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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Features
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
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.
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.
• 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 (Mini-Config
configuration software application available via download from AJA website)
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
"Appendix A:
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3G-AM Simplified Block Diagram
EQ
Cable Driver
Embed and Pass-through
Packet Processor
SRC
SRC Bypass
AES Input 1
(Ch 1/2 or 9/10)
XLR or BNC Breakout Cable
XLR or BNC Breakout Cable
SRC
AES Input 2
(Ch 3/4 or 11/12)
SRC
AES Input 3
(Ch 5/6 or 13/14)
SRC
AES Input 4
(Ch 7/8 or 15/16)
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)
Dis-
Embedder
USB Port
(connect to
PC or Mac)
MiniCong
DIP Switch
User Interface
Control
3G-SDI In
3G-SDI Out
AES I/O
D-connector
(attaches to
supplied cable)
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
USB Port
Input BNC
Output BNC
LOCK LED
+ 5 VDC
Power
Input
4 Input, 4 Output AES
break out cable:
XLR balanced or BNC
3G-AM I/O Connections
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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.
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User Controls
DIP SwitchesThe 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.
DIP Switch Setting
LEFT RIGHT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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
Factory default switch settings are all in the leftmost position.
The exact functions of the DIP switches are described in “Operation” on page 10.
Mini-Config ControlThe 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 “DIP Switches” on page 10.
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 (see Figure on page 8).
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-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.
1In 4 +center, AES In 7/814In 4 -NC
2In 4 GNDshield, AES In 7/815In 3 +center, AES In 5/6
3In 3 -NC16In 3 GNDshield, AES In 5/6
4In 2+center, AES In 3/417In 2 -NC
5In 2 GNDshield, AES In 3/418In 1 +center, AES In 1/2
6In 1 -NC19In 1 GNDshield, AES In 1/2
7Out 4 +center, AES Out 7/820Out 4 -NC
8Out 4 GND shield, AES Out 7/821Out 3 +center, AES Out 5/6
9Out 3 -NC22Out 3 GNDshield, AES Out 5/6
10Out 2 +center, AES Out 3/423Out 2 -NC
11Out 2 GND shield, AES Out 3/424Out 1 +center, AES Out 1/2
12Out 1 -NC25Out 1 GNDshield, AES Out 1/2
13NCJumper to DB-25 pin 11
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Chapter 2: Operation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIP Switch Setting
LEFT RIGHT
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
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.
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DIP Switch SettingsDIP switch settings used to configure various functions are described below.
Table 3. 3G-AM DIP Switch Setting Descriptions
SWITCHFUNCTIONDIP Set LEFT (default)DIP Set RIGHT
1ControlSelects Local (DIP), and blocks Mini-
Config control.
2Audio Embedding
for Channels 1/2
(EMBD 1/2)
3Audio Embedding
for Channels 3/4
(EMDB 3/4)
4Audio Embedding
for Channels 5/6
(EMDB 5/6)
5Audio Embedding
for Channels 7/8
(EMDB 7/8)
6Channel Mapping
For Embedded
Groups
(EMBD GRP)
7Channel Mapping
For Disembedding
Groups
(DISEMBD GRP)
8Pass or Drop HANC
input packets.
(PASS HANC)
(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 Ta bl e 4, “DIP SW 6 Embedded Channel Mapping,” on page 12
Disembed from Groups 1/2 as specified
in 272M and 299M)
Refer to Ta bl e 5, “DIP SW 7 Disembedded Input Channel Mapping,” on page 13
(ON) All incoming HANC packets are
passed unless the embedder settings
above require all or part of them to be
over-written.
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
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.
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.
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