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- Page 1 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter SDI to HDMI Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.12 Published January 19, 2022...
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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
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA’s Hi5-4K-Plus preserves your vision with pristine image fidelity and HFR support up to 60p for 4K/UltraHD SDI to HDMI 2.0 conversion needs. The Hi5-4K-Plus can also generate HDR metadata in accordance with HDMI v2.0a/CTA- 861.3 and includes HLG support. -
Page 5: Aja Mini-Config Control
The Hi5-4K-Plus will output either 4Kx2160 or 3840x2160 if more than one HD input is present and the monitor can support those resolutions. For 4K input the Hi5-4K-Plus may provide a center cut 3840, or pass the 4096 to the output, but there is no scaling between the two. -
Page 6: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Figure 1. Hi5-4K-Plus Converter, Simplified Block Diagram Control USB Bus (connect to PC or Mac) Audio SDI In 1 RCVR Disembed Audio Frame SDI In 2 RCVR Disembed Bu er Video HDMI v2.0 Video XMIT Processing Audio SDI In 3... -
Page 7: Installation
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 Hi5-4K-Plus with other mini converters. -
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 6. 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 connector indicate by color the detected signal type. -
Page 13: Input Tab Screen
Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space. Choose from the following: • Auto - automatically selects color mode based on the input video parameters and payload ID. • 4:2:2 YCbCr • 4:4:4 RGB • 4:4:4 YCbCr Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com... - Page 14 • Level B-DS - transmit using Level B Dual-Stream format • B-DS Link 1 - transmit using Level B Dual-Stream format, but only send Link 1 • B-DS Link 2 - transmit using Level B Dual-Stream format, but only send Link 2 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
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Page 15: Output Tab Screen
Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K-Plus Output settings. Color Space Selects the desired output video format. Choose from the following: • Auto - selects the video format based on the input video and the attached device’s capabilities. -
Page 16: Hdr Metadata Screen
HDMI 2.0 (maximum bandwidth of 18 Gbps) or HDMI 1.4 (maximum bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps). Hi5-4K-Plus supports HDMI 2.0 and can pass through 4K/UltraHD high frame rate (HFR) signals such as 50, 59.94 or 60. • Auto (default setting). If connected to an HDMI 2.0 sink device, the 4K UHD HFR source will pass straight through with no loss of data. -
Page 17: Custom Hdmi Metadata
• Step size: 1 cd/m Maximum: 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 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com... -
Page 18: Output Overrides
Output Overrides The override controls on the right can be used to replace incoming or missing HDR metadata with alternative values for the Hi5-4K-Plus's HDMI output. SDR/HDR This setting controls what SDR/HDR metadata value is applied to the video output. -
Page 19: Audio Tab Screen
Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K-Plus audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol, no audio is output since that protocol is video only. Input Source Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output. Eight channels are routed at a time. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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. Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com... -
Page 22: Appendix A - Specifications
• (HD) 1920 x 1080i • (HD) 1280 x 720p • (SD) 720 x 576i • (SD) 720 x 480i NOTE: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see Hi5-4K-Plus Video Formats in Documents and Manual Video Input Digital • 4x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/372/424 •... - Page 23 • 5.76" x 4.02" x 0.90" (146.31 x 102.11 x 22.86 mm) Weight • 0.6 lb (0.3 kg) Power • 5-20VDC regulated, 12 watts, power supply required, included with purchase • AC Adapter: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 24 NOTE: Hi5-4K-Plus uses approximately 12 watts of power and convection cooling. It will be very warm to the touch, which is normal. When installing the unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the Hi5-4K-Plus with other Mini-Converters.
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Page 25: 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 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com... - Page 26 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 27 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. Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 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 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 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. Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 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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Page 32: Warranty And Liability Information
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. -
Page 33: Index
Video Format 14 Video Source 13 Installation 7 I/O Connections 6 Output Tab Screen 15 4K/2K Crop 15 Bit Depth 15 Color Space 15 HDMI 1.4/2.0 16 HDMI/DVI 16 RGB Range 15 Overview 4 Technical Specifications 22 Hi5-4K-Plus Mini-Converter v1.12 www.aja.com...
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