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FOR-A FA-9500 User Manual

FOR-A FA-9500
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FA-9500
Frame Synchronizer
FA-95PS
FA-95DACBL
FA-95RU
*
FA-95CO
FA-95D-D/DE-E
FA-95AIO
9
th
Edition – Rev. 2
SOFT Ver. 6.01 – higher
OPERATION
MANUAL
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FOR-A FA-9500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFOR-A
ModelFA-9500
CategorySignal Processors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Prior to Starting

1-1. Welcome

Welcomes the user and introduces FOR-A products and services.

1-2. Features

Details the standard and additional features of the FA-9500 unit.

1-3. FA-95LG GUI Download

Explains how to download and use the FA-95LG GUI for logo management.

2. Panel Descriptions

2-1. Front Panel

Describes the layout and functions of the front panel controls and indicators.

2-2. Rear Panel

Details the connectors and their functions on the rear panel of the FA-9500.

2-3. Internal Settings

Explains how to configure internal dipswitch settings for the unit.

3. Connections

3-1. For HD /SD-SDI Frame Synchronizer Use

Provides instructions for connecting the unit for HD/SD-SDI frame synchronizer applications.

3-2. For HD/SD-SDI Simultaneous Output

Explains how to configure the unit for simultaneous HD-SDI and SD-SDI output.

3-3. To Embed AES Input Signals on SDI Signals

Describes embedding AES audio signals onto SDI signals for output.

3-4. To Embed Analog Audio Signals on SDI Signals

Details embedding analog audio signals onto SDI signals for output.

4. Front Panel Operations

4-1. Powering ON

Steps for powering on the unit and what to expect during startup.

4-2. Basic Operations

Explains basic menu navigation and parameter control using front panel buttons.

4-2-1. Accessing Menus

Details how to navigate through the different menus using the front panel buttons.

4-2-3. Arrow Buttons

Explains the usage of double-arrow and single-arrow buttons for menu navigation.

5. VIDEO Menus

5-1. VIDEO PROC AMP (PROCESS)

Details the parameters for adjusting video processing, including level, chroma, black, and hue.

5-2. COLOR CORRECTOR (C.C.)

Explains how to adjust color corrector settings like white, black, gamma levels, and correction modes.

5-2-1. WHITE LEVEL

Adjusts the white level of R, G, and B components separately and as a group.

5-2-2. BLACK LEVEL

Adjusts the black level of R, G, and B components separately and as a group.

5-3. CONV1 (UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERTER)

5-3-4. CONV1 CROPPING

Explains how to crop video images on the left, right, top, and bottom.

5-3-5. CONV1 IMPROVE

Details settings for motion, antialiasing, and enhancement to improve video quality.

5-3-6. CONV1 SIDE RGB

Describes how to set the background color for side cut areas when image size is reduced.

5-4. CONV2 (UP / DOWN / CROSS CONVERTER)

5-4-1. CONV2 U/D MODE

Explains how to select modes for UP/DOWN conversion and aspect ratio settings for CONV2.

5-4-2. CONV2 Conversion Table

Provides a table of possible conversions for CONV2 based on input format and mode selection.

5-5. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO)

5-5-1. AVO SETTING

Configures the AVO mode (Off, Auto, Hold), adjustment level, and sample area.

5-5-2. AVO SETUP

Sets up AVO parameters like response strength, scene cut detection, and gamma mode.

5-5-3. USER1 - 5 LEVEL SET

Allows storing and adjusting five sets of user-defined level settings for AVO.

5-5-4. USER1, 2 AREA SET

Defines custom sample areas for AVO adjustments for User Area 1 and 2.

5-7. VIDEO INPUT SELECT (IN SEL)

5-7-1. VIDEO INPUT SET

Configures input selection, video loss mode, background color, and changeover.

5-7-2. SD INPUT ASPECT

Specifies the aspect ratio for SD input signals used in CONV1 and CONV2.

5-7-3. About Changeover

Explains the changeover function for main input, SDI 1, and conditions for problem occurrence.

5-7-4. CHGOV (CHANGEOVER) MODE SET

Enables or disables video and audio triggers for automatic changeover.

5-8. VIDEO OUT SELECT (OUT SEL)

5-8-1. SDI1/2 OUT SET

Assigns video signals to SDI output connectors 1 and 2.

5-8-2. SDI3/4 OUT SET

Assigns video signals to SDI output connectors 3 and 4.

5-8-3. COMPOSITE SET

Assigns video signals to the Composite output connector, including format details.

5-8-4. COMPONENT SET

Assigns video signals to FA-95AIO video output connectors, with format details.

5-9. VIDEO OPTION (VIDEO OP)

5-9-1. Logo Generator

Allows superimposing logos onto converter outputs using the FA-95LG GUI.

5-9-1-1. CONV1 LOGO SEL

Selects a logo to be output to the CONV1 output.

5-9-1-2. CONV1 KEYER SET

Configures the keyer for the CONV1 output signal, enabling or disabling logo display.

5-9-1-3. CONV2 LOGO SEL

Selects a logo to be output to the CONV2 output.

5-10. VIDEO SYSTEM (VIDEO SYS)

5-10-1. FS MODE SET

Configures synchronizer modes (Frame Sync, Line Sync, AVDL, Input Lock) and system formats.

5-10-2. FREEZE SET

Allows setting an operation mode for the freeze function.

5-10-3. COMPOSITE SET

Configures composite signal settings like comb filter, noise reduction, and cross color.

5-10-4. VIDEO SUB

Sets black and white video and VITS signal parameters, including delay adjustment.

5-13. Various Signal Status Display (STATUS)

5-13-1. UNIT ALARM

Displays the status of FAN1, FAN2, DC POWER1, and DC POWER2.

5-13-2. VIDEO IN STATUS

Shows the video format and status for SDI1, SDI2, Composite, and Reference inputs.

5-13-3. COMPONENT INPUT

Displays the video format and status for FA-95AIO component input signals.

5-13-4. VIDEO OUT STATUS

Shows the video format and status for SDI1/2, SDI3/4, and Composite outputs.

6. AUDIO Settings

6-1. SDI AUDIO Settings (SDI AUDIO)

Allows setting SDI embedded audio signals for inputs and outputs.

6-1-1. SDI AUDIO GAIN

Adjusts input gain for SDI embedded audio channels and sets the master offset.

6-1-2. SDI REMAPPING

Selects and assigns audio signals to SDI output channels and groups.

6-1-4. SDI AUDIO CLOCK

Selects audio clock signals per group for SDI embedded audio output.

6-2. AES AUDIO Settings (AES AUDIO)

6-2-1. AES IN GAIN

Adjusts input gain for AES audio channels and applies master offset.

6-2-2. AES HYSTERESIS

Synchronizes AES input signals in groups A or B, effective for surround sound.

6-2-3. AES REMAPPING

Selects and assigns audio signals to AES output channels.

6-2-5. AES I/O SETUP

Sets AES connectors for input or output.

6-3. ANALOG AUDIO Settings (ANALOG)

6-3-1. ANALOG IN LEVEL

Sets the signal level for individual analog audio input channels.

6-3-2. ANALOG IN GAIN

Adjusts input gain for individual analog audio channels and applies master offset.

6-3-3. ANALOG OUT LEVEL

Sets the signal level for individual analog audio output channels.

6-3-4. ANALOG OUT GAIN

Adjusts output gain for individual analog audio channels and applies master offset.

6-5. AUDIO MAPPING (MAPPING)

6-5-1. SOURCE/SRC SEL

Selects stereo pairs of audio signals and assigns them to sources.

6-6. AUDIO DELAY Settings

6-6-1. AUDIO DELAY

Sets channel-specific and master audio delay values.

6-7. DOWN MIX SET

6-7-1. DOWN MIX ASSIGN

Assigns audio signals to channels for downmixing.

6-9. AUDIO OPTION (AUDIO OP)

6-9-1. Dolby AUX OUTPUT

Selects audio signals for output from the optional Dolby output connector.

6-9-2. Dolby DECODER INPUT

Selects audio signals to input to the Dolby decoder and displays signal type and program configuration.

6-9-3. Dolby DECODER REFERENCE

Selects a reference signal to synchronize Dolby decoder PCM output.

6-9-5. Dolby DECODER GAIN

Sets gain for Dolby decoder channels and applies master offset.

6-10. AUDIO SYSTEM Settings (AUDIO SYS)

6-10-1. FADE IN / OUT

Configures audio fade mode and transition duration for fade in and out.

6-10-2. DIGITAL AUDIO

Sets reference level, grade, and resolution for digital audio signals.

6-10-3. AUDIO ERR SENSE

Selects error sensor modes for SDI and AES input audio signals.

6-10-4. DIGITAL SILENCE

Sets duration and level to determine when SDI embedded audio and AES input signals are silent.

7. Other Settings & Information (OTHER)

7-1. CONTROL SETTING

Configures control settings for local or FA-95RU remote operation.

7-2. FRONT PANEL SET

Adjusts front panel settings like VFD brightness, auto-off, LED brightness, and buzzer.

7-3. GPI SETTING

Configures GPI pin assignments for input/output and assigns functions.

7-4. NETWORK INFO

Displays network settings for the LAN1 port, including IP address and subnet mask.

8. Event Memory

8-1. EVENT LOAD

Loads previously saved events or default settings into the FA-9500.

8-2. EVENT SAVE

Saves the current settings or selected events to memory.

8-3. EVENT SETUP

Configures startup event loading and auto-load behavior.

8-4. Parameters That Are Not Stored in Event Memories

Lists parameters that are not saved in event memories and will reset to default.

9. Control via WEB Browser

9-1. Connecting via a WEB Browser

Guides on accessing and logging into the FA-9500 via a web browser.

9-2. VIDEO Settings

Provides access to various video settings through a block diagram interface.

9-2-1. Input Select

Configures video input selection and defines behavior during signal loss.

9-2-2. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO)

Opens the AVO dialog box for adjusting video levels and optimization.

9-3. AUDIO Settings

9-3-1. SDI Input Gain

Adjusts input gain for SDI embedded audio channels and sets the master offset.

9-3-2. AES Audio Input Settings

Configures AES audio input gain, hysteresis, and I/O setup.

9-3-3. Analog Input Gain/Level

Adjusts analog audio input gain and signal level for channels.

9-3-5. Audio Output Delay

Sets channel-specific and master audio delay for output signals.

9-4. SYSTEM Settings

9-4-1. Video System

Configures video system settings like synchronizer mode, sync format, and phase adjustments.

9-4-2. Audio System

Configures audio system settings including fade in/out and digital audio parameters.

9-4-3. ANC Settings

Configures ancillary data detection and embedding settings.

9-5. GPI

7-3. GPI SETTING

Configures GPI pin assignments for input/output and assigns functions.

9-6. Utility Settings

9-6-1. Event Control

Manages startup events, auto event loading, event saving, and naming.

9-6-2. Backup Parameter

Allows saving FA-9500 settings to a file and loading saved settings.

9-6-3. Downloading a MIB File

Guides on downloading the MIB file for SNMP management.

9-6-4. Backup Event Data

Describes saving and restoring event memory data as a backup.

9-7. Status Display

9-7-1. Unit/Video Status

Shows the video and unit statuses, including input and output signal formats.

9-7-2. Audio Status

Displays the status of all audio sources and their selected channels.

9-7-3. Unit Information

Shows serial number, FPGA, and software version information, plus option status.

9-7-4. ANC Status

Displays status of CEA608, WSS, VI ancillary data, and AFD input status.

9-8. Network Settings

9-8-1. Network Information

Displays network settings for the LAN1 port, including IP address and subnet mask.

9-8-2. NETWORK SETTING

Configures LAN1 port IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

9-8-3. SNMP SETTING

Configures SNMP system settings and access communities for remote monitoring.

9-8-5. USER SETTING

Sets user name and password for accessing the FA-9500.

14. REMOTE

14-1. REMOTE Connector

Details the pin assignments for the 9-pin D-sub REMOTE (GPI) connector.

14-3. GPI Input Control

Explains level and pulse control for GPI input functions.

15. How to Install the FA-95DACBL

15-1. Procedure

Outlines the physical installation steps for the FA-95DACBL option.

16. FA-95AIO Option

16-1. FA-95AIO Pin Assignments

Lists the pin assignments for the FA-95AIO connector and the associated cable.

16-2. FA-95AIO Switch Settings

Details the dipswitch settings for the FA-95AIO option.

17. System Requirements

18. About SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

18. About SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Explains SNMPv2C protocol for remote monitoring, settings changes, and MIB download.

19. FA-9500 Ancillary Data Packet Name List

20. About AFD (Active Format Description)

20-1. AFD Codes

Lists AFD codes and their corresponding aspect ratio illustrations and descriptions.

20-2. Aspect Ratio Conversion with AFD

Illustrates aspect ratio conversions based on AFD codes for 4:3 to 16:9 and 16:9 to 4:3.

20-3. AFD Supported Video Formats

Shows which video formats support AFD conversion standards like S2016-3, RP186 VI, and BT1119.2 WSS.

20-4. AFD Based Auto Aspect Conversion Settings

Details system settings required for AFD-based aspect ratio conversion.

21. About Colosed Captioning

21-1. Closed Captioning Setting Procedure

Guides on setting up closed captioning detection and insertion.

22. Loading Older Version Data from FA-9500

23. Regarding Option Card Removal

23-1. Alert

Explains the alarm message displayed when an option card is missing or moved.

23-2. Items To Be Verified After Dolby Option Removal

Lists menu items to reset after removing FA-95D-D or FA-95DE-E options.

23-3. Items To Be Verified After FA-95AIO Option Removal

Lists menu items to reset after removing the FA-95AIO option.

24. Expansion Slots A / B Alert

25. Specifications and Dimensions

25-1. Unit Specifications

Lists technical specifications including input/output formats, processing, and power consumption.

25-2. External Dimensions

Shows the physical dimensions of the FA-9500 unit with diagrams.

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