AJA FS3 Frame Sync and Up-Converter

Code: BLO/AJA-FS3

The new FS3 combines AJA’s industry-proven frame synchronization with high-quality 4K up-conversion technology to seamlessly integrate SD and HD signals into your 4K workflows.

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Overview
Specifications

The FS3 combines AJA’s industry proven frame synchronization with high quality 4K/UltraHD up-conversion technology to seamlessly integrate HD/SD signals into 4K/UltraHD workflows. AJA’s adaptive scaling algorithms, paired with our well-known conversion technology ensures your up-converted images will have the maximum quality possible. Input HD/SD-SDI via BNC or fiber and send up-converted 4K/UltraHD to multiple BNC and fiber outputs simultaneously.

FS3 also includes the industry proven features included in AJA frame synchronizers such as RGB color correction, region of interest scaling, extensive audio controls and routing, web UI control, GPI triggers and more.

Up-Convert to 4K

Moving to 4K is never an instant change. Legacy signals and archival material need to be integrated into the 4K environment. Utilizing AJA's remarkable conversion algorithms, FS3 supports up-conversion from 3G-SDI, HD and SD video to 4K or UltraHD video carried on quad 3G-SDI BNCs, dual 3G-SDI BNCs, or optional fiber LC SFP outputs. Both Quadrant (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) output formats are supported.

Incredible Connectivity

FS3 has BNC and fiber* inputs to accept HD or SD resolution SDI signals. The up-converted 4K signal is output to two sets of BNC and fiber* connections, allowing the output to be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for any external signal distribution.

A looping Reference input allows the FS3 to be locked to your house reference signal for rock-solid stability.

_{* Fiber inputs and outputs are optional.}

AJA hardware conversion technology

We bring the same AJA conversion technology to FS3 as we have to all our other conversion products, ensuring your legacy material can move with you to 4K with the highest image quality for your productions.

Fiber I/O option

FS3's Fiber I/O option allows fiber cable runs of up to 10 kilometers to be connected directly to the FS3 without the need for separate fiber to SDI conversion.

Fiber connector supported:

Single-channel LC connector modules

Single-channel SC connector modules

Dual-channel LC connector modules

CWDM Fiber Options

The optional fiber inputs and outputs let you to choose from multiple wavelength CWDM SFPs, allowing advanced multiplexing of signals over a single fiber connection.

Possible CWDM options:

Dual TX 1271/1291
Dual TX 1311/1331
Dual TX 1351/1371
Dual TX 1391/1411
Dual TX 1431/1451

Dual TX 1471/1491
Dual TX 1511/1531
Dual TX 1551/1571
Dual TX 1591/1611

Connectivity

FS3 utilizes standard BNC as well as optional fiber inputs and outputs to integrate easily into a variety of workflows and facilities. Embedded audio can be routed using the internal matrix router to align audio channels as needed.

Specifications

Video Input Digital	• Four 3G-SDI inputs, 2 BNC and up to 2 fiber (optional) • 4x1 selector feeds video processor • SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits 3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS Dual Link HD-SDI (2x1.5G), SMPTE -372 Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI • Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional) Dual Channel LC connector modules Single Channel LC connector modules Single Channel SC connector modules • Formats and frame rates (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94 (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94 (SD) 625i 50 (SD) 525i 59.94 YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
Video Output Digital	• Twelve 3G-SDI outputs, 8 BNC and up to 4 fiber (optional) • Video processor feeds all outputs • SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD pixel mapping 3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS Quad 3G-SDI for 4K/UltraHD p50/59.94 (3 copies on Quad SDI) Dual 3G-SDI for 4K/UltraHD p23.98/24/25/29.97 (6 copies on Dual SDI) Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI (12 copies on single SDI) • Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional) Dual Channel LC connector modules Single Channel LC connector modules Single Channel SC connector modules • Formats and frame rates: (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94 (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94 (SD) 625i 50 (SD) 525i 59.94 YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
Audio Input Digital	• 64-Channels via four 16-Channel audio disembedders (1 disembedder per SDI input) • SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-272/299 • 20-bit SD, 24-bit HD/3G, 48 kHz sample rate • Drop/repeat sample rate conversion to match output reference
Audio Output Digital	• 64-Channels via four 16-Channel audio embedders • SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-272/299 • 20-bit SD, 24-bit HD/3G, 48 kHz sample rate • 64 x 64 mono audio matrix
Video Processing	• Proc amp controls • Color corrector • Legalizer • Frame rate conversion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1) • Delay 0-6 frames with H and V controls • Closed Captioning conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708) • AFD input detection, down-convert control, and output pass through or overwrite • Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black or last good frame • Matte generator for background fill • Video test generator • Nominal video delay 4K/UltraHD, 3 frames (LFR), 6 frames (HFR) HD/SD, 2 frames (LFR), 4 frames (HFR)
Format Conversion	Convert any supported input HD/SD format to any supported 4K/UltraHD/HD/SD output format, as long as the input and output frame rates are of the same frame rate family. These three families are: • 59.94, 29.97, 23.98 • 50, 25 • 24
Scaling	• Zoom in and out • Reposition • Region of Interest
Up-Conversion	• SD/HD/2K to UltraHD/4K • SD to HD/2K • Hardware 10-bit • Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars • Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill full screen • Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change
Down-Conversion	• HD/2K to SD • Hardware 10-bit • Anamorphic: fullscreen • Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved • Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
Aspect Ration Conversion	• Letterbox: This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image • H Crop: Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame • SD Pillarbox: Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center • V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
Audio Processing	• 64 x 64 mono audio matrix, route 1 to 1, 1 to many • Independent controls for each channel Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB steps Delay -16ms to 256 ms in 20.8 us steps Phase invert • 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown with gain adjust • Audio test generator
Timecode	• SDI RP188 via SDI BNC
Reference Input	• Blackburst or tri-level sync • Looping, nonterminating
Network Interface	• 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) • Embedded web server for remote control
Size (w x d x h)	• 17.5” x 16" x 1.75" 1RU (444.5mm x 406.5mm x 44.45mm)
Weight	• 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Power	• 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 80W max.
Safe Operating Temperature:	• 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF):	• -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
Operating Relative Humidity:	• 10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude:	• <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)