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
• Loss of Input management: Freeze, Black, or Mute
• 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 synchronizes 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.

Simplified Block Diagram

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 standard for professional rackframe solutions.

Simplified Block Diagram

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 Ross DashBoard software 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

Tech Specs:
Video Formats: (HD) 1920x1080p; (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); Loss of input management: Freeze, Black, or Mute; 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 Conversion 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: 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: 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)