AJA FS1-X-R0, FS1-X-FRC Specifications

FS1-X

FS1-X is the next evolution in frame synchronization and conversion. Within its compact 1RU
chassis, FS1-X integrates an amazing array of video and audio connectivity and processing,
including 56- and 64-channel MADI audio over coax or fiber. With its flexible architecture, FS1-X
utilizes a high-quality, motion adaptive linear Frame Rate Converter for smooth motion conversion
between a wide range of frame rates whether for broadcast, production or live events.

https://www.aja.com/products/fs1-x

$3,495 US MSRP

FS1-X - Spec Sheet

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Video Input/Output Formats

The FS1-X supports a wide variety of video formats and connectors, as
listed below.

625i 50
525i 59.94

Composite SD Analog

SDI and Fiber

The FS1-X has two standard SDI video inputs and outputs, and two
optional Fiber video inputs and outputs.
All SDI video inputs and outputs, including Fiber, are YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel
format.
Fiber connections support 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296, 8- or 10-bits
(optional)

Single channel LC connector modules
Single channel SC connector modules
Dual channel LC connector modules

2.97 Gb 3G-SDI Level B (SMPTE 425-B / SMPTE 372)
2K 1080p 50
1080p 50 (SMPTE 274)

3G-SDI Level B 2.967 (2.97/1.001) Gb (SMPTE 425-B / SMPTE 372)

2K 1080p 59.94
1080p 59.94 (SMPTE 274)

3G-SDI Level A 2.97 Gb (SMPTE 425-A)

2K 1080p 50
1080p 50 (SMPTE 274)

3G-SDI Level A 2.967 (2.97/1.001) Gb (SMPTE 425-A)

2K 1080p 59.94
1080p 59.94 (SMPTE 274)

Dual link HD-SDI, 2x 1.485 Gb (SMPTE 372)

2K 1080p 50
1080p 50

Dual link HD-SDI, 2x 1.4835 Gb (SMPTE 372)

2K 1080p 59.94
1080p 59.94

HD-SDI, 1.4835 Gb (SMPTE 292)

2K 1080p 23.98, 29.97
1080p 23.98, 29.97
1080PsF 23.98, 29.97
1080i 59.94
720p 59.94

SD-SDI, 270 Mb (SMPTE 259-C)

625i 50
525i 59.94

HDMI

The HDMI input only accepts SMPTE video formats, and accepts
embedded audio. Video input formats are RGB or YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel
format for consumer video scan formats. Computer scan rates are not
supported.

1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
1080i 50, 59.94
720p 50, 59.94
625p 50
625i 50
525p 59.94
525i 59.94

Component HD/SD Analog

The Component Analog Input accepts YCbCr 4:2:2 pixel format,
configurable to SMPTE or Betacam levels. If the composite input is
used, the component input is not available.

1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
1080i 59.94
720p 50, 59.94

The FS1-X composite analog video input/output formats are listed
below. If the component inputs are used, the composite input is not
available.

625i 50
525i 59.94 (switchable to NTSC 7.5 IRE or 0 IRE setup)

Reference

1080p 50 tri-level sync
1080i 50, 59.94 tri-level sync
720p 50, 59.94 tri-level sync
525i 59.94, 625i 50 analog composite
Genlock available to the current Video Processor 1 Input
Free run

Format Exceptions

The following formats are not supported:

720p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97
All 30, 60 frame rates
4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB, or XYZ inputs
4:2:2 YCbCr 12-bit inputs

Video Format Conversion

Standard FS1-X Conversions

The standard FS1-X can convert almost any input format to nearly any
output format, as long as the frame rates are of the same frame rate
family. The three families are:

23.98, 29.97, 59.94
25, 50
24

NOTE: See "Conversion Exceptions" below

FRC FS1-X Enabled Conversion

When the factory installed Frame Rate Converter (FRC) option is present
and active, conversions between different frame rate families are supported.
An appropriate genlock reference format will be required.

Supported Conversions, FRC Enabled

Input Format Output Format

525i 59.94 625i 50; 1080i 50 625i 50; 1080i 50

525i 59.94 720p 50; 1080p 25, 50

525i 59.94 1080PsF 25 625i 50; 1080i 50

525i 59.94 2K 1080PsF 25, 50

625i 50 525i 59.94; 1080i 59.94

625i 50 720p 59.94

625i 50 1080PsF 29.97

Genlock Source
Formats Supported

625i 50; 1080i 50;
720p 50

625i 50; 1080i 50;
720p 50

525i 59.94; 1080i

59.94

525i 59.94; 1080i

59.94; 720p 59.94

525i 59.94; 1080i

59.94

FS1-X - Spec Sheet

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