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FS1-X

Quick Start Guide

Overview

Matching up and synchronizing disparate video and audio formats is a critical part of any

broadcast, mobile or post-production environment. Within its compact 1RU chassis, the

FS1-X integrates an amazing array of video and audio connectivity and processing. The

FS1-X simultaneously works with 3G/HD/SD-SDI 10-bit broadcast quality video and

incorporates embedded audio, AES, MADI, and analog audio. Utilizing AJA’s remarkable

conversion algorithms, FS1-X supports up, down and cross-conversion between SD and

HD signals for the highest quality output possible. An internal 224x224 audio matrix also

allows full routing of MADI and all audio coming from SDI, fiber, AES, HDMI and analog

sources for an incredible amount of audio processing capability in a single box.

Frame Rate Conversion

Option

The factory-installed motion adaptive Frame Rate Converter (FRC) option enables high

quality conversions between different frame rate families for virtually unlimited

international standards support. The three video frame rate families are:

• 59.94/29.97/23.98

•50/25

•24

The standard FS1-X (without FRC) can also perform conversions, but only between frame

rates that are within the same frame rate family, using add/drop frames.

Two Video Processors The FS1-X is equipped with two Video Processors. Video Processor 1 is fully featured with

frame sync, proc amp, color correction, and other processing, and is able to receive the

FRC option. Video Processor 2 has a frame sync and can provide sidebar or letterbox

video to Video Processor 2, but does not otherwise perform any video processing.

Two Operating Modes The FS1-X has two modes of operation: 1 Channel mode and 2 Channel mode.

1 Channel mode is available when the FRC option is present and enabled. In this mode,

the full range of frame rate conversions are available using Video Processor 1. Video

Processor 2 is disabled in this mode.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Quick Start Guide

®FS1-XQuick Start GuideOverviewMatching up and synchronizing disparate video and audio formats is a critical part of any broadcast, mobile or post-pro

Page 2 - Installation Summary

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com10 .Figure 3. FRC Option Present and Disabled Alarm Condition4. Observe the monitor. Motion will have momentary jumps, because t

Page 3 - Stand Alone Tests

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com2 2 Channel mode is available when the FRC is absent or has been disabled. In 2 Channel mode frame rate conversions within the s

Page 4

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com3 Figure 1. FS1-X Rear PanelStand Alone TestsThe stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS1-X front pa

Page 5 - FS1-X Network Setup

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com4 First Power Up The following workflow powers up the FS1-X and demonstrates some example alarms.Setup • Ensure the FS1-X is com

Page 6 - Web Browser Menu

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com5 Internal Test Signals to All OutputsThis workflow generates bars and tone and sends them to all the FS1-X outputs. This exampl

Page 7 - FS1-X Processing Examples

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com6 B. Turn SELECT to advance to the next set of numbers, and turn ADJUST to set these numbers. C. Continue using SELECT and ADJUS

Page 8 - HD to Letterbox SD

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com7 Figure 2. FS1-X Web Interface, Main Status Screen FS1-X Processing ExamplesIn the following procedures, your exact actions dep

Page 9 - Frame Rate Families

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com8 3. VIDEO PROC menu:•Select 1.1 Video Input, and adjust to SDI 1. •Select 2 Video Output Format, and adjust to 1080i59.94. •Sel

Page 10

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com9 •Select 8 Downconvert Mode, and adjust to Letterbox.NOTE: The H and V Output Timing settings of both Video Processor 1 and 2