3G-AMA Mini-Converter
4-Ch Balanced Embedder/Disembeder

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.1r1
Published April 10, 2018
 

Notices
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this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be
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Video Systems, Inc.

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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3G-AMA I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mini-Config Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Breakout Cable Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 – Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Default Operational Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switches 4 and 5 Channel Mapping For Embedded Groups . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switches 6 and 7 Channel Mapping For Disembeded Groups . . . . . . . . . 10
USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Acquiring Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Running Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Mini-Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Audio-1 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Analog Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Analog Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio-2 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Packet Processing Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Analog Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Update Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix A – Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3G-AMA Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty on Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview
The 3G-AMA is a triple rate 4 channel analog audio embedder/disembedder.
Analog audio can be embedded and disembedded simultaneously. The
embedder is user selectable, on a channel pair basis, to either pass input audio
or embed input audio from the provided breakout cable. The ability to pass
incoming ancillary data makes it possible to embed up to 16channels of audio by
cascading four units. Horizontal ancillary data (HANC) packets in compliance with
SMPTE 291M can also be dropped at the input. Analog audio levels are selectable,
via USB connection and Mini-Config software.
The 3G-AMA automatically detects and configures to the input video standard.
3G-SDI formats up to and including 2048x1080p 60 YCbCr 4:2:2 are supported
(see ""Appendix A Specifications" on page 19 for a complete listing). SDI video
loops through the device with minimal delay. Loop through embedded SDI audio
supports up to 16 channels.
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels
embedded audio.

Features
• Triple rate 3G, HD, and SD-SDI Embedder/Disembedder
• 4 Channel Balanced Analog Audio I/O
• Supplied breakout cable for balanced analog audio - XLR connectors.
• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI input
• 1 x BNC 3G-SDI 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)
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)

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3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram

EQ Cable Driver
Embed and Pass-through
3G-SDI In Packet Processor 3G-SDI Out 1

XLR Breakout Cable XLR Breakout Cable

Analog Input 1 Analog Output 1

(Ch 1) ADC DAC
(Ch 1)

Analog Input 2 DAC Analog Output 2

(Ch 2) ADC
Dis- (Ch 2)
Embedder
Analog Input 3 DAC Analog Output 3
(Ch 3) ADC
(Ch 3)

Analog Input 4 DAC Analog Output 4

(Ch 4) ADC (Ch 4)

USB Port MiniConfig

(connect to
PC or Mac)
Control

DIP Switch
User Interface

3G-AMA I/O Connections

3G SDI
Input BNC

Lock LED
Analog I/O
D-Connector
(attaches to
supplied cable)
3G SDI
Input BNC
4 Input, 4 Output
Break-Out Cable
USB Port
with XLR Balanced
DC Power Connectors
Input

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.

User Controls
DIP Switches
The 3G-AMA has an 8 position DIP switch accessible through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit. The DIP switches are used to configure the unit’s audio
embedding and disembedding, and control ancillary data.

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Figure 1. 3G-AMA DIP Switches and Label

DIP Switch Setting
LEFT RIGHT

LOCAL CONTROL REMOTE

1
ON EMBD 1/2 OFF

2
ON EMBD 3/4 OFF

3
0 EMBD GRP L 1

4
0 EMBD GRP H 1
5
0 DISEMBD GRP L 1
6
0 DISEMBD GRP H 1
7

ON PASS HANC OFF

8

Factory default switch settings are all in the leftmost position.

The exact functions of the DIP switches are described in "DIP Switch Settings" on
page 8

Mini-Config Control
The Mini-Config application can also be used to configure the unit’s audio
embedding and disembedding functions. Configuration set via Mini-Config is
stored in the unit through subsequent power cycles.
Installing and using Mini-Config are described in "USB Control and Setup—Using
AJA Mini-Config" on page 10

Installation
Typically, 3G-AMA installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the converter is disconnected from power.
2. Connect video equipment to the converter BNCs.
3. Connect the breakout audio cable to the converter.
4. Connect audio equipment to the breakout cable.
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 can either:
• Change the DIP switch 2 - 8 settings.
- or -
• Install the AJA Mini-Config software on your computer,
• attach the converter via USB,
• change the DIP switch 1 setting to LOCAL, and
• make your changes using the Mini-Config setup screens.

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Breakout Cable Pinouts

Figure 2. AES Breakout Cable Illustration, XLR Connectors
pin 2 pin 1

Input A

pin 3

Input B

End View Side View

pin 14 pin 1
Input C

Input D

Output A

Output B
pin 25 pin 13

Channel Index
Output C

Input A = Analog In Ch. 1

Input B = Analog In Ch. 2 Output D

Input C = Analog In Ch. 3

Input D = Analog In Ch. 4 pin 1 pin 2
pin 3
Output A = Analog Out Ch. 1
Output B = Analog Out Ch. 2
Output C = Analog Out Ch. 3
Output D = Analog Our Ch. 4

Table 1. XLR DB25 Breakout Cable Pinouts

Pin Function Pin, <connector> Pin Function Pin, <connector>
1 In 4 + 2, XLR Input D 14 In 4 - 3, XLR Input D
2 In 4 GND 1, XLR Input D 15 In 3 + 2, XLR Input C
3 In 3 - 3, XLR Input C 16 In 3 GND 1, XLR Input C
4 In 2+ 2, XLR Input B 17 In 2 - 3, XLR Input B
5 In 2 GND 1, XLR Input B 18 In 1 + 2, XLR Input A
6 In 1 - 3, XLR Input A 19 In 1 GND 1, XLR Input A
7 Out 4 + 2, XLR Output D 20 Out 4 - 3, XLR Output D
8 Out 4 GND 1, XLR Output D 21 Out 3 + 2, XLR Output C
9 Out 3 - 3, XLR Output C 22 Out 3 GND 1, XLR Output C
10 Out 2 + 2, XLR Output B 23 Out 2 - 3, XLR Output B
11 Out 2 GND 1, XLR Output B 24 Out 1 + 2, XLR Output A
12 Out 1 - 3, XLR Output A 25 Out 1 GND 1, XLR Output A
13 NC NC

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Chapter 2 – Operation

Default Operational Settings

The 3G-AMA converter ships from the factory with the following configuration:
• Local (DIP switch) control.
• Input analog audio channels 1-4 are embedded to SDI output channels 1-4,
overwriting any existing embedded audio.
• Input SDI embedded audio channels 1-4 are disembedded to analog audio
output channels 1-4.
• All HANC packets pass from SDI input to output, except for embedded output
audio channels 1-4.
• Analog audio levels are set to 0 dBfs = +24 dBu (Pro 1).
If these settings apply to your requirements, you can simply connect the video
and audio input and output signal cables and power up the unit.
For other applications, you can configure the unit using its DIP switch settings, or
by using the Mini-Config application and a PC or Mac via USB. Analog audio levels
can only be set using Mini-Config.

DIP Switches
The 3G-AMA DIP switches configure the audio embedding and disembedding
functions, and control ancillary data.

DIP Switch Settings

DIP switch settings used to configure various functions are described below.

Table 2. 3G-AMA DIP Switch Setting Descriptions

SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT
1 Control Selects Local (DIP), and Selects Remote (Mini-Config),
blocks Mini-Config control. and disables DIP switches 2-8.
2 Audio Embedding for (ON) Overwrite or embed (OFF) If SW 8 is set to ON: Pass
Channels 1/2 (EMBD 1/2) new channel 1/2 packets. any channel 1/2 packets from
input SDI.
If SW 8 is set to OFF: Delete all
packets from input SDI.
3 Audio Embedding for (ON) Overwrite or embed (OFF) If SW 8 is set to ON: Pass
Channels 3/4 (EMDB 3/4) new channel 3/4 packets. any channel 3/4 packets from
input SDI.
If SW 8 is set to OFF: Delete all
packets from input SDI.
4 Channel Mapping For Switches 4 and 5 operate together to determine Embedded
Low Embedded Groups channel mapping.
(EMBD GRP L) 0 represents a Left DIP switch position
5 Channel Mapping For 1 represents a Right DIP switch position
High Embedded Groups
(EMBD GRP H) Refer to "Embedded Output Channel Mapping" on page 9 for
specific settings.

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6 Channel Mapping For Switches 6 and 7 operate together to determine Disembedded

Low Disembedding channel mapping.
Groups (DISEMBD GRP L) 0 represents a Left DIP switch position
7 Channel Mapping For 1 represents a Right DIP switch position
High Disembedding
Groups (DISEMBD GRP H) Refer to "Disembedded Input Channel Mapping" on page 10
for specific settings.
8 Pass or Drop HANC input (ON) All incoming HANC (OFF) All incoming HANC
packets. (PASS HANC) packets are passed unless packets are dropped before
the embedder settings embedding any new audio
above require all or part of packets. Embedder settings
them to be over-written. above determine all embedded
audio output.Disembedding is
not affected.
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels of
embedded audio. When one of these formats is present and embedding is turned
on, the PASS HANC DIP switch will be ignored and all incoming packets will be
dropped before embedding any new audio packets.

Switches 4 and 5 Channel Mapping For Embedded Groups

The following table shows how combinations of setting these two switches
affects embedded channel mapping.

Table 3. Embedded Output Channel Mapping

DIP SW 4 DIP SW 5 Audio Input SDI Embedded SDI Embedded
EMBD GRP L EMBD GRP H Channel Group Output Channel
Left (0) Left (0) 1 —> 1 1
2 —> 2
3 —> 3
4 —> 4
Right (1) Left (0) 1 —> 2 5
2 —> 6
3 —> 7
4 —> 8
Left (0) Right (1) 1 —> 3 9
2 —> 10
3 —> 11
4 —> 12
Right (1) Right (1) 1 —> 4 13
2 —> 14
3 —> 15
4 —> 16

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Switches 6 and 7 Channel Mapping For Disembeded Groups

The following table shows how combinations of setting these two switches
affects disembedding channel mapping.

Table 4. Disembedded Input Channel Mapping

DIP SW 6 DIP SW 7 SDI Embedded SDI Embedded Audio Output
DISEMBD GRP L DISEMBD GRP H Input Group Input Channel Channel
Left (0) Left (0) 1 1 —> 1
2 —> 2
3 —> 3
4 —> 4
Right (1) Left (0) 2 5 —> 1
6 —> 2
7 —> 3
8 —> 4
Left (0) Right (1) 3 9 —> 1
10 —> 2
11 —> 3
12 —> 4
Right (1) Right (1) 4 13 —> 1
14 —> 2
15 —> 3
16 —> 4

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.

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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-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.
Figure 3. Mini-Config PC Setup Wizard

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

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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: 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-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.
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.

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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.

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.

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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.
Figure 6. 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

Tabbed Screens

Status Message

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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Audio-1 Tab Screen

Click on the Audio-1 tab to view and make changes to the audio embedding and
disembedding settings.

Analog Audio Inputs

Embed to:
Choose which SDI embedded audio group will embed incoming analog audio:
• Group 1 (Ch 1-4), Group 2 (Ch 5-8), Group 3 (Ch 9-12), or Group 4 (Ch 13-16).

Ch1-2 Embed:
• Selecting On embeds the analog audio Ch 1/2 pair in the first two channels of
the Group selected above.

Ch 3-4 Embed:
• Selecting On embeds the analog audio Ch 3/4 pair in the last two channels of
the Group selected above.

Analog Audio Outputs

Disembed from:
Choose which SDI embedded audio group will disembed its audio and send it to
the four analog audio outputs:
• Group 1 (Ch 1-4), Group 2 (Ch 5-8), Group 3 (Ch 9-12), or Group 4 (Ch 13-16).

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Audio-2 Tab Screen

Click on the Audio-2 tab to view and make changes to the packet processing and
audio level settings.

Packet Processing Control

HANC Data:
• Pass - All incoming HANC packets are passed unless the embedder settings
require all or part of them to be over-written.
• Remove - ll incoming HANC packets are dropped before embedding any new
audio packets. The embedder settings determine all embedded audio output.
Disembedding is not affected.
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels of
embedded audio. When one of these formats is present and embedding is turned
on, the PASS HANC setting will be ignored and all incoming packets will be
dropped before embedding any new audio packets.

3G-SDI Level B:
For 3G Level B signals, selects either the 16 audio channels of input Stream A or
the 16 channels of input Stream B for disembedding. This setting also controls
whether output Stream A or output Stream B will receive embedded audio. This
control has no effect if a 3G Level B signal is not detected.

Analog Audio Levels

• Select from Full Scale Digital settings of +24, +18, +15 (professional), or +12dBu
(consumer).

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About Audio Levels

Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment:
a 0 VU reading corresponds to +4 dBu. Connecting a professional +4 dBu device
to a consumer audio input (-7 to -8 dBu) may produce overloading, whereas the
output of a consumer device probably does not have sufficient power to drive a
professional audio input. With consumer and semi-professional audio equipment,
a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to -10 dBV, which is equivalent to -7.78
dBu.

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.

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Progress
This indicator bar shows the progress of firmware installation.
See "Acquiring Mini-Config" on page 10 and "Installing Mini-Config" on page 11
for more information.

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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Appendix A – Specifications
3G-AMA Tech Specs
Video Input Formats
1 x 3 Gb SDI (level A or B)
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• (2K) 2048 x 1080psf 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• (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 1.5 Gb SDI
• (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (2K) 2048 x 1080psf 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (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 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
1 x 270 Mb SDI
• (SD) 625i 50
• (SD) 525i 59.94

Video Output Formats

Video Out is a delayed, reclocked version of Video In, at same frame rate, etc.
Video Out is undefined when no input.

Video Latency
(time measured between video input and video output connector):
• 3G level A = 3.2 usec
• 3G level B = 6.1 usec
• HD (1.5 Gb) = 6.3 usec
• SD (270 Mb) = 17.2 usec

Video Input
• SDI, 1 x BNC
• 3G SMPTE 424/425M
• HD SMPTE 292/296M
• SD SMPTE 259M

Video Output
• SDI, 1 x BNC

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Audio Inputs and Outputs

• Balanced Analog Audio, 1 x 25 pin D female connector on converter,
4-Channels in, 4-Channels out.
• Breakout cable provided with 1 x 25 pin D male connector:
• 4 x XLR female input breakout connectors
• 4 x XLR male output breakout connectors

Digital Audio Converters

• 24-bit

Embedded Audio
• SMPTE 272M (SD): 20-bit, 48 KHz synchronous
• SMPTE 299M (3G/HD): 24-bit, 48 KHz synchronous
• Incoming embedded audio can be passed, removed, or overridden.
• Up to 16 channels supported.
NOTE: 2048 x 1080p/PsF 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8-Channels
embedded audio.

Embed Path Audio Latency

(time measured between audio input and video output connector:
• 1100 usec

Disembed Path Audio Latency,

Time measured between video input and audio output connector:
• 1200 usec

Analog Audio Levels

Configured via Mini-Config software:
• Pro 1: 0 dBfs = +24 dBu
• Pro 2: 0 dBfs = +18 dBu
• Pro 3: 0 dBfs = +15 dBu
• Consumer 1: 0 dBfs = +12 dBu

User Controls
• External DIP switch
• USB port used with Mini-Config software application to configure device via
PC/Mac

Size (w x d x h)
• 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147mm x 79mm x 25mm)

Power
• +5-20VDC, 5 watts. power supply required, included with purchase

Environment
• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140
degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

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Appendix B – Safety and Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices
Class A Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A 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 A 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 A 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 A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil
numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance
This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member
countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These
countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European
Community throughout this document:
AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA,
FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA,
LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL,
ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND,
LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND

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Declaration of Conformity
Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of
the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU.

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety
EN 60065: 2014 (T-Mark License)
IEC 60065: 2014 (CB Scheme Report/Certificate)
Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
Emissions
EN 55032: 2012, CISPR 32: 2015,
EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013
Immunity
EN 55103-2: 2009
EN 61000-4-2:2009, EN 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2008 +A2:2010,
EN 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010, EN 61000-4-5:2006, EN 61000-4-6: 2009
EN 61000-4-11:2004
Environments: E2, E3 and E4
The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required
for the International Marketplace.

Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product

may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen
können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen
Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique,
ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra
alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées..

Recycling Notice
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment
at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling,
please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

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Korea KCC Compliance Statement

B급 기기 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는
(가정용 방송통신기자재) 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.

Class B As an electromagnetic wave equipment for home use (Class B),

(Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use mainly for home use and may
Equipment for Home Use) be used in all areas.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards,

Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class B. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.

Japan Compliance Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council

(VCCI V-3/2014.04). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.

Translated Warning and Caution Messages

The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages
apply to this product and manual.

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Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the
product or included in the documentation.
Avertissement! Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions
d'avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation.
Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf
dem Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind.
¡Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el
producto o incluidas en la documentación.
Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos
na documentação.
Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o
inclusi nella documentazione.

Warning! Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le seulement
avec un tissu sec.
Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem
trockenen Tuch säubern.
¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con
un paño seco.
Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano
seco.
Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un
panno asciutto.

Warning! Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Avertissement! Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Suivez les
instructions du fabricant lors de l'installation.
Warnung! Die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht blockiert werden. Nur gemäß den
Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren.
¡Advertencia! No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación. Instale de
acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.
Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as
instruções do fabricante.
Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le
istruzioni del fornitore.

Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Avertissement! N'installez pas l'appareil près d'une source de chaleur telle que des
radiateurs, des bouches d'air de chauffage, des fourneaux ou d'autres appareils
(amplificateurs compris) qui produisent de la chaleur.
Warnung! Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern, Heizregistern,
Öfen oder anderen Wärme erzeugenden Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern)
aufstellen.
¡Advertencia! No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros
de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluidos amplificadores) que generan calor.
Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de
calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor.
Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria
calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore

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Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
Avertissement! La sécurité de la prise polarisée ou de la prise de type mise à la
terre ne doit en aucun cas être empêchée de fonctionner. Une prise polarisée
a deux broches, l'une étant plus large que l'autre. Une prise de type mise à la
terre a deux broches et une troisième broche pour la mise à la terre. La broche
large ou la troisième broche sont fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la prise
fournie ne s'insère pas dans votre prise femelle, consultez un électricien pour le
remplacement de la prise femelle obsolète.
Warnung! Der Sicherheitszweck des gepolten bzw. Schukosteckers ist zu
berücksichtigen. Ein gepolter Stecker verfügt über zwei Pole, von denen einer
breiter als der andere ist. Ein Schukostecker verfügt neben den zwei Polen noch
über einen dritten Pol zur Erdung. Der breite Pol bzw. der Erdungspol dienen der
Sicherheit. Wenn der zur Verfügung gestellte Stecker nicht in Ihren Anschluss
passt, konsultieren Sie einen Elektriker, um den veralteten Anschluss zu ersetzen.
¡Advertencia! No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con
conexión a tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas, una más ancha
que la otra. Un enchufe con conexión a tierra tiene dos espigas iguales y una
tercera espiga que sirve para la conexión a tierra. La expiga ancha, o la tercera
espiga, sirven para su seguridad. Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en el
tomacorriente, consulte con un electricista para reemplazar el tomacorriente
obsoleto.
Aviso! Não anule a finalidade da segurança da ficha polarizada ou do tipo ligação
terra. Uma ficha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que
a outra. Uma ficha do tipo de ligação à terra tem duas lâminas e um terceiro
terminal de ligação à terra. A lâmina larga ou o terceiro terminal são fornecidos
para sua segurança. Se a ficha fornecida não couber na sua tomada, consulte um
electricista para a substituição da tomada obsoleta.
Avviso! Non compromettere la sicurezza della spina polarizzata o con messa a
terra. Una spina polarizzata ha due spinotti, di cui uno più largo. Una spina con
messa a terra ha due spinotti e un terzo polo per la messa a terra. Lo spinotto
largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non
si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione
della presa obsoleta.

Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must
remain readily accessible and operable.
Avertissement! Puisque la prise principale est utilisée pour débrancher l'appareil,
elle doit rester aisément accessible et fonctionnelle.
Warnung! Da der Netzstecker als Trennvorrichtung dient, muss er stets zugänglich
und funktionsfähig sein.
¡Advertencia! Puesto que el enchufe de la red eléctrica se utiliza como dispositivo
de desconexión, debe seguir siendo fácilmente accesible y operable.
Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo,
esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional.
Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di
sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile.

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Warning! Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
Avertissement! Protégez le cordon d'alimentation pour que l'on ne marche
pas dessus ou qu'on le pince, en particulier au niveau des prises mâles, des
réceptacles de convenance, et à l'endroit où il sort de l'appareil.
Warnung! Vermeiden Sie, dass auf das Netzkabel getreten oder das Kabel geknickt
wird, insbesondere an den Steckern, den Steckdosen und am Kabelausgang am
Gerät.
¡Advertencia! Proteja el cable de energía para que no se le pise ni apriete, en
especial cerca del enchufe, los receptáculos de conveniencia y el punto del que
salen del equipo.
Aviso! Proteja o cabo de alimentação de ser pisado ou de ser comprimido
particularmente nas fichas, em tomadas de parede de conveniência e no ponto
de onde sai do dispositivo.
Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra
e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del
punto in cui esce dal dispositivo.

Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
Avertissement! Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages avec éclairsou s'il est
inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.
Warnung! Das Gerät ist bei Gewitterstürmen oder wenn es über lange Zeiträume
ungenutzt bleibt vom Netz zu trennen.
¡Advertencia! Desenchufe este dispositivo durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando
no se lo utilice por largos periodos del tiempo.
Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é
utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo.
Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal
produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro.

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Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device,
the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Avertissement! Référez-vous au personnel de service qualifié pour tout entretien.
L'entretien est exigé quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière
que ce soit, par exemple lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise sont
endommagés, que du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans
l'appareil, que l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas
normalement ou est tombé.
Warnung! Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden.
Eine Wartung ist fällig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde,
wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, falls Flüssigkeiten oder
Objekte in das Gerät gelangen, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
wurde, nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde.
¡Advertencia! Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de reparación. El
servicio de reparación se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier
tipo de daño, por ejemplo cable o espigas dañadas, se ha derramado líquido o
se han caído objetos dentro del dispositivo, el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la
lluvia o humedad, o no funciona de modo normal, o se ha caído.
Aviso! Remeta todos os serviços de manutenção para o pessoal de assistência
qualificado. A prestação de serviços de manutenção é exigida quando o
dispositivo foi danificado mediante qualquer forma, como um cabo de
alimentação ou ficha que se encontra danificado/a, quando foi derramado
líquido ou caíram objectos sobre o dispositivo, quando o dispositivo foi exposto
à chuva ou à humidade, quando não funciona normalmente ou quando foi
deixado cair.
Avviso! Fare riferimento al personale qualificato per tutti gli interventi di assistenza.
L'assistenza è necessaria quando il dispositivo è stato danneggiato in qualche
modo, ad esempio se il cavo di alimentazione o la spina sono danneggiati, è
stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel
dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona
correttamente o è caduto

Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service
center or licensed facility.
Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis
ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. La garantie sera annulée si le châssis est
ouvert par toute autre personne qu’un technicien d’un centre de service ou d’un
établissement agréé AJA.
Warnung! Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom
Benutzer gewartet werden. Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie
hinfällig, es sei denn, solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem AJA-Service-
Center oder einem lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen.
¡Advertencia! No abra el chasis. El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el
usuario. El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro
de servicio AJA o en un local autorizado.
Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita
manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura
seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado.
Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili
dall’utente. L’apertura dello chassis invaliderà la garanzia se non viene effettuata
da un centro ufficiale o autorizzato AJA.

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Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains
power before moving the unit.
Avertissement! Retirez le ou les cordons d’alimentation en CA de la source
d’alimentation principale lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.
Warnung! Trennen Sie die Wechselstrom-Versorgungskabel vom Netzstrom, bevor
Sie das Gerät verschieben.
¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los
cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick.
Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover
a unidade.
Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità.

Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the
manufacturer.
Avertissement! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spécifiés et/ou
vendus par le fabricant.
Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder
verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller.
¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o
vendidos por el fabricante.
Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo
fabricante.
Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal
produttore.

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Warranty and Liability Information

AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.

Limited Warranty on Hardware

AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that the hardware product, not
including storage modules or software components, will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
AJA Video warrants that the storage modules provided as part of the hardware
product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of purchase. AJA Video provides a separate software warranty as
part of the license agreement applicable to software components.
If a hardware product or storage module (hereafter, a “product”) proves to be
defective during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either
repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective product.
To obtain service under this warranty, the Customer must notify AJA Video of the
defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for
the performance of service by contacting AJA Video support through the channels
set forth on the support contacts web page at http://www.aja.com/support. Except
as stated, the Customer shall bear all shipping, packing, insurance and other costs,
excluding parts and labor, to effectuate repair. Customer shall pack and ship the
defective product to a service center designated by AJA Video, with shipping charges
prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a
location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by negligent,
inadequate or improper use, handling or maintenance. Without limiting the
foregoing, AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty
or repair any damage or malfunction a) resulting from attempts by personnel other
than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) resulting
from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) caused by the use
of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, d) if the product has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases
the time or difficulty of servicing the product, or e) resulting from being dropped
or otherwise subjected to undue force, exposure to moisture or other corrosive or
conductive substances, exposure to strong magnetic fields, use with improperly
regulated power supplies, exposure to electric shock, use in temperatures outside the
specified operating range, or otherwise failing to treat the product in accordance with
the standard of care appropriate to sensitive and delicate electronic equipment.
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR
ENTIRETY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TIMELY REPORTED
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CUSTOMER IS
PROVIDED WITH RESPECT TO HARDWARE PRODUCTS AND THEIR STORAGE MODULES.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER, SO SOME OR ALL
OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED, STATED, OR WARRANTED TO OPERATE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE
PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE SOLE OR PRIMARY DATA SOURCE OR
TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA, AND THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT
REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE.

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Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall AJA video BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST,
CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS,
OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE FAILURE,
OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF AJA VIDEO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AJA VIDEO’S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PRODUCT SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations apply even if any remedy set forth in
this LIMITED WARRANTY fails of its essential purpose. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights.

This limited warranty is the only warranty provided by AJA Video on the hardware
product. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings regarding such
subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding
unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA
will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this
Agreement is intended for convenience and to meet local requirements and in the
event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English
version of this warranty will govern. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some
of which are noted above.

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Index
Symbols X
3G-AMA I/O Connections 5 XLR DB25 Breakout Cable 7
3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram 5

A
AJA Support 2
Analog Audio Levels 16
Audio-1 Tab Screen 15
Audio-2 Tab Screen 16
Audio Levels Description 17

B
Breakout Cable Pinouts 7

D
Default Operational Settings 8
DIP Switches 5
DIP Switch Settings 8
Documentation
Downloading 11
Mini-Converter 10

I
Info Tab Screen 18
Installation 6

M
Mini-Config
Installation on Mac 12
Installation on PC 11
Operation 13
Screen Description 14
Startup on Mac 13
Startup on PC 13
Mini-Config Screen
Info Tab Screen 18
Update Tab Screen 17
Mini-Converter Documentation 10

O
Overview 4

P
Packet Processing Control 16

S
Saving Setups 13

T
Technical Support 2

U
Update Tab Screen 17

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