3G-AMA Mini-Converter

4-Ch Balanced Embedder/Disembeder

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.2r1
Published January 31, 2024
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 Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Technical Support or Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3G-AMA I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lock LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tabbed Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio-1 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Analog Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Analog Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Audio-2 Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Packet Processing Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Analog Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About Audio Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Update Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix A – Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3G-AMA Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
AJA Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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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 20 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)
• Five year warranty

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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

Lock LED Status Indicators

• Off = No signal / no valid input
• Green = SD-SDI
• Red = HD-SDI
• Amber = 3G-SD

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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.
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).

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 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

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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 SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT
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 dialogues.

When finished, an AJA Mini-Config shortcut will be installed on the desktop,
and you will be able to locate the Mini-Config application in the AJA folder
in the Programs listing.
NOTE: If the same version of 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: Intel and Apple Silicon based CPUs are supported for use with AJA Mini-Config
software.
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 (similar for Mac and
PC) 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...).

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 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.
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

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 • 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.

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).

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 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).

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.

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 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).

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.

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 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 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.

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 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). Click Set Name to
apply new name.

Type
This is the factory set model name of the Mini-Converter.

Assembly
This is the factory assembly number.
NOTE: Some newly manufactured Mini-Converters may not be backwards compatible
with older firmware and Mini-Config versions. It is highly recommended that
you update the firmware to avoid any potential issues. Please check the current
Release Notes to confirm that the Assembly number is compatible with any older
firmware or Mini-Config versions.

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 Formats
• (2K) 2048x1080p
• (2K) 2048x1080PsF
• (HD) 1920x1080p
• (HD) 1920x1080PsF
• (HD) 1920x1080i
• HD) 1280x720p
• (SD) 720x576i
• (SD) 720x480i
• RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 10-bit

Video Input Formats

• 1x 3 Gb SDI (level A or B)
• (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• (2K) 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
• (HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
• (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
• 1x 1.5 Gb SDI
• (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (2K) 2048x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
• (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
• 1x 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 Digital

• 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/372/424

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 Video Output Digital
• 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/372/424

Audio Inputs and Outputs

• Balanced Analog Audio, 1x 25 pin D female connector on converter,
4-channels in, 4-channels out
• Breakout cable provided with 1x 25 pin D male connector:
• 4x XLR female input breakout connectors
• 4x 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: 2048x1080p/PsF 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8-channels
embedded audio

Path Audio Latency

• Embed Path 1100 µsec
• Disembed Path 1200 µsec

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 Interface
• 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" (147.32 x 78.74 x 25.4 mm)

Weight
• 0.63 lb. (0.29 kg)

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

Environment
• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 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, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and

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

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 Declaration of Conformity
Marking by these symbols 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 62368-1: 2014 + A11 (T-Mark License)
IEC 62368-1: 2014 (CB Scheme Certificate)
Emissions
EN 55032: 2015 + A11: 2020, CISPR 32: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013
Immunity
EN 55035: 2017 + A11: 2020, EN 61000-4-2: 2009, EN 61000-4-3: 2006+ A1: 2008 +
A2: 2010, EN 61000-4-4: 2012, EN 61000-4-5: 2014/A1: 2017, EN 61000-4-6: 2014,
EN 61000-4-8: 2010, EN 61000-4-11: 2020
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
ꩡ끞녅껽驩ꓭ

넩 韥韥鱉 꽺ꓩ끞 쀍陲꾅꫑ ꩡ끞뼕 ꑞ놶냱ꈑ 놶뼞ꫦ뵾閵ꌱ ꗐ냵 韥韥ꈑ꫑ 閵뇊

끞 쀍陲꾅꫑ ꩡ끞뼍鱉 陲끥 놹볁閹ꫢ넍 끥ꇙ閵 넽걪鱽鲙.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

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

Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. 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 A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI 32: 2016).
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may
occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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 corriente 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
Limited Warranty on Hardware
AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that the hardware product, not
including software components, will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. AJA Video provides
a separate software warranty as part of the license agreement applicable to software
components.
If the Customer brings a valid claim under this limited warranty for a hardware
product (hereafter, a “product”) during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video will,
at its sole option and as the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the above warranty,
provide one of the following remedies:
Repair or facilitate the repair the product within a reasonable period of time, free of
charge for parts and labor.
Replace the product with a direct replacement or with a product that performs
substantially the same function as the original product.
Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based
on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty.
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 https://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.
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.

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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 AJA Software License Agreement
AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC. (“AJA”) THAT
GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING THIS LICENSE (E.G., AS
INSTALLED ON THE DEVICE WITH WHICH THIS LICENSE IS PROVIDED).
The “AJA Software” referenced in this Agreement includes all such software, whether
made available to you on disk, in read only memory, on any other media or in any
other form, and all updates, corrections, enhancements and new versions of such
software made available by AJA, together with all related documentation. BY
INSTALLING OR USING THE AJA SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE IT AND, IF APPLICABLE, RETURN THE AJA
SOFTWARE TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND.
1. License Grant. AJA hereby grants you a nonexclusive, personal, non-sublicenseable
and limited license to install and use AJA Software on a computer or AJA device.
The foregoing license also includes the right to make copies of the AJA Software in
machine-readable form for installation and backup purposes only, and provided that
each copy you make must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained
on the original.
2. Limitations. You may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, or
create derivative works of the AJA Software or any part thereof except to the extent
(if any) authorized by applicable law notwithstanding the foregoing restriction. You
may not rent, lease, lend, loan, distribute or act as a service bureau or “cloud service”
provider with respect to use of the AJA Software or any functionality thereof. THE AJA
SOFTWARE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES,
AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
SYSTEMS, LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
THE AJA SOFTWARE COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL
OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
3. Reservation of Rights. The AJA Software is protected by law, including without
limitation copyright law. The AJA Software is licensed, not sold, to you. AJA and its
licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted to you by this Agreement. You own
the media on which the AJA Software is recorded but AJA and/or AJA's licensor(s)
retain ownership of the AJA Software itself. You may not use the AJA Software for any
illegal purpose.
4. Transfer. You may make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your license rights
to the AJA Software to another person or entity, provided that: (a) you transfer
all of the AJA Software, including all its component parts, original media, printed
materials and this Agreement; (b) you do not retain any copies of the AJA Software,
including any copies stored on a computer or other device; and (c) you transfer the
AJA Software subject to this Agreement, and the person or entity receiving the AJA
Software accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
5. NFR (Not for Resale) Copies and Add-On Features: Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary in this Agreement, (a) AJA Software that is labeled “Not for Resale” or
otherwise provided to you on a promotional or demonstration basis may be used only
for your demonstration, testing and evaluation purposes and may not be resold or
transferred; and (b) AJA may make available certain software components (“Add-On
Features”) under separate terms and conditions, in which case those separate terms
and conditions apply and the Add-On Features are not considered AJA Software
under this Agreement.
6. Termination. Your rights in the AJA Software are conditioned on complying with
this Agreement, and those rights (together with this Agreement) will terminate
automatically, without notice from AJA, if you fail to comply with any term(s) of this
Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, you must cease all use of the AJA
Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the AJA Software in your possession
or control.
7. Limited Warranty on AJA Software. If you comply with all terms of this Agreement
and use the AJA Software in accordance with its documentation, and you install any
patches or other updates made available to the AJA Software by AJA, AJA warrants
that the AJA Software will perform substantially in accordance with its documentation
for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of your original retail purchase. Your
exclusive remedy under this warranty will be, at AJA’s option, a refund of the purchase

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 price of the product containing the AJA Software or an update to or replacement of
the AJA Software (or applicable component of it). THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE AJA SOFTWARE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY BY JURISDICTION.
8. Disclaimer of Other Warranties on AJA Software. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED
WARRANTY ON AJA SOFTWARE SET FORTH ABOVE, AJA AND AJA'S LICENSORS
(COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "AJA" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9)
HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE AJA
SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY,
AND OF QUIET ENJOYMENT. FURTHER, AJA DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY
REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SUBJECT ONLY TO THE
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 7, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE
AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE AJA SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. AJA DOES NOT
WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE AJA SOFTWARE,
THAT THE AJA SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION
OF THE AJA SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS
IN THE AJA SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
OR ADVICE GIVEN BY AJA OR AN AJA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WILL CREATE
A WARRANTY. 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.
9. Limitation of Liability. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL
AJA BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE
OR INABILITY TO USE THE AJA SOFTWARE, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE
THEORY OF LIABILITY (E.G., WHETHER UNDER CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE)
AND EVEN IF AJA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO
EVENT WILL AJA'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION BREACH OF WARRANTY) EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS
($50.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ANY REMEDY SET
FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT 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.
10. Export Law Assurances. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the AJA
Software except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in
which the AJA Software was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, the AJA
Software may not be exported or re-exported (a) into (or to a national or resident of)
any U.S. embargoed countries, or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's
list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied
Persons List or Entity List or any similar legal designation. By using the AJA Software,
you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a national
or resident of any such country or on any such list.
11. Government End Users. The AJA Software including its documentation
is a "Commercial Item", as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting
of "Commercial Computer Software" and "Commercial Computer Software
Documentation", as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. § 227.7202 (or
their successors), as applicable. Consistent with these provisions, the AJA Software
is licensed to U.S. Government end users (a) only as a Commercial Item and (b) with
only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to this Agreement.
Unpublished-rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
12. Controlling Law and Severability. This Agreement will be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, as applied to
agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California between
California residents. This Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations

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 Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which
is expressly excluded. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any
provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement
will continue in full force and effect.
13. Complete Agreement; Governing Language. This Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the AJA Software
licensed hereunder and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings
regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement
will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA. 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
Agreement will govern.

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 Index
Symbols
3G-AMA I/O Connections 5
3G-AMA Simplified Block Diagram 5

A
AJA Software License Agreement 31
AJA Support 2
Audio-1 Tab Screen 15
Audio-2 Tab Screen 16

B
Breakout Cable Pinouts 7

D
Default Operational Settings 8
DIP Switches 6
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 14
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

S
Saving Setups 13

U
Update Tab Screen 17

X
XLR DB25 Breakout Cable 7

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