AJA 12GDA Operating instructions

12GDA

Mini-Converter

Version 1.0r1

Published August 28, 2017

Installation and Operation Guide

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Chapter 1 – 12GDA Mini-Converter

Introduction

The 12GDA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 12G-SDI re-clocking distribution amplifier.

Featuring six separately buffered SDI outputs, the 12GDA provides automatic

cable equalization, re-clocking and input detection.

Features

• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI Distribution

• Six Separately Buered Outputs

• Miniature Size

• 12G-SDI cable equalization (using Belden 1694A coax)

• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI input, auto-sensing

• Passes all ancillary data

• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)

• Five year warranty

12GDA Simplified Block Diagram

12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with

Embedded Audio In 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with

Embedded Audio Out

Outputs pass

embedded audio

and metadata

Cable

EQ ReClock

Serial Video In

Serial Video Out 1

Serial Video Out 2

Serial Video Out 3

Serial Video Out 4

Serial Video Out 5

Serial Video Out 6

Driver

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12GDA I/O Connections

LOCK LED

12G-SDI

Input BNC

12G-SDI

Output 5 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 6 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 1 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 2 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 3 BNC

12G-SDI

Output 4 BNC

+ 5 VDC

Power Input

NOTE: The LOCK LED indicates valid input video by color: green for SD, red for all other

rates, off is no input.

Installation

Typically, 12GDA installation consists of the following:

1. Connect video equipment to the BNCs.

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

3. The LOCK LED will light to indicate detection of the following SMPTE SDI

rates:

• Red: 12G 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 ST 2082

• Red: 6G 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps ST 2081

• Red: 3G 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps ST 424

• Red: HD 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps ST 292

• Green: SD 270 Mbps ST 259-C

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Appendix A – Speciﬁcations

12GDA Tech Specs

Video Formats

• 100 Mbps - 12 Gbps, format agnostic

Video Input Digital

• 1 x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082

Video Output Digital

• 6 x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082

Cable Equalization

(Using Belden 1694A coax)

• 12 Gbps, 70m

• 6 Gbps, 100m

• 3 Gbps, 140m

• 1.5 Gbps, 200m

• 270 Mbps, 300m

Reclocking

• 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps, 5.934 Gbps, 5.940

Gbps, 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 Gbps - Auto Select

• All other rates automatically bypass the reclocker and are passed through

Size (w x d x h)

• 5.8" x 3.1" x 1" (147mm x 79mm x 25mm)

Weight

• 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)

Power

• +5-20VDC, regulated, 3 watts, power supply required, included with purchase

• AC Adapter: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input

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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