to be included in the output signal For a complete list of video forma...

Page 26: ...for configuring the video Protocol Color Space RGB Range and Audio Channels Protocol the Protocol pulldown allows you to choose either HDMI or DVI protocol use DVI if you re outputting to a DVI monitor using an HDMI to DVI adapter RGB Range SMPTE or Full levels the RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full range 0 1023 or SMPTE range typically 64 940 for RGB color output Audio Chann...

Page 27: ...Video Output Filter The QuickTime Video Output Display Filter is designed to help manage the comprehensive list of video outputs that may be available to applications By selecting the checkbox next to specified parameters the video outputs related to these specified parameters are enabled as possible video outputs for applications For example if the checkbox next to 25 50 is unchecked 50Hz video o...

Page 28: ... distraction Software Conversion the value selected in this pulldown is used whenever due to format selection you ve chosen to do 24 frames per second to 30 conversion where extra fields will be added to pad the existing ones Depending on video content selection of different field patterns may be useful in reducing jitter due to the content of adjacent fields The numbers in the pattern choices spe...

Page 29: ...rolled timecode offsets Use that same value here as the Output Timecode Offset to ensure the timecode is synchronized Timecode Burn in this pulldown selects whether the timecode value is burned in on video output from T TAP If set to OFF timecode will not be keyed over the video If set to timecode then the timecode value will be keyed over the output video This can be useful for synchronizing choo...

Page 30: ...on each time To save a preset simply go to the Presets screen and click Save Preset A dialog will be presented asking you for a name enter a meaningful name and click OK Thereafter the preset will be available under the Control Panel Presets list Presets Screen From the Presets screen you can manage your collection of presets easily To Load or Delete a stored preset just select it with your mouse ...

Page 31: ...to access the firmware install screen Click install to erase current firmware and load the firmware version contained in your current driver installation Note the Installation message shown below Firmware Update You will be required to power cycle your computer and T TAP to finish the update Update Completed ...

Page 32: ...n shows the T TAP software files that have been installed on your system This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating Information Screen ...

Page 33: ... 30 2K 4 2 2 2K 1080p 23 98 24 25 2K 1080PsF 23 98 24 25 Host Computer Connection 1x Thunderbolt input Video Output 1x SDI output 1x HDMI v1 3 output Compressed 3D support Supported Video Formats Audio Support 24 bit SDI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz Physical Height 2 28 5 8cm Width 2 95 7 5cm Depth 1 18 3cm ...

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Page 35: ...ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference ...

Page 36: ...6 CSA C22 2 NO 60065 2003 A1 06 GS EN 60065 2002 A1 Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request Emissions EN 55103 1 2009 EN61000 3 2 2006 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 CISPR 22 2006 Immunity EN 55103 2 2009 EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1999 A2 2001 EN61000 4 3 2006 EN61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 5 2005 EN 610004 6 2007 EN61000 4 11 2004 The product is also licensed for additiona...

Page 37: ... a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI CNS 13438 Class A Translated caution statements warning conventions and warning messages The following caution statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Warning Symbol Hazard Warning Caution Symbol ...

Page 38: ...eil près de l eau et nettoyez le seulement avec un tissu sec Warnung Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch säubern Advertencia No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco Aviso Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe o somente com um pano seco Avviso Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all acqua e puli...

Page 39: ... ou la prise sont endommagés que du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans l appareil que l appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l humidité ne fonctionne pas normalement ou est tombé Warnung Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist fällig wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker fal...

Page 40: ...ecificati e o venduti dal produttore quali il treppiedi e l esoscheletro 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 Avertissementþ Ne pas ouvrir le châssis Aucun élément à l intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé par l utilisateur La garantie sera annulée si l...

Page 41: ...m Screen 17 Blue 17 C Cable Connections 4 Color Meanings Control Panel 17 context sensitive icons 17 Control Panel AJA Software 2 Control Panel Function Screens 17 Control Screen 23 Control Screen Settings 18 controlling application 16 Conversion Icons Control Panel 17 D data rate calculation 3 Default Output 18 Default Video Output 18 download 6 E embedded audio 4 F Features T TAP software 2 Form...

Page 42: ...n 7 O Open I O Plug in for Avid 13 OS X installer files 7 output video black 18 P plug ins 6 Plug ins for Adobe CS6 13 Presets 24 previously installed software 6 Primary Format 16 primary formats 2 progressive frame 19 progressive segmented frame 19 psf 19 Q QuickTime Video Output Display Filter 21 QuickTime Drivers 2 QuickTime drivers 2 R Red 17 Requirements System 3 RP 188 definition 23 RP 188 2...

Page 43: ... 13 system configuration Control Panel 15 System Connections 6 System software 6 system test 3 T Test Pattern 18 third party software 6 Thunderbolt cabling 4 Timecode Offset 23 Timecode Screen 23 Timecode Screen Settings 23 T TAP connections 4 driver software 5 6 Formats 19 power 5 software download 7 U uninstall 6 unpack 3 Up Down arrows 17 url 3 user and password 8 V Video Format 19 Video Input ...

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