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- Page 1 Region of Interest Converters DVI, DP, HDMI, SDI to SDI Scalers Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.5r1 Published November 25, 2019...
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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
Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –... - Page 4 Index........56 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
To realize the full power of ROI, however, you will need to use the supplied USB cable and AJA’s Mini-Config application to select the desired output format and perform a variety of region-of-interest and output display scaling operations. -
Page 6: Control Interface
• Audio input via 3.5mm 2-channel analog input or 8-channel embedded (if present) (excluding ROI-SDI model) • Embedded SDI audio out (up to 8 channels) • Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included) • 5-year warranty ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1... -
Page 7: Pixel Clock Rate
• Use a progressive rather than interlace input signal. Mini-Config Overview Using AJA’s Mini-Config application, you can set up and control region-of-interest and output display scaling operations, route audio, and configure genlock. Mini- Config is also used to update the Mini-Converter firmware. -
Page 8: Simplified Block Diagram
Figure 2. ROI-HDMI Converter/Scaler HDMI Output Connector HDMI Input Connector SDI Output Analog 2-Channel Audio Input Reference USB Port Input BNC Power LED +5-20 VDC Power Input HDMI Input Connects to your computer or single-link source device. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 9: Roi-Dp
HDMI connector on the other. HDMI Output This is a pass-through output for use on a second computer monitor for using the AJA Screen Picker feature (see "Screen Picker Operation" on page 23). -
Page 10: Roi-Dvi
HDMI connector on one end of the cable and a DVI connector on the other. DVI Output This is a pass-through output for use on a second computer monitor for using Screen Picker. Connections are the same as described for DVI/HDMI input above. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 11: Roi-Sdi
Models ROI-HDMI, ROI-DP, ROI-DVI Analog Audio A single 3.5 mm analog audio connector accepts two channels of analog audio which can be embedded into the SDI output as determined by the audio configuration set using Mini-Config. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 12: Model Roi-Sdi
In these configurations, the pass-through monitor is used to view the subject desktop video and to use the Mini-Config application’s Screen Picker function to select the desired region for output to SDI (see "Screen Picker Operation" on page 23). ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 13 SDI signal to portrait mounted on-set monitors at full resolution. Each monitor uses one ROI converter, accomplishing the task at a much lower cost than dedicating DVE channels for rotation and resizing. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 14 However, you can use the other methods for adjusting the region of interest selection described in the section for the "Input Screen" on page 21 with either the processed HDMI output signal or the processed 3G-SDI output signal feeding a monitor. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 15: Installation
(optional). 6. If using ROI-SDI, connect two analog RCA jacks (optional). 7. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 8. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to: •... -
Page 16: 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. - Page 17 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 Mini-Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing.
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Page 18: Running 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 19: Operating Mini-Config
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... -
Page 20: Tabbed Screens
Any changes you make are immediately applied and will be saved, overwriting previous settings. NOTE: In this manual Mini-Config screens for the ROI-HDMI model are shown. Other ROI models have similar screens, with a few exceptions that are noted. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Input Screen
• Use the X,Y coordinates and W,H (width, height) size fields. Within these fields, you can enter values (if they are valid) or use your keyboard arrow keys to increment one pixel/line at a time for fine adjustment. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 22 (Region of Interest selection, rotation, flip, etc.). When the video input signal returns to the original format, the unit will automatically turn back on all video processing according to how it had been configured. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 23: Click And Drag Options
PC that is running Mini-Config, and the resolution of the pass-through monitor Mini-Config is using must match the resolution of the input to the ROI. NOTE: The Screen Picker feature is not supported with ROI-SDI. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 24 Figure 15. Screen Picker Cropping Overlay ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 25: Output Screen
Input menu. Variable - Allows user to arbitrarily change position and scaling of region-of- interest as it is placed into the output region. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 26 You can disable edge filtering with this control. This is useful if you are using four ROIs to drive a 4K monitor matrix. Disabling edge filtering can eliminate the vertical and horizontal lines that would occur in that situation. Default setting is ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 27: About The Rotation, Flip, And Frame Delay Controls
Rotation and Flip image processing requires one frame of video delay. Whenever a rotation or flip occurs a frame delay is automatically applied, and the Frame Delay On status is reported, even if the checkbox isn’t selected (see Figure 18). ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 28 Mini-Converter. In these unusual cases, a Processing Limit Exceeded red error message is displayed on the UI, and the actual current settings for Rotation, Frame Delay, and Flip are reported in red (see Figure 19). Figure 19. Processing Limit Exceeded ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 29: Hdmi Screen (Applicable Only To Roi-Sdi Model)
Selects the desired HDMI output video format. Choose from the following: • Auto - selects the video format based on the input video and the attached device’s capabilities. • 4:2:2 YCbCr • 4:4:4 RGB • 4:4:4 YCbCr ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 30: Monitor Matrix Screen
Select the bezel width of the display. This width will be used in calculating the Input Region of Interest. Note that adjoining displays could have a different bezel width and require a different value entered on the ROI driving that monitor. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 31: Genlock Screen
NOTE: When HDMI is selected, ROI can lock to input formats that have a SMPTE raster and frame rate and are within 50 ppm of the SDI output format. NOTE: The actual resultant Genlock status is reported to the right of the selection menu. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 32: Roi-Sdi Genlock Screen
Horizontal delay is entered in pixels, while Vertical delay is entered in lines. NOTE: H and V delay adjustments are only available when the SDI Out Format is compatible with the current sync input reference. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 33: Roi-Dp Genlock Screen
These controls let you adjust H and V delay from the sync input, by dragging the slider or entering values in the windows on the right. Horizontal delay is entered in pixels, while Vertical delay is entered in lines. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 34: Audio Screen
HDMI audio channels on the SDI output. The analog audio is inserted on the channels defined by the Analog Out Map pulldown. • None - No audio is output (mute) on the SDI output. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 35: Roi-Dp Audio Screen
HDMI Conversion The Convert Rate button enables ROI Series to convert incoming HDMI audio between 32 kHz to 96 kHz to 48 kHz (the SDI native audio standard). If you don’t want to convert, choose Pass Through. Analog Out Map... -
Page 36: Roi-Sdi Audio Screen
• DP - The DisplayPort incoming audio passes to the DisplayPort output (up to 8 channels). DP Conversion The Convert Rate button enables ROI Series to convert incoming DisplayPort audio between 32 kHz to 96 kHz to 48 kHz (the SDI native audio standard). If you don’t want to convert, choose Pass Through. -
Page 37: Update Screen
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. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 38: Info Tab Screen
This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation. Software Update Procedure 1. Check the AJA website for new 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 39 Assembly 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. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 40: Appendix A - Specifications
• 1080i tri-level sync • 1080p tri-level sync • 720p tri-level sync • 625i Color Black • 525i Color Black • 75-ohm terminating Video Input • 1x HDMI input connector (with embedded audio, up to 8 channels) ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 41: Roi-Dp Tech Specs
• 5.77” x 4.02” x 0.90” (146.56 x 102.11 x 22.86 mm) Weight • 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1, included with purchase • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal input • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 8 watts max Environment •... - Page 42 Audio Output • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 2-Channel or 8-Channel • DisplayPort embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel User Controls • USB port used with supplied cable and Mini-Config software application to configure device via Mac or Windows ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 43: Roi-Dvi Tech Specs
• 5.765" x 4.020" x 0.9" (146.431mm x 102.108mm x 22.86mm) Weight • 0.5 lb (0.3 kg) Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1 (included with purchase) • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 7 watts max Environment •... - Page 44 • 5.77" x 4.02" x 0.9" (146.56 x 102.11 x 22.86 mm) Weight • 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1, included with purchase • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal input • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 8 watts max Environment •...
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Page 45: Roi-Sdi Tech Specs
• 1x HDMI Type A, HDMI v1.4 HDCP • ROI does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption Audio Output Digital • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel • HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 2-Channel or 8-Channel ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 46 • 5.77" x 4.02" x 0.9" (146.56 x 102.11 x 22.86 mm) Weight • 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1 (included with purchase) • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz universal input • 5-20V DC regulated, 7 watts max Environment •...
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Page 47: 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 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com... - Page 48 As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office use (Class A), (Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use in other than home area. Equipment for Office Use) Sellers or users need to take note of this. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 49 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 50 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 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 51 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. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 52 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 53 ¡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. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 54 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 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1...
- Page 55 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. ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 56 Resolving 29 Update Screen 37 Genlock Control ROI-DP 33 Red Matte 25, 33 ROI-DVI 31, 32 Solution 7, 33 Vertical Flip 27 ROI-HDMI 31, 32 Red SDI Output 25 Genlock Screen 31 RGB Range Menu 22 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 57 X, Y, W, H 31 ROI Series Mini-Converter v1.5r1 www.aja.com...
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