AJA HB-T-SDI Installation and Operation Guide

Marque: AJA

Modèle: HB-T-SDI

Catégorie: Convertisseurs vidéo

Taper: Installation and Operation Guide

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HB-R-SDI

H B-T-SD I , H B-R -SD I M in i -Co nve rte r s

SDI to HDBaseT

Version 1.0r4

Published December 4, 2019

Installation and Operation Guide

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Notices

Trademarks

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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

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trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

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V2Analog™ and V2Digital™ are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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 AJA 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 +1.530.271.3190

FAX +1.530.271.3140

Web

https://www.aja.com

Support Email

suppor[email protected]

Sales Email

[email protected]

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Contents

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Simplied Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

I/O Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pairing SDI and HDMI HDBaseT Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CAT Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 – Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Acquiring Mini-Cong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Running Mini-Cong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Mini-Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HB-T-SDI Input Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HB-R-SDI Input Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HB-T-SDI Output Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HB-R-SDI Output Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HB-T-SDI Audio Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HB-R-SDI Audio Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Update Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HB-T-SDI Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HB-R-SDI Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

The HB-T-SDI and HB-R-SDI convert SDI Video/Audio/Control signals for

transmission/reception via HDBaseT over CAT type twisted pair cable. These units

provide simple and economical video/audio transmission over distances up to

330 feet/ 100 meters. See ""Appendix A Specifications" on page 21 for a complete

list of supported formats, frame rates, and CAT cable requirements.

HB-T-SDI and HB-R-SDI support bi-directional IR and RS-232 for device control,

making them ideal for applications such as:

• Fixed installation AV

• Digital signage

• Live events

• Post production/network/studio environments

• On-set environments

Features

• HDBaseT Certied 4K/UltraHD Signal Extender

• Extend uncompressed 2K, HD, or SD SDI signal up to 100m over Ethernet cable

• Extends bi-directional IR and RS-232 on the same Ethernet cable

• Support for PCM 2 CH, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1

• Support for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS

Digital Surround and DTS-HD Master Audio

• 5-20VDC power supply (included)

• Optional I/R and RS232 cable kit (HB-Cable-Kit)

• 5-year warranty

• Mini-Cong application control

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Simplified Block Diagrams

SDI

Input

SDI

Output

Audio

Delay

SDI Cable

Equalizer

p to PsF

Conversion

SDI

Processing

Video

Audio

HDBaseT

Transmitter

RS232

IR Input

IR Output

RS232

IR Input

IR Output

HDBaseT Output

with Embedded

Audio

USB Port

(connect to

PC or Mac)

MiniCong Control

SDI

Processing

Audio

Routing

HDBaseT

Receiver

HDMI Cable

Equalizer

Embed

Audio

USB Port

(connect to

PC or Mac)

MiniCong Control

Video

Audio

Routing

Audio Sample

Rate Converter

RJ45 connector

(not Ethernet)

RJ45 connector

(not Ethernet)

HDBaseT Input

with Embedded

Audio

HB-T-SDI

HB-R-SDI

I/O Connections

Figure 1. HB-T-SDI Mini-Converter

DC Power

Input

HDBaseT

Output

Connector

RS-232

1/8 inch

TRS

USB Port

Input

Output

HDBaseT

Link LED

Lock

LED

SDI Input

BNC

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Figure 2. HB-R-SDI Mini-Converter

DC Power

Input

HDBaseT

Input

Connector

RS-232

1/8 inch

TRS

USB Port

Input

Output

HDBaseT

Link LED

Lock

LED

SDI Output

BNC

NOTE: The LOCK LED indicates valid input video by color. Off is no signal, green is SD

video, red is HD video, amber is 3G video.

Installation

Figure 3. Typical System Interconnect Diagram

HDbaseT

up to

100 meters

SDI Source

SDI

Destination

Digital Video

Monitor

RS-232 bi-directional

control data

RS-232 bi-directional

control data

IR Extender Out

IR Extender In

IR Extender Out

IR Extender In

SDI Video Device

Typically, HB-T-SDI & HB-R-SDI installation consists of the following steps:

1. Ensure the converters are disconnected from power.

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2. Connect the SDI source signal to the SDI input connector of the HB-T-SDI

and the transmission CAT cable to the HDBaseT output connector.

3. Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the HDBaseT input connector on

the HB-R-SDI.

4. Connect RS-232 and IR input/output extension cables to the 1/8” TRS

connectors (optional cable kit is available from AJA).

5. Apply power to the converter (AJA power supply included).

6. 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-Cong software onto your computer.

• Attach the converter via USB cable (included).

• Make your changes using Mini-Cong setup screens.

Pairing SDI and HDMI HDBaseT Converters

An HB-T-SDI model Mini-Converter can operate paired with an HB-R-HDMI model

Mini-Converter, and an HB-T-HDMI can pair with an HB-R-SDI, provided the

input and output video formats are compatible. For example, you can transport

HD video between these HDMI/SDI pairs, but you cannot transport 4K/UltraHD

video (which SDI models do not support). 4K/UltraHD video can be transported

between a pair of HDMI Model Mini-Converters, however. Mini-Config controls

available on the SDI models can be used to match color space and other settings.

The HDMI models do not support Mini-Config.

CAT Cable Types

The cable types in the table below are recommended for maximum performance

reach and full-capacity by the HDBaseT Alliance.

Table 1. Recommended Cables for HD video transmission

Type Manufacturer URL

CAT7 S/FTP Teldor http://www.teldor.com/

CAT6A H/STP Teldor http://www.teldor.com/

CAT.7 Earthline http://products.lappgroup.com/online-

catalogue/data-communication-systems-for-

ethernet-technology/

NOTE: For detailed performance specifications of cable types at supported Display

Resolutions, see "HDBaseT Cable Run Performance for 4K/UltraHD/HD" on page

24.

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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.

NOTE: DIP switch 1 must be ON (Remote, Right) to permit Mini-Config control of the unit.

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/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/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-Cong Support web page).

2. Open the AJA_MiniCong.zip le

3. Double-click on the MiniInstaller.msi le.

4. A Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation.

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Figure 4. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard

5. Click Next to begin. Answer the questions in the subsequent dialogs. When

nished, an AJA Mini-Cong shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and

you will be able to locate the Mini-Cong 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 5. 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: Mac 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-Cong Support web page).

2. Open the AJA_MiniCong folder.

3. Double-click on the AJAMiniCong.dmg le.

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4. Answer the prompt and a utility program will be launched.

Figure 6. Mini-Config Mac Installer

5. To complete the installation drag the MiniCong.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.

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Figure 7. Example Mini-Config Screen

Select a USB port and

an attached

Mini-Converter (name

in parentheses).

Each connector is

labeled with the

signals currently

detected or manually

selected.

Firmware Version

and Serial Number

Status Message

Tabbed Screens

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.

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HB-T-SDI Input Tab Screen

NOTE: Selecting the default Input settings (Auto, SMPTE) when using a pair of HB-T-SDI

and HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters is probably best. However, if you pair an HB-T-

HDMI or HB-R-HDMI with a corresponding SDI model, having these settings

available can become useful. For example, if you connect an HDMI source with a

mismatched color space for the SDI destination, you can adjust it using the HB-R-

SDI Mini-Config Input screen.

Color Space

Selects the input video color space.

• Auto (default) - Automatically selects color mode based on the input video

parameters and the payload ID.

• 422 YCbCr

• 444 RGB

• 444 YCbCr.

RGB Range

Selects the input video color range.

• SMPTE (default)

• Full Range

NOTE: The RGB range setting effects input range only when in RGB mode. YCbCr inputs

are always SMPTE levels.

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Bit Depth

Selects the input video bit depth.

• Auto (default) - automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video

parameters and payload ID.

• 8-bit

• 10-bit

• 12-bit

Video Format

Selects the Input Video Format.

• Auto (default) - automatically selects the format based on the input video

parameters and the payload ID.

• Progressive (P)

• Interlaced

• PsF (progressive segmented frame).

3G-B Mode

Selects the 3G level B Video Mode.

• Auto (default) - automatically selects the format based on the input video

parameters.

• Dual Link - select this when your 3G signal is 444 or uses 12 bit data.

NOTE: The following two settings only apply to 3G-B video in Dual Stream mode.

•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.

HB-R-SDI Input Tab Screen

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RGB Range

Selects the Input Video Color Range.

• Auto (default)

• SMPTE

• Full color range

HB-T-SDI Output Tab Screen

NOTE: Selecting the default Output settings (Auto, Off) when using a pair of HB-T-SDI

and HB-R-SDI Mini-Converters is probably best. However, if you pair an HB-T-

HDMI or HB-R-HDMI with a corresponding SDI model, having these settings

available can become useful. For example, if you connect an SDI source with a

mismatched color space for the HDMI destination, you can adjust it using the HB-

T-SDI Mini-Config Output screen.

Color Space

• Auto (default) - Automatically selects the format based on the input video.

• 4:2:2 YCbCr

• 4:4:4 RGB

• 4:4:4 YCbCr

Bit Depth

• Auto (default) - Automatically selects the bit depth based on the input video.

• 8-bit

• 10-bit

• 12-bit

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RGB Range

• Auto (default) - Automatically selects the output color range setting.

• SMPTE

• Full

NOTE: The RGB range setting effects output range only when in RGB mode. YCbCr

outputs are always SMPTE levels.

2K Crop

Provides the option of center cutting 2Kx1080 video signals to make 1920x1080.

This has no effect when input video is 1920 pixels per line.

• Auto (default)

• O

• On

Color Dithering

• O (default)

• On

HB-R-SDI Output Tab Screen

3G Mode

Selects the type of 3G SDI output.

• 3G-Level A

• 3G-Level B.

NOTE: The 3G Mode parameter only has an effect if the output is 3G-SDI.

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Enable PtoPsF

This control selects whether progressive video is converted to PsF output.

• O (default)

• On

NOTE: The Enable PtoPsF parameter only has an effect if the input is 1080p 23.98, 24, 25,

29.97, or 30.

HB-T-SDI Audio Tab Screen

Input Source

Choose which embedded audio channels are routed to the output. Eight

channels are routed at a time.

• Channels 1-8 (default)

• Channels 9-16

Output Channel Count

• Auto (default) - Automatically selects the audio channels based on the input.

• 2 of 8 Channels (Ch 1 and Ch 2)

• 8 Channels

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 to +7 video frames. The actual time duration of delay will vary depending

on the frame rate of the format being converted.

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Default offset value is 0 frame to match the video delay path, resulting in time-

aligned audio on the output. Positive offset delays the audio additional frames

(relative to the video output).

NOTE: One frame of delay is automatically added when the input video is PsF.

HB-R-SDI Audio Tab Screen

Input Select

Chooses what audio channels are routed to the SDI output.

• HDBaseT (default)

• None - No audio will be embedded. All channels are muted.

Conversion

Choose the audio conversion to be performed on the incoming audio.

• Convert Rate - The audio will be converted, if necessary, to 24-bit/48 KHz

audio.

• Pass Through - The audio will be passed to the SDI embedded audio channels

without conversion.

Channel Select

Choose which set of 8 channels (4 pairs) of embedded audio the SDI output will

carry.

• Channels 1-8 (default)

• Channels 9-16.

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Update Tab Screen

Use this Update tab 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.

See "Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 8 and "Installing Mini-Config" on page 8

for more information.

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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.

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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