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AJA FS1 Frame Synchronizer and Bi-directional Converter - HD and SD, Digital and Analog Audio, Rackmountable

AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer & Converter with MADI Audio & FRC

AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer & Converter with MADI Audio

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SKU: FS1-X Categories: Converters, Converters & Signal Management

Description

The AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer & Converter with MADI Audio features a comprehensive array of video and audio inputs/outputs for converting between a wide range of analog and digital signals. It comes in a rugged, 1RU chassis ideal for high-density application and packed machine rooms.

Connections consist of 16-channel AES audio, 8-channel analog audio, 64-channel MADI audio over coax or fiber, GPI and LAN control, optional SDI fiber, 3G-SDI, HDMI, Component, Composite, and Reference with Loop-Through, supporting all broadcast video formats. The front panel features illuminating menu selection buttons, an alphanumeric LCD with status and control information, parameter select and adjust buttons, and activity LEDs displaying settings and conditions.

The FS1-X supports redundant power supplies and includes two AC power cords. It is quickly configurable by any computer on the network via a standard web browser, and it can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there’s adequate supply of cool air around its vents.

MADI Support
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. FS1-X supports both fiber and coax 64-channel MADI input and output. An internal 224×224 audio matrix allows full routing of MADI and all audio coming from SDI, fiber, AES, and analog sources.

High-Quality Conversion
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 the input and converted formats on SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronized), HD cross-conversion with simultaneous down-converted SDI output, closed caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708 standards), and AFD conversion or pass-through (user-selectable).

Optional Frame Rate Conversion
AJA offers an optional, factory-installed motion adaptive Frame Rate Converter (FRC) for creating high-quality conversions between different frame rate families for virtually unlimited international standards support.

Sidebar Keying
The sidebar keying feature allows incoming video to be converted from SD to HD, but rather than stretching the 4:3 aspect ratio to fit in a 16:9 frame, a second signal is used to fill the sides of the 16:9 frame. This allows channel identification or other imagery to be placed in that area rather than having black bars on either side. The AFD features of the FS1-X ensure that the aspect ratio of the outgoing signal is properly identified for downstream devices.

Automation
Many functions on FS1-X, such as freezing an input or switching between presets, can be triggered by external GPI’s, allowing easy integration into existing systems for seamless and accurate automation.

Extensive Connectivity
The FS1-X features a comprehensive set of inputs/outputs for converting between a wide range of analog and digital signals. Connections consist of 16-channel AES audio, 8-channel analog audio, 64-channel MADI audio over coax or fiber, GPI and LAN control, optional SDI fiber, 3G-SDI, HDMI, Component, Composite, and Reference with Loop-Through, supporting all broadcast video formats.

Remote Configuration and Control
The FS1-X is network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. It can be connected to any Ethernet network via its 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, allowing control and configuration of one or more 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.

Redundant Power Supplies
Dual, redundant power supplies ensure the FS1-X remains online even in the event of a power supply failure.


AJA FS1-R1 Specs
Video Input Digital	Dual 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits 3G-SDI Dual Link, Dual Stream, Level A or B HDMI 30 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, SD, HD, 1080p @ 50/60 Dual Fiber (SC or LC) SD/HD/3G SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits (optional)
Video Input Analog	SD/HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3x BNC) 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling +/- .25 dB to 5.5 MHz Y Frequency Response +/- .25 dB to 2.5 MHz C Frequency Response .5% 2T Pulse Response <2 ns Y/C delay inequity SD Composite 12-bit A/D, 4x oversampling
Video Output Digital	Dual 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits 3G-SDI Dual Link, Dual Stream, Level A or B HDMI 30 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, SD, HD, 1080p @ 50/60 Video Output Analog Dual Fiber (SC or LC) SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits (optional)
Video Output Analog	SD/HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3x BNC) 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling +/- .25 dB to 5.5 MHz Y Frequency Response +/- .25 dB to 2.5 MHz C Frequency Response .5% 2T Pulse Response <2 ns Y/C delay inequity SD Composite 12-bit A/D, 4x oversampling
Audio Input Digital	64-channel MADI, Coax or Fiber, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous 16-channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous or Non-synchronous, Internal sample rate conversion (4x BNC)
Audio Input Analog	8-channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (25 pin "D" TASCAM connector)
Audio Output Digital	64-channel MADI, Coax or Fiber, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous 16-channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, Synchronous or Non-synchronous, Internal sample rate conversion (4x BNC)
Up-Conversion	Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic: full-screen Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars 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 full screen Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change
Down-Conversion	Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic: full-screen Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
Cross-Conversion	Hardware 10-bit 1080i to 720p 720p to 1080i 1080p to 720p, 720p to 1080p
SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion	Letterbox: transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image H Crop: will produce 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
Timecode	SDI RP188 via SDI BNC
Reference Input	Color Black, Tri-Level Sync Looping, non-terminating
Network Interface	10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) Embedded web server for remote control VTECSTM protocol for Remote Control Panel
User Interface	Alphanumeric display, with dedicated buttons
Control	GPI in/out, 15-pin D-connector: 1 - GND 2 - GPI IN 1 3 - GPI IN 2 4 - GPI IN 3 5 - GPI I/O GND 1 6 - GND 7 - GPI IN 4 8 - GPI OUT 1 9 - GPI OUT 2 10 - GPI I/O GND 3 11 - GPI I/O GND 4 12 - GPI OUT 3 13 - GPI OUT 4 14 - NC 15 - GND
Rack Height	1 RU
Power	100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (dual, redundant power supplies), 55 W typical; 80 W max., 15 A max.
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Relative Humidity	0 to 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions	17.5 x 16 x 1.75" (44.5 x 40.6 x 4.4 cm)
Weight	7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	12.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	21.4 x 18.8 x 7.7"

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