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- Specifications
- What's Included
- Demo Videos
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AJA's 3G-SDI Up, Down, Cross-Converter is an openGear 10-bit broadcast quality up, down, cross-converter that bridges HD and SD video resolutions. The OG-UDC provides 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output and two 3-pin terminal block connectors for analog audio outputs.
Designed for use in high density openGear 2RU frames including AJA’s OG-X-FR frame, DashBoard software support on Windows, macOS and Linux offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides convenient and industry standard configuration, monitoring and control options over a PC or local network.
AJA Hardware Conversion Technology
AJA's powerful hardware conversion technology ensures the highest image quality for your productions. Key conversion features include:
- SD/HD up/down-conversion
- SD/SD aspect ratio conversion
- HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)
- Up/down/cross-conversion with both the input and converted formats on SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)
- AJA's 3G-SDI Up, Down, Cross-Converter can up or down-convert between SD, HD, and 3G HD (1080p50/60), and
- cross-convert between HD formats including 3G HD.
openGear Compatibility
The openGear standard ensures that AJA cards will be compatible with other openGear products from certified openGear partners. With a growing list of products, openGear is the standard for professional rackframe solutions.
Flexible I/O
The modular rear panel allows custom I/O connections per card (included with individual cards).
Failsafe
The optional redundant power supply provides a secondary power source in the event of a primary power failure.
Ethernet Access
A standard Ethernet connection allows the frame to be accessed via the Ross DashBoard software application for overall frame communication. Optional per-card Ethernet access can
DashBoard Software
Ross DashBoard software offers quick and convenient configuration of openGear cards on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Industry Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your openGear installation, configuration, operation, or encounter any technical issues, AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.
openGear products are covered by a generous five year warranty. Please see the individual Product Manual for additional specifics regarding warranty conditions for the product itself.
Video Formats
- (HD) 1920 x 1080p
- (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF
- (HD) 1920 x 1080i
- (HD) 1280 x 720p
- (SD) 720 x 625i
- (SD) 720 x 576i
- (SD) 720 x 480i
Video Input Digital
- 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/372/424
- (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (SD) 720 x 576i 50, 59.94, 60
Video Output Digital
- 1x 3G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/372/424
- (HD) 1080p 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 24 (for 24 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 25 (for 50 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 30 (for 60 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080p 60 (for 24, 30 or 60 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080PsF 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080PsF 24 (for 24 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080PsF 25 (for 50 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080PsF 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080Psf 30 (for 30 or 60 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080i 59.94 (for 23.98, or 59.94 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080i 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
- (HD) 1080i 50 (for 25 or 50 video inputs)
- (HD) 720p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
- (HD) 720p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
- (HD) 720p 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
- (SD) 625i 50 (for 25 or 50 fps video inputs)
- (SD) 525i 59.94 (for 23.98 or 59.94 video inputs)
Reference Source
- Free Run
- Ext Ref
Reference Input
- Supported reference video inputs include
- 1080i tri-level sync
- 1080p tri-level sync720p tri-level sync
- 625i Color Black
- 525i Color Black
- 75-ohm terminating
HDMI Output
- 10-bit HDMI v1.4a
Audio I/O
- 16-channel embedded SDI audio input
- 16-channel embedded SDI audio output
- 8-channel HDMI audio output
- Balanced analog audio outputs, 2x 3-Pin terminal block connectors
Ancillary Data
- Supports pass-through of PCM embedded audio
- Supports pass-through of non-PCM audio when source is in time with the selected ref (SDI In or Ext Ref).
- Non-PCM audio is not supported during frame sync operation.
- All other ANC data is stripped
User Controls
- External DIP switch
- openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows, macOS or Linux
Size (w x d x h)
- openGear standard form factor, front slot and rear card. Two slots required for each card.
Weight
- 0.5 lb (0.3 kg)
Power
- openGear frame compatible, 7.0 watts max per card
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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