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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The HA5-Fiber converts HDMI to 3G, HD, or SD SDI over Fiber ST connector output. Up to eight channels of HDMI audio are embedded into the fiber output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. Two external analog audio inputs can replace two of these embedded audio channels, if desired.
In most cases, manual configuration is not necessary. Advanced Mini-Config control supports color space and bit depth adjustments, and audio channel selection. Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the HA5-Fiber unit through subsequent power cycles. Installation Typically, HA5-Fiber 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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5. Click Next to begin. 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.
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. Figure 6. Mini-Config PC Startup icon and Folder Location HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2...
Mac Startup To run Mini-Config on a Mac, open the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini-Config application. Double-click the application to launch it. Saving Setups A File drop down menu on the Mini-Config application bar allows you to save the current state of the Mini-Converter to a preset file for later recall.
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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the converter’s input settings. RGB Range Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose from: • Auto • SMPTE • Full range HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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YCbCr Support This parameter determines whether the HA5-Fiber will signal to its HDMI source that the HA5-Fiber will support (Yes) or will not support (No) YCbCr input formats. NOTE: RGB formats are always supported by default in an HDMI sink.
• 2 Ch • 8 Ch Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the HA5-Fiber output settings. 3G Mode This control selects the type of 3G SDI output. Choose 3G-Level A or 3G-Level B.
Integer frame rate input signals are unaffected. Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the HA5-Fiber audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output, since that protocol is video only.
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Channel Select setting below, and your choice of Ch 1-2 through Ch 7-8 that correspond to that set of embedded channels. Channel Select Choose which set of 8 channels (4 pairs) of embedded audio the SDI output will carry. Select Channels 1-8 or Channels 9-16. HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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 6 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 6 for more information. HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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).
Optical Output • Wavelength: 1310nm • Output Power: -2dBm typical Size (w x d x h) • 4.4” × 2.4” × 1.0” (112mm × 61mm × 25mm) Weight • 0.3 lb (0.2 kg) HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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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, 4.5 watts Environment • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) •...
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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. HA5-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 www.aja.com...
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(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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 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-Fiber HDMI to 3G-SDI over Fiber v1.2 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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Aviso! Dispositivos HA5-Fiber exigem a utilização de cabo de fibra ótica "compatível com monomodo 1310nm ". Attention !Les équipements HA5-Fiber doivent être utilisés avec un câble en fibre optique monomode compatible 1310 nm. Attenzione I dispositivi HA5-Fiber richiedono l'uso di un cavo a fibre ottiche"compatibile con 1310 nm monomodo".
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HA5-FIBER; these models are Class 1 Laser Products. Avertissement! Les câbles fibre optique émettent des radiations invisiblesà l’oeil humain. Ne regardez pas directement l’extrémité d?un câble fibreoptique ou d’un connecteur de fibre d’un HA5-FIBER; ces modèles sont desproduits laser de CLASS 1 Classe 1.
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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