FireWire for Uncompressed Digital Video
Interfaces such as the AJA Io connect to your computer via FireWire. However, instead
of transferring compressed DV signals, the AJA Io transfers an uncompressed
component 4:2:2 signal via FireWire. The AJA Io has a wide range of digital and analog
connectors, as well as RS-422 device control.
Important:
Although this type of video interface uses FireWire, it is not used to
connect DV devices. If you want to capture or output DV video, you can connect your
DV device directly to the FireWire port on your computer.
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
FireWire 400
(4- or 6-pin)
DV VTR
Computer
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
FireWire 400
(4- or 6-pin)
DV VTR
Computer
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
FireWire 400
(4- or 6-pin)
DV VTR
Computer
Analog or digital VTR
Computer
AJA Io
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
BNC connector
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Part III
Setting Up Your Editing System