Io X3 Capture, Display, Convert v16.2 9
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NOTE: Io X3 does not support host computer charging through the standard logo
'upstream' Thunderbolt port.
Bi-directional SDI I/O
Four bidirectional BNC connectors can be configured in a variety of ways via the
AJA Control Panel, including:
• Two HD/SD inputs (SDI 1 and SDI 2) and two outputs (SDI 3 and SDI 4)
• Four HD/SD inputs (SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3, SDI 4)
NOTE: Some third-party applications (examples: OBS Studio, Wirecast, Vmix) may
support other input/output configurations. Please see the relevant AJA Quick
Start Guide document for the application you are using.
HDMI Input and Output
Two HDMI connectors provide input and output of HDMI video and multi-
channel embedded audio.
• HDMI 1.4b input and output (using HDMI 2.0 implementation) supporting
resolutions at up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit
• Supports two or eight channel HDMI audio input and output
HDMI output also supports:
• HDR 10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-
861.3
• HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G
NOTE: HDCP is not supported on either input or output. 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.
RS-422 Machine Control
A female DB-9 connector provides connection for VTRs, camcorders, disk media
servers, and other devices using RS-422 SMPTE (Sony) protocol.
Reference Video
A dedicatec BNC connector provides reference Input. Supplying a reference signal
to the Reference input allows you to synchronize Io X3 outputs to your house
analog reference video signal (or black burst). When connecting a reference video
source, the locking signal should be the same as the input format. It is possible in
some circumstances to use an alternate format video signal as long as the basic
frame rate is compatible.
LTC Input and Output
Two BNC connectors provide dedicated LTC input and output.
