AJA FS2 Quick Start Guide
Introduction
FS2
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of FS2 system connections and
configuration. The FS2 can be extremely simple to use, because of its ability
to detect incoming signal formats and automatically apply the correct video
processing for the selected output format. However, the FS2 is also extremely
powerful and can be flexibly configured to perform a wide variety of tasks.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your FS2 up and running for
the first time, and confirm it is operating properly. It also provides step-by-step
instructions that demonstrate a FS2 signal processing example.
For additional information, please see the FS2 Installation and Operation Guide
available on the AJA website.
Installation Summary
1. Unpack the shipping box, inspect and inventory the contents, and read the
late-breaking news sheet, if any.
2. Install any optional SFP I/O modules by sliding them into the SFP cages in
the back. Use only AJA approved modules.
NOTE: The "Stand Alone Tests" on page 2 can be performed with the FS2 sitting on a
bench to test system operation before physically installing the unit.
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 ow through the
side vents.
4. Make signal I/O connections to the FS2 back panel as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1. FS2 Rear Panel
AC Power #2
AES/EBU Digital
Audio In/Out
Channels 1 through 16
DB-25F Connectors
AC Power #1
Autosensing
100 to 240VAC
50/60Hz
Analog Audio In/Out
Channels 1 through 8
DB-25F Connectors
(uses Tascam-style
5. 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.
6. 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.
Stand Alone Tests
cable)
(Future Use)
GPI 15-pin
DB-15F Connector
10/100/1000
RJ45 Ethernet
LAN Connector
ID
LED
Serial Digital
Fiber In/Out
(3G/SD/HD)
Serial Digital
In/Out BNC
(3G/SD/HD)
HDMI
In/Out
Component
YPbPr and
RGB or
Composite (v1.1)
In/Out
BNC
Autosensing
Composite
In/Out BNC
Use 75-ohm terminator
or downstream equipment.
100 to 240VAC
50/60Hz
External Reference
I/O with looping
BNC connectors.
on unused connector
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First Power Up
Setup
The stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS2 front
panel controls and rear connections. The following procedures assume the FS2 is
at factory defaults (taken from a newly opened box). If not set to defaults, the FS2
may behave differently.
Figure 2. AJA FS2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Menu Group Selection Buttons:
Press a button to select
a Menu Group in the display
2
Alphanumeric Display:
Line 1=Parameter
Line 2=Parameter value
Line 3=Status/Legend
Line 4=Status/Legend
3
Select knob:
Scrolls and
selects menus;
Push to undo
changes.
4
Adjust knob:
Changes
selected value;
Hold down for
default value.
Proc Amp Ch 1/2
FMT ERR Ch 1/2
The following workflow powers up a default FS2 and demonstrates some
example alarms.
• Ensure the FS2 is completely disconnected (all video, audio, network, and
power connector ports are empty).
Activity
Indicators:
VID In Ch 1/2
UFC Ch 1/2
Ref, Keyer, LAN, EXT
Status Indicators:
Power and Status
Indicators:
Pwr 1
Pwr 2
ID
Alarm
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Procedure
1. Connect both FS2 power cords to mains AC and allow time for the unit to
boot up. Observe the front panel LEDs.
• The REF LED will light red, indicating an alarm condition. By default the FS2
is congured to operate genlocked to an external reference signal.
2. Press the front panel STATUS button, then turn the SELECT knob to view
various Status menus.
• The Status menu for Video Processor 1 will report No Input for IN1, the
port is disconnected), and the GEN (Genlock) parameter will report Ref
(congured for external reference) but will also report No Input.
Video Format Status screen Video Format Alarm Status screen
IN1 SDI 1 No Input
BKGD Black 525i59
GEN Ref No Input
OUT1 1080i59
3. Connect a sync reference signal to one of the FS2 Ref Loop BNCs, and
connect a 75 ohm terminator to the other Ref BNC.
• The REF LED will light blue, indicating the FS2 is genlocked to an external
reference signal.
• The Status menu GEN parameters will report Ref and indicate the format of
the incoming reference signal or OK.
• However, because the FS2 is still not receiving a compatible video input, No
Input, will be reported for IN1.
Video Format Status screen Video Format Alarm Status screen
IN1 SDI 1 No Input
BKGD Black
GEN Ref 1080i59
OUT1 525i59
4. Connect a 1080i59.94 SDI video source to the SDI 1 input BNC.
• The front panel will report 1080i59 and an OK status for SDI 1. This indicates
no alarm condition exists.
Video Format Status screen Video Format Alarm Status screen
IN1 SDI 1 1080i59
BKGD Black 1080i59
GEN Ref 1080i59
OUT1 1080i59
5. Disconnect one of the power cords, leaving the other attached.
• The front panel PWR LED will light red for the power supply with the
removed cord.
• The PS status will report PS1 (or 2) OFF
6. Reconnect the power cable. The PWR LED for that power supply will light
blue and the power supply status will report OK.
This workflow confirms the FS2 powers up successfully and reports reference and
power supply alarms.
NOTE: FS2 Reference, Power Supply, and Video Format alarms can be disabled, if
desired. This will prevent the LEDs from going red, but will not affect front panel
status displays.
IN1 SDI 1 OK
BKGD Black OK
GEN Ref No Ref
Rate 525i59
IN1 SDI 1 OK
BKGD Black OK
GEN Ref OK
Rate 525i59
IN1 SDI 1 OK
BKGD Black OK
GEN Ref OK
OUT1 1080i59
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