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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA’s OG-Hi5-4K-Plus is an openGear card that supports HDMI v2.0 and provides SDI to HDMI conversion for formats up to 4K/UltraHD and frame rates up to 60 frames per second. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus provides a simple monitoring connection from professional 4K devices using Quad 3G-SDI, Quad 1.5G-SDI, or Dual 3G-SDI outputs to displays...
(default), as the user connects the first SDI signal to SDI Input 1, the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus will output that input as a full screen image. As soon as the second input is connected, the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus will determine if it is a multi-input signal and will display the image accordingly.
(inactive) (inactive) Signal Indicators on the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Card Located at the upper front area of the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus card, the SD Lock and HD Lock LEDs work in combination to indicate the type of signal detected for each SDI input. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System Red Card State Alarm These potential card states will result in a red alarm indicator: • HW Status Unsupported Rear Module • HW Status FPGA Load Failure OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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System shows a yellow Card State alarm: "Signal State No Input." Additionally, the Signal State is shown as "No Input" under the Signal Status tab. Figure 4. Signal not present or not locked OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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System shows a yellow Card State alarm: "Signal State HDMI Not connected." Additionally, the Signal State is shown as "HDMI Not connected" under the Signal Status tab. Figure 5. HDMI not connected OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
Figure 6. Signal is present and locked User Controls The OG-Hi5-4K-Plus can be used right out of the box for many applications, since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically. However, you can also manually configure the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus using remote configuration through the DashBoard Control System for an openGear Frame.
• Install the Rear Panel onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair you will be using for the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus card. • Insert the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus card into the frame in the right (even numbered) slot of the pair.
Rear Card. This allows adequate spacing to avoid damaging the card, the cards installed in the neighboring slots, or both. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot when facing the frame front. IMPORTANT: OG-Hi5-4K-Plus cards are installed into the right (even numbered) slot of the pair in order to connect with the rear panel. 4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the Rear Card.
B. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the frame door is securely locked to the frame. Cabling Refer to "I/O Connections" on page 6 to identify the input and output signal connectors. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
• Ethernet connection betweeen the controlling computer and the openGear frame NOTE: The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC-8322-S Frame Controller card for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards. The openGear frame also supports the MFC-0G3-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used to control compatible OG cards.
The parameter controls panel on the right side of DashBoard shows the tabs and parameters that are configurable for the selected card. The white fields indicate that they can be written to, or modified. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
Card Tab Screen Figure 12. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Card Tab Screen in DashBoard The Card tab screen indicates the basic information about the card itself such as the card name, hardware status, serial number, software version and other items. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
Signal Status Tab Screen Figure 13. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Signal Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The SDI In 1 - 4 status fields report whether the signal is connected, or No Input. Each SDI Input status field reports the signal detected by the card's corresponding inputs.
Config Status Tab Screen Figure 14. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Config Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The Config Status tab screen reports the current setting of configuration parameters that are set to Auto in the Parameter Configuration tabs (Input, Output, HDR, Audio). OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
Input Tab Screen Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus input settings. Video Source Selects the input video source. Choose from the following: • Auto - automatically selects the SDI input(s) to use based on validation of...
• 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 OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Output settings. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
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1920x1080, or center cutting 4096x2160 signals to make 3840x2160. HDMI/DVI Choose Auto, HDMI, or DVI. When DVI is selected, any audio signals present are not passed. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the output mode based on the attached device’s capabilities. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
4K/UltraHD high frame rate (HFR) signals such as 50, 59.94 or 60. HDR Tab Screen Click on the HDR tab to view and make changes to the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus High Dynamic Range static metadata extensions settings. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
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CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a. This tab includes pre-canned primaries values for BT.2020 and DCI P3 color gamuts. NOTE: The OG-Hi5-4K-Plus HDR function does not modify the video data. HDR Enable Choose Off or On to determine whether HDR metadata is generated.
• Custom (allows for defining specific custom coordinates) Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol, no audio is output since that protocol is video only.
Figure 15. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Setup Tab Screen in DashBoard Card Name - By default, this field is pre-populated with the card name OG-Hi5-4K-Plus. You can change the card name by editing the text in the Card Name field. Factory Settings - If you would like to revert the card settings to factory default values, click Restore.
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Figure 16. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Upload Software Wizard window in DashBoard 3. From the Upload Software Wizard window, select Browse. 4. Navigate to the location of the downloaded .bin file containing the software update. Select the .bin file, then select Open. The Upload Software Wizard window displays characteristics of the selected file for uploading.
"Complete," click OK. 7. To verify the version of software or firmware currently installed on your card, select the Card tab from the center panel of DashBoard. Figure 19. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus Card Tab Screen in DashBoard indicating the currently installed software version. Rebooting Rebooting is a standard function built in to the DashBoard Control System, and should only be performed if the board has become unresponsive.
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The card will be offline for a few seconds, and any current operations will be interrupted. Figure 21. The OG-Hi5-4K-Plus briefly pauses operations while rebooting 3. Following a Reboot operation, the board configuration will return to the settings that were in place at the time of rebooting.
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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. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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(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 OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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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.
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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. OG-Hi5-4K-Plus 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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¡Advertencia! Asegúrese que la red de alimentación está desconectada antes de instalar los módulos OG-Hi5-4K-Plus en el marco, o la instalación y extracción de opciones. Si no se proporciona un conmutador de red, el cable de alimentación de este equipo proporciona los medios de desconexión.
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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...
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