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AJA FS4 Frame Sync and Up, Down, Cross-Converter

Code: BLO/AJA-FS4
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

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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 up, down, cross-conversion to and from 2K/HD/SD. FS4’s digital audio prowess includes incredible audio embedding and disembedding with routing in an 277 by 208 audio matrix across SDI embedded audio, AES and MADI. FS4 also includes industry proven features such as RGB color correction, Region of Interest scaling for 2K/HD and SD, web UI control, GPI triggers and more.

Single Channel Mode

Bulletproof reliability. Incredible conversion power.

4K/UltraHD delivery, processing and synchronization is fast becoming the next standard, and FS4 gets you there with a wealth of digital video connectivity including Quad 1.5G, Dual 3G, Quad 3G over 3G-SDI and 12Gb/6Gb over optional 12G-SDI BNC and 12G-SDI LC Fiber SFP modules.

In single channel mode, FS4 will up scale your HD or SD materials to 4K/UltraHD and back, with a huge array of audio channels over Fiber, 3G-SDI, AES, and MADI for an incredible 272 x 208 matrix of audio possibilities.

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.

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.

Four Channel Mode

Welcome to Four Channel Mode.

In four channel mode FS4 provides incredibly powerful multi-channel conversion with up to 4 channels of simultaneous processing for 2K/HD and SD signals. Powerful processing allows Region of Interest (ROI) scaling, color correction, proc amp controls, motion adaptive deinterlacing and much more.

Multi-channel density in a 1RU Chassis. Space, energy and power possibilities preserved.

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.

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.

Specifications

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-bit
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 processors
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
tor Output 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
tored 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 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
Power 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55 W typical; 70 W maximum
Environment Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
Operating Altitude: <10,000' (<3,000 m)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.5 x 16 x 1.75" (1RU) (44.4 x 41 x 4.45 cm)
Weight 7 lb (3.2 kg)