FOR-A FRC-9100 User manual

FRC-9100
Frame Rate Converter
FRC-912C
FRC-914K
FRC-90DA
FRC-90DM
3rd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Section/Page
1
-
2019/05/27
First edition
2
-
2020/07/30
Added SNMP monitoring.
Changed Front Panel Auto Reboot description.
Changed option names (FRC-912C, FRC-914K)
6-8
8-7-5
3
-
2021/02/02
Changed audio delay settings
Supported 12G-SDI.
6-5-1-14 to 16
8-4-7
Throughout

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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
FRC-9100 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.
◆FRC-9100 box
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FRC-9100
1
EIA Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
Includes 8 screws.
AC Cord
2 sets
Includes AC cord clamp (See below for installation
instructions).
CD-ROM
1
Operation Manuals (PDF)
Dolby Metadata Configure GUI software installer
Packing List
1
◆Option
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FRC-912C
1
3G/HD/SD-SDI 2ch Option for FRC-9100
FRC-914K
1
4K Option for FRC-9100
FRC-90DA
1
Digital Audio Input / Output card
FRC-90DM
1-4
Dolby® E Encoder/Decoder card
Trademarks
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.
Chrome is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
AC Cord Clamp Installation
1) Insert the anchor into the hole next to the AC inlet.
2) Plug in the AC cord.
3) Adjust the strap length to fit.
4) Wrap the AC cord clamp around the AC cord.
5) Gently pull on the AC cord to ensure it has been securely plugged in.
3)
1)
2)
4)

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting.....................................................................................................................................9
1-1. Overview .....................................................................................................................................9
1-2. Features......................................................................................................................................9
1-3. Supported Formats ...................................................................................................................10
2. Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................................................11
2-1. Front Panel................................................................................................................................11
2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................12
3. Connections........................................................................................................................................14
3-1. 3G/HD/SD-SDI 1-Channel Conversions ...................................................................................14
3-2. 3G/HD/SD-SDI 2-Channel Conversions (with FRC-912C).......................................................14
3-3. Conversions between 4K Signals (with FRC-914K) .................................................................15
3-4. Conversions from HD to 4K (with FRC-914K) ..........................................................................16
3-5. Conversions from 4K to HD (with FRC-914K) ..........................................................................17
4. Operation............................................................................................................................................18
5. System Requirements........................................................................................................................18
6. Web Browser Control (SD/HD to HD Mode) ......................................................................................19
6-1. Connection between Web Browser and FRC-9100..................................................................19
6-2. STATUS Page [Web]................................................................................................................19
6-2-1. [STATUS - General]...........................................................................................................19
6-2-2. [STATUS - Video] ..............................................................................................................20
6-2-3. [STATUS - Emb. Audio IN] ................................................................................................20
6-2-4. [STATUS - Emb. Audio OUT] ............................................................................................21
6-2-5. [STATUS –Timecode].......................................................................................................21
6-2-6. [STATUS - AES IN/OUT] (FRC-90DA)..............................................................................22
6-2-7. [STATUS - Dolby] (FRC-90DM).........................................................................................22
6-2-8. [STATUS - Version] ...........................................................................................................23
6-3. SYSTEM Page [Web]................................................................................................................24
6-3-1. [SYSTEM - Channel A]......................................................................................................24
6-3-2. Channel B (SYSTEM)........................................................................................................26
6-3-3. [SYSTEM - General]..........................................................................................................26
6-4. VIDEO Page [Web]...................................................................................................................28
6-4-1. [VIDEO - Channel A]..........................................................................................................28
6-4-1-1. Conversion Settings ...................................................................................................28
6-4-1-2. Extension Settings......................................................................................................30
6-4-1-3. Area Marker Settings..................................................................................................30
6-4-1-4. Effective Area Settings...............................................................................................30
6-4-1-5. Text Area 1-4 Settings................................................................................................31
6-4-2. [VIDEO - Channel B]..........................................................................................................32
6-5. AUDIO Page [Web]...................................................................................................................33
6-5-1. [AUDIO - Channel A] .........................................................................................................34
6-5-1-1. SDI SRC Settings.......................................................................................................34
6-5-1-2. AES SRC Settings......................................................................................................34
6-5-1-3. SDI Polarity Settings...................................................................................................34
6-5-1-4. AES Polarity Settings .................................................................................................35
6-5-1-5. Dolby Decoder Polarity Settings.................................................................................35
6-5-1-6. Down Mix Settings......................................................................................................36
6-5-1-7. Mono Sum 1-8 Settings..............................................................................................37
6-5-1-8. Mapping SDI Settings.................................................................................................38
6-5-1-9. Mapping AES Settings................................................................................................38
6-5-1-10. Mapping Dolby Encoder Settings.............................................................................39
6-5-1-11. Gain SDI Settings.....................................................................................................40

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6-5-1-12. Gain AES Settings....................................................................................................41
6-5-1-13. Gain Dolby Encoder Settings ...................................................................................41
6-5-1-14. Delay SDI Settings ...................................................................................................42
6-5-1-15. Delay AES Settings..................................................................................................44
6-5-1-16. Delay Dolby Encoder Settings..................................................................................45
6-5-1-17. Embedded Audio Multiplex Settings (SDI)...............................................................45
6-5-1-18. Test Signal/Mute Settings ........................................................................................46
6-5-1-19. Dolby Decoder Settings............................................................................................46
6-5-1-20. Dolby Encoder Settings............................................................................................47
6-5-1-21. External Metadata Output Settings ..........................................................................48
6-5-2. [AUDIO - Channel B] .........................................................................................................48
6-5-3. [AUDIO - General] .............................................................................................................49
6-5-3-1. SDI IN 1 Embedded Audio Demultiplex Settings .......................................................49
6-5-3-2. SDI IN 2 Embedded Audio Demultiplex Settings .......................................................50
6-5-3-3. Digital Audio Settings .................................................................................................50
6-6. ANCILLARY Page [Web] ..........................................................................................................51
6-6-1. [ANCILLARY - Metadata]...................................................................................................51
6-6-1-1. Audio Metadata Demultiplexer Settings.....................................................................51
6-6-1-2. Audio Metadata Multiplexer Settings..........................................................................52
6-6-2. [ANCILLARY –Timecode].................................................................................................53
6-6-2-1. TCR Input Settings.....................................................................................................53
6-6-2-2. TCG Output Settings..................................................................................................54
6-6-2-3. TCG Mode Settings....................................................................................................54
6-6-2-4. TC Time Settings........................................................................................................56
6-7. UTILITY Page [Web].................................................................................................................57
6-7-1. Event Memory Settings......................................................................................................57
6-7-2. Setting Not Saved in Event Memory..................................................................................58
6-7-3. System Reboot ..................................................................................................................58
6-7-4. Video Test Signal Settings.................................................................................................58
6-7-5. Relay Bypass Settings.......................................................................................................59
6-8. NETWORK Page [Web]............................................................................................................60
6-8-1. Network Settings................................................................................................................60
6-8-2. Factory Shipment Network Settings ..................................................................................61
6-8-3. SNMP Setting ....................................................................................................................61
6-8-4. Get / Set List......................................................................................................................62
6-8-5. Get List...............................................................................................................................66
6-8-6. Trap List.............................................................................................................................68
7. Web Browser Control (Other modes than SD/HD to HD)........................................................................69
7-1. Connection between Web Browser and FRC-9100..................................................................69
7-2. STATUS Page [Web]................................................................................................................69
7-3. SYSTEM Page [Web]................................................................................................................69
7-4. VIDEO Page [Web]...................................................................................................................72
7-5. AUDIO Page [Web]...................................................................................................................73
7-6. ANCILLARY Page [Web] ..........................................................................................................73
7-7. UTILITY Page [Web].................................................................................................................73
7-8. NETWORK Page [Web]............................................................................................................73
8. Front Touch Panel Operation.............................................................................................................74
8-1. Front Panel LOCK / UNLOCK...................................................................................................74
8-2. SYSTEM Menu [Panel].............................................................................................................74
8-2-1. Channel A/B Selection.......................................................................................................74
8-2-2. General Settings................................................................................................................75
8-2-3. Miscellaneous Settings......................................................................................................75
8-2-3-1. 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input Format......................................................................................76
8-2-3-2. 3G/HD-SDI Output Format.........................................................................................78
8-2-3-3. Aspect Ratio ...............................................................................................................79

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8-2-3-4. System Phase ............................................................................................................79
8-2-3-5. Genlock Input .............................................................................................................80
8-2-3-6. Video Genlock Status.................................................................................................80
8-2-3-7. Version Information ....................................................................................................80
8-2-3-8. Unit Alarm...................................................................................................................81
8-2-3-9. Audio Status ...............................................................................................................81
8-3. VIDEO Menu [Panel].................................................................................................................82
8-3-1. Conversion Mode...............................................................................................................82
8-3-2. Conversion Settings...........................................................................................................83
8-3-3. Extension Settings.............................................................................................................83
8-3-4. Area Marker.......................................................................................................................83
8-3-5. Effective Area.....................................................................................................................83
8-3-6. Text Area ...........................................................................................................................84
8-4. AUDIO Menu [Panel].................................................................................................................84
8-4-1. SRC ...................................................................................................................................85
8-4-2. Polarity...............................................................................................................................85
8-4-3. Down Mix...........................................................................................................................85
8-4-4. Mono Sum..........................................................................................................................86
8-4-5. Mapping .............................................................................................................................87
8-4-6. Gain ...................................................................................................................................87
8-4-7. Delay..................................................................................................................................88
8-4-8. Mux ....................................................................................................................................88
8-4-9. SDI Test Signal / Mute (Channel A)...................................................................................89
8-4-10. Dolby Decoder.................................................................................................................89
8-4-11. Dolby Encoder .................................................................................................................90
8-4-12. External Metadata............................................................................................................90
8-4-13. Audio (General) ...............................................................................................................90
8-5. ANCILLARY Menu [Panel]........................................................................................................92
8-5-1. ANCILLARY Menu [Panel] –Metadata .............................................................................92
8-5-1-1. Metadata Demultiplex.................................................................................................93
8-5-1-2. Metadata Multiplex .....................................................................................................93
8-5-2. ANCILLARY Menu [Panel] - Timecode .............................................................................93
8-5-2-1. TCR Input Settings.....................................................................................................94
8-5-2-2. TCG Output Settings..................................................................................................94
8-5-2-3. TCG Counter ..............................................................................................................94
8-5-2-4. TCG Mode Settings....................................................................................................94
8-6. UTILITY Menu [Panel]...............................................................................................................95
8-6-1. Event Control.....................................................................................................................95
8-6-2. Video Test Signal Settings.................................................................................................96
8-6-3. Relay Bypass Settings.......................................................................................................96
8-6-4. NETWORK Menu...............................................................................................................97
8-6-5. Front Panel Auto Reboot ...................................................................................................97
9. Dolby Metadata Configure GUI ..........................................................................................................98
9-1. Downloading / Editing / Uploading Metadata............................................................................99
9-1-1. Copy Metadata between Programs.................................................................................100
9-1-2. Copy Metadata between Modules...................................................................................100
9-2. Dolby Metadata.......................................................................................................................101
9-3. Installing the Dolby Metadata Configure GUI .........................................................................103
10. Specifications and Dimensions ......................................................................................................105
10-1. Specifications........................................................................................................................105
10-2. External Dimensions.............................................................................................................106

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Overview
The FRC-9100 uses motion compensation processing by motion vectors to convert field
frequencies and enables conversion between different 12G/3G/HD frame rates, as well as up
conversion from SD to 3G/HD. The FRC-9100 is ideal for converting the frame rate prior to
transmitting at international sporting events, for example.
1-2. Features
➢4K (12G-SDI, Quad Link 3G/HD-SDI) support (optional)
Various frame-rates conversions, Level A/B and SQD/2SI conversions are supported.
Up/down/cross frame rate conversions between 4K UHDTV (3840 x 2160p) and HD (1920 x
1080p/i, 1280 x 720p).
➢3G/HD/SD multi-format support
3G/HD/SD-SDI input and 3G/HD output
Frame rate conversion of 1080p, 1080i, and 720p
Frame rate and up conversions from SD-SDI to 3G/HD-SDI.
➢2-channel Independent Conversion (option)
Different frame rate conversions of two 3G/HD/SD-SDI systems
➢Conversion with Motion Compensation Processing
Suppresses resolution degradation caused by frequency conversion.
➢Scene Cut Detection
The Scene Cut Detection feature can detect scene cuts automatically to avoid overcorrection
in consecutive frames.
➢Moving Text Detection
The Moving Text Detection feature can automatically detect moving texts for correction.
➢Genlock
The converted video signals can be synchronized to an external reference signal. Two
dedicated reference inputs are provided and Tri-level sync or Black burst signals can be
selected for both inputs.
➢Interlace-to-Progressive conversion
Adaptive interlace-to-progressive conversion produces clear/smooth progressive output.
➢Embedded Audio Support
Supports 16-Channel 48 kHz 24-bit embedded audio for 3G/HD input and 16-Channel 20-bit
or 12-Channel 24-bit embedded audio for SD input.
Audio delay allows video and audio synchronous conversions.
➢Test signal
Color bar and ramp signals for video and 1 kHz and 500 Hz signals for audio
➢FRC-90DA (Option)
AES/EBU digital audio support
➢FRC-90DM (Option)
Dolby E audio Encoder/Decoder (FRC-90DA required)

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1-3. Supported Formats
Output
2160p/
59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24,
23.98 (*1)
1080p/
60, 59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24,
23.98
1080i/
60, 59.94, 50
720p/
60, 59.94, 50
Input
2160p/
59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24,
23.98 (*1)
✓
✓
✓
✓
1080p/
60, 59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24,
23.98
✓
✓
✓
✓
1080i/
60, 59.94, 50
✓
✓
✓
✓
720p/
60, 59.94, 50
✓
✓
✓
✓
525/60
✓
✓
✓
625/50
✓
✓
✓
(*1) FRC-914K required
2160p/59.94 and 50 formats support 12G-SDI, 3G/HD-SDI Level-A/B (SQD/2SI) inputs and
outputs.
2160p/30, 29.97, 25, 24 and 23.98 formats support Quad 1.5G-SDI (SQD) inputs and outputs.
1080p/60, 59.94 and 50 formats support 3G/HD-SDI Level-A/B inputs and outputs.