AJA FS2 Quick Start
Installation Summary
These instructions can help you connect and operate the FS2 quickly. For additional
details, please see the FS2 Installation and Operation Guide on the supplied DVD.
1. Unpack the shipping box, and read the late-breaking news sheet, if any.
2. Install physical options, such as fiber optic modules or Dolby Decoder card (Dolby
Quick Start Guide
Encoder is a future option). AJA Fiber I/O modules slide into the Fiber slots in the
back; use only AJA modules
in the right-hand slot as shown below.
Dolby E Encoder
(future) Option Card
Connectors
. The Dolby Decoder card mounts inside the top cover
FS2 Top View
Remove cover screws
Dolby E Decoder
Option Card
Standoffs
Remove cover screws
3. Mount the physical chassis: front rack, rear rack, or deskmount—1 RU x 17.5 inches
(44.45 cm) x 16 inches (40.65 cm). Do not block air flow through the side vents.
4. Connect one or two power cords to the FS2 and mains AC (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
55 Watts). For redundancy, use both cords and connect them to separate branch
circuits. The FS2 power supply is autosensing and adjusts to the available power.
5. Connect your computer to the FS2 using a CAT5 Ethernet cable to the FS2 RJ45 10/
100/1000 Ethernet LAN connector. You can connect directly or via a network
device such as a switch, hub, bridge, etc. The FS2 automatically senses and adjusts
to either a straight-through or crossover cable.
6. Make signal I/O connections to the FS2 back panel as the following figure shows.
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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
ID
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
1
15
11
5
6
10
Ground
RS-422 Machine Control Output +
RS-422 Machine Control Input -
RS485 Dolby Metadata Output -
Ground
NC
RS-422 Machine Control Output -
RS-422 Machine Control Input +
RS485 Dolby Metadata Output +
NC
Ground
RS-485 Dolby Metadata Input -
RS-485 Dolby Metadata Input +
NC
Ground
G - +G - +G - + G - +G - +G - + G - +G - +
G = Ground
+/- = Balanced Pair
Key
Audio Connector Pinout
1
15
11
5
6
10
Ground
GPI In 1
GPI In 2
GPI In 3
GPI GND 1
GPI GND 2
GPI In 4
GPI Out 1
GPI Out 2
GPI GND 3
GPI GND 4
GPI Out 3
GPI Out 4
NC
Ground
GPI Connector Pinout RS422 Connector Pinout
Configuration Summary
The following instructions summarize how to configure the FS2 to communicate over the
web and initially pass video and audio. Using the front panel or browser menus described
later in this guide, you can adapt your FS2 configuration to your specific needs.
1. To begin establishing Ethernet communication so you can use a web browser with
the FS2, check that the IP Config menu is set to DHCP for automatic IP addressing:
Press the FS2 CONFIG button and turn the SELECT knob to display menu 2.1 IP
Config, which should read, DHCP. This setting is the most common and allows your
network to automatically set up FS2 IP addressing. If you prefer to manually set up
addressing, turn the ADJUST knob to change the setting to Static Addr.
2. Next, turn the SELECT knob to display menu 2.2 IP Address and write down the
address if you are using DHCP to automatically assign the address. Later, you will
enter this address in your browser address field to view the FS2 browser menus.
If the FS2 cannot automatically get an address or if you selected Static Addr, the IP
address defaults to 192.168.0.2.
To change the static address, push ADJUST momentarily, and then turn it to
change the blinking octet value. Turn SELECT to advance through the values and
use ADJUST to change each one. When finished setting all octet values, push
ADJUST momentarily to save. To revert at any time to the default address, hold
down ADJUST until the address resets.
3.
Param number & name
Current Setting
Menu group & status
Info or Prompt
Turn the Select knob to scroll
through parameter menus.
Push Select to undo changes.
SELECT
ADJUST
14.1 Output Timing H
0
SDI 1 1080i59.94
Use buttons to select
a Menu Group
Status Config System Video 1 Video 2
Remote Preset Output Audio1 Audio 2
Parameter Menu
Current Setting
Menu Group & Status
Info or Prompts
Tu r n Adjust to
change current setting.
Hold down Adjust to
restore default value.
You can skip this step if you are using DHCP. If you selected Static Addr in step 1,
turn the
Subnet Mask setting in your computer's Network panel/preferences, using the same
procedure described above in step 2 to change the static address.
4.
You can skip this step if you are using DHCP. If you selected Static Addr in step 1,
turn the
Gateway Address setting in your computer's Network panel/preferences, using the
same procedure described above in step 2 to change the static address.
5. Open a web browser on the computer connected to the FS2 and enter the FS2 IP
address in the browser's address field.
menu screen appears (shown in “Web Browser Menu Summary” on page 4).
6. Configure video and audio I/O as explained in Quick Workflows, “Video and Audio
Right Out of the Box” on page 6, and test the FS2.
If the FS2 is working, configure it for your environment using the menu system. The
following pages summarize the menus, and the FS2 Installation and Operation Guide
on the supplied DVD describes the menus in detail. You can also contact AJA
Technical Support for assistance; please see the contact information at aja.com.
Display Menu Summary
FS2 Quick Start Guide — Display Menu Summary
SELECT knob to display menu 2.3 Subnet Mask. Change this to match the
SELECT knob to display menu 2.4 Default Gateway. Change this to match the
When the browser connects, the FS2 Status
1
3
Menu Group Purpose Parameter Descriptions
STATUS
REMOTE
CONFIG
The following illustration and table summarize front panel display operation.
Status and Error Conditions • Status of Video 1, Video 2, Caption, Reference, GenLock,
FS2 Control Method • Local front panel, Remote, or Local and Remote Control
FS2 Configuration • IP and SNMP settings, MAC address
Power, Temperature , and Alarms
• GPI Input and Output behavior
• Alarm Control
• Hidden Menu Access and Display Intensity (brightness)
• System Name
• System Serial Number and Software Version
• System Reboot
4
FS2 Status and Menu Display Area
List of FS2 Menu Screens
Click a screen's
FS2 Alarms
System info, and FS2 Systems on the network
name to display it.
Click the gear
icon in the headng
to open the alarm menu.
The Network menu also
opens by clicking the gear.
PRESET
SYSTEM
OUTPUT
VIDEO 1 & 2
AUDIO 1 & 2
Preset Memory Registers • Store and Recall Presets
Video and Audio Input and
System Settings
Output Sources • Video and Audio Output selections, including 3G output
Video Processor Inputs, Format,
Conversion Selections and
Adjustments
Audio Processor Input Selection
and Adjustments
Web Browser Menu Summary
• Factory Preset (recall all defaults)
• Video and Audio Input Format settings, including 3G input
• Genlock Reference selection; Frame Rates
• NTSC Standard, HDMI and AES sample rate conversion
• Downconversion for HD in to analog composite out
• System Defaults
• Dolby Settings
• Input Sources, background fill, Loss of input setting
• SD input upconversion, HD input downconversion
• Aspect Ratio, Region of Interest, H and V timing
• Output Format
• Matte, Proc Amp, Color Corrector, and Legalizer settings
• AFD embedding, input scan (i or p), captioning settings
• Test Pattern selection, Freeze Output
• Audio input, format, and Audio Follow Video (AFV) selections
• Audio channel and stereo mapping
• Audio level, phase, and delay adjustments
• Audio signal generator selection
• Dolby Timing
Browser Screen Purpose Available Settings
ALARM CONFIG
The following figure and table summarize web browser menu operation. The
settings generally correspond to the front panel display parameters, providing you
two methods of controlling the FS2. To see the equivalent front panel display
parameter number, hover the cursor over a setting.
Alarm Configuration • Alarm control
NETWORK CONFIG
Network Configuration • IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, System Name
FS2 Quick Start Guide — Web Browser Menu Summary
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STATUS
SYSTEM
CONFIG
PRESETS
OUTPUT
VIDEO 1 & 2
Status and Error Conditions • Status of Video 1 Input, Video 2 Input, Video Input Format,
Video and Audio Input and
System Settings
Configuration • Display intensity (brightness)
Preset Memory Registers • Store and Recall Presets
Output Sources • Video and audio output selections and formats
Video Processor Inputs, Format,
Conversion Selections and
Adjustments
Video Output Format, GenLock Source, Proc Amp, RGB Color
Corrector
• Component & Composite Video In/Out Format (SMPTE/Beta)
• 3G Input Settings
• Analog Audio Standard (input/output levels)
• Genlock reference selection
• Frame Rates, NTSC Standard
• Composite Downconversion
• HDMI RGB Range, HDMI Sample Rate Converter Bypass
• AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Bypass
• Dolby Settings
1
• Show/Hide unused menus
• UPnP Host & Proxy
• Export and Import Preset Files
• Name Each Preset register
• Recall Factory Preset (recall all default values)
• 3G Output selection
• Input Sources
• Output Format and Mode
• Background Fill, Loss of Input settings
• Conversion settings: Up, Down, Aspect, Edge, Custom
• Matte settings
• Proc Amp, Color Corrector
• Custom positioning
• Region of Interest
• H & V output timing
• Legalizer settings
• AFD embedding
• Scan Format (i or p)
• Caption settings
• Test Pattern Video Output, Freeze Output
AUDIO 1 & 2
REMOTE
FIRMWARE
Audio Processor Input Selection
and Adjustments
Remote Control and GPIs • Local and/or remote control settings
Firmware Update • Browse, select, and install firmware updates
• Audio Processor input selection, format
• Audio channel and stereo mapping
• Audio embedding
• Audio Follow Video (AFV)
• Audio level, phase, and delay adjustments
• Audio Signal Generator selections
• Dolby Timing
• GPI Input and Output configuration
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