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- Page 1 12GM Mini-Converter 12G-SDI to/from SDI Muxer/DeMuxer Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.13 Published January 25, 2023...
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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 Mini-Converter that enables 12G-SDI to quad link 3G-SDI and quad link 3G-SDI to 12G-SDI conversion. The muxer/demuxer supports 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD workflows and conversions from quad link SDI signals to single link SDI signals, and vice versa at 12G, 6G, 3G and 1.5G bit... -
Page 5: Block Diagram
• Recognizes and transmits High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) signaling on VPID • Configure via USB port and supplied AJA Mini-Config software for PC/Mac • Uses 5-20 VDC power (DWP-U-R1 universal power supply included) • Five year warranty Block Diagram Figure 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 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.
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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: Operating Aja Mini-Config
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 NOTE: The LEDs adjacent to each SDI input connector indicate by color the detected signal type. Off is no signal, Green is SD-SDI, Red is HD-SDI, Amber is 3G-SDI, Purple is 6G-SDI, and Blue is 12G-SDI. -
Page 12: Input Tab Screen
• Dual Link 3G/6G (SDI 1-2) - Select this option if you have Dual Link 3G/6G signal coming in through SDI In 1-2. • Quad Link (SDI 1-4) - Select this option if you have a Quad Link UltraHD/4K signal coming in through SDI In 1-4. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 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 v1.13 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 v1.13 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 v1.13 www.aja.com...
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Page 17: Output Tab Screen
12GM is muxing, demuxing or passing through. • Dual Link (SDI 1-2) - Causes the 12GM to use SDI Outputs 1-2, if possible. The combination of input and output settings determines whether the 12GM is muxing, demuxing or passing through. - Page 18 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. • For Single Link 12G input, Auto will select 4x 3G Level A for the output.
- Page 19 Figure 13. Example of Output Tab Screen showing the output set to Single Link 12G-SDI. The DA Function is turned on, duplicating the 12G-SDI input signal and sending it out through all four SDI outputs. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 www.aja.com...
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Page 20: Output Detail Tab Screen
Status, Standard, Scan Type, Frame Rate, Data Rate, Level, Sampling, Bit Depth, and Mapping for each output BNC. Figure 15. Example of Output Detail Tab Screen showing Single 12G-SDI to Quad 3G-SDI conversion to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Hdr Metadata Tab Screen
HDR Metadata Tab Screen Click on the HDR Metadata tab to view and, if necessary, make changes to the 12GM High Dynamic Range metadata. For SDI, this metadata defines the VPID (Video Payload Identifier) for Transfer Characteristic and Colorimetry. NOTE: HDR Metadata values do not modify video image data. They define the HDR metadata included in the video output. -
Page 22: Update Tab Screen
• Installed - This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini-Converter. • Desired - This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the AJA Mini- Config application which you can install into the Mini-Converter by clicking the Update button. -
Page 23: Software Update Procedure
• 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. -
Page 24: Appendix A - Specifications
• YCbCr 4:2:2/4:4:4 • RGB 4:4:4, SMPTE or Full level • 8, 10, or 12-bit NOTE: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see 12GM Video Formats in Documents and Manual Video Input and Output Digital • 4x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/372/424/2081/2082 •... - Page 25 *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.
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Page 26: 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 v1.13 www.aja.com... - Page 27 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 www.aja.com...
- Page 29 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 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 www.aja.com...
- Page 30 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. 12GM Mini-Converter v1.13 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 v1.13 www.aja.com...
- Page 33 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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Page 35: Index
Index Acquiring AJA Mini-Config 7 Video Format 13 AJA Support 2 Bit Depth 13 Colorimetry Override 22 Features 4 Frame Rate 19 HDR Metadata Tab Screen 21 Info Tab Screen 23 Input Detail Tab Screen 14 Input Tab Screen 12...
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