AJA FS1-X Quick Start - Manual (Page 2)

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2 Channel mode is available when the FRC is absent or has been disabled. In 2 Channel
mode frame rate conversions within the same frame rate family are supported on Video
Processor 1, and Video Processor 2 is also available for use.
FSX-1 Control The FS1-X front panel buttons and knobs control menus in the display, allowing you to
fully configure the system. Front panel LEDs report important system statuses. The FS1-X
also has an internal web server that allows remote monitoring and control of parameter
setting via an Ethernet 10/100/1000 network-attached computer running a web-
browser. Firmware updates are also performed from the web browser.
Quick Start Guide
Objectives
The FS1-X can be extremely simple to use, because of its ability to detect incoming signal
formats and automatically apply the correct video processing for the selected output
format. However, the FS1-X is also extremely powerful and can be flexibly configured to
perform a wide variety of tasks.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your FS1-X up and running for the first
time, and confirm it is operating properly. It also provides step-by-step instructions that
demonstrate a few FS1-X signal processing examples.
Stand Alone Tests • "First Power Up"
• "Internal Test Signals to All Outputs"
Computer Setup • "FS1-X Network Setup"
Processing Examples • "SD to Sidebar HD over Matte"
• "HD to Letterbox SD over Video"
• "Conversion Across Frame Rate Families"
For additional information, please see the FS1-X Installation and Operation Guide available
on the AJA website and on the supplied DVD.
Installation Summary
1. Unpack the shipping box, inspect and inventory the contents, and read the late-
breaking news sheet, if any.
2. Install any optional AJA Fiber I/O modules by sliding them into the Fiber slots in the
back. Use only AJA modules.
NOTE: The “Stand Alone Tests” on page 3 can be performed with the FS1-X sitting on a bench to test
system operation before physically installing the unit.
3. Mount the physical chassis: front rack, rear rack, or deskmount—1 RU x 17.5 inches
(44.45 cm) x 16 inches (40.65 cm). Do not block air flow through the side vents.
4. Make signal I/O connections to the FS1-X back panel as shown in Figure 1 on page 3 .
5. Connect one or two power cords to the FS1-X and mains AC (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
55 Watts). For redundancy, use both cords and connect them to separate branch
circuits. The FS1-X power supply is autosensing and adjusts to the available power.
6. Connect your computer to the FS1-X using a CAT5 Ethernet cable to the FS1-X RJ45
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connector. You can connect directly or via a network
device such as a switch, hub, bridge, etc. The FS1-X automatically senses and adjusts
to either a straight-through or crossover cable.
NOTE: See “FS1-X Network Setup” on page 5 for more detailed computer configuration instructions.