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AJA FS4 Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.1
Published: August 31, 2016

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Guide Version 1.1 Published: August 31, 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Optional FS4 Features ........
  • Page 3 Networking the FS4 Using Your Own Static IP ....... . .
  • Page 4 About FS4 Alarms ........
  • Page 5 FS4 Reverse Telecine Conditions ........
  • Page 6 2.0 MADI BNC Delay ........... . . 86 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1...
  • Page 7 Remote FS4 Control Via a Web Browser ........
  • Page 8 Appendix B: FS4 Pinouts........
  • Page 9 Index............136 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1...

  • Page 10: Contacting Support

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with camera products.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 12: Audio Features

    • Five-year international warranty with unlimited technical support. FS4 Control FS4 operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways. Feature sets in each of the control methods vary, although the front panel and web browser interfaces offer many of the same features.

  • Page 13: Technical Description

    WAN. From a network-connected computer you can communicate with one or more FS4 devices, and you can identify the one you are connected to via LEDs on the FS4’s front and rear panels. GPI Inputs and...

  • Page 14: Single Channel Mode

    4K, Ultra HD, 3G, HD, and SD video formats. The same processed output signal is sent to all the FS4 output connectors, depending on transport configuration. For example, when in Quad Link mode, the same signal is routed to the SDI Out 1-4 connectors, and also to the SDI Out 5-8 connector.s (for use with...

  • Page 15: Video Processor(S)

    • 50/25 • 60/30/24 However, when the FS4’s input and output are both 4K or UltraHD, the frame rates must be the same even within the same family. For example, if the FS4 receives UltraHD 59.94, when it is configured for UltraHD output, that frame rate must also be 59.94.

  • Page 16: Audio Processor

    All FS4's SFP I/O ports support up to 3G SDI data rates. In addition, in Single Channel mode the FS4‘s SFP ports 5 through 8 In and Out also support 12G and 6G SDI, when equipped with a compatible SFP module.

  • Page 17: In This Manual

    That Mapped Output Format is recalled if the frame rate selection is changed. Presets can also be used to restore the FS4 to a previous state. Many parameters can be individually reset to factory values using individual menus, or the entire FS4 can be reset to defaults (with the PRESET, Factory Preset menu).

  • Page 18: Front Panel Description

    Type of Audio (Selection LED Lights) Front Panel Layout The FS4's front panel control system is designed to be quick and easy to use. The and Operation alphanumeric display on the left shows status and parameter information. SELECT and ADJUST knobs provide fast menu scrolling, parameter selection and adjustment. Status LEDs on the right report important system information.

  • Page 19: Operational Summary

    This design allows rapid menu access, reducing the number of menus to scroll through, and time is saved when button presses automatically return to their last selected menus. Operational To change FS4 operational parameters with the front panel controls: Summary 1. Select a system component and menu group for the alphanumeric display: •...

  • Page 20: Parameter Menus

    • When the STATUS button is selected, pressing ADJUST returns the user to the last mode and menu selected before SYSTEM -> STATUS was selected. Button Menus The general functions accessed by the front panel buttons are listed below: FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 21: System Buttons

    • System Name display • Alarms REMOTE Displays the Remote Menu Group, which lets you select how to control the FS4: • Control by local front panel only, remote sources only, or local and remote • Authentication • GPI input and output behavior...

  • Page 22: Channel Select Buttons

    Off = No video is present, or invalid video is detected and the alarm is suppressed. NOTE: The FS4 operating mode can be determined by the VID 1-4 button tallies. In Four Channel Mode all four LEDs light, with the selected Video Processor high tally. In Single Channel Mode only the VID1 button tally is low tally or high tally.

  • Page 23: Audio Menu Group Buttons

    • Red = A reference alarm condition exists (unless the alarm has been suppressed, in which case the LED will be turned off). Blinks blue on and off when you right-click on an FS4 system name and choose Identify in the web interface Network list. This action helps identify which system you’re controlling when multiple units are operated from a single computer.

  • Page 24: Example Reference And Video Incompatibility Alarms

    Example Reference and Video Incompatibility Alarms Video incompatibilities that the FS4 may detect include the following examples: Table 1. Video Incompatibility Examples Video Incompatibility Detected Alarm Status screen will show Video Status screen will show Genlock Source is set to “Reference”,...

  • Page 25: Rear Panel Description

    All FS4's optional SFP I/O ports support up to 3G SDI operation. In addition, in Single Channel mode the FS4‘s SFP ports 5 through 8 In and Out also support 12G and 6GSDI, when equipped with a compatible SFP module.
  • Page 26 For proper operation the input Reference signal must be stable and properly terminated using a 75-ohm terminator on either the unused loop connector or the last piece of downstream equipment to which the Ref Video is connected. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 27: Installation Overview

    Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration Installation Overview The installation and set up of an FS4 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords into AC mains power (separate branch circuits for redundancy), connect the LAN connector to a LAN, WAN or local computer with a web-browser, and then connect source and destination video and audio equipment.

  • Page 28: Unpacking

    You must remove any connected fiber or coaxial cables from the SFP modules before you remove the modules from the FS4. Pull down the SFP lever to free the module before you withdraw the module from the cage.

  • Page 29: Chassis Dimensions

    FS4 units. Note the location of cooling vents on all equipment next to the FS4 and ensure none are obstructed. NOTE: FS4 units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is an adequate supply of cool air around the FS4 side vents. Power The FS4 requires the following input voltage and power.

  • Page 30: Networking Using Dhcp Or Default Static Ip

    2. Turn the SELECT knob to navigate to config parameter 3.2. Note on a piece of paper the DHCP-supplied IP address shown. 3. With your laptop or desktop computer connected to the same LAN as the FS4 and DHCP enabled, launch a web browser, type the IP address you noted on the FS4's display into the browser address field and press Enter.

  • Page 31: Web Browser Control

    5. Turn SELECT to advance to 3.4 Default Gateway. Use the SELECT and ADJUST knobs as in the previous step to set the desired gateway address. 6. Run a browser on the computer and type in the IP address you set for the FS4. You should now see the FS4’s Status screen.

  • Page 32: Software Update Installation

    Mac or PC for upgrading your local FS4 machine. Unpack the FS4 software update files are “ZIP” files that you can open with a number of standard and Software third party file compression applications. The software image that you’ll install on the FS4 is a file with a name like FS4_ver_1.0.0.0.bin or similar.

  • Page 33: System Cabling

    FS4_ver_1.0.0.10.bin contained in the file downloaded from AJA. 3. Click OK when asked if you want to Upload Firmware. The file uploads to the FS4 and is tested for validity. Incomplete, corrupted, or non-FS4 files are rejected. Wait for the procedure to complete—it will take only a few minutes.

  • Page 34: Four Channel Mode Input Examples

    SDI In 6 SFP Signal X Video Processor 2 (w Embedded Audio) HD/SD SDI In 7 SFP Signal Y Video Processor 3 (w Embedded Audio) HD/SD SDI In 8 SFP Signal Z (w Embedded Audio) Video Processor 4 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 35 Dual Stream signals can be received for processing. Sixteen channels of embedded audio can be carried on each video signal, so up to 64 embedded audio channels can be routed to the FS4 Audio Processor (Figure 12).

  • Page 36: Four Channel Mode Output Examples

    SDI Out 5 SFP duplicated once Signal W (w Embedded Audio) SDI Out 6 SFP Signal X (w Embedded Audio) SDI Out 7 SFP Signal Y (w Embedded Audio) SDI Out 8 SFP Signal Z (w Embedded Audio) FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 37 Dual Stream signals can be output. A Dual Stream signal carries two video images (SDI-A and SDI-B). The FS4 can also be configured to route only the Dual Stream SDI-A or SDI-B video image signal to an output connector.

  • Page 38: Four Channel Mode Conversion Examples

    1.5G HD 1080p 3G 2K (w Embedded Audio) SDI Out 8 SFP All incoming embedded audio is disembedded and sent to Audio Processor Table 5. FS4 Menu Settings for Figure 16 Channel Select Button Video Button Menu Name Setting VID1...

  • Page 39: Single Channel Mode Configuration Examples

    Signal Y SDI Out 7 SFP (w Embedded Audio) (SDI-B only) Signal Z SDI Out 8 (w Embedded Audio) (SDI-A only) Table 6. FS4 Menu Settings for Figure 17 System Button Menu Name Setting VIDEO 4.1 SDI1 3G Detect Dual Stream VIDEO 4.2 SDI2 Input Protect Dual Stream...

  • Page 40: Single Channel Mode Input Examples

    SDI In 3 BNC SDI In 4 BNC All incoming embedded audio is disembedded and SDI In 5 SFP sent to Audio Processor SDI In 6 SFP SDI In 7 SFP SDI In 8 SFP FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 41: Single Channel Mode Output Examples

    SDI Out 4 BNC Two copies of the same signal on the SDI Out 5 SFP BNC and SFP outputs (w Embedded Audio) SDI Out 6 SFP Signal Z SDI Out 7 SFP SDI Out 8 SFP FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 42 When configured for Dual Stream output in Single Channel Mode, the SDI-B portion of the output signal will either have no video, or will be a copy of the SDI-A stream (Figure 25). FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 43: Single Channel Mode Conversion Examples

    (w Embedded Audio) Down Convert to 1.5G HD 1080i Signal Z SDI Out 8 SFP (w Embedded Audio) Down Convert to 1.5G HD 1080i Table 7. FS4 Menu Settings for Figure 26 Channel Select Button Video Button Menu Name Setting VID1 INPUT...

  • Page 44: Gpi Connections

    “GPI Pinouts” on page 122 for information on how to wire the GPI connector to work with external devices that you want to use to control the FS4 or that you want the FS4 to control. Stand Alone Tests The stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS4 front panel controls and rear connections.
  • Page 45 • The REF LED will light red, indicating an alarm condition. By default the FS4 is configured to operate genlocked to an external reference signal. 2. Press the front panel STATUS button, then turn the SELECT knob to view various Status menus.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Display Menus

    This chapter describes the first, using the front panel controls, which is the most direct way to configure and use an FS4. The other method, using a computer, is described in the next chapter. A third method of FS4 control, using external GPI contacts, is described in various locations in this manual.

  • Page 47: Presets And Fs4 Operating Mode

    Preset will affect all the settings for all four channels in that mode. Care must be taken to establish a policy for the use of FS4 Presets, especially if the FS4 is operated in Four Channel mode and the different channels have different users.

  • Page 48: Vid 1 Format

    NOTE: The STATUS menu always shows the FS4’s current Ethernet settings. The parameters shown on the CONFIG Menu Group IP configuration menu may not display the values the unit is currently using. Vid 1/2 I/O (4Ch only) This menu shows the current primary video settings for Video Processors 1 and 2.

  • Page 49: Vid Alarm

    Fiber input mode, status Fib Out Mode Fiber output mode. Power/Temp Alarm This menu shows the power supply status of the FS4 and the temperature status. If a power supply is unplugged, the display indicates PS OFF or PS Error. Display Description...

  • Page 50: Caption Status

    Vid4 CC Caption Type & Presence REMOTE Menu Group The REMOTE Menu Group lets you set up how you want the FS4 to be controlled. Control options include the front panel, a remote computer running a browser, and GPI inputs and outputs.

  • Page 51: Gpi In 1–4 Response

    The setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GPI trigger is received at Response the FS4’s GPI Inputs (1–4). A GPI Trigger is defined as a TTL low voltage level (0 to 0.8V with respect to its isolated ground pin). The GPI interface pinout and specifications are discussed in “GPI Pinouts”...

  • Page 52: Interaction Of Presets And Gpis

    In the table below, Vid<n> indicates which Video Processor will perform the action in Four Channel Mode, and V1-V4 is displayed on the FS4 front panel. In Single Channel Mode Vid appears on the front panel, because only one Video Processor is available.

  • Page 53: Gpi 1–4 Out

    Preset 1 again, the FS4 instead performs No Action. To prevent unexpected changes in the GPI IN Response parameters, set these parameters as desired before storing presets; in the example, set GPI IN 1 to Preset 1 before you store Preset 1.

  • Page 54: Monitor Map

    1080p50/60 signal. If there is no SMPTE 352 data, the default is to assume 1080p50/60 (single), but you can manually instruct the FS4 to always assume either 1080p50/60 or Dual Stream by selecting one of those choices.

  • Page 55: Sdi3/5/7 3G Detect

    In the Dual Stream setting, the FS4 assumes both channels of Dual Stream 3G video are muxed onto a single wire at the SDI1 input. The SDI 2 video signal is then taken internally from the SDI 1 Stream B signal instead of the SDI2 In connector.

  • Page 56: Name Entry Procedure

    Selects whether the FS4 will operate in Four Channel or Single Channel mode. Pressing the ADJUST knob at the “Change Mode?” prompt will reboot the FS4 in the other operating mode. During reboot, the display shows [Rebooting], goes dark momentarily, and then shows the percentage of progress as the system reboots.

  • Page 57: Subnet Mask

    Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/gateway or not), the FS4 will be unable to see other FS units on the network, although you may still be able to control this unit via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway defined, the discovery feature on the Network web page will fail to list other FS units on the network.

  • Page 58: Format Alarm

    Reference video signal. When set to NORMAL, the alarm triggers (the REF LED on the FS4 front panel will light red) if the Reference signal is not detected or is incompatible with the processor format. You can suppress the Reference alarm is you wish.

  • Page 59: Display Intensity

    If the FS4 receives 56 channels and is set to output 64 channels, active silent channels 57 to 64 are added to the output. When the FS4 receives 64 channels and is set to output 56 channels, channels 57 to 64 are dropped on the output.

  • Page 60: Sdi 1-8 Src Mode

    In Auto mode, normal PCM audio passes through the Sample Rate Converters and gets converted, as appropriate. If any of the active signal pairs are non-PCM the SRC is turned off for all audio inputs. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 61: About Mix Down Mode

    These default settings can be adjusted using the front panel menus or web interface. NOTE: The LFE channel is not used in the stereo mix down output, but is passed through the FS4 audio routing matrix. The Mix Down outputs are available as inputs to the FS4 audio matrix and can be mapped to any audio output.

  • Page 62: Mix Down Input

    RS Level (7.1 mode only) -3 dB from unity to the Right output. NOTE: The LFE channel is not used in the stereo mix down output, but is passed through the FS4 audio routing matrix. 3.16 - 3.17 Mix Down...

  • Page 63: Mix Down Reset

    Resets the Mix Down 2 mixer levels to default settings. 8 Global Audio This parameter allows routing the same source or set of sources to all the FS4 audio Output outputs. The rules used for Audio Out apply if the number of outputs do not match the number of inputs.

  • Page 64: Preset Menu Group

    Preset will affect all the settings for all four channels in that mode. Care must be taken to establish a policy for the use of FS4 Presets, especially if the FS4 is operated in Four Channel mode and the different channels have different users.

  • Page 65: Video With Audio Routing

    Dual Link referred to here is 1080p50/59.94/60 on two 1.5 Gb HD-SDI connections, or 4K/UltraHD low frame rate video on two 3 Gb connections. Selecting Dual Link as the Video Input will allocate both SDI Inputs for Dual Link use. The SFP inputs operate the same way. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 66: Los Of Input

    • Input signal must have consistent 3:2 pulldown. • The Reverse Telecine parameter must be set to Auto. Under the conditions above, the FS4 will automatically identify and remove the duplicate fields, and perform motion detection and de-interlacing processing to create high quality output with clean frames.

  • Page 67: Input Scan Format

    When Progressive is selected, the system will assume that all sources are PsF (even if there is SMPTE 352 data to the contrary). Interlaced When Interlaced is selected, the system will assume that all sources are interlaced (even if there is SMPTE 352 data to the contrary) FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 68: Anc Menu Group

    The FS4 does not insert an AFD code into the output. Auto If there is no AFD code on the input video, a “Full Frame” (8) code is inserted. If the FS4 is converting, the appropriate AFD code will be chosen based on the convert mode (see “6 Upconvert Mode”...

  • Page 69: Downconvert Afd Dflt

    Off (default) When Off, caption translation is not performed. When set to On, the FS4 will automatically translate incoming line 21 captions to CEA-708 format and insert the VANC packets into the converted video stream. This is a complete translation from CEA-608 format to CEA-708 format (including the embedded SD captions).

  • Page 70: Sd Line 21 Blanking

    Off). Pass In Pass mode, the FS4 does not blank line 21 of the SD video input and passes the unaltered video to the Video Processor for transformation. This is the setting to use if there is no captioning data present on line 21 of a 525i video input.

  • Page 71: Proc Amp Black

    These parameters allow adjustment of signal levels to meet legal broadcast requirements. When set to Off, the Video Legalizer is not enabled, and the following clip controls are not active. In YUV mode, the White Clip, Black Clip, and Chroma Clip controls FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 72: Legalizer White Clip

    Output Frame Rate (“1 Output Frame Rate” on page 53), the Output Format setting associated with the newly selected frame rate is recalled. “System Video/Audio Cable Connections” on page 33 for more information about FS4 signal routing. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 73: Link Config Sdi1, 2, 3, 4

    Sets the output transport to 3Gb Level A (single connector). Dual Link Sets the output transport to 1.5Gb Dual Link (two connectors) Sngl Lnk LvlB Sets the output transport to 3Gb Level B-DL (single connector). FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 74: Link Config Sdi5-8

    No ARC conversion will be performed. Letterbox Selects the indicated ARC conversion. H Crop Pillarbox V Crop 14x9 NOTE: Any Custom Size/Pos values (only available in Four Channel Mode) will be applied on top of this settings. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 75: Upconvert Mode

    Using a combination of zoom and stretch, the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen (this can introduce a small aspect ratio change). NOTE: Any Custom Size/Pos values (only available in Four Channel Mode) will be applied on top of this settings. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 76: Downconvert Mode

    Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area, with the aspect ratio preserved. NOTE: Any Custom Size/Pos values (only available in Four Channel Mode) will be applied on top of this settings EXCEPT when Downconvert Mode is set to Auto AFD. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 77: Scale Menu Group

    AFD mode fully defines the size, position, and aspect ratio of the output raster, any Custom Size/Pos settings and any Region Of Interest settings are ignored, and those menus are hidden. FS4 AFD processing (passing, removing, and re-inserting) occurs based on the setting of parameter “1.1 AFD Out”...

  • Page 78: Custom Size

    Enables changing the top position. 1.8 Custom Bottom This parameter changes the bottom picture crop position. Crop 100% (default) Maintains the normal bottom position of the selected format. +10.0% to +100.0% Enables changing the bottom position. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 79: Region Of Interest (Roi)

    Sets ROI bottom boundary to 10-100% of full screen in 0.1% increments. For 1% increments, hold down the Video button. KEYER Menu Group IMPORTANT: In Four Channel Mode, the settings in this menu group apply only to the selected Video Processor (VID1- VID 4). FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 80: Background Fill

    In Four Channel Mode, the settings in this menu group apply only to the selected Video Processor (VID1- VID 4). These parameters adjust Video Processor horizontal and vertical output timing in reference to the genlock source already selected, and permits adding up to 6 full frames of output delay. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 81: Output Timing H

    2639 -562 1080i59.94, 1080i60 2199 -562 1080p23.98, 1080p24 2749 -562 1080p25 2639 -562 1080p29.97, 1080p30 2199 -562 1080p50 2639 -562 1080p59.94, 1080p60 2199 -562 1080psf23.98, 1080psf24 2749 -562 1080psf25 2639 -562 1080psf29.97, 1080psf30 2199 -562 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 82: Frame Delay

    Default: 0 NOTE: This delay amount is in addition to the FS4’s default video latency. In Four Channel Mode and in Single Channel Mode with no Ultra-HD/4K up or down conversion, this default latency is nominally two frames at low frame rates (23.98/24/25/29.97/30 fps) or four frames at high frame rates (50/59.94/60 fps).

  • Page 83: Test Pattern

    • AES selects both AES and MADI audio for control, each with their own set of parameter menus. The FS4 supports up to 16 AES channels (eight pairs), and up to 64 MADI audio channels.

  • Page 84: Embed Level Menus

    When Adjust is selected above, individual SDI 1 audio channel menus become available, permitting inverting the phase of each input channel. 10.0 - 16.0 SDI2-8 Same as 9.0 SDI1 Phase menu, except for SDI inputs 2 through 8, and similar phase adjust Phase submenus are available. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 85: Aes/Madi Menus

    Switching from Global to Channel Pair will apply the individual delay values that were set for each individual channel pair. Switching from Channel Pair to Global will apply the same currently set Global delay value to all the channel pairs. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 86: Sdi 1 Delay Global

    AES/MADI). These settings are NOT shared with both Four Channel and Single Channel modes. The MAP menus provide FS4 audio routing controls. Any audio input can be routed to any audio output, except the Monitor output embedded audio always matches the monitored video.

  • Page 87: Sdi1 Output Channel

    1.0 Vid 1 Audio Out This parameter selects the audio input sources for the selected FS4 Video Processor’s audio output channels. The factory default for each output is the corresponding input: i.e. SDI1 to SDI1, SDI2 to SDI2, etc. SDI1 - 8...

  • Page 88: Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control

    STATUS Menu Group as follows: 1. Press the STATUS button on the FS4 front panel. 2. Turn the SELECT knob until you reach status display with the FS4 name at the top. 3. Enter the IP address shown in the IP Addr field.

  • Page 89: Controlling Multiple Fs4S

    The right side of the screen lists AJA systems on the network. The network panel is divided into two sections by the white line- above the line will be a list of FS4 models on the network- below the line will be a list of other AJA devices (such as Cion and other FS models) If you right-click any system in the list and select Identify, the ID LEDs on the unit will blink to identify it.

  • Page 90: Resetting Values To Factory Default Settings

    Screen Descriptions Now that you have had an introduction to how the FS4 browser works and how to navigate the screens, each screen and its settings are described in detail (click to jump).

  • Page 91: Network Pane And Network Configuration Screen

    Configuration popup display The Network pane on the right side of any screen lists the AJA FS devices that appear on the network. This pane includes three additional controls: • Hover the cursor over any system name to see its IP address.

  • Page 92: Ip Address

    Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/gateway or not), the FS4 will be unable to see other AJA FS devices on the network, although you may still be able to control this FS4 via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway defined, the discovery feature on the Network web page will not work correctly and list other FS devices on the network.

  • Page 93: Alarm Configuration Screen

    The Alarm Configuration display provides control over these alarm settings: • Power Supply Alarm (see “5.1, 5.2 Power Supply 1-2 Alarm” on page • Video Format Alarm (see “6 Vid Format Alarm” on page • Reference Alarm (see “7 Reference Alarm” on page FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 94: Status Screen

    Status Screen Figure 35. Status Screen Top, Four Channel Mode Figure 36. Status Screen Bottom, Four Channel Mode FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 95 The Status screen displays overall FS4 operational status. You can right-click most video values to change them, allowing you to edit many parameters in one place. Parameters with format incompatibilities or other alarms are highlighted in red. INPUT Shows the input source and format.

  • Page 96: Config Screen

    UPnP. System Name The System Name parameter sets the name of the FS4 system. To change the System Name, click on and drag the cursor across the displayed name, and type in a new name. Hit enter when finished or click outside the name control to cancel. The System Name is the same for both the Four Channel and Single Channel modes of operation.

  • Page 97: Snmp Parameters

    UPnP Proxy UPnP Proxy enables the FS4 to serve as a proxy for other AJA devices, allowing them to be discovered on a Windows network through the FS4. When enabled, the FS4 acts as a proxy for all the AJA devices that it is able to connect to that have not already been FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1...

  • Page 98: Video Screen

    The devices will be listed in the FS4 Network window. Once the devices appear on the network, they can connect directly to other devices and computers without involving the FS4. Enable (default) Enables the FS4 to connect other AJA devices to the network.

  • Page 99: Audio Screen

    “5.1 VidProc Bypass” on page 55 Audio Screen The Audio screen controls the FS4’s system wide audio signal processing. The parameters available on the Audio browser screen are essentially identical to the front panel display menus. The only difference is parameters are set using webpage controls (drop down menus, slider adjustments) instead of control knobs.

  • Page 100: Presets Screen

    Preset will affect all the settings for all four channels in that mode. Care must be taken to establish a policy for the use of FS4 Presets, especially if the FS4 is operated in Four Channel mode and the different channels have different users.

  • Page 101: Recall

    Store The Store buttons let you save the current FS4 configuration into the preset register with the associated name and number. A preset is a set of all System, Video, Audio, and Output parameters as they were set at the time the preset was stored.

  • Page 102: Remote Screen

    Remote Screen The REMOTE screen contains parameters that affect how the FS4 is controlled. Control options include the front panel, a remote computer running a browser, and GPI inputs and outputs. NOTE: The Remote Menu Group parameters available on the front panel interact with the browser parameters available on an attached computer, and vice versa.

  • Page 103: Firmware Screen

    The Update Firmware screen allows you to download and install a firmware update from AJA. The FS4 Update Page link on the Firmware screen will take you to the correct AJA website page. Or you can visit the AJA website (aja.com) to locate and download the updated software.

  • Page 104: Input Screen

    “3 Reverse Telecine” on page 66 • “4 Input Scan Format” on page 67 Format Screen Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “1 Output Format” on page 72 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 105: Timing Screen

    Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “1 Output Timing H” on page 81 • “2 Output Timing V” on page 81 • “3 Frame Delay” on page 82 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 106: Scale Screen

    “Region of Interest (ROI)” on page 79 Keyer Screen Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “1 Background Fill” on page 80 • “2 Sidebar Edge” on page 80 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 107: Test Gen Screen

    “11.3 Matte Hue” on page 80 Test Gen Screen Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “1 Test Pattern Gen” on page 82 • “2 Test Pattern” on page 83 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 108: Color Screen

    “3.0 Video Legalizer” on page 71 ANC Screen Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “1.1 AFD Out” on page 68 • “1.2 AFD VANC Output Lines” on page 68 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 109: Freeze Screen

    The Embedded Audio Channel browser screens display Level, Delay, and Mapping controls for the Embedded audio channels. When the SDI output signal has multiple links, the audio is always embedded on the first link of the SDI output channel. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 110: Embed Level Screen

    • “EMBED Level Menus” on page 84 Embed Delay Screen Complete descriptions of the parameters on this screen are accessible using the following cross references: • “EMBED Delay Menus” on page 85 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 111: Embed Map Screen

    The parameters on this screen are similar to those for the Embedded Audio Channel screens, except they apply to either AES or MADI audio inputs. For more information see: • “EMBED Level Menus” on page 84 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 112: Aes/Madi Delay Screen

    The parameters on this screen are similar to those for the Embedded Audio Channel screens, except they apply to either AES or MADI audio inputs. For more information see: • “1.0 Vid 1 Audio Out” on page 87 • “2.0-4.0 SDI2-4 Audio Out” on page 87 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 113: Snmp Configuration

    FS4. Besides activating SNMP, trap destinations must also be defined with fixed IP addresses. When SNMP is enabled, one or more of these alarms may be sent by the FS4 to the client network management system (NMS) as a trap message: •...

  • Page 114: Front Panel Snmp Configuration

    Front Panel SNMP FS4 SNMP configuration can be accomplished using the front panel or with the web Configuration browser computer interface (if Remote Control is enabled). The FS4 front panel screens for SNMP are accessible through the CONFIG button. The direct SNMP configuration screens are: •...

  • Page 115: Snmp Configuration Parameters

    4.3 SNMP Trap This parameter determines the secondary SNMP Trap Destination IP address where trap Destination 2 messages issued by the FS4 will be sent (if desired). This parameter is similar to "4.1 SNMP Trap Destination 1" above.The default is 192.168.0.3.

  • Page 116: Modes Of Operation

    Appendix A: FS4 Specifications Modes of Operation Four Channel Mode • Four Independent 2K, HD, or SD Video Processors Single Channel Mode • 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 •...

  • Page 117: Video Processing

    • 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 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 118: Format Conversion

    • 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) FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 119: Audio Processing

    • 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 • External termination required FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 120: Front Panel

    Size (w x d x h) • 17.5” x 16” x 1.75” (1RU) (444.5mm x 406.5mm x 44.45mm) Weight • 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) Power • 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 70W max FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 121: 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) FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 122: Appendix B: Fs4 Pinouts

    GPI Out 1 GPI In 1 Ground The GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from power and ground on the FS4 frame. There are four inputs and four outputs. Electrical isolation is provided for up to four pieces of external equipment.

  • Page 123: Audio Connection Pinouts

    The pinout scheme above is used for the AES/EBU digital audio connections. Each channel handles a pair of digital audio signals (16 total per connector). The top connector is for digital audio input channels 1-16, and the bottom connector is for digital audio output channels 1-16. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 124: Canadian Ices Statement

    Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 125: Regulatory Compliance

    Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 126: Recycling Notice

    This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2015.04). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

  • Page 127: Translated Warning And Caution Messages

    ¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco. Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un panno asciutto. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 128 Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 129 ¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 130 ¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o vendidos por el fabricante. Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo fabricante. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 131 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 132 Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 133 Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé...
  • Page 134 Avvertenza! I cavi a fibre ottiche emettono radiazioni invisibili all'occhio umano. Non guardare direttamente l'estremità di un cavo in fibra ottica attivo o il connettore in fibra su un FS1-X, FS2, FS3, o FS4; questi modelli sono prodotti laser di classe 1. FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1...

  • Page 135: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Limited Warranty AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 136: Index

    MADI Audio Level 111 Alphanumeric Display 19 MADI Audio Map 112 ANC Browser Screen 108 Network 91, 99 ANC Button 22 Presets 100 ANC Menu Group 68 Remote 102 Audio Scale 106 Connections (pinout) 123 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 137 Config Menu Group 21, 55 Input Example 36, 39, 41 Connection Status 89 Output Example 37, 43 Connectors Dual Stream DEMUX 54 GPI pinouts 122 Dual Stream Mode 54 Summary Descriptions 25 Dual Stream MUX 73 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 138 Unpacking 28 FS4 Mode Menu 56, 96 FS4 Modes 46 FS4 factory default gateway 57 Presets 47 FS4 factory default static IP address 56 System Parameters 46 FS4 factory default subnet mask 57 Video Parameters 46 IP Address 88 IP Address Menu 56 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1...
  • Page 139 Frame Delay 82 Manual, Contents Summary 17 Frame Rate 53 MAP Button 23 Freeze Output 83 MAP Menu Group 86 FS4 Mode 56, 96 Matte chroma Menu 80 Genlock Source 53 Matte Hue Menu 80 Global Output 63 Matte Luma Menu 80 GPI IN 1–4 Response 51...
  • Page 140 Mix Down Reset Menu 63 Reset Mapped Output 63 Mode Reverse Telecine 66 FS4 46 Scan Format 67 FS4 Four Channel Mode 56, 96 Screen Saver 58, 97 FS4 Single Channel Mode 56, 96 SD Aspect Ratio 74 Monitor SD Line 21 Blanking 70...
  • Page 141 Remote Button 21 Ping PC 31 Remote Control Menu 50 Ping Test, Network 31 Remote Menu Group 21, 50 Pinouts Reset Audio 123 To Factory Default 19 Digital Audio 123 Reset Mapped Output Menu 63 GPI 122 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 142 System Name Menu 55 Conversion Example 43 Video Button 21 Input Example 40 System Audio Output Example 41 System Audio Menu Group 21 Technical Description 14 System Button 21 Slider Operation System Cable Connections 33 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 143 INPUT 22 KEYER 22 SCALE 22 TIMING 22 TSTGEN 23 Video Parameters FS4 Modes 46 Video Processor Technical Description 15 Video Processor Block Diagram 14, 15 Video Screen 98 Video with Audio Routing Using Presets 65 FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1 www.aja.com...

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