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Hi5-12G Mini-Converter v1.4 14 www.aja.com

 

Switch Over Priority

Selects which input (SDI or Optical) is the preferred input. This selection is valid 

only when an AJA optical SFP is installed. If and when the selected input signal is 

no longer detected, the auto switchover circuit will fail over to the non-priority 

input if present. 
Choose from Last Valid Input, SDI Input, or Optical Input. 

3G-B Mode

Selects the 3G level B Video Mode. Choose from the following:

•  Auto - automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters.
•  Level B-DL
•  B-DS Link 1 - use Link 1
•  B-DS Link 2 - use Link 2

Output Tab Screen

Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-12G Output 

settings. 

Color Space

Selects the Output Video Color Space. Note that DVI output is limited to 4:4:4 

RGB. Choose from the following: 

•  Auto - selects the video format based on the input video and the attached 

device’s capabilities.

•  4:2:2 YCbCr
•  4:4:4 RGB
•  4:4:4 YCbCr
•  4:2:0 YCbCr

Summary of Contents for Hi5-12G

Page 1: ...Hi5 12G Mini Converter 12G SDI to HDMI Version 1 4 Published June 22 2020 Installation and Operation Guide ...

Page 2: ...tal are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2020 AJA Video Systems 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...

Page 3: ... Acquiring AJA Mini Config 8 Installing AJA Mini Config 8 Running AJA Mini Config 10 Operating AJA Mini Config 11 Tabbed Screens 12 Input Tab Screen 13 Output Tab Screen 14 HDR Tab Screen 16 Audio Tab Screen 18 Update Tab Screen 19 Software Update Procedure 19 Info Tab Screen 20 Appendix A Specifications 21 Hi5 12G Family Tech Specs 21 Appendix B Safety and Compliance 26 Warranty and Liability Inf...

Page 4: ... HDR workflows that require local HDR Infoframe generation to correctly configure a HDR monitor The free Mini Config application program provides an easy to use GUI interface to configure the Hi5 12G and to display input signal status information Default Operation When you power up the Hi5 12G with its default settings it will operate with its default settings which includes many automatic setting...

Page 5: ...ilable Configure via USB port and supplied Mini Config software Uses 5 16 VDC power DWP U R1 universal power supply included Five year warranty Block Diagram Figure 1 Hi5 12G Converter Simplified Block Diagram Video Video Audio Audio Embed Audio Analog Audio Out 1 RCA Analog Audio Out 2 RCA USB Port connect to PC or Mac MiniConfig Control D A Converter Optional SFP Input with Embedded Audio HDMI v...

Page 6: ...e warranty Hi5 12G R ships with a 12G SDI Fiber LC single channel SFP receiver Hi5 12G R ST ships with a 12G SDI Fiber ST single channel SFP receiver Hi5 12G TR ships with a 12G SDI Fiber LC SFP transceiver Installation consists of the following steps 1 Ensure the Hi5 12G is disconnected from power 2 Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs 3 If applicable connect fiber to the 12G SDI Fiber L...

Page 7: ...Hi5 12G will now run using the default factory settings If you wish to alter the factory settings you ll need to Install the AJA Mini Config software on your computer Attach the Hi5 12G via USB Make your changes using AJA Mini Config setup screens This process is detailed in USB Control and Setup Using AJA Mini Config on page 8 NOTE For highest reliability the mini converter relies on convection c...

Page 8: ...rs supported by AJA Mini Config A PDF of the Installation and Operation Guide for the currently connected Mini Converter can be accessed from the AJA Mini Config UI via the Help Manual drop down menu Documentation for all AJA Mini Converters that use AJA Mini Config can also be accessed directly in the AJA Mini Config download package Documentation folder and via the Documentation icon available o...

Page 9: ...fig application already exists on the PC a different Setup Wizard appears Figure 5 AJA Mini Config Setup Wizard Reinstallation With this screen you can Repair reinstall or Remove uninstall AJA Mini Config on the PC Mac Installation To install the application on a Mac NOTE Macintosh computers must be Intel based G5 G4 and earlier models will not work with AJA Mini Config 1 Download the application ...

Page 10: ...he Mini Converter PC Startup To run AJA Mini Config on a PC double click on the AJA Mini Config icon on your desktop or open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA Mini Config application located inside the AJA Mini Config folder Mac Startup To run AJA Mini Config on a Mac open the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini Config application Double click the application to launc...

Page 11: ... their current state Colored text next to the connectors indicates the signal type and what 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 operate with the current user settings NOTE Even if no output device is detected the SDI con...

Page 12: ...ni Converter and text below it provides Type of converter Firmware version Serial number of the unit A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if your application is connected and communicating with 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 Con...

Page 13: ...selects the optical input applicable to the Hi5 12G R Hi5 12G R ST and Hi5 12G TR models Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space Choose from the following Auto automatically selects color space based on the input video parameters and payload ID 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 RGB 4 4 4 YCbCr Color Range Selects the Input Video Color Range when the input is RGB Does not apply when the input is YCbCr Choo...

Page 14: ...Optical Input 3G B Mode Selects the 3G level B Video Mode Choose from the following Auto automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters Level B DL B DS Link 1 use Link 1 B DS Link 2 use Link 2 Output Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5 12G Output settings Color Space Selects the Output Video Color Space Note that DVI output is limited to 4 4...

Page 15: ...m the following Auto No Data Rec 601 Rec 709 BT 2020 Non CL non constant luminance BT 2020 CL constant luminance 4K 2K Crop Choose Auto Off or On Provides the option of center cutting 2048x1080 video signals to make 1920x1080 or center cutting 4096x2160 signals to make 3840x2160 HDMI DVI Choose Auto HDMI or DVI When DVI is selected any audio signals present are not passed Choosing Auto automatical...

Page 16: ...muts The Apply Setting button will transfer all settings to the HDMI transmitter NOTE The Hi5 12G HDR function does not modify the video data NOTE Hover the cursor over each parameter field to view its corresponding description in a pop up window HDR Enable Choose Off or On to determine whether HDR metadata is generated Off HDR metadata is not generated although colorimetry is still getting signal...

Page 17: ...s the floor of the SMPTE ST 2086 color volume in the case of HDR and is determined by the mastering environment Range 0 00000 cd m2 to 1 00000 cd m2 Step size 0 00002 cd m2 Maximum Defines the ceiling of the SMPTE ST 2086 color volume in the case of HDR and is determined by the mastering environment Range 1 cd m2 to 65535 cd m2 Step size 1 cd m2 Maximum Content Light Level CLL Represents the highe...

Page 18: ...hoose Ch 1 8 or Ch 9 16 The source of the audio channels is the currently selected video input HDMI Channel Count Choose Auto 2 Channels or 8 Channels for embedded audio Choosing Auto automatically selects the audio channels based on the attached device s capabilities Analog Audio Source Selects the channel pair that will be output to the Analog RCA connectors L R and the HDMI audio output when Ou...

Page 19: ...bers shown 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 embedded in the AJA Mini Config application which you can install into the Mini Converter by clicking the Update button Update This button initiates a software update operation loading the De...

Page 20: ...verter This information is useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support Name This field allows you to give your 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 is the factory set model name of the Mini Converter Assembly This is the...

Page 21: ...5i 59 94 RGB and YCbCr 4 4 4 4 2 2 8 10 12 bit 1280 x 720p is Level A Only NOTE Raster and Frame Rate Dependent please see Hi5 12G Video Formats in Documents and Manual Video Input Digital 1x 12G SDI BNC SMPTE 259 292 424 2081 2082 Single Link SD HD 2K UltraHD 4K Video Input Digital Additional for Hi5 12G R and Hi5 12G TR only 1x 12G SDI Fiber LC connector SMPTE 297 259 292 424 2081 2082 Nominal W...

Page 22: ... embedded audio 24 bit 16 channel Audio Output Digital HDMI embedded audio 24 bit 8 channel Audio Output Analog 2x RCA style connector 2 channel 10dBu nominal User Interface USB port used with supplied cable and Mini Config software application to configure and view device status via Mac or Windows Size w x d x h 4 6 x 4 02 x 0 9 116 84 x 102 11 x 22 86 mm Weight 0 5 lb 0 3 kg Power 5 16VDC regula...

Page 23: ...4 25 29 97 30 YCbCr 4 2 2 10 2K HD Inputs Supported 1x 3Gb SDI Format Frame Rate Level A B Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth 1280x720p 50 59 94 60 A YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 10 1920x1080i 50 59 94 60 A or B DL YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 10 1920x1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 A or B DL YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 10 1920x1080p 50 59 94 60 A or B DL YCbCr 4 2 2 10 2048x1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 A or B DL YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 10 2048x1080p 50 ...

Page 24: ...x2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 10 4096x2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 YCbCr 4 2 0 8 10 4096x2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 8 10 4096x2160p 50 59 94 60 YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 8 2K HD Outputs Supported 1x HDMI 2 0b Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth 1280x720p 50 59 94 60 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 10 1280x720p 50 59 94 60 YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 8 10 1920x1080i 50 59 94 6...

Page 25: ...rter v1 4 25 www aja com SD Outputs Supported 1x HDMI 2 0b Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth 480i 59 94 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 10 480i 50 YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 8 10 576i 59 94 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 10 576i 50 YCbCr RGB 4 4 4 8 10 ...

Page 26: ... 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 A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the R...

Page 27: ...ause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit r...

Page 28: ...nvironment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Japanese Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council VCCI 32 2016 If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio interference may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions Translated Warning and C...

Page 29: ...stall 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 Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht blockiert werden Nur gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren Advertencia No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del ...

Page 30: ...e para la conexión 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 tomacorriente obsoleto Aviso Não anule a finalidade da segurança da ficha polarizada ou do tipo ligação terra Uma ficha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que a outra Uma ficha do tipo de l...

Page 31: ...mprimido particularmente nas fichas em tomadas de parede de conveniência e no ponto de onde sai do dispositivo Avviso Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo Warning Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Avertiss...

Page 32: ...a danificado a quando foi derramado líquido ou caíram objectos sobre o dispositivo quando o dispositivo foi exposto à chuva ou à humidade quando não funciona normalmente ou quando foi deixado cair Avviso Fare riferimento al personale qualificato per tutti gli interventi di assistenza L assistenza è necessaria quando il dispositivo è stato danneggiato in qualche modo ad esempio se il cavo di alimen...

Page 33: ...us par le fabricant Warnung Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und oder verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller Advertencia Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y o vendidos por el fabricante Aviso Utilize apenas equipamentos acessórios especificados e ou vendidos pelo fabricante Avviso Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e o venduti ...

Page 34: ...iations que l oeil humain ne peut voir Ne regardez pas directement l extrémité d un câble en fibre optique en cours d utilisation les équipements Hi5 12G sont des produits laser de classe 1 Avvertenza I cavi a fibre ottiche attivi ossia in cui si propagano segnali emettono radiazioni invisibili Non fissare lo sguardo direttamente sull estremità di un cavo a fibre ottiche attivo il cavo Hi5 12G è u...

Page 35: ...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 the country in which the AJA Video service center is located SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER SO SOME OR ...

Page 36: ... 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 you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction some of which are noted above ...

Page 37: ...Operation 4 Documentation 8 H HDMI Channel Count 18 HDMI DVI 15 HDMI Source 18 HDR Tab Screen 16 I Info Tab Screen 20 ini Converter Documentation 8 Input Tab Screen 13 Installation 6 Installation on Mac 9 Installation on PC 8 I O Connections 6 M Mini Config Acquiring 8 Operating 11 Running 10 Mini Config Control 4 O Output Tab Screen 14 Overview 4 5 R RGB Range 15 S Software Download 8 Software Up...

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