AJA FS-HDR HDR/WCG Converter/Frame Synchronizer

The AJA FS-HDR Overview: HDR/WCG Converter/Frame Synchronizer is a versatile device designed to provide High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) video processing for various workflows.

Here are the key features and updates:

Key Features:

• Real-Time HDR Processing: The FS-HDR offers real-time color fidelity and minimal latency for UHD/4K and HD/2K workflows. It supports a wide range of HDR formats, including HLG, PQ, Rec.2020, and Rec.709.
• Cross-Conversion: It can function as both a single-channel UHD 4K cross-converter and a 4-channel HD/2K converter. This versatility allows for HDR, scaling, color correction, and deinterlacing functions.
• Firmware Update 4.1: The latest firmware update (4.1) includes several enhancements, such as increasing the buffer depth from 6 to 20 frames and adding BBC HLG format conversion LUTs v1.5 and NBCU HLG LUTs. It also expands Closed Captioning (CC) support and enables the pass-through or translation of critical ancillary data during conversions.
• Colorfront Engine TV Mode: This mode offers enhanced color correction and camera control functions. It includes knee point and knee slope controls for better highlights and roll-offs in SDR and HDR conversion.
• Support for Cinematic Color Spaces: The FS-HDR accurately reproduces and converts cinematic color spaces like ARRI Log C, Canon Log 2/3, Panasonic V-Log, RED Log3G10/Wide Gamut, and Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 from log to either HDR or SDR output.
• Multiple Connection Options: The device provides a wide range of connection options for both video and audio, including quad 1.5G, dual 3G, quad 3G, 6G, and 12G over various SDI and optional fiber choices.
• Control Options: You can control the FS-HDR using the front-panel buttons or the web-based user interface via the integrated 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet port. Configurations can be applied and saved to multiple FS-HDR units for consistency and efficiency.
• Closed Captioning Preservation: The FS-HDR preserves closed captioning even when converting between different formats.
• Compact 1 RU Design: All of these features are packed into a compact 1 RU (Rack Unit) form factor suitable for broadcast trucks, studios, and post-production facilities.

Firmware Update 4.1 Features:

• Increased buffer support to 20-frame delays.
• Updated BBC HLG LUTs to v1.5 with improvements.
• Introduction of new LUTs for SDR BT.2020 to HLG BT.2100 conversion.
• New NBCU LUT Transform category for various format conversions.
• Timecode Xlator for the pass-through or translation of Ancillary Timecode (ATC) packets.
• Support for LTC, VITC1, or VITC2.

In summary, the AJA FS-HDR is a powerful and versatile solution for handling HDR and WCG video processing, offering real-time conversion, advanced color control, and support for a wide range of formats and workflows. The latest firmware update (4.1) further enhances its capabilities and flexibility, making it an essential tool for professionals in the broadcast and post-production industries.