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The OG-Hi5-12G supports HDR signaling metadata pass- through and optional override in accordance with HDMI v2.0 and CTA-861-G. The OG-Hi5-12G features a 12G-SDI single link input with a reclocked SDI loop out for simpler SDI confidence monitoring or pass on for SDI pipelines.
Analog Audio Output R Signal Indicators on the OG-Hi5-12G Card Located at the upper front area of the OG-Hi5-12G card, the Lock LED indicates by color the type of signal detected by the SDI input (Table OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0...
System shows a yellow Card state alarm: "Video Source No Input". Additionally, a yellow Video Source alarm: "No Input" is shown under the Status tab. Figure 3. Signal is Not Present or Not Locked OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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DashBoard Control System shows a green Card state. Additionally, the Signal State is shown as "OK" under the Status tab. The type of SDI Signal detected is also indicated. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
Figure 5. Signal Present and Locked User Controls The OG-Hi5-12G can be immediately used for many applications, since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically. However, you can also manually configure the OG-Hi5-12G using remote configuration through the DashBoard Control System for an openGear Frame.
• Install the rear plate onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair you will be using for the OG-Hi5-12G card. • Insert the OG-Hi5-12G card into the frame in the left (odd numbered) slot of the pair.
OG card rear plates or blank metal plates. OG-Hi5-12G Card Installation Caution! The SFP module must be removed from an OG-Hi5-12G card before inserting the card into or removing the card from an openGear frame. 1. If necessary, remove the SFP module from the Front Card by lifting the lever (also referred to as a "bale") and pulling out the module.
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NOTE: If the SFP port at the rear of the card fails to line up with the square opening in the rear plate, the card will fail to insert fully into the rack. Please contact AJA Support if you are experiencing this issue.
Refer to "I/O Connections" on page 5 to identify the input and output signal connectors. NOTE: Keep the protective dust cap in the SFP module until the fiber cabling is actually connected to the module. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
• Ethernet connection between the controlling computer and the openGear frame NOTE: The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC-8322-S Frame Controller card for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards. The openGear frame also supports the MFC-0G3-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used to control compatible OG cards.
The card information and status panel, shown in the middle panel, display the basic status of the card currently selected in DashBoard. The yellow fields in this panel indicate that they are read-only. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Serial Number - This is the factory set unique serial number of your OG card. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. Software Ver - This shows the currently installed firmware for that OG card.
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Status Information Screen Figure 12. OG-Hi5-12G Status Information Screen in DashBoard The Video Source status field reports whether the signal is connected. The SDI Format status field reports the signal detected by the card's SDI input. The HDMI Out status field reports the type of HDMI signal generated by the HDMI Output.
HDR Information Screen Figure 13. OG-Hi5-12G HDR Information Screen in DashBoard Click on the HDR information tab to view the received High Dynamic Range static metadata extensions settings. This HDR tab indicates whether HDR metadata is being received on the SDI or Optical inputs and identifies the type of HDR and its Colorimetry.
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Selects which input (SDI or Optical) is the preferred input. This selection is valid only when an AJA optical SFP is installed. If and when the selected input signal is no longer detected, the auto switchover circuit will fail over to the non-priority input if present.
OG-Hi5-12G might confuse them. For example, if you know for sure that you receiving a PsF signal, but the OG-Hi5-12G is interpreting it as an Interlaced signal while running in Auto mode, setting this control to PsF will force the receiver to interpret that signal as PsF.
SDI input signal. The output will appear to be a full picture, but is actually only one quarter of the total pixels. This feature is very helpful when connecting to a non-4K/UltraHD preview monitor. HDR Tab Screen OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Click on the HDR Metadata tab to view and, if necessary, make changes to the OG-Hi5-12G High Dynamic Range metadata. The OG-Hi5-12G can identify HDR Metadata from the incoming SDI signal and either pass it through to the HDMI output, or override them and set new values for the HDMI output.
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HDMI Out Overrides The override controls on the right can be used to replace incoming or missing HDR metadata with alternative values for the OG-Hi5-12G's HDMI output. SDR/HDR This setting controls what SDR/HDR metadata value is applied to the video output.
Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the OG-Hi5-12G audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol, no audio is output since that protocol is video only. HDMI Source Choose which SDI embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output.
Select the checkbox to turn on the Identify Card function. When this function is turned on, an LED light on the front of the OG-Hi5-12G card inside the openGear frame will blink to help you quickly identify the card. Open the front of the openGear frame in order to see the light blinking.
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DashBoard is erasing the card’s rmware. After the erasing process has completed, the upload will begin, shown in the Uploading to Selected Devices window below. Figure 16. OG-Hi5-12G Uploading to Selected Devices window in DashBoard OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
2. Click Yes. The message "Loading data, please wait. Refreshing device data" displays for a moment. The card will be offline for a few seconds, and any current operations will be interrupted. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Figure 19. The OG-Hi5-12G briefly pauses operations while rebooting 3. Following a Reboot operation, the board configuration will return to the settings that were in place at the time of rebooting. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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 OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 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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Cuidado! Para atender aos regulamentos de segurança para correntes de fuga, conecte as fontes duplas a circuitos elétricos separados. Attenzione! Per soddisfare le norme di sicurezza sulla corrente di perdita, collegare i doppi alimentatori a circuiti derivati separati. OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Aviso! Certifique-se que a fonte principal de energia elétrica está desconectada antes de instalar os módulos OG-Hi5-12G no bastidor ou antes de instalar e remover opções. Se o interruptor principal não existir, o cabo elétrico deste equipamento proporciona o meio de desconexão. A tomada elétrica deverá ser instalada perto do equipamento e deverá...
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Warning! Active fiber-optic cables emit radiation invisible to the human eye. Do not look directly at the end of an active fiber-optic cable; the OG-Hi5-12G is a Class 1 Laser Product. Advertência! Cabos de fibra ótica ativos emitem radiação invisível ao olho humano.
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.
Switch Over Priority 18 Using 13 Default Operation 4 DM Lum 21 User Controls 8 Factory Settings 24 Video Format 18 FALL Video Source 18 Maximum 22 HDMI Channel Count 23 HDMI/DVI 20 OG-Hi5-12G SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter v1.0 www.aja.com...
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