AJA io 4k User Manual

Io XT/4K
Capture, Display, Convert
Version 14.0
Published December 15, 2017
Installation and Operation Guide

AJA io 4k Specifications

General

Brand	AJA
Model	io 4k
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction

AJA Software & Utilities

AJA Control Panel

Software for configuring and controlling AJA hardware.

System Requirements

Chapter 2 - Installation

Installation Overview

Steps for initial setup and software installation.

Connecting To Your Computer

Instructions for physically connecting the device to a computer.

Software Package Installation and Re-installation

Firmware Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide to updating device firmware.

Firmware Versions

Chapter 3 – Io XT/4K Operation

Front Panel Operation

Explanation of controls and indicators on the front panel.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

AJA Control Panel Overview

Software Configuration

Introduces the AJA Control Panel software for hardware configuration.

AJA Control Panel User Interface

Single-User & Shared Preferences

Function Screens

DS Keyer

Sets up and controls downstream keying.

LUT

Loads lookup tables for color calibration.

Presets

Saves and recalls custom device configurations.

Firmware

Manages AJA device firmware installation.

Using lo XT and 4K for HD, SD, 2K

Control Screen

Format Screen

Primary (Frame Buffer) Format

Sets the main video format for the framebuffer.

Input Select Screen

Video Input

Selects video source and detects format.

SDI Out Screen

SDI Output 1

Configures the primary SDI output format and transport.

HDMI Screen

DS Keyer Screen

Mode

Selects how the downstream keyer operates (e.g., graphic over matte).

LUT Screen

Custom LUT Controls

Creates custom color look-up tables for output.

Custom LUT Controls

LUT Type

Selects the type of LUT to apply (Auto, Linear, User).

Gain and Offset Controls

Adjusts gain and offset for Red, Green, and Blue curves.

LUT Files

Uploading Custom User LUT File

Steps for loading custom LUT files into the device.

Presets Screen

Loading and Saving Presets

Manages saving, loading, and deleting custom presets.

Firmware Management

Firmware Screen

Interface for installing firmware versions.

Info Screen

Using lo 4K for UltraHD/4K

Details operations specific to lo 4K in 4K Mode.

lo 4K in 4K Mode Audio Monitoring

Audio Mixer Screen

Controls playback and capture audio sources and mixing.

lo 4K Format Screen in 4K Mode

lo 4K SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode

4K Transport

Selects transport modes for 4K SDI and HDMI outputs.

lo 4K HDMI Screen in 4K Mode

HDMI Output

Configures HDMI output for UltraHD/4K formats.

lo 4K HDMI HDR Screen in 4K Mode

HDR Mode

Enables and configures HDR modes for HDMI output.

EOTF

Sets the Electrical Optical Transfer Function for HDR displays.

Digital Primaries

Display Mastering Luminance

Sets minimum and maximum display mastering luminance.

Maximum Content Light Level (CLL)

Defines the highest pixel component value in a scene.

Maximum Frame Average Light Level (FALL)

Defines frame-based average light levels for a scene.

lo 4K Audio Mixer Screens (4K Mode only)

Audio Mixer Controls

Controls playback/capture audio sources and mixing.

Playback Monitor Mode (4K Mode only)

Playback Source Selection

Selects audio items for playback to monitor outputs.

Capture Monitor Mode (4K Mode only)

Source Gain

Adjusts audio gain for sources in capture mode.

Appendix A – Specifications

lo 4K Tech Specs

Lists technical specifications for the lo 4K device.

Video Inputs

Details the types of video inputs supported by lo 4K.

Video Outputs

Details the types of video outputs supported by lo 4K.

lo 4K Technical Specifications

4K/UltraHD Down-Conversion

Details dedicated down-conversion output for 4K/UltraHD.

Io XT Tech Specs

Video Formats

Lists supported video formats for Io XT.

Video Input Digital

Details digital video inputs supported by Io XT.

Video Output Digital

Details digital video outputs supported by Io XT.

Io XT Technical Specifications Continued

Analog Video Outputs

Digital Audio Interfaces

Specifies digital audio input and output capabilities.

Analog Audio Outputs

Details analog audio output specifications.

Conversion Capabilities

Io XT Interface Specifications

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

Declaration of Conformity

Safety Conformance Standards

Emissions and Immunity Standards

Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

General Warnings

General safety and operational instructions.

Water and Cleaning Precautions

Ventilation Warnings

Heat Source Warnings

Operation Safety Warnings

Lightning Storm Precautions

Chassis Opening and Warranty

Warning against opening the chassis and its warranty implications.

Approved Accessories

Servicing and Damage Warning

Power Cord Safety

Polarized/Grounding Plug Safety

AC Power Cord Handling

Mains Plug Accessibility

Power Cord Protection

Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty on Hardware

Details the hardware warranty period and terms.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions that void the warranty.

Limitation of Liability

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights