FS2
Frame Synchronizer/Converter
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 3.0
Published August 1, 2017
Notices
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Format Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FS2 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Web Browser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
GPI Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SNMP Interface Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional FS2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fiber I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dolby E Decoder Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Video Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Audio Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2 – Controls, Indicators, and Connections . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alphanumeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pushbuttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Incompatibility Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 3 – Installation & Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing Optional Fiber Optic I/O Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Optional Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FS2 Chassis Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FS2 Default Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Networking Using DHCP or Default Static IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Networking the FS2 Using Your Own Static IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Ping to Test the Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Web Browser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Software Update Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Download the Latest FS2 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
System Video/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FS2 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer, US or EBU . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Computer Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Physical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Genlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Your Computer Working with the FS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4 – Display Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Controlling the FS2 via Front Panel Display Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Parameter Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Menu Group Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SELECT and ADJUST Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Menu Operation Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Simple Menus: Cong Format Alarm Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Multiple Parameter Menus: Video 1 ProcAmp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Multiple Field Parameters: IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
STATUS Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S.1 I/O Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S.2 Vid1 Format Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S.3 Vid1 Format Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S.4 Vid2 Format Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S.5 Vid2 Format Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S.6 Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S.7 Power/Temp Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S.8 Caption Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
S.9 Dolby Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S.10 Dolby Framer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S.11 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
REMOTE Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.1 Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.1–4 GPI IN 1–4 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.1–4 GPI 1–4 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CONFIG Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.1 IP Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.4 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3 MAC Address (view only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SNMP Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5 Power Supply Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.1 Vid1 Format Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.2 Vid2 Format Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7 Reference Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8 Hidden Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10 Display Intensity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11 Fan Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12 Serial Number (view only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
13 Software Version (view only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
14 Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PRESET Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1 Factory Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1.1-1.40 Presets #1-#40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SYSTEM Menu Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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1 Component In Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2 Component Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3 Analog Audio Std. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4 SDI1 3G Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5 SDI2 Input Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 Fiber1 3G Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7 Fiber2 Input Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8 Genlock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9 Frame Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10 NTSC Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
11 Composite Downconv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12 HDMI RGB Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
14.0 AES/EBU SRC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
14.1–14.8 AES/EBU SRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15 Dolby Decoder Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
16 Dolby Decoder Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
17 Dolby Decoder Aux Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
18 Dolby Decoder Aux Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
OUTPUT Menu Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1.1 SDI1 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1.2 SDI2 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.1 Fiber1 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.2 Fiber2 Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3 HDMI Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4 Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5 Composite Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6 HDMI Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7 AES/EBU Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8 Analog Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.1 SDI1 3G Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.2 SDI2 3G Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.1 Fiber1 3G Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10.2 Fiber2 3G Cong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 Menu Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Video Input and Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Background Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Loss of Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Upconvert and Downconvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sidebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Matte of Background Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Proc Amp Controls (YUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Color Corrector (RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Custom Conversion Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Timing and Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Video Legalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
AFD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Input Scan and PsF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SD Line 21Closed Caption Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Test Patte rn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 Menu Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.0 Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.1–1.16 Audio Map Ch1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.17–1.24 Audio Map Ch 1/2–15/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
2 Embedded Audio Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
3 Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4 Audio Signal Gen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Audio Delay Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Audio Output Level Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Output Phase Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Dolby Framer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter 5 – Browser Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Remote FS2 Control Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
General Web Browser Screen Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Controlling Multiple FS2s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Drop Down Parameter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Slider Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Video Format Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Network Pane and Network Conguration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
IP Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Netmask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Alarm Conguration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
System Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cong Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
SNMP Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hidden Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
UPnP Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
UPnP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Presets Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Interaction of Presets and GPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Output Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Video 1 & 2 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Audio 1 and 2 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Firmware Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chapter 6 – SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
FS2 Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
SNMP Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Front Panel Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SNMP Conguration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.0 SNMP Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.1 SNMP Trap Destination 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.2 SNMP Trap Port1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
4.3 SNMP Trap Destination 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4.4 SNMP Trap Port2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appendix B – FS2 Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
GPI Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Audio Connection Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Analog Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Digital Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Appendix C – Safety & Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
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 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
Specications" on page 103 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-specied custom format conversion and scaling with variable crop, size,
aspect, position, and Region of Interest parameters.
• Dual exible 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.
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• Dual 3G/HD/SD Optical Fiber I/O (optional).
• HDMI I/O supporting 3D HDMI output.
• Component/Composite analog HD/SD video I/O, 12-bit.
• Looping reference input with exible 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 Webbased 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 ber to/from SDI (BNC).
• Use the built-in video processing ampliers to adjust and/or color correct.
• Synchronize the timing of key and ll 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.
• HD sidebar keying including using both SD video and SD sidebar graphics
(analog or digital), upconverting both, and combining—all in the FS2.
Video Format Conversion
The FS2 can convert almost any input format to nearly any output format, as long
as the frame rates are of the same family. The three families are:
• 59.94/29.97/23.98
• 50/25
• 60/30/24
Available input and output formats are listed later in this appendix.
Conversion Exceptions
• The following frame rates are not supported for input or output:
• 720p23.98/24/25/29.97/30.
• The FS2 cannot convert a 29.97 or 59.97 input to 23.98 Hz.
• The FS2 cannot convert a 30 Hz or 60 Hz input to 24 Hz.
• Outputs of 23.98 or 24 Hz can be derived only from 23.98 or 24 Hz inputs.
• Component I/O does not support 1080p.
• The FS2 does not support reverse 3:2 pulldown.
• The FS2 does not accept or produce 4:4:4 YCbCr, RGB, or XYZ inputs or
outputs.
• The FS2 does not accept or produce YCbCr 4:2:2 12-bit inputs or outputs.
• The FS2 does not support embedded audio output for the following formats:
• 2K1080p 29.97 or 2K1080p 30
• 2K1080p 59.94 or 2K1080p 60 when 3G Cong is set to 3 Gb Level B or 1.5 Gb
DualLink.
• The FS2 does not convert NTSC to PAL-M, or vice versa.
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
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
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communicate with one or more FS2 devices, even getting them to identify
themselves via LEDs on the front and rear panel.
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.
SNMP Interface Monitoring
SNMP offers remote network monitoring of alarm conditions.
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
The current FS2 software supports a Dolby E Decoder option in the right-hand
option slot under the option top cover.
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.
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GPI Inputs (4)
Embedded
omposite (v1.1)
Remote Web
Passive
Reference
Loops
Inputs
Figure 1. FS2 Simplified Block Diagram
Browser
SNMP Control
via command line
Control
Genlock
LAN or WAN
Ethernet
Panel
Control
FS2 CPU
to Video Processor 1
and Video Processor 2
Embedded
Web
Server
OutputsProcessing
GPI
Outputs (4)
Audio
Composite (v1.1)
Digital Audio In
Analog Audio In
(Tascam-style Cable)
SDI In 1
SDI In 2
Optional
Fiber In 1
Optional
Fiber In 2
HDMI In
Video
and
Audio
Component
YCbCr/RGB
or
In
Composite In
AES/EBU
16 Channels
8 Channels
Output
Crosspoint
Matrix
Video Processors
The two Video Processors are identical and perform format conversion, frame
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:
• Add a background for HD sidebar upconversion. The background can be
Black, a user-congurable matte, video from the other video processor (which
itself can be upconverted), or a video still (future rmware release) from the
internal stillstore.
• Add a video/key graphic from the internal graphic stillstore (future rmware
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.
Video
Audio
Video
Audio
PROCESSOR 1
Converter
Framesync
PROCESSOR 2
Converter
Framesync
Video
and
Video
and
Video Proc
Amp
Color
Corrector
Audio
Processor
Video Proc
Amp
Color
Corrector
Audio
Processor
Test Signal
Generator
Test Signal
Generator
Video
Sidebar
Keyer
Tone
Generator
Video
Sidebar
Keyer
Tone
Generator
Audio
Embedder
Audio
Embedder
Video 1
Audio 1
Video 2
Audio 2
Video
and
Audio
Output
Crosspoint
Matrix
Down
Converter
SDI Out 1
SDI Out 2
Optional
Fiber Out 1
Optional
Fiber Out 2
HDMI Out
Component
YCbCr/RGB
or
C
Out
Composite
AES/EBU
Digital
Audio Out
16 Channels
Analog
Audio Out
8 Channels
(Tascam
Cable)
Out
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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.
Warranty and Index
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Chapter 2 – Controls, Indicators, and Connections
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 o a branch, connect the FS2 dual
power supplies to separate branch circuits.
Front Panel Description
Figure 2. AJA FS2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Menu Group Selection Buttons:
Press a button to select
1
a Menu Group in the display
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 oneto-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.
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.
Ref, Keyer, LAN, EXT
Activity
Indicators:
VID In Ch 1/2
UFC Ch 1/2
Proc Amp Ch 1/2
FMT ERR Ch 1/2
Status Indicators:
Power and Status
Indicators:
Pwr 1
Pwr 2
ID
Alarm
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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 (for use with parameters that have more than 10
selections):
• 10x speed - Hold down the menu group button (the button turns blue) and
turn ADJUST. The values will change in 10x increments.
• 100x speed (available for extremely wide-range parameters, like Audio
Delay) - After enabling 10x speed above, momentarily release and press that
group button a second time (the button turns light blue). Turning ADJUST
will now change the value in 100x increments.
• 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.
• The selected Menu Group button lights and the other buttons turn o.
• Each menu group returns to the last menu changed when you select the
button. After a reboot, each group displays its rst menu.
• Hold down a button (turns blue) to make coarse adjustments using the Adjust
knob. Release the button to make ne 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
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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 conguration
• HDMI video and audio conguration
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):
• 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
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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 elds in a parameter,
use SELECT to move through the elds (after pressing Adjust to enter eld
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
conrm the displayed value. Display line 4 indicates such special actions.
• Some parameters having multiple elds, such as IP Address require you to
push the ADJUST knob to select a eld, and push again to save changes.
• Hold down the knob to reset a value to the factory default; for multiple eld
values, all elds are reset to the default.
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. 10x speed - Hold down button (turns blue)
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).
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.)
and turn ADJUST.
- or 100x speed - Hold down button (turns
blue), momentarily release and press
button again (turns light blue) and turn
ADJUST.
Hold down ADJUST.
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Function Knob Action
Take (commit) a change to an edited parameter. Automatic after a few seconds for most
Abandon (undo) a change before committing. Push SELECT momentarily.
Take (commit) a special action, such as a preset recall. Push ADJUST momentarily.
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)
parameters. For multiple eld parameters,
push ADJUST momentarily to save.
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.
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.
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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
The FS2 produces signal incompatibility alarms for a number of reasons. When
incompatible I/O formats are detected, an alarm can be triggered with these
results:
• Lights the relevant alarm LED on the front panel (FMT ERROR, 1 or 2).
• Displays an alarm in the browser user interface.
• Inuences selection of the rst-displayed status screen.
• Generates an SNMP trap (if congured).
• Triggers a GPI Output (if congured).
The following tables explain how to interpret the alarms.
Incompatible Video Formats
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
Example Reference and Video Incompatibility Alarms
Video incompatibilities that the FS2 may detect include the following:
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AC Power #2
AES/EBU Digital
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.
Genlock Source signal format is
not compatible with selected
Input Format.
Genlock Source signal format is
not compatible with selected
Output Format.
Input signal is not compatible
with selected Output Format.
Rear Panel Description
Audio In/Out
Channels 1 through 16
DB-25F Connectors
(Future Use)
VID1 SDI 1 525i59.94
BKGD Matte
GEN Reference No Input
OUT 1080i59.94
VID1 SDI 1 Incompat
BKGD Matte
GEN Reference Incompat
OUT 1080i59.94
VID1 SDI 1 525i59.94
BKGD Matte
GEN Reference Incompat
OUT Incompat
VID1 SDI 1 Incompat
BKGD Matte
GEN Reference 1080i59.94
OUT Incompat
LED
ID
HDMI
In/Out
Composite
In/Out BNC
Autosensing
100 to 240VAC
50/60Hz
AC Power #1
Autosensing
100 to 240VAC
50/60Hz
Connectors
Analog Audio In/Out
Channels 1 through 8
DB-25F Connectors
(uses Tascam-style
cable)
GPI 15-pin
DB-15F Connector
10/100/1000
RJ45 Ethernet
LAN Connector
Serial Digital
Fiber In/Out
(3G/SD/HD)
Serial Digital
In/Out BNC
(3G/SD/HD)
Component
YPbPr and
RGB or
Composite (v1.1)
In/Out
BNC
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 108.
Analog Audio Ch.1-8 In/Out
8 channel Balanced Analog Audio Input and Output on separate DB-25
connectors (Tascam pinout, see "Audio Connection Pinouts" on page 108 . Audio
A/D and D/A converters are 24 bit.
External Reference
I/O with looping
BNC connectors.
Use 75-ohm terminator
on unused connector
or downstream equipment.
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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 107.
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.
HDMI In/Out
HDMI In and Out is supported on HDMI connectors. Standard SD and HD video
formats 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 In/Out YPbPr/RGB Video
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.
Composite In/Out
Composite NTSC or PAL standard definition Input and Output. Composite Video
A/D and D/A converters are 12-bit.
Ref Loop
The Reference Loop BNCs accept an Output timing reference signal. The
reference can be 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.
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NOTE: For proper operation the input Reference signal must be stable and properly
terminated using 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
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.
Hazard! 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
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! 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.
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Warning! Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
Installation Summary
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 ber 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 "FS2
Chassis Installation" on page 25.
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
"Networking" on page 26.
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 eld. See "Web Browser Control" on page 30
for details.
7. Connect the FS2 to system audio and video sources, including VTRs,
monitors, DVD players, video switchers, and audio mixers. For details, see
"System Cabling" on page 32.
8. Test the FS2 with all of your devices to verify everything is working.
Unpacking
Shipping Box Contents
An FS2 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords and any late-breaking news
bulletins (if applicable). Chassis rackmount brackets are provided as part of the
chassis with screws.
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AJA FS2 Panel Chassis
Figure 3. Shipping Box Contents
AC Power Cords (2)
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.
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 ber optic I/O option modules may be inserted into the FS2
Fiber slots. DO NOT USE ber 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 standos. 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
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Figure 4. Option Card Installation
FS2 Top View
Remove cover screws
Dolby E Encoder
(future) Option Card
Connectors
Dolby E Decoder
Option Card
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
Standoffs
Remove cover screws
FS2 Chassis Installation
Physical Requirements for Mounting the Chassis
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 at surface.
Chassis Dimensions
When planning the equipment location, consider the chassis dimensions:
• 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
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.
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NOTE: FS2 units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is an adequate
Power Requirements
Networking
• 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.
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 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.
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Laptop
& Router
Figure 5. FS2 Network Example, Two FS2s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote
Control
w/Web Browser
for FS2 Remote
Control
10/100/1000 Base-T
Hub or Switch
WAN/ISP
FS2 Default Network Settings
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
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 cong parameter 2.2. Note on a piece
of paper the DHCP-supplied IP address shown.
10/100/1000 Base-T
LAN
Firewall
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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 eld 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 rst 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 nished, 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 "Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control" on
page 82 for details about configuring the FS2 using a browser.
Networking the FS2 Using Your Own Static IP
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 rst 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 nished, push ADJUST momentarily to save the address.
5. Turn SELECT to advance to 2.3 Subnet Mask. Use the SELECT and ADJUST
knobs as in the previous step to set the desired subnet mask.
6. Turn SELECT to advance to 2.4 Default Gateway. Use the SELECT and ADJUST
knobs as in the previous step to set the desired gateway address.
7. Run a browser on the computer and type in the IP address you set for the
FS2. You should now see the FS2’s Status screen.
When you can access the FS2 screens, turn to "Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control"
on page 82 for details about configuring the FS2 using a browser.
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Figure 6. Setting FS2 Static IP Address
Using Ping to Test the Network Connection
If you have connected the FS2 to a computer and set up the IP address and still do
not see the FS2 screens in your browser, you can ping the network to verify the
connection. Simply run the Ping utility from a Mac OS X or Windows PC computer
attached directly or on the same LAN as the FS2 as described below:
Mac Ping Procedure
1. Find the Utilities Folder inside of the Applications Folder.
2. Locate the “Terminal” utility application and double-click it.
3. On the FS2, select the CONFIG button and go to parameter menu 2.2 to read
the IP address.
4. At the Mac terminal prompt, enter ping and the IP address noted in step 3.
For example: ping 192.168.0.2
5. If successful, the ping utility will respond that packets were sent, received
and how long it took. For example:
64 bytes from 192.168.0.2: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=0.590 ms
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6. If unsuccessful, check the FS2 network settings and resolve the problem
with your IT administrator.
Windows PC Ping Procedure
1. From the Start button, select the All Programs menu.
2. Select Accessories/Command Prompt from the All Programs list.
3. On the FS2, select the CONFIG button and go to parameter menu 2.2 to read
the IP address.
4. In the PC Command Prompt utility, enter ping and the IP address noted in
step 3. For example: ping 192.168.0.2
5. If successful, the ping utility will respond that packets were sent, received
and how long it took. For example:
64 bytes from 192.168.0.2: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=0.590 ms
6. If unsuccessful, check the FS2 network settings and resolve the problem
with your IT administrator.
Web Browser Control
To control the FS2 from a web browser on a network attached computer, enter
the FS2 IP address as a URL in the browser. For example, if the FS2 IP address were
“90.0.6.31”, you would then type into the web browser: http://90.0.6.31. This topic
is explained in greater detail in Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control.
NOTE: The web UI (browser GUI) will keep up with most changes initiated at the front
panel. However, the web UIweb UI may not reconnect (displays “Disconnected”)
when network changes are initiated at the FS2 front panel. To manually
reconnect, type the new IP address into the browser, or click the browser Refresh
button. Sometimes the browser caches the old FS2 address. If you can’t get the
browser to connect, try clearing the Browser history to clear the cache, and then
enter the new address again.
Software Update Installation
Although the FS2 comes from the factory pre-installed with software, it may not
be as up-to-date as software posted on our AJA website. This topic describes the
steps required to update the software in your AJA FS2.
Download the Latest FS2 Software
Current and past releases of FS2 software are available on the World Wide Web
from AJA’s website. To get the software, point your browser to the FS2 support
page, which will contain helpful FS2 information and links to the updates.
https://www.aja.com/en/products/fs2/#support
Once you’re at the update page, you can select FS2 software files to download to
your Mac or PC for upgrading your local FS2 machine.
IM PORTA NT: FS2 hardware requires differerent fimware, depending on serial number.
See Table 4 on page 31 for compatible firmware versions. Attempts to install
the incorrect version will post a Firmware Failed Verification message on the FS2
webpage.
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