Aja FS1-X Manual User Manual

Installation & Operation GuideVersion 1.1Published: September 10, 2014 FS1-X

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com10 NoticesTrademarksAJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered trademarks of AJA Vi

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com100 UPnP Proxy UPnP Proxy enables the FS1-X to serve as a proxy for other AJA devices, allowing them to be discovered on a Windo

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com101 Recall The Recall buttons recall saved FS1-X preset configurations. Store The Store buttons let you save the current FS1-X c

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com102 Video Proc ScreenThe Video Proc screen selects the video sources that are routed to Video Processor 1 and Video Processor 2,

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com103 • “AFD” on page 75• “18 Caption Xlator” on page 77• “Input Scan and PSF” on page 78• “20 SD Line 21 Blanking” on page 78• “2

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com104 Audio Proc ScreenThe Audio Proc browser screen displays the audio control selections for the audio inputs, audio signal gene

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com105 Audio Output ScreenThe Audio Output browser screen displays the controls used for audio routing. Any audio input can be rout

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com106 Remote ScreenThe REMOTE screen contains parameters that affect how the FS1-X is controlled. Control options include the fron

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com107 Firmware ScreenThe Update Firmware screen allows you to download and install a firmware update from AJA. First visit the AJA

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com108 Chapter 6: SNMPFS1-X Simple Network Management ProtocolSNMP is defined as a “simple network management protocol” and was spe

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com109 In addition, the following front panel CONFIG screens can affect SNMP alarm messaging:• 5.0 Power Supply Alarm (see page 55)

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com11 Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewMatching up and synchronizing disparate video and audio formats is a critical part of any broa

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com110 SNMP Configuration Parameters4.0 SNMP Enable The SNMP Enable parameter Enables or Disables SNMP messaging between the FS1-X

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com111 Appendix A: SpecificationsVideo Input/Output FormatsThe FS1-X supports a wide variety of video formats and connectors, as li

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com112 HDMI The HDMI input only accepts SMPTE video formats, and accepts embedded audio. Video input formats are RGB or YCbCr 4:2:2

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com113 FRC FS1-X Enabled ConversionWhen the factory installed Frame Rate Converter (FRC) option is present and active, conversions

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com114 1080i59941080PsF251080p252K1080p25625i50720p501080i501080p23981080p241080p29971080p59941080PsF23981080PsF241080PsF2997525i59

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com115 Video Format Alarms When incompatible I/O formats are detected, an alarm can be triggered with these results:• Lights the re

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com116 • Delay: -128 to +12288 samples (-2.7 ms to +256 ms)InterfacesLAN • 10/100/1000 automatic configuration• Automatic cable cro

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com117 Appendix B: FS1-X PinoutsGPI PinoutsFigure 17. GPI DE-15F Connector PinoutThe GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolat

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com118 Figure 18. Typical GPI Input and Output ConnectionsAudio Connection PinoutsAnalog Audio Figure 19. Analog Audio Connector Pi

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com119 The same pinout scheme as above is used for the AES/EBU digital audio connections, except each channel handles a pair of dig

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com12 • Closed captioning support, featuring true conversion between EIA 608 and 708 (SD and HD) CC formats. • Active Format Descri

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com120 Appendix C: Safety & ComplianceFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference StatementT

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com121 European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment may be operated in the countr

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com122 Korean KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of S

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com123 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com124 Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com125 Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.Avertissement! Ret

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com126 Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com127 Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable.Av

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com128 Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unl

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com129 Warranty InformationLimited WarrantyAJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that this product will be free from defec

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com13 FS1-X Control FS1-X operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways. Feature sets in each of the control methods v

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com130 IndexNumerics1 Channel Operating Mode 1610/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Connector 2910/100/1000 LAN Connector 242 Channel Opera

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com131 Buttons 18, 19Audio Output 21Audio Proc 21Config 19, 53Menu Group 19Preset 20, 57Remote 19, 50Status 19, 47System 20Video Ou

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com132 FeaturesAudio 12Control 12Video 11FiberFiber I/O Installation 27Fiber1 1080p50/60 Config Menu 82Fiber1 Video Out Menu 81Fibe

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com133 MMAC Address Menu 55MADI BNC Connectors 24MADI BNC Out 63MADI Fiber Connectors 24MADI FiberOut 63MADI Status 49Manual, Conte

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com134 Proc Amp Sat 72Reboot 56Reference Alarm 56Region of Interest 74Remote Control 50Reset Mapped Output 89Reverse Telecine 80Sca

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com135 Output Timing Memory 16Output Timing Ranges 65Outputs and InputsSelection and Format 15Overview 11System Block Diagram 14Ove

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com136 SDI1 Delay Global Menu 83SDI1 Delay Menu 83SDI1 Level Menu 82SDI1 Output Channel Menu 88SDI1 Phase Menu 83SDI1Channel Pair D

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com137 Vid2 Format Alarm Menu 55Video Format Specifications 112Video Incompatibility Alarms 23Video Input Format Specifications 111

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com14 Fiber I/O The FS1-X supports optional AJA Optical Fiber I/O modules as follows:• Single Input, LC connector• Single Input SC

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com15 Video Processors Video Processor 1 performs format conversion, frame synchronization, signal processing, and keying operation

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com16 It is also recommended to use an interlaced video reference when the output signal is interlaced, to ensure downstream equipm

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com17 As another example, Output Format Mapping stores the Output Format selected for any of the frame rates. That Mapped Output Fo

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com18 Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and ConnectionsOverviewThe controls, indicators, and connectors illustrated and described in

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com19 When you edit a parameter containing multiple values, such as the IP address, the value currently being edited blinks.Operati

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com2 Table of ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com20 • IP settings, MAC address• SNMP settings•Alarm control• Hidden Menus, Screen Saver, and Display intensity•Fan speed• System

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com21 •Video output selections• SDI and Fiber 3G output configurationAUDIO PROC Displays the Audio Processor Menu Group, used to co

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com22 LED Indicators Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present. They are convenient

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com23 ALARM (red) An alarm event has been detected. Press the STATUS button for information. The Alarm LED may light because of a d

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com24 Rear Panel DescriptionConnectors The rear panel connectors are summarized below and described in detail in the next section:P

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com25 SDI In/Out Digital video with embedded audio. Two SDI input and two SDI Output BNCs. 10 bit 3G/HD/SD SDI is supported. HDMI I

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com26 Chapter 3: Installation & ConfigurationInstallation OverviewThe installation and set up of an FS1-X is very simple. Plug

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com27 UnpackingShipping Box ContentsAn FS1-X chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD, and any late-breaking ne

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com28 Install the optional fiber I/O modules by inserting them into the rectangular holes marked Fiber on the back panel with the e

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com29 NetworkingYou can network the FS1-X directly to a laptop or other desktop computer using a single Ethernet cable (straight or

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com3 Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com30 FS1-X Default Network SettingsThe FS1-X ships from the factory set for DHCP networking, and can be manually reset to the foll

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com31 3. Change the IP address as follows. A. Push the ADJUST knob momentarily so that the first octet (set of numbers) blinks, and

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com32 Figure 7. Setting FS1-X Static IP AddressUsing Ping to Test the Network ConnectionIf you have connected the FS1-X to a comput

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com33 Mac Ping Procedure 1. Find the Utilities Folder inside of the Applications Folder.2. Locate the “Terminal” utility applicatio

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com34 Once you’re at the update page, you can select FS1-X software files to download to your Mac or PC for upgrading your local FS

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com35 If there is a power outage or glitch during the software download, the FS1-X will boot the older software version and you can

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com36 The FS1-X offers four settings shown in the following table. The analog audio levels listed in the table are defined in refer

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com37 Stand Alone TestsThe stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS1-X front panel controls and rear con

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com38 • The front panel ALARM LED will go off and the REF LED will light blue, indicating no alarm exists and the FS1-X is genlocke

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com39 FS1-X Processing ExamplesIn the following procedures, your exact actions depend on which FS1-X interface you are using. Where

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com4 Caption Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com40 This workflow confirms the FS1-X upconverts incoming video with matting. HD to Letterbox SD over VideoThe following workflow

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com41 Setup • Ensure the FRC is installed. The front panel FRC PRES LED must be lighted blue. The FS1-X Status web page FRC Option

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com42 •Select 10 FRC Enable and adjust to Enable (this restores FRC operation).Figure 10. FRC Option Present and Active with No Ala

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com43 Chapter 4: Display MenusOverviewThe FS1-X can be controlled in two different ways: (1) direct control using the front panel b

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com44 be changed using SELECT and ADJUST, and the take or switch to the new value occurs when you press ADJUST momentarily. Example

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com45 2. Turn the SELECT knob to access menu Power Supply Alarm. The default alarm setting is Normal. 3. Turn the ADJUST knob one c

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com46 7. Turn the SELECT knob clockwise again one click to advance to the ProcAmp Sat menu. Turn ADJUST to set the saturation. Mult

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com47 Menu Parameter InteractionsSeveral FS1-X menus interact with one another, such that changing a parameter value in one menu ma

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com48 I/O Status This menu shows the current primary settings for Video Processors 1 and 2. Vid1 Format Status This menu shows the

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com49 Output Status This menu shows the video processor selected for each of the video outputs. Power/Temp Alarm This menu shows th

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com5 15.1 MADI BNC Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com50 System Status This menu shows the FS1-X's System Name, IP address and mask, and version number. NOTE: The IP parameters

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com51 NOTE: If authentication is used, it provides only a minimum security safeguard against unauthorized use of the FS1-X. The au

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com52 discussed in “GPI Pinouts” on page 117. Input video sources selected by GPI trigger remain selected until the trigger is rele

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com53 3.1–4 GPI 1–4 OUT The setting of this parameter determines whether certain FS1-X events will generate a GPI trigger output at

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com54 2.1 IP Config This parameter determines the type of TCP/IP network configuration used by the FS1-X. Consult your network admi

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com55 3 MAC Address (view only)Selecting this parameter allows you to view the MAC address. The MAC address is a unique value assoc

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com56 7 Reference Alarm This parameter controls how the FS1-X responds when one of the Video Processors has a format that is incomp

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com57 PRESET Menu GroupThe PRESET Menu Group provides the means of saving, editing the names of, and loading FS1-X presets. A prese

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com58 Interaction of Presets and GPIsTriggering presets using GPI inputs offers considerable power but also requires some care to a

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com59 In Auto Detect mode, the hardware looks for SMPTE 352 Payload ID ANC data on the video inputs to determine whether there are

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com6 Region of Interest (ROI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com60 6 Fiber1 3G Detect This parameter configures 3G operation of the Fiber 1 video input, using settings similar to “4 SDI1 3G De

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com61 In the Enable setting, when supported FRC format conversion is being performed the FRC ACTIVE LED on the FS1-X front panel wi

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com62 causes video contrast shifts. You can avoid these shifts if you maintain one range of values throughout your system.14.0 AES/

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com63 15.1 MADI BNC Out This parameter controls the number of MADI channels sent to the MADI BNC output connector. When the FS1-X r

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com64 Dual Link Dual Link referred to here is 1080p50/59.94 on two 1.5 Gb HD-SDI connections. Selecting Dual Link as the Video Inpu

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com65 Timing and Delay These parameters adjust Video Processor horizontal and vertical output timing in reference to the genlock s

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com66 5.2 Video 1 Output Timing VWhen adjusting the vertical timing (V), this parameter specifies a number of lines to offset, movi

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com67 7 Upconvert Mode This parameter selects the type of upconversion performed by the Video Processor. This parameter is in effec

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com68 8 Downconvert Mode This parameter selects the type of downconversion performed by the Video Processor. This parameter is in e

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com69 SD Aspect Ratio This parameter selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed on an incoming selected S

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com7 13.0/14.0/15.0 AES Level, Phase, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8416.0

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com70 Sidebars The parameter adjusts the sidebar position where the center video meets the pillarbox background video on both sides

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com71 Matte of Background Fill11.1 Matte Luma This parameter determines the Matte Luma level of the background fill.11.2 Matte Chro

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com72 12.4 Proc Amp Sat This parameter adjusts the video color saturation from black and white to 1.5 times chroma in steps of 0.01

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com73 When Hide Inactive is on, the Custom Size/Position controls are only displayed when Custom Size/Pos is On. When Custom Size/P

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com74 Region of Interest (ROI)The Region of Interest parameters select a portion of the input picture that will be used for scaling

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com75 16.0 Video Legalizer This parameter determines the Video Legalizer mode. When set to Off, the Video Legalizer is not enabled,

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com76 17.1 AFD Out These determines whether the Video Processor inserts an ADF packet into the output video. 17.2 AFD VANC Output L

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com77 17.3 Downcvt AFD Dflt This parameter selects how the Video Processor will operate when parameter 7 Downconvert Mode has been

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com78 The FS1-X Downconverters automatically intercept and reformat the SD caption data in the incoming CEA-708 VANC packets, and o

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com79 Xlator is On. If the Caption Translator is Off, the HD output will not contain captioning. This is the setting to use if your

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com8 Factory Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com80 2:3:2:3 field output pattern. 3:2 pulldown outputs four fields of original input, then one duplicate field, then four more or

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com81 2.1 Fiber1 Video Out2.2 Fiber2 Video Out3 HDMI Video Out4 Analog This parameter selects the video processor output to be sent

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com82 6.1 Fiber1 3G Config The Fiber1 3G Config parameter determines how 1080p50/59.94 signals are formatted for the Fiber 1 output

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com83 2.0 SDI1 Phase This parameter selects the Audio Phase Mode for all 16 SDI1 audio input channels The default Unity setting app

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com84 3.1-3.8 SDI 1 Channel Pair DelayWhen Channel Pair is selected above, eight individual SDI 1 audio channel pair menus become a

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com85 22.0/23.0/24.0 HDMI Level, Phase, DelaySame controls as SDI, except can be applied to 8 individual audio inputs, or 4 channel

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com86 Left Ch Output = LF + (-3dB * CTR) + (-3dB * LS) + (-3dB * LR)Right Ch Output = RF + (-3dB * CTR) + (-3dB * RS) + (-3dB * RR)

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com87 30.0 Mix Down ResetThis parameter resets all of the mix down levels (five or seven input, two output) for the selected mixer

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com88 • If the destination has fewer channels than the source, then the n channels in the source are routed to the first n channels

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com89 8.0 HDMI Audio Out See “1.0 SDI1 Audio Out” on page 879.0 Analog Audio OutSee “1.0 SDI1 Audio Out” on page 8711 Global Output

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com9 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Limited Warranty. . . .

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com90 Chapter 5: Browser Remote ControlRemote FS1-X Control Via a Web BrowserThe FS1-X web interface consists of a built-in optimiz

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com91 Status and Menu Display In the center of each screen you’ll find the main display showing the status and menu selections for

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com92 other FS1-Xs will not be visible. If the display shows No FS1-X’s found, check the gateway setting.Resetting Values To Factor

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com93 • “Video Output Screen” on page 103• “Audio Proc Screen” on page 104• “Audio Output Screen” on page 105• “Remote Screen” on p

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com94 NOTE: If the IP Address Type is DHCP, the IP Address, Netmask, and Default Gateway are gray, indicating they are set automat

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com95 Alarm Configuration ScreenYou can pop open the Alarm Configuration display at any time and on any screen by clicking the gear

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com96 Status ScreenThe Status screen displays overall FS1-X operational status. You can right-click most video values to change the

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com97 System ScreenThe SYSTEM web interface screen includes parameters for setting up various FS1-X system related features (video

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com98 The System screen parameters are identical to those available on the FS1-X front panel. These include:• “1 Analog In Format”

FS1-X v1.1 www.aja.com99 System Name The System Name parameter sets the name of the FS1-X system. To change the System Name, click on and drag the cur