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1. Auto O 2 ch O 8 ch Color Range Format Auto SMPTE 16 235 Full 0 255 Deep Color Auto O Off On Tabbed screen areas O 720p E o Information shown reflects Tab chosen and the Mini Converter connected HDMI DY I Auto Frame Rate Auto Analog Audio Ch 1 2 Scaling Auto O HDMI O DyI 23 98 24 O2 29 97 30 47 95 48 50 59 94 60 O1 1 O Ch 3 4 O Ch 5 6 O Ch 7 8 Click to Exit the application AJA Connected to module Mini Config Main Window Clicking the Discover button finds all MiniConverters connected to the PC The name of each MiniConverter found can be seen in the menu pulldown next to the Discover button This allows you to select a desired MiniConverter when there are more than one The Connect button causes this application to connect to the selected converter The type of MiniConverter name assembly number and serial number will be shown in the Module area of the screen right side The Module Type Assembly and Serial are set during factory programming but you can set the Module Name from the Update tab to whatever youd like AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual USB Control and Setup Using When you connect a HDP2 or any other AJA MiniConverter with USB support you must click the Discover button in Mini Config to ensure it will be seen by the application Since Mi2. connect to PC or Mac For configuring and updating HDP2 Converter Simplified Block Diagram AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual I O Connections I O Connections SD HD SDI Input BNC l i 2 Channel ee Unbalanced cm D Analog SD HD SDI Output e ig Audio ap a AUDIO RCA Jacks ec E OUT HOTTY Output 5 18VDC MODEL HOP i DVI Connector Power HD SD SDI TO DVI D i Input 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 Mini Config This same application can be used to update software on the HDP2 in the event newer software is released by AJA Note At the time this manual was published the USB driver and Mini Config software are only supported on Windows XP and Vista Mac OSX software will be provided in a future version visit www aja com for updates You can run the current software on a Mac by running Windows under Bootcamp VMware or Parallels E AJA Installing Mini Config VIDEO SYSTEMS To install the application simply insert the CD supplied with the MiniConverter into a PC and run the installer application to put Mini Config on your PC The installer wi
3. HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual A mm W wr E INPUT y LOCK a i aama gmn i lt j HD SDI HOT V USB MODEL HD HD SD Sp To DVI D AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS July 14 2009 P N 101657 01 AJ Trademarks A VIDEO SYSTEMS Notice AJA KONA and XENA are registered trademarks of AJA Video Inc lo HD and Io 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 Copyright 2009 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 FCC Emission Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful inter
4. SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual Introduction Introduction The HDP2 is a miniature HD SDI SDI to DVI D converter for digital display devices graphics and video such as LED LCD DLP and Plasma monitors and projectors Using a very high quality scaling engine the HDP2 will automatically size 4 3 or 16 9 inputs to many DVI D monitors For appropriate monitor configurations scaling is automatically 1 to 1 for example displaying 1920x1080 video on a WUXGA 1920x1200 monitor Where appropriate the HDP2 can automatically adapt the input frame rate for monitor compatibility In addition the 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 The HDP2 is not intended as a critical viewing device for applications such as color correction etc We recommend professional broadcast grade monitors for such critical applications Deep color is supported in RGB and YCbCr USB connectivity allows for easy PC Mac setup and field upgrades Note The HDP2 is not intend
5. ard This wizard helps you install software for AJA USB Modules Interconnect p If pour hardware came with an installation CD SS o Hoppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click Next again Windows will display a certification warning click Continue Anyway to procede Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware 4 4 USE Modules Interconnect has not passed Windows Logo testing to werty its compatibility with Windows SP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of pour system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing _ Continue Anyway STOP Installation Found Mew Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Al USB Modules Interconnect Click Finish to close the wizard lt Back Cancel Lastly the Found New Hardware Wizard will tell you when it s finished updating the USB driver Click Finish and the HDP2 is ready to be used with the software AJA Running Mini Config VIDEO SYSTEMS These co
6. ed as a critical viewing device for applications such as color correction etc We recommend professional broadcast grade monitors for such critical applications Features e HD SDI SDI to DVI D e HDMI 1 3a support via DVI D connector including Deep Color 30 bit video 24 bit also supported 2 or 8 channels of embedded audio e Automatically adapts to popular LED LCD DLP Plasma monitors and projectors up to 1920x1200 and 1080p e High quality scaling engine for proper display of 4 3 or 16 9 content even better quality than original HDP e 1 to 1 scaling for appropriate monitor configurations e 2 channel RCA analog audio output user assignable channel pairs e HD SDI SDI looping output e Setup via PC Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable USB configuration software application supplied on CD e 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 of the monitor However due to the hundreds of variations of DVI formats currently in use proper operation with all monitors cannot be guaranteed AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS To ensure the greatest compatibili
7. ference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance and could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Contacting Support Limited Warranty To contact AJA Video for sales or support use any of the following methods 443 Crown Point Circle 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 on the product serial number etc at hand prior to calling 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 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
8. ill provide a vertically locked signal to the monitor Because most DVI monitors have their own internal scaling the internal scaler of the monitor may or may not lock vertically to the HDP2 output The recommended monitor list shown earlier lists only monitors which have been tested for proper vertical lock The HDP2 works with many LED LCD DLP Plasma monitors not shown on the recommended monitor list however these monitors may have one of two types of issues associated with not being vertically locked Frame add drop The monitor occasionally adds or drops a frame of video which appears as discontinuous motion For example a moving object may appear to briefly pause or jump ahead Motion tearing The monitor displays video from 2 different fields or frames on screen This appears as a horizontal discontinuity in the video during motion For example a moving object may appear to be split horizontally with the upper part ahead or behind the lower part Frame Rates When the HDP2 is manually configured for a particular output frame rate the output will run in lock step with the video input For best results without any added or dropped frames select an output frame rate that matches the incoming video frame rate f DVI D Output Block Diagram Video Scaler and Framebuffer Transmitter SDI HD SDI SDI Receiver nee Audio Disembedder saat SDI Transmitter 2 Channel Analog Audio C Output USB Port
9. ll guide you with a wizard First you ll click Next then accept an End User license agreement and choose an installation location before beginning the install After installation begins you ll be shown the progress until it finishes and you see a Completed the AJA Mini Config screen ig AJA Mini Config 1 1 0 Setup A A Welcome to the AJA Mini Config 1 1 0 J s Setup Wizard VIDEO SYSTEMS The Setup Wizard allows you to change the way AJA Mini Config 1 1 0 Features are installed on your computer or to remove it From your computer Click Mext to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard Back Cancel 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 dialog Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows Will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software es this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue lt Back Mert gt Select No and then click the Next button AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual USB Control and Setup Using pg Found New Hardware Wiz
10. lor bit depths In operation 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 For example a 1920 x1080 video and a 1920 x1200 monitor will not be scaled Full Screen i etterbox 16 x 9 Monitor 4 x 3 Monitor a o Pillarbox Full Screen 16 x 9 Monitor 4 x 3 Monitor Da IOl Note The HDP2 also properly supports 16 10 and 5 4 monitors If the HDP2 scaling is set to 1 1 via the control panel the input raster will be displayed unscaled This means that input rasters smaller than the monitor appear as a floating image surrounded by black For example a 1280 x 720 image on a 1920 x 1200 monitor only fills about 40 of the screen Standard definition inputs unscaled on a 1920 x 1200 monitor only fill about 20 of the screen This mode will only work when the input raster is smaller than the monitor resolution m AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 Lockin g Depending on the input frame rate and the capabilities of the monitor in use the HDP2 w
11. n click the Enter button EA AJA Video Systems Mini Config v1 1 0 Available Modules Module ve LUM T Type HDP2 Chuck 1 Assembly 102754 R1 E004 Update Setup Release Update Installed Desired 1 0 0 0 Module Identification AJA Connected to module Update Tab Screen AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Specifications 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 8a 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr RGB 24 30 bit DVI D standard male connector Audio Outputs 2 channel RCA style analog outputs 10dBV nominal as user assignable channel pairs 2 or 8 channel 24 bit embedded audio HDMI mode only Maximum DVI resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz User Controls USB 2 0 port used with supplied cable and software application to configure device via PC Mac Power 5 to 18v DC regulated 5 watts AJA power supply model DWP or DWP U
12. niConverters can be added and removed from the PC while this application is running you can rerun the discover process at any time by clicking the Discover button again After connecting to a specific MiniConverter a different one cannot be selected without performing a disconnect After connection the Connect button s label changes to Disconnect and you must press Disconnect to disconnect Mini Config application from the module before selecting a different MiniConverter You should always press Disconnect before disconnecting or powering down the HDP2 When configuring the HDP2 MiniConverter click the Setup tab view the current settings and change any values Making a change communicates that new value to the MiniConverter s non volatile memory The Done button at the bottom of the interface closes the Mini Config application Clicking on the AJA logo with the left mouse button opens the AJA website home page in your web browser Tabbed Controls The Tabs delineate groups of controls for each type of task to be performed The Update screen is for updating software on a Mini Converter and the Setup tab is for editing or viewing settings Update Setup Tabbed screens Release Update Installed iM pedi encod Mini Config Tabbed Screens Setup Tab Screen The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to a MiniConverter type With an HDP2 connected you ll click on the Connect button then click the Setu
13. ntrols ___p allow you to discover attached MiniConverters and Disconnect if desired Message Showing Status To run Mini Config find the AJA directory in the program list and locate the AJA Mini d fn Documentation AJA Mini Config Config application All Programs ep AJA d F Mini Config P Log off shut Down When the application starts youll see a simple graphical interface for viewing settings and updating software This user interface consists of a main window that shows the available MiniConverters attached to the PC via USB in this case your HDP2 with tabbed screens for the tasks of configuring and updating software The recommended configuration is Mini Config connecting to a single module at a time If for some reason you need to connect and control more than one module on a system and you have multiple USB ports you can open multiple Mini Config applications one for each of the modules If you try this and problems are experienced please revert to controlling only one MiniConverter on your system FA AJA Video Systems Mini Config v1 1 0 Module scover coh Type HDP2 Available Modules Fields show the type and name of the MiniConverter plus the serial number Chuck 1 Assembly 102754 F1 E004 Update Setup Output Video Video Format Auto O 4 2 2 YCrCb 4 4 4 RGB O 4 4 4 YCrCb Output Audio HDMI Audio
14. p 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 it Any changes you make will be saved overwriting previous settings AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS FA AJA Video Systems Mini Config v1 1 0 Video Format Auto O 4 2 2 YCrCb 4 4 4 RGB 4 4 4YCrCb HDMI D I Auto O HDMI O DVI Deep Color Auto Oot On Frame Rate Auto 23 98 24 O25 29 97 30 Color Range Auto SMPTE 16 235 Full 0 255 47 95 48 50 59 94 60 O 720p 1080p Scaling Auto O1 1 Auto O 2 ch O 8 ch Analog Audio Ch 1 2 O Ch 3 4 O Ch 5 6 O Ch 7 8 Available Modules Module Discove Type HDP2 Name Chuck 1 Assembly 102754A1 Seria E004 Update Setup Output Video Output Audio O u tp ut HDMI Audio Parameters for the HDP2 Closes and Exits Mini Config AJA Connected to module Mini Config Setup Tab Screen 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 This is handled automatically when the HDP2 reads the capabilities indicated by the attached monitor Video Format Selects the Video Format Choose from Auto 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 RGB or 4 4 4 YCbCr Choosing Auto lets
15. ssed under USB Control and Setup later in this manual Note For best results when using video display devices it is recommended that a monitor capable of displaying the Full 1080p image be used AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual Video Scaling 5 VESA and CEA Timing By default the HDP2 will automatically output standardized VESA rate graphics when a computer resolution is detected and standardized VESA rate video when a video device such as an HDTV is detected Not all VESA rates are synchronous to SMPTE standard video input rates However the HDP2 can be configured manually by selecting an output frame rate that matches the incoming frame rate By doing so enhanced timing signals will be generated that will be locked to the incoming video Note Some monitors may not be able to handle some of these enhanced timing modes For best results refer to the list of recommended monitors that have been tested to lock at one or more of the user selectable frame rates Motion Adaptive De interlacing Video displayed on DVI progressive display devices requires de interlacing technology to properly display the video from its native interlace format HDP2 uses advanced motion adaptive de interlacing to predict motion in the video stream and output a quality picture using spatial and temporal comparisons on individual pixels 10 bit and Deep Color Support HDP2 supports the HDMI 1 3a specification for Deep Co
16. the HDP2 automatically select the format based on the capabilities indicated by the attached monitor Deep Color Selects how Deep Color is supported Chose from Auto On or Off Choosing Auto lets the HDP2 decide based on input Choosing On turns on support for Deep Color 30 bit video 24 bit also supported Color Range Selects the Input Video Color Range Choose Auto to let the HDP2 decide or choose SMPTE or Full color range Format Selects the desired output video format Choose from Auto 720p or 1080p HDMI DVI Choose Auto HDMI or DVI Choosing Auto lets the HDP2 automatically select the output mode based on the input video and the attached device s capabilities Frame Rate Select an output frame rate or let HDP2 select one for you based on the input choose Auto Note Monitors typically only support certain frame rates Scaling Choose Auto to let the HDP2 choose based on the attached output device s capabilities or choose 1 1 no scaling Displaying 1 1 only works properly when it is possible to display the entire unscaled raster For example it is not possible to display a 1920 x 1080 input on a 1600 x 1200 monitor For optimal performance with 1 1 scaling use a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA monitor AJA HDP2 HD SDI SDI to DVI D and Audio Converter User Manual USB Control and Setup Using Output Audio Selections HDMI Audio Choose Auto 2 channel or 8 channel embedded audio Choosing A
17. 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 modified 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
18. ty with today s available digital display devices the HDP2 will by default provide VESA or CEA standard timing Frame Locking Auto Use this mode to ensure greatest compatibility with other monitors The HDP2 will use standardized output timing Manual Selecting an output frame rate that matches the input frame rate will provide a vertically locked signal to the monitor and may yield the best results Note that not all monitors will be able to accept these signals Recommended Monitors The monitors listed below have been verified to work with one or more of the manual frame rate selections e HP 24 LP2480zx DreamColor e Apple 23 HD Cinema model M9178LL A aluminum bezel e Sony 23 model SDM P234 e Viewsonic VP231wb e Dell 2405FPW e Barco LC 42 e Barco LC 47 e Westinghouse LVM 37wl e Sony Bravia Series e Sharp Aquos Series Optimal Performance with HP LP2480zx DreamColor When using the HDP2 with an HP LP2480zx the best results may be obtained by making the following selections via the HDP2 control panel in Mini Config HDMI DVI HDMI Video Format 4 2 2 YCbCr Frame Rate set to match input Automatic 720p or 1080p Support Monitors that report 1280x720 or 1920x1080 in their Preferred Timing Mode section of EDID readback will receive a 1280x720 or 1920x1080p signal respectively from the HDP2 Manual 720p or 1080p Support The HDP2 can be configured manually for 720p or 1080p This is discu
19. uto lets the HDP2 automatically select the audio channels based on the attached device s capabilities Note When in 2 channel mode the audio pair selected will be the same as described by the Analog Audio selection below Analog Audio 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 Ifa 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 At the top of the Update screen the currently installed Release version is shown Next to the installed release is a pulldown listing available releases choosing one makes it a Desired release for updating the MiniConverter Once one is chosen press the Update button to begin the update process When an update is underway the software will update each component as necessary in the appropriate sequence until all components are at the required version for the Desired Release If necessary the MiniConverter will be rebooted when needed If for some reason an update is not allowed a pop up message will inform you that the update cannot be performed and the Update button will be disabled The Update screen also allows you to name your MiniConverter The current name is shown in the Name field under Module Identification To change the name enter a new name in the field and the
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