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1012.6 Color Green Gamma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

10012.9 Color Blue GammaThis parameter adjusts the RGB Blue Gamma by a factor of -1.0 to +1.0 in steps of 0.05, using the ADJUST knob. 13.0 Custom Si

1101FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups13.2 Custom AspectThis parameter changes the H/V aspect ratio of the output

10213.5 Custom Left CropThis parameter changes the Left picture crop position. If Custom Size/Pos is On and this parameter is not unity (100%) for the

1103FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups13.8 Custom Bottom CropThis parameter changes the bottom picture crop posit

10414.1 Region of Interest LeftThis parameter sets the left boundary of the ROI when parameter 14.0 is on.14.2 Region of Interest RightThis parameter

1105FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups15.2 Output Timing VThis parameter adjusts Video Processor vertical output

10616.1 Legalizer White ClipWhen the Video Legalizer mode is YUV or RGB, this parameter limits the white level so that is does not exceed the adjusted

1107FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups17.1 AFD Out SDI 1/2This parameter menu determines whether the Video Proces

10817.2 AFD VANC Output LinesThis parameter determines which video output lines have AFD VANC inserted (HD output only) on the Video Processor output.

1109FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu GroupsAssociation standard, CEA-608. This is traditionally called “line 21",

111FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Contents8.0 Audio Output Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11020 SD Line 21 BlankingThis parameter determines whether the FS2 blanks line 21 closed captioning data prior to video processing of an SD 525i vide

1111FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups21 Test Pattern VideoThis parameter selects the video source for the Test P

112AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups1.0 Audio Input This parameter performs input audio source selection for Audio Processor 1. Multiple input sources m

1113FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups1.1–1.16 Audio Map Ch1–16When Channel Map is selected in parameter 1, these

1141.17–1.24 Audio Map Ch 1/2 through Ch15/16When Stereo Map is selected in parameter 1, these Map parameters for Audio Channels 1/2–15/16 map a pair

1115FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups3 Audio Follow VideoThis parameter determines whether audio settings are re

1166.0 Audio Delay (mS)This parameter is available only when the audio input (parameter 1) is set to AES/EBU, Analog, Embedded, or HDMI. The parameter

1117FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groupsassigned to channels x/y, any values assigned for the Audio Delay Ch x/y pa

1188.0 Audio Output PhaseThis parameter enables or disables individual audio phase adjustment of the 16 audio output channels. When Adjust is selected

1119FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups9.0 Dolby Framer SyncThis parameter enables or disables automatic timing co

12Config Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1209.1 Dolby Framer InputThis parameter is visible only if 9.0 Dolby Framer Sync is set to On or Offset; the parameter is hidden when 9.0 is set to Of

11Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control5Remote FS2 Control Via a Web BrowserThe FS2 web interface consists of a built-in optimized web server that provide

124General Web Browser Screen InformationThe main Status screen appears below. All FS2 screens have common elements: Screen List: On the left of each

1125FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS2 Control Via a Web Controlling Multiple FS2sFrom any screen, you can see at-a-glance all of the

126Screen DescriptionsNow that you have had an introduction to how the FS2 browser works and how to navigate the screens, each screen and its settings

1127FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Network Pane and Network Network Pane and Network Configuration ScreenThe Network pane on the right side o

128IP Address Type IP Address Type determines the type of TCP/IP network configuration used by the FS2. DHCP enables the FS2 to connect to the network

1129FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Network Pane and Network Netmask Netmask determines the subnet mask used by the FS2 for TCP/IP networking.

130Alarm Configuration ScreenYou can pop open the Alarm Configuration display at any time and on any screen by clicking the display button in the uppe

1131FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Alarm Configuration Screenthe Format Alarm. The front panel Vid 1 FMT ERR LED lights when format errors ar

113FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — ContentsSD Aspect Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

132Status ScreenThe Status screen displays overall FS2 operational status. You can right-click most values to change them, allowing you to edit many p

1133FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System ScreenSystem ScreenThe System screen lets you select formats and specify input operation. FS2 Web I

134Analog Audio StandardAnalog Audio Standard sets the Analog Audio Input and Output levels of the FS2 with reference to full scale digital (0 dBFS).

1135FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System ScreenSDI2 Input ProtectThis parameter allows you to protect Input SDI 2 from being taken by a Dual

136Fiber1 3G Detect This parameter configures 3G operation of the Fiber 1 video input. The input can be set for 1080p50/60 (single video), Dual Stream

1137FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System ScreenFrame Rates Frame Rates selects the HD video frame rate associated with the video standard. N

138HDMI RGB RangeHDMI RGB Range selects the output range for HDMI YCbCr. Full allows a range of 0-255 and SMPTE limits the range to 16 to 235 (see not

1139FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System ScreenAES/EBU SRC This group of settings controls audio sample rate conversion on AES/EBU input aud

140Dolby Decoder Input This menu selects the audio input pair used to feed compressed data to the Dolby Audio Decoder (option).Dolby Decoder ModeThe D

1141FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System ScreenDolby Decoder Aux OutThe Dolby Decoder outputs eight channels of decoded audio, plus an addit

14SD Line 21 Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142Config ScreenThe Config screen includes functions to hide or show unused menus and change the front panel display brightness. FS2 Web Interface, Co

1143FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Config ScreenSNMP Trap Destination 1This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Destination IP address where t

144SNMP Trap Destination 2This parameter determines the secondary SNMP Trap Destination IP address where trap messages issued by the FS2 will be sent

1145FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Config ScreenDisplay Intensity Display Intensity determines alphanumeric display and front panel LED brigh

146Presets Screen The Presets screen allows you to save FS2 Preset Configurations into 20 separate memory registers and recall the presets whenever ne

1147FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Presets ScreenStore The Store buttons let you save the current FS2 configuration into the preset register

148Interaction of Presets and GPIsIf you use a GPI input trigger to recall a preset, the recall changes the GPI IN Response setting to whatever GPI IN

1149FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Output ScreenSDI1 Video OutputSDI1 Video Out selects which video processor output is sent out the SDI 1 ou

150Fiber1 Video Out Fiber1 Video Out selects which video processor output is sent to the optional Fiber1 output. The default is to send the output of

1151FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Output ScreenComponent Out Component Out selects the video processor output to be sent out the Component

115FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — ContentsVideo A/D, D/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

152Analog Audio OutAnalog Audio Out selects which group of channels (1–8 or 9–16) from which audio processor output (1 or 2) will be sent to the Analo

1153FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Output ScreenFiber1 3G Config The Fiber1 3G Config parameter determines how 1080p50/60 signals are formatt

154Video 1 & 2 ScreensThe following descriptions explain the Video 1 and 2 browser screens. Because the selections for the video processors are id

1155FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 Screens3. Dual Link—Dual Link referred to here is 1080p50/59.94 on two 1.5 Gb HD-SDI conne

156Video Output Mode The selection determines the final video output of the Video Processor. Alarms occur if conflicting video formats are selected.Ba

1157FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensHowever, picture scaling is such that the visual effect closely resembles an SD-to

158Downconvert ModeDownconvert Mode selects the type of Downconversion performed by the Video Processor on the selected HD source input. See the follo

1159FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensAuto AFD mode fully defines the size, position, and aspect ratio of the output rast

160SD Aspect Ratio SD Aspect Ratio selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed on an incoming selected SD source. This parame

1161FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensSidebar Edge Sidebar Edge, which is hidden if Video Output is not set to Sidebars,

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162Proc Amp (YUV) Proc Amp turns the Proc Amp On and Off for signals composed of YUV components. When it is On, you can adjust additional settings to

1163FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensColor Corrector (RGB)Color Corrector turns the RGB Color Corrector On and Off. When

164Color Green Black LevelColor Green Black Level adjusts the RGB Green Black level from -10 IRE to +20 IRE in 0.5 steps.Color Green GammaColor Green

1165FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensCustom Size/Pos Custom Size/Pos turns custom image settings On or Off. The custom s

166Custom H Pos Custom H Pos changes the H position of the output picture. Drag the slider to set the H position between -100% and +100%. If Custom Si

1167FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensCustom Right CropCustom Right Crop changes the Right picture crop position. Drag th

168Region of InterestThe Region of Interest parameters (14.0–14.4) select a portion of the input picture that will be used for scaling and/or position

1169FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensRegion of Interest LeftThis parameter sets the left boundary of the ROI when parame

170Output Timing H Output Timing H adjusts Video Processor horizontal output timing with reference to the genlock source already selected. When adjust

1171FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensVideo Legalizer Video Legalizer determines the Video Legalizer mode. When set to Of

11Chapter 1: Introduction1Overview Featuring a flexible, “anything-in, anything-out” architecture, the dual-processor FS2 Universal Video/Audio Frame

172AFD Out SDI1/2 AFD Out SDI1/2 determines whether the Video Processor inserts a SMPTE 2016 Active Format Descriptor (AFD) packet into its output vid

1173FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensDowncvt AFD DfltDownconvert AFD Default selects how the Video Processor will operat

174The data formatting and encoding for 708 captions is very different from the data contained in 608 (SD) captioning, reflecting the added features a

1175FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Video 1 & 2 ScreensSD Line 21 BlankingThe SD Line 21 Blanking setting determines whether the FS2 blank

176Test Pattern VideoTest Pattern selects the video source for the Test Pattern Generator. Freeze Output This parameter tells the FS2 to freeze the

1177FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Audio 1 and 2 ScreensAudio 1 and 2 ScreensThe Audio 1 and Audio 2 browser screens display the audio contro

178If parameter 3 Audio Follow Video is set to On, the Audio Input selection is independently remembered for each video input. When Audio Follow Video

1179FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Audio 1 and 2 ScreensAudio Map Ch1/2 through Ch15/16When Stereo Map is selected, these Map parameters for

180Audio Follow VideoAudio Follow Video determines whether audio settings are remembered for each video input. When AFV is On, The FS2 remembers the s

1181FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Audio 1 and 2 ScreensAudio Delay This Audio Delay setting applies to all audio input selections except Cha

18• Scan convert computer formats via a DVI-to-HDMI cable• Dual 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O with embedded audio. • Dual 3G/HD/SD Optical Fiber I/O (optional).• H

182Audio Delay Ch1/2-15/16 (Stereo Map) These settings apply only when the audio input (parameter 1) is set to Stereo Map and allows you to adjust the

1183FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Audio 1 and 2 ScreensAudio Output PhaseAudio Output Phase enables or disables individual audio phase adjus

184Dolby Framer SyncThis parameter enables or disables automatic timing correction of the Dolby E signal. When ON, Dolby E timing is auto-corrected to

1185FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Audio 1 and 2 ScreensDolby Framer InputThis parameter is visible only if 9.0 Dolby Framer Sync is set to O

186Remote ScreenThe REMOTE screen lets you set up how you want the FS2 to be controlled. Control options include the front panel, a remote computer ru

1187FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote ScreenAuthentication The Authentication setting enables or disables an authentication login require

188GPI IN 1–4 ResponseThe GPI IN Response 1–4 settings determine what happens when a GPI trigger is received at the FS2’s GPI Inputs (1–4). A GPI Trig

1189FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote ScreenGPI 1–4 OUT The GPI 1–4 settings determine whether certain FS2 events will generate a GPI tri

190Firmware ScreenThe Update Firmware screen allows you to download and install a firmware update from AJA. First visit the AJA website (aja.com) to l

11Chapter 6: SNMP6FS2 Simple Network Management ProtocolSNMP is defined as a “simple network management protocol” and was specified as a component of

119FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — OverviewTypical Applications The FS2 can be used in a very wide variety of video and audio signal conversio

192Parameters 4.2 and 4.4 determine the SNMP Port(s) used for sending the trap messages. UDP Port 162 is the default used for SNMP trap messages. Howe

11Appendix A: Specifications AVideo FormatsThe FS2 can convert almost any input format to nearly any output format, as long as the frame rates are of

194Video Input/Output FormatsThe following topics list the FS2 video input/output formats.Note: These frame rates are not available with current sof

1195FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — HDMI The HDMI input automatically accepts RGB 4:2:2 or YCbCr 4:2:2. HDMI outputs are configurable between

196Video A/D, D/AThese specifications describe the digital video D/A and A/D converters:• 12 bits• 2x oversampled (HD)• 4x oversampled (SD)Audio Input

1197FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — PhysicalThese are the physical specifications of the FS2 equipment frame:• Width: 17.5 inches (44.45cm);

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11Appendix B: GPI & RS422 Pinouts BGPI ConnectionsGPI DE-15F Connector PinoutThe GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from power and g

200• All four GPI inputs are internally pulled high through a 10K ohm resistor to an isolated +5V supply, so that a relay contact closure or any devic

1201FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — RS422/RS485 ConnectionsRS422 Machine Control and RS485 Dolby Metadata Connector PinoutThe RS422 and RS485

2TrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO®, and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io Express™, Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of AJA Video

20FS2 Control FS2 operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways. The following topics describe each method in detail:• Front panel contro

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11Appendix C: Analog Audio Connector Pinout CAnalog Audio ConnectionsConnector PinoutThe two DB25 connectors on the FS2 rear panel support a TASCAM-st

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11DFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

206Canadian ICES StatementCanadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limit

1207FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Emissions: EN 55103-1: 1996 EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005Immunity:

208Korea KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and

1209FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Translated Caution Statements, Warning Conventions and Warning MessagesThe following caution statements, w

210Warning! Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Avertissement! Ne bloquez aucune ou

1211FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has bee

121FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — GPI Inputs and OutputsGPI Inputs and OutputsGeneral Purpose Inputs and Outputs are available on the FS2 bac

212Warning!Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.Avertissement! Retirez le ou les cordons d

1213FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer.Avertissement! Ut

214 Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

1215FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessi

216Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.Avertissement! Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orag

1217FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Warning! To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS2 dual power supplies to separate

11Appendix E: Glossary Reference Terms2Kx1080 2Kx1080 is a 2048 x1080 digital cinema standard.3:2 Pull Down 3:2 pull down is a process where six frame

2201080p Refers to a picture resolution of 1,920 vertical pixels by 1,080 horizontal pixels. The “p” stands for progressive scanning. This format work

1221FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — digital format for transmission, and also converts digital signals back into an analog format; depending o

222Genlock A circuit that phase-locks to a reference video input and produces timing signals used by other circuits, such as a frame sync, to lock vid

22Technical DescriptionThe FS2 features an incredibly flexible architecture offering two identical Video/Audio processing units, both of which can acc

1223FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Resolution Resolution usually refers to the density of lines, and dots per line, that represent an image.

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Numerics10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Connector 451080i 2191080p 22016:9 22024P 2193:2 Pull Down 2193G VideoFiber1 3G Detect Menu 78Fiber

226Audio Out, HDMI 151Audio Output Levels 182Audio Output Levels Menu 119Audio Output Phase 183Audio Output Phase Menu 120Audio Phase Ch1–16

1227FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — IndexGenlock Source Menu 79Genlocking 53Menu Setup 52Scaling 52Specifications, Format List 195St

228Fiber I/O Installation 42Fiber1 1080p50/60 Config Menu 88, 153Fiber1 Video Out Menu 86, 150Fiber2 1080p Config Menu 88, 153Fiber2 Video Out

1229FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — IndexMatte Chroma 161Matte Chroma Menu 96Matte Hue 161Matte Hue Menu 96Matte Luma 161Matte Luma

230Output Status 63Output Timing H 105, 170Output Timing V 107, 170PowerPower/Temp Alarm Status 63Power Supply Alarm 72Proc Amp (YUV) 97Pr

1231FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — IndexPPackaging, Product 25PAL 34PAL Connector 36PanelDescription, Front 28illustrations 27Rear,

232Sidebar Edge 161Sidebar Edge Menu 96Simple Menus (Config Format Alarm Filters) 59SNMPSNMP Alarm Traps 191SNMP Enable 191SNMP Enable Menu

123FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Technical DescriptionOptional Dolby® 5.1 audio encoding card (future option) and decoding card are availabl

1233FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — IndexVid2 Format Alarm Status 63Vid2 Format Status 63VideoA/D, D/A Specifications 196Component Input

24The FS2 also supports “Dual Link” video in the form of 1080p59.94/1080p50 video on two 1.5G SDI cables. This form of Dual Link is supported at both

125FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — What’s In The Box?What’s In The Box?When you unpack your AJA FS2 chassis, you’ll find the following compone

26In This ManualChapter 1: Introduction provides an overview and a list of box contents. Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and Connections describes co

11Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and Connections2Control and Indicator DescriptionsThe controls, indicators, and connectors illustrated and describe

28Front Panel DescriptionThe following topics present an overview of front panel controls and indicators to help you get familiar with operating the F

129FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel DescriptionPushbuttons These are the general rules of Menu Group button operation:• Press one o

13FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyAJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials

30OUTPUT: Displays the Output Menu Group, which selects output sources: • Composite downconversion• Video output selections• Audio output selections•

131FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel DescriptionControl Knobs These are the general rules of SELECT and ADJUST knob operation:SELECT

32LED Indicators Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present. They are conveniently arranged in groups t

133FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel DescriptionIncompatibility AlarmsThe FS2 produces signal incompatibility alarms for a number of

34Rear Panel DescriptionConnectors The rear panel connectors are summarized below and described in detail in the next section:P/S 1 and P/S 2: AC powe

135FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Connector DescriptionsConnector DescriptionsAC Power ConnectorsTwo 3-pin grounded connectors provide AC pow

36SDI In and Out Two SDI Input and two SDI Output BNCs. 10 bit 3G/HD/SD SDI is supported. Optical Fiber In and OutTwo optional Optical Fiber SFP modul

137FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Connector DescriptionsThe 2 BNCs are a passive loop: one BNC is for the Input, and the remaining BNC can be

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11Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration3Installation OverviewThe installation and set up of an FS2 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords int

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40Warning! To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS2 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits. Warning! Refer all servic

141FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — UnpackingUnpackingShipping Box ContentsAn FS2 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD,

42Installing Optional Fiber Optic I/O ModulesThe optional AJA Fiber Optic I/O modules are purchased separately from the FS2. These AJA fiber modules w

143FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — FS2 Chassis InstallationDolby Decoder InstallationThe v1.1 software release supports Dolby Decoder cards in

44Warning: Read the following warnings before applying power to the FS2. Hazard Warning! High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause inju

145FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Network ConnectionNetwork ConnectionYou can network the FS2 directly to a laptop or other desktop computer

46Network AddressThe following topics discuss two ways to set up the FS2 to communicate over a TCP/IP network connection: via DHCP or via a static IP

147FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Network Address6. Run a browser on the computer and type in the IP address you set for the FS2. You should

48Using Ping to Test the Network ConnectionIf you have connected the FS2 to a computer and set up the IP address and still do not see the FS2 screens

149FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Software Update InstallationSoftware Update InstallationAlthough the FS2 comes from the factory pre-install

Table of ContentsContentsAJA FS2 Installation and Operation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Trademarks . . . .

505. Click Restart FS2 with New Firmware to restart the FS2. This will take the FS2 offline for a minute or two. During the restart, progress is shown

151FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — System CablingFS2 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer, US or EBUSince the FS2 handles both digital and anal

52Computer Video FormatsThe AJA FS2 accepts non-broadcast video input signals with the introduction of software version 2.0. These signals, known as &

153FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Computer Video FormatsThe following table lists FS2 scaling applied depending on which Downconvert or Upcon

54Achieving the Highest Output QualityTo achieve the highest quality FS2 video output from a computer input, two processes must work together: (1) the

11Chapter 4: Display Menus4Turn the Select knob to scrollthrough parameter menus.Push Select to undo changes. SELECTADJUST14.1 Output Timing H0

56Parameter MenusThe front panel menu display contains four lines. These four lines present parameter menu "pages" used to configure and ope

157FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Controlling the FS2 via Front Panel Menu Group ButtonsAs explained in Chapter 2, you enter a Menu Group whe

58Menu Operation ExamplesThe following examples demonstrate typical menu operation. After this section, each Menu Group is described in detail.Status

159FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Menu Operation ExamplesSimple Menus: Config Format Alarm FiltersThese steps explain how to surf and change

6 Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Control and Indicator Descr

60Multiple Parameter Menus: Video 1 ProcAmpThese steps explain how to surf and change multiple parameter menus, such as the Vid1 ProcAmp settings. 1.

161FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Menu Operation ExamplesMultiple Field Parameters: IP AddressThese steps explain how to surf and change mult

62STATUS Menu GroupThe Status Menu Group contains a series of Status display pages that you can scroll using the SELECT knob. The various Status pages

163FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — STATUS Menu GroupS.4 Vid2 Format StatusThis menu shows the current primary settings for Processor 2. S.5 Vi

64S.8 Caption StatusThis menu shows what type of closed caption data is selected and whether closed caption data is present on the selected video inpu

165FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — REMOTE Menu GroupREMOTE Menu GroupThe REMOTE Menu Group lets you set up how you want the FS2 to be controll

662.1–4 GPI IN 1–4 ResponseThe setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GPI trigger is received at the FS2’s GPI Inputs (1–4). A GPI T

167FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — REMOTE Menu Group3.1–4 GPI 1–4 OUTThe setting of this parameter determines whether certain FS2 events will

68CONFIG Menu GroupThe CONFIG Menu Group includes parameters for setting up the FS2’s network, system name, SNMP, alarm, and screensaver configuration

169FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG Menu Group2.2 IP Address This parameter determines the static IP address used by the FS2 for TCP/IP

17FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — ContentsNetwork Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

703 MAC Address (view only)Selecting this parameter allows you to view the FS2 MAC address. The MAC address is a unique value associated with the FS2’

171FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG Menu GroupNote: Set the IP address octets (numbers between periods) as follows: Push ADJUST moment

724.4 SNMP Trap Port 2This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Port used for sending destination #2 trap messages. UDP Port 162 is the default used for

173FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG Menu Group6.2 Vid2 Format AlarmWhen set to Normal (default), an alarm is triggered whenever the sele

7410 Serial NumberThis parameter displays the FS2’s unique serial number. 11 Software VersionThis parameter displays the FS2’s software version number

175FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — PRESET Menu GroupPRESET Menu Group1 Recall Preset This parameter recalls an FS2 preset configuration from t

76SYSTEM Menu Group1 Component In FormatThis parameter configures the format of the Component video input for SMPTE, Beta, or Composite. Selecting Com

177FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — SYSTEM Menu Group4 SDI1 3G Detect This parameter configures 3G operation of the SDI 1 video input. The inpu

78The following table shows the selections and their results. In the table, SDI1-1 and SDI1-2 are the two muxed streams entering the SDI1 Input. 6 Fib

179FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — SYSTEM Menu Group7 Fiber2 Input ProtectThis parameter allows you to protect Input Fiber 2 from being taken

8REMOTE Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8010 NTSC StandardThis parameter selects the NTSC video standard. 11 Composite DownconvThis parameter selects the type of Downconversion performed on

181FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — SYSTEM Menu Group14.0 AES/EBU SRC ModeThis parameter controls the mode of the audio sample rate converters

822. You have the embedded or AES input genlocked to the FS2 output. In other words, the encoded audio will not survive the frame-sync function (dropp

183FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — SYSTEM Menu Group16 Dolby Decoder ModeThis parameter determines the Dolby Decoder "Bitstream Detect Mo

8418 Dolby Decoder Aux ModeThe Dolby Decoder outputs eight channels of decoded audio, plus an additional Aux output which is a 2-channel (stereo) mixd

185FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — OUTPUT Menu GroupOUTPUT Menu GroupThis menu group selects the video and audio outputs that are routed to th

862.1 Fiber1 Video OutThis parameter selects which video processor output is sent to the optional Fiber1 output. The default is to send the output of

187FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — OUTPUT Menu Group5 Composite Out This parameter selects the video processor output to be sent out the Compo

889.1 SDI1 3G ConfigThe SDI13G Config parameter determines how 1080p50/60 signals are formatted for the SDI 1 output. The first two choices select eit

189FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu GroupsVIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu GroupsThe following descriptions explain the Video

19FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Contents12 HDMI RGB Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

902 Output Format This parameter defines the output format of the Video Processor (1 or 2). Available choices depend on the frame rate selection. The

191FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups4 Background FillThis parameter selects the background source used to fill a

92Upconvert IllustrationsFull Screen4:3 PillarLB to Full14:9 PillarWide Zoom169434:3 Upconverts To These displays on 16:9

193FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups7 Downconvert ModeThis parameter selects the type of Downconversion performe

948 SD Aspect Ratio ConvertThis parameter selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed on an incoming selected SD source. This

195FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu GroupsSD Aspect Ratio Conversion IllustrationsH CropPillarboxV Crop14:9Off(no conv

969 Sidebar Edge The parameter, which is hidden if 3 Video Output is not set to Sidebars, adjusts the sidebar position where the center video meets t

197FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups11.0 Proc Amp (YUV) This parameter turns the Proc Amp On and Off for signals

9811.4 Proc Amp SatThis parameter adjusts the video color saturation from black and white to 1.5 times chroma in steps of .01, using the ADJUST knob.1

199FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups12.4 Color Green GainThis parameter adjusts the RGB Green Gain from zero to