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10-bit conversion of component or composite analog video to SDI at either SD or HD resolutions utilizing a full 10-bit data path and 2x oversampling to ensure a quality conversion all at an extraordinary price. V2Digital accepts YPbPr (SMPTE/EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB component inputs (HD only) or NTSC/PAL or Y/C (S-Video) composite inputs (SD only).
NOTE: The Beta-J parameter is not available through the DIP switch interface. Use Mini- Config if you need to use the Beta-J format. External DIP Switches The V2Digital has a 4-switch DIP accessible through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit. For setting information, see "DIP Switch Settings" on page...
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Alternatively, you can set the unit to Remote operation using DIP switch 1, connect the unit to a PC or Mac via USB, and then use Mini-Config to configure the unit. The Mini-Config application is available for download from the AJA website.
Chapter 2 – Operation Default Operational Settings The V2Digital converter ships from the factory with the following configuration: • Local (DIP switch) control • Component video input • YPbPr format • Pedestal Off If these settings apply to your requirements, you can simply connect the video input and output signal cables and power up the V2 Digital unit.
Note: X = don't care 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.
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.
To install the application on a Mac: 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.
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.
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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Input Tab Screen Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the V2Digital Input settings. Format Selects the input video format. Only applies if in SD mode. Choose from the following: • Component • Composite • S-Video Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space.
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 8 "Installing Mini-Config" on page 9 for more information. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
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 unit. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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 V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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 V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 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 V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3...
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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. V2Digital Mini-Converter v2.3r3 www.aja.com...
Index AJA Support 2 Update Tab Screen 14 User Controls 5 Color Space 13 V2Digital Block Diagram 4 Default Operational Settings 7 DIP Switch 5 DIP Switch Settings 7 Documentation Downloading 9 Mini-Converter 8 Features 4 Firmware Version 14 Format 13...
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