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AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer

AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer

SKU: AJA-FS-MINI
Regular price £595.00 GBP ex VAT
£714.00 GBP inc VAT
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  • Details
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • What's Included

The FS-Mini is a broadcast quality utility frame sync that packs the production-proven reliability of AJA’s leading FS frame sync technology into a portable Mini-Converter supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals at an affordable price.

FS-Mini allows users to synchronize and convert a wide range of video formats to their house standard with a 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output, and a 2-channel RCA style audio output. The FS-Mini also provides high quality up, down, cross-conversion.

The device also features a reference input that can be used to lock to a local reference. It can be simply controlled via local DIP switches or USB with AJA's Mini-Config application.

Simplified Block Diagram

FS-Mini is designed to meet demands of broadcast engineering and live event production while providing incredible flexibility. It receives an untimed signal, frame syncs it, processes it and automatically routes it to both the SDI output for use in production and the HDMI output for monitoring. The user selects which 2-channels of audio are routed to the RCA-style audio monitor outputs.

USB and Mini-Config Support

AJA’s free Mini-Config software can be used with any USB-enabled AJA Mini-Converter and provides an easy-to-use graphical interface with detailed information about the current input and output formats. Control all the parameters of any supported AJA Mini-Converter as well as loading firmware updates from AJA that add new features and functionality.

Universal Power Supply

All AJA Mini-Converters ship with a universal power supply that includes international plug connections for use around the world.

Compact and Portable

AJA Mini-Converters are small enough to fit behind a monitor, in the back of a rack or directly on a camera rig. A locking power connector can't accidentally pull loose and an optional P-TAP power cable allows for battery power in remote locations

  • Utility frame sync function, times input signals to an external reference
  • Supports bi-level and tri-level references
  • High quality 10-bit video processing
  • Low latency processing, nominal video delay of 1 frame
  • Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame 
  • Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 625i, 525i and SDI input signals
  • Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
  • 16-channel embedded SDI audio I/O
  • 8-channel HDMI output audio
  • 2-channel RCA-style analog outputs at -10dBV (nominal)
  • Utility frame rate conversion, supports 3:2 pulldown
  • Up, down, cross conversion between 3G, HD and SD video formats
  • AFD input detection, down-convert control
  • Simple configuration via a DIP switch or USB port and Mini-Config software
  • Universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
  • Five year warranty

NOTE: FS-Mini converts 3G-SDI Level A formats only. It does not input or output 3G-SDI Level B.

Video Formats (2K) 2048 x 1080P
  (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF
  (HD) 1920 x 1080p
  (HD) 1920 x 1080Psf
  (HD) 1920 x 1080i
  (HD) 1280 x 720p
  (SD) 625i
  (SD) 525i
  YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
 
Video Input Digital 1x 3G-SDI input, 1x BNC
  3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424
  Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
  (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  (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 59.94
 
Video Output Digital 1x 3G-SDI outputs, 1x BNC
  3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424
  Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
  (HD) 1080p 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 24 (for 24 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 25 (for 50 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 30 (for 60 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080p 60 (for 24, 30 or 60 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080PsF 23.98 (for 23.98 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080PsF 24 (for 24 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080PsF 25 (for 50 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080PsF 29.97 (for 59.94 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080Psf 30 (for 30 or 60 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080i 59.94 (for 23.98, or 59.94 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080i 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
  (HD) 1080i 50 (for 25 or 50 video inputs)
  (HD) 720p 50 (for 50 video inputs)
  (HD) 720p 59.94 (for 23.98, 59.94 video inputs)
  (HD) 720p 60 (for 24, 30, or 60 video inputs)
  (SD) 625i 50 (for 25 or 50 fps video inputs)
  (SD) 525i 59.94 (for 23.98 or 59.94 video inputs)
 
 
Monitor Output Digital 1x HDMI standard type A connector
  HD/SD
  Colour space, YCbCr or RGB
  Bit depth, 8 or 10
  RGB Range, SMPTE or Full Range
 
Video Processing Frame rate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2)
  Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
  AFD input detection, down-convert control
  Nominal video delay HD/SD, 1 frame
 
Up-Conversion Hardware 10-bit
  4x3 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars
  14x9 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black side bars
  Full Screen: results in a 4x3 image stretched horizontally to fill in a 16x9 screen
  Letterbox to Full: results in image zoomed to fill fullscreen
  Wide Zoom: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a
  16x9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change
 
Down-Conversion Hardware 10-bit
  Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size
  Anamorphic: HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio
  14x9: image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved, black is added top and bottom,
  and the left and right sides are cropped
  Auto AFD: automatically selects the best down-convert mode based on the input video's
  Active Format Description (AFD) code
  Letterbox: image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved
 
Cross-Conversion Hardware 10-bit
  1080i to 720p
  720p to 1080i
  720p to 1080PsF
 
Aspect Ratio Conversion for SD to SD Letterbox: transforms SD anamorphic material
  to a letterboxed image
  H Crop: produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
  SD 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 center
  V Crop: transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
  14x9: anamorphic to 14x9 conversion
 
Audio Input Digital 48 kHz sample rate
  1x SDI embedded input
  16-channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/29
 
Audio Output Digital 48 kHz sample rate
  1x SDI embedded output
  16-channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299
 
Audio I/O 16-channel embedded SDI audio input
  16-channel embedded SDI audio output
  2 or 8-channel HDMI audio output
  2x RCA style analog outputs at -10 dBu (nominal)
 
Reference Input External, 1x BNC
  Blackburst or tri-level sync
  75-ohms terminating
 
Genlock Lock to External Reference
  Lock to SDI input
  Free run
 
HDCP The FS-Mini does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption. By definition,
  HD-SDI inputs to the FS-Mini are unencrypted. The HDMI specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs.
 
User Interface USB port used with supplied cable and Mini-Config software application to configure device via PC or Mac
  External DIP switches
 
Size (w x d x h) 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147.32 x 78.74 x 25.4 mm)
 
Weight 0.7 lb (0.3 kg)
 
Power +5VDC Regulated, 9 Watts, Power Supply Required (included with purchase)
 
Environment
Safe Operating Temperature Range 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% noncondensing
Operating Altitude <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
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