FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer

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.

Features:

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
Synchronizes 3G, HD and SD video formats
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 supports 3G-SDI Level A only. 3G-SDI Level B is not supported.
FS-Mini passes-through embedded audio ancillary data only. It does not pass through other types of embedded ancillary data.

Key Features

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

Specifications

Video Formats	(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 (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 Proecessing	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)
Ancillary Data	Supports pass-through of PCM embedded audio Supports pass-through of non-PCM audio when source is in time with the selected ref (SDI In or Ext Ref). Non-PCM audio is not supported during frame sync operation. All other ANC data is not passed
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: 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)