AJA Hi5-4K Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Hi5-4K Mini-Converter SDI to HDMI Installation and Operation Guide Version 2.7r3 Published December 4, 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
Hi5-4K Tech Specs ........ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
4K/UltraHD and frame rates up to 60 frames per second. Note that the data rate for 4K/UltraHD p50/59/60 exceeds the maximum bandwidth of HDMI v1.4 (10.2 Gbps). To deal with this HDMI limitation, the Hi5-4K provides two configurable modes for 4K/UltraHD HFR video: drop every other frame or convert to YCbCr 4:2:0 8 bit. -
Page 5: Aja Mini-Config Control
SDI2 linkB makes the lower right quadrant. To use this mode change the Video Source Selection to ‘2 X SDI 4K’. The Hi5-4K will output either 4Kx2160 or 3840x2160 if more than one HD input is present and the monitor can support those resolutions. For 4K input the Hi5-4K may provide a center cut 3840, or pass the 4096 to the output, but there is no scaling between the two. -
Page 6: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Figure 1. Hi5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram Control USB Bus (connect to PC or Mac) Audio SDI In 1 RCVR Disembed Audio Frame SDI In 2 RCVR Disembed Bu er Video HDMI v1.4 Video XMIT Processing Audio SDI In 3... -
Page 7: Installation
NOTE: For highest reliability, the mini converter relies on convection cooling instead of using a built-in fan. Therefore, when installing the unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the Hi5-4K with other mini converters. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 - Operation
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 9: Mac Installation
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 10: 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 11: Operating Aja Mini-Config
You can choose which Mini-Converter you wish to control using the pulldown menu in the upper right hand corner. If you want to configure multiple Mini- Converters in parallel, you can do it by running multiple instances of the AJA Mini-Config application and have each control a different Mini-Converter. -
Page 12: Tabbed Screens
Figure 6. Example AJA Mini-Config Screen Select a USB port and an attached Mini-Converter (name in parentheses) Each connector is labeled with the signals currently detected or manually selected. Serial Number Firmware version Tabbed screens Message Showing Status NOTE: The LEDs adjacent to each SDI connector indicate by color the detected signal type. -
Page 13: Input Tab Screen
YCbCr. Choose SMPTE or Full color range. Bit Depth Selects the input video bit depth. Choose Auto, 8-bit or 10-bit. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video parameters and the payload ID. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 14: Output Tab Screen
• B-DS Link 2 - transmit using Level B Dual-Stream format, but only send Link 2 Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K Output settings. Color Space Selects the desired output video format. Choose from the following: •... - Page 15 4K/UHD HFR Mode Choose Frame Drop or 4:2:0. • Frame Drop, the default setting, makes the Hi5-4K drop every other frame of an incoming 50/59.94/60 frame rate to output at 25/29.97/30p. • The 4:2:0 setting provides 50/59.94/60p frame rate output for a 3840x2160p50/59.94/60 input.
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Page 16: Hdr Tab Screen
HDR Tab Screen Click on the HDR tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K High Dynamic Range static metadata extensions settings. The HDR tab provides a mechanism to inform an HDMI sink device (such as a TV or monitor) that the video content is HDR encoded. This includes generation of the Dynamic Range and Mastering Infoframe and the static metadata descriptors as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a. - Page 17 Maximum Frame Average Light Level (FALL) Represents the maximum of frame-based average light levels taken over an entire scene, and can be determined in the post environment. • Range: 1 cd/m to 65535 cd/m • Step size: 1 cd/m Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
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Page 18: Audio Tab Screen
Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol, no audio is output since that protocol is video only. Input Source Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output. Eight channels are routed at a time. -
Page 19: 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: https://www.aja.com/products/mini-config-software... -
Page 20: 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. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A – Specifications Hi5-4K Tech Specs Video Formats • (4K) 4096 x 2160p • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p • (2K) 2048 x 1080p • (HD) 1920 x 1080p • (HD) 1920 x 1080i • (HD) 1280 x 720p • (SD) 720 x 576i •... - Page 22 • 5.76" x 4.02" x 0.90" (146.31 x 102.11 x 22.86 mm) Weight • 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) Power • 5-20VDC regulated, 8 watts, power supply required, included with purchase • AC Adapter: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 23 *NOTE: Hi5-4K uses approximately 12 watts of power and convection cooling. It will be very warm to the touch, which is normal. When installing the unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the Hi5-4K- Plus with other Mini-Converters.
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Page 24: 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 Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com... - Page 25 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 26 V-3/2015.04). 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. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 27 Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le istruzioni del fornitore. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 ¡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. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 Cuidado! Para atender aos regulamentos de segurança para correntes de fuga, conecte as fontes duplas a circuitos elétricos separados. Attenzione! Per soddisfare le norme di sicurezza sulla corrente di perdita, collegare i doppi alimentatori a circuiti derivati separati. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
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Page 32: Warranty And Liability Information
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 Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3... - Page 33 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. Hi5-4K Mini-Converter v2.7r3 www.aja.com...
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