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USER MANUAL ROI-DVI AJA

Installation & Operation Guide

Version 1.1

Published: June 11, 2013

DVI IN DV/OUT AUDIO IN SDI OUT USB REF IN POWER 5-18 VDC ROI DVI/HDMI to SDI

Table of Contents

Notices....3

Trademarks 3

Copyright 3

Contacting Support 3

Chapter 1: Introduction ......4

Overview.... 4

Features: 5

MiniConfig Overview: 5

Block Diagram.... 6

I/O Connections.... 6

Typical ROI Configurations.... 7

Installation 8

Chapter 2: Operation....10

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig 10

Running MiniConfig.... 11

Operating MiniConfig 12

Tabbed Screens.... 14

Input Region of Interest Tab 14

Output Tab 18

Audio Tab 20

Update Tab Screen.... 21

Info Tab Screen 22

Appendix A: Specifications 24

Appendix B: Safety & Compliance 25

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices 25

Class B Interference Statement 25

FCC Caution 25

Canadian ICES Statement 25

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance.... 26

Declaration of Conformity.... 26

Korea KCC Compliance Statement 27

Taiwan Compliance Statement 27

Japanese Compliance Statement 27

Translated caution statements, warning conventions & messages. 27

Before operating your Mini-Converter, please read this document 28

Warranty Information....34

Limited Warranty.... 34

Notices

Trademarks

AJA^® , KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., Ki Pro Mini™, Io Express™, Io HD™, Io™ and "Work. Flow." are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. AirPort, Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Avid, Avid Media Composer and Avid DNxHD are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright

Copyright © 2013 AJA Video, 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 Inc.

Contacting Support

When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.

To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:

Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.271.3190

Web: http://www.aja.com

Support Email: support@.aja.com

Sales Email: [e-mail]

Chapter 1: Introduction

DVI IN DVI OUT AUDIO IN SDI OUT USB REF IN POWER 5-18 VDC AJA ROI DVI/HDMI to SDI

Overview

AJA's ROI (region of interest) scaling converter can be used out-of-the-box to convert either DVI or HDMI input signals to SDI output. In default mode, ROI automatically detects the input DVI format and converts it to the SDI video format. In this startup Auto mode, the full-size DVI input is output to the SDI output. The picture's aspect ratio is maintained and if the SDI monitor is larger than the DVI input, unused area is filled with matte color. Default audio setup passes 8-channel HDMI audio.

To realize the full power of ROI, however, you will use the supplied USB cable and AJA's MiniConfig application (included on your CD) to select SDI output format and perform a host of region-of-interest (ROI) and output display scaling operations.

Audio Handling:

Analog audio from the host can be input via a standard 3.5mm audio cable and mapped to the embedded SDI stream. Alternatively, if the input is HDMI, the embedded audio can be the audio input.

Control Interface:

For control, the ROI is connected to a computer via USB. The ROI has no local, physical user-interface (no dipswitch settings). The ROI can operate stand-alone without a USB connection to the host. In this mode, the ROI automatically adapts to the input DVI/HDMI signal, and operates according to defaults or as last configured via the AJA MiniConfig application (see "Operation" on page 10).

IMPORTANT: The ROI Converter honors HDCP protection and performs in the following manner:

If the input content is HDCP protected, the ROI converter will display video on the DVI pass-through connector, but not on the SDI output.

For sources that have HDCP turned on all the time, the ROI converter will not display on the SDI output but will display only on the DVI pass-thru.

If a DVI monitor is not connected to the DVI pass-thru, then the EDID information comes from the ROI converter directly. In this case, the EDID information from the ROI will not accept the incoming HDCP protected input even though some sources will turn off the HDCP encryption for unprotected content.

ROI will not provide an SDI output for HDCP content - and the EDID source changes depending on if a monitor is plugged in or not.

Features: · Convert DVI/HDMI inputs to SDI/HD-SDI

• User-adjustable "region of interest"
  • 4:3/16:9 conversion modes supported
• Setup via PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (AJA MiniConfig software application supplied on CD)
  • Frame-rate conversion
  • Automatic configuration to input video raster and frame rate
• SDI output configurable to most common SD and HD formats (1080i59.84 max)
• Genlock with reference input
• Audio input via 3.5mm2-channel analog input or 8-channel HDMI embedded
• Embedded SDI audio out (up to 8 channels)
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• 5 - year warranty

NOTE: Frame rates are limited by the 165Mhz maximum rate of the DVI Receiver

MiniConfig Overview:

Using AJA's MiniConfig application, you can set up and control the following:

Video: • Output format select

• Aspect Ratio convert
  • 4:3 to 16:9: Sidebar, 14:9, Full
  • 16:9 or 16:10 to 4:3: Letterbox, Full
  • 16:10 to 16:9: Letterbox, Full

Region of Interest: • O n / O f f

- Size/Position (scroll bars, buttons, or numerical entry)

Audio: • Input Select: Analog (2-channel), HDMI (8-channel)

- Mute Audio out

Input Data Range Control: • 1-255 (default – 8-bit nomenclature)

• 1 6 - 2 3 5

Genlock: • Standard sync options

Block Diagram

Figure 1. ROI Converter/Scaler, Simplified Block Diagram

graph TD
    A["Reference Input"] --> B["Sync Stripper"]
    B --> C["DVI In Free Run"]
    C --> D["Deinterlacer"]
    D --> E["ROI Scaler"]
    E --> F["InterlacerFRC/Genlock Keyer"]
    F --> G["Embedder"]
    G --> H["SDI Output"]
    I["DVI/HDMI Input"] --> J["Deinterlacer"]
    J --> K["ROI Scaler"]
    K --> L["InterlacerFRC/Genlock Keyer"]
    L --> M["Embedder"]
    M --> N["SDI Output"]
    O["Mini Audio Jack"] --> P["Audio ADC"]
    P --> Q["8 CH SRC"]
    Q --> R["Audio Delay"]
    R --> S["Embedder"]
    T["USB Port"] --> U["USB Config Control"]
    U --> V["Output"]
    W["Pass-Thru Path"] --> X["DVI/HDMI Output"]
    Y["Matte Gen"] --> Z["Keyer"]

I/O Connections

Figure 2. ROI Converter/Scaler

DVD/HDMI Input Analog 2-channel Audio Input USB Port Green Power LED + 5 VDC Power Input DVI IN DVI OUT AUDIO IN ROI DVI/HDMI 10 SDI USB REF IN POWER 5-8 VDC Right Side View DVI/HDMI Output Connector SDI Output BNC Reference Input

DVI/HDMI Input: Connects to your Computer or single-link source device.

To connect an HDMI video input to the ROI DVI input connector, use a passive DVI-to-HDMI adapter (user-supplied). You can also use a cable adapter that has a DVI connector on one end of the cable and an HDMI connector on the other.

Analog Audio: A single 3.5 mm analog audio connector accepts two channels of analog audio which can be embedded into the SDI output as determined by the default configuration or audio configuration selections using AJA MiniConfig.

USB Port: Accepts USB mini connector

DVI/HDMI Output: This is a pass-through output for use on a second computer monitor for using Screen Picker. Connections are the same as described for DVI/HDMI input above.

SDI Video Output: Standard BNC connector for coaxial SDI monitor connection.

Reference Video Input: The Reference BNC accepts an Output timing reference signal. The reference can be SD Blackburst or HD tri-level sync. Permissible reference video inputs include:

• 525 Color Black
• 625 Color Black
• 1080i Tri-level Sync
- 720p Tri-level Sync

Setup options available via the MiniConfig interface are described under "Genlock" on page 19

Typical ROI Configurations

Three typical configurations for using the ROI for scaling of desktop region-of-interest video are illustrated in the following figures. In these configurations, the pass-through monitor is used to view the subject desktop video and use the MiniConfig application's Screen Picker function to select the desired region for output to SDI (see "Variable Selection" on page 15).

NOTE: When using the Screen Picker function, the MiniConfig panel must be located on the Target (pass-through) monitor with the subject desktop video.

Figure 3. ROI with Laptop Computer, System Interconnect Diagram

graph TD
    A["Source computer w/ MiniConfig"] -->|DVI| B["ROI"]
    A -->|USB| B
    B -->|DVI| C["Computer desktop monitor (ROI pass-through)"]
    B -->|SDI output| D["Video Monitor"]
    D -->|Data flow| B

Figure 4. ROI with Single Computer Output, System Interconnect Diagram.

graph TD
    A["Source computer w/ MiniConfig"] -->|USB| B["ROI"]
    B --> C["Computer desktop monitor (ROI Pass-through)"]
    B -->|SDI output| D["Video Monitor"]
    D -->|USB| B

Figure 5. ROI with Tower Computer & Two Monitors, System Interconnect Diagram

graph TD
    A["Source computer Tower w/ MiniConfig"] -->|DVI/HDMI| B["Computer desktop monitor"]
    A -->|DVI/HDMI DVI/HDMI| C["ROI monitor"]
    C -->|USB| D["Video Monitor"]
    C -->|SDI output| D
    D -->|USB| C
    C -->|DVI/HDMI DVI/HDMI| E["Computer 2nd desktop monitor (ROI Pass-through)"]

Installation

Typically, ROI installation consists of the following steps:

1. Ensure the ROI is disconnected from power.
2. Connect your computer or video console (DVI/HDMI) monitor output to the ROI DVI input connector.
3. Connect the ROI DVI output connector to a second computer monitor (optional).
4. Connect video monitor to the convertor SDI output BNC.

5. Connect two-channel analog audio input to analog audio connector (optional)

6. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).

7. The ROI will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the factory settings, you'll need to:

• Install the AJA MiniConfig software (supplied on CD) your computer
- Attach the ROI converter via USB cable (included)
- Make your changes using MiniConfig setup screens.

This process is detailed in "Operation" on page 10.

Chapter 2: Operation

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig

The ROI can be used right out of the box for some applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default. However, to use its full capability, you must use AJA's MiniConfig software application for PCs and Macs. This same application can be used to update to new Mini-Converter software released by AJA.

Installing MiniConfig on a Mac:

To install the application on a Mac, you may download the application for AJA or insert the CD supplied with the Mini-Converter into the computer. Simply drag the "AJA MiniConfig" app. to your applications folder.

AJA MiniConfig

NOTE: Macintosh computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work with MiniConfig).

Installing MiniConfig on a PC: To install the application

install the application 19 AJA Mini Config Setup Welcome to the AJA Mini Config Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard allows you to change the way AJA Mini Config features are installed on your computer or to remove it from your computer. Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard. Back Next Cancel

on a Windows PC, insert the CD supplied with the Mini-Converter into the computer, locate the "Minilnstaller" application, and then double-click it.

A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation. Just click Next to begin.

Answer all questions in the subsequent dialogues; when you're done, you will be able to

locate the MiniConfig application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing.

Running MiniConfig

Connect the Mini-Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect the external power supply (supplied) to the Mini-Converter.

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 do, press Cancel—this alert can be ignored.

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 Network Preferences...

PC Startup: To run MiniConfig on a PC, find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA folder and the MiniConfig application inside.

AJA AJA ControlPanel Codex Documentation Mini Config Autodesk Bonjour Print Services Bonjour SDK Dropbox Dulce Raid Manager eyeon Games Google Chrome iCloud Back Search programs and files Music Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Shut down

Mac Startup: To run MiniConfig on a Mac, double-click the Applications folder and locate the AJA MiniConfig application. Double-click the application to launch it.

Saving Setups: 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—using the Open menu item. A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA's factory defaults. An Edit menu allows you to cut and paste values to/from fields, just as in other applications.

Operating MiniConfig

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 BNCs and connectors and their current state.

Colored text next to the connectors indicates the signal type and what the MiniConverter is doing:

• Blue text indicates the values automatically selected
• 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

NOTE: Even if no output device is detected, it still shows the signal it is outputting.

NOTE: 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 of the platform environment.

Running Multiple Mini-Converters:

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 6. MiniConfig, Video Screen

AJA Mini Config Port:3 (ROI) Select a USB port and an attached Mini-Converter (name in parentheses) Each connector - is labelled with the signals currently detected or manually selected. Blue = Auto Black = Manual selection Red = No Signal or signal output since device not detected Tabbed screens Message Showing Status Connected to module DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel:861x550 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run User Scale Aud: HDMI Firmware version Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Serial Number Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info ROI Selection: Variable X: 213 RGB Range: Full Y: 283 Screen Picker... W: 861 Full Screen Center H: 550 1280x1024 861x550 Proxy Screen

Selecting a Mini-Converter with the pulldown menu causes this application to connect to the selected converter. The graphic of Mini-Converter and text below it provides:

- Type of converter

- Firmware version

- Serial number of the unit.

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 Proxy Screen shows the current region of interest setting in green with the selection pixel size and the bottom and the DVI input pixel size at the top.

Tabbed Screens

The Tabs delineate control screens with groups of controls for each type of task to be performed.

Figure 7. MiniConfig, Screen Tabs

Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info Screen Tabs

The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to each Mini-Converter type. Click on any of the tab buttons:

• Input Region of Interest
  • Output
  • Audio
• Update
  · Info

The pane below the tabs will change to match your tab selection. Each of these screens are described on the following pages.

Input Region of Interest Tab

With your Mini-Converter connected and selected, you'll click on the Input Region of Interest tab to view and make changes to the converter's input settings.

Any changes you make will be saved, overwriting previous settings.

Figure 8. MiniConfig, Input Tab Screen

Port:3 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel: 861x550 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio SDI Out USB Model ROI Ref in Connected No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run User Scale Aud: HDMI Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info ROI Selection: Variable X: 213 RGB Range: Full Y: 283 Screen Picker... W: 861 Full Screen Center H: 550 1280x1024 861x550 Connected to module

ROI Selections

Using this pulldown menu you can choose a selection mode for Input Region of Interest. You can select one of the following:

• Auto: selects the entire DVI/HDMI signal detected at the input to ROI
• Variable: allows user-adjustable selection of all or a portion of the input signal
• Fixed Aspect Ratio or Fixed Size for common format standards

Figure 9. ROI Selection Pulldown Menu with Tool-tip Description

AJA Mini Config Port:3 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1920x1200 Sel:861x550 No audio DVI In DVI out Disconnected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run User Scale Aud: HDMI Connected Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info ROI Selection Variable Fixed Aspect - SDI Out Fixed Aspect - DV Fixed Aspect - NTSC Fixed Aspect - PAL Fixed Aspect - HD Fixed Size - SDI Out Fixed Size - DV Fixed Size - NTSC Fixed Size - PAL Fixed Size - 720HD Fixed Size - 1080HD X: 213 Y: 283 W: 861 H: 550 1920x1200 861x550 RGB Range Connected to mod Fixed Size - 1080HD Forces ROI to have the same size as 1080HD video. Size is not adjustable (1920x1080).

NOTE: MiniConfig provides a Tool-tip description for each mode.

Auto Selection

Auto mode is the default setting. When it is active both the Input and SDI output are fixed in operation as described:

Auto: Scales input ROI (region-of-interest) as large as possible to fit into the SDI output region while maintaining the ROI's aspect ratio. Matting may occur if the ROI aspect ratio does not match the SDI out aspect ratio.

Variable Selection

When you select Variable as the selection type, you can choose the selection size (the region-of-interest) in three ways:

Variable: Allows user to select arbitrary sized ROI with no constraints.

There are three ways to adjust ROI:

- Use the X,Y coordinate and W,H (width, height) size fields. Within these fields, you can use your keyboard arrow keys to increment one pixel at a time for fine adjustment.

- Drag the edges of the image representation (green proxy screen) at the right of the selection pane. - Use the Screen Picker button to produce a full-sized image with highlighted crop boundary box in the pass through monitor (ROI DVI output). Then drag the image sides to the desired location. (Refer to "Typical ROI Configurations" on page 7.

NOTE: If MiniConfig cannot find a monitor connected to your host computer that matches the monitor size connected to the ROI, you will see the following warning message

NOTE: When using Screen Picker the Mini Config control panel must be located on the Pass-through computer monitor. The MiniConfig panel and monitor share the same resolution and selection control is precise.

Figure 10. Screen Picker Cropping Overlay

Region of Interest Selection

Click and Drag Options

When using the drag method for picture placement or resizing, you may desire to use the Option/ALT and Shift keys for precise adjustments.

Option/ALT key:

For more control, hold down the option/ALT key while dragging the image boundary. You will notice that the selection changes in a more gradual pixel-by-pixel manner regardless of your drag speed.

Shift key:

You may change the image size while maintaining the current aspect ratio, by holding down the Shift key as you drag.

Arrow Keys:

You may also use the keyboard arrows to increment size and placement of a variable ROI selection one pixel at a time in X,Y,H,W fields and in the proxy and Screen Picker screens. (The up/down arrow keys can also be used to step through some menu selections.)

NOTE: The adjustments made on the green proxy screens and Screen Picker are live and can be viewed on the SDI output.

IMPORTANT: When a "region of interest" function has been set-up, the region-of-interest will continue to operate in the stand-alone mode if the DVI input format remains the same. If the input format changes, the "region of interest" will automatically be turned off, but will return if the video format for which it was set-up for returns.

Fixed Aspect These selections offer a list preset region-of-interest aspect ratio selections that are precise standards for SDI, DV, NTSC, PAL, and HD.

In this mode, size of the selected region can change but aspect ratio is held constant. These Tool-tip descriptions will be displayed:

Fixed Aspect - SDI Out: Forces ROI to have the same aspect ratio as current SDI Out Format setting.

Fixed Aspect - DV: Forces ROI to have the same aspect ratio as DV video. Size is adjustable.

Fixed Aspect - NTSC: Forces ROI to have the same aspect ratio as NTSC video. Size is adjustable.

Fixed Aspect - PAL: Forces ROI to have the same aspect ratio as PAL video (5:4) Size is adjustable.

Fixed Aspect - HD: Forces ROI to have the same aspect ratio as HD video (16:9). Size is adjustable.

Fixed Size These selections enable you to choose a preset geometry that fills the SDI output with no scaling. As noted above each is described in a Tool-tip description. Choose from the following:

Fixed Size - SDI Out: Forces ROI to have the same size as current SDI Out Format setting. Size is not adjustable.

Fixed Size - DV: Forces ROI to have the same size as DV video. Size is not adjustable (720x480)

Fixed Size - NTSC: Forces ROI to have the same size as NTSC video. Size is not adjustable (720x486).

Fixed Size - PAL: Forces ROI to have the same size as PAL video. Size is not adjustable (720x576).

Fixed Size - 720HD: Forces ROI to have the same size as 720HD video. Size is not adjustable (1280x720).

Fixed Size - 1080HD: Forces ROI to have the same size as 1080HD video. Size is not adjustable (1920x1080).

In this mode, the ROI selection can change position on the input screen but the size cannot be changed. These settings allow you to easily select standard video sizes for ROI.

RGB Range Menu The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full range (0-1023) or SMPTE range (typically 64-940) for RGB color input.

Full Screen Button Click the Full Screen button to quickly set the ROI to the full input raster size.

Center Button If you choose anything other than a full-sized image (Auto) in the ROI Select menu, you will have complete control of where the region of interest selection is placed. To quickly and precisely center the region-of-interest, click the Center button.

Output Tab Use the Output Tab to adjust the following parameters.

Figure 11. Output Screen

AJA Mini Config Port 3 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel: 1280x1024 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run User Scale Aud: HDMI Connected Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info ROI Out Scaling: Variable X: 152 1920x1080 SDI Out Format: 1080i29.97 Y: 125 Genlock: Auto Free Run W: 1350 H: 839 ■ Matte... Center 1350x839 Connected to module

ROI Output Scaling

Use the ROI Output Scaling pulldown menu to select one of the following:

Figure 12. ROI Output Scaling Menu

Auto: Automatically scales ROI to maximum size with fixed aspect ratio defined by input ROI.

Also, forces input mode to Auto which selects full screen of input as ROI.

Fixed Aspect – Matte: Scales ROI to maximum size to fit output region while maintaining ROI's aspect ratio. Matting may occur if input aspect ratio does not match output aspect ratio.

Full Screen: Scales ROI to maximum size to fit output geometry. This may change aspect ratio of ROI image.

No matting will occur.

None – Crop/Matte: No scaling occurs to ROI. It is centered in output region using cropping or matting only.

Variable: Allows user to arbitrarily change position and scaling of ROI as it is placed into the output region.

SDI Output Format

The pulldown menu offers a full range of SDI Video Formats for output. For the complete list, see "Formats" on page 24. The format selection is reported in the MiniConfig graphic depicting the SDI Output.

Genlock The Genlock pulldown menu offers the following options:

• Auto – use Ref if present, then Input signal if valid, then free-run
• Free-run – no reference lock
• Ref In – Lock to the Video Reference input
• HDMI – Lock to the DVI/HDMI Input (if valid video rate)

NOTE: Currently, ROI can only lock to HDMI formats that have a SMPTE raster and frame rate and are within 50 ppm of the SDI output format.

NOTE: The actual resultant Genlock status is reported to the right of the selection menu.

Matte Background

Click the Matte button you to pull up the matte color panel that offers various modes of background color selection.

Figure 13. Matte Color Selection Panel

Select Color Image: Spectrum Palette Cancel OK Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info ROI Out Scaling: Fixed Aspect - Matte X: 0 SDI Out Format: 1080i29.97 Y: 0 Genlock: Auto Free Run W: 1920 ■ Matte... Center H: 1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 Connected to module

Center Button

If you select Variable in the ROI Out Scaling menu, you will have complete control of where the ROI is placed in the output and how it is scaled. You can adjust the picture location and size in the SDI output using the X,Y, H, W fields or dragging in the proxy screen. To quickly center the image, click the Center button.

Audio Tab

In default mode, ROI passes the eight channels of embedded audio from HDMI input.

NOTE: If the input is DVI, there is no audio included. DVI signal format does not provide audio embedding.

Figure 14. Audio Tab Screen

AJA Mini Config Port:2 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel:800x519 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run Scale Aspect Aud: Analog Connected Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info Input Select: Analog Analog Out Map: Ch 1-2 HDMI Conversion: Convert Rate Pass Through Connected to module

Input Select

Figure 15. Audio Tab Screen Pulldown Menus

Input HDMI Analog Analog + HDMI ✓ None Output Audio Ch 1-2 Ch 3-4 Ch 5-6 Analog Out Map ✓ Ch 7-8 Input Select HDMI Conversion: ● Convert Rate ○ Pass Through

HDMI: This selection passes the 8 channels of embedded HDMI audio to the SDI output.

Analog: This selection passes only the Analog audio input for inclusion into the SDI audio stream. In this case, you can use the Analog Out Map pulldown menu to select the specific channel pair you want to carry the signal.

Analog + HDMI: This selection causes the Analog audio input to replace one pair of the HDMI audio channels on the SDI output. The analog audio is inserted on the channels defined by the Analog Out Map pulldown.

None: No audio is output (mute).

HDMI Conversion: The Convert Rate button enables ROI to convert incoming HDMI audio between 32 kHz to 96 kHz to 48 kHz (the ROI native audio standard). If you don't want to convert, choose Pass Through.

Update Tab Screen

Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter or install new software.

Figure 16. MiniConfig, Update Screen

AJA Mini Config Port:2 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel:1280x1024 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run Auto Scale Aud: HDMI Connected Version: 1.0 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info Installed: 1.0 Desired: 1.1 Update Progress: Connected to module

NOTE: When discussing Mini-Converters, "Firmware" is software that will be stored in the MiniConverter's non-volatile memory and used when it is powered up. This is something different than the MiniConfig application software. The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware.

The following fields and control are present in this screen:

Installed: This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini-Converter.

Desired: This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the MiniConfig 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.

Software Update Procedure

1. Check the AJA website for new MiniConfig software for your Mini-Converter. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). Here is the URL to use when checking:

http://www.aja.com/support/converters/converters-mini-rackmount.php

1. Connect the Mini-Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run the new MiniConfig software just downloaded.

2. Click on the Update tab screen.

3. Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level. If the Desired is newer, then click the Update button to download the new firmware to the MiniConverter; progress will be shown via the "Progress" thermometer bar. When you click Update, MiniConfig will provide a dialog asking you to confirm that you really want to update the firmware (see below).

Are you sure you want to update Converter firmware? This may take up to 4 minutes to complete. Do not unplug Converter during this operation. Cancel OK

Info Tab Screen

This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support.

Figure 17. MiniConfig, Info Screen

AJA Mini Config Port:2 (ROI) DVI 60Hz 1280x1024 Sel:1280x1024 No audio DVI In DVI out DVI Connected Audio USB SDI Out Model ROI Ref In No Video 1080i29.97 Free Run Auto Scale Aud: HDMI Connected Version: 1.1 Sn: 00000001 Input Region of Interest Output Audio Update Info Name: ROI Type: ROI Assembly: 00054321 Serial Number: 00000001 Set Name 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 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 ROI has been named "ROI."

Type: This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (ROI).

Assembly: This is the factory assembly number.

Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your ROI. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number.

Appendix A: Specifications

DVI Input · DVI-D connector

Formats · Computer Signals:

• VGA (640x480) minimum

• WUXGA (1920x1200) 60 Hz max

NOTE: Frame rates limited by the 165Mhz max rate of the DVI Rx

• Video Signals:

• 525i/625

• 480p/576p (DSLR cameras)

• 720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

• 1080i 50/59.94

• 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

Input Data Range • 1-255 (default 8 bit nomenclature)

Control . 1 6 - 2 3 5

Reference Input · Color Black

• Tri - Level sync

Video Outputs · DVI - DVI-D loop through

• SDI - 3G/HD/SD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 1 x BNC

• 525i 29.97

• 625i 25

• 720p 50, 59.94, 60

• 1080i 25, 29.97, 30

• 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

- 1080p 50, 59.94, 60 - SMPTE 425-1 Level A Mapping structure 1 (1920X1080 4:2:2 10-bit YCbCr)

Audio Inputs · Analog 3.5mm TRS, 2-channel

• HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel

Audio Output • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 2-channel or 8-channel

HDCP • ROI does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption

User Controls • USB port used with supplied cable and MiniConfig software application to configure device via Mac or Windows

Physical · 5.765" x 4.020" x 0.9" (146.431mm x 102.108mm x 22.86mm)

Power • 5-18VDC Regulated, 13 Watts, Power Supply Required (included with purchase)

Appendix B: Safety & Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

Class B Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 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:

• 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.
• 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 B limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 Conformity

Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC.

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety:EN 60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 + A11: 2008 + A2: 2010 + A12: 2011 (GS License)

IEC 60065: 2001 + A1: 2005 + A2: 2010, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate)

Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.

Emissions: EN 55103-1: 2009, CISPR 22: 2008, EN 61000-3-2: 2009-04, EN 61000-3-3: 2008-06

Environments: E2, E3, and E4

Immunity: EN 55103-2: 2009, EN 61000-4-2: 2008-12, EN 61000-4-3: 2010-04, EN 61000-4-4: 2011-03,

EN 61000-4-5: 2005-11, EN 61000-4-6: 2008-10, EN 61000-4-11: 2004-03

Environments: E2, E3, and E4

The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace.

Warning!!

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.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class B.

Japanese Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Translated caution statements, warning conventions & messages

The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual.

Warning Symbol

Caution Symbol

Before operating your Mini-Converter, please read this document

Warning!

Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.

Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.

Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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.

This device is a Class B product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility.

Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the 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 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.