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""Appendix A Specifications" on page 21 for a complete list of supported formats, frame rates, and CAT cable requirements. HB-T-SDI and HB-R-SDI support bi-directional IR and RS-232 for device control, making them ideal for applications such as: • Fixed installation AV •...
IR Input Audio Audio Sample Routing Rate Converter IR Output USB Port (connect to MiniCon g Control PC or Mac) I/O Connections Figure 1. HB-T-SDI Mini-Converter SDI Input HDBaseT Output Connector Lock HDBaseT Link LED RS-232 1/8 inch USB Port...
IR Extender Out 100 meters Digital Video Monitor Destination RS-232 bi-directional control data IR Extender In IR Extender Out Typically, HB-T-SDI & HB-R-SDI installation consists of the following steps: 1. Ensure the converters are disconnected from power. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
2. Connect the SDI source signal to the SDI input connector of the HB-T-SDI and the transmission CAT cable to the HDBaseT output connector. 3. Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the HDBaseT input connector on the HB-R-SDI.
Chapter 2 – Operation USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config Your AJA Mini-Converter can be used right out of the box for some applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default. However, to use its full capability, you must use AJA’s Mini-Config software application for PCs and Macs.
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Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogs. When finished, an AJA Mini-Config shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and you will be able to locate the Mini-Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing. NOTE: If the Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears.
PC Startup To run Mini-Config 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 Mini- Config application located inside the Mini-Config folder. Mac Startup To run Mini-Config on a Mac, open the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini-Config application.
Preset...). Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA’s factory defaults. Operating Mini-Config The Mini-Config application provides a graphic interface for viewing settings and updating software. It consists of an information area at the top that shows...
Converter type. When you Click on any of the tab buttons, the pane below the tabs will change to match your tab selection. Any changes you make are immediately applied and will be saved, overwriting previous settings. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
HB-T-SDI Input Tab Screen NOTE: Selecting the default Input settings (Auto, SMPTE) when using a pair of HB-T-SDI and HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters is probably best. However, if you pair an HB-T- HDMI or HB-R-HDMI with a corresponding SDI model, having these settings available can become useful.
NOTE: The following two settings only apply to 3G-B video in Dual Stream mode. •1 x HD DS1 - use only Data Stream 1 as a single video. •1 x HD DS2 - use only Data Stream 2 as a single video. HB-R-SDI Input Tab Screen HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
• Full color range HB-T-SDI Output Tab Screen NOTE: Selecting the default Output settings (Auto, Off) when using a pair of HB-T-SDI and HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters is probably best. However, if you pair an HB-T- HDMI or HB-R-HDMI with a corresponding SDI model, having these settings available can become useful.
• On HB-R-SDI Output Tab Screen 3G Mode Selects the type of 3G SDI output. • 3G-Level A • 3G-Level B. NOTE: The 3G Mode parameter only has an effect if the output is 3G-SDI. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
• On NOTE: The Enable PtoPsF parameter only has an effect if the input is 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30. HB-T-SDI Audio Tab Screen Input Source Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the output. Eight channels are routed at a time.
• Pass Through - The audio will be passed to the SDI embedded audio channels without conversion. Channel Select Choose which set of 8 channels (4 pairs) of embedded audio the SDI output will carry. • Channels 1-8 (default) • Channels 9-16. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
This button initiates a software update operation loading the “Desired” version of firmware into the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory. Progress This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation. "Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 8 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 8 for more information. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
Info Tab Screen This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support. Name This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This can be useful if you have several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily (especially if they’re the same model).
Weight • 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg) Power • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 9 watts max., AJA external power supply model DWP- U-R1, 100-240V, 50/60 Hz universal input Environment • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) •...
Weight • 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg) Power • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 9 watts max., AJA external power supply model DWP- U-R1, 100-240V, 50/60 Hz universal input Environment • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) •...
For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
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 HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
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Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo, esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional. Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
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Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
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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.
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¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o vendidos por el fabricante. Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo fabricante. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore. HB-T-SDI, HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters v1.0r3 www.aja.com...
AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.
No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this...
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