AJA HA5-4K Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Guide
Version 1.3
Published: January 9, 2016
HA5-4K Mini-Converter
HDMI to SDI

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Table of Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Default Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mini-Config Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mini-Config Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Acquiring Mini-Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mini-Converter Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PC Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mac Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Running Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PC Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mac Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saving Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Running Multiple Mini-Converters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Input Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Update Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Software Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Info Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Input Formats Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Output Formats Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Class B Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

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Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Notices
Trademarks
AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with
most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router,
software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for
use with camera products.
CION®, Corvid Ultra®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®, ROI® and T-Tap® are registered trademarks of AJA
Video Systems, Inc.
AJA Control Room™, FiDO™, KiStor™, 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, Macintosh and
ProRes, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and QuickTime logo are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
Avid, Avid DNxHD and Media Composer are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.
Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
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.
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D Dolby logo are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 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.
Contacting Support
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:
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: [email protected]
Sales Email: [email protected]

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
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 various sources, including
DSLR's, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or prosumer 4K video cameras to 4K SDI for
use in professional workflows. The HA5-4K outputs SDI video with the same format and
frame rate as the incoming HDMI video. The HA5-4K also supports both Square Division
and Two Sample Interleave output mapping.
Default Operation The HA5-4K auto configures to the connected HDMI input (no dipswitch settings
required). The auto-configure function identifies the connected input and outputs the
equivalent SDI format.
An SD or HD output signal uses only BNC SDI Out 1, and the remaining BNC outputs
connectors are inactive by default. However, the DA function accessible with Mini-Config
allows replication of the output signal on those extra output BNCs.
Mini-Config Control AJA’s Mini-Config application is available for firmware updates and advanced
configuration. Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the HA5-4K unit through
subsequent power cycles.
Mini-Config Control
Functions
Video: • Color Range
• Color Space
•Pad/Crop

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• Genlock
• Mapping (Quadrant or 2SI)
•3G-SDIMode
•PtoPsF
•DAFunction
• 4K/UHD Low Frame Rate (Quad 1.5 or Dual 3.0 Gbps)
Audio: • SRC (Sample Rate Converter)
• Accepts up to eight HDMI embedded audio input channels, and can route them to up
to eight SDI embedded audio output channels.
Features
• HDMI supports UHD and 4K HDMI video formats 4:4:4/4:2:2 up to 60 fps (see "Appendix
A: Specifications on page 19" for a complete list of supported inputs).
•HDMIBitdepth:
• 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit
• 4:4:4, 8-bit
• HDMI v2.0 support
• Supports UHD and 4K outputs with 2- and 4-link 3G-SDI.
• Supports SD, HD, 2K outputs with single SDI
• Pad/Crop between 4K and UHD
•PtoPsFconversion
•DAFunction
• Setup via PC/Mac with Mini-Config software using USB port and supplied USB cable
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• 5 year warranty
NOTE: 3D is not supported in this converter.
Block Diagram
Figure 1. HA5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram
USB Bus
(connect to
PC or Mac)
Control SDI Out 1
SDI Out 2
HDMI
RCVR
SDI
XMIT
SDI
XMIT
SDI
XMIT
SDI
XMIT
Audio
Disembed
Delay
Sample Rate
Converter
SDI Out 3
SDI Out 4
Video
Video
Video
Video
Video
Frame
Buffer and
Video
Processing
Audio
Audio
HDMI Input
with
Embedded
Audio

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I/O Connections
Figure 2. HA5-4K Converter Connections
NOTE: The LOCK LED adjacent to the HDMI input connector indicates by color the detected signal
type. Green is SD, red is HD amber/orange is 4K/UHD, and off is no signal.
Installation
Typically, HA5-4K installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the unit is disconnected from power.
2. Connect video equipment to the converter HDMI and BNC connectors.
3. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).
4. The HA5-4K will now run using the default factory settings. If you wish to alter the
factory settings, you’ll need to:
• Install the AJA Mini-Config software on your computer
• Attach the HA5-4K via USB
• Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens.
This process is detailed in "USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config".
USB
Port
HDMI
Input
SDI Outputs
1 - 4
DC
Power
Input
LOCK
LED
Power
LED

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Chapter 2: Operation
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config
Your AJA Mini-Converter can be used right out of the box for some applications since it is
designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default.
However, to use its full capability, you must use AJA’s Mini-Config software application
for PCs and Macs. This same application can be used to update to new Mini-Converter
software released by AJA.
Acquiring Mini-
Config
AJA’s Mini-Config application is available for download from the AJA website.
To download the latest Mini-Config package, which includes the Mini-Config application,
Mini-Converter firmware, and documentation, go to:
https://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software
Select either the Windows or Mac icon to download the desired version.
Mini-Converter
Documentation
Included with the Mini-Config package is a complete set of documentation for all Mini-
Converters supported by Mini-Config. A .PDF of the Installation and Operation Guide for
the currently connected Mini-Converter can be accessed from the Mini-Config UI via the
Help/Manual drop-down menu.
Documentation for all AJA Mini-Converters that use Mini-Config can also be accessed
directly in the Mini-Config download package Documentation folder, and via the
Documentation icon available on the Mac installer.
Documentation (and firmware) included with the Mini-Config application are the
versions available at the time of distribution. However, Mini-Converter software,
firmware and documentation are updated regularly, so newer versions may exist.
To download the latest documentation for an individual Mini-Converter, go to:
https://www.aja.com/en/category/mini-converters
and navigate to the Support webpage of that Mini-Converter.
Installing Mini-
Config
PC Installation To install Mini-Config on a Windows PC:
1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Windows icon on the
Mini-Config Support webpage).
2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig.zip file
3. Double-click on the MiniInstaller.msi file.
4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation.

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Figure 1. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard
5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogues. When
finished, an AJA Mini-Config shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and you will be
able to locate the Mini-Config application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing.
NOTE: If the Mini-Config application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears.
Figure 2. Mini-Config Setup Wizard, Reinstallation
With this screen you can Repair (reinstall) or Remove (uninstall) Mini-Config on the PC.
Mac Installation To install the application on a Mac:
NOTE: Macintosh computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work with Mini-
Config).
1. Download the application from the AJA website (select the Apple icon on the Mini-
Config Support webpage).
2. Open the AJA_MiniConfig folder.
3. Double-click on the AJAMiniConfig.dmg file.
4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched.

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Figure 3. Mini-Config Mac Installer
5. To complete the installation drag the “MiniConfig.app” icon to the Applications
folder.
Running Mini-
Config
Connect the Mini-Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect the
external power supply (supplied) to the Mini-Converter.
PC Startup To run Mini-Config on a PC, double-click on the AJA Mini-Config icon on your desktop, or
open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA Mini-Config application
located inside the Mini-Config folder.
Mac Startup To run Mini-Config on a Mac, open the Applications folder and locate the AJA Mini-
Config application. Double-click the application to launch it.
Saving Setups A File drop down menu on the Mini-Config application bar allows you to save the current
state of the Mini-Converter to a preset file for later recall.

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Using this feature you can set up the converter for different applications, storing each
configuration (Save Preset As...) with a unique name for easy recall (Open Preset...).
A Revert to Factory Settings menu item similarly allows you to change the settings
back to AJA’s factory defaults.
Operating Mini-
Config
The Mini-Config application provides a graphic interface for viewing settings and
updating software. It consists of an information area at the top that shows the available
Mini-Converters attached to the computer via USB, with a graphical rendering of the
selected Mini-Converter showing all the connectors and their current state.
Colored text next to the connectors indicates the signal type and what the Mini-
Converter is doing:
• Blue text indicates the values automatically selected
• Black text indicates values that you have manually selected
• Red text indicates the Mini-Converter is not detecting a signal, or cannot operate with
the current user settings.
NOTE: Even if no output device is detected, the SDI connector text still shows the signal it is
outputting.
NOTE: Configuration settings in red will change based on the attached output device as well as input
signals. For improved accuracy and reliability, you should configure the Mini-Converter only
when the target output device is attached and input signals are supplied at the inputs.
Screens are virtually the same on both PC and Mac, with subtle differences that reflect
the general look of the platform environment.
Running Multiple Mini-
Converters
Mini-Config can manage multiple AJA Mini-Converters connected via USB—even when
they are of differing types. However it only connects to one at a time. You can choose
which Mini-Converter you wish to control using the pulldown menu in the upper right
hand corner. If you want to configure multiple Mini-Converters in parallel, you can do it
by running multiple instances of the Mini-Config application and have each control a
different Mini-Converter.
NOTE: During a Mini-Converter firmware update, only one Mini-Converter should be connected
to the computer via USB.

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Figure 4. Example Mini-Config Screen
Selecting a Mini-Converter with the pulldown menu causes this application to connect to
the selected converter. The graphic of Mini-Converter and text below it provides:
• Type of converter
• Firmware version
• Serial number of the unit.
A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if your application is connected and
communicating with the Mini-Converter.
When configuring the Mini-Converter, select it from the top pulldown, view the current
settings and change any values. Making a change communicates that new value to the
Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory.
Tabbed Screens The Tabs delineate control screens with groups of controls for each type of task to be
performed.
The controls for the actual configuration parameters are specific to each Mini-Converter
type. When you Click on any of the tab buttons, the pane below the tabs will change to
match your tab selection. Any changes you make are immediately applied and will be
saved, overwriting previous settings.
Tabbed screens
Message
Showing
Status
Each connector is
labeled with the signals
currently detected or
manually selected.
Select a USB port and an
attached Mini-Converter
(name in parentheses)
Firmware version Serial Number

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Input Screen
Color Range Selects the Input Video Color Range for RGB signals. Choose from:
•Auto(default)
•SMPTE
•Full

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Output Screen
Color Space Selects the desired output video format. Choose from the following:
• Auto- (default) Selects the video format based on the input video and the attached
device's capabilities.
• 4:2:2 YCbCr (8/10/12-bit depth)
• 4:4:4 RGB (8-bit depth)
• 4:4:4 YCbCr (8-bit depth)
Color Range Selects the Color Range. Choose from the following:
• Auto - (default) Selects SMPTE vs Full based on incoming HDMI and setting of Input
Color Range.
•SMPTE
•Full
Pad/Crop Selects pixel padding and cropping conversions between UHD and 4K formats. Choose
from the following:
• Off - (default) No processing
• Pad - Add black pixels to the left and right sides of the raster to fill a wider aspect ratio
(UHD to 4K, or HD to 2K).
• Crop - Crop pixels from left and right sides of the raster to fit a narrower aspect ratio (4K
to UHD, or 2K to HD).
Genlock Select the genlock reference. Choose from the following:
• HDMI In (default) - Locks to incoming HDMI clock.
• FreeRun - Locks to free running SDI internal clock.

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Mapping Select the 4K/UHD mapping format:
• Quadrant - Square Division
• 2SI - Two Sample Interleave
3G-SDI Mode Selects the 3G SDI Video Mode. Choose from the following:
• Level A (default)
•LevelB
Enable PtoPsF Choose to convert incoming progressive format HDMI video to PsF SDI video.
• Off - (default) No conversion.
• On - Converts the video to PsF (if it is progressive format and low frame rate).
DA Function Choose to replicate the signal on any extra BNC outputs. An SD or HD input signal can be
distributed to all four BNCs. A 4K/UHD LFR dual stream output signal can be distributed
to each pair (1-2 and 3-4) of BNC output connectors.
• Off - (default) no video sent to any extra BNC outputs;.
• On - For HD/SD signals, three additional copies of the signal are sent to the SDI Out 2, 3,
and 4 BNCs. For dual link output signals one additional copy of the signal is sent to the
pair of SDI Out 3 and 4 BNCs.
4K/UHD LFR Controls how Low Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps) incoming video will be output,
using all four BNC outputs (at 1.5 Gbps each), or two BNC outputs (at 3 Gbps each).
Choose from the following:
• Quad 1.5 Gbps
•Dual3Gbps

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Audio Screen
SRC Choose the audio conversion to be performed on the incoming HDMI audio.
• Convert - HDMI audio will be sample rate converted, if necessary, to 24-bit/48 KHz
audio.
• Pass Through - HDMI audio will be passed to the SDI embedded audio channels
without conversion.
Embed into SDI Choose which set of SDI embedded audio output channels will receive up to eight
channels of embedded audio received from the incoming HDMI signal. Audio is
embedded only onto the SDI 1 output link, which may be carried on one or more of the
SDI Out BNC connectors, depending on configuration. Choose from the following:
• Channels 1-8
• Channels 9-16
In Quad output mode, the SDI embedded audio will only be sent out the SDI Out 1 BNC.
In Dual output mode, when the DA function is Off the audio will only be sent out the SDI
Out 1 BNC. When the DA Function is On, the audio will also be sent out the SDI Out 3
BNC.
In Single output mode, when the DA function is Off the audio will only be sent out the
SDI Out 1 BNC. When the DA Function is On, the audio will also be sent out the SDI Out 2,
3, and 4 BNCs.

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Update Screen
Use this Update screen to install new firmware on the Mini-Converter.
NOTE: Mini-Converter “Firmware” is software stored in the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory
and used when it is powered up. This is different from the Mini-Config application software.
The version numbers shown in the Update screen refer only to the firmware.
Installed: This field shows the version of the firmware currently installed inside the Mini-Converter.
Desired: This field shows the version of firmware embedded in the Mini-Config application which
you can install into the Mini-Converter by clicking the Update button.
Update This button initiates a software update operation loading the “Desired” version of
firmware into the Mini-Converter’s non-volatile memory.
Progress: This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation.
Software Update
Procedure
1. Check the AJA website for new Mini-Config software for your Mini-Converter. If new
software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip).
http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software#support
NOTE: During Mini-Converter firmware update, only one Mini-Converter should be connected
to the computer. Disconnect the USB cables of any other AJA Mini-Converters before
updating Mini-Converter firmware.
2. Connect the Mini-Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run
the new Mini-Config software just downloaded.
3. Click on the Update tab screen.
4. Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level. If the Desired is
newer, click the Update button to download the new firmware to the Mini-Converter.

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Progress will be shown via the Progress thermometer bar, and when completed an
“Update Succeeded” message appears.
Info Screen
This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is
mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support.
Name This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This may be useful if you have
several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish one of them
easily (especially if they’re the same model).
Type: This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (HA5-4K).
Assembly: This is the factory assembly number.
Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your HA5-4K. If you ever call AJA Support
for service, you may be asked for this number.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Video Input
• HDMI Standard Type A connector
•HDMIv2.0
• YCbCr/RGB 4:4:4
•YCbCr4:2:2
•YCbCr4:2:0
• 24 bits per pixel
• HDCP not supported
Input Formats Supported
UHD/4K • 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 4096x2160p 50, 59.94, 60 (4:2:0)
• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 3840x2160p 50, 59.94, 60 (4:2:0)
HD • 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 1920x1080i 25, 29.97, 30 (50, 59.94, 60 fields)
• 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
SD • 480p 29.97
• 480i 29.97 (59.94 fields)
• 576p 25
• 576i 25 (50 fields)
Video Output
•3G-SDI(auto-selected),4xBNC
Output Formats Supported
4 x 3G-SDI (Level A or B-DL) • 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
4 x 3G-SDI (Level B-DL) • 4096x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 3840x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
2 x 3G-SDI (Level B-DS) • 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4096x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 3840x2160PsF 3.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

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4 x 1.5G-SDI • 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4096x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 3840x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
3G-SDI (Level A or B-DL) • 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080i 25, 29.97, 30 (50, 59.94, 60 fields)
3G-SDI (Level A) • 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
1.5G HD-SDI • 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080i 25, 29.97, 30 (50, 59.94, 60 fields)
• 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
270Mb SD-SDI • 525i 29.97 (59.94 fields)
• 625i 25 (50 fields)
Audio Input
• HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, up to 8 channels
Audio Output
• SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, up to 8 channel