Aja FS1 Version 2.2.2.1 User Manual

www.aja.comInstallation and OperationGuideBecause it matters. Published: 10/15/2012Software Version 2.2.2.1

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90Caption ScreenThis screen controls how the FS1 handles closed captioning ancillary data and whether it and VITC timecode are passed to the outputs o

191FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebPresets ScreenThis screen allows you to save FS1 Preset Configurations into 10

92Additionally, these editable parameters are not stored in the presets: Export—Saves the associated preset contents to a .presets XML file on your co

193FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebMiscellaneous ScreenThis screen provides access to a number of FS1 general func

94System Name (50.5)—Defines a name for the FS1 and gives it a unique identifier. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web inte

195FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebGPI In 2 Response (36.2), when a GPI trigger is received at pin 2Note:For infor

96GPI 1 Out (37.1)GPI 2 Out (37.2)Front Panel Lock Out—When set to Locked, this setting locks out FS1 front panel access, the same as setting 35.1 to

197FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebFS1 Web Interface, Miscellaneous Screen: Authentication set to “Basic Password”

986. In the web browser, changing this parameter will show/hide the Set Password and Confirm Password controls for setting the password.7. You may be

199FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebTest Signals ScreenThis screen allows you to select the video and audio test si

11Chapter 1:Introduction1Overview Featuring a flexible architecture, the FS1 Universal SD/HD Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Converter simultaneous

100Network ScreenThis screen contains all of the information required to set up FS1 TCP/IP networking. The screen also shows all FS1s that are on the

1101FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebNetmask (50.3)—Enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN (if you have one).

102SNMP ScreenThis screen contains all of the information required to set up SNMP messaging to the FS1.FS1 Web Interface, SNMP ScreenSNMP Disabled, En

11Chapter 6:SNMP6FS1 Simple Network Management ProtocolSNMP is defined as a “simple network management protocol” and was specified as a component of t

104The trap message would be sent to server-based external network management systems (NMS). These trap destinations must have a fixed IP address that

11Appendix A:SpecificationsAFormats525i625i1080i 50/59.94/60 Hz1080psf 23.98/24 Hz720p 50/59.94/60 HzVideo Inputs and OutputsDual SDI/HD-SDI, SMPTE 25

106RS422DE-9: Reserved for future use.GPIDE-9: single connector provides two inputs and two outputs. See Appendix B for pinout and specificationsPhysi

11Appendix B:GPI Connector PinoutBGPI ConnectionsGPI DE-9 Connector PinoutThe GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from the power and grou

108The following illustration shows typical external wiring to the GPI connector. The GPI inputs require some kind of contact closure between the inpu

11Appendix C:Analog Audio Connector PinoutCAnalog Audio ConnectionsConnector PinoutThe two DB25 connectors on the FS1 rear panel support a TASCAM-styl

2• HD cross-converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output• AFD support• Dual HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs• Component analog HD/SD input and ou

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11Appendix D:Safety & ComplianceDFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A Interference StatementThis equipment has been

112Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des CommunicationsCet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques v

1113Safety and Compliance — Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, t

114Translated Caution Statements, Warning Conventions and Warning Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning message

1115Safety and Compliance — Avertissement ! Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Suivez les instructions du fabricant lors de l'installati

116Aviso! Remeta todos os serviços de manutenção para o pessoal de assistência qualificado. A prestação de serviços de manutenção é exigida quando o d

1117Safety and Compliance — Hazard Warning! High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock.Avertissement ! Tension

118¡Advertencia! No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con conexión a tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas, una má

1119Safety and Compliance — Aviso! Proteja o cabo de alimentação de ser pisado ou de ser comprimido particularmente nas fichas, em tomadas de parede d

13FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote Web Browser ControlRemote Web Browser ControlThe FS1 internally contains an optimized web server that

120 Warning! To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

11Appendix E:GlossaryReference Terms3:2 Pull Down3:2 pull down is a process where six frames are added to a film’s original 24-frames-per-second forma

12216:9Refers to the aspect ratio of movie screen and widescreen DTV formats used in all HDTV (High Definition TV) and some SDTV (Standard Definition

1123FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — EmbeddingRefers to inserting a digital signal into the blank parts of another digital signal, such as embe

124ResolutionResolution usually refers to the density of lines, and dots per line, that represent an image. It is measured by the number of pixels dis

Numerics10/100 BaseT Ethernet Connection 2310/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN Connector 14, 151080i, Defined 1211080p, Defined 12116:9, Defined 12224P, Defined

126Captioning Status 90Caution Translations 114Change Password Button 98Chassis, Mounting and Dimensions 23Codec, Defined 122Compatibility, Video Form

1127FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — House Reference 17Hue (10.4) 89IICES Canadian Compliance 111Identify LED 93Identify/ID LEDs 11Import 92Imp

12830.1 Closed Captioning Translator 5831.1 Upconvert Line 21 6035.1 Remote Control 6035.3 Authentication 6136.1 GPI IN 1 Response 6236.2 GPI IN 2 Res

1129FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — SD-SDI, Defined 124SDTV (Standard-Definition Television), Defined 124Select and Adjust Buttons 8, 10Select

4FS1 Simplified Block DiagramGenlockAudioEmbedAudioEmbedFrontPanelControlFS1CPUEmbeddedWebServerLAN orWANEthernetConnectionRemote WebBrowserControlSNM

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15FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — What’s In The Box?What’s In The Box?When you unpack your AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll find the following componen

6In This ManualChapter 1 Introduction presents the overview you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and requirements. Chapter 2 Controls and I

11Chapter 2:Controls and Indicators2Controls and IndicatorsWhen installing the AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of eq

8Front PanelAJA FS1 Front Panel Indicators Alphanumeric DisplayThe alphanumeric display has two modes:Status: Displays current machine status and/or e

19FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Front PanelStatus Display Pressing the Status button under the AJA logo pages through the eight status displ

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

10Controlling the FS1—Using the Select and Adjust ButtonsThe FS1's control system is designed to be easy to use and remember. All functions in th

111FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Front PanelRemote ControlPressing the Remote button once results in a display showing how the FS1 is being

12Alarm—If This LED is illuminated, press the Status button to see a description of the alarm event detected. The Alarm LED may be lit because of a ha

113FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Front PanelAbout Video and Format CompatibilityThe table below shows at a glance all the conversions (and s

14Rear Panel About Inputs and OutputsThe functions of the FS1 Inputs and Outputs depend on the operational mode. The operational steps are simple:

115FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Connectors• SDI In/Out—digital video with embedded audio. There are two input and two output BNC connectors

16SDI Input and OutputsBNC connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs. SDI video connections include embedded audio In/Out (depend

117FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — ConnectorsReference Video (looping)These two BNC connectors allow you to synchronize FS1 outputs to your ho

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11Chapter 3:Installation & Configuration3Installation OverviewThe installation and set up of an FS1 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords into

1iiiFS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Limited WarrantyLimited WarrantyAJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in material

20Warning! To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.Warning! Refer all servicin

121 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Installation OverviewFS1 Network Example, Two FS1s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote Control10/100Base-TL

22UnpackingShipping Box ContentsAn FS1 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD, and any late-breaking news bulletins (if applicab

123 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Mounting the FS1 ChassisMounting the FS1 ChassisPhysical RequirementsYou can locate your chassis in two

24Networking the FS1 via DHCPThe FS1 default configuration (from the factory) automatically looks for a DHCP server to issue an IP address. So, as lon

125 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Connecting to a NetworkNetworking the FS1 using a Static IP AddressTo set a static IP address for the FS

26Networking the FS1 using the Factory Default IPIf you don’t want to use DHCP to network the FS1 and also don’t want to set your own static IP addres

127 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Controlling with a Web BrowserControlling with a Web Browser To control the FS1 from a web browser on a

28Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS1Uploading and installing the software update requires a PC or Mac that can “see” the FS1 via its eth

129 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — GPI ConnectionsGPI ConnectionsGPI Connector PinoutThe GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated f

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30Power Requirements• Input Voltage—Chassis: autosensing 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, fully redundant with both power supplies diode isolated• Power Con

131 FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Cabling the SystemFS1 Audio Level Choices—Pro or ConsumerSince the FS1 handles both digital and analog a

32How Do Audio Level Settings Relate to Nominal Levels?Most users refer to audio levels at the Standard Operating Level for the U.S. and Alignment Lev

11Chapter 4:Parameter Menus4Controlling the FS1 via Front Panel Parameter MenusThere are three ways to control the FS1: (1) remotely from a web browse

34Pressing either a parameter Select or parameter Adjust button while on the Status or Screen Saver displays changes the display to the last remembere

135FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 1.1 Output Format1.1 Output FormatThis parameter defines the SDI 1 output format. Depending on other settin

361.3 Component OutThis parameter defines the output format of the Component Video Output BNC connectors (Composite Out is a function of Input Format

137FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 2.2 Audio InputNotes:1. Changing the Video Input selection automatically selects new values for Proc Amp pa

382.11 Audio Map Ch1This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Channel Map is selected—to specify the source of the audio output on channel 1. Pos

139FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 2.12 Audio Map Ch2Note:If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Map Ch1 selection is i

1vFS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTrademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

402.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Stereo Map is selected—to specify the source of the channel pair for audio outpu

141FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 2.24 Audio Map Ch 7/82.24 Audio Map Ch 7/8This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Stereo Map is sele

423.4 NTSC StandardThis parameter selects the NTSC video standard. 4.1 Analog Audio StdThis parameter sets the analog audio input and output level of

143FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 4.3 Embed Audio Out4.3 Embed Audio OutThis parameter allows you to enable or disable audio output. SDI Embe

444.5 Audio Follow VideoThis parameter determines whether audio settings are remembered for each video input. 4.6 AFV MemorySelecting this parameter a

145FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 5.1 Upconvert Mode5.1 Upconvert ModeThis parameter selects the type of upconversion performed on the incomi

465.2 Downconvert ModeThis parameter selects the type of downconversion performed on the incoming selected HD source input. See the following Downconv

147FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 5.2 Downconvert ModeDownconvert Illustrations169Downconvert Illustrations—FS1AnamorphicLetterbox4316:9 Down

485.3 SD Aspect Ratio ConvertThis parameter selects an SD-to-SD aspect conversion mode for converting between normal 4:3 SD video and either 16:9 Anam

149FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 5.5 Downconvert AFD Default5.5 Downconvert AFD DefaultThis parameter selects how the FS1 will operate when

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505.6 AFD Out SDI 1This parameter menu determines whether the FS1 inserts a SMPTE 2016 Active Format Descriptor (AFD) packet into the SDI 1 output vid

151FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 6.1 Genlock Source6.1 Genlock SourceThis parameter selects the reference video source used for genlocking,

526.4 Analog Output Fine (Horizontal Timing)Further adjusts the horizontal output timing of the analog output (only) in finer increments than 6.2 (abo

153FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 7.2 Sidebar Edge7.2 Sidebar Edge This parameter selects the width of the sidebars when turned on via parame

5410.2 Proc Amp GainThis parameter adjusts the video gain from black to 1.5 times luma in steps of .01, each time an Adjust button is pressed.10.3 Pro

155FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 11.1 Loss of Input11.1 Loss of InputThis parameter selects the automatic action that occurs if the video in

5620.3 Audio Level Ch3This parameter adjusts the audio level of audio channel 3 ± 18dB in steps of 0.5 dB. Parameter adjustments are the same as for 2

157FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 21.0 Audio Output Phase21.0 Audio Output PhaseThis parameter enables or disables individual audio phase adj

5821.6 Audio Phase Ch6This parameter selects whether audio phase is normal (same as passed from the input) or inverted on channel 6. Parameter adjustm

159FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 30.1 Closed Captioning TranslatorIn standard definition video (525i59.94), closed captioning data is encode

1viiFS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents2.18 Audio Map Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6031.1 Upconvert Line 2135.1 Remote ControlThis parameter determines how the FS1 panel responds to controls locally from the front panel and from a ne

161FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 35.3 Authentication35.3 AuthenticationThis parameter determines whether password authentication is required

6236.1 GPI IN 1 ResponseThe setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GPI trigger is received at the FS1’s first GPI input (pin 1 on DE

163FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 36.2 GPI IN 2 Response36.2 GPI IN 2 ResponseThe setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GP

6437.1 GPI 1 OUTThe setting of this parameter determines what (if any) FS1 event will generate a GPI trigger output at GPI 1, pin 3 on DE-9.37.2 GPI 2

165FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 40.1 Freeze Output40.1 Freeze Output This parameter tells the FS1 to freeze the current video frame on all

6650.1 IP ConfigThis parameter determines the type of TCP/IP network configuration used by the FS1. (Networking is discussed in Chapter 3, “Network Co

167FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 50.3 Subnet Mask50.3 Subnet MaskThis parameter determines the subnet mask used by the FS1 for TCP/IP networ

6850.5 System NameThis parameter defines a unique name for the FS1. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface and for

169FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 51.1 SNMP Enable51.1 SNMP EnableThis parameter turns ON and OFF all SNMP messaging between the FS1 and an e

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7051.3 SNMP Trap Port 1This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Port used for sending destination #1 trap messages. UDP Port 162 is the default used fo

171FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 51.5 SNMP Trap Port 251.5 SNMP Trap Port 2This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Port used for sending des

7260.2 Format AlarmWhen set to Normal (default), an alarm will be triggered whenever the format of the selected input video signal is incompatible wit

173FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 70.1 Screen Saver70.1 Screen SaverWhen set to AJA Logo, a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the

7491.1 Preset RecallThis parameter recalls an FS1 Preset Configuration from memory. Ten named presets are available (1–10). To recall an FS1 configu

175FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — 99.0 Factory SettingsAdditionally, editable parameters in the following list are not stored: 99.0 Factory S

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11Chapter 5:Browser Remote Control5Remote FS1 Control Via a Web BrowserAn optimized web server inside the FS1 allows you to remotely monitor and adjus

78General Screen InformationAll FS1 web screens have certain areas in common. On the left of each screen is a navigational list of the available FS1 s

179FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebResetting Values To Factory SettingsFS1 web browser screens feature many user c

1ixFS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Table of ContentsResetting Values To Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Video In (2.1)NTSC Standard (3.4)Audio In (2.2)Frame Rate (3.3)Component In (3.1)Component Out (3.2) Signal TypeAnalog Audio Standard (4.1)SDI 1 (de

181FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebEmbed Audio Out (4.3)Freeze Output (40.1)SDI 2 Output (1.2)Component Output (1.

82Side Bar Keyer Source (7.1)Side Bar Edge (7.2)—Specify a value to widen or narrow the sidebar keyer. There are two ways to enter a value: • Click an

183FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebAudio Control ScreenThis screen offers settings for a variety of audio-related

84Audio Follow Video (4.5)—This parameter determines whether audio settings are remembered for each video input. Save AFV Settings for Video Input (

185FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a Web Sample Rate Convert (4.4)Normally, set this to On (default). Set it to Off onl

86Upconvert Mode (5.1)Downconvert Mode (5.2)SD Aspect Ratio (5.3)Downconvert AFD Default (5.5)4x3 Pillar14x9 Pillar (default)Full ScreenLB to FullWide

187FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebAFD Out SDI1 (5.6) AFD Out SDI2 (5.7)Parameter selections are the same as for

88Genlock Control ScreenThis screen selects the type of genlock source and then allows fine adjustment of the horizontal and vertical timing, and audi

189FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote FS1 Control Via a WebProcAmp Control ScreenThis screen selects whether the Processing Amplifier (Pro