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- Page 1 HA5-4K Mini-Converter HDMI to SDI Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.18 Published October 23, 2023...
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Page 2: Notices
Please have all pertinent information at hand prior to contacting AJA support or sales. Support Telephone: +1.530.271.3190 Support Website: https://www.aja.com/support/contact Support Email: support@aja.com Sales Email: sales@aja.com Shipping Address: AJA Video Systems 180 Litton Drive Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
HA5-4K Tech Specs ........ -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Overview AJA’s HA5-4K Mini-Converter provides high-quality conversion of HDMI to 4K SDI with 4x 3G SDI outputs. HA5-4K allows conversion of HDMI video from DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or prosumer 4K video cameras to 4K SDI for use in professional workflows. HA5-4K is also capable of analyzing HDR infoframe data coming in over HDMI when used with AJA Mini-Config software. -
Page 5: Features
• Uses 5-20 VDC power (DWP-U-R1 universal power supply included) • Five year warranty NOTE: 3D is not supported in this converter. NOTE: 720p 4:4:4 formats are not supported in this release. Block Diagram Figure 1. HA5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram USB Bus Control (connect to Video... -
Page 6: I/O Connections
NOTE: For highest reliability, the mini converter relies on convection cooling instead of using a built-in fan. Therefore, when installing the unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the HA5-4K with other mini converters. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Operation
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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... - Page 8 NOTE: Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2) based CPUs are supported for use with AJA Mini- Config software. 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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Page 9: Running Mini-Config
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. Double-click the application to launch it. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 10: Operating Aja Mini-Config
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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 11: Tabbed Screens
Mini-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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 12: Input Tab Screen
Selects the Input Video Color Range for RGB signals. Choose from: • Auto (default) • SMPTE • Full Preprocess Preprocessing circuitry allows HA5-4K to receive high jitter sources. • Off (default) - No jitter preprocessing. • On - Jitter preprocessing active. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 13: Edid Tab Screen
The HA5-4K and the signal source will negotiate the best mutually compatible signal resolution. Preferred Video Format The HA5-4K's default EDID selection is Auto, but it can be configured by the user to any of the following formats and frame rates: • Auto •... - Page 14 Max Audio Channels Selects the number of audio channels to be used from the signal source. Choose from: • 2 Ch • 8 Ch HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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Page 15: Output Tab Screen
• Pad - Add black pixels to the left and right sides of the raster to fill a wider aspect ratio (UltraHD to 4K, or HD to 2K). • Crop - Crop pixels from left and right sides of the raster to fit a narrower aspect ratio (4K to UltraHD, or 2K to HD). HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... - Page 16 1001 frames. This control can also be set to convert a fractional or non-integer input frame rate (like p59.94) to an integer output frame rate (like p60), accomplished by repeating a complete video frame every 1000 frames. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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Page 17: Hdr Metadata Tab Screen
HDMI input. If so, it decodes and presents the static metadata descriptors as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a. NOTE: The HA5-4K HDR function does not modify the video data. NOTE: Hover the cursor over each parameter field to view its corresponding CTA-861.3 description in a pop-up window. -
Page 18: Output Overrides
Output Overrides The override controls on the right can be used to replace incoming or missing HDR metadata with alternative values for the HA5-4K's SDI VPID outputs. SDR/HDR This setting controls what SDR/HDR metadata value is applied to the video output. -
Page 19: Audio Tab Screen
HDMI signal. Audio is embedded only into the SDI 1 output link, which may be carried on one or more of the SDI Out BNC connectors, depending on configuration. Choose from the following: • Channels 1-8 HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 20: Update Tab Screen
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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Info Tab Screen
Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily (especially if they’re the same model). Click Set Name to apply new name. Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter. Assembly This is the factory assembly number. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... - Page 22 Release Notes to confirm that the Assembly number is compatible with any older firmware or Mini-Config versions. 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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Page 23: Appendix A - Specifications
• (SD) 720 x 576i • (SD) 720 x 480p • (SD) 720 x 480i NOTE: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see HA5-4K Video Formats in the Download / Documents section of the website product page. Video Input Digital •... - Page 24 • HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel Audio Output Digital • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit (SD limited to 20-bit), 16-channel User Interface • USB port used with supplied cable and Mini-Config software application to configure the device via Mac or Windows. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
- Page 25 *HA5-4K uses approximately 10 watts of power and convection cooling. It will be 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 HA5-4K with other Mini-Converters.
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Page 26: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance
AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, ROMANIA, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
- Page 31 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
- 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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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Page 33: Warranty And Liability Information
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. HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com... -
Page 34: Index
HDMI In HDR Metadata 17 HDR Infoframe Detected 18 HDR Metadata Tab Screen 17 High Dynamic Range HDR Tab Screen 17 Info Tab Screen 12, 19, 21 Input Tab Screen 12 Installation 6, 7, 10, 11 HA5-4K Mini-Converter v1.18 www.aja.com...
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