FOR-A Corporation FA9100RPS

A new signal processor that supports all formats: HD, SD, analog, digital, plus audio. The FA-9100/RPS uses 12-bit internal processing for high quality images. The FA-9100/RPS goes beyond the realm of typical signal processor featuring numerous options like an up-converter, down-converter, color corrector, median-based noise reduction, logo generator, Dolby E encoder and Dolby E decoder.

Features

• Input/Output of All HD, SD, Digital, and AnalogFormats
  The FA-9100/RPS supports all video signal formats, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HD analog component, SD analog component, NTSC/PAL analog composite, and Y/C.
• Digital/Analog Audio Support
  The FA-9100/RPS provides digital or analog input/output for audio signals in the same way as it handles video signals. 8-channel support is provided for embedded audio and AES/EBU, and 4-channel support is provided for analog audio. Multi-channel audio signal processing is possible without phase differences between channels. Individual level adjustments can be made for each audio channel, and audio delay adjustment is provided for synchronizing to the video signal.
• 12-bit Internal Processing for High Image Quality
  The FA-9100/RPS uses 12-bit internal processing for dramatically better format conversion and A/D and D/A image quality. FOR-A use the best elements in image processing technology which enables us to provide image quality that stands out from the competition.
• High-quality AD Converter and DA Converter
  In the FA-9100/RPS, the input signal is converted to all video output signals that are possible. Signal conversion of all output signals by A/D or D/A is constantly performed, allowing an on-air system to have all output signals available.
• Powerful Frame Synchronizer Performance
  FOR-A's frame synchronizers have always exhibited superior performance when processing video with poor quality signals. The FA-9100/RPS incorporates all of this technical expertise into a single unit, developed with the highest priority on reliable frame synchronization.
• Powerful Video Delay Circiut
  A delay unit is incorporated that also allows adjustment of video delay in addition to audio delay. This is useful for delay adjustment with Dolby E signals and for preparing composites with computer graphics when using Virtual Studio.
• 2D/3D Comb Filter
  2D or 3D comb filter is available for selection during analog composite signal conversion.
• FA-9100RPS: Redundant Power Supply Model
  The redundant power supply model, FA-9100RPS also available.
• Standard Support for SNMP Monitoring
  The FA-9100/RPS has a built-in Ethernet port that provides support for network monitoring using SNMP protocol. This feature allows remote checking of device status, signal errors and other available information.
• Wide Range of Remote Interfaces
  Like all FOR-A FA-series models, a remote interface using a BNC connection is standard. Additionally, remote control using GPI is also supported.
• Scramble Connection Support
  The FA-9100/RPS supports scramble connections to allow multiple remote control units and SNMP control software to communicate with multiple main units.
• Up/Down/Cross-conversion
  Up/Down/Cross-converter isoptionally availble for enabling conversion of HD signals to SD, SD signals toHD, HD 1080i to 720p, and HD 720p to 1080i. With the FA-9100/RPS, there's noneed to have an external up/down/cross converter.
  *No frame rate conversion function is provided.
• HDV/DV Interface
  HDV/DV encoder/decoder optionavailable for decoding DV or HDV streams from an IEEE1394 terminal andencoding to various baseband signal DV/HDV formats.
  - FA-90DV: DV interfacecard
  - FA-90HDV: DV and HDV interface card
• Dolby E Encoder/Decoder
  A Dolby E encoder/decoder canbe installed as an additional audio function. This option provides support forDolby E - a surround sound distribution system by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Esignals input from an external encoder can be decoded, or internal audiosignals can be encoded to Dolby E and output.
  - FA-90DE-D: Dolby E decodercard
  - FA-91DE-ED: Dolby E encoder/decoder card
• Process Control
  The standard model allows adjustingvideo level, chroma level, chroma phase, and setup level. Remote control ofthese parameters is also possible.
  Main process cotrol fuctions:
  -Adjustment functions in Video level, Chroma level,
  Setup level and Chroma phase
• Color Correction
  In addition to the standard processcontrol function, a color correction option is also available. Three availablecolor correction modes (balanced, differential and sepia) with gammacorrection and various clip functions are provided to enable easy reproductionof the video's original color space and range.
  Main color correctionfunctions:
  - Three color correction functions (balance, differential andsepia)
  - Gamma adjustment functions in HIGH, MID and LOW tones
  - Whitelevel and Black level adjustment functions
  - Clip functions (Y-white,C-white, Y-black clip)

Specifications

• Standard
  HD: 1080/59.94i, 50i, 720/59.94p, 50p (Auto detect) (otherformats to be released)
  SD: 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL) (Auto detect)
• Video Input
  HD-SDI: 1.5Gbps, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  HD Analog Component: Y:1.0Vp-p, PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD-SDI: 270Mbps, 75O, 1 ea.,BNC
  SD Analog Component: Y: 1.0Vp-p, R-Y/B-Y: 0.757Vp-p, (Betacam or SMPTElevel selectable), 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD Y/C: Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.275Vp-p(NTSC)/0.3Vp-p (PAL), 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD Analog Composite: 1.0Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
• Genlock Input
  BB: NTSC: 0.429Vp-p/PAL: 0.45Vp-p; or Tri-level Sync: 0.6Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
• Genlock Phase Control
  BB: NTSC: 0.429Vp-p/PAL: 0.45Vp-p; or Tri-level Sync: 0.6Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
• Video Output
  HD-SDI: 1.5Gbps, 75O, 3 ea., BNC
  HD Analog Component:Y: 1.0Vp-p, PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD-SDI: 270Mbps, 75O, 3 ea.,BNC
  SD Analog Component: Y: 1.0Vp-p, R-Y/B-Y: 0.757Vp-p, (Betacam or SMPTElevel selectable), 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD Y/C: Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.275Vp-p(NTSC)/0.3Vp-p (PAL), 75O, 1 ea., BNC
  SD Analog Composite: 1.0Vp-p, 75O, 1 ea., BNC
• Audio I/O
  Digital Audio: AES/EBU or Embedded Audio
  Analog Audio: 24-bit, 48kHz sampling
• Input
  Embedded Audio: 2 groups (4-ch stereo)
  - Sampling frequency:48kHz
  - Quantization: 20/24-bit
  AES/EBU: unbalanced, 75O, 4 ea.(4-chstereo), BNC
  - Sampling frequency: 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz
  - Quantization:20/24-bit
  Analog Audio: Balanced or unbalanced, 4 ea. (2ch stereo), 9-pinD-sub (female)
  - Input Impedance: 600O/High impedance
  - Samplingfrequency: 48kHz
  - Quantization: 24-bit
• Output
  Embedded Audio: 2 groups (4-ch stereo)
  - Sampling frequency:48kHz
  - Quantization: 20/24-bit
  AES/EBU: unbalanced, 75O, 4 ea.(4-chstereo), BNC
  - Sampling frequency: 48kHz
  - Quantization:20/24-bit
  Analog Audio: Balanced or unbalanced, 4 ea. (2-ch stereo), 9-pinD-sub (female)
  - Output Impedance: less than 100O
  - Sampling frequency:48kHz
  - Quantization: 24-bit
• Audio Delay
  0ms to 360ms (adjustable in 1ms steps)
  Individualchannel adjustment:
  1) From 0-fold to 3-fold against the value.
  2) In addition to 1) from 0ms to 10ms (in 0.125ms steps)
• Video Delay: 0 frame to 4 frames (adjustable in 1frame steps)
• Processing: 4:2:2 component
• Correction range: 2 fields (field inversion prevented)
• Quatization: 12-bit, Internal process: 12-bit
• Sampling Frequency: HD: Y: 74MHz, C: 37MHz / SD: Y: 13.5MHz, C: 6.75MHz
• Frequency Response
  100kHz - 4.2MHz: -0.5dB - +0.5dB, 4.2MHz - 5.0MHz:-1.0dB - +1.0dB, roll off above 5.0MHz (NTSC, composite)
  100kHz - 4.2MHz: -0.5dB - +0.5dB, 4.2MHz - 5.5MHz: -1.0dB - +1.0dB, roll off above 5.5MHz (PAL, composite)
• DG / DP: 1% / 1º (composite)
• S/N Ratio: 60dB (without quantization noise, composite)
• K-factor (2T-pulse): 1% (composite)
• Comb Filter: 2D or 3D comb filter (selectable, composite)
• Process Control
  Video level: -3dB - +3dB
  Chroma level: -3dB -+3dB
  Chroma Phase: -30º - +30º
  Setup level: -15IRE - +15IRE
• Noise Reduction: Y and C: 4 steps, motion adaptive filtering performed (Median filtering noise reduction soon as an option)
• Color Correction (option)
  Mode: balanced, differential, sepia(selectable)
  White level: 50% - 200% ea., G, B, and R
  Black level: 50% -200% ea., G, B, and R
  Gamma level: 75% - 125% ea., G, B, and R (Adjustablebetween Highlight, Middle and shadow level)
  Y-white clip: Approx. 50% -Approx. 110%
  C-white clip: Approx. 50% - Approx. 110%
  Y-black clip: Approx. -15% - Approx. 50%
• Interfaces
  Control: 2 ea. (IN/OUT), BNC
  Ethernet (SNMP):10/100Base-T, 1 ea., RJ-45
  GPI: 7 ea., 9-pin D-sub (female), TTL negative logic level signal or make contact
• Temperature / Humidity: 0 - 40 degrees C / 30% - 90% (no condensation)
• Power: 100VAC - 240VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz
• Consumption: Approx. 78VA (76W) at 100VAC
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 44 x 525mm, EIA1RU
• Weight: approx. 7.5 kg
• Accessories: Operation manual, AC cable, Rack mount brackets