AJA FS2 User Manual

Installation & Operation Guide

Version 2.1r1

Published: March 29, 2014

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3G Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Typical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FS2 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Web Browser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GPI Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SNMP Interface Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional FS2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fiber I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dolby E Decoder Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Technical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Video Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Audio Processors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

In This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Control and Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alphanumeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operational Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Incompatibility Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Incompatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Example Reference and Video Incompatibility Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rear Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installation Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Optional Fiber Optic I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing Optional Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dolby Decoder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

FS2 Chassis Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cabling and Cooling Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

FS2 Default Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Networking Using DHCP or Default Static IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Networking the FS2 Using Your Own Static IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Ping to Test the Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Mac Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Windows PC Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Web Browser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Software Update Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Download the Latest FS2 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

System Video/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FS2 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer, US or EBU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Computer Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Physical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Menu Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Genlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Getting Your Computer Working with the FS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Achieving the Highest Output Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 4: Display Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Controlling the FS2 via Front Panel Display Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Menu Group Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SELECT and ADJUST Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Menu Operation Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Simple Menus: Config Format Alarm Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Multiple Parameter Menus: Video 1 ProcAmp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Multiple Field Parameters: IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

STATUS Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

S.1 I/O Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

S.2 Vid1 Format Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

S.3 Vid1 Format Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

S.4 Vid2 Format Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

S.5 Vid 2 Format Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

S.6 Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

S.7 Power/Temp Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

S.8 Caption Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

S.9 Dolby Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

S.10 Dolby Framer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

S.11 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

REMOTE Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

1.1 Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2.1–4 GPI IN 1–4 Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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3.1–4 GPI 1–4 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Example of a Serial Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Example of an Unintended Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

CONFIG Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

1 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Name Entry Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.1 IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Octet Value Entry Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.4 Default Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3 MAC Address (view only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SNMP Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5 Power Supply Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6.1 Vid1 Format Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6.2 Vid2 Format Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7 Reference Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

8 Hidden Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

9 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10 Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

11 Fan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

12 Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

13 Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

14 Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

PRESET Menu Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

1 Factory Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

1.1-1.40 Presets #1-#40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SYSTEM Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

1 Component In Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

2 Component Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

3 Analog Audio Std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4 SDI1 3G Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5 SDI2 Input Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6 Fiber1 3G Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7 Fiber2 Input Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

8 Genlock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

9 Frame Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10 NTSC Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

11 Composite Downconv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

12 HDMI RGB Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

14.0 AES/EBU SRC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

14.1–14.8 AES/EBU SRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

15 Dolby Decoder Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

16 Dolby Decoder Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

17 Dolby Decoder Aux Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

18 Dolby Decoder Aux Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

OUTPUT Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1.1 SDI1 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1.2 SDI2 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2.1 Fiber1 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

2.2 Fiber2 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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3 HDMI Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4 Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5 Composite Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6 HDMI Audio Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7 AES/EBU Audio Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

8 Analog Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

9.1 SDI1 3G Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

9.2 SDI2 3G Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

10.1 Fiber1 3G Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

10.2 Fiber2 3G Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Video Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

1 Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

2 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

3 Video Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Background Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4 Background Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Loss of Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5 Loss of Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Upconvert and Downconvert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6 Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7 Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

8 SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sidebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

9 Sidebar Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Matte of Background Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

10.1 Matte Luma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

10.2 Matte Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

10.3 Matte Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Proc Amp Controls (YUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11.0 Proc Amp (YUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11.1 Proc Amp Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11.2 Proc Amp Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11.3 Proc Amp Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

11.4 Proc Amp Sat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Color Corrector (RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.0 Color Corrector (RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.1 Color Red Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.2 Color Red Black Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.3 Color Red Gamma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.4 -12.6 Color Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

12.7-12.9 Color Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Custom Conversion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

13.0 Custom Size/Pos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.1 Custom Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.2 Custom Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.3 Custom H Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.4 Custom V Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.5 Custom Left Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.6 Custom Right Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.7 Custom Top Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

13.8 Custom Bottom Crop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Region of Interest (ROI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

14.0 Region of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

14.1 ROI Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

14.2 ROI Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

14.3 ROI Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

14.4 ROI Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Timing and Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

15.1 Output Timing H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

15.2 Output Timing V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

15.4 Extra Frame Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Video Legalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

16.0 Video Legalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

16.1 Legalizer White Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

16.2 Legalizer Black Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

16.3 Legalizer Chroma Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

AFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

17.1 AFD Out SDI 1/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

17.2 AFD VANC Output Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

17.3 Downcvt AFD Dflt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

18 Caption Xlator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Input Scan and PSF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

19 Input Scan Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SD Line 21Closed Caption Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

20 SD Line 21 Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Test Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

21 Test Pattern Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

22 Freeze Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

1.0 Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

1.1–1.16 Audio Map Ch1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

1.17–1.24 Audio Map Ch 1/2–15/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2 Embedded Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

3 Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

4 Audio Signal Gen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Audio Delay Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.0 Audio Delay (mS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.1-16 Audio Delay Ch1-16 (mS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.17-24 Audio Delay Ch1/2-15/16(mS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Audio Output Level Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7.0 Audio Out Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7.1–7.16 Audio Level Ch1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Audio Output Phase Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

8.0 Audio Output Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

8.1–8.16 Audio Phase Ch1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Dolby Framer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

9.0 Dolby Framer Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

9.1 Dolby Framer Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

9.2 Dolby Framer Offset (Frames) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

9.3 Dolby Framer Offset (Samples). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

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Remote FS2 Control Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

General Web Browser Screen Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Controlling Multiple FS2s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Resetting Values To Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Drop Down Parameter Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Slider Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Video Format Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Screen Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Network Pane and Network Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

IP Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Netmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Alarm Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Config Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

SNMP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Hidden Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

UPnP Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

UPnP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Presets Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Factory Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Import. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Export Presets 1–40 (All) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Import Presets 1–40 (All) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Video 1 & 2 Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Audio 1 and 2 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Remote Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 6: SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

FS2 Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

SNMP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Front Panel Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Front Panel Octet Value Entry Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SNMP Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

4.0 SNMP Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

4.1 SNMP Trap Destination 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

4.2 SNMP Trap Port 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

4.3 SNMP Trap Destination 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

4.4 SNMP Trap Port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Video Format Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Video Input/Output Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Video A/D, D/A Converters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Appendix B: FS2 Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

GPI Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Audio Connection Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Analog Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Digital Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Appendix C: Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Class B Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Chinese Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Notices

Trademarks

Copyright

AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., Ki

Pro Mini™, Io Express™, Io HD™, Io™ and “Work. Flow.” are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. AirPort, Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Avid, Avid Media Composer and Avid DNxHD are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2013 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.

Contacting Support

Telephone: +1.800.251.4224 or +1.530.271.3190

Web: http://www.aja.com

Support Email: support@.aja.com

Sales Email: sales@aja.com

When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.

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

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Featuring a flexible, “anything-in, anything-out” architecture, the dual-processor FS2 Universal Video/Audio Frame Synchronizer and Format Converter simultaneously works with two independent channels of 10-bit broadcast quality video and two independent groups of 16-channel audio.

The FS2 can be used as two separate Frame Synchronizers/Format Converters, or the two channels can be combined in many powerful ways—for example, sidebar keying where both the video and background graphics can be upconverted and combined.

The FS2 supports analog and digital I/O, with full input and output crosspoint matrices, allowing any I/O port to be assigned to either processor. With support of all broadcast video formats, the FS2 makes matching up disparate video and audio systems simple— one converter box does it all.

Video Features • The FS2 handles a wide variety of video formats. See "Appendix A: Specifications on page

104" for a complete list.

• Dual video format converters, each featuring SD/HD (up/down), SD-to-SD (aspect

ratio), and HD-to-HD (720/1080 cross) conversions.

• Dual video processors supporting proc amp and color correction.

• Dual frame synchronizers.

• Dual video/key framestores downloadable from the local area network.

• User-specified custom format conversion and scaling with variable crop, size, aspect,

position, and Region of Interest parameters.

• Dual flexible keyers for video/key overlays or sidebar keying from the two video

processors, the two internal video/key framestores, or internal matte generators.

• Closed captioning support, featuring true conversion between EIA 608 and 708 (SD and

HD) CC formats.

• Active Format Description (AFD) support.

• Scan convert computer formats via a DVI-to-HDMI cable

• Dual 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O with embedded audio.

• Dual 3G/HD/SD Optical Fiber I/O (optional).

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• HDMI I/O supporting 3D HDMI output.

• Component/Composite analog HD/SD video I/O, 12-bit.

• Looping reference input with flexible genlock.

3G Support The FS2 supports several types of 3G video (and some associated embedded audio):

• 1080p59.94/1080p50 in both SMPTE level A or level B

• Muxed 3G Video: two separate 720p/1080i video signals muxed into one 3G level B

signal

• Dual-Link Video in the form of 1080p59.94/1080p50 video on two 1.5G SDI cables.

In the case of Dual Link Video, the FS2 input processing can demux the two signals and send them (each with their associated 16-channel audio) to the two processors. For output, the FS2 can mux together the two video signals (and their audio) from the two processors into a Dual Stream 3G video output.

Control of 3G functionality can be set to automatic (using ANC data format ID), or with full manual control via the user interface.

Audio Features • Dual audio processors, each supporting 16-channel audio with full channel mapping.

• 16-channel AES/EBU, 8-channel balanced analog I/O.

• 16-channel embedded audio I/O with full mapping.

• AFV (audio follows video) support.

Other Features • Built-in front panel control via scrolling alphanumeric and graphical menu.

• Front panel LED status indicators for at-a-glance system monitoring.

• Linux operating system supporting full network compatibility, including Web-based

remote control over 10/100/1000 Ethernet via an internal web server.

• Two fully redundant power supplies standard.

• Five-year international warranty with unlimited technical support.

Typical Applications The FS2 can be used in a very wide variety of video and audio signal conversion,

adaptation, timing, and processing applications:

• Up/down/cross conversion between many SD and HD formats, including 1080p50/60.

• General purpose video frame synchronization.

• Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog audio/video conversion.

• Mux or Demux two separate HD signals from one 3G SDI signal.

• Convert 3G/HD/SD video over fiber to/from SDI (BNC).

• Use the built-in video processing amplifiers to adjust and/or color correct.

• Synchronize the timing of key and fill signals by putting both through the parallel FS2

video processors and adjusting their timing independently. Then key them using one of the two FS2 keyers or an external keyer.

• Use the HDMI input and a DVI-to-HDMI cable to scan-convert popular computer video

formats to SD or HD, including full proc-amp functionality and aspect ratio adjustment.

• HD sidebar keying including using both SD video and SD sidebar graphics (analog or

digital), upconverting both, and combining—all in the FS2.

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FS2 Control

FS2 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.

Front Panel Control The FS2 front panel offers the most direct control, ideal for use in machine rooms or

wherever quick changes and status checks must be made. The buttons and knobs control menus in the display, allowing you to fully configure the system according to your purposes. You can control inputs, outputs, processing paths, keying, and much more.

Remote Web Browser Control

GPI Inputs and Outputs

SNMP Interface

The FS2 internally contains an optimized web server that allows remote monitoring and parameter setting via an Ethernet 10/100/1000 network-attached computer running a web-browser. Networks can be closed local area networks, a straight computer-to-FS2 cable, or for greatest flexibility, exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN. From a network-connected computer you can communicate with one or more FS2 devices, even getting them to identify themselves via LEDs on the front and rear panel.

General Purpose Inputs and Outputs are available on the FS2 back panel to provide contact closure control. Using the inputs, an external contact closure activates a specified function on the FS2. Using the outputs, specific FS2 functions can produce a contact closure to activate any desired function on external equipment. The functions to be activated by an input or that can activate an output are set using the front panel and browser menus.

SNMP offers remote network monitoring of alarm conditions.

Monitoring

Optional FS2 Features

Fiber I/O The FS2 supports optional AJA Optical Fiber I/O modules as follows:

• Single Input, LC connector

• Single Input SC connector

• Single Output LC connector

•Single Output SC connector

•Dual Input LC connectors

• Dual Output LC connectors

FS2's Fiber I/O supports the 3G/HD/SD SDI protocol. Only AJA modules are supported; use of other manufacturers' modules is not supported and may void the warranty.

Dolby E Decoder Card

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The current FS2 software supports a Dolby E Decoder option in the right-hand option slot under the option top cover.

Technical Description

FS2 CPU

Inputs

Passive Reference Loops

Embedded

Web

Server

Panel

Control

LAN or WAN

Ethernet

GPI Inputs (4)

Optional

Fiber In 1

Optional

Fiber In 2

Embedded

Audio

SDI In 1

SDI In 2

HDMI In

Component

YCbCr/RGB

Composite (v1.1)

Composite In

AES/EBU

Digital Audio In

16 Channels

Analog Audio In

8 Channels

(Tascam-style Cable)

GPI Outputs (4)

Optional Fiber Out 1

Optional Fiber Out 2

SDI Out 1

SDI Out 2

HDMI Out

Component YCbCr/RGB or Composite (v1.1) Out

AES/EBU Digital Audio Out 16 Channels

Analog Audio Out 8 Channels (Tascam Cable)

Down

Converter

Composite

Out

Video

Converter

and

Framesync

Video Proc

Amp

Color

Corrector

Audio

Processor

Remote Web

Browser

Control

SNMP Control

via command line

Still Store

Frame Buffer

Still Store

Frame Buffer

Genlock

OutputsProcessing

PROCESSOR 1

PROCESSOR 2

Video Sidebar Keyer

Audio

Embedder

Video

Converter

and

Framesync

Video Proc

Amp

Color

Corrector

Video Sidebar Keyer

Audio

Processor

Audio

Embedder

Video

and

Audio

Output

Crosspoint

Matrix

Video

and

Audio

Output

Crosspoint

Matrix

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

Video 1

Audio 1

Video 2

Audio 2

The FS2 features an incredibly flexible architecture offering two identical Video/Audio processing units, both of which can access any input or drive any output. For Video processing, each processor can also access the other video processor for sidebar keying or other functions that involve both video signals. For audio processing, each audio processor has access to any audio input for full channel mapping capability, and each audio processor outputs a 16-channel group that can be embedded in the SDI/HDMI/ Fiber outputs and/or sent to the AES or Analog outputs.

Figure 1. FS2 Simplified Block Diagram

Video Processors The two Video Processors are identical and perform format conversion, frame

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synchronization, signal processing, and keying operations. Each video processor has access to any video input from the Input Crosspoint Matrix.

Up, down, or cross conversion is done with very high quality scalers. De-interlacing is performed with high quality motion-adaptive processing including diagonal filters. The Processing Amplifier and Color Correctors support video signal adjustment with standard Proc Amp controls and RGB-style color correction.

The keyers in each video processor can operate in several modes:

• Add a background for HD sidebar upconversion. The background can be Black, a user-

configurable matte, video from the other video processor (which itself can be upconverted), or a video still (future firmware release) from the internal stillstore.

• Add a video/key graphic from the internal graphic stillstore (future firmware release)

• Combine the two video processors in various ways, such as creating a live “over-the-

shoulder” key.

The Video Processors can also be used as a still store and output full screen stills or test patterns.

Audio Processors The two audio processors accept analog, digital, or embedded audio inputs as chosen by

the input crosspoint matrix. Inputs can be selected from Embedded (SDI, Fiber, or HDMI), AES, or Balanced Analog and full channel mapping supports any mixture of the inputs. Each audio processor processes and outputs 16 channels. The output of each processor can be embedded in its respective Video processor output (SDI, Fiber, or HDMI), or sent to the AES or Balanced outputs. For 3G and Dual link Inputs, the Audio processors can have access to all 32 channels.

In This Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction provides an overview and a list of box contents.

Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and Connections describes controls, indicators, and

connections.

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the FS2.

Chapter 4: Display Menus explains how to use the FS2 controls and display menus.

Chapter 5: Browser Control explains how to use the FS2 remotely via a web browser on a

network-attached computer.

Chapter 6: SNMP discusses FS2 support of SNMP.

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

Appendix B: Pinouts explains the FS2 rear panel connector pinouts.

Appendix C: Safety & Compliance provides regulatory compliance statements,

advisories and warnings.

Index

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Chapter 2: Controls, Indicators, and

Connections

Control and Indicator Descriptions

The controls, indicators, and connectors illustrated and described in this chapter allow you to connect, operate, and monitor the FS2 system and to troubleshoot problems if you encounter them. Becoming familiar with the FS2 front and rear panels also simplifies system installation, setup, and operation.

Additional control, indicator, and connector details follow in these chapters:

• Full installation instructions are provided in Chapter 3.

• Detailed menu descriptions are presented in Chapter 4.

• The web browser user interface is described in Chapter 5.

NOTE: The AJA FS2 should be plugged into 3-wire 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz power (autosensing) before

you make connections to other equipment. The AC cords provide a path to ground for accidental static discharge to protect system equipment. The FS2 has two fully independent and redundant power supplies and will operate with one or both AC power cords plugged into the unit. However, fault-tolerance exists only if both power supplies are connected and plugged into separate branch circuits. Then if power is lost on a branch or one of the supplies, the FS2 will continue to operate on the remaining circuit and power supply.

Warning !

To meet safety regulations for leakage current and to ensure redundancy in the event that a branch circuit breaker shuts off a branch, connect the FS2 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

Front Panel Description

The following topics present an overview of front panel controls and indicators to help you get familiar with operating the FS2. For details about using the controls with particular menus, please see Chapter 4: Menus.

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Activity

Indicators:

VID In Ch 1/2

UFC Ch 1/2 Proc Amp Ch 1/2 FMT ERR Ch 1/2

Power and Status

Indicators:

Pwr 1 Pwr 2

Alarm

Alphanumeric Display: Line 1=Parameter Line 2=Parameter value Line 3=Status/Legend Line 4=Status/Legend

Select knob:

Scrolls and

selects menus;

Push to undo

changes.

Adjust knob:

Changes

selected value;

Hold down for

default value.

Menu Group Selection Buttons:

Press a button to select

a Menu Group in the display

Status Indicators:

Ref, Keyer, LAN, EXT

Figure 2. AJA FS2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Alphanumeric Display

The FS2's control system is designed to be quick and easy to use. The four-line alphanumeric display shows menus that are numbered and grouped by function. The menu groups are easily accessed using pushbuttons which correspond one-to-one with the groups (one button per menu group). The menu lines, which are 23 characters wide, display the following information:

• First line—parameter number and name.

• Second line—the editable value set for a parameter.

• Third and fourth lines—current status, labels, or prompts.

When you edit a parameter containing multiple values, such as the IP address, the value currently being edited blinks.

Operational Summary The 10 front panel pushbuttons allow you to select display menu groups. The two knobs

allow you to change menus and set parameters within the menu groups. These functions can be summarized as follows:

• Select a menu group: Press one of the ten pushbuttons.

• Scroll through menus in a group: Turn SELECT.

• Edit a menu parameter: Stop SELECT on the menu.

• Change a parameter value: Once the parameter is selected with SELECT, turn ADJUST to set the value. Changes apply in a few seconds.

• To edit a multiple part parameter, such as the IP address, push the ADJUST knob momentarily (the value blinks). To save the whole parameter after editing, push ADJUST momentarily again.

• Coarse adjust a value: Hold down the menu group button (the button turns blue) and turn ADJUST.

• Undo a change (restore previous setting): Push SELECT momentarily.

• Reset to factory default: Hold down ADJUST for 4 seconds.

Pushbuttons These are the general rules of Menu Group button operation:

• Press one of the ten Menu Group buttons to access the associated menu group. The SELECT and ADJUST knobs control the display menus.

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• The selected Menu Group button lights and the other buttons turn off.

• Each menu group returns to the last menu changed when you select the button. After a reboot, each group displays its first menu.

• Hold down a button (turns blue) to make coarse adjustments using the Adjust knob. Release the button to make fine adjustments.

The following text briefly lists the functions accessed by each pushbutton:

STATUS Displays the Status Menu Group, which shows current machine status and error

conditions:

• Video 1, Video 2, and Caption status

• Reference and Genlock status

•Output Status

• Power and Temperature status

•System Name display

•Alarms

REMOTE Displays the Remote Menu Group, which lets you select how to control the FS2:

• Control by local front panel, remote devices, or local and remote

• GPI input and output behavior

CONFIG Displays the Config Menu Group, which lets you configure the FS2 for your environment:

• System Name setting

• IP and SNMP settings, MAC address

•Alarm control

• Hidden Menus and Display intensity (brightness)

• System serial number and software version

•System reboot

PRESET Displays the Reg Menu Group, which accesses the memory registers:

• Store, Recall, and edit the names of Presets

• Factory Preset (defaults)

SYSTEM Displays the System Menu Group, which lets you change or enable FS2 video and audio

input and system functions:

• Video input format settings, including 3G setup

• Audio input format and sample rate conversion settings

• Genlock reference source selection

• Frame rate selection and NTSC standard (North America/Japan)

• Input downconversion setting (HD to SD)

• HDMI RGB Range

OUTPUT Displays the Output Menu Group, which selects output sources:

• Composite downconversion

•Video output selections

• Audio output selections

• 3 G output configuration

• HDMI video and audio configuration

VIDEO 1 and 2 Displays the Menu Groups that access Video Processor video input, format, and

conversion selections and adjustments (separate buttons access Video Processor 1 and Video Processor 2):

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•Video Processor Input Source and Background Fill selections

• Video Processor Output Format and Mode

• Loss of Input

• Video Processor Up, Down, Aspect, Edge, and Custom Conversions

• Video Processor Matte Adjustments

• Video Processor H and V timing

• Video Processor Proc Amp, Color Corrector, and Legalizer

• AFD embedding, input scan format (i or p), and caption translation

• Video Processor Test Patterns

• Freeze Output

AUDIO 1 and 2 Displays the Audio 1 Menu Group, which allows you to set Audio Processor 1 selections

and adjustments:

• Audio Processor input selection, output embedding, and Audio Follow Video (AFV)

•Audio Signal Generator Selection

• Audio1 channel and stereo mapping

• Audio1 level, phase, and delay adjustments

Control Knobs These are the general rules of SELECT and ADJUST knob operation:

SELECT Turning the SELECT knob performs these actions:

•Turn SELECT in either direction to scroll through the menus.

• Stop on a menu to enter that menu for editing.

•Turn SELECT within a menu to scroll through multiple parameters.

• Pause on a parameter to select it for editing. For multiple fields in a parameter, use SELECT to move through the fields (after pressing Adjust to enter field editing mode).

•Push SELECT momentarily to undo and restore the previous setting.

ADJUST Turning the ADJUST knob performs these actions:

•Turn ADJUST to change the values of a selected parameter.

• In most cases, leaving a value in place for a moment sets that value.

• To perform special actions, such as recalling a register, push the knob to confirm the displayed value. Display line 4 indicates such special actions.

• Some parameters having multiple fields, such as IP Address require you to push the ADJUST knob to select a field, and push again to save changes.

• Hold down the knob to reset a value to the factory default; for multiple field values, all fields are reset to the default.

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Table 1. SELECT and ADJUST Knob Operation Summary

Function Knob Action

Scroll through menus. Scroll through parameters in a multiparameter menu. Scroll through numerals or letters in a parameter.

Enter edit mode for a menu. Enter edit mode for a parameter. Enter edit mode for values, numerals, or letters. Advance to the next value, numeral, or character to edit.

Increment/decrement a value. Turn ADJUST.

Coarse adjust a value. Hold down button and turn ADJUST.

Reset a value to the factory default value. Set a number to the default value (typically zero). Set a letter to a default value (typically space).

Take (commit) a change to an edited parameter. Automatic after a few seconds for most parameters. For

Abandon (undo) a change before committing. Push SELECT momentarily.

Take (commit) a special action, such as a preset recall. Push ADJUST momentarily.

NOTE: Menus and parameters are described in detail in Chapter 4.

Turn SELECT backwards or forward.

Turn and stop SELECT on the item to edit. (For some multiple parameter menus, push ADJUST so that the selected parameter blinks.)

Hold down ADJUST.

multiple field parameters, push ADJUST momentarily to save.

LED Indicators Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present.

They are conveniently arranged in groups to show specific subjects. For example, indicators for the two video processors are aligned in two columns with 1 and 2 labeling the tops of the columns.

The indicators and the conditions that cause them to light are as follows:

REMOTE A multicolor LED that indicates the current control mode:

• Green = Local Only (front panel control only)

• Red = Remote Only (remote browser or panel control only)

• Amber = Local + Remote (front panel and remote control both enabled)

VID IN 1/2 (blue) An active video input signal is detected for Channel 1 or 2.

UFC 1/2 (blue The Universal Format Converter has been changed from the default setting for Channel 1

or 2.

PROC AMP 1/2 (blue) The Proc Amp has been changed from the default setting for Channel 1 or Channel 2 (it’s

no longer at unity).

FMT ERR 1/2 (blue) The selected input and output formats are incompatible for Channel 1 or Channel 2.

REF (blue) The REF connector has an external reference video source applied.

KEYER (blue) Reserved for future use.

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LAN (blue) The FS2 is connected to an operational local area network. This indicator lights

momentarily when web browser selections are changed.

EXT (blue flashing) Flashes when a remote control source (remote panel or GPI) has initiated a change in the

system.

PWR 1/2 (blue) Power Supply 1 or 2 is operational and receiving power. Both PWR 1 and PWR 2 LEDs

must be lit to indicate redundant power is available.

ID (blue) Flashes when you right-click on an FS2 system name and choose Identify in the web

interface Network list. This action helps identify which FS2 you’re controlling when multiple FS2 units are operated from a single computer. The ID LEDs on the front and rear panels 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 (red) An alarm event has been detected. Press the STATUS button for information. The Alarm

LED may light because of a disconnected or failed power supply, other hardware failure, video incompatibilities, or genlock loss. (Any of these conditions may be suppressed using the Alarm Suppress parameters, CONFIG 5, 6.1, 6.2, and 7.)

Incompatibility Alarms

Incompatible Video

Formats

The FS2 produces signal incompatibility alarms for a number of reasons. The following tables explain how to interpret the alarms.

The table below shows conversions that the FS2 cannot do and which will cause video format alarms to be generated.

Table 2. Incompatible Video Formats

Input Incompatible Output Formats

525i59.94 1080p(&pSF)23.98

1080i59.94 1080p(&pSF)23.98

720p59.94 1080p(&pSF)23.98

1080p29.97 1080p(&pSF)23.98

1080pSF29.97 1080p(&pSF)23.98

625i60 1080p(&pSF)24

1080i60 1080p(&pSF)24

720p60 1080p(&pSF)24

1080p30 1080p(&pSF)24

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Serial Digital

In/Out BNC

(3G/SD/HD)

Composite

In/Out BNC

10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet LAN Connector

GPI 15-pin

DB-15F Connector

LED

RS422 Machine

Control 15-pin

DB-15F

(Future Upgrade)

External Reference

I/O with looping

BNC connectors.

Use 75-ohm terminator

on unused connector

or downstream equipment.

AC Power Socket #2

Autosensing

100 to 240VAC

50/60Hz

AC Power Socket #1

Autosensing

100 to 240VAC

50/60Hz

Component

YPbPr and

RGB or

Composite (v1.1)

In/Out

BNC

Analog Audio In/Out

Channels 1 through 8

DB-25F Connectors

(uses Tascam-style

cable)

AES/EBU Digital

Audio In/Out

Channels 1 through 16

DB-25F Connectors

Serial Digital

Fiber In/Out (3G/SD/HD)

HDMI In/Out

Example Reference and

Video Incompatibility

Alarms

Video incompatibilities that the FS2 may detect include the following:

Table 3. Video Incompatibility Examples

Video Incompatibility Detected Alarm Status screen will show

Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but no Reference signal is detected.

VID1 SDI 1 525i59.94 BKGD Matte GEN Reference No Input OUT 1080i59.94

Genlock Source signal format is not compatible with selected Input Format.

VID1 SDI 1 Incompat BKGD Matte GEN Reference Incompat OUT 1080i59.94

Genlock Source signal format is not compatible with selected Output Format.

VID1 SDI 1 525i59.94 BKGD Matte GEN Reference Incompat OUT Incompat

Input signal is not compatible with selected Output Format.

VID1 SDI 1 Incompat BKGD Matte GEN Reference 1080i59.94 OUT Incompat

Rear Panel Description

Connectors The rear panel connectors are summarized below and described in detail in the next

section:

P/S 1 and P/S 2 Two 3-pin grounded connectors provide AC power to the two independent power

supplies. The supplies are autosensing for 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Only one connection is required for operation, but both connectors must be plugged into AC power for redundant power protection.

AES/EBU Digital Audio 16-Channel, 24-bit AES Input and Output on separate DB-25 connectors (Tascam pinout,

see

“Audio Connection Pinouts” on page 109).

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Analog Audio Ch.1-8 In/Out 8 channel Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output on separate DB-25 connectors

(Tascam pinout, see converters are 24 bit.

RS-422 DB-15 connector reserved for future use.

GPI The GPI DB-15 connector provides connection to external equipment or circuits via an

isolated TTL-compatible interface. Four GPI inputs and four outputs are available. See

“GPI Pinouts” on page 108.

Using the REMOTE menu group, you can program the actions of the GPI inputs and outputs individually. Contact closures on the inputs can trigger a wide variety of FS2 functions. Alarms or loss of video can trigger the GPI outputs.

10/100/1000 LAN This RJ45 connector provides an Ethernet 10/100/1000 port for connection directly to a

computer or to a LAN through an Ethernet hub or switch.

SDI Fiber In/Out (optional) Two optional Optical Fiber SFP modules support single- or dual-channel Fiber Input and/

or Output. 3G/HD/SD SDI protocol is supported. Only AJA Optical Fiber SFP modules are supported—use of other manufacturer’s modules is not supported and may void warranty.

SDI In/Out Digital video with embedded audio. Two SDI Input and two SDI Output BNCs. 10 bit 3G/

HD/SD SDI is supported.

“Audio Connection Pinouts” on page 109). Audio A/D and D/A

HDMI In/Out HDMI In and Out is supported on HDMI connectors. Standard SD and HD video formats

Component In/Out YPbPr/

RGB Video

Composite In/Out Composite NTSC or PAL standard definition Input and Output. Composite Video A/D and

Ref Loop he Reference Loop BNCs accept an Output timing reference signal. The reference can be

NOTE: For proper operation the input Reference signal must be stable and properly terminated using

are supported, including support for 8 channel embedded audio. Also supports standard computer DVI video formats (input via a DVI to HDMI cable). HDCP (copy protected) HDMI video is not supported.

Component Analog Video is supported on 3x BNCs for Input and Output. Video A/D and D/A converters are 12-bit and support both SD and HD. YPbPr format is supported or the outputs can be switched to RGB. Additionally, with v 1.1 firmware composite analog video is supported.

D/A converters are 12-bit.

SD Blackburst or HD tri-level sync. Examples of permissible reference video input signals:

• 525 Color Black

• 625 Color Black

• 1080i Tri-level Sync

• 720p Tri-level Sync

The 2 BNCs are a passive loop: one BNC is for the Input, and the remaining BNC can be connected to another piece of equipment in the reference chain or terminated.

a 75-ohm terminator on either the unused loop connector or the last piece of downstream equipment to which the Ref Video is connected.

About Inputs and Outputs

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To operate the FS2, first select an Output Video Format (In the Video 1 or 2 menu); then select an Input port. The FS2 will automatically determine the selected input video format and convert it (if necessary) to the selected Output Video Format.

Any Video or Audio Input can be selected by either Processor 1 or Processor 2, and either processor’s output can be sent to any output port.

The composite Video Output has a dedicated Downconverter so it can always display an output even if it is selected to output an AV Processor that is set to output HD.

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Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration

Installation Overview

The installation and set up of an FS2 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.

Warning !

High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock.

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

Warning !

Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.

Warning !

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 type 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 into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Warning !

Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable.

Warning !

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

Warning !

To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS2 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.

Installation Summary

Warning !

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device 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 device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

All the steps of installation and configuration are documented in this chapter and are summarized as follows:

1. Unpack the shipping box, removing the FS2 and two power cords.

2. Install any physical options, such as fiber optic I/O modules or Dolby I/O cards.

3. Mount the physical chassis as desired: front rack, rear rack, or desk mount. If you are

mounting multiple FS2 units, try to place them visually in the same area so you can use an attached computer to turn on and see the ID LED of the FS2 you’re communicating with. For physical installation details, see

page 28.

4. Connect the two FS2 power cords to mains AC. For redundancy, use both power

supplies and connect them to separate branch circuits so that the FS2 will continue to operate even if a circuit breaker opens on one branch.

5. If you plan to use remote control, connect your computer to the FS2 directly using an

Ethernet cable, or connect both the computer and the FS2 to a local area network through an appropriate hub or router. Also set the FS2 IP address in the menus, and then use a computer to test (ping) the FS2 over the network connection to verify communication. For details, see

6. Install a web browser on the computer, if not already present, for accessing the FS2

web pages. You can access the pages simply by entering the FS2 IP address in the browser address field. See

“Networking” on page 28.

“Web Browser Control” on page 33 for details.

“FS2 Chassis Installation” on

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Unpacking

AC Power Cords (2)

AJA FS2 Panel Chassis

7. Connect the FS2 to system audio and video sources, including VTRs, monitors, DVD

players, video switchers, and audio mixers. For details, see

page 35.

8. Test the FS2 with all of your devices to verify everything is working.

“System Cabling” on

Shipping Box Contents

An FS2 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD, and any latebreaking news bulletins (if applicable). Chassis rackmount brackets are provided as part of the chassis with screws.

Figure 3. Shipping 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 FS2 repaired or replaced.

NOTE: Save packing materials and the shipping box. If your FS2 ever requires service or you move

your system, use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment.

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Remove cover screws

Standoffs

Connectors

FS2 Top View

Dolby E Decoder Option Card

Dolby E Encoder (future) Option Card

Installing Optional Fiber Optic I/O Modules

The optional AJA Fiber Optic I/O modules are purchased separately from the FS2. These AJA fiber modules work with the FS2:

•Single-channel LC connector modules

• Single-channel SC connector modules

• Dual-channel LC connector modules

Caution!

Only AJA fiber optic I/O option modules may be inserted into the FS2 Fiber slots. DO NOT USE fiber modules from other manufacturers; they will damage the FS2 connectors and circuits.

Install the optional fiber I/O modules by inserting them into the rectangular holes marked Fiber on the back panel with the electrical connectors facing downward. Press gently but firmly until the modules seat in the inside connectors. For additional installation and operation details, see the instructions provided with the fiber modules.

Installing Optional Cards

Optional cards install in the two option slots on the FS2 circuit board. Access them by removing the small top cover as explained and illustrated below:

1. Disconnect AC power.

2. Remove the four screws securing the small cover on top of the FS2.

3. Insert the cards into the card-edge connectors on the FS2 circuit board.

4. Insert the two supplied screws (with washers) through the holes in the cards into the

mounting standoffs. Tighten the screws, being careful not to over tighten and damage the cards.

5. Replace the small cover and tighten down the screws holding it in place

Figure 4. Option Card Installation.

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Dolby Decoder

Installation

The v1.1 software release supports Dolby Decoder cards in the right-hand option card slot. Disconnect AC power, remove the top panel option cover, and install the card in the right-hand slot as described above.

After installation, access the front panel or browser menus, and set these parameters as you prefer for the Dolby option:

• System parameters 15, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.4

• Audio 1 and Audio 2 parameters 1.0–1.24

FS2 Chassis Installation

The following information will help you install the FS2 chassis correctly.

Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis

Chassis Dimensions When planning the equipment location, consider the chassis dimensions:

You can mount the FS2 chassis in two ways:

• Rackmounting—attach the FS2 (rear or front mounted) to a standard 19-inch wide equipment rack. The chassis occupies only one vertical rack unit.

• Desktop—lay it on a horizontal flat surface.

• Height—1 rack unit, 1.75 inches (4.5 cm)

• Depth—16 inches (40.65 cm)

• Width—17.5 inches (44.45cm)

• Weight—7.85 pounds, 3.56 kilograms

Cabling and Cooling

Requirements

Power Requirements

Networking

Observe these precautions when placing your FS2:

• Plan adequate space for cable routing from the back of the chassis. Ensure that cable connectors are not stressed and cables are not bent or crimped.

• When rack mounting or stacking multiple FS2 chassis, ensure adequate airspace for cooling around the FS2 units. Note the location of cooling vents on all equipment next to the FS2 and ensure none are obstructed.

NOTE: FS2 units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is an adequate supply of cool

air around the FS2 vents.

The FS2 requires the following input voltage and power.

• Input Voltage—Chassis: autosensing 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, fully redundant with both power supplies diode isolated.

• Power Consumption—55 Watts.

You can network the FS2 directly to a laptop or other desktop computer using a single Ethernet cable (straight or cross-over), or connect it to a local area network (LAN). In either case, the FS2 connects via its 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet connector. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital

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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 FS2 to a LAN, talk to your network administrator to 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 FS2 on a LAN.

The following illustration shows a network connection example; your installation may differ.

Figure 5. FS2 Network Example, Two FS2s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote Control

Laptop w/Web Browser for FS2 Remote

Control

FS2 Default Network Settings

10/100/1000 Base-T

Hub or Switch

WAN/ISP

Firewall

& Router

10/100/1000 Base-T

LAN

The FS2 ships from the factory set for DHCP networking, and can be manually reset to the following default network settings:

IP Address 192.168.0.2

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 192.168.0.1

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The following topics discuss two ways to set up the FS2 to communicate over a TCP/IP network connection: via DHCP or via a static IP address.

Networking Using DHCP or Default Static IP

The FS2 factory default configuration automatically looks for a DHCP server to issue an IP address. If your network includes a DHCP server, plug the FS2 into the network and connect with the FS2 as follows:

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Turn the SELECT knob to navigate to config parameter 2.2. 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 FS2 and DHCP enabled, type the IP address you noted into the browser address field and press Enter. You should now see the FS2’s browser Status screen.

If the FS2 cannot get an address from the network DHCP server, the FS2 will automatically use a preset factory static IP address of 192.168.0.2. You can access the FS2 using the default static address as follows:

1. Set your computer's IP address to whatever address you prefer.

2. Set the computer’s Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (most PCs default to the proper netmask when the address is set).

3. Set the gateway address, if used, to match the FS2 default: 192.168.0.1. Alternatively, change the FS2 gateway address to match your gateway:

A. Press CONFIG, turn SELECT to 2.4 Default Gateway, push and then turn ADJUST to

change the first group of digits.

B. Turn SELECT to advance to the next set of numbers, and turn ADJUST to set these

numbers. C. Continue using SELECT and ADJUST to set the full address. D. When finished, push ADJUST momentarily to save the address.

5. Run a browser on the computer and type “192.168.0.2” (the factory static IP address). You should now see the FS2’s browser status screen.

When you can access the FS2 screens, see “Browser Remote Control” on page 85 for details about configuring the FS2 using a browser.

Networking the FS2 Using Your Own Static IP

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If you don’t want to use DHCP or the default static IP address, you can set your own static IP address:

1. Select the CONFIG button and use the SELECT knob to navigate to parameter 2.1 IP CONFIG. Use the ADJUST knob to select Static.

2. Turn SELECT to navigate to parameter 2.2 IP ADDRESS. The display shows the default static IP address: 192.168.0.2.

3. Change the IP address as follows. A. Push the ADJUST knob momentarily so that the first octet (set of numbers) blinks,

and then turn ADJUST to change the numbers.

B. Turn SELECT to advance to the next set of numbers, and turn ADJUST to set these

numbers. C. Continue using SELECT and ADJUST to set the full address. D. When finished, push ADJUST momentarily to save the address.

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AJA FS2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Notices

Trademarks

Copyright

Contacting Support

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Video Features • The FS2 handles a wide variety of video formats. See "Appendix A: Specifications on page

3G Support The FS2 supports several types of 3G video (and some associated embedded audio):

Audio Features • Dual audio processors, each supporting 16-channel audio with full channel mapping.

Other Features • Built-in front panel control via scrolling alphanumeric and graphical menu.

Typical Applications The FS2 can be used in a very wide variety of video and audio signal conversion,

FS2 Control

Front Panel Control The FS2 front panel offers the most direct control, ideal for use in machine rooms or

Remote Web Browser Control

GPI Inputs and Outputs

Optional FS2 Features

Fiber I/O The FS2 supports optional AJA Optical Fiber I/O modules as follows:

Dolby E Decoder Card

Technical Description

Video Processors The two Video Processors are identical and perform format conversion, frame

Audio Processors The two audio processors accept analog, digital, or embedded audio inputs as chosen by

In This Manual

Control and Indicator Descriptions

Front Panel Description

Alphanumeric Display

Operational Summary The 10 front panel pushbuttons allow you to select display menu groups. The two knobs

Pushbuttons These are the general rules of Menu Group button operation:

Control Knobs These are the general rules of SELECT and ADJUST knob operation:

LED Indicators Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present.

Incompatibility Alarms

Rear Panel Description

Connectors The rear panel connectors are summarized below and described in detail in the next

About Inputs and Outputs

Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration

Installation Overview

Installation Summary

Unpacking

Shipping Box Contents

Installing Optional Fiber Optic I/O Modules

Installing Optional Cards

FS2 Chassis Installation

Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis

Chassis Dimensions When planning the equipment location, consider the chassis dimensions:

Power Requirements

Networking

FS2 Default Network Settings

Networking Using DHCP or Default Static IP

Networking the FS2 Using Your Own Static IP