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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The HA5-Plus converts HDMI to 3G, HD, or SD SDI. Up to eight channels of HDMI audio are embedded into the SDI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. Two external analog audio inputs can replace two of these embedded audio channels, if desired.
PC or Mac) Audio The HA5-Plus converter supports 8 audio channels (4 stereo pairs) at 24-bit/48 kHz which it dis-embeds from HDMI and embeds into SDI. For proper embedding, audio must be synchronous to video. If audio is not synchronous with video or...
Advanced Mini-Config control supports setting the RGB video range, and adjusting audio input, conversion, and routing to embedded HDMI audio. Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the HA5-Plus unit through subsequent power cycles. Installation Typically, HA5-Plus installation consists of the following steps: 1.
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.
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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 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.
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.
Preset...). Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA’s factory defaults. Operating Mini-Config The Mini-Config application provides a graphic interface for viewing settings and updating software. It consists of an information area at the top that shows...
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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
Input Tab Screen Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the HA5-Plus input settings. RGB Range Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose from • Auto • SMPTE • Full color range HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
YCbCr Support This parameter determines whether the HA5-Plus will signal to its HDMI source that the HA5-Plus will support (Yes) or will not support (No) YCbCr input formats. NOTE: RGB formats are always supported by default in an HDMI sink.
Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the HA5-Plus output settings. 3G Mode This control selects the type of 3G SDI output. Choose from 3G-Level A or 3G-Level B. NOTE: The 3G Mode parameter only has an effect if the output is 3G-SDI.
Integer frame rate input signals are unaffected. Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the HA5-Plus audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output, since that protocol is video only.
NOTE: When discussing Mini-Converters, “Firmware” is software that will be stored in the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory and used when it is powered up. This is something different than the Mini-Config application software. The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
"Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 7 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 7 for more information. 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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter. Assembly 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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
Appendix A – Specifications HA5-Plus Tech Specs Video Formats • (HD) 1920 x 1080p • (HD) 1920 x 1080i • (HD) 1280 x 720p • (SD) 720 x 576p • (SD) 720 x 576i • (SD) 720 x 480p • (SD) 720 x 480i...
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Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1, included with purchase • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz universal input • +5V DC regulated, 7.5 watt capacity Environment • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) •...
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 HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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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 HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 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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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. HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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.
Installation on Mac 8 Installation on PC 7 Operation 10 Screen Description 11 Startup on Mac 9 Startup on PC 9 Mini-Config Screen Info Tab Screen 17 Input Tab Screen 12 Update Tab Screen 16 Mini-Converter Documentation 7 HA5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.8 www.aja.com...
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