AJA GEN10 User Manual [en, de, es]
GEN10 Mini-Converter
HD/SD Sync Generator
Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.0r2
Published: July 3, 2014
Table of Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GEN10 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Internal Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DIP Switches 6, 7, 8 (Other HD Formats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix B: Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Class A Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Korean KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Notices
Trademarks
AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered
trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks
of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™,
Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™ and
V2Digital™ are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
AirPort, Apple, Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod touch, Mac and
Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final
QuickTime
Avid, Avid DNxHD and Media Composer are registered trademarks of Avid Technology,
Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG.
logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Cut Pro, QuickTime and
Copyright
Contacting Support
Telephone: +1.530.271.3190
FAX : +1.530.271.3140
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: support@aja.com
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2014 AJA Video Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this
manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA
Video Systems, Inc.
When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.
To contact AJA for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
Sales Email: sales@aja.com
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
The GEN10 is a cost effective and flexible SD/HD/AES sync generator. The GEN10 features
7 outputs including 2 groups of independently controlled SD/HD sync outputs and 1
AES-11 output. The SD outputs can be switched between Color Black or Color Bars. HD
tri-level sync can be switched between 19 different HD formats including all that are in
use today. The AES-11 output can be switched between SILENCE and TONE. All outputs
are in sync with each-other and are sourced from an accurate master time base.
Features
• HD Tri-level sync generation
• SD Color Black or Color Bars
• Two groups of independently switchable outputs allows simultaneous HD and SD sync
generation
• AES-11 output switchable between silence and tone
• Multiple outputs can synchronize entire systems without requiring a Sync DA
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• External Dip Switch Configuration
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Simplified Block Diagram
Configuration is
Determined by
DIP switch on
other side of
Converter
2nd
Power LED: When Green, this LED indicates
the GEN10 is powered up.
Output Group
Output 5
Output 6
AES 11
Output
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
1st
Output Group
Either Output Group can be set to SD or HD
+ 5 VDC
Power
Input
SD
Sync
Generator
Group 1
Output 1
SD
SW1
HD
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Selectable as a group for
HD: Trilevel
720 or 1080
(multiple formats: see specications)
or
SD: 75% Color Bars or Blackburst
PAL or NTSC
GEN10 Connections
Master
Timebase
HD
Sync
Generator
AES
Generator
SD
SW2
HD
Group 2
Output 5
Output 6
AES 11 Output
Selectable as a group for
HD: Trilevel
720 or 1080
(multiple formats: see specications)
or
SD: 75% Color Bars or Blackburst
PAL or NTSC
User Controls
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The user interface for the GEN10 is an 8-switch DIP accessible through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit, and an internal jumper block accessed by removing the GEN10 cover
(secured by 4 screws).
Use the jumper to configure the NTSC Pedestal. Then use the DIP switches to configure
the sync generator formats.
Factory default settings are internal jumper installed (NTSC with Setup: 54 mV pedestal
offset), and all the DIP switches in the leftmost position. The exact function of the jumper
settings and each DIP switch are described in
5
“Operation” on page 7.
Installation
Typically, GEN10 installation consists of the following:
1. Disconnect +5VDC from the converter.
2. If you wish to operate the GEN10 in NTSC without Setup (no offset), open the case
and set the internal jumper as required.
3. Configure the DIP switches for the desired sync generator formats.
4. Connect external devices to the converter BNCs.
5. Apply power to the converter.
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Chapter 2: Operation
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP Switches
1
2
3
Defaults Shown Here
1=ON, 2=ON, 3=ON
To keep an
“uninstalled” jumper
for future use, you
can place it over only
a single pin
JUMPER 1
Back of GEN10
(where DIP switch
access can be seen)
Internal Jumper
An internal jumper block with 3 jumpers determines the offset to Pedestal for NTSC. For
most instances, the factory default (all jumpers in place) will be the proper setting.
NOTE: If you will be using the GEN10 only to generate HD signals, or SD NTSC signals with Setup, no
jumper changes are required. Configuration is accomplished using the external DIP switches.
Internal jumper settings are:
• Jumper 1 installed (default): NTSC with Setup (54 mV pedestal offset)
• Jumper 1 removed: NTSC without Setup (no offset)
NOTE: Jumpers 2 and 3 are ignored—installed or not, they do not affect operation.
To access the internal jumpers, remove the four Phillips screws securing the back side of
the case (the side having the DIP switch access hole in it). Once the case cover is
removed, jumper positions 1 through 3 are clearly marked on the circuit board next to
the jumper.
DIP Switches
Figure 1. GEN10 Internal Jumper (remove back of case to access)
DIP switches on the back of the unit are used to configure outputs and formats.
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