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FS4
The Ultimate 4K Toolbox
FS4 is a 4-Channel 2K/HD/SD or 1-Channel 4K/UltraHD frame synchronizer and up, down, cross-converter. AJA’s flagship frame synchronizer and converter offers incredible versatility and connectivity in a sleek 1RU frame for all your 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD/SD conversion needs. Offering a wide range of connection options for both video and audio, FS4 can do the work of four separate devices in 2K/HD/SD or combine all processors and channels together for maximum flexibility for 4K/UltraHD productivity.
Single or Four Channel Modes in a 1RU frame
FS4 offers two modes for comprehensive conversion and signal processing:
Single Channel mode provides a full suite of 4K/UltraHD processing and up, down, cross-conversion to and from 2K, HD or SD.
Four Channel mode offers 4 x 2K/HD/SD channels of simultaneous conversion and processing, all within an elegant 1RU chassis for multi-channel high-density delivery.
New Thinking, New Interface
New thinking requires a new layout and FS4’s front panel has been redesigned to simplify and speed your access to the product’s wealth of features. The panel has also been designed to provide straightforward operation in single channel or four channel mode. In four channel mode, all four VIDx buttons under Channel Select are lit up. In single channel mode, only VID1 is lit and VID2-4 are off.
Up, Down, Cross-Conversion
Moving to 4K is never an instant change. Legacy signals and archival material need to be integrated into the 4K environment while 4K sources need to be down-converted for current 2K/HD pipelines.
Utilizing AJA’s remarkable conversion algorithms, FS4 supports up, down, cross-conversion from SD, HD or 2K over 12G/6G/3G-SDI video to 4K or UltraHD video and back. Both Quadrant (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) output formats are supported.
AJA’s powerful hardware conversion technology ensures the highest image quality for your productions. Key conversion features include:
• 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up, down-conversion
• SD/SD aspect ratio conversion
• HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)
All done in beautiful 10-bit with dedicated hardware.
Incredible Digital Connectivity
Video and Audio deserve the connectivity and bandwidth required to meet the demands of your projects.
FS4 utilizes standard BNC as well as optional SFP inputs and outputs to integrate easily into a variety of workflows and facilities with support for SDI worklows all the way up to 12G.
FS4 has BNC and Fiber* inputs and outputs to accept 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in Single Channel Mode. In Four Channel mode 2K/HD/SD inputs can be be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for any external signal distribution.
A looping Reference input allows the FS4 to be locked to your house reference signal for rock-solid stability.
Digital Audio can be disembedded and embedded between SDI, MADI and AES for an incredible array of routing possibilities.
* SFP inputs and outputs are optional.
Massive Audio Flexibility
The growth of 5.1 and 7.1 audio has increased the number of audio channels that must be managed in a production, The MADI standard provides a convenient way to transport huge numbers of audio channels along a single cable, simplifying the cabling demands for broadcasters, mobile trucks and production. FS4 supports both fiber and coax MADI input and output. An internal 277 x 208 mono audio matrix allows you to route 1 to 1 or 1 to many with full routing of MADI, mixdowns and all audio coming from SDI, fiber and AES sources for an incredible amount of audio processing capability in a single box.
Closed Caption conversion
ContentFS4 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between 2K/HD/SD and 4K/UltraHD formats – including full conversion of CEA-608 and CEA-708 standards. FS4 can preserve closed captioning even when converting between formats, removing the need to re-insert closed captions after conversion.
Active Format Description
ContenAutomatically sets Active Format Description information to match the converted signal. This means AFD information does not have to be inserted after conversion and provides accurate information for devices that understand AFD.
Remote Configuration and Control
FS4 is network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. Units can be connected to any Ethernet network via the built-in 10/100/1000MB 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.
To integrate smoothly with the existing automation of a facility, FS4 can also receive external GPI commands to trigger a variety of functions.
Technical Specifications
Modes of Operation
Four Independent 2K, HD, or SD Video Processors
One 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, or SD Video Processor
Video Formats
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 525i 59.94
(SD) 625i 50
YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bi
Video Input Digital
4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x BNC
4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)
SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE-297
SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297
SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)
Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5
Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3
Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425
Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G)
Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372
Single Link HD/SD
Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD input pixel mapping
8 x 1 selector feeds video processor(s)
Video Output Digital
4 X 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x BNC
4 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)
SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, Dual LC, Dual LC CWDM, Single LC, or Single SC, SMPTE-297
SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297
SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)
Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5
Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3
Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425
Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G)
Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372
Single Link HD/SD
Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD output pixel mapping
Monitor Output Digital
1 x BNC, 1 x 3G-SDI output
3G-SDI/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424, 10-bits
1 x HDMI, 1 x HD output
2K/HD/SD, HDMI v1.4a
Monitored Video Processor output (video and audio) is simultaneously output on both connectors
4K/UltraHD down-converted to 2K/HD
Crop control on HDMI output
Video Processing
Motion adaptive deinterlacer
Proc amp controls
Color correctorLegalizer
Framerate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1, 2:3)
Adjustable delay 0-6 frames with H and V timing controls
Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708)
AFD input detection, down-convert control, and output pass through or overwrite
Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
Matte generator for background fill
Video test generator
Nominal video delay
4K/UltraHD, 3 frames (LFR), 6 frames (HFR)
HD/SD, 2 frames (LFR), 4 frames (HFR)
F
ormat Conversion
Convert any supported input format to any supported output format, within the same frame rate family. These three families are:
59.94, 29.97, 23.98
50, 25
60, 30, 24
Scaling
Supported in 2K/HD/SD formats
Zoom in and out
Reposition
Region of Interest (ROI)
Up-Conversion
Hardware 10-bit
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 fullscreen
Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change
Down-Conversion
Hardware 10-bit
Anamorphic: fullscreen
Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
Crop: image is cropped to fit video output format
Aspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SD
Letterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
H Crop: Produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
SD Pillarbox: Produces 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: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
Audio Input Digital
48 kHz sample rate
8 x SDI embedded inputs (16-Channels each)
128-Channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
8 x balanced AES inputs (16-Channels), 1 x DB-25
16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3
2 x MADI inputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber
128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10
Audio Output Digital
48 kHz sample rate
1 x SDI embedded output per Video Processor (16-Channels each)
16-Channels (in single Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
64-Channels (in four Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
8 x balanced AES outputs (16-Channels), 1 x DB-25
16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3
2 x MADI outputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber
128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10
Audio Processing
277 x 208 mono audio matrix, route 1 to 1, 1 to many
Inputs: 128 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI, 2 stereo mixdowns, 3 tone generator
Outputs: 64 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI
Input adjustment controls for each channel
Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB steps
Phase invert
Input adjustment controls for each channel pair
Delay -16ms to +1sec in 20.8 us steps
Two independent 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown processors with gain adjust
High quality Sample Rate Conversion on all audio inputs
SRC bypass for non-PCM audio (e.g. Dolby E, AC-3, etc)
Audio tone generator (mute, 400 Hz, 1 kHz)
Reference Input
External, 2 x BNC
Looping, nonterminating
Blackburst or tri-level sync
Genlock
Lock to External Reference
Lock to SDI input 1 thru 8
Free run based on Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator
Network Interface
1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Embedded web server for remote control
SNMP
Front Panel
Display
Keypad with status LEDs
Two rotary/push knobs
Comprehensive alarm indicators
Presets Each mode supports 40 Presets
GPI
1 x 25-pin D-Connector
Four optically isolated GPI inputs
Four optically isolated GPO outputs
Size (w x d x h) 17.5” x 16” x 1.75” (1RU) (444.5mm x 406.5mm x 44.4mm)
Weight
7.0 lb (3.6 kg)
Power
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 70W max. 15A max.
Environment
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Storage temperature: -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90%, noncondensing
Operating altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
