AJA HDP2 User Manual

AJA HDP2 User Manual

Hd-sdi/sdi to dvi-d and audio converter

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HDP2
HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D
and Audio Converter

User Manual

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November 4, 2009 P/N 101657-01

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual ® November 4, 2009 P/N 101657-01...
  • Page 2: Fcc Emission 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 3: About Monitor Compatibility

    HDP2 provides 8 channel embedded audio over HDMI, 2 channel analog audio monitoring, and a looping output of the SDI input. The HDP2 is designed for general monitoring, perfect for use in applications such as: General post-production reference monitoring, Client monitoring, Presentation, Projection, Corporate displays, Kiosk applications ...and much more!
  • 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,...
  • Page 8 finishes and you see a “Completed the AJA Mini Config” screen. Once the application is on the PC, attach the HDP2 you wish to communicate with via a USB cable (supplied). When you do, the Windows OS will display a “Found New Hardware Wizard”...
  • Page 9 AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using Click “Next” again. Windows will display a certification warning: click “Continue Anyway” to procede. Lastly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will tell you when it’s finished updating the USB...
  • Page 10: Running Mini Config

    (DWP or DWP-U recommended). Config To run Mini Config on a PC, find the AJA directory 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 11 AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using These controls Fields show the type allow you to and name of the discover attached MiniConverter MiniConverters plus the serial number and Disconnect (if desired)
  • Page 12: Setup Tab Screen

    The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to a MiniConverter type. With an HDP2 connected and selected, you’ll click on the Connect button, then click the Setup tab and view the controls presented. The values displayed are fetched from the MiniConverter’s non-volatile memory when the Mini Config application first connects to...
  • Page 13: Output Video Selections

    AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using Output Parameters for the HDP2 Mini Config, Setup Tab Screen (Mac Version shown) Output Video Selections These selections configure the output audio and video. In all cases, selecting "Auto" allows the HDP2 to conform the output to best serve the attached monitor.
  • Page 14: Update Tab Screen

    Ch 1+2, Ch 3+4, Ch 5+6, or Ch 7+8. Update Tab Screen If a new software release is issued by AJA, you may wish to update your MiniConverter with the newer release. The Update tab screen is how new software is found and loaded into the MiniConverter.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — Specifications Specifications Item Specification Inputs HD, and SD-SDI (auto-selected), SMPTE-259/274/292/ 296, BNC connector Input Formats 525i, 625i, 720p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.9/30, 1080psF 23.98/24/25, YCbCr 10-bit Video Outputs DVI v1.0 / HDMI v1.3a, 4:2:2 YCbCr, 4:4:4 YCbCr/RGB 24/...

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