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- Page 1 3G-AM Mini-Converter 3G 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembeder Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.2r3 Published June 5, 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
Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels embedded audio. Two 3G-AM packages exist. The 3G-AM-XLR ships with a four in, four out XLR connector AES breakout cable. The 3G-AM-BNC ships with a BNC connector AES breakout cable. -
Page 5: 3G-Am Simplified Block Diagram
HD video, amber is 3G video. User Controls DIP Switches The 3G-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 6: Mini-Config Control
3. Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter. 4. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable. 5. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 6. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings you can either: •... -
Page 7: Breakout Cable Pinouts
2, XLR Output B Out 2 - 3, XLR Output B Out 2 GND 1, XLR Output B Out 1 + 2, XLR Output A Out 1 - 3, XLR Output A Out 1 GND 1, XLR Output A 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... - Page 8 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 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 - Operation
Chapter 2 – Operation Default Operational Settings The 3G-AM converter ships from the factory with the following configuration: • Local (DIP switch) control. • 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 10: 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 —> 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 16: 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 17: 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 18: 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 19: 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 11 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 12 for more information. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... -
Page 20: 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 21: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A – Specifications 3G-AM Tech Specs Video Formats 1x 3 Gb SDI (level A or B) • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 •... - Page 22 • 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) 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
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Page 23: 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 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com... - Page 24 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 25 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 26 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 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 27 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 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 30 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.2r3 www.aja.com...
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Page 31: Warranty And Liability Information
AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. 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. -
Page 32: Limitation Of Liability
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... -
Page 33: Index
Index Symbols 3G-AM I/O Connections 5 Saving Setups 14 3G-AM Simplified Block Diagram 5 SRC 18 3G-SDI Level B 18 SRC Settings Description 18 AES Audio Inputs 16 AES Audio Outputs 17 Technical Support 2 AJA Support 2 Audio-1 Tab Screen 16...
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