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- Page 1 OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.9r1 Published January 29, 2025...
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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
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Overview AJA’s openGear compatible OG-HA5-4K provides high-quality conversion of HDMI to 4K SDI 4x 3G SDI outputs. OG-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. OG-HA5-4K is also capable of analyzing HDR infoframe data coming in over HDMI when used with DashBoard software. -
Page 5: Block Diagram
(inactive) (inactive) Signal Indicators on the OG-HA5-4K Card Located at the upper front area of the OG-HA5-4K card, the SD Lock and HD Lock LEDs work in combination to indicate the type of signal detected by the HDMI input. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1... - Page 6 Figure 3. LED lights on card SD and HD Lock LEDs Signal Detected HD Lock LED SD Lock LED No Signal SD Signal HD Signal 4K/UltraHD Signal OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 7: Signal Indicators In The Dashboard Control System
When the signal is either not present or is not locked, the DashBoard Control System shows a yellow Card State alarm. Additionally, under the Status tab, the Input State is reported as "Not Connected." Figure 4. Signal is not present or not locked OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 8: User Controls
Figure 5. Signal is present and locked User Controls The OG-HA5-4K can be used right out of the box for many applications, since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically. However, you can also manually configure the OG-HA5-4K using remote configuration through the DashBoard Control System for an openGear Frame. -
Page 9: Opengear And Aja
• Install the rear card onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair you will be using for the OG-HA5-4K card. • Insert the OG-HA5-4K card into the frame in the right (even numbered) slot of the pair. -
Page 10: Og-Ha5-4K Front Card Installation
A. Gently pull the side door tabs towards the center of the door, releasing the door from the frame. B. Using both hands, pull the door towards you. The door extender arms prevent the door from falling. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... - Page 11 The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot when facing the frame front. IMPORTANT: OG-HA5-4K cards are installed into the right (even numbered) slot of the pair in order to connect with the rear panel. 4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the rear card.
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Page 12: Cabling
B. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the frame door is securely locked to the frame. Cabling Refer to "I/O Connections" on page 5 to identify the input and output signal connectors. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 - Operation
• 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-0GX-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used to control compatible OG cards. -
Page 14: Basic Tree View Of Frames And 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-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 15: Card Tab Screen
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. -
Page 16: Status Tab Screen
Status Tab Screen Figure 12. OG-HA5-4K Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The Status tab provides detailed information on the current input and output signal status for the card. For example, the HDMI In status field reports whether the signal is connected. If the signal is not connected, the field would report No Input. - Page 17 HDMI input. If so, it decodes and presents the static metadata descriptors as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a. NOTE: The OG-HA5-4K HDR function does not modify the video data. HDMI In HDR Metadata The twelve Custom Metadata parameters on the left side of the HDR Metadata displays the incoming HDR color, white point, and luminance values, if present.
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Page 18: Parameter Controls
The parameter controls panel on the right side of DashBoard shows the tabs and parameters that are configurable for the selected card. The white fields indicate that they can be written to, or modified. Input Tab Screen OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 19: Rgb Range
(sink) devices. When an HDMI source device is initially connected to the OG-HA5-4K, the OG-HA5-4K sends its EDID information to that source. The source uses this information to decide what format to send. - Page 20 Preferred Video Format The OG-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 • 1280x720p50 • 1280x720p60 • 1920x1080i50 • 1920x1080i60 • 1920x1080p50 • 1920x1080p60 •...
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Page 21: Output Tab Screen
• Off - (default) No processing • 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). OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... - Page 22 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. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 23: Hdr Metadata Tab Screen
HDR Metadata Tab Screen Output Overrides The output override controls can be used to replace incoming or missing HDR metadata with alternative values for the OG-HA5-4K's SDI VPID outputs. SDR/HDR This setting controls what SDR/HDR metadata value is applied to the video output. -
Page 24: Audio Tab Screen
SDI Out BNC connectors, depending on configuration. Choose from the following: • Channels 1-8 • Channels 9-16 In Quad output mode, the SDI embedded audio will only be sent out through the SDI Out 1 BNC. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 25: Setup Tab Screen
Identify Card - 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-HA5-4K card inside the openGear frame will blink to help you quickly identify the card. -
Page 26: To Upload New Software
To Upload New Software 1. Check the AJA website for new software for your OG-HA5-4K. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). 2. Click the Upload button in the lower panel of the DashBoard Control System to open the Upload Software Wizard. - Page 27 Figure 17. OG-HA5-4K Uploading to Selected Devices window in DashBoard 6. When the progress bar indicates that the uploading is finished and status indicates "Complete," click OK. 7. To verify the version of software or firmware currently installed on your card, select the Card tab from the center panel of DashBoard.
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Page 28: Rebooting
The card will be offline for a few seconds, and any current operations will be interrupted. 3. Following a Reboot operation, the board configuration will return to the settings that were in place at the time of rebooting. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 29: Appendix A - Specifications
• (SD) 720 x 576i • (SD) 720 x 480p • (SD) 720 x 480i Note: Raster and Frame Rate Dependent, please see OG-HA5-4K Video Formats in Documents and Manual. Video Input Digital • 1x HDMI Type A connector, HDMI v2.0b •... -
Page 30: Audio Input Digital
• openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows, macOS, or Linux Size • openGear standard form factor, front slot and rear card • Two slots required for each card Weight • 0.5 lb (0.3 kg) OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... - Page 31 • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 32: 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 OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 33: Recycling Notice
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 OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com... - Page 34 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. OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 35 (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-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 36 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-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 37 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-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 38 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 39 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-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 40 Aviso! Certifique-se que a fonte principal de energia elétrica está desconectada antes de instalar os módulos OG-HA5-4K 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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Page 41: Year 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 42: Aja Software License Agreement
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 43 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Index
Output Tab Screen 22 SDR/HDR Overrides 23 Signal Indicators Features 4 DashBoard Control System 7 LED Lights on Card 6 Maximum 18 SRC setting Frame Rate Audio Tab Screen 24 Output Tab Screen 22 OG-HA5-4K HDMI to SDI Converter v1.9r1 www.aja.com...
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