Aja UDC User Manual

www.aja.comInstallation and OperationGuideBecause it matters.UDC 10-bit Up/Down/Cross Mini-Converter Published: 8/16/2012

10Video Tab Screen The Video Screen is where you can configure UDC video inputs and outputs. Pull-down menu settings are described following the scree

111AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterGenlock: Determines the timing reference for the UDC video output. The selected reference is displayed to the right

12Loss 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

113AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterRGB Range: Selects the HDMI video levels when the Color Space is RGB 8Bit or RGB 10Bit.Auto: The UDC automatically

14Update Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the UDC or to install new software. Mini Config, Update

115AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterSoftware Update ProcedureUse the Update screen to update the UDC software as follows:1. Check the AJA website for n

16Info Tab Screen This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information, which consists of unit identifying information, i

117AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterUsing DIP Switches to Control the UDCIn addition to the Mini-Config application discussed earlier, you can also con

18Switches 4 and 5 (FMT0 and FMT1)DIP switches 4 and 5 together select alternate HD formats (FMT) as detailed in the table below (default is 1080i). A

119AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterSwitch 7 (UP)Selects Up conversion modes: Sidebar or Full. Switch 8 (DN)Selects Down conversion mode: Letterbox or

2TrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Because it Matters™, FiDO™, Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of A

20Conversion Mode Discussion and ExamplesUpconvert Mode The UDC allows you to select the type of Upconversion performed on an SD source input. This mo

121AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterDownconvert ModeThis mode determines the type of Downconversion performed on the selected HD source input. See the

22169Downconvert IllustrationsAnamorphicLetterbox4316:9 Downconverts To These displays on 4:3Crop14:9

123AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterSD Aspect Ratio ConvertThis mode selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed on an incomin

24SpecificationsItem SpecificationSDI I/O SD/HD-SDI (auto-selected), SMPTE-292/296/424, 1x BNCSMPTE-292/296/424, 1x BNC525i, 625iFormats: 525i59.94,

125AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference StatementThis equipment has been tes

26Declaration of ConformityMarking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004

127AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterKorea KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bur

28Before operating your unit, please read the instructions in this documentWarning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the

129AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterWarning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ

13 AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterTable of ContentsTrademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ta

15AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterIntroductionThe UDC is a broadcast quality Up/Down/Cross Mini-Converter that can convert between SD, HD, and 3G vide

6I/O ConnectionsUDC Mini-ConverterInstallation Typically, UDC installation consists of the following steps:1. Ensure the UDC is disconnected from powe

17AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterUsing Mini Config for Configuration and Viewing of SettingsThe AJA Mini Config application, which displays a graphic

8To run Mini Config on a PC, find the AJA Mini Config in the program list and locate the AJA Mini Config application. To run Mini Config on a Mac, dou

19AJA Up/Down/Cross Mini-ConverterColored text beside the connectors indicates signal type and what the UDC is doing. Text in blue shows the values au