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- Page 1 12G-AM Mini-Converter 8-Ch Balanced Embedder/Disembeder Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.0 Published October 23, 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
12G-AM Tech Specs ........ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels embedded audio. The 12G-AM ships with a four in, four out XLR connector AES breakout cable. An optional BNC breakout cable (CBL DB25-8BNC) is also available. Using the Mini-Config application, you can configure data packets to be passed from the AES inputs to embedded ancillary packets un-altered. -
Page 5: Features
1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max) Single Mode optical transmitter ST Options • 12G-AM-T-ST, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max) Single Mode optical transmitter • 12G-AM-R-ST, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max) Single Mode optical... -
Page 6: 12G-Am I/O Connections
HD video, amber is 3G video, blue is 4K/UltraHD.. User Controls DIP Switches The 12G-AM has an 8 position DIP switch accessible through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit. The DIP switches are used to configure the unit’s audio embedding and disembedding, and control ancillary data. -
Page 7: Mini-Config Control
Class 1 Laser Products. LASER PRODUCT Figure 2. 12G-AM to Fiber LC Single Channel SFP Example NOTE: Fiber optic interconnections can be severely compromised by dirt, oils, or other contaminants. All dust caps should be replaced on cables and equipment whenever 12G-AM converters are disconnected from fiber optic cables. -
Page 8: Breakout Cable Pinouts
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 12G-AM with other mini converters. - Page 9 AES Out 3/4 Out 2 - Out 2 GND shield, AES Out 3/4 Out 1 + center, AES Out 1/2 Out 1 - Out 1 GND shield, AES Out 1/2 Jumper to DB-25 pin 11 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Page 10: Chapter 2 - Operation
Chapter 2 – Operation Default Operational Settings The 12G-AM converter ships from the factory with the following configuration: • Local (DIP switch) control. • BNC input. • Input AES audio channel pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 are embedded to SDI output channel pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, overwriting any existing embedded audio. -
Page 11: Switch 6 Embedded Channel Mapping
Left (1/2) 1 —> 2 —> 3 —> 4 —> 5 —> 6 —> 7 —> 8 —> Right (3/4) 1 —> 2 —> 3 —> 4 —> 5 —> 6 —> 7 —> 8 —> 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 12: Switch 7 Disembedding Channel Mapping
8 —> 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 13: Installing Mini-Config
Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogs. 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. NOTE: If the Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears. -
Page 14: Running Mini-Config
To install the application on a Mac: NOTE: Mac computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work with Mini-Config). 1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Apple icon on the Mini-Config Support web page). 2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig folder. -
Page 15: Operating 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 16: Tabbed Screens
Converter type. When you Click on any of the tab buttons, the pane below the tabs will change to match your tab selection. Any changes you make are immediately applied and will be saved, overwriting previous settings. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 17: Input Tab Screen
A or Stream B. This setting also controls whether output video Stream A or Stream B will receive embedded audio. NOTE: This control has no effect if a 3G-SDI Level B-DS signal is not detected. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 18: Audio-1 Tab Screen
• On embeds AES audio Ch 5/6 pair in the next two channels of the Groups selected above. Ch 7-8 Embed: • On embeds AES audio Ch 7/8 pair in the last two channels of the Groups selected above. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 19: Aes Audio Outputs
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels of embedded audio. When one of these formats is present and embedding is turned on, the PASS HANC setting will be ignored and all incoming packets will be dropped before embedding any new audio packets. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 20: Src
48KHz. The channel status CRC is re-calculated and inserted into the bitstream. This ability, along with a very small audio embed/disembed latency, ensures 100 percent compatibility with Dolby® bitstreams. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Update Tab Screen
This button initiates a software update operation loading the “Desired” version of firmware into the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory. Progress This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation. "Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 12 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 13 for more information. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 22: Info Tab Screen
Info Tab Screen This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support. Name This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This can be useful if you have several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily (especially if they’re the same model). -
Page 23: Appendix A - Specifications
• (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60* • (SD) 625i 50 • (SD) 525i 59.94 • RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 10-bit Note: Raster and frame rate dependent, please see 12G-AM Video Formats in Documents and Manual. Video Input Digital • 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 •... - Page 24 Fiber Output (12G-AM-T-ST) • 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082 • Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max) • Optical Power: -5 dBm (min), 2 dBm (max) • Extinction Ratio: 3.4 dB (min) Cable Equalization (Belden 1694A coax) •...
- Page 25 • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 26 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 • 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 12G-AM (FW 1.0) Video Formats SD Inputs Supported 1x 270Mb SDI : Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling ...
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Page 27: 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 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com... - Page 28 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 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. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 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 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 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. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 32 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. 12G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 33 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 34 “single mode 1310nm compatible” fiber optic cable. Aviso! Dispositivos 12G-AM exigem a utilização de cabo de fibra ótica "compatível com monomodo 1310nm ". Attention! Les équipements 12G-AM doivent être utilisés avec un câble en fibre optique monomode compatible 1310 nm.
- Page 35 LASER DE CLASSE 1 a fibre ottiche attivo; il cavo 12G-AM è un prodotto laser di Classe 1. ¡Advertencia! Active los cables de fibra óptica de emitir radiación invisible para el ojo humano. No mire directamente en el extremo de un cable de fibra óptica activa;...
- Page 36 AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer, but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Page 37: Index
Index Symbols 3G-SDI Level B 17 Packet Processing Control 19 12G-AM I/O Connections 6 12G-AM Simplified Block Diagram 5 Saving Setups 15 SRC 20 AES Audio Inputs 18 SRC Settings AES Audio Outputs 19 Description 20 AJA Support 2 Audio-1 Tab Screen 18...
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