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- Page 1 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter 12G SDI to HDMI Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.4 Published June 22, 2020...
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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: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Hi5-12G and to display input signal status information. Default Operation When you power up the Hi5-12G with its default settings, it will operate with its default settings, which includes many automatic settings. The Hi5-12G's Auto-Configure feature automatically identifies the incoming SDI signal format and converts the signal based on the HDMI output default configuration parameters. -
Page 5: Features
Configuration settings made through AJA Mini-Config are stored in the Hi5-12G unit through subsequent power cycles. Features • Convert 12G-SDI to HDMI v2.0b at up to 4K 60p • Support for 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 HDMI v2.0b output • Support for YCbCr and RGB •... -
Page 6: I/O Connections
Off is no signal, green is SD-SDI, red is HD-SDI, amber is 3G-SDI, magenta is 6G-SDI, and blue is 12G-SDI. Installation NOTE: AJA does not support third-party SFP modules. Use of a non-AJA SFP module will void the warranty. Hi5-12G-R ships with a 12G-SDI Fiber LC single channel SFP receiver. - Page 7 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 Hi5-12G with other mini converters.
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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 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.
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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
AJA’s factory defaults. 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 12: Tabbed Screens
Figure 7. 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. Firmware version Serial Number Tabbed screens Message Showing Status NOTE: The LEDs adjacent to each SDI or Fiber connector indicate by color the detected SDI input signal. -
Page 13: Input Tab Screen
Optical Input (applicable to the Hi5-12G-R, Hi5-12G-R-ST and Hi5-12G-TR models). • SDI Input - selects the SDI input. • Optical Input - selects the optical input (applicable to the Hi5-12G-R, Hi5-12G-R-ST and Hi5-12G-TR models). Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space. Choose from the following: •... -
Page 14: Output Tab Screen
Selects which input (SDI or Optical) is the preferred input. This selection is valid only when an AJA optical SFP is installed. If and when the selected input signal is no longer detected, the auto switchover circuit will fail over to the non-priority input if present. - Page 15 SDI input signal. The output will appear to be a full picture, but is actually only one quarter of the total pixels. This feature is very helpful when connecting to a non-4K/UHD preview monitor. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
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Page 16: Hdr Tab Screen
HDR Tab Screen Click on the HDR tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-12G 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 v2.0b. - 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 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 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 Hi5-12G audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol, no audio is output since that protocol is video only. HDMI Source Choose which SDI embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output. -
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. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Appendix A - Specifications
• (SD) 525i 59.94 • RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 8, 10, 12-bit *1280 x 720p is Level A Only NOTE: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see Hi5-12G Video Formats in Documents and Manual. Video Input Digital • 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 •... - Page 22 • (SD) 720 x 480i 59.94 • RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 8, 10, 12-bit NOTE: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see Hi5-12G Video Formats in Documents and Manual. NOTE: If a connected monitor doesn’t support HDMI protocol the unit automatically switches to DVI protocol, which does not pass audio.
- Page 23 Hi5-12G Video Input Formats 4K/UltraHD Inputs Supported 1x 12Gb SDI: Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth • 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 • 3840x2160p 50, 59.94, 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 • 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 ...
- Page 24 Sampling Bit Depth • 525i 59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2 • 625i YCbCr 4:2:2 10 Hi5-12G Video Output Formats 4K/UltraHD Outputs Supported 1x HDMI 2.0b: Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth • 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 ...
- Page 25 1x HDMI 2.0b: Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth • 480i 59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2 8, 10 • 480i YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 8, 10 • 576i 59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2 8, 10 • 576i YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 8, 10 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
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Page 26: 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 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com... - Page 27 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 2016). 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. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 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 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 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. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 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. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
- Page 32 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 33 Hi5-12G devices require the use of “single mode 1310nm compatible” fiber optic cable. Aviso! Dispositivos Hi5-12G exigem a utilização de cabo de fibra ótica "compatível com monomodo 1310nm ". Attention! Les équipements Hi5-12G doivent être utilisés avec un câble en fibre optique monomode compatible 1310 nm.
- Page 34 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 Hi5-12G is a Class 1 Laser Product. Advertência! Cabos de fibra ótica ativos emitem radiação invisível ao olho humano.
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Page 35: 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 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4... - Page 36 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. Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
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Page 37: Index
Input Tab Screen 13 Installation 6 Installation on Mac 9 Installation on PC 8 I/O Connections 6 Mini-Config Acquiring 8 Operating 11 Running 10 Mini-Config Control 4 Output Tab Screen 14 Overview 4, 5 RGB Range 15 Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 www.aja.com...
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