AJA 4K2HD Installation & Operation Manual

AJA 4K2HD Installation & Operation Manual

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4K2HD
Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.0
Published: September 13, 2013

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  • Page 1 Mini-Converter 4K2HD Installation & Operation Guide Version 1.0 Published: September 13, 2013...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig ........
  • Page 3 Index............32 4K2HD v1.0...
  • Page 4: Notices

    Copyright Copyright © 2013 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Inc.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    4K2HD supports high frame rate (HFR) 4K inputs at 50 and 60fps and converts the HD output to 50 and 60fps for accurate viewing. 4K2HD's configuration options can extract an HD resolution image from the 4K input to provide a one-to-one pixel image for 4K focus checks on HD displays.
  • Page 6: Default Operation

    Video Output 4K2HD has two output connectors, HDMI and SDI, that are both active simultaneously. For 4096x2160 inputs, the 4K2HD will output 2048x1080 if 2K crop option is turned off (through MiniConfig), otherwise 4096x2160 inputs will be scaled to 2048x1080, then cropped to 1920x1080.
  • Page 7: Features

    • True 4K downscaled and cropped for HD output • Center cut of original 4K frame supported for focus checks • Supports 4K/UHD 50/60fps high frame rate input formats • Configurable via AJA MiniConfig software for Mac and PC • DWP-U-R1 Power Supply Included • 5-year warranty NOTE: 3D is not supported in this converter.
  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Figure 1. 4K2HD Converter, Simplified Block Diagram 12C to HDMI XMIT and Control USB Bus EDID Readback (connect to PC or Mac) Audio Processing Audio SDI In 1 Reclock RCVR XMIT SDI Out with Embedded Audio Reclock SDI In 2...
  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs and HDMI connector. 3. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included). 4. The 4K2HD will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you’ll need to: •...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Operation

    Chapter 2: Operation USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig The 4K2HD 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 4K2HD using a supplied software application for PCs and Macs called “MiniConfig.
  • Page 11: Operating Miniconfig

    If you do, press Cancel—this alert can be ignored. Figure 4. Mac Network Message (ignore) PC Startup: To run MiniConfig on a PC, find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA MiniConfig application. Figure 5. PC MiniConfig Startup...
  • Page 12: Tabbed Screens

    Running Multiple Mini- MiniConfig can manage multiple AJA Mini-Converters connected via USB—even when Converters: they are of differing types. However it only connects to one at a time. You can choose which Mini-Converter you wish to control using the pulldown menu in the upper right hand corner.
  • Page 13: Input Tab Screen

    Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose SMPTE (default) or Full color range. There is no auto detection for color range. Bit Depth: Selects the input video bit depth. Choose Auto, 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video parameters and the payload 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 14: Output Tab Screen

    • 1 x HD DS2 - use only Data Stream 2 as a single video. Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the 4K2HD Output settings. These settings can affect both the HDMI and SDI outputs.
  • Page 15: Hdmi Tab Screen

    3Gb Mode: Choose Auto, 3G-A, or 3G-B (default is Auto). HDMI Tab Screen Click on the HDMI tab to view and make changes to the 4K2HD HDMI output settings. Figure 9. MiniConfig, HDMI Tab Screen Color Space: Selects the desired output video format. Choose from the following: •...
  • Page 16: Audio Tab Screen

    Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the output mode based on the attached device's capabilities. Default is Auto. Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the 4K2HD audio settings. Figure 10. MiniConfig, Audio Tab Screen Audio Selections Input Source: Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output.
  • Page 17: Update Tab Screen

    This indicator bar shows the progress of software being installed. Software Update 1. Check the AJA website for new MiniConfig software for your Mini-Converter. If new Procedure software is found, download it, uncompress the file archive (zip), and install the MiniConfig software on your Mac or PC.
  • Page 18: Info Tab Screen

    This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (4K2HD). Assembly: This is the factory assembly number. Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your 4K2HD. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19: Appendix A: Specifications

    • 1920x1080 i 4:2:2 25, 29.97, 30 • 1920x1080 p 4:2:2 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • 1920x1080 psf 4:2:2 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • 2048x1080 p 4:2:2 23.98, 24 • 2048x1080 psf 4:2:2 23.98, 24 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 20: Video Output

    • HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel Physical Power +5-20 VDC Regulated, 8 Watts, Power Supply Required (included with purchase) Size 5.8” x 3.9” x 0.8” (147 mm x 99 mm x 20 mm) including connectors 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21: Appendix B: Safety And Compliance

    Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22: European Union And European Free Trade Association (Efta)

    Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe B. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 23: Korea Kcc Compliance Statement

    Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24: Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

    Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le istruzioni del fornitore. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25 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. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27 Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 28 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 29 ¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 30 è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto. 4K2HD v1.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.
  • Page 32: Index

    3Gb Mode setting 15 MiniConfig installation 4K Convert setting 14 Mac 10 4K Down Conversion Mode 5 PC 10 4K2HD Overview 5 Mini-Converters Multiple 12 Audio Offset In Frames setting 16 Multiple Mini-Converters 12 Audio Selections 16 Multiple SDI Inputs 6...

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