AJA IPT-10G2-SDI Operation Guide

10 GigE IP Mini-Converters

SMPTE 2110 IP Transmit/Receive

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 2.1
Published May 10, 2019

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Contents

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

10 GigE IP Mini-Converters Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IPT-10G2-SDI Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IPT-10G2-HDMI Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IPR-10G2-SDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IPR-10G2-HD MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IPR-10G -HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Simplied Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control LAN, Ready, Link/Act, and Lock LED Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Initial Setup By Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Initial Setup By AJA eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Settings Retained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

REST API Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 2 – eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Acquiring eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

eMini-Setup Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PC Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mac Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Running eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PC Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mac Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operating eMini-Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control LAN Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Media Network 1 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Media Network 2 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Firmware Update Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 3 – 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters Web Interface. . . . . . . .23

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Networking Option – Using Only the Media LAN Port for Control and Media

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Web Browser via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

IPT-10G2-SDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

IPR-10G2-HD MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cong Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

IPT-10G2-SDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

IPR-10G2-HD MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Presets Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Downloading and Installing Updated Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Booting the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters from the Safeboot Firmware . . . 45

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

IPT-10G2-SDI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

IPT-10G2-HDMI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

IPR-10G2-HDMI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

IPR-10G2-SDI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

IPR-10G-HDMI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

AJA 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters are designed for point of use applications for
encoding, transport, reception and decoding of IP based video sources. Rugged,
compact and fanless, the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters provide the bridge between
Baseband and IP video for a range of applications, such as sending and receiving
video over IP from remote facilities in post production, source monitoring, digital
signage, and video walls. 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters ease the cost of extensive
monitoring distribution in a facility.

The 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter Transmitters take baseband HDMI or SDI input
and encode the data as SMPTE 2110. The embedded audio associated with the
video stream is also encoded to SMPTE 2110. Alternatively, analog audio can be
encoded and sent with the video stream instead.

The 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter Receivers decode SMPTE 2110 and format the data
for either HDMI or SDI output. The audio associated with the video stream is
extracted, synchronized, and then embedded into the HDMI or SDI signal as well
as output on a stereo analog RCA audio output.

UltraHD p30 can be received only by the IPR-10G-HDMI.

Both the IPR-10G2-HDMI and the IPR-10G-HDMI can provide RGB (rather than
YCbCr) to a compatible monitor if the monitor or other sink device indicates this
availability via EDID.

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10 GigE IP Mini-Converters Features

IPT-10G2-SDI Features

• SMPTE ST 2110 audio, video transmitter

• Rugged, fanless design

• 2x 10 GigE SFP+ cages for media LAN (providing support for hitless switching)
with status light

• 1x 1 GigE RJ45 socket for control LAN (with status light)

• 1x 3G-SDI Input

• 1x 3G-SDI Loop Out

• Support for HD up to 1080 60p, YCbCr4:2:2

• Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline

• Embedded SDI audio input (up to eight channels)

• 2x RCA analog audio input

• 1x BNC Reference Out

• 1x mini-USB port for initial network configuration with AJA eMini-Setup
software

• Complete control interface on any web browser from a built-in web server

• Customizable control with AJA REST API

• 5-year international warranty and support

IPT-10G2-HDMI Features

• SMPTE 2110 audio, video transmitter

• Rugged, fanless design

• 2x 10 GigE SFP+ cages for media LAN (providing support for hitless switching)
with status light

• 1x 1 GigE RJ45 socket for control LAN with status light

• Dedicated HDMI transmitter with full size HDMI 1.4b video input port

• Support for HD up to 1080 60p, YCbCr 4:2:2

• Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline

• Embedded HDMI audio input (up to eight channels)

• 2x RCA analog audio input

• 1x BNC Reference Out

• 1x mini-USB port for initial network configuration with AJA eMini-Setup
software

• Complete control interface on any web browser from a built-in web server

• Customizable control with AJA REST API

• 5-year international warranty and support

IPR-10G2-SDI

• SMPTE ST 2110 audio, video receiver

• Rugged, fanless design

• 2x 10 GigESFP+ cages for media LAN (providing support for hitless switching)
with status light

• 1x 1 GigERJ45 socket for control LAN (with status light)

• 2x 3G-SDI Output

• Support for HD up to 1080 60p, YCbCr4:2:2

• Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline

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• Embedded SDI audio output (up to eight channels)

• 2x RCA analog audio output

• 1x BNC Reference (reserved for future potential features)

• 1x mini-USB port for initial network configuration with AJA eMini-Setup
software

• Complete control interface on any web browser from a built-in web server

• Customizable control with AJA REST API

• 5-year international warranty and support

IPR-10G2-HDMI

• SMPTE 2110 audio, video receiver

• Rugged, fanless design

• 2x 10 GigE SFP+ cages for media LAN (providing support for hitless switching)
with status light

• 1x 1 GigE RJ45 socket for control LAN with status light

• Dedicated HDMI transmitter with full size HDMI 1.4b video output port

• Support for HD up to 1080 60p, YCbCr 4:2:2

• Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline

• Embedded HDMI audio output (up to eight channels)

• 2x RCA analog audio output

• 1x BNC Reference (reserved for future potential features)

• 1x mini-USB port for initial network configuration with AJA eMini-Setup
software

• Complete control interface on any web browser from a built-in web server

• Customizable control with AJA REST API

• 5-year international warranty and support

IPR-10G -HDMI

• SMPTE 2110 audio, video receiver

• Rugged, fanless design

• 1x SFP+ Cage for 10G Ethernet media, control, and timing input – SFP+
modules not included

• 1x RJ-45 (IEC 60603-7) for 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet for control

• Dedicated HDMI transmitter with full size HDMI 1.4b video output port

• Essence support: SMPTE 2110-10, 2110-20, 2110-30

• Support for receiving UltraHD p23.98, p24, p25, p29.97, p30

• Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline

• Embedded and analog audio outputs

• Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS) Support

• Ember Plus Support

• Network (LAN) control and status

• 1x mini-USB port for initial network configuration with AJA eMini-Setup
software

• Complete control interface on any web browser from a built-in web server

• Customizable control with AJA REST API

• 5-year international warranty and support

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Frequently Asked Questions

To access responses to freqently asked questions about the
10 GigE IP Mini-Converters, please use the following links:

• https://www.aja.com/products/ipt-10g2-sdi#support

• https://www.aja.com/products/ipt-10g2-hdmi#support

• https://www.aja.com/products/ipr-10g2-sdi#support

• https://www.aja.com/products/ipr-10g2-hdmi#support

• https://www.aja.com/products/ipr-10g-hdmi#support

System Requirements

Remote computer configuration and control is accomplished using the
10 GigE IP Mini-Converters' internal web server. A macOS X or Windows
computer with a web browser installed is all that is required. Additionally, initial
configuration using eMini-Setup will require a USB port between the host
computer and the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter.

NOTE: Chrome and Firefox are the preferred web browsers for control on Windows.

Safari is the preferred web browser for control on macOS. Other web browsers
may work, but AJA cannot guarantee consistent operation for all web browsers or
web browser versions.

Simplified Block Diagrams

Figure 1. IPT-10G2-SDI/HDMI Simplified Block Diagram

IPT-10G2-SDI / IPT-10G2-HDMI

Reference

Output

Control LAN

HDMI Input

with Embedded

Audio

SDI Input

SDI Loop Through

2-Channel

RCA Analog

Audio Input

(connect to PC or Mac)

USB Port

For initial setup of
network interfaces

(IPT-10G2-HDMI only)

(IPT-10G2-SDI only)

Video over IP

Processing

Video

Audio

Video over IP

Transmitter

Media LAN 1

Media LAN 2

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2 Channel

Figure 2. IPR-10G2-SDI/HDMI Simplified Block Diagram

IPR-10G2-SDI / IPR-10G2-HDMI

Reference

Input

Control LAN

Media LAN 1

Media LAN 2

(connect to PC or Mac)

USB Port

For initial setup of

network interfaces

Not active. Reserved for

potential future feature(s).

Video over IP

Receiver

Video over IP

Processing

Figure 3. IPR-10G-HDMI Simplified Block Diagram

IPR-10G-HDMI

1 GbE RJ45 socket

for Control LAN

SFP+ Cage for

10 GbE Media LAN

(connect to PC or Mac)

USB Port

For initial setup of

network interfaces

Video over IP

Receiver

Video over IP

Processing

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

SDI

Transmitter

(IPR-10G2-SDI

only)

HDMI

Transmitter

(IPR-10G2-HDMI

only)

Audio

D/A

HDMI

Transmitter

Audio

D/A

SDI Out 1 with 8 Ch.
of embedded audio

SDI Out 2 with 8 Ch.
of embedded audio

HDMI Output
with 8 Ch. of
Embedded Audio

2-Channel
RCA Analog Audio
Monitor Output

HDMI Output
with Embedded
Audio

2-Channel
RCA Analog Audio
Monitor Output

I/O Connections

Figure 4. IPT-10G2-SDI Connections

Unbalanced

Analog Audio

Input

(RCA Jacks)

Input SDI

Connector 1

Output SDI

Connector 2

Reference

Out BNC

USB Port

+5-16 VDC

Power Input

Control

LAN

Ready LED

Lock LED

Link/Act

LED 1

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

Link/Act

LED 2

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Figure 5. IPT-10G2-HDMI Connections

2 Channel

Unbalanced

Analog Audio

Input

(RCA Jacks)

Input HDMI

Connector

Reference

Out BNC

USB Port

+5-16 VDC

Power Input

Figure 6. IPR-10G2-SDI Connections

2 Channel

Unbalanced

Analog Audio

Output

(RCA Jacks)

Output SDI

Connector 1

Output SDI

Connector 2

Reference BNC.

Reserved for Future

Potential Features.

USB Port

+5-16 VDC

Power Input

Control

LAN

Ready LED

Lock LED

Link/Act

LED 1

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

Link/Act

LED 2

Control

LAN

Ready LED

Lock LED

Link/Act

LED 1

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

Link/Act

LED 2

Figure 7. IPR-10G2-HDMI Connections

2 Channel

Unbalanced

Analog Audio

Output

(RCA Jacks)

Output HDMI

Connector

Reference BNC.

Reserved for Future

Potential Features.

USB Port

+5-16 VDC

Power Input

Control

LAN

Ready LED

Lock LED

Link/Act

LED 1

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

SFP+ Cage for

10 Gbps Ethernet

Link/Act

LED 2

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Figure 8. IPR-10G-HDMI Connections

2 Channel

Unbalanced

Analog Audio

Output

(RCA Jacks)

Output

HDMI

Connector

USB
Port

+5-20 VDC

Power

Input

Control LAN, Ready, Link/Act, and Lock LED Behavior

The Control LAN LED illuminates to indicate a link. Blinking indicates activity.

The Ready LED illuminates green when the unit has finished powering up and is
ready to use.

The Link/Act LED 1 and Link/Act LED 2 behavior is as follows:

• Off - No SFP+ module present

• Red - SFP+ module present, no link

• Green - Link is up

• Green flash - Link is up and there is Tx or Rx activity

The Lock LED behavior is as follows:

• Off - No Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is detected

• Red - A PTP error is detected

• Yellow and flashing - Locking Phase 1

• Yellow - Locking Phase 2

• Green and flashing - Locking Phase 3

• Green - Signal is locked

NOTE: Achieving locked status may take 5 or more minutes depending on network jitter

behavior. The output of the unit will still function during the locking period.

Control

LAN

Ready LED

Link/Act

LED

SFP+ Cage

for 10 Gbps

Ethernet

Lock LED

Installation Overview

Detailed instructions are provided in "Chapter 2 – eMini-Setup" on page 14 and

"Chapter 3 – 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters Web Interface" on page 23.

As an overview, however, there are two methods available for initial setup for
10 GigE IP Mini-Converters:

1. Using a web browser on the host computer connected to the same network
as the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter, or

2. Using the AJA eMini-Setup application running on the host computer that is
directly connected to the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter via USB.

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Initial Setup By Web Browser

NOTE: Chrome and Firefox are the preferred web browsers for control on Windows.

Safari is the preferred web browser for control on macOS. Other web browsers
may work, but AJA cannot guarantee consistent operation for all web browsers or
web browser versions.

10 GigE IP Mini-Converters require a network connection for initial configuration,
control and firmware updates. 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters are shipped from the
factory with DHCP enabled, and support automatic network discovery via SSDP
and MDNS.

To Set Up the Unit with a Web Browser

1. Connect the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter Control Port to the intended
network with an Ethernet cable.

2. The intended network’s DHCP Server will assign an IP address and the 10
GigE IP Mini-Converter will join that network.

3. Locate and connect to the AJA 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter.

Windows PC Host

A. Open Windows Explorer.

B. Navigate to the Network.

C. Click on the Network to enumerate network devices.

D. Search for either “IPT-10G2,” "IPR-10G2," or the device’s Serial Number.

E. Double-click on the intended 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter. The host machine

web browser will launch and display the web UI for the device.

macOS Host

A. Go to System Preferences > Sharing and turn on File Sharing.

B. Open the Finder Window.

C. Navigate to Shared > All…

D. Click on All… to enumerate network devices.

E. Search for either “IPT-10G2,” "IPR-10G2," or the device’s Serial Number.

F. Double-click on the intended 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter. The host machine

web browser will launch and display the web UI for the device.

NOTE: If the above does not work, then you will need to download and install an MDNS

browser to assist with discovering network devices on a macOS host.

Initial Setup By AJA eMini-Setup

1. Acquire AJA eMini-Setup (version 2.1) from the AJA website for either
macOS or Windows:

https://www.aja.com/family/software#eminisetup

2. Install eMini-Setup:

A. Unzip the Installer.

B. Run the .dmg file on macOS or the .msi file on Windows.

3. Connect Power to your AJA Ethernet equipped Converter.

4. Connect the USB cong cable to the computer running eMini-Setup.

5. Open eMini-Setup and congure the device’s network settings.

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NOTE: DHCP is enabled by default, and if the device is connected to a DHCP server the IP

address field will populate.

6. Enter the IP address into a browser window. The web UI for your AJA device
will display.

7. Use the web UI to fully congure and control your AJA Device.

Settings Retained

The current 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter's configuration settings are retained even
when powered off, so subsequent installations for an identical decoding or
encoding session can be done with the following simple steps:

1. Apply power to the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter.

2. Connect the unit to your network using the Control LAN, Media LAN 1 and
Media LAN 2 and connect the unit’s inputs and outputs.

NOTE: Three LAN connections to the unit are not necessarily required on an ongoing

basis. If it is desirable for your installation, after the 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter
is set up, you can access all control parameters through one of the Media LANs
with the appropriate network configuration. See "Networking Option – Using

Only the Media LAN Port for Control and Media Settings" on page 23 for more

information.

NOTE: The 10 GigE IP Mini-Converters pack an unprecedented feature set into the mini

converter box. As a result, the unit uses approximately 13 watts of power. It will be
very warm to the touch, which is normal. The unit is engineered to operate across
the full temperature range, from 0 to 40 degrees C.

NOTE: For highest reliability, the mini converters rely on convection cooling instead

of using a built-in fan. Therefore, when installing the units, mount in a
location where they have access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the
10 GigE IP Mini-Converters with other mini converters or other powered
equipment.

REST API Documentation

AJA’s REST automation API provides a platform from which you can issue
commands to an AJA device’s internal web server, allowing remote systems
the ability to control AJA embedded or networked devices. With this control
framework, you can build integration and automation scripts, using any scripting
language, allowing you to take full advantage of the device’s functionality.

This documentation is available at the following link:

https://gitlab.aja.com/pub/rest_api

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Chapter 2 – eMini-Setup

Overview

This chapter describes using the eMini-Setup application to initially communicate
with and configure a 10 GigE IP Mini-Converter over a direct USB connection.
Once configured, the IP Mini-Converter can be accessed via an Ethernet network
using a web browser. Subsequently, that device can then be reconfigured over
that network, using its IP address and built-in web server.

NOTE: The eMini-Setup application is only used to setup selected Ethernet capable AJA

devices, and cannot be used to connect to or setup other AJA Mini-Converters.

The general procedure is:

1. Acquire eMini-Setup from the AJA website and install the eMini-Setup
application onto a computer.

2. Connect the IP Mini-Converter to that computer’s USB port.

3. Launch the eMini-Setup application.

4. Go to the Control Network tab and Media Network tabs, where the IP
address settings are displayed. You can use the existing DHCP assigned IP
address, or it can be changed manually.

5. You can also use eMini-Setup to load rmware to the device, although this
can also be done quickly and easily using the web browser interface.

Acquiring eMini-Setup

AJA’s eMini-Setup application is available for download from the AJA website.

To download the latest eMini-Setup package, which includes the eMini-Setup
application and documentation:

1. Go to:

https://www.aja.com/family/software#eminisetup

2. Click the link corresponding to the version you want to download for Mac or
Windows.

NOTE: IPT-10G2-SDI and IPT-10G2-HDMI require eMini-Setup version 2.1 or later.

IPR-10G2-SDI and IPR-10G2-HDMI require eMini-Setup version 2.0 or later.
IPR-10G-HDMI requires eMini-Setup version 1.3 or later.

eMini-Setup Documentation

Included with the eMini-Setup download is the AJA device's Installation and
Operation Guide, which can be accessed from the eMini-Setup UI via the Help/

Manual drop-down menu. This manual includes eMini-Setup information.

Documentation can also be accessed directly from the Mac eMini-Setup installer
in the Documentation folder.

Documentation included with the eMini-Setup application is the version available
at the time of distribution. However, AJA’s documentation can be updated
regularly, so newer versions may exist.

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To download just the latest documentation, go to:

https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ip-converters

Click the support button and open the Manuals link.

Installing eMini-Setup

PC Installation

To install eMini-Setup on a Windows PC:

1. Download the application from the AJA website. See "Acquiring eMini-Setup"

on page 14.

2. Open the AJA_eMini-Setup_win.zip le.

3. Double-click on the AJA_eMini-Setup.msi le.

4. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation.

Figure 9. eMini-Setup PC Wizard

5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogues,
including device software installation if displayed. When nished, an AJA
eMini-Setup shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and you will be able
to locate the eMini-Setup application in the AJA folder in the Programs
listing.

NOTE: If the eMini-Setup application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard

appears.

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Figure 10. eMini-Setup Wizard, Re-installation

With this screen you can Repair (reinstall) or Remove (uninstall) eMini-Setup 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

eMini-Setup).

1. Download the application from the AJA website. See "Acquiring eMini-Setup"

on page 14.

2. Unzip the le.

3. Double-click on the AJA eMini-Setup.dmg le.

4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched.

Figure 11. eMini-Setup Mac Installer

5. To complete the installation drag the “AJA eMini-Setup” icon to the
Applications folder.

Running eMini-Setup

Connect your Ethernet capable AJA device to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB
cable, and then connect the external power supply (supplied) to that AJA device.

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PC Startup

To run eMini-Setup on a PC, double-click on the AJA eMini-Setup icon on your
desktop, or open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA eMini­Setup application located inside the eMini-Setup folder.

Figure 12. Launching eMini-Setup on a PC

Mac Startup

To run eMini-Setup on a Mac, open the Applications folder and locate the AJA
eMini-Setup application. Double-click the application to launch it.

Operating eMini-Setup

The eMini-Setup application provides a graphical user interface for viewing
settings, modifying settings, and updating software.

Figure 13. Example eMini-Setup Screen

USB

connection

status

Tabbed
screens

Select an
attached
AJA device

LAN
connection
status

Selecting an AJA device from the pull down menu on the upper right causes
eMini-Setup to connect to the selected AJA device.

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Version - The version of firmware installed in the AJA device is displayed below

the graphic.

Sn - This is the factory set unique serial number of your AJA device. If you ever call

AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number.

A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if the eMini-Setup application is
connected and communicating with an AJA device.

File Menu - The File drop-down menu on the eMini-Setup application bar has a

Revert to Factory Settings menu item that allows you to change the settings
back to the AJA device’s factory defaults.

Edit Menu - The Edit drop-down menu has standard Cut, Copy and Paste

functions for editing text.

Help Menu - The Help drop-down menu has a link to the AJA device’s manual.

Control LAN Tab Screen

Figure 14. eMini-Setup Control LAN Tab Screen

Use this Control LAN tab to change the network setup on the connected AJA
device. You must click the Apply button to initiate any network configuration
changes.

IP Address Type - Choose from DHCP (default) or Static IP Address.

NOTE: A basic setup would be to run an Ethernet cable directly between the device and

your laptop and set both the computer and IPR to sequential static IP addresses.
This provides a rapid way to set up to access the web user interface.

IP Address - The current IP Address is displayed. A different IP address can be

entered.

Subnet Mask - The current Subnet Mask is displayed. A different subnet mask

can be entered.

Gateway - The current Gateway address is displayed. A different gateway address

can be entered.

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UPnP Host - Choose from Enable or Disable to control whether the AJA device

makes itself visible for Windows network browsing.

MAC Address - This is the permanent MAC address of the Control LAN Ethernet

port of the AJA device.

Open Web Page - Opens the IP Mini-Converter's web interface in a web browser.

Media Network 1 Tab Screen

Figure 15. eMini-Setup Media LAN 1 Tab Screen

Use this Media LAN 1 tab to change the corresponding media network setup
on the connected AJA device. You must click the Apply button to initiate any
network configuration changes.

IP Address Type - Choose from DHCP or Static IP Address.

NOTE: If you intend to directly connect an IPT to an IPR, then you will need to use

sequential static IP addresses for both units (Transmit and Receive).

IP Address - The current IP Address is displayed. A different IP address can be

entered.

Subnet Mask - The current Subnet Mask is displayed. A different subnet mask

can be entered.

Gateway - The current Gateway address is displayed. A different gateway address

can be entered. On the Media LAN, the gateway may be left blank. (A gateway
is required on the Control LAN).

MAC Address - This is the permanent MAC address of the Media LAN Ethernet

port of the AJA device.

Open Web Page - Opens the IP Mini-Converter's web interface in a web browser.

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Media Network 2 Tab Screen

Figure 16. eMini-Setup Media LAN 2 Tab Screen

Use this Media LAN 2 tab to change the corresponding media network setup
on the connected AJA device. You must click the Apply button to initiate any
network configuration changes.

IP Address Type - Choose from DHCP or Static IP Address.

NOTE: If you intend to directly connect an IPT to an IPR, then you will need to use

sequential static IP addresses for both units (Transmit and Receive).

IP Address - The current IP Address is displayed. A different IP address can be

entered.

Subnet Mask - The current Subnet Mask is displayed. A different subnet mask

can be entered.

Gateway - The current Gateway address is displayed. A different gateway address

can be entered. On the Media LAN, the gateway may be left blank. (A gateway
is required on the Control LAN).

MAC Address - This is the permanent MAC address of the Media LAN Ethernet

port of the AJA device.

Open Web Page - Opens the IP Mini-Converter's web interface in a web browser.

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Update Tab Screen

Figure 17. eMini-Setup Update Tab Screen

Use this Update tab to install new firmware.

Installed - This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed.

Browse - This button opens a navigation window, allowing you to select the

firmware and load that version of firmware into the AJA device’s non-volatile
memory.

Progress - This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation.

Firmware Update Procedure

1. Check the AJA website for new firmware.

2. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the le archive (.zip).

3. Connect the device to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer.

4. Click the Update tab. Click the Browse button. Navigate to the rmware
(.ajas extension), open it, and conrm the update. Progress will be shown via
the “Progress” bar.

5. After the update, the AJA device must be rebooted by clicking on the
Reboot button in the prompt window.

See also: "Firmware Screen" on page 44 regarding the process of working with
firmware with the IP Mini-Converter's Web UI.

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