Aja ROI User Manual

®Mini-ConverterROI Installation & Operation GuideVersion 2.1Published: May 12, 2014

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com10 Chapter 2: OperationIMPORTANT: Once the ROI has been configured with MiniConfig, those settings will continue to

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com11 Running MiniConfig Connect the Mini-Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect the external p

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com12 • Blue text indicates the values automatically selected• Black text indicates values that you have manually selec

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com13 A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if your application is connected and communicating with the Mini

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com14 ROI Selection Using this pulldown menu you can choose a selection mode for Input Region of Interest:• Auto: selec

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com15 Figure 8. Screen Picker Cropping OverlayClick and Drag Options When using the drag method for picture placement o

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com16 Fixed Aspect - PAL: Forces region-of-interest to have the same aspect ratio as PAL video (5:4) Fixed Aspect - HD:

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com17 Output Tab ScreenUse the Output Tab to adjust the following parameters.ROI Out Scaling Use the ROI Out Scaling pu

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com18 SDI Output Format The pulldown menu offers a full range of SDI Video Formats for output. For the complete list, s

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com19 Genlock Tab ScreenGenlock The Genlock tab offers the following options:• Auto – use Ref if present, then Input si

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com2 Table of ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com20 Audio Tab ScreenIn default mode, ROI passes the eight channels of embedded audio from HDMI input. NOTE: If the i

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com21 Update Tab ScreenUse this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter or inst

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com22 Info Tab ScreenThis screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is mostly useful

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com23 Appendix A: SpecificationsVideoDVI Input • DVI-D connectorFormats • Computer Signals: • VGA (640x480) minimum• WU

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com24 AudioAudio Inputs • Analog 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel• HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channelAudio Output • SDI embedde

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com25 Appendix B: Safety & ComplianceFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com26 European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment may be operated in

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com27 Korea KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class B product based on the standard of the B

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com28 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com29 Warning! Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com3 NoticesTrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., TruZoom™, Tru

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com30 Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two b

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com31 Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessib

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com32 Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.Avertissemen

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com33 Warning! This device is a Class B product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com34 Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.Ave

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com35 Warranty InformationLimited WarrantyAJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials a

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com36 IndexAAudio Screen 20Auto Selection 14BBlock Diagram 6CCenter Button 16, 18DDVI-to-HDMI adapter 6EEdge Filtering

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com4 Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewAJA’s ROI (region of interest) scaling converter can be used out-of-the-box to conv

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com5 Features • Convert DVI/HDMI inputs to 3G/HD/SD-SDI output• User-adjustable “region of interest”• 4:3/16:9 conversi

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com6 Block DiagramFigure 1. ROI Converter/Scaler, Simplified Block DiagramI/O ConnectionsFigure 2. ROI Converter/Scaler

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com7 Analog Audio: A single 3.5 mm analog audio connector accepts two channels of analog audio which can be embedded in

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com8 Figure 4. ROI with Single Computer Output, System Interconnect Diagram.Figure 5. ROI with Tower Computer & Two

AJA ROI Converter v2.1 www.aja.com9 6. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).7. The converter will now run using the default factor