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T-TAP Installation and Operation Manual — Unpacking T-TAP
Unpacking T-TAP
As you unpack T-TAP, carefully examine the unit to ensure 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 units. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for
details on how to have your T-TAP 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.
After you unpack your T-TAP, go to the AJA website to download the latest software
package and updated documentation. You will need to secure a Thunderbolt cable to
connect to your computer. T-TAP is powered through the cable.
The AJA website link for software and documentation is:
http://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/
System Requirements
AJA System Test
and AJA DataCalc
Application
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 and video data copy (DMA)
speeds. The disk speed tests differ from standard disk I/O performance applications in
that they specifically test the system under conditions typically encountered with video
capture, playback, and editing.
Note:
Most of the disk performance tests are generic and don’t require an AJA KONA
Video Capture card. The DMA performance tests do require a KONA card and AJA
KONA Driver software to operate.
We suggest the best test is to fill your storage disk to 80% and then test capture at the
highest data rate you will use.
AJA DataCalc Application
This software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video
size, format, and frame rate. It's great for T-TAP users as a resource for configuring systems
and determining storage requirements.
