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HD10MD4 Mini-Converter   v1.1r2 2 

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Summary of Contents for HD10MD4

Page 1: ...HD10MD4 Mini Converter HD to SD Down Converter Version 1 1r2 Published December 4 2019 Installation and Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...V2Digital are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2019 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved All information in...

Page 3: ...itch Settings 8 USB Control and Setup Using AJA Mini Config 8 Acquiring Mini Config 9 Installing Mini Config 9 Running Mini Config 11 Operating Mini Config 11 Tabbed Screens 13 Video Tab Screen 13 Ana...

Page 4: ...utput a different aspect ratio The HD10MD4 simultaneously passes video to both the SDI and analog outputs Eight channels of embedded audio channel can also be passed to the SDI output Features Broadca...

Page 5: ...2 Pulldown Synchronization I O Connections Figure 2 HD10MD4 Mini Converter DC Power Input SD SDI Output BNC HD SDI Input BNC Composite Component Output BNCs 3 USB Port Lock LED HD SDI Loop Output BNC...

Page 6: ...verter Mini Config Control 1 Disconnect DC power from the converter 2 Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs 3 Apply power to the converter 4 The converter will now run using the default factor...

Page 7: ...Monitor 4 3 Focus Off Graticule Off If these settings apply to your requirements you can simply connect the video input and output signal cables and power up the unit For other applications you can co...

Page 8: ...ON 4 3 safe area NOTE Graticule is only available with HD 16 9 input Crop is Off a 4 3 Monitor output setting and Focus is Off The following table shows the combinations of DIP switch settings require...

Page 9: ...i Converters that use Mini Config can also be accessed directly in the Mini Config download package Documentation folder and via the Documentation icon available on the Mac installer Documentation and...

Page 10: ...izard appears Figure 5 Mini Config Setup Wizard Reinstallation With this screen you can Repair reinstall or Remove uninstall Mini Config on the PC Mac Installation To install the application on a Mac...

Page 11: ...click the application to launch it Saving Setups A File drop down menu on the Mini Config application bar allows you to save the current state of the Mini Converter to a preset file for later recall U...

Page 12: ...nputs Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac with subtle differences that reflect the general look of the platform environment Figure 7 Example Mini Config Screen Select a USB port and an a...

Page 13: ...t 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 Off default The i...

Page 14: ...tio 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 c...

Page 15: ...ideo format Composite default Component Pedestal Sets the analog video black level Off default Sets black level at 0 IRE On Sets black level at 7 5 IRE Pedestal is only active if the analog output is...

Page 16: ...wn in the Update screen refer only to the firmware Installed This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini Converter Desired This field shows the version of firmware...

Page 17: ...our Mini Converter a name This can be useful if you have several Mini Converters attached to a Mac PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily especially if they re the same model Type This...

Page 18: ...ut 1x BNC HD SMPTE 292M 10 bit SD SMPTE 259M 10 bit Video Output Digital 1x BNC processed output SDI SMPTE 259M 10 bit 1x BNC loop through input Analog 3x BNC YPbPr SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam RGB NTSC PAL...

Page 19: ...ed with purchase 100 240V 50 60Hz Universal Input 5 to 20V DC regulated 7 watts max Environment Safe Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Safe Storage Temperature Power OFF 40 to 60 C 40 to 140...

Page 20: ...g 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 Statem...

Page 21: ...nkst rungen auftreten in welchen F llen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de...

Page 22: ...statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marke...

Page 23: ...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 confor...

Page 24: ...para la conexi n a tierra La expiga ancha o la tercera espiga sirven para su seguridad Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en el tomacorriente consulte con un electricista para reemplazar el tomacor...

Page 25: ...omprimido particularmente nas fichas em tomadas de parede de conveni ncia e no ponto de onde sai do dispositivo Avviso Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che no...

Page 26: ...ontra 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 foi deixado cair Avv...

Page 27: ...os cabos CA de alimenta o brick da rede el trica ao mover a unidade Avvertenza Scollegare il cavo dell alimentatore quando si sposta l unit Warning Only use attachments and accessories specified and...

Page 28: ...ll pack and ship the defective product to a service center designated by AJA Video with shipping charges prepaid AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within...

Page 29: ...requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non English versions the English version of this warranty will govern This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and...

Page 30: ...H HD Down Convert 14 I Info Tab Screen 17 Installation 6 I O Connection 5 M Mini Config Installation on Mac 10 Installation on PC 9 Operation 11 Screen Description 12 Startup on Mac 11 Startup on PC 1...

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