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
Frame Synchronizer
Time Base Corrector
Up Converter
3G-SDI Down Converter
Cross Converter
HD-SDI
Aspect Ratio Converter
HD Analog Component A/D Converter
SD-SDI D/A Converter
Audio MUX
SD Analog Component
Audio DEMUX
Y/C Video Delay
Analog Composite Audio Delay
Embedded Audio Proc Amp
Color Corrector
Dolby E / Dolby Digital
Logo Generator
AES/EBU Frame Rate Converter
Analog Audio Auto Video Optimizer
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 3G Signal Support

For video input, 3 inputs come standard (2 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and 1 analog In addition to the ordinary processing 1.5 Gbps HD signal, the FA-9500 also
composite input). When you add options, you can select 1 channel from up to 4 supports 3Gbps signal processing. Aside from 3G-SDI signal I/O, the FA-9500
inputs. For SDI input, 2 channels are synchronously coupled independently, so offers mutual conversion between ordinary HD and SD signals.
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 Digital/Analog Audio I/O
off or an error detected, this functions as a clean switch and effects a seamless
Like video signals, audio signals have digital and analog I/O. Provided are 16
changeover to the other channel. (optional)
synchronous/asynchronous channels* of embedded audio, 8 channels of
Selected input signal go through a converter circuit of 2 internal channels and
AES/EBU, and 4 channels of analog audio, supporting audio signals of a total of
are output as SDI and analog composite. Each channel has 2 distributed outputs.
28 input channels and 28 output channels. Many types of signal processing are
SDI and analog composite both additionally are provided with an I/O bypass
possible, including embedding and de-embedding with video signals and A/D,
function in case power is cut or there is an emergency.
D/A conversion, flexibly supporting even multi-channel audio content. Individual
sampling rate converters are provided for each audio channel. Signal processing
Powerful Frame Synchronizer Performance without any phase gap between channels is possible for such processes as
FOR-A’ s frame synchronizers have always exhibited superior performance when delay adjustment, level adjustment, down-mixing and remapping.
processing video with poor quality signals. Synchronizer modes that can be *During HD input/output only. In SD, only synchronous audio is supported, and at
selected are Frame, Line, Input and AVDL mode. AVDL adjust range is 5H in HD, most there are 16 input channels and 12 output channels.
1H in SD.
Moreover, in every mode ancillary data can be passed through together with Up/Down/Cross/Aspect Converter
both H and V.*
In addition to A/D and D/A conversion, up/down/cross/aspect converter is
*If input/output formats differ, packets that can be passed through are subject to
standard equipment on the FA-9500. Besides mutual conversion between HD
limitations.
and SD, the FA-9500 offers mutual conversion between 1080i format and 720p
format (IP conversion) and video expand and shrink.
Automatic Video Optimizer (AVO)
This lets you monitor video in real time and automatically correct it to normal Second Converter
levels. Ideal for correcting over/under-exposed video, video with exposure better In addition to the ordinary up/down/cross/aspect conversion process, 1 more
suited to the background than the subject, and so on. 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
■ Real time correction: monitors the video’ s white level, black level and gamma is needed, this unit is all it takes to deal with that need flexibly.
curve and automatically corrects them to normal levels (processing time:
minimum of 1 frame) Primary Converter HD-SDI
■ Dynamic range correction: recognizes dark and bright areas in video, and
Up Converter Down Converter 1080/59.94i
HD-SDI Cross Converter Aspect Ratio Converter (16:9)
makes ideal corrections only in those places needing it, so highly viewable
720/59.94p
video with a wide dynamic range is output Second Converter SD-SDI
(16:9)
■ Correction range adjustment function: allows you to set the range for level Down Converter 525/60
adjustment (e.g. set level subject to correction of dark areas) Cross Converter Aspect Ratio Converter (4:3)
■ Mask function: allows you to set unnecessary area for monitoring within the
video (e.g. designate places where captions are displayed)
Other Features (Standard Functions)
Correction
■ Video delay
■ 2D/3D comb filter for Y/C separator (composite)
■ Web browser-based monitoring and control possible
Low level image Optimize to normal level ■ SNMP monitoring/control function
FA-9500 + FA-95AVO
 Input 3G-SDI 3G-SDI Output
Frame Synchronizer

HD-SDI HD-SDI
Time Base Corrector
Up Converter

HD Analog Component* Down Converter

Cross Converter
HD Analog Component*
SD-SDI Aspect Ratio Converter
A/D Converter
SD-SDI
SD Analog Component* D/A Converter
Proc Amp
SD Analog Component*
Y/C* Video Delay
Colour Corrector
Y/C*
Analog Composite Auto Video Optimizer
Analog Composite
Logo Generator
Frame Rate Converter

Embedded Audio (16 Channels)

Audio MUX
Audio DEMUX
Embedded Audio
(HD: 16 Channels / SD: 12 Channels)
Audio Delay

AES/EBU* (8 Channels) Sampling Rate Converter AES/EBU* (8 Channels)

A/D Converter

Analog Audio (4 Channels) D/A Converter Analog Audio (4 Channels)

Down Mix

Dolby E* Channel Re-mapping

Channel Mute
Dolby E*
Dolby Digital*
Dolby E/Digital Decoder * options

Color Corrector Logo Generator

A color correction function is also standard. You can not only make color correc- This lets you impose logo images, including corporate logos and net logos. Data
tions with 3 color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia) but also is maintained even when the power is off. This can be used for branding
reproduce the original colors in the selected color space using gamma adjust- purposes, or used as a side panel added to a 4:3 video in place of a logo.
ment or various level adjustment functions.
■ Three types of color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia) ON
■ Gamma adjustment function with high, mid and low tone
■ White level and black level adjustment function Analog Composite
Video Input (SD)
■ Various clip functions (Y white, C white, Y black)
ON
Color correction mode
FA-9500 + FA-95LG
SDI 1/2 (SD)
ON
LAN
Logo Management Software
FA-95LG GUI
SDI 3/4 (HD, Up Converted)

Balance mode:
For color correction in RGB
Differential mode:
For color correction without
Sepia mode:
For monotone color schemes.
Dolby E encoder/decoder
signals. effecting the white balance. 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
Varied Options signals with multiple channels.
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 Other Options
with video I/O boards. ■ Analog component I/O
■ Change over function
Frame Rate Converter ■ Digital audio expansion cable
Besides up/down/cross/aspect conversion, a frame rate converter function can ■ Redundant power supply unit
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. Many other functions are planned to be added.
*There is no motion compensation function.

Rear Panel
A B
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 1

ANALOG AUDIO REMOTE

AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 2

SER. No.

LAN1 LAN2

IN1 OUT1 OUT2 IN2 OUT3 OUT4 IN OUT1 OUT2 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

SDI COMPOSITE GENLOCK IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT

External Dimensions
430 2 t2.3

POWER LOCK VIDEO IN FAN ALARM PROCESS

SDI AUDIO
CC
AES AUDIO
CONV1
ANALOG
CONV2
MASTER
ON
F1
AUDIO IN DC POWER
32
44

F2 AVO CLIP IN SEL OUT SEL

BY-PASS F4
F3 F1 F2 F3 MAPPING DELAY DOWNMIX MODE
GENLOCK
OFF F4
VIDEO OP VIDEO SYS STATUS VIDEO
EVENT REMOTE
HD/SD FRAME SYNCHRONIZER FA-9500 AUDIO OP AUDIO SYS OTHER AUDIO

480 350
 Specifications
Video Formats 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level-A), Video Clip YPBPR mode
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, RGB mode
525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL) Composite mode
Additional Formats (option) 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 1080/30p, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97PsF, Color Correction Balance mode
1080/25p, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98p, 720/60p Differential mode
Video Input 3G-SDI: 3 Gbps, HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω x 2 BNC Sepia mode
Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1 Audio Input
Video Input (option) HD Analog Component Embedded Audio 3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit,
SD Analog Component synchronous/asynchronous
Video Output 3G-SDI: 3 Gbps or HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75Ω BNC x 4 (2 x 2 outputs) SD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit, synchronous only
Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 2 AES/EBU Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output,
Video Output (option) HD Analog Component Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
SD Analog Component Analog Audio Balanced or unbalanced, 4 inputs (2 stereo channels),
Video I/O Process 3 inputs (standard) or 4 inputs (maximum input) -> 1 processing -> 2 x 2 outputs 1 port, 25-pin D-sub (female) for analog audio input/output,
Video Processing 4:2:2 Digital Component 600Ω or High impedance, 48 kHz, 24-bit
Quantization 3G/HD/SD-SDI: 10-bit Audio Output
Analog Composite: 12-bit Embedded Audio 3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous/asynchronous
Sampling Frequency 3G-SDI: Y: 148.5 MHz, C: 74.25 MHz SD: 12 channels (Group 1 to 3), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous only
HD-SDI: Y: 74.25 MHz, C: 37.125 MHz AES/EBU Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output,
SD-SDI: Y: 13.5 MHz, C: 6.75 MHz Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
Frequency Response 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, Analog Audio Balanced or unbalanced, 4 outputs (2 stereo channels), 25-pin D-sub (female) x 1
roll off above 5.0 MHz (NTSC, composite) for analog audio input/output, less than 100Ω, 48 kHz, 24-bit
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, Audio Delay 2 ms to 1,000 ms (adjustable in 1 ms steps)
roll off above 5.5 MHz (PAL, composite) Audio Processing Sampling rate converter (SRC)
DG/DP 1% / 1º (composite) (Set per channel) Gain control
S/N Ratio 60 dB (without quantization noise, composite) Down mix
K-factor (2T pulse) 1% (composite) Channel re-mapping
Comb Filter 2D or 3D comb filter (selectable, composite) Channel mute
Genlock Input BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 V p-p or Tri-level Sync: 0.6 Vp-p, Interfaces Ethernet: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 x 2
75Ω BNC x 1, loop-through (Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.) Remote (GPI): 9-pin D-sub (male) (7 terminals) x 1,
Synchronizer mode Frame Sync mode, Line Sync mode, AVDL mode, Input Sync mode TTL negative logic level signal or Make contact
System Phase Control FA-95D-D/FA-95DE-E (Option)
Frame Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H Audio Input AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame Audio Output AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
Maximum delay: 1 frame + 1H, Minimum delay: +1 H Reference Input BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 Vp-p or Tri-level Sync: 0.6 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1
Line Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H Temperature/Humidity 0ºC to 40ºC / 30% to 90% (no condensation)
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame Power 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Maximum delay: 1 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H Consumption FA-9500: 50 VA (47 W) (at 100 V AC to 120 V AC),
AVDL mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H 64 VA (52 W) (at 220 V AC to 240 V AC)
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame with FA-95PS: 60 VA (55 W) (at 100 V AC to 120 V AC),
Maximum delay: 5 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H (HD) 73 VA (56 W) (at 220 V AC to 240 V AC)
Maximum delay: 1 H +1/2 H, Minimum delay: +1/2 H (SD) Dimensions/Weight 430 (W) x 350 (D) x 44 (H) mm / 3.0 kg (without options)
Input Sync mode H phase: -1/2 H to +1/2 H Accessories Operation manual, AC cord, rack mount brackets
V phase: -1/2 frame to +1/2 frame Options FA-95PS: Redundant power supply unit
Maximum delay: 1 frame, Minimum delay: +520 clk FA-95DACBL: Digital audio expansion connector cable
Video Delay Maximum 8 frames(Frame Sync or Input Sync) FA-95CO: Changeover function
Video Processing Functions Up/Down/Cross converter FA-95RU: Remote control unit
Aspect ration converter FA-95D-D: Dolby E / Dolby Digital decoder
Proc Amp FA-95DE-E: Dolby E encoder
Color corrector Planned Features HD/SD analog component input/output card
Automatic video optimizer (AVO) FRC (Frame Rate Converter) (includes additional standard)
Second converter (Down/Cross/Aspect ratio) Logo generator
Proc Amp Video level: 0.0% to 200.0% Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Chroma level: 0.0% to 200.0%
Black level: -20.0% to 100.0%
HUE: -179.8° to +180°

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