AJA FS-Mini Overview

The AJA FS-Mini is a portable broadcast-quality utility frame synchronizer supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals. Its compact design fits behind a monitor, on the back of a rack, or on a camera rig to provide a flexible way of synchronizing and converting a wide range of video formats to the house standard in broadcast engineering and live event applications. The FS-Mini offers 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output, and 2-channel RCA audio output. It also features a reference input for locking to a local reference, and it allows 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 application for Mac and Windows.

The FS-Mini accepts an untimed signal, frame syncs it, processes it, and automatically routes it to the SDI output for use in production and at the same time to the HDMI output for monitoring. You can select which two channels of audio are routed to the RCA audio monitor outputs. 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 supports 3G-SDI Level A only; 3G-SDI Level B is not supported. Also, it only passes embedded audio ancillary data through and no 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
• 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 -10 dBV (nominal)
• Utility frame rate conversion; supports 3:2 pulldown
• Up-, down-, and 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 the free downloadable Mini-Config software for Mac/Windows
• Universal input 5V power supply included

Video Processing

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