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AJA FS4 Quick Start Manual

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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.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your FS4 up and running for the first time, and confirm it is operating properly. It also provides step-by-step instructions that demonstrate a few FS4 signal processing examples. Stand Alone Tests •...

  • Page 3: Stand Alone Tests

    The stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS4 front panel controls and rear connections. The following procedures assume the FS4 is at factory defaults (taken from a newly opened box). If not set to defaults, the FS4 may behave differently.

  • Page 4: Internal Test Signals

    NOTE: In the following procedures, where the terms select and adjust are used, turn the front panel SELECT and ADJUST knobs. Setup • Connect the FS4 SDI 1 output BNC connector to an SDI video display with a BNC cable. FS4 Quick Start Guide v1.2...

  • Page 5: Fs4 Network Setup

    Networking Using DHCP or Default Static IP The FS4 factory default configuration automatically looks for a DHCP server to issue an IP address. If your network includes a DHCP server, plug the FS4 into the network and connect with the unit as follows: 1.
  • Page 6 The settings generally correspond to the front panel display parameters, providing you two methods of controlling the FS4. To see the equivalent front panel display parameter number, hover the cursor over a setting. FS4 Quick Start Guide v1.2...
  • Page 7 Most parameters available on the browser are selected from a drop-down list. The currently active parameter is displayed. Click on the down arrow symbol next to the parameter to display the list and select an alternative value. The FS4 will immediately operate with the new setting.

  • Page 8: Four Channel Mode Conversion Example

    FS4 Processing Examples In the following procedures, your exact actions depend on which FS4 interface you are using. Where the terms MENU NAME, select and adjust are used: • On the front panel interface, press the indicated Menu Group Selection button and then turn the SELECT and ADJUST knobs to choose the parameter and change the setting.
  • Page 9 Ref Loop BNC connectors, and terminate the other Ref Loop BNC connector. • Connect a 525i 59.94 SDI signal to the SDI1 BNC input on the rear of the FS4. Once connected the LED below the VID1 button on the FS4 front panel will light.

  • Page 10: Single Channel Mode Down Conversion Example

    Ref Loop BNC connectors, and terminate the other Ref Loop BNC connector. • Connect a Quad Link UHD 59.94 signal to the FS4 SDI 1, 2, 3, and 4 video input BNC connectors.

  • Page 11: Single Channel Mode Up Conversion Example

    Ref Loop BNC connectors, and terminate the other Ref Loop BNC connector. • Connect a 1080i59.94 SDI signal to the SDI1 input on the rear of the FS4. Once connected the FS4 front panel VID IN LED will light.
  • Page 12 Procedure System Configuration 1. If the FS4 is not already in Single Channel Mode, press the CONFIG System button: • Select 2 FS4 Mode, select 4K/UHD and press the ADJUST knob. 2. Press the VIDEO System button • Select 1 Output Frame Rate, and adjust to 59/29/23.

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