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- Page 1 Installation & Operation Guide Version 2.3r1 Published: July 3, 2014...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig ........ - Page 3 Limited Warranty ..............29 UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1...
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Page 4: Notices
AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™, Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
SD, HD, and 3G-A video formats. Borrowing from AJA’s industry leading conversion technology used in our model FS2, the UDC provides very high quality conversions at a low price. The UDC also supports 16-channel embedded SDI audio. I/Os include SD/HD/ 3G SDI Input and Output, HDMI output, and 2-channel RCA-style audio output. -
Page 6: Block Diagram
• 2-channel RCA-style analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal) • Reference Input • Configurable via DIP switch or USB port and supplied Mini-Config software • Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included) • 5-year warranty Block Diagram Figure 1. UDC Mini-Converter, Simplified Block Diagram... -
Page 7: Conversion Mode Discussion And Examples
Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples Upconvert Mode The UDC allows you to select the type of Upconversion performed on an SD source input. This mode is in effect only when the input is SD (525i or 625i) and the selected output format is HD (720p, 1080i, or 1080p). -
Page 8: Downconvert Mode
In the UDC Downconverter, the AFD code on the video input can be used to guide the Downconverter in choosing which mode to use to best display the important UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1... -
Page 9: Sd Aspect Ratio Convert
(usually because it originally came from an Upconverted SD signal) so the Downconverter Crop mode would be the best choice. There are 16 possible HD AFD codes, of which 8 are in common use. The UDC does not process or use SD AFD codes. -
Page 10: Installation
User Controls section. User Controls The UDC 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 UDC using either of two methods: •... -
Page 11: Dip Switch Settings
Left Left Left Left 1080i 25/29.97/30 Left Left Left Right 1080pSF 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Left Left Right Left 1080p 50/59.94/60 Left Left Right Right 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Left Right Left 720p 50/59.94/60 Left Right Right 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Right 525i/625i UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 12: Chapter 2: Miniconfig Operation
Chapter 2: MiniConfig Operation USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig The UDC Mini-Converter 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 unit using a supplied software application for PCs and Macs called “MiniConfig. -
Page 13: Pc Startup
PC Startup To run MiniConfig on a PC, find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA MiniConfig application. Figure 7. PC MiniConfig Startup Mac Startup To run MiniConfig on a Mac, double-click the Applications folder and locate the AJA MiniConfig application. - Page 14 Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac, with subtle differences that reflect the general look of the platform environment. 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.
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Page 15: Tabbed Screens
Output Format: Determines the UDC output video format. (This selection is used only when the UDC module is in Remote mode as set by DIP switch #1. In Local mode, the video output format is determined by DIP switches 2-5). These are the format choices: SD: The output video format will be 525i59.94 (for 23.98, 29.97, or 59.94 fps video... - Page 16 Down Convert: Determines the mode when converting from HD input video to an SD output video format. Note that this selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode (DIP switch #1). In Local mode, the upconvert mode is determined by DIP switch #8.
- Page 17 H Crop and Letterbox (anamorphic to 14x9 conversion). Loss of Input: Determines what action is taken when input video is lost. These are the choices: Black (default): The output goes to black. Freeze: The output freezes on the last good frame. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 18: Hdmi Tab Screen
HDMI: UDC uses HDMI protocols regardless of the attached device's EDID. DVI: UDC uses DVI protocols regardless of the attached device's EDID. Because DVI protocols do not support audio or HDMI InfoFrame ancillary data, select this mode only if you know that the attached device requires it. -
Page 19: Audio Tab Screen
EDID information. This is the recommended setting. The selected mode is shown to the right of the popup control. SMPTE: The UDC scales the output video level to 8-bit range 16 - 235 (10-bit 64 - 940) regardless of the attached device's EDID. -
Page 20: Update Tab Screen
Channel 1+2, Channel 3+4, Channel 5+6, Channel 7+8, Channel 9+10, Channel 11+12, Channel 13+14, Channel 15+16 Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the UDC or to install new software. Figure 14. Mini Config, Update Screen NOTE: When discussing Mini-Converters, “Firmware”... -
Page 21: Software Update Procedure
Mini-Converters attached to a single Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish one of them easily (especially if they’re the same model). In the example show previously, the UDC has been named “pilot. ” To change the value, type in a new name and click the “Set Name” button. -
Page 22: Appendix A: Specifications
• 8-channel HDMI audio output • 2 RCA-style analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal) HDCP The UDC does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption. By definition, HD-SDI inputs to the UDC are unencrypted. The HDMI specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs. -
Page 23: Appendix B: Safety And Compliance
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 24: 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. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 25: Korean Kcc Compliance Statement
For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com... -
Page 26: Before Operation Please Read These Instructions
¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco. Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com... - Page 27 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. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com...
- Page 28 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. UDC Mini-Converter v2.3r1 www.aja.com...
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Page 29: 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.
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