AJA Video Systems Inc Hi5-Fiber Installation And Operation Manual

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Hi5-Fiber
Mini-Converter
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 2.0r2
Published May 2, 2018

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  • Page 1 Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter Installation and Operation Guide Version 2.0r2 Published May 2, 2018...
  • Page 2: Notices

    Contacting AJA Support When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling. To contact AJA for sales or support, use any of the following methods: Telephone +1.530.271.3190 +1.530.271.3140 https://www.aja.com Support Email support@aja.com Sales Email sales@aja.com Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A – Specifications ......17 Hi5-Fiber Specifications ........17 Appendix B –...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The Hi5-Fiber converts 3G, HD, and SD-SDI over single mode 1310 nm fiber optic cable (ST-style connection) to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. Embedded 8 channel SDI audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection.
  • Page 5: I/O Connections

    In most cases, manual configuration is not necessary. Advanced Mini-Config control supports color space and bit depth adjustments, and audio channel selection. Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the Hi5-Fiber unit through subsequent power cycles. Installation Typically, Hi5-Fiber installation consists of the following steps: 1.
  • Page 6 • Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens. • This process is detailed in "USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config" on page Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Operation

    1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Windows icon on the Mini-Config Support webpage). 2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig.zip file 3. Double-click on the MiniInstaller.msi file. 4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 8 Programs listing. NOTE: If the Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears. Figure 4. Mini-Config Setup Wizard, Reinstallation Repair Remove With this screen you can (reinstall) or (uninstall) Mini-Config on the PC. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 9: Running Mini-Config

    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. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 10: Operating Mini-Config

    • Red text indicates the Mini-Converter is not detecting a signal, or cannot operate with the current user settings. NOTE: Even if no output device is detected, the signal connector text still shows the signal it is outputting. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 11 The graphic of Mini-Converter and text below it provides: • Type of converter • Firmware version • Serial number of the unit. A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if your application is connected and communicating with the Mini-Converter. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 12: Tabbed Screens

    ID. Video Format - Selects the Input Video Format. Choose from Auto, Progressive (P), Interlaced, or PsF (progressive segmented frame). Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters and the payload ID. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 13: Output Tab Screen

    • 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. Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-Fiber Output settings. Color Space - Selects the desired output video format.
  • Page 14: Audio Tab Screen

    Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-Fiber audio settings. When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output, since that protocol is video only.
  • Page 15: Update Tab Screen

    4. Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level. If the Desired is newer, then click the Update button to download the new firmware to the Mini-Converter; progress will be shown via the “Progress” thermometer bar. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 16: Info Tab Screen

    This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini- Converter. If you ever call AJA for customer support, you will need to reference this number. Set Name - This button saves the information entered in the Name field. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 17: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A – Specifications Hi5-Fiber Tech Specs Video Formats • (2K) 2K x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 • (2K) 2K x 1080PsF* 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60 • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 •...
  • Page 18: 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 20 2015). 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23 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-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente. L’apertura dello chassis invaliderà la garanzia se non viene effettuata da un centro ufficiale o autorizzato AJA. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 Hi5-Fiber devices require the use of “single mode 1310nm compatible” fiber optic cable. Aviso! Dispositivos Hi5-Fiber exigem a utilização de cabo de fibra ótica "compatível com monomodo 1310nm ". Attention! Les équipements Hi5-Fiber doivent être utilisés avec un câble en fibre optique monomode compatible 1310 nm.
  • Page 26 Active fiber-optic cables emit radiation invisible to the human eye. Warning! Do not look directly at the end of an active fiber-optic cable; the Hi5-Fiber is a Class 1 Laser Product. Advertência! Cabos de fibra ótica ativos emitem radiação invisível ao olho humano.
  • Page 27 TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA, AND THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE. Limitation of Liability Under no circumstances shall AJA video BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST, CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    English and any non-English versions, the English version of this warranty will govern. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some of which are noted above. Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 29: Index

    Audio 14 Input Tab Screen 12 Mini-Config Acquiring 7 Installing on Mac 9 Installing on PC 7 Operating 10 Running 9 Running Multiple Mini- Converters 11 Screen Description 11 Mini-Converter Documentation 7 Output Channel Count Audio 14 Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter v2.0r2 www.aja.com...

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