AJA IoXT - Manual (Page 9)

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When you unpack your AJA Io XT, you’ll find the following components:
• Io XT
• 12V power adapter and power cord
• Read Me First Notice—Contains late-breaking news and/or errata related to Io XT and
the documentation.
• Registration Sheet—allows you to register your Io XT by mail or online (details
provided).
Cable Connections
Io XT connections are made directly to the unit’s rear connector plate. Eight audio output
channels are available through the Tascam-style DB25 connector.
Figure 2. Io XT Connectors
Connector
Descriptions
The following section describes the connectors offered on the Io XT chassis.
HD/SD SDI Input and
Output
BNC connectors are provided on Io XT for two HD/SD-SDI inputs and two HD/SD-SDI
outputs. The input and output support video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Use SDI
wherever possible for the best quality 10-bit uncompressed video input, capture and
output. If peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs/outputs, 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 Input and Output Two HDMI connectors on the Io XT provide input and output of HDMI video and multi-
channel embedded audio. HDMI v1.3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support of
the latest 10-bit monitors.
HDCP is not supported on either input or output. Io XT 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.