AJA IoExpress - Manual (Page 12)

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• Io Express.
• PCIe Tether Cable.
• PCIe adapter (for desktop computer) or Expresscard34 (for laptop computer) depending
on the Io Express model purchased.
• Read Me First Notice—Contains late-breaking news and/or errata related to Io Express
and the documentation.
Registration Sheet—allows you to register your card by mail or online (details provided).
Note: Io Express comes with either an Expresscard/34 adapter or a PCIe adapter card
depending on the model purchased.
System Requirements
AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software
requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance when operating it. Here, we
provide minimum and recommended requirements.
Always consult the release notes for the AJA software version you are running (included with
installer) For the latest appropriate match for your software and hardware, visit:
http://www.aja.com/en/support/io/mac/io-express/
Cable Connections
Io Express connections are made directly to the unit’s rear connector plate.
Io Express Connectors
Connector
Descriptions—
Io Express & Cables HD/SD SDI Input and Output
BNC connectors are provided on Io Express for one HD/SD-SDI input and one HD/SD-SDI
output. 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.).
RS422
Machine Control
LTC/
Reference
Output
Analog
Audio
Output
Composite/
Component
Video Output
SDI
Input
SDI
Output
HDMI v1.3a
Output
LTC/
Reference
Input
HDMI v1.3a
Input
Power Supply
Connector