Installation & Operation Guide
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1. SDI I O Reference Input HDMI Output NOTE Audio I O HDCP User Controls Size Power SD HD SDI auto selected SMPTE 292 296 424 1x BNC Formats e 525i59 94 625i50 e 1080i 50 59 94 e 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 e 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 59 94 60 e 1080psf 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 e Color Black e Tri Level sync 10 bit HDMI v1 4a Formats 525i29 97 625i50 1080i 50 59 94 60 e 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 e 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 59 94 60 HDMI monitors may not properly support all frame rates or pSF formats 16 channel embedded SDI audio input 16 channel embedded SDI audio output 8 channel HDMI audio output 2 RCA style analog outputs at 10dBV nominal The UDC does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption By definition HD SDI inputs to the UDC are unencrypted The HDMI specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs USB port used with supplied cable and MiniConfig software application to configure device via PC Mac 5 8 x 3 1 x 1 147mm x 79mm x 25mm Uses AJA Power Supply model DWP U R1 included e 100 240V 50 60Hz Universal Input 5V DC regulated 7 5 watt capacity UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 22 www aja com Appendix B Safety and Compliance Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notices Class B Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class2. Type of converter Firmware version Serial number of the unit UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 14 www aja com Tabbed Screens Video Tab Screen 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 Converter s non volatile memory The Tabs delineate control screens with groups of controls for each type of task to be performed The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to each Mini Converter type Click on any of the tab buttons and the screen below will change to match Each of these screens are described on the following pages The Video Screen is where you can configure UDC video inputs and outputs Pull down menu settings are described following the screen graphic Figure 11 Mini Config Video Screen Port 5 UDC LI o 1080i29 97 1080i29 97 HDMI YCbCr 10Bit 2 Ch Audio 525i29 97 o gt 1080i29 97 Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 2 3 Sn K0110163 HDMI Audio Update Info Output Format 1080i 1080i Up Convert 14x9 Pillar 14x9 Pillar Add 3 2 Pulldown Down Convert Crop Crop Aspect Convert Off Off Genlock Auto Reference Loss Of Input Black Black Connected to modu
3. Mini Converter UDC Installation amp Operation Guide Version 2 3r1 Published July 3 2014 spl OUT E SDI IN LOCK Be REF IN HDMI OUT R gt AUDIO gt UDC UPIDOWN CROSS CONVERTER OWER P 20 vDC Because it matters AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Table of Contents Notices uos peer acct ERE ERU EAE EN aac Es Mss sce eee A Trademarks cacas dob ENERO ep tah et ve eue oy 4 Copyright scisco tester tera ere ter reed oe ea e be doce i cd dona OR Rieder id Haa en 4 CONTACTING SUPPO enese racer c a RR Ro X RO E DG XD ERO DC Dra does 4 Chapter 1 Introduction isses ee rrt yn rtr ey y yr e D nul MT 5 Video Foririats 5 marica ert Heg ce e eU VR A Rp C Rie GR ed OR 5 ECATUTOS niren een A AA A E a RE AT Rated bates 5 Block DiagraM curia aa ei ir didas 6 VO CONNECTIONS reisn ci rs mdp x eremum AEG A E a da ve es 6 Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples 0 0ecece cece eee ee cnc 7 Upconvert Mode cc cece cece cece esee heme heres 7 Selection Description 0 c ccc cece e eect eee meme 7 Downconvert Mode 6 0 cece cece cee e ee hee hee 8 Selection Description 0 c ccc cece cece eect cnet meme 8 SD Aspect Ratio CONVErt 6 cece cence nee eee nemen 9 Selection Descriptions 0 c cece cece cece cnet meme 9 Installation ED 10 User Cortrols si oerte er Eb and De RUE EE Ue DR ut RD 10 Using DIP Switches to Control the UDC 1 eee eee
4. 7 Up Sets upconversion to Sidebar Sets upconversion to Full Conversion SIDEB screen FULL 8 Down Sets downconversion to Sets downconversion to Full Conversion Letterbox LTRBX screen FULL DIP Switches 4 amp 5 DIP switches 4 and 5 together select alternate HD formats Switches 1 and 2 can also FMTO FMT1 affect the HD output format In the table below an X indicates a Don t Care setting Table 2 Output Formats for DIP Switch 2 3 4 amp 5 Settings SW2 SW3 SW 4 SW 5 Output HD SD 1080 720 FMTO FMT1 Left Left Left Left 1080i 25 29 97 30 Left Left Left Right 1080pSF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Left Left Right Left 1080p 50 59 94 60 Left Left Right Right 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Left Right X Left 720p 50 59 94 60 Left Right X Right 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Right X X X 525i 625i UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 www aja com Chapter 2 MiniConfig Operation USB Control and Setup Using AJA MiniConfig Installing MiniConfig on a Mac NOTE Installing MiniConfig on a PC Running MiniConfig The UDC Mini Converter can usually be used right out of the box for most applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default However you can also manually configure the unit using a supplied software application for PCs and Macs called MiniConfig This same application can be used to update Mini Converter firmware released
5. J Mini Config amp AJA Mini Config Je Documentation To run MiniConfig on a Mac double click the Applications folder and locate the AJA MiniConfig application Double click the application to launch it Figure 8 Mac MiniConfig Startup eoo 3j Applications Lal 22 fm 5 2 Q FAVORITES Messages A c L Microsoft Lync Es ce Dropbox amp Microsoft Messenger A Ciria a Microsoft Office 2011 me MiniConfig LA Microsoft Silverlight d Application MiniConfig ze 56 8 MB Desktopi E Mission Control reated November 5 2013 4 54 PM RS d November 5 2013 4 55 PM J Documents ih Notes A y c Parallels Desktop d i d 5 2013 4 55 PM 8 Downloads Wy Photo Booth i EC X amp Preview 1 of 77 selected 133 72 GB available On a Mac when the Mini Converter is connected to the USB port you may see an alert like that shown below If you do press Cancel this alert can be ignored Figure 9 Mac Network Message ignore A new network interface has been detected The AJA Mini converter network interface has not been set up To set up this interface use Network Preferences Cancel A File menu at the top of the MiniConfig application menu bar allows you to Save the state of the Mini Converter with your current settings to a file for later recall This allows you to set up the converter for different applications storing each with Save to a unique name for easy recall
6. are the choices Off default The input image is copied to the output with no scaling Letterbox The input frame is scaled vertically to a 16x9 letterboxed size anamorphic to letterbox conversion H Crop The input frame is scaled horizontally to 16x9 then center cropped anamorphic to center crop conversion Pillarbox The input frame is scaled horizontally to make a pillarbox output 4x3 to anamorphic conversion V Crop The input frame is scaled vertically to make a vertically cropped output letterbox to anamorphic conversion 14x9 The input frame is scaled horizontally and vertically as a compromise between H Crop and Letterbox anamorphic to 14x9 conversion Loss of Input Determines what action is taken when input video is lost These are the choices Black default The output goes to black Freeze The output freezes on the last good frame UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 17 www aja com HDMI Tab Screen NOTE Provides user selection of the HDMI output modes There is no DIP switch equivalent for these controls The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation Figure 12 Mini Config HDMI Screen Port 5 UDC o 1080i29 97 i 525i29 97 o 1080i29 97 1080i29 97 HDMI YCbCr 10Bit 2 Ch Audio Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 2 3 Sn K0110163 Video HDMI Audio Update Info Protocol Auto HDMI Co
7. B digital Statement device pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 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 ra
8. Block Diagram Figure 1 UDC Mini Converter Simplified Block Diagram Video with Embedded Audio nO SD HD 3G SDI Output Up id SDI Receiver m ipee nan Converter Transmitter Reference Input Genlock USB Port D connect to PC or Mac Selects 8 or 10 bit Video and other Functions HDMI 1 4a Output with Embedded Audio n I 2 Channel Audio Analog Audio O Monitor Output I O Connections Figure 2 UDC Mini Converter SD HD 3G SDI LOCK LED spi our p Output SD HD 3G SDI hy SDIIN Input 1 BNC jm l Ld LOCK TT HDMI Output OA IN Reference Input ge KE M ee 2 Channel Unbalanced AUDIO Analog Audio DI CONVERTER RCA style Jacks UPIDOWNICRO L P 5VDC NOTE The LOCK LED indicates by color the detected signal type Green is SD SDI red is HD SDI and amber orange is 3G SDI Off indicates no input UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 6 www aja com Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples Upconvert Mode The UDC allows you to select the type of Upconversion performed on an SD source input This mode is in effect only when the input is SD 525i or 625i and the selected output format is HD 720p 1080i or 1080p Figure 3 Upconvert Mode Examples 4 3 Upconverts To These displays on 16 9 HF 4 ra 16 gt Full Screen 3 a 9 4 3
9. by AJA To install the application on a Mac insert the CD supplied with the Mini Converter into the computer drag the AJA MiniConfig application for your platform Mac or PC to your desktop or an ws applications folder AJA MiniConfig Macintosh computers must be Intel based G5 G4 and earlier models will not work with MiniConfig To install the application on a Windows PC insert the CD supplied with the Mini Converter into the computer locate the Minilnstaller application and then double click it Figure 6 MiniConfig Setup Wizard on PC i AJA Mini Config Setup J AAA Welcome to the AJA Mini Config Setup Wizard VIDEO SYSTEMS The setup Wizard will install AJA Mini Config on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation Just click Next to begin Answer all questions in the subsequent dialogues when done you will be able to locate the MiniConfig application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing Connect the Mini Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable Connect the external power supply supplied to the Mini Converter UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 12 www aja com PC Startup Mac Startup NOTE Saving Setups Operating MiniConfig To run MiniConfig on a PC find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA MiniConfig application Figure 7 PC MiniConfig Startup Daa pe
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11. of the platform environment MiniConfig can manage multiple AJA Mini Converters connected via USB even when they are of differing types However it only connects to one at a time You can choose which Mini Converter you wish to control using the pulldown menu in the upper right hand corner If you want to configure and update multiple Mini Converters in parallel you can do it by running multiple instances of the MiniConfig application and have each control a different Mini Converter Figure 10 MiniConfig Video Screen AA Mini Config Port 5 UDC t 1080i29 97 Select a USB port and an 1080i29 97 attached YCbCr 10Bit Mini Converter 2 Ch Audio name in parentheses HDMI Connected Firmware Tabbed L p Channel 1 version screens and serial Version 2 3 Sn K0110163 number HDMI Audio Update Info Output Format 1080i 1080i Up Convert 14x9 Pillar 14x9 Pillar Add 3 2 Pulldown Down Convert Crop Crop P JE Aspect Convert Off Off Message Genlock Auto Reference m E showing Loss Of Input Black Black status N Connected to module NOTE The LOCK LED indicates by color the detected signal type Green is SD SDI red is HD SDI and amber orange is 3G SDI Off indicates no input Selecting a Mini Converter with the dropdown menu causes this application to connect to the selected converter The graphic of Mini Converter and text below it provides
12. to the converter Ur de d de c The UDC will now run using the default factory settings If you wish to alter the factory settings see the following User Controls section User Controls The UDC can be used right out of the box for many applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically However you can also manually configure the UDC using either of two methods e Mini Config software application supplied for PCs and Macs DIP switches accessible via a cutout on the back of the UDC case One of the DIP switches is a Local Remote switch When in the Local mode the remaining DIP switches support a subset of the user controls When in the Remote mode the normal Mini Converter non volatile registers control the unit as last set Refer to Chapter 2 MiniConfig Operation on page 12 for information about controlling the UDC with MiniConfig Instructions for DIP switch settings are presented below Using DIP Switches to Control the UDC In addition to the Mini Config application you can also control the unit via an 8 switch DIP accessible through a cut out in the bottom of the unit The default positions are shown in the figure on the left The default settings result in an output of 1080i59 94 with NTSC related inputs and 1080150 with PAL related inputs For 1080p23 98 1080psf23 98 inputs the input can be converted to 720p23 98 1080p23 98 1080i59 94 or 1080p59 94 The
13. Desired is newer click the Update button to download the new firmware to the Mini Converter progress will be shown via the Progress thermometer bar This screen provides basic information about the Mini Converter This information which consists of unit identifying information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support Figure 15 Mini Config Info Screen Port 5 UDC 525i29 97 o o 1080i29 97 1080i29 97 HDMI YCbCr 10Bit 2 Ch Audio 1080i29 97 Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 2 3 Sn K0110163 Video HDMI Audio Update I Info Name UDC Set Name Type UDC Assembly 103981 R3 Serial Number K0110163 Connected to module Name This field allows you to give your Mini Converter a name This may be useful if you have several Mini Converters attached to a single Mac PC via USB so you can distinguish one of them easily especially if they re the same model In the example show previously the UDC has been named pilot To change the value type in a new name and click the Set Name button Type This is the factory set model name of the Mini Converter UDC Assembly This is the factory assembly number Serial Number This is the factory set unique serial number of your UDC If you ever call AJA Support for service you may be asked for this number UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 21 www aja com Appendix A Specifications Specifications
14. Pillar gt LB to Full 14 9 Pillar Wide Zoom Selection Description Full Screen 4x3 image is stretched horizontally to fill a 16x9 frame 4x3 Pillar 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars LB to Full 4x3 letterboxed image is scaled to fit horizontally in a 16x9 frame Black bars top and bottom are cropped off 14x9 Pillar default 4x3 image is scaled to create a 14x9 image with black sidebars and slightly cropping top and bottom of original image Wide Zoom A combination of scaling and stretching is used to fit to a 16x9 frame Slight cropping of top and bottom and a small aspect ratio change UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 7 www aja com Downconvert Mode This mode determines the type of Downconversion performed on the selected HD 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 625i Figure 4 Downconvert Mode Example 16 9 Downconverts To These displays on 4 3 ra 16 l0 04 v Letterbox EJ _a nana_a aona 3 Crop E gt i ual rt Anamorphic 14 9 i i gt i P b Selection Description Letterbox Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop de
15. aci n El servicio de reparaci n se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier tipo de da o por ejemplo cable o espigas da adas se ha derramado l quido o se han ca do objetos dentro del dispositivo el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o humedad o no funciona de modo normal o se ha ca do Aviso Remeta todos os servicos de manutenc o para o pessoal de assist ncia qualificado A prestac o de servicos de manutenc o exigida quando o dispositivo foi danificado mediante qualquer forma como um cabo de alimenta o ou ficha que se encontra danificado a quando foi derramado l quido ou ca ram objectos sobre o dispositivo quando o dispositivo foi exposto chuva ou humidade quando nao funciona normalmente ou quando foi deixado cair Avviso Fare riferimento al personale qualificato per tutti gli interventi di assistenza L assistenza necessaria quando il dispositivo stato danneggiato in qualche modo ad esempio se il cavo di alimentazione o la spina sono danneggiati stato rovesciato del liquido stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto caduto nel dispositivo il dispositivo stato esposto a pioggia o umidit non funziona correttamente o caduto UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 28 www aja com Warranty Information Limited Warranty AJA Video Systems Inc AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from t
16. converter Crop mode would be the best choice There are 16 possible HD AFD codes of which 8 are in common use The UDC does not process or use SD AFD codes This mode selects the type of SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion ARC performed on an incoming selected SD source This mode is in effect only when the input and output are both SD 525i or 625i In Europe 16 9 anamorphic video is also known as wide screen video Figure 5 SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Examples 4 3 Converts To These displays on 4 3 IF 4 lH no conversion Letterbox 7 H Crop Pillarbox V Crop gt 14 9 gt Selection Descriptions Off Turns aspect ratio conversion Off Letterbox Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to Letterbox video H Crop Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to 4 3 Standard video crops left and right edges of video Pillarbox Converts 4 3 Standard video to 16 9 Anamorphic video UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 9 www aja com V Crop Converts Letterbox video to 16 9 Anamorphic video 14 9 Converts 16 9 Anamorphic video to 14 9 Cropped video Installation Typically UDC installation consists of the following steps Ensure the UDC is disconnected from power Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs and HDMI connector Connect audio equipment to RCA connectors optional Apply power
17. d iPod touch Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Final Cut Pro QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc Avid Avid DNxHD and Media Composer are registered trademarks of Avid Technology Inc 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 All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Copyright O 2014 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 express written permission of AJA Video Systems Inc Contacting Support Telephone FAX Web Support Email Sales Email When calling for support have all information at hand prior to calling To contact AJA for sales or support use any of the following methods 1 530 271 3190 1 530 271 3140 http www aja com support aja com sales aja com UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 4 www aja com Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Video Formats Spi OUT gt gt SDI IN LOCK b REF IN HDMI OUT Bp r D gt AUDIO gt ERTER V UPIDOWNICROSS CON The UDC is a broadcast quality Up Down Cross Mini C
18. dio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 23 www aja com European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association These countries listed in the following paragraph are referred to as The European Community throughout this document AUSTRIA BELGIUM BULGARIA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA NETHERLANDS POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM ICELAND LICHTENSTEIN NORWAY SWITZERLAND Declaration of Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Conformity Directive of the European Union 2004 108 EC cE This equi
19. es que produzam calor Avviso Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni diffusori di aria calda stufe o altri apparecchi amplificatori compresi che emettono calore UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 27 www aja com Warning A Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Avertissement R f rez vous au personnel de service qualifi pour tout entretien L entretien est exig quand l appareil a t endommag de quelque mani re que ce soit par exemple lorsque le cordon d alimentation ou la prise sont endommag s que du liquide a t vers ou des objets sont tomb s dans l appareil que l appareil a t expos la pluie ou l humidit ne fonctionne pas normalement ou est tomb Warnung Das Ger t sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkr ften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist f llig wenn das Ger t in irgendeiner Weise besch digt wurde wie bei besch digtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker falls Fl ssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Ger t gelangen das Ger t Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde nicht ordnungsgem funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde Advertencia Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de repar
20. fault Image is cropped to fit new screen size Anamorphic HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic 14 9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio 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 code Active Format Description AFD codes are carried in the vertical ancillary VANC portion of HD SDI video signals specified in SMPTE 2016 as follows AFD information is intended to guide DTV receivers and or intermediate professional video equipment regarding the display of video of one aspect ratio on a display of another aspect ratio In the 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 UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 8 www aja com SD Aspect Ratio Convert content of the16 9 HD input video on the 4 3 SD output For example if the input AFD code is 10 Full Frame it means that the input video has important picture information throughout the full 16 9 frame so the Downconverter should use Letterbox mode to be sure none of the content is cropped off An AFD code of 9 Pillarbox says that the input video only has content within the center 4 3 area of the picture usually because it originally came from an Upconverted SD signal so the Down
21. he date of purchase If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period AJA Video at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product In order to obtain service under this warranty you the Customer must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video with shipping charges prepaid AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges insurance 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 service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non AJA Video parts or
22. ing notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation Avertissement Lisez et conformez vous tous les avis et instructions d avertissement indiqu s sur le produit ou dans la documentation Warnung Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen die auf dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind Advertencia Lea y siga todas las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el producto o incluidas en la documentaci n Aviso Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruc es assinalados no produto ou inclu dos na documentac o Avviso Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione Warning A Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth Avertissement N utilisez pas cet appareil pr s de l eau et nettoyez le seulement avec un tissu sec Warnung Das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch s ubern Advertencia No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y l mpielo solamente con un pa o seco Aviso N o utilize este dispositivo perto da gua e limpe o somente com um pano seco Avviso Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 26 www aja com Warning A Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc
23. io There are no user controls HDMI Audio Selects how many SDI channels are passed to the HDMI connector and which channel pairs are selected These are the choices Auto The UDC automatically selects the audio output configuration based on communicating with the attached HDMI device The resulting mode is displayed to the right of the popup control 2 Channel Outputs a pair of channels from the SDI stream to two channels on the HDMI output connector The selected audio pair is determined by the Analog Audio setting below 8 Channel Outputs SDI channels 1 through 8 to the HDMI output connector UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 19 www aja com Analog Audio Selects the channel pair that will be output to the Analog RCA connectors L R and the HDMI audio output when HDMI Audio is in 2 channel mode These are the choices Channel 1 2 Channel 3 4 Channel 5 6 Channel 7 8 Channel 94 10 Channel 11412 Channel 1314 Channel 154 16 Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the UDC or to install new software Figure 14 Mini Config Update Screen AJA Mini Config Port 0 UDC 1080i29 97 1080i29 97 a y YCbCr 10Bit 2 Ch Audio Connected Aa Channel 2 A Channel 1 Version 2 1 Sn K0110163 Video HDMI Audio BITS Info Installed 2 1 Desired 2 3 Update Progress Connected to module NOTE When discussing Mini Converters Firm
24. latter two would use the 3 2 DIP switch to add 3 2 pulldown The compliance label found on the back of the UDC lists the DIP switch settings NOTE HDMI monitors may not support all frame rates or pSF formats NOTE UDC converts 3G A formats only It does not input or output 3G B UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 10 www aja com DIP Switch Settings tables Table 1 DIP Switch Setting Descriptions The functions of the DIP switches and what they control are described in the following SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT default DIP Set RIGHT 1 Control Selects LOCAL DIP and Selects REMOTE blocks MiniConfig control MiniConfig and disables When in Local mode the DIP switches 2 8 When in remaining DIP switches will Remote mode the normal support a subset of the user Mini Config non volatile controls registers as last set control the unit 2 HD SD Selects HD output mode Selects SD output mode 3 1080 720 Selects 1080 output Selects 720 output HD mode only 4 amp 5 Alternate These two DIP switches FMTO FMT1 act together to select HD formats alternate HD output formats Zero 0 is Left position one 1 is Right position See Table 2 below for setting information 6 3 2 3 2 conversion is OFF 3 2 conversion is ON A Conversion A 23 98 24 fps input results in 23 98 24 fps input results in 23 98 24 a 23 98 24 fps output either a 29 97 30 or 59 94 inputs only 60 fps output
25. le Output Format Determines the UDC output video format This selection is used only when the UDC module is in Remote mode as set by DIP switch 1 In Local mode the video output format is determined by DIP switches 2 5 These are the format choices SD The output video format will be 525i59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 fps video inputs or 625i50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 720p The output video format will be 720p59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 fps video inputs 720p60 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs or 720p50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080i The output video format will be 1080i59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 fps video inputs 1080160 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs or 1080150 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 15 www aja com NOTE 1080psf The output video format will be 1080psf23 98 for 23 98 fps video inputs 1080psf24 for 24 fps video inputs 1080psf25 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080psf29 97 for 29 97 or 59 94 video inputs or 1080psf30 for 30 or 60 fps video inputs 1080p low The output video format will be 1080p23 98 for 23 98 fps video inputs 1080p24 for 24 fps video inputs 1080p25 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080p29 97 for 29 97 or 59 94 video inputs or 1080p30 for 30 or 60 fps video inputs 1080p high The output video format will be 1080p50 for 25 or 50 fps video inputs 1080p59 94 for 23 98 29 97 or 59 94 video input
26. ll Screen Produces anamorphic full screen display LB to Full Image Produces image zoomed to fit the full screen letterbox Wide Zoom Produces an image sized to fit a 16x9 screen using a combination of zoom and stretch This can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down Convert Determines the mode when converting from HD input video to an SD output video format Note that this selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode DIP switch 1 In Local mode the upconvert mode is determined by DIP switch 8 These are the choices Crop default Image is cropped to fit new screen size Anamorphic HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 16 www aja com 14x9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio 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 code If the input video is not carrying an AFD VANC code the Downconverter defaults to crop Letterbox Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Aspect Convert Determines the mode when converting from SD input 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 These
27. lor Space Auto YCbCr 10Bit RGB Range Auto SMPTE Connected to module HDMI Video Output The HDMI video output always mirrors the SDI video output both in content and output format selection When the output format is set to 1080psf23 98 or 1080psf24 the HDMI output is disabled since HDMI does not have a corresponding supported format Protocol Selects whether the HDMI output uses DVI or HDMI protocols for sending video to the destination device These are the choices Auto UDC automatically selects the output protocol based on getting the attached HDMI device s EDID information This is the recommended setting The selected protocol is shown to the right of the popup control HDMI UDC uses HDMI protocols regardless of the attached device s EDID DVI 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 requires it Color Space Selects the HDMI output color space and depth These are the choices Auto UDC automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI device s EDID information This is the recommended setting The selected mode is shown to the right of the pull down control RGB 8Bit UDC uses 8 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID RGB 10Bit UDC uses 10 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID YCbCr 10Bit UDC uses 10 bi
28. onverter that can convert between SD HD and 3G A video formats Borrowing from AJA s industry leading conversion technology used in our model FS2 the UDC provides very high quality conversions at a low price The UDC also supports 16 channel embedded SDI audio I Os include SD HD 3G SDI Input and Output HDMI output and 2 channel RCA style audio output The UDC can be controlled by local DIP switches with additional control available via USB and AJA s Mini Config application A Reference Input allows the video output to be timed to a local reference Features The 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 59 94 and 24 is converted to 60 Ifa 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 NOTE Converts between SD HD and 3G HD formats UDC converts 3G A formats only It does not input or output 3G B Supports 1080p50 60 e Very high quality conversions 16 channel embedded SDI audio input 16 channel embedded SDI audio output UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 5 www aja com 8 channel HDMI output audio 2 channel RCA style analog outputs at 10dBV nominal Reference Input Configurable via DIP switch or USB port and supplied Mini Config software Uses universal input 5V power supply AJA model DWP U R1 included 5 year warranty
29. ooococcoccconcnoncncccn cn crono 23 FCC CAUTION iss ex eer moe en ne e o Hedda o Vo e e acts VAR on Ao n 23 Canadian ICES Statement 0 cece cece cen nen eee eee hen 23 European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 0 cece cece e cee cece ene he 24 UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 2 www aja com Declaration of ConforMity ooocoocococcccccncncnncnn ne 24 Korean KCC Compliance Statement ocoocococccccccnncncnc conan 25 Taiwan Compliance Statement oocococcccccccocncnrnncn rro 25 Recycling Notice cc eee ee cee cece ne ene risa I HH hh 25 Translated Warning and Caution Messages 2 esses 25 Before Operation Please Read These InstructionS oooooococoocnoccccccrnocmo o 26 Warranty Information ooooooooooommommmmmmm 2 29 Limited Warranty siii rei iba es UC e a Gn an I Ru Ra Ux d vu CH eas 29 UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 3 www aja com Notices Trademarks Copyright AJA lo Ki Pro KONA KUMO T TAP Because it matters and ROI are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc in the United States AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc registered in other countries AJA Control Room CION Corvid Ultra FIDO Science of the Beautiful TruScale TruZoom V2Analog and V2Digital are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc AirPort Apple Apple logo AppleShare AppleTalk FireWire iPo
30. pment meets the following conformance standards Safety CB IEC 60065 2001 A1 2005 NRTL UL 60065 2003 R11 06 CSA C22 2 NO 60065 2003 A1 06 GS EN 60065 2002 A1 Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request Emissions EN 55103 1 2009 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 EN 61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 5 2005 EN 61000 4 6 2007 EN 61000 4 11 2004 The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace Warning A This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse B In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen F llen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe B Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences radio lectriques il appartiendra alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 24 www aja com Korean KCC Compliance Statement Aw 717 AA pan TE PEZA FAIA da 1399 AANA ALS AL Class A As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office
31. s or 1080p60 for 24 30 or 60 fps video inputs 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 fps and 30 fps respectively by adding 3 2 pull down before conversion Note that this selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode DIP switch 1 In Local mode 3 2 pull down addition is determined by DIP switch 6 Genlock Determines the timing reference for the UDC video output The selected reference is displayed to the right of the Genlock pull down These are the choices Auto default Auto uses the reference input if present or locks to the SDI input if no reference is present or if the reference is present but is not compatible Lock to Input Always locks to the SDI input Lock to Reference Always locks to the Reference input if the supplied reference is not compatible reverts to Free Run Free Run Always operates in Free Run mode Up Convert Determines the mode when converting from SD input video to an HD output video format This selection is only used when the UDC module is in Remote mode DIP switch 1 In Local mode the up convert mode is determined by DIP switch 7 These are the choices 4x3 Pillar Produces 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars 14x9 Pillar default Produces 14x9 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black sidebars Fu
32. supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AJA VIDEO S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 29 www aja com
33. t YCbCr mode regardless of the attached device s EDID UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 18 www aja com Audio Tab Screen RGB Range Selects the HDMI video levels when the Color Space is RGB 8Bit or RGB 10Bit Auto The UDC automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI device s EDID information This is the recommended setting The selected mode is shown to the right of the popup control SMPTE The UDC scales the output video level to 8 bit range 16 235 10 bit64 940 regardless of the attached device s EDID Full Range The UDC scales the output video level to 8 bit range 0 255 10 bit 0 1023 regardless of the attached device s EDID The Audio Screen is where you can configure UDC HDMI and analog RCA style audio output channels Pull down menu settings are described following the screen graphic There is no DIP switch equivalent for these controls The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent operation Figure 13 Mini Config Audio Screen Port 5 UDC o 1080i29 97 1080i29 97 HDMI YCbCr 10Bit 2 Ch Audio n 525i29 97 o 1080i29 97 Connected Channel 2 Channel 1 Version 2 3 Sn K0110163 Video HDMI Update Info HDMI Audio Auto 2 Channel Analog Audio Channel 1 2 Channel 1 2 Connected to module SDI Output Embedded Audio The SDI output audio is a channel for channel copy of the input SDI embedded aud
34. tions Avertissement Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation Suivez les instructions du fabricant lors de l installation Warnung Die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen nicht blockiert werden Nur gem den Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren Advertencia No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilaci n Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante Aviso N o obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilac o Instale de acordo com as instruc es do fabricante Avviso Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione Installare in conformit con le istruzioni del fornitore Warning A Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil pr s 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 Nahe von Warmequellen wie Heizk rpern Heizregistern Ofen oder anderen W rme erzeugenden Ger ten einschlie lich Verst rkern aufstellen Advertencia No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluidos amplificadores que generan calor Aviso N o instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores sa das de calor fog es ou outros aparelhos incluindo amplificador
35. use Class A Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use in other than home area Equipment for Office Use Sellers or users need to take note of this Taiwan Compliance Statement BAGH PAN Un EERIE HEARS AY RE SH PSA FR HEBERT SAS AREA AR o This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection BSMI CNS 13438 Class A Recycling Notice This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human manm health 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 Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Warning Symbol Caution Symbol UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 25 www aja com Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning A Read and follow all warn
36. using the Open menu item A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA factory defaults An Edit menu allows you to cut and paste values to from fields just as in other applications The MiniConfig application provides a graphic interface for viewing settings and updating software It consists of an information area at the top that shows the available Mini Converters attached to the computer via USB with a graphical rendering of the selected Mini Converter showing all the connectors and 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 UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 13 www aja com NOTE NOTE Running Multiple Mini Converters e Black text indicates values that you have manually selected Red text indicates the Mini Converter is not detecting a signal or cannot negotiate with the attached device Even if no output device is detected it still shows the signal it is outputting Configuration settings in red will change based on the attached output device as well as input signals For improved accuracy and reliability you should configure the Mini Converter only when the target output device is attached and input signals are supplied at the inputs Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac with subtle differences that reflect the general look
37. ware is software that will be stored in the Mini Converter s non volatile memory and used when it is powered up This is different from the Mini Config application software The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware The following fields and controls are present in this screen Installed This field shows the version of the UDC firmware currently installed Desired This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the 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 Desired version of firmware into the Mini Converter s non volatile memory Progress This indicator bar shows the progress of software being installed UDC Mini Converter v2 3r1 20 www aja com Software Update Procedure Info Tab Screen Use the Update screen to update the UDC software as follows 1 Checkthe AJA website for new Mini Config software for your Mini Converter If you find new software download it and uncompress the zip file archive Use this URL to check for new software http www aja com en products mini converters mini config software support 2 Connect the Mini Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run the new Mini Config software you just downloaded 3 Click on the Update tab screen Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level If the
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