OG-FS-Mini

Overview

OG-FS-Mini is an openGear broadcast quality utility frame sync that packs the production-proven reliability of AJA’s leading FS frame sync technology into an openGear card, supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals at an affordable price.

OG-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 two 3-pin terminal block connectors for balanced analog audio outputs. The OG-FS-Mini also provides high quality up, down, cross-conversion.

OG-FS-Mini is designed for use in high-density openGear’s 2RU frames including AJA’s OG-X-FR frame. DashBoard software support on Windows®, macOS® and Linux offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides convenient and industry-standard configuration, monitoring and control options over a PC or local network.

Features

openGear compatible card
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
2x 3-pin terminal block connectors for analog audio output
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
Remote configuration through Ross DashBoard software
Rear I/O card included
Compatible with OG-X-FR, OG-3FR and DFR-8321 openGear frames
Five year warranty

NOTE:
OG-FS-Mini supports 3G-SDI Level A only. 3G-SDI Level B is not supported.
OG-FS-Mini passes-through embedded audio ancillary data only. It does not pass through other types of embedded ancillary data.

Simplified Block Diagram

OG-FS-Mini is designed to meet demands of broadcast engineering and live event production while providing incredible flexibility. It receives an untimed signal, frame syncs it, processes it and automatically routes it to both the SDI output for use in production and the HDMI output for monitoring. The user selects which 2-channels of audio are routed to the balanced analog audio monitor outputs.

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openGear Compatibility

The openGear standard ensures that AJA cards will be compatible with other openGear products from certified openGear partners. With a growing list of products, openGear is the future of rackframe products.

Flexible I/O

The modular rear panel allows custom I/O connections per card (included with individual cards).

Failsafe

The optional redundant power supply provides a secondary power source in the event of a primary power failure.

Ethernet Access

A standard Ethernet connection allows the frame to be accessed via the Dashboard application for overall frame communication. Optional per-card Ethernet access can be installed in the frame for advanced communication with compatible openGear cards.

More Info

DashBoard Software

DashBoard software offers quick and convenient configuration and control of openGear cards on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

AJA Mini-Matrix

Information on the complete line of AJA Rackframes and cards are now available in the Mini-Matrix mobile app on iOS. AJA products are extensive and this app helps you find the right converter for any situation, wherever you are.

Individual products have links back to the main AJA website for more details and you can email product information directly from the app. The free AJA Mini-Matrix app for iPad® and iPhone® is available now in the Apple iTunes® Store.

Download from the Apple App Store

Launch Browser Version for Android

Industry Leading Support

AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your openGear installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.

openGear products are covered by a generous five year warranty. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.

Tech Specs

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Video Formats

(HD) 1920 1080p
(HD) 1920x1080PsF
(HD) 1920x1080i
(HD) 1280x720p
(SD) 625i
(SD) 525i
YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit

Video Input Digital

1x 3G-SDI, 1x BNC
3G/HD/SD, SMPTE-259/292/372/424
- Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
(HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1280x720p 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
- Color space, YCbCr or RGB
- Bit depth, 8 or 10
- RGB Range, SMPTE or Full Range

Video Processing

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 Converstion 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-272/299

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
8-channel HDMI audio output
Balanced analog audio outputs, 2x 3-Pin terminal block connectors

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

Supported reference video inputs include:
- 1080i tri-level sync
- 1080p tri-level sync
- 720p tri-level sync
- 625i Color Black
- 525i Color Black
75-ohm terminating

Genlock

Lock to External Reference
Lock to SDI input
Free run

HDCP

The OG-FS-Mini does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption. By definition, HD-SDI inputs to the OG-FS-Mini are unencrypted. The HDMI specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs.

User Interface

External DIP switch
openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows, macOS or Linux

Size (w x d x h)

openGear standard form factor, front slot and rear card. Two slots required for each card

Weight

0.5 lb (0.3 kg)

Power

openGear frame compatible, 7.0 watts max per card

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature Range: 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)

Contact Support

180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA
Phone: +1-530-271-3190, Fax: +1-530-271-3140
Email: support@aja.com

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