Ensemble Designs BE-90FA Specifications

BrightEye 90-FA

HD UP / Down / Cross Converter and ARC
with Analog Audio and Optical Output

Easy To Use

BrightEye 90-FA is a versatile up/down/cross converter
or aspect ratio converter for use with analog and digital
video signals with the addition of an optical output. Optical
connectivity allows for long cable runs between buildings
or in mobile applications. Simply set the BrightEye 90­FA to output your facility’s preferred HD or SD standard.
The BrightEye 90-FA will accommodate whatever input
you connect – analog composite, SD SDI or HD SDI. After
setting the output standard, BrightEye 90-FA automatically
converts the selected input to the correct standard for your
facility. BrightEye 90-FA will upconvert, downconvert, cross
convert, or act as an ARC, as needed. The built-in Frame
Synchronizer allows you to feed asynchronous signals to
the BrightEye 90-FA. A special Mirror Output Mode can be
enabled, causing the output image to be ipped left to right
for use with on-camera talent. An external reference input
allows genlock to a house reference. All vertical interval
data and closed captioning is faithfully passed.

Upconverting to High Denition

Feed the analog composite or SD SDI output of a camera
to a BrightEye 90-FA and upconvert to HD. You can take
the HD signal from the BrightEye 90-FA into a switcher or
projection system. Upconverting existing SD equipment
lets you leverage the equipment you already have and
operate in the HD domain.

While some cameras may have rewire out, using the video
output and upconverting before distribution is preferable
since longer cable runs can be achieved and quality is
superior. Additionally, the BrightEye 90-FA’s reference input
allows you to time the upconverted video output for use
with a production switcher.

Aspect Ratio Conversion

For converting between SD 4:3 and HD 16:9, BrightEye 90-FA
has you covered. Just select the output standard you need and
connect the input.

Audio Processing Made Simple

BrightEye 90-FA handles both embedded audio and eight
channels of analog audio. Sixteen channels of embedded audio
are supported in BrightEye 90-FA. If the incoming video has
embedded audio, the audio will be safely bypassed around the
video processing and lipsync will be preserved. Audio mixing is
available for two of the four embedded groups of audio. The analog
audio I/O ports can be congured for eight channels of incoming
audio or for eight channels of audio output. The audio mixer can be
used for analog audio as well. Mixer controls are accessed through
BrightEye Mac or PC software.

Monitoring for Video and Audio

Audio monitoring is easy with BrightEye 90-FA’s convenient 3.5
mm mini jack. Select the audio channels you want to monitor from
the front panel and plug in a headset.

The HDMI connector on the rear of the unit provides a future proof
monitoring interface. Plug it into most LCD monitors for condence
monitoring of your feed.

Front Panel and Software Control

Input selection, gain control, and test pattern control are provided
through the front panel interface. Audio presence LEDs indicate
which channels are detected. Controls for crop, letterbox and
pillarbox are accessed from the front panel or BrightEye Mac or
PC software. Video and audio levels and the audio mixer can be
adjusted through BrightEye Mac or PC software.

Downconverting to Standard Denition

BrightEye 90-FA will downconvert any type of HD signal
and provides both an SD SDI and an analog composite
output suitable for broadcast or monitoring.

Cross Conversion

It’s easy to convert between various HD standards, whether
720p or 1080i. Simply select the output standard you need
and connect the input – that’s all there is to it.

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BrightEye 90-FA

Use with Cameras and Projection Systems

Turn Analog Camera into Digital HD Source

HD and SD Digital and Analog Composite Video I/O

Analog Audio I/O

Analog Audio Monitor Output

Mirror Output Mode for On-Camera Talent

Graticule and Safe Title Generator

HDMI Output for Monitoring

Optical Output for long cable runs

Frame Sync

12 and 16 bit processing

Passes Embedded Audio

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