AJA Video 12G-AM Users Guide

12G-AM Mini-Converter

8-Ch Balanced Embedder/Disembeder

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.0
Published October 23, 2020

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Contents

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Base Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Fiber Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

12G-AM Simplied Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

12G-AM I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mini-Cong Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Breakout Cable Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 2 – Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Default Operational Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DIP Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DIP Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switch 6 Embedded Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switch 7 Disembedding Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Acquiring Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Running Mini-Cong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Input Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio-1 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AES Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AES Audio Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Audio-2 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Packet Processing Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About SRC Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

12G-AM Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

The 12G-AM is an 8 channel AES audio embedder/disembedder. AES audio can be
embedded and disembedded simultaneously. The embedder is user selectable,
on a channel pair basis, to either “pass” existing SDI input audio or embed AES
input audio from the breakout cable. The ability to pass incoming ancillary data
makes it possible to embed up to 16 channels of audio by cascading two units.
Horizontal ancillary data (HANC) packets in compliance with SMPTE 291M can also
be dropped at the input.

The 12G-AM automatically detects and configures to the input video standard.
It supports 12G-SDI input and output up to 4K/UltraHD single link, with fiber I/O
options (see ""Appendix A Specifications" on page 23 for a complete listing). SDI
video loops through the device with minimal delay. Loop through embedded SDI
audio supports up to 16 channels.

NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels

embedded audio.

The 12G-AM ships with a four in, four out XLR connector AES breakout cable. An
optional BNC breakout cable (CBL DB25-8BNC) is also available.

Using the Mini-Config application, you can configure data packets to be passed
from the AES inputs to embedded ancillary packets un-altered. This, along with
minimized embed/disembed latency, ensures 100 percent compatibility with
Dolby® bitstreams.

Base Model

The base model—12G-AM—does not include a fiber SFP module.

Fiber Options

Five variations of the 12G-AM include LC or ST fiber options:

LC Options

• 12G-AM-T, includes a 1310 nm Single Mode optical transmitter, Tx 1260 nm
(min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max)

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ST Options

Features

• 12G-AM-R, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max) Single Mode optical
receiver

• 12G-AM-TR, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max) Single Mode optical
receiver, and a 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max) Single Mode
optical transmitter

• 12G-AM-T-ST, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max) Single
Mode optical transmitter

• 12G-AM-R-ST, includes a 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max) Single Mode optical
receiver

• 12G, 6G, 3G, HD, and SD-SDI embedder/disembedder

• 8 Channel AES I/O

• Supplied AES breakout cable, XLR or optional BNC

• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI input

• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI output

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST input (dual SFP port)

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST output (dual SFP port)

• Setup via DIP switch or PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (Mini­Config configuration software application available via download from AJA
website)

• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)

12G-AM Simplified Block Diagram

Switched with

12G-SDI In

Optical

Fiber In

XLR or BNC Breakout Cable XLR or BNC Breakout Cable

AES Input 1

(Ch 1/2 or 9/10)

AES Input 2

(Ch 3/4 or 11/12)

AES Input 3

(Ch 5/6 or 13/14)

AES Input 4

(Ch 7/8 or 15/16)

USB Port

(connect to

PC or Mac)

DIP Switch

User Interface

Mini-Cong

Mini-Cong

EQ

SRC

SRC

Switched with DIP

SRC

SRC

SRC Bypass

or Mini-Cong

Control

Embed and Pass-through

Packet Processor

Dis-

Embedder

12G-SDI Out

Optical

EQ

Fiber Out

AES Output 1
(Ch 1/2 or 9/10)

AES Output 2
(Ch 3/4 or 11/12)

AES Output 3
(Ch 5/6 or 13/14)

AES Output 4
(Ch 7/8 or 15/16)

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12G-AM I/O Connections

DIP Switch Setting

12G SDI

Input BNC

12G SDI

Output BNC

SFP Input

SFP Output

DC Power

Input

NOTE: The LOCK LED indicates valid input video by color. Off is no signal, green is SD

User Controls

SDI Lock

LED

Optical Lock

LED

video, red is HD video, amber is 3G video, blue is 4K/UltraHD..

AES I/O

D-Connector

(attaches to

supplied cable)

AES Audio
Break-Out Cable
with XLR or BNC

Connectors

USB Port

DIP Switches

The 12G-AM has an 8 position DIP switch accessible through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit. The DIP switches are used to configure the unit’s audio
embedding and disembedding, and control ancillary data.

Figure 1. 12G-AM DIP Switches and Label

LEFT RIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LOCAL

ON
ON
ON
ON
1/2
1/2
ON

Factory default switch settings are all in the leftmost position.

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CONTROL
EMBD 1/2
EMBD 3/4
EMBD 5/6
EMBD 7/8

EMBD GRP

DISEMBD GRP

PASS HANC

REMOTE

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

3/4
3/4

OFF

Mini-Config Control

Installation

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

The exact functions of the DIP switches are described in "DIP Switch Settings" on

page 10

The Mini-Config application can also be used to configure the unit’s audio
embedding and disembedding functions. Configuration set via Mini-Config is
stored in the unit through subsequent power cycles.

Installing and using Mini-Config are described in "USB Control and Setup—Using

AJA Mini-Config" on page 12 .

Typically, 12G-AM installation consists of the following steps:

1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power.

2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs.

3. If applicable, connect ber to the 12G-SDI Fiber single channel SFP receiver,
transmitter or transceiver.

Warning! Active fiber-optic cables emit radiation invisible to the human eye. Do

not look directly at the end of an active fiber-optic cable or the fiber connector
on a 12G-AM-R, 12G-AM-R-ST, 12G-AM-T, 12G-AM-T-ST, or 12G-AM-TR; these

models are Class 1 Laser Products.

Figure 2. 12G-AM to Fiber LC Single Channel SFP Example

NOTE: Fiber optic interconnections can be severely compromised by dirt, oils, or other

contaminants. All dust caps should be replaced on cables and equipment
whenever 12G -AM converters are disconnected from fiber optic cables.

4. Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter.

5. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable.

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

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7. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to

pin

pin

2

pin 3

pin 2pin 1

3

alter the factory settings you can either:

• Change the DIP switch 2 - 8 settings.

- or -

• Install the AJA Mini-Config software on your computer,

• attach the converter via USB,

• change the DIP switch 1 setting to LOCAL, and

• make your changes using the Mini-Config setup screens.

NOTE: For highest reliability, the mini-converter relies on convection cooling instead

of using a built-in fan. Therefore, when installing the unit, mount in a location
where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the 12G-AM with other
mini converters.

Breakout Cable Pinouts

Figure 3. AES Breakout Cable Illustration, XLR Connectors

Input A
AES In Ch 1/2

Input B
AES In Ch 3/4

Input C
AES In Ch 5/6

Input D
AES In Ch 7/8

Output A
AES Out Ch 1/2

Output B
AES Out Ch 3/4

Output C
AES Out Ch 5/6

Output D
AES Out Ch 7/8

End View

14

25

pin 1

pin 13

Input A

Input B

Side View

Input C

Input D

Output A

Output B

Output C

Output D

Table 1. XLR DB25 Breakout Cable Pinouts

Pin Function Pin, <connector> Pin Function Pin, <connector>

1 In 4 + 2, XLR Input D 14 In 4 - 3, XLR Input D

2 In 4 GND 1, XLR Input D 15 In 3 + 2, XLR Input C

3 In 3 - 3, XLR Input C 16 In 3 GND 1, XLR Input C

4 In 2+ 2, XLR Input B 17 In 2 - 3, XLR Input B

5 In 2 GND 1, XLR Input B 18 In 1 + 2, XLR Input A

6 In 1 - 3, XLR Input A 19 In 1 GND 1, XLR Input A

7 Out 4 + 2, XLR Output D 20 Out 4 - 3, XLR Output D

8 Out 4 GND 1, XLR Output D 21 Out 3 + 2, XLR Output C

9 Out 3 - 3, XLR Output C 22 Out 3 GND 1, XLR Output C

10 Out 2 + 2, XLR Output B 23 Out 2 - 3, XLR Output B

11 Out 2 GND 1, XLR Output B 24 Out 1 + 2, XLR Output A

12 Out 1 - 3, XLR Output A 25 Out 1 GND 1, XLR Output A

13 NC NC

pin

pin 1 pin

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pin

pin

shield

conductor

Figure 4. AES Breakout Cable Illustration, BNC Connectors

Input A
AES In Ch 1/2

Input B

End View Side View

pin 1

14

pin 13

25

AES In Ch 3/4

Input C
AES In Ch 5/6

Input D
AES In Ch 7/8

Output A
AES Out Ch 1/2

Output B
AES Out Ch 3/4

Output C
AES Out Ch 5/6

Output D
AES Out Ch 7/8

Table 2. BNC DB25 Breakout Cable Pinouts

Pin Function Pin, <connector> Pin Function Pin, <connector>

1 In 4 + center, AES In 7/8 14 In 4 - NC

2 In 4 GND shield, AES In 7/8 15 In 3 + center, AES In 5/6

3 In 3 - NC 16 In 3 GND shield, AES In 5/6

4 In 2+ center, AES In 3/4 17 In 2 - NC

5 In 2 GND shield, AES In 3/4 18 In 1 + enter, AES In 1/2

6 In 1 - NC 19 In 1 GND shield, AES In 1/2

7 Out 4 + center, AES Out 7/8 20 Out 4 - NC

8 Out 4 GND shield, AES Out 7/8 21 Out 3 + center, AES Out 5/6

9 Out 3 - NC 22 Out 3 GND shield, AES Out 5/6

10 Out 2 + center, AES Out 3/4 23 Out 2 - NC

11 Out 2 GND shield, AES Out 3/4 24 Out 1 + center, AES Out 1/2

12 Out 1 - NC 25 Out 1 GND shield, AES Out 1/2

13 NC Jumper to DB-25 pin 11

center

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Chapter 2 – Operation

Default Operational Settings

The 12G-AM converter ships from the factory with the following configuration:

• Local (DIP switch) control.

• BNC input.

• Input AES audio channel pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 are embedded to SDI output
channel pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, overwriting any existing embedded audio.

• Input SDI embedded audio channel pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 are disembedded to
AES audio output channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8.

• All HANC packets pass from SDI input to output, except for embedded output
audio channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8.

If these settings apply to your requirements, you can simply connect the video
and audio input and output signal cables and power up the unit.

For other applications, you can configure the unit using its DIP switch settings, or
by using the Mini-Config application and a PC or Mac via USB.

DIP Switches

The 12G-AM DIP switches configure the audio embedding and disembedding
functions, and control ancillary data.

DIP Switch Settings

DIP switch settings used to configure various functions are described below.

Table 3. 12G-AM DIP Switch Setting Descriptions

SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT

1 Control Selects Local (DIP), and blocks

Mini-Config control.

2 Audio Embedding

for Channels 1/2
(EMBD 1/2)

3 Audio Embedding

for Channels 3/4
(EMBD 3/4)

4 Audio Embedding

for Channels 5/6
(EMBD 5/6)

5 Audio Embedding

for Channels 7/8
(EMBD 7/8)

6 Channel Mapping

For Embedded
Groups
(EMBD GRP)

(ON) Overwrite or embed new
channel 1/2 packets.

(ON) Overwrite or embed new
channel 3/4 packets.

(ON) Overwrite or embed new
channel 5/6 packets.

(ON) Overwrite or embed new
channel 7/8 packets.

Embed to Groups 1/2 as
specified in 272M and 299M

Refer to "DIP SW 6 Embedded Channel Mapping" on page 11.

Selects Remote (Mini-Config), and disables DIP switches
2-8.

(OFF) If AUX (SW 8) is ON: Pass any channel 1/2 packets
from input SDI.

If AUX (SW 8) is OFF: Delete all packets from input SDI.

(OFF) If AUX (SW 8) is ON: Pass any channel 3/4 packets
from input SDI.

If AUX (SW 8) is OFF: Delete all packets from input SDI.

(OFF) If AUX (SW 8) is ON: Pass any channel 5/6 packets
from input SDI.

If AUX (SW 8) is OFF: Delete all packets from input SDI.

(OFF) If AUX (SW 8) is ON: Pass any channel 7/8 packets
from input SDI.

If AUX (SW 8) is OFF: Delete all packets from input SDI.

Embed to Groups 3/4 as specified in 272M and 299M

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7 Channel Mapping

For Disembedding
Groups
(DISEMBD GRP)

8 Pass or Drop HANC

input packets.
(PASS HANC)

NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels of

embedded audio. When one of these formats is present and embedding is turned
on, the PASS HANC DIP switch will be ignored and all incoming packets will be
dropped before embedding any new audio packets.

Switch 6 Embedded Channel Mapping

The following table shows how switch 6 affects embedded channel mapping.

Table 4. DIP SW 6 Embedded Channel Mapping

DIP SW 6
EMBD GRP

Left (1/2) 1 —> 1 1

Right (3/4) 1 —> 3 9

Disembed from Groups 1/2 as
specified in 272M and 299M)

Refer to"DIP SW 7 Disembedded Input Channel Mapping" on page 12.

(ON) All incoming HANC packets
are passed unless the embedder
settings above require all or part
of them to be over-written.

AES Input
Channel

2 —> 2

3 —> 3

4 —> 4

5 —> 2 5

6 —> 6

7 —> 7

8 —> 8

2 —> 10

3 —> 11

4 —> 12

5 —> 4 13

6 —> 14

7 —> 15

8 —> 16

SDI Embedded
Group

Disembed from Groups 3/4 as specified in 272M and
299M

(OFF) All incoming HANC packets are dropped before
embedding any new audio packets. Embedder
settings above determine all embedded audio output.
Disembedding is not affected.

SDI Embedded
Output Channel

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Switch 7 Disembedding Channel Mapping

The following table shows how switch 7 affects disembedding channel mapping.

Table 5. DIP SW 7 Disembedded Input Channel Mapping

DIP SW 7
DISEMBD GRP

Left (1/2) 1 1 —> 1

Right (3/4) 3 1 —> 1

SDI Embedded
Channel

2 5 —> 5

4 5 —> 5

SDI Embedded
Input Group

2 —> 2

3 —> 3

4 —> 4

6 —> 6

7 —> 7

8 —> 8

2 —> 2

3 —> 3

4 —> 4

6 —> 6

7 —> 7

8 —> 8

AES Output
Channel

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config

Your AJA Mini-Converter 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
Mini-Config software application for PCs and Macs. This same application can be
used to update to new Mini-Converter software released by AJA.

NOTE: DIP switch 1 must be ON (Remote, Right) to permit Mini-Config control of the unit.

Acquiring Mini-Config

AJA’s Mini-Config application is available for download from the AJA website.

To download the latest Mini-Config package, which includes the Mini-Config
application, Mini-Converter firmware, and documentation, go to:

https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software

Select either the Windows or Mac icon to download the desired version.

Mini-Converter Documentation

Included with the Mini-Config package is a complete set of documentation for
all Mini-Converters supported by Mini-Config. A .PDF of the Installation and
Operation Guide for the currently connected Mini-Converter can be accessed from
the Mini-Config UI via the Help/Manual drop-down menu.

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Documentation for all AJA Mini-Converters that use Mini-Config can also be
accessed directly in the Mini-Config download package Documentation folder,
and via the Documentation icon available on the Mac installer.

Documentation (and firmware) included with the Mini-Config application are the
versions available at the time of distribution. However, Mini-Converter software,
firmware and documentation are updated regularly, so newer versions may exist.

To download the latest documentation for an individual Mini-Converter, go to:

https://www.aja.com/category/mini-converters

and navigate to the Support web page of that Mini-Converter.

Installing Mini-Config

PC Installation

To install Mini-Config on a Windows PC:

1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Windows icon
on the Mini-Config Support web page).

2. Open the AJA_MiniCong.zip le

3. Double-click on the MiniInstaller.msi le.

4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation.

Figure 5. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard

5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogs. When
nished, an AJA Mini-Cong shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and
you will be able to locate the Mini-Cong application in the AJA folder in
the Programs listing.

NOTE: If the Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard

appears.

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Figure 6. Mini-Config Setup Wizard, Reinstallation

With this screen you can Repair (reinstall) or Remove (uninstall) Mini-Config on
the PC.

Mac Installation

To install the application on a Mac:

NOTE: Mac computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work

with Mini-Config).

1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Apple icon on
the Mini-Config Support web page).

2. Open the AJA_MiniCong folder.

3. Double-click on the AJAMiniCong.dmg le.

4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched.

Figure 7. Mini-Config Mac Installer

5. To complete the installation drag the MiniCong.app icon to the
Applications folder.

Running Mini-Config

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

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PC Startup

To run Mini-Config on a PC, double-click on the AJA Mini-Config icon on your
desktop, or open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA Mini­Config application located inside the Mini-Config folder.

Mac Startup

To run Mini-Config on a Mac, open the Applications folder and locate the AJA
Mini-Config application. Double-click the application to launch it.

Saving Setups

A File drop down menu on the Mini-Config application bar allows you to save the
current state of the Mini-Converter to a preset file for later recall.

Using this feature you can set up the converter for different applications, storing
each configuration (Save Preset As...) with a unique name for easy recall (Open

Preset...).

A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the
settings back to AJA’s factory defaults.

Operating Mini-Config

The Mini-Config 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 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
operate with the current user settings.

NOTE: Even if no output device is detected, the SDI connector text still shows the signal it

is outputting.

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NOTE: Configuration settings in red will change based on the attached output device as

Select a USB port and

an attached

Mini-Converter (name

in parentheses).

Each connector is

labeled with the
signals currently

detected or manually

selected.

Firmware Version

and Serial Number

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.

Figure 8. Example Mini-Config Screen

Tabbed Screens

Status Message

Tabbed Screens

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 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 Mini­Converter type. When you Click on any of the tab buttons, the pane below
the tabs will change to match your tab selection. Any changes you make are
immediately applied and will be saved, overwriting previous settings.

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Input Tab Screen

Click on the Input tab to select the input source and Level B-DS (Dual Stream)
level configuration.

Input Select

Choose which source input to use.

• BNC

• SFP

3G-SDI Level B:

When a 3G-SDI Level B-DS (Dual Stream) signal is detected, use this control to
select which input video stream the unit will disembed audio from—Stream A or
Stream B. This setting also controls whether output video Stream A or Stream B
will receive embedded audio.

NOTE: This control has no effect if a 3G-SDI Level B-DS signal is not detected.

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Audio-1 Tab Screen

Click on the Audio-1 tab to view and make changes to the audio embedding and
disembedding settings.

AES Audio Inputs

Embed to:

Choose which SDI embedded audio groups will embed incoming AES audio.
Select from:

• Groups 1/2 (Ch 1-8)

• Groups 3/4 (Ch 9-16).

Ch1-2 E m b e d:

• On embeds AES audio Ch 1/2 pair in the first two channels of the Groups
selected above.

Ch 3-4 Embed:

• On embeds AES audio Ch 3/4 pair in the next two channels of the Groups
selected above.

Ch 5-6 Embed:

• On embeds AES audio Ch 5/6 pair in the next two channels of the Groups
selected above.

Ch 7-8 Embed:

• On embeds AES audio Ch 7/8 pair in the last two channels of the Groups
selected above.

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AES Audio Outputs

Disembed from:

Choose which SDI embedded audio group will disembed its audio and send it to
the four AES audio outputs. Select from:

• Group 1/2 (Ch 1-8)

• Group 3/4 (Ch 9-16).

Audio-2 Tab Screen

Click on the Audio-2 tab to view and make changes to the packet processing and
audio level settings.

Packet Processing Control

HANC Data:

• Pass - All incoming HANC packets are passed unless the embedder settings
require all or part of them to be over-written.

• Remove - All incoming HANC packets are dropped before embedding any
new audio packets. The embedder settings determine all embedded audio
output. Disembedding is not affected.

NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels of

embedded audio. When one of these formats is present and embedding is turned
on, the PASS HANC setting will be ignored and all incoming packets will be
dropped before embedding any new audio packets.

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SRC

This setting determines whether AES audio inputs are passed through the sample
rate converter before embedding. Turn this setting Off for compatibility with
non-PCM bitstreams such as Dolby-E or Dolby-B.

Choose Auto, On, or Off for each of the indicated input channel pairs: (Ch 1/2, Ch
3/4, Ch 5/6, Ch 7/8).

• Auto - Automatically selects whether incoming AES audio is sample rate
converted. If channel status bits are detected that indicate the audio is PCM
(normal digital audio), the audio will be passed through the sample rate
converter. If compressed audio (such as Dolby) bits are detected, the sample
rate converter is bypassed (it would corrupt the compressed data).

• On - Pass all input AES audio through the sample rate converter before
embedding (for example, for use with PCM audio). AES inputs are sample rate
converted to a 48KHz rate synchronous to the video input.

• Off - Do not pass any input AES audio through the sample rate converter
before embedding (for example, for use with Dolby® Digital from a
synchronous source).

NOTE: For proper operation with SRC Off, the AES input timing must be externally

synchronized to the input SDI.

About SRC Settings

48KHz synchronous ancillary packets are disembedded and passed unaltered
to the AES outputs regardless of the SRC setting. With the SRC setting Off, data
packets are passed from the AES inputs to embedded ancillary packets un­altered, according to SMPTE 337M. All AES3-2003 defined channel status bits are
passed through unaltered in both the embed and dis-embed directions—except
for the sample rate field, which is always set to 48KHz. The channel status CRC is
re-calculated and inserted into the bitstream. This ability, along with a very small
audio embed/disembed latency, ensures 100 percent compatibility with Dolby®
bitstreams.

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Update Tab Screen

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

NOTE: When discussing Mini-Converters, “Firmware” is software that will be stored in

the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory and used when it is powered up. This
is something different than the Mini-Config application software. The version
numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware.

Installed

This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini­Converter.

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 firmware installation.

See "Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 12 and "Installing Mini-Config" on page 13
for more information.

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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.

Name

This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This can be useful if you
have several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish
between them easily (especially if they’re the same model).

Type

This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter.

Assembly

This is the factory assembly number.

Serial Number

This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini-Converter. If you ever call
AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number.

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Appendix A – Specifications

12G-AM Tech Specs

Video Formats

• (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30,50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60*

• (SD) 625i 50

• (SD) 525i 59.94

• RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 10-bit

Note: Raster and frame rate dependent, please see 12G-AM Video Formats in
Documents and Manual.

Video Input Digital

• 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082

• Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K

• Single Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL, SMPTE 425

Fiber Input (12G-AM-R, 12G-AM-TR)

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber LC connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082

• Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max)

• Optical Sensitivity: -10 dBm (min 12 Gbps), -14 dBm (min 3 Gbps)

• Overload Power: -2 dBm (min)

Fiber Input (12G-AM-R-ST)

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082

• Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max)

• Optical Sensitivity: -10 dBm (min 12 Gbps), -14 dBm (min 3 Gbps)

• Overload Power: -2 dBm (min)

Video Output Digital

• 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082

• Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K

• Single Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL, SMPTE 425

Fiber Output (12G-AM-T, 12G-AM-TR)

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber LC connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082

• Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max)

• Optical Power: -5 dBm (min), 0.5 dBm (max)

• Extinction Ratio: 5.4 dB (min)

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Fiber Output (12G -AM-T-ST)

• 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082

• Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max)

• Optical Power: -5 dBm (min), 2 dBm (max)

• Extinction Ratio: 3.4 dB (min)

Cable Equalization

(Belden 1694A coax)

• 12 Gbps, 65m

• 6 Gbps, 125m

• 3 Gbps, 190m

• 1.5 Gbps, 200m

• 270 Mbps, 405m

Video Path Delay

Video Out is a delayed, reclocked version of Video In, at same frame rate, etc.
Video Out is undefined when no input.

• Video Latency, time measured between video input and video output
connector:

• 12G = 3.2 µsec

• 6G = 3.2 µsec

• 3G level A = 3.2 µsec

• 3G level B-DL = 6.3 µsec

• HD (1.5 Gb) = 6.3 µsec

• SD (270 Mb) = 17.2 µsec

Audio Inputs and Outputs

• AES PCM audio, 1x 25 pin D female connector on converter, 8-channels in,
8-channels out, selectable in pairs

• Breakout cable provided with 1x 25 pin D male connector:

• 4x XLR female input breakout connectors (AES3 110 ohm)

• 4x XLR male output breakout connectors (AES3 110 ohm)

Audio Data Formats

• AES3-2003

Embedded Audio

• SMPTE 272M (SD): 20-bit, 48 kHz synchronous

• SMPTE 299M (3G/HD): 24-bit, 48 kHz synchronous

• Incoming embedded audio can be passed, removed, or overridden

• Up to 16 channels supported

Note: 2048x1080p/PsF 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8-channels
embedded audio.

Embed Path Audio Latency

(time measured between audio input and video output connector):

• 1500 µsec (SRC ON)

• 400 µsec (SRC OFF)

Disembed Path Audio Latency

(Time measured between video input and audio output connector):

• 210 µsec

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User Interface

• External DIP switch

• USB port used with Mini-Config software application to configure the device

Size (w x d x h)

• 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147.32 x 78.74 x 25.4 mm)

Weight

• 0.6 lb (0.3 kg)

Power

• +5-16VDC, 10 watts, power supply required, included with purchase

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)

• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing

• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

via PC/Mac

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• 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 

• 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10



12G-AM Video I/O Formats



4K/UltraHD Inputs Supported



1x 12Gb SDI: 

Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth

• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 

• 3840x2160p 50, 59.94, 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 10



• 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10

• 4096x2160p 50, 59.94, 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 




1x 6Gb SDI: 


Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth

• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.9



• 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10



7, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10

2K/HD Inputs Supported



1x 3Gb SDI: 



Format Frame Rate

• 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60 A YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10

• 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60 A or B-DL YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10

• 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 A or B-DL YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 

• 1920x1080p 50, 59.94, 60 A or B-DL YCbCr 4:2:2 10 

• 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 A or B-DL YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 



• 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 A or B-DL YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 

• 2048x1080p 50, 59.94, 60 A or B-DL YCbCr 4:2:2 10 

• 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 A or B-DL YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4 10 



1x 1.5Gb SDI:



Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth

• 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 10

• 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60 YCbC



• 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 

• 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 





Level A/B Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth







r 4:2:2 10

SD Inputs Supported



1x 270Mb SDI


Format Frame Rate Colorspace Sampling Bit Depth

• 525i 59.94 YCbCr 4:2:2 10 

• 625i 50 YCbCr 4:2:2 10

: 

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Appendix B – Safety and Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

Class A Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A 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 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:

• 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 A 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 A digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les
appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil
numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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

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Declaration of Conformity

Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of
the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU.

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety

EN 60065: 2014 (T-Mark License)

IEC 60065: 2014 (CB Scheme Report/Certificate)

EN 62368-1: 2014 + A11 (T-Mark License)

IEC 62368-1: 2014 (CB Scheme Certificate)

Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.

Emissions

EN 55032: 2012 + AC: 2013, CISPR 32: 2015,

EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013

Immunity

EN 55103-2: 2009

EN 61000-4-2: 2009, EN 61000-4-3: 2006+ A1: 2008 + A2: 2010,

EN 61000-4-4: 2012, EN 61000-4-5: 2014/A1: 2017, EN 61000-4-6: 2013,

EN 61000-4-11: 2020

Environments: E2, E3 and E4

Laser

EN 60825-1: 2007 and EN 60825-2: 2004 +A2: 2010,

CDRH Compliant Class 1 (TUV Cert No. 50135086)

Also Licensed for Standards: FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

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

Warning! This is a Class A 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 Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen

können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen
Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique,

ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra
alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées..

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 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.

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Korea KCC Compliance Statement

넩 韥韥鱉 꽺ꓩ끞 쀍陲꾅꫑ ꩡ끞뼕 ꑞ놶냱ꈑ 놶뼞ꫦ뵾閵ꌱ ꗐ냵 韥韥ꈑ꫑ 閵뇊

ꩡ 끞 녅 껽 驩 ꓭ

끞 쀍陲꾅꫑ ꩡ끞뼍鱉 陲끥 놹볁閹ꫢ넍 끥ꇙ閵 넽걪鱽鲙.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards,
Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.

Japan Compliance Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI32:2016).
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may
occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Translated Warning and Caution Messages

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

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Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the

product or included in the documentation.

Avertissement! Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions

d'avertissement indiqués 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 documentación.

Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos

na documentação.

Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o

inclusi nella documentazione.

Warning! Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le seulement

avec un tissu sec.

Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem

trockenen Tuch säubern.

¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con

un paño seco.

Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano

seco.

Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un

panno asciutto.

Warning! Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement! Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Suivez les

instructions du fabricant lors de l'installation.

Warnung! Die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht blockiert werden. Nur gemäß den

Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren.

¡Advertencia! No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación. Instale de

acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.

Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as

instruções do fabricante.

Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le

istruzioni del fornitore.

Warning! 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 près 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 Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern, Heizregistern,

Öfen oder anderen Wärme erzeugenden Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern)
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! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas

de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) 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

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Warning! 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.

Avertissement! La sécurité de la prise polarisée ou de la prise de type mise à la

terre ne doit en aucun cas être empêchée de fonctionner. Une prise polarisée
a deux broches, l'une étant plus large que l'autre. Une prise de type mise à la
terre a deux broches et une troisième broche pour la mise à la terre. La broche
large ou la troisième broche sont fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la prise
fournie ne s'insère pas dans votre prise femelle, consultez un électricien pour le
remplacement de la prise femelle obsolète.

Warnung! Der Sicherheitszweck des gepolten bzw. Schukosteckers ist zu

berücksichtigen. Ein gepolter Stecker verfügt über zwei Pole, von denen einer
breiter als der andere ist. Ein Schukostecker verfügt neben den zwei Polen noch
über einen dritten Pol zur Erdung. Der breite Pol bzw. der Erdungspol dienen der
Sicherheit. Wenn der zur Verfügung gestellte Stecker nicht in Ihren Anschluss
passt, konsultieren Sie einen Elektriker, um den veralteten Anschluss zu ersetzen.

¡Advertencia! No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con

conexión a tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas, una más ancha
que la otra. Un enchufe con conexión a tierra tiene dos espigas iguales y una
tercera espiga que sirve para la conexión a tierra. La expiga ancha, o la tercera
espiga, sirven para su seguridad. Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en el
tomacorriente, consulte con un electricista para reemplazar el tomacorriente
obsoleto.

Aviso! Não anule a finalidade da segurança da ficha polarizada ou do tipo ligação

terra. Uma ficha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que
a outra. Uma ficha do tipo de ligação à terra tem duas lâminas e um terceiro
terminal de ligação à terra. A lâmina larga ou o terceiro terminal são fornecidos
para sua segurança. Se a ficha fornecida não couber na sua tomada, consulte um
electricista para a substituição da tomada obsoleta.

Avviso! Non compromettere la sicurezza della spina polarizzata o con messa a

terra. Una spina polarizzata ha due spinotti, di cui uno più largo. Una spina con
messa a terra ha due spinotti e un terzo polo per la messa a terra. Lo spinotto
largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non
si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione
della presa obsoleta.

Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must

remain readily accessible and operable.

Avertissement! Puisque la prise principale est utilisée pour débrancher l'appareil,

elle doit rester aisément accessible et fonctionnelle.

Warnung! Da der Netzstecker als Trennvorrichtung dient, muss er stets zugänglich

und funktionsfähig sein.

¡Advertencia! Puesto que el enchufe de la red eléctrica se utiliza como dispositivo

de desconexión, debe seguir siendo fácilmente accesible y operable.

Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo,

esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional.

Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di

sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile.

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Warning! Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.

Avertissement! Protégez le cordon d'alimentation pour que l'on ne marche

pas dessus ou qu'on le pince, en particulier au niveau des prises mâles, des
réceptacles de convenance, et à l'endroit où il sort de l'appareil.

Warnung! Vermeiden Sie, dass auf das Netzkabel getreten oder das Kabel geknickt

wird, insbesondere an den Steckern, den Steckdosen und am Kabelausgang am
Gerät.

¡Advertencia! Proteja el cable de energía para que no se le pise ni apriete, en

especial cerca del enchufe, los receptáculos de conveniencia y el punto del que
salen del equipo.

Aviso! Proteja o cabo de alimentação de ser pisado ou de ser comprimido

particularmente nas fichas, em tomadas de parede de conveniência e no ponto
de onde sai do dispositivo.

Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra

e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del
punto in cui esce dal dispositivo.

Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

Avertissement! Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages avec éclairsou s'il est

inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.

Warnung! Das Gerät ist bei Gewitterstürmen oder wenn es über lange Zeiträume

ungenutzt bleibt vom Netz zu trennen.

¡Advertencia! Desenchufe este dispositivo durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando

no se lo utilice por largos periodos del tiempo.

Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é

utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo.

Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal

produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro.

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Warning! 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! Référez-vous au personnel de service qualifié pour tout entretien.

L'entretien est exigé quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière
que ce soit, par exemple lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise sont
endommagés, que du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans
l'appareil, que l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas
normalement ou est tombé.

Warnung! Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden.

Eine Wartung ist fällig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde,
wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, falls Flüssigkeiten oder
Objekte in das Gerät gelangen, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
wurde, nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde.

¡Advertencia! Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de reparación. El

servicio de reparación se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier
tipo de daño, por ejemplo cable o espigas dañadas, se ha derramado líquido o
se han caído objetos dentro del dispositivo, el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la
lluvia o humedad, o no funciona de modo normal, o se ha caído.

Aviso! Remeta todos os serviços de manutenção para o pessoal de assistência

qualificado. A prestação de serviços de manutenção é exigida quando o
dispositivo foi danificado mediante qualquer forma, como um cabo de
alimentação ou ficha que se encontra danificado/a, quando foi derramado
líquido ou caíram objectos sobre o dispositivo, quando o dispositivo foi exposto
à chuva ou à humidade, quando não funciona normalmente ou quando foi
deixado cair.

Avviso! Fare riferimento al personale qualificato per tutti gli interventi di assistenza.

L'assistenza è necessaria quando il dispositivo è stato danneggiato in qualche
modo, ad esempio se il cavo di alimentazione o la spina sono danneggiati, è
stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel
dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona
correttamente o è caduto

Warning! 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.

Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis

ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. La garantie sera annulée si le châssis est
ouvert par toute autre personne qu’un technicien d’un centre de service ou d’un
établissement agréé AJA.

Warnung! Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom

Benutzer gewartet werden. Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie
hinfällig, es sei denn, solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem AJA-Service­Center oder einem lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen.

¡Advertencia! No abra el chasis. El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el

usuario. El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro
de servicio AJA o en un local autorizado.

Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita

manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura
seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado.

Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili

dall’utente. L’apertura dello chassis invaliderà la garanzia se non viene effettuata
da un centro ufficiale o autorizzato AJA.

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Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains

power before moving the unit.

Avertissement! Retirez le ou les cordons d’alimentation en CA de la source

d’alimentation principale lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.

Warnung! Trennen Sie die Wechselstrom-Versorgungskabel vom Netzstrom, bevor

Sie das Gerät verschieben.

¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los

cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick.

Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover

a unidade.

Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità.

Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the

manufacturer.

Avertissement! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spécifiés et/ou

vendus par le fabricant.

Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder

verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller.

¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o

vendidos por el fabricante.

Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo

fabricante.

Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal

produttore.

Caution! 12G-A M devices require the use of “single mode 1310nm compatible”

fiber optic cable.

Aviso! Dispositivos 12G-AM exigem a utilização de cabo de fibra ótica "compatível

com monomodo 1310nm ".

Attention! Les équipements 12G-AM doivent être utilisés avec un câble en fibre

optique monomode compatible 1310 nm.

Attenzione I dispositivi 12G-AM richiedono l'uso di un cavo a fibre ottiche

"compatibile con 1310 nm monomodo".

¡Precaución! 12G-AM dispositivos requieren el uso de cable de fibra óptica "mono

modo 1310nm compatibles".

Vorsicht! 12G-AM-Geräte erfordern den Gebrauch von "Einzelmodus 1310nm

kompatiblen" Faseroptik-Kabeln.

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CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

PRODUTO
LASER DE

CLASSE 1

PRODUITS
LASER DE

CLASSE 1

PRODOTTO

LASER DI
CLASSE 1

Warning! Active fiber-optic cables emit radiation invisible to the human eye.

Do not look directly at the end of an active fiber-optic cable; the 12G -AM is a
Class 1 Laser Product.

Advertência! Cabos de fibra ótica ativos emitem radiação invisível ao olho

humano. Não olhe diretamente para a extremidade de um cabo de fibra óptica
ativo; o 12G-AM é um produto laser de classe 1.

Avertissement! Lorsqu'ils sont actifs, les câbles en fibre optique émettent

des radiations que l'oeil humain ne peut voir. Ne regardez pas directement
l'extrémité d'un câble en fibre optique en cours d'utilisation ; les équipements
12G-AM sont des produits laser de classe 1.

Avvertenza I cavi a fibre ottiche attivi (ossia in cui si propagano segnali) emettono

radiazioni invisibili. Non fissare lo sguardo direttamente sull'estremità di un cavo
a fibre ottiche attivo; il cavo 12G-AM è un prodotto laser di Classe 1.

¡Advertencia! Active los cables de fibra óptica de emitir radiación invisible para

el ojo humano. No mire directamente en el extremo de un cable de fibra óptica
activa; el 12G-AM es un producto láser de Clase 1.

Achtung! Aktive Faseroptik-Kabel geben eine Strahlung ab, die für das

menschliche Auge unsichtbar ist. Das Ende eines aktiven Faseroptik-Kabels
niemals direkt ansehen; die 12G-AM ist ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.

CLASE 1

LASER

PRODUCTO

KLASSE 1

LASER-

PRODUKT

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Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty on Hardware

AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that the hardware product, not including
software components, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase. AJA Video provides a separate software
warranty as part of the license agreement applicable to software components.

If the Customer brings a valid claim under this limited warranty for a hardware
product (hereafter, a “product”) during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video will,
at its sole option and as the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the above warranty,
provide one of the following remedies:

• Repair or facilitate the repair the product within a reasonable period of time, free
of charge for parts and labor.

• Replace the product with a direct replacement or with a product that performs
substantially the same function as the original product.

• Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined
based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited
warranty.

To obtain service under this warranty, the Customer must notify AJA Video of the
defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for
the performance of service by contacting AJA Video support through the channels
set forth on the support contacts web page at https://www.aja.com/support.
Except as stated, the Customer shall bear all shipping, packing, insurance and other
costs, excluding parts and labor, to effectuate repair. Customer shall pack and ship
the defective product to a service center designated by AJA Video, with shipping
charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer, but only
if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER, SO SOME OR ALL
OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall AJA video BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST,
CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS,
OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE FAILURE,
OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF AJA VIDEO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AJA VIDEO’S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PRODUCT SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations apply even if any remedy set forth in
this LIMITED WARRANTY fails of its essential purpose. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights

This limited warranty is the only warranty provided by AJA Video on the hardware
product. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings regarding such
subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding
unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA
will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this
Agreement is intended for convenience and to meet local requirements and in the
event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English
version of this warranty will govern. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some
of which are noted above.

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Index

Symbols

3G-SDI Level B 17
12G-AM I/O Connections 6
12G-AM Simplified Block Diagram 5

A

AES Audio Inputs 18
AES Audio Outputs 19
AJA Support 2
Audio-1 Tab Screen 18
Audio-2 Tab Screen 19

B

Base Model 4
BNC DB25 Breakout Cable 9
Breakout Cable Pinouts 8

D

Default Operational Settings 10
DIP Switches 6
DIP Switch Settings 10
Documentation

Downloading 13
Mini-Converter 12

P

Packet Processing Control 19

S

Saving Setups 15
SRC 20
SRC Settings

Description 20

T

Technical Support 2

U

Update Tab Screen 21

X

XLR DB25 Breakout Cable 8

F

Features 5
Fiber Options 4

H

HANC Data: 19

I

Info Tab Screen 22
Input Select 17
Input Tab Screen 17
Installation 7

M

Mini-Config

Installation on Mac 14
Installation on PC 13
Operation 15
Screen Description 16
Startup on Mac 15
Startup on PC 15

Mini-Config Screen

Info Tab Screen 22
Update Tab Screen 21

Mini-Converter Documentation 12

O

Overview 4

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