AJA FS1 User Manual

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Published: 3/2/2010

(Software Version 2.1.2.54)

Installation and Operation

Guide

B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s .

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Trademarks

AJA®, KONA®, and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc.

TASCAM® is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. Dolby® is a registered trademark of

Dolby laboratories.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Notice

Copyright © 2010 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Inc.

FCC Emission Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Contacting Support

To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:

180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA

Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.274.2048

Fax: [phone]

Web: http://www.aja.com

Support Email: [e-mail]

Sales Email: [e-mail]

FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Limited Warranty

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Limited Warranty

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.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS

DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR

REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR

THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Warning: This symbol, when used in the manual, indicates a serious risk or threat to personal safety.

Caution: This symbol, when used in the manual, indicates important safety and informational notices.

Warning:

1.Read these instructions

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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WARNING

WARNING

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Warning: Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Hazardous voltage is present inside the unit, presenting a risk of electric shock or serious personal injury. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Remove the two supplied AC line cords from mains power when moving the unit. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Warning: To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FS1 Front Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remote Web Browser Control of FS1 via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SNMP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Block Diagram Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s In The Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alphanumeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controlling the FS1—Using the Select and Adjust Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Activity Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Power and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About video and format compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 About Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connector Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Analog 8 Channel Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RS-422 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Component (YPbPr/RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 S-Video (Y/C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Composite NTSC/PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Reference Video (looping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Examples of permissible reference video signals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Chapter 3: Installation

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 The FS1 Chassis—Rackmount or Place on a Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Physical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 TCP/IP Information You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Networking the FS1 via DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Networking the FS1 using a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Networking the FS1 using the Factory Default IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Test the FS1 Network Connection with “Ping” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Mac Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Windows PC Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Controlling the FS1 from a web-browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Installing The Latest Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Download the Latest FS1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Where to Place FS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 System Video/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 FS1 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 How Do Audio Levels Settings Relate to Nominal Levels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Chapter 4: Parameter Menus

Controlling the FS1 via Its Front Panel Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 1.1 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 1.2 SDI 2 Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 1.3 Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 2.1 Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 2.2 Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 2.11 Audio Map Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 2.12 Audio Map Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.13 Audio Map Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.14 Audio Map Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.15 Audio Map Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.16 Audio Map Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.17 Audio Map Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.18 Audio Map Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 2.22 Audio Map Ch 3/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 2.23 Audio Map Ch 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 2.24 Audio Map Ch 7/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 3.1 Component In Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 3.2 Component Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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3.3	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frame Rate		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4	NTSC Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1	Analog Audio Std. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2	Audio Delay (mS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.3 Embed Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4	Sample Rate Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.5	Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.6 AFV Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1	Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2	Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.3	SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.5	Downconvert AFD Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6 AFD Out SDI 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.7 AFD Out SDI 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1	Genlock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2	Output Timing H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3	Output Timing V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4	Analog Output Fine (Horizontal Timing) . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1	Sidebar Keyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2	Sidebar Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.1		Proc Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.2		Proc Amp Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.3		Proc Amp Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.4 Proc Amp Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.5 Proc Amp SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
20.0		Audio Output Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.1		Audio Level Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.2		Audio Level Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.3		Audio Level Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.4		Audio Level Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.5		Audio Level Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
20.6		Audio Level Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
20.7		Audio Level Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
20.8		Audio Level Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
21.0		Audio Output Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
21.1		Audio Phase Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
21.2		Audio Phase Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.3		Audio Phase Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.4		Audio Phase Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.5		Audio Phase Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.6		Audio Phase Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.7		Audio Phase Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
21.8		Audio Phase Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
30.1		Closed Captioning Translator . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
31.1		Upconvert Line 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
35.1		Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
35.2		Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
36.1		GPI IN 1 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
36.2		GPI IN 2 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

T-4

37.1 GPI 1 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

37.2 GPI 2 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

40.1 Freeze Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

50.1 IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

50.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

50.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

50.4 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

50.5 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

50.6 MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

51.1 SNMP Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

51.2 SNMP Trap Destination 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

51.4 SNMP Trap Destination 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

60.1 Power Supply Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

60.2 Format Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

60.3 Reference Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

70.1 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

70.2 Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

80.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

80.2 Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

99.0 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control

Remote FS1 Control Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Controlling Multiple FS1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Audio and Video I/O Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Audio Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Convert Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Genlock Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

ProcAmp Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Caption Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Miscellaneous Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

SNMP Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Chapter 6: SNMP

FS1 Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: GPI Connector Pinout

Appendix C: Analog Audio Connector Pinout

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Overview

Featuring a flexible architecture, the FS1 Universal SD/HD Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Converter can simultaneously work with both HD and SD video—all in full 10-bit Broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio. The FS1 supports virtually any input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD. The FS1 can upor down-convert between SD and HD, and provide simultaneous HD and SD outputs. Cross-conversions between HD formats are also supported, with simultaneous output of both formats. For audio, the FS1 supports 8-channel AES, Balanced analog, or embedded audio with full flexibility. The FS1 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between SD and HD formats. The FS1 is also network ready, supporting web-based remote control.

Features

The FS1 product offers a large number of unique features for connectivity, control, and ease of use in any environment:

•Universal HD/SD audio/video frame synchronizer and converter

•SD HD up/down conversion

•SD SD aspect ratio conversion

•HD HD cross conversion (720p/1080i)

•Up/down/cross converting with both the input and converted formats on SD/ HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)

•HD cross converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output

•AFD support

•Dual HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs 11

•Component analog HD/SD input and output

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•Composite/S video input and output with TBC

•8 Channel AES and balanced analog audio inputs and outputs

•16 Channel embedded audio passed to SDI outputs

•Audio mapping and control with AFV (audio follows video)— 16 channels embedded audio can be mapped to any 8

•Fully redundant power supplies standard

•10/100 LAN with SNMP, embedded web server for remote control, and VTECS™ open protocol

•Video Proc Amp

•Closed caption support – including SD to HD upconversion

•Chassis styling optimized for use in a wide variety machine rooms, with simple panel and remote web browser user interfaces

•Front panel alphanumeric and graphical display shows input and output settings, and is also used for parameter viewing/editing

•LED status indicators for at-a-glance system monitoring

•Two GPI inputs and outputs, TTL, isolated

•Sidebar Keyer

•5-year international warranty, with unlimited technical support

FS1 Front Panel Control

FS1 operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways:

•Front panel control

•Remote web browser via Ethernet

•VTECS protocol via Ethernet

•SNMP monitoring (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Feature sets in each of the control methods vary, although the Front Panel and

Web Browser interfaces offer much of the same features.

The front panel offers the most direct control of the device, ideally for use in machine rooms or where quick and fast changes and status checks must sometimes be made. Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators discusses the front and rear panel features of the panel in great detail.

Remote Web Browser Control of FS1 via Ethernet

The FS1 internally contains an optimized web server that allows remote monitoring and parameter setting via a network-attached computer running a web-browser.

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From a network-connected computer you can communicate with one or more FS1 devices, even getting them to identify themselves via LEDs on the front and rear panel (front: “Identify”, rear: “ID”).

Networks can be closed local area networks or even a straight computer-to-FS1 cable, or the greatest flexibility, exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN.

The LAN connection on the FS1 uses a standard RJ45 connector, but internally is intelligent and communicates via standard “straight-through” CAT 5 ethernet cables or null-modem (cross-over) cables without any configuration or strapping required.

Note: Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 are supported as web browsers for FS1 control. Other browser software may work, but AJA cannot guarantee operation.

The browser GUI operation and features are discussed in Chapter 5.

SNMP Interface

SNMP offers remote network monitoring of alarm conditions. SNMP support is described in Chapter 6.

Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Description

The FS1 features a very flexible architecture that allows simultaneous HD/SD operation. There are actually three separate frame synchronizers in the FS1: a full up/down/cross converting synchronizer, a downconverting synchronizer, and a standard HD/SD non-converting synchronizer. This architecture allows the following functions:

•HD cross converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output

•Up/down/cross converting with both the input and converted formats on SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)

•Up/down/cross converting with dual SD/HD-SDI outputs

•Composite and S Video outputs are always active (dedicated downconverter for HD inputs)

For example, the FS1 can input 720p, and output both cross-converted 1080i HD-SDI and down-converted 525i SDI (or the same with 1080i in and 720p out).

The FS1 also allows the user to set the output format, and the conversion will be automatic depending on what the input is. The FS1’s output format can also be controlled by using the reference input (follows the reference input format).

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SNMP	Remote Web
	Browser
	Control
Remote Control Panel
VTECS
Other FS1s	LAN or
	WAN
	Ethernet
	Connection

		Front	Embedded
		Panel	Web
		Control	Server
GPI						GPI
						Outputs
Inputs			FS1			(2)
(2)			CPU
						RS422
						Port
						(reserved for
						future use)
		Ref
Ref			Genlock		Audio	SD-SDI Out or
Loop					Embed	HD-SDI Out (#1)
		Input
				Norm
				Bypass	Audio	SD-SDI Out or
			Framesync		Embed	HD-SDI Out (#2)
SD/HD SDI In (#1)				Downconvert 2
SD/HD SDI In (#2)
		Video	Up/Down/Cross	Norm		Component YPbPr or
		Select	Converter,
Component YPbPr In						RGB Out
			Framesync,
			ARC1	Bypass
S-Video In			Down	Downconvert 2		S-Video Out
Composite In			Converter 2,
			Framesync,			Composite Out
			ARC1
AES/EBU Digital	SDI 1					AES/EBU digital
						Audio
Audio	SDI 2	Audio	Audio			8-channels
Input		Select	Processor
8-channels	AES/EBU
	Analog					Analog Audio
Analog Audio						Output
Input						8-channels
8-channels		Notes:				(Tascam-style cable)
(Tascam-style cable)		ARC1 = Aspect Ratio Converter

FS1 Simplified Block Diagram

What’s In The Box?

When you unpack your AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll find the following components:

•AJA FS1 Chassis

•AC Power cords (2).

•The manual you’re reading (on CD).

•Optional: Late-breaking News or Read-Me-First notices (where applicable, AJA may include additional bulletins related to your product and software).

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Please save all packaging for shipping the FS1 should you wish to do so when moving or sending it in for service.

AC Power Cords (2)

FS1 Shipping Box Contents

In This Manual

Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and requirements.

Chapter 2 discusses the FS1 front and rear panel connections and indicators. Illustrations point out the various connectors and indicators with text discussions of each.

Chapter 3 provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the FS1 panel, from unpacking, cabling the system and then getting it up and running.

Chapter 4 gets you started with setting up and using the FS1 via its front panel controls. Discussed are the Parameter Menu and Select/Adjust buttons used to view and edit settings.

Chapter 5 discusses controlling the FS1 remotely via a network-attached computer with a web browser.

Chapter 6 discusses FS1 support of SNMP.

Appendix A presents a list of technical specifications for the product.

The remainder of the manual consists of an index section to help you rapidly find topics in the manual.

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Chapter 2:

Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators

When installing the AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment. After installation, the front panel indicators will be useful in monitoring what is happening on the system as well as troubleshooting problems that can occur. Becoming familiar with the FS1 front and rear panels will simplify installation, setup, and operation of the system. Use of the Web browser user interface and Remote Control Panel option are described in a later chapter.

On the following pages are front and rear panel illustrations with notations that summarize all of the connectors and indicators. Detailed descriptions of each of the connectors and indicators follow afterward.

Full installation instructions are provided in Chapter 3 later in this manual.

Note: The AJA FS1 should be plugged into 3-prong AC power before you make connections to other equipment. The AC cords provide a path to ground for accidental static discharge and protect system equipment. The FS1 has two fully independent and redundant power supplies; it will operate with one or both AC power cords plugged into the unit, although fault-tolerance will only exist if both are connected.

Warning: To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

WARNING

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Front Panel

	Remote		Status
	Button		Button
displays remote			changes the
status (color of			display to the
button) and			Status Mode
brings up the			and cycles
remote control			through status
	menu		and screensaver
			displays

Control Menu

Buttons

Activity

Power and Status

Alphanumeric display

Select

Change or

Indicator

Indicator

has two modes:

a parameter

adjust value

LEDs:

LEDs:

Status (displays status

of parameter

• HD In

• Power 1

information) and

selected

• SD In

• Power 2

Control (for viewing and

• HD Out

• Identify

changing functions/

• SD Out

• Alarm

parameters)

• Aux

• Proc Amp

• LAN

• Ref

Alphanumeric

Display

AJA FS1 Front Panel Indicators

The Alphanumeric display has two modes:

Status: Displays current machine status and/or error conditions. The Status display is enabled by pushing the Status button.

Control: The control mode displays the menu structure for selecting and changing/adjusting machine functions and parameters. The display is changed from Status to Control mode by pushing a Select or Adjust button (the up/down arrow buttons).

When the FS1 is powered up, the display will show an AJA logo and then the Status Display.

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Status Display	There are eight different status displays you may see (the main status display was
	shown in the previous illustration). The other status displays are the video format
	status display, sidebar status and sidebar input displays, power/temperature display,
	close-captioning status, AJA logo, and System Name display. You can page through
	the status displays by repeatedly pressing the “Status” button under the AJA logo
	on the front panel.
	Normally, you'll be viewing the Main Status screen shown earlier. It’s the default
	screen at powerup. Information contained in the Status Display shows the
	current primary settings for the FS1:
	• Input Format (upper left)
	• Output Format (lower left)
	• Selected Video Input setting (upper right)
	• Selected Audio Input setting (lower right)
	Input Format	Video Input setting
	Output Format	Audio Input setting

For example, if set up to do a cross-convert from 1080i59.94 to 720p59.94 using embedded audio in and out, the display would look as follows:

IN 1080i59.94	SDI 1
OUT 720p59.94	SDI 1

If the selected input has no valid signal present, the FS1 displays “IN No Input”.

Note: If the input is incompatible with the chosen output format, the default status screen will display the actual format, such as “IN 525i 59.94". The video format status screen, however, would be the 'default' status screen at that point (since the Alarm LED would be on), and it would display “IN Incompat”.

The second status screen is the video format status screen. It shows the status of the active video input, the output format, the genlock source, and the format of the reference signal (if applicable). For example, if the Output Format is set to “Follow REF”, but there is no valid reference signal present, the Output Format section of the 'video format status' screen will read “OUT No Ref”.

The sidebar status screen shows the main input format, sidebar input format, output format, and sidebar input select. Any incompatibilities between these formats aare shown as “Incompat.”

The sidebar input screen always shows the detected formats of the main input and the sidebar input—to help resolve incompatibilities.

The next status screen is the power/temperature status screen. If a power supply error is detected, the top line of the display will read “PS 1 Error” or “PS 2 Error.” If one of the power supplies is not plugged in, or fails completely, the display will read “PS 1 OFF” or “PS 2 OFF”, respectively. (If the Power Supply Alarm filter (60.1) is set to “Suppress”; then it will read “Power OK” instead.)

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Controlling the

FS1 Using the

Select and Adjust

Buttons

If the temperature threshold is exceeded inside the FS1, the lower line of the power/temperature status display will read “OVERHEATED”. This is an indication that video output may be compromised. Please note, that if the Alarm LED is lit on the front panel, the reason should be evident after examining the video format status screen and the power/temperature status screen.

The fourth screen is a close-captioning status screen showing whether Closed Caption data is present on the selected Video Input.

The fifth status screen is a scrolling AJA Logo. This same scrolling logo will be displayed when no button activity has been detected for 60 minutes.

The sixth status screen is the FS1’s System Name as has been previously defined (the System Name and how to enter/edit it is described later in Chapter 4,

Parameter Menus, System Name 50.5).

The FS1's Control system is designed to be easy to operate and remember. All functions in the menu system are numbered for easy reference. There are two sets of up/down buttons, Select and Adjust:

Select Adjust

To operate the FS1, one merely selects a function/parameter with the Select buttons, and then adjusts the selected function/parameter with the Adjust buttons.

The Control Display has two lines:

Parameter Number and Name

Current Parameter Setting

The top line contains a numbered and named FS1 parameter and or function. The lower line contains the current setting.

The parameter Select buttons select a parameter to view or modify. Pressing one of the parameter Adjust buttons changes the current parameter's value to a new one from the FS1's list of choices—repeating the list if you continue to press Adjust-or adjusting a numerical value up or down. The exact choices displayed will vary depending on the Parameter. Adjustment choices made with the Adjust buttons take effect immediately (except 1.1 Output Format which has a 1/2 second delay). In most cases, changed parameters will be subsequently stored into the FS1s nonvolatile memory after it remains unchanged for 3 seconds. The exceptions to this are the IP Address, IP Config, Subnet Mask and all SNMP parameters: for these you must exit the selection after making changes to activate the changes.

If a Select or Adjust button is held down continuously, the changes will begin to happen automatically - with acceleration if applicable.

Pressing either a Select or Adjust button-while on the Status or Screen Saver displays-changes the display to the last remembered Control menu.

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		Holding down both the Adjust (up) and Adjust (down) buttons—at the same time —
		will set that parameter back to its factory default value.
		For some parameters, once a parameter is selected the first Adjust button pressed
		begins the editing. The top Select button then can be used to choose the position (left
		to right) within the parameter being edited.
		Holding down both the Select (up) and Select (down) buttons—at the same time —
		will return the front panel menu to parameter 1.1 (Output Format). If you are editing
		an octet, string or other parameter at the time that requires a commit action (like
		editing an IP address that’s blinking) and you press both Select buttons, then the edit
		will terminate (i.e. not take affect and not be saved). On the other hand, if you are
		editing menu items that should take affect as they are edited (e.g. procamp gain), then
		the edited value will directly take affect.
		Note: Parameter displays and adjustment choices and values are described in detail
		in Chapter 4.
Remote Control		Pressing the Remote button once results in a display showing how the FS1 is being
		controlled. Pressing the button again cycles the display through all the control options
		possible:
		LOCAL+REMOTE: Control is from the panel buttons, a web browser, or remote
		panel (VTECS). The Remote button will glow white.
		REMOTE ONLY: Control of the FS1 is from a web browser on a network attached
		computer or a remote control panel via the VTECS protocol (except for the
		remote control function). The Remote button will glow red.
		LOCAL ONLY: FS1 control is only allowed from the front panel buttons (except for
		the remote control function). The Remote button will glow green.
Indicator		Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that illuminate when a condition is
Descriptions		present. The following indicators are conveniently arranged in groups to show specific

subjects; each are also discussed on the following pages.

• Activity LEDs

• Power and Status LEDs

Activity Indicators

HD In—Shows that an active HD signal is detected at the previously selected input.

SD In—Shows that an active SD signal is detected at the previously selected input.

HD Out—Shows that an HD signal is being output.

SD Out—Shows that an SD signal is being output.

Aux—This LED will be ON whenever a GPI input trigger is active—if that GPI affects the internal state of the FS1. If the associated GPI In parameter ('36.1 GPI In 1 Response' or'36.2 GPI In 2 Response') is set to No action, then the LED will stay OFF.

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Proc Amp—Shows that the ProcAmp values are different from the factory nominal values. If lit, the video passing through the FS1 is being altered according to changes in ProcAmp parameter settings (it’s no longer at unity).

LAN—This LED will flash once whenever the FS1 is being controlled by a Web Browser input or remote panel. Web Browser actions that do not affect the internal state of the FS1 will not cause the LED to blink.

Ref—Shows that the FS1 has an external reference video source applied to the Ref connector.

Power and Status Indicators

Power 1—Shows that the FS1 #1 power supply is connected to AC mains power via its power cord and is operational. Both the Power 1 and Power 2 LEDs must be lit to ensure redundant power is available.

Power 2—Shows that the FS1 #2 power supply is connected to AC mains power via its power cord and is operational.

Identify and ID—These two LEDs (one on the front panel and one on the rear) will blink when directed to do so via the FS1’s Web browser interface “Identify” button. This action is useful for identifying which FS1 you’re controlling when there are multiple FS1 units in a machine room being controlled by a laptop or computer. To do so via the browser, simply click “Identify” and then watch for one of the FS1s “Identify” LEDs to blink. The “Identify” LED on the front panel and “ID” LED on the rear panel perform the exact same function—no matter which side of a rack you’re facing, you’ll be able to see one of the LEDs.

Alarm—If This LED is illuminated, press the Status button to see a description of the alarm event detected.

The Alarm LED may be lit because of a hardware failure, because of video incompatibilities, or because of genlock loss. (Any of these conditions may be filtered out using the Alarm Filters parameters.)

Note: only having one power cord connected to the FS1 will cause the alarm LED to light—this may be filtered with the Alarm Filters parameters.

Video incompatibilities may be deduced from the “Alarm Status” screen. When the Alarm LED is lit, press the front panel Status button to go directly to the “Alarm Status” screen.

Video incompatibilities that the FS1 may detect include:

Video Incompatibility Detected	Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but	Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal format is not compatible with	“IN.....	GEN Ref	“
selected Output Format.	“OUT....	REF Incompat”
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, and	Example: if Reference and Output
selected Output Format is compatible with detected	formats are 525, but Input is 625,
Reference format, but Input signal format is not	Alarm Status screen shows:
compatible with detected Reference format.	“IN Incompat	GEN Ref	“
	“OUT 525i 59	REF 525i 59 “

About video and format compatibility

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Video Incompatibility Detected	Alarm Status screen will show
Input signal is not compatible with selected Output	Alarm Status screen shows:
Format.	“IN Incompat	“
	“OUT 525i 59

Reference signal events that the FS1 may detect include:

Reference Alarm Event	Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but no	Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal is detected.	“IN.....	GEN Ref”
	“OUT....	REF No Ref”
1.1 Output Format is set to “Reference”, but no	Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal is detected.	“IN.....	GEN Ref”
	“OUT....	REF No Ref”

Sidebar incompatibility events that the FS1 may detect include:

Sidebar incompatibility Event	Alarm Status screen will show
Sidebar format incompatible with output format	Alarm Status screen shows:
	“IN.....	SB Incompat”
	“OUT....	SB	...”
Main input format incompatible with Sidebar keyer	Alarm Status screen shows:
	“IN Incompat	SB...	”
	“OUT....	SB...	”
Sidebar Input Select incompatible with Main Input	Alarm Status screen shows:
Select (both Analog inputs)	“IN....	SB Incompat”
	“OUT....	SB Incompat”

The table below shows at a glance all the conversions (and straight-through modes) possible for given input formats. In the case of interlace formats the table lists the field rate; for progressive formats the table lists the frame rate.

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	1080pSF23.981			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

1When the main output (SDI 1) is not 1080pSF23.98, bypass mode will not be available.

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Notes:

1.In the case of 1080pSF/23.98 input—and when 1080i59.94 (or 525) is selected as an output format, the FS1 automatically adds 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame rate. Similarly, in the case of 1080pSF/24 input, FS1 automatically adds 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame rate.

2.When passing 24 or 60 framerate video, the standard definition outputs will not output valid video (the FS1 is not a framerate converter).

Rear Panel

RS422	Composite
DB9 Connector
(Reserved for Future Use)	In/Out

AC Power Supply

AES/EBU Digital

Analog Audio In/Out

S-Video

AC Power Supply

Audio In/Out

Socket #1

Channels 1 through 8

GPI

10/100

Serial

Component In/Out

Socket #2

Channels 1 through 8

Autosensing

(uses Tascam-style

9-pin

RJ45

Digital

YPbPr and

Autosensing

100 to 240VAC, 0.3A

cable)

Connector

Ethernet

In/Out

RGB In/Out

100 to 240VAC, 0.3A

50/60Hz

LAN

(SD-SDI

50/60Hz

Connector

HD-SDI)

External

ID (Identify)

Reference

LED

with Loop-

Through

About Inputs and

Outputs

Connectors

The function of the FS1 Inputs and Outputs depend on the operational mode. Operation is simple in steps: first select an output format, and then select the desired input. All outputs are active all the time. By selecting an output format first and then the input source, the FS1 can automatically put in place any conversion required (up/down/cross). Audio embedding/disembedding is also automatic, following any parameter settings you’ve selected for your application. For example, even though the input selected might be HD-SDI with embedded audio, the analog audio output connectors will output proper analog audio that has been disembedded from the serial digital stream.

Please study Chapter 4 Parameter Menus, for a full understanding of all the FS1 settings possible.

Connectors on the rear panel are arranged in groups for easy installation and maintenance. Connectors provided are:

•2 AC power connectors, each 3 pin (with Ground), one for each independent power supply. Each power supply is autosensing from 100 to 240VAC at 50/ 60Hz. Only one has to be connected for FS1 operation, but redundant operation can only be ensured if both connectors are plugged into mains power.

•8 channels AES/EBU digital audio in and out, two pairs per BNC.

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•8 channels of analog audio in and out via a DB25 TASCAM-style cable (not supplied).

•GPI connector: Dual isolated TTL compatible inputs and outputs. Functions of each are selectable in software.

•10/100 LAN RJ45 connector.

•SDI video with embedded audio In/Out. There are two input and two output BNC connectors. The outputs are active all the time, although you must specify the output format (and thus whether any conversion takes place). SDI 2 can follow the input (“bypass”)—see description on the following page.

•Component YPbPr/RGB Video, 3 BNCs for input, and 3 BNCs for output. Component can follow the input (“bypass”)—see the description on the following page.

•S-Video In/Out (Y/C), one 4-pin mini-DIN for input, and one 4-pin mini-DIN for output—see the description on the following page.

•Composite NTSC/PAL Video In/Out, 1 BNC for input, and 1 BNC for output—see the description on the following page.

•Reference Video (looping), 2 BNCs

•RS-422: DE-9 Reserved for future use.

Each of these groups of connectors are discussed on the following pages.

Connector	8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And
Descriptions	Outputs
	One BNC is provided for each of four pairs of
	channels, both on the input and output: 1/2, 3/4,
	5/6, and 7/8.
	AES/EBU signals are handled by the FS1
	internally as 24-bit digital.

Analog 8 Channel Audio

The two DB25 connectors, one for input and one for output, support a TASCAM-style cable snake for balanced 8-channel audio. Analog audio signals are converted internally to 24-bit digital Audio Inputs And Outputs

RS-422 Port

This DE-9 connector is reserved for future use.

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GPI

A female DE-9 connector provides connection to external equipment or circuits via an isolated TTL-compatible interface. Appendix B contains a pinout and specifications for the GPI connector.

LAN

An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100 Ethernet port for connection directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN. The FS1 is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables, automatically detecting which is used.

SDI Input and Outputs

BNC connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs. SDI video connections include embedded audio In/Out (depending on your parameter settings). The outputs are active all the time, although you must specify the output format (and thus whether any conversion takes place). For example, with an SD-SDI input selected, you could set the SDI 1 output to HD 720p for an upconvert, and then set the SDI 2 output to “Follow Input” (bypass) to output the SD-SDI at the same format/framerate as the input.

Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-bit video input and output. If peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs/outputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it where possible.

Component (YPbPr/RGB)

Connect SD or HD component YPbPr or RGB video cables from a VTR, camera, or other source to the three input BNCs. Then connect the YPbPr or RGB output BNCs to your destination component device. Component video signals are A/D (input) and D/A (output) converted (10-bit). Like the SDI 2 output, Component can be set to Bypass (follow input). Output is affected by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).

S-Video (Y/C)

S-Video input and output female 4-pin mini-DINs provide for connection of desktop video/prosumer level equipment, including camcorders, VCRs/ VTRs, and monitors—to name a few. Use high quality shielded S-Video cables when making connections. S-video signals are converted internally to 10-bit digital. Output is affected by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).

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Composite NTSC/PAL

BNC connectors support composite NTSC or PAL standard definition input and output. Connect an NTSC or PAL composite video cable from a VTR, Camera, or other source to the Composite In BNC. Then connect the Composite Out BNC to a destination composite video device. Composite video signals are A/D (input) and D/A (output) converted (10-bit). Output is affected by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).

Reference Video (looping)

These two BNC connectors allow you to synchronize FS1 outputs to your house reference video signal (blackburst or composite sync for SD, or Trilevel for HD). If you have a sync generator or video equipment source to use for synchronizing other video equipment in your studio, then connect its composite output here. When FS1 outputs video it uses this reference signal to lock to. Reference video does not need to be the same format as the video input/outputs, but it must have the same vertical rate (for example, 1080i Tri-level reference video will work for 525 video input and output).

Examples of permissible reference video signals:

•525 Color Black

•625 Color Black

•1080i Tri-level sync

•720p Tri-Level sync

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Chapter 3:

Installation & Configuration

Installation Overview

WARNING

WARNING

The installation and set up of an FS1 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords into AC mains power, 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.

Warning: Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Hazardous voltage is present inside the unit, presenting a risk of electric shock or serious personal injury. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Remove the two supplied AC line cords from mains power when moving the unit. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Warning: To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

All of the steps of Installation and Configuration are documented in this chapter, summarized as follows:

1.Unpack the shipping box, removing the FS1 and two power cords.

2.Connect the FS1 to power, connecting the two power cords to mains AC.

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3.If remote control of the FS1 is desired, ensure you have an Ethernet cable routed to where the FS1 will be placed. It can be connected over a LAN, or attached directly to a locally attached computer. Ensure that the computer (whether communicating over a LAN or directly to the FS1 Ethernet port) has a web browser on it (FireFox or IE 7 recommended). If the FS1 will be attached to a LAN, talk to your IT administrator and obtain the details on how he/she wishes you to configure the FS1 (DHCP or static IP, explained in this chapter).

4.If connecting to a network, configure the FS1 IP CONFIG, IP ADDR, IP MASK, and IP GATEWAY parameters according to the information obtained from your IT administrator in the last step. Connect it to the LAN. From a network attached computer or one directly connected to the FS1, “ping” the FS1 (explained later in this chapter).

5.Mount the physical chassis as desired: front rack, rear rack, or deskmount. If you are mounting multiple FS1 units, try to place them visually in the same area so if you communicate with them via a network attached computer, you can use the FS1’s “Identify” feature to turn ON the corresponding LED of the FS1 you’re communicating with.

6.Cable the system audio and video sources, VTR(s), monitors, and audio equipment.

Laptop w/Web Browser for FS1 Remote Control

10/100Base-T

Hub

10/100 Base-T

LAN

WAN/ISP

Firewall

& Router

FS1 Network Example, Two FS1s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote Control

Unpacking

Shipping Box

Contents

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An FS1 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD, and any late-breaking news bulletins (if applicable). Chassis rackmount brackets are provided as part of the chassis with screws.

AC Power Cords (2)

AJA FS1 Panel Chassis

Box Contents

As you unpack the shipping box, carefully examine the contents. Ensure you received everything and that nothing was damaged during shipment. If you find any damage, immediately notify the shipping service and supply them with a complete description of the damage. AJA will repair or replace damaged items.

If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your FS1 repaired or replaced.

Note: Save packing materials and the shipping box. If you ever require service or move your system—use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment.

The FS1 Chassis Rackmount or Place on a Desk

Physical

Requirements

You can locate your chassis in two ways:

•Rackmounting—attach the FS1 (rear or front mounted) to a standard 19” equipment rack. The FS1 chassis takes up only one rack unit vertically.

•Desktop—lay it on a horizontal flat surface.

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When planning equipment locations and mounting methods, take into account the size of the chassis:

• Chassis Dimensions:

Height—1 rack units, 1.75” (4.445 cm) Depth—12” (30.48 cm) Width—17.25” (43.8 cm)

Network Connection

TCP/IP Information

You’ll Need

The FS1 can be networked directly to a laptop or other desktop computer using a single Ethernet cable (straight or cross-over)—or it can be connected to a local area network (LAN). In either case, the FS1 connects via its 10/100Base-TX Ethernet connector. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital switch. LANs may be divided into zones separated by software or hardware routers. Routers may also be used to connect the LAN to an outside wide area network (WAN) such as the internet. Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent, or dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching the FS1 to a LAN, you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected (static IP or DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need to install the FS1 on a LAN.

If your LAN has a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses dynamically, then you don’t have to configure anything (the FS1 defaults to DHCP). If for some reason your IT administrator prefers an assigned IP address that is fixed (called a “static IP), then get the IP address—you’ll be entering it in the “IP CONFIG parameter” of the FS1. If your LAN requires static IP addresses, then also ask your IT administrator for the Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address (your LAN’s internet router). The following two topics discuss two different ways to set up the FS1: via DHCP or via a static IP address.

Networking the FS1 via DHCP

The FS1 default configuration (from the factory) automatically looks for a DHCP server to issue an IP address. So, as long as your network has a DHCP server (usually part of your router), then you need to do nothing other than plugging the FS1 into the net. To manually select DHCP: use the Select buttons to navigate to the parameter “50.1 IP CONFIG”, and then use the Adjust buttons to select “DHCP”. That’s it!