AJA HA5-4K Specifications

HA5-4K

AJA’s HA5-4K Mini-Converter provides high-quality conversion of HDMI to 4K SDI with 4 x 3G SDI
outputs. HA5-4K allows conversion of HDMI video from DSLR’s, mirrorless cameras, action cameras,
or prosumer 4K video cameras to 4K SDI for use in professional workflows. HA5-4K is also capable of
analyzing HDR infoframe data coming in over HDMI when used with AJA Mini-Config software.

https://www.aja.com/products/ha5-4k

Video Formats

(4K) 4096 x 2160p
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p
(2K) 2048 x 1080p
(HD) 1920 x 1080p
(HD) 1920 x 1080i
(HD) 1280 x 720p
(SD) 720 x 576p
(SD) 720 x 576i
(SD) 720 x 480p
(SD) 720 x 480i

Video Input Digital

1x HDMI Type A connector, HDMI v2.0
YCbCr 4:2:2/4:4:4/4:2:0
RGB 4:4:4, SMPTE or Full level
8, 10, or 12-bit (HFR 4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 limited to 8 bit)
HDR Infoframe decoder as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 720 x 576p 50
(SD) 720 x 576i 25
(SD) 720 x 480p 59.94
(SD) 720 x 480i 29.97

HDCP Decryption

Not supported. By definition, SDI outputs are unencrypted.

Video Output Digital

4x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424
YCbCr 4:2:2/4:4:4
RGB 4:4:4, SMPTE or Full level
10-bit
Two Sample Interleave (2SI) or Square Division (Quadrant) source
mapping
4x 3 Gb SDI (Level A or B-Dual Link)

(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(4K) 4096 x 2160PsF* 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(Ultra HD) 3840 x 2160PsF* 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

4x 1.5 Gb SDI

(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

2x 3 Gb SDI (Level B-Dual Stream)

(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

1x 3 Gb SDI (Level A or B-Dual Link)

(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

$595 US MSRP

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(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 50, 59.94, 60

1x 270 Mb SDI

(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 59.94

*PsF is Level B Dual Link
**1280 x 720p is Level A Only

Audio Input Digital

HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel

Audio Output Digital

SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel

User Interface

USB port used with supplied cable and Mini-Config software
application to configure device via Mac or Windows

Size (w x d x h)

5.76" x 4.02" x 0.90" (146.31 × 102.11 × 22.86 mm)

Weight

0.6 lb (0.3 kg)

Power

5-20VDC regulated, 10 watts, power supply required, included with
purchase
AC Adapter: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input

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)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

*NOTE: HA5-4K uses approximately 10 watts of power and convection
cooling. It will be warm to the touch, which is normal. When installing the
unit, mount in a location where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do
not stack the HA5-4K with other Mini-Converters.

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