3G/HD/SD Multi Purpose Signal Processor
FA-9500

FA-9500, the Utmost in Frame Synchronizers

The FA-9500 is a multipurpose signal processor loaded with the functions you need for video production. The unit supports 3G-SDI, HD/SD-SDI, and analog composite I/O. In addition to its functionality as a frame synchronizer, it also provides up/down/cross/aspect converter, color corrector, and automatic video optimizer (AVO) as standard features. It can convert many types of video and audio signals. Numerous additional functions include, as options, analog component I/O, logo generator, Dolby E encoder/decoder. By combining these varied options, a single unit can provide optimal functionality for all video production scenes, including that for transmission, line production, news reporting, production, editing and distribution. As long as you have an FA-9500, you won't need any other piece of peripheral video equipment.

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Analog Composite I/O
Powerful Frame Synchronizer Performance
Automatic Video Optimizer (AVO)
3G Signal Support
Digital/Analog Audio I/O
Up/Down/Cross/Aspect Converter
Second Converter
Color Corrector
Logo Generator
Other Features (Standard Functions)

Varied Options

The FA-9500 offers a wide range of options that let you expand with the functions you need without waste. Many types of functions can be added, starting with video I/O boards.

Dolby E encoder/decoder
Other Options

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. Two SDI input channels are independently synchronized, so during switchover there is no “shock” to either video or audio signals. In addition, each SDI input has an error detection function. When the signal is cut off or an error detected, a clean switch is triggered and effects a seamless changeover to the other channel. (optional)
Selected input signals go through 2 converter circuits and are respectively output as SDI and analog composite signals. 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 include Frame, Line, Input and AVDL modes. The automatic AVDL adjustment range is 5H in HD, 1H in SD.
Moreover, in every mode both H and V ancillary data can be passed through.*
*If input/output formats differ, packets that can be passed through are subject to limitations.

Automatic Video Optimizer (AVO)

This feature 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 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 implements ideal corrections only in places requiring correction, in order to output highly viewable video with a wide dynamic range
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 areas for monitoring within the video (e.g. designate places where captions are displayed)

3G Signal Support

In addition to ordinary 1.5 Gbps HD signal processing, the FA-9500 also supports 3Gbps signal processing. Aside from 3G-SDI signal I/O, the FA-9500 offers 2-way conversion with ordinary HD and SD signals.

Digital/Analog Audio I/O

Like video signals, audio signals have digital and analog I/O. Provided are sixteen synchronous/asynchronous channels* of embedded audio, 8 channels of AES/EBU, and 4 channels of analog audio are provided, 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, an 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 expansion and shrinkage.

Second Converter

In addition to the ordinary up/down/cross/aspect conversion process, 1 more converter channel is provided for up/down/cross/aspect conversion. If HD/SD simultaneous output is required, this unit is all it takes to deal flexibly with that requirement.

Color Corrector

A color correction function is also standard. In addition to implementing color corrections with 3 color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia), original colors in selected color spaces can be reproduced using gamma adjustment or various level adjustment functions.

Three types of color correction modes (balance, differential and sepia)
Gamma adjustment function (high, mid and low tone)
White level and black level adjustment
Various clip functions (YPbPr, RGB)

Logo Generator

This feature lets you impose logo images, including corporate logos and net logos. Data is maintained even when the power is off. This feature can be used for branding purposes, or as a side panel added to a 4:3 video in place of a logo.

FA-95LG GUI Download

1.	Click http://www.for-a.com/products/fa9500/fa95lg_gui.zip download.
2.	File Download is displayed, then click save.
3.	Select the directory, then click save.
4.	Unzip the file, open the fa95lg_gui folder.
5.	Refer to the FA-95LG-E-V100.pdf file and install the FA-95LG GUI.

System Requirements
OS	Windows 7: 64-bit/32-bit Windows XP: 32-bit
CPU	Windows 7: Intel® Core™2 Duo processor 2 GHz or faster Windows XP: Intel® Pentium4 processor 2.8 GHz or faster
Memory	Windows 7: 2 GB or more Windows XP: 1 GB or more
Display	Resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels or better Must be capable of 24-bit color display
Hard disk space	280 MB or more free hard disk space
LAN port	At least one 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T compatible port
LAN cable	Enhanced Category 5 or better

Software Versions and Supported FA-9500 Options

Version	FPGA1: 2.30 or higher FPGA2: 4.10 or higher FPGA3: 1.02 or higher SOFT: 5.00 or higher
Supported Option	FA-95LG
Note	FA-95RU ver. 4.00 or higher-compatible.

See the "FA-9500 operation manual" for details on how to check the version.
If your FA-9500 is an earlier version than those above, it will be unable to connect to the FA-95LG GUI.
Consult your FOR-A supplier to upgrade your FA-9500.

Other Features (Standard Functions)

Video delay
2D/3D comb filter for Y/C separator (composite)
Web browser-based monitoring and control
SNMP monitoring/control partial function

Varied Options

The FA-9500 offers a wide range of options that let you expand with the functions you need without waste. Many types of functions can be added, starting with video I/O boards.

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 of multiple channel surround sound.

Other Options

Analog component I/O
Changeover function
Digital audio expansion cable
Redundant power supply unit

Specifications

Video Formats		1080/59.94p, 1080/50p (Level-A), 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)
Video Input		3G-SDI: 3 Gbps, HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75 x 2 BNC
Video Input		Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1
Video Input (option)		HD Analog Component
Video Input (option)		SD Analog Component
Video Output		3G-SDI: 3 Gbps or HD-SDI: 1.5 Gbps or SD-SDI: 270 Mbps, 75 BNC x 4 (2 x 2 outputs)
Video Output		Analog Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 2
Video Output (option)		HD Analog Component
Video Output (option)		SD Analog Component
Video I/O Process		3 inputs (standard) or 4 inputs (maximum input) -> 1 processing -> 2 x 2 outputs
Video Processing		4:2:2 Digital Component
Quantization		3G/HD/SD-SDI: 10-bit
Quantization		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		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, roll off above 5.0 MHz (NTSC, composite)
Frequency Response		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, 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, 75 BNC x 1, loop-through (Terminate with 75 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		Up/Down/Cross converter Aspect ration converter Proc Amp Color corrector Automatic video optimizer (AVO) Second converter (Up/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°
Video Clip		YPBPR mode RGB mode Composite mode
Color correction		Balanced mode Differential mode Sepia mode
Audio Input	Embedded Audio	3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous/asynchronous SD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous only
	AES/EBU	Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output, Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
	Analog Audio	Balanced or unbalanced, 4 inputs (2 stereo channels), 25-pin D-sub (female) x 1 for analog audio input/output, 600 or High impedance, 48 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Output	Embedded Audio	3G/HD: 16 channels (Group 1 to 4), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous/asynchronous SD: 12 channels (Group 1 to 3), 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit, synchronous only
	AES/EBU	Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 4 for AES/EBU input/output, Maximum 4 pairs of stereo channels, 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
	Analog Audio	Balanced or unbalanced, 4 outputs (2 stereo channels), 25-pin D-sub (female) x 1 for analog audio input/output, less than 100, 48 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Delay		2 ms to 1,000 ms (adjustable in 1 ms steps)
Audio Processing (Set per channel)		Sampling rate converter (SRC) Gain control Down mix Channel re-mapping Channel mute
Interfaces		Ethernet: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, RJ-45 x 2
Interfaces		Remote (GPI): 9-pin D-sub (male) (7 terminals) x 1, TTL negative logic level signal or Make contactt
FA-95D-D/FA-95DE-E (Option)	Audio Input	AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
	Audio Output	AES/EBU: Unbalanced, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1, 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit
	Reference Input	BB: NTSC 0.429 Vp-p/PAL 0.45 Vp-p or Tri-level Sync: 0.6 Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1
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)
Consumption		FA-9500 + 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 FA-95AIO: HD/SD analog component input/output card FA-95LG: Logo generator