AJA HDP3 Original operating instructions

Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.0
Published: April 11, 2016
HDP3 Mini-Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI to DVI-D

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Table of Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Monitor Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Frame Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optimal Performance with HP LP2480zx DreamColor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Automatic 720p or 1080p Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manual 720p or 1080p Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VESA and CEA Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Motion Adaptive De-interlacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10-bit and Deep Color Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video Scaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vertical Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frame Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Acquiring Mini-Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mini-Converter Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PC Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mac Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Running Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PC Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mac Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Saving Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Running Multiple Mini-Converters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Video Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Audio Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Update Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Info Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video Input Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video Output Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio Input Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio Output Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio Output Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Size (w x d x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix B: Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Class A Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Korean 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

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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
The HDP3 is a miniature 3G/HD/SD-SDI to DVI-D converter for digital display devices
(graphics and video), such as LED, LCD, DLP and Plasma monitors (and projectors) with
support for 1080p60. Using a very high quality scaling engine, the HDP3 will
automatically size 4:3 or 16:9 inputs to many DVI-D monitors. For appropriate monitor
configurations, scaling is automatically 1 to 1—for example, displaying 1920x1080 video
on a WUXGA (1920x1200) monitor. Where appropriate, the HDP3 can automatically
adapt the input frame rate for monitor compatibility. In addition, the HDP3 provides 8
channel embedded audio over HDMI, 2 channel analog audio monitoring, and a looping
output of the SDI input.
The HDP3 is designed for general monitoring, perfect for use in applications such as:
General post-production reference monitoring, Client monitoring, Presentation,
Projection, Corporate displays, Kiosk applications, and more.
Deep color is supported in RGB and YCbCr. USB connectivity allows for easy PC/Mac
setup and field upgrades.
Features
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI to DVI-D
• DVI v1.0 and HDMI v1.3a support (via DVI-D connector), including:
• Deep Color 30-bit video (24-bit also supported)
• 2 or 8 channels of embedded audio

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• Automatically adapts to popular LED/LCD/DLP/Plasma monitors (and projectors) up to
1920x1200 and 1080p
• Responds to EDID from monitor or projector
• Video to VESA frame rate conversion
• Motion Adaptive De-interlacing
• High quality scaling engine for proper display of 4:3 or 16:9 content—even better
quality than original HDP
• 1 to 1 scaling for appropriate monitor configurations
• 2 channel audio monitoring using RCA analog audio outputs (user-assignable channel
pairs)
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI looping output
• Setup via DIP switch or PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (Mini-Config
configuration software application available via download from AJA website)
• 5 year warranty
About Monitor Compatibility
The HDP3 is designed to work with most DVI-D monitors. HDMI monitors are also
supported with a standard, inexpensive DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter (user supplied).
The HDP3 uses the industry standard EDID communication protocol (within the DVI or
HDMI link) to communicate with the monitor, and then adjust the HDP3’s internal scaling
engine to scale the input video to the native resolution of the monitor. However, due to
the hundreds of variations of DVI formats currently in use, proper operation with all
monitors cannot be guaranteed.
To ensure the greatest compatibility with today's available digital display devices, the
HDP3 will, by default, provide VESA or CEA standard timing.
Frame Locking
Auto: Use this mode to ensure greatest compatibility with other monitors. The HDP3 will use
standardized output timing for most monitors. If the attached monitor (such as an HP
DreamColor) is recognized as having enhanced capabilities, then special, frame-locked
timing will be used.
Manual: Selecting an output frame rate that matches the input frame rate will provide a vertically
locked signal to the monitor, and may yield the best results. Note that not all monitors
will be able to accept these signals.
Recommended Monitors
The monitors listed below have been verified to work with one or more of the manual
frame rate selections.
• HP 24" LP2480zx DreamColor
• Apple 23" HD Cinema, model M9178LL/A (aluminum bezel)
•Sony23",modelSDM-P234
• Viewsonic VP231wb
• Dell 2405FPW
•BarcoLC-42

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•BarcoLC-47
• Westinghouse LVM-37wl
• Sony Bravia Series
•SharpAquosSeries
Optimal Performance with HP LP2480zx DreamColor
When using the HDP3 with an HP LP2480zx, the best results are obtained by using the
default HDP3 “Auto” selections (no action required—unless you’ve changed the factory
defaults using the Mini-Config software supplied).
Automatic 720p or 1080p Support
Monitors that report 1280x720 or 1920x1080 in their“Preferred Timing Mode” section of
EDID readback will receive a 1280x720 or 1920x1080p signal, respectively, from the
HDP3.
Manual 720p or 1080p Support
The HDP3 can be configured manually for 720p or 1080p. This is discussed under“USB
Control and Setup”later in this manual.
NOTE: For best results when using video display devices, it is recommended that a monitor capable
of displaying the “Full 1080p” image be used.
VESA and CEA Timing
By default, the HDP3 will automatically output standardized VESA rate graphics where
appropriate when a computer resolution is detected, and standardized CEA rate video
when a video device, such as an HDTV is detected. Not all VESA rates are synchronous to
SMPTE standard video input rates. However, the HDP3 can be configured manually by
selecting an output frame rate that matches the incoming frame rate. By doing so,
enhanced timing signals will be generated that will be locked to the incoming video.
NOTE: Some monitors may not be able to handle some of these enhanced timing modes. For best
results, refer to the list of recommended monitors that have been tested to lock at one or more
of the user-selectable frame rates.
Motion Adaptive De-interlacing
Video displayed on DVI progressive display devices requires de-interlacing technology to
properly display the video from its native interlace format. HDP3 uses advanced motion
adaptive de-interlacing to predict motion in the video stream and output a quality
picture using spatial and temporal comparisons on individual pixels.
10-bit and Deep Color Support
HDP3 supports the HDMI v1.3a specification for Deep Color bit depths. In operation,
HDP3 can support Deep Color bit depths up to 30 bits/pixel (1.073 billion colors).

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Video Scaling
As shown in the graphic below, the HDP3 will scale the input video to the best fit for a
given monitor and video input. In cases where the input video and the monitor are
already the same or similar, the HDP3 automatically turns off scaling. For example, a 1920
x1080 video and a 1920 x1200 monitor will not be scaled.
NOTE: The HDP3 also properly supports 16:10 and 5:4 monitors.
If the HDP3 scaling is set to 1:1 via the control panel, the input raster will be displayed
unscaled. This means that input rasters smaller than the monitor appear as a “floating”
image surrounded by black. For example, a 1280 x 720 image on a 1920 x 1200 monitor
only fills about 40% of the screen. Standard definition inputs unscaled on a 1920 x 1200
monitor only fill about 20% of the screen. This mode will only work when the input raster
is smaller than the monitor resolution.
If the HDP3 scaling is set to“Auto”, the HDP3 will scale the image to best fit the screen
while preserving the aspect ratio. In some cases, a letterboxed or pillarboxed image can
be expected.
Vertical Locking
Depending on the input frame rate and the capabilities of the monitor in use, the HDP3
will provide a vertically locked signal to the monitor. Because most DVI monitors have
their own internal scaling, the internal scaler of the monitor may or may not lock
vertically to the HDP3 output. The recommended monitor list shown earlier lists only
monitors which have been tested for proper vertical lock. The HDP3 works with many
LED/LCD/DLP/Plasma monitors not shown on the recommended monitor list—however,
these monitors may have one of two types of issues associated with not being vertically
locked:
Frame add/drop: The monitor occasionally adds or drops a frame of video which appears as discontinuous
motion. For example, a moving object may appear to briefly pause or jump ahead.
Motion tearing: The monitor displays video from 2 different fields or frames on screen. This appears as a
horizontal discontinuity in the video during motion. For example, a moving object may
appear to be split horizontally with the upper part ahead or behind the lower part.
16 x 9 Monitor
16 x 9 Video
4 x 3 Video
16 x 9 Monitor
4 x 3 Monitor
4 x 3 Monitor 16:9 Monit
Full Screen
Full Screen “Widezoom/Cr
“Letterbox”
4:3 Monito
“Widezoom/C
“Pillarbox”

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Frame Rates
When the HDP3 is manually configured for a particular output frame rate, the output will
run in lock-step with the video input. For best results, (without any added or dropped
frames), select an output frame rate that matches the incoming video frame rate.
Simplified Block Diagram
I/O Connections
NOTE: The Lock LED indicates valid input video by color.
• Green is SD video
• Red is HD video
• Amber is 3G video
• Off is no input
DVI-D Output
3G/SD/HD-SDI
Input
3G/SD/HD-SDI
Output
2-Channel
Analog Audio
Output
USB Port
(connect to PC or Mac)
For conguring and
updating
SDI Receiver
SDI Transmitter
Processor
Video Scaler
and
Framebuer
Audio
Disembedder
Audio
D/A
DVI
Transmitter
LOCK
LED
USB Connector
2-Channel
Unbalanced
Analog Audio
(RCA Jacks)
Output DVI
Connector
3G/SD/HD-SDI
Input BNC
3G/SD/HD-SDI
Output BNC
+ 5VDC
Power Input

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Installation
Typically, HDP3 installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power.
2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNC and DVI connector.s
3. Connect audio equipment to RCA connectors (optional)
4. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).
5. The converter 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 converter via USB
• Make your changes using Mini-Config setup screens.
• This process is detailed in “USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config” on
page 11.

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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 web page 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 web-page).
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, Re-installation
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 web page).
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
NOTE: The Lock LED indicates valid input video by color. Green is SD video, red is HD video,
amber is 3G video, off is no input.
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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Video Screen
The selections on this screen configure the output video.Selecting“Auto” allows the
HDP3 to conform the output to best serve the attached monitor. This is handled
automatically when the HDP3 reads the capabilities indicated by the attached monitor.
Color Space Selects the Video Format. Choose from Auto, 4:2:2 YCbCr, 4:4:4 RGB or 4:4:4 YCbCr.
Choosing “Auto” lets the HDP3 automatically select the format based on the capabilities
indicated by the attached monitor.
Deep Color Selects how Deep Color is supported. Choose from Auto, On or Off. Choosing “Auto”lets
the HDP3 decide based on input. Choosing On turns on support for Deep Color 30-bit
video (24-bit also supported).
RGB Range Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose Auto to let the HDP3 decide, or choose
SMPTE or Full color range.
Scaling Choose Auto to let the HDP3 choose based on the attached output device’s capabilities,
1:1 for no scaling, or Scale, to let the HDP3 scale for the attached monitor. Displaying 1:1
only works properly when it is possible to display the entire unscaled raster. For example,
it is not possible to display a 1920 x 1080 input on a 1600 x 1200 monitor. For optimal
performance with 1:1 scaling, use a 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) monitor.
SD Format Choose Normal (standard picture aspect ratio) or Anamorphic; these control how an SD
picture appears on an HD monitor.
Standard Raster choices available are: Auto (let the HDP3 decide based on input), Native, WUXGA,
UXGA, WSXGA+, SXGA, XGA, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p.
Frame Rate Choices are: Auto (let HDP3 decide), VESA, 24/23.98, 25, 30/29.97, 48/47.95, 50, or 60/
59.94.
HDMI/DVI Choose Auto, HDMI, or DVI. Choosing “Auto”lets the HDP3 automatically select the
output mode based on the input video and the attached device's capabilities.

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Audio Screen
The selections on this screen configure the output audio.
HDMI Channel Choose Auto, 2 Channel or 8 Channel embedded audio. Choosing “Auto” lets the HDP3
automatically select the audio channels based on the attached device's capabilities.
NOTE: When in 2-channel mode, the audio pair selected will be the same as described by the
“Analog Audio” selection, below.
Analog Channel Choose which 2 embedded audio channels are routed to the RCA output pair:
Channel 1+2, Channel 3+4, Channel 5+6, or Channel 7+8.

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Update Screen
Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter
or install new software.
NOTE: When discussing Mini-Converters, “Firmware” is software that will be stored in the Mini-
Converter’s non-volatile memory and used when it is powered up. This is something different
than 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 firmware 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). Here is the URL
to use when checking:
http://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/mini-config-software
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.
4. Check the Installed version level against the Desired version level. If the Desired is
newer, then click the Update button to download the new firmware to the Mini-
Converter; progress will be shown via the “Progress”thermometer bar.

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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). In the example show previously, the Hi5-3G
has been named“HDP3.”
Type: this is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter (HDP3).
Assembly: this is the factory assembly number.
Serial Number: this is the factory set unique serial number of your HDP3. If you ever call AJA Support for
service, you may be asked for this number.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Video Formats
1 x 3 Gb SDI (Level A) • (HD) 1920 x 1080p 50, 59.94, 60
1 x 1.5 Gb SDI • (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 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
1 x 270 Mb SDI • (SD) 625i 25
• (SD) 525i 29.97
Video Input Digital • 1 x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424
Video Output
Digital
• 1 x DVI Type D female connector
• Supports DVI v1.0 and HDMI v1.3a, 24/30 bits per pixel, RGB or YUV
• Automatically adapts to popular LCD/DLP/Plasma monitors (and projectors) up to 1920
x 1200 and 1080p
• High quality scaling engine for proper display of 4:3 or 16:9 content-even better quality
than original HDP
• 1 to 1 scaling for appropriate monitor configurations
Audio Input Digital • SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel
Audio Output
Digital
• SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-Channel
• DVI embedded audio, 24-bit, 2-Channel
Audio Output
Analog
• 1 x RCA Stereo analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal)
Size (w x d x h) • 5.8” x 3.1" x 1.0" (147mm x 79mm x 25mm)
Weight •0.7lb
Power • 5-20VDC regulated, 6.5 watts, power supply required (included with purchase)