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System Installation
NOTE: For highest reliability, the Mini-Converter relies on convection cooling instead
of using a built-in fan. Therefore, when installing the unit, mount in a location
where it has access to air for proper cooling. Do not stack the RovoRx-SDI with
other Mini-Converters.
RovoRx-SDI Installation with RovoCam
Typically, installation consists of the following steps:
1. Ensure the RovoRx-SDI converter is disconnected from power.
2. Connect the RovoCam HDBaseT RJ-45 output to the HDBaseT RJ-45 input
connector with an approved CAT cable type and length.
3. Connect the RovoRx-SDI HDMI output to the HDMI input of a destination
device (in this example, an HDMI monitor) with an HDMI cable.
4. Connect the RovoRx-SDI BNC outputs to the SDI inputs of a destination
device. Begin with the SDI 1 connector.
5. Connect the 48 VDC power connector to the RovoRx-SDI, and then connect
the provided DC power supply to an AC power source with the supplied
cable.
NOTE: The RovoCam camera ships configured for 1080p59.94 video format.
6. Power up the HDMI monitor. You should see the camera image on the
monitor. This confirms the camera and links are working.
7. Connect a control source to the RS-232 input connector, using a 3.5mm TRS
cable.
8. Install and configure RovoControl (or a third-party control application) for
operation with the RovoCam system.
9. For advanced features (for example, DA output) and specific SDI output
configuration, download and install AJA’s Mini-Config application onto a PC
or Mac (see
"USB Control and Setup—Using AJA Mini-Config" on page 15
)
Audio Level
The RovoCam microphone input is a single ended stereo audio input with a fixed
20dB of gain. The RovoRx has a fixed audio gain of 10dB, giving a system gain of
30dB which will bring a typical microphone output up to line level.
System Ground and Audio
When the RovoCam is used with RovoRx, the power provided by RovoRx
has 1500V isolation from ground, meaning that the RovoCam is electrically
isolated from ground. When RovoCam is used with an external microphone, the
microphone is also isolated from ground, and there will be no noise issues. If you
use the RovoCam microphone input from source equipment which is grounded it
can cause ground loops in the system and unintended noise will be heard on the
microphone input. To correct this, the user can ground the RovoCam camera by
connecting a ground wire to the negative input of the 12V DC power connection.
This will effectively tie the camera to earth ground and eliminate the unwanted
noise.
