AJA Hi5-3D Installation And Operation Manual

AJA Hi5-3D Installation And Operation Manual

Mini-converter, 3d hd-sdi multiplexer

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Hi5-3D Mini-Converter
3D HD-SDI Multiplexer
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 3.3
Published December 13, 2017

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  • Page 1 Hi5-3D Mini-Converter 3D HD-SDI Multiplexer Installation and Operation Guide Version 3.3 Published December 13, 2017...
  • 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

    Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction The Hi5-3D is a 3D video multiplexer that combines two HD-SDI Inputs into various multiplexed 3D formats for output on HDMI 1.4a and HD-SDI. Non-3D input (SD-SDI, HDSDI) at either input will be passed to the HDMI output.
  • Page 5: 3D Modes Supported

    SDI inputs. Format Support The Hi5-3D works with both 2D and 3D inputs. When in the 2D mode, the input is simply passed to the output unmodified—or flipped (via dipswitch or Mini Config software selection). In the 3D mode, the Hi5-3D supports the required 3D modes as defined by the CEA for HDMI 1.4a televisions.
  • Page 6: I/O Connections

    3. Connect audio equipment to RCA connectors (optional). 4. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 5. The Hi5-3D will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to install the AJA Mini Config software on a computer, attach the Hi5-3D via USB to the computer, and then make your changes.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Operation

    There are two sets of DIP switch behaviors described below that correspond to firmware versions 3.2 and earlier, and 3.3. Please take note of which firmware version you have installed if you will be configuring the Hi5-3D using the DIP switches.
  • Page 8: Dip Switches 6, 7, 8 In Combination For Firmware Versions Up To 3.2

    Table 3. DIP switch setting description for switch 8, firmware versions up to and including v3.2 FUNCTION SWITCH LABEL POSITION BEHAVIOR Anaglyph AUX 1 Selects Anaglyph output. Both stereo images are overlaid as a single image for viewing with anaglyph glasses. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 9: Dip Switches 6 And 7 In Combination For Firmware V3.3

    Mini-Config software application for PCs and Macs. This same application can be used to update to new Mini-Converter software released by AJA. NOTE: DIP switch 1 must be ON (Remote, Right) to permit AJA Mini-Config control of the unit. Acquiring AJA Mini-Config AJA’s Mini-Config application is available for download from the AJA website.
  • Page 10: Installing Aja Mini-Config

    5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogues. When finished, an AJA Mini-Config shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and you will be able to locate the AJA Mini-Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing.
  • Page 11 NOTE: If the AJA Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears. Figure 5. AJA Mini-Config Setup Wizard, Reinstallation Repair Remove With this screen you can (reinstall) or (uninstall) AJA Mini-Config on the PC. Mac Installation...
  • Page 12: Running Aja Mini-Config

    PC Startup To run AJA 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 AJA Mini-Config folder.
  • Page 13: Operating Aja Mini-Config

    Operating AJA Mini-Config The AJA Mini-Config application provides a graphic interface for viewing settings and updating software. It consists of an information area at the top that shows the available Mini-Converters attached to the computer via USB, with a graphical rendering of the selected Mini-Converter showing all the connectors and their current state.
  • Page 14: Tabbed Screens

    Use to select a specific SDI input (1 and/or 2) or select automatic mode. • Auto: directs the Hi5-3D to automatically select the input based on the signals detected at the two SDI Input BNCs. • SDI 1: manually select the signal present at SDI Input 1.
  • Page 15 3D Mode - Use to select the type of CEA 3D mode: • Auto: lets the Hi5-3D automatically select a 3D mode based on the HDMI 1.4a device it is connected and negotiating with (blue text shows what it chooses).
  • Page 16: Audio Tab Screen

    Audio Tab Screen The Audio Tab Screen is where you can configure Hi5-3D digital and analog audio settings. HDMI Audio Use to select how many SDI channels are passed to the HDMI connector and which channel pairs are selected. Choices are:...
  • Page 17: Update Tab Screen

    This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation. Software Update Procedure 1. Check the AJA website for new AJA Mini-Config software for your Mini- Converter. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). Here is the URL to use when checking: http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software...
  • Page 18: Info Tab Screen

    This is the factory assembly number. Serial Number - This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini- Converter. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19: Appendix A - Specifications

    Video Output • 1 x HDMI v1.4a, 10-bit • 1 x HD-SDI, 10-bit NOTE: The Hi5-3D does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption. By definition, SDI inputs to the Hi5-3D are unencrypted. Audio Outputs • HDMI embedded audio, 2 or 8-Channel •...
  • Page 20: 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 Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22 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. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23 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 Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 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. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 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. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26 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 27 ¡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. Hi5-3D Mini-Converter v3.3 www.aja.com...
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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...

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