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 LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Load two custom 1D LUTs and two custom 3D LUTs (four total) into LUT-box to adjust the “look” for any source signal with simultaneous outputs to HDMI and SDI monitors from a single LUT-box.
Control About LUT Data Write and Read The LUT-box has four areas that can store LUT data,1D LUT slots A and B, and 3D LUT slots A and B. Externally accessed (via USB) LUT file data is written directly into a LUT-box slot, where it acquires a proprietary internal data structure. The file name of the source of the LUT data written into the slot is displayed on the Mini-Config LUT screen.
• Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens. "USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config" on page 7 for details. 7. When configured with the correct LUT, the LUT-box can be powered down, moved to the target display, and when powered back up retains those configuration settings.
Mini-Config control is disabled. The DIP switch label identifies the functions of the switch positions. The LUT-box originally shipped with a label showing Aux 1, 2, and 3 functions. For LUT-box version 2.0 additional 1D LUT functions were added.
4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation. Figure 4. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard 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, LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig folder. AJAMiniConfig.dmg 3. Double-click on the file. 4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched. Figure 6. Mini-Config Mac Installer MiniConfig.app 5. To complete the installation drag the icon to the Applications folder. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Mini-Converter showing all the connectors and their current state. Colored text next to the connectors indicates the signal type and what the Mini- Converter is doing: • Blue text indicates the values automatically selected LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if your application is connected and communicating with the Mini-Converter. When configuring the Mini-Converter, select it from the top pulldown, view the current settings and change any values. Making a change communicates that new value to the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
LUT Write and Read Write and Read Controls The LUT-box Mini-Converter has additional controls for writing external LUT data into a 1D or 3D LUT slot, and reading LUT data from a slot to send to an external location, using USB. On a Mac these controls are located on the top menu bar (Figure 8), while on a PC they are located at the top of the Mini-Config application window (Figure 9).
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1. Click on either the 1D-LUT or 3D-LUT menu name at the top of the screen, and then select from the drop down menu either Read from Slot A or Read from Slot B. 2. A browser will open, allowing you to navigate to any location the computer can access. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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You need to open this package to access the sample LUT files. They cannot be accessed directly from the Mac Mini-Config browser. 1. Using the Mac finder, access the installed location of the Mini-Config application. By default it is installed in the Applications folder. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
LUT-box Mini-Converter. 5. You will now be able to use Mini-Config to access and write the sample LUT files into your LUT-box. PC Sample LUT File Access On a PC, sample LUT files are installed by default into the Program Files/AJA/ MiniConfig/types/lut_box folder.
PsF. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters and the payload ID. HDMI Output Screen Use the HDMI Output screen to view and make changes to the converter’s HDMI video output settings. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Use the SDI Output screen to view and make changes to the converter’s SDI video output settings. RGB Range Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose SMPTE (default) or Full color range. Only applicable if SDI output is 444 RGB format. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
NOTE: The SDI output color space and bit depth always follows the SDI input. Audio Screen Use the Audio screen to view and make changes to the LUT-box settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output on the HDMI connector, since that protocol is video only.
Zero offset sets the output video to audio relationship the same as the incoming signals. LUT Screen Use the LUT screen to view and make changes to the LUT-box LUT settings. With this screen you can enable and disable LUT processing and switch between the different LUTs.
Displays the file name of the source of the LUT data currently residing in that slot. The file name of the currently selected slot (whether enabled or not) is displayed in bold text. "Write and Read Controls" on page 12 for LUT data Write and Read procedures. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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: https://www.aja.com/products/mini-config-software LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter. 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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Appendix A – Specifications LUT-box Tech Specs Video Inputs 3G-SDI with embedded audio (2 x BNCs) • HD single link • HD dual link • 3G single link • YCbCr 4:2:2 8-bit and 10-bit, RGB 4:4:4 10-bit and 12-bit supported...
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0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) Operating Relative Humidity : 10-90% non-condensing Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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 LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Class B As an electromagnetic wave equipment for home use (Class B), (Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use mainly for home use and may Equipment for Home Use) be used in all areas. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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 LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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 LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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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. LUT-box Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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