AJA FS1 - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
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Overview
Featuring a flexible architecture, the FS1 Universal SD/HD Audio/Video Frame
Synchronizer and Converter can simultaneously work with both HD and SD
video—all in full 10-bit Broadcast quality video and 24-bit audio. The FS1 supports
virtually any input or output, analog or digital, HD or SD. The FS1 can up- or
down-convert between SD and HD, and provide simultaneous HD and SD
outputs. Cross-conversions between HD formats are also supported, with
simultaneous output of both formats. For audio, the FS1 supports 8-channel AES,
Balanced analog, or embedded audio with full flexibility. The FS1 supports closed
captioning and the conversion of closed captioning between SD and HD formats.
The FS1 is also network ready, supporting web-based remote control.
Features
The FS1 product offers a large number of unique features for connectivity, control,
and ease of use in any environment:
• Universal HD/SD audio/video frame synchronizer and converter
• SD HD up/down conversion
• SD SD aspect ratio conversion
• HD HD cross conversion (720p/1080i)
• Up/down/cross converting with both the input and converted formats on SD/
HD SDI outputs (both synchronized)
• HD cross converting with simultaneous downconverted
SDI output
• AFD support
• Dual HD/SD SDI inputs and outputs
• Component analog HD/SD input and output