AJA FS2 Specifications

FS2

With dual-channel conversion and frame synchronizing in a slim 1RU space, FS2 can do the work of
two separate devices or combine both processors together for maximum flexibility.

https://www.aja.com/products/fs2

$3,995 US MSRP

FS2 - Spec Sheet

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Video Formats

HDMI v1.3 30-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p 50/60

(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1920 x 1080i 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 59.94

Input Possible Output Formats

525i59.94 525i59.94 720p59.94 1080i59.94

720p59.94 525i59.94 720p59.94 1080i59.94

1080i59.94 525i59.94 720p59.94 1080i59.94

1080pSF23.98 1080pSF23.98 1080i59.94 525i59.94

625i50 625i50 1080i50 720p50

720p50 625i50 1080i50 720p50

1080i50 625i50 1080i50 720p50

1080pSF24 1080pSF24 1080i60

1080i60 1080i60 720p60

720p60 720p60 1080i60

Notes:

In the case of 1080PsF 23.98 input - and when 1080i 59.94 (or 525i) is
selected as an output format, the FS2 automatically does 3:2 pulldown
to get the correct frame rate. Similarly, in the case of 1080pSF/24 input,
FS2 automatically does 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame rate.
When passing 24 or 60 frame rate video, output is high definition.

Video Input Digital

Dual 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits
Dual Fiber 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Dual Channel LC connector module
Single Channel LC connector module
Single Channel SC connector module
Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC each)
HDMI v1.3 30-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p 50/6060

Video Output Analog

HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3x BNC)
12-bit D/A, 2x oversampling
SD Component (3x BNC)
SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J
12-bit D/A, 4x oversampling
+/- .25 dB to 5.5 mHz Y frequency response
+/- .25 dB to 2.5 mHz C frequency response
.5% 2T pulse response
<2 ns Y/C delay inequity
SD Composite
12-bit D/A, 4x oversampling

Audio Input Digital

16-Channel, 24-bit SMPTE-272/299 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz
sample rate, synchronous
16-Channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or
nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (8x XLR via 25-pin
breakout cable)

Audio Input Analog

8-Channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (8x
XLR via 25-pin breakout cable)
+12 dBu, +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +24 dBu (Full Scale Digital)
+/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response

Audio Output Digital

16-Channel, 24-bit SMPTE-272/299 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz
sample rate, synchronous
16-Channel, 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or
nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (8x XLR via 25-pin
breakout cable)

Audio Output Analog

8-Channel, 24-bit A/D analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced (8x
XLR via 25-pin breakout cable)
+12 dBu, +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +24 dBu (Full Scale Digital)
+/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response

Video Input Analog

HD component YPbPr, SMPTE-274 (3x BNC)
12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling
SD Component (3x BNC)
SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, Betacam 525J
12-bit A/D, 4 x oversampling
+/- .25 dB to 5.5 MHz Y frequency response
+/- .25 dB to 2.5 MHz C frequency response
.5% 2T pulse response
<2 ns Y/C delay inequity
SD Composite
12-bit A/D, 4x oversampling

Video Output Digital

Dual SD/HD/3G SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits
Dual Fiber 3G-SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Dual Channel LC connector modules
Single Channel LC connector module
Single Channel SC connector module
Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC each)

FS2 - Spec Sheet

Up-Conversion

Hardware: 10-bit
Anamorphic: fullscreen
Pillarbox 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black
sidebars
Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image
with black side bars
Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to
fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change

Down-Conversion

Hardware: 10-bit
Anamorphic: fullscreen
Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to
image area with the aspect ratio preserved
Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size

Cross-Conversion

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Hardware 10-bit
1080i to 720p
720p to 1080i
720p to 1080PsF

SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion

Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed
image
H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image;
transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with
black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image
in the center
V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image

Timecode

SDI RP188 via SDI BNC

Reference Input

External, 2x BNC
Looping, nonterminating
Blackburst or tri-level sync

Network Interface

Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Embedded web server for remote control
VTECS™ protocol for Remote Control Panel

User Interface

Alphanumeric display, with dedicated buttons/knobs

Machine Control

GPI in/out, 15-pin D-connector

Pinout is as follows:

1 GND 9 GPI OUT 2

2 GPI IN 1 10 GPI I/O GND 3

3 GPI IN 2 11 GPI I/O GND 4

4 GPI IN 3 12 GPI OUT 3

5 GPI I/O GND 1 13 GPI OUT 4

6 GPI I/O GND 2 14 NC

7 GPI IN 4 15 GND

8 GPI OUT 1

Size (w x d x h)

17.25" x 14.5" x 1.75" 1RU (438.15 x 368.3 x 44.45 mm)

Weight

7.9 lb (3.6 kg)

Power

100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical;
80W max.

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)

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