HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual ® November 4, 2009 P/N 101657-01
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AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — Introduction Introduction The HDP2 is a miniature HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D converter for digital display devices (graphics and video), such as LED, LCD, DLP and Plasma monitors (and projectors). Using a very high quality scaling engine, the HDP2 will automatically size 4:3 or 16:9 inputs to many DVI-D monitors.
To ensure the greatest compatibility with today's available digital display devices, the HDP2 will, by default, provide VESA or CEA standard timing. Frame Locking Auto: Use this mode to ensure greatest compatibility with other monitors. The HDP2 will use standardized output timing for most monitors. If the attached monitor (such as an HP DreamColor) is recognized as having enhanced capabilities, then special, frame-locked timing will be used.
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — Video Scaling VESA and CEA Timing By default, the HDP2 will automatically output standardized VESA rate graphics where appropriate when a computer resolution is detected, and standardized CEA rate video when a video device, such as an HDTV is detected. Not all VESA rates are synchronous to SMPTE standard video input rates. However, the HDP2 can be configured manually by selecting an output frame rate that matches the incoming frame rate.
If the HDP2 scaling is set to "Auto", the HDP2 will scale the image to best fit the screen while preserving the aspect ratio. In some cases, a letterboxed or pillarboxed image can be expected. Vertical Locking Depending on the input frame rate and the capabilities of the monitor in use, the HDP2 will provide a vertically locked signal to the monitor. Because most DVI monitors have their own internal scaling, the internal scaler of the monitor may or may not lock vertically to the HDP2 output.
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — I/O Connections I/O Connections SD/HD-SDI Input BNC 2 Channel Unbalanced Analog Audio (RCA 1 Jacks) SD/HD-SDI Output BNC Output DVI Connector + 5-18VDC Power Input HDP2 Converter USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini Config The HDP2 can usually be used right out of the box for most applications since it is designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically by default.
Installing Mini Config—Windows To install the application on Windows computers, simply insert the CD supplied with the MiniConverter into a PC and run the installer application (normally this will happen automatically as it is an auto-run CD). The installer will guide you with a wizard. First you’ll click Next, then accept an End-User license agreement, and choose an installation location before beginning the install.
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using 1 Click “Next” again. Windows will display a certification warning: click “Continue Anyway” to procede. Lastly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will tell you when it’s finished updating the USB driver. Click Finish and the HDP2 is ready to be used with the software.
Installing Mini Config—Mac OSX To install the application, simply insert the CD supplied with the MiniConverter into a Mac. 1. Double-click the CD icon on your desktop. Locate the “AJA Mini Config” application. 2. Drag the AJA Mini Config application icon into your Applications folder (alias is provided in the AJA Mini Config CD folder). Running Mini Config Connect an HDP2 mini converter to the PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable. Connect power to the mini converter (DWP or DWP-U recommended).
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using These controls allow you to discover attached MiniConverters and Disconnect (if desired) Fields show the type and name of the MiniConverter plus the serial number Tabbed screen areas Information shown reflects Tab chosen and the Mini Converter connected 1 Message Showing Status Windows Screen Version Mac Screen Version Mini Config, Setup Screen—Windows and Mac versions 11
Clicking the Discover button finds all MiniConverters connected to the computer (PC or Mac). The name of each MiniConverter found can be seen in the menu pulldown next to the Discover button. This allows you to select a desired MiniConverter when there are more than one. The Connect button causes this application to connect to the selected converter. The type of MiniConverter, name, assembly number, and serial number will be shown in the “Module” area of the screen (right side).
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — USB Control and Setup—Using Output Parameters for the HDP2 1 Mini Config, Setup Tab Screen (Mac Version shown) Output Video Selections These selections configure the output audio and video. In all cases, selecting "Auto" allows the HDP2 to conform the output to best serve the attached monitor. This is handled automatically when the HDP2 reads the capabilities indicated by the attached monitor. Video Format—Selects the Video Format.
Output Audio Selections HDMI Audio—Choose Auto, 2-channel or 8-channel embedded audio. Choosing “Auto” lets the HDP2 automatically select the audio channels based on the attached device's capabilities. Note: When in 2-channel mode, the audio pair selected will be the same as described by the "Analog Audio" selection, below. Analog Audio—Choose which 2 embedded audio channels are routed to the RCA output pair: Ch 1+2, Ch 3+4, Ch 5+6, or Ch 7+8.
AJA HDP2 HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and Audio Converter User Manual — Specifications Specifications Item Specification Inputs HD, and SD-SDI (auto-selected), SMPTE-259/274/292/ 296, BNC connector Input Formats 525i, 625i, 720p 50/59.94/60, 1080i 50/59.94/60, 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.9/30, 1080psF 23.98/24/25, YCbCr 10-bit Video Outputs DVI v1.0 / HDMI v1.
