AJA 3G-AM, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Guide Version 1 0 Published February 20 2015 3G AM Mini Converter 3G 8 Channel AES Embedder Disembedder ...

Page 2: ... Disembedding Channel Mapping 12 USB Control and Setup Using AJA MiniConfig 12 Installing MiniConfig on a Mac 12 Installing MiniConfig on a PC 12 Running MiniConfig 13 PC Startup 13 Mac Startup 13 Saving Setups 14 Operating MiniConfig 14 Tabbed Screens 15 Audio 1 Tab Screen 16 Audio 2 Tab Screen 17 Update Tab Screen 18 Software Update Procedure 19 Info Tab Screen 19 Appendix A Specifications 21 Vi...

Page 3: ... Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 25 Declaration of Conformity 25 Korean KCC Compliance Statement 26 Taiwan Compliance Statement 26 Recycling Notice 26 Translated Warning and Caution Messages 26 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions 27 Warranty Information 34 Limited Warranty 34 ...

Page 4: ...terface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation Dolby and the double D Dolby logo are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Copyright Copyright 2015 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved Al...

Page 5: ...Cr 4 2 2 are supported see Appendix A Specifications on page 21 for a complete listing SDI video loops through the device with minimal delay Loop through embedded SDI audio supports up to 16 channels NOTE 2048x1080p psf 29 97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels embedded audio Using the MiniConfig application you can configure data packets to be passed from the AES inputs to embedded anc...

Page 6: ...AES Input 1 Ch 1 2 or 9 10 XLR Breakout Cable XLR Breakout Cable SRC AES Input 2 Ch 3 4 or 11 12 SRC AES Input 3 Ch 5 6 or 13 14 SRC AES Input 4 Ch 7 8 or 15 16 AES Output 1 Ch 1 2 or 9 10 AES Output 2 Ch 3 4 or 11 12 AES Output 3 Ch 5 6 or 13 14 AES Output 4 Ch 7 8 or 15 16 Dis Embedder USB Port connect to PC or Mac MiniConfig DIP Switch User Interface Control 3G SDI In 3G SDI Out AES I O D conne...

Page 7: ...hes on page 9 Installation Typically 3G AM installation consists of the following steps 1 Ensure the converter is disconnected from power 2 Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs 3 Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter 4 Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable see Figure 1 on page 8 5 Apply power to the converter AJA power supply included 6 The converter will now run using...

Page 8: ... Breakout Cable Pinouts Pin Function Pin connector Pin Function Pin connector 1 In 4 2 XLR Input D 14 In 4 3 XLR Input D 2 In 4 GND 1 XLR Input D 15 In 3 2 XLR Input C 3 In 3 3 XLR Input C 16 In 3 GND 1 XLR Input C 4 In 2 2 XLR Input B 17 In 2 3 XLR Input B 5 In 2 GND 1 XLR Input B 18 In 1 2 XLR Input A 6 In 1 3 XLR Input A 19 In 1 GND 1 XLR Input A 7 Out 4 2 XLR Output D 20 Out 4 3 XLR Output D 8...

Page 9: ... from SDI input to output except for embedded output audio channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If these settings apply to your requirements you can simply connect the video and audio input and output signal cables and power up the unit For other applications you can configure the unit using its DIP switch settings or by using the MiniConfig application and a PC or Mac via USB DIP Switches The 3G AM DIP switc...

Page 10: ...packets from input SDI 4 Audio Embedding for Channels 5 6 EMDB 5 6 ON Overwrite or embed new channel 5 6 packets OFF If AUX SW 8 is ON Pass any channel 5 6 packets from input SDI If AUX SW 8 is OFF Delete all packets from input SDI 5 Audio Embedding for Channels 7 8 EMDB 7 8 ON Overwrite or embed new channel 7 8 packets OFF If AUX SW 8 is ON Pass any channel 7 8 packets from input SDI If AUX SW 8 ...

Page 11: ...wing table shows how switch 6 affects embedded channel mapping Table 3 DIP SW 6 Embedded Channel Mapping DIP SW 6 EMBD GRP AES Input Channel SDI Embedded Group SDI Embedded Output Channel Left 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 2 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Right 3 4 1 3 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 4 13 6 14 7 15 8 16 ...

Page 12: ...talling MiniConfig on a Mac To install the application on a Mac insert the CD supplied with the Mini Converter into the computer drag the AJA MiniConfig application for your platform Mac or PC to your desktop or an applications folder NOTE Macintosh computers must be Intel based G5 G4 and earlier models will not work with MiniConfig Installing MiniConfig on a PC To install the application on a Win...

Page 13: ...supplied USB cable Connect the external power supply supplied to the Mini Converter PC Startup To run MiniConfig on a PC find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA MiniConfig application Figure 3 PC MiniConfig Startup Mac Startup To run MiniConfig on a Mac double click the Applications folder and locate the AJA MiniConfig application Double click the application to launch it Fi...

Page 14: ...the Mini Converter is doing Blue text indicates the values automatically selected Black text indicates values that you have manually selected Red text indicates the Mini Converter is not detecting a signal or cannot negotiate with the attached device NOTE Even if no output device is detected it still shows the signal it is outputting NOTE Configuration settings in red will change based on the atta...

Page 15: ...the Mini Converter When configuring the Mini Converter select it from the top pulldown 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 control screens with groups of controls for each type of task to be performed The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific...

Page 16: ...o Ch 1 2 pair in the first two channels of the Groups selected above Ch 3 4 Embed Selecting On embeds the AES audio Ch 3 4 pair in the next two channels of the Groups selected above Ch 5 6 Embed Selecting On embeds the AES audio Ch 5 6 pair in the next two channels of the Groups selected above Ch 7 8 Embed Selecting On embeds the AES audio Ch 7 8 pair in the last two channels of the Groups selecte...

Page 17: ...ored and all incoming packets will be dropped before embedding any new audio packets 3G SDI Level B For 3G Level B signals selects either the 16 audio channels of input Stream A or the 16 channels of input Stream B for disembedding This setting also controls whether output Stream A or output Stream B will receive embedded audio This control has no effect if a 3G Level B signal is not detected SRC ...

Page 18: ...e passed from the AES inputs to embedded ancillary packets un altered according to SMPTE 337M All AES3 2003 defined channel status bits are passed through unaltered in both the embed and dis embed directions except for the sample rate field which is always set to 48KHz The channel status CRC is re calculated and inserted into the bitstream This ability along with a very small audio embed disembed ...

Page 19: ... If new software is found download it and uncompress the file archive zip Here is the URL to use when checking http www aja com en products mini converters mini config software 2 Connect the Mini Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run the new MiniConfig software just downloaded 3 Click on the Update tab screen 4 Check the Installed version level against the Desired version...

Page 20: ...d to a Mac PC via USB so you can distinguish one of them easily especially if they re the same model Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini Converter HA5 Plus Assembly This is the factory assembly number Serial Number This is the factory set unique serial number of your Hi5 Plus If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this number ...

Page 21: ... 4 2 2 12 bit 1 x 1 5Gb SDI 2048x1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 2048x1080psf 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 1920x1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 1920x1080psf 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 1920x1080i 25 29 97 30 1280x720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1 x 270Mb SDI 525i 29 97 625i 25 NOTE Interlaced and progressive formats shown with frame rates Video Output SDI 1x BNC Output Formats Video Out is a delayed reclocked versio...

Page 22: ...Hz synchronous Incoming embedded audio can be passed removed or overridden Up to 16 channels supported NOTE 2048x1080p psf 29 97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels embedded audio Embed Path Audio Latency time measured between audio input and video output connector 1500 usec SRC ON 400 usec SRC OFF Disembed Path Audio Latency time measured between video input and audio output connector ...

Page 23: ...23 Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C 32 to 104 degrees F Operating Relative Humidity 10 90 non condensing Operating Altitude 2 500 meters 8 000 feet Safe Storage Temperature Power OFF 40 to 60 degrees C 40 to 140 degrees F ...

Page 24: ...tween the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 a...

Page 25: ...2 A2 12 GS EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 A2 2010 A12 2011 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 A2 2010 EN 61000 4 4 2004 A1 2010 EN 61000 4 5 2005 EN 61000 4 6 2007 EN 61000 4 8 2010 EN 61000 4 11 2004 The product is a...

Page 26: ...ng indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and en...

Page 27: ...en la documentación Aviso Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação Avviso Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti 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 près de l eau et nettoyez le seulement avec un tissu s...

Page 28: ... sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil près 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 Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern Heizregistern Öfen o...

Page 29: ...r Verfügung gestellte Stecker nicht in Ihren Anschluss passt konsultieren Sie einen Elektriker um den veralteten Anschluss zu ersetzen Advertencia No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con conexión a tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas una más ancha que la otra Un enchufe con conexión a tierra tiene dos espigas iguales y una tercera espiga que sirve para la cone...

Page 30: ...ower cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Avertissement Protégez le cordon d alimentation pour que l on ne marche pas dessus ou qu on le pince en particulier au niveau des prises mâles des réceptacles de convenance et à l endroit où il sort de l appareil Warnung Vermeiden Sie dass auf das Netzkabel getreten...

Page 31: ...onctionne pas normalement ou est tombé Warnung Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist fällig wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker falls Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Gerät gelangen das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen ...

Page 32: ... Il funzionamento di questo apparecchio in aree residenziali potrebbe causare interferenze dannose nel cui caso agli utenti verrà richiesto di adottare tutte le misure necessarie per porre rimedio alle interferenze a proprie spese Warning Do not open the chassis There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licens...

Page 33: ...ion principale lorsque vous déplacez l appareil Warnung Trennen Sie die Wechselstrom Versorgungskabel vom Netzstrom bevor Sie das Gerät verschieben 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 alime...

Page 34: ...urance 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 repai...