FS-Mini Mini-Converter
Frame Synchronizer
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 1.0
Published September 4, 2019
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Frame Sync Mode Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using DIP Switches to ControFS-Mini the 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DIP Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DIP Switches 4 & 5 (FMT0, FMT1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 – Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Acquiring Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Running Mini-Cong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Video Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
HDMI Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FS-Mini Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
Features
The FS-Mini is a broadcast quality utility frame sync that packs the productionproven functionality and all of the reliability of AJA’s leading FS frame sync
technology into a portable Mini-Converter supporting frame synchronization of
untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals at an affordable price.
FS-Mini allows users to synchronize and convert a wide range of video formats
to their house standard with a 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output, and a
2-channel RCA style audio output. The FS-Mini also provides high quality up,
down, cross-conversion.
The device also features a reference input that can be used to lock to a local
reference. It can be simply controlled via local DIP switches or USB and AJA's MiniConfig application.
• Utility frame sync function, times input signals to an external reference
• Supports bi-level and tri-level references
• High quality 10-bit video processing
• Low latency processing, nominal video delay of 1 frame
• Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
• Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 625i, 525i and SDI input signals
• Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
• 16-channel embedded SDI audio I/O
• 8-channel HDMI output audio
• 2-channel RCA-style analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal)
• Utility frame rate conversion
• Supports 3:2 pulldown
• Up, down, cross conversion between 3G, HD and SD video formats
• AFD input detection, down-convert control
• Simple configuration via a DIP switch or USB port and Mini-Config software
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• Universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
SDI Output
• Five year warranty
NOTE: FS-Mini converts 3G-SDI Level A formats only. It does not input or output 3G-SDI
Video Formats
The FS-Mini provides utility frame rate conversion within the same frame rate
family as the input frame rate. If a reference is provided, it must be in the
same frame rate hierarchy as the input video (e.g., 23.98/29.97/59.94, 25/25, or
24/30/60).
Block Diagram
Figure 1. FS-Mini Mini-Converter, Simplified Block Diagram
Level B.
SDI Input
Reference Input Genlock
USB Bus
(connect to
PC or Mac)
I/O Connections
Figure 2. FS-Mini Mini-Converter
SDI Input
BNC
Lock LED
Reference
Input
SDI
Receiver
Frame
Sync
Control
Up,
Down,
and
Cross
Converter
Video with Embedded Audio
Video
Audio
HDMI
Transmitter
Audio
D/A
SDI Output
HDMI Output
with Embedded
Audio
2-Channel
Analog Audio
Monitor Output
Connector
HDMI
Output
Connector
USB Port
Unbalanced
Analog Audio
Outputs
(2 RCA Jacks)
DC Power
Input
NOTE: The Lock LED indicates valid input video by color. Green is SD video, red is HD
video, amber is 3G video, off is no input.
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Frame Sync Mode Example
The following section provides an example of how to set up the FS-Mini to ensure
the frame sync function is working correctly.
Setup
Ensure the FS-Mini is completely disconnected from video, audio, USB, and
power.
Procedure
1. Connect the FS-Mini to your Mac or PC using the control USB cord.
2. Connect the FS-Mini to its power cord and a power source.
3. Launch the AJA Mini-Cong application. By default the FS-Mini is
congured to operate genlocked to an external reference signal. The Ref
In BNC connector image on AJA Mini-Config indicates "No Ref" and the
Genlock control indicates "Free Run."
4. Connect the appropriate sync reference signal to the FS-Mini Ref In BNC.
• The Ref In BNC connector image on AJA Mini-Config shows the signal type
(for example, 1080i59.94).
• The Genlock control will indicate "Reference," indicating that the FS-Mini is
genlocked to an external reference signal.
• However, because the FS-Mini is still not receiving a compatible video input,
"No Video" will be reported for the SDI In BNC image on AJA Mini-Config.
5. Connect a 1080p59.94 SDI video source to the FS-Mini SDI In BNC. AJA MiniCong will report 1080p59.94 next to the SDI In BNC image.
6. From the Video tab, set the Output Format to 1080p (high).
7. Confirm that AJA Mini-Config shows that the SDI Out BNC is reporting the
correct signal (in this example, 1080p59.94).
This workflow confirms that the FS-Mini powers up successfully and that the SDI
video output is synchronized with the Reference Input.
Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples
Upconvert Mode
The FS-Mini allows you to select the type of Upconversion performed on an SD
source input. This mode is in effect only when the input is SD (525i or 625i) and
the selected output format is HD (720p, 1080i, or 1080p).
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Figure 3. Upconvert Mode Examples
Upconvert Illustrations
4:3 Upconverts To These displays on 16:9
4
Full Screen
3
4:3 Pillar
LB to Full
14:9 Pillar
16
9
Selection Description
• Full Screen – 4x3 image is stretched horizontally to fill a 16x9 frame.
• 4x3 Pillar – 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars.
• LB to Full – 4x3 letterboxed image is scaled to fit horizontally in a 16x9 frame.
Black bars top and bottom are cropped off.
• 14x9 Pillar (default) – 4x3 image is scaled to create a 14x9 image with black
sidebars and slightly cropping top and bottom of original image.
• Wide Zoom – A combination of scaling and stretching is used to fit to a 16x9
frame. Slight cropping of top and bottom and a small aspect ratio change.
Downconvert Mode
This mode determines the type of Downconversion performed on the
selected HD source input. See the following Downconvert Illustrations for
Downconversion examples. This mode is in effect only when the input is HD
(720p, 1080i, or 1080p) and the selected output format is SD (525i or 625i).
Wide Zoom
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Figure 4. Downconvert Mode Example
Downconvert Illustrations
16:9 Downconverts To These displays on 4:3
16
9
4
Letterbox
3
Crop
Anamorphic
14:9
Selection Description
• Letterbox – Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area,
with the aspect ratio preserved.
• Crop (default) – Image is cropped to fit new screen size.
• Anamorphic – HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio
(anamorphic).
• 14:9 – Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved. Black is added top
and bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped.
• Auto AFD – Automatically selects the best Downconvert mode based on the
input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code.
Active Format Description (AFD) codes are carried in the vertical ancillary
(VANC) portion of HD SDI video signals, specified in SMPTE 2016 as follows:
“AFD information is intended to guide DTV receivers and/or intermediate
professional video equipment regarding the display of video of one aspect
ratio on a display of another aspect ratio.”
In the FS-Mini Downconverter, the AFD code on the video input can be used
to guide the Downconverter in choosing which mode to use to best display
the important content of the16:9 HD input video on the 4:3 SD output. For
example, if the input AFD code is 10 (Full Frame), it means that the input video
has important picture information throughout the full 16:9 frame, so the
Downconverter should use Letterbox mode to be sure none of the content
is cropped off. An AFD code of 9 (Pillarbox) says that the input video only has
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content within the center 4:3 area of the picture (usually because it originally
came from an Upconverted SD signal) so the Downconverter Crop mode
would be the best choice. There are 16 possible HD AFD codes, of which 8 are
in common use. The FS-Mini does not process or use SD AFD codes.
SD Aspect Ratio Convert
This mode selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed
on an incoming selected SD source. This mode is in effect only when the input
and output are both SD (525i or 625i). (In Europe 16:9 anamorphic video is also
known as “wide screen” video.)
Figure 5. SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Examples
SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Illustrations
4:3 Converts To These displays on 4:3
4
3
Off
(no conversion)
Letterbox
H Crop
Pillarbox
V Crop
14:9
Selection Descriptions
• Off–Turns aspect ratio conversion Off.
• Letterbox–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to Letterbox video.
• H Crop–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 4:3 Standard video (crops left and
right edges of video).
• Pillarbox–Converts 4:3 Standard video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.
• V Crop–Converts Letterbox video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.
• 14:9–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 14:9 Cropped video.
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Installation
Typically, FS-Mini installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power.
2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs and HDMI connector.
3. Connect audio equipment to RCA connectors (optional)
4. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).
5. The converter will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to
User Controls
The FS-Mini can be used right out of the box for many applications, since it
is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically.
However, you can also manually configure the FS-Mini using either of two
methods:
One of the DIP switches is a “Local/Remote” switch. When in the “Local” mode,
the remaining DIP switches support a subset of the user controls. When in the
“Remote” mode, the normal Mini-Converter non-volatile registers control the unit
(as last set).
Refer to "Chapter 2 Operation" on page 12 for information about controlling
the FS-Mini with Mini-Config. Instructions for DIP switch settings are presented
below.
alter the factory settings, you’ll need to:
• Install the AJA Mini-Config software on your computer
• Attach the converter via USB
• Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens
• This process is detailed in "Chapter 2 Operation" on page 12.
• Alternatively, you can use the external DIP switches to alter the factory
settings (see "Using DIP Switches to Control the FS-Mini" on page 10).
• Mini-Config software application supplied for PCs and Macs
• DIP switches accessible via a cutout on the back of the FS-Mini case
Using DIP Switches to Control the FS-Mini
Figure 6. DIP Switches
In addition to the Mini-Config application, you can also control the unit via an
8-switch DIP, accessible through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit.
The default positions are shown in Figure 6. The default settings result in an
output of 1080i59.94 with NTSC related inputs and 1080i50 with PAL related
inputs.
For 1080p23.98/1080psf23.98 inputs, the input can be converted to 720p23.98,
1080p23.98, 1080i59.94, or 1080p59.94. The latter two would use the 3:2 DIP
switch to add 3:2 pulldown.
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The compliance label, found on the back of the FS-Mini, lists the DIP switch
settings.
NOTE: HDMI monitors may not support all frame rates or "pSF" formats.
NOTE: FS-Mini converts 3G-A formats only. It does not input or output 3G-B.
DIP Switch Settings
The functions of the DIP switches and what they control are described in the
following tables.
Table 1. DIP Switch Setting Descriptions
SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT
1 Control Selects LOCAL (DIP), and
2 HD/SD Selects HD output mode. Selects SD output mode.
3 1080/720 (HD mode only) Selects 1080 output. Selects 720 output.
4 & 5 Alternate HD formats. These two DIP switches (FMT0, FMT1) act together to select
6 3:2 Conversion (23.98/24
inputs only)
7 Up Conversion Sets upconversion to Sidebar
8 Down Conversion Sets downconversion to
Selects REMOTE (Mini-Config),
blocks Mini-Config control.
When in “Local” mode, the
remaining DIP switches will
support a subset of the user
controls.
alternate HD output formats. Zero (0) is Left position, one (1) is
Right position.
See Table 2 below for setting information.
3:2 conversion is OFF.
A 23.98/24 fps input results in
a 23.98/24 fps output.
(SIDEB).
Letterbox (LTRBX).
and disables DIP switches 2-8.
When in “Remote” mode, the
normal Mini-Config nonvolatile registers (as last set),
control the unit.
3:2 conversion is ON.
A 23.98/24 fps input results in
either a 29.97/30 or 59.94/60
fps output.
Sets upconversion to Full
screen (FULL).
Sets downconversion to Full
screen (FULL).
DIP Switches 4 & 5 (FMT0, FMT1)
DIP switches 4 and 5 together select alternate HD formats. Switches 1 and 2 can
also affect the HD output format. In the table below an X indicates a “Don’t Care”
setting.
Table 2. Output Formats for DIP Switch 2,3, 4, & 5 Settings
SW2
HD/SD
Left Left Left Left 1080i 25/29.97/30
Left Left Left Right 1080pSF
Left Left Right Left 1080p 50/59.94/60
Left Left Right Right 1080p
Left Right X Left 720p 50/59.94/60
Left Right X Right 720p
Right X X X 525i/625i
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SW3
1080/720
SW 4
FMT0
SW 5
FMT1
Output
23.98/24/25/29.97/30
23.98/24/25/29.97/30
23.98/24/25/29.97/30
Chapter 2 – Operation
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.
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/en/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.
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/en/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_MiniCong.zip le
3. Double-click on the MiniInstaller.msi le.
4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation.
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Figure 7. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard
5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogues.
When nished, an AJA Mini-Cong shortcut will be installed on the desktop,
and you will be able to locate the Mini-Cong 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.
Figure 8. 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_MiniCong folder.
3. Double-click on the AJAMiniCong.dmg le.
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4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched.
Figure 9. Mini-Config Mac Installer
5. To complete the installation drag the MiniCong.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.
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.
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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.
NOTE: Configuration settings in red will change based on the attached output device as
well as input signals. For improved accuracy and reliability, you should configure
the Mini-Converter only when the target output device is attached and input
signals are supplied at the inputs.
Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac, with subtle differences that
reflect the general look of the platform environment.
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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
Tabbed Screens
Figure 10. Example Mini-Config Screen
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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Video Tab Screen
The Video Screen is where you can configure FS-Mini video inputs and outputs.
Output Format
Determines the FS-Mini output video format. These are the format choices:
• SD: The output video format will be 525i59.94 (for 23.98, 29.97, or 59.94 fps
video inputs) or 625i50 (for 25 or 50 fps video inputs).
• 720p: - The output video format will be 720p59.94 (for 23.98, 29.97, or 59.94 fps
video inputs), 720p60 (for 24, 30, or 60 fps video inputs), or 720p50 (for 25 or
50 fps video inputs).
• 1080i: The output video format will be 1080i59.94 (for 23.98, 29.97, or 59.94 fps
video inputs), 1080i60 (for 24, 30, or 60 fps video inputs), or 1080i50 (for 25 or
50 fps video inputs).
• 1080psf: The output video format will be 1080psf23.98 (for 23.98 fps video
inputs), 1080psf24 (for 24 fps video inputs), 1080psf25 (for 25 or 50 fps video
inputs), 1080psf29.97 (for 29.97 or 59.94 video inputs), or 1080psf30 (for 30 or
60 fps video inputs).
• 1080p (low): The output video format will be 1080p23.98 (for 23.98 fps video
inputs), 1080p24 (for 24 fps video inputs), 1080p25 (for 25 or 50 fps video
inputs), 1080p29.97 (for 29.97 or 59.94 video inputs), or 1080p30 (for 30 or 60
fps video inputs).
• 1080p (high): The output video format will be 1080p50 (for 25 or 50 fps video
inputs), 1080p59.94 (for 23.98, 29.97 or 59.94 video inputs), or 1080p60 (for 24,
30 or 60 fps video inputs).
NOTE: FS-Mini converts 3G-A formats only. It does not input or output 3G-B.
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Add 3:2 Pulldown
When the Add 3:2 Pull down box is checked, 23.98 fps and 24 fps video inputs
are converted to 29.97 fps and 30 fps, respectively, by adding 3:2 pull down
before conversion. Note that this selection is only used when the FS-Mini module
is in Remote mode (DIP switch #1). In Local mode, 3:2 pull down addition is
determined by DIP switch #6.
Genlock
Determines the timing reference for the FS-Mini video output. The selected
reference is displayed to the right of the Genlock pull-down. These are the
choices:
• Auto (default): Auto uses the reference input if present, or locks to the
SDI input if no reference is present or if the reference is present but is not
compatible.
• Lock to Input: Always locks to the SDI input.
• Lock to Reference: Always locks to the Reference input – if the supplied
reference is not compatible, reverts to Free Run.
• Free Run: Always operates in Free Run mode.
Up Convert
Determines the mode when converting from SD input video to an HD output
video format. This selection is only used when the FS-Mini module is in Remote
mode (DIP switch #1). In Local mode, the up convert mode is determined by DIP
switch #7. These are the choices:
• 4x3 Pillar: Produces 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars.
• 14x9 Pillar (default): Produces 14x9 image, zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image
with black sidebars.
• Full Screen: Produces anamorphic full screen display.
• LB to Full Image: Produces image zoomed to fit the full screen (letterbox).
• Wide Zoom: Produces an image sized to fit a 16x9 screen using a combination
of zoom and stretch. (This can introduce a small aspect ratio change.)
Down Convert
Determines the mode when converting from HD input video to an SD output
video format. Note that this selection is only used when the FS-Mini module is in
Remote mode (DIP switch #1). In Local mode, the upconvert mode is determined
by DIP switch #8. These are the choices:
• Crop (default): Image is cropped to fit new screen size.
• Anamorphic: HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio
(anamorphic).
• 14x9: Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved. Black is added top
and bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped.
• Auto AFD: Automatically selects the best Downconvert mode based on the
input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code. If the input video is not
carrying an AFD VANC code, the Downconverter defaults to crop.
• Letterbox: Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area,
with the aspect ratio preserved.
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Aspect Convert
Determines the mode when converting from SD input video to an SD output
video format. There is no DIP switch equivalent for this control. The setting
is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent
operation. These are the choices:
• Off (default): The input image is copied to the output with no scaling.
• Letterbox: The input frame is scaled vertically to a 16x9 "letterboxed" size
(anamorphic to letterbox conversion).
• H Crop: The input frame is scaled horizontally to 16x9, then center-cropped
(anamorphic to center crop conversion).
• Pillarbox: The input frame is scaled horizontally to make a pillarbox output
(4x3 to anamorphic conversion).
• V Crop: The input frame is scaled vertically to make a vertically cropped
output (letterbox to anamorphic conversion).
• 14x9: The input frame is scaled horizontally and vertically as a compromise
between H Crop and Letterbox (anamorphic to 14x9 conversion).
Loss of Input
Determines what action is taken when input video is lost. These are the choices:
• Black (default): The output goes to black.
• Freeze: The output freezes on the last good frame.
HDMI Tab Screen
Provides user selection of the HDMI output modes. There is no DIP switch
equivalent for these controls. The setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the
module and used for all subsequent operation.
NOTE: The HDMI video output always mirrors the SDI video output, both in content and
output format selection. Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to
the FS-Mini output settings.
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NOTE: When the output format is set to 1080psf23.98 or 1080psf24 the HDMI output is
disabled since HDMI does not have a corresponding supported format.
Protocol
Selects whether the HDMI output uses DVI or HDMI protocols for sending video
to the destination device. These are the choices:
• Auto: Automatically selects the output protocol based on getting the
attached HDMI device's EDID information. This is the recommended setting.
The selected protocol is shown to the right of the popup control.
• HDMI: Uses HDMI protocols regardless of the attached device's EDID.
• DVI: Uses DVI protocols regardless of the attached device's EDID. Because DVI
protocols do not support audio or HDMI InfoFrame ancillary data, select this
mode only if you know that the attached device requires it.
Color Space
Selects the HDMI output color space and depth. These are the choices:
• Auto: Automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI
device's EDID information. This is the recommended setting. The selected
mode is shown to the right of the pull-down control.
• RGB 8Bit: Uses 8-bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device's EDID.
• RGB 10Bit: Uses 10-bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device's EDID.
• YCbCr 10Bit: Uses 10-bit YCbCr mode regardless of the attached device's EDID.
RGB Range
Selects the HDMI video levels when the Color Space is RGB 8Bit or RGB 10Bit.
• Auto: Automatically selects the mode based on getting the attached HDMI
device's EDID information. This is the recommended setting. The selected
mode is shown to the right of the popup control.
• SMPTE: Scales the output video level to 8-bit range 16 - 235 (10-bit 64 - 940)
regardless of the attached device's EDID.
• Full Range: Scales the output video level to 8-bit range 0 - 255 (10-bit 0 - 1023)
regardless of the attached device's EDID.
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Audio Tab Screen
The Audio Screen is where you can configure FS-Mini HDMI and analog (RCAstyle) audio output channels. Pull down menu settings are described following
the screen graphic. There is no DIP switch equivalent for these controls. The
setting is saved in nonvolatile memory in the module and used for all subsequent
operation.
NOTE: The SDI embedded output audio is a channel-for-channel copy of the input SDI
embedded audio. There are no user controls.
HDMI Audio
Selects how many SDI channels are passed to the HDMI connector and which
channel pairs are selected. These are the choices:
• Auto: Automatically selects the audio output configuration based on
communicating with the attached HDMI device. The resulting mode is
displayed to the right of the popup control.
• 2 Channel: Outputs a pair of channels from the SDI stream to two channels
on the HDMI output connector. The selected audio pair is determined by the
Analog Audio setting (below).
• 8 Channel: Outputs SDI channels 1 through 8 to the HDMI output connector.
Analog Audio
Selects the channel pair that will be output to the Analog RCA connectors (L/R)
and the HDMI audio output (when HDMI Audio is in 2-channel mode). These are
the choices:
• Channel 1+2, Channel 3+4, Channel 5+6, Channel 7+8, Channel 9+10,
Channel11+12, Channel 13+14, Channel 15+16
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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 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.
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.
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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 – Specications
FS-Mini Tech Specs
Utility frame sync
Aligns and times input video to reference
Video Formats
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p
• (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF
• (HD) 1920 x 1080p
• (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF
• (HD) 1920 x 1080i
• (HD) 1280 x 720p
• (SD) 625i
• (SD) 525i
• YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
Video Input Digital
• 1x 3G-SDI input, 1x BNC
• 3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424
• Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
• (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
• (SD) 625i 50
• (SD) 525i 59.94
Video Output Digital
• 1x 3G-SDI outputs, 1x BNC
• 3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424
• Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
• (HD) 1080p 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 24 (for 24 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 25 (for 50 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 30 (for 60 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080p 60 (for 24, 30 or 60 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080PsF 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080PsF 24 (for 24 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080PsF 25 (for 50 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080PsF 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080Psf 30 (for 30 or 60 video inputs)
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• (HD) 1080i 59.94 (for 23.98, or 59.94 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080i 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
• (HD) 1080i 50 (for 25 or 50 video inputs)
• (HD) 720p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
• (HD) 720p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
• (HD) 720p 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
• (SD) 625i 50 (for 25 or 50 fps video inputs)
• (SD) 525i 59.94 (for 23.98 or 59.94 video inputs)
Monitor Output Digital
• 1x HDMI standard type A connector
• HD/SD
• Color space, YCbCr or RGB
• Bit depth, 8 or 10
• RGB Range, SMPTE or Full Range
Video Processing
• Frame rate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2)
• Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
• AFD input detection, down-convert control
• Nominal video delay HD/SD, 1 frame
Up-Conversion
• Hardware 10-bit
• 4x3 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars
• 14x9 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with
black side bars
• Full Screen: results in a 4x3 image stretched horizontally to fill in a 16x9 screen
• Letterbox to Full: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
• Wide Zoom: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a
16x9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change
Down-Conversion
• Hardware 10-bit
• Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
• Anamorphic: HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio
• 14x9: image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved, black is added top
and bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped
• Auto AFD: automatically selects the best down-convert mode based on the
input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code
• Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area
with the aspect ratio preserved
Cross-Conversion
• Hardware 10-bit
• 1080i to 720p
• 720p to 1080i
• 720p to 1080PsF
Aspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SD
• Letterbox: transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
• H Crop: produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms
anamorphic SD to full frame
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• SD Pillarbox: produces an image in the center of the screen with black borders
on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center
• V Crop: transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
• 14x9: anamorphic to 14x9 conversion
Audio Input Digital
• 48 kHz sample rate
• 1x SDI embedded input
• 16-channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
Audio Output Digital
• 48 kHz sample rate
• 1x SDI embedded output
• 16-channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
Audio I/O
• 16-channel embedded SDI audio input
• 16-channel embedded SDI audio output
• 2 or 8-channel HDMI audio output
• 2x RCA style analog outputs at -10 dBu (nominal)
Reference Input
• External, 1x BNC
• Blackburst or tri-level sync
• 75-ohms terminating
Genlock
• Lock to External Reference
• Lock to SDI input
• Free run
HDCP
• The FS-Mini does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption.
User Interface
• USB port used with supplied cable and Mini-Config software application to
• External DIP switches
Size (w x d x h)
• 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147.32 x 78.74 x 25.4 mm)
Weight
• 0.7 lb (0.3 kg)
By definition, HD-SDI inputs to the FS-Mini are unencrypted. The HDMI
specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs.
configure device via PC or Mac
Power
• +5VDC Regulated, 9 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)
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• 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 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)
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: 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 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
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 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.
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Warranty and Liability Information
AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.
Limited Warranty on Hardware
AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that the hardware product, not
including storage modules or software components, will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
AJA Video warrants that the storage modules provided as part of the hardware
product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of purchase. AJA Video provides a separate software warranty as
part of the license agreement applicable to software components.
If a hardware product or storage module (hereafter, a “product”) proves to be
defective during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either
repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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 http://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.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by negligent,
inadequate or improper use, handling or maintenance. Without limiting the
foregoing, AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty
or repair any damage or malfunction a) resulting from attempts by personnel other
than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) resulting
from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) caused by the use
of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, d) if the product has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases
the time or difficulty of servicing the product, or e) resulting from being dropped
or otherwise subjected to undue force, exposure to moisture or other corrosive or
conductive substances, exposure to strong magnetic fields, use with improperly
regulated power supplies, exposure to electric shock, use in temperatures outside the
specified operating range, or otherwise failing to treat the product in accordance with
the standard of care appropriate to sensitive and delicate electronic equipment.
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR
ENTIRETY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TIMELY REPORTED
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CUSTOMER IS
PROVIDED WITH RESPECT TO HARDWARE PRODUCTS AND THEIR STORAGE MODULES.
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.
THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED, STATED, OR WARRANTED TO OPERATE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE
PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE SOLE OR PRIMARY DATA SOURCE OR
TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA, AND THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT
REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE.
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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
A
Add 3:2 Pulldown 18
AJA Support 2
Analog Audio 21
Aspect Convert 19
Assembly 23
Audio Tab Screen 21
B
Block Diagram 5
C
Color Space 20
Conversion Mode Discussion 6
D
DIP Switch Control 10
DIP Switch Settings 11
Documentation
Downloading 12
Mini-Converter 12
Down Convert 18
Downconvert Mode 7
F
Features 4
Firmware Version 22
G
Genlock 18
N
Name 23
O
Output Format 17
Overview 4
P
Protocol 20
R
RGB Range 20
S
Saving Setups 14
SD Aspect Ratio Convert 9
Serial Number 23
Software Version 22
T
Technical Support 2
Typ e 23
U
Up Convert 18
Upconvert Mode 6
Update 22
Update Tab Screen 22
User Controls 10
H
HDMI Audio 21
HDMI Tab Screen 19
I
Info Tab Screen 23
Installation 10
I/O Connection 5
L
Loss of Input 19
M
Mini-Config
Installation on Mac 13
Installation on PC 12
Operation 15
Screen Description 16
Startup on Mac 14
Startup on PC 14
Mini-Config Screen
Info Tab Screen 23
Update Tab Screen 22
Mini-Converter Documentation 12
V
Video Tab Screen 17
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