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3G/HD/SD Multi Purpose Signal Processor
FA-9500 “THE Processor”
3G/HD/SD Multi Purpose Signal Processor
FA-9500 “THE Processor”
All In One
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
HD Analog Component
SD-SDI
SD Analog Component
Y/C
Analog Composite
Embedded Audio
Dolby E / Dolby Digital
AES/EBU
Frame Synchronizer
Time Base Corrector
Up Converter
Down Converter
Cross Converter
Aspect Ratio Converter
A/D Converter
D/A Converter
Audio MUX
Audio DEMUX
Video Delay
Audio Delay
Proc Amp
Color Corrector
Logo Generator
Frame Rate Converter
Analog Audio
Auto Video Optimizer
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FA-9500, the Utmost in Frame Synchronizers
The FA-9500 is a multipurpose signal processor loaded with the functions you need for video production.
It supports 3G-SDI, HD/SD-SDI, and analog composite I/O, in addition to its functionality as a frame synchronizer, provides
up/down/cross/aspect converters, second converter (down/cross/aspect conversion), color corrector, and automatic video optimizer (AVO)
as standard features. It can convert many types of video and audio signals. The numerous additional functions include, as options, analog
component I/O, frame rate converter, logo generator, Dolby E encoder and Dolby E decoder. By combining these varied options, a single
unit can provide the optimal functionality for all video production scenes, including line, relay, reporting, production, editing and delivery. As
long as you have the FA-9500, you won't need any other peripheral video equipment.
3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Analog Composite I/O
For video input, 3 inputs come standard (2 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and 1 analog
composite input). When you add options, you can select 1 channel from up to 4
inputs. For SDI input, 2 channels are synchronously coupled independently, so
during switch over there is no shock in either video or audio.
In addition, each SDI input has an error detection function. When the signal is cut
off or an error detected, this functions as a clean switch and effects a seamless
changeover to the other channel. (optional)
Selected input signal go through a converter circuit of 2 internal channels and
are output as SDI and analog composite. Each channel has 2 distributed outputs.
SDI and analog composite both additionally are provided with an I/O bypass
function in case power is cut or there is an emergency.
Powerful Frame Synchronizer Performance
FOR-A’ s frame synchronizers have always exhibited superior performance when
processing video with poor quality signals. Synchronizer modes that can be
selected are Frame, Line, Input and AVDL mode. AVDL adjust range is 5H in HD,
1H in SD.
Moreover, in every mode ancillary data can be passed through together with
both H and V.*
*If input/output formats differ, packets that can be passed through are subject to
limitations.
Automatic Video Optimizer (AVO)
This lets you monitor video in real time and automatically correct it to normal
levels. Ideal for correcting over/under-exposed video, video with exposure better
suited to the background than the subject, and so on.
■ Real time correction: monitors the video’ s white level, black level and gamma
curve and automatically corrects them to normal levels (processing time:
minimum of 1 frame)
■ Dynamic range correction: recognizes dark and bright areas in video, and
makes ideal corrections only in those places needing it, so highly viewable
video with a wide dynamic range is output
■ Correction range adjustment function: allows you to set the range for level
adjustment (e.g. set level subject to correction of dark areas)
■ Mask function: allows you to set unnecessary area for monitoring within the
video (e.g. designate places where captions are displayed)
Correction
Low level image Optimize to normal level
FA-9500 + FA-95AVO
3G Signal Support
In addition to the ordinary processing 1.5 Gbps HD signal, the FA-9500 also
supports 3Gbps signal processing. Aside from 3G-SDI signal I/O, the FA-9500
offers mutual conversion between ordinary HD and SD signals.
Digital/Analog Audio I/O
Like video signals, audio signals have digital and analog I/O. Provided are 16
synchronous/asynchronous channels* of embedded audio, 8 channels of
AES/EBU, and 4 channels of analog audio, supporting audio signals of a total of
28 input channels and 28 output channels. Many types of signal processing are
possible, including embedding and de-embedding with video signals and A/D,
D/A conversion, flexibly supporting even multi-channel audio content. Individual
sampling rate converters are provided for each audio channel. Signal processing
without any phase gap between channels is possible for such processes as
delay adjustment, level adjustment, down-mixing and remapping.
*During HD input/output only. In SD, only synchronous audio is supported, and at
most there are 16 input channels and 12 output channels.
Up/Down/Cross/Aspect Converter
In addition to A/D and D/A conversion, up/down/cross/aspect converter is
standard equipment on the FA-9500. Besides mutual conversion between HD
and SD, the FA-9500 offers mutual conversion between 1080i format and 720p
format (IP conversion) and video expand and shrink.
Second Converter
In addition to the ordinary up/down/cross/aspect conversion process, 1 more
converter channel is provided for down/cross/aspect conversion. The second
converter does not have an up-convert function, but even if HD/SD simul output
is needed, this unit is all it takes to deal with that need flexibly.
HD-SDI
720/59.94p
(16:9)
Primary Converter
Up Converter
Cross Converter
Second Converter
Cross Converter
Down Converter
Aspect Ratio Converter
Down Converter
Aspect Ratio Converter
HD-SDI
1080/59.94i
(16:9)
SD-SDI
525/60
(4:3)
Other Features (Standard Functions)
■ Video delay
■ 2D/3D comb filter for Y/C separator (composite)
■ Web browser-based monitoring and control possible
■ SNMP monitoring/control function
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Input Output
HD Analog Component*
SD Analog Component*
Analog Composite
Embedded Audio
AES/EBU* (8 Channels)
Analog Audio (4 Channels)
Dolby Digital*
3G-SDI 3G-SDI
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Y/C*
(16 Channels)
Dolby E*
Frame Synchronizer
Time Base Corrector
Up Converter
Down Converter
Cross Converter
Aspect Ratio Converter
A/D Converter
D/A Converter
Proc Amp
Video Delay
Colour Corrector
Auto Video Optimizer
Logo Generator
Frame Rate Converter
Audio MUX
Audio DEMUX
Audio Delay
Sampling Rate Converter
A/D Converter
D/A Converter
Down Mix
Channel Re-mapping
Channel Mute
Dolby E/Digital Decoder
HD-SDI
HD Analog Component*
SD-SDI
SD Analog Component*
Y/C*
Analog Composite
Embedded Audio
(HD: 16 Channels / SD: 12 Channels)
AES/EBU* (8 Channels)
Analog Audio
(4 Channels)
Dolby E*
* options
Color Corrector Logo Generator
A color correction function is also standard. You can not only make color corrections with 3 color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia) but also
reproduce the original colors in the selected color space using gamma adjustment or various level adjustment functions.
■ Three types of color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia)
■ Gamma adjustment function with high, mid and low tone
■ White level and black level adjustment function
■ Various clip functions (Y white, C white, Y black)
Color correction mode
Balance mode:
For color correction in RGB
signals.
Differential mode:
For color correction without
effecting the white balance.
Sepia mode:
For monotone color schemes.
Varied Options
The FA-9500 offers a wide range of options that let you expand with the functions
you need without waste. There are all types of functions you can add, starting
with video I/O boards.
Frame Rate Converter
Besides up/down/cross/aspect conversion, a frame rate converter function can
be added. This achieves high-grade frame rate conversion with the conversion
know-how FOR-A has developed with our FRC Series of specialty devices.
*There is no motion compensation function.
This lets you impose logo images, including corporate logos and net logos. Data
is maintained even when the power is off. This can be used for branding
purposes, or used as a side panel added to a 4:3 video in place of a logo.
ON
Video Input (SD)
Logo Management Software
FA-95LG GUI
FA-9500 + FA-95LG
LAN
Analog Composite
ON
SDI 1/2 (SD)
ON
SDI 3/4 (HD, Up Converted)
Dolby E encoder/decoder
An optional Dolby E encoder/decoder can be equipped as a function for adding
audio. This enables accurate monitoring and signal correction even of surround
signals with multiple channels.
Other Options
■ Analog component I/O
■ Change over function
■ Digital audio expansion cable
■ Redundant power supply unit
Many other functions are planned to be added.
Rear Panel
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 2
External Dimensions
POWER
ON
OFF
FAN ALARMVIDEO IN
LOCK
BY-PASS
EVENT
F1
AUDIO IN
DC POWER
F2
F3
GENLOCK
F4
REMOTE
BA
OUT3OUT2IN1
OUT4OUT1 IN2 OUT1 OUT2IN
SDI
COMPOSITE
GENLOCK IN
430
CONV2
CONV1
PROCESS
C C
SDI AUDIO
ANALOG
AES AUDIO
MASTER
OUT SEL
IN SEL
AVO
F4
F3
F2
F1
FA-9500HD/SD FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
CLIP
MAPPING
DELAY
MODE
DOWNMIX
VIDEO
STATUS
VIDEO SYS
VIDEO OP
AUDIO
OTHERAUDIO OP
AUDIO SYS
32
44
ANALOG AUDIO
1/2
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
t2.3
2
3/4 7/8
5/6
480
LAN1
REMOTE
LAN2
SER. No.
350
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 1
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Specifications
Video Formats
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p,
525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)
Additional Formats (option) 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 1080/30p, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97PsF,
1080/25p, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98p, 720/60p
Video Input
Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1
Video Input (option) HD Analog Component
SD Analog Component
Video Output
Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 2
Video Output (option) HD Analog Component
SD Analog Component
Video I/O Process
Video Processing 4:2:2 Digital Component
Quantization 3G/HD/SD-SDI: 10-bit
Analog Composite: 12-bit
Sampling Frequency 3G-SDI: Y: 148.5 MHz, C: 74.25 MHz
HD-SDI: Y: 74.25 MHz, C: 37.125 MHz
SD-SDI: Y: 13.5 MHz, C: 6.75 MHz
Frequency Response
roll off above 5.0 MHz (NTSC, composite)
roll off above 5.5 MHz (PAL, composite)
DG/DP 1% / 1º (composite)
S/N Ratio 60 dB (without quantization noise, composite)
K-factor (2T pulse) 1% (composite)
Comb Filter 2D or 3D comb filter (selectable, composite)
Genlock Input BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 V p-p or Tri-level Sync: 0.6 Vp-p,
75Ω BNC x 1, loop-through (Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.)
Synchronizer mode Frame Sync mode, Line Sync mode, AVDL mode, Input Sync mode
System Phase Control
Frame Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame
Maximum delay: 1 frame + 1H, Minimum delay: +1 H
Line Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame
Maximum delay: 1 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H
AVDL mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame
Maximum delay: 5 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H (HD)
Maximum delay: 1 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H (SD)
Input Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame
Maximum delay: 1 frame, Minimum delay: +520 clk
Video Delay Maximum 8 frames(Frame Sync or Input Sync)
Video Processing Functions
Aspect ration converter
Proc Amp
Color corrector
Automatic video optimizer (AVO)
Second converter (Down/Cross/Aspect ratio)
Proc Amp Video level: 0.0% to 200.0%
Chroma level: 0.0% to 200.0%
Black level: -20.0% to 100.0%
HUE: -179.8° to +180°
1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level-A),
3G-SDI: 3 Gbps, HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω x 2 BNC
3G-SDI: 3 Gbps or HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω BNC x 4 (2 x 2 outputs)
3 inputs (standard) or 4 inputs (maximum input) -> 1 processing -> 2 x 2 outputs
100 kHz to 4.2 MHz: -0.5 dB to +0.5 dB, 4.2 MHz to 5.0 MHz: -1.0 dB to +1.0 dB,
100 kHz to 4.2 MHz: -0.5 dB to +0.5 dB, 4.2 MHz to 5.5 MHz: -1.0 dB to +1.0 dB,
Up/Down/Cross converter
Video Clip YPBPR mode
RGB mode
Composite mode
Color Correction Balance mode
Differential mode
Sepia mode
Audio Input
Embedded Audio 3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit,
synchronous/asynchronous
SD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit, synchronous only
AES/EBU Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output,
Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
Analog Audio Balanced or unbalanced, 4 inputs (2 stereo channels),
1 port, 25-pin D-sub (female) for analog audio input/output,
600Ω or High impedance, 48 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Output
Embedded Audio
SD: 12 channels (Group 1 to 3), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous only
AES/EBU Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output,
Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
Analog Audio
for analog audio input/output, less than 100Ω, 48 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Delay 2 ms to 1,000 ms (adjustable in 1 ms steps)
Audio Processing Sampling rate converter (SRC)
(Set per channel) Gain control
Down mix
Channel re-mapping
Channel mute
Interfaces Ethernet: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 x 2
Remote (GPI): 9-pin D-sub (male) (7 terminals) x 1,
TTL negative logic level signal or Make contact
FA-95D-D/FA-95DE-E (Option)
Audio Input AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
Audio Output AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
Reference Input
Temperature/Humidity 0ºC to 40ºC / 30% to 90% (no condensation)
Power 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Consumption FA-9500: 50 VA (47 W) (at 100 V AC to 120 V AC),
64 VA (52 W) (at 220 V AC to 240 V AC)
with FA-95PS: 60 VA (55 W) (at 100 V AC to 120 V AC),
73 VA (56 W) (at 220 V AC to 240 V AC)
Dimensions/Weight 430 (W) x 350 (D) x 44 (H) mm / 3.0 kg (without options)
Accessories Operation manual, AC cord, rack mount brackets
Options FA-95PS: Redundant power supply unit
FA-95DACBL: Digital audio expansion connector cable
FA-95CO: Changeover function
FA-95RU: Remote control unit
FA-95D-D: Dolby E / Dolby Digital decoder
FA-95DE-E: Dolby E encoder
Planned Features HD/SD analog component input/output card
FRC (Frame Rate Converter) (includes additional standard)
Logo generator
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous/asynchronous
Balanced or unbalanced, 4 outputs (2 stereo channels), 25-pin D-sub (female) x 1
BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 Vp-p or Tri-level Sync: 0.6 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1
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