AJA FS4 - 4K Frame Synchronizer and Converter

Multiformat converter with configurable frame synchronizer like four channels 2K / HD / SD or a channel 4K / Ultra HD with Up / Down / Cross conversion. The AJA FS4 offers incredible versatility and connectivity in a 1RU frame for all your 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD/SD conversion needs. 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.

Features

Single or Four channel modes

FS4 offers two modes for 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.

New front panel

FS4’s front panel has been redesigned to simplify and speed up 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 Conversion

FS4 supports 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. Key conversion features include:

• 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up, down conversion
• SD/SD aspect ratio conversion
• HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)

All done in 10-bit with dedicated hardware.

Connectivity

• 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 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 Options.

FS4's SFP options include both 12G/6G-SDI HD-BNC and Fiber I/O 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.