AJA FS1-X Specifications

Installation & Operation GuideVersion 1.0Published: April 23, 2014 FS1-X

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com10 Chapter 1: IntroductionOverviewMatching up and synchronizing disparate video and audio formats is a critical part of any broa

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com100 Video Output ScreenThe Video Output screen selects the Video Processor outputs that are routed to the rear panel connectors.

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com101 Audio Proc ScreenThe Audio Proc browser screen displays the audio control selections for the audio inputs, audio signal gene

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com102 Audio Output ScreenThe Audio Output browser screen displays the controls used for audio routing. Any audio input can be rout

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com103 Remote ScreenThe REMOTE screen contains parameters that affect how the FS1-X is controlled. Control options include the fron

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com104 Firmware ScreenThe Update Firmware screen allows you to download and install a firmware update from AJA. First visit the AJA

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com105 Chapter 6: SNMPFS1-X Simple Network Management ProtocolSNMP is defined as a “simple network management protocol” and was spe

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com106 In addition, the following front panel CONFIG screens can affect SNMP alarm messaging:• 5.0 Power Supply Alarm (see page 54)

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com107 SNMP Configuration Parameters4.0 SNMP Enable The SNMP Enable parameter Enables or Disables SNMP messaging between the FS1-X

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com108 Appendix A: SpecificationsVideo Input/Output FormatsThe FS1-X supports a wide variety of video formats and connectors, as li

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com109 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 v1.0 www.aja.com11 • Closed captioning support, featuring true conversion between EIA 608 and 708 (SD and HD) CC formats. • Active Format Descri

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com110 FRC FS1-X Enabled ConversionWhen the factory installed Frame Rate Converter (FRC) option is present and active, conversions

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com111 Conversion Exceptions Selecting the following format and frame rate conversions will cause a Video Format alarm.1080p/59.94

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com112 Video Format Alarms When incompatible I/O formats are detected, an alarm can be triggered with these results:• Lights the re

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com113 PhysicalDimensions • Width: 17.5 inches (44.45cm); 19 inches (48.26 cm) including rack ears• Depth: 16 inches (40.65 cm), in

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com114 Appendix B: FS1-X PinoutsGPI PinoutsFigure 16. GPI DE-15F Connector PinoutThe GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolat

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com115 Figure 17. Typical GPI Input and Output ConnectionsAudio Connection PinoutsAnalog Audio Figure 18. Analog Audio Connector Pi

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com116 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 v1.0 www.aja.com117 Appendix C: Safety & ComplianceFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance NoticesClass B Interference StatementT

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com118 European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment may be operated in the countr

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com119 Korean KCC Compliance StatementTaiwan Compliance StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of S

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com12 Front Panel Control The FS1-X front panel offers the most direct control, ideal for use in machine rooms or wherever quick ch

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com120 Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com121 Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com122 Warning! Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.Avertissement! Ret

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com123 Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com124 Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable.Av

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com125 Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unl

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com126 IndexNumerics1 Channel Operating Mode 1510/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet Connector 2910/100/1000 LAN Connector 242 Channel Opera

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com127 Audio Proc 20Config 18, 52Menu Group 18Preset 19, 56Remote 18, 50Status 18, 47System 19Video Output 19Video Proc 19, 62Bypas

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com128 Fiber I/O Installation 27Fiber1 1080p50/60 Config Menu 80Fiber1 Video Out Menu 79Fiber2 1080p Config Menu 80Fiber2 Video Out

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com129 Audio Output 20Audio Proc 20Audio Proc 1 and Audio Proc 2 101Config 18, 52Output 78Preset 19, 56Remote 18, 50Status 18, 47Sy

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com13 •Dual Input LC connectors• Dual Output LC connectorsFS1-X's Fiber I/O supports the 3G/HD/SD SDI protocol. Only AJA modul

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com130 SDI2 Input Protect 58SDI2 Video Out 79Serial Number 55Sidebar Edge 69SNMP Enable 107SNMP Trap Destination 1 107SNMP Trap Des

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com131 Power Connectors 24Power/Temp Alarm Status 49Preset Button 19Preset Menu Group 19, 56PresetsInteractions with GPIs 52Presets

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com132 Audio I/O 112Component Analog I/O 109Conversion Exceptions 108HDMI I/O 109Physical 113Power 113Reference video 109Video Form

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com133 WWarningsAC Leakage Current 26AC Power 28Installation 26Safety 117Web Browser Control 33, 87Width 28

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com14 Video Processor 2 offers frame synchronization and the ability to feed video to the first Video Processor for sidebar keying.

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com15 1 Channel vs. 2 Channel FS1-X OperationThe FS1-X has two modes of operation: 1 Channel mode and 2 Channel mode. 1 Channel mod

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com16 In This ManualChapter 1: Introduction provides an overview and a list of box contents. Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and C

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com17 Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and ConnectionsOverviewThe controls, indicators, and connectors illustrated and described in

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com18 When you edit a parameter containing multiple values, such as the IP address, the value currently being edited blinks.Operati

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com19 • IP settings, MAC address• SNMP settings•Alarm control• Hidden Menus, Screen Saver, and Display intensity•Fan speed• System

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com2 Table of ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com20 •Video output selections• SDI and Fiber 3G output configurationAUDIO PROC Displays the Audio Processor Menu Group, used to co

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com21 LED Indicators Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present. They are convenient

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com22 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 v1.0 www.aja.com23 Figure 4. Web page example of un-supported signals alarm.Reference signal format is not compatible with selected Output Forma

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com24 Rear Panel DescriptionConnectors The rear panel connectors are summarized below and described in detail in the next section:P

FS1-X v1.0 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 v1.0 www.aja.com26 Chapter 3: Installation & ConfigurationInstallation OverviewThe installation and set up of an FS1-X is very simple. Plug

FS1-X v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 www.aja.com3 Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Chassis Dimensio

FS1-X v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 www.aja.com33 Mac Ping Procedure 1. Find the Utilities Folder inside of the Applications Folder.2. Locate the “Terminal” utility applicatio

FS1-X v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 www.aja.com4 Power/Temp Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com40 This workflow confirms the FS1-X upconverts incoming video with matting. HD to Letterbox SD over VideoThe following workflow

FS1-X v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 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 v1.0 www.aja.com5 VIDEO PROC Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com50 REMOTE Menu GroupThe REMOTE Menu Group lets you set up how you want the FS1-X to be controlled. Control options include the f

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com51 discussed in “GPI Pinouts” on page 114. Input video sources selected by GPI trigger remain selected until the trigger is rele

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com52 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 v1.0 www.aja.com53 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 v1.0 www.aja.com54 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 v1.0 www.aja.com55 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 v1.0 www.aja.com56 PRESET Menu GroupThe PRESET Menu Group provides the means of saving, editing the names of, and loading FS1-X presets. A prese

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com57 Interaction of Presets and GPIsTriggering presets using GPI inputs offers considerable power but also requires some care to a

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com58 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 v1.0 www.aja.com59 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 v1.0 www.aja.com6 15.1 ROI Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com60 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 v1.0 www.aja.com61 causes video contrast shifts. You can avoid these shifts if you maintain one range of values throughout your system.14.0 AES/

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com62 VIDEO PROC Menu GroupThe following descriptions explain the Video Proc Menu Groups. The Video Proc menu displays are formatte

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com63 2 Output Format This parameter defines the output format of the Video Processor 1. Available choices depend on the frame rate

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com64 Output Timing Memory Independent horizontal and vertical timing values are kept for all available output formats.Output Timin

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com65 5.2 Video 1 Output Timing VWhen adjusting the vertical timing (V), this parameter specifies a number of lines to offset, movi

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com66 7 Upconvert Mode This parameter selects the type of upconversion performed by the Video Processor. This parameter is in effec

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com67 8 Downconvert Mode This parameter selects the type of downconversion performed by the Video Processor. This parameter is in e

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com68 SD Aspect Ratio This parameter selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed on an incoming selected S

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com69 Sidebars The parameter adjusts the sidebar position where the center video meets the pillarbox background video on both sides

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com7 1.0 SDI1 Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com70 Matte of Background Fill11.1 Matte Luma This parameter determines the Matte Luma level of the background fill.11.2 Matte Chro

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com71 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 v1.0 www.aja.com72 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 v1.0 www.aja.com73 Region of Interest (ROI)The Region of Interest parameters select a portion of the input picture that will be used for scaling

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com74 16.0 Video Legalizer This parameter determines the Video Legalizer mode. When set to Off, the Video Legalizer is not enabled,

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com75 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 v1.0 www.aja.com76 17.3 Downcvt AFD Dflt This parameter selects how the Video Processor will operate when parameter 7 Downconvert Mode has been

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com77 The FS1-X Downconverters automatically intercept and reformat the SD caption data in the incoming CEA-708 VANC packets, and o

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com78 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 v1.0 www.aja.com79 1.1 SDI1 Video Out1.2 SDI2 Video Out2.1 Fiber1 Video Out2.2 Fiber2 Video Out3 HDMI Video Out4 Analog This parameter selects t

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com8 Chapter 6: SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105FS1-X Simple Netwo

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com80 5.1 SDI1 3G Config The SDI13G Config parameter determines how 1080p50/59.94 signals are formatted for the SDI 1 output. The f

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com81 1.0 SDI1 Level This parameter selects the Audio Level Mode for all 16 SDI1 audio input channels. The default Unity setting ap

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com82 When Channel Pair mode is selected:• Each of the individual eight SDI1 audio input channel pair delay values are applied to t

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com83 16.0/17.0/18.0 MADI BNC Level, Phase, DelaySame controls as SDI, except can be applied to 64 individual audio inputs, or 32 c

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com84 The factory default for each output is the corresponding input: i.e. SDI1 to SDI1, SDI2 to SDI2, etc.When set to SDI1, SDI2,

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com85 2.0 SDI2 Audio Out See “1.0 SDI1 Audio Out” on page 833.0 Fiber1 Audio OutSee “1.0 SDI1 Audio Out” on page 834.0 Fiber2 Audio

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com86 12 Reset Mapped OutputThis parameter resets the selected output map to the factory default valuesChoose a Map (default) Promp

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com87 Chapter 5: Browser Remote ControlRemote FS1-X Control Via a Web BrowserThe FS1-X web interface consists of a built-in optimiz

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com88 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 v1.0 www.aja.com89 Resetting Values To Factory SettingsFS1-X web browser screens feature many user controls that can be reset to factory values

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com9 NoticesTrademarksAJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., TruZoom™, TruScale™, Ki P

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com90 • “Remote Screen” on page 103• “Firmware Screen” on page 104Network Pane and Network Configuration ScreenThe Network pane on

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com91 NOTE: If the IP Address Type is DHCP, the IP Address, Netmask, and Default Gateway are gray, indicating they are set automat

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com92 Alarm Configuration ScreenYou can pop open the Alarm Configuration display at any time and on any screen by clicking the gear

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com93 Status ScreenThe Status screen displays overall FS1-X operational status. You can right-click most video values to change the

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com94 System ScreenThe SYSTEM web interface screen includes parameters for setting up various FS1-X system related features (video

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com95 • “6 Fiber1 3G Detect” on page 59• “7 Fiber2 Input Protect” on page 59• “8 Genlock Source” on page 59• “9 Output Frame Rates”

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com96 • SNMP Trap Port 1•SNMP Trap Dest 2• SNMP Trap Port 2In addition, the following alarms may affect SNMP messages:• Power Suppl

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com97 Presets Screen The Presets screen allows you to save FS1-X Preset Configurations into 40 separate memory registers and recall

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com98 Export The Export buttons save the associated preset contents to a file on your computer. The file gets exported to the defau

FS1-X v1.0 www.aja.com99 The parameters available on the Video Proc browser screens are essentially identical to the front panel display menus. The on