www.aja.com HD10AVA SD/HD Analog Composite or Component Video and 4 Ch Analog to SD/HD-SDI w/Embedded Audio Published: 1/3/11 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s .
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AJA HD10AVA Converter Introduction The HD10AVA is a miniature, high-quality, audio/video, HD/SD A/D converter. The HD10AVA automatically detects the video input format and embeds the audio inputs in the SDI/HD-SDI outputs. The HD10AVA is useful for adding an SDI/HD-SDI audio/video output to tape decks or any professional video equipment with analog outputs. The HD10AVA is especially useful for adding HD-SDI outputs to most HDV cameras or decks by using the component outputs of such devices.
I/O Connections Analog Input D-connector (attaches to supplied cable) HD/SD-SDI Output 1 BNC HD/SD-SDI Output 2 BNC Configuration Determined by DIP switch on other side of Converter HD/SD-SDI Output 3 BNC + 5 to 18VDC Power Input LOCK LED: When Green, this LED indicates the HD10AVA is locked to an SD input source. When Red, the LED indicates the HD10AVA is locked to an HD input source.
AJA HD10AVA Converter User Controls The user interface for the HD10AVA is an 8-switch DIP accessible through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit. Use the DIP switches to configure functions, formats and levels. DIP Switch Setting LEFT RIGHT 1 2 3 4 Note: The combination of switch settings 5 determines the overall operation of the HD10AVA. 6 7 AUX 8 The exact purpose of each DIP switch and what it controls is described on the following pages.
The following table shows the combinations of DIP switch settings required to configure various formats.
AJA HD10AVA Converter Input Level Selection Matrix For Switches 4 and 5 The following table shows the combinations of DIP switch settings required to configure the audio input levels shown. Full Scale (0dBFS) DIP Switch #4 DIP Switch #5 Professional US +24dBu LEFT LEFT Professional European +18dBu LEFT RIGHT Consumer High (IHF) +12dBu RIGHT LEFT Consumer Low +15dBu RIGHT RIGHT Input Level Range 1 Switch 6 (AUDIO EMBED)—Turns SDI audio embedding ON or OFF.
Installation Typically, HD10AVA installation consists of the following: 1. configure the DIP switch for the desired equipment configuration and video/ audio formats—power to the converter may be on or off when this is done (the converter will respond to DIP switch changes at the time they are made so power cycling is not necessary) 2. ensure video/audio equipment is properly connected to the converter—check all converter BNC and XLR connections 3.
