AJA HD10DA Operating instructions

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Installation and Operation
Guide
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HD10DA
HD/SD 1x6 Distribution Amplifier
Published: 12/04/12

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Trademarks
AJA®, KONA®, and XENA®are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io HD™and Io™are
trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2012 AJA Video, 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 Inc.
Contacting Support
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
Mail: 180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.271.3109
Web: http://www.aja.com/en/support/
Email: suppor[email protected]
When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.
Limited Warranty
AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five
years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this 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.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer
shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated
by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if
the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be
responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned
to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product,
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that 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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO
AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

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AJA HD10DA 1x6 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier User Manual — Introduction
Introduction
The HD10DA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 SD/HD (dual-rate) re-clocking distribution
amplifier. Featuring six separately buffered HD-SDI outputs, the HD10DA provides
automatic input cable re-clocking and equalization to 125 meters.
Features
• Compact SD/HD Distribution
• Six Separately Buffered Outputs
• Miniature Size
• 125m HD cable equalization (1694 coax)
• HD-SDI or SDI input, auto sensing
• Bi-color LED indication of input lock and rate
• Passes all ancillary data
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• No dip switches or configuration required
Block Diagram
I/O Connections
HD10DA, Side View
HD-SDI Input
HD-SDI
+ 5VDC
Output 5
Power
Input
BNC
BNC
* LED lights Green for SDI lock
Orange for HD-SDI lo ck
HD-SDI
Output 5
BNC
LED*
HD-SDI
Output 1
BNC
HD-SDI
Output 2
BNC
HD-SDI
Output 3
BNC
HD-SDI
Output 4
BNC

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Installation
Typically, HD10DA installation consists of the following:
1. disconnect +5VDC from the convertor
2. connect video equipment to the BNCs
3. apply +5VDC power to the converter
Specifications
Item Specification
Input SDI or HD-SDI auto-sensing
All ancillary data will be passed to outputs
HD Cable Equalization 125m (1694 coax)
Serial Outputs Equalized, Re-clocked
Power Uses AJA Power Supply model DWP-U-R1 (included)
100-240V, 50/60Hz Universal Input
+5V DC regulated, 7.5 watt capacity
Size 147 x 79 x 25 mm

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AJA HD10DA 1x6 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier User Manual — Federal Communications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices
Class B
Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 B 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 B 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 B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du
ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B 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
Appendix A: Safety & Compliance

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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 2004/108/EC.
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
Safety:
CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005
NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06
GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1
Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
Emissions:
EN 55103-1: 2009
EN 61000-3-2: 2006+A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008
Immunity:
EN 55103-2: 2009
EN 61000-4-2: 2009, EN 61000-4-3: 2006+A1:2008, EN 61000-4-4: 2004,
EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN 61000-4-6: 2007, EN 61000-4-11: 2004
The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the
International Marketplace.
Warning!
This is a Class B 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 B. 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 B. Dans un environnement domestique, ce
produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

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AJA HD10DA 1x6 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier User Manual — Korea KCC Compliance Statement
Korea KCC Compliance Statement
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.
Translated caution statements, warning conventions and warning messages
The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this
product and manual.
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol

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Before operating your unit, please read the instructions in this document
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.

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AJA HD10DA 1x6 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier User Manual — Before operating your unit, please
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.
Warning!
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device
has been damaged in any wav, 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.

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