AJA FS1 Manual 2.2.2.1r2

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Published: 11/01/2019
Software Version 2.2.2.1r2
Installation and Operation

Guide
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Trademarks
AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO®, and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io
Express™, Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo,
AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2012 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject
to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording,
without the express written permission of AJA Inc.
FCC Emission Information

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
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: support@aja.com
Sales Email: sales@aja.com
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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
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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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.
Important Safety Information

Hazard!
This symbol, when used in the manual, indicates a serious health hazard with
risk of injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol, when used in the manual, indicates a serious risk or threat to
personal safety.
Caution!
This symbol, when used in the manual, indicates important safety and
compliance information.
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Table of Contents
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Contacting Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Chapter 1:
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . .1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FS1 Front Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Remote Web Browser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SNMP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Block Diagram Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s In The Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2:
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alphanumeric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controlling the FS1—Using the Select and Adjust Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Activity Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power and Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Video and Format Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connector Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Analog 8 Channel Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RS-422 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Component (YPbPr/RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
S-Video (Y/C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Composite NTSC/PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reference Video (looping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Examples of permissible reference video signals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Chapter 3:
Installation & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mounting the FS1 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Physical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TCP/IP Information You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Networking the FS1 via DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Networking the FS1 using a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Networking the FS1 using the Factory Default IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Ping to Test the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mac Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows PC Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Controlling with a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing The Latest Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Download the Latest FS1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Where to Place the FS1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
System Video/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FS1 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How Do Audio Level Settings Relate to Nominal Levels?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 4:
Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Controlling the FS1 via Front Panel Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.1 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.2 SDI 2 Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.3 Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.1 Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.2 Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.11 Audio Map Ch1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.12 Audio Map Ch2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.13 Audio Map Ch3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.14 Audio Map Ch4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.15 Audio Map Ch5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.16 Audio Map Ch6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.17 Audio Map Ch7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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2.18 Audio Map Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.22 Audio Map Ch 3/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.23 Audio Map Ch 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.24 Audio Map Ch 7/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.1 Component In Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.2 Component Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.3 Frame Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.4 NTSC Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.1 Analog Audio Std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.2 Audio Delay (mS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3 Embed Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . 43
4.4 Sample Rate Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.5 Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.6 AFV Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1 Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2 Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.3 SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.5 Downconvert AFD Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6 AFD Out SDI 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.7 AFD Out SDI 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.1 Genlock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.2 Output Timing H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.3 Output Timing V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4 Analog Output Fine (Horizontal Timing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1 Sidebar Keyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2 Sidebar Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.1 Proc Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.2 Proc Amp Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.3 Proc Amp Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.4 Proc Amp Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.5 Proc Amp Sat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
11.1 Loss of Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
20.0 Audio Output Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
20.1 Audio Level Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
20.2 Audio Level Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
20.3 Audio Level Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
20.4 Audio Level Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
20.5 Audio Level Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
20.6 Audio Level Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
20.7 Audio Level Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
20.8 Audio Level Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
21.0 Audio Output Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
21.1 Audio Phase Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
21.2 Audio Phase Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
21.3 Audio Phase Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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21.4 Audio Phase Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

21.5 Audio Phase Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
21.6 Audio Phase Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
21.7 Audio Phase Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
21.8 Audio Phase Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
30.1 Closed Captioning Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
31.1 Upconvert Line 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
35.1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
35.3 Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
36.1 GPI IN 1 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
36.2 GPI IN 2 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
37.1 GPI 1 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
37.2 GPI 2 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
40.1 Freeze Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
41.2 Video SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
41.3 Audio SG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
50.1 IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
50.2 IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
50.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
50.4 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
50.5 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
50.6 MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
51.1 SNMP Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
51.2 SNMP Trap Destination 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
51.4 SNMP Trap Destination 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
60.1 Power Supply Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
60.2 Format Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
60.3 Reference Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
70.1 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
70.2 Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
80.1 Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
80.2 Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
90.0 Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
91.1 Preset Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
92.1 Preset Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Parameters Not Stored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
99.0 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Chapter 5:
Browser Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Remote FS1 Control Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
General Screen Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Controlling Multiple FS1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Audio and Video I/O Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Control Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Convert Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Genlock Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
ProcAmp Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Caption Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Miscellaneous Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Test Signals Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SNMP Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. 102
Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Chapter 6:
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
FS1 Simple Network Management Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appendix A:
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Video Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Video A/D, D/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Audio Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Audio levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
RS422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Appendix B:
GPI Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Appendix C:
Analog Audio Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Analog Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Appendix D:
Safety & Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Class A Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
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Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Translated Caution Statements, Warning Conventions and Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Before Operating Your FS1 Unit, Please Read the Instructions in This Document . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix E:
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reference Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Overview
Featuring a flexible architecture, the FS1 Universal SD/HD Audio/Video Frame
Synchronizer and Converter simultaneously works with both HD and SD video—all in
full 10-bit broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio. The FS1 supports virtually any
input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD:
• Converts up or down between SD and HD, and provides simultaneous HD and
SD outputs.
• Cross-converts between HD formats with simultaneous output of both formats.
• Supports audio as 8-channel AES, balanced analog, or embedded audio with full
flexibility.
• Handles closed captioning and closed captioning conversion between SD and
HD formats.
• Offers network ready, web-based remote control.
Features
The FS1 product offers a large number of unique features for connectivity, control,
and ease of use in any environment:
• Universal HD/SD audio/video frame synchronizer and converter
• SDHD up/down conversion
• SDSD aspect ratio conversion
• HDHD cross conversion (720p/1080i)
• Up/down/cross-converting with both the input and converted
formats on SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)
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• HD cross-converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output

• AFD support
• Dual HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs
• Component analog HD/SD input and output
• Composite/S-Video input and output with TBC
• 8-channel AES and balanced analog audio inputs and outputs
• 16-channel embedded audio passed to SDI outputs
• Audio mapping and control with AFV (audio follows video)—
16 channels of embedded audio can be mapped to any 8
• Storage of 10 preset system configurations in memory or external files
• Fully redundant power supplies standard
• 10/100 LAN with SNMP, embedded web server for remote control, and VTECS™
open protocol
• Video Proc Amp
• Closed caption support—including SD-to-HD upconversion
• Chassis styling optimized for use in a wide variety of machine rooms with
simple panel and remote web browser user interfaces
• Front panel alphanumeric and graphical display shows input and output
settings, and is also used for parameter viewing/editing
• LED status indicators for at-a-glance system monitoring
• Two GPI inputs and outputs, TTL, isolated
• Sidebar Keyer
• 5-year international warranty with unlimited technical support
FS1 Front Panel Control

FS1 operation can be monitored and changed in a number of ways:
• Front panel control
• Remote web browser via Ethernet
• VTECS protocol via Ethernet
• SNMP monitoring (Simple Network Management Protocol)
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 of the device, which is ideal for
machine rooms or wherever quick changes and status checks must be made.
Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators describes front and rear panel features in detail.
FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Remote Web Browser Control 3
Remote Web Browser Control

The FS1 internally contains an optimized web server that allows remote
monitoring and parameter setting via a network-attached computer running a
web-browser.
From a network-connected computer you can communicate with one or more
FS1 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-FS1 cable, or
for greatest flexibility, exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN.
The FS1 uses a standard RJ45 LAN connector, but internally the connection is
intelligent and communicates via standard “straight-through” CAT 5 ethernet
cables or null-modem (cross-over) cables with no configuration or1 strapping.
Note: Firefox, Internet Explorer 8 and 9, and Chrome are the supported web
browsers for FS1 control. Other browsers may work, 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.
Block Diagram
Block Diagram The FS1 features a very flexible architecture that allows simultaneous HD/SD
Description operation. There are three separate frame synchronizers in the FS1: a full up/
down/cross-converting synchronizer, a downconverting synchronizer, and a
standard HD/SD non-converting synchronizer. This architecture allows the
following functions:
• HD cross-converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output
• Up/down/cross-converting with both the input and converted formats on
SD/HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)
• Up/down/cross-converting with dual SD/HD-SDI outputs
• Composite and S-Video outputs are always active (dedicated down-
converter for HD inputs)
For example, the FS1 can input 720p, and output both cross-converted 1080i HD-
SDI and down-converted 525i SDI (or 1080i in and 720p and 525i out).
The FS1 also allows the user to set the output format, and the conversion will be
automatic depending on what the input is. The FS1’s output format can also be
controlled by using the reference input (follows the reference input format).
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SNMP Control SNMP

Remote Web
via Command Line Control
Browser Remote Web
via Command
Control Browser
Not supported in Line Control
the current version
LAN or
WAN LAN or
Ethernet WAN
Connection Ethernet
Connection
Front Embedded
Panel Front Web Embedded
Control PanelServer Web
Not supported in Control Server Not supported in
the current version the current version
GPI GPI
Inputs GPI FS1 GPIOutputs
CPU FS1
(2)Inputs CPU Outputs
(2)
(2) (2)
Test to Down Converter Test

Ref No Conv Audio SD-SDI Out or
Ref Ref Test Embed HD-SDI Out (#1)
Ref Test Norm/Key
Genlock Signal Audio SD-SDI Out or
Loop GenlockGenerator
Loop Embed HD-SDI Out (#1)
Input
Input
Framesync/no conversion Test
Norm
SD-SDI In or SD-SDI Out
HD-SDISD-SDI
In (#1) In or
Bypass
Audio Audio SD-SDI Out or or
w/Embedded Audio Framesync Embed Embed HD-SDI
HD-SDI Out
Out (#2)
(#2)
HD-SDI In (#1)
w/Embedded Audio SD-SDI In or Framesync
HD-SDISD-SDI
In (#2) In or Sidebar Sidebar Bypass
HD-SDI In (#2) Keyer Key Normal/Key
Up/Down/Cross
Video
Component YPbPr or Select Converter, Up/Down/Cross Norm Test Component YPbPr or
Component
RGBYPbPr
In or Framesync, Converter, RGB Out
RGB In Video In Framesync, Component,
Select ARC1 Bypass
ARC1 Key YPbPr, or
Bypass RGB Out
S-Video In Normal Conversion
S-Video In Down Normal/Key S-Video Out
Composite In Down Converter,
Composite In Converter, Framesync, S-Video Out
Down Conversion Composite Out
Framesync, ARC1
ARC1 Composite Out
AES/EBU SDI 1 AES/EBU digital

AES/EBU
Digital Audiodigital SDI 1 Audio for Embedding AES/EBU digital
Audio
8-channelsAudio SDI 2 Audio Audio Audio Audio
8-channels
8-channels
(1 pair per BNC) SDI 2 AES and Analog Audio
(1 pairInput
per BNC) Select Processor Processor (1 8-channels
pair per BNC)
AES/EBU (1 pair per BNC)
Output
Input AES/EBUAudio In Output
Analog Select
Analog Analog Audio
Analog Audio
Analog Audio Output
Input (8-ch)Input 8-channels
Tascam-style cable Notes: Analog Audio
8-channels Notes: (Tascam-style cable)
Output (8-ch)
(Tascam-style cable) ARC1 = Aspect Ratio Converter Tascam-style cable
ARC1 = Aspect Ratio Converter
FS1 Simplified Block Diagram

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What’s In The Box?

When you unpack your AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll find the following components:
• AJA FS1 Chassis
• AC Power cords (2)
• The manual you’re reading (on CD)
• Optional: Late-breaking News or Read-Me-First notices (where applicable, AJA may
include additional bulletins related to your product and software)
Please save all packaging for shipping the FS1 should you wish to do so when moving
or sending it in for service.
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AC Power Cords (2)
AJA FS1 P l Ch i
FS1 Shipping Box Contents
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In This Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction presents the overview you’re reading, listing features, box
contents, and requirements.
Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators discusses the FS1 front and rear panel controls,
connections, and indicators. Illustrations point out the various connectors and
indicators with text discussions of each.
Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration provides complete instructions for
installing and configuring the FS1 panel, from unpacking, cabling the system and
then getting it up and running.
Chapter 4 Parameter Menus gets you started with setting up and using the FS1 via
its front panel controls. Discussed are the Parameter Menu and the Select and Adjust
buttons used to view and edit settings.
Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control discusses controlling the FS1 remotely via a
network-attached computer with a web browser.
Chapter 6 SNMP discusses FS1 support of SNMP.
Appendix A Specifications presents technical specifications for the product.
Appendix B GPI Connector Pinout presents a GPI connector pinout.
Appendix C Analog Audio Connector Pinout shows a Tascam connector pinout.
Appendix D Safety Compliance lists important regulatory and safety information.
Appendix E Glossary defines essential terms that apply to the product.
Chapter 2:
Controls and Indicators
Controls and Indicators

When installing the AJA FS1 chassis, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety
of equipment. After installation, the front panel indicators will be useful in
monitoring what is happening on the system as well as troubleshooting problems
that can occur. Becoming familiar with the FS1 front and rear panels will simplify
installation, setup, and operation of the system. Use of the web browser user
interface and Remote Control Panel option are described in a Chapter 5.
On the following pages are front and rear panel illustrations with notations that
summarize all of the connectors and indicators. Detailed descriptions of each of the
connectors and indicators follow afterward.
Full installation instructions are provided in Chapter 3 later in this manual.
Note: The AJA FS1 should be plugged into 3-prong 100-240 VAC power before you
make connections to other equipment. The AC cords provide a path to ground for
accidental static discharge to protect system equipment. The FS1 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 a supply, the FS1 will continue to operate on the remaining circuit
and power supply.
Warning: To meet safety regulations for leakage current and to achieve full
redundancy, connect the FS1 dual power supplies to separate branch circuits.
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Front Panel
Control Menu
Buttons
Activity Power and Status

Remote Status Alphanumeric Display Select Buttons Adjust Buttons Indicator Indicator
Button Button has two modes: scroll through change or LEDs: LEDs:
displays remote changes the Status (displays status and select adjust the value • HD In • Power 1
status (color of display to the information) and parameters of the selected • SD In • Power 2
button) and Status Mode Control (for viewing and parameter • HD Out • Identify
brings up the and cycles changing functions/ • SD Out • Alarm
remote control through status parameters) • Aux
menu and screensaver • Proc Amp
displays • LAN
• Ref
AJA FS1 Front Panel Indicators
Alphanumeric The alphanumeric display has two modes:

Display Status: Displays current machine status and/or error conditions. The status display
is enabled when you push the Status button.
Control: The control mode displays the menu structure for selecting and
changing/adjusting machine functions and parameters. The display changes
from status to control mode when you press a Select or Adjust button.
When the FS1 is powered up, the display will show an AJA logo and then the status
display.
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Status Display Pressing the Status button under the AJA logo pages through the eight status
displays. Normally, you'll be viewing the main status screen shown in a previous
illustration. It’s the default screen at powerup. Information contained in the status
display shows the current primary settings for the FS1:
• Input Format (upper left)
• Output Format (lower left)
• Selected Video Input setting (upper right)
• Selected Audio Input setting (lower right)
Input Format Video Input setting
Output Format Audio Input setting 1
For example, if set up to do a cross-convert from 1080i59.94 to 720p59.94 using

embedded audio in and out, the display would look as follows:
IN 1080i59.94 SDI 1
OUT 720p59.94 SDI 1
If the selected input has no valid signal present, the FS1 displays IN No Input.
Note: If the input is incompatible with the chosen output format, the default
status screen will display the actual format, such as IN 525i 59.94. The video format
status screen, however, would be the default status screen at that point (since the
Alarm LED would be on), and it would display IN Incompat.
The other seven status displays are listed and described below:
The video format status screen shows the status of the active video input, the
output format, the genlock source, and the format of the reference signal (if
applicable). For example, if the Output Format is set to Follow REF, but there is
no valid reference signal present, the Output Format section of the video
format status screen will read OUT No Ref.
The sidebar status screen shows the main input format, sidebar input format,
output format, and sidebar input select. Any incompatibilities between these
formats are shown as Incompat.
The sidebar input screen always shows the detected formats of the main input
and the sidebar input—to help resolve incompatibilities.
The power/temperature status screen displays power supply and temperature
status. If a power supply is unplugged or an error is detected, the display top
line reads PS 1 OFF, PS 2 OFF, PS 1 Error, or PS 2 Error, respectively. (When
Power Supply Alarm filter (60.1) is set to Suppress; the display still reads Power
OK even if a power supply is unplugged.) If the FS1 internal temperature
threshold is exceeded, the display lower line reads OVERHEATED and video
output may be compromised. If the front panel Alarm LED is lit, the reason
should be evident if you check the video format and power/temperature
status screens.
The close-captioning status screen shows whether closed caption data is present
on the selected video input.
The AJA logo is displayed when no button activity occurs for 60 minutes.
The FS1’s System Name has been previously defined (how to enter/edit it is
described in Chapter 4, Parameter Menus, System Name 50.5).
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Controlling the The FS1's control system is designed to be easy to use and remember. All functions
FS1—Using the in the menu system are numbered for easy reference. Two pairs of up/down
buttons named Select and Adjust provide control. Pressing any of these four
Select and Adjust buttons immediately puts the FS1 into control mode:
Buttons
Select Adjust
To operate the FS1, use the Select buttons to select a function or parameter. Then
use the Adjust buttons to adjust the selected function or parameter.
The control display has two lines:
Parameter Number and Name
Current Parameter Setting
The top line contains a numbered and named FS1 parameter and or function.
The lower line contains the current setting.
The parameter Select buttons select a parameter to view or modify.
Pressing a parameter Adjust button changes the current parameter's value to a new
one from the FS1's list of choices—repeating the list if you continue to press
Adjust or adjusting a numerical value up or down. The exact choices displayed
will vary depending on the parameter. Adjustment choices made with the
Adjust buttons take effect immediately (except 1.1 Output Format which has a
1/2 second delay). In most cases, changed parameters will be stored into the
FS1’s non-volatile memory after the parameter remains unchanged for 3
seconds. Exceptions are the IP Address, IP Config, Subnet Mask and all SNMP
parameters; for these you must exit the selection to activate changes.
Holding down a Select or Adjust button continuously changes the choices
automatically with acceleration if applicable.
Pressing either a Select or an Adjust button while on the Status or Screen Saver
displays changes the display to the last remembered control menu.
Holding down both the Adjust (up) and Adjust (down) buttons—at the same time
will set that parameter back to its factory default value.
For some parameters, once the parameter is selected, the first Adjust button
pressed begins the editing. The top Select button then can be used to choose
the position (left to right) within the parameter being edited.
Holding down both the Select buttons at the same time returns the front panel
menu to parameter 1.1 Output Format. If you are editing an octet, string or
other parameter that requires a commit action (like editing a blinking IP
address) and you press both Select buttons, the edit will terminate (will not take
effect and will not be saved). On the other hand, if you are editing menu items
that normally take effect as they are edited (e.g. procamp gain), the edited
value will take effect.
Note: Parameter displays and adjustment choices and values are described in
detail in Chapter 4.
Remote Control Pressing the Remote button once results in a display showing how the FS1 is being
controlled. Pressing the button again cycles the display through all control options:
LOCAL+REMOTE: Control is from the panel buttons, a web browser, or remote panel
(VTECS). The Remote button glows white.
REMOTE ONLY: Control of the FS1 is from a web browser on a network attached
computer or a remote control panel via the VTECS protocol (except for the remote
control function). The Remote button glows red.
LOCAL ONLY: FS1 control is only allowed from the front panel buttons (except for the
remote control function). The Remote button glows green.
Indicator Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that light when a condition is present.
Descriptions The following indicators are conveniently arranged in groups to show 1 specific subjects;
these LEDs are also discussed on the following pages.
• Activity LEDs
• Power and Status LEDs
Activity Indicators
HD In—Shows that an active HD signal is detected at the previously selected input.
SD In—Shows that an active SD signal is detected at the previously selected input.
HD Out—Shows that an HD signal is being output.
SD Out—Shows that an SD signal is being output.
Aux—This LED is ON whenever a GPI input trigger is active if that GPI affects the
internal state of the FS1. If the associated GPI In parameter (36.1 GPI In 1 Response or
36.2 GPI In 2 Response) is set to No action, the LED stays OFF.
Proc Amp—Shows that the ProcAmp values are different from the factory nominal
values. If lit, the video passing through the FS1 is being altered according to
changes in ProcAmp parameter settings (it’s no longer at unity).
LAN—This LED will flash once whenever the FS1 is being controlled by a web browser
input or remote panel. Web browser actions that do not affect the internal state of
the FS1 will not cause the LED to blink.
Ref—Shows that the FS1 has an external reference video source applied to the Ref
connector.
Power and Status Indicators

Power 1—Shows that the FS1 #1 power supply is connected to AC mains power via its
power cord and is operational. Both the Power 1 and Power 2 LEDs must be lit to
ensure redundant power is available.
Power 2—Shows that the FS1 #2 power supply is connected to AC mains power via its
power cord and is operational.
Identify and ID—These two LEDs (one on the front panel and one on the rear) will blink
when directed to do so via the FS1’s Web browser interface Identify button. This
action is useful for identifying which FS1 you’re controlling when there are multiple
FS1 units in a machine room being controlled by a laptop or computer. In the
browser, simply click Identify and then watch for one of the FS1s Identify LEDs to
blink. The Identify LED on the front panel and ID LED on the rear panel 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.
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Alarm—If This LED is illuminated, press the Status button to see a description of the
alarm event detected.
The Alarm LED may be lit because of a hardware failure, because of video
incompatibilities, or because of genlock loss. (Any of these conditions may be filtered
out using the Alarm Filters parameters.)
Note: Only having one power cord connected to the FS1 will cause the alarm LED
to light—this may be filtered with the Alarm Filters parameters.
Video incompatibilities may be deduced from the “Alarm Status” screen. When the
Alarm LED is lit, press the front panel Status button to go directly to the “Alarm Status”
screen.
Video incompatibilities that the FS1 may detect include:
Video Incompatibility Detected Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal format is not compatible with “IN..... GEN Ref “
selected Output Format. “OUT.... REF Incompat”
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, and Example: if Reference and Output
selected Output Format is compatible with detected formats are 525, but Input is 625,
Reference format, but Input signal format is not Alarm Status screen shows:
compatible with detected Reference format. “IN Incompat GEN Ref “
“OUT 525i 59 REF 525i 59 “
Input signal is not compatible with selected Output Alarm Status screen shows:
Format. “IN Incompat “
“OUT 525i 59
Reference signal events that the FS1 may detect include:
Reference Alarm Event Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but no Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal is detected. “IN..... GEN Ref”
“OUT.... REF No Ref”
1.1 Output Format is set to “Reference”, but no Alarm Status screen shows:
Reference signal is detected. “IN..... GEN Ref”
“OUT.... REF No Ref”
Sidebar incompatibility events that the FS1 may detect include:
Sidebar incompatibility Event Alarm Status screen will show
Sidebar format incompatible with output format Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN..... SB Incompat”
“OUT.... SB ...”
Main input format incompatible with Sidebar keyer Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN Incompat SB...”
“OUT.... SB...”
Sidebar Input Select incompatible with Main Input Alarm Status screen shows:
Select (both Analog inputs) “IN.... SB Incompat”
“OUT.... SB Incompat”
About Video and The table below shows at a glance all the conversions (and straight-through modes)
Format possible for given input formats. In the case of interlace formats the table lists the field
rate; for progressive formats the table lists the frame rate.
Compatibility
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 1080pSF23.981 1080i59.94 525i59.94
625i50 625i50 1080i50 720p50

720p50 625i50 1080i50 720p50 1
1080i50 625i50 1080i50 720p50
1080pSF24 1080pSF24 1080i60

1080i60 1080i60 720p60
720p60 720p60 1080i60
1 When the main output (SDI 1) is not 1080pSF23.98, bypass mode will not be
available.
Notes:
1. In the case of 1080pSF/23.98 input—and when 1080i59.94 (or 525) is selected as
an output format, the FS1 automatically adds 3:2 pulldown to get the correct frame
rate. Similarly, in the case of 1080pSF/24 input, FS1 automatically adds 3:2
pulldown to get the correct frame rate.
2. When passing 24 or 60 framerate video, the standard definition outputs will not
output valid video (the FS1 is not a framerate converter).
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Rear Panel
RS422
DB9 Connector Composite
(Reserved for Future Use) In/Out
AC Power Supply AES/EBU Digital Analog Audio In/Out S-Video AC Power Supply
Socket #1 Audio In/Out Channels 1 through 8 GPI 10/100 Serial Component In/Out Socket #2
Autosensing Channels 1 through 8 (uses Tascam-style 9-pin RJ45 Digital YPbPr and Autosensing
100 to 240VAC, 0.3A cable) Connector Ethernet In/Out RGB In/Out 100 to 240VAC, 0.3A
50/60Hz LAN (SD-SDI 50/60Hz
Connector HD-SDI)
External
ID (Identify) Reference
LED with Loop-
Through
About Inputs and The functions of the FS1 Inputs and Outputs depend on the operational mode.
Outputs The operational steps are simple:
1. Select an output format.
2. Select the desired input.
All outputs are active all the time. If you select an output format first and then the
input source, the FS1 automatically performs up/down/cross conversion.
Audio embedding/disembedding is also automatic, according to the parameter
settings you’ve selected. For example, even though the input selected might be HD-
SDI with embedded audio, the analog audio output connectors will output proper
analog audio that has been disembedded from the serial digital stream.
Please study Chapter 4 Parameter Menus, for a full understanding of all the possible
FS1 settings.
Connectors
Connectors on the rear panel are arranged in groups for easy installation and
maintenance:
• P/S 1 and P/S 2—AC power connectors, each 3-pin (with Ground), one for each
independent power supply. Each power supply is autosensing from 100 to
240VAC at 50/60Hz. Only one has to be connected for FS1 operation, but
redundant operation is available only if both connectors are plugged into AC
power.
• AES/EBU Audio—8 digital channels in and out, two pairs per BNC.
• Analog Audio Ch.1-8 In/Out—8 channels of analog audio in and out via a DB25
TASCAM-style cable (not supplied).
• GPI—connector providing dual isolated TTL compatible inputs and outputs. The
functions of each are selectable in software.
• 10/100 LAN—RJ45 Ethernet connector.
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• SDI In/Out—digital video with embedded audio. There are two input and two
output BNC connectors. The outputs are active all the time, although you must
specify the output format (and thus whether any conversion takes place). SDI 2
can follow the input (“bypass”)—see description on the following page.
• Component In/Out YPbPr/RGB—video, 3 BNCs for input, and 3 BNCs for output.
Component can follow the input (“bypass”)—see the description on the following
page.
• S-Video In/Out (Y/C)—one 4-pinmini-DIN for input, and one 4-pin mini-DIN for
output—see the description on the following page.
• Composite In/Out —NTSC/ PAL video, 1 BNC for input, and 1 BNC for output—see
the description on the following page. 1
• Ref Loop—reference video (looping), 2 BNCs.
• RS-422—DE-9 connector reserved for future use.
Each of these groups of connectors are discussed on the following pages.
Connector 8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And

Descriptions Outputs
One BNC is provided for each of four pairs of
channels, both on the input and output: 1/2, 3/4, 5/
6, and 7/8.
AES/EBU signals are handled by the FS1 internally
as 24-bit digital.
Analog 8 Channel Audio

The two DB25 connectors, one for input and one for
output, support a TASCAM-style cable snake for
balanced 8-channel audio. Analog audio signals are
converted internally to 24-bit digital audio inputs and
outputs.
RS-422 Port
This DE-9 connector is reserved for future use.
GPI
A female DE-9 connector provides connection to external equipment
or circuits via an isolated TTL-compatible interface. Appendix B
contains a pinout and specifications.
LAN
An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100 Ethernet port for connection directly
to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN.
The FS1is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet
cables, automatically detecting which is used.
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SDI Input and Outputs

BNC connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI
outputs. SDI video connections include embedded audio In/Out
(depending on your parameter settings).
The outputs are active all the time, although you must specify the
output format (and thus whether any automatic conversion takes
place). For example, with an SD-SDI input selected, you could set
the SDI 1 output to HD 720p for an upconvert, and then set the SDI
2 output to “Follow Input” (bypass) to output the SD-SDI at the
same format/framerate as the input.
SDI provides the best quality 10-bit video input and output. If peripheral equipment
has a variety of inputs/outputs, use SDI I/O if it is available.
Component (YPbPr/RGB)
Connect SD or HD component YPbPr or RGB video cables
from a VTR, camera, or other source to the three input BNCs.
Then connect the YPbPr or RGB output BNCs to your
destination component device.
Component video signals are A/D (input) and D/A (output)
converted (10-bit). Like the SDI 2 output, Component can
be set to Bypass (follow input). Output is affected by the 5.3
Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see
Chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).
S-Video (Y/C)
S-Video input and output female 4-pin mini-DINs provide for connection of
desktop video/prosumer level equipment, including camcorders, VCRs/
VTRs, and monitors, to name a few. Use high quality shielded S-Video cables
when making connections.
S-video signals are converted internally to 10-bit digital. Output is affected
by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see Chapter 4
for discussion of these parameters).
Composite NTSC/PAL
BNC connectors support composite NTSC or PAL standard definition input
and output. Connect an NTSC or PAL composite video cable from a VTR,
Camera, or other source to the Composite In BNC. Then connect the
Composite Out BNC to a destination composite video device.
Composite video signals are 10-bit A/D (input) and D/A (output) converted.
Output is affected by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter
settings (see Chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).
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Reference Video (looping)

These two BNC connectors allow you to synchronize FS1 outputs to your
house reference video signal (blackburst or Tri-level for HD). If you have a sync
generator or video equipment source to use for synchronizing other video
equipment in your studio, connect its composite output here. When the FS1
outputs video, it locks to this reference signal. Reference video does not need
to be the same format as the video input/outputs, but it must have the same
vertical rate (for example, 1080i Tri-level reference video will work for 525
video input and output).
Examples of permissible reference video signals:

• 525 Color Black
• 625 Color Black 1
• 1080i Tri-level Sync
• 720p Tri-Level Sync
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Chapter 3:
Installation & Configuration
Installation Overview
The installation and set up of an FS1 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 Warning!
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 fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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.
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20
Warning!
To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power
supplies to separate branch circuits.
Warning!
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
device has been damaged in any wav, 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.
All of the steps of installation and configuration are documented in this chapter,
summarized as follows:
1. Unpack the shipping box, removing the FS1 and two power cords.
2. Connect the FS1 to power, connecting the two power cords to mains AC.
If you plan to use remote control of the FS1, ensure you have an Ethernet
cable routed to where the FS1 will be placed. It can be connected over a
LAN or attached directly to a locally attached computer. Ensure that the
computer (whether communicating over a LAN or directly to the FS1
Ethernet port) has a web browser installed. If the FS1 will be attached to a
LAN, talk to your IT administrator and obtain the details about how to
configure the FS1 (DHCP or static IP, explained in this chapter).
The following figure shows typical LAN connections, although your
installation may differ.
3. If connecting to a network, configure the FS1 IP CONFIG, IP ADDR,
IP MASK, and IP GATEWAY parameters according to the information
obtained from your IT administrator in the last step. Connect it to the LAN.
From a network attached computer or one directly connected to the FS1,
“ping” the FS1 (explained later in this chapter).
4. Mount the physical chassis as desired: front rack, rear rack, or deskmount. If
you are mounting multiple FS1 units, try to place them visually in the same
area so if you communicate with them via a network attached computer,
you can use the FS1’s Identify feature to turn ON the corresponding LED of
the FS1 you’re communicating with.
5. Cable the system audio and video sources, VTR(s), monitors, and audio
equipment.
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Laptop
w/Web Browser
for FS1 Remote
Control
10/100Base-T
1
Hub
10/100 Base-T
LAN
WAN/ISP
Firewall
& Router
FS1 Network Example, Two FS1s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote Control
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Unpacking
Shipping Box An FS1 chassis is shipped with two AC power cords, a user manual CD, and any late-
Contents breaking news bulletins (if applicable). Chassis rackmount brackets are provided as
part of the chassis with screws.
AC Power Cords (2)
AJA FS1 Panel Chassis
Box Contents
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 FS1 repaired or replaced.
Note: Save packing materials and the shipping box. If you ever require service or
move your system—use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment.
FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Mounting the FS1 Chassis 23
Mounting the FS1 Chassis
Physical You can locate your chassis in two ways:

Requirements • Rackmounting—attach the FS1 (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 flat surface.
Chassis Dimensions
When planning the equipment location, consider the chassis dimensions:
Height—1 rack unit, 1.75 inches (4.445 cm) 1
Depth—12 inches (30.48 cm)
Width—17.25 inches (43.8 cm)
Connecting to a Network
You can network the FS1 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 FS1 connects via its 10/100Base-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 FS1 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 FS1 on a LAN.
TCP/IP Information If your LAN has a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses dynamically, then you don’t
You’ll Need have to configure anything (the FS1 defaults to DHCP). If for some reason your IT
administrator prefers an assigned IP address that is fixed (static IP), then get the IP
address—you’ll be entering it in the “IP CONFIG parameter” of the FS1. If your LAN
requires static IP addresses, also ask your IT administrator for the Subnet Mask and
default gateway IP address (your LAN’s internet router). The following two topics
discuss two different ways to set up the FS1: via DHCP or via a static IP address.
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Networking the The FS1 default configuration (from the factory) automatically looks for a DHCP
FS1 via DHCP server to issue an IP address. So, as long as your network has a DHCP server (usually
part of your router), all you need to do is plug the FS1 into the network. Network
configuration happens automatically.
If you prefer to manually select DHCP, use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter
50.1 IP CONFIG, and use the Adjust buttons to select DHCP. That’s it!
Here are the steps to communicate with the FS1 after choosing the DHCP selection:
1. Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50.2. Note on a piece of paper
the DHCP-supplied IP address shown.
2. With your laptop or desktop computer connected to the same LAN as the FS1
and DHCP enabled, type the IP address you noted in step 1 into the browser
address bar. You should now see the FS1’s browser status screen.
If the FS1 cannot get an address from the DHCP server on the LAN while the FS1 is set
to DHCP via parameter 50.1, the FS1 will automatically drop back to a preset factory IP
address of 192.168.0.2. In this instance you can follow these alternate steps to
communicate with the FS1:
1. Set the computer’s Ethernet IP address to 192.168.0.n (where n is not 2).
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. Run a browser on the computer and type “192.168.0.2” (the factory fallback IP
address). You should now see the FS1’s browser status screen.
Note: If the FS1 fails to find a DHCP server via its network connection, it will fall
back to using the factory default static IP of 192.168.0.2—or whatever IP address
you’ve previously defined. AJA recommends you define a Static IP address with
parameter 50.2 so you’ll be prepared in the event your DHCP server fails.
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Networking the To set a static IP address for the FS1’s IP address, you’ll need to make some simple
FS1 using a Static Parameter Menu selections. The illustration below shows the four menu selections you
need to make while entering the information provided to you by your IT administrator.
IP Address
Note: for parameters 50.2,

50.3, and 50.4, you will be
setting IP addresses that
consist of “octets” separated
by a period (i.e., 90.0.180.0).
For these parameters, the
Select button selects the
octet and then the Adjust
buttons select the desired
number. Pressing Select
again advances to the next
octet. At the final octet, the
address will flash—pressing
Select at that point confirms
the setting.
Configuring the FS1 with a Static IP Address

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Networking the If you don’t want to use DHCP to network the FS1 and also don’t want to set your own
FS1 using the static IP address, you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of
10.65.74.65. This might be useful for an application where you directly connect a
Factory Default IP laptop or computer to the FS1 and want to get your networking connection
operating quickly. Here are the steps to set up this method of communication:
1. Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50.1 IP CONFIG, and then use
the Adjust buttons to select Default.
2. Set your laptop or desktop computer Ethernet IP address to 10.m.n.m (where
m is not 65 and n is not 74).
3. Also on the computer, set the Subnet mask to 255.0.0.0 (most PCs default to
the proper netmask when the address is set, so you may not have to do
anything here).
4. Run a browser on the computer and type “10.65.74.65” (the Default factory IP
address). You should now see the FS1’s browser status screen.
Using Ping to Test the Network Connection

After setting the IP address and other TCP/IP settings and connecting the FS1’s
Ethernet connection to a LAN or directly to a computer, ping the FS1 to ensure that
you have a valid connection. Simply run the Ping utility from a Mac OS X or Windows
PC computer attached directly or on the same LAN as the FS1:
Mac Ping 1. Find the Applications Folder, and then find the Utilities Folder inside of the
Procedure Applications Folder.
2. Locate the “Terminal” utility application and double-click it.
3. On the FS1, go to parameter menu 50.2 and read the IP address.
4. At the 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
6. If unsuccessful, check the FS1 network settings and resolve the problem with
your IT administrator.
Windows PC Ping 1. From the Start button, select the All Programs menu.
Procedure 2. Select Accessories/Command Prompt from the All Programs list.
3. On the FS1, go to parameter menu 50.2 and read the IP address.
4. From the Command Prompt utility’s 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
6. If unsuccessful, check the FS1 network settings and resolve the problem with
your IT administrator.
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Controlling with a Web Browser

To control the FS1 from a web browser on a network attached computer, enter the FS1
IP address as a URL in the browser. For example, if the FS1 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 webUI (GUI) will keep up with (most) network changes (IP address and
netmask) initiated at the GUI. On the other hand, the webUI may not reconnect to the
FS1 when network changes are initiated at the FS1 Front Panel. The browser may or
may not time out and display "Disconnected". To manually reestablish the webUI
connection, type in the new address, if the IP address has changed, or click the Refresh
button on the web browser.
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Installing The Latest Software
Although the FS1 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 upgrade the software in your AJA FS1.
Download the Current and past releases of FS1 software are available on the World Wide Web from
Latest FS1 AJA's website. To get the software, point your browser to:
http://www.aja.com/support/converters/converters-fs1.php
Software
This link is also available at the bottom of the Update Firmware screen (discussed later in
this chapter). Once you’re at the update page, you can select FS1 software files to
download to your Mac or PC for upgrading your local FS1 machine.
Unpack the FS1 software update files are “ZIP” files that you can open with a number of standard
Software and third party uncompressor applications. The software image that you’ll install on the
FS1 is a file with a name like fs1_ver_2.2.0.10.bin or similar.
Note: Depending on your PC or Mac operating system settings, the “.bin” extension
may not be visible to you in a file directory.
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Uploading and Uploading and installing the software update requires a PC or Mac that can “see” the
Installing the FS1 via its ethernet connection. Follow this procedure to install the software:
Software to the 1. Click the Update Firmware link at the bottom of the navigation box on the left-
FS1 hand side of any FS1 web page.
Browse
Button
Click
First
2. Click the Browse... button to select the downloaded file. For example:
fs1_ver_2.2.0.10.bin contained in the zipfile downloaded from AJA.
3. Click the OK button in the dialog box that appears, asking if you want to
upload the firmware. The file you select uploads to the FS1.
4. Click the Commit Uploaded Firmware button to commit the firmware to FS1
flash memory, or click Cancel to abandon the update. Wait for the procedure
to complete—it will take only a few minutes.
5. Click the Restart FS1 With New Firmware button to restart your FS1.
6. After restarting, the FS1 is running the new software and your existing FS1
configuration prior to the upgrade is preserved. Check the FS1 web page
again to make sure the software version is displayed at the top of all FS1 web
screens. If not, run the update steps again.
Notes:
On some browsers, the Retry page may appear even though the upgrade was
successful. If this occurs, refresh the web page and check for the version number
at the top of the page, indicating the upgrade was successful. If the old version
appears, click Retry. Occasionally, it may be necessary to clear the browser history
and re-enter the address before the browser connects with the FS1.
If there is a power outage or glitch during the software download, the FS1 will boot
the older software version and you can restart the upgrade process. The FS1 has
been designed with a safety feature where an internal “safe” copy of the previous
software is retained in the event the updating process fails.
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GPI Connections
54321 Pin Function Pin Function
1 - GPI Input 1 6 - I/O Ground 1

3 - GPI Output 1 8 - I/O Ground 1
9876 4 - GPI Output 2 9 - I/O Ground 2
5 - Chassis Ground
GPI Connector Pinout

1
The GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from the power and ground on the
FS1 frame. There are two inputs and two outputs. Electrical isolation is provided for up
to two pieces of external equipment. The following guidelines apply to the two GPI
inputs and outputs:
• Input 1 and Output 1 share a common isolated ground on pins 6 & 8 (I/O Ground
1).
2).
• Pin 5, local chassis ground, may only be used as a reference when isolation is not
required.
• Both GPI inputs are internally pulled high through a 10K ohm resistor to an
isolated 5V supply, so that a relay contact closure or any device sinking at least 0.4
mA to ground will register a logic low.
• Both GPI outputs are 5V TTL compatible, sourcing up to 6mA and sinking up to
4mA each.
Cabling the System
Where to Place the Observe these precautions when placing your FS1:
FS1 • Plan adequate space for cable routing from the back of the chassis. Ensure that
cable connectors are not stressed and that cables are not bent or crimped.
• When rack mounting or stacking multiple FS1 chassis, ensure there is adequate
airspace for cooling around the FS1 units. Note the location of cooling vents on all
equipment next to the FS1 and ensure none are obstructed.
Note: FS1 units earlier than serial number 2F0482 should not be stacked more than
two together; later units can be stacked vertically without limit as long as there is
adequate cool air supply around the FS1 vents.
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Power • Input Voltage—Chassis: autosensing 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz,

Requirements fully redundant with both power supplies diode isolated
• Power Consumption—25 Watts
Hazard Warning!
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!
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 fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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 FS1 dual power
supplies to separate branch circuits.
Warning!
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
device has been damaged in any wav, 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.
System Video/ When installing your system, you’ll make video and audio input/output connections.
Audio Cable These connectors are explained individually in Chapter 2.
Connections
FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Cabling the System 31
FS1 Audio Level Since the FS1 handles both digital and analog audio and can convert between the two,
Choices—Pro or it provides settings via the Parameter Menus and the remote web browser that allow
you to control the relationship between audio level in analog versus the same audio
Consumer level in the digital domain. The FS1 offers four settings to accommodate these different
audio relationships in both professional and consumer audio applications.
The audio levels listed in the following table are defined in reference to 0 dBFS (where
FS = full scale), which is the maximum level that can be represented digitally.
Note: the measurements mentioned here are made using a 1kHz sine wave.
FS1 Professional Audio Level Settings
FS1 Audio Setting Meaning

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+24 dBu analog = 0 dBFS SMPTE standard With digital audio at maximum possible level
(before clipping), the expected analog audio
input level is +24 dBu, and the output will be
scaled to this level.
+18 dBu analog = 0 dBFS EBU standard With digital audio at maximum possible level
+15 dBu analog = 0 dBFS With digital audio at maximum possible level
FS1 Consumer Audio Level Setting
FS1 Audio Setting Meaning
+12 dBu analog = 0 dBFS. With digital audio at maximum level (before
clipping), the analog audio input level will be
+12 dBu, and the output will be scaled to
this level.
These levels are provided for consumer
equipment that outputs audio at levels lower
than the professional levels.
Note: In the consumer audio world, units are
often given in terms of dBV, so +12.2dBu is
equivalent to +10dBV. The standard
operating level then corresponds to -10dBV
(-7.8dBu). The "+12dBu" FS1 setting
provides consumer audio levels with
headroom.
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How Do Audio Level Settings Relate to Nominal Levels?

Most users refer to audio levels at the Standard Operating Level for the U.S. and
Alignment Level for the EU—a level not at maximum level, but rather at some lower
point to allow headroom for audio to become louder without clipping.
In the U.S. most users use +4 dBu as their Standard Operating Level. This corresponds
to -20dBFS in the digital domain (20 dB of headroom, per SMPTE RP-155), so the +24
dBu setting on the FS1 provides proper headroom levels for digital and analog audio.
Most users in the EU use 0dBu as their Alignment Level. This corresponds to -18dBFS
in the digital domain (18 dB of headroom per EBU R68). Correspondingly, the +18dBu
setting on the FS1 provides for this relationship. Alternatively, the FS1 +15 dBu
setting provides safe headroom levels corresponding to some German professional
audio equipment.
Chapter 4:
Parameter Menus
Controlling the FS1 via Front Panel Parameter Menus

There are three ways to control the FS1: (1) remotely from a web browser, (2) using a
remote control panel, and (3) using the front panel Select/Adjust buttons and
Parameter Menus. This chapter deals with the latter—the most direct and all-
inclusive way to configure an FS1.
In Chapter 2 we discussed the panel controls overall, so ensure you’ve read and
understand that material first. In this chapter we discuss each of the Parameter
Menus and their use.
In each parameter screen the parameter number and name appear on the top line of
the display, and the parameter settings are shown on the bottom line of the display;
remember, the current setting is what is shown.
As mentioned in Chapter 2, you enter the parameter menus whenever you press the
Select or Adjust buttons. Here is the general format of the Parameter Menu display:
Parameter Number and Name
Current Parameter Setting
41 1
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Pressing either a parameter Select or parameter Adjust button while on the Status or
Screen Saver displays changes the display to the last remembered Parameter
Adjust menu. If you’re already viewing a Parameter Menu, pressing
a Select or Adjust button causes a change to the next item.
Select Adjust
The parameter Select buttons to the right of the display select a parameter to view
or modify.
Pressing one of the parameter Adjust buttons changes the current parameter’s
value to a new one from the FS1’s list of choices—repeating the list if you continue
to press Adjust—or adjusting a numerical value up or down. The exact choices
displayed will vary depending on the parameter. Most adjustment choices made
with the Adjust buttons take effect immediately and will be subsequently stored
into the FS1s non-volatile memory if they remain unchanged for 3 seconds.
If a Select or Adjust button is held down continuously, the changes will begin to
happen automatically with acceleration, if applicable.
Pressing either a Select or Adjust button while on the Status or Screen Saver displays
changes the display to the last remembered Control Menu.
Holding down both the Adjust (up) and Adjust (down) buttons at the same time will
set that parameter back to its factory default value.
The remaining topical headings in this chapter list all of the Parameter Menus by
number and name. The number shows the order in the menu navigation system:
pressing the up or down Select button shifts you numerically up or down in the
order of their assigned parameter numbers. The name is what you’ll see in the
Parameter Menu display (for example, the first heading listed here is “1.1 Output
Format” which is exactly what you’ll see in the top line of the display when viewing
this parameter).
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1.1 Output Format

This parameter defines the SDI 1 output format. Depending on other settings, it may
also apply to SDI 2 and the Component Video output.
1.1 Output Format Description of Choices
Parameter Adjustments:
Follow Input (Default) Follow the format of the selected input.
Follow Ref Follow the format of the reference video input (Ref).
SD <sd_rate> Select standard definition (available SD rates are listed choices).
HD 720p <hd_rate1> Select HD 720p (available rates are listed choices).
HD 1080i <hd_rate1> Select HD 1080i (available rates are listed choices).
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HD 1080psf <hd_rate2> Select HD 1080psf (available rates are listed choices).
Notes:
1. Available rates that listed here depend on what has been chosen in the 3.3
Frame Rates parameter setting.
2. If the parameter 1.1 Output Format is set to Follow Ref, and the 6.1 Genlock
Source is set to Input, and the 2.1 Video Input is set to select one of the
analog inputs, then the output format will follow the input format rather
than the format of the signal on the Ref BNC as might be expected. (This
combination of settings effectively disconnects the Ref BNC.)
3. Changing the Output Format selection automatically selects new values for
H & V timing parameters (6.2 Output Timing H, 6.3 Output Timing and
6.4 Analog Output Fine). Each Output Format selection remembers its own H
& V timing settings.
1.2 SDI 2 Out Format

This parameter defines the output format on the SDI 2 BNC connector.
1.2 SDI 2 Output Format Description of Choices
Normal (Default) SDI 2 output follows the 1.1 Output Format parameter selection (both SDI outputs
are the same format).
Bypass (Follow Input) SDI 2 output follows the format of the selected input.
Standard Def The output from Downconverter 2 (see block diagram in Chapter 1) is always
standard definition.
Notes:
1. The output from Downconverter 2 (see block diagram in Chapter 1) is
always standard definition.
2. Bypass mode is not offered in these cases (3:2 Pulldown):
1080pSF/23.98 Input / 1080i/59.94 Output
1080pSF/24 Input / 1080i/60 Output
In these cases, Bypass mode behaves like Normal mode—the output is the
same format as the main SDI1 output.
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1.3 Component Out

This parameter defines the output format of the Component Video Output BNC
connectors (Composite Out is a function of Input Format and the 1.3 Component Out
parameter setting).
1.3 Component Output Description of Choices
Normal (Default) Component output follows the 1.1 Output Format parameter selection.
Bypass (Follow Input) Component output follows the format of the selected input.
Notes: Bypass mode does not work when the input is 1080pSF24 and output is
1080i60 (3:2 pulldown mode).
The signal type of the Component output (RGB versus YPbPr) is defined in another
parameter (3.2 Component OUT Format).
Standard Def The output from Downconverter 2 (see block diagram in Chapter 1) is always
standard definition.
Notes:
1. Bypass applies to all analog outputs (Component, Composite, and S-Video).
When 1.3 Component Out is set to Bypass, Input signal format is 525i/59.94,
and 5.3 SD Aspect Ratio is set to anything other than Off, the Composite Out
and S-Video outputs will also bypass the Aspect Ratio Converter.
2. Setting parameter 1.3 Component Out to Bypass causes Composite Out to
bypass aspect ratio conversion (parameter 5.3).
3. As in 1.2 SDI2 Out, Bypass mode is not offered in these cases (3:2 Pulldown):
1080pSF/24 Input / 1080i/60 Output
In these cases, Bypass mode behaves like Normal mode—the output is the
same format as the main SDI1 output.
2.1 Video Input

This parameter performs input video source selection for the FS1. Multiple input
sources may be present at all the connectors on the FS1 rear panel, but the active
input source routed through the FS1 will be the one selected here.
2.1 Video Input Description of Choices
SDI 1 (Default) Select SDI 1 connector as the input source.
SDI 2 Select SDI 2 connector as the input source.
Composite Select the Composite connector as the input source.
S-Video Select the S-Video connector as the input source.
Component Select the Component connector as the input source.
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Notes:
1. Changing the Video Input selection automatically selects new values for Proc
Amp parameters (10.1 through 10.5). Each video source remembers its own Proc
Amp settings. This is referred to as Source Memory.
2. If 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then changing the Video Input selection will
also automatically select new values for all audio parameters associated with
Audio Follow Video (see the list provided in the description of parameter 4.5 Audio
Follow Video). Audio Source Memory is enabled only when 4.5 Audio Follow Video
is set to On.
2.2 Audio Input 1

This parameter performsinput audio source selection for the FS1. Multiple input
sources may be present at all the connectors on the FS1 rear panel, but the active input
source routed through the FS1 will be the one selected here.
2.2 Audio Input Description of Choices
Stereo Map Select stereo inputs according to Audio Map parameters 2.21 through 2.24. Any
channel pair (4 pair total) can be mapped to 16 different choices.
Channel Map For 8 channels of embedded audio out, select and map inputs according to Audio
Map parameters 2.11 through 2.18. Any of the 16 embedded channels can be
mapped to one of the 48 possible choices.
Embed SDI 1 Use the embedded audio from the SDI 1 connector as the input source.
AES unbal (Default) Select the AES/EBU digital audio connectors (8-ch) as the audio input source.
Analog Select the Analog audio connector (DB25, 8-ch) as the audio input source.
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Input selection is
independently kept for each separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-Video, and
Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Input selection is
used.
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2.11 Audio Map Ch1

This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Channel Map is selected—to
specify the source of the audio output on channel 1. Possible choices (48 in all) are:
2.11 Audio Map Ch1 Description of Choices
AES Ch 1 (default) Selects AES channel 1 and maps it to Channel 1 audio out.
AES Ch 2 Selects AES channel 2 and maps it to Channel 1 audio out.
Analog Ch 1 Selects Analog Channel 1 and maps it to Channel 1 audio out.
SDI 1 Ch 1 Selects the SDI 1 Channel 1 and maps it to Channel 1 audio out.
Mute Mute Channel 1 (no audio)
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Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Map Ch1 selection
is independently kept for each separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-Video, and
Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Map Ch1 selection is
used. This note applies to Parameters 2.11 through 2.18.
2.12 Audio Map Ch2

This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Channel Map is selected—to specify
the source of the audio output on channel 2. Possible choices are the same as
parameter 2.11. Default = AES Ch 2.
2.13 Audio Map Ch3

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2.14 Audio Map Ch4

2.15 Audio Map Ch5

2.16 Audio Map Ch6

2.17 Audio Map Ch7

2.18 Audio Map Ch8

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2.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2

This parameter is used with parameter 2.2—when Stereo Map is selected—to specify
the source of the channel pair for audio output channels 1 and 2. Possible choices (24
in all) are:
2.21 Audio Map Ch1/2 Description of Choices
AES Ch 1/2 (default) Selects AES Channels 1/2, and maps them to Channel 1/2 audio out.
AES Ch 3/4 Selects AES Channels 3/4, and maps them to Channel 1/2 audio out.
Analog Ch 1/2 Selects Analog Channels 1/2, and maps them to Channel 1/2 audio out.
SDI 1 Ch 1/2 Selects SDI 1 Channels 1/2, and maps them to Channel 1/2 audio out.
Mute Mute Channel pair 1/2 (no audio)
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Map Ch1/2
selection is independently kept for each separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite,
S-Video, and Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Map
Ch1/2 selection is used. This note applies to Parameters 2.21 through 2.24.

the source of the channel pair for audio output channels 3 and 4. Possible choices are
the same as parameter 2.21. Default = AES Ch 3/4.

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3.1 Component In Format

This parameter configures the format of the Component video input.
3.1 Component In Description of Choices
Parameter Adjustments: 1
Beta YPbPr Configure the Component video input source as Beta YPbPr (standard definition). If
the selected Component video source is HD, this will default to SMPTE YPbPr.
SMPTE YPbPr (Default) Configure the Component video input source as SMPTE YPbPr.
3.2 Component Out Format

This parameter configures the format of the Component video output.
3.2 Component Out Description of Choices
Beta YPbPr Configure the Component video output as Beta YPbPr (standard definition). If the
Component video is HD, this will default to SMPTE YPbPr.
SMPTE YPbPr (Default) Configure the Component video output as SMPTE YPbPr.
RGB Configure the Component video output as RGB.
3.3 Frame Rate

This parameter selects the HD video frame rate associated with the video standard.
3.3 Frame Rate Description of Choices
59.94/23.98 (Default) Select the 59.94/23.98 item if your desired rate is either 59.94 or 23.98.
60/24 Select the 60/24”item if your desired rate is either 60 or 24.
50/25 Select the 50/25 item if your desired rate is either 50 or 25 (PAL).
Note: Changing the Frame Rates selection automatically selects a new value for 1.1
Output Format. Each Frame Rates selection remembers its own Output Format settings.
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3.4 NTSC Standard

This parameter selects the NTSC video standard.
3.4 NTSC Standard Description of Choices
NTSC (Default) Select NTSC for North America NTSC standard.
NTSC Japan Select NTSC Japan for Japan’s NTSC standard.
4.1 Analog Audio Std

This parameter sets the analog audio input and output level of the FS1 with reference
to full scale digital, from consumer levels (+12 dBu) all the way to professional (+24
dBu).
4.1 Analog Audio Std Description of Choices
+24 dBu (Default) Select +24 dBu as the expected analog audio level.
+18 dBu Select +18 dBu as the expected analog audio level.
Maximum amplitude (0 dBFS)
Note: Audio levels are discussed at the end of Chapter 3 (FS1 Audio Level Choices—Pro
or Consumer).
4.2 Audio Delay (mS)

This parameter allows you to adjust the delay to compensate for video timing issues
(delay/latency). Pressing the Adjust buttons changes the delay from -16 to 256 ms
(the default is zero delay).
4.2 Audio Delay (mS) Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from -16 to 256ms.
Default = 0 (synchronized to Video Out).
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then the Audio Delay
selection is independently kept for each separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-
Video, and Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Delay
selection is used.
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4.3 Embed Audio Out

This parameter allows you to enable or disable audio output. SDI Embedded Audio
output may be On, Muted (embedded silence) or turned Off (no embedded audio).
Analog and AES audio outputs are not affected by 4.3 (they’re left On).
4.3 Embed Audio Out Description of Choices
On (Default) Embedded audio will be passed.
Off Do not pass embedded audio packets to the SDI outputs.
Mute FS1 outputs SDI embedded audio packets containing silence.
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4.4 Sample Rate Convert
This parameter controls audio sample rate conversion on input audio. On is the default
(audio is rate-converted and synced with video) and Off is a setting for use when Dolby®
5.1 and similar schemes need to be preserved and the audio data passed unaltered.
Normally, set this to On (default). Set it to Off only if the following are both true:
1. You want to pass digital encoded audio from either embedded or AES into
embedded and/or AES out.
2. You have the embedded or AES input genlocked to the FS1 output. In other
words, the encoded audio will not survive the frame-sync function (dropping or
repeating frames) so it needs to be set to lock to the input. You can lock to a
reference only if that reference is driving both the FS1 and the upstream source
of the embedded or AES input to the FS1.
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, the Sample Rate Convert
selection is independently kept for each separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-Video,
and Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, another Sample Rate Convert
selection is used.
4.4 Sample Rate Conversion Description of Choices
On (Default) Normal operation. The FS1 performs audio sample rate conversion and keeps the
video and audio synchronized.
Off The FS1 does not sample rate convert the audio, leaving embedded audio as is,
useful for Dolby® 5.1 embedded audio and other applications.
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4.5 Audio Follow Video

This parameter determines whether audio settings are remembered for each video
input.
Audio Follow Video applies to these Audio Follow Video does not
parameters: apply to these parameters:
• 2.2 Audio Input • 4.1 Analog Audio Std
• 2.11—2.18 Audio Map • 4.3 Embed Audio Out
• 2.21—2.24 Audio Map (Stereo)
• 4.2 Audio Delay
• 4.4 Sample Rate Convert
• 20.0 Audio Output Levels
• 20.1—20.8 Audio Level Ch (n)
• 21.0 Audio Output Phase
• 21.1—21.8 Audio Phase Ch (n)
Note: Turning Audio Follow Video (AFV) On
results in the loss of the above settings. When
AFV is turned On, the source-memory settings are
written over the current settings. Turning AFV Off
again will not restore the original settings, but
instead will result in the source memory settings
remaining in effect until edited again.
4.5 Audio Follow Video Description of Choices
Off (Default) Normal operation. Audio settings must be made separately from any video settings;
they are not associated automatically.
On The FS1 remembers the saved audio settings associated with the currently
selected input. Whenever an input is selected, the corresponding audio settings will
be recalled.
This allows you to set up specific audio settings for the different video inputs (i.e.,
perhaps the SDI 1 has a specific embedded audio channel mapping while the
component video input might always use AES audio input).
4.6 AFV Memory

Selecting this parameter and then pressing the up-arrow Adjust button saves the
current audio settings to source-memory for the currently selected video input.
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5.1 Upconvert Mode

This parameter selects the type of upconversion performed on the incoming selected
SD source input. See the following illustration for visual representations of the
upconversions.
5.1 Upconvert Mode Description of Choices
4x3 Pillar Results in 4x3 image in center of screen, with black sidebars.
14x9 Pillar (Default) Results in 14x9 image, zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black sidebars.
Full Screen Anamorphic full screen display.
LB to Full Image is zoomed to fit the full screen (letterbox). 1
Wide Zoom Using a combination of zoom and stretch, the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen
(this can introduce a small aspect ratio change).
Upconvert Illustrations—FS1
4:3 Upconverts To These displays on 16:9
4 16
Full Screen
3 9
4:3 Pillar
LB to Full
14:9 Pillar
Wide Zoom
Upconvert Illustrations
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5.2 Downconvert Mode

This parameter selects the type of downconversion performed on the incoming
selected HD source input. See the following Downconvert Illustration for
downconversion examples.
5.2 Downconvert Mode Description of Choices
Letterbox (Default) 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.
Anamorphic HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio (anamorphic).
14:9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved. Black is added top and
bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped.
Auto AFD Automatically selects the best downconvert mode based on the input video's Active
Format Description (AFD) code. If the input video is not carrying an AFD VANC
code, the downconverter defaults to the mode specified in parameter menu 5.5
Downconvert AFD Default.
Note: Active Format Description (AFD) codes are carried in the vertical ancillary
(VANC) portion of HD SDI video signals, specified in SMPTE 2016 as follows: “AFD
information is intended to guide DTV receivers and/or intermediate professional
video equipment regarding the display of video of one aspect ratio on a display of
another aspect ratio.”
In the FS1 downconverter, the AFD code on the video input can be used to guide
the downconverter in choosing which mode to use to best display the important
content of the input 16:9 HD video on the 4:3 SD output. For example, if the input
AFD code is 10 (Full Frame), it means that the input video has important picture
information throughout the full 16:9 frame, so the downconverter should use
Letterbox mode to be sure none of the content is cropped off. An AFD code of 9
(Pillarbox) says that the input video only has content within the center 4:3 area of
the picture (usually because it originally came from an upconverted SD signal) so
the downconverter Crop mode would be the best choice. There are 16 possible
HD AFD codes, of which 8 are in common use. The FS1 does not process or use SD
AFD codes.
FS1 AFD processing (passing, removing, and re-inserting) occurs based on the
setting of parameters 5.2, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7.
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Downconvert Illustrations—FS1
16:9 Downconverts To These displays on 4:3
16 4
Letterbox
9 3
1
Crop
Anamorphic
14:9
Downconvert Illustrations
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5.3 SD Aspect Ratio Convert

This parameter selects an SD-to-SD aspect conversion mode for converting between
normal 4:3 SD video and either 16:9 Anamorphic SD video or Letterbox SD video. (In
Europe 16:9 Anamorphic video is also known as “wide screen” video.) See the
following illustration for aspect ratio conversion visual examples.
5.3 SD Aspect Ratio Convert Description of Choices
Off (Default) Turns aspect ratio conversion Off.
Letterbox Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to Letterbox video.
H Crop Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 4:3 Standard video
(crops left and right edges of video).
Pillarbox Converts 4:3 Standard video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.
V Crop Converts Letterbox video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.
14:9 Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 14:9 Cropped video.
SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Illustrations—FS1

4:3 Converts To These displays on 4:3
4
Off
3
(no conversion)
Letterbox
H Crop
Pillarbox
V Crop
14:9
SD Aspect Ratio Conversions

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5.5 Downconvert AFD Default

This parameter selects how the FS1 will operate when parameter 5.2 Downconvert
Mode has been set to Auto AFD and no AFD codes are detected at the selected input
source (i.e., selects which default downconversion to use when no AFD is present).
5.5 Downcvt AFD Dflt Description of Choices
Hold Last (Default) Use the last AFD code detected and continue to use its aspect ratio selection until a
new AFD code is detected again in the SDI meta data.
Letterbox When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Letterbox.
14x9 When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode1to 14x9.
Anamorphic When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Anamorphic.
Crop When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Crop.
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5.6 AFD Out SDI 1

This parameter menu determines whether the FS1 inserts a SMPTE 2016 Active
Format Descriptor (AFD) packet into the SDI 1 output video. The inserted AFD code
does not affect FS1 up/down/cross conversion, but it may affect downstream video
processing if the signal is downconverted.
Note: AFD codes are only inserted into HD video outputs.
5.6 AFD Out SDI1 Description of Choices
OFF (Default) The FS1 does not insert an AFD code into the output. If the video input has an AFD
code and the FS1 is not up/down/cross-converting it, the input AFD code will be
passed through to the output.
Auto If the FS1 is not upconverting or downconverting the input video, the input AFD
code is passed through. If there is no AFD code on the input video, a “Full Frame”
(8) code is inserted. If the FS1 is upconverting, the appropriate AFD code will be
chosen based on the upconvert mode.
>16:9 The FS1 always inserts a “Box > 16:9 (center)” AFD code (4), which indicates that
the HD image has an aspect ratio greater than 16:9 as a vertically centered
letterbox within the 16:9 frame.
Full Frame The FS1 always inserts a “Full Frame” AFD code (8), which indicates that the HD
image is full frame, with an aspect ratio that is 16:9.
Pillarbox The FS1 always inserts a “4:3 (center)” AFD code (9), which indicates that the HD
image has a 4:3 aspect ratio as a horizontally center pillarbox image within the
16:9 frame.
Letterbox The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with complete 16:9 image protected)” AFD code
(10), which indicates that the HD image is full frame, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and
all image areas are protected.
14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “14:9 (center)” AFD code (11), which indicates that the
HD image has a 14:9 aspect ratio as a horizontally centered pillarbox within the
16:9 frame.
4:3 Alt 14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “4:3 (with alternate 14:9 center)” AFD code (13), which
indicates that the HD image has a 4:3 aspect ratio and with an alternative 14:9
centered pillarbox image within the 16:9 frame.
16:9 Alt 14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with alternative 14:9 center” AFD
code (14), which indicates that the HD image has a 16:9 aspect ratio with an
alternative 14:9 center within the 16:9 frame.
16:9 Alt 4:3 The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with alternative 4:3 center)” AFD code (15), which
indicates that the HD image has a 16:9 aspect ratio with an alternative 4:3 center
within the 16:9 frame.
5.7 AFD Out SDI 2

This parameter menu determines whether the FS1 inserts a SMPTE 2016 Active
Format Descriptor (AFD) packet into the SDI 2 output video. The inserted AFD code
does not affect FS1 up/down/cross conversion, but it may affect downstream video
processing if the signal is downconverted.
Parameter selections are the same as for parameter 5.6 (AFD Out SDI 1).
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6.1 Genlock Source

This parameter selects the reference video source used for genlocking, either
automatically or explicitly.
6.1 Genlock Source Description of Choices
Reference (Default) Use the signal on the Ref connector as the genlock source.
Input Use the signal on the currently selected input as the genlock source.
Free run Free run mode (FS1 syncs to its own timebase, not locked to an external source).
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6.2 Output Timing H
This parameter adjusts horizontal output timing with reference to the genlock source
already selected. When adjusting the horizontal timing (H), this parameter specifies a
number of pixels to offset, from zero to full line width.
6.2 Output Timing H Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from 0 to the width of the line in pixels. This could be
720, 1280, or 1920, depending on the format already chosen.
Default: 0
Note: Independent horizontal and vertical timing values are kept for all available
output formats.
6.3 Output Timing V

This parameter adjusts vertical output timing with reference to the genlock source
already selected. When adjusting the vertical timing (V), this parameter specifies a
number of lines to offset, moving the screen up to a half a frame up or down.
6.3 Output Timing V Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from half a frame up to a half a frame down in single
line increments (where the frame size could be 525, 625, 750, or 1125,
depending on the format already chosen).
Default: 0
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6.4 Analog Output Fine (Horizontal Timing)

Further adjusts the horizontal output timing of the analog output (only) in finer
increments than 6.2 (above)—in this case by sub-pixels. Each adjustment of this
control, from 0 to 127 adjusts the analog output timing by 1/128th of a pixel. Like 6.2,
horizontal output timing is adjusted with reference to the Ref video selected.
6.4 Analog Output Fine Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from 0 to 127, with each increment moving the timing
by 1/128th of a pixel.
Default: 0
7.1 Sidebar Keyer

This parameter turns the Sidebar Keyer On or Off, and selects the source for sidebar
video. Sidebar keying is useful when upconverting standard definition video to HD in
4:3 Pillar mode, as the sidebar key replaces the black on the sides of the 4:3 picture.
A switch controlled by parameter 7.1 selects whether normal video or the sidebar key
gets routed to the outputs. If the Sidebar Keyer is On the key gets sent to the outputs;
if the keyer is Off, normal video goes to the outputs.
When the Sidebar Keyer is turned On, a standard definition signal from the selected
main input source (parameter 2.1) is upconverted to HD. The keyer then uses this
upconverted video to fill the center of the 4:3 image and adds HD sidebars from the
source selected here in parameter 7.1.
The input selected here (7.1) for the Sidebar must be an HD signal, and it must be the
same format as that selected for parameter 1.1 Output Format.
The sidebar width created by the keyer is specified in parameter 7.2.
Notes:
1. It is normal for SD sources used for the sidebar fill to sometimes have
asymmetrical edges (if SD video isn’t cropped to “real video”). This can be seen
in some cases where digital video was digitized from analog.
2. The Composite and S-Video inputs are not available as the sidebar source since
they only support SD and the sidebars must be HD to match the center video.
The Component input may be used as a sidebar input source for 7.1—but only if the
main input selected by 2.1 is not Composite or S-Video. (There is only one A/D
converter in the FS1, and it cannot be used for both inputs simultaneously.)
7.1 Sidebar Keyer Description of Choices
OFF (default) Turn the Sidebar Keyer off.
SDI 1 Turn the Sidebar Keyer on and route the video from the SDI 1 input into it.
SDI 2 Turn the Sidebar Keyer on and route the video from the SDI 2 input into it.
Component Turn the Sidebar Keyer on and route the video from the Component analog input
into it.
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7.2 Sidebar Edge

This parameter selects the width of the sidebars when turned on via parameter 7.1.
Sidebar Keyer. The video selected in 7.1 will appear on the right and left of the active
video input (selected in 2.1). Sidebar Edge can be set to -128 through +128. A value of “0”
produces a 4:3 center. Positive values produce wider sidebars (and a narrower center).
Alarm conditions occur if conflicting video formats are selected, such as the following:
• Selecting different formats for 1.1 Output Format, 7.1 Sidebar Keyer input format,
and the main 2.1 Video Input format
• Selecting analog inputs for both the main input and the sidebar input
• Setting 7.1 Sidebar Keyer to On while in Follow Input mode (since the sidebar keyer
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When a sidebar-related Alarm condition appears, the sidebars will not appear on the
video output. The Status menu displays sidebar (SB) status information to help you find
the cause of the conflict.
7.2 Sidebar Edge Description of Choices
NORMAL (default) Selects a 4:3 aspect ratio center picture (2.1 selected input source) with sidebars
keyed to fill the screen on the left and right from the Sidebar Keyer source
selected by parameter 7.1.
-128 to +128 (Variable) Using the Adjust buttons, step through and select a width value from -128 through
+128 to expand or shrink the sidebars. Selecting a larger value causes the
center picture to become narrower while the sidebars expand.
10.1 Proc Amp

This parameter turns the Proc Amp On and Off. When it is On, you can set additional
parameters (10.1 to 10.5) to control video gain, black level, hue, and saturation.
Note: Proc Amp parameter settings are independently kept for each separate input:
SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-Video, and Component.
10.1 Proc Amp Description of Choices
On Turn Proc Amp On.
Off (default) Turn Proc Amp Off.
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10.2 Proc Amp Gain

This parameter adjusts the video gain from black to 1.5 times luma in steps of .01,
each time an Adjust button is pressed.
10.2 Proc Amp Gain Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from zero to 1.5 in .01 steps.
Default (unity): 1.0
10.3 Proc Amp Black

This parameter adjusts the video black level from -20 IRE to +20 IRE in .5 steps, each
time an Adjust button is pressed.
10.3 Proc Amp Black Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from -20 IRE to +20 IRE in .5 steps.
Default (unity): 0 IRE
10.4 Proc Amp Hue

This parameter adjusts the video color hue through 360 degrees (color wheel). Steps
increment or decrement 1 degree each time an Adjust button is pressed.
10.4 Proc Amp Hue Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from -180 to +180 in steps of 1 degree.
Default (unity): 0 degrees
10.5 Proc Amp Sat

This parameter adjusts the video color saturation from black and white to 1.5 times
chroma in steps of .01, each time an Adjust button is pressed.
10.5 Proc Amp SAT Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment range increments from 0 (black & white) to 1.5 (Chroma) in steps of .01.
Default: 1.0
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11.1 Loss of Input

This parameter selects the automatic action that occurs if the video input is lost. The
Black selection (default) cuts the video to black. The Freeze selection freezes video on
the last available frame.
Note: Freeze on Loss of Input works only for SDI inputs. If a selected analog input is
lost while Freeze is enabled, the output will not be valid video.
11.5 Loss of Input Description of Choices
Freeze Freezes on the last available video frame if input is lost. 1
Black (default) Switches to black if input video is lost.
20.0 Audio Output Levels

This parameter enables or disables individual audio output level adjustment of the
eight FS1 audio output channels. When Adjust is selected, parameters 20.1 through
20.8 are then used to select the output levels for each separate channel.
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20.0 Audio Output Levels Description of Choices
Unity (default) Disable audio output level adjustments.
Adjust Enable audio output level adjustments for the eight audio channels.
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Output Levels
and Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off then another Audio Output Levels
selection is used. This note applies to parameters 20.0 through 20.8.
20.1 Audio Level Ch1

This parameter adjusts the audio level of audio channel 1 ± 18dB in steps of 0.5 dB.
20.1 Audio Level Ch1 Description of Choices
Variable Adjustment of audio level ± 18dB range in steps of .5dB.
Default: +0dB
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Level Ch1 selection
Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Level Ch1 selection is
used. This note applies to parameters 20.1 through 20.8.

Parameter adjustments are the same as for 20.1.
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21.0 Audio Output Phase

This parameter enables or disables individual audio phase adjustment of the eight FS1
audio output channels. When Adjust is selected, parameters 21.1 through 21.8 are then
used to adjust phase for the eight channels.
21.0 Audio Output Phase Description of Choices
Normal (default) Disable audio phase adjustments.
Adjust Enable audio phase adjustments for the eight audio channels.
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Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Output Phase
and Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Output Phase
selection is used. This note applies to Parameters 21.0 through 21.8.
21.1 Audio Phase Ch1

This parameter selects whether audio phase is normal (same as passed from the input)
or inverted on channel 1.
21.1 Audio Phase Ch1 Description of Choices
Normal (default) Phase is unaltered as it passes from the input to the output.
Invert Phase is inverted as it passes from the input to output. (This may be useful to
correct analog audio signals that are incorrectly wired, placing audio out of
phase at input.)
Note: If parameter 4.5 Audio Follow Video is set to On, then Audio Phase Ch1 selection
Component. If Audio Follow Video is set to Off, then another Audio Phase Ch1 selection is
used. This note applies to parameters 21.1 through 21.8.

or inverted on channel 2. Parameter adjustments are the same as 21.1.



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This parameter selects whether audio phase is normal (same as passed from the
input) or inverted on channel 6. Parameter adjustments are the same as 21.1.


30.1 Closed Captioning Translator
30.1 Caption Xlator Description of Choices
On When set to On and using the UpConverter, the FS1 will automatically translate
incoming line 21 captions to CEA-708 format and insert the VANC packets into
the converted HD video stream. This is a complete translation from CEA-608
format to CEA-708 format (including the embedded SD captions).
When set to On and using the Downconverters, the FS1 will automatically
intercept and reformat the SD caption data in the incoming CEA-708 VANC
packets, and output it on line 21 of the standard definition outputs.
Off (Default) When Off, translation is not performed.
FS1 Captioning Conversion

SD HD HD HD
Output 525i59.94 720p59.94 1080i59.94 1080pSF23.98
Input
SD 525i59.94 1 2 2 n/a
HD 720p59.94 3 4 5 n/a
HD1080i59.94 3 5 4 n/a
HD1080pSF23.98 3 - - 4
Output SD HD HD
625i50 720p50 1080i50
Input
SD 625i50 - - -
HD 720p50 - - -
HD1080i50 - - -
Key
1- Line 21 (CEA-608) passthrough
2- Line 21 (CEA-608) to SMPTE-334 (CEA-708) upconversion
3- SMPTE-334 (CEA-708) to Line 21 (CEA-608) downconversion
4- SMPTE-334 (CEA-708) passthrough
5- SMPTE-334 (CEA-708) reframing for change in frame rate
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In standard definition video (525i59.94), closed captioning data is encoded and sent on
line 21 of both fields, using a format defined by the Consumer Electronics Association
standard, CEA-608. This is traditionally called “line 21", “SD”, or “608” captioning, and is
used for analog composite, analog component, and serial digital (SDI) video.
In high definition video, closed captioning is encoded and sent as Vertical Ancillary
(VANC) packets in SDI video, using a format defined by the Consumer Electronics
Association standard CEA-708 (there is no equivalent for analog HD video). This is
traditionally called “HD,” “DTV,” or “708” captioning. The data formatting and encoding
for 708 captions is very different from the data contained in 608 (SD) captioning,
reflecting the added features and capabilities available with the CEA-708 standard.
The FS1 UpConverter automatically translates incoming line 21 captions to CEA-708
format and inserts the VANC packets into the converted HD video stream. This is a
complete translation from CEA-608 format to CEA-708 format (including the
embedded SD captions). 1
The FS1 DownConverters automatically intercept and reformat the SD caption data in
the incoming CEA-708 VANC packets, and output it on line 21 of the standard definition
outputs.
To pass closed captioning data to the outputs, parameter 31.1 UC Line 21 must also be
set to Pass. The FS1 CrossConverters will reformat and pass any incoming CEA-708
VANC packets for the output frame rate.
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31.1 Upconvert Line 21
31.1 Upconvert Line 21 Description of Choices
Blank (Default) In UpConvert or SD Aspect Ratio Convert modes, this setting blanks input video
Line 21 before conversion. This is used to blank Line 21 caption data.
Pass Passes input video Line 21 to the converter and to the outputs.
Auto blank The FS1 looks for Line 21 caption data on the video input. If present, Line 21 is
blanked before video conversion occurs. If no caption data is found, Line 21
passes to the converter.
35.1 Remote Control

This parameter determines how the FS1 panel responds to controls locally from the
front panel and from a network attached computer with a web browser (or both). The
selected mode is indicated by the color of the Remote button. (Note: the Remote
button and other front panel buttons and indicators are described in Chapter 2.)
35.1 Remote Control Description of Choices
LOCAL + REMOTE (Default) Allow FS1 control from the front panel, a remote control panel, or a network-
attached browser. Selection lights the Remote button white.
REMOTE ONLY Allow FS1 control only from a network attached browser or remote control panel.
Selection lights the Remote button red.
LOCAL ONLY Allow FS1 control only from the front panel (browsers cannot change parameters)
Selection lights the Remote button green.
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35.3 Authentication
This parameter determines whether password authentication is required in order to
make FS1 changes.
35.3 Authentication Description of Choices
Disabled (Default) No authentication.
Basic User's browser prompts for a username/password for access to the FS1.
Notes: 1
1. AJA recommends using the Disabled setting, unless it is absolutely necessary to
use the Basic setting, since the authentication used is only as good as the
underlying network security. This is due to the password being sent across the
network in clear text. Security follows the “basic” authentication defined in
RFC2617, which can be read at this URL: http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2617.txt
2. The default value is Disabled. It will be reset by a two-button hold down factory
reset, which will change this parameter back to Disabled; the single up button
factory reset will not (see parameter 99.0 for information).
3. Changing Authentication to Disabled will also reset the System Password
parameter to the default password, which is “password”.
4. If you select Basic without first setting the password (via web), the default
password will be used. See parameter 99.0 for more about the password.
5. After you select Basic, a password is required for webUI (browser) access to the
FS1. Passwords cannot be entered at the front panel but must be entered via web
browser. Your browser will prompt for a username/password. The FS1 ignores
any supplied username and uses only the password during authentication. If
your are prompted for a password more than once, please re-enter the proper
password each time.
6. In the web browser, changing this parameter will show/hide the controls for
setting the password.
7. If you are prompted for a password before you can set a new password, enter the
default, which is “password”. (Enabling the feature turns it on immediately,
requiring authentication for all traffic to/from the FS1.)
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36.1 GPI IN 1 Response

The setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GPI trigger is
received at the FS1’s first GPI input (pin 1 on DE-9). A GPI Trigger is defined as a TTL
low voltage level (0 to 0.8V with respect to its isolated ground pin). The GPI interface
pinout and specifications are discussed in Appendix B.
36.1 GPI IN 1 Response Description of Choices
Parameter Adjustments: Selections below will occur when a GPI trigger is received at pin#1 and the
corresponding parameter response is chosen (left column).
No Action (Default) FS1 performs no action if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
Freeze FS1 freezes the current video frame at its outputs if a GPI trigger is received at
pin 1. The freezing of the frame will stop when the GPI trigger is released.
SDI1 In FS1 selects SDI1 as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
Composite In FS1 selects Composite In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
S-Video In FS1 selects S-Video In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
Component In FS1 selects Component In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
When either SDI1 In, SDI2 In, Composite In, S-Video In, or Component In are
selected, the input video source selected will remain selected even after the GPI
trigger is released (deactivated).
UC 14x9 Pillar FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to 14x9 pillarbox (see parameter 5.1).
UC Fullscrn FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to full screen (see parameter 5.1).
UC LB to Full FS1 performs upconversion of SD source from letterbox to full (see parameter 5.1).
UC Wide Zoom FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to a wide zoom (see parameter 5.1).
DC Letterbox FS1 downconverts HD source to letterbox picture (see parameter 5.2).
DC Crop FS1 downconverts HD source to cropped 4x3 picture (see parameter 5.2).
DC Anamorph FS1 downconverts HD source to anamorphic picture (see parameter 5.2).
DC 14x9 FS1 downconverts HD source to 14x9 picture (see parameter 5.2).
DC Auto AFD FS1 downconverts HD source, selecting the best downconvert mode based on the
input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code (see parameter 5.2).
ARC Off FS1 SD to SD aspect ratio conversion is turned off (see parameter 5.3).
ARC Lettrbox Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to letterbox video (see parameter 5.3).
ARC H Crop Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 4:3 standard video
(crops left and right edges of video—see parameter 5.3).
ARC Pillarbox Converts 4:3 standard video to 16:9 anamorphic video (see parameter 5.3).
ARC V Crop Converts letterbox video to 16:9 anamorphic video (see parameter 5.3).
ARC 14x9 Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 14:9 cropped video (see parameter 5.3).
Recall Pst 1 FS1 recalls Preset 1
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36.2 GPI IN 2 Response

The setting of this parameter determines what happens when a GPI trigger is received
at the FS1’s second GPI input (pin 2 on DE-9).
36.2 GPI IN 2 Response Description of Choices
Parameter Adjustments: Selections below will occur when a GPI trigger is received at pin 2 and the
corresponding parameter response is chosen (left column).
No Action (Default) FS1 performs no action if a GPI trigger is received at pin 2.
Freeze FS1 freezes the current video frame at its outputs if a GPI trigger is received at
pin 2. The freezing of the frame will stop when the GPI trigger is released.
SDI1 In
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FS1 selects SDI1 as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 2.
When either SDI1 In, SDI2 In, Composite In, S-Video In, or Component In are
selected, the input video source selected will remain selected even after the GPI
trigger is released (deactivated).
UC LB to Full FS1 performs upconversion of SD source from letterbox to full (see parameter 5.1).
DC Auto AFD FS1 downconverts HD source, selecting the best downconvert mode based on the
input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code (see parameter 5.2).
ARC H Crop Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 4:3 standard video
(crops left and right edges of video—see parameter 5.3).
ARC 14x9 Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 14:9 cropped video (see parameter 5.3).
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37.1 GPI 1 OUT

The setting of this parameter determines what (if any) FS1 event will generate a GPI
trigger output at GPI 1, pin 3 on DE-9.
37.1 GPI 1 OUT Description of Choices
No Action (Default) FS1 does not trigger a GPI 1 output trigger regardless of event.
Alarm FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if an internal alarm condition occurs.
No Video FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if no video is detected at its selected
input.
No Ref FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if no video is detected at its Ref
video input.
Vid In SDI1 FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if SDI1 is selected as the main video
input.
input.
Vid In Cmpst FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if Composite is selected as the main
video input.
Vid In S-Vid FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if S-Video is selected as the main
video input.
Vid In Cmpnt FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if Component is selected as the main
video input.
37.2 GPI 2 OUT

The setting of this parameter determines what (if any) FS1 event will generate a GPI
trigger output at GPI 2, pin 4 on DE-9.
39.1 GPI 2 OUT Description of Choices
No Action (Default) FS1 does not trigger a GPI 2 output trigger regardless of event.
Alarm FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if an internal alarm condition occurs.
No Video FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if no video is detected at its selected
input.
No Ref FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if no video is detected at its Ref
video input.
input.
input.
Vid In Cmpst FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if Composite is selected as the main
video input.
Vid In S-Vid FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if S-Video is selected as the main
video input.
Vid In Cmpnt FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if Component is selected as the main
video input.
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40.1 Freeze Output

This parameter tells the FS1 to freeze the current video frame on all outputs. This may
be useful either for testing or in case of loss of the input source.
40.1 Freeze Output Description of Choices
Off (Default) Normal operation. The FS1 outputs video from the input.
On The FS1 captures and freezes the most current video frame and displays it on the
outputs as long as this parameter is set to On.
1 and web
Note: The freeze feature can be controlled not only by the front-panel
browser interface, but also by a GPI input. When a GPI input is causing the freeze
condition, the AUX lamp will be lit on the front-panel.
41.2 Video SG
This parameter controls the video test signal produced by the FS1's internal test signal
generator. When you set the parameter to OFF, test signals are turned off, and the
normal video signals appear at the FS1 video outputs. When you set the parameter to a
test pattern, that pattern gets switched into the video outputs.
41.2 Video SG Description of Choices
Video Test Signal: Select the video test signal output:

OFF (default) Turn test signal output OFF.
Black Video test signal output is color black.
75% Bars Video test signal output is 75% color bars. This 75% amplitude,100% saturation
test signal is useful to check low frequency response and video tilt as well as the
performance of video clamping.
100% Bars Video test signal output is 100% color bars. This 100% white full field bars test
signal is helpful to check chroma amplitude versus overall video level.
41.3 Audio SG
This parameter determines the audio signal output from the FS1’s internal test signal
generator. When you set the parameter to OFF, test signals are turned off, and the
normal audio signals appear at the FS1 audio outputs. When you set the parameter to
an audio tone, that tone gets switched into the audio outputs.
41.3 Audio SG Description of Choices
Video Test Signal: Select the audio test signal output:

OFF (default) Turn audio test signal output OFF.
Silence Output an audio test signal containing silence only.
1 kHz Output a standard 1 kHz test signal tone.
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50.1 IP Config
This parameter determines the type of TCP/IP network configuration used by the FS1.
(Networking is discussed in Chapter 3, “Network Connection.”
Note: With parameters 50.1, 50.2 and 50.3, there is no timeout when editing—
changes made in these menus will be saved and activated when the menu is exited.
50.1 IP Config Description of Choices
DHCP (Default) Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server on LAN.
Note: if the FS1 cannot find a DHCP server to communicate with, it will fail over to
the static IP address.
Static Addr Assign a static IP address manually (parameters 50.2, 50.3, and 50.4 will have to
be entered to accomplish this).
Default Addr Use the factory default static IP address: 10.65.74.65
50.2 IP Address
This parameter determines the static IP address used by the FS1 for TCP/IP
networking. (Networking is discussed in Chapter 3, “Network Connection.”
50.2 IP Address Description of Choices
variable Using the Adjust buttons, enter an IP address compatible with your LAN (if you
have one). If direct connecting to a computer, enter a legal IP address that you’ll
also enter in the computer’s web browser. This is only needed for Static IP
configurations.
If 50.1 is set to DHCP and there is a DHCP failure, then the IP address is set to the
static IP address. If 50.1 is set to Default Addr, the default static IP address is:
10.65.74.65
Note: For parameters 50.2, 50.3, and 50.4, you will be setting IP addresses that
consist of “octets” separated by a period (e.g., 90.0.181.0). When editing these, the
Select button selects the octet and the Adjust buttons set the number.
Pressing the Select up arrow button again advances to the next octet. At the final
octet, the address will flash. Pressing the Select up arrow button again confirms the
setting.
When these parameters are edited, you can abort the editing process by backing out
(press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit passes the first octet).
You’ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet, the display will blink—
this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved. You can save the
edited IP address (press the Select arrow up button to save) or choose not to save by
pressing the Select down arrow button.
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50.3 Subnet Mask

This parameter determines the subnet mask used by the FS1 for TCP/IP networking.
(Networking is discussed in Chapter 3, “Network Connection.”
50.3 Subnet Mask Description of Choices
variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN (if you
have one). This is only needed for Static IP configurations.
If 50.1 is set to DHCP, the Subnet Mask is set by the DHCP server and cannot be
changed by the user.
If 50.1 is set to Default Addr, the default Subnet Mask is: 255.0.0.01
Please read the “Note” about editing IP addresses in parameter 50.2 as it also applies to
parameters 50.3 and 50.4.
50.4 Default Gateway

This parameter determines the gateway or router used on your LAN for TCP/IP
networking. (Networking is discussed in Chapter 3, “Network Connection.”
Note: Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/
gateway or not), the FS1 will be unable to see other FS1s on the network, although you
may still be able to control this FS1 via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway
defined, the discovery feature “Available FS1s—Click to Refresh” on the Network web
page will not work correctly and list other FS1s on the network.
50.4 Default Gateway Description of Choices
variable Using the Adjust buttons, enter the IP address for your LAN’s gateway/router (if you
have one).
Default: 192.168.0.1
Please read the “Note” about editing IP addresses in parameter 50.2 as it also applies to
parameters 50.3 and 50.4.
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50.5 System Name

This parameter defines a unique name for the FS1. This same name is used both
when displaying systems via the web interface and for display on the FS1’s screen
saver (if System Name is chosen in parameter 70.1 Screen Saver).
To eliminate trailing characters in order to shorten an existing system name,
overwrite them with '-', and then press the top Select button twice to save the
changes and exit. Press the bottom Select button to go back to the system name to
verify your entry. Spaces may not be entered in the system name via the front panel.
If spaces in the system name are required, the name must be entered from the web
browser.
50.5 System Name Description of Choices
variable Using the Select and Adjust buttons, enter a name for the FS1, up to 20 characters.
The top Select button advances to the next character, and the bottom Select
button steps back to the previous character. The Adjust buttons scroll through
the choices for each character. The character currently being changed flashes.
The character set allowed is: '-', '.', A through Z (uppercase) and a through z
(lowercase). To save the name, press the top Select button until you reach the
end of the name and advance to the next item.
Default: aja-fs1
50.6 MAC Address

Selecting this parameter allows you to view the FS1 MAC address. The MAC address is
a unique value associated with the FS1’s internal network adapter. MAC addresses are
also known as hardware addresses or physical addresses. MAC addresses uniquely
identify an Ethernet adapter on a LAN.
MAC address format: MM:MM:MM:SS:SS:SS
The value is 12-digit hexadecimal, where the first half identifies the manufacturer and
the second half identifies the unique serial number.
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51.1 SNMP Enable

This parameter turns ON and OFF all SNMP messaging between the FS1 and an external
client. Refer to Chapter 6 for a description of SNMP and how the FS1 supports it. When
SNMP is enabled, one or more of 4 alarms may be sent by the FS1 as a trap message:
• Power supply failure or disconnection: fs1PSAlarm (see parameter 60.1)
• Reference video: fs1REFAlarm (see parameter 60.3)
• Format: fs1FMTAlarm (see parameter 60.2)
• Temperature of FS1 is over limit (internally): fs1OVRAlarm
51.1 SNMP Enable Description of Choices 1

Disable (Default) When set to Disable, the FS1 will not issue SNMP trap messages.
Enable 1 When set to Enable 1, the FS1 issues SNMP trap messages to Trap Destination 1
(parameter 51.2) and as defined in the MIB.
Enable Both When set to Enable Both, the FS1 issues SNMP trap messages to Trap Destination
1 and 2 (parameters 51.2 and 51.4) and as defined in the MIB.
Note: With SNMP parameters 51.1 through 51.6, there is no timeout when editing—
changes made while in these menus will be saved and activated when the menu is
exited. For example, changing from Disable to Enable 1 does not turn SNMP on. You
must exit the 51.1 SNMP Enable parameter menu in order to turn SNMP on.
51.2 SNMP Trap Destination 1

This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Destination IP address where trap messages
issued by the FS1 will be sent.
51.2 SNMP Trap Dest 1 Description of Choices
variable Using the Adjust buttons, enter the IP address of the destination where SNMP
command messages (called “traps”) will be sent. This is usually an SNMP client
somewhere on your LAN.
Default: 192.168.0.3
When the SNMP Trap Destination IP addresses are edited, you can abort the editing
process by backing out (press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit
passes the first octet). You’ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet, the
display will blink—this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved.
You can save the edited IP address by pressing the Select up arrow to save or choose
not to save by pressing the Select down arrow button.
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51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1

This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Port used for sending destination #1 trap
messages. UDP Port 162 is the default used for SNMP trap messages. However, if this
port is being used by another protocol or service, you can change the setting by
modifying this parameter.
51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1 Description of Choices
variable Using the Adjust buttons, select a UDP port for sending FS1 trap messages.
Default: 162
Note: The SNMP Trap Port number does not blink when changed (as does the Trap
Destination IP address); if you change the port number and exit the parameter
(moving to another parameter), the port will change immediately as edited.
51.4 SNMP Trap Destination 2

This parameter determines the secondary SNMP Trap Destination IP address where
trap messages issued by the FS1 will be sent (if desired).
somewhere on your LAN.
Default: 192.168.0.3
When the SNMP Trap Destination IP addresses are edited, you can abort the editing
process by backing out (press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit
passes the first octet). You’ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet, the
display will blink—this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved.
You can save the edited IP address by pressing the Select up arrow to save or choose
not to save by pressing the Select down arrow button.
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51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2

This parameter determines the SNMP Trap Port used for sending destination #2 trap
modifying this parameter.
Default: 162
1
Note: The SNMP Trap Port number does not blink when changed (as does the Trap
Destination IP address); if you change the port number and exit the parameter (moving
to another parameter), the port will change immediately as edited.
60.1 Power Supply Alarm

This parameter controls how the FS1 alarm responds to power supply failures. The
default (Normal) is that the alarm will be triggered anytime either of the internal power
supplies fails or is disconnected from a power source (becomes unplugged). If the FS1
will only be connected to one power cord, you can suppress this alarm.
60.1 Pwr Supply Alarm Description of Choices
Normal (default) Alarm triggers if either internal power supply experiences a failure or is
disconnected from mains power.
Suppress Alarm will not be triggered by a power supply failure or disconnection from power.
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60.2 Format Alarm

When set to Normal (default), an alarm will be triggered whenever the format of the
selected input video signal is incompatible with the selected output format (refer to
the matrix of inputs and compatibilities presented in Chapter 2). If you want the FS1
alarm to only trigger on hardware failures, you can suppress the Format Alarm.
60.2 Format Alarm Description of Choices
Normal (default) Alarm triggers if the format of the selected input video signal is incompatible with
the selected output format.
Suppress Alarm will not be triggered by a format incompatibility.
60.3 Reference Alarm

This parameter controls how the FS1 responds to various reference video signal
conditions. When set to Normal, the alarm will trigger when:
1. The reference signal is incompatible with the selected output format or is not
detected at all.
2. The reference signal is required, due either to 1.1 Output format set to “Follow
Ref” or 6.1 Genlock Source set to “Reference.”
If you want the FS1 alarm to only trigger on hardware failures, you can suppress the
Format Alarm.
60.3 Reference Alarm Description of Choices
Normal (default) The alarm triggers if the reference is missing or incompatible with the selected
output format.
Suppress Alarms are not triggered if the reference is missing or incompatible with the output.
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70.1 Screen Saver

When set to AJA Logo, a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the alphanumeric
display after 60 minutes of inactivity—defined as no button presses on the front panel.
If disabled, the display just becomes dim. When the Screen Saver is on, the Status button
will return the display to the last Status display, or any Select or Adjust button will return
the display to the last parameter menu.
70.1 Screen Saver Description of Choices
AJA Logo (Default) Display horizontally rolling AJA logo after 60 minutes of button inactivity.
System Name Display the FS1 system name (defined in parameter 50.5). 1
Disabled Dim display after 60 minutes of button inactivity.
70.2 Display Intensity

This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric display and front panel
LEDs.
70.2 Display Intensity Description of Choices
variable Using the Adjust buttons, you can dim or brighten the alphanumeric display and
activity indicator LEDs in steps from 1 (dim) to 8 (brightest).
Default: 6
80.1 Serial Number

This parameter displays the FS1’s unique serial number.
80.2 Software Version

This parameter displays the FS1’s software version level.
90.0 Reboot
This parameter reboots the FS1:
1. Use the Select buttons to scroll to parameter 90.0 Reboot.
2. Press the top Adjust button to advance to the [UP to Confirm] menu field. (Press
any other button to cancel.)
3. Press the top Adjust button again to advance to the [Both=Reboot] menu field.
4. Press both Adjust buttons at the same time to reboot.
The display shows [Rebooting], goes dark momentarily, and then shows the percentage
of progress as the system reboots. Rebooting takes a couple of minutes.
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91.1 Preset Recall

This parameter recalls an FS1 Preset Configuration from memory. Ten named presets
are available (1–10).
To recall an FS1 configuration stored in a preset:
1. Use the Select buttons to scroll to parameter 91.1 Preset Recall.
2. Use the Adjust buttons to select a preset (default=1).
3. Press the top Select button to advance to the [UP=Recall] menu field. (Press the
bottom Select button to cancel.)
4. Press the top Adjust button to recall the selected preset.
The display shows [Recalling] and the FS1 reconfigures to the recalled settings. The
display then shows [Recalled].
Caution: When you press Adjust to recall a configuration, the recalled

configuration immediately replaces the system’s existing configuration. All previous
settings are lost unless you have previously stored them in another preset or a file.
92.1 Preset Save

This parameter stores the current FS1 configuration to a Preset Configuration. There
are ten available presets (1–10).
To store the current FS1 configuration:
1. Use the Select buttons to scroll to parameter 92.1 Preset Save.
2. Use the Adjust buttons to select a preset (default=1).
3. Press the top Select button to advance to the [UP=Save] menu field. (Press the
bottom Select button to cancel.)
4. Press the top Adjust button to save the configuration to the selected preset.
The display shows [Saving] and the FS1 stores the current configuration into the
preset and displays [Saved]. Presets cannot be named from the front panel. To change
a preset name, refer to the web interface Presets Screen description in Chapter 5. The
FS1 displays the same name on the front panel and the web interface.
Parameters Not Only editable parameters are saved into presets. Example non-editable parameters
Stored that are not saved include 50.6 MAC Address, 80.1 Serial Number, and 80.2 SW Version,
as well as “trigger” parameters, such as 90.0 Reboot, 91.1 Preset Recall, 92.1 Preset Save,
and 99.0 Factory Settings.
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Additionally, editable parameters in the following list are not stored:
• 35.1 Remote Control • 51.2 SNMP Trap Dest 1

• 35.3 Password • 51.3 SNMP TrapPort 1
• 40.1 Freeze Output • 51.4 SNMP Trap Dest 2
• 50.1 IP Config • 51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2
• 50.2 IP Address • 60.1 Pwr Supply Alarm
• 50.3 Subnet Mask • 60.2 Format Alarm
• 50.4 Default Gateway • 60.3 Reference Alarm
• 50.5 System Name • 70.1 Screen Saver 1
• 51.1 SNMP Enable • 70.2 Display Intens
99.0 Factory Settings

Selecting this parameter and then pressing the Adjust (up) button recalls the FS1’s
factory default settings.
Caution: Selecting this parameter and recalling factory defaults will overwrite the
current settings (except for the settings listed below). Existing settings will be lost.
Recalling factory defaults using only the Adjust (up) button does not affect the
following parameter settings. To apply defaults to these parameters, hold down both
the Adjust (up) and Adjust (down) buttons at the same time.
• 35.3 Password • 51.4 SNMP Trap Dest 2

• 51.1 SNMP Enable • 70.1 Screen Saver
• 51.2 SNMP Trap Dest 1 • 70.2 Display Intens
• 51.3 SNMP TrapPort 1
Note: To set a single parameter to its factory default value, go to that parameter's
“Adjust” menu, and hold down both the Adjust (up) and Adjust (down) buttons at the
same time.
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Chapter 5:
Browser Remote Control
Remote FS1 Control Via a Web Browser
An optimized web server inside the FS1 allows you to remotely monitor and adjust
parameter settings via a network-attached computer running a web-browser. The
network can be a closed local area network, a straight computer-to-FS1 cable, or even
exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN (not generally recommended since
anyone on the internet can then access the FS1). The LAN connection on the FS1 uses
a standard RJ45 connector, but internally it’s intelligent and communicates via
standard “straight-through” CAT 5 ethernet cables or null-modem (cross-over) cables
without configuration or strapping.
Note: Firefox, Internet Explorer 8 and 9, and Chrome are the supported web
browsers for FS1 control. Other browser software may work, but AJA cannot
guarantee operation.
To access the FS1, enter its IP address in the web browser. The IP address is
defined in parameter 50.2 of the FS1’s Network parameter menus—please note that
parameters 50.1 through 50.4 must all be configured correctly to access the FS1 on
your network. If the FS1 is using DHCP (the default), you can find the IP address by
pressing the Status button on the FS1 front panel until the Network Status display is
shown or you can go to parameter 50.2 and read it there. When the FS1 is shipped
from the AJA factory, the FS1 defaults to DHCP operation.
If 50.1 is set to DHCP, and the DHCP server on the network fails to grant an IP address,
the FS1 will fall back to the IP address set in STATIC ADDR (50.2).
If 50.1 is set to Default Addr, the factory default static IP address is: 10.65.74.65.
So, if 50.1 is set to Default Addr, you would type the following in the web browser:
http://10.65.74.65 to see the FS1 web interface Main Status screen.
FS1 Web Interface, Main Status Screen
When the URL is entered in the browser and a connection is made

the main Status screen will be displayed.
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General Screen All FS1 web screens have certain areas in common. On the left of each screen is a
Information navigational list of the available FS1 screens. Click any of these items to jump to that
screen. At the top of each screen you’ll also find a heading showing the connection status
and IP address in addition the FS1’s serial number and software version. This latter
information is useful if you ever have to call AJA Technical Support to discuss a problem
or get help. In the middle of each screen are menu choices and information pertaining to
the subject matter of that screen (i.e., the Audio and Video I/O screen has choices about
audio and video).
FS1 web screens closely mirror the parameter menus displayed on its front panel. In each
of the screens presented on the following pages, we’ll list the parameter menu numbers
that are related. Also, to make things easier for you to reference, we’ll list the definitions
redundantly here so you don’t have to flip back and forth between chapters.
FS1 S/N, software version, and connection status
Pull-down menu choices

List of screens:
Click a screen name to
display the screen
FS1 Web Interface, Main Status Screen
Controlling From the Network screen, you can see at-a-glance all of the FS1 devices present on the
Multiple FS1s same local LAN as the current FS1 you are controlling. At the bottom of the screen under
Available FS1s—Click to Refresh, the system names of all FS1s on the LAN are listed.
Clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of that FS1. Note: the FS1 you
control may be running a different software version, so screens may look different. As a
rule, it’s wise to have all your FS1 devices running the most current software and the same
version. Also, you must have a properly configured default gateway to see the FS1s.
Note: If the Default Gateway (parameter 50.4) is not configured properly, other FS1s will
not be visible here. If it displays No FS1’s found, check the gateway setting.
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Resetting FS1 web browser screens feature many user controls that can be reset to factory values by
Values To simply “right-clicking” on the control, whether it be a drop-down menu or adjustable
“spinner” control. When you right-click a control, the browser will display a Reset to Factory
Factory message that will cause the parameter to be reset.
Settings
Note: This only works with computers that allow right-clicking. Some models/brands of
computers and laptops may not permit this operation.
To perform a global reset of the FS1 to factory settings, go to the Miscellaneous screen and
click on the button at the bottom labelled Reset all FS1 parameters to Factory Values. (This
functions the same as the FS1 front panel parameter 99.0—another way to reset to factory
values.)
Audio and The Audio and Video I/O screen sets the audio and video input and output
1 formats as well
Video I/O as other related parameters.
Screen
FS1 Web Interface, Audio and Video I/O Screen
Input Format—Information only field that displays the format the FS1 has detected at the
selected input.
Output Format (1.1)
Follow Input (default) Output follows the format of the selected input.
Follow Ref Output follows the format of the reference video input (Ref).
SD <sd_rate> Output is standard definition (available SD rates are listed choices).
HD 720p <hd_rate1> Output is HD 720p (available rates are listed choices).
HD 1080i <hd_rate1> Output is HD 1080i (available rates are listed choices).
HD 1080psf <hd_rate2> Output is HD 1080psf (available rates are listed choices).
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Video In (2.1)
SDI 1 (default) Select SDI 1 connector as the input source.

SDI 2 Select SDI 2 connector as the input source.
Composite Select the Composite connector as the input source.
S-Video Select the S-Video connector as the input source.
Component Select the Component connector as the input source.
NTSC Standard (3.4)
NTSC (default) Select NTSC for US NTSC standard.

NTSC Japan Select NTSC Japan for the Japanese NTSC standard.
Audio In (2.2)
Embed Auto Use the embedded audio from the currently selected Video Input (SDI 1 or 2) as the input
(Follows Video Input select) source. (This defaults to SDI 1 if Video In is not SDI.)
AES unbal (default) Select thedigital AES/EBU Audio connectors (8-ch) as the audio input source.
Analog Select the Analog Audio connector (DB25, 8-ch) as the audio input source.
Frame Rate (3.3)
59.94/23.98 (default) Select the 59.94/23.98 item if your desired rate is either 59.94 or 23.98.
60/24 Select the 60/24 item if your desired rate is either 60 or 24.
50/25 Select the 50/25 item if your desired rate is either 50 or 25 (PAL).
Component In (3.1)
Beta YPbPr Configure the Component video input source as Beta YPbPr (standard definition). If the
selected Component video source is HD, this will default to SMPTE YPbPr.
SMPTE YPbPr (default) Configure the Component video input source as SMPTE YPbPr.
Component Out (3.2) Signal Type
Beta YPbPr Configure the Component video output as Beta YPbPr (standard definition). If the
Component video is HD, this will default to SMPTE YPbPr.
SMPTE YPbPr (default) Configure the Component video output as SMPTE YPbPr.
RGB Configure the Component video output as RGB.
Analog Audio Standard (4.1)
+24 dBu (default) Select +24 dBu as the analog audio level.
+18 dBu Select +18 dBu as the analog audio level.
Maximum amplitude (0 dBFS)

Embed Audio Out (4.3)
On (default) Embedded audio will be passed.

Off Do not pass embedded audio packets to the SDI outputs.
Mute FS1 outputs SDI embedded audio packets containing silence.
Freeze Output (40.1)
Off (default) Normal operation. The FS1 outputs video from the input.
On The FS1 captures and freezes the most current video frame and displays it on the outputs as
long as this parameter is set to On.
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SDI 2 Output (1.2)
Normal (default) SDI 2 output follows the 1.1 Output Format parameter selection (both SDI 1 and SDI 2 are
the same)
Bypass SDI 2 output follows the format of the selected input
Standard Def The output from Downconverter 2 (see block diagram in Chapter 1) is always standard
definition.
Component Output (1.3)
Normal (default) Component output follows the 1.1 Output Format parameter selection.
Bypass Component output follows the format of the selected input.
Note: Bypass mode does not work when the input is 1080pSF24 and output is 1080i60 (3:2)
pulldown mode.
Note 2: The signal type of the component output is defined in another selection, Component
Out, above in the screen (also parameter 3.2 from the parameter display)
Standard Def The output from Downconverter 2 (see block diagram in Chapter 1) is always standard
definition.
Audio Follow Video (4.5)—This parameter determines whether audio settings are
remembered for each video input.
Off (default) Normal operation. Audio settings must be made separately from any video settings; they
are not associated automatically.
On The FS1 remembers the audio settings associated with the currently selected input.
Whenever an input is selected, the corresponding audio settings will be recalled. This
allows you to set up specific audio settings for the different video inputs (i.e., perhaps
the SDI 1 input has a specific embedded audio channel mapping while the component
video input might always use AES audio input).
Audio Follow Video applies to these Audio Follow Video does not apply
parameters: to these parameters:
• 2.11—2.18 Audio Map • 4.3 Audio Out
• 4.2 Audio Delay
The Audio Follow Video control is also on the Audio Control screen.
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Side Bar Keyer Source (7.1)
Off (default) Turns the Sidebar Keyer Off.

SDI 1 Turns the Sidebar Keyer On and selects SDI 1 as the HD input source for the Sidebar keyer.
SDI 2 Turns the Sidebar Keyer On and selects SDI 2 as the HD input source for the Sidebar keyer.
Component Turns the Sidebar Keyer On and selects Component In as the HD input source for the
Sidebar keyer. (The FS1 input source selected by parameter 2.1 cannot be either
Composite or S-Video when Component is chosen as the Sidebar Keyer source.)
Side Bar Edge (7.2)—Specify a value to widen or narrow the sidebar keyer. There are two
ways to enter a value:
• Click and drag the slider.
• Click on the numeric value above the slider, enter a new value, and press Enter to
commit the changed value.
0 Produces a 4:3 centered picture.

+1 to +128 Produces wider sidebars (larger number = larger sidebars).
-128 to -1 Produces narrower sidebars (smaller number = smaller sidebars).
Note: Please read the discussions in Chapter 4, Parameter Menus, for 7.1 Sidebar Keyer
and 7.2 Sidebar Edge for complete information on use of the Sidebar keyer.
Loss of Input (11.1)—Select the automatic action that occurs if the video input is lost. The
Freeze selection freezes video on the last available frame. The Black selection (default)
cuts the video to black.
Note: Freeze on Loss of Input works only for SDI inputs. If a selected analog input is lost
while Freeze is enabled, the output will not be valid video.
Black (default) Select to replace a lost video input with black video.
Freeze Select to replace a lost video input with the last available video frame.
Audio Control This screen offers settings for a variety of audio-related functions:
Screen • Turning AFV on and off.
• Saving AFV settings for any selected video input.
• Changing channel adjustments (level and phase).
The actual appearance of this page can change, reflecting Audio Output choices. For
example, if the Level control is not set to Unity, then controls will appear allowing you to set
the levels of the eight channels. All of the sliders on this page provide two ways to enter a
value:
• Click on the numeric value above the slider, enter a new value, and press Enter to
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Audio Follow Video (4.5)—This parameter determines whether audio settings are
remembered for each video input.
Off (default) Normal operation. Audio settings must be made separately from any video settings; they
are not associated automatically.
On The FS1 remembers the audio settings associated with the currently selected input.
Whenever an input is selected, the corresponding audio settings will be recalled.
This allows you to set up specific audio settings for the different video inputs (i.e., perhaps
the SDI 1 has a specific embedded audio channel mapping while the component video
input might always use AES audio input).
Audio Follow Video applies to these Audio Follow Video does not apply
parameters: to these parameters:
• 2.11—2.18 Audio Map • 4.3 Audio Out
• 4.2 Audio Delay
Save AFV Settings for Video Input (4.6 AFV Memory)—Selecting a video input and then
clicking on the Save AFV Settings... button saves the current audio settings and
adjustments to source-memory for that video input.
Audio Out Level (20.1)—Enables or disables individual audio output level adjustment of
the eight FS1 audio output channels.
Unity (default) Disable audio output level adjustments.

Adjust Enable audio output level adjustments for the eight audio channels. When set to Adjust,
controls are provided for adjusting the eight channels ± 18dB in steps of 0.5 dB
Audio Out Phase (21.0)—Enables or disables individual audio phase adjustment of the
eight FS1 audio output channels.
Normal (default) Disable audio phase adjustments.

Adjust Enable audio phase adjustments for the eight audio channels. When set to Adjust, controls
are provided for setting each of the eight channels to Normal or Inverted phase.
Source (Audio Input 2.2)—Defines the input audio source selection for the FS1. Multiple
input sources may be present at all the connectors on the FS1 rear panel, but the
active input source routed through the FS1 will be the one selected here. This same
control is also present in the Audio and Video I/O screen.
Note: If you select either Stereo Map or Channel Map, controls will appear allowing you
to map input sources for each of the eight channels or pairs of channels (stereo).
Stereo Map For the 8 channels of embedded audio out, select stereo inputs according to Audio Map
parameters 2.21 through 2.24. Any channel pair (4 pair total) can be mapped to 24
different choices.
Channel Map For the 8 channels of embedded audio out, select and map inputs according to Audio Map
parameters 2.11 through 2.18. Any of the 16 embedded channels can be mapped to
one of the 48 possible choices.
Embed SDI 1 Use the embedded audio from the SDI 1 connector as the input source
Embed SDI 2 Use the embedded audio from the SDI 2 connector as the input source
AES unbal (Default) Select the digital AES/EBU Audio connectors (8-ch) as the audio input source
Analog Select the Analog Audio connector (DB25, 8-ch) as the audio input source
Sample Rate Convert (4.4)

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On (default) Normal operation. The FS1 performs audio sample rate conversion and keeps the video and
audio synchronized.
Off The FS1 does not sample rate convert the audio, leaving embedded audio as is, useful for
Dolby® 5.1 embedded audio and other applications.
Normally, set this to On (default). Set it to Off only if the following are both true:
1. You want to pass digital encoded audio from either embedded or AES into
embedded and/or AES out.
2. You have the embedded or AES input genlocked to the FS1 output. In other words,
the encoded audio will not survive the frame-sync function (dropping or repeating
frames), so it needs to be set to lock to the input. You can lock to a reference only if
that reference is driving both the FS1 and the upstream source of the embedded or
AES input to the FS1.
Audio Delay, ms (4.2)—This slider allows you to adjust the delay to compensate for video
timing issues (delay/latency). This slider changes the delay from -16 to 256 ms (the
default is zero delay).
Convert Mode This screen offers settings for the FS1 upconverter, downconverter, and SD Aspect Ratio
Screen converters.
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Upconvert Mode (5.1)
4x3 Pillar Results in 4x3 image in center of screen with black sidebars.
14x9 Pillar (default) Results in 14x9 image, zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black sidebars.
Full Screen Anamorphic full screen display.
LB to Full Image is zoomed to fit the full screen (letterbox).
Wide Zoom Using a combination of zoom and stretch, the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen (this can
introduce a small aspect ratio change).
Downconvert Mode (5.2)
Letterbox (default) Image is reduced and aspect ratio preserved with black top and bottom added to image area.
Crop Image is cropped to fit new screen size.
Anamorphic HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio (anamorphic).
14x9 Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved. Black is added top and bottom, and the
left and right sides are cropped.
Auto AFD Automatically selects the best downconvert mode based on the input video's Active Format
Description (AFD) code. If the input video is not carrying an AFD VANC code, the
downconverter defaults to the mode specified in parameter menu 5.5 (“Downconvert AFD
Default”).
SD Aspect Ratio (5.3)
Off (default) Turns aspect ratio conversion Off.

Letterbox Anamorphic converted to Letterbox 16:9 to 4:3.
H Crop Anamorphic 16:9 screen cropped to 4:3 screen.
Pillarbox Converts standard 4:3 screen to Pillarbox (black sidebars) as an anamorphic screen.
V Crop Transforms an SD Letterbox image to an anamorphic image.
14x9 Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 14:9 Cropped video.
Downconvert AFD Default (5.5)
Hold Last (Default) Use the last AFD code detected and continue to use its aspect ratio selection until a new
AFD code is detected again in the SDI meta data.
Letterbox When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Letterbox.
14x9 When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to 14x9.
Anamorphic When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Anamorphic.
Crop When an AFD code isn’t present, switch the downconverter mode to Crop.
AFD Out SDI1 (5.6)
Off (Default) The FS1 does not insert an AFD code into the output. If the video input has an AFD code and
the FS1 is not up/down/cross converting it, the input AFD code will be passed through to
the output.
Auto If the FS1 is not upconverting or downconverting the input video, the input AFD code is
passed through. If there is no AFD code on the input video, a “Full Frame” (8) code is
inserted. If the FS1 is upconverting, the appropriate AFD code will be chosen based on
the upconvert mode.
>16:9 The FS1 always inserts a “Box > 16:9 (center)” AFD code (4), which indicates that the HD
image has an aspect ratio greater than 16:9 as a vertically centered letterbox within the
16:9 frame.
Full Frame The FS1 always inserts a “Full Frame” AFD code (8), which indicates that the HD image is
full frame, with an aspect ratio that is 16:9. 1
Pillarbox The FS1 always inserts a “4:3 (center)” AFD code (9), which indicates that the HD image has
a 4:3 aspect ratio as a horizontally center pillarbox image within the 16:9 frame.
Letterbox The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with complete 16:9 image protected)” AFD code (10), which
indicates that the HD image is full frame, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and all image areas are
protected.
14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “14:9 (center)” AFD code (11), which indicates that the HD image
has a 14:9 aspect ratio as a horizontally centered pillarbox within the 16:9 frame.
4:3 Alt 14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “4:3 (with alternate 14:9 center)” AFD code (13), which indicates
that the HD image has a 4:3 aspect ratio and with an alternative 14:9 centered pillarbox
image within the 16:9 frame.
16:9 Alt 14:9 The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with alternative 14:9 center” AFD code (14), which indicates
that the HD image has a 16:9 aspect ratio with an alternative 14:9 center within the 16:9
frame.
16:9 Alt 4:3 The FS1 always inserts a “16:9 (with alternative 4:3 center)” AFD code (15), which indicates
that the HD image has a 16:9 aspect ratio with an alternative 4:3 center within the 16:9
frame.
AFD Out SDI2 (5.7)

Parameter selections are the same as for AFD Out SDI1.
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Genlock This screen selects the type of genlock source and then allows fine adjustment of the
Control Screen horizontal and vertical timing, and audio delay—relative to the source selected. There are
two ways to enter a value:
• Click on the numeric value above the slider, enter a new value and press Enter to
commit the changed value.
FS1 Web Interface, Genlock Control Screen
Genlock Source Select (6.1)
Reference (default) Use the Ref connector as the genlock source

Input Use the currently selected input as the genlock source
Free run Free run mode (FS1 syncs to its own timebase, not locked to an external source)
Horizontal Output Timing, pixels (6.2)—This slider adjusts horizontal output timing relative
to the reference video already selected. When adjusting the horizontal timing (H),
this value specifies a number of pixels to offset, from zero to full line width.
Horizontal Output Fine Timing—Further adjusts the horizontal analog output timing
(only) in finer increments than 6.2 (above)—in this case by sub-pixels. Each
adjustment of the control, from 0 to 127 adjusts the timing by 1/128th of a pixel.
Note: This fine timing control only affects the analog outputs.
Vertical Output Timing, lines (6.3)—This slider adjusts vertical output timing relative to the
reference video already selected. When adjusting the vertical timing (V), this value
specifies a number of lines to offset, moving the screen up to a half a frame up or
down.
ProcAmp This screen selects whether the Processing Amplifier (ProcAmp) is On or Off, and if On,
Control Screen allows adjustment of gain, blacklevel, hue and saturation via slider controls.
FS1 Web Interface, ProcAmp Control Screen
Video In—Selecting a value results in the ProcAmp screen showing the current ProcAmp
settings for that specific input as well as changing the FS1’s input to the one chosen.
Note: ProcAmp controls (Parameters 10.1 through 10.5) are independently kept for each
separate input: SDI 1, SDI 2, Composite, S-Video, and Component.
ProcAmp Enable (10.1)
On The Processing Amplifier is turned On and all settings are applied to the currently selected
input source
Off (default) Turns the Processing Amplifier Off—video is passed unaltered.
All—Resets all Proc Amp settings to Unity, regardless of their current settings.
Gain (10.2)—Slider changes video gain from black to 1.5 times luma in steps of .01
Blacklevel (10.3)—Slider adjusts video black level from -20 IRE to +20 IRE in .5 steps.
Hue (10.4)—Slider adjusts video color hue through 360 degrees (color wheel). Slider can
adjust in increments/decrements of 1 degree or more.
Saturation (10.5)—Slider adjusts video color saturation from black & white to 1.5 times
chroma in steps as small as .01.
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Caption Screen This screen controls how the FS1 handles closed captioning ancillary data and whether it
is passed to the outputs or blanked.
Caption Translator (30.1)—When set to On and using the Upconverter, the FS1 will
automatically translate incoming line 21 captions to CEA-708 format and insert the
VANC packets into the converted HD video stream. This is a complete translation
from CEA-608 format to CEA-708 format (including the embedded SD captions).
When set to On and using the downconverters, the FS1 will automatically intercept
and reformat the SD caption data in the incoming CEA-708 VANC packets, and
output it on line 21 of the standard definition outputs.
When Off, translation is not performed.

Upconvert Line 21 (31.1)
Blank (default) In UpConvert or SD Aspect Ratio Convert modes, this setting blanks input video Line 21
before conversion. This is used to blank Line 21 caption data.
Pass Passes input video Line 21 to the converter and to the outputs.
Auto blank The FS1 looks for Line 21 caption data on the video input. If present, Line 21 is blanked
before video conversion occurs. If no caption data is found, Line 21 passes to the
converter.
Captioning Status—This field is a read-only informational display that shows whether

Closed Caption data is present on the currently selected video input.
FS1 Web Interface, Caption Screen

Presets Screen This screen allows you to save FS1 Preset Configurations into 10 separate memory registers
and recall the presets whenever needed. This screen also includes Export and Import
functions that allow exporting one or all FS1 presets to your computer as an XML file and
importing an exported preset XML file from your computer. A message banner above the
functions indicates successful or failed saves, recalls, exports, and imports.
FS1 Web Interface, Presets Screen

Save (92.1)—Lets you save up to 10 FS1 Preset Configurations, each of which may be
uniquely named. To save the current FS1 Preset Configuration, click the Save button
associated with (to the right of) that preset name. A dialog box asks you to confirm the
save—click OK to save, Cancel to cancel.
(Preset) Save Click Save to store the current FS1 as a preset configuration.
Recall (91.1)— Recalls a saved FS1 Preset Configuration. To recall a preset, click the Recall
button associated with (to the right of) the preset name. A dialog box asks you to
confirm the recall—click OK to recall, Cancel to cancel.
(Preset) Recall Click Recall to recall the saved Preset Configuration.
Caution: When you click Yes to recall a Preset Configuration, the recalled preset
immediately replaces the system’s existing configuration. All previous settings are lost
unless you have previously stored them in a Preset Configuration or an exported file.
Pst<number>—Click a Pst<number> field to enter a name for the selected Preset. The text
turns red to indicate it is ready to edit. Type the new name and press Enter. The name
changes to the name you typed.
Only editable parameters are saved in the presets. Example non-editable parameters that
are not saved include 50.6 MAC Address, 80.1 Serial Number, and 80.2 SW Version, as well as
“trigger” parameters, such as 90.0 Reboot, 91.1 Preset Recall, 92.1 Preset Save, and 99.0
Factory Settings.
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Additionally, these editable parameters are not stored in the presets:
• 35.1 Remote Control • 51.2 SNMP Trap Dest 1

• 35.3 Password • 51.3 SNMP TrapPort 1
• 40.1 Freeze Output • 51.4 SNMP Trap Dest 2
• 50.5 System Name • 70.1 Screen Saver
• 51.1 SNMP Enable • 70.2 Display Intens
Export—Saves the associated preset contents to a .presets XML file on your computer.
The .presets file gets exported to the default download location specified in your
browser options. The file name is the same as the preset name with a .presets
extension. If you export multiple files for the same preset, a number gets appended
to ensure a unique file name. The file size is small, usually less than 100 kilobytes.
Export Click Export to save the preset contents to a .presets file on your computer.
Import—Use this function to browse for and import into a preset the contents of a
previously exported preset from a file on your computer. A dialog box warns you that
the operation will overwrite the current preset contents with the contents stored
in the file. Click OK to import the configuration from the file or Cancel to cancel.
Import Click Import to replace a preset’s contents with the contents of a previously exported file.
Export All—Saves the contents of all 10 presets to an all.presets XML file on your
computer.
The all.presets file gets exported to the default download location specified in your
browser options. If you export multiple files, a number gets appended to ensure a
unique file name. The file size is usually about 2.5 Megabytes.
Export All Click Export All to save the contents of all 10 presets to an all.presets file on your computer.
Import All—Use this function to browse for and import a previously exported all.presets
file from your computer. A dialog box warns you that the operation will overwrite
all 10 current preset contents with the contents stored in the file. Click OK to import
the configuration from the file or Cancel to cancel.
Import All Click Import to replace the contents of all 10 presets with the contents of a previously
exported file.
Miscellaneous This screen provides access to a number of FS1 general functions:

Screen • Lighting the Identify (ID) LED.
• Setting the Screen Saver.
• Setting the System Name.
• Selecting GPI actions.
• Choosing Front Panel Lock Out.
• Setting up Authentication and setting the Password.
• Setting alphanumeric display brightness.
• Resetting All FS1 Parameters to Factory Values.
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FS1 Web Interface, Miscellaneous Screen

Identify LED
On Turn the front and rear panel “ID” LED lights On.
Off (default) Turn the front and rear panel “ID” LED lights Off.
Screen Saver (70.1)
AJA Logo (default) Display horizontally rolling AJA logo after 60 minutes of FS1 front panel button inactivity
System Name Display horizontally rolling System Name after 60 minutes of FS1 front panel button inactivity
Disabled Dim display after 60 minutes of button inactivity
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System Name (50.5)—Defines a name for the FS1 and gives it a unique identifier. This
same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface and for
display on the FS1’s screen saver (if System name is chosen in parameter 70.1 Screen
Saver). If you enter a change in this field, click Apply to enter the change. Non-English
characters entered in the System Name field may not display properly on the front
panel. Characters that cannot be used as part of the System Names include the
following: ; < > ‘ \ | } {
The FS1 will not allow you to enter any of these illegal characters into the system
name field. If you cut/copy and paste text containing illegal characters into the field,
the background will change to the color red and the FS1 won’t allow you the change
(an error will be displayed when Apply is clicked).
GPI In 1 Response (36.1), when a GPI trigger is received at pin 1.
No Action (default) FS1 performs no action if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1 (GPI DE-9 Connector)
Freeze FS1 freezes the current video frame at its outputs if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1. The
freezing of the frame will stop when the GPI trigger is released
SDI1 In FS1 selects SDI1 as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1
SDI2 In FS1 selects SDI2 as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1
Composite In FS1 selects Composite In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1
S-Video In FS1 selects S-Video In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1
Component In FS1 selects Component In as the video input if a GPI trigger is received at pin 1
When either SDI1 In, SDI2 In, Composite In, S-Video In, or Component In are selected, the
selected input video source will remain selected even after the GPI trigger is released
(deactivated).
UC 14x9 Pillar FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to 14x9 pillarbox (see parameter 5.1)
UC Fullscrn FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to full screen (see parameter 5.1)
UC LB to Full FS1 performs upconversion of SD source from letterbox to Full (see parameter 5.1)
UC Wide Zoom FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to a wide zoom (see parameter 5.1)
UC 4x3 Pillar FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to 4x3 pillarbox (see parameter 5.1)
DC Letterbox FS1 downconverts HD source to letterbox picture (see parameter 5.2)
DC Crop FS1 downconverts HD source to cropped 4x3 picture (see parameter 5.2)
DC Anamorph FS1 downconverts HD source to anamorphic picture (see parameter 5.2)
DC 14x9 FS1 downconverts HD source to 14x9 picture (see parameter 5.2)
DC Auto AFD FS1 downconverts HD source, selecting the best downconvert mode based on the input
video's Active Format Description (AFD) code (see parameter 5.2)
ARC Off FS1 SD to SD aspect ratio conversion is turned off (see parameter 5.3)
ARC Lettrbox Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to letterbox video (see parameter 5.3)
ARC H Crop Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 4:3 standard video (crops left and right edges of video—
see parameter 5.3)
ARC Pillarbox Converts 4:3 standard video to 16:9 anamorphic video (see parameter 5.3)
ARC V Crop Converts letterbox video to 16:9 anamorphic video (see parameter 5.3)
ARC 14x9 Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 14:9 cropped video (see parameter 5.3)
GPI In 2 Response (36.2), when a GPI trigger is received at pin 2
No Action (default) FS1 performs no action if a GPI trigger is received at pin#2 (GPI DE-9 Connector).
Freeze FS1 freezes the current video frame at its outputs if a GPI trigger is received at pin 2.
When either SDI1 In, SDI2 In, Composite In, S-Video In, or Component In are selected, the
input video source selected will remain selected even after the GPI trigger is released
(deactivated).
UC 14x9 Pillar
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FS1 performs upconversion of SD source to 14x9 pillarbox (see parameter 5.1).
UC LB to Full FS1 performs upconversion of SD source from letterbox to Full (see parameter 5.1).
DC Auto AFD FS1 downconverts HD source, selecting the best downconvert mode based on the input
video's Active Format Description (AFD) code (see parameter 5.2).
ARC H Crop Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 4:3 standard video (crops left and right edges of video—
see parameter 5.3).
ARC 14x9 Converts 16:9 anamorphic video to 14:9 cropped video (see parameter 5.3).FS1 recalls FS1
Note: For information on GPI connections, including pinout, refer to Appendix B.

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GPI 1 Out (37.1)
No Action (default) FS1 will not trigger a GPI 1 output trigger regardless of event.
Alarm FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if an internal alarm condition occurs (GPI DE-
9 Connector). See Chapter 2 for alarm descriptions.
No Video FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if no video is detected at its selected input.
No Ref FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if no video is detected at its Ref video input.
Vid In SDI1 FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if SDI1 is selected as the main video input.
Vid In Cmpst FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if Composite is selected as the main video input.
Vid In S-Vid FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if S-Video is selected as the main video input.
Vid In Cmpnt FS1 generates a GPI 1 output trigger on pin 3 if Component is selected as the main video input.
GPI 2 Out (37.2)
No Action (default) FS1 will not trigger a GPI 2 output trigger regardless of event.
Alarm FS1 will generate a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if an internal alarm condition occurs (GPI
DE-9 Connector). See Chapter 2 for alarm descriptions.
No Video FS1 will generate a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if no video is detected at its selected input.
No Ref FS1 will generate a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if no video is detected at the Ref input.
Vid In Cmpst FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if Composite is selected as the main video input.
Vid In S-Vid FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if S-Video is selected as the main video input.
Vid In Cmpnt FS1 generates a GPI 2 output trigger on pin 4 if Component is selected as the main video input.
Front Panel Lock Out—When set to Locked, this setting locks out FS1 front panel access,
the same as setting 35.1 to REMOTE ONLY. This menu can be enabled or disabled only
from the web browser.
Unlocked (default) Panel will respond as set in 35.1 REMOTE CONTROL.

Locked Lock out front panel access; the same as setting 35.1 to REMOTE ONLY.
Authentication (35.3)—Setting determines whether password protection is applied to the

FS1 web browser interface.
Disabled (default) Selects no password protection.

Basic Selects password protection. When selected you will be prompted for a Name and
Password.
Ignore the Name field, but enter the correct password to allow web access. The factory value
for password is password—if you select Basic Password you will have to initially enter the
factory password before you can enter a new password using the Set Password field below
Authentication. Once a password is entered, enter the same exact password in the Confirm
Password field and then click the Change Password button to the right of it. Please read the
“Notes” below.
FS1 Web Interface, Miscellaneous Screen: Authentication set to “Basic Password”

Notes:
1. AJA recommends using the Disabled setting, unless it is absolutely necessary to use
the Basic setting, since the authentication used is only as good as the underlying
network security. This is due to the password being sent across the network in clear
text.
Security follows the Basic authentication defined in RFC2617, which can be read at
this URL: http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2617.txt.
2. The default value is Disabled. Once changed to Basic, only entering the password or a
dual button factory reset will change this parameter back to Disabled, the single UP
button factory reset will not (see parameter 99.0 for information).
3. Changing Authentication to Disabled resets the System Password parameter to the
default password, which is “password”.
4. If you select Basic Password authentication, the default password will initially be used
(until you set a password with Set Password).
5. After you select Basic Password authentication, your browser immediately requires a
password before further interaction is allowed, as indicated by a browser dialog box.
The browser then prompts for a username/password for all access to the FS1. The FS1
ignores any supplied username and uses only the password during authentication. If
prompted for a password more than once, please re-enter the proper password each
time you are asked. Some browsers may store the password, which may require you
to turn off or clear password caching in the browser before you can use a new
password. Consult the browser help feature for instructions.
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6. In the web browser, changing this parameter will show/hide the Set Password and
Confirm Password controls for setting the password.
7. You may be prompted for a password before you are able to set a new password. In
this case, you need to enter the default password. (This happens because enabling
the feature enables it with the default password already set to “password” and all
traffic to/from the FS1 needs to be authenticated once this happens.)
Set Password—the field used to enter a password (this field will not be visible if
Authentication is set to Disabled).
Confirm Password and Change Password button—the field used to confirm the password
entered above; contents must match, and the password will not be final until the
Change Password button is clicked (these controls will not be visible if Authentication
is set to Disabled).
Display Intensity (70.2)—Either by using the slider or by entering a value, you can dim or
brighten the alphanumeric display and activity indicator LEDs in steps from 1 (dim) to
8 (brightest).
Reset All FS1 Parameters To Factory Values (99.0)—As this button title implies, clicking it
will cause all current FS1 parameter settings to revert to the original AJA factory
values (except network settings—which are retained). Any settings you have made
to date will be overwritten.
Recalling factory defaults does not affect these network settings: IP Config, IP Address,
Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway. To clear network settings and recall factory defaults,
hold down both Adjust buttons at the same time from the FS1 front panel.
Test Signals This screen allows you to select the video and audio test signals produced by the internal
Screen test signal generator.
FS1 Web Interface, Test Signals Screen

Video SG (41.2): This parameter controls the video test signal produced by the FS1's internal
test signal generator. When you set the parameter to OFF, test signals are turned off,
and the normal video signals appear at the FS1 video outputs. When you set the
parameter to a test pattern, that pattern gets switched into the video outputs.
Available test signals are Black, 75% Bars, or 100% Bars.
Audio SG (41.3): This parameter determines the audio signal output from the FS1’s internal
audio test signal generator: OFF (default), silence, or 1 kHz tone. When you set the
parameter to OFF, test signals are turned off, and the normal audio signals appear at
the FS1 audio outputs. When you set the parameter to an audio tone, that tone gets
switched into the audio outputs.
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Network This screen contains all of the information required to set up FS1 TCP/IP networking. The
Screen screen also shows all FS1s that are on the same LAN as the FS1 the web browser is
communicating with.
Note: FS1 IP Address and netmask fields filter keystrokes and only allow legal
characters. The FS1 also checks the format of the entry to ensure it is valid; if found to be
invalid, the background of the IP Address or netmask will turn red. If you click the Update
button while an invalid entry exists in one of the these fields, the FS1 will display an error
dialog—you must correct the error before updating.
FS1 Web Interface, Network Screen

IP Address Type (50.1)—Use to change the IP address for the FS1. When you enter an IP
address and click the Update button, the FS1 IP address will change, and the browser
will display a “redirecting to...” page which should send the browser to the new IP
address entered. (You can also click on a link on the redirect page.)
DHCP (default) Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server on LAN
Note: if the LAN DHCP server fails to grant an IP address, the FS1 will default to using
the static address (factory default is 192.168.0.2)
Default Addr Use the factory default IP address: 10.65.74.65
Static Addr Assign a static IP address manually (parameters 50.2, 50.3, and 50.4 will have to
be entered to accomplish this).
IP Address (50.2)—Enter an IP address compatible with your LAN (if you have one). When
you network the FS1 to a computer, this is the IP address that you’ll enter in the
computer’s web browser to bring up the FS1’s web interface from its embedded web
server. You must also click the Update button to update the FS1 with the IP address
entered here.
Netmask (50.3)—Enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN (if you have one). You
must also click the Update IP Address button to update the FS1 with the changed
information entered here.
Default Gateway (50.4)—Enter the IP address for your LAN’s gateway/router (if you have
one). You must also click the Update IP Address button to update the FS1 with the
changed information entered here.
Update Network Settings—Pressing this button requests the FS1 to update its IP
information with what you have entered on this screen.
Available FS1s- Click to Refresh—All of the FS1 devices present on the same local LAN as the
current FS1 are listed below this heading (see note below). The serial numbers of all
FS1s on the LAN, or their defined System Names (see parameter 50.5) are listed—and
clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of that FS1. Note: the FS1 you
control may be running a different software version so screens may look 1 different. As a
rule, it’s wise to have all your FS1 devices running the most current software and the
same version. Also, without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a
router/gateway or not), the discovery feature, Available FS1s—Click to Refresh, on the
Network page may not work.
Below the FS1s listed are Others, which are other AJA devices. Items that may appear
here include AJA Ki Pro recorders and AJA KUMO routers.
Note: AJA devices shown are cached and may not reflect the realtime state of all devices
on the LAN. As FS1s and other AJA devices are added or removed from the network they
may take awhile to appear in the listing. If, at anytime you want a current view of the
network (clearing the cache and showing the realtime state), then press the Control key on
your keyboard while clicking the Available FS1s—Click to Refresh link.
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SNMP Screen This screen contains all of the information required to set up SNMP messaging to the FS1.
FS1 Web Interface, SNMP Screen

SNMP Disabled, Enable 1 or Enable Both (51.1)—Select Enable 1 if you want the FS1 to issue
trap messages to the defined trap 1 destination. To issue trap messages to both Trap
1 and Trap destinations, Select Enable Both. Select Disabled (default) when you don’t
want the FS1 to issue trap messages.
Trap Receivers (51.2 to 51.5)—Enter the IP address of the destination where SNMP
command messages (called “traps”) will be sent (default is 191.168.0.3). This is usually
an SNMP client (“NMS” or Network Management System) somewhere on your LAN.
You must also click the Update submit button to update the FS1 with the IP address
entered here. A Port number for the TCP/IP port to be used for trap messages from
the FS1 to the NMS must also be specified (UDP Port 162 is the default). Two sets of
Trap Destination IP and Port numbers are provided so you can send trap messages in
parallel to two NMS.
Note: Illegal data, such as out of range addresses or text, entered on the SNMP web
page will generate an error page containing a message similar to the following:
Something is missing or out of range
trap IP 1:192.168.0.4
port 1: 162
trap IP 2: 0.0.0.0
port 2: 162
PRESS YOUR BROWSER’S BACK BUTTON TO CONTINUE
Update (Submit button)—Pressing this button requests the FS1 to update its SNMP
information with that entered on this screen.
Update The Update Firmware screen and the firmware download and installation procedure are
Firmware described in Chapter 3 Installation.
Chapter 6:
SNMP
FS1 Simple Network Management Protocol

SNMP is defined as a “simple network management protocol” and was specified as a
component of the internet protocol suite by the Internet Engineering Task Force
(IETF). The FS1 can act as a network element that issues SNMP trap messages
signalling a detected alarm condition or other system condition.
Before the FS1 can respond to SNMP requests, parameter 51.1 must be set to enable
SNMP communication.
51.1 SNMP Enable Description of Choices
Disable (Default) When set to Disable, the FS1 will not issue SNMP trap messages.
Enable 1 When set to Enable 1, the FS1 issues SNMP trap messages to Trap Destination 1
(parameter 51.2) and as defined in the MIB.
Enable Both When set to Enable Both, the FS1 issues SNMP trap messages to Trap Destination
1 and 2 (parameters 51.2 and 51.4) and as defined in the MIB.
When SNMP is enabled, one or more of 4 alarms may be sent by the FS1 to the client
NMS as a trap message:
Power supply failure or disconnection: fs1PSAlarm (see parameter 60.1)
Reference video: fs1REFAlarm (see parameter 60.3)
Format: fs1FMTAlarm (see parameter 60.2)
Temperature of FS1 is over limit (internally): fs1OVRAlarm
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The trap message would be sent to server-based external network management

systems (NMS). These trap destinations must have a fixed IP address that you have
pre-defined (FS1 parameters 51.2 and 51.4 must be set to point to these, if used).
(“NMS” or Network Management System) somewhere on your LAN.
Default: 192.168.0.3
(“NMS” or Network Management System) somewhere on your LAN.
Default: 192.168.0.3
For example, the FS1 could send a trap message if one of its redundant power
supplies becomes unplugged. A client software agent that communicates with the
NMS might then get a message telling the operator what has happened.
Parameter 51.3 and 51.5 determine the SNMP Port(s) used for sending the trap
modifying these parameters.
Default: 162
Default: 162
Appendix A:
Specifications
Formats
525i
625i
1080i 50/59.94/60 Hz
1080psf 23.98/24 Hz
720p 50/59.94/60 Hz
Video Inputs and Outputs

Dual SDI/HD-SDI, SMPTE 259/274/292/296
HD component YPbPr/RGB (RGB is output only), SMPTE-274
SD component/composite/YC (S-Video)
Video A/D, D/A

12 bits
2x oversampled (HD)
4x oversampled (SD)
Audio Inputs and Outputs

8 Channel Balanced, 25 pin D (Tascam pinout)
8 Channel AES (BNC)
8 Channel SDI/HD-SDI Embedded
Audio levels
+12dBu, +15dBu, +18dBu, +24dBu, (Full Scale Digital)
LAN
10/100 automatic configuration
Automatic cable crossover (auto MDI-X)
Embedded web server HTTP v1.1
SNMP
VTECS™ protocol for Remote Control Panel
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RS422
DE-9: Reserved for future use.
GPI
DE-9: single connector provides two inputs and two outputs. See Appendix B for pinout and
specifications
Physical
Width: 17.25" (43.81cm)
Depth: 12.5" (31.75cm)
Height: 1RU, 1.75" (4.44cm)
Weight: 6.5lbs (2.94kg)
Operating temperature range: 0–40 degrees C
Convection cooled
Power
Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Power Consumption: 25W (30W maximum)
Two independent power supplies: fully redundant, diode isolated
Appendix B:
GPI Connector Pinout
GPI Connections
54321 Pin Function Pin Function
9876 2 - GPI Input 2 7 - I/O Ground 2

3 - GPI Output 1 8 - I/O Ground 1
GPI DE-9 Connector Pinout
The GPI inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from the power and ground on
the FS1 frame. There are two inputs and two outputs. Electrical isolation is provided
for up to two pieces of external equipment. The following guidelines apply to the two
GPI inputs and outputs:
1),
2).
• Pin 5, local chassis ground, may only be used as a reference when isolation is not
required.
• Both GPI inputs are internally pulled high through a 10K ohm resistor to an
isolated 5V supply, so that a relay contact closure or any device sinking at least
0.4 mA to ground will register a logic low.
Both GPI outputs are 5V TTL compatible, sourcing up to 6mA and sinking up to 4mA
each.
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The following illustration shows typical external wiring to the GPI connector. The
GPI inputs require some kind of contact closure between the input pin and the
input ground pin to register the logic low that triggers the GPI input.
You can connect the outputs to TTL buffers that communicate the GPI output logic
levels to other devices. For example, you could use an opto-isolator controlling a
relay to activate other equipment as shown below.
GPI
Input 1 +V
Optical Relay (SSR)
xmit+
GPI GND 1 To Tally Lamp etc.
GPI Output 1 xmit-
Typical GPI Input and Output Connections

Appendix C:
Analog Audio Connector Pinout
Analog Audio Connections
Connector Pinout
The two DB25 connectors on the FS1 rear panel support a TASCAM-style cable snake
for balanced 8-channel analog audio. The pinout is the same for both input and
output connectors, each following the TASCAM DB-25 standard shown in the
drawing above.
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Appendix D:
Safety & Compliance
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices
Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
Interference digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
Statement commericial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Canadian ICES Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions
from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
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Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les
appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil
numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Regulatory Compliance
This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member
countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These
countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European
Community throughout this document:
AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA,
FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA,
LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL,
ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND,
LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND
Declaration of Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of
Conformity the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC.
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety:
CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005
NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06
GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1
Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
Emissions:
EN 55103-1: 1996
EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005
Immunity:
EN 55103-2: 1996
EN61000-4-2:1995 + A1:1999 + A2:2001, EN61000-4-3:2006, EN61000-4-
4:2004,
EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN 610004-6:2007, EN61000-4-11:2004
The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as
required for
the International Marketplace.
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Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may

cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen
können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen
der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique,
ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
Korea KCC Compliance Statement 1
Taiwan Compliance Statement
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology
and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A.
Japanese Compliance Statement
1. Class A ITE
この装置は、
クラスA 情報技術装置です。
この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害
を引き起こすことがあります。
この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求され
ることがあります。ＶＣＣＩ−Ａ
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2008.04).
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in
which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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Translated Caution Statements, Warning Conventions and Warning Messages

The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages
apply to this product and manual.
Warning Symbol Hazard Warning Caution Symbol
Before Operating Your FS1 Unit, Please Read the Instructions in This Document
Warning!
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the
product or included in the documentation.
Avertissement ! Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions
d'avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation.
Warnung! Lesen und befolgen Sie die Warnhinweise und Anweisungen, die auf dem
Produkt angebracht oder in der Dokumentation enthalten sind.
¡Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el
producto o incluidas en la documentación.
Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na

documentação.
Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi
nella documentazione.
Warning!
Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le
seulement avec un tissu sec..
Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem
trockenen Tuch säubern.
¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un
paño seco.
Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano
seco.
Avviso! Non utilizzare questo dispositivo vicino all'acqua e pulirlo soltanto con un
panno asciutto.
Warning!
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Avertissement ! Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Suivez les instructions

du fabricant lors de l'installation.
Warnung! Die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht blockiert werden. Nur gemäß den
Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren.
¡Advertencia! No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación. Instale de
acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.
Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as
instruções do fabricante.
Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le
istruzioni del fornitore.
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Warning!
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Avertissement ! N'installez pas l'appareil près d'une source de chaleur telle que des
radiateurs, des bouches d'air de chauffage, des fourneaux ou d'autres appareils
(amplificateurs compris) qui produisent de la chaleur.
Warnung! Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern, Heizregistern, Öfen
oder anderen Wärme erzeugenden Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) aufstellen.
¡Advertencia! No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de
calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluidos amplificadores) que generan calor.
Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de
calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor.
Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda,
stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore.
Warning!
Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
Avertissement ! Référez-vous au personnel de service qualifié pour tout entretien.
L'entretien est exigé quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce
soit, par exemple lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés, que
du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, que l'appareil a été
exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement ou est tombé.
Warnung! Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden. Eine
Wartung ist fällig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde, wie bei
beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker, falls Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Gerät
gelangen, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde, nicht ordnungsgemäß
funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde.
¡Advertencia! Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de reparación. El servicio
de reparación se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier tipo de daño, por
ejemplo cable o espigas dañadas, se ha derramado líquido o se han caído objetos
dentro del dispositivo, el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o humedad, o no
funciona de modo normal, o se ha caído.
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Aviso! Remeta todos os serviços de manutenção para o pessoal de assistência

qualificado. A prestação de serviços de manutenção é exigida quando o dispositivo
foi danificado mediante qualquer forma, como um cabo de alimentação ou ficha que
se encontra danificado/a, quando foi derramado líquido ou caíram objectos sobre o
dispositivo, quando o dispositivo foi exposto à chuva ou à humidade, quando não
funciona normalmente ou quando foi deixado cair.
Avviso! Fare riferimento al personale qualificato per tutti gli interventi di assistenza.
L'assistenza è necessaria quando il dispositivo è stato danneggiato in qualche modo,
ad esempio se il cavo di alimentazione o la spina sono danneggiati, è stato rovesciato
del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il
dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è
caduto.
Caution!
This device is a Class A product. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users
will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference at their own expense.
Attention! Le périphérique est un produit de Classe A. Le fonctionnement de cet
équipement dans une zone résidentielle risque de causer des interférences nuisibles,
auquel cas l'utilisateur devra y remédier à ses propres frais.
Achtung! Dies ist ein Gerät der Klasse A. Bei Einsatz des Geräts in Wohngebieten
kann es Störungen des Radio- und Fernsehempfangs verursachen. In diesem Fall
muss der Benutzer alle notwendigen Maßnahmen ergreifen, die möglicherweise
nötig sind, um die Störungen auf eigene Rechnung zu beheben.
¡Precaución! Este es un producto clase A. El uso de este equipo en áreas residenciales
puede causar interferencias nocivas, en cuyo caso, se requerirá que los usuarios
tomen cualquier medida necesaria para corregir la interferencia por cuenta propia.
Cuidado! Este dispositivo é um produto Classe A. Operar este equipamento em uma
área residencial provavelmente causará interferência prejudicial; neste caso, espera-
se que os usuários tomem as medidas necessárias para corrigir a interferência por sua
própria conta.
Attenzione! Questo dispositivo è un prodotto di Classe A. Il funzionamento di questo
apparecchio in aree residenziali potrebbe causare interferenze dannose, nel cui caso
agli utenti verrà richiesto di adottare tutte le misure necessarie per porre rimedio alle
interferenze a proprie spese.
Warning!
Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains
power before moving the unit.
Avertissement! Retirez le ou les cordons d’alimentation en CA de la
source d’alimentation principale lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.
Warnung! Trennen Sie die Wechselstrom-Versorgungskabel vom Netzstrom, bevor

Sie das Gerät verschieben.
¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s)
de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick.
Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a
unidade.
Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità.
Hazard Warning!
High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric
shock.
Avertissement ! Tension élevée. Cette situation ou condition peut causer
des blessures dues à un choc électrique.
Warnung! Hochspannung. Diese Situation oder Bedingung kann zu Verletzungen
durch Stromschlag führen.
¡Advertencia! Alto voltaje . Esta situación o condición puede causar lesiones debidas a
una descarga eléctrica.
Aviso! Alta Tensão . Esta situação ou condição pode causar danos devido a choques
elétricos. 1
Avviso! Alta tensione. Questa situazione o condizione può causare lesioni a causa di
scosse elettriche.
Warning!
Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the
manufacturer.
Avertissement ! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spécifiés et/
ou vendus par le fabricant.
Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder
verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller.
¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o
vendidos por el fabricante.
Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo
fabricante.
Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal
produttore.
Warning!
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 fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Avertissement ! La sécurité de la prise polarisée ou de la prise de type mise à la terre ne
doit en aucun cas être empêchée de fonctionner. Une prise polarisée a deux broches,
l'une étant plus large que l'autre. Une prise de type mise à la terre a deux broches et
une troisième broche pour la mise à la terre. La broche large ou la troisième broche sont
fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la prise fournie ne s'insère pas dans votre prise femelle,
consultez un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise femelle obsolète.
Warnung! Der Sicherheitszweck des gepolten bzw. Schukosteckers ist zu
berücksichtigen. Ein gepolter Stecker verfügt über zwei Pole, von denen einer breiter
als der andere ist. Ein Schukostecker verfügt neben den zwei Polen noch über einen
dritten Pol zur Erdung. Der breite Pol bzw. der Erdungspol dienen der Sicherheit. Wenn
der zur Verfügung gestellte Stecker nicht in Ihren Anschluss passt, konsultieren Sie
einen Elektriker, um den veralteten Anschluss zu ersetzen.
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¡Advertencia! No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con
conexión a tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas, una más ancha que la
otra. Un enchufe con conexión a tierra tiene dos espigas iguales y una tercera espiga
que sirve para la conexión a tierra. La expiga ancha, o la tercera espiga, sirven para su
seguridad. Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en el tomacorriente, consulte con un
electricista para reemplazar el tomacorriente obsoleto.
Aviso! Não anule a finalidade da segurança da ficha polarizada ou do tipo ligação
terra. Uma ficha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que a outra.
Uma ficha do tipo de ligação à terra tem duas lâminas e um terceiro terminal de
ligação à terra. A lâmina larga ou o terceiro terminal são fornecidos para sua
segurança. Se a ficha fornecida não couber na sua tomada, consulte um electricista
para a substituição da tomada obsoleta.
Avviso! Non compromettere la sicurezza della spina polarizzata o con messa a terra.
Una spina polarizzata ha due spinotti, di cui uno più largo. Una spina con messa a
terra ha due spinotti e un terzo polo per la messa a terra. Lo spinotto largo o il terzo
polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa
di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta.
Warning!
Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must
remain readily accessible and operable.
Avertissement ! Puisque la prise principale est utilisée pour débrancher l'appareil,

elle doit rester aisément accessible et fonctionnelle.
Warnung! Da der Netzstecker als Trennvorrichtung dient, muss er stets zugänglich
und funktionsfähig sein.
¡Advertencia! Puesto que el enchufe de la red eléctrica se utiliza como dispositivo de
desconexión, debe seguir siendo fácilmente accesible y operable.
Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo,
esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional.
Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di
sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile.
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.
Avertissement ! Protégez le cordon d'alimentation pour que l'on ne marche pas

dessus ou qu'on le pince, en particulier au niveau des prises mâles, des réceptacles de
convenance, et à l'endroit où il sort de l'appareil.
Warnung! Es muss verhindert werden, auf das Netzanschlusskabel zu treten oder
dieses zu knicken, besonders an den Steckern, den Steckerbuchsen und an dem
Punkt, an dem das Kabel aus dem Gerät heraustritt.
¡Advertencia! Puesto que el enchufe de la red eléctrica se utiliza como dispositivo de
desconexión, debe seguir siendo fácilmente accesible y operable.
Aviso! Proteja o cabo de alimentação de ser pisado ou de ser comprimido

particularmente nas fichas, em tomadas de parede de conveniência e no ponto de
onde sai do dispositivo.
Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e
che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui
esce dal dispositivo.
Warning!
Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
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Avertissement ! Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages avec éclairsou s'il est
inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.
Warnung! Das Gerät ist bei Gewitterstürmen oder wenn es über lange Zeiträume
ungenutzt bleibt vom Netz zu trennen.
¡Advertencia! Desenchufe este dispositivo durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando no
se lo utilice por largos periodos del tiempo.
Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é
utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo.
Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal
produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro.
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.
Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis ne peut
être réparé par l’utilisateur. La garantie sera annulée si le châssis est ouvert par toute
autre personne qu’un technicien d’un centre de service ou d’un établissement agréé
AJA.
Warnung! Öffnen Sie das Gehäuse nicht. Keine der Geräteteile können vom Benutzer
gewartet werden. Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie hinfällig, es sei
denn, solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem AJA-Service-Center oder einem
lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen.
¡Advertencia! No abra el chasis. El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el usuario.
El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro de servicio AJA
o en un local autorizado.
Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita
manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja
realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado.
Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
L’apertura dello chassis invaliderà la garanzia se non viene effettuata da un centro
ufficiale o autorizzato AJA.
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Warning!
To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual
power supplies to separate branch circuits.
Appendix E:
Glossary
Reference Terms
3:2 Pull Down 3:2 pull down is a process where six frames are added to a film’s original 24-
frames-per-second format so that it can work within the 30 fps NTSC standard.
24P A term for 24 full frames per second digital video progressively captured. It
generally refers to the HD format of 1920x1080, although it is also used with
1280x720 images as well.
1080i Refers to a picture resolution of 1920 vertical pixels by 1080 horizontal pixels.
The “i” stands for interlaced scanning. Interlaced scanning is based on the
principle that the screen shows every odd line at one scan of the screen and
then all the even lines in a second scan.
1080p Refers to a picture resolution of 1,920 vertical pixels by 1,080 horizontal pixels.
The “p” stands for progressive scanning. This format works on the same
principle as 720p; the only difference is that in this type there are more pixels
and the resolution is better.
1080psf 1080psf differs from 1080p defined previously; PSF is an acronym for
“Progressive Segmented Frame”. Like 1080p, psf is progressive, but it differs in
that the data is written as two separate “fields” (but without inter-field motion
as interlaced video carries). This provides psf with the temporal motion
characteristics of progressive video, but with the data transport ease of
interlaced video. There should be no visual difference between the display of a
progressive frame communicated as 1080p, and the same frame
communicated as 1080psf.
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16:9 Refers to the aspect ratio of movie screen and widescreen DTV formats used in all HDTV
(High Definition TV) and some SDTV (Standard Definition TV). The ratio is 16 arbitrary
units of width for every 9 arbitrary units of height.
4:3 The aspect ratio of traditional National Television Systems Committee (NTSC) TV screens.
The ratio refers to four units of width for every three units of height.
720p Refers to a picture that is 1,280 vertical pixels by 720 horizontal pixels. The “p” stands for
progressive scanning. Progressive scanning offers a smoother picture as 720 horizontal
lines are scanned progressively or in succession in a vertical frame repeated 30 times a
second.
Anamorphic Refers to video images that are “squeezed” or “stretched” (depending on whether the
video video is being upconverted or downconverted) to fit a video frame. When 16:9
anamorphic video is displayed on a 4:3 screen size (downconvert), the images will appear
unnaturally tall and narrow.
Aspect Ratio A ratio of screen width to height. It may be traditional 4:3 or 16:9 widescreen.
ATSC An acronym for Advanced Television Systems Committee, which is responsible for
developing and establishing Digital-HDTV Standards. It is also the name of the DTV
system used by broadcasters in the U.S.
Barn Doors When a 4:3 image is viewed on a 16:9 screen, the viewer sees black bars on the sides of
the screen, sometimes referred to as “barn doors.”
Codec A short term used for both “Compressor-decompressor” and “Coder-decoder.” In terms of
Final Cut Pro and most editing and graphics applications, codec generally means
“Compressor-decompressor”, which, whether hardware or software, converts video and
audio signals to and from a compressed digital format. (“Coder-decoder” is generally a
device that converts analog video and audio signals into a digital format for transmission,
and also converts digital signals back into an analog format; depending on the
application, it can also have alternate meanings.)
Crossconvert Refers to format conversion from one video standard to a similar video standard, such as
720p HD to 1080i HD.
Decoder See “codec.” A device or program that translates encoded data into its original format (i.e.,
it decodes the data.).
Deinterlacing The process of converting an interlaced-scan video signal (where each frame is split into
two sequential fields) to a progressive-scan signal (where each frame remains whole).
Advanced de-interlacers include a feature called 3-2 pulldown processing. Sometimes
de-interlacing is referred to as "line-doubling."
Downconvert Refers to format conversion from a higher resolution input standard to a lower one. For
example, converting a 1080 input to a 525 display (HD to SD).
DTV (Digital DTV stands for Digital Television. It refers to all digital television formats and standards
Television) established by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC). Two basic DTV
standards are HDTV (high-definition television) and SDTV (standard-definition television)
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Embedding Refers to inserting a digital signal into the blank parts of another digital signal, such as
embedding digital audio into the horizontal blanking interval of a digital video signal.
Frame Rate The rate at which frames are displayed per second. Frame rates are used in synchronizing
audio and pictures for video and film. In motion pictures and television, the frame rates are
standardized by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Editors). SMPTE frame
rates of 24, 25 and 30 frames per second are very common, with a great number of others
also used. Frame rates have different applications and uses in different workflows. For
motion pictures 24 frames per second is common, while in standard definition television 30
frames per second is common in the US (NTSC). Higher frame rates produce smoother
motion but also create larger file storage requirements.
Frame Sync A circuit that automatically adjusts video signal timing to match the timing
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signal, such as the signal from a genlock circuit.
Genlock A circuit that phase-locks to a reference video input and produces timing signals used by
other circuits, such as a frame sync, to lock video to the reference.
HDTV (High- High Definition Television refers to the highest-resolution formats of the DTV formats.
Definition Offering twice the vertical and horizontal picture resolution of standard definition, an HD
picture is much sharper. HDTV has a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. HD formats 1080i and
Television) 720p both offer reduced motion artifacts like ghosting and dot crawl.
HD-SDI Refers to a high definition signal provided on a serial digital connection.
High Definition A video format consisting of either 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 active lines,
using either progressive or interlaced scanning.
Interlaced A scanning method based on the visible screen showing every odd line at one scan of the
Scanning screen and the even lines in a second scan.
Keyer A circuit that inserts one video signal into another. For example, a caption might be
inserted into background video.
Letterbox Letterbox refers to the image of a wide-screen picture on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio screen.
Usually black bars are shown above and below the picture to fill the unused space. Letter-
boxing maintains the original aspect ratio of the source (often a film source of 16:9 aspect
ratio or wider).
Luminance The brightness or black-and-white component of a color video signal. Luminance

determines the level of picture detail.
Processing A circuit that cleans up a video signal by correcting the signal gain, black level, hue, and
Amplifier (Proc saturation to desired specifications.
Amp)
Progressive Progressive scanning provides a picture made up of 720 or 1080 horizontal lines scanned
Scanning progressively in succession, within a vertical frame. The frame repeats 30 times a second.
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Resolution Resolution usually refers to the density of lines, and dots per line, that represent an
image. It is measured by the number of pixels displayed. A higher number of lines and
dots provides sharper and more detailed picture content. Analog television pictures have
over 200,000 color pixels while HDTV—at 1080 vertical pixels by 1920 horizontal pixels—
offer greater than 2 million pixels per picture.
Sampling A digital process by which analog information is measured in intervals to convert analog
to digital.
SDTV Standard Definition Television pictures are higher quality than NTSC, however, they do
(Standard- not reach the quality and resolution of HD. SDTV is based on 480 lines of vertical
resolution, available with both interlaced and progressively scanned formats.
Definition
Television)
SD-SDI Refers to a standard definition signal provided on a serial digital connection.
Sidebars See “Barn Doors.”
Upconverting Process by which a standard definition picture is changed to a simulated high-definition

picture.
Widescreen Widescreen TV is a picture with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 is the aspect ratio of movie screen
and widescreen DTV formats used in all HDTV (High Definition TV) and some SDTV
(Standard Definition TV); it stands for 16 units of width for every 9 units of height.
Index
Numerics Audio SG (41.3) 99

10/100 BaseT Ethernet Connection 23 Authentication (35.3) 96
10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN Connector 14, 15 Aux LED 11
1080i, Defined 121 Available FS1s- Click to Refresh 101
1080p, Defined 121 B
16:9, Defined 122
Back Panel 14
24P, Defined 121
Barn Doors, Defined 122
3:2 Pull Down, Defined 121
Blacklevel (10.3) 89
4:3, Defined 122
Block Diagram 3
720p, Defined 122
Box Contents, Shipping 3, 5, 22
A Browser Control 27, 77
A/D (input) 16 Browser Control Overview 3
AC Mains Power 11 Browser Control, Multiple FS1s 78
AC Power 7 Browser Screen Navigation 78
ADAT Audio Inputs And Outputs 16 Browser Screens
Adjust and Select Buttons 8 Audio and Video I/O 79
Adjust and Select Parameter Buttons 34 Audio Control 83
AES/EBU Audio Connectors 14, 15 Caption 90
AFD Out SDI1 (5.6) 87 Convert Mode 85
AFD Out SDI2 (5.7) 87 Genlock Control 88
Alarm LED 12 Miscellaneous 93
All 89 Network 100
Analog 4 Channel Balanced/Unbalanced Audio 16 Preset Configurations 91
Analog Audio Connector Pinout 109 ProcAmp Control 89
Analog Audio Connectors 14, 15 SNMP 102
Analog Audio Standard (4.1) 80 Status 78
Anamorphic, Defined 122 Test Signals 99
Architecture 3 Update Firmware 102
Aspect Ratio, Defined 122 Browsers Supported 77
ATSC, Defined 122 Buttons
Audio and Video I/O Screen 79 Remote 11
Audio Control Screen 83 Select and Adjust 8, 10
Audio Delay, ms (4.2) 85 Status 8, 9
Audio Follow Video (4.5) 81, 84 C
Audio In (2.2) 80
Cable Connections 7, 30
Audio Input/Output 30
Cabling the System 29
Audio Level Settings 31
Caption Screen 90
Audio Out Level (20.1) 84
Caption Translator (30.1) 90
Audio Out Phase (21.0) 84
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Captioning Status 90 DTV (Digital Television), Defined 122

Caution Translations 114
E
Change Password Button 98
Chassis, Mounting and Dimensions 23 EFTA and EU Compliance 112
Codec, Defined 122 Embed Audio Out (4.3) 81
Compatibility, Video Formats 13 Embedding, Defined 123
Component In (3.1) 80 Ethernet Connections 23
Component In/Out Connectors 15 Ethernet LAN Connector 15
Component Out (3.2) Signal Type 80 Events, Ref Signal 12
Component Output (1.3) 81 Export 92
Component Video Connectors 16 Export All 92
Composite In/Out (NTSC/PAL) Connectors 15, 16 F
Confirm Password 98
FCC Compliance 111
Connector Descriptions 15
Features 1
Connectors 14
Format Compatibility Table 13
AES/EBU Digital Audio 14, 15
Frame Rate (3.3) 80
Analog Audio 14, 15
Frame Rate, Defined 123
Component 15, 16
Frame Sync, Defined 123
Composite (NTSC/PAL) 15, 16
Freeze Output (40.1) 81
GPI 14, 15
Front Display 8
LAN 14, 15
Front Panel 8
P/S1 and PS/2 14
Front Panel Lock Out 96
Ref 15, 17
Front Panel Overview 2
RS-422 15
SDI 15, 16 G
S-Video 15, 16 Gain (10.2) 89
Consumer Audio Level Setting 31 Genlock Control Screen 88
Control Panel 8 Genlock Source Select (6.1) 88
Controlling Multiple FS1s 78 Genlock, Defined 123
Controls and Indicators 7 Glossary 121
Convert Mode Screen 85 GPI 1 Out (37.1) 96
Crossconvert, Defined 122 GPI 2 Out (37.2) 96
D GPI Connections, Pinout & Typical 107
GPI Connector 14, 15
D/A (output) 16
GPI Connector Description & Pinout 107
dBu and dBFS 31
GPI Connector Pinout 29
Decoder, Defined 122
GPI In 1 Response (36.1) 94
Default Gateway (50.4) 101
GPI In 2 Response (36.2) 95
Default IP Address 26
GPI Inputs and Outputs 29
Deinterlacing, Defined 122
Depth 23 H
DHCP server 24 HD In LED 11
Display HD Out LED 11
Status 8, 9 HD-SDI, Defined 123
Display Intensity (70.2) 98 HDTV, Defined 123
Display, Front 8 Height 23
Downconvert AFD Default (5.5) 86 High Definition, Defined 123
Downconvert Mode (5.2) 86 Horizontal Output Fine Timing 88
Downconvert, Defined 122 Horizontal Output Timing, pixels (6.2) 88
House Reference 17 Mode 11

Hue (10.4) 89 Mounting the Chassis 23
I N
ICES Canadian Compliance 111 Netmask (50.3) 101
Identify LED 93 Network Connections 3, 23
Identify/ID LEDs 11 Network Screens 100
Import 92 NTSC In/Out Connection 16
Import All 92 NTSC Standard (3.4) 80
In This Manual 6
O
Incompatibilities, Sidebar 12
Incompatibilities, Video 12 Output Format 9 1
Indicator Descriptions 8 Output Format (1.1) 79
Indicators and Controls 7 Output Selection 9
Indicators, Listed 11 Overview 1
Input Format 9, 79 Browser Control 3
Input Selection 9 Panel 2
Inputs and Outputs 14 P
Installation
P/S 1 and P/S 2 Connectors 14
Overview 19
Packaging 5
Summary 20
PAL In/Out Connection 16
Warnings 19
Panel Illustrations 7
Interlaced Scanning, Defined 123
Panel Overview 2
IP Address 23
Panel, Front 8
Default 26
Panel, Rear Connectors 14
Setting 77
Parameter Menus 33
Setting in Network Screen (50.2) 100
Parameter Select and Adjust Buttons 34
Type (50.1) Setting in Network Screen 100
Parameters
J 1.1 Output Format 35
Japan Compliance 113 1.2 SDI 2 Out Format 35
1.3 Component Out 36
K 10.1 Proc Amp 53
Keyer, Defined 123 10.2 Proc Amp Gain 54
Korean Compliance 113 10.3 Proc Amp Black 54
10.4 Proc Amp Hue 54
L
10.5 Proc Amp Sat 54
LAN Connections 21, 23 11.1 Loss of Input 55
LAN Connector (RJ45) 15 2.1 Video Input 36
LAN LED 11 2.1-2.18 Audio Map Channels 38
LEDs, Listed 11 2.2 Audio Input 37
Letterbox, Defined 123 2.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2 40
Local Only 11 20.0 Audio Output Levels 55
Local+Remote 11 20.1-8 Audio Level Ch1-8 55
Loss of Input (11.1) 82 21.0 Audio Output Phase 57
Luminance, Defined 123 21.1-8 Audio Phase Ch1-8 57
M 3.1 Component In Format 41
3.2 Component Out Format 41
Mini-DIN 15
3.3 Frame Rate 41
Miscellaneous Screen 93
3.4 NTSC Standard 42
128
30.1 Closed Captioning Translator 58 92.1 Preset Save 74

31.1 Upconvert Line 21 60 99.0 Factory Settings 75
35.1 Remote Control 60 Physical Requirements 23
35.3 Authentication 61 Ping Test the Network Connection 26
36.1 GPI IN 1 Response 62 Power 1 LED 11
36.2 GPI IN 2 Response 63 Power Consumption 30
37.1 GPI 1 OUT 64 Power Cord 5
37.2 GPI 2 OUT 64 Power Requirements 30
4.1 Analog Audio Std 42 Power/Temp Status 9
4.2 Audio Delay (mS) 42 Preset Configurations 74
4.3 Embed Audio Out 43 Presets Screen 91
4.4 Sample Rate Convert 43 ProcAmp Control Screen 89
4.5 Audio Follow Video 44 ProcAmp Enable (10.1) 89
4.6 AFV Memory 44 ProcAmp LED 11
40.1 Freeze Output 65 Processing Amplifier (Proc Amp), Defined 123
41.2 Video SG 65 Professional Audio Level Settings 31
41.3 Audio SG 65 Progressive Scanning, Defined 123
5.1 Upconvert Mode 45 Pst # 91
5.2 Downconvert Mode 46
R
5.3 SD Aspect Ratio Convert 48
5.5 Downconvert AFD Default 49 Rear Panel 14
5.6 AFD Out SDI 50 Recall (91.1) 91
5.7 AFD Out SDI 2 50 REF LED 11
50.1 IP Config 66 Ref Signal Events 12
50.2 IP Address 66 Ref Video Connectors 15, 17
50.3 Subnet Mask 67 Reference Terms (glossary) 121
50.4 Default Gateway 67 Reference Video 17
50.5 System Name 68 Remote Button 11
50.6 MAC Address 68 Remote Only 11
51.1 SNMP Enable 69 Reset To Factory Values (99.0) 98
51.2 SNMP Trap Destination 1 69 Reset to Factory Values (99.0) 79
51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1 70 Resolution, Defined 124
51.4 SNMP Trap Destination 2 70 RGB In/Out 15, 16
51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2 71 Router (Ethernet) 23
6.1 Genlock Source 51 RS-422 VTR Control Port Connector 15
6.2 Output Timing H 51 S
6.3 Output Timing V 51
Sample Rate Convert (4.4) 85
6.4 Analog Output Fine (Horizontal Timing) 52
Sampling, Defined 124
60.1 Power Supply Alarm 71
Saturation (10.5) 89
60.2 Format Alarm 72
Save (92.1) 91
60.3 Reference Alarm 72
Save AFV Settings for Video Input (4.6 AFV Memory) 84
7.1 Sidebar Keyer 52
Screen Navigation 78
7.2 Sidebar Edge 53
Screen Saver (70.1) 93
70.1 Screen Saver 73
SD Aspect Ratio (5.3) 86
70.2 Display Intensity 73
SD In LED 11
80.1 Serial Number 73
SD Out LED 11
80.2 Software Version 73
SDI 2 Output (1.2) 81
90.0 Reboot 73
SDI Video In/Out Connectors 15, 16
91.1 Preset Recall 74
SD-SDI, Defined 124 Trap Receivers (51.2 to 51.5) 102

SDTV (Standard-Definition Television), Defined 124
U
Select and Adjust Buttons 8, 10
Select and Adjust Parameter Buttons 34 Unpacking 5, 22
Set Password 98 Upconvert Line 21 (31.1) 90
Shipping Box Contents 5, 22 Upconvert Mode (5.1) 86
Side Bar Edge (7.2) 82 Upconverting, Defined 124
Side Bar Keyer Source (7.1) 82 Update (Submit button) 102
Sidebar Incompatibilities 12 Update Firmware Screen 102
Sidebar Input 9 Update Network Settings 101
Sidebar Status 9 Upgrade the Software 27
Sidebars, Defined 124 V 1
SNMP Alarms 103
Vertical Output Timing, Lines (6.3) 88
SNMP Disable/Enable 1/Enable Both (51.1) 102
Video and Audio Input/Output Connections 30
SNMP Protocol, Enabling 103
Video Format Status 9
SNMP Screens 102
Video In 89
SNMP Traps 103
Video In (2.1) 80
Software Update 27
Video Incompatibilities 12
Source (Audio Input 2.2) 84
Video SG (41.2) 99
Specifications
Voltage Requirements 30
Audio Inputs and Outputs 105
Audio Levels 105 W
Formats 105 WAN Connection 23
GPI 106 Warning
LAN 105 Leakage Current 7
Physical 106 Power 30
Power 106 Translations 114
RS-422 106 Web Browser Control 27, 77
Video A/D, D/A 105 Web Browser Screen Navigation 78
Video Inputs and Outputs 105 Web Browsers Supported 77
Static IP Address 25 Widescreen, Defined 124
Status 11 Width 23
Power/Temp 9
Sidebar 9 Y
Video Format 9 YPbPr In/Out 15, 16
Status Button 8, 9 YUV 16
Status Display 9
Status Screen 78
Styling 2
Supported Web Browsers 77
S-Video In/Out Connectors 15, 16
Synchronizing Other Equipment 17
System Block Diagram 3
System Name (50.5) 94
T
Taiwan Compliance 113
TCP/IP 23
Test Signal Screen 99
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Installation and Operation

FCC Emission Information

Important Safety Information

2.18 Audio Map Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

21.4 Audio Phase Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

• HD cross-converting with simultaneous downconverted SDI output

FS1 Front Panel Control

Remote Web Browser Control

SNMP Control SNMP

Test to Down Converter Test

AES/EBU SDI 1 AES/EBU digital

FS1 Simplified Block Diagram

What’s In The Box?

AC Power Cords (2)

Controls and Indicators

Activity Power and Status

AJA FS1 Front Panel Indicators

Alphanumeric The alphanumeric display has two modes:

Input Format Video Input setting

Output Format Audio Input setting 1

For example, if set up to do a cross-convert from 1080i59.94 to 720p59.94 using

OUT 720p59.94 SDI 1

Parameter Number and Name

Current Parameter Setting

Power and Status Indicators

Video Incompatibility Detected Alarm Status screen will show

Reference signal events that the FS1 may detect include:

Reference Alarm Event Alarm Status screen will show

Sidebar incompatibility events that the FS1 may detect include:

Sidebar incompatibility Event Alarm Status screen will show

1080pSF23.98 1080pSF23.981 1080i59.94 525i59.94

625i50 625i50 1080i50 720p50

1080pSF24 1080pSF24 1080i60

Connector 8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And

Analog 8 Channel Audio

SDI Input and Outputs

Reference Video (looping)

Examples of permissible reference video signals:

AC Power Cords (2)

AJA FS1 Panel Chassis

Mounting the FS1 Chassis

Physical You can locate your chassis in two ways:

Note: for parameters 50.2,

Configuring the FS1 with a Static IP Address

Using Ping to Test the Network Connection

Controlling with a Web Browser

54321 Pin Function Pin Function

1 - GPI Input 1 6 - I/O Ground 1

GPI Connector Pinout

Cabling the System

Power • Input Voltage—Chassis: autosensing 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz,

FS1 Professional Audio Level Settings

FS1 Audio Setting Meaning

FS1 Consumer Audio Level Setting

FS1 Audio Setting Meaning

How Do Audio Level Settings Relate to Nominal Levels?