AJA Hi5-4K Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Guide
Version 2.1
Published: September 15, 2014
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
MiniConfig Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MiniConfig Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing MiniConfig on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing MiniConfig on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Running MiniConfig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PC Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mac Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Saving Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating MiniConfig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tabbed Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Input Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Input Video Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Output Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Output Video Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio Selections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Software Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UHD/4K Inputs Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HD Inputs Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SD Inputs Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Class B Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Notices
Trademarks
AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered
trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks
of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™,
Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, 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 and
Macintosh 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.
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 © 2014 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 MiniConfig 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
the two.

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MiniConfig 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 MiniConfig is stored in the Hi5-4K unit through subsequent power
cycles.
MiniConfig Control
Functions
Audio: • Select SDI input for audio (default SDI 1)
• Select upper or lower group of eight from any of the four SDI inputs.
2048 Control: • Auto (default, outputs 2048 video if monitor EDID supports)
• Force 2048 output
• Force 1920 crop of 2048 input
Format Control: • HDMI Output Range Control:
• 16-235 (default – 8-bit nomenclature)
•1-255
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
• Setup via PC/Mac using USB port and supplied USB cable (USB configuration software
application supplied on CD)
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• 5 year warranty

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Block Diagram
Figure 1. Hi5-4K Converter, Simplified Block Diagram
I/O Connections
Figure 2. Hi5-4K Converter Connections
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
USB
Port
HDMI
Output
SDI Inputs
1 - 4
DC
Power
Input

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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 MiniConfig software (supplied on CD) your computer
• Attach the Hi5-4K via USB
• Make your changes using MiniConfig setup screens.
This process is detailed in "USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig".

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Chapter 2: Operation
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA MiniConfig
The Hi5-4K can usually be used right out of the box for most applications since it is
designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default.
However you can also manually configure the Hi5-4K using a supplied software
application for PCs and Macs called “MiniConfig.” This same application can be used to
update Mini-Converter firmware released by AJA.
Installing
MiniConfig on a Mac
To install the application on a Mac, insert the CD supplied with the
Mini-Converter into the computer, drag the “AJA MiniConfig”
application for your platform (Mac or PC) to your desktop or an
applications folder.
NOTE: Macintosh computers must be Intel-based (G5, G4 and earlier models will not work with
MiniConfig).
Installing
MiniConfig on a PC
To install the application on a Windows PC, insert the CD supplied with the Mini-
Converter into the computer, locate the “MiniInstaller” application, and then double-
click it.
Figure 1. MiniConfig Setup Wizard on PC
A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation. Just click Next to begin.
Answer all questions in the subsequent dialogues; when done, you will be able to locate
the MiniConfig application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing.
Running MiniConfig Connect the Mini-Converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect the
external power supply (supplied) to the Mini-Converter.

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PC Startup To run MiniConfig on a PC, find the AJA MiniConfig in the program list and locate the AJA
MiniConfig application.
Figure 2. PC MiniConfig Startup
Mac Startup To run MiniConfig on a Mac, double-click the Applications folder and locate the AJA
MiniConfig application. Double-click the application to launch it.
Figure 3. Mac MiniConfig Startup
NOTE: On a Mac, when the Mini-Converter is connected to the USB port, you may see an alert like
that shown following. If you do, press Cancel—this alert can be ignored.
Figure 4. Mac Network Message (ignore)
Saving Setups A File menu at the top of the MiniConfig application menu bar allows you to Save the
state of the Mini-Converter, with your current settings, to a file for later recall. This allows
you to set up the converter for different applications, storing each (with Save) to a unique
name for easy recall—using the Open menu item. A Revert to Factory Settings menu item
similarly allows you to change the settings back to AJA’s factory defaults. An Edit menu
allows you to cut and paste values to/from fields, just as in other applications.
Operating
MiniConfig
The MiniConfig 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

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•Red text indicates the Mini-Converter is not detecting a signal or cannot negotiate with
the attached device
NOTE: Even if no output device is detected, it 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:
MiniConfig 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 and update multiple Mini-Converters in parallel,
you can do it by running multiple instances of the MiniConfig application and have each
control a different Mini-Converter.
Figure 5. MiniConfig, Video Screen
Selecting a Mini-Converter with the dropdown 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.
Tabbed
screens
Message
showing
status
Firmware
version
and serial
number
Each connector is labeled with
the signals currently detected:
Blue = Auto
Black = Manual selection
Red = No signal or output
because device not
detected.
Select a USB
port and an
attached
Mini-Converter
(name in
parentheses)

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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. Click on any of the tab buttons and the screen below will change to
match. Each of these screens are described on the following pages.
Input Tab Screen With your Mini-Converter connected and selected, you’ll click on the Input tab to view
and make changes to the converter’s input settings.
Any changes you make are immediately implemented and are saved, overwriting
previous settings.
Figure 6. MiniConfig, Input Tab Screen
Input Video Selections
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

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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.
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 Tab Screen Click on the Output tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K Output settings.
Figure 7. MiniConfig, Output Tab Screen

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Output Video
Selections
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.
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.

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Audio Tab Screen Click on the Audio tab to view and make changes to the Hi5-4K audio settings.
Figure 8. MiniConfig, Audio Tab Screen
Audio Selections
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 if 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 Tab Screen Use this Update screen to view the software version currently installed on the converter
or install new software.
Figure 9. MiniConfig, Update Screen
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 MiniConfig application software. The version numbers shown in the Update screen
refer only to the firmware.
The following fields and control are present in this screen:
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 MiniConfig 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 software being installed.
Software Update
Procedure
1. Check the AJA website for new MiniConfig 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#support
2. Connect the Mini-Converter to a Mac or PC via a USB port on the computer and run
the new MiniConfig 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-
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Progress will be shown via the Progress thermometer bar, and when completed an
“Update Succeeded” message appears.
Info Tab Screen This screen provides basic information about the Mini-Converter. This information is
mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support.
Figure 10. MiniConfig, Info Screen
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 (Hi5-4K).
Assembly: This is the factory assembly number.
Serial Number: This is the factory set unique serial number of your Hi5-4K. If you ever call AJA Support
for service, you may be asked for this number.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Video
Video Input UHD/4K, HD, and SD (auto-selected), 4x BNC
UHD/4K Inputs
Supported
4 x 1.5Gb SDI: • 4 x 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 1920x1080 psf, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 2048x1080 psf, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
2 x dual-stream 3Gb SDI
(Level B):
• 2 x 2 x 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2 x 2 x 1920x1080 psf, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2 x 2 x 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2 x 2 x 2048x1080 psf, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
4 x 3Gb SDI (Level A): • 4 x 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60
• 4 x 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60
4 x 3Gb SDI (Level B): • 4 x 1920x1080 p, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 1920x1080 psf, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60
• 4 x 2048x1080 p, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 2048x1080 psf, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 4 x 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60
HD Inputs Supported
1 x 1.5Gb SDI: • 1280x720 p, 4:2:2, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• 1920x1080 i, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080 PsF, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2048x1080 PsF, 4:2:2, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1 x 3Gb SDI or 2 x 1.5Gb SDI: • 1920x1080 i, 4:4:4, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080 p, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080 PsF, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 1920x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60
• 2048x1080 p, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2048x1080 PsF, 4:4:4, 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• 2048x1080 p, 4:2:2, 50, 59.94, 60

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SD Inputs Supported
1 x 270Mb SDI: • 525 i, 4:2:2, 29.97
• 625 i, 4:2:2, 25
Video Output HDMI Standard Type A connector
•HDMIv1.4a,RGBorYCbCr
• HDMI v2.0b, RGB or YCbCr
• 3840x2160 p, 4:2:0, 50, 59.94, 60
• 4096x2160 p, 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
Audio Input SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel
Audio Output HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel
Physical
Power +5-20 VDC Regulated, 8 Watts, Power Supply Required (included with purchase)
Size 5.8” x 3.9” x 0.8” (147 mm x 99 mm x 20 mm) including connectors

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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.