AJA Dante AV 4K Series Dante AV to 12G SDI HDMI Converter User Guide
- September 16, 2024
- AJA
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Dante AV 4K Series Dante AV to 12G SDI HDMI Converter
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Specifications:
- Product Name: Dante AV 4K Series
- Model: AJA Dante AV 4K-T and AJA Dante AV 4K-R
- Conversion: 12G SDI to 4K/ULTRA HD HDMI with Dante AV Ultra
using JPEG 2000 Codec
Product Usage Instructions:
Setup:
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Control the devices locally via a Mac or PC with Dante
Controller installed. -
Add necessary cables for network, audio/video I/O, and power
supply. -
Connect devices and computer to the recommended switch using 1
GigE cables. -
Connect video source to Dante AV 4K-T input.
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Connect output or monitor to Dante AV 4K-R output.
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Launch Dante Controller software on your computer.
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Expand and view channels in the routing grid for
configuration.
Configuration:
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Check video and audio source on monitor or input device.
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Select Device View from the drop-down menu and choose the
device for configuration. -
Access AJA Config tab for adjustments and settings
confirmation.
FAQ:
Q: Can the Dante AV 4K-T and Dante AV 4K-R devices be used
independently?
A: Yes, they are interoperable with a wide range of Dante and
Dante AV products, allowing independent use.
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Dante AV 4K Series
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The AJA Dante AV 4K-T and AJA Dante AV 4K-R facilitate the highest quality
conversion between 12G SDI and 4K/ULTRA HD HDMI with Dante AV Ultra utilizing
the JPEG 2000 Codec. NOTE: For detailed installation and configuration
instructions please refer to the
Dante AV 4K Series Installation and Operation Guide at www.aja.com. In the
setup below, a Dante AV 4K-T is communicating with a Dante AV 4K-R over the
network. A 4K/UHD camera is connected to the Dante AV 4K-T by SDI or HDMI, and
a 4K/UHD display is connected to the Dante AV 4K-R by SDI or HDMI. Figure 1. A
simple setup with Dante AV 4K-T and Dante AV 4K-R devices
NOTE: The AJA Dante AV 4K-T and Dante AV 4K-R devices may also be used
independently from each other, since they are interoperable with a wide range
of Dante and Dante AV products.
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Setup
Check aja.com for the latest update to this Quick Start Guide, at
https://www.aja.com/products/dante-av-ultra#support.
1. For initial setup, the Dante AV 4K-T & AJA Dante AV 4K-R will need to be
controlled locally via a customer-supplied Mac or PC computer with the latest
version of Dante Controller from Audinate installed.
NOTE: See https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
2. Once the Dante AV 4K-T & AJA Dante AV 4K-R have been unpacked, cables and
peripherals can be added; 1 GigE cables for network connectivity, SDI and or
HDMI cables for baseband audio/video I/O, and power cables for power supply
(if not connected to a POE+ or POE++ switch).
3. Connect your computer, Dante AV 4K-T and AJA Dante AV 4K-R devices to the
AJA/Audinate recommended switch with your 1 GigE cables.
NOTE: For information regarding switches, see
https://www.audinate.com/learning/ faqs
4. Connect your desired video source to the SDI or HDMI input on the Dante AV
4K-T unit.
5. Connect your desired output or monitor to the SDI or HDMI output of your
Dante AV 4K-R unit.
6. Launch the Dante Controller software on your computer
7. Click the `+” symbols next to the “AJA-4K-T-#######” in Transmitters and
“AJA-4K-R-#######” in Receivers to expand and view their respective channels.
Now you will see the cells in the routing grid which they share.
NOTE: Initial AJA factory device names will look similar to those shown,
except they will include the last six digits of their respective MAC
addresses.
NOTE: You may rename your devices differently than the factory assigned names,
at any time. See Dante AV 4K Series Installation and Operation Guide for
further information.
Figure 1. Video and Audio Connections Using Dante Controller
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8. Subscribe the “AJA-4K-R-#######” device to the “AJA-4K-T-#######” device
Video and desired audio channels. Do this by clicking in the Routing Tab’s
grid at the cell where the desired transmit channel above and the desired
receive channel at left intersect; doing so should make a green checkmark icon
appear, confirming the routed connection is valid. Normally you will want to
connect the same-named channels, althrough you do not have to do so; (such as
audio channel 01 to 01, 02 to 02 and so forth.)
9. Observe video and audio source is now present on SDI or HDMI monitor or
input device.
10. Select “Device View” from the Devices drop down menu (Ctrl+D) and then
select the AJA 4K Series device you would like to configure.
11. Select the “AJA Config” tab for either the transmit and receive devices
to make adjustments and confirm desired settings.
Figure 2. AJA Config Tab appearance Sending UHD from a Dante AV 4K-T
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Figure 3. AJA Config Tab appearance Receiving UHD to a Dante AV 4K-R
Technical Support
AJA Technical Support is free and available to help you answer questions or
resolve issues with any of your AJA products. To contact AJA Technical
Support: Email: support@aja.com Phone:
+1-530-271-3190 Web:
https://www.aja.com/support/contact Shipping: 180 Litton Dr. Grass Valley, CA
95945 US
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