AJA FS2 Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter

The AJA FS2 Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter works real well with two independent streams of 3G/HD/SD 10-bit Broadcast quality video, with a group of 16-channel AES audio (or stereo Dolby E) simultaneously, with each of the two twin units capable of working with two independent groups of audio – one in stereo and one in surround. Each of the 16 channels can be any one of the following: analog component or composite, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Dual-Link, and HDMI I/O inputs/outputs on the AJA FS2 Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter. And you have the option of using the FS2 in two separate frame synchronisers/format converters, or you can synchronise the two channels together linking them with the internal keyer to exploit the ability of a single device to do the work of two or more (eg HD sidebar keying. Both video and background graphics going through the frame synchroniser/format converter on your switcher will be up converted and keyed together and out of the other side. And you have still-store, keyer, and video proc amp/colour corrector that can, if needed, be expanded on!)

Supporting a wide range of broadcast formats, the FS2 Frame Synchronizer and Converter can be used for applications such as broadcast facilities, production trucks, video and audio signal conversion, adaptation, timing, and processing. It supports down-conversion between HD/SD and cross-conversion between HD formats, including 3G 1080p50/60 formats. In addition, the FS2 features full input and output signal routing that allows any I/O port to be assigned to any of the processing channels.

Featuring two audio processors, with each processor supporting 16-channel AES/EBU digital audio, 16-channel embedded audio, and 8-channel balanced analog audio, the FS2 offers variety of audio control. It supports closed captioning indicating presence of closed captioning data in the video signal. In addition, the unit also supports conversion between SD and HD formats (including full conversion between CEA-608 and CEA-708 caption standards).

AJA FS units are network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. They can be connected to any Ethernet network via the built-in 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet port, allowing control and configuration of multiple FS units from any web browser on a connected computer. Configurations can be saved and applied to multiple units, ensuring consistency and quick configuration in large installs. For integration with existing automation systems, the FS2 can also receive external GPI commands to trigger a variety of functions, from freezing an input source to switching between saved presets.

Key Features

• Supports two independent streams of 3G/HD/SD 10-bit Broadcast quality video and two independent groups of 16-channel AES audio simultaneously
• Individual FS2 video channel supports analog component or composite, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Dual-Link, and HDMI I/O inputs/outputs
• Optional fiber inputs and outputs for cable runs up to 6.2 miles; supports single channel LC, single channel SC, and dual channel LCD connector modules
• You can use the FS2 as 2 separate Frame Synchronizers/Format Converters for convenient operation
• Can be used by combining channels like HD sidebar keying where both the video and background graphics are up converted and combined
• Each channel features still-store, keyer, and video proc amp/color corrector offering more expansion options
• Supports down conversion between HD/SD and cross conversion between HD formats (including 3G 1080p50/60 formats)
• Features full input and output signal routing that allows any I/O port to be assigned to any of the processing channels
• Dual video and audio processors
• Each processor supports 16-channel AES/EBU digital audio, 16-channel embedded audio, and 8-channel balanced analog audio
• Offers variety of audio control
• Supports closed captioning indicating presence of closed captioning data in the video signal
• Supports conversion between SD and HD formats (including full conversion between CEA-608 and CEA-708 caption standards)
• Supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control
• Can be used in any network
• Supports a 3rd-party remote Control Panel (available separately) that offers web-based remote control over 10/100/1000 Ethernet via an internal web server
• Supports a wide range of broadcast formats
• Can be used for applications such as broadcast facilities, production trucks, video and audio signal conversion, adaptation, timing, and processing
• Built-in front panel control
• Buttons and rotary knobs for changing settings
• Front panel LED status indicators for system monitoring
• Four isolated TTL GPI inputs and outputs for contact closure control
• Detects incompatible I/O format signal and notifies via alarms/status messages

Up-Conversion

Anamorphic: Full-screen Pillar Box 4:3: Results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars Zoom 14:9: Results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars Zoom Letterbox: Results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide: Results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change

Down-Conversion

Anamorphic: Full-screen Letterbox: Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop: Image is cropped to fit new screen size

Cross-Conversion

1080i to 720p 720p to 1080i 720p to 1080PsF

SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion

Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image