AJA HD10C2 User Manual [en, de, es, it]

HD10C2 Mini-Converter

HD/SD Serial Digital to Analog

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

I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Video Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

HD VGA MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Internal Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appendix B: Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Class A Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Korean KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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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: [phone]

FAX : [phone]

Web: http://www.aja.com

Support Email: [e-mail]

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: [e-mail]

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Features

The HD10C2 is a high-quality 10-bit HD converter that’s “dual-rate”—and works with
both HD-SDI and SD SDI inputs. For HD-SDI inputs, the HD10C2 outputs full bandwidth
HD component or “VGA” style RGBHV video. For SD-SDI inputs, component or composite
SD outputs are supported. When connected to a multi-format monitor like the Sony
20L5, the HD10C2 will automatically provide an image from almost any HD or SD input
format. The HD10C2 also features 2 equalized HD/SD SDI outputs.

• High-Quality 10-bit Dual Rate HD/SD D/A Conversion

• Full Bandwidth HD Analog RGB or YPbPr Output (HD input)

• Component/Composite SD Output (SD input)

• 2 Equalized Loop-Thru HD-SDI/SDI Outputs

• 5 wire RGBHV VGA style HD output

• HD Sync Selectable Between Bi-level and Tri-Level

• 4:3 Safe Area Graticule (HD)

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

• External Dip Switch Configuration

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Simplified Block Diagram

HD-SDI Input

HD-SDI Loop

Output

Configuration

Determined by
DIP switch on
other side of

Converter

Output 1

BNC

Connects to Converter

Output Connector for
HD-RGB or YPbPr Video

Connects to Converter
Output Connector for
VGA Video

BNCs for HD-RGB
or YPbPr equipment

HD10C2 Component Video Cable and HD15 SVGA Adapter

HD-SDI Loop

Output 2

+ 5 VDC

Power

Input

D-Connector

Cable EQ

HD-SDI

Input

De-serializer

D/A

Conversion

H Drive

V Drive

Y G

Pb B

Pr R

(Output is selected by DIP switch)

HD RGB or YPbPr Outputs
(selected by DIP switch)

I/O Connections

DA Outputs

HD-SDI Out 1

HD-SDI Out 2

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Video Output Connector

User Controls

The video output connector is a 13W3 D-sub with the following pinouts:

Table 1. Video Output Connector Pinouts

Pin Description

1 no connection
2 V DRIVE
3 no connection
4 GROUND
5 H DRIVE
6 - 9 no connection
10 GROUND
A1 RED / Pr Video/ C
A2 GREEN / Y Video / Composite
A3 BLUE / Pb Video / Y

The user interface for the HD10C2 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 converter’s
cover (secured by 4 screws).

Installation

Use the jumper to configure HD Sync, if necessary. Then use the DIP switches to
configure the converter.

Factory default settings are internal jumper installed (HD uses Tri-level Sync), and all the
DIP switches in the leftmost position. The exact function of the jumper settings and each
DIP switch are described in

Typically, HD10C2 installation consists of the following:

1. Disconnect +5VDC from the converter.

2. If you wish to operate the HD10C2in HD with Bi-level Sync, open the case and set the

internal jumper as required.

3. Configure the DIP switches for the desired settings.

4. Connect external devices to the converter BNCs and breakout cable or VGA adapter.

5. Apply power to the converter.

“Operation” on page 7.

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