Overview
FS4 is AJA's flagship frame synchronizer and converter, offering incredible
versatility and connectivity in a sleek and compact 1RU frame for all your 4K/
UltraHD/2K/HD/SD conversion needs. Offering huge flexibility and the power to
adapt to meet the needs of rapidly changing environments, FS4 offers two modes
to deal with your 2K/HD/SD multichannel needs as well as your 4K/UltraHD
pipelines.
In Four Channel Mode, FS4 can be used as four separate Frame Synchronizers/
Format Converters for 2K/HD/SD projects with separate color correction and proc
amp controls for each.
In Single Channel Mode you can handle a complete 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/
SD feature set including up, down, cross-conversion, 2SI compatibility and
unparalleled video connectivity with I/O options for 4K/UltraHD including Quad
1.5Gb, Dual 3Gb, Quad 3Gb and 6Gb, 12Gb over optional SFP modules.
FS4's extensive digital video connectivity is only matched by its expansive digital
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 as well as needing to
create stereo mixdowns from 5.1 and 7.1 sources. The MADI standard provides
a convenient way to transport large numbers of audio channels along a single
cable, simplifying the cabling demands for broadcasters, mobile trucks and
production. FS4 supports both fiber and coax connections with 128-channel
MADI input and output. An internal 277x208 audio matrix allows 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.
FS4 Control
The FS4 front panel buttons and knobs are used with menus in the display,
allowing you to fully configure the system. Front panel LEDs report important
system statuses. The FS4 also has an internal web server that allows remote
monitoring and control of parameter setting via an Ethernet 10/100/1000
network-attached computer running a web-browser. Firmware updates are also
performed from the web browser.
Quick Start Guide Objectives
The FS4 can be extremely simple to use, because of its ability to detect incoming
signal formats and automatically apply the correct video processing for the
selected output format. However, the FS4 is also extremely powerful and can be
flexibly configured to perform a wide variety of tasks.
FS4 Quick Start Guide v1.2
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Quick Start Guide
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