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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 Denition
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 congured 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 condence
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 Denition
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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Specications
Analog Video Input
Number One
Type Analog Composite PAL or NTSC
Resolution Digitized at 12 bits
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >40 dB
Input DC +/-1 volt DC
Input Hum <100 mV
Serial Digital Input
Number One
Signal Type 270 Mb/s SD Serial Digital
(SMPTE 259M)
or 1.485 Gb/s HD Serial Digital
(SMPTE 274M or 296M)
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >15 dB
Max Cable Length 300 meters for 270 Mb/s
100 meters for 1.485 Gb/s
Automatic Input Cable Equalization
Reference Input
Number One
Type 1 V P-P Composite Video
PAL or NTSC
or Tri-Level Sync
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >40 dB
Analog Video Output
Number One
Type Composite PAL or NTSC
Return Loss >40 dB
Output DC <100 mV
Serial Digital Output
Number One
Type HD Serial Digital 1.485 Gb/s
SMPTE 274M, 292M or 296M or
SD Serial Digital
270 Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C
Processing 12 and 16 bit
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >15 dB
Max Cable Length 100 meters for HD
300 meters for SD
(Belden 1694A)
HD Standards Supported
1080i (SMPTE 274M -4,5,6) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
720p (SMPTE 296M -1,2,3) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
1080p (SMPTE 274M -9,10,11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
1080sF (RP211 -14,15,16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
Analog Audio Inputs
Number Eight (selectable as inputs
or outputs)
Type Balanced
Impedance >15K Ω
Max Input Level 24 dBu
CMRR >60 dB, 20 Hz to 10 KHz
Quantization 24 bits, 128 x oversampled
Sample Rate 48 KHz
Reference Level -10 dBu or +4 dBu
Frequency Response ±0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Crosstalk <106 dB
Dynamic Range >106 dB
Analog Audio Outputs
Number Eight
(selectable as inputs or outputs)
Type Balanced, transformerless
Impedance 30 Ω
Maximum Output Level 24 dBu
Resolution 24 bits, 128 x oversampled
Reference Level -10 dBu or +4 dBu
Frequency Response ± 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Crosstalk <106 dB
Dynamic Range >106 dB
Embedded Output (In Serial Output)
Group Assign Two of four groups
Channels Sixteen passed
Bit Depth 24 Bit
Optical Output
Number One
Type SD
(SMPTE 297M, optical equivalent
of 259M)
HD (SMPTE 274M or 296M)
Wavelength 1310 nm (1550 by special order)
Power -7 dBm
Max Cable Length 20 km
Fiber Type Single Mode
Multi-mode compatible with
8 dB attenuation at transmit end
Connector SC
Monitor Output
Number One
Connector HDMI
Type Follows SDI out
Audio Monitoring Output
Number One
(select from eight channels)
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
General Specications
Size 5.625” W x 1.7” H x 5.5” D
(143 mm x 40 mm x 140 mm)
including connectors
Power 12 volts, 15 watts
(100-230 VAC modular power
supply not included)
Temperature Range 0 to 40° C ambient
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
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BrightEye 90-FA
Composite or
Tri-Level Ref In
Genlock
HD SDI/SD SDI/Composite
Video In
Balanced
Analog Audio
Inputs
Analog
Decoder
Auto-Selecting
SDI
Receiver
Audio
Demux
Ch 1/2
Composite
Out
Ch 3/4
Ch 5/6
Ch 7/8
Ch 1/2
Ch 3/4
Ch 5/6
Ch 7/8
Audio
Processing
Composite
Encoder
(SD Only)
HD/SD SDI Out
HDMI Out
Headphone
Jack
Balanced
Audio Outputs
HDMI
Xmtr
Monitor
Amp
Audio I/O selectable as:
Mux 8 = 8 inputs or
Mux 4 = 4 in/4 out or
Demux = 8 outputs
Provides embedded pass through of all 16 audio channels
Up/Down/Cross
Conversion
Audio Mux
SDI Driver
Laser Fiber
Driver
HD/SD SDI
Optical Out
24 bit
Audio
ADC
24 bit
Audio
DAC
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