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AJA T-TAP Pro Installation And Operation Manual

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T-TAP Pro
Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 16.1
Published July 14, 2021

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  • Page 1 T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI Installation and Operation Guide Version 16.1 Published July 14, 2021...

  • Page 2: Notices

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking T-TAP Pro ........10...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Because T-TAP Pro's internal 12G signal processing requires more power than the Thunderbolt bus can provide, an external power supply is required and provided. Like all AJA Desktop products, T-TAP Pro is compatible with a huge range of creative applications for editorial, audio production, graphics, and much more. All of this is powered by AJA’s highly respected Desktop software, with field proven...

  • Page 5: Video Signal Formats

    AJA’s T-TAP Pro software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio monitoring, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software. With T-TAP Pro and a qualified computer, you have the ultimate system for standard and high definition production, post-production, broadcast, and streaming work.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Plug-ins for popular 3rd-party Professional Video Applications from Adobe, Avid, Apple, Telestream, and others. System Requirements NOTE: Beginning with version 16.1, on macOS, the T-TAP Pro supports Apple’s M1 chip, as well as earlier Intel processors. AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance.

  • Page 7: Audio Output Connector

    • Alternatively, the knob can be assigned to adjust the level of the embedded audio being sent out the T-TAP Pro's rear SDI and HDMI connectors. In this situation the front panel VU meters will report your level changes. An example of using this feature would be to trim the level of the embedded audio output because it was increased after mixing in a computer originated audio source.

  • Page 8: Thunderbolt 3 Port

    Passive cables can be up to 1.6 feet (0.5m) maximum length. Active cables up to 6.5 feet (2m) can also be used. If you choose to attach T-TAP Pro to a Thunderbolt 2 host machine, there are adapters available on the market, with perhaps Apple's being the most commonly used.

  • Page 9: Bitfile Status Led

    Bitfile Status LED This indicates whether T-TAP Pro is running the main bitfile, or the safeboot failsafe recovery bitfile. • GREEN: FPGA is loaded and running the main bitfile (normal operation) • RED: FPGA loaded and running failsafe bitfile Power Connector Power to the T-TAP Pro provided by an external power supply module (provided) that accepts a 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz power input and supplies +12 VDC.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation

    AJA will repair or replace damaged units. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your T-TAP Pro repaired or replaced. 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.

  • Page 11: Power Requirements

    T-TAP Pro and it should be fully functional as long as it is properly cabled and powered. NOTE: If after installation the T-TAP Pro's right front panel LED is blinking green, you can try disconnecting and reconnecting the Thunderbolt cable, or with the Thunderbolt cable connected power cycle your computer.
  • Page 12 Follow these instructions when a firmware update is required: 1. Connect T-TAP Pro to a computer that has the AJA Software package installed. NOTE: Only connect one AJA device to your computer when updating firmware. 2. Open the AJA Control Panel application, then go to the Firmware screen.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - T-Tap Pro Operation

    Chapter 3 – T-TAP Pro Operation AJA Control Panel Overview The AJA Control Panel is a software application that provides a simple visual window showing how the T-TAP Pro interface is currently configured, and that allows you to make changes. Current settings—both those you changed and those you didn’t—can be saved as a snapshot for recall at anytime.

  • Page 14: Controlling Application

    Configuration Screens or via external application software. It is important to realize that inside the host computer, many applications can use the T-TAP Pro (as you switch from window to window) and it may not always be obvious which application currently controls it.

  • Page 15: Presets

    Device Format via its own menus and settings. For example, when the Third-party editing application is active (it’s the front-most application) and has T-TAP Pro as its “A/V Device”, the T-TAP Pro’s Device Format is determined by the application’s “Video Playback” settings. These format selections are reported in the AJA Control Panel block diagram.

  • Page 16: Default Preferences

    • 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).

  • Page 17: T-Tap Pro Audio Monitoring

    NOTE: On first use, you will need to tell your operating system to use AJA hardware as the default output hardware. T-TAP Pro lets you listen to Host System audio concurrently with your NLE audio.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Configuration Screen Links

    Audio Control Panel Configuration Screen links The left side area of the T-TAP Pro Control Panel provides navigation links to the various Screens categorized by topics. Clicking on a topic—or alternatively, a block diagram element—displays an information screen corresponding to that topic.

  • Page 19: Control Screen

    T-TAP Pro. Default State This is where you select what T-TAP Pro will output as a default when no application has control of the board, such as when the Finder is active. Since T-TAP Pro can be controlled by multiple software applications and its own control panel, the output can change dynamically.

  • Page 20: Format Screen

    Loaded graphic files are retained for redisplay if another test pattern is selected, and even if T-TAP Pro is power cycled. NOTE: A loaded graphics file will not be scaled to fit. If it’s smaller than the current frame buffer format,T-TAP Pro will center it in the frame.

  • Page 21: Sdi Output Screen

    The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full range (0-1023) or SMPTE range (typically 64-940) for RGB color output. NOTE: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation “sf” instead of “PsF” when referring to “progressive segmented frame” formats. In the manual and in other literature you may see either of these acronyms used interchangeably.

  • Page 22: Hdmi Screen

    • Device Format - Selects the framebuffer format for output. Audio Ch An Audio Channel pulldown allows you to select which audio channels will be embedded into T-TAP Pro's HDMI output. You can select a pair of channels, or eight audio channels. Protocol The Protocol pulldown allows you to choose either “HDMI”...

  • Page 23: Hdr Screen

    The HDR Playback tab settings affect what HDR metatdata is included the T-TAP Pro's HDMI and SDI outputs. HDR Playback Settings Colorimetry • Auto - (default) • SDR - Standard Dynamic Range T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 Represents the maximum of frame-based average light levels taken over an entire scene, and can be determined in the post environment. • Range: 1 cd/m2 to 65535 cd/m2. • Step size: 1 cd/m2. T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 25: Video Setup Screen

    • Gamma 1.8 VANC Checkbox When checked ON, the VANC checkbox tells T-TAP Pro to capture and process any ancillary data in the SDI stream. This can include Closed Captioning data, and other types of metadata. Applications such as Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro will not capture or output this data through the KONA, if this box is not checked on.

  • Page 26: Audio Setup Screen

    • Ch 1-2 through Ch 15-16 Delay Out Here you can set up to 6 frames (in tenths of a frame) of delay for the AJA device’s audio output. The AJA Control Panel delays all audio outputs—SDI, HDMI, and audio monitoring. This feature is useful in compensating for the processing delay of a video monitor when audio is being monitored directly from the T-TAP Pro.
  • Page 27 This enables you to tell immediately if you have source audio arriving at the AJA hardware (without having to launch any other software). T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1...
  • Page 28 The Video Out audio signal is routed as embedded audio to the SDI and HDMI video outputs. This output level is always reported on the T-TAP Pro's front panel . This screen tab also includes a software Knob control that is linked to the T-TAP Pro's front panel hardware knob.

  • Page 29: Presets Screen

    T-TAP Pro's front panel hardware Volume knob. The default for T-TAP Pro is for this control to be enabled for monitor (headphone) output only. So when you first install your device, you will be in no danger of unintentionally affecting your baseband output (only the headphone output will change).

  • Page 30: Firmware Screen

    Current AJA device settings are not altered, but changing any setting will immediately regenerate a Default Use Preference file with the changed settings. NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel Erase All Prefs button does NOT delete an existing Global Preference file from that shared location. Firmware Screen Use the Firmware Screen to access the firmware install screen.

  • Page 31: Info Screen

    Figure 12. Update Completed Info Screen This screen shows the T-TAP Pro software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1...

  • Page 32: Appendix A - Specifications

    Note: HDR support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility. Audio Outputs Digital • 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous • 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 33 • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 34: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance

    ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU. T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 35 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 36 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 37 Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo, esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional. Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile. T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 38 Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
  • Page 39 è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 40: Warranty And Liability Information

    If the Customer brings a valid claim under this limited warranty for a hardware product or storage module (hereafter, a “product”) during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video will, at its sole option and as the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the above warranty, provide one of the following remedies: •...

  • Page 41: Index

    Power Requirements 11 Power Supply Erase all Prefs 30 External 9 Power Supply Module 9 Preference 16 Features 4 Preference File Location Firmware Screen 30 Default Global 16 Firmware Update 11 Preset T-TAP Pro Thunderbolt 3 to 12G-SDI/HDMI v16.1 www.aja.com...

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