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OG-UDC 3G-SDI Up, Down, Cross-Converter v1.0 4 

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

 

Overview

OG-UDC is an openGear 10-bit broadcast quality up, down, cross-converter that 

bridges HD and SD video resolutions. The OG-UDC provides 3G-SDI input and 

output, HDMI output and two 3-pin terminal block connectors for analog audio 

Outputs. The OG-UDC also supports 16-channel embedded SDI audio. 
The OG-UDC can be controlled by local DIP switches with additional control 

available via DashBoard Control System with an openGear Frame. A Reference 

Input allows the video output to be timed to a local reference. 
Designed for use in high-density openGear 2RU frames including AJA’s OG-3-FR 

2RU frame, new DashBoard Software support on Windows®, macOS® and Linux® 

offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides 

convenient and industry standard configuration, monitoring and control options 

over a PC or local network. 

Video Formats

The OG-UDC does not convert frame rates—it works with the input frame rate. 

The only exception is a 3:2 function where 23.98 is converted to 29.97 (and 24 

is converted to 30). If a reference is provided, it must be in the same frame rate 

hierarchy as the input video (e.g., 23.98/29.97/59.94, 25/50, or 24/30/60). 

Features

•  openGear compatible card
•  Converts between SD, HD, and 3G HD formats
•  Very high quality conversions
•  Supports 1080p 50/60
•  16-channel embedded SDI audio input and output
•  8-channel HDMI output audio
•  2x 3-Pin Terminal Block connectors (included)
•  Reference input

Summary of Contents for OG-UDC

Page 1: ...OG UDC 3G SDI Up Down Cross Converter Version 1 0 Published July 10 2018 Installation and Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...og 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 informa...

Page 3: ...ing 12 Rear OG UDC Card Installation 13 Front OG UDC Card Installation 14 Cabling 14 Chapter 2 Operation 16 Default Operational Settings 16 Using DIP Switches to Control the OG UDC 16 General Configur...

Page 4: ...ding AJA s OG 3 FR 2RU frame new DashBoard Software support on Windows macOS and Linux offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides convenient and industry standard c...

Page 5: ...d Audio SDI Output SDI Receiver SDI Input Reference Input Genlock Control DIP Switch User Interface DashBoard openGear and AJA openGear is an open architecture modular frame system designed by Ross Vi...

Page 6: ...OG UDC card the HD Lock and SD Lock LEDs work in combination to indicate the type of signal detected Figure 3 Indicator LEDs and DIP Switch Locations on Card HD Lock LED SD Lock LED Reference DIP Swit...

Page 7: ...l System displays a yellow Card State and a yellow Signal State with a Pulldown Active alarm warning When a signal is present and locked the DashBoard Control System shows a green Card State and a gre...

Page 8: ...lar Wide Zoom 1 6 9 4 3 4 3 Upconverts To These displays on 16 9 Selection Description Full Screen 4x3 image is stretched horizontally to fill a 16x9 frame 4x3 Pillar 4x3 image at center screen with b...

Page 9: ...D source input See the following Downconvert Illustrations for Downconversion examples This mode is in effect only when the input is HD 720p 1080i or 1080p and the selected output format is SD 525i or...

Page 10: ...r aspect ratio In the OG UDC Downconverter the AFD code on the video input can be used to guide the Downconverter in choosing which mode to use to best display the important content of the16 9 HD inpu...

Page 11: ...and right edges of video Pillarbox Converts 4 3 Standard video to 16 9 Anamorphic video V Crop Converts Letterbox video to 16 9 Anamorphic video 14 9 Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to 14 9 Cropped vi...

Page 12: ...mputer and an openGear frame For details about acquiring and using the DashBoard Control System refer to Using the DashBoard Control System on page 18 Installation Summary Installing an OG UDC card in...

Page 13: ...bottom of the Rear Card in the seating slot at the base of the frame back plane Figure 7 Rear Card Inserting Into Frame Seating Slot 5 Align the top screw of the Rear Card with the screw hole on the t...

Page 14: ...nd carefully align the card edges with the rails inside the frame The slots are numbered starting from the left most slot when facing the frame front IMPORTANT OG UDC cards are installed into the righ...

Page 15: ...er side of the audio mating connector Figure 11 Figure 11 Front view of the WECO mating audio connector showing the tightening screws 3 After you have secured the wiring for each WECO mating audio con...

Page 16: ...ge 6 General Configuration DIP Switches The General DIP Switch module is located on the left side of the card Figure 12 General Configuration DIP Switches 1 CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE 2 SD HD HD SD 3 1080 7...

Page 17: ...Table 2 below for setting information 6 3 2 Conversion 23 98 24 inputs only 3 2 conversion is OFF A 23 98 24 fps input results in a 23 98 24 fps output 3 2 conversion is ON A 23 98 24 fps input resul...

Page 18: ...r 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 Adv...

Page 19: ...onverter v1 0 19 www aja com Figure 14 Main Sections of the DashBoard User Interface Parameter Controls Card Information and Status Basic Tree View of Frames and Cards Card Tab Screen Figure 15 OG UDC...

Page 20: ...UDC Status Tab Screen in DashBoard The Status tab screen indicates various signal state alarms such as OK green warning yellow or Not Locked red Additionally for configuration parameters that are set...

Page 21: ...eo inputs NOTE OG UDC converts 3G A formats only It does not input or output 3G B Add 3 2 Pulldown When the Add 3 2 Pull down box is checked 23 98 fps and 24 fps video inputs are converted to 29 97 fp...

Page 22: ...e memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation Choose from the following Off default The input image is copied to the output with no scaling Letterbox The input frame is scaled verticall...

Page 23: ...G UDC uses DVI protocols regardless of the attached device s EDID Because DVI protocols do not support audio or HDMI InfoFrame ancillary data select this mode only if you know that the attached device...

Page 24: ...passed to the HDMI connector and which channel pairs are selected Select from the following Auto The OG UDC automatically selects the audio output configuration based on communicating with the attache...

Page 25: ...t BNC on the rear panel of the card OG Frame Ref 1 The OG UDC will use the incoming reference source connected to the openGear frame s Reference 1 Input BNC on the rear of the frame OG Frame Ref 2 The...

Page 26: ...ownload it and uncompress the file archive zip 2 Click the Upload button in the lower panel of the DashBoard Control System to open the Upload Software Wizard Figure 21 OG UDC Upload Software Wizard w...

Page 27: ...d on your card select the Card tab from the center panel of DashBoard Figure 23 OG UDC Card Tab Screen in DashBoard indicating the currently installed software version Rebooting Rebooting is a standar...

Page 28: ...displays Figure 24 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...

Page 29: ...292 372 424 HD 1080p 23 98 for 23 98 video inputs HD 1080p 24 for 24 video inputs HD 1080p 25 for 50 video inputs HD 1080p 29 97 for 59 94 video inputs HD 1080p 30 for 60 video inputs HD 1080p 50 for...

Page 30: ...dio output Balanced analog audio outputs 2x 3 Pin terminal block connectors User Controls External DIP switch openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows macOS or Linux Size openGear stand...

Page 31: ...llowing 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...

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Page 33: ...eau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI CNS 13438 Class A In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Ja...

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Page 38: ...dal produttore Hazard High Voltage This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock Avertissement Tension lev e Cette situation ou condition peut causer des blessures dues un choc l...

Page 39: ...ser instalada perto do equipamento e dever ser de f cil acesso Advertencia Aseg rese que la red de alimentaci n est desconectada antes de instalar los m dulos OG 3 FR en el marco o la instalaci n y e...

Page 40: ...te or 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 a...

Page 41: ...ICTIONS 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 Lang...

Page 42: ...tches General 17 Reference 17 DIP Switch Settings 17 Down Convert 21 Downconvert Mode 9 F Features 4 G General DIP Switches 17 H HDMI Audio 24 HDMI Tab Screen 22 I Installation 12 Cabling 14 Front Car...

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