Aja FS3 SD/HD to 4K Up Converter
E-CODE: Q2436-
Product Details
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 4K 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 SD or HD resolution SDI via BNC or Fiber and send up-converted 4K 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.
Manufacturer Specs
Video Input Digital Four 3G-SDI Inputs, 2 BNC and up to 2 Fiber (optional)
4×1 selector feeds Video Processor
SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits
Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI
Dual-Link HD-SDI (2×1.5G), SMPTE -372
3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS
Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Single-channel LC connector modules
Single-channel SC connector modules
Dual-channel LC connector modules
Formats and frame rates
525i59.94, 625i50
720p50/59.94
1080i50/59.94
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2048x1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
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
Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI (12 copies on Single SDI)
Dual 3G-SDI for 4K/UHDp23.98/24/25/29.97 (6 copies on Dual SDI)
Quad 3G-SDI for 4K/UHDp50/59.94 (3 copies on Quad SDI)
3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS
Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UHD pixel mapping
Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Single-channel LC connector modules
Single-channel SC connector modules
Dual-channel LC connector modules
Formats and frame rates:
525i59.94, 625i50
720p50/59.94
1080i50/59.94
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 (UHD-1)
4Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
Video Processing Proc Amp controls
Colour Corrector
Legalizer
Frame-rate conversion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1)
Delay 0-6 frames with H and V controls
Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708)
AFD input detection, down convert control, and output passthru or overwrite
Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black orlast good frame
Matte generator for background fill
Video test generator
Cross-Conversion Hardware 10-bit
1080i to 720p
720p to 1080i
1080p to 720p
720p to 1080p
Aspect Ratio 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
Up-Conversion SD/HD/2K to UHD/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
Audio Input Digital 64 channels via four 16 channel audio disembedders (1 dis-embedder per SDI input)
SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-272/299
20-bit SD, 24-bit HD/3G, 48kHz 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, 48kHz sample rate
64×64 mono audio matrix
Down-Conversion HD/2K to SD
Hardware 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
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
Scaling Zoom in and out
Reposition
Region of Interest
Audio Processing 64×64 mono audio matrix, 1 to 1, 1 to many
Independent controls for each channel
Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5dB steps
Delay -16ms to 256 ms in 20.8us 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 Colour Black or Tri-Level Sync
Looping, non-terminating
Network Interface 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Embedded web server for remote control
Control GPI in/out, 15-pin D-connector
1 Ground
2 GPI IN 1
3 GPI IN 2
4 GPI IN 3
5 GPI I/O GND 1
6 GPI I/O GND 2
7 GPI IN 4
8 GPI OUT 1
9 GPI OUT 2
10 GPI I/O GND 3
11 GPI I/O GMD 4
12 GPI OUT 4
13 GPI OUT 4
14 NC
15 GROUND
RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (reserved for future use)
Physical Width: 17.5 (44.45cm)
Depth: 16 (40.65cm)
Height: 1RU, 1.75 (4.44cm)
Weight: 7.85lb (3.56kg)
Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 80W max. 15A max.
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C
Relative humidity: 0 to 90%, non-condensing
Product Details
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 4K 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 SD or HD resolution SDI via BNC or Fiber and send up-converted 4K 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.
Manufacturer Specs
Video Input Digital Four 3G-SDI Inputs, 2 BNC and up to 2 Fiber (optional)
4×1 selector feeds Video Processor
SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 8 or 10-bits
Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI
Dual-Link HD-SDI (2×1.5G), SMPTE -372
3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS
Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Single-channel LC connector modules
Single-channel SC connector modules
Dual-channel LC connector modules
Formats and frame rates
525i59.94, 625i50
720p50/59.94
1080i50/59.94
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2048x1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
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
Single Link SD/HD/3G-SDI (12 copies on Single SDI)
Dual 3G-SDI for 4K/UHDp23.98/24/25/29.97 (6 copies on Dual SDI)
Quad 3G-SDI for 4K/UHDp50/59.94 (3 copies on Quad SDI)
3G-SDI Level A, Level B-DL, or Level B-DS
Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UHD pixel mapping
Fiber SDI, SMPTE-297, 8 or 10-bits (optional)
Single-channel LC connector modules
Single-channel SC connector modules
Dual-channel LC connector modules
Formats and frame rates:
525i59.94, 625i50
720p50/59.94
1080i50/59.94
1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 (UHD-1)
4Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
Video Processing Proc Amp controls
Colour Corrector
Legalizer
Frame-rate conversion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1)
Delay 0-6 frames with H and V controls
Closed Caption conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708)
AFD input detection, down convert control, and output passthru or overwrite
Freeze (manual or on input signal loss) to black orlast good frame
Matte generator for background fill
Video test generator
Cross-Conversion Hardware 10-bit
1080i to 720p
720p to 1080i
1080p to 720p
720p to 1080p
Aspect Ratio 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
Up-Conversion SD/HD/2K to UHD/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
Audio Input Digital 64 channels via four 16 channel audio disembedders (1 dis-embedder per SDI input)
SD/HD/3G-SDI, SMPTE-272/299
20-bit SD, 24-bit HD/3G, 48kHz 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, 48kHz sample rate
64×64 mono audio matrix
Down-Conversion HD/2K to SD
Hardware 10-bit
Anamorphic: full-screen
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
Scaling Zoom in and out
Reposition
Region of Interest
Audio Processing 64×64 mono audio matrix, 1 to 1, 1 to many
Independent controls for each channel
Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5dB steps
Delay -16ms to 256 ms in 20.8us 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 Colour Black or Tri-Level Sync
Looping, non-terminating
Network Interface 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45)
Embedded web server for remote control
Control GPI in/out, 15-pin D-connector
1 Ground
2 GPI IN 1
3 GPI IN 2
4 GPI IN 3
5 GPI I/O GND 1
6 GPI I/O GND 2
7 GPI IN 4
8 GPI OUT 1
9 GPI OUT 2
10 GPI I/O GND 3
11 GPI I/O GMD 4
12 GPI OUT 4
13 GPI OUT 4
14 NC
15 GROUND
RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (reserved for future use)
Physical Width: 17.5 (44.45cm)
Depth: 16 (40.65cm)
Height: 1RU, 1.75 (4.44cm)
Weight: 7.85lb (3.56kg)
Power: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 55W typical; 80W max. 15A max.
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C
Relative humidity: 0 to 90%, non-condensing