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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance
and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Contacting Support
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: +1.800.251.4224 or +1.530.274.2048
Fax: +1.530.274.9442
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Support Email: support@aja.com
Sales Email: sales@aja.com
Limited Warranty
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Limited Warranty
AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this
warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for
parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance
of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a
designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall
pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country
in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all
shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other
locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this
warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video
representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by
the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the
time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Important Safety Information
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information.
Featuring a flexible, “anything-in, anything-out” architecture, the dualprocessor 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 Syncronizers/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.
Video Features
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.
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Dual video format converters, each featuring SD/HD (up/down), SD-to-SD
(aspect ratio), and HD-to-HD (720/1080 cross) conversions.
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Dual video processors supporting proc amp and color correction.
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Dual frame synchronizers.
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Dual video/key framestores downloadable from the local area network.
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User-specified custom format conversion and scaling with variable crop,
size, aspect, position, and Region of Interest parameters.
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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.
Scan convert computer formats via a DVI-to-HDMI cable
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Dual 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O with embedded audio.
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Dual 3G/HD/SD Optical Fiber I/O (optional).
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HDMI I/O supporting 3D HDMI output.
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Component/Composite analog HD/SD video I/O, 12-bit.
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Looping reference input with flexible genlock.
Available Video Formats
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The FS2 handles a wide variety of video formats. For a list, please see
Appendix A: Specifications.
Audio Features
Control and Other
Features
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Dual audio processors, each supporting 16-channel audio with full
channel mapping.
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16-channel AES/EBU, 8-channel balanced analog I/O.
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16-channel embedded audio I/O with full mapping.
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AFV (audio follows video) support.
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Dolby E Decoder Card option. (Dolby E Encoder is a future option.)
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Miscellaneous AES/EBU Analog Audio cables.
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Built-in front panel control via scrolling alphanumeric and graphical
menu.
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Front panel LED status indicators for at-a-glance system monitoring.
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Linux operating system supporting full network compatibility, including
Web-based remote control over 10/100/1000 Ethernet via an internal
web server.
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Four isolated TTL GPI inputs and outputs for contact closure control.
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Two fully redundant power supplies standard.
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Optional remote control panel (future option).
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Five-year international warranty with unlimited technical support.
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Overview
Typical ApplicationsThe FS2 can be used in a very wide variety of video and audio signal
conversion, adaptation, timing, and processing applications:
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Up/down/cross conversion between various SD and HD formats,
including 1080p50/60.
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General purpose video frame synchronization.
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Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog audio/video conversion.
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Mux or Demux two separate HD signals from one 3G SDI signal.
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Convert 3G/HD/SD video over fiber to/from SDI (BNC).
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Use the built-in video processing amplifiers to adjust and/or color
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correct.
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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.
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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.
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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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Dolby E Decoder Card option. (Dolby E Encoder is a future option.)
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FS2 Control
FS2 operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways. The
following topics describe each method in detail:
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Front panel control
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Remote web browser via Ethernet
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SNMP monitoring (Simple Network Management Protocol) via Ethernet
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GPI Inputs and Outputs
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Optional remote control panel
Feature sets in each of the control methods vary, although the front panel and
web browser interfaces offer many of the same features.
The front panel offers the most direct control, ideal for use in machine rooms
or wherever quick changes and status checks must be made. Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators discusses the front and rear panel features in detail.
Front Panel ControlThe front panel buttons, knobs, and alphanumeric display offer the most
complete and direct means of system control. 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. For details about how to operate the front panel, please see
Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators.
Remote Web
Browser Control
The FS2 internally contains an optimized web server that allows remote
monitoring and parameter setting via an Ethernet 10/100/1000 networkattached computer running a web-browser.
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 (front: Identify, rear: ID).
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.
Note: Firefox 4, Internet Explorer 9, and Safari 5 are the supported web
browsers for FS2 control. Other browsers may work just as well, but AJA
cannot guarantee operation.
The browser GUI operation and features are discussed in Chapter 5.
SNMP Interface
SNMP offers remote network monitoring of alarm conditions. SNMP support is
described in Chapter 6.
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — GPI Inputs and Outputs
GPI Inputs and Outputs
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. Details of GPI operation
are covered in two places:
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Appendix B: GPI Connector Pinout describes physical connections to the GPI
outputs.
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Chapter 4: Display Menus and Chapter 5: Browser Control describe
configuring functions to associate them with GPI inputs and outputs.
Optional Remote Control Panel
The FS2 can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using an optional remote control.
For information about which remote panels are compatible with the FS2, consult
AJA Support. See “Contacting Support” on page 2 of this guide.
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Optional Fiber I/O
The FS2 supports optional AJA Optical Fiber I/O modules as follows:
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Single Input, LC connector
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Single Input SC connector
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Single Output LC connector
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Single Output SC connector
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Dual Input LC connectors
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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.
Optional Dolby E Decoder and Encoder Cards
The current FS2 software supports a Dolby E Decoder option in the right-hand
option slot under the option top cover.
As a future option, the FS2 will accept up an optional Dolby E Encoder Card as well
as the currently available Decoder card. You will be able to install a single encoder
card and a single decoder card.
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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
or
Composite (v1.1)
In
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
Technical Description
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.
FS2 Simplified Block Diagram
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Technical Description
Optional Dolby® 5.1 audio encoding card (future option) and decoding card are
available as hardware options installed by removing the top cover access slot.
Control of the FS2 can come from any of the following:
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Built-in front panel
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Plug-in remote control panel (future option)
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GPI input contact closures
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A remote computer running a web browser
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Video ProcessorsThe 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. Deinterlacing 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:
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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.
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Add a video/key graphic from the internal graphic stillstore (future
firmware release)
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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.
3G SupportThe FS2 supports several types of 3G video (and associated embedded audio):
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1080p59.94/1080p50 in both SMPTE level A or level B
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Muxed 3G Video: two separate 720p/1080i video signals muxed into one 3G
level B signal
In the case of “Dual Stream 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.
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The FS2 also supports “Dual Link” video in the form of 1080p59.94/1080p50
video on two 1.5G SDI cables. This form of Dual Link is supported at both FS2
inputs and outputs.
Audio ProcessorsThe 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.
What’s In The Box?
AC Power Cords (2)
AJA FS2 Panel Chassis
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your AJA FS2 chassis, you’ll find the following components:
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AJA FS2 Chassis
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AC Power cords (2)
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The manual you’re reading (on CD)
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Optional: Late-breaking News or Read-Me-First notices (AJA may include
additional bulletins related to your product and software)
Please save all packaging for shipping the FS2, should you need to do so.
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FS2 Shipping Box Contents
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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: GPI & RS422 Connector Pinouts presents GPI and RS422 Machine
Control connector pinouts.
Appendix C: Analog Audio Connector Pinout shows a Tascam connector
pinout.
Appendix E: Glossary contains a glossary of terms that apply to the product.
Index
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:
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Full installation instructions are provided in Chapter 3.
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Detailed menu descriptions are presented in Chapter 4.
Chapter 2:
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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.
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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
ID
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
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4
Status Indicators:
Ref, Keyer, LAN, EXT
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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.
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:
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First line—parameter number and name.
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Second line—the editable value set for a parameter.
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Third line 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:
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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.
FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel Description
PushbuttonsThese are the general rules of Menu Group button operation:
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Press one of the ten Menu Group buttons to access the associated
menu group. The SELECT and ADJUST knobs control the display
menus.
•
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:
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Video 1, Video 2, and Caption status
•
Reference and GenLock status
•
Output Status
•
Power and Temperature status
•
System Name display
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Alarms
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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:
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System Name setting
•
IP and SNMP settings, MAC address
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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 and Recall Presets
•
Factory Preset (defaults)
SYSTEM: Displays the System Menu Group, which lets you change or
enable FS2 video and audio input and system functions:
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Video input format settings, including 3G setup
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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)
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HDMI RGB Range
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OUTPUT: Displays the Output Menu Group, which selects output sources:
•
Composite downconversion
•
Video output selections
•
Audio output selections
•
3 G output configuration
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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
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Video Processor Output Format and Mode
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Loss of Input
•
Video Processor Up, Down, Aspect, Edge, and Custom Conversions
•
Video Processor Matte Adjustments
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Video Processor H and V timing
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Video Processor Proc Amp, Color Corrector, and Legalizer
•
AFD embedding, input scan format (i or p), and caption translation
•
Video Processor Test Patterns
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Freeze Output
AUDIO 1 and 2: Displays the Audio 1 Menu Group, which allows you to set
Audio Processor 1 selections and adjustments:
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Audio Processor input selection, output embedding, and Audio
Follow Video (AFV)
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Audio Signal Generator Selection
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Audio1 channel and stereo mapping
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Audio1 level, phase, and delay adjustments
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