AJA HDP2 Installation And Operation Manual
AJA HDP2 Installation And Operation Manual

AJA HDP2 Installation And Operation Manual

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HDP2
HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D
Video and Audio Converter
Published: 12/20/10
Installation and Operation
Guide
B e c a u s e
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m a t t e r s .

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  • Page 1 HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D Video and Audio Converter Published: 12/20/10 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e m a t t e r s .
  • Page 2: Fcc Emission Information

    AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
  • Page 3: About Monitor Compatibility

    • 5 year warranty About Monitor Compatibility The HDP2 is designed to work with most DVI-D monitors. HDMI monitors are also supported with a standard, inexpensive DVI-to-HDMI cable (user supplied). The HDP2 uses the industry standard EDID communication protocol (within the DVI or HDMI link) to communicate with the monitor, and then adjust the HDP2’s internal scaling engine to scale the input video to the native resolution...
  • Page 4: Frame Locking

    • Sharp Aquos Series Optimal Performance with HP LP2480zx DreamColor When using the HDP2 with an HP LP2480zx, the best results are obtained by using the default HDP2 “Auto” selections (no action required—unless you’ve changed the factory defaults using the Mini Config software supplied).
  • Page 5: Vesa And Cea Timing

    HDP2 can support Deep Color bit depths up to 30 bits/pixel (1.073 billion colors). Video Scaling As shown in the graphic below, the HDP2 will scale the input video to the best fit for a given monitor and video input. In cases where the input video and the monitor are already the same or similar, the HDP2 automatically turns off scaling.
  • Page 6: Vertical Locking

    If the HDP2 scaling is set to “Auto” , the HDP2 will scale the image to best fit the screen while preserving the aspect ratio. In some cases, a letterboxed or pillarboxed image can be expected. Vertical Locking Depending on the input frame rate and the capabilities of the monitor in use, the HDP2 will provide a vertically locked signal to the monitor.
  • Page 7: Usb Control And Setup-Using Aja Mini Config

    HDP2 Converter USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini Config The HDP2 can usually be used right out of the box for most applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default. However you can also manually configure the HDP2 using a supplied software application for PCs and Macs, named “Mini Config.”...
  • Page 8: Installing Mini Config On A Pc

    Cancel—this alert can be ignored. To run Mini Config on a PC, find the AJA Mini Config in the program list and locate the AJA Mini Config application. To run Mini Config on a Mac, double-click the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini Config application.
  • Page 9 Text in blue shows the values automatically selected, while text in black shows values that you have manually selected. Text in red shows that HDP2 is not detecting a signal or cannot negotiate with the attached device (even if can’t detect an output device, it still shows the signal it is outputting).
  • Page 10: Tabbed Screens

    The selections on this screen configure the output video. In all cases, selecting “Auto” allows the HDP2 to conform the output to best serve the attached monitor. This is handled automatically when the HDP2 reads the capabilities indicated by the attached monitor.
  • Page 11: Audio Tab Screen

    Scaling—Choose Auto to let the HDP2 choose based on the attached output device’s capabilities, 1:1 for no scaling, or Scale, to let the HDP2 scale for the attached monitor. Displaying 1:1 only works properly when it is possible to display the entire unscaled raster.
  • Page 12: Update Tab Screen

    Analog Channel—Choose which 2 embedded audio channels are routed to the RCA output pair: Ch 1+2, Ch 3+4, Ch 5+6, or Ch 7+8. Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the HDP2 or install new software. Mini Config, Update Screen Note: When discussing Mini-Converters, “Firmware”...
  • Page 13: Info Tab Screen

    AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D Video and Audio Converter Software Update Procedure 1. Check the AJA website for new 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/support/converters/converters-mini-rackmount.php...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Type—this is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (HDP2). Assembly —this is the factory assembly number. Serial Number—this is the factory set unique serial number of your HDP2. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number.
  • Page 15: Appendix A: Safety & Compliance

    AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D Video and Audio Converter Appendix A: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC. Conformity This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005 NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06 GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1 Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
  • Page 17: Taiwan Compliance Statement

    AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D Video and Audio Converter Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. Japanese Compliance Statement 1. Class A ITE −...
  • Page 18 Warning! Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth. Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le seulement avec un tissu sec.. Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch säubern.
  • Page 19 AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D Video and Audio Converter Avertissement ! Référez-vous au personnel de service qualifié pour tout entretien. L'entretien est exigé quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit, par exemple lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés, que du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, que l'appareil a été...

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