AJA Hi5-4K Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Guide
Version 2.4
Published: January 11, 2016
Hi5-4K Mini-Converter
SDI to HDMI

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Update Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Software Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Info Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Input Formats Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Class B Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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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 model Hi5-4K converts 4K SDI video inputs to 4K HDMI v1.4a or v2.0b. Additionally,
most SD and HD inputs are supported.
Default Operation The Hi5-4K auto configures to the connected inputs (no dipswitch settings required). The
auto-configure function identifies the connected inputs and outputs the default or user
configured HDMI output for the given input. AJA’s Mini-Config application is available for
firmware updates and advanced configuration.
NOTE: Signal conversion requires the presence of a valid SDI video signal on the SDI IN 1 BNC.
For single SD or HD inputs, BNC input 1 is the default input. For dual-link 1.5Gb HD
inputs, and 4K dual-stream 3Gb SDI inputs, inputs 1 and 2 are default. Where applicable,
both level A and B 3Gb inputs are auto-detected and supported.
When connecting the Hi5-4K with multiple SDI inputs in the auto-configure mode
(default), as the user connects the first HD-SDI to input 1, the unit will output that input
as a full screen HD. As soon as the second input is connected, the unit will know that
either QuadHD or 4K x 2160 is present and the display will change to show the two
connected quadrants in the upper left and upper right of the 4K output. The remaining
two quadrants will be displayed as they are connected.
It is possible to use two dual stream 3G inputs to make 3840 or 4K video. In this case SDI1
and SDI2 are assumed to be the inputs: SDI1 linkA makes the top left quadrant, SDI1 linkB
makes the top right quadrant, SDI2 linkA makes the lower left quadrant, and SDI2 linkB
makes the lower right quadrant. To use this mode change the Video Source Selection to
'2 X SDI 4K'.
The HI5-4K will output either 4K x2160 or 3840x2160 if more than one HD input is
present and the monitor can support those resolutions. For 4K input the HI5-4K may
provide a center cut 3840, or pass the 4096 to the output, but there is no scaling between
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Mini-Config Control Advanced control will support channel selection and mapping for eight channels of
audio from either of two groups of eight channels on any of the four SDI inputs.
Configuration set via Mini-Config is stored in the Hi5-4K unit through subsequent power
cycles.
Features
• 4K/HD/SD-SDI to HDMI (see "Appendix A: Specifications on page 18" for a complete list of
supported inputs).
NOTE: 3D is not supported in this converter.
NOTE: 720p 4:4:4 formats are not supported in this release.
•HDMIBitdepth:
• SD/HD:10-bit (follows input)
• 4K: 8-bit RGB, 10-bit 422
•425MlevelAandB
• Full HDMI 1.4a support including:
• Deep Color 30-bit video per pixel (24-bit also supported)
• 2 or 8 channels of embedded audio
• Quadrant or 2SI input mapping
• 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)
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• 5 year warranty
Block Diagram
Figure 1. Hi5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram
USB Bus
(connect to
PC or Mac)
Control
12C to HDMI XMIT and
EDID Readback
SDI In 1
SDI In 2
SDI
RCVR
HDMI
XMIT
Audio
Disembed
Delay
Audio
Disembed
SDI
RCVR
Audio
Disembed
SDI In 3
SDI In 4 Audio
Disembed
Video
Frame
Buffer
Audio
HDMI Output
with Embedded
Audio

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I/O Connections
Figure 2. Hi5-4K Converter Connections
NOTE: The LED adjacent to the SDI connectors indicates by color the detected signal type. Off is no
signal, Green is SD-SDI, red is HD-SDI, and amber is 3G-SDI.
Installation
Typically, Hi5-4K installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the Hi5-4K is disconnected from power.
2. Connect video equipment to the convertor BNCs and HDMI connector.
3. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).
4. The Hi5-4K 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 Hi5-4K 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
Output
SDI Inputs
1 - 4
DC
Power
Input

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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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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
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Figure 6. Example Mini-Config Screen
NOTE: The LED adjacent to the SDI connectors indicates by color the detected signal type. Off is no
signal, Green is SD-SDI, red is HD-SDI, and amber is 3G-SDI.
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
Click on the Input tab to view and make changes to the converter’s input settings.
Video Source Selects the input video format. Choose from the following:
• Auto - automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters.
•4xSDI4K
• 2xSDI 4K - (3G-B Dual Stream input required)
• 2xSDI HD-DL - (2 wire SMPTE 372)
• SDI 1, SDI 2, SDI 3, or SDI 4
Color Space Selects the Input Video Color Space. Choose from the following:
• Auto - automatically select color mode based on the input video parameters and
payload ID.
• 4:2:2 YCbCr (cannot exceed 10-bit depth)
• 4:4:4 RGB (8-bit depth only if in 4K mode)
• 4:4:4 YCbCr
RGB Range Selects the Input Video Color Range. Choose SMPTE or Full color range.
Bit Depth Selects the input video bit depth. Choose Auto, 8-bit or 10-bit. Choosing “Auto”
automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video parameters and the payload
ID.
Mapping Select the 4K/UHD mapping format:
• Auto (default) -automatically selects the mapping based on the input video.
• 2SI - Two Sample Interleave
• Quadrant - Square Division

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Video Format Selects the Input Video Format. Choose from Auto, Progressive (P), Interlaced, or PsF
(progressive segmented frame). Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the format based
on the input video parameters and the payload ID.
3G-B Mode Selects the 3G level B Video Mode. Choose from the following:
• Auto - automatically selects the format based on the input video parameters.
• Dual Link - select this when your 3G signal is carrying 444 information.
• 2xHD - Dual Stream - each Data Stream is an independent source.
• 1 x HD DS1 - use only Data Stream 1 as a single video
• 1 x HD DS2 - use only Data Stream 2 as a single video
Output Screen
Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K Output settings.
Color Space Selects the desired output video format. Choose from the following:
• Auto - selects the video format based on the input video and the attached device's
capabilities.
• 4:2:2 YCbCr (cannot exceed 10-bit depth)
• 4:4:4 RGB (8-bit depth only if in 4K mode)
• 4:4:4 YCbCr
Bit Depth Choose from Auto, 8-bit, or 10-bit (see limitations above for 4K video outputs). Choosing
“Auto” automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video and the attached
device's capabilities.
RGB Range Choose Auto, SMPTE or Full. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the input color range
setting.

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4K/2K Crop Choose Auto, Off, or On. Provides the option of center cutting 2Kx1080 video signals to
make 1920x1080, or center cutting a 4Kx2160 signal to make 3840x2160.
Color Dithering Choose Off or On.
HDMI/DVI Choose Auto, HDMI, or DVI. When DVI is selected, any audio signals present are not
passed. Choosing “Auto” automatically selects the output mode based on the attached
device's capabilities.
4K/UHD HFR Mode Choose Frame Drop or HDMI 2.0b.
• Frame Drop, the default setting, makes the Hi5-4K drop every other frame of an
incoming 50/59.94/60 frame rate to output at 25/29.97/30p.
• The HDMI 2.0b setting provides 50/59.94/60p frame rate output for a 3840x2160p50/
59.94/60 input.
Audio Screen
Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K audio settings.
NOTE: When using the DVI video protocol no audio is output, since that protocol is video only
Input Source Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the HDMI output. Eight channels
are routed at a time. You can choose Ch 1-8 or Ch 9-16 from any of the SDI inputs.
Output Channel Count Choose Auto, 2-channel or 8-channel embedded audio. Choosing “Auto” automatically
selects the audio channels based on the attached device's capabilities.
Audio Offset In Frames Permits time shifting the embedded audio in relationship to the video (for example, to
correct for lip sync problems), in 1/16 of a frame increments. Range is from -0.8125 video
frame to +7.0 video frames. The actual time duration of delay will vary depending on the
frame rate of the format being converted.

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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 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). 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 screen.
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
useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support.
Name This field allows you to give your Mini-Converter a name. This can be useful if you have
several Mini-Converters attached to a Mac/PC via USB so you can distinguish between
them easily (especially if they’re the same model).
Type: This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter.
Assembly: This is the factory assembly number.
Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your Mini-Converter. If you ever call AJA
Support for service, you may be asked for this number.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Video Input
•3G-SDI(auto-selected),4xBNC
Input 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
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)

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Video Output
• 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
•HDMIv1.4a,RGBorYCbCr
• HDMI v2.0b, RGB or YCbCr
• 3840x2160p 4:2:0, 50, 59.94, 60
• 4096x2160p 4:2:0, 50, 59.94, 60
NOTE: If a connected monitor doesn’t support HDMI protocol the unit automatically switches to
DVI protocol (which does not pass audio).
Audio Input
• SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel
Audio Output
• HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel
Physical
Power • +5 to 20V DC regulated, 10 watts max
• AJA external power supply model DWP-U-R1 (included):
• 100-240V, 50/60Hz universal input
Size • 5.8” x 3.9” x 0.8” (147 mm x 99 mm x 20 mm) including connectors
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Safe Storage Temperature
(Power OFF):
-40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)

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Appendix B: Safety & Compliance
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.