FOR-A FA-9600 User manual

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
4th Edition - Rev. 6 (Software Ver. 3.6 or higher)
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Section
1
-
2017/09/15
Supported 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p and
2160/59.94p.
2
2017/09/25
Supported multi-format video signals.
Supported HDMI, etc.
2
1
2017/11/17
Added FA-96DIN4-CBL.
Revised HDR related menus.
3-5
5-4 to 5-8
10-2-5
2
2
2017/12/22
Corrected GPI IN circuits.
Revised Loss Mode description.
3-3, 3-4
5-10, 10-2-1
2
3
2018/03/16
SNMP function added.
Factual errors corrected.
1-2, 12-2, 13
2
4
2018/04/16
SNMP function deleted.
FA-96EX12G06 option added.
Event data (csv files) description
3, 5, 10, 13
Appendix
3
(V2.0)
-
2018/09/10
MU Operation Mode added
HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT added
EVENT EDITOR added
SNMP Monitoring added
1-3, 7-9
6-10
14-4
15
3
(V2.0)
1
2018/11/05
Notice on overheat protection.
FA-10DCCRU supported.
Factual errors corrected.
2
4-3
4
(V3.0)
-
2019/03/22
MU Operation Mode added.
Connection Example added
OOTF for SR-Live support menu
Event Auto Load
Changed menus of various correction filters
Event tally
Supported Ember+ protocol.
1-3, 7-8
1-5
5-6
5-14, 5-15
5-22 to 5-25
14-3
Appendix 2
4
(V3.2)
1
2019/04/25
Color Correction (Balance Pre) added.
SDR(SONY) added to gamma curves.
4
(V3.3)
2
2019/08/21
FA-96ANA-AUD option added.
FA-96SFPC4 option added.
FRAME DELAY function changed
2-3-5, etc.
2-3-3, etc.
5-40, etc
4
(V3.4)
3
2019/09/24
Changed FRAME DELAY setting.
Added “Load Impedance Matching” setting.
(FA-96ANA-AUD option)
5-40
6-25
4
(V3.5)
4
2019/11/25
Added ANC USER PACKET menu items.
Changed FA-96SFPC4 status display.
Changed Loss Mode settings.
5-36 to 5-38
Appendix 1
5-45
5-47 to 5-50
5-13, 11-2-1
4
(V3.6)
5
2020/02/18
Added range setting in 3D-LUT mode.
Supported FA-96MADI.
5-4
6-6, 6-14,
6-15, etc.
4
(V3.6)
6
2020/04/30
Corrected Ember+ commands.
Appendix 2

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Caution
Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion.
Stop
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check the power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
Caution
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the AC outlet.
[Grounding]
Caution
Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock.
Hazard
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
[Operation]
Hazard
Do not operate the unit under hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheric
conditions. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other hazardous results.
Hazard
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing so
could result in fire, other hazards, or a unit malfunction.
If a foreign material does enter the unit, turn the power off and immediately disconnect
the power cord. Remove the material and contact an authorized service representative
if damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Hazard
Handle with care to avoid impact shock during transit, which may cause malfunction.
When you need to transport the unit, use the original or suitable alternative packing
material.

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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the
unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal
servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Stop
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even after
the power has been disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous.
Hazard
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating the unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
a unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
Caution
If abnormal odors or noises are noticed coming from the unit, immediately turn the
power off and disconnect the power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to the above occur, contact an authorized service representative
before attempting to operate the unit again.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
Caution
To rack-mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Doing so may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet that are attached to the
unit, do not reinsert the screws that secure the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
Caution
Consumable items that are used in the unit must be periodically replaced. For further
details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
such items should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing consumable
items, contact your dealer.

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Upon Receipt
FA-9600 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Check your
received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has occurred during
shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
◆FA-9600 Box
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-9600
1
AC Cord
1 set
(Includes an AC cord retaining clip)
Rubber foot
4
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
2 sets
Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
EIA standard type (Includes 4 screws)
CD-ROM
1
Windows GUI / GUI Launcher installation files
User manuals (PDF), etc.
Quick Setup Guide
1
◆Hardware Option
Option Card / Cable
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-96PS
1 set
Redundant power supply unit (Including AC cord
and AC cord retaining clip)
FA-96AES-UBL
1
Digital audio (unbalanced) I/O card
FA-96AES-UBLC
1
Digital audio (unbalanced) I/O expansion cable
FA-96ANA-AUD
1
Balanced analog audio 4-In 4-Out card
FA-96MADI
1
MADI audio expansion card
FA-96GPI
1-2
External I/O control card
FA-96EX3G44-R
1
3G-SDI I/O card
FA-96EX12G06
1
12G-SDI 6-output expansion card
FA-96SFPC4
1
4-cage card for SFP modules
FA-96DB9-CBL
1
GPI expansion cable
FA-96DIN4-CBL
1
LTC I/O expansion cable
Remote Controller
FA-10RU
1
Remote Control Unit
FA-10DCCRU
1
Remote Control Unit
◆Software Option
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-964K
1
4K and 12G-SDI option
FA-96UDC
1
Up/down converter option
FA-96AHDR2
1
Advanced HDR functions
Trademarks
* Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries
* Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
* Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Inc.
* All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Installing the AC Cord Retention Clip
Secure the AC cord with the supplied ladder strap/retention clip assembly to prevent accidental
removal from the unit.
◆Installing the clip
1) Wrap the retention clip around the AC cord (with the anchor of the ladder strap toward the
unit).
2) Insert the anchor into the hole next to the AC IN socket.
3) Lightly fasten the clip around the AC cord.
4) Plug in the power cord.
5) Slide the clip on the ladder strap toward the plug.
6) Fasten the clip tightly.
7) Gently pull on the AC cord to ensure it is secured.
◆Unplugging the AC cord
1) Push the tab on the retention clip up to
unfasten the clip.
2) Push the tab on the ladder strap up and
slide the clip back.
3) Unplug the AC cord.
Installing the HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
Secure the HDMI cable to the panel with the supplied cable lacing bracket.
1) Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the rear panel.
2) Loosen (but do not remove) the screw above the connector.
3) Place the bracket on the screw, above the connector.
Tighten the screw (but not too tight) to secure the bracket.
4) Use the supplied tie wrap to secure the bracket to the connector.
5) Tighten the tie wrap and cut off any excess.
2)
4)
3)
5)
6)
1)
2)
5)
4)
1)
3)
2)

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting...................................................................................................................................12
1-1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................12
1-2. Key Features.............................................................................................................................12
1-3. Three MU Main Mode ...............................................................................................................13
1-4. Notice on Overheat Protection..................................................................................................13
1-5. Connection Example (Video Input / Output) .............................................................................14
1-5-1. 4K In / HD Out + HD In / HD Out.......................................................................................14
1-5-2. HD In / 4K Out....................................................................................................................14
2. Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................................................15
2-1. Front Panel................................................................................................................................15
2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................16
2-3. Option Slots...............................................................................................................................17
2-3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion) ..............................................................................17
2-3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)..................................................................17
2-3-3. FA-96SFPC4 (4-Cage Card for SFP Modules) .................................................................18
2-3-4. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion).....................................................18
2-3-5. FA-96ANA-AUD (Balanced Analog Audio 4-In 4-Out Card)..............................................19
2-3-6. FA-96MADI (MADI Audio Card).........................................................................................19
2-3-7. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output) ................................................................................20
2-3-8. FA-96GPI (10 Inputs and 10 Outputs)...............................................................................21
2-3-9. FA-96DIN4-CBL (LTC I/O Expansion Cable) ....................................................................23
3. Operation............................................................................................................................................24
3-1. Front Panel Operation...............................................................................................................24
3-2. Memory Access Icon.................................................................................................................25
3-3. FA-9600 Remote Control..........................................................................................................25
4. FA-9600 Setting Example...................................................................................................................28
4-1. Color Processer: SDR<->HLG (with Preset Events) ................................................................28
4-1-1. Preset Event Stored in FA-9600........................................................................................29
4-1-2. Preset Events in CD-ROM (FA-96AHDR2 required).........................................................30
4-2. Color Processer: HLG<->PQ ....................................................................................................31
4-3. Converter: HD<->4K .................................................................................................................31
4-4. Converter: Adjusting Output Timing..........................................................................................32
4-5. Converter: Outputting with Minimum Delay ..............................................................................33
4-5-1. Video Output Timing in Converter Minimum Delay Mode .................................................33
4-6. Aligning Audio and Video..........................................................................................................34
5. Video Setting Menus ..........................................................................................................................35
5-1. VIDEO PROCESS AMPLIFIER ................................................................................................35
5-2. SPLIT MODE SELECT .............................................................................................................36
5-3. AREA MARKER (FA-96AHDR2) ..............................................................................................36
5-4. INPUT / OUTPUT GAMMA / COLOR.......................................................................................37
5-5. OOTF for HLG...........................................................................................................................38
5-6. Optional Function (FA-96AHDR2) ............................................................................................39
5-6-1. About OOTF Related Parameters .....................................................................................39
5-7. IN/OUT GAMMA/COLOR..........................................................................................................40
5-8. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Pre).....................................................................................42
5-9. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Post) ...................................................................................43
5-10. COLOR CORRECTION (Differential) .....................................................................................44
5-11. KNEE (RGB) CLIP (White/Black)............................................................................................44
5-12. YCbCr CLIP ............................................................................................................................45
5-13. INPUT SELECT (Synchronizer)..............................................................................................46
5-14. INPUT SELECT (Converter 1)................................................................................................47
5-15. INPUT SELECT (Color Processor).........................................................................................48

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5-16. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (VIDEO) ...................................................................................48
5-17. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (AUDIO) ...................................................................................49
5-18. DYNAMIC RANGE GAIN CONTROL .....................................................................................49
5-19. OUTPUT SELECT ..................................................................................................................50
5-19-1. OUTPUT SELECT (Slot A)..............................................................................................50
5-19-2. 4K (UHD) SDI Interface ...................................................................................................52
5-20. CONVERTER FORMAT (FA-96UDC) ....................................................................................54
5-20-1. Available Conversions on Converter 1 (FS1) ..................................................................55
5-20-2. Available Conversions on Converter 2 (FS2) ..................................................................56
5-21. ADJUST TIMING(FA-96UDC) ................................................................................................58
5-22. RESIZE 1, 2, 3 (FA-96UDC)..................................................................................................60
5-23. I/P CONVERTER SETTING (FA-96UDC) ..............................................................................62
5-24. FILTER SETTINGS (FA-96UDC)............................................................................................62
5-25. ANTIALIAS H/V (FA-96UDC)..................................................................................................63
5-26. ENHANCE H/V (FA-96UDC) ..................................................................................................63
5-27. NOISE REDUCER (FA-96UDC).............................................................................................64
5-28. UHD UPCONVERSION (FS1) (FA-96UDC/964K) .................................................................64
5-29. ANCILLARY MULTIPLEX.......................................................................................................65
5-30. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID 1, 2 .......................................................................................................65
5-31. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID LINKAGE..............................................................................................66
5-32. TIME CODE MULTIPLEX.......................................................................................................67
5-33. TIMECODE GENERATOR LTC 1, 2, 3 ..................................................................................67
5-34. TIMECODE GENERATOR VITC 1, 2, 3.................................................................................68
5-35. LTC OUT SELECT (FA-96DIN4-CBL)....................................................................................69
5-36. ANC USER PACKET (Planned for future support).................................................................69
5-37. ANC DATA INSERTION .........................................................................................................69
5-38. ANC USER PACKET INSERTION (Planned for future support) ............................................71
5-39. SYNCHRONIZER FORMAT...................................................................................................72
5-40. SYNCHRONIZER ...................................................................................................................73
5-41. VIDEO FREEZE......................................................................................................................74
5-42. FRAME DELAY.......................................................................................................................74
5-42-1. FRAME DELAY Difference between Old and New Versions ..........................................75
5-43. SDI BYPASS...........................................................................................................................76
5-44. VIDEO TEST SIGNAL.............................................................................................................76
5-45. VIDEO INPUT STATUS..........................................................................................................77
5-46. PROCESSED SIGNAL STATUS............................................................................................78
5-47. SDI ERROR DETECTION ......................................................................................................78
5-48. VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS......................................................................................................79
5-49. Payload ID (FA-96EX3G44-R / FA-96SFPC4) .......................................................................80
5-50. OUTPUT PAYLOAD ID...........................................................................................................81
5-51. INPUT TIMECODE DETECTION (FA-96DIN4-CBL)..............................................................81
5-52. INPUT ARIB B39 VIDEO MODE ............................................................................................82
5-53. INPUT ANCILLARY DETECTION 1-4 ....................................................................................82
5-54. SFPC4 MODULE STATUS.....................................................................................................82
6. Audio Setting Menus ..........................................................................................................................83
6-1. AUDIO DEMUX.........................................................................................................................83
6-2. AUDIO MUX CLOCK (GROUP1-4) ..........................................................................................83
6-3. AUDIO MUX ENABLE (GROUP1-4).........................................................................................84
6-4. AUDIO MUX MODE (ARIB STD-B39) ......................................................................................84
6-5. EMD. AUDIO INPUT POLARITY..............................................................................................85
6-6. SOURCE AUDIO SELECT .......................................................................................................85
6-7. SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER (SRC) ..................................................................................86
6-8. MONO SUM SETTINGS (1-16) ................................................................................................86
6-9. AUDIO DOWNMIX 1 and 2.......................................................................................................87
6-10. EMB. AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING .........................................................................................89

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6-11. HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT............................................................................................89
6-12. AES AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING...........................................................................................90
6-13. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING ...................................................................................90
6-14. MADI OUTPUT MAPPING......................................................................................................91
6-15. MADI OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................................................................................................91
6-16. AES INPUT HYSTERESIS .....................................................................................................92
6-17. AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET ................................................................................................92
6-18. AES AUDIO INPUT POLARITY..............................................................................................93
6-19. AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN...........................................................................................................93
6-20. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT GAIN............................................................................................94
6-21. MADI OUTPUT GAIN..............................................................................................................94
6-22. AUDIO INPUT DELAY............................................................................................................95
6-23. AUDIO DELAY ADJUST FS SELECT ....................................................................................95
6-24. Dolby E ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................96
6-25. ADDITIONAL AUDIO DELAY .................................................................................................96
6-26. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL .........................................................................................97
6-27. ANALOG INPUT POLARITY ..................................................................................................98
6-28. ANALOG AUDIO SETTINGS..................................................................................................98
7. System Setting Menus........................................................................................................................99
7-1. GPI UTILITY / INPUT / OUTPUT..............................................................................................99
7-2. AUDIO SYSTEM 1, 2..............................................................................................................101
7-3. AUDIO MUTE / TEST SIGNAL...............................................................................................102
7-4. Remote Control Unit Setting ...................................................................................................103
7-5. FRONT PANEL SETTINGS....................................................................................................103
7-6. NETWORK INFORMATION 1-2 .............................................................................................103
7-7. NETWORK SETTING 1/4 to 4/4.............................................................................................104
7-8. MU OPERATION ....................................................................................................................104
7-9. EMB. AUDIO INPUT STATUS................................................................................................105
7-10. AES / ANALOG AUDIO INPUT STATUS .............................................................................105
7-11. MADI AUDIO INPUT STATUS..............................................................................................106
7-12. EMB. AUDIO PHASE ERROR..............................................................................................106
7-13. INPUT ARIB B39 AUDIO MODE ..........................................................................................107
7-14. EMB. AUDIO OUT STATUS.................................................................................................107
7-15. HDMI AUDIO OUT STATUS.................................................................................................107
7-16. AES / ANALOG AUDIO OUT STATUS.................................................................................108
7-17. MADI AUDIO OUTPUT STATUS..........................................................................................108
7-18. FAN / DC POWER / TEMP. STATUS...................................................................................109
7-19. VERSION INFO. ...................................................................................................................109
7-20. MAIN UNIT INFO. .................................................................................................................109
7-21. Option Information.................................................................................................................109
8. Event Memory ..................................................................................................................................110
8-1. Items Not Stored in Event Memory.........................................................................................111
9. Installing Windows GUI Software.....................................................................................................112
9-1. System Requirements.............................................................................................................112
9-2. Installing Windows GUI Software............................................................................................112
10. Processor Control GUI Launcher ...................................................................................................113
10-1. Installing the GUI Launcher ..................................................................................................113
10-2. Starting Processor Control GUI Launcher ............................................................................113
10-3. Registering FA-9600 Units....................................................................................................114
10-4. Changing Unit Information ....................................................................................................114
10-5. Deleting FA-9600 from the List.............................................................................................115
11. Windows GUI Control.....................................................................................................................116
11-1. Selecting MU Modes.............................................................................................................116

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11-2. Video Tab Settings................................................................................................................117
11-2-1. Input Select....................................................................................................................117
11-2-2. Synchronizer..................................................................................................................120
11-2-3. Converter 1-2.................................................................................................................121
11-2-3-1. If Format Convert Selected (FA-96UDC): ..............................................................121
11-2-3-2. If Delay Selected ....................................................................................................123
11-2-3-3. If Resize Selected (Converter 1 Only)....................................................................123
11-2-3-4. If Detail 1 Selected (Converter 1 Only)...................................................................125
11-2-3-5. If Detail 2 Selected (Converter 1 Only)...................................................................126
11-2-4. Color Processor Select..................................................................................................127
11-2-5. Color Processor 1, 2......................................................................................................128
11-2-5-1. Input / Output Gamma / Color (Dynamic Range Conversion)................................129
11-2-5-2. Pre-process Amplifier/Post-process Amplifier........................................................131
11-2-5-3. Dynamic Range Gain .............................................................................................132
11-2-5-4. Differential Color Correct........................................................................................132
11-2-5-5. Pre-Balance Color Correct / Post-Balance Color Correct......................................133
11-2-5-6. RGB Clip / Knee.....................................................................................................134
11-2-5-7. YCbCr Clip..............................................................................................................135
11-2-5-8. Other.......................................................................................................................135
11-2-5-9. Preset .....................................................................................................................136
11-2-6. Ancillary Processor 1, 2.................................................................................................137
11-2-6-1. If Multiplexer Selected............................................................................................137
11-2-6-2. If Time Code Selected:...........................................................................................139
11-2-7. Output Select.................................................................................................................141
11-2-8. Timing Setting................................................................................................................142
11-2-9. LTC OUT Select (FA-96DIN4-CBL)...............................................................................143
11-2-10. Bypass.........................................................................................................................143
11-2-11. Reference Select .........................................................................................................143
11-2-12. Ancillary Status............................................................................................................144
11-2-13. Video Status.................................................................................................................144
11-3. Audio Tab Settings................................................................................................................145
11-3-1. Audio IN (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option) ...........................................................................145
11-3-2. Source Select.................................................................................................................148
11-3-3. Input Delay.....................................................................................................................148
11-3-4. Sampling Rate Converter ..............................................................................................149
11-3-5. Output Mapping .............................................................................................................150
11-3-6. Mono Sum/Downmix/Mute/Test Signal .........................................................................151
11-3-6-1. If Downmix 1 or Downmix 2 Selected.....................................................................151
11-3-6-2. If Mono Sum Selected............................................................................................152
11-3-6-3. If Mute / Test Selected ...........................................................................................152
11-3-7. Audio Gain (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option) .......................................................................153
11-3-8. Audio Delay (FS 1 / FS 2 / AES / Option)......................................................................153
11-3-9. Audio OUT (FS 1 / FS 2 / HDMI / Option) .....................................................................155
11-3-10. Audio System...............................................................................................................158
11-3-11. Input Status..................................................................................................................160
11-3-11-1. Phase Status........................................................................................................160
11-3-12. Output Status...............................................................................................................161
11-4. GPI Tab Settings...................................................................................................................162
11-4-1. GPI Setting Screen (Slot B or Slot C)............................................................................162
11-4-2. GPI Setting Screen (Slot E)...........................................................................................163
11-5. Event Tab Settings................................................................................................................164
11-6. Network Tab Settings............................................................................................................165
11-7. Status Tab Display................................................................................................................166
12. Web GUI Setup ..............................................................................................................................167
13. Web GUI Control ............................................................................................................................167

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13-1. Unit Information.....................................................................................................................167
13-2. Network Settings...................................................................................................................168
13-2-1. Network Settings............................................................................................................168
13-2-2. SNMP System Settings .................................................................................................169
13-2-3. SNMP Trap Settings......................................................................................................170
13-3. Utility......................................................................................................................................171
13-3-1. Parameter......................................................................................................................171
13-3-2. Event Data.....................................................................................................................171
13-3-2-1. Event Data (Event 1-100).......................................................................................172
13-3-2-2. Auto Loaded Events (Event 101 and higher) .........................................................173
13-4. Data.......................................................................................................................................175
13-5. LUT and GMT Files...............................................................................................................176
14. Event Data (CSV File)....................................................................................................................178
14-1. Syntax and Rules..................................................................................................................178
14-2. Event Data Editing Example (Value Change).......................................................................178
14-3. Event Data Editing Example (Event Name Change) ............................................................179
14-4. Event Tally ............................................................................................................................180
14-4-1. Event Tally Setup (Web GUI) ........................................................................................180
14-4-2. Tally Format...................................................................................................................181
14-5. FA-9600 Event Editor............................................................................................................182
15. SNMP Monitoring ...........................................................................................................................185
16. Specifications and Dimensions ......................................................................................................188
16-1. Specifications........................................................................................................................188
16-2. External Dimensions.............................................................................................................191
Appendix 1: Event Data List.................................................................................................................192
Appendix 2: Ember+.............................................................................................................................207

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Overview
The FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor provides dual channel SD/HD frame synchronizer,
with optionally supporting UHD 4K signals through Quad-Link 3G-SDI (*1,*2), Single-Link 12G-SDI (*1)
and HDMI 2.0 (*1) interfaces.
More than a basic frame synchronizer, the FA-9600 is equipped with various converting capabilities
including up-/down-conversions (*3). A newly developed color processing circuit supports the latest
gamut and dynamic range specifications, and allows to interchange various video signals. Offering
a wide range of audio processing, core features of remapping and gain adjustment.
The FA-9600 can be expanded by adding optional cards that make it an ideal standalone solution
at transmission centers, in mobile production trucks, production studios, news stations, and other
nonlinear editing and playout production environments.
(*1)FA-964K required
(*2) FA-96EX3G44-R required
(*3) FA-96UDC required
POWER
EVENT
LOCK
FS2
FS1
F4F3F2
UNITYUNITYUNITYUNITY
F1
GENLOCK
DC POWER
FAN ALARM
ON/OFFDISP
FA-9600
OPTION
MAPPING
CLIP
DELAY
OUTPUT
DWN MIX
CC
STATUSSYSTEM
GAIN
ANC
AES
INPUT
HDR/WCG
VIDEO
AUDIO
EMB
PROC
ANALOG
SETUP
FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
ON
OFF
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
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IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN
HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FA-9600 front and rear panels
1-2. Key Features
➢Dual channel signal processor (FS) with 2 inputs and 4 outputs for each
➢FA-964K option allows 4K/60p signals processing in either one of two FS channels
➢Optional cards allow the latest 12G-SDI interface (*1)and support from SD to 4K/60p (*2)
➢HDMI ports as standard for various connectivity purposes
➢New Color Processor
ITU-R BT.2020 (WCG) and ITU-R BT.709 processing and conversion.
Various HDR/ SDR EOTF and OETF reduce differences with external devices.
Custom EOTF / OETF log curves and color space data upload from computer
Dynamic Range conversion for Display light, OOTF (HLG) (*4)
SR-Live for HDR (*5) supported conversion (*4)
➢Optional FA-96UDC converter
Up-/down-/IP-conversions (*3), ranging from SD to HD/4K (*2)
SQD / 2SI (*2,*3) and 3G-SDI Level-A/B (*3)conversion
4K conversion between Single-, Dual- and Quad-Link SDI signals (Gearbox) (*2, *6)
➢Robust frame synchronizer with audio and SDI error correction
➢GUI software (full) and web browser (limited) control and SNMP monitoring (Support planned
in the future)
➢Miscellaneous options
-Digital audio input/output expansion card / Digital audio expansion cable
-Analog audio expansion
-MADI audio expansion
-3G-SDI input/output expansion
-12G-SDI 6-output expansion
-SFP cage card for 4 modules

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-Redundant power supply system
-GPI input/output card / GPI expansion cable
- LTC input/output expansion cable
(*1)SD/HD and 3G-SDI if no FA-964K option installed.
(*2) FA-964K required
(*3) FA-96UDC required
(*4)FA-96AHDR (if FA-9600 firmware version is less than 3.0) or
FA-96AHDR2 (if FA-9600 firmware version is 3.0 or higher) required
(*5)SR-Live for HDR is a high quality and efficient live product workflow provided by SONY
(*6) FA-96EX3G44-R or FA-96SFPC4 required for Quad Link input.
1-3. Three MU Main Mode
FA-9600 units have two processing systems (FS1 and FS2) and three MU Main mode:
Simultaneous 4K/HD, Dual HD and 3D-LUT. Available functions vary depending on the Mu Main
mode. See Sec. 7-8 “MU OPERATION” and Secs 5-20 to 5-28.
-Simultaneous 4K/HD mode
FS1 supports SD, HD and 4K signals with a full-featured converter.
FS2 supports SD and HD signals with a restricted converter
-Dual HD mode
FS1 supports SD and HD signals with a full-featured converter.
FS2supports SD and HD signals with a full-featured converter.
- 3D-LUT mode (FA-96AHDR or FA-96AHDR2 required)
FS1 supports SD, HD and 4K signals with a full-featured converter and can convert color space
and dynamic range (between SDR and HDR) using 3D-LUT.
FS2is disabled.
* Converter function requires FA-96UDC.
* UHD 4K operation requires FA-964K.
* 3D-LUT mode requires FA-9600 Version 3.0 or higher and FA-96AHDR or FA-96AHDR2.
* SR-Live for HDR function requires FA-96AHDR2 optional software.
1-4. Notice on Overheat Protection
◆If temperature is close to the limit, a warning message is displayed
If FA-9600 internal temperature is close to the upper limit of allowed operating range, a warning
message is displayed on the front panel, Windows GUI and Web GUI. (The message will disappear
if the temperature goes down to normal level.)
◆If temperature exceeds the limit, FA-9600 stops operation and signal output
If FA-9600 internal temperature exceeds the upper limit of allowed operating range, the FA-9600
stops operation and signal output and displays an alert message that it stops operation due to the
overheat protection, on the front panel, Windows GUI and Web GUI, until it is restarted.
In such cases, power off the FA-9600 and verify that air vents are not obstructed and whether the
environment is causing the overheating. Wait for the device temperature to go down, then turn on
the power.

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1-5. Connection Example (Video Input / Output)
1-5-1. 4K In / HD Out + HD In / HD Out
Set MU Operation Mode to Simultaneous 4K/HD. (See 7-8. “MU OPERATION.”)
Input a 4K video into FS1, change to HD in Converter1 (Proc. 1) and distribute to two outputs.
Input an HD video into FS2, send to Converter2 (Proc. 2) and distribute to two HD outputs.
Refer to Example 1 and Example 3 in Sec. 4-3. “Converter: HD<->4K”for how to set menu
settings.
If 4K Input is 12G-SDI Single Link:
If 4K Input is 3G-SDI Quad Link (FA-96EX3G44-R option card required):
(FS2 (Proc. 2) is also available.)
1-5-2. HD In / 4K Out
Set MU Operation Mode to Simultaneous 4K/HD. (See 7-8. “MU OPERATION.”)
Input an HD video into FS1, change to 4K in Converter1 (Proc. 1) and distribute to three
outputs using 12G-SDI Single Link and 3G-SDI Quad Link (FA-96EX3G44-R required).
3G-SDI Quad Link Output 12G-SDI Single Link Output (2-distribution)
Simul output of 12G-SDI Single Link and 3G-SDI Quad Link (FA-96EX3G44-R required)
(3-distribution)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
12
IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN
HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FS1
(Proc.1)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
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IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN
HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FS2
(Proc.2)
FS1
(Proc.1)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
12
IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FS1
(Proc.1)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
12
IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FS1
(Proc.1)
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
12
IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
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FS1
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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
POWER
EVENT
LOCK
FS2
FS1
F4F3F2
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F1
GENLOCK
DC POWER
FAN ALARM
ON/OFFDISP
FA-9600
OPTION
MAPPING
CLIP
DELAY
OUTPUT
DWN MIX
CC
STATUSSYSTEM
GAIN
ANC
AES
INPUT
HDR/WCG
VIDEO
AUDIO
EMB
PROC
ANALOG
SETUP
FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
ON
OFF
No
Name
Description
1
Power switch
Turns unit ON / OFF.
2
Color LCD panel
Displays menus and enters operational settings
3
Alarm display
FAN ALARM: Lit when a fan alarm occurs.
DC POWER: Lit when FA-96PS is installed and DC power error
occurs.
GENLOCK: Lit when an external reference signal is present.
4
DISP button
Switches the LCD panel display.
5
ON/OFF button
Turns the LCD panel display on/off.
Turn OFF the LCD display while unused. This will extend the life of
your LCD panel. Time out period can also be set, allowing you to
automatically turn off the LCD display when no panel operation is
detected for this period.
6
F1-F4 control knobs
UNITY buttons
Sets menu parameters by turning the control knobs.
UNITY buttons allow you to reset parameters to their default values.
7
Arrow buttons
Single
Selects a menu.
(The arrows light to indicate movable directions.)
Double
Selects a menu category.
(The arrows light to indicate movable directions.)
8
Menu buttons
Displays the top menu in each menu category on the LCD panel by
pressing a button.
9
FS1 button
FS2 button
Selects between FS1 and FS2.
10
LOCK button
Locks the front panel operation.
To lock the front panel, press and light the LOCK button.
To release the panel lock, press and hold the lit LOCK button.
11
EVENT button
Changes mode to event memory.
12
USB slot
Do not use.
13
Air supply vents
Internal cooling fans prevent overheating. Do not block the front,
rear or side vents with other equipment or objects.
* Install your FA-9600 unit in places where the LCD panel display can be correctly seen at the right angle,
due to viewing angle problems caused by LCD systems. Installing the unit into a rack in a too-high
position and viewing the screen from below may change contrast ratio and color values and distort
menus, depending on the viewing angle.
3
13
1
2
6
9
8
7
10
4
9
5
11
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2-2. Rear Panel
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
12
IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN
HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
No
Name
Description
1
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI
IN 1
OUT 1a/1b
SDI video input and output, supporting transmission rates of
270 Mbps to 12 Gbps. (BNC)
12G-SDI supported with FA-964K option.
Up to 3G-SDI supported without FA-964K
2
3G/HD/SD-SDI
IN 2
OUT 2a/2b
SDI video input and output, supporting transmission rates of
270 Mbps to 3 Gbps. (BNC)
Bypassing relay from IN2 to OUT2a is possible when unit
power is off or via manual operation.
3
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI input and output (Standard-A connectors)
* Audio unsupported
4
GENLOCK IN
External reference signal input (BNC)
Input a corresponding Black Burst or Tri-level Sync signal.
5
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN/OUT
1/2 to 7/8
Digital audio input / output.
Input or output selectable per 2-port pair. (BNC)
6
LAN
Ethernet port supporting 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
To control the unit from a Windows GUI interface or remote
control unit, use an Ethernet hub to expand LAN ports.
7
SLOT-A
Option card installation slot for video expansion.
8
SLOT-B
Option card installation slot for audio expansion.
9
SLOT-C
Option card installation slot for audio expansion.
10
SLOT-D
Option card installation slot for control interface expansion.
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SLOT E
Option card installation slot for control interface expansion
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AC IN 1
AC power input. (100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
13
AC IN 2
AC power input when FA-96PS is installed.
(100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
14
Ground Terminal
Used to ground the unit to protect operators from static
electricity and/or electrical shock.
15
Air exhaust vents
Internal cooling fans prevent overheating. Do not block the
front, rear or side exhaust vents with other equipment or
objects.
9
8
7
15
12
13
1
3
4
5
6
14
10
2
11
(SLOT A)
(SLOT B)
(SLOT C)

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2-3. Option Slots
The FA-9600 can be upgraded by installing optional modules into Slots A to C.
Install option cards into the correct slots since available slots are defined depending on the option
type cards as shown below.
FA-9600 option list
Product name
Description
Slot
FA-96PS
Power supply option to enable redundant power supply mode.
-
FA-964K
Allows you to use 12G-SDI signals.
(Software)
FA-96UDC
Allows you to perform up-, down- and cross conversions.
(Software)
FA-96AHDR2
Allows you to use advanced color imaging features such as
HDR (High Dynamic Range) and WCG (Wide Color Gamut).
(Software)
FA-96EX3G44-R
Allows you to expand 3G/HD/SD-SDI input/output.
A
FA-96EX12G06
Allows you to add 6 outputs of 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI.
A
* FA-96SFPC4
4-cage card for SFP modules
A
FA-96AES-UBL
Allows you to expand digital audio input/output.
B
FA-96AES-UBLC
Allows you to expand digital audio input/output.
B or C
* FA-96ANA-AUD
Balanced analog audio 4-In 4-Out card
B
FA-96MADI
Allows you to add MADI interface.
B
FA-96GPI
Allows you to add a GPI interface (10-input/10-output)
B or C
FA-96DIN4-CBL
Allows you to expand LTC input/output (1-input/1-output)
D
FA-96DB9-CBL
Allows you to add a GPI interface (7 input or output)
E
* Note that FA-96SFPC4 and FA-96ANA-AUD options cannot be installed together.
2-3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion)
SDI expansion card that supports 4-input/4-output 3G/HD/SD-SDI and allows relay bypass.
Install the card to Slot A.
2-3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)
SDI output expansion card that supports 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI. Up to 6 outputs can be
added.
Install the card to Slot A.

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2-3-3. FA-96SFPC4 (4-Cage Card for SFP Modules)
Cage (connector ) card that can install up to 4 SFP or SFP+ (Small Form Factor Pluggable)
modules. Install the card to Slot A.
SFP Tx3/4Tx1/2Rx4/3Rx2/1
NOTE
SFP/SFP+ modules are not supplied. Please prepare modules for yourself and consult your
FOR-A supplier for more details.
The installed module information is displayed on the Status tab page in the Windows GUI.
(See Sec. 11-7. “Status Tab Display.”)
The following Embrionix SFP modules have been tested and approved and are ready for use.
I/O
SFP module
Module type
Rx (IN1-2/IN3-4)
EB12LC2R-MN-P-PA
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI
Dual
receiver
SFP
optical
EB60LC2R-MN2-P
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Tx (OUT1-2/OUT3-4)
EB12LC2T-SN-13D
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI
Dual
trans-
mitter
SFP
optical
EB60LC2T-MN2-13F
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Use Singlemode fiber optic cables with LC connectors. For more details, visit Embrionix
website (https://www.embrionix.com/)
2-3-4. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion)
AES/EBU (digital) audio expansion card and cable that can add 4 ports respectively. Install a
card into Slot B and a cable into Slot B or C.
Installing an FA-96AES-UBL card adds 4 ports (8 channels) for input or output. Input or
output can be selected per 2 ports (4 channels) in the AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET menu
(see Sec. 6-17) in the same manner as standard AES ports.
Installing an FA-96AES-UBLC cable adds 4 ports (8 channels) for output and sets all
standard AES ports to input.
FA-96AES-UBL (Expansion card) FA-96AES-UBLC (Expansion cable)
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
3/4 5/6 7/81/2 DIGITAL AUDIOOUT
Installed AES card/cable
Input / Output
Total number of
channels
Standard AES
-
-
I/O selectable per 4 channels
8
Standard AES
UBL
-
I/O selectable per 4 channels
16
Standard AES
-
UBLC
Std AES: 8-ch input, UBLC: 8-ch output
16
Standard AES
UBL
UBLC
Std AES: 8-ch input, UBLC: 8-ch output
UBL: I/O selectable per 4 channels
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2-3-5. FA-96ANA-AUD (Balanced Analog Audio 4-In 4-Out Card)
Analog audio expansion card that can add 4 balanced inputs and outputs for each.
Respectively connect hot and cold lines to pins with plus (+) and minus (-) symbols. (See the
table below.)
Install a card into Slot B.
◆FA-96ANA-AUD Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, with inch screws)
Connector Pin Assignments (Standard TASCAM)
Pin No.
Signal
Pin No.
Signal
1
CH4 OUT+
14
CH4 OUT-
2
CH4 OUT COM
15
CH3 OUT+
3
CH3 OUT-
16
CH3 OUT COM
4
CH2 OUT+
17
CH2 OUT-
5
CH2 OUT COM
18
CH1 OUT+
6
CH1 OUT-
19
CH1 OUT COM
7
CH4 IN+
20
CH4 IN-
8
CH4 IN COM
21
CH3 IN+
9
CH3 IN-
22
CH3 IN COM
10
CH2 IN+
23
CH2 IN-
11
CH2 IN COM
24
CH1 IN+
12
CH1 IN-
25
CH1 IN COM
13
NC
2-3-6. FA-96MADI (MADI Audio Card)
Audio expansion card that supports MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) audio using
75-ohm coaxial cable. Install a card into Slot B.
MADI
IN OUT
CH1 IN
CH3 IN
CH1 OUT
CH3 OUT
CH2 IN
CH4 IN
CH2 OUT
CH4 OUT

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2-3-7. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output)
A GPI expansion cable that can be add 7 GPI input/output. Install the option to Slot E.
The FA-96DB9-CBL connector pin assignments are as shown in the table below.
Use the menu to select input or output function for each pin. (See Sec. 7-1. “GPI UTILITY /
INPUT / OUTPUT.”)
◆FA-96DB9-CBL Connector (9-pin D-sub, female, with inch screws)
Connector Pin Assignments
Pin No.
Description
1
DC IN or DC OUT
DC IN or OUT (+5.0 V) set by the jumper pin: JP1 (See the next page.)
Factory default: DC OUT
Total max load current is 200 mA.
2-8
GPI 1 - 7 (Input or output)
9
GND (Signal ground)
◆GPI Input Circuit
Function ON: Pin shorted to ground
Function OFF: Pin opened
GPI input pulse width: 100 ms or more
◆GPI Output Circuit
10 kΩ
JP1
+5.0V
FUSE
PIN 1
PIN 2-8
+5-24V
External power
S2-1-7
Max 50 mA
PIN 9
3
1
FA-9600
1
3
PIN 9
PIN 2-8
FA-9600
+5.0V
JP1
PIN 1
FUSE
10 kΩ
3
4
5
1
2
8
9
7
6