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- Page 1 12GM Mini-Converter 12G-SDI to/from SDI Muxer/DeMuxer Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.6r1 Published December 2, 2019...
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Page 2: Notices
AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Copyright ......... . . 2 Contacting AJA Support ....... . . 2 Chapter 1 –... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview 12GM is a compact SDI transport converter that can solve a wide range of UltraHD/4K equipment inter-connection problems. The product will convert quad-link SDI signals to single-link SDI (Mux function) as well as single-link SDI to quad-link SDI (Demux function). -
Page 5: Block Diagram
• Recognizes and transmits High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) signaling on VPID • DWP-U-R1 power supply included • Five year warranty Block Diagram Figure 1. 12GM Converter, Simplified Block Diagram SDI Input 1 SDI Receiver SDI Transmitter SDI Output 1... -
Page 6: Installation
2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNC connectors. 3. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 4. The 12GM will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to: •... -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Operation
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. -
Page 8: Mac Installation
5. Click Next to begin. 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 AJA Mini-Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing. -
Page 9: Running Aja Mini-Config
PC Startup To run AJA 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 AJA Mini-Config folder. -
Page 10: Saving Setups
Saving Setups File drop down menu on the AJA Mini-Config application bar allows you to save the current state of the Mini-Converter to a preset file for later recall. Using this feature you can set up the converter for different applications, storing (Save Preset As...) with a unique name for easy recall... -
Page 11: Tabbed Screens
Figure 6. Example AJA Mini-Config Screen Select a USB port and an attached Mini-Converter (name in parentheses). The status represents the aggregate signal currently detected by one or four connectors. Firmware Version and Serial Number Tabbed Screens Status Message NOTE: The LEDs adjacent to each SDI input connector indicate by color the detected signal type. -
Page 12: Input Tab Screen
NOTE: Input pixel mapping applies only to 4K/UltraHD signals being transported on Quad Link 4 x 3G inputs, as 6G and 12G SDI are always Two Sample Interleave (2SI), and Quad Link 1.5G SDI is always Square Division (Quadrant). 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... - Page 13 Identifier (VPID) embedded in each link indicates whether the pixel mapping is 2SI or not. If 2SI is not indicated, the 12GM assumes that the input signal is mapped Square Division (Quadrant). Note that there are no specific VPID bits to indicate Square Division (Quadrant).
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Page 14: Input Detail Tab Screen
Click on the Input Details tab to view detailed input signal diagnostic information. This can be useful for trouble-shooting and debugging. Input details detected include Status, Standard, Scan Type, Frame Rate, Data Rate, Level, Sampling, Bit Depth, and Mapping for each input BNC. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 15: Timing Tab Screen
The pixel information (pixels and time) indicates offset of up to 1 line. If the offset exceeds 1 line, then the line count is incremented. The Total row displays each link's total offset (vertical timing plus horizontal offset) in terms of time. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... - Page 16 To solve this error, the signal chain feeding SDI Input 1 needs to be analyzed to determine the cause of the delay. Once found, the delay should be reduced enough so that it is less than 400ns between links 1 and 2, 1 and 3, and 1 and 4. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 17: Output Tab Screen
12GM is muxing, demuxing or passing through. Quad Link (SDI 1-4) - Causes the 12GM to use SDI Outputs 1-4, if possible. The combination of input and output settings determines whether the 12GM is muxing, demuxing or passing through. - Page 18 Causes the 12GM to output a Square Division (Quadrant) pixel mapped signal. 3G-SDI Mode The 12GM's 3G-SDI Mode offers the choice between Auto, Level A and Level B-DL. Auto - The 12GM will automatically select Level A or Level B-DL based on the inputs detected.
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Page 19: Output Detail Tab Screen
Single 12G-SDI conversion using Square Division (Quadrant) to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping. Click on the Output Details tab to view detailed output signal diagnostic information. This can be useful for trouble-shooting and debugging. Output 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 20: Update Tab Screen
Quad 3G-SDI conversion using Square Division (Quadrant) to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping. Update Tab Screen Use this Update tab screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter or to install new software. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Software Update Procedure
This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation. Software Update Procedure 1. Check the AJA website for new AJA Mini-Config software for your Mini- Converter. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). Here is the URL to use when checking: http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software... - Page 22 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 23: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A – Specifications 12GM Tech Specs Supported Input Video Formats Color Link Format Frame Rate Level A/B Sampling Bit Depth Space 1 x 12Gb SDI 3840x2160 p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10, 12 50, 59.94, 60... - Page 24 *12GM uses approximately 12 watts of power and convection cooling. It will be very warm to the touch, which is normal. When installing the unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the 12GM with other Mini-Converters 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1...
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Page 25: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance
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 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com... - Page 26 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 27 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le istruzioni del fornitore. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 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.
- Page 32 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 33: Warranty And Liability Information
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 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1... - Page 34 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.6r1 www.aja.com...
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