AJA FS1 Installation and Operation Guide

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GPI
A female DE-9 connector provides connection to external
equipment or circuits via an isolated TTL-compatible interface.
Appendix B contains a pinout and specifications for the GPI
connector.
LAN
An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100 Ethernet port for connection
directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a
LAN.
The FS1is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables,
automatically detecting which is used.
SDI Input and Outputs
BNC connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI
outputs. SDI video connections include embedded audio In/Out
(depending on your parameter settings).
The outputs are active all the time, although you must specify the
output format (and thus whether any automatic conversion takes
place). For example, with an SD-SDI input selected, you could set
the SDI 1 output to HD 720p for an upconvert, and then set the
SDI 2 output to “Follow Input” (bypass) to output the SD-SDI at
the same format/framerate as the input.
SDI provides the best quality 10-bit video input and output. If peripheral
equipment has a variety of inputs/outputs, use SDI I/O if it is available.
Component (YPbPr/RGB)
Connect SD or HD component YPbPr or RGB video
cables from a VTR, camera, or other source to the three
input BNCs. Then connect the YPbPr or RGB output
BNCs to your destination component device.
Component video signals are A/D (input) and D/A
(output) converted (10-bit). Like the SDI 2 output,
Component can be set to Bypass (follow input). Output is
affected by the 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out
parameter settings (see Chapter 4 for discussion of these parameters).
S-Video (Y/C)
S-Video input and output female 4-pin mini-DINs provide for connection
of desktop video/prosumer level equipment, including camcorders, VCRs/
VTRs, and monitors, to name a few. Use high quality shielded S-Video
cables when making connections.
S-video signals are converted internally to 10-bit digital. Output is affected
by 5.3 Aspect Ratio and 1.3 Component Out parameter settings (see Chapter
4 for discussion of these parameters).