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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 X3 software from:
https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads
3. Connect your Io X3 to your computer using an appropriate Thunderbolt
cable.
4. Connect the video and audio inputs and outputs.
5. Power up the unit (AC supply or battery). The Io X3 will startup
automatically.
6. AJA recommends that you now run AJA Control Panel, as this allows you to
verify that the installation has completed successfully.
NOTE: AJA Control Panel will prompt you to update firmware (if the new software
package contained a firmware update for your AJA device).
Cable Connections
Figure 1. Io X3 Connectors
Thunderbolt 3
Ports (2)
Bidirectional
3G/HD/SD-SDI BNCs (4)
DB-9F RS-422
Machine Control
Balanced Audio In/Out
DB-25F (8-Ch)
4-Pin XLR
DC Power Input
HDMI
Output
HDMI
Input
LTC Output
LTC Input
Reference
Input
Connector Descriptions
Thunderbolt 3
The Io X3 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.
The left port with the special logo is meant to identify the downstream
Thunderbolt 3 port. The port on the right with the standard logo is meant to
indicate the upstream port that is to be connected to the host computer. Despite
a regulatory need to label one of these ports as downstream, the Io X3 actually
has a fully symetric Thunderbolt implementation. Either port can be used for
either an upstream or downstream connection.
