AJA FS1-X is the next evolution in frame synchronisation and conversion.
Within its small 1RU chassis,
the AJA FS1-X incorporates an incredible assortment of audio and video connectivity and processing,
including 64- and 56-channel MADI audio over:
With its adaptable architecture,
the AJA FS1-X employs a motion adaptive,
high-quality linear Frame Rate Converter for smooth motion conversion
amongst a broad assortment of frame rates whether for:
- Live events;
- Production;
- Or broadcast.
High-Quality Conversion
AJA’s hardware conversion technology confirms the greatest image quality for your productions.
Key conversion features include:
- SD/SD aspect ratio conversion
- SD/HD up, down-conversion
- HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)
- HD cross-conversion with concurrent down-converted SDI output
- Cross, down, up-conversion with both the input and converted formats on SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronised)
- Automatic Reverse Telecine detection and removal
- AFD conversion or pass-through (user-selectable)
- Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708 standards)
Massive Audio Adaptability
The increase of 7.1 and 5.1 audio has expanded the number of audio channels that must be managed in a production.
The MADI specification offers a useful way to transport huge numbers of audio channels along a single cable,
streamlining the cabling requirements for:
- Production;
- Mobile trucks;
- And broadcasters.
AJA FS1-X endorses both fiber
and coax 64-Channel MADI
output and input.
An internal 224 x 224 audio matrix accepts complete routing of MADI and all audio coming from:
- Analog;
- AES;
- Fiber;
- And SDI sources.
For an amazing amount of audio processing ability in a single box.
Amazing Frame Rate Conversion Option*
Matching up and synchronising dissimilar audio and video formats is a crucial part of any:
- Post-production;
- Mobile;
- Or broadcast situation.
Within its small 1RU chassis,
AJA FS1-X incorporates an incredible range of:
- Audio and video;
- Connectivity and processing.
Featuring an adaptable architecture,
AJA FS1-X concurrently works with 3G-SDI 10-bit broadcast quality video and incorporates:
- Analog audio
- MADI
- AES,
- And embedded audio.
Applying AJA’s outstanding conversion algorithms,
AJA FS1-X supports cross,
down and up-conversion between HD and SD signals
for the highest quality output feasible.
Furthermore, the factory installed motion adaptive Frame Rate Converter (FRC) alternative
allows high quality conversions amongst diverse frame rate families
for practically unrestricted international standards support.
*Optional. Factory installation needed at time of order.
Architecture
AJA FS1-X is intended to expand adaptability while delivering a reliable solution
that is engineered to meet the requirements of broadcast engineering.
Dual, redundant power supplies certify that AJA FS1-X stays online
even in the event of a power source malfunction.
CWDM Fiber Options
The possible fiber outputs and inputs allow you to select from numerous wavelength CWDM SFPs,
permitting innovative multiplexing of signals over a single fiber connection.
Feasible CWDM possibilities,
Dual TX:
- 1591/1611
- 1551/1571
- 1511/1531
- 1471/1491
- 1431/1451
- 1391/1411
- 1351/1371
- 1311/1331
- 1271/1291
Remote Configuration And Control
AJA FS units are network ready and support SNMP monitoring
and web-based remote control.
Units can be attached to any Ethernet network via the in-built 10/100/1000 Ethernet port,
permitting control and configuration of multiple AJA FS units
from any web browser on a linked computer.
Configurations can be saved and applied to numerous units,
certifying uniformity and swift configuration in large installs.
Extensive Connectivity
AJA FS1-X is loaded with thorough I/O for converting amongst the broadest array of digital and analog signals.
Ideal for utilisation in all post production and broadcast situations, featuring:
- HDMI;
- 3G-SDI outputs and inputs;
- Thorough multi-channel audio connections;
Endorsing the latest standards and I/O for analog video equipment including:
Automation
Numerous functions on the AJA FS1-X can be prompted by outside GPI’s such as:
- Switching amongst presets;
- And freezing an input.
Permitting simple assimilation into current systems for unified and precise automation.
Sidebar Keying
AJA FS1-X features a distinctive keyer configuration,
permitting incoming signals to be merged in effective ways.
A popular example is sidebar keying,
where incoming video is converted from HD to SD
but rather than stretching the 4:3 aspect ratio to fit in a 16:9 frame,
a second signal is utilised to fill the sides of the 16:9 frame.
This enables channel identification or other imagery to be placed in that area rather than having black bars on either side.
The robust AFD features of AJA FS1-X confirm that the aspect ratio of the outgoing signal is appropriately recognised for downstream devices.
Industry-Leading Support
AJA’s technical support is known as among the finest in the industry
and is offered to all AJA customers.
If you require help with any aspect of your FS operation, configuration, installation
or encounter any technical issue,
AJA Support will work with you to get back up and running.
AJA FS products are protected by a liberal five year warranty.
Please see the specific Product’s Manual for extra details around warranty requirements for the product itself.
Video Input/Output Formats
- The FS1-X supports a wide variety of video formats and connectors, as listed below.
SDI and Fiber
- The FS1-X has two standard SDI video inputs and outputs, and two optional Fiber video inputs and outputs.
- All SDI video inputs and outputs, including Fiber, are YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel format.
- Fiber connections support 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits (optional)
- Single channel LC connector modules
- Single channel SC connector modules
- Dual channel LC connector modules
- 2.97 Gb 3G-SDI Level B (SMPTE 425-B / SMPTE 372)
- 2K 1080p 50
- 1080p 50 (SMPTE 274)
- 3G-SDI Level B 2.967 (2.97/1.001) Gb (SMPTE 425-B / SMPTE 372)
- 2K 1080p 59.94
- 1080p 59.94 (SMPTE 274)
- 3G-SDI Level A 2.97 Gb (SMPTE 425-A)
- 2K 1080p 50
- 1080p 50 (SMPTE 274)
- 3G-SDI Level A 2.967 (2.97/1.001) Gb (SMPTE 425-A)
- 2K 1080p 59.94
- 1080p 59.94 (SMPTE 274)
- Dual link HD-SDI, 2x 1.485 Gb (SMPTE 372)
- Dual link HD-SDI, 2x 1.4835 Gb (SMPTE 372)
- 2K 1080p 59.94
- 1080p 59.94
- HD-SDI, 1.4835 Gb (SMPTE 292)
- 2K 1080p 23.98, 29.97
- 1080p 23.98, 29.97
- 1080PsF 23.98, 29.97
- 1080i 59.94
- 720p 59.94
- SD-SDI, 270 Mb (SMPTE 259-C)
HDMI
- The HDMI input only accepts SMPTE video formats, and accepts embedded audio. Video input formats are RGB or YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel format for consumer video scan formats. Computer scan rates are not supported.
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
- 1080i 50, 59.94
- 720p 50, 59.94
- 625p 50
- 625i 50
- 525p 59.94
- 525i 59.94
Component HD/SD Analog
- The Component Analog Input accepts YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel format, configurable to SMPTE or Betacam levels. If the composite input is used, the component input is not available.
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
- 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
- 1080i 59.94
- 720p 50, 59.94
- 625i 50
- 525i 59.94
Composite SD Analog
- The FS1-X composite analog video input/output formats are listed below. If the component inputs are used, the composite input is not available.
- 625i 50
- 525i 59.94 (switchable to NTSC 7.5 IRE or 0 IRE setup)
Reference
- 1080p 50 tri-level sync
- 1080i 50, 59.94 tri-level sync
- 720p 50, 59.94 tri-level sync
- 525i 59.94, 625i 50 analog composite
- Genlock available to the current Video Processor 1 Input
- Free run
Format Exceptions
- The following formats are not supported:
- 720p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
- All 30, 60 frame rates
- 4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB, or XYZ inputs
- 4:2:2 YCbCr 12-bit inputs
Video Format Conversion
Standard FS1-X Conversions
- The standard FS1-X can convert almost any input format to nearly any output format, as long as the frame rates are of the same frame rate family. The three families are:
- 23.98, 29.97, 59.94
- 25, 50
- 24
NOTE: See “Conversion Exceptions” below
FRC FS1-X Enabled Conversion
When the factory installed Frame Rate Converter (FRC) option is present and active, conversions between different frame rate families are supported. An appropriate genlock reference format will be required.
Supported Conversions, FRC Enabled
Input Format |
Output Format |
Genlock Source Formats Supported |
525i 59.94 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
525i 59.94 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
525i 59.94 |
1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
525i 59.94 |
2K 1080PsF 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
625i 50 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
625i 50 |
720p 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
625i 50 |
1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
625i 50 |
1080p 29.97, 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97; 2K 1080p 29.97, 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
1080i 50 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
1080i 50 |
720p 59.94; 1080p 29.97, 59.94; 2K 1080p 29.97, 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
1080i 59.94 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
1080i 59.94 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50; 2K 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
720p 50 |
1080p 29.97, 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97; 2K 1080p 29.97 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
720p 50 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
720p 59.94 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
720p 59.94 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50; 2K 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
1080p 50 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
1080p 50 |
1080p 29.97, 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97; 2K 1080p 29.97, 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
1080p 59.94 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
1080p 59.94 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50; 2K 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
1080PsF 24 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
1080PsF 24 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50; 2K 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
1080PsF 24 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
1080PsF 24 |
720p 59.94; 1080p 29.97, 59.94; 2K 1080p 29.97, 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
1080PsF 23.98 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 1080PsF 25 |
625i 50; 1080i 50 |
1080PsF 23.98 |
720p 50; 1080p 25, 50; 2K 1080p 25, 50 |
625i 50; 1080i 50; 720p 50 |
1080PsF 23.98 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 1080PsF 29.97 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94 |
1080PsF 23.98 |
720p 59.94; 1080p 29.97, 59.94; 2K 1080p 29.97, 59.94 |
525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94; 720p 59.94 |
Conversion Exceptions
Selecting the following format and frame rate conversions will cause a Video Format alarm.
Non-Supported Conversions
Input Format |
Output Format |
525i 59.94 |
1080p 23.98; 1080PsF 23.98 |
1080i 59.94 |
1080p 23.98; 1080PsF 23.98 |
720p 29.97, 59.94 |
1080p 23.98; 1080PsF 23.98 |
1080p 29.97; 1080PsF 29.97 |
1080p 23.98; 1080PsF 23.98 |
625i 50 |
1080p 24; 1080PsF 24 |
1080i 60 |
1080p 24; 1080PsF 24 |
720p 30, 60 |
1080p 24; 1080PsF 24 |
1080p 30 |
1080p 24; 1080PsF 24 |
Video Format Alarms
When incompatible I/O formats are detected, an alarm can be triggered with these results:
- Lights the relevant alarm LED on the front panel (FMT ERROR, 1 or 2)
- Displays an alarm in the browser user interface
- Influences selection of the first-displayed status screen
- Generates an SNMP trap (if configured)
- Triggers a GPI Output (if configured)
Video A/D, D/A Converters
- 12-bits
- 2x oversampled (HD)
- 4x oversampled (SD)
Audio Inputs/Outputs
- The FS1-X can accept and route any audio inputs to any audio output.
- 8-Channel balanced analog I/O, DB-25F 25-pin connector (Tascam pinout)
- 16-Channel AES/EBU I/O (BNC), DB-25F 25-pin connector
- 16-Channel SDI/HD-SDI embedded BNC (2)
- 16-Channel SDI/HD-SDI embedded Fiber (2)
- 64-Channels MADI digital audio. BNC
- 64-Channels MADI digital audio. Fiber
Audio Analog Levels
- Analog audio input and output levels, as referenced to full scale digital, can be set to:
- +12 dBu (consumer), +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +24 dBu (professional)
Audio Adjustments
- Individual audio channels (or channel pairs) can adjusted for:
- Level: +/- 18 dB
- Phase: Normal or Reverse
- Delay: -128 to +12288 samples (-2.7 ms to +256 ms)
LAN Interfaces
- 10/100/1000 automatic configuration
- Automatic cable crossover (auto MDI-X)
- Embedded web server
- SNMP
GPI Interace
- DB-15F: Single connector provides four inputs and four outputs. See Appendix B for a connector pinout and GPI specifications
Size (w x d x h)
- 19.0″ x 16.0″ x 1.75″ (1RU) (482.6 x 406.4 x 44.45 mm)
Weight
Power
- 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical, 60W with FRC option; 70W max.
Environment
- Cooled via two internal fans and side vents
- Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
- Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)