A Closer Look at AJA FS-Mini
From the sensor onward,
The AJA FS-Mini is a portable broadcast-quality utility frame synchronizer supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD footage signals. Its space-efficient configuration fits behind a monitor, on the back of a rack, or on a camera rig to deliver an adaptable way of synchronizing and converting an extensive selection of footage formats to the house standard in broadcast engineering and live event uses. The FS-Mini supplies 3G-SDI source and feed, HDMI feed, and 2-channel RCA audio feed. It additionally features a reference source for locking to a local reference, and it makes possible high-quality up-, down-, and cross-conversion. The device can be controlled via local DIP switches or over USB with AJA's free Mini-Config use for Mac and Windows.
The FS-Mini accepts an untimed signal, frame syncs it, processes it, and automatically routes it to the SDI feed for use in production and at the same time to the HDMI feed for monitoring. You can choose which two channels of audio are routed to the RCA audio monitor feeds. A locking power adapter is included, and an optional D-Tap cable can be used for incorporating battery power in remote locations.
Note:
The FS-Mini accommodates 3G-SDI Level An only; 3G-SDI Level B is not supported. Additionally, it only passes embedded audio ancillary data via and no other types of embedded ancillary data.
Feature Highlights — AJA FS-Mini Frame
Utility frame sync function; times source signals to an outboard reference
Supports bi-level and tri-level references
High-quality 10-bit footage processing
Low-latency processing; nominal footage delay of 1 frame
Freeze (on source signal loss) to black or last good frame
Synchronizes 3G, HD, and SD footage formats
Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
16-channel embedded SDI audio I/O
8-channel HDMI feed audio
2-channel RCA-style analog feeds at -10 dBV (nominal)
Utility frame rate conversion; handles 3:2 pulldown
Up-, down-, and cross-conversion between 3G, HD, and SD footage formats
AFD source detection; down-convert control
Simple configuration via DIP switch or USB Mini-Config software
Universal source 5V power supply included
video signal Processing
Frame rate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion: 3:2
Freeze (on source signal loss) to black or last good frame
AFD source detection, down-convert control
Nominal footage delay for HD/SD: 1 frame
Up-signal conversion
10-bit hardware conversion
4x3 Pillar: centered picture with sidebars
14x9 Pillar: zoomed 4x3 with sidebars
Full Screen: stretched 4x3 to 16x9
Letterbox to Full: zoomed full screen
Wide Zoom: zoom + stretch for 16x9
Down-signal conversion
10-bit hardware conversion
Crop mode
Anamorphic mode
14x9 mode
Auto AFD mode
Letterbox mode
Cross-signal conversion
10-bit hardware conversion
1080i to 720p
720p to 1080i
720p to 1080PsF
Aspect Ratio signal conversion for SD
Letterbox mode
H Crop mode
SD Pillarbox mode
V Crop mode
14x9 mode
Ancillary Data: Guide
PCM embedded audio pass-through
Non-PCM audio pass-through under sync conditions
Other ANC data not passed
HDCP: Guide
HDMI feed not encrypted
HD-SDI sources are unencrypted by definition
HDMI monitors support unencrypted input
Genlock: Guide
Lock to outboard reference
Lock to SDI input
Free run
User connection panel
USB configuration via Mini-Config software
Mini-Config Software: Guide
Free configuration software for Mac and Windows
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