AJA HELO User manual

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Record, Stream, Deliver
H.264 at the touch of a button
HELO

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HELO is AJA’s new H.264 recording and streaming stand-alone appliance.
HELO brings both SDI and HDMI I/O into a single appliance with the ability
to simultaneously stream out to your Content Delivery Network (CDN)
as well as encode and record beautiful H.264 files to either SD cards, USB
storage or network based storage simultaneously.
To streamline on-site workflows, HELO offers dedicated front-panel
buttons for Recording and Streaming. A web browser based UI allows for
easy configuration and control.
Simply connect any video device to HELO via 3G-SDI or HDMI and record
H.264 files and stream as needed.
Small and easily portable, HELO opens up a world of new streaming
workflows for AV, live events, houses of worship, webcasting, corporate
communications, production and post.
HELO is easy to configure and control, with powerful streaming and
recording options, in a compact, robust, and portable device. Professional
streaming has never been easier.
Record, Stream, Deliver
Stand-Alone Professional H.264 Streaming and Recording Solution
Only $1,295 US MSRP*
HELO is a cost effective flexible recording and
streaming appliance with 1080p 60 capability
and the flexibility to be used anywhere, due to
its compact size and robust aluminum case.
HELO provides both SDI and HDMI looping inputs,
the ability to record to SD cards, USB drives or
Network shares, and simultaneously streams across
Ethernet to your CDN, for a rich combination of
features in a stand-alone solution.
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Encode
Your goal is efficiency with beautiful results.
HELO encodes to H.264/MPEG-4 ensuring
bandwidth efficiencies with widely compatible
files. From tablets to smartphones, desktops to
Smart TVs, no translation necessary.
Stream
Streaming can be complex. HELO makes it simple.
A USB connection and robust web browser
based UI allows you to setup and configure
your CDN connection before you even arrive at
your event. Once there, simply press the Stream
button and deliver your project across HELO’s
Ethernet connection, which allows support for
RTP/RTSP, RTMP as well as Unicast.
Record
Live means Now. Live means Pressure.
HELO offers a dedicated Record button right on
the front of HELO’s small and mobile interface
for immediate recording.
Simply plug in your NTFS 3.1 or FAT 32 formatted
USB drive, SD card or connected network
storage and record immediately.
Connect
Your projects vary, you need flexible
connectivity. HELO delivers with 3G-SDI and
HDMI video inputs and outputs.
24-bit audio at 48 kHz embedded in the SDI
or HDMI signal ensures you never lose sync,
plus Line Level, Unbalanced stereo 3.5mm TRS
connectors have you covered.

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Mass Media
Cost effective media choices.
HELO’s H.264 based encoding not only ensures
beautiful, efficiently sized files, it means your
recording medium choices are wide open.
Utilize USB thumb sticks, drives and RAIDs,
common SD or SDHC media or network shares
across a switch. Pick to suit your project.
Small Form Factor
Size matters.
HELO’s small and robust form factor is essential
for your busy schedule. Live events, webcasts,
production and post locations vary and you
need a device that can take the heat. HELO is
designed to travel well, fit wherever needed
and continuously deliver; all with full size
connectivity.
1080p 60
It’s a fast world. Capture it.
1080p 60 is the defacto standard today for
delivery for sports, live events, crystal clear video
conferencing, webinars and games capture.
From SD to HD 720p and 1080p 60, HELO has
you covered.
Web Server Built-In
You serve the Web. HELO serves You.
AJA eMini-Setup and HELO’s easy to use web
browser Interface make HELO simple to setup,
configure and update firmware at any time. You
can connect to HELO either via its direct USB
port to set static/dynamic IP addresses though
AJA eMini-Setup software or over the network
using HELO’s web server generated UI.

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Connections
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Record Button
Press for Instant Record
Stream Button
Press for Instant Stream
Mini USB Connection
Configuration and
Firmware Updates
USB 2.0 Storage
Connection
SD/SDHC Port
Insert Card for Recording
Analog Audio Connections
3.5mm TRS Connectors
HD/SD 3G-SDI In/Out HDMI v1.4a In/Out RJ45
10/100/1000
Ethernet Connection
5-20VDC Power Supply
(Supplied)

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Workflow
Audio In
1 x HDMI
LAN 1 x SDI
Input
1 x SDI
Output
High Quality
Audio
Video Switcher
HDMI Monitor SDI Monitor
Cloud 1 x HDMI

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Tech Specs
Video Formats
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60*
• (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
• (SD) 525i, 625i
* 2K inputs are center cut to 1080p and are only supported
on SDI input
Video Input Digital
• 1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2, 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
• 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
• HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Network Interface
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Embedded web server for Configuration and Control
User Interface
• Stream Button
• Record Button
• Web UI
• Simple Network Configuration via AJA eMini-Setup
(OSX and PC)
Size (w x d x h)
• 7.00” x 4.66” x 1.02” (177.8mm x 139.8mm x 25.8mm)
Weight
• 0.8 lb (0.4 kg)
Power
• 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input,
+5-20V DC 13W Max
Environment
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60C
(-40 to 140 F)
Video Output Digital
• 1 x 3G-SDI, SMPTE-292/296/424, 10-bit
• Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1 x BNC)
• 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
• HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Audio Input Digital
• 2-Channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Input Analog
• 2-Channel, Analog (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo
1 x 3.5mm TRS connector)
Audio Output Digital
• 2-Channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
• 2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Output Analog
• 2-Channel, Analog (Line Level, Unbalanced stereo
1 x 3.5mm TRS connector)
Video Encoding Parameters
• 100 kbps to 20 Mbps (TBD) streamed output
• 100 kbps to 20 Mbps (TBD) recorded output
• Up to 1080p 60
• Supports Baseline, Main and High
• 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0 and 4.1 level support
Audio Encoding Parameters
• 32 kbps to 256 kbps
• 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz 2-Channel stereo
• MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Protocols
• RTMP, RTSP/RTP, Unicast and Multi Unicast (3-10 Clients)
Storage
• 1 x USB 2.0 slot, (Can be NTFS 3.1 or FAT32)
• 1 x SD Card slot, SD and SDHC cards (NTFS 3.1)
• Mounted Network Share
Video Codec Support
• H.264/MPEG-4 Encoder

AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Grass Valley, California
www.aja.com • [email protected] • [email protected]
HELO 3 Year Warranty
AJA Video warrants that HELO will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of three years from the date of purchase.
About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading
manufacturer of video interface and conversion
solutions, bringing high quality, cost effective
digital video products to the professional,
broadcast and postproduction markets.
AJA products are designed and manufactured
at our facilities in Grass Valley, California,
and sold through an extensive sales channel
of resellers and systems integrators around
the world. For further information, please see
our website at www.aja.com