AJA Hi5-Plus Installation And Operation Manual
AJA Hi5-Plus Installation And Operation Manual

AJA Hi5-Plus Installation And Operation Manual

Mini-converter 3g-sdi to hdmii

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Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter
3G-SDI to HDMII
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 1.7r1
Published February 1, 2024

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  • Page 1 Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter 3G-SDI to HDMII Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.7r1 Published February 1, 2024...
  • 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

    Hi5-Plus Tech Specs ........
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The Hi5-Plus converts 3G, HD, and SD-SDI to HDMI for driving HDMI monitors. Embedded SDI audio is supported in the HDMI output allowing a convenient single cable audio/video connection. The Hi5-Plus provides 2 RCA style audio outputs for separate audio monitoring if needed.
  • Page 5: I/O Connections

    In most cases, manual configuration is not necessary. Advanced Mini-Config control supports color space and bit depth adjustments, and audio channel selection. Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the Hi5-Plus unit through subsequent power cycles. Installation Typically, Hi5-Plus installation consists of the following steps: 1.
  • Page 6 5. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to: • Install the AJA Mini-Config software on your computer • Attach the converter via USB • Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens.
  • 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 dialogs. 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.
  • Page 9: Running Mini-Config

    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. Figure 6. Mini-Config PC Startup icon and Folder Location Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1...
  • Page 10: Operating Mini-Config

    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. Saving Setups File drop down menu on the Mini-Config application bar (similar for Mac and PC) allows you to save the current state of the Mini-Converter to a preset file for later recall.
  • 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 12: Input Tab Screen

    ID. Video Format Selects the Input Video Format. Choose from Auto, Progressive (P), Interlaced, or PsF (Progressive Segmented Frame). Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters and the payload ID. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 13: Output Tab Screen

    • 1 x HD DS2 - Select this option if you have 3GB-Dual Stream input and want to extract Data Stream A (first raster) and send to an output Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-Plus Output settings. Color Space Selects the desired output video format.
  • Page 14: Audio Tab Screen

    Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the output mode based on the attached device’s capabilities. Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-Plus audio settings. NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output, since that protocol is video only.
  • Page 15: Update Tab Screen

    Mini-Config application software. The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware. Installed This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini- Converter. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 16: Info Tab Screen

    Info Tab Screen This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support. Name This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This can be useful if you have several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily (especially if they’re the same model).
  • Page 17 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 for customer support, you will need to reference this number. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18: Appendix A - Specifications

    • 4.6" x 2.4" x 1.0" (116.84 x 60.96 x 25.4 mm) Weight • 0.3 lb (0.2 kg) Power • Uses AJA power supply model DWP-U-R1, included with purchase • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz universal input • +5V DC regulated, 7.5 Watt capacity Environment •...
  • Page 19: 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 Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 20 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21 2015). 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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. Hi5-Plus Mini-Converter v1.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27: Warranty And Liability Information

    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.
  • Page 28 Agreement. You own the media on which the AJA Software is recorded but AJA and/or AJA's licensor(s) retain ownership of the AJA Software itself. You may not use the AJA Software for any illegal purpose.
  • Page 29 REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 7, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE AJA SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. AJA DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE AJA SOFTWARE,...
  • Page 30 No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA. Any translation of this Agreement is intended for convenience and to meet local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English version of this Agreement will govern.
  • Page 31: Index

    Symbols Output 13 Running Mini-Config 9 2K Crop Output 13 Saving Setups 10 AJA Software License Agreement 27 AJA Support 2 Update Tab Screen 15 Analog Audio Select RCA Connectors 14 Audio Offset In Frames 15 Audio Tab Screen 14...

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