AJA 12GDA Operation Guide

12GDA

Mini-Converter

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.0r1
Published August 28, 2017

Notices

Trademarks

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Video Systems, Inc.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1 – 12GDA Mini-Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

12GDA Simplied Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

12GDA I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

12GDA Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Chapter 1 – 12GDA Mini-Converter

Introduction

The 12GDA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 12G-SDI re-clocking distribution amplifier.
Featuring six separately buffered SDI outputs, the 12GDA provides automatic
cable equalization, re-clocking and input detection.

Features

• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI Distribution

• Six Separately Buered Outputs

• Miniature Size

• 12G-SDI cable equalization (using Belden 1694A coax)

• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI input, auto-sensing

• Passes all ancillary data

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

• Five year warranty

12GDA Simplified Block Diagram

12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with

Embedded Audio In

Cable

Serial Video In

ReClock

EQ

Driver

Driver

Driver

Driver

Driver

Driver

Serial Video Out 1

Serial Video Out 2

Serial Video Out 3

Serial Video Out 4

Serial Video Out 5

Serial Video Out 6

12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with

Embedded Audio Out

Outputs pass

embedded audio

and metadata

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12GDA I/O Connections

12G-SDI

Input BNC

12G-SDI

Output 5 BNC

LOCK LED

12G-SDI

Output 6 BNC

+ 5 VDC

Power Input

NOTE: The LOCK LED indicates valid input video by color: green for SD, red for all other

rates, off is no input.

Installation

12G-SDI

Output 1 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 2 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 3 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 4 BNC

Typically, 12GDA installation consists of the following:

1. Connect video equipment to the BNCs.

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

3. The LOCK LED will light to indicate detection of the following SMPTE SDI
rates:

• Red: 12G 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 ST 2082

• Red: 6G 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps ST 2081

• Red: 3G 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps ST 424

• Red: HD 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps ST 292

• Green: SD 270 Mbps ST 259-C

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