Contacting AJA Support When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling. To contact AJA for sales or support, use any of the following methods: Telephone +1.530.271.3190 +1.530.271.3140 https://www.aja.com Support Email support@aja.com Sales Email sales@aja.com Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The Hi5-3G converts 3G-SDI, dual or single link HD-SDI, or SD-SDI to HDMI v1.3a for driving HDMI monitors. HDMI v1.3a capability at 30 bits per pixel allows full support of the latest 10 bit monitors. Audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection.
NOTE: The Lock LED indicates by color the detected signal type. Green is SD-SDI, red is HD-SDI, amber/orange is 3G-SDI, and Off is no signal. Installation Typically, Hi5-3G installation consists of the following steps: 1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power. 2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs and HDMI connector.
1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Windows icon on the Mini-Config Support web page). 2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig.zip file MiniInstaller.msi 3. Double-click on the file. 4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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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. 3. Double-click on the AJAMiniConfig.dmg file. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
Mini-Config application. Double-click the application to launch it. Saving Setups 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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
Mini-Converter only when the target output device is attached and input signals are supplied at the inputs. Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac, with subtle differences that reflect the general look of the platform environment. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the converter’s input settings. Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space. Choose Auto, YCbCr, RGB, or XYZ. Choosing “Auto” lets the Hi5-3G automatically select color mode based on the input video parameters and the payload ID. Bit Depth Selects the input video bit depth.
Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-3G Output settings. Color Space Selects the desired output video format. Choose from Auto, 4:2:2 YCbCr, 4:4:4 RGB, or 4:4:4 YCbCr. Choosing “Auto” lets the Hi5-3G automatically select the video format based on the input video and the attached device's capabilities.
1+2, Ch 3+4, Ch 5+6, or Ch 7+8. HDMI Audio Choose Auto, 2-channel or 8-channel embedded audio. Choosing “Auto” lets the Hi5-3G automatically select the audio channels based on the attached device's capabilities. Update Tab Screen Use this Update tab screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter or install new software.
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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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 Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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(VCCI-32: 2016). 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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 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 Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente. L’apertura dello chassis invaliderà la garanzia se non viene effettuata da un centro ufficiale o autorizzato AJA. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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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. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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 Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
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English and any non-English versions, the English version of this warranty will govern. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some of which are noted above. Hi5-3G Mini-Converter v2.2r2 www.aja.com...
Documentation Downloading 6 Mini-Converter 6 Features 4 Force Single Link 11 HDMI Audio 13 HDMI/DVI 12 Hi5-3G Tech Specs 15 Input Tab Screen 11 Installation 5 I/O Connections 5 Mini-Config Installation on Mac 7 Installation on PC 6 Operation 9...
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