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U-TAP Series USB 3 3G-SDI or HDMI Capture Device v1.5.2 11 www.aja.com

 

Chapter 3 – Operation

Introduction

Once installed, U-TAP operation depends on the application being used, and  

often can be extremely simple. U-TAP works with each application using the 

standard signal routing methods used by that application.

Quicktime Operation

As an example, for QuickTime operation on macOS, simply launch QuickTime, 

click on the menu button next to the record button, and then select the desired 

U-TAP and signal sources.  

Figure 8.  Quicktime U-TAP Operation

Menu

Selections

Quicktime

Menu Button

Multiple U-TAP USB 3 capture devices can be connected to the computer 

simultaneously. Each U-TAP unit is given a uniquely numbered name before 

shipment from the factory. 

Summary of Contents for U-TAP Series

Page 1: ...U TAP Series USB 3 3G SDI or HDMI Capture Device Version 1 5 2 Published June 15 2020 Installation and Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...og and V2Digital are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2020 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved All informa...

Page 3: ...5 Cable Connections 6 Chapter 2 Installation 8 Unpacking U TAP 8 Installation Overview 8 Firmware Update Procedure 9 Chapter 3 Operation 11 Introduction 11 Quicktime Operation 11 Appendix A Specificat...

Page 4: ...mined by the host application The USB 3 0 interface provides enough bandwidth for full broadcast quality video and audio available if the host environment can support that bandwidth U TAP is powered v...

Page 5: ...nimum Recommended OS Windows 10 macOS 10 12 Sierra Windows 10 macOS Catalina Processor 2 0 GHz dual core i7 2 5 GHz quad core i7 Memory 2GB DDR 3 8GB DDR 4 Application OS Media 7200 RPM Hard Drive Sol...

Page 6: ...ons are made directly to the unit s connectors located on each side LEDs also report various statuses by color Figure 3 U TAP HDMI Connectors and LEDs Lock LED Status LED USB type B Connector Power LE...

Page 7: ...Input BNC SDI Loop Output BNC Status LED Off not connected Red USB connected to a USB 2 0 port Green USB connected to a USB 3 0 port Blinking U TAP is streaming video audio or both Power LED Off no po...

Page 8: ...ur USB equipped computer as detailed in its user documentation 3 Connect the U TAP USB output port to your computer using the provided cable The U TAP is powered through the USB 3 0 port NOTE The firs...

Page 9: ...load from the AJA website the free AJA_U TAP zip package for your computer operating system AJA_U TAP_Win zip or AJA_U TAP_Mac zip 2 Extract the zip file on your computer 3 Connect the U TAP USB 3 cap...

Page 10: ...report the progress of each firmware update NOTE Macs typically require 2 or 3 minutes to install the U TAP firmware Windows machines typically install the U TAP firmware in about a minute 8 When com...

Page 11: ...ng methods used by that application Quicktime Operation As an example for QuickTime operation on macOS simply launch QuickTime click on the menu button next to the record button and then select the de...

Page 12: ...8 10 12 bit Computer HDMI up to 60 Hz max for all formats 1920 x 1080p 1680 x 1050p 1600 x 1200p 1600 x 1024p 1280 x 1024p 1280 x 960p 1280 x 768p 1024 x 768p 800 x 600p 640 x 480p Scaled USB Frame r...

Page 13: ...x 25 4 mm Weight 0 3 lbs 0 2 kg Power 5V USB bus powered 3 5W max Environment Safe Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Safe Storage Temperature Power OFF 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Operating Rela...

Page 14: ...Digital 2 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48 kHz sample rate Capture Video 16 bits pixel YUV input video will be truncated as required Capture Audio 2 channel 16 bit 48 kHz sample rate input audio...

Page 15: ...the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadia...

Page 16: ...ures Achtung Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen F llen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma...

Page 17: ...following caution statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning Read and follow all warning notices and i...

Page 18: ...tus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil pr s d une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs des bouches d air de chauffage des fourneaux ou d autres appar...

Page 19: ...onnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been...

Page 20: ...e Customer shall bear all shipping packing insurance and other costs excluding parts and labor to effectuate repair Customer shall pack and ship the defective product to a service center designated by...

Page 21: ...to meet local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non English versions the English version of this warranty will govern This limited warranty gives you specific lega...

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