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FOR-A FA-9600 Series User Manual

FOR-A FA-9600 Series
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FA-9600
Frame Synchronizer
FA-96PS
FA-964K
FA-96UDC
FA-96AHDR/AHDR2
FA-96AES-UBL/-UBLC
FA-96ANA-AUD
FA-96MADI
FA-96EX3G44-R
FA-96EX12G06
FA-96SFPC4
FA-96GPI
FA-96DB9-CBL
FA-96DIN4-CBL
4
th
Edition - Rev. 6 (Software Ver. 3.6 or higher)
OPERATION
MANUAL

Table of Contents

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FOR-A FA-9600 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryMedia Converter
ModelFA-9600 Series
Frame SyncYes
Color CorrectionYes
Proc AmpYes
Audio Embedding/De-embeddingYes
Up/Down/Cross ConversionYes
HDR SupportYes
Supported Formats3G-SDI
Input InterfacesSDI, HDMI, Fiber
Output InterfacesSDI, HDMI, Fiber
Audio Formats SupportedAnalog, Embedded
Supported Resolutions1080p, 1080i, 720p
Fiber TypeSingle Mode / Multi Mode (Option)
Power SupplyAC 100V-240V
Operating Temperature0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature-20 to 60 degrees Celsius

Summary

Precautions

Important Safety Warnings

Safety instructions for operating the unit, including power, grounding, and general handling.

[Power] Safety Instructions

Safety instructions related to power supply and connection.

[Grounding] Safety Instructions

Safety instructions related to proper grounding.

[Operation] Safety Instructions

Safety instructions for operating the unit under various conditions.

[Transportation] Safety Instructions

Safety instructions for handling and transporting the unit.

[Circuitry Access] Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines for accessing internal circuitry and handling components.

[Potential Hazards] Precautions

Precautions regarding abnormal odors, noises, or damage.

[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet] Installation

Instructions for installing rack mount brackets and rubber feet.

[Consumables] Replacement Information

Information on periodic replacement of consumable items.

Upon Receipt

FA-9600 Box Contents

Lists of items included in the FA-9600 main unit package.

Hardware Options

Details of available hardware expansion cards and cables.

Remote Controller Options

Lists available remote control units.

Software Options

Lists available software options for the unit.

1. Prior to Starting

1-1. Overview

General introduction to the FA-9600 signal processor and its capabilities.

1-2. Key Features

Highlights the main functionalities and expansion capabilities of the FA-9600.

1-3. Three MU Main Mode

Explains the three primary operating modes: Simultaneous 4K/HD, Dual HD, and 3D-LUT.

1-4. Notice on Overheat Protection

Details on how the unit behaves when internal temperature limits are reached.

1-5. Connection Example (Video Input / Output)

Example connections for video input and output configurations.

2. Panel Descriptions

2-1. Front Panel Overview

Identification and description of front panel controls and indicators.

2-2. Rear Panel Overview

Identification and description of rear panel connectors and ports.

2-3. Option Slots Overview

Information on available slots for installing optional expansion cards.

2-3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion)

Details of the SDI I/O expansion card and its slot.

2-3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)

Details of the 12G-SDI output expansion card and its slot.

2-3-3. FA-96SFPC4 (4-Cage Card for SFP Modules)

Description of the SFP cage card and its slot.

2-3-4. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion)

Details on AES/EBU audio expansion cards and their slots.

2-3-5. FA-96ANA-AUD (Balanced Analog Audio 4-In 4-Out Card)

Details on the analog audio expansion card and its slot.

2-3-6. FA-96MADI (MADI Audio Card)

Details on the MADI audio expansion card and its slot.

2-3-7. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output)

Details on the GPI expansion cable and its slot.

2-3-8. FA-96GPI (10 Inputs and 10 Outputs)

Details on the GPI interface card and its slots.

2-3-9. FA-96DIN4-CBL (LTC I/O Expansion Cable)

Details on the LTC I/O expansion cable and its slot.

3. Operation

3-1. Front Panel Operation

Explanation of how to operate the FA-9600 using the front panel controls.

3-2. Memory Access Icon

Explanation of the icon indicating memory access and precautions.

3-3. FA-9600 Remote Control

Overview of remote control methods and connection examples.

4. FA-9600 Setting Example

4-1. Color Processor: SDR<->HLG (with Preset Events)

How to load preset events for SDR to HLG color space conversions.

4-1-1. Preset Event Stored in FA-9600

Details of preset events stored within the FA-9600 for color processing.

4-1-2. Preset Events in CD-ROM (FA-96AHDR2 required)

Lists preset events available on the CD-ROM for FA-96AHDR2.

4-2. Color Processor: HLG<->PQ

Manual settings for HLG to PQ color space conversions.

4-3. Converter: HD<->4K

References to sections detailing HD to 4K conversion settings.

4-4. Converter: Adjusting Output Timing

How to adjust the output timing for converters.

4-5. Converter: Outputting with Minimum Delay

Steps to achieve minimum delay when converting signals.

4-6. Aligning Audio and Video

Procedures for aligning audio and video delays.

5. Video Setting Menus

5-1. VIDEO PROCESS AMPLIFIER

Settings for video processing amplification and adjustments.

5-2. SPLIT MODE SELECT

Options for selecting split screen display modes.

5-3. AREA MARKER (FA-96AHDR2)

Settings for the area marker function, including color and blink options.

5-4. INPUT / OUTPUT GAMMA / COLOR

Configuration for input and output gamma curves and color spaces.

5-5. OOTF for HLG

Settings for OOTF correction when working with HLG signals.

5-6. Optional Function (FA-96AHDR2)

Details on optional functions, including OOTF RGB and operation modes.

5-6-1. About OOTF Related Parameters

Explanation of related parameters for OOTF settings.

5-7. IN/OUT GAMMA/COLOR

Controls for dynamic range, color space, and 3D-LUT conversions.

5-8. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Pre)

Settings for color correction in Balance (RGB) mode before color space conversion.

5-9. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Post)

Settings for color correction in Balance (RGB) mode after color space conversion.

5-10. COLOR CORRECTION (Differential)

Settings for differential color correction.

5-11. KNEE (RGB) CLIP (White/Black)

Controls for RGB clipping and knee adjustments.

5-12. YCbCr CLIP

Controls for YCbCr clipping adjustments.

5-13. INPUT SELECT (Synchronizer)

Selecting input sources for the synchronizer.

5-14. INPUT SELECT (Converter 1)

Selecting input sources for Converter 1.

5-15. INPUT SELECT (Color Processor)

Selecting input sources for the Color Processor.

5-16. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (VIDEO)

Auto event loading based on input video format.

5-17. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (AUDIO)

Auto event loading based on ARIB Audio mode.

5-18. DYNAMIC RANGE GAIN CONTROL

Controls for adjusting dynamic range gain and SDR/HDR gain differences.

5-19. OUTPUT SELECT

Assigning video signals to output ports.

5-19-1. OUTPUT SELECT (Slot A)

Output signal assignment for Slot A cards.

5-19-2. 4K (UHD) SDI Interface

Details on 4K SDI interface configurations and ports.

5-20. CONVERTER FORMAT (FA-96UDC)

Settings for converter output format, standard, frame rate, and level.

5-20-1. Available Conversions on Converter 1 (FS1)

Table showing available conversions for Converter 1.

5-20-2. Available Conversions on Converter 2 (FS2)

Table showing available conversions for Converter 2.

5-21. ADJUST TIMING (FA-96UDC)

Adjusting output timing for converters.

5-22. RESIZE 1, 2, 3 (FA-96UDC)

Settings for resizing, aspect ratio, and cropping.

5-23. I/P CONVERTER SETTING (FA-96UDC)

Settings for I/P converter motion sense.

5-24. FILTER SETTINGS (FA-96UDC)

Enabling/disabling Anti Alias, Enhance, and Noise Reducer filters.

5-25. ANTIALIAS H/V (FA-96UDC)

Settings for horizontal and vertical anti-aliasing.

5-26. ENHANCE H/V (FA-96UDC)

Settings for horizontal and vertical enhancement.

5-27. NOISE REDUCER (FA-96UDC)

Settings for noise reduction.

5-28. UHD UPCONVERSION (FS1) (FA-96UDC/964K)

Settings for UHD upconversion.

5-29. ANCILLARY MULTIPLEX

Managing HANC and VANC data insertion.

5-30. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID 1, 2

Settings for video payload identifier insertion.

5-31. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID LINKAGE

Auto event loading linked with payload identifiers.

5-32. TIME CODE MULTIPLEX

Selecting timecode embedding for outputs.

5-33. TIMECODE GENERATOR LTC 1, 2, 3

Generating LTC timecodes.

5-34. TIMECODE GENERATOR VITC 1, 2, 3

Generating VITC/DVITC timecodes.

5-35. LTC OUT SELECT (FA-96DIN4-CBL)

Selecting the LTC output source.

5-36. ANC USER PACKET (Planned for future support)

Managing user packets for ancillary data.

5-37. ANC DATA INSERTION

Determining which VANC data packets pass through.

5-39. SYNCHRONIZER FORMAT

Setting the synchronizer output format.

5-40. SYNCHRONIZER

Settings for synchronizer reference and timing control.

5-41. VIDEO FREEZE

Controls for freezing video output.

5-42. FRAME DELAY

Settings for adding frame delay to outputs.

5-42-1. FRAME DELAY Difference between Old and New Versions

Comparison of FRAME DELAY function between FA-9600 versions.

5-43. SDI BYPASS

Enabling/disabling SDI bypass routing.

5-44. VIDEO TEST SIGNAL

Outputting selected test signals.

5-45. VIDEO INPUT STATUS

Displays status of input video signals.

5-46. PROCESSED SIGNAL STATUS

Displays output signal formats.

5-47. SDI ERROR DETECTION

Displays input signal error counts.

5-48. VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS

Displays output signal formats.

5-49. Payload ID (FA-96EX3G44-R / FA-96SFPC4)

Displays Payload ID information for specific cards.

5-50. OUTPUT PAYLOAD ID

Displays payload ID codes in outputs.

5-51. INPUT TIMECODE DETECTION (FA-96DIN4-CBL)

Displays timecode status in SDI input and LTC IN.

5-52. INPUT ARIB B39 VIDEO MODE

Displays ARIB B39 Video Mode in SDI input ancillary data.

5-53. INPUT ANCILLARY DETECTION 1-4

Displays ancillary data detected in SDI input.

5-54. SFPC4 MODULE STATUS

Displays status of SFP modules installed on FA-96SFPC4 card.

6. Audio Setting Menus

6-1. AUDIO DEMUX

Settings for audio de-embedding methods.

6-2. AUDIO MUX CLOCK (GROUP1-4)

Selecting group audio clock for SDI embedding.

6-3. AUDIO MUX ENABLE (GROUP1-4)

Enabling/disabling SDI audio embedding.

6-4. AUDIO MUX MODE (ARIB STD-B39)

Selecting Audio Mode data insertion method.

6-5. EMD. AUDIO INPUT POLARITY

Adjusting input audio channel polarity.

6-6. SOURCE AUDIO SELECT

Selecting audio source channels for processing.

6-7. SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER (SRC)

Settings for the sampling rate converter.

6-8. MONO SUM SETTINGS (1-16)

Selecting sources for mono sum channels.

6-9. AUDIO DOWNMIX 1 and 2

Settings for audio downmix modes and levels.

6-10. EMB. AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING

Assigning audio signals to SDI and AES outputs.

6-11. HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT

Selecting HDMI audio output sources.

6-12. AES AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING

Selecting AES output audio sources.

6-13. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING

Selecting analog output audio sources.

6-14. MADI OUTPUT MAPPING

Selecting MADI output signal sources.

6-15. MADI OUTPUT SETTINGS

Settings for MADI signal output modes.

6-16. AES INPUT HYSTERESIS

Aligning AES input channel timing by grouping.

6-17. AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET

Selecting input/output for AES terminals.

6-18. AES AUDIO INPUT POLARITY

Setting AES audio input channel polarity.

6-19. AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN

Adjusting output audio gain for SDI, AES, and analog channels.

6-20. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT GAIN

Adjusting analog audio input/output gain.

6-21. MADI OUTPUT GAIN

Adjusting audio channel gain for MADI output.

6-22. AUDIO INPUT DELAY

Adding delay to audio source channels.

6-23. AUDIO DELAY ADJUST FS SELECT

Selecting FS for audio delay adjustment.

6-24. Dolby E ALIGNMENT

Adjusting Dolby E input timing to SDI output.

6-25. ADDITIONAL AUDIO DELAY

Automatically adding delay to audio output channels.

6-26. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL

Setting signal level for analog audio input/output.

6-27. ANALOG INPUT POLARITY

Setting polarity for analog audio input channels.

6-28. ANALOG AUDIO SETTINGS

Settings for analog audio input impedance and silence detection.

7. System Setting Menus

7-1. GPI UTILITY / INPUT / OUTPUT

Overall FA-9600 GPI settings and port assignments.

7-2. AUDIO SYSTEM 1, 2

Settings for digital audio reference level and AES output.

7-3. AUDIO MUTE / TEST SIGNAL

Muting audio output channels and assigning test signals.

7-4. Remote Control Unit Setting

Settings for remote control unit, LAN, and Ember+ command acceptance.

7-5. FRONT PANEL SETTINGS

Adjustments for LCD brightness, auto-off, LED brightness, and buzzer.

7-6. NETWORK INFORMATION 1-2

Displays FA-9600 network settings.

7-7. NETWORK SETTING 1/4 to 4/4

Configuration of FA-9600 network settings.

7-8. MU OPERATION

Setting the MU Main mode for FA-9600 operation.

7-9. EMB. AUDIO INPUT STATUS

Displays status of SDI embedded and HDMI audio inputs.

7-10. AES / ANALOG AUDIO INPUT STATUS

Displays status of AES and analog audio inputs.

7-11. MADI AUDIO INPUT STATUS

Displays status of MADI audio input signals.

7-12. EMB. AUDIO PHASE ERROR

Displays audio timing warning and error counts.

7-13. INPUT ARIB B39 AUDIO MODE

Displays ARIB B39 Audio Mode in SDI input ancillary data.

7-14. EMB. AUDIO OUT STATUS

Displays status of SDI embedded audio outputs.

7-15. HDMI AUDIO OUT STATUS

Displays status of HDMI output audio channels.

7-16. AES / ANALOG AUDIO OUT STATUS

Displays status of AES and analog audio outputs.

7-17. MADI AUDIO OUTPUT STATUS

Displays status of MADI audio output signals.

7-18. FAN / DC POWER / TEMP. STATUS

Displays status of fans, power supplies, and FPGA temperatures.

7-19. VERSION INFO.

Displays firmware and FPGA versions.

7-20. MAIN UNIT INFO.

Displays serial number and unit name.

7-21. Option Information

Displays status of installed option cards.

8. Event Memory

8-1. Items Not Stored in Event Memory

Lists settings not saved by event memory.

9. Installing Windows GUI Software

9-1. System Requirements

Specifies system requirements for the Windows GUI software.

9-2. Installing Windows GUI Software

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows GUI software.

10. Processor Control GUI Launcher

10-1. Installing the GUI Launcher

Instructions for installing the Processor Control GUI Launcher.

10-2. Starting Processor Control GUI Launcher

How to launch the Processor Control GUI Launcher.

10-3. Registering FA-9600 Units

Process for registering FA-9600 units in the launcher.

10-4. Changing Unit Information

How to modify IP address and unit names.

10-5. Deleting FA-9600 from the List

Steps to remove a unit from the launcher list.

11. Windows GUI Control

11-1. Selecting MU Modes

How to select and change MU Main modes.

11-2. Video Tab Settings

Overview of video settings available in the GUI.

11-2-1. Input Select

Selecting input sources for synchronizers in the GUI.

11-2-3. Converter 1-2

Settings for Converter 1 and Converter 2 in the GUI.

11-2-3-2. If Delay Selected

Adjusting delay settings for converters when selected.

11-2-3-3. If Resize Selected (Converter 1 Only)

Settings for resizing and aspect conversion for Converter 1.

11-2-3-4. If Detail 1 Selected (Converter 1 Only)

HD/SD details, anti-alias, and enhancer settings for Converter 1.

11-2-3-5. If Detail 2 Selected (Converter 1 Only)

Directional interpolation and noise reducer settings for Converter 1.

11-2-4. Color Processor Select

Selecting source signals for Color Processors.

11-2-5. Color Processor 1, 2

Accessing detailed color processing settings.

11-2-5-1. Input / Output Gamma / Color (Dynamic Range Conversion)

Configuring gamma curves and color spaces for dynamic range conversion.

11-2-5-3. Dynamic Range Gain

Adjusting dynamic range gain and SDR/HDR gain differences.

11-2-5-4. Differential Color Correct

Adjusting differential color correction parameters.

11-2-5-5. Pre-Balance Color Correct / Post-Balance Color Correct

Settings for pre and post-balance color correction.

11-2-5-6. RGB Clip / Knee

Settings for RGB clipping and knee adjustments.

11-2-5-7. YCbCr Clip

Adjustments for YCbCr clipping.

11-2-5-8. Other

Other video settings like test signals and split modes.

11-2-5-9. Preset

Accessing preset event recall screen for color processing.

11-2-6. Ancillary Processor 1, 2

Managing horizontal and vertical ancillary multiplex settings.

11-2-6-1. If Multiplexer Selected

Detailed settings for horizontal ancillary multiplex.

11-2-6-2. If Time Code Selected

Settings for timecode insertion and generation.

11-2-7. Output Select

Assigning video signals to output ports.

11-2-8. Timing Setting

Adjusting timing for synchronizers and converters.

11-2-9. LTC OUT Select (FA-96DIN4-CBL)

Selecting the LTC output source.

11-2-10. Bypass

Enabling/disabling bypass or active through modes.

11-2-11. Reference Select

Selecting the reference signal source.

11-2-12. Ancillary Status

Checking ancillary data status in SDI input.

11-2-13. Video Status

Displaying input and output video signal status.

11-3. Audio Tab Settings

11-3-1. Audio IN (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option)

Adjusting input audio clock and timing for various audio inputs.

11-3-2. Source Select

Selecting audio source channels for processing.

11-3-3. Input Delay

Adding delay to selected audio source channels.

11-3-4. Sampling Rate Converter

Settings for the sampling rate converter.

11-3-5. Output Mapping

Mapping audio sources to output channels.

11-3-6. Mono Sum/Downmix/Mute/Test Signal

Controls for mono sum, downmix, mute, and test signal functions.

11-3-6-1. If Downmix 1 or Downmix 2 Selected

Downmix settings when Downmix 1 or 2 is selected.

11-3-6-2. If Mono Sum Selected

Selecting audio sources for mono sum channels.

11-3-6-3. If Mute / Test Selected

Assigning audio test signals or muting outputs.

11-3-7. Audio Gain (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option)

Adjusting audio gain for embedded, AES, and optional outputs.

11-3-8. Audio Delay (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option)

Aligning output audio and video by adjusting audio delay.

11-3-9. Audio OUT (FS 1 / FS 2 / HDMI / Option)

Configuring SDI embedded, HDMI, and optional audio outputs.

11-3-10. Audio System

Settings for digital audio reference level, AES output, and error sensing.

11-3-11. Input Status

Displays the status of audio input channels.

11-3-11-1. Phase Status

Displays audio timing warning and error counts.

11-3-12. Output Status

Displays the status of audio output channels.

11-4. GPI Tab Settings

11-4-1. GPI Setting Screen (Slot B or Slot C)

Configuring GPI input and output functions for slots B and C.

11-4-2. GPI Setting Screen (Slot E)

Configuring GPI input/output functions for slot E.

11-5. Event Tab Settings

11-5. Event Tab Settings

Selecting startup events and managing event linkage.

11-6. Network Tab Settings

11-6. Network Tab Settings

Configuring FA-9600 network settings.

11-7. Status Tab Display

11-7. Status Tab Display

Displays unit, version, option, and module status information.

12. Web GUI Setup

System Requirements for Web GUI Control

Specifies system requirements for the Web GUI control.

Connection to FA-9600

How to connect to the FA-9600 using a web browser.

13. Web GUI Control

13-2. Network Settings

Changing FA-9600 network and SNMP settings via Web GUI.

13-2-2. SNMP System Settings

Configuring SNMP system settings.

13-2-3. SNMP Trap Settings

Enabling desired SNMP traps for status monitoring.

13-3-1. Parameter

Importing and exporting FA-9600 settings.

13-3-2. Event Data

Exporting and importing event data (Event 1-100).

13-3-2-1. Event Data (Event 1-100)

Details on exporting and importing event data, including CSV file usage.

13-3-2-2. Auto Loaded Events (Event 101 and higher)

Automatically loading events based on input signal information.

13-4. Data

Importing Gamma, Gamut, and 3D-LUT data.

13-5. LUT and GMT Files

Explains the format and editing of Gamma (.lut) and Gamut (.gmt) files.

14. Event Data (CSV File)

14-1. Syntax and Rules

Explains the syntax and rules for CSV files used for event data.

14-2. Event Data Editing Example (Value Change)

Example of editing event data by changing values.

14-3. Event Data Editing Example (Event Name Change)

Example of editing event data by changing the event name.

14-4-1. Event Tally Setup (Web GUI)

Setting up event tally notifications via Web GUI.

14-4-2. Tally Format

Defines the format of tally messages sent by the FA-9600.

14-5. FA-9600 Event Editor

Guide to installing and using the FA-9600 Event Editor.

15. SNMP Monitoring

SET/GET List

Lists SNMP MIB objects for monitoring FA-9600 status.

16. Specifications and Dimensions

16-1. Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the FA-9600.

16-2. External Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the FA-9600 unit.