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AJA FS4 Specifications

  • Modes of Operation

    Four Independent 2K, HD, or SD Video Processors
    One 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, or SD Video Processor

  • Video Formats

    (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
    (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
    (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
    (SD) 525i 59.94
    (SD) 625i 50
    YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bi

  • Video Input Digital

    4x 3G-SDI inputs, 4x BNC
    4x 3G-SDI inputs, 4x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules), SFP fiber modules
    3G-SDI, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE-297
    SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297
    SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
    12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
    Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)
    Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4X 3G), SMPTE-425-5
    Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2X 3G), SMPTE-425-3

  • Video Input Digital (Cont..)

    Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425
    Quad Link HD-SDI (4X 1.5G)
    Dual Link HD-SDI (2X 1.5G), SMPTE-372
    Single Link HD/SD
    Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD input pixel mapping, 8x 1 selector feeds video processor(s)

  • Video Output Digital

    4x 3G-SDI outputs, 4x BNC
    4x 3G-SDI outputs, 4x fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)
    SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, Dual LC, Dual LC CWDM, Single LC, or Single SC, SMPTE-297
    SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297
    SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
    12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
    Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)
    Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4x 3G), SMPTE-425-5
    Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2x 3G), SMPTE-425-3

  • Video Output Digital (Cont..)

    Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425
    Quad Link HD-SDI (4x 1.5G)
    Dual Link HD-SDI (2x 1.5G), SMPTE-372
    Single Link HD/SD
    Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD output pixel mapping

  • Monitor Output Digital

    1x BNC, 1x 3G-SDI output
    3G-SDI/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424, 10-bits
    1x HDMI, 1x HD output
    2K/HD/SD, HDMI v1.4a
    Monitored Video Processor output (video and audio) is simultaneously output on both connectors
    4K/UltraHD down-converted to 2K/HD
    Crop control on HDMI output

  • Video Processing

    Motion adaptive deinterlacer
    Proc amp controls
    Color corrector
    Legalizer
    Framerate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1, 2:3)
    Adjustable delay 0-6 frames with H and V timing controls
    Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708)
    AFD input detection, down-convert control, and output pass through or overwrite
    Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black or last good frame

  • Video Processing (Cont..)

    Matte generator for background fill
    Video test generator
    Nominal video delay
    4K/UltraHD, 3 frames (LFR), 6 frames (HFR)
    HD/SD, 2 frames (LFR), 4 frames (HFR)

  • Format Conversion

    Convert any supported input format to any supported output format, within the same frame rate family. These three families are:
    59.94, 29.97, 23.98
    50, 25
    60, 30, 24

  • Scaling

    Supported in 2K/HD/SD formats
    Zoom in and out
    Reposition
    Region of Interest (ROI)

  • Up-Conversion

    Hardware 10-bit
    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 will 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 video output format

  • Aspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SD

    Letterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
    H Crop: Produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
    SD Pillarbox: Produces 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: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image

  • Audio Input Digital

    48kHz sample rate
    8x SDI embedded inputs (16-Channels each)
    128-Channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
    8x balanced AES inputs (16-Channels), 1x DB-25
    16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3
    2x MADI inputs, 1 BNC, 1x ST Fiber
    128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10

  • Audio Output Digital

    48kHz sample rate
    1x SDI embedded output per Video Processor (16-Channels each)
    16-Channels (in single Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
    64-Channels (in four Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
    8x balanced AES outputs (16-Channels), 1x DB-25
    16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3
    2x MADI outputs, 1 BNC, 1x ST Fiber
    128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10

  • Audio Processing

    277x208 mono audio matrix, route 1 to 1, 1 to many
    Inputs: 128 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI, 2 stereo mixdowns, 3 tone generator
    Outputs: 64 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI
    Input adjustment controls for each channel
    Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB steps
    Phase invert
    Input adjustment controls for each channel pair

  • Audio Processing (Contd.)

    Delay -16ms to +1sec in 20.8 us steps
    Two independent 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown processors with gain adjust
    High quality Sample Rate Conversion on all audio inputs
    SRC bypass for non-PCM audio (e.g. Dolby E, AC-3, etc)
    Audio tone generator (mute, 400Hz, 1kHz)

  • Reference Input

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

  • Genlock

    Lock to External Reference
    Lock to SDI input 1 thru 8
    Free run based on Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator

  • Network Interface

    1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
    Embedded web server for remote control
    SNMP

  • Front Panel

    Display
    Keypad with status LEDs
    Two rotary/push knobs
    Comprehensive alarm indicators

  • Presets

    Each mode supports 40 Presets

  • GPI

    1x 25-pin D-Connector
    Four optically isolated GPI inputs
    Four optically isolated GPO outputs

  • Power

    100-240V AC 50/60Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 70W maximum; 15A maximum

  • Environment

    Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F
    Storage temperature: -40 to 60 deg. C / -40 to 140 deg. F
    Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90%, noncondensing
    Operating altitude: <3000 meters (<10000')

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    17.5 x 16 x 1.75" / 444.50 x 406.40 x 44.45mm

  • Weight

    7.0lbs / 3.18kg

  • UPC Code

    892448000106

About AJA FS4

v4.3 firmware for FS-HDR and v3.1 for FS4 adds a motion adaptive deinterlacing control, and delivers an improved, user-configurable channel to channel HFR sync control. For FS-HDR, the update also includes the latest BBC HLG LUTs v1.7

Overcome the challenges of 4K/UltraHD and multi-channel 2K/HD/SD workflows with the FS4 1RU Frame Synchronizer and Converter. This advanced device, the flagship offering from AJA, delivers unparalleled versatility and connectivity in a compact 1RU frame, making it an essential tool for all your conversion needs.

The FS4 is a 4-Channel 2K/HD/SD or 1-Channel 4K/UltraHD frame synchronizer and up, down, cross-converter. It provides a broad spectrum of connection options for both video and audio, allowing it to replace four separate devices in 2K/HD/SD or combine all processors and channels for maximum 4K/UltraHD productivity.

In Single Channel mode, the FS4 offers a comprehensive suite of 4K/UltraHD processing and up, down, cross-conversion to and from 2K, HD, or SD. In Four Channel mode, it delivers 4 x 2K/HD/SD channels of simultaneous conversion and processing within a sleek 1RU chassis, ideal for high-density multi-channel delivery.

The FS4 is equipped with a wealth of digital video connectivity options, including Quad 1.5G, Dual 3G, Quad 3G over 3G-SDI, and 12Gb/6Gb over optional 12G-SDI BNC and 12G-SDI LC Fiber SFP modules. In single channel mode, it can upscale your HD or SD materials to 4K/UltraHD and back, supporting an impressive 272 x 208 matrix of audio channels over Fiber, 3G-SDI, AES, and MADI.

In four channel mode, the FS4 provides powerful multi-channel conversion with up to 4 channels of simultaneous processing for 2K/HD and SD signals. This includes Region of Interest (ROI) scaling, color correction, proc amp controls, motion adaptive deinterlacing, and more.

The FS4's front panel has been redesigned for easy access to its rich feature set. It offers straightforward operation in single channel or four channel mode, with clear indicators for each mode.

The FS4 supports up, down, cross-conversion from SD, HD, or 2K over 12G/6G/3G-SDI video to 4K or UltraHD video and back, using AJA's superior conversion algorithms. Both Quadrant (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) output formats are supported, ensuring the highest image quality for your productions.

The FS4 offers incredible digital connectivity for video and audio, integrating easily into a variety of workflows and facilities with support for SDI workflows up to 12G. It has BNC and Fiber inputs and outputs to accept 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in Single Channel Mode. In Four Channel mode, 2K/HD/SD inputs can be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for external signal distribution.

The FS4 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between 2K/HD/SD and 4K/UltraHD formats, including full conversion of CEA-608 and CEA-708 standards. It can preserve closed captioning even when converting between formats, eliminating the need to re-insert closed captions after conversion.

FS4 is network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. Units can be connected to any Ethernet network via the built-in 10/100/1000MB Ethernet port, allowing control and configuration of multiple FS units from any web browser on a connected computer. Configurations can be saved and applied to multiple units, ensuring consistency and quick configuration in large installs.

In summary, the FS4 1RU Frame Synchronizer and Converter is a powerful, versatile, and reliable solution for your 4K/UltraHD and multi-channel 2K/HD/SD workflows.

AJA FS4 Features

  • Versatile 4K/UltraHD and multi-channel 2K/HD/SD frame synchronizer and converter in a compact 1RU frame
  • Single Channel and Four Channel modes for comprehensive video processing and conversion
  • Advanced connectivity with Quad 1.5G, Dual 3G, Quad 3G over 3G-SDI, and optional 12G-SDI support
  • Superior image quality with AJA's conversion algorithms, supporting up, down, cross-conversion, and ROI scaling
  • Extensive audio matrix with 272 x 208 audio possibilities, supporting MADI, AES, and embedded audio channels
  • Network-ready with SNMP monitoring & web-based remote control for simplified multi-unit management

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Key Features

  • Single Channel and Four Channel modes for comprehensive video processing and conversion
  • Advanced connectivity with Quad 1.5G, Dual 3G, Quad 3G over 3G-SDI, and optional 12G-SDI support
  • Network-ready with SNMP monitoring & web-based remote control for simplified multi-unit management