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AJA Video Systems FS4 4K/UHD Frame Synchronizer /Converter

The Ultimate 4K Toolbox

FS4 is a 4-Channel 2K/HD/SD or 1-Channel 4K/UltraHD frame synchronizer and up, down, cross-converter. AJA’s flagship frame synchronizer and converter offers incredible versatility and connectivity in a sleek 1RU frame for all your 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD/SD conversion needs. Offering a wide range of connection options for both video and audio, FS4 can do the work of four separate devices in 2K/HD/SD or combine all processors and channels together for maximum flexibility for 4K/UltraHD productivity.

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Description

AJA's FS family brings the full power of their hardware conversion expertise within compact 1RU rack units that offer unrivalled flexibility. Delivering AJA's industry standard up/down/cross-converter technology for the highest quality images, FS units are ideal for high-density applications such as mobile trucks and packed machine rooms, able to replace multiple hardware units in a single rack slot. A wide range of conversion possibilities makes them perfect for converting disparate sources to a common format, or handling whatever formats the production environment might throw at you.

New Thinking, New Interface
New thinking requires a new layout and FS4’s front panel has been redesigned to simplify and speed your access to the product’s wealth of features. The panel has also been designed to provide straightforward operation in single channel or four channel mode. In four channel mode, all four VIDx buttons under Channel Select are lit up. In single channel mode, only VID1 is lit and VID2-4 are off.

Up, Down, Cross-Conversion
Moving to 4K is never an instant change. Legacy signals and archival material need to be integrated into the 4K environment while 4K sources need to be down-converted for current 2K/HD pipelines.

Utilizing AJA's remarkable conversion algorithms, FS4 supports up, down, cross-conversion from SD, HD or 2K over 12G/6G/3G-SDI video to 4K or UltraHD video and back. Both Quadrant (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) output formats are supported.

AJA's powerful hardware conversion technology ensures the highest image quality for your productions. Key conversion features include:

4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up, down-conversion

SD/SD aspect ratio conversion

HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)

All done in beautiful 10-bit with dedicated hardware.

Incredible Digital Connectivity
Video and Audio deserve the connectivity and bandwidth required to meet the demands of your projects.

FS4 utilizes standard BNC as well as optional SFP inputs and outputs to integrate easily into a variety of workflows and facilities with support for SDI worklows all the way up to 12G.

FS4 has BNC and Fiber* inputs and outputs to accept 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in Single Channel Mode. In Four Channel mode 2K/HD/SD inputs can be be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for any external signal distribution.

A looping Reference input allows the FS4 to be locked to your house reference signal for rock-solid stability.

Digital Audio can be disembedded and embedded between SDI, MADI and AES for an incredible array of routing possibilities.

* SFP inputs and outputs are optional.

12G/6G BNC and Fiber SFP Options
FS4's SFP options include both 12G/6G-SDI HD-BNC and Fiber I/O options, allowing great SDI flexibility and fiber cable runs of up to 10 kilometers to be connected directly to the FS4 without the need for separate fiber to SDI conversion.

Optional 12G/6G-SDI SFPs:

HDBNC-2TX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Coax HD-BNC Transmitter

HDBNC-2RX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Coax HD-BNC Receiver

FIBERLC-2TX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Fiber LC Transmitter Single Mode

FIBERLC-2RX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Fiber LC Receiver Single Mode

Single and Dual Channel Fiber connectors supported:

Single-channel LC connector modules

Single-channel SC connector modules

Dual-channel LC connector modules

Possible CWDM options:

Choose from multiple wavelength CWDM SFPs, allowing advanced multiplexing of signals over a single fiber connection.

Dual TX 1271/1291

Dual TX 1311/1331

Dual TX 1351/1371

Dual TX 1391/1411

Dual TX 1431/1451

Dual TX 1471/1491

Dual TX 1511/1531

Dual TX 1551/1571

Dual TX 1591/1611

Massive Audio Flexibility
The growth of 5.1 and 7.1 audio has increased the number of audio channels that must be managed in a production, The MADI standard provides a convenient way to transport huge numbers of audio channels along a single cable, simplifying the cabling demands for broadcasters, mobile trucks and production. FS4 supports both fiber and coax MADI input and output. An internal 277 x 208 mono audio matrix allows you to route 1 to 1 or 1 to many with full routing of MADI, mixdowns and all audio coming from SDI, fiber and AES sources for an incredible amount of audio processing capability in a single box.

Closed Caption conversion
FS4 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between 2K/HD/SD and 4K/UltraHD formats - including full conversion of CEA-608 and CEA-708 standards. FS4 can preserve closed captioning even when converting between formats, removing the need to re-insert closed captions after conversion.

Active Format Description
Automatically sets Active Format Description information to match the converted signal. This means AFD information does not have to be inserted after conversion and provides accurate information for devices that understand AFD.

Remote Configuration and Control
FS4 is network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. Units can be connected to any Ethernet network via the built-in 10/100/1000MB Ethernet port, allowing control and configuration of multiple FS units from any web browser on a connected computer. Configurations can be saved and applied to multiple units, ensuring consistency and quick configuration in large installs.

To integrate smoothly with the existing automation of a facility, FS4 can also receive external GPI commands to trigger a variety of functions.

Specification

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Specification	Modes of Operation Four Independent 2K, HD, or SD Video Processors One 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, or SD Video Processor Video Formats (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (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) 525i 59.94 (SD) 625i 50 YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bi Video Input Digital 4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x BNC 4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules) • SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE-297 • SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297 • SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 • Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module) • Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5 • Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3 • Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425 • Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G) • Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372 • Single Link HD/SD Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD input pixel mapping 8 x 1 selector feeds video processor(s) Video Output Digital 4 X 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x BNC 4 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules) • SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, Dual LC, Dual LC CWDM, Single LC, or Single SC, SMPTE-297 • SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297 • SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 • Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module) • Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5 • Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3 • Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425 • Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G) • Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372 • Single Link HD/SD Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD output pixel mapping Monitor Output Digital 1 x BNC, 1 x 3G-SDI output • 3G-SDI/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424, 10-bits 1 x HDMI, 1 x HD output • 2K/HD/SD, HDMI v1.4a Monitored Video Processor output (video and audio) is simultaneously output on both connectors 4K/UltraHD down-converted to 2K/HD Crop control on HDMI output Video Processing Motion adaptive deinterlacer Proc amp controls Color corrector Legalizer Framerate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1, 2:3) Adjustable delay 0-6 frames with H and V timing controls Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708) AFD input detection, down-convert control, and output pass through or overwrite Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black or last good frame Matte generator for background fill Video test generator Nominal video delay • 4K/UltraHD, 3 frames (LFR), 6 frames (HFR) • HD/SD, 2 frames (LFR), 4 frames (HFR) Format Conversion Convert any supported input format to any supported output format, within the same frame rate family. These three families are: • 59.94, 29.97, 23.98 • 50, 25 • 60, 30, 24 Scaling Supported in 2K/HD/SD formats • Zoom in and out • Reposition • Region of Interest (ROI) Up-Conversion Hardware 10-bit Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change Down-Conversion Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic: fullscreen Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop: image is cropped to fit video output format Aspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SD Letterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image H Crop: Produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame SD Pillarbox: Produces an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center V Crop: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image Audio Input Digital 48 kHz sample rate 8 x SDI embedded inputs (16-Channels each) • 128-Channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 8 x balanced AES inputs (16-Channels), 1 x DB-25 • 16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3 2 x MADI inputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber • 128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10 Audio Output Digital 48 kHz sample rate 1 x SDI embedded output per Video Processor (16-Channels each) • 16-Channels (in single Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 • 64-Channels (in four Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 8 x balanced AES outputs (16-Channels), 1 x DB-25 • 16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3 2 x MADI outputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber • 128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10 Audio Processing 277 x 208 mono audio matrix, route 1 to 1, 1 to many • Inputs: 128 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI, 2 stereo mixdowns, 3 tone generator • Outputs: 64 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI Input adjustment controls for each channel • Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB steps • Phase invert Input adjustment controls for each channel pair • Delay -16ms to +1sec in 20.8 us steps Two independent 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown processors with gain adjust High quality Sample Rate Conversion on all audio inputs SRC bypass for non-PCM audio (e.g. Dolby E, AC-3, etc) Audio tone generator (mute, 400 Hz, 1 kHz) Reference Input External, 2 x BNC • Looping, nonterminating • Blackburst or tri-level sync Genlock Lock to External Reference Lock to SDI input 1 thru 8 Free run based on Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator Network Interface 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Embedded web server for remote control SNMP Front Panel Display Keypad with status LEDs Two rotary/push knobs Comprehensive alarm indicators Presets Each mode supports 40 Presets GPI 1 x 25-pin D-Connector • Four optically isolated GPI inputs • Four optically isolated GPO outputs Size (w x d x h) 17.5” x 16” x 1.75” (1RU) (444.5mm x 406.5mm x 44.4mm) Weight 7.0 lb (3.6 kg) Power 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 70W max. 15A max. Environment Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) Storage temperature: -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90%, noncondensing Operating altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)