AJA mini-connect, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Guide Version 1 0 Published March 22 2016 Mini Connect Ethernet to USB ...

Page 2: ...een Web Browser 10 Access Screen Web Browser Only 11 Update Screen Web Browser 12 Firmware Update Procedure 12 Info Screen Web Browser 13 Mini Converter Control via Mini Connect 13 Chapter 2 eMini Setup 15 Overview 15 Acquiring eMini Setup 15 Mini Connect and eMini Setup Documentation 15 Installing eMini Setup 16 PC Installation 16 Mac Installation 17 Running eMini Setup 17 PC Startup 17 Mac Start...

Page 3: ...S Statement 23 European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 24 Declaration of Conformity 24 Recycling Notice 25 Korean KCC Compliance Statement 25 Taiwan Compliance Statement 25 Japanese Compliance Statement 25 Translated Warning and Caution Messages 26 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions 26 Warranty Information 33 Limited Warranty 33 Index 34 ...

Page 4: ...ered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries 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 TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation Dolby and the double D Dolby logo are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpor...

Page 5: ... network You can access Mini Converter User Interface screens similar to those used by AJA s Mini Config application to control each of the connected Mini Converters The separate eMini Setup application that runs on either Windows or Mac OS is used to communicate with and configure Mini Connect directly via USB The eMini Setup application does not communicate with down stream Mini Converters Mini ...

Page 6: ...ut 5V power supply AJA model DWP U R1 included 5 year warranty Computer Requirements Mini Connect has been tested to work with the following operating systems Windows 7 8 10 Mac OSX 10 10 10 11 and the following browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Simplified Block Diagram Figure 1 Mini Connect Simplified Block Diagram USB Config Port Ethernet Connector Mini Converter 1 ...

Page 7: ...ini Connect is fully powered up and usable over the network Lights amber if Mini Connect has entered safe boot recovery mode In safe boot mode you can only configure control and update Mini Connect Attached ROIs will not appear in the WebUI USB Configuration Port Accepts USB mini connector for configuration by the eMini Setup application DC Power Input 5 20 VDC power input AJA model DWP U R1 inclu...

Page 8: ...hernet Figure 3 Figure 3 Mini Connect Example Ethernet Over Network Computer Running a Web Browser USB Ethernet Ethernet Facility Network Mini Converter Configuration and Mini Connect Setup Another configuration for using Mini Connect is to connect Mini Connect directly to a computer with just an Ethernet cable Mini Connect can then be used to configure all the Mini Converters and Mini Connect can...

Page 9: ...P address If you or your IT staff can interrogate the network and determine that assigned IP address simply typing that address into a browser on a network connected computer will give you access to Mini Connect Connecting with Network Plug and Play on a PC On a PC running Windows you can use UPnP to easily access Mini Connect For example in Windows 7 click on Computer click on Network to open a w...

Page 10: ... number of your Mini Connect If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this serial number When connected the default Network screen lets you change and apply network parameters You must click the Apply button to initiate any IP address changes IP Address Type Choose from DHCP or Static IP Address IP Address The current IP address is displayed A different IP address can be enter...

Page 11: ...ected enter and confirm the password to be used for access Select Disabled to cancel When Authentication is enabled a login screen appears on the web browser Figure 6 Admin Login Screen The password can be reset using the eMini Setup application NOTE If Authentication is enabled and the login screen is displayed turning off authentication in eMini Setup will not automatically redirect you to the n...

Page 12: ...mware installation For Latest Firmware When connected to the internet clicking on the AJA eMini Connect link takes you to the AJA Mini Connect webpage where you can acquire the latest Mini Config firmware an ajas file and the latest eMini Setup application PC or Mac installers Firmware Update Procedure 1 Check the AJA website for new Mini Connect firmware You can click on the AJA Mini Connect link...

Page 13: ...l attached to the network so you can distinguish between them easily Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini Connect Serial Number This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini Connect If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this number Mini Converter Control via Mini Connect When Mini Converters are connected via USB to a Mini Connect that is also con...

Page 14: ... application except the Update screen is not included NOTE Mini Connect v1 0 cannot be used to update the firmware of connected Mini Converters over Ethernet Mini Converter updates can only be performed via a direct USB connection using Mini Config For information about operating connected Mini Converters refer to the AJA documentation for that specific type of Mini Converter available on the AJA ...

Page 15: ...i Setup application is available for download from the AJA website To download the latest eMini Setup package which includes the eMini Setup application and documentation go to http www aja com products mini converters mini connect Click the support button and select either the Windows or Mac icon to download the desired version Mini Connect and eMini Setup Documentation Included with the eMini Se...

Page 16: ...lation Figure 8 eMini Setup PC Wizard 5 Click Next to begin Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogues including device software installation if displayed When finished an AJA eMini Setup shortcut will be installed on the desktop and you will be able to locate the eMini Setup application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing NOTE If the eMini Setup application already exists on the PC a ...

Page 17: ... Setup Mac Installer 5 To complete the installation drag the AJA eMiniSetup icon to the Applications folder Running eMini Setup Connect Mini Connect to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable Connect the external power supply supplied to Mini Connect PC Startup To run eMini Setup on a PC double click on the AJA eMini Setup icon on your desktop or open the AJA folder in the program list and click ...

Page 18: ...e installed in Mini Connect is displayed below the graphic Sn This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini Connect If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this number A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if the eMini Setup application is connected and communicating with Mini Connect File Menu The File drop down menu on the eMini Setup application bar ...

Page 19: ... current IP address is displayed A different IP address can be entered Subnet Mask The current Subnet Mask is displayed A different netmask can be entered Gateway The current Gateway address is displayed A different IP address can be entered UPnP Host Choose from Enable or Disable to control whether Mini Connect makes itself visible for Windows network browsing MAC Address This is the permanent MA...

Page 20: ...s This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation Firmware Update Procedure 1 Check the AJA website for new Mini Connect firmware 2 If new software is found download it and uncompress the file archive zip 3 Connect Mini Connect to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer 4 Click on the Update tab click on the Browse button navigate to the firmware ajas extension open it and confir...

Page 21: ...ort Name This field allows you to give your Mini Connect a unique name This can be useful if you have several attached to a Mac PC via USB so you can distinguish between them easily Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini Connect Authentication If Authentication has been Enabled on the web browser Access tab you can disable the security feature by clicking on the Disable button ...

Page 22: ...d control of connected Mini Converters USB Setup Network configuration of Mini Connect over USB using the eMini Setup application Physical Power Power 5 to 20VDC regulated 8 watts max AJA external power supply model DWP U R1 5VDC included 100 240V 50 60Hz universal input Size Width 4 6 109mm Depth 2 4 78mm Height 1 25mm Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C 32 to 104 degrees F Operat...

Page 23: ...n 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 any i...

Page 24: ...60065 2001 A1 2005 A2 2010 CB Scheme Report Certificate Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request Emissions EN 55032 2012 CISPR 22 2008 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 2009 EN 61000 4 11 2004 Environments E2 E3 and E4...

Page 25: ...ealth and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling please contact your local authority or where you purchased your product Korean KCC Compliance Statement Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI CNS 13438 Class A In a domestic environment this product may c...

Page 26: ...las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el producto o incluidas 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 pa...

Page 27: ...rces 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 oder ...

Page 28: ...rfügung 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 conexión...

Page 29: ... 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 ode...

Page 30: ...uvrir le châssis Aucun élément à l intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé par l utilisateur La garantie sera annulée si le châssis est ouvert par toute autre personne qu un technicien d un centre de service ou d un établissement agréé AJA Warnung Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht Keine der Geräteteile können vom Benutzer gewartet werden Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie hinfällig es sei...

Page 31: ...g 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 wurde Advertencia Consulte al personal califi...

Page 32: ... 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 dal pr...

Page 33: ...ce 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...

Page 34: ... 15 Installation on Mac 17 Installation on PC 16 Screen Description 18 Startup 17 I Info Screen eMini Setup 21 Web Browser 13 M Mini Connect Connections 7 Overview 5 6 Mini Converter Name 13 21 Mini Converter Documentation 15 N Name Of Mini Converter 13 21 Network Screen Web Browser 10 O Overview 5 6 P Password 11 S Safety Statements 23 Specifications 22 U Update Screen eMini Setup 20 Web Browser ...