AJA FS1 Operating instructions

August 29, 2008
(Software Version 2.0.2.25)
Installation
and
Operation Guide

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Trademarks
AJA
®
, KONA
®
, and XENA
®
are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Io HD
™
and Io
™
are
trademarks of AJA Video, Inc.
TASCAM
®
is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. Dolby
®
is a registered trademark of
Dolby laboratories.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2008 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:
443 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.274.2048
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: [email protected]
Sales Email: [email protected]

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FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Limited Warranty
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 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 Instructions
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
informational notices.
Warning:
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer ’ s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING

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9. 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 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 your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning:
Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Hazardous voltage is present inside the unit, presenting a risk of electric shock or serious
personal injury. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA
service center or licensed facility. Remove the two supplied AC line cords from mains power
when moving the unit. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Warning:
To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual power
supplies to separate branch circuits.
WARNING
WARNING

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FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FS1 Front Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Remote Web Browser Control of FS1 via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SNMP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Block Diagram Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s In The Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About video and format compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connector Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8 Channel AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Analog 8 Channel Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RS422 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Component (YPbPr/RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
S-Video (Y/C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Composite NTSC/PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reference Video (looping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Examples of permissible reference video signals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Chapter 3: Installation
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
The FS1 Chassis—Rackmount or Place on a Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Physical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TCP/IP Information You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Networking the FS1 via DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Networking the FS1 using a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Networking the FS1 using the Factory Default IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Test the FS1 Network Connection with “Ping” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Mac Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Windows PC Ping Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Controlling the FS1 from a web-browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing The Latest Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Download the Latest FS1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Uploading and Installing the Software to the FS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
GPI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cabling the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Where to Place FS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
System Video/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
FS1 Audio Level Choices—Pro or Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How Do Audio Levels Settings Relate to Nominal Levels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Chapter 4: Parameter Menus
Controlling the FS1 via Its Front Panel Parameter Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
1.1 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
1.2 SDI 2 Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
1.3 Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.1 Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2.2 Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2.11 Audio Map Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2.12 Audio Map Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.13 Audio Map Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.14 Audio Map Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.15 Audio Map Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.16 Audio Map Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.17 Audio Map Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.18 Audio Map Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.21 Audio Map Ch 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.22 Audio Map Ch 3/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2.23 Audio Map Ch 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2.24 Audio Map Ch 7/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.1 Component In Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.2 Component Out Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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3.3 Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4 NTSC Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.1 Analog Audio Std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2 Audio Delay (mS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3 Embed Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4 Sample Rate Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.5 Audio Follow Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.6 AFV Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1 Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2 Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.3 SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.5 Downconvert AFD Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6 AFD Out SDI 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.7 AFD Out SDI 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.1 Genlock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.2 Output Timing H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3 Output Timing V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10.1 Proc Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.2 Proc Amp Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.3 Proc Amp Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.4 Proc Amp Hue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.5 Proc Amp SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
20.0 Audio Output Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
20.1 Audio Level Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.2 Audio Level Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.3 Audio Level Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.4 Audio Level Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.5 Audio Level Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.6 Audio Level Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.7 Audio Level Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.8 Audio Level Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
21.0 Audio Output Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
21.1 Audio Phase Ch1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
21.2 Audio Phase Ch2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
21.3 Audio Phase Ch3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
21.4 Audio Phase Ch4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
21.5 Audio Phase Ch5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
21.6 Audio Phase Ch6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
21.7 Audio Phase Ch7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
21.8 Audio Phase Ch8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
30.1 Closed Captioning Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
31.1 Upconvert Line 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
35.1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
36.1 GPI IN 1 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
36.2 GPI IN 2 Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
37.1 GPI 1 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
37.2 GPI 2 OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
40.1 Freeze Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
50.1 IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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50.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
50.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
50.4 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
50.5 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
50.6 MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
51.1 SNMP Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
51.2 SNMP Trap Destination 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
51.3 SNMP Trap Port 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
51.4 SNMP Trap Destination 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
51.5 SNMP Trap Port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
60.1 Power Supply Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
60.2 Format Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
60.3 Reference Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
70.1 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
70.2 Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
80.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
80.2 Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
99.0 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control
Remote FS1 Control Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Controlling Multiple FS1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Resetting Values To Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Audio and Video I/O Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Audio Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Convert Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Genlock Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
ProcAmp Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Caption Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Miscellaneous Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
SNMP Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Chapter 6: SNMP
FS1 Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: GPI Connector Pinout
Appendix C: Analog Audio Connector Pinout
Appendix D: Addendum—FS1 Features/Software Status

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
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Overview
Featuring a flexible “everything in, everything out” architecture, the FS1 Universal
SD/HD Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Converter can simultaneously work
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.
The FS-1 can up- or down-convert between SD and HD, and provide simultaneous
HD and SD outputs. Cross-conversions between HD formats are also supported,
with simultaneous output of both formats. For audio, the FS1 supports 8-channel
AES, Balanced analog, or embedded audio with full flexibility. The FS-1 supports
closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between SD and HD
formats. The FS-1 is also network ready, supporting 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)
• HD cross converting with simultaneous downconverted
SDI output
•
AFD support
•
Dual HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs
•
Component analog HD/SD input and output

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•
Composite/S video input and output with TBC
•
8 Channel AES and balanced analog audio inputs and outputs
•
8 Channel embedded audio I/O
•
Audio mapping and control with AFV (audio follows video)
•
Fully redundant power supplies standard
•
10/100 LAN with SNMP, and embedded web server for remote control
•
Video Proc Amp
•
Closed caption support – including SD to HD upconversion
•
Chassis styling optimized for use in a wide variety 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
•
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
•
SNMP monitoring (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Feature sets in each of the control methods vary, although the Front Panel and
Web Browser interfaces offer much of the same features.
The front panel offers the most direct control of the device, ideally for use in
machine rooms or where quick and fast changes and status checks must
sometimes be made. Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators discusses the front and rear
panel features of the panel in great detail.
Remote Web Browser Control of FS1 via Ethernet
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 or even a straight computer-to-FS1 cable, or the greatest
flexibility, exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN.

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FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — SNMP Interface
The LAN connection on the FS1 uses a standard RJ45 connector, but internally
is intelligent and communicates via standard “straight-through” CAT 5 ethernet
cables or null-modem (cross-over) cables without any configuration or strapping
required.
Note: Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 are supported as web browsers for FS1
control. Other browser software 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
Description
The FS1 features a very flexible architecture that allows simultaneous HD/SD
operation. There are actually 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 the same with 1080i in and 720p
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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FS1 Simplified Block Diagram
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).
Genlock Audio
Embed
Audio
Embed
Front
Panel
Control
FS1
CPU
Embedded
Web
Server
LAN or
WAN
Ethernet
Connection
Remote Web
Browser
Control
SNMP
Video
Select
Audio
Select
SD/HD SDI In (#1)
SDI 1
SDI 2
AES/EBU
Analog
SD/HD SDI In (#2)
Component YPbPr In
S-Video In
Composite In
SD-SDI Out or
HD-SDI Out (#1)
SD-SDI Out or
HD-SDI Out (#2)
Component YPbPr or
RGB Out
S-Video Out
Composite Out
GPI
Inputs
(2)
GPI
Outputs
(2)
Ref
Loop
Ref
Input
Norm
Bypass
Bypass
Downconvert 2
Downconvert 2
Norm
AES/EBU Digital
Audio
Input
8-channels
AES/EBU digital
Audio
8-channels
Analog Audio
Input
8-channels
(Tascam-style cable)
Analog Audio
Output
8-channels
(Tascam-style cable)
Framesync
Up/Down/Cross
Converter,
Framesync,
ARC1
Down
Converter 2,
Framesync,
ARC1
ARC1 = Aspect Ratio Converter
RS422
Port
(reserved for
future use)
Audio
Processor
Notes:
Other FS1s

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FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — In This Manual
Please save all packaging for shipping the FS1 should you wish to do so when moving
or sending it in for service.
FS1 Shipping Box Contents
In This Manual
Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, listing features, box contents, and
requirements.
Chapter 2 discusses the FS1 front and rear panel connections and indicators.
Illustrations point out the various connectors and indicators with text discussions of
each.
Chapter 3 provides complete instructions for installing and configuring the FS1
panel, from unpacking, cabling the system and then getting it up and running.
Chapter 4 gets you started with setting up and using the FS1 via its front panel
controls. Discussed are the Parameter Menu and Select/Adjust buttons used to view
and edit settings.
Chapter 5 discusses controlling the FS1 remotely via a network-attached computer
with a web browser.
Chapter 6 discusses FS1 support of SNMP.
Appendix A presents a list of technical specifications for the product.
The remainder of the manual consists of an index section to help you rapidly find
topics in the manual.
AC Power Cords (2)
AJA FS1 P l Ch i

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Chapter 2:
Controls and Indicators
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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 is described in a later chapter.
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 AC power before you make
connections to other equipment. The AC cords provide a path to ground for
accidental static discharge and protect system equipment. The FS1 has two fully
independent and redundant power supplies; it will operate with one or both AC
power cords plugged into the unit, although fault-tolerance will only exist if both
are connected.
Warning: To meet safety regulations for leakage current, connect the FS1 dual
power supplies to separate branch circuits.
WARNING

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Front Panel
AJA FS1 Front Panel Indicators
Alphanumeric
Display
The Alphanumeric display has two modes:
Status: Displays current machine status and/or error conditions. The Status
display is enabled by pushing the Status button.
Control: The control mode displays the menu structure for selecting and
changing/adjusting machine functions and parameters. The display is
changed from Status to Control mode by pushing a Select or Adjust button
(the up/down arrow buttons).
Activity
Indicator
LEDs:
• HD In
• SD In
• HD Out
• SD Out
• Aux
• Proc Amp
• LAN
• Ref
Power and Status
Indicator
LEDs:
• Power 1
• Power 2
• Identify
• Alarm
Remote
Button
displays remote
status (color of
button) and
brings up the
remote control
menu
Status
Button
changes the
display to the
Status Mode
and cycles
through status
and screensaver
displays
Alphanumeric display
has two modes:
Status (displays status
information) and
Control (for viewing and
changing functions/
parameters)
Select
a parameter
Change or
adjust value
of parameter
selected
Control Menu
Buttons

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FS1 Installation and Operation Manual — Front Panel
When the FS1 is powered up, the display will show a scrolling AJA screensaver
and then the Status Display.
Status Display There are six different status displays you may see (the main status display was
shown in the previous illustration). The other status displays are the video format
status display, power/temperature display, close-captioning status, AJA logo, and
System Name display. You can page through the status displays by repeatedly
pressing the “Status” button under the AJA logo on the front panel.
Normally, you'll be viewing the Main Status screen shown earlier. 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)
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:
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 status
alarm 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 second status screen is the 'video format status' screen. It 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 next status screen is the power/temperature status screen. If a power supply
error is detected, the top line of the display will read "PS 1 Error" or "PS 2
Error." If one of the power supplies is not plugged in, or fails completely, the
display will read "PS 1 OFF" or "PS 2 OFF", respectively. (If the Power Supply
Alarm filter (60.1) is set to "Suppress"; then it will read "Power OK" instead.)
Input Format Video Input setting
Output Format Audio Input setting
IN 1080i59.94 SDI 1
OUT 720p59.94 SDI 1

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If the temperature threshold is exceeded inside the FS1, the lower line of the
power/temperature status display will read "OVERHEATED". This is an
indication that video output may be compromised. Please note, that if the Alarm
LED is lit on the front panel, the reason should be evident after examining the
video format status screen and the power/temperature status screen.
The fourth screen is a close-captioning status screen showing whether captioning is
turned on and whether Closed Caption data is present on the selected Video
Input.
The fifth status screen is a scrolling AJA Logo. This same scrolling logo will be
displayed when no button activity has been detected for 60 minutes. Pressing the
Status button will bring up the Status display.
The sixth status screen is the FS1’s System Name as has been previously defined
(the System Name and how to enter/edit it is described later in Chapter 4,
Parameter Menus, System Name 50.5).
Controlling the
FS1 Using the
Select and Adjust
Buttons
The FS1's Control system is designed to be easy to operate and remember. All
functions in the menu system are numbered for easy reference. There are two sets
of up/down buttons, Select and Adjust:
To operate the FS1, one merely selects a function/parameter with the Select
buttons, and then adjusts the selected function/parameter with the Adjust
buttons.
The Control Display has two lines:
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 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. 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 subsequently stored into the FS1s non-
volatile memory after it remains unchanged for 3 seconds. The exceptions to this
are the IP Address, IP Config, Subnet Mask and all SNMP parameters: for these
you must exit the selection after making changes to activate the changes.
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.
Parameter Number and Name
Current Parameter Setting
Select Adjust

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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 a 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.
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 the control options
possible:
LOCAL+REMOTE: Control is from the panel buttons and/or a web browser. The
Remote button will glow white.
REMOTE ONLY: Control of the FS1 is from a web browser on a network attached
computer (except for the remote control function). The Remote button will glow
red.
LOCAL ONLY: FS1 control is only allowed from the front panel buttons (except for
the remote control function). The Remote button will glow green.
Indicator
Descriptions
Indicators on the front panel are multi-state LEDs that illuminate when a condition is
present. The following indicators are conveniently arranged in groups to show specific
subjects; each 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 will be 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, then the LED will
stay 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. 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
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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. To do so via 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.
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:
Reference signal events that the FS1 may detect include:
Video Incompatibility Detected Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but
Reference signal format is not compatible with
selected Output Format.
Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN..... GEN Ref “
“OUT.... REF Incompat”
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, and
selected Output Format is compatible with detected
Reference format, but Input signal format is not
compatible with detected Reference format.
Example: if Reference and Output
formats are 525, but Input is 625,
Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN Incompat GEN Ref “
“OUT 525i 59 REF 525i 59 “
Input signal is not compatible with selected Output
Format.
Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN Incompat “
“OUT 525i 59
Reference Alarm Event Alarm Status screen will show
6.1 Genlock Source is set to “Reference”, but no
Reference signal is detected.
Alarm Status screen shows:
“IN..... GEN Ref”
“OUT.... REF No Ref”