4K/UltraHD/HD/SD frame sync and converter.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR ONLINE ORDER ONLY. FS4The Ultimate 4K ToolboxFS4 is a 4-Channel 2K/HD/SD or 1-Channel 4K/UltraHD frame synchronizer and up down cross-converter. AJA's flagship frame synchronizer and converter offers incredible versatility and connectivity in a sleek 1RU frame for all your 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD/SD conversion needs with a wealth of digital and optional 12G-SDI Fiber LC and 12G-SDI BNC SFP connectivity. Offering a wide range of connection options for both video and audio FS4 can do the work of four separate devices in 2K/HD/SD or combine all processors and channels together for maximum flexibility for 4K/UltraHD productivity. Single or Four Channel Modes in a 1RU frameFS4 offers two modes for comprehensive conversion and signal processing. Single channel mode provides a full suite of 4K/UltraHD processing and up down cross-conversion to and from 2K HD or SD.Four channel mode offers 4x 2K/ HD/SD channels of simultaneous conversion and processing all within an elegant 1RU chassis for multi-channel high density delivery. Single Channel ModeBulletproof reliability. Incredible conversion power.FS4 is your real world answer for conversions of to and from multiple resolutions built to AJA's high quality and reliability standards.4K/UltraHD delivery processing and synchronization is fast becoming the next standard and FS4 gets you there with a wealth of digital video connectivity including Quad 1.5G Dual 3G Quad 3G over 3G-SDI and 12G/6G over optional 12G-SDI BNC and 12G-SDI LC Fiber SFP modules.In single channel mode FS4 will upscale your HD or SD materials to 4K/UltraHD and back with a huge array of audio channels over Fiber 3G-SDI AES and MADI for an incredible 272 x 208 matrix of audio possibilities.Four Channel ModeWelcome to Four Channel Mode.In four channel mode FS4 provides incredibly powerful multi-channel conversion with up to four channels of simultaneous processing for 2K/HD and SD signals. New thinking requires a new layout and FS4's front panel has been redesigned to simplify and speed your access to the product's wealth of features.The panel has also been designed to provide straightforward operation in single channel or four channel mode. In four channel mode all four VIDx buttons under Channel Select are lit up. In single channel mode only VID1 is lit and VID2-4 are off.Multi-channel density in a 1RU chassis - space energy and power preserved.New Thinking New InterfaceNew thinking requires a new layout and FS4's front panel has been redesigned to simplify and speed your access to the product's wealth of features. The panel has also been designed to provide straightforward operation in single channel or four channel mode. In four channel mode all four VIDx buttons under Channel Select are lit up. In single channel mode only VID1 is lit and VID2-4 are off.Up Down Cross-ConversionMoving to 4K is never an instant change. Legacy signals and archival material need to be integrated into the 4K environment while 4K sources need to be down-converted for current 2K/HD pipelines.Utilizing AJA's remarkable conversion algorithms FS4 supports realtime up down cross-conversion from SD HD or 2K over 12G/6G/3G-SDI video to 4K or UltraHD video and back. Both Quadrant (Square Division) and 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) output formats are supported.AJA's powerful hardware conversion technology ensures the highest image quality for your productions. Key conversion features include:4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up down-conversionSD/SD aspect ratio conversionHD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)All done in beautiful 10-bit with dedicated hardware.Incredible Digital ConnectivityVideo and Audio deserve the connectivity and bandwidth required to meet the demands of your projects.FS4 utilizes standard BNC as well as optional SFP inputs and outputs to integrate easily into a variety of workflows and facilities with support for SDI worklows all the way up to 12G.FS4 has BNC and Fiber* inputs and outputs to accept 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in Single Channel Mode. In Four Channel mode 2K/HD/SD inputs can be be routed to multiple locations simultaneously without the need for any external signal distribution.A looping Reference Input allows the FS4 to be locked to your house reference signal for rock solid stability.Digital Audio can be disembedded and embedded between SDI MADI and AES for an incredible array of routing possibilities.12G/6G HD-BNC and Fiber SFP OptionsFS4's SFP options include both 12G/6G-SDI HD-BNC and Fiber I/O options including single and dual channel Single Mode options and Multi-Mode options allowing great SDI flexibility and fiber cable runs of up to 10 kilometers to be connected directly to the FS4 without the need for separate fiber to SDI conversion.Optional 12G/6G-SDI SFPs:HDBNC-2TX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Coax HD-BNC TransmitterHDBNC-2RX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Coax HD-BNC ReceiverFIBERLC-1TX-12G: 12G-SDI Single Fiber LC Transmitter Single-ModeFIBERLC-1RX-12G: 12G-SDI Single Fiber LC Receiver Single-ModeFIBERLC-2TX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Fiber LC Transmitter Single-ModeFIBERLC-2RX-12G: 12G/6G-SDI Dual Fiber LC Receiver Single-ModeOptional 3G-SDI Multi-Mode SFPs:FIBERLC-1TX-MM: Single Fiber LC Transmitter Multi-Mode 850nmFIBERLC-1RX-MM: Single Fiber LC Receiver Multi-Mode 850nmFIBERLC-2TX-MM: Dual Fiber LC Transmitter Multi-Mode 850nmFIBERLC-2RX-MM: Dual Fiber LC Receiver Multi-Mode 850nmSingle and Dual Channel Fiber connectors supported:Single Channel LC connector modulesSingle Channel SC connector modulesDual Channel LC connector modulesPossible CWDM options:Choose from multiple wavelength CWDM SFPs allowing advanced multiplexing of signals over a single fiber connection.Dual TX 1271/1291Dual TX 1311/1331Dual TX 1351/1371Dual TX 1391/1411Dual TX 1431/1451Dual TX 1471/1491Dual TX 1511/1531Dual TX 1551/1571Dual TX 1591/1611Massive Audio FlexibilityThe growth of 5.1 and 7.1 audio has increased the number of audio channels that must be managed in a production The MADI standard provides a convenient way to transport huge numbers of audio channels along a single cable simplifying the cabling demands for broadcasters mobile trucks and production. FS4 supports both fiber and coax MADI input and output. An internal 277 x 208 mono audio matrix allows you to route 1 to 1 or 1 to many with full routing of MADI mixdowns and all audio coming from SDI fiber and AES sources for an incredible amount of audio processing capability in a single box.Closed Captioning ConversionFS4 supports closed captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between 2K/HD/SD and 4K/UltraHD formats - including full conversion of CEA-608 and CEA-708 standards. FS4 can preserve closed captioning even when converting between formats removing the need to reinsert closed captions after conversion.Active Format DescriptionAutomatically sets Active Format Description information to match the converted signal. This means AFD information does not have to be inserted after conversion and provides accurate information for devices that understand AFD.Remote Configuration and ControlFS4 is network ready and supports SNMP monitoring and web-based remote control. Units can be connected to any Ethernet network via the built-in 10/100/1000MB Ethernet port allowing control and configuration of multiple FS units from any web browser on a connected computer. Configurations can be saved and applied to multiple units ensuring consistency and quick configuration in large installs.To integrate smoothly with the existing automation of a facility FS4 can also receive external GPI commands to trigger a variety of functions.Tech SpecsModes of OperationFour Independent 2K HD or SD Video ProcessorsOne 4K UltraHD 2K HD or SD Video ProcessorVideo Formats(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60(4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98 24 25 29.97 30(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98 24 25 29.97 30(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60(HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60(HD) 1920 x 1080PsF 23.98 24 25 29.97 30(HD) 1920 x 1080i 50 59.94 60(HD) 1280 x 720p 50 59.94 60(SD) 625i 50(SD) 525i 59.94YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bitVideo Input Digital4x 3G-SDI inputs 4 x BNC4x 3G-SDI inputs 4 x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)SFP coax module 12G/6G-SDI dual HD-BNCSFP fiber module 12G/6G-SDI Single Mode dual LC or single LC SMPTE-297SFP fiber modules 3G-SDI Single Mode dual LC single LC or single SC SMPTE-297SFP fiber modules 3G-SDI Multi-Mode dual LC or single LC SMPTE-29712G/6G/3G/HD/SD SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4x 3G) SMPTE-425-5Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2x 3G) SMPTE-425-3Single Link 3G-SDI Level A B-DL or B-DS SMPTE 425Quad Link HD-SDI (4x 1.5G)Dual Link HD-SDI (2x 1.5G) SMPTE-372Single Link HD/SDQuadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD input pixel mapping8x 1 selector feeds video processor(s)Video Output Digital4x 3G-SDI outputs 4 x BNC4x 3G-SDI outputs 4 x fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)SFP coax module 12G/6G-SDI dual HD-BNCSFP fiber module 12G/6G-SDI Single Mode dual LC or single LC SMPTE-297SFP fiber modules 3G-SDI Single Mode dual LC single LC or single SC SMPTE-297SFP fiber modules 3G-SDI Multi-Mode dual LC or single LC SMPTE-29712G/6G/3G/HD/SD SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module)Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4x 3G) SMPTE-425-5Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2x 3G) SMPTE-425-3Single Link 3G-SDI Level A B-DL or B-DS SMPTE 425Quad Link HD-SDI (4x 1.5G)Dual Link HD-SDI (2x 1.5G) SMPTE-372Single Link HD/SDQuadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD output pixel mappingMonitor Output Digital1x BNC 1 x 3G-SDI output3G-SDI/HD/SD SMPTE-259/292/424 10-bits4K/UltraHD automatically down-converted to 2K/HD1x HDMI 1 x HD output2K/HD/SD HDMI v1.4a4K/UltraHD automatically down-converted to 2K/HDCrop control on HDMI outputVideo ProcessingMotion adaptive deinterlacerProc amp controlsColor correctorLegalizerFrame rate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2 1:2 2:1 2:3)Adjustable delay 0-6 frames with H and V timing controls in lines and pixelsClosed Captioning conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708)AFD input detection down-convert control and output pass through or overwriteFreeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black or last good frameMatte generator for background fillVideo test generatorNominal video delay HD/SD 2 frames (LFR) 4 frames (HFR)Format ConversionConvert any supported input format to any supported output format within the same frame rate family. These three families are:59.94 29.97 23.9850 2560 30 24ScalingSupported in 2K/HD/SD formatsZoom in and outRepositionRegion of Interest (ROI)Up-ConversionHardware 10-bitZoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side barsZoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreenZoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio changeDown-ConversionHardware 10-bitAnamorphic: fullscreenLetterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preservedCrop: image is cropped to fit video output formatAspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SDLetterbox: Transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed imageH Crop: Produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frameSD Pillarbox: Produces an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the centerV Crop: Transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic imageAudio Input Digital48 kHz sample rate8x SDI embedded inputs (16-Channels each)128-Channels 24-bit (20-bit SD) SMPTE-272/2998x balanced AES inputs (16-Channels) 1x DB-2516-Channels 24-bit AES-32x MADI inputs 1 BNC 1x ST Fiber128-Channels 24-bit AES-10Audio Output Digital48 kHz sample rate1x SDI embedded output per Video Processor (16-Channels each)16-Channels (in single Video Processor mode) 24-bit (20-bit SD) SMPTE-272/29964-Channels (in four Video Processor mode) 24-bit (20-bit SD) SMPTE-272/2998x balanced AES outputs (16-Channels) 1x DB-2516-Channels 24-bit AES-32x MADI outputs 1 BNC 1x ST Fiber128-Channels 24-bit AES-10Audio Processing277 x 208 mono audio matrix route 1 to 1 1 to manyInputs: 128 embedded 16 AES 128 MADI 2 stereo mixdowns 3 tone generatorOutputs (Four Channel mode): 16 AES 128 MADI 64 embeddedOutputs (Single Channel mode): 16 AES 128 MADI 16 embeddedInput adjustment controls for each channelGain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB stepsPhase invertInput adjustment controls for each channel pairDelay -16ms to +1sec in 20.8 us stepsTwo independent 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown processors with gain adjustHigh quality Sample Rate Conversion supported on all audio inputsSRC bypass for non-PCM audio (e.g. Dolby E AC-3 etc)Audio tone generator (mute 400 Hz 1 kHz)Reference InputExternal 2x BNCLooping nonterminatingBlackburst or tri-level syncGenlockLock to External ReferenceLock to SDI input 1 thru 8Free run based on Temperature Compensated Crystal OscillatorNetwork Interface1x RJ-45 10/100/1000 EthernetEmbedded web server for remote controlSNMPFront PanelDisplayKeypad with status LEDsTwo rotary/push knobsComprehensive alarm indicatorsPresetsFour Channel and Single Channel mode each support 40 PresetsGPI1x 25-pin D-ConnectorFour optically isolated GPI inputsFour optically isolated GPO outputsSize (w x d x h)17.5€� x 16.0€� x 1.75€� (1RU) (444.5 x 406.4 x 44.45 mm)Weight7.0 lb (3.2 kg)Power100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual redundant power supplies) 55W typical; 70W max.EnvironmentSafe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensingOperating Altitude: