Installation and Operation Guide
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1. Class A Please note that this equipment has Broadcasting and obtained EMC registration for business Communication use Class A and it is intended to use in Equipment for Business Use other than home area Taiwan Compliance Statement mH ER RANA gt ERE AAAS STRE SORS p ETUR T3 HBF gt RRA AREA TR o This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI CNS 13438 Class A Translated caution statements warning conventions and warning messages The following caution statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Warning Symbol Caution Symbol AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Before operating your unit please read the instructions in this document Warning Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation Avertissement Lisez et conformez vous a tous les avis et instructions d avertissement indiqu s sur le produit ou dans la documentation Warnung Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind iAdvertencia Lea y siga todas las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el producto o incluidas en la documentaci n Aviso Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruc es assinalados no produto ou inclu dos na documenta o Avviso Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni p2. The output video format will be 720p59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 fps video inputs 720p60 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs or 720p50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080i The output video format will be 1080i59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 fps video inputs 1080160 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs or 1080150 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080psf The output video format will be 1080psf23 98 for 23 98 fps video inputs 1080psf24 for 24 fps video inputs 1080psf25 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080psf29 97 for 29 97 or 59 94 video inputs or 1080psf30 for 30 or 60 fps video inputs 1080p low The output video format will be 1080p23 98 for 23 98 fps video inputs 1080p24 for 24 fps video inputs 1080p25 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080p29 97 for 29 97 or 59 94 video inputs or 1080p30 for 30 or 60 fps video inputs 1080p high The output video format will be 1080p50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080p59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 video inputs or 1080p60 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs Add 3 2 Pulldown When the Add 3 2 Pull down box is checked 23 98 fps and 24 fps video inputs are converted to 29 97 fps and 30 fps respectively by adding 3 2 pull down before conversion Note that this selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode DIP switch 1 In Local mode 3 2 pull down addition is determined by DIP switch 6 AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Genlock Det
3. B digital device Interference pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates Statement uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian ICES Statement Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B li
4. Full Screen 4x3 image is stretched horizontally to fill a 16x9 frame 4x3 Pillar 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars LB to Full 4x3 letterboxed image is scaled to fit horizontally in a 16x9 frame Black bars top and bottom are cropped off 14x9 Pillar default 4x3 image is scaled to create a 14x9 image with black sidebars and slightly cropping top and bottom of original image Wide Zoom A combination of scaling and stretching is used to fit to a 16x9 frame Slight cropping of top and bottom and a small aspect ratio change Upconvert Illustrations 4 3 Upconverts To These displays on 16 9 a 4 gt 16 gt A A Full Screen 3 gt 9 Y Y 4 3 Pillar gt LB to Full E 14 9 Pillar gt Wide Zoom AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Downconvert This mode determines the type of Downconversion performed on the selected HD Mode source input See the following Downconvert Illustrations for Downconversion examples This mode is in effect only when the input is HD 720p 1080i or 1080p and the selected output format is SD 525i or 625i Downconvert Mode Selection Descriptions Letterbox Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop default Image is c
5. Sr o Ur O PERPE PI Operating Mini Config s srerrisrii urent rrn EA hs 8 JE o oiie a ic a E O II E seuss 9 NE A o CA E E FERRI ad 10 BIE lo BTS q oo a se ES EEEE ENEA E EE o 12 a nn e a iO 13 Upaate Tab Scheels RD cross io PRE O ONE tae PA 14 Software Update Procedure oooooooommmmmmmcccoccnann heh 15 Ito TabSETOBI e separa vd eU qu vada Ra nt PARA mo Pd Td ERR d Ed qa ida 16 Using DIP Switches to Control the UDC 6 eee eee m 17 SWIten CONTROL as pas ds euch RO da A Sad 17 xdg PAP PT e PIS CEC RR A E DO SU A ees 17 SWITCH 21060720 cu iret or aa aa o a Di dear ra ES 17 Switches 4 and 5 FMTO and FMT1 ccc cece cect RII 18 ae amies OREERTERAPRRSPMEAREEERO M as E PEU 18 A um 19 meteo DN rem 19 Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples sese 20 UbconverE MODE adere piso Tapa PICKED cane P PRO ria ME IEEE ES ENDE ME 20 Downconvert MOE cc cece eee ehh nnn 21 SD Aspect Ratio CONVErT 0 ec ccc ce cee eee cence tence eee eeeeeteseeeeeees 23 oo sae sonde A o o oo IA EE IP ecstauseteeceescnssteciums 24 Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notices oo oooooo o 25 Class B Interference Statement ooooooooommcccccccccn no 25 A Um 25 Canadian ICES Statement aguas vs Eere EEEE ros 25 European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 1 6 eee hee 25 Declaration of Conformity 6 ccc eee eee eee eee hh 26 AJA VI
6. 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 Emissions EN 55103 1 2009 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Immunity EN 55103 2 2009 EN 61000 4 2 2009 EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 EN 61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 5 2005 EN 61000 4 6 2007 EN 61000 4 11 2004 The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse B In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen Fallen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe B Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences radio lectriques il appartiendra alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Korea KCC Compliance Statement 1 Class A ITE VEG AT SE das SU Bboy Ap ES ALG AHS o BS 7 o E 1713 l epa 7 93 2 AAAA A ce z qua A aa 1 Class A device
7. of which 8 are in common use The UDC does not process or use SD AFD codes AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Downconvert Illustrations 16 9 Downconverts To These displays on 4 3 ES 16 gt 4 gt A A Letterbox 9 3 Y x d li pu Crop b Anamorphic gt 2 14 9 AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter SD Aspect Ratio This mode selects the type of SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion ARC performed on an Convert incoming selected SD source This mode is in effect only when the input and output are both SD 525i or 625i In Europe 16 9 anamorphic video is also known as wide screen video SD Aspect Ratio Convert Selection Descriptions Off Turns aspect ratio conversion Off Letterbox Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to Letterbox video H Crop Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to 4 3 Standard video crops left and right edges of video Pillarbox Converts 4 3 Standard video to 16 9 Anamorphic video V Crop Converts Letterbox video to 16 9 Anamorphic video 14 9 Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to 14 9 Cropped video SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Illustrations 4 3 Converts To These displays on 4 3 4 Y A Off no conversion Letterbox H Crop Pillarbox V C
8. platform Mac or PC to your desktop or an applications folder Note Macintosh computers must be Intel based G5 G4 and earlier AJA MiniConfig models will not work with Mini Config Installing Mini Config on a PC To install the application on a Windows PC insert the CD supplied with the Mini Converter into the computer locate the Minilnstaller application The setup Wizard will install AJA Mini Config 2 3 1 on and then double click it your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard Welcome to the AJA Mini Config 2 3 1 Setup Wizard A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation Just click Next to begin Answer all questions in the subsequent dialogs when you re done you will be able to locate the Mini Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing Running Mini Connect a UDC Mini Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable Connect Config power to the Mini Converter DWP or DWP U recommended Note On a Mac when the Mini Converter is connected FD A new network interface has been detected to the USB port you may see 2 The AJA Mini converter network interface has not an alert like the one shown been set up To set up this interface use Network Preferences here If you do press Cancel this alert can be ignored o Cancel s ai BE AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS To run Mini Config ona PC find the AJA Mini Config i
9. see the following 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 e Mini Config software application supplied for PCs and Macs e DIP switches accessible via a cutout on the back of the UDC case One of the DIP switches is a Local Remote switch When in the Local mode the remaining DIP switches support a subset of the user controls When in the Remote mode the normal Mini Converter non volatile registers control the unit as last set AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Using Mini Config for Configuration and Viewing of Settings The AJA Mini Config application which displays a graphical view of the module s input output status offers more complete control of the UDC than is possible using the DIP switches Versions of the Mini Config application are available to run on both Windows and Macintosh host platforms Mini Config automatically scans the USB bus for connections to AJA modules and configures itself for the type of product discovered The following describes Mini Config operation when connected to a UDC module Installing Mini To install the application on a Mac simply insert the CD supplied with Config on a Mac the Mini Converter into the computer and drag the AJA Mini Config y application for your
10. the unit The default positions are shown in the figure on the left The default settings result in an output of 1080i59 94 with NTSC related inputs and 1080150 with PAL related inputs For 1080p23 98 1080psf23 98 inputs the input can be converted to 720p23 98 1080p23 98 1080159 94 or 1080p59 94 The latter two would use the 3 2 DIP switch to add 3 2 pulldown Note HDMI monitors may not support all frame rates or pSF formats The compliance label found on the back of the UDC lists the DIP switch settings The functions of the DIP switches and what they control are also described on the following pages Switch 1 CONTROL This switch determines whether the UDC is configured via DIP switch or Mini Config software LOCAL LEFT REMOTE RIGHT When in Local mode the When in the Remote mode the remaining DIP switches will normal Mini Config non volatile support a subset of the registers as last set control the user controls default unit Switch 2 HD SD Selects between HD and SD output HD LEFT SD RIGHT HD Output is selected default Switch 3 1080 720 Selects between 1080 and 720 line HD output must be in HD mode 1080 LEFT 720 RIGHT 1080 output is selected default AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Switches 4 and 5 FMTO and FMT1 DIP switches 4 and 5 together select alternate HD formats FMT as detailed in the table below default is 1080i A zero 0 equals left
11. to be performed Video HDMI Audio Update info a Tabbed screens Mini Config Tabbed Screens Click on any of the tabbed buttons Video Audio Update Info and the screen below will change to match Each of these screens are described on the following pages AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Video Tab Screen The Video Screen is where you can configure UDC video inputs and outputs Pull down menu settings are described following the screen graphic amp AJA Mini Config n E File Edit Help Video HDMI Audio Update Info Output Format 1080i y 1080i Add 3 2 Pulldown Connected to module Port3 UDC M f r 1080 29 97 o o 108012097 o l 1080i29 97 DVI RGB 8Bit FULL 2 Ch Audio Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Up Convert Wide Zoom Wide Zoom Down Convert Crop Crop Aspect Convert Off v Off Loss Of Input Freeze Freeze a Genlock Free Run Free Run Mini Config Video Screen Output 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 inputs or 625i50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 720p
12. upconvert mode is determined by DIP switch 8 These are the choices Crop default Image is cropped to fit new screen size Anamorphic HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic 14x9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved Black is added top and bottom and the left and right sides are cropped Auto AFD Automatically selects the best Downconvert mode based on the input video s Active Format Description AFD code If the input video is not carrying an AFD VANC code the Downconverter defaults to crop Letterbox Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Aspect Convert Determines the mode when converting from SD input video to an SD output video format There is no DIP switch equivalent for this control The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation These are the choices Off default The input image is copied to the output with no scaling Letterbox The input frame is scaled vertically to a 16x9 letterboxed size anamorphic to letterbox conversion H Crop The input frame is scaled horizontally to 16x9 then center cropped anamorphic to center crop conversion Pillarbox The input frame is scaled horizontally to make a pillarbox output 4x3 to anamorphic conversion V Crop The input frame is scaled vertically to make a vertically cropped output letterbox to a
13. DEO SYSTEMS Korea KCC Compliance Statement rm 27 Taiwan Compliance Statement 0 ccc cece eee eee ehh 27 Translated caution statements warning conventions and warning messages 27 Before operating your unit please read the instructions in this document 28 AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Introduction The UDC is a broadcast quality Up Down Cross Mini Converter that can convert between SD HD and 3G 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 The UDC can be controlled by local DIP switches with additional control available via USB and AJA hs Mini Config application A Reference Input allows the video output to be timed to a local reference Video Formats The UDC does not convert frame rates it works with the input frame rate The only exception is a 3 2 function where 23 98 is converted to 59 94 and 24 is converted to 60 If a reference is provided it must be in the same frame rate hierarchy as the input video e g 23 98 29 97 59 94 25 50 or 24 30 60 Features e Converts between SD HD and 3G HD formats e Supports 1080p50 60 e Very high quality conversions e 16 channel embedded SDI audio input e 16 channel embed
14. This screen provides basic information about the Mini Converter This information which consists of unit identifying information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support TEF TrA WENN File Edit Help Port 3 UDC z 1080i29 97 fe Ti B SD in L e Ref In 1080i29 97 RGB 8Bit FULL 2 Ch Audio Connected f L55 Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Video HDMI Audio Update Name GerryT Type UDC Assembly 100000000 Serial Number 0000001 Connected to module Mini Config Info Screen Name This field allows you to give your Mini Converter a name This may be useful if you have several 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 Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini Converter UDC Assembly This is the factory assembly number Serial Number This is the factory set unique serial number of your UDC If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this number AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Using DIP Switches to Control the UDC pip switch Setting In addition to the Mini Config application discussed earlier you can also 5 control the unit via an 8 switch DIP accessible through a cut out in the bottom of
15. WWW aja com 10 bit Up Down Cross Mini Converter Published 8 16 2012 Installation and Operation Guide Because it matters VIDEO SYSTEMS AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Trademarks AJA KONA Ki Pro and XENA are registered trademarks of AJA Video Inc Because it Matters FIDO lo HD and lo are trademarks of AJA Video Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Notice Copyright O 2012 AJA Video Inc All rights reserved All information in this manual is subject to change without notice No part ofthe 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 Contacting Support To contact AJA Video for sales or support use any of the following methods 180 Litton Drive Grass Valley CA 95945 USA Telephone 800 251 4224 or 530 274 2048 Fax 530 274 9442 Web http www aja com Support Email support aja com Sales Email sales aja com When calling for support have all information at hand prior to calling Limited Warranty 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 defe
16. cation which you can install into the Mini Converter by clicking the Update button Update This button initiates a software update operation loading the Desired version of firmware into the Mini Converter s non volatile memory Progress This indicator bar shows the progress of software being installed AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Software Update Use the Update screen to update the UDC software as follows Procedure 1 Check the AJA website for new Mini Config software for your Mini Converter If you find new software download it and uncompress the zip file archive Use this URL to check for new software http www aja com support converters converters mini rackmount php 2 Connect the Mini Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run the new Mini Config software you just downloaded 3 Click on the Update tab screen 4 Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level If the Desired is newer click the Update button to download the new firmware to the Mini Converter progress will be shown via the Progress thermometer bar When you click Update Mini Config will provide a dialog asking you to confirm that you really want to update the firmware see below Are you sure you want to update Converter firmware This may take up to 12 minutes to complete Do not unplug Converter during this operation CENE ER J Info Tab Screen AN VIDEO SYSTEMS
17. connectors and their current states AJA Mini Config N P er Select a USB File Edit Help port and an attached Mini Converter name in parentheses Part3 UDC Each connector is labelled with the signals No Ref o d gt Ref ir currently detected A or manually selected Blue Auto Black Manual Red No Signal or signal output because device not detected 108012997 RGB 8Bit FULL 2 Ch Audio Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Video HDMI Update Tabbed screens Output Format 10801 Bros Wide Zoom Add 3 2 Pulldown 7 Down Convert Crop Genlock Free Run Free Run Aspect Convert Off Loss Of Input Freeze Message i Co ted to module Showing Status nnected to modu Mini Config Video Screen AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter EN Colored text beside the connectors indicates signal type and what the UDC is doing Text in blue shows the values automatically selected while text in black shows values that have been manually selected Text in red shows that the UDC 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 Note Configuration settings in red will change based on the attached output device as well as input signals For improved accuracy and reliability you should configure the Mini Converter only when the target output device is attached and input signals are supplied at the inputs Screen
18. ctive 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 In order to obtain service under this warranty you the Customer must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by 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 Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges insurance duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non AJA Video parts or supplies or d to service a product that has been modi
19. ded SDI audio output e 8 channel HDMI output audio e 2 channel RCA style analog outputs at 10dBV nominal e Reference Input e Configurable via DIP switch or USB port and supplied Mini Config software e Uses 5 to 20V power supply sold separately e 5 year warranty Block Diagram Video with Embedded Audio SD HD 3G SDI Output SD HD 3G SDI IN SDI Receiver Reference Input e USB Port connect to PC or Mac Selects 8 or 10 bit Video and other Functions HDMI 1 4a Output with Embedded Audio 2 Channel Analog Audio Monitor Output UDC Converter Simplified Block Diagram BE AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS I O Connections LOCK LED Red Lock to HD SDI Green Lock to SD SDI Amber Lock to 3G spi OUT C SD HD 3G SDI Output SD HD 3G SDI e N SDI IN Input 1 BNC Ld LOCK ON eu 4 HDMI Output Reference Input Ro diis R Ee 2 Channel Unbalanced AUDIO Analog Audio RCA style Jacks L gt 5to 20 VDC Power Input UDC Mini Converter Installation Typically UDC installation consists of the following steps 1 Ensure the UDC is disconnected from power Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs and HDMI connector Connect audio equipment to RCA connectors optional E Y N Apply 5 to 20 VDC power to the converter AJA power supply model DWP or DWP U 5 The UDC will now run using the default factory settings If you wish to alter the factory settings
20. ermines the timing reference for the UDC video output The selected reference is displayed to the right of the Genlock pull down These are the choices Auto default Auto uses the reference input if present or locks to the SDI input if no reference is present or if the reference is present but is not compatible Lock to Input Always locks to the SDI input Lock to Reference Always locks to the Reference input if the supplied reference is not compatible reverts to Free Run Free Run Always operates in Free Run mode Up Convert Determines the mode when converting from SD input video to an HD output video format This selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode DIP switch 1 In Local mode the up convert mode is determined by DIP switch 7 These are the choices 4x3 Pillar Produces 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars 14x9 Pillar default Produces 14x9 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black sidebars Full Screen Produces anamorphic full screen display LB to Full Image Produces image zoomed to fit the full screen letterbox Wide Zoom Produces an image sized to fit a 16x9 screen using a combination of zoom and stretch This can introduce a small aspect ratio change 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
21. fied or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AJA VIDEO S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Table of Contents WAC CIIANKGs eses sacar neds a ceca een CU sa Td deren Una tectum NEU PME DUE PET PUES 2 NONCO P 2 Holy ad ooo prada a Paes Ta RAE do DUIS DOAR DA ED I FT PM URINE 2 Limitea Ega a RP RR RR dene pee Kare RR Nene NEUES RENE CE 2 Table Or COMES assar ne RC RD ED E CU A DEREN mas 3 Jaingerelua e orere se des ees esege es DECS N EEEE S 5 An 5 E A UT 5 Block Diada sustraerse iaa 5 VO CONNEC HONS quase saga release MER RPM 6 Jail fen e are sas Tas e O RUN 6 UE io E o Ie ADI Sia ED a E dE q 6 Using Mini Config for Configuration and Viewing Of Settings sees 7 Installing Mini Config on a MaC 6 ccc cc ccc ccc III 7 Installing Mini Config ON APC ccc cc ccc cc cee III 7 RUNNING MIN CODO spas
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23. l based on getting the attached HDMI device s EDID information This is the recommended setting The selected protocol is shown to the right of the popup control 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 Color Space Selects the HDMI output color space and depth These are the choices Auto UDC automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI device s EDID information This is the recommended setting The selected mode is shown to the right of the pull down control RGB 8Bit UDC uses 8 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID RGB 10Bit UDC uses 10 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID YCbCr 10Bit UDC uses 10 bit YCbCr mode regardless of the attached device s EDID AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter RGB Range Selects the HDMI video levels when the Color Space is RGB 8Bit or RGB 10Bit Auto The UDC automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI device s 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 Full Range The UDC scales the outp
24. mits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association These countries listed in the following paragraph are referred to as The European Community throughout this document AUSTRIA BELGIUM BULGARIA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA NETHERLANDS POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM ICELAND LICHTENSTEIN NORWAY SWITZERLAND AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Declaration of Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Conformity Directive of the European Union 2004 108 EC This equipment meets the following
25. n the program list and locate the AJA Mini Config application iJ Adobe FrameMaker E Windows Movie Maker Adobe All Programs Y fan Mini Config k Documentation AJA Mini Config ye Lag Off Qo Shut Down Automatic Updates To run Mini Config on a Mac double click the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini Config application Double click the AJA Mini Config application to launch it Once AJA Mini Config is running PC or Mac it looks pretty much the same regardless of the platform A File menu at the top of the Mini Config application menu bar allows you to Save the current state of the Mini Converter with all the settings you ve made to a file for later recall This allows you to set up the converter for different applications storing each with Save to a unique name for easy recall later using the Open menu item A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA s factory defaults An Edit menu allows you to cut and paste values to from fields just as in other applications Operating Mini When the application is running you ll see a simple graphical interface for viewing Config settings and updating software This user interface consists of an information area at the top that shows the available Mini Converters attached to the computer via USB in this case your UDC with a graphical rendering of the selected Mini Converter showing all the BNCs and
26. namorphic conversion 14x9 The input frame is scaled horizontally and vertically as a compromise between H Crop and Letterbox anamorphic to 14x9 conversion HDMI Tab Screen 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 Provides user selection of the HDMI output modes There is no DIP switch equivalent for these controls The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation AJA Mini Config CE File Edit Help Port3 UDC y 1080i29 97 o 1080i29 97 1080129 97 DVI RGB 8Bit FULL 2 ChAudio Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Video HDMI Audio Update Info Protocol Auto DVI Color Space Auto v RGB 8Bit RGB Range Auto y FULL Connected to module Mini Config HDMI Screen HDMI Video Output The HDMI video output always mirrors the SDI video output both in content and output format selection Note when the output format is set to 1080psf23 98 or 1080psf24 the HDMI output is disabled since HDMI does not have a corresponding supported format Protocol Selects whether the HDMI output uses DVI or HDMI protocols for sending video to the destination device These are the choices Auto UDC automatically selects the output protoco
27. o pair is determined by the Analog Audio setting below 8 Channel Outputs SDI channels 1 through 8 to the HDMI output connector Analog Audio Selects the channel pair that will be output to the Analog RCA connectors L R and the HDMI audio output when HDMI Audio is in 2 channel mode These are the choices Channel 1 2 Channel 3 4 Channel 5 6 Channel 7 8 Channel 9 10 Channel 11 12 Channel 13 14 Channel 15 16 AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the UDC or to install new software AJA Mini Config File Edit Help Port3 UDC M 108002997 o 1080i29 97 DVI RGB 8Bit FULL 2 ChAudio Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Video HDMI Audio Update Info Installed Unknown Desired 20 Update Progress Connected to module Mini Config Update Screen Note When discussing Mini Converters Firmware is software that will be stored in the Mini Converter s non volatile memory and used when it is powered up This is different from the Mini Config application software The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware The following fields and controls are present in this screen Installed This field shows the version of the UDC firmware currently installed Desired This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the Mini Config appli
28. oit par exemple lorsque le cordon d alimentation ou la prise sont endommag s que du liquide a t vers ou des objets sont tomb s dans l appareil que l appareil a t expos la pluie ou l humidit ne fonctionne pas normalement ou est tomb Warnung Das Gerat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkraften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist fallig wenn das Gerat in irgendeiner Weise beschadigt wurde wie bei besch digtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker falls Fl ssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Ger t gelangen das Ger t Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde nicht ordnungsgem funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde Advertencia Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de reparaci n El servicio de reparaci n se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier tipo de da o por ejemplo cable o espigas danadas se ha derramado l quido o se han ca do objetos dentro del dispositivo el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o humedad o no funciona de modo normal o se ha ca do Aviso Remeta todos os servicos de manutenc o para o pessoal de assist ncia qualificado A presta o de servi os de manuten o exigida quando o dispositivo foi danificado mediante qualquer forma como um cabo de alimenta o ou ficha que se encontra danificado a quando foi derramado l quido ou ca ram objectos sobre o dispositivo quando o dispositivo foi exposto chuva ou humidade quando n o funciona normalmente ou quando
29. position a one 1 equals right position and an X equals Don t Care 0 LEFT 1 RIGHT 0 Left default 1 Right Function of Output Format DIP Switches 2 5 ee 109020 a Par Ee a 1080i 25 29 97 30 1 1080pSF 23 98 2425 29 97 30 1080p 50 59 94 60 q CEEE 720p 50 59 94 60 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Not supported in version 1 Switch 6 3 2 Controls 3 2 conversion as indicated in the following tables applies to 23 98 24 inputs only A zero 0 equals left position a one 1 equals right position OFF LEFT 0 ON RIGHT 1 Function of 3 2 DIP Switch 6 Input Frame Rate rA Output Frame Rate 23 98 24 fps m 23 98 24 fps 23 98 24 fps 1 29 97 30 or 59 94 60 fps AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Switch 7 UP Selects Up conversion modes Sidebar or Full SIDEB LEFT FULL RIGHT Sets upconversion to Sidebar Sets upconversion to Full screen default Switch 8 DN Selects Down conversion mode Letterbox or Full LTRB LEFT FULL RIGHT Sets downconversion to Sets downconversion to Full Letterbox default screen AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 Upconvert Mode Selection Descriptions
30. resenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione Warning Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth Avertissement N utilisez pas cet appareil pr s de l eau et nettoyez le seulement avec un tissu sec Warnung Das Gerat nicht in der Nahe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch s ubern Advertencia No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y l mpielo solamente con un pa o Seco Aviso Nao utilize este dispositivo perto da agua e limpe o somente com um pano seco Avviso Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto Warning Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation Suivez les instructions du fabricant lors de l installation Warnung Die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen nicht blockiert werden Nur gem den Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren iAdvertencia No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilaci n Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante Aviso N o obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventila o Instale de acordo com as instru es do fabricante Avviso Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione Installare in conformita con le istruzioni del fornitore AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Warning Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers
31. rop 14 9 SPIRE E E A 0 AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Specifications SDI I O SD HD SDI auto selected SMPTE 292 296 424 1x BNC SMPTE 292 296 424 1x BNC525i 625i Formats 525i59 94 625150 1080i 50 59 94 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 59 94 60 1080psf 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Reference Input Color Black Tri Level sync HDMI Output 10 bit HDMI v1 4a Formats 525i29 97 625150 1080i 50 59 94 60 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 59 94 60 Note HDMI monitors may not properly support all frame rates or DSF formats Audio I O 16 channel embedded SDI audio input 16 channel embedded SDI audio output 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 User Controls USB port used with supplied cable and MiniConfig software application to configure device via PC Mac Power 5 to 20 VDC regulated 6 watts Requires Power Supply AJA power supply model DWP or DWP U recommended AJA Up Down Cross Mini Converter Appendix A Safety amp Compliance Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notices Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
32. ropped to fit new screen size Anamorphic HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic 14 9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved Black is added top and bottom and the left and right sides are cropped Auto AFD Automatically selects the best Downconvert mode based on the input video s Active Format Description AFD code Note Active Format Description AFD codes are carried in the vertical ancillary VANC portion of HD SDI video signals specified in SMPTE 2016 as follows AFD information is intended to guide DTV receivers and or intermediate professional video equipment regarding the display of video of one aspect ratio on a display of another aspect ratio 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 content of the16 9 HD input video on the 4 3 SD output For example if the input AFD code is 10 Full Frame it means that the input video has important picture information throughout the full 16 9 frame so the Downconverter should use Letterbox mode to be sure none of the content is cropped off An AFD code of 9 Pillarbox says that the input video only has content within the center 4 3 area of the picture 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
33. s are virtually the same on both PC and Mac with subtle differences that reflect the general look of the platform environment Mini Config can manage multiple AJA Mini Converters connected via USB even when 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 pull down menu in the upper right hand corner If you want to configure and update multiple Mini Converters in parallel you can do it by running multiple instances of the Mini Config application and have each control a different Mini Converter The name of each Mini Converter found can be seen in the menu pull down showing the port number and converter name at the top right hand side of the screen This allows you to select a desired Mini Converter when there are more than one Selecting a Mini Converter with this pull down menu causes this application to connect to the selected converter The type of Mini Converter and serial number will be shown in the graphic and text below it A status field at the bottom of the screen shows whether you are connected and communicating with the Mini Converter shown using Mini Config When configuring the UDC Mini Converter select it from the top pull down view the current settings and change any values Making a change communicates that new value to the Mini Converter s non volatile memory Tabbed Screens The Tabs delineate groups of controls for each type of task
34. stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil pr s d une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs des bouches d air de chauffage des fourneaux ou d autres appareils amplificateurs compris qui produisent de la chaleur Warnung Nicht in der Nahe von W rmequellen wie Heizk rpern Heizregistern Ofen oder anderen W rme erzeugenden Ger ten einschlie lich Verst rkern aufstellen Advertencia No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluidos amplificadores que generan calor Aviso Nao instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores sa das de calor fog es 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 Warning Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any wav such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Avertissement R f rez vous au personnel de service qualifi pour tout entretien l entretien est exig quand l appareil a t endommag de quelque mani re que ce s
35. ut video level to 8 bit range 0 255 10 bit 0 1023 regardless of the attached device s EDID Audio Tab Screen The Audio Screen is where you can configure UDC HDMI and analog RCA style audio output channels Pull down menu settings are described following the screen graphic There is no DIP switch equivalent for these controls The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation Y AJA Mini Config ESSO x File Edit Help Port3 UDC E I ye d 1080i29 97 0 l 0 1080i29 97 4 No Ref o 1080i29 97 DVI RGB 8Bit FULL 2 Ch Audio Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 1 0 Sn 0000001 Video HDMI Audio Update Info HDMI Audio Auto y 2 Channel Analog Audio Channel 1 2 y Channel 1 2 Connected to module Mini Config Audio Screen SDI Output Embedded Audio The output audio is a channel for channel copy of the input SDI embedded audio There are no user controls HDMI Audio Selects how many SDI channels are passed to the HDMI connector and which channel pairs are selected These are the choices Auto The UDC automatically selects the audio output configuration based on communicating with the attached HDMI device The resulting mode is displayed to the right of the popup control 2 Channel Outputs a pair of channels from the SDI stream to two channels on the HDMI output connector The selected audi
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