AJA 3G-AM User guide

3G-AM Mini-Converter

3G 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembeder

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.2r4
Published November 14, 2019

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3G-AM Simplied Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3G-AM I/O Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mini-Cong Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Breakout Cable Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 – Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Default Operational Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DIP Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DIP Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Switch 6 Embedded Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switch 7 Disembedding Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Acquiring Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Running Mini-Cong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Audio-1 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AES Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AES Audio Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio-2 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Packet Processing Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

About SRC Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3G-AM Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

The 3G-AM is a triple rate 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 3G-AM automatically detects and configures to the input video standard.
3G-SDI formats up to and including 2048x1080p 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 are supported
(see ""Appendix A Specifications" on page 21 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.

Two 3G-AM packages exist. The 3G-AM-XLR ships with a four in, four out XLR
connector AES breakout cable. The 3G-AM-BNC ships with a BNC connector AES
breakout cable.

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.

Features

• Triple rate 3G, HD, and SD-SDI embedder/disembedder

• 8 Channel AES I/O

• Supplied AES breakout cable, either XLR or BNC

• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI input

• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI output

• Setup via DIP switch or PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (Mini­Cong conguration software application available via download from AJA
website)

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

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Cable Driver

(

(

(

Ch 3/4 or 11/12)

Ch 5/6 or 13/14)

Ch 7/8 or 15/16)

3G-AM Simplified Block Diagram

EQ

3G-SDI In

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

MiniCong

3G-AM I/O Connections

SRC

SRC

SRC

SRC

SRC Bypass

Embed and Pass-through

Packet Processor

Control

Dis-

Embedder

3G-SDI Out

XLR or BNC Breakout Cable

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

AES Output 2
(

AES Output 3
(

AES Output 4
(

3G SDI

Input BNC

Lock LED

AES I/O

D-Connector

(attaches to

supplied cable)

3G SDI

Input BNC

USB Port

DC Power

4 Input, 4 Output

Break-Out Cable

with XLR Balanced

or BNC Connectors

Input

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

video, red is HD video, amber is 3G video.

User Controls

DIP Switches

The 3G-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.

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Figure 1. 3G-AM DIP Switches and Label

DIP Switch Setting

LEFT RIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Factory default switch settings are all in the leftmost position.

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

page 9

Mini-Config Control

LOCAL

ON
ON
ON
ON
1/2
1/2
ON

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

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 11

Installation

Typically, 3G-AM installation consists of the following steps:

1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power.

2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs.

3. Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter.

4. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable.

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

6. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to
alter the factory settings you can either:

• Change the DIP switch 2 - 8 settings.

- or -

• Install the AJA Mini-Cong software on your computer,

• attach the converter via USB,

• change the DIP switch 1 setting to LOCAL, and

• make your changes using the Mini-Cong setup screens.

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Breakout Cable Pinouts

pin

pin

2

pin 3

pin 2pin 1

3

Figure 2. 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 3. AES Breakout Cable Illustration, BNC Connectors

Input A

End View Side View

pin 1

14

pin 13

25

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

center

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

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Chapter 2 – Operation

Default Operational Settings

The 3G-AM converter ships from the factory with the following configuration:

• Local (DIP switch) control.

• 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 3G-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. 3G-AM DIP Switch Setting Descriptions

SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT

1 Control Selects Local (DIP), and blocks

Mini-Cong 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
specied in 272M and 299M

Refer to "DIP SW 6 Embedded Channel Mapping" on page 10

Selects Remote (Mini-Cong), 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 specied 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
specied in 272M and 299M)

Refer to "DIP SW 7 Disembedded Input Channel Mapping" on page 11

(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 specied 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 aected.

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-Cong 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 4. 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 5. 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-Cong 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 6. 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 7. 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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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 ed:

• On embeds AES audio Ch 1/2 pair in the rst 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 aected.

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

3G-SDI Level B:

For 3G Level B signals, selects either the 16 audio channels of input Stream A or
the 16 channels of input Stream B for disembedding. This setting also controls
whether output Stream A or output Stream B will receive embedded audio. This
control has no effect if a 3G Level B signal is not detected.

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.

• O - 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 11 and "Installing Mini-Config" on page 12
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

3G-AM Tech Specs

Video Formats

1x 3 Gb SDI (level A or B)

• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60

1x 1.5 Gb SDI

• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1280 x 720p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

1x 270 Mb SDI

• (SD) 625i

• (SD) 525i

Video Input Digital

• 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424

Video Output Digital

• 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424

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

• SMPTE 337M

Digital Audio Converters

• 24-bit

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

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• Up to 16 channels supported

NOTE: 2048 x 1080p/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 usec (SRC ON)

• 400 usec (SRC OFF)

Disembed Path Audio Latency

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

• 210 usec

User Controls

• External DIP switch

• USB port used with Mini-Cong software application to congure device via
PC/Mac

Size (w x d x h)

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

Power

Environment

• +5-20VDC, 5 watts power supply required, included with purchase

• 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)

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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 dierent 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)

Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.

Emissions

EN 60065: 2014 (T-Mark License)

IEC 60065: 2014 (CB Scheme Report/Certificate)

Immunity

EN 55103-2: 2009

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

EN 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010, EN 61000-4-5:2006, EN 61000-4-6: 2009

EN 61000-4-11:2004

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 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 spéciques 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 o your waste for recycling,
please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

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Korea KCC Compliance Statement

A급기기
(업무용 방송통신기자재)

Class A
(Broadcasting Communication
Equipment for Office Use)

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

이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자또는 사용자는
이점을주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서사용하는것을
목적으로 합니다.

As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office use (Class A),
this equipment is intended to use in other than home area.
Sellers or users need to take note of this.

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 Lüftungsönungen 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 ampliers) that produce heat.

Avertissement! N'installez pas l'appareil près d'une source de chaleur telle que des

radiateurs, des bouches d'air de chauage, des fourneaux ou d'autres appareils
(amplicateurs 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 amplicadores) que generan calor.

Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de

calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplicadores) que produzam calor.

Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diusori di aria

calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplicatori 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 t 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 nalidad 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 nalidade da segurança da cha polarizada ou do tipo ligação

terra. Uma cha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que
a outra. Uma cha 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 cha 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 cha 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 chas, 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 specicati e/o venduti dal

produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro.

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Warning! Refer all servicing to qualied 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 qualié 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 qualizierten 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 calicado 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

qualicado. A prestação de serviços de manutenção é exigida quando o
dispositivo foi danicado mediante qualquer forma, como um cabo de
alimentação ou cha que se encontra danicado/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 qualicato 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! Önen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom

Benutzer gewartet werden. Durch das Önen 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 eettuata
da un centro uciale 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 specied and/or sold by the

manufacturer.

Avertissement! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spéciés 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 especicados y/o

vendidos por el fabricante.

Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especicados e/ou vendidos pelo

fabricante.

Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specicati e/o venduti dal

produttore.

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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

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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-AM I/O Connections 5
3G-AM Simplified Block Diagram 5
3G-SDI Level B 18

A

AES Audio Inputs 16
AES Audio Outputs 17
AJA Support 2
Audio-1 Tab Screen 16
Audio-2 Tab Screen 17

B

BNC DB25 Breakout Cable 8
Breakout Cable Pinouts 7

D

Default Operational Settings 9
DIP Switches 5
DIP Switch Settings 9
Documentation

Downloading 12
Mini-Converter 11

F

Features 4

S

Saving Setups 14
SRC 18
SRC Settings

Description 18

T

Technical Support 2

U

Update Tab Screen 19

X

XLR DB25 Breakout Cable 7

H

HANC Data: 17

I

Info Tab Screen 20
Installation 6

M

Mini-Config

Installation on Mac 13
Installation on PC 12
Operation 14
Screen Description 15
Startup on Mac 14
Startup on PC 14

Mini-Config Screen

Info Tab Screen 20
Update Tab Screen 19

Mini-Converter Documentation 11

O

Overview 4

P

Packet Processing Control 17

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