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Cable Connections
T-TAP connections are made directly to the unit’s front and rear connector channels.
T-TAP Connectors
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt cabling carries two channels on the same connector with 10 Gbps of
throughput in two directions. The high speed of Thunderbolt allows connection to
peripheral devices while achieving PCI Express performance. Thunderbolt also provides
power to peripherals eliminating the need for external power supplies.
HD/SD SDI Output
A BNC connector is provided on T-TAP for one HD/SD-SDI output. This output supports
video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-
bit uncompressed video output. If your peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs, 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 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 parameters; please
see Chapter 3—for more information on Control Panel operation.
In This Manual
Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and system
requirements.
Chapter 2 provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the AJA T-TAP. The
user is guided through unpacking, cabling the T-TAP, installing T-TAP driver software, then
getting it up and running.
Chapter 3 discusses operational aspects of T-TAP, the AJA Control Panel interface, and how
to work with 3rd-party software.
Appendix A presents a list of technical specifications for the product.
Appendix B contains relevant Safety & Compliance information.
