AJA FS2

Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter

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Product Highlights

3G-SDI, HDMI, Component, & Composite I/O
Supports Dual 10-Bit Video Signals
16-Channel AES Audio per Signal
Dual Video and Audio Processors
Up/Down/Cross-Conversion

Rentex No. IPAJAFS2 | Mfr No. FS2

The AJA FS2 Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter supports two independent streams of 3G/HD/SD 10-bit Broadcast quality video and two independent groups of 16-channel AES audio simultaneously. Each individual video channel supports analog component or composite, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Dual-Link, and HDMI I/O inputs/outputs. You can use the FS2 as two separate frame synchronizers/format converters, or the two channels can be linked with the internal keyer to do the work of multiple devices, such as 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.

Rentex Spec FS2

AJA FS Family Brochure

AJA FS2 Installation & Operation Guide

Video Formats

• (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
• (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24
• (HD) 1080p 24, 25, 30
• (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
• (SD) 625i 25
• (SD) 525i 29.97

Input	Possible Output Formats
525i59.94	525i59.94	720p59.94	1080i59.94
720p59.94	525i59.94	720p59.94	1080i59.94
1080i59.94	525i59.94	720p59.94	1080i59.94

1080pSF23.98	1080pSF23.98	1080i59.94	525i59.94

625i50	625i50	1080i50	720p50
720p50	625i50	1080i50	720p50
1080i50	625i50	1080i50	720p50

1080pSF24	1080pSF24	1080i60
1080i60	1080i60	720p60
720p60	720p60	1080i60

Notes:
• In the case of 1080PsF 23.98 input – and when 1080i 59.94 (or 525i) is selected as an output format, the FS2 automatically does 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame rate. Similarly, in the case of 1080pSF/24 input, FS2 automatically does 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame rate.
• When passing 24 or 60 frame rate video, output is high definition.

Video Input Digital

• Dual 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8 or 10-bits
• Dual Fiber 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
• Dual Channel LC connector modules
• Single Channel LC connector modules
• Single Channel SC connector modules
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC each)
• HDMI v1.3 30 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p 50/60

Video Input Analog

• HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3 x BNC)
• 12-bit A/D, 2 x oversampling
• SD Component (3 x BNC)
• SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J
• 12-bit A/D, 4 x oversampling
• +/- .25 dB to 5.5 MHz Y frequency response
• +/- .25 dB to 2.5 MHz C frequency response
• .5% 2T pulse response
• <2 ns Y/C delay inequity
• SD Composite
• 12-bit A/D, 4 x oversampling

Video Output Digital

• Dual SD/HD/3G SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8 or 10-bits
• Dual Fiber (SC or LC) SD/HD/3G SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
• Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC each)
• HDMI v1.3 30 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p 50/60

Video Output Analog

• HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3 x BNC)
• 12-bit D/A, 2 x oversampling
• SD Component (3 x BNC)
• SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J
• 12-bit D/A, 4 x oversampling
• +/- .25 dB to 5.5 mHz Y frequency response
• +/- .25 dB to 2.5 mHz C frequency response
• .5% 2T pulse response
• <2 ns Y/C delay inequity
• SD Composite
• 12-bit D/A, 4 x oversampling

Up-Conversion

• Hardware: 10-bit
• Anamorphic: fullscreen
• Pillarbox 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

• 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 new screen size

Cross-Conversion

• Hardware 10-bit
• 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

Timecode

• SDI RP188 via SDI BNC
• Reference input
• Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V)
• Looping, nonterminating

Network Interface

• 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Embedded web server for remote control
• VTECS™ protocol for Remote Control Panel

User Interface

• Alphanumeric display, with dedicated buttons/knobs

Control

• GPI in/out, 15-pin D-connector
• Pinout is as follows:

1	GND	9	GPI OUT 2
2	GPI IN 1	10	GPI I/O GND 3
3	GPI IN 2	11	GPI I/O GND 4
4	GPI IN 3	12	GPI OUT 3
5	GPI I/O GND 1	13	GPI OUT 4
6	GPI I/O GND 2	14	NC
7	GPI IN 4	15	GND
8	GPI OUT 1

Size (w x d x h)

• 17.25″ x 14.5″ x 1.75″ 1RU (438.1mm x 368.3mm x 44.4mm)

Weight

• 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)

Power

• 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, dual, redundant power supplies, 55W typical; 80W max. 15A max.

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)