AJA IO-IP Operation Guide
Io IP
Transport, Capture, Display
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 15.2r2
Published July 2, 2019
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Io IP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AJA Software & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Network Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Disk Storage Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing Io IP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NMOS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Important MacOS High Sierra Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Io IP Firmware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Io IP Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unicast and Multicast Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3 – Io IP Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Io IP with Professional Video /Audio Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Capture Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AJA Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AJA Control Panel User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controlling Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Default Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Io IP Audio Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Control Panel Function Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About Io IP Modal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Control Panel Operation in s2022 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Control Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Format Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Input Select Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Output Select Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HDMI Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HDMI HDR Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Video Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio Mixer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio Mixer Playback Monitor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio Mixer Capture Monitor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
IP Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
IP Input Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
IP Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DS Keyer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
LUT Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Timecode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Info Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Control Panel Operation in ST 2110 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
IP Cong Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
IP Cong Capture Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
IP Cong Playback Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IP Cong Editor Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 4 – Advanced ST 2110 Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Conguration Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Initial Io IP ST 2110 Installation and Network Conguration . . . . . . . . . . 59
Transmit/Receive Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Io IP Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Audio Connection Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
Io IP is a portable Thunderbolt 3 ingest and playback device for professional HD
video and audio over IP, bridging 10 GigE to the most popular creative software
applications.
Io IP has all the portable benefits of the AJA Io family line with two Thunderbolt 3
ports for flexibility. It works with AJA's Control Room, Control Panel software and
SDK tools, and provides support for leading content creation applications, such
as Adobe Premiere® Pro, Apple FCP X, Avid Media Composer®, FilmLight products
and more.
Designed as a flexible platform with support for SMPTE ST 2022-6, ST 2022-7,
and ST 2110 uncompressed IP video/audio, Io IP offers you the flexibility to keep
current as the IP transition proceeds. Io IP brings the highest quality 4K/UltraHD,
2K, HD, and SD video and audio over IP to computers running Mac or Windows
Operating Systems. Io IP can also support 4K/UltraHD p60 (2SI) capture or
playback, via SMPTE ST 2110-23.
Io IP is also supported through the very same SDK as the rest of the KONA family,
making it straight forward for developers to make the transition to Video over IP.
Io IP Features
Io IP is designed as a flexible platform for supporting various different IP
standards and types. See "Appendix A Specifications" on page 63 for a complete
listing.
NOTE: NDI is supported on Io IP in the same way as it is supported on KONA 4, Io 4K Plus
etc., courtesy of running Newtek Connect.
Physical Connection for IP Video
• 2x 10 Gb Ethernet SFP+ Cages (SFP+ modules not included)
Inputs and Outputs
• AJA Desktop Software package congured by default for 2022-6 operation
with two simultaneous uncompressed streams on SFP 1 (one In, one Out).
• For 2022-7 operation, a second SFP is used for redundant transport of the
other SFP's signals.
• SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed HD video and over IP, including Transmit
support for the 2022-7 standard, thus providing for playout redundancy. The
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maximum resolution and frame rate supported for ST 2110 via ST 2022-7 is 2K/
HD 60p.
• KONA IP can also be congured to use all streams for input or output, thus
supporting up to 4K p60 uncompressed transport via ST 2110-23. There is no
ST 2022-7 support when using ST 2110-23 to achieve 4K/UHD I/O with Io IP
• Dedicated 3G SDI monitor output
• Dedicated HDMI 2.0 output
• HDR signaling and monitoring for HDR10 and HLG. HLG support is application
dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
Digital Audio Input
• 16-Channel embedded audio
Digital Audio Output
• 16-Channel embedded audio, 16- and 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz sample rate,
synchronous
• 8-Channel HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output
A 25-pin connector provides 8-channel balanced analog audio. The eight analog
audio channels can be configured in four different ways:
• Ch 1-8 Output
• Ch 1-4 Input and Ch 5-8 Output
• Ch 1-4 Output and Ch 5-8 Input
• Ch 1-8 Input
Signal Timing
• 1x BNC assignable to reference video or LTC input
Internal HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
Io IP provides a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with an
alpha channel over video in a selectable matte or the contents of the card’s
framebuffer from a software application. Key a bug or text over picture and avoid
what might normally be a lengthy software render. Also, working with these
software applications, you can key video that has an alpha-channel over video
input or a matte. For example, you can play a QuickTime clip that has an alphachannel (a flying logo generated in the Animation codec) and then place it over
live video coming into the card and then passing both on to a VTR for recording
or broadcast.
NMOS Support
A separate application, “AJA NMOS”, supports automatic discovery of IP devices
on the network, using an app (daemon) that operates in the background without
user configuration. The first AJA device accessed by the computer running
the daemon can be discovered and subject to control by an external NMOS
network control application. NMOS uses the IP address of the host machine for
communications.
Generally, NMOS works as follows:
• When Io IP starts up, the NMOS app actively scans the network for an NMOS
registry using MDNS/DNS. If found, the NMOS registry is informed who the
Io IP device is, and its capabilities.
• If during startup the NMOS registry is not found, the NMOS app continues to
announce Io IP's presence via MDNS so that it can later be discovered, and
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then after discovery, it can be manually registered in the network control
application.
AJA Software & Utilities
Io IP operates with AJA's Desktop software package, developed for powerful
integrated video/audio capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rdparty software. AJA software is distributed as a unified package which includes all
the software, firmware, plug-ins, and utility programs for the Io IP, as well as AJA’s
Io, KONA, and T-TAP products.
Two retail packages are available, one for Mac and one for Windows.
Mac and Windows Packages
These packages include:
Firmware
Firmware, otherwise referred to as a bit file or the card's 'personality', refers to
very low level code that defines the capabilities of the hardware. It is important
to always update to the firmware recommended following install of new, or older
versions of software.
Drivers
AJA device drivers for the host system OS provide tightly integrated hardware/
software operation.
AJA Control Panel
The Control Panel provides:
• Source selection and control of your AJA hardware
• A block diagram to show visually what routing and processing is being
performed
AJA Control Room
Control Room is a cross-platform software application for ingest, playback and
output with AJA products.
AJA System Test
AJA System Test provides accurate and detailed evaluations of drive and system
performance statistics, allowing you to measure the capabilities of your system
for recording and playing back various resolutions and codecs. The application
includes:
• System Disk Test
• AJA Device Test
• Disk + Device Test
• System Report
The application tests Read and Write, Capture and Playback speeds in both
Megabytes per second and Frames per second. 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: Theoretically the best test (or simulation) is to fill your storage disk to 80% and
then test capture at the highest data rate you will use.
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3rd-Party Plug-ins
Plug-ins for popular 3rd-party Professional Video Applications from Adobe, Avid,
Apple, Telestream, and others.
NMOS App
Available for automatic discovery of IP devices.
Network Requirements
For uncompressed workflows (SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 and SMPTE ST 2110) a 10GbE
switch is required.
For SMPTE ST 2110 specifically, a PTP clock source must also be deployed and the
switch must therefore also be PTP aware.
In all cases the switch used must be both managed (configurable) and IGMP
aware.
SFPs are not included with the purchase of Io IP. Recommended SFPs are listed in
"Specifications" on page 63.
System Requirements
Your system should meet minimum hardware and software requirements to
achieve a satisfactory level of performance. Updates to system requirements are
subject to change.
NOTE: See Software Vendor system requirements for GPU and additional hardware
recommendations.
Recommended system specifications:
• Mac OS 10.12 Sierra or later
• Win 10 or later with all updates
• 2.5 GHz quad core i7 minimum, for HD
• 3.5 GHz eight core minimum, faster processors and more cores
recommended,for UltraHD/4K workows, especially with high frame rate
• 8GB RAM minimum, 16GB or more recommended, especially for High Frame
Rate applications
• 16GB RAM minimum, 32GB or more recommended, especially for UltraHD/4K
or high frame rate applications
• A reasonably fast and powerful graphics card, with plenty of on-board
memory. Examples (may be specic to application version and/or host CPU)
include:
• Nvidia K5200
• Nvidia K4200
• Nvidia M6000
• Nvidia M5000
• Nvidia M4000
• AMD W7100
• AMD W8100
• Media storage with adequate bandwidth to sustain the capture and playback
of the material you expect to be working with.
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NOTE: For large scale installations with shared storage, or for very high performance
requirements, consultation with an experienced a system integrator is
recommended. A consultant will be able to assist with many important variables.
Disk Storage Methods
To ensure performance and quality, the disk storage system used with
the workstation must be able to meet the demands of storing real-time
uncompressed media. At the very minimum, the disk storage system must be
able to provide and maintain a consistent transfer rate from the workstation to
disk (read/write). There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals that
can provide this level of performance.
For more on disk storage performance see "AJA System Test" on page 7.
Hardware Description
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 1. Io IP Front Panel
Audio Level
Meters (8)
Power
LED
Monitor
Gain Control
The Io IP front panel has the following controls and indicators:
Monitor Output
Connector 1/8 in. TRS
Monitor Output and Gain Control
A 1/8 inch TRS connector is available for monitoring two channels of audio,
selectable in channel pairs using the Control Panel application. Typically used
with a pair of headphones.
The Monitor Gain knob on the left adjusts the monitor output level. Pushing in
the knob extends it (for adjustment) or recesses it (to prevent accidental changes).
Audio Level Meters
The Audio Level Meters in the center of the front panel indicate:
• During Capture - The rst 8 channels of the audio source selected (SDI, HDMI,
Analog)
• During Playback - The sum of whatever sources are being played out via
the AJA hardware; i.e. NLE timeline and mix of host system audio output (if
applicable)
The meter's LEDs are colored to indicate the amount below 0dBfs when averaged
over a one millisecond time interval:
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dBfs LED Color and Location
-2 db Red LED 1 (top)
-12 db Yellow LED 2
-20 db Yellow LED 1
-30 db Green LED 4
-40 db Green LED 3
-50 db Green LED 2
-60 db Green LED 1 (bottom)
NOTE: These audio level meters are for guidance only. Third-party audio metering
should be employed when doing critical audio editing and mixing.
Power LED
The power LED lights up yellow when power is provided via the power supply.
Once a Thunderbolt 3 connection is made, and the host is in an active state, the
light turns green.
Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2. Io IP Rear Panel
Reference or
LTC Input
SFP Cage 1
HD/SD-SDI
Monitor Out BNC
SFP Cage 2
HDMI
Output
Balanced Audio In/Out
DB-25F (8-Ch)
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3
The Io IP provides the third-generation Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to support
increased bandwidth between host computer and I/O device. Two ports are
provided for daisy-chained network configurations.
SFP Cages and Modules
Two SFP+ cages are provided to connect two separate 10 Gigabit Ethernet Links.
Both links are bi-directional. Inputs and outputs for most uses will be set up over
the same link if bandwidth allows it.
For a list of SFP+ modules tested by AJA, see "Appendix A Specifications" on page
63.
Ports (2)
4-Pin XLR
DC Power Input
Dedicated SDI HD/SD Output
One BNC connector is provided for full-time, real-time output of 2K/HD/SD video.
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HDMI Output
A full-size HDMI connector on the Io IP endplate provides HDMI 2.0 capability.
HDMI also supports multi-channel embedded audio (8 channels). HDCP is not
supported on the output. HDMI Output also supports HDR (HDR10 and HLG).
Reference Video
When in SMPTE 2022-6/7 mode, Io IP can lock to reference analog or tri-level
input, or the incoming SMPTE 2022-6/7 stream.
For analog reference, a single BNC on the Io IP endplate allows you to synchronize
Io IP outputs to your house analog or tri-level reference video signal (or black
burst). If you have a sync generator or central piece of video equipment to use
for synchronizing other video equipment in your studio, connect its output here.
When Io IP outputs video in SMPTE 2022-6/7 mode, it locks to this reference
signal. When connecting a reference video source, the locking signal should be
the same format as the Primary format selected in Io IP software. It is possible in
some circumstances to use an alternate format video signal if the basic frame rate
is compatible.
Io IP can also lock to an incoming SMPTE 2022-6 signal, or it can free run.
Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output
A 25-pin connector provides 8-channel balanced analog audio, 24-bit 48kHz
sample rate D/A and A/D, for use with an industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25
breakout cable (cable not included). The eight analog audio channels can be
configured four different ways:
• Ch 1-8 Output
• Ch 1-4 Input and Ch 5-8 Output (default setting)
• Ch 1-4 Output and Ch 5-8 Input
• Ch 1-8 Input
12V Power Connector
A standard 4-pin XLR type connector is provided for either battery or line source
power using the supplied AC power adapter.
In This Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduces the product briefly, listing features and system
requirements.
Chapter 2 - Provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the
product.
Chapter 3 - Discusses operational aspects and how to work with 3rd-party
software.
Appendix A - Presents a list of technical specifications for the product.
Appendix B - Provides important Safety and Compliance information.
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Chapter 2 – Installation
Installation Overview
1. If not previously installed on your Thunderbolt equipped computer, ensure
that appropriate third party application software is installed as detailed in
its user documentation.
2. Download and install the latest Io IP software from:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
3. Connect your Io IP to your computer using an appropriate Thunderbolt 3
cable (and adapter if required). Information about Thunderbolt including
cable recommendations is available here:
https://www.aja.com/solutions/thunderbolt
4. Insert compatible SFP module(s) into the SFP cage(s) and connect to your
media network.
5. Connect the video and audio inputs and outputs to your Io IP .
6. Power up the unit (AC supply or battery). The Io IP will startup automatically.
IM PORTAN T: You should wait at least two minutes after Io IP powers up before you open
AJA Control Panel.
7. When you run AJA Control Panel, the Io IP is auto-discovered as long as it is
properly cabled and powered up.
8. You will now be able to congure your Io IP for operation on your network.
Unpacking
Shipping Box Contents
As you unpack your shipment, carefully examine the contents. Ensure you
received everything and that nothing was damaged during shipping. 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 items.
If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on
how to have your AJA device repaired or replaced.
NOTE: 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.
Installing Io IP Software
NOTE: If your computer has previously had another video capture or multimedia device
installed, ensure you uninstall any related software before installing Io IP. This will
prevent any hardware or software conflicts.
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Before installing the AJA Desktop Software package, ensure that your capture/
editing application is installed as detailed in its user documentation. You cannot
use the AJA Desktop Software package with a third-party application until the
application has been installed and run at least once on your workstation. Next,
install the AJA Desktop Software package. If at a later date you add any Io IP
supported applications that require drivers, you must run the AJA install program
again to install them.
NOTE: Always uninstall the previous version of the AJA Desktop Software package
before updating your Io IP.
NMOS Installation
Io IP supports NMOS (Networked Media Open Specifications), using a standalone AJA NMOS application. The AJA Installer does not install the AJA NMOS
application by default. You must select NMOS using the "Custom" option during
installation, and to enable this feature you will also need to manually launch this
application and be connected to a network that has a running NMOS control
application.
NOTE: If you do not install AJA NMOS on your computer, NMOS control systems will not
be able to register or control Io IP.
Important MacOS High Sierra Installation Information
With the introduction of macOS High Sierra (v10.13), Apple now requires that third
party application developers be identified during kernal extension installations.
Failure to do so will make AJA devices fail to operate (Unsupported AJA Device).
Depending on your macOS version and AJA Desktop Software installation history,
the following installation outcomes are possible:
MacOS Sierra and Earlier Supported Versions
No problems exist for AJA software installation or updates with these earlier
versions of macOS.
Earlier MacOS to High Sierra Update
No problems should occur if you already have the AJA Desktop Software package
installed on macOS Sierra (or earlier) and update your Mac to High Sierra. The
identification of AJA as a trusted developer is passed from the earlier macOS to
the High Sierra macOS.
MacOS High Sierra First AJA Desktop Software Install
No problems should occur if your Mac is running High Sierra macOS, you install
AJA Desktop Software for the first time, and you follow the instructions shown
during installation (Figure 3).
Figure 3. MacOS High Sierra Blocked Message Prompt
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Do NOT click OK. Instead click Open Security Preferences (or go to System
Preferences>Security and Privacy) and then click Allow for AJA Video Systems
developer (Figure 4).
Figure 4. MacOS High Sierra System Preferences, Allow Developer
NOTE: If after successful installation, you remove AJA applications from your computer
using the AJA Uninstaller, developer identification is retained by macOS High
Sierra. Re-installation should proceed without any problems.
Recovery from Installation Approval Failure
If you just clicked OK during installation and skipped the developer approval
step, the AJA Desktop Software installation will complete, but essential extension
installations will not occur and AJA devices will not be operational (Unsupported
AJA Device).
Apple has engineered a time window, within which you can belatedly approve
a developer after a partial installation. If you go to System Preferences>Security
and Privacy, within 30 minutes of a partial installation, the developer message
and Approve button will be available for use. After 30 minutes, however, the
message and button are removed from the window. Recovery from this involves
uninstalling all AJA files (some manually), reinstalling the AJA Desktop Software
package, and clicking on Allow for AJA Video Systems developer.
Recovery Procedure
1. Run the AJA Uninstaller, located in the AJA Utilities folder in the Mac
Applications folder.
2. Access the Users Library, which is hidden. To access the library:
A. Go to the Finder.
B. In the Finder Menu Bar and click on Go.
C. Hold down the Option key. The Library folder appears as long as the
Option key is held down.
3. Go to Library>Preferences and delete all com.aja.*.* les. There may be
one le or several les.
4. Remove AJA Control Panel from the Dock, if applicable.
5. Restart the Mac.
6. Install the AJA Desktop Software package.
7. During installation click on Open Security Preferences (or go to System
Preferences,>Security and Privacy).
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8. Under the General tab click on the Allow button for AJA Video Systems.
The button is only available for 30 minutes.
Io IP Firmware Installation
IM PORTAN T: The firmware installed in your Io IP card should match the version of the
AJA software package. If a mis-match is present, the Io IP card may not work and
a "Not Valid, device needs firmware update" message will be displayed. Always
update the firmware of your Io IP card when you install an AJA software package.
Types of Io IP Firmware
AJA Desktop Software can provide the Io IP with two different personalities, or
modes of operation.
• SMPTE ST 2022-6/7 operation (s2022) uses the IoIP s2022 rmware bitle
• SMPTE ST 2110 operation (s2110) uses the IoIP s2110 rmware bitle
Switching between these different Io IP operating modes requires loading the
appropriate firmware bitfile as listed above.
By default, newly purchased Io IP hardware will come pre loaded with ST 2022
firmware. Loading the s2110 bitfile will provide that functionality.
Cabling the System
See "Rear Panel Connectors" on page 10.
Io IP Cable Connections
For 2022-6 and 2022-7 operation, 10GbE infrastructure can be connected
with either a short (3 feet) Direct Attached cable, or optical fiber cable with
appropriate SFPs.
Figure 5. IP Configuration Example for 2022-6 Workflow
Broadcast
Monitor
Workstation A
with Io IP
Video Switcher or other
facility destination
SDI
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
10 Gb
Ethernet
SDI
Ethernet
SDI
10 Gb
10 Gb
Ethernet
Workstation C
with KONA IP
and KONA 4
HDMI
Workstation B
with Io IP
HDMI
HDMI Monitor
Receive live video
from Workstation A,
downstream key and
live re-transmit to a
dierent IP address.
Capture live video
from Workstation A
with KONA IP, edit,
and subsequent
SDI playout to facility
through KONA 4 card.
KUMO 3232
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Figure 6. IP Configuration Example for 2022-7 Workflow
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
Workstation B
Workstation A
with Io IP
10 Gb
Ethernet
Redundant
10 Gb Ethernet Switch
10 Gb
Ethernet
with KONA IP
SFP Module Connections
For SMPTE 2022-6 / SMPTE 2022-7 operation (s2022), modules inserted into the
two SFP+ cages can be used to connect two separate 10 Gigabit Ethernet Links.
With AJA Desktop Drivers, the SFP 1 and 2 modules are configured using AJA
Control Panel software, using the Input, Output, and Network Settings tabs. In
most cases, only SFP 1 will be used, providing up to two total streams of SD or
HD video, each with 16 audio channels and metadata, for simultaneous input or
output, i.e. when using SMPTE 2022-6. Both links are bi-directional (one In, one
Out). When in SMPTE 2022-7 mode SFP 2 carries a duplicate of the Upper SFP data.
For a list of SFP+ modules tested by AJA, see "Appendix A Specifications" on page
63.
Redundant video transport
with automatic crossover
to other network if
a network path fails.
Unicast and Multicast Support
Io IP supports both unicast and multicast operation. Unicast operation is point to
point, from one sender to one receiver. Multicast operation is from one sender to
possibly multiple receivers. In both cases, the sender transmits information to a
location (IP address) on the network, and receivers access that information over
the network using that location IP address. Compatible IP addresses are required
for each type of operation. These network settings filter the IP addresses so the
information is sent successfully to the desired receiver(s).
IM PORTAN T: Proper network configuration settings vary, depending on your particular
network environment. Because the process can be complicated, you should
always consult with your facility's IP or Networking Engineering department
before configuring Io IP network settings.
Listed below are example sets of compatible IP addresses that could be used in
an isolated network to test Io IP network operation.
Table 1. Example Compatible Unicast IP Addresses
Control Panel Screen Parameter Io IP 1 (send) Io IP 2 (receiver)
IP Network Local IP Address 192.168.10. 31 192.168.10. 32
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
IP Input Destination IP Address - - - 192.168.10.41
Destination Port - - - 2000
IP Output Destination IP Address 192.168.10.41 - - -
Destination Port 2000 - - -
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Table 2. Example Compatible Multicast IP Addresses
Control Panel Screen Parameter Io IP 1 (send) Io IP 2 (receiver 1) Io IP 3 (receiver 2)
IP Network Local IP Address 192.168.10. 31 192.168.10.32 192.168.10. 33
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
IP Input Destination IP Address - - - 239.0.61.100 239.0.61.100
Destination Port - - - 10000 10000
IP Output Destination IP Address 239.0.61.100 - - - - - -
Destination Port 10000 - - - - - -
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Chapter 3 – Io IP Operation
Using Io IP with Professional Video /Audio Software
After you install the AJA software package on your computer, you’re ready to
begin capturing and playing back video and audio using your choice of thirdparty software. You can go here for AJA software and documentation:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
For further support information and downloads for third-party software, go to:
https://www.aja.com/compatibility/io
Frequently Asked Question documents for various AJA products are available at:
https://www.aja.com/products/kona-ip#support
Capture Formats
When capturing, you can record data in the following file formats:
• DPX
• TGA
• BMP
• QuickTime
• MXF
NOTE: Support by Io IP of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued. Instead, AJA
supports ProRes family capture and playback for macOS and Windows via AJA
Control Room.
NOTE: Other file types can be captured using third-party capture applications such as
Sienna, Softron, Tools on Air, Drastic Technologies, or Quadrus.
AJA Control Panel Overview
The AJA Control Panel is a software application that provides a simple visual
showing how the Io IP hardware is currently configured and allows you to make
changes. You can change signal input and output parameters and define the
video processing that will be performed.
The AJA software installer automatically installs the Control Panel application on
your computer.
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Framebuer
AJA Control Panel User Interface
The AJA Control Panel user interface includes a visual block diagram of the unit’s
current configuration. The current status, input and output settings, and many
other details are depicted in the color-coded block diagram. Below this block
diagram are various controls for changing operating parameters, which will vary
depending on which function screen has been selected.
The left side of the AJA Control Panel provides a navigation list of available
function screens. Clicking on a link (or alternatively, a related element in the block
diagram) displays a function screen corresponding to that topic.
NOTE: Although Io IP is sending and receiving video over IP, once that data is decoded
to memory it is governed by the same video menus used for SDI and HDMI based
AJA I/O solutions.
Figure 7. AJA Control Panel, Block Diagram and Controls
Currently
Selected
Function
Screen
AJA Device
Selection
Inputs
Parameter
Controls
Format
(Primary)
Outputs
Block Diagram Area
The top block diagram area of the Control Panel screen is a visual representation
of the processing, if any, that’s currently occurring, including inputs/outputs,
reference source, and system status. Lines between inputs, the framebuffer, and
outputs, show a video path. Where there are no lines, there is no connection; this
can be because an input or output isn’t selected in the Input Select menu. The
lines will also show whether the outputs are video or video + key.
You can click any of the function screen selection links in the left column to view
its current settings or click on an icon to call up its related settings screen. You can
also right-click or Control-click to see context-sensitive information and choices.
Figure 8. Context Sensitive Menu
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Color Meanings
All items in the AJA Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is
happening in real time. This applies to both icons and text. These colors indicate:
Blue - Video is same format as the Primary Format (framebuffer)
Yello w - Reference video (black burst or other reference source)
Red - The selected operation cannot be performed
Input/Output Icons
The input and output icons are triangles that together with their color show all
the input and outputs and their status (selected, not selected, input present or
not, format, etc.). A complete video path is shown when inputs and outputs are
connected with lines going to/from the framebuffer.
Figure 9. Input/Output Icons
Framebuffer
The framebuffer is the “engine” where your third-party applications interface with
the AJA device. The framebuffer has a format (called the “Primary Format”) and
color space that it follows, as defined in the linked menu screens or via external
application software.
Primary Format
The Primary Format is the media format written to disk and used in your project.
This is the format that the framebuffer will use and is shown in the Control Panel
using the color blue. It is the format that the third-party application software will
either receive from the AJA hardware, or is sending to the hardware. All icons in
blue are the same as the Primary Format used by the framebuffer. Also any text
descriptions in the block diagram that appear in blue indicate that something is
in the primary format.
Controlling Application
Figure 10. Control Panel In Use Message (in red)
In the top right corner, the Control Panel displays the name of the application
controlling the unit. In some cases, applications may not always properly “let go”
of the I/O interface as another takes over—you’ll be able to tell by looking at the
Control Panel.
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Presets
Setups can be named and saved as a snapshot (Preset) for recall at any time. You
can save various AJA device Control Panel configurations associated with your
frequent tasks. You don’t have to spend time resetting interface configurations,
just load the previously saved Preset for each task. See "Saving, Loading and
Deleting Presets" on page 50 for more information.
If you work on multiple systems and want to carry your saved setups to another
location, you can copy your saved Preset files on to movable storage and load
them into any computer running the AJA Control Panel application.
Mac OS Preset Files Storage Location
• From the Finder, hold down the Option key (to display the Library directory)
and click on Go/Library/Application Support/AJA/<device name>/Presets/
Windows Preset Files Storage Location
• c:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\AJA\Control Panel\<device name>
Presets\
NOTE: When you visually browse to the above location, depending on Windows OS
setting you may not be able to visually see the folder referred to in the path.
Instead, you have to fill out the rest of the Windows path manually (i.e. type the
rest of the address in the navigation bar when you hit the "end" of the browsing
path).
Default Preferences
When an AJA device starts up, a preference can determine what settings it will
have it when it begins to operate. The AJA Control Panel offers two default
preference settings:
• Local Preference - A preference stored from the last AJA device's Control Panel
settings to be used on next startup of AJA Control Panel. This occurs on next
restoration of the default state (triggered by start up of host CPU, startup of
the AJA device, or when a third-party application releases the AJA device).
• Global Preference - A preference saved for use as a global default start state
for an AJA device that can be shared by multiple users, applied on rst startup,
or by pressing the Control Panel Reset Device... button.
Local Preference
The Local Preference file (com.aja.devicesettings) exists to immediately and
automatically store all parameter changes made by a user on a particular AJA
device. When any control is changed in the Control Panel, that change is recorded
in the Local Preference file stored in a unique location on that computer that is
dedicated to that particular device, serial number, and logged-in user. Then, when
AJA Control Panel is restarted for any reason, the AJA device being controlled
restores the settings being used when Control Panel was last closed.
The Local Preference file can be accessed at the following locations.
On Mac:
• From the Finder, hold down the Option key (to display the Library directory)
and click on Go/Library/Preferences/com.aja.devicesettings.
On Windows:
• C:\Users\<USER_NAME>\AppData\Local\aja\com.aja.devicesettings
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NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel "Erase All Prefs" button deletes the existing
Local Preference file from this location. This file will be recreated as soon as any
Control Panel setting is changed.
NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel "Reset Device..." button will delete the existing
Local Preference file. If a Global Preference file is found, these settings are
reloaded. If a Global Preference file is not found, “factory defaults” are loaded and
the device is set to that state
Global Preference
An administrator can establish a house standard for an AJA device by copying
a preference file to a shared computer location. Once placed at that location, it
becomes a Global Preference file where it will establish a standard default startup
state for all users of that AJA device using that computer system. These settings
preempt the initial AJA factory default settings, and are applied when an AJA
device is first powered up, or when the Control Panel Reset Device button is
pressed.
To establish a Global Preference, the administrator first configures the AJA device
(which automatically creates a "com.aja.devicesettings" Local Preference file in
the location identified above) and then copy or move or that file to the correct
computer locations (manually or by pushing it out across the network) on all the
computers that use the AJA device.
NOTE: If the user makes changes to an AJA Device's Control Panel settings, those
changes are saved to the Local Preference file, which will take priority over the
Global Preference file.
The shared computer locations for a Global Preference file are:
On Mac:
• From the Finder, click on Go/Computer/<System HD>/Users/Shared/AJA/
and copy or move the "com.aja.devicesettings le" described above to this
location.
NOTE: The "AJA" folder needs to be created manually at this location before moving the
preference file into it.
On Windows there are three possible shared locations depending on your system:
• C:\Users\Public\Aja\
• C:\Users\All Users\Aja\
• C:\ProgramData\Aja
Copy or move the "com.aja.devicesettings file" described above to one of
these locations.
NOTE: The AJA Control Panel Info screen displays the path to the Global Preference file
on that computer.
NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel Erase All Prefs button does NOT delete an
existing Global Preference file from this location.
Io IP Audio Monitoring
Io IP hardware can be used as your single audio monitoring solution whether
you are auditioning music in a web browser, playing a movie file on the desktop,
creating music, or playing a YouTube clip. As long as the output of your work
or application is normally output via the host system audio, your AJA hardware
can route this audio for monitoring. This cuts down on unnecessary cabling, and
means you can take advantage of a consistent audio monitoring environment
whatever you are currently doing with your host system.
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NOTE: On first use, you will need to tell your operating system to use AJA hardware as
the default Input and Output hardware.
Io IP lets you listen to Host System audio concurrently with your NLE audio. This is
useful if you need to audition music tracks against playback of your NLE timeline,
or if you need to Skype with a remote producer during an edit session, or for a
myriad of other reasons.
You can also listen to Io IP Input concurrently with your NLE (with the exception of
Avid Media Composer). This is useful if you need to listen out for the readiness of
talent, or the presence of some other feed, whilst you continue to work.
Io IP audio monitoring is routed and mixed using the Control Panel application's
Audio Mixer screen. You can select sources to be monitored, and can adjust
their levels. If you are using the 1/4 inch monitor output connector, an additional
overall mix gain control is conveniently available on the Io IP's front panel.
The mixed audio monitor signal is routed to:
• Front Panel Monitor Output (headphone jack)
• SDI Embedded Audio Out
• HDMI Embedded Audio Out
• Analog Audio Out (via DB25 cable)
IM PORTAN T: Even though you can hear changes in the signals and levels adjusted with
the Audio Mixer screen, these changes are NOT recorded to disk during NLE
Capture or Audio Punch In / Voice Over to Timeline. The Audio Mixer screen is
dedicated for monitoring only, not program mixing.
Figure 11. Io IP Audio Monitoring Routing Diagram
Audio Capture
Punch In/Voice Over
Record to File
Non Linear
Video Editor
Control Panel
Input Select
Screen
AJA Hardware
Audio Input
SFP In with SDI
Embedded Audio
Analog Audio
Input
Host Computer Audio Input
Audio File
Playback
YouTube
Other
Sources
To control which AJA hardware audio is used during recording, you use the
Control Panel application's Input Select Screen, Audio Input Select drop down to
select from:
• SDI embedded
• Analog (via DB25 cable)
NLE
Application
Mac or PC
Computer
Audio
NOTE: NLE audio
output is disabled
in Capture mode.
NLE
Audio
AJA Hardware Audio
Host
Computer
Audio
Control Panel
Audio Mixer
Screen
Mixer
Controls
Gain
Knob
AJA Hardware
Audio Monitoring
SFP Out with SDI
Embedded Audio
HDMI Embedded
Audio Output
Analog Audio
Output
Front Panel
Monitor Output
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Any level adjustments to Capture or Audio Punch In / Voice Over to Timeline
recording operations will either need to be made upstream of the AJA input, or
else via adjustments within the main NLE application (e.g. via a pass through mix
tool).
Control Panel Function Screens
Table 3. Io IP Function Screens
Screen Functions
Control Congure some basic Io IP operation options and output timing.
Format Select the framebuer primary video format and any secondary formats
for conversion of inputs/outputs
Input Select View and edit input selections and audio mapping.
Output Select Select output format.
HDMI Congure the HDMI Output
HDMI HDR Congure High Dynamic Range settings for HDMI output
Video Setup Congure Video such as composite black level, progressive format and
ancillary data (Closed Caption) option.
Audio Setup Congures Audio options such as analog audio monitor level.
Audio Mixer Select and mix audio sources for playback and capture.
IP Network Congure network parameters for the location of each Io IP physical SFP
cage.
IP Input Congure parameters for receiving inputs from the media network.
IP Output Congure parameters for sending outputs to the media network.
DS Keyer Setup and control the insertion of keyed video from the frame buer or
graphics les with alpha channel.
LUT Load a lookup table (LUT) le to adjust the calibration of color for any
source.
Timecode Monitors SMPTE 12M-2 timecode and congure timecode window burn
output.
Presets Add or delete saved preset congurations (handy for quick and easy recall
of dierent Io IP settings for varied workows).
Firmware Install rmware from your currently installed AJA software package.
Info Display status information and the rmware version number. This
information is generally intended for troubleshooting/support.
About Io IP Modal Operation
Io IP cards support modal operation. Functionality depends on what firmware
has been installed on that card. Different Control Panel screens are displayed,
depending on the operating mode.
For Io IP you can choose to install:
• Io IP s2022—For use only with ST 2022-6/7 full bandwidth video, and supports
use of two SFPs for up to four uncompressed HD streams.
• Io IP ST 2110—For use only with full bandwidth video, supports use of two
SFPs for up to two input and two output uncompressed HD streams, and
permits transport of individual video or audio streams, or a set of multiple
video and audio streams.
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