Aja 4K2HD User Manual

Mini-Converter4K2HD Installation & Operation GuideVersion 1.7Published: March 31, 2014

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com10 Chapter 2: OperationUSB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfigThe 4K2HD can usually be used right out of the box for most app

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com11 NOTE: On a Mac, when the Mini-Converter is connected to the USB port, you may see an alert like that shown following. If you

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com12 Running Multiple Mini-Converters:MiniConfig can manage multiple AJA Mini-Converters connected via USB—even when they are of d

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com13 Any parameter changes you make are immediately implemented and are saved, overwriting previous settings. Input Tab Screen Cli

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com14 Video Format: Selects the Input Video Format. Choose from Auto, Progressive, Interlaced, or PsF (progressive segmented frame)

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com15 SDI OutPassthrough: Choose Auto, Off, or On (default is Auto). This setting can be used with HD or 2K psf format input signal

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com16 Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the 4K2HD audio settings. Figure 10. MiniConfig, Audio Ta

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com17 Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter or install new sof

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com18 Progress will be shown via the Progress thermometer bar, and when completed an “Update Succeeded” message appears. Info Tab S

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com19 Appendix A: SpecificationsSupported Video Formats•SD/HD•8, 10 bit •4K• 8, 10 bit for 4:2:2 video• 8 bit for 4:4:4 video (10 b

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com2 Table of ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com20 3G Inputs Supported • 1920x1080 i 4:4:4, 25, 29.97, 30• 1920x1080 p 4:4:4, 25, 29.97, 30• 1920x1080 psf 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25,

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com21 Appendix B: Safety and ComplianceFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference StatementThis

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com22 European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment may be operated in the countri

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com23 Korea KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class B product based on the standard of the Bureau of Sta

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com24 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions m

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com25 Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com26 Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with o

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com27 Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and opera

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com28 Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.Avertissement! Débranch

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com29 Warning! This device is a Class B product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com3 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com30 Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in a

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com31 Warranty InformationLimited WarrantyAJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmansh

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com32 IndexNumerics2K Crop setting 143G-B Mode setting 143Gb Mode setting 154K Convert setting 144K Down Conversion Mode 54K2HD Ove

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com4 NoticesTrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., TruZoom™, TruScale™, Ki P

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com5 Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewAJA's 4K2HD downconverts professional SDI 4K/UHD signals to HD resolution using AJA's

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com6 Default Operation The 4K2HD auto configures to the connected inputs. The auto-configure function identifies the connected inpu

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com7 •Video Format (Auto, Progressive, Interlaced, or PsF). • 3G-B Mode (Auto, Dual Link, 2xHD, 1 x HD DS1, 1 x HD DS2)Output Video

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com8 Block DiagramFigure 1. 4K2HD Converter, Simplified Block DiagramI/O ConnectionsFigure 2. 4K2HD Converter ConnectionNOTE: LEDs

4K2HD v1.7 www.aja.com9 InstallationTypically, 4K2HD installation consists of the following steps:1. Ensure the 4K2HD is disconnected from power. 2. C