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- Page 1 3G-AMA Mini-Converter 4-Ch Balanced Embedder/Disembeder Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.1r1 Published May 1, 2018...
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Page 2: Notices
AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3G-AMA Tech Specs ........ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The 3G-AMA is a triple rate 4 channel analog audio embedder/disembedder. Analog audio can be embedded and disembedded simultaneously. The embedder is user selectable, on a channel pair basis, to either pass input audio or embed input audio from the provided breakout cable. The ability to pass incoming ancillary data makes it possible to embed up to 16channels of audio by cascading four units. -
Page 5: 3G-Ama Simplified Block Diagram
HD video, amber is 3G video. User Controls DIP Switches The 3G-AMA has an 8 position DIP switch accessible through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit. The DIP switches are used to configure the unit’s audio embedding and disembedding, and control ancillary data. -
Page 6: Mini-Config Control
3. Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter. 4. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable. 5. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 6. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings you can either: •... -
Page 7: Breakout Cable Pinouts
2, XLR Output B Out 2 - 3, XLR Output B Out 2 GND 1, XLR Output B Out 1 + 2, XLR Output A Out 1 - 3, XLR Output A Out 1 GND 1, XLR Output A 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 - Operation
Chapter 2 – Operation Default Operational Settings The 3G-AMA converter ships from the factory with the following configuration: • Local (DIP switch) control. • Input analog audio channels 1-4 are embedded to SDI output channels 1-4, overwriting any existing embedded audio. -
Page 9: Switches 4 And 5 Channel Mapping For Embedded Groups
Right (1) Left (0) 1 —> 2 —> 3 —> 4 —> Left (0) Right (1) 1 —> 2 —> 3 —> 4 —> Right (1) Right (1) 1 —> 2 —> 3 —> 4 —> 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 10: Switches 6 And 7 Channel Mapping For Disembeded Groups
16 —> 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. -
Page 11: Installing Mini-Config
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. -
Page 12: Running Mini-Config
To install the application on a Mac: NOTE: Mac computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work with Mini-Config). 1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Apple icon on the Mini-Config Support web page). 2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig folder. -
Page 13: Operating Mini-Config
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. -
Page 14: Tabbed Screens
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. 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 15: Audio-1 Tab Screen
Choose which SDI embedded audio group will disembed its audio and send it to the four analog audio outputs: • Group 1 (Ch 1-4), Group 2 (Ch 5-8), Group 3 (Ch 9-12), or Group 4 (Ch 13-16). 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 16: Audio-2 Tab Screen
Stream A or output Stream B will receive embedded audio. This control has no effect if a 3G Level B signal is not detected. Analog Audio Levels • Select from Full Scale Digital settings of +24, +18, +15 (professional), or +12dBu (consumer). 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 17: About Audio Levels
This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the Mini-Config application which you can install into the Mini-Converter by clicking the Update button. Update This button initiates a software update operation loading the “Desired” version of firmware into the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory. 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 18: Info Tab Screen
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). -
Page 19: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A – Specifications 3G-AMA Tech Specs Video Formats • (2K) 2048 x 1080p • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF • (HD) 1920 x 1080p • (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF • (HD) 1920 x 1080i • (HD) 1280 x 720p • (SD) 720 x 576i •... - Page 20 • 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 Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 21: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance
Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com... - Page 22 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 23 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. 3G-AMA 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 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 25 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. 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 26 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. 3G-AMA 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 Hersteller. ¡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. 3G-AMA Mini-Converter v1.1r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 29: Warranty And Liability Information
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. -
Page 30: Limitation Of Liability
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... -
Page 31: Index
Index Symbols 3G-AMA I/O Connections 5 3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram 5 AJA Support 2 Audio-1 Tab Screen 15 Audio-2 Tab Screen 16 Breakout Cable Pinouts 7 Default Operational Settings 8 DIP Switches 5 DIP Switch Settings 8 Documentation Downloading 11...
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