AJA OG-Hi5-4K-Plus, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OG Hi5 4K Plus 3G SDI to HDMI 2 0 Converter Version 1 0 Published November 6 2018 Installation and Operation Guide ...

Page 2: ...Analog and V2Digital are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2018 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 reco...

Page 3: ... Plus Card Installation 12 Cabling 14 Chapter 2 Operation 15 Using the DashBoard Control System 15 Requirements 15 Configuration Settings Stored in OG Card 15 Control Interface Basic Components 15 Basic Tree View of Frames and Cards 16 Card Information and Status 16 Parameter Controls 16 Card Tab Screen 17 Signal Status Tab Screen 18 Config Status Tab Screen 19 Input Tab Screen 20 Output Tab Scree...

Page 4: ... high density openGear 2RU frames including AJA s OG X FR 2RU frame the OG Hi5 4K Plus is capable of communicating with Ross Video s DashBoard Control System DashBoard runs on Windows macOS and Linux providing convenient industry standard configuration monitoring and control of the openGear architecture over a PC or local network Default Operation The OG Hi5 4K Plus auto configures to the connecte...

Page 5: ...r nor a scaling card Incoming rates are translated to HDMI formats without any scaling Therefore whatever rate comes in is what goes out The OG Hi5 4K Plus will output either 4Kx2160 or 3840x2160 if multiple SDI inputs are present with 1 5G SDI or 3G SDI on each input and if the monitor can support those resolutions For 4K input the OG Hi5 4K Plus may provide a center cut 3840 or pass the 4096 to ...

Page 6: ...CVR SDI RCVR Audio Disembed Audio Disembed Audio Disembed DashBoard Video Video Video Video Ch 9 16 Ch 1 8 Ch 9 16 Ch 1 8 Ch 9 16 Ch 1 8 Ch 9 16 Ch 1 8 I O Connections Figure 2 OG Hi5 4K Plus Converter Connections SDI Input 1 BNC J1 HDMI Output SDI Input 2 BNC J2 SDI Input 3 BNC J3 SDI Input 4 BNC J4 inactive inactive inactive inactive Signal Indicators on the OG Hi5 4K Plus Card Located at the up...

Page 7: ...ning of the behaviors of the lights for each pair of SD and HD Lock LEDs Signal Detected HD Lock Light SD Lock Light No Signal Off Off SD Signal Off On HD Signal On Off 3G Signal On On Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System Red Card State Alarm These potential card states will result in a red alarm indicator HW Status Unsupported Rear Module HW Status FPGA Load Failure ...

Page 8: ...rd State Alarm When the signal is either not present or is not locked the DashBoard Control System shows a yellow Card State alarm Signal State No Input Additionally the Signal State is shown as No Input under the Signal Status tab Figure 4 Signal not present or not locked ...

Page 9: ...t cable is not connected either at the rear panel of the card or at the HDMI signal destination the DashBoard Control System shows a yellow Card State alarm Signal State HDMI Not connected Additionally the Signal State is shown as HDMI Not connected under the Signal Status tab Figure 5 HDMI not connected ...

Page 10: ...s designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically However you can also manually configure the OG Hi5 4K Plus using remote configuration through the DashBoard Control System for an openGear Frame DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System created by Ross Video provides a control interface between Windows macOS and Linux computers and the cards installed in an open...

Page 11: ...the frame in the right even numbered slot of the pair Connect the BNC HDMI and audio cabling to the Rear Panel ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit b...

Page 12: ...ling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates if plates are not pre installed Front OG Hi5 4K Plus Card Installation 1 Open the openGear frame door as follows A Gently pull the side door tabs towards the center of the door releasing the door from the frame B Using both hands pull the door towards you The door extender arms prevent the door from...

Page 13: ...erting the card A After you feel the card s first click its position in the frame will resemble the photograph below in Figure 9 B Next press against the white plastic tab again until you feel the second click The card s position will resemble the photograph below in Figure 10 NOTE Some cards require more pressure than others to be fully inserted Make sure that the plastic tab at the bottom of the...

Page 14: ...aja com 5 Close the frame door as follows A Slide the door into the frame B Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the frame door is securely locked to the frame Cabling Refer to I O Connections on page 6 to identify the input and output signal connectors ...

Page 15: ... card Ethernet connection betweeen the controlling computer and the openGear frame NOTE The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC 8322 S Frame Controller card for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards The openGear frame also supports the MFC 0G3 N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card which can be used to control compatible OG cards DashBoard automatically discovers openGear and DashBoa...

Page 16: ...cards that are discoverable by DashBoard on your network Card Information and Status The card information and status panel shown in the middle panel display the basic status of the card currently selected in DashBoard The yellow fields in this panel indicate that they are read only Parameter Controls The parameter controls panel on the right side of DashBoard shows the tabs and parameters that are...

Page 17: ...1 0 17 www aja com Card Tab Screen Figure 12 OG Hi5 4K Plus Card Tab Screen in DashBoard The Card tab screen indicates the basic information about the card itself such as the card name hardware status serial number software version and other items ...

Page 18: ...5 4K Plus Signal Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The SDI In 1 4 status fields report whether the signal is connected or No Input Each SDI Input status field reports the signal detected by the card s corresponding inputs The HDMI Out status field reports the type of HDMI signal generated by the HDMI Output ...

Page 19: ...ja com Config Status Tab Screen Figure 14 OG Hi5 4K Plus Config Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The Config Status tab screen reports the current setting of configuration parameters that are set to Auto in the Parameter Configuration tabs Input Output HDR Audio ...

Page 20: ...E 259 292 424 2xSDI 4K Inputs 1 2 3G SDI Level B Dual Stream 2xSDI HD DL Inputs 1 2 1 5G SDI Dual Link SMPTE 372 SDI 1 Input 1 SDI 2 Input 2 SDI 3 Input 3 SDI 4 Input 4 4xSDI 4K Inputs 1 2 3 4 4x 3G SDI SMPTE 259 292 424 2xSDI 4K Inputs 1 2 3G SDI Level B Dual Stream 2xSDI HD DL Inputs 1 2 1 5G SDI Dual Link SMPTE 372 SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 or SDI 4 Please see Appendix A Specifications on page 30 for m...

Page 21: ...e Division Video Format Selects the Input Video Format Choose from Auto Progressive P Interlaced or PsF progressive segmented frame Choosing Auto automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters and the payload ID 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 transmit us...

Page 22: ... selects the RGB output color range setting Colorimetry The setting selected in the Colorimetry control determines the colorimetry value that is transmitted in the AVI Info frame This information is sent to the HDMI sink device regardless of whether the HDR Enable is On or Off Choose from the following Auto No Data Rec 601 Rec 709 BT 2020 Non CL non constant luminance BT 2020 CL constant luminance...

Page 23: ...an HDMI 1 4 sink device the unit will reduce its output data rate by dropping every other video frame reducing bit depth or both HDMI 1 4 When the video source is 4K or UltraHD with a high frame rate HFR including 50 59 94 or 60 the OG Hi5 4K Plus will automatically drop every other video frame reduce bit depth or both This setting can be used to support connection to an HDMI 1 4 sink device such ...

Page 24: ...ined Reserved 5 not yet defined Reserved 6 not yet defined Reserved 7 not yet defined Maximum CLL Content Light Level Represents the highest value pixel component in an entire scene It is determined by analyzing each frame of video and can be determined in the post environment For live or unknown environments set the value to 0 Range 1 cd m2 to 65535 cd m2 Step size 1 cd m2 Maximum FALL Frame Aver...

Page 25: ...d audio channels are routed to the HDMI output Eight channels are routed at a time You can choose Ch 1 8 or Ch 9 16 from any of the SDI inputs Output Channel Count Choose Auto 2 of 8 Channels or 8 Channels embedded audio Choosing Auto automatically selects the audio channels based on the attached device s capabilities Audio Offset In Frames Permits time shifting the embedded audio in relationship ...

Page 26: ... like to revert the card settings to factory default values click Restore Uploading New Software When available you can upload updated software to the OG Hi5 4K Plus through the DashBoard Control System by following the steps below To Upload New Software 1 Check the AJA website for new software for your OG Hi5 4K Plus If new software is found download it and uncompress the file archive zip 2 Click...

Page 27: ...bin file then select Open The Upload Software Wizard window displays characteristics of the selected file for uploading 5 Click Finish NOTE Before the upload begins DashBoard will erase the firmware on the card taking approximately 20 seconds Figure 17 Note the message Erasing please wait 20 seconds For the first 20 seconds DashBoard is erasing the card s firmware After the erasing process has com...

Page 28: ...ndicates Complete click OK 7 To verify the version of software or firmware currently installed on your card select the Card tab from the center panel of DashBoard Figure 19 OG Hi5 4K Plus Card Tab Screen in DashBoard indicating the currently installed software version Rebooting Rebooting is a standard function built in to the DashBoard Control System and should only be performed if the board has b...

Page 29: ...shBoard The reboot confirmation message displays Figure 20 Reboot confirmation window 2 Click Yes The message Loading data please wait Refreshing device data displays for a moment The card will be offline for a few seconds and any current operations will be interrupted Figure 21 The OG Hi5 4K Plus briefly pauses operations while rebooting 3 Following a Reboot operation the board configuration will...

Page 30: ...ra HD 3840 x 2160PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 4x 1 5 Gb SDI 4K 4096 x 2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 4K 4096 x 2160PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 UltraHD 3840 x 2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 UltraHD 3840 x 2160PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 2x 3 Gb SDI Level B Dual Stream 4K 4096 x 2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 4K 4096 x 2160PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 UltraHD 3840 x 2160p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 UltraHD 3840 x 2160PsF 23 98 24 ...

Page 31: ...94 60 HD 1920 x 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 HD 1920 x 1080i 50 59 94 60 HD 1280 x 720p 50 59 94 60 SD 720 x 576i 50 SD 720 x 480i 59 94 If a connected monitor does not support HDMI protocol the unit automatically switches to DVI protocol which does not pass audio Audio Input Digital SDI embedded audio 24 bit 16 Channel Audio Output Digital HDMI embedded audio 24 bit 2 or 8 Channel User ...

Page 32: ... following 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 ou...

Page 33: ... Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques il appartiendra alors à l utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées Recycling Notice This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disp...

Page 34: ...ng caution 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 marked on the product or included in the documentation Avertissement Lisez et conformez vous à tous les avis et instructions d avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation Warnu...

Page 35: ...do con las instrucciones del fabricante Aviso Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante Avviso Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione Installare in conformità con le istruzioni del fornitore Warning Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertiss...

Page 36: ...a que sirve 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...

Page 37: ...u de ser comprimido 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 ti...

Page 38: ...se encontra 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...

Page 39: ... dal produttore Hazard High Voltage This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock Avertissement Tension élevée Cette situation ou condition peut causer des blessures dues à un choc électrique Warnung Hochspannung Diese Situation oder Bedingung kann zu Verletzungen durch Stromschlag führen Advertencia Alto voltaje Esta situación o condición puede causar lesiones debidas a una d...

Page 40: ...ada elétrica deverá ser instalada perto do equipamento e deverá ser de fácil acesso Advertencia Asegúrese que la red de alimentación está desconectada antes de instalar los módulos OG Hi5 4K Plus en el marco o la instalación y extracción de opciones Si no se proporciona un conmutador de red el cable de alimentación de este equipo proporciona los medios de desconexión El zócalo tomacorriente debe e...

Page 41: ...r improper use handling or maintenance Without limiting the foregoing AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty or repair any damage or malfunction a resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install repair or service the product b resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c caused by the use of non AJA Vide...

Page 42: ...RISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Governing Law and Language Your Rights This limited warranty is the only warranty provided by AJA Video on the hardware product It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings regarding such subject matter No...

Page 43: ... 26 Using 15 Default Operation 4 Diagram Simplified Block 6 Dual Link 1 5 Gb HD Inputs 4 Dual Stream 4K 3Gb SDI Inputs 4 F Features 5 H HDMI 1 4 2 0 Auto setting 23 HDMI 1 4 setting 23 HDMI 2 0 setting 23 HDMI DVI Output setting 22 HDR Tab Screen 23 HD Single Inputs 4 I Input Tab Screen 20 Installation 11 Cabling 14 Front Card Installation 12 Rear Card Installation 11 I O Connections 6 M Mapping 2...