AJA 3G-AM-BNC Installation & Operation Manual

AJA 3G-AM-BNC Installation & Operation Manual

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3G-AM Mini-Converter
3G 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder
Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.0
Published: February 20, 2015

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  • Page 1 3G-AM Mini-Converter 3G 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder Installation & Operation Guide Version 1.0 Published: February 20, 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig ........
  • Page 3 Limited Warranty ..............34 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 4: Notices

    AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™, Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    • 1 x BNC 3G-SDI output • Setup via DIP switch or PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (USB configuration software application supplied on CD) • Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included) 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 6: 3G-Am Simplified Block Diagram

    Power Input Cable Not Shown To Scale NOTE: The LED adjacent to the SDI connectors indicates by color the detected signal type. Off is no signal, Green is SD-SDI, red is HD-SDI, and amber/orange is 3G-SDI. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 7: User Controls

    4. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable (see Figure 1 on page 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 8: 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 v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Operation

    The 3G-AM DIP switches configure the audio embedding and disembedding functions, and control ancillary data. DIP Switch Setting LEFT RIGHT LOCAL REMOTE CONTROL EMBD 1/2 EMBD 3/4 EMBD 5/6 EMBD 7/8 EMBD GRP DISEMBD GRP PASS HANC 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 10: Dip Switch Settings

    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 DIP switch will be ignored and all incoming packets will be dropped before embedding any new audio packets. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • 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 —> 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 12: Switch 7 Disembedding Channel Mapping

    Installing To install the application on a Mac, insert the CD supplied with the MiniConfig on a Mac Mini-Converter into the computer, drag the “AJA MiniConfig” application for your platform (Mac or PC) to your desktop or an applications folder.
  • Page 13: Running Miniconfig

    Connect the Mini-Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect the external power supply (supplied) to the Mini-Converter. PC Startup To run MiniConfig on a PC, find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA MiniConfig application. Figure 3. PC MiniConfig Startup...
  • Page 14: Saving Setups

    Open menu item. A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA’s factory defaults. An Edit menu allows you to cut and paste values to/from fields, just as in other applications.
  • Page 15: Tabbed Screens

    The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to each Mini-Converter type. Click on any of the tab buttons and the screen below will change to match. Each of these screens are described on the following pages. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 16: Audio-1 Tab Screen

    Selecting On embeds the AES audio Ch 7/8 pair in the last two channels of the Groups selected above. AES Audio Outputs Disembed from: Choose which SDI embedded audio group will disembed its audio and send it to the four AES audio outputs: • Group 1/2 (Ch 1-8), Group 3/4 (Ch 9-16). 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 17: Audio-2 Tab Screen

    • Auto - Automatically selects whether incoming AES audio is sample rate converted. If channel status bits are detected that indicate the audio is PCM (normal digital audio), the audio will be passed through the sample rate converter. If compressed audio (such 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18: Update Tab Screen

    Converter’s non-volatile memory and used when it is powered up. This is something different than the MiniConfig application software. The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware. The following fields and control are present in this screen: 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19: Software Update Procedure

    This indicator bar shows the progress of software being installed. Software Update 1. Check the AJA website for new MiniConfig software for your Mini-Converter. If new Procedure software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). Here is the URL to use when checking: http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software...
  • Page 20 This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (HA5-Plus). Assembly: This is the factory assembly number. Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your Hi5-Plus. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21: Appendix A: Specifications

    (time measured between video input and video output connector): • SD (270 Mb) = 17.2 usec • HD (1.5 Gb) = 6.3 usec • 3G level A = 3.2 usec • 3G level B = 6.1 usec 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22: Audio Inputs And Outputs

    • USB port used with MiniConfig software application to configure device via PC/Mac Physical Power • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 5 watts max • AJA external power supply model DWP-U-R1 (included): • 100-240V, 50/60Hz universal input Size • 5.8" x 3.1" x 1 (147 x 79 x 25mm) 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0...
  • Page 23: Environment

    0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) Operating Relative Humidity : 10-90% non-condensing Operating Altitude: <2,500 meters (<8,000 feet) Safe Storage Temperature -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) (Power OFF): 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24: Appendix B: Safety And Compliance

    Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25: European Union And European Free Trade Association (Efta)

    Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe B. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26: Korean Kcc Compliance Statement

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27: Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

    ¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco. Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 29 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 30 Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 31 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. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 32 Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé...
  • Page 33 ¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. 3G-AM Mini-Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Limited Warranty AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

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