The FS-HDR HDR/WCG Converter/Frame Synchronizer from AJA is specifically designed to provide HDR (High Dynamic Range) and WCG (Wide Color Gamut)–video processing. Proprietary Colorfront algorithms offer real-time color fidelity and minimal-latency for both UHD/4K and HD/2K workflows. The FS-HDR also works as a single-channel UHD 4K cross-converter, or a 4-channel HD/2K converter, complete with HDR, scaling, color correction, and deinterlacing functions.
Colorfront Engine is incorporated within the FS-HDR, providing video and color-space processing. Cinematic color spaces like ARRI Log C, Canon Log 2/3, Panasonic V-Log, RED Log3G10/Wide Gamut, and Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 are accurately reproduced and converted from log to either HDR or SDR output.
With a wide range of connection options for both video and audio, in frame synchronizer mode the FS-HDR does the work of four separate devices in 2K/HD/SD. Combine all the processors and channels together for maximum flexibility for UHD/4K productivity. UHD/4K input and output options include quad 1.5G, dual 3G, and quad 3G, 6G and 12G over a range of SDI and optional fiber choices.
In single-channel mode, the FS-HDR will upscale your HD or SD materials to UHD/4K and back, with a wide array of audio channels over Fiber, 3G-SDI, AES, and MADI connectors. In four-channel mode, the FS-HDR provides multi-channel conversion with up to 4-channels of simultaneous processing for 2K/HD and SD signals. Closed captioning is preserved even when converting between formats, and a looping Reference input enables locking to your housed reference signal.
These multiple conversion/synchronizer features are housed within the FS-HDR's compact 1 RU frame. Control the FS-HDR using the front panel buttons, or the web-based user interface via the built-in 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet port. When working with large installations, configurations can be applied and saved to multiple FS-HDR units, ensuring consistency and speed.
> Real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR) conversion from SDR to HDR, HDR to SDR, and HDR to HDR; BT.709 and BT.2020 support
> Colorfront Engine video processing of a single channel of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD (including down-conversion to HD HDR), or up to four channels of 2K/HD simultaneously
> Real-time conversion of your camera's log output to 4K/UltraHD or 2K/HD, then output as either HDR or SDR; wide support of popular log formats
> HDR workflow support for a range of UHD/4K and HD/2K configurations
> Cross-conversion including upscaling, ROI scaling, color correction, proc amp control, motion-adaptive deinterlacing, etc.
> Supports up, down, cross-conversion from SD, HD or 2K over 12G/6G/3G-SDI video to UHD/4K video and back
> Utilizes standard BNC as well as optional SFP inputs and outputs, supports SDI workflows up to 12G
> BNC and Fiber inputs and outputs accept UHD/4K/2K/HD/SD resolution SDI signals in single channel mode
> 2K/HD/SD inputs can be routed to up to four locations simultaneously
> Looping reference input allows the synchronizer to be locked to your house reference signal for rock-solid stability
> Carry multiple SDI, MADI, and AES signals along a single cable for an array of routing possibilities including 1 to 1, or 1 to many
> Configure and control using the front panel buttons, or the web-based user interface via the integrated 10/100/1000MB Ethernet port
> Closed caption conversion between 2K/HD/SD and UHD/4K formats
> Compact, 1 RU size is suitable for broadcast trucks, studios, and post facilities
AJA FS-HDR Specs
| Modes of Operation | Four independent 2K, HD, or SD video processors One 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, or SD video processor |
| Dynamic Range / Color Gamut Input | SDR BT.709 100 Nits PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits PQ P3D65 1000 Nits Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100 Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 ARRI Log C Wide Gamut Panasonic V-log RED Log3G10/Wide Gamut Canon Log 2 Canon Log 3 |
| Output Formats | SDR BT.709 100 Nits PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100 Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3 |
| HDR Conversion | HDR to HDR HDR to SDR SDR to HDR |
| Colorimetry | Supports BT.709 and BT.2020 |
| Video Formats | (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (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 YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit |
| Video Input Digital | 4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x BNC 4 x 3G-SDI inputs, 4 x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules) SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE-297 SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297 SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module) Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5 Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3 Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425 Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G ) Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372 Single Link HD/SD Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD input pixel mapping 8 x 1 selector feeds video processor(s) |
| Video Output Digital | 4 X 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x BNC 4 x 3G-SDI outputs, 4 x fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules) SFP fiber modules, 3G-SDI, Dual LC, Dual LC CWDM, Single LC, or Single SC, SMPTE-297 SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual LC, SMPTE-297 SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link 12G/6G-SDI (with optional SFP module) Quad Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL (4 x 3G), SMPTE-425-5 Dual Link 3G-SDI Level B-DS (2 x 3G), SMPTE-425-3 Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, B-DL, or B-DS, SMPTE 425 Quad Link HD-SDI (4 x 1.5G) Dual Link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5G), SMPTE-372 Single Link HD/SD Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) 4K/UltraHD output pixel mapping |
| Monitor Output | 1 x BNC, 1 x 3G-SDI output 3G-SDI/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/424, 10-bits 1 x HDMI, 1 x HD output 2K/HD/SD, HDMI v1.4a Monitored Video Processor output (video and audio) is simultaneously output on both connectors 4K/UltraHD down-converted to 2K/HD Crop control on HDMI output |
| Video Processing | Motion adaptive deinterlacer Proc amp controls Color corrector Legalizer Framerate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion (3:2, 1:2, 2:1, 2:3) Adjustable delay 0-6 frames with H and V timing controls Closed Captioning conversion (CEA-608/CEA-708) AFD input detection, down-convert control, and output pass-through, or overwrite Freeze (manual, or on input signal loss) to black or last good frame Matte generator for background fill Video test generator Nominal video delay HD/SD, 2 frames (LFR), 4 frames (HFR) |
| Format Conversion | Convert any supported input format to any supported output format, within the same frame rate family Frame Rate Families: 59.94, 29.97, 23.98 50, 25 60, 30, 24 |
| Scaling | Supported in 2K/HD/SD formats: Zoom in/out Reposition Region of Interest (ROI) |
| Up-Conversion | Hardware 10-bit Zoom 14:9 - results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars Zoom Letterbox - results in image zoomed to fill full-screen Zoom Wide - results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen - introduces a small aspect ratio change |
| Down-Conversion | Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic - full-screen Letterbox - image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop - image is cropped to fit video output format |
| Aspect Ratio Conversion | 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 |
| Audio Input Digital | 48 kHz sample rate 8 x SDI embedded inputs (16-channels each) 128-Channels, 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 8 x balanced AES inputs (16-Channels), 1 x DB-25 16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3 2 x MADI inputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber 128-Channels, 24-bit, AES-10 |
| Audio Output Digital | 48 kHz sample rate 1 x SDI embedded output per video processor (16-Channels each) 16-Channels (in single-video processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 64-Channels (in four Video Processor mode), 24-bit (20-bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 8 x balanced AES outputs (16-channels), 1 x DB-25 16-Channels, 24-bit, AES-3 2 x MADI outputs, 1 BNC, 1 x ST Fiber 128-channels, 24-bit, AES-10 |
| Audio Processing | 277 x 208 mono audio matrix, route 1 to 1, 1 to many Inputs: 128 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI, 2 x stereo mixdowns, 3-tone generator Outputs: 64 embedded, 16 AES, 128 MADI Input adjustment controls for each channel Gain +18 to -18 dB in 0.5 dB steps Phase invert Input adjustment controls for each channel pair Delay -16 ms to +1 second in 20.8 µs steps Two independent 5.1 or 7.1 to stereo mixdown processors with gain adjust High quality Sample Rate Conversion on all audio inputs SRC bypass for non-PCM audio (e.g. Dolby E, AC-3, etc) Audio tone generator (mute, 400 Hz, 1 kHz) |
| Reference Input | External, 2 x BNC Looping, nonterminating Blackburst or tri-level sync |
| Genlock | Lock to External Reference Lock to SDI input 1 - 8 Free-run based on temperature-compensated crystal oscillator |
| Network Interface | 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Embedded web server for remote control SNMP |
| Front Panel | Display Keypad with status LEDs Two rotary/push knobs Comprehensive alarm indicators |
| Presets | 40 presets per mode |
| GPI | 1 x 25-pin D-Connector 4 x optically-isolated GPI inputs 4 x optically-isolated GPO outputs |
| Power | 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (dual, redundant power supplies) 55 W typical 70 W maximum |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage Temperature: -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) Operating Relative Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing Operating Altitude: <10,000' (<3000 m) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.5 x 16 x 1.75" (1 RU) (445 x 406 x 45 mm) |
