AJA HA5 - Chapter 1: HA5 Mini-Converter; Overview; Features

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Chapter 1: HA5 Mini-Converter
Overview
The HA5 Mini-Converter converts HDMI to SD or HD-SDI. Up to eight channels of HDMI
audio are embedded into the SDI/HD-SDI output allowing a convenient single cable
audio/video connection. The HA5 provides two SDI/HD-SDI outputs and supports long
HDMI cables on the input. The HA5 is useful for connecting HDMI cameras and other
sources to SDI/HD-SDI capture cards and equipment.
Features
• HDMI to SDI/HD-SDI
• Full 10-bit Conversion
• Full HDMI support including embedded audio
• Equalized HDMI input supports long HDMI cables up to 40m
• PLL clock filtering for low jitter SDI/HD-SDI outputs
• Lock LED shows type of input source: SD (green) or HD (red)
• HDMI cable supplied
• Uses 5V power (supply sold separately)
NOTE: The HA5 will not pass HDMI video with HDCP copy protection.