AJA HA5-4K Installation And Operator's Manual

AJA HA5-4K Installation And Operator's Manual

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HA5-4K Mini-Converter
HDMI to SDI
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 1.1r1
Published: July 2, 2015

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  • Page 1 HA5-4K Mini-Converter HDMI to SDI Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.1r1 Published: July 2, 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig ........
  • Page 3 Index............31 HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1...
  • Page 4: Notices

    AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™, Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview AJA's HA5-4K Mini-Converter provides high-quality conversion of HDMI to 4K SDI with 4 x 3G-SDI outputs. HA5-4K allows conversion of HDMI video from various sources, including DSLR's, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or prosumer 4K video cameras to 4K SDI for use in professional workflows.
  • Page 6: Features

    • DA Function • Setup via PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (USB configuration software application supplied on CD) • Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included) • 5 year warranty NOTE: 3D is not supported in this converter.
  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Figure 1. HA5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram USB Bus Video Control (connect to SDI Out 1 XMIT PC or Mac) Video SDI Out 2 Frame XMIT Buffer and HDMI Input Video Video Audio with HDMI Processing Disembed Audio...
  • Page 8: Installation

    2. Connect video equipment to the converter HDMI and BNC connectors. 3. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 4. The HA5-4K will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to: •...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Operation

    Chapter 2: Operation USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig The HA5-4K can usually be used right out of the box for most applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default. However you can also manually configure the HA5-4K using a supplied software application for PCs and Macs called “MiniConfig.
  • Page 10: Pc Startup

    PC Startup To run MiniConfig on a PC, double-click on the AJA Mini Config icon on your desktop, or open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA MiniConfig application located inside the Mini Config folder Figure 2.
  • Page 11: Running Multiple Mini-Converters

    Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac, with subtle differences that reflect the general look of the platform environment. Running Multiple Mini- MiniConfig can manage multiple AJA Mini-Converters connected via USB—even when Converters they are of differing types. However it only connects to one at a time. You can choose which Mini-Converter you wish to control using the pulldown menu in the upper right hand corner.
  • Page 12: Tabbed Screens

    Each of these screens are described on the following pages. Input Tab Screen Input Video Selections Color Range Selects the Input Video Color Range for RGB signals. Choose from: • Auto (default) • SMPTE • Full HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 13: Output Tab Screen

    • Crop - Crop pixels from left and right sides of the raster to fit a narrower aspect ratio (4K to UHD, or 2K to HD). Genlock Select the genlock reference. Choose from the following: • HDMI In (default) - Locks to incoming HDMI clock. • FreeRun - Locks to free running SDI internal clock. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 14 Controls how Low Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps) incoming video will be output, using all four BNC outputs (at 1.5 Gbps each), or two BNC connectors (at 3 Gbps each). Choose from the following: • Quad 1.5 Gbps • Dual 3 Gbps HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 15: Audio Tab Screen

    In Single output mode, when the DA function is Off the audio will only be sent out the SDI Out 1 BNC. When the DA Function is On, the audio will also be sent out the SDI Out 2, 3, and 4 BNCs. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 16: Update Tab Screen

    Progress This indicator bar shows the progress of software being installed. Software Update 1. Check the AJA website for new MiniConfig software for your Mini-Converter. If new Procedure software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software#support...
  • Page 17: Info Tab Screen

    This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (HA5-4K). Assembly This is the factory assembly number. Serial Number This is the factory set unique serial number of your HA5-4K. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18: Appendix A: Specifications

    • 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 3G-SDI (Level A or B) • 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 • 1920x1080i 25, 29.97, 30 • 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19: Audio Input

    Physical Power • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 10 watts max • AJA external power supply model DWP-U-R1 (included): • 100-240V, 50/60Hz universal input Size • 5.8” x 3.9” x 0.8” (147 mm x 99 mm x 20 mm) including connectors...
  • Page 20: Appendix B: Safety & Compliance

    Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21: European Union And European Free Trade Association (Efta)

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22: Korea Kcc Compliance Statement

    This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23: Translated Warning And Caution Messages

    ¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco. Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26 Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27 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 28 ¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 29 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Limited Warranty AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
  • Page 31: Index

    I/O Connections 7 Info Tab Screen 17 Input Tab Screen 12 Input Video Selections 12 Installation overview 8 MiniConfig Operation 10 Starting 9 MiniConfig Control 5 MiniConfig installation Mac 9 PC 9 Mini-Converters Multiple 11 Multiple Mini-Converters 11 HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...

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