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-96DNT
FA-96EX3G44-R
FA-96EX12G06
FA-96SFPC4
FA-96GPI/DB9-CBL
FA-96DIN4-CBL
5th Edition –Rev. 3 (Software Ver. 5.00)
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
4
(V3.8)
7
2020/08/26
Added KNEE (RGB Clip) function in 3D-LUT
mode.
Corrected factual errors.
5-11, etc.

3
4
(V3.9)
8
2020/10/30
Changed Process Amplifier menu.
Added HDMI setting menu.
Added “Video Format Conversions.”
Extracts Ember+ commands from the manual to
provide as a separate document.
5-1
5-45, etc.
Appendix1
5
(V5.0)
-
2021/03/16
Added FA-96DNT option.
Supports HDMI HDR Metadata.
TV Logic WonderLookPro support (3D-LUT mode)
Frequency deviation adjustment in free-run mode.
Web GUI covered almost all of FA-9600 menus.
Merged descriptions of Web and Windows GUIs
2-3-7, etc.
5-46, etc.
4-7, etc.
7-7
12
5
(V5.0)
1
2021/06/04
Added SNMP video format information examples.
Corrected Ethernet spec.
14
2-2, 15-1
5
(V5.0)
2
2021/08/27
Revised description on image filters
Changed notes on HDMI settings.
Changed the format of product specifications.
Revised Output Delay and Phase in Converter
Minimum Delay Mode
5-24
12-2-3-4
5-42
15-1
App. 1-3
5
(V5.0)
32021/11/01
Factual errors corrected

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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
AC cord clamp included.
(See next page for installation instructions.)
Rubber foot
4
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
2 sets
See next page for installation instructions.
EIA Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
4 screws included.
CD-ROM
1
Installation files (Windows GUI, GUI Launcher and
Event Editor)
User manuals (PDF), etc.
Quick Setup Guide
1
◆Hardware Option
Option Card / Cable
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-96PS
1 set
Redundant power supply unit and AC cord
AC cord clamp included (See next page.)
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-96DNT
1
Dante 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
FA-AUX30
1
Auxiliary Unit
FA-10RU, FA-10DCCRU or FA-96GPI required
◆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

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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows and Edge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Apple, macOS and Safari are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Google and Chrome are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
Mozilla and Firefox are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Dante is a trademark or registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
*All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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.
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.
3)
1)
2)
4)
5)
4)
1)
3)
2)

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting.................................................................................................................................. 14
1-1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 14
1-2. Key Features............................................................................................................................ 14
1-3. Three MU Main Mode .............................................................................................................. 15
1-4. Notice on Overheat Protection................................................................................................. 15
1-5. Connection Example (Video Input / Output) ............................................................................ 16
1-5-1. 4K In / HD Out + HD In / HD Out...................................................................................... 16
1-5-2. HD In / 4K Out................................................................................................................... 16
2. Panel Descriptions............................................................................................................................. 17
2-1. Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 17
2-2. Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................... 18
2-3. Option Slots.............................................................................................................................. 19
2-3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion) ............................................................................. 19
2-3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)................................................................. 19
2-3-3. FA-96SFPC4 (4-Cage Card for SFP Modules) ................................................................ 20
2-3-4. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion).................................................... 20
2-3-5. FA-96ANA-AUD (Balanced Analog Audio 4-In 4-Out Card)............................................. 21
2-3-6. FA-96MADI (MADI Audio Card)........................................................................................ 21
2-3-7. FA-96DNT (Dante Audio Card)......................................................................................... 22
2-3-8. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output) ............................................................................... 22
2-3-9. FA-96GPI (10 Inputs and 10 Outputs).............................................................................. 23
2-3-10. FA-96DIN4-CBL (LTC I/O Expansion Cable)................................................................. 25
3. Operation........................................................................................................................................... 26
3-1. Front Panel Operation.............................................................................................................. 26
3-2. Memory Access Icon................................................................................................................ 27
3-3. Displaying Input Video on the Front Panel............................................................................... 27
3-4. FA-9600 Remote Control......................................................................................................... 28
3-4-1. Network Setting Quick Reference..................................................................................... 30
3-5. Saving / Loading Settings (Event Operation)........................................................................... 30
4. FA-9600 Setting Example.................................................................................................................. 31
4-1. Color Processer: SDR<->HLG (with Preset Events) ............................................................... 31
4-1-1. Preset Event Stored in FA-9600....................................................................................... 33
4-1-2. Preset Events in CD-ROM (FA-96AHDR2 required)........................................................ 34
4-2. Color Processer: HLG<->PQ ................................................................................................... 35
4-3. Converter: HD<->4K ................................................................................................................ 35
4-4. Converter: Adjusting Output Timing......................................................................................... 36
4-5. Converter: Outputting Signals with Minimum Delay ................................................................ 37
4-6. Aligning Audio and Video......................................................................................................... 37
4-7. Controlling 3D-LUT via WonderLookPro.................................................................................. 38
5. Video Setting Menus ......................................................................................................................... 39
5-1. VIDEO PRE-/POST-PROCESS AMPLIFIER........................................................................... 39
5-2. SPLIT MODE SELECT ............................................................................................................ 40
5-3. AREA MARKER (FA-96AHDR2) ............................................................................................. 41
5-4. INPUT / OUTPUT GAMMA / COLOR...................................................................................... 41
5-5. OOTF for HLG.......................................................................................................................... 42
5-6. Optional Function (FA-96AHDR2) ........................................................................................... 44
5-6-1. About OOTF Related Parameters .................................................................................... 44
5-7. IN/OUT GAMMA/COLOR......................................................................................................... 45
5-8. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Pre).................................................................................... 47
5-9. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance Post) .................................................................................. 48
5-10. COLOR CORRECTION (Differential) .................................................................................... 49
5-11. KNEE (RGB) CLIP (White/Black)........................................................................................... 49

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5-12. YCbCr CLIP ........................................................................................................................... 50
5-13. INPUT SELECT (Synchronizer)............................................................................................. 51
5-14. INPUT SELECT (Converter 1)............................................................................................... 52
5-15. INPUT SELECT (Color Processor)........................................................................................ 53
5-16. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (VIDEO) .................................................................................. 53
5-17. INPUT LINKAGE PROCESS (AUDIO) .................................................................................. 54
5-18. DYNAMIC RANGE GAIN CONTROL.................................................................................... 54
5-19. OUTPUT SELECT ................................................................................................................. 55
5-19-1. OUTPUT SELECT (Slot A)............................................................................................. 55
5-19-2. 4K (UHD) SDI Interface .................................................................................................. 57
5-20. CONVERTER FORMAT (FA-96UDC) ................................................................................... 59
5-21. ADJUST TIMING (FA-96UDC) .............................................................................................. 60
5-22. RESIZE 1, 2, 3 (FA-96UDC)................................................................................................. 62
5-23. I/P CONVERTER SETTING (FA-96UDC) ............................................................................. 64
5-24. FILTER SETTINGS (FA-96UDC)........................................................................................... 64
5-24-1. ANTIALIAS H/V (FA-96UDC) ......................................................................................... 65
5-24-2. ENHANCE H/V (FA-96UDC).......................................................................................... 66
5-24-3. NOISE REDUCER (FA-96UDC)..................................................................................... 66
5-25. UHD UPCONVERSION (FS1) (FA-96UDC/964K) ................................................................ 67
5-26. ANCILLARY MULTIPLEX...................................................................................................... 67
5-27. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID 1, 2 ...................................................................................................... 68
5-28. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID LINKAGE............................................................................................. 70
5-29. TIME CODE MULTIPLEX...................................................................................................... 70
5-30. TIMECODE GENERATOR LTC 1, 2, 3 ................................................................................. 71
5-30-1. Timecode Source............................................................................................................ 72
5-31. TIMECODE GENERATOR VITC 1, 2, 3................................................................................ 72
5-32. LTC OUT SELECT (FA-96DIN4-CBL)................................................................................... 73
5-33. ANC USER PACKET (Planned for future support)................................................................ 73
5-34. ANC DATA INSERTION ........................................................................................................ 74
5-35. ANC USER PACKET INSERTION (Planned for future support) ........................................... 76
5-36. SYNCHRONIZER FORMAT.................................................................................................. 77
5-37. SYNCHRONIZER .................................................................................................................. 78
5-38. VIDEO FREEZE..................................................................................................................... 79
5-39. FRAME DELAY...................................................................................................................... 80
5-39-1. FRAME DELAY Difference between Old and New Versions ............................................. 80
5-40. SDI BYPASS.......................................................................................................................... 82
5-41. VIDEO TEST SIGNAL............................................................................................................ 82
5-42. HDMI SETTINGS................................................................................................................... 83
5-43. HDMI HDR METADATA......................................................................................................... 84
5-44. VIDEO INPUT STATUS......................................................................................................... 85
5-45. PROCESSED SIGNAL STATUS........................................................................................... 86
5-46. SDI ERROR DETECTION ..................................................................................................... 86
5-47. VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS..................................................................................................... 87
5-48. Payload ID (FA-96EX3G44-R / FA-96SFPC4) ...................................................................... 88
5-49. OUTPUT PAYLOAD ID.......................................................................................................... 89
5-50. INPUT TIMECODE DETECTION (FA-96DIN4-CBL)............................................................. 89
5-51. INPUT ARIB B39 VIDEO MODE ........................................................................................... 90
5-52. INPUT ANCILLARY DETECTION 1-4................................................................................... 90
5-53. SFPC4 MODULE STATUS.................................................................................................... 90
6. Audio Setting Menus ......................................................................................................................... 91
6-1. AUDIO DEMUX........................................................................................................................ 91
6-2. AUDIO MUX CLOCK (GROUP1-4) ......................................................................................... 91
6-3. AUDIO MUX ENABLE (GROUP1-4)........................................................................................ 92
6-4. AUDIO MUX MODE (ARIB STD-B39) ..................................................................................... 92
6-5. EMB. AUDIO INPUT POLARITY ............................................................................................. 93

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6-6. SOURCE AUDIO SELECT ...................................................................................................... 93
6-7. SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER (SRC) ................................................................................. 94
6-8. MONO SUM SETTINGS (1-16) ............................................................................................... 94
6-9. AUDIO DOWNMIX 1 and 2...................................................................................................... 95
6-10. EMB. AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING ........................................................................................ 97
6-11. HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT........................................................................................... 97
6-12. AES AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING.......................................................................................... 98
6-13. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING .................................................................................. 98
6-14. MADI OUTPUT MAPPING..................................................................................................... 99
6-15. Dante OUTPUT MAPPINGS.................................................................................................. 99
6-16. MADI OUTPUT SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 100
6-17. AES INPUT HYSTERESIS .................................................................................................. 100
6-18. AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET ............................................................................................. 101
6-19. AES AUDIO INPUT POLARITY........................................................................................... 101
6-20. AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN........................................................................................................ 101
6-21. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT GAIN......................................................................................... 102
6-22. MADI OUTPUT GAIN........................................................................................................... 103
6-23. Dante OUTPUT GAIN.......................................................................................................... 103
6-24. AUDIO INPUT DELAY......................................................................................................... 104
6-25. AUDIO DELAY ADJUST FS SELECT ................................................................................. 104
6-26. Dolby E ALIGNMENT........................................................................................................... 105
6-27. ADDITIONAL AUDIO DELAY .............................................................................................. 106
6-28. ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL ...................................................................................... 107
6-29. ANALOG INPUT POLARITY ............................................................................................... 107
6-30. ANALOG AUDIO SETTINGS............................................................................................... 107
7. System Setting Menus..................................................................................................................... 109
7-1. GPI UTILITY / INPUT / OUTPUT........................................................................................... 109
7-2. AUDIO SYSTEM 1, 2............................................................................................................. 111
7-3. AUDIO MUTE / TEST SIGNAL.............................................................................................. 112
7-4. Dante SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 113
7-5. Remote Control Unit Setting .................................................................................................. 113
7-6. FRONT PANEL SETTINGS................................................................................................... 114
7-7. FREE RUN FREQUENCY ADJUST...................................................................................... 114
7-7-1. How to Adjust Free Running Frequency Deviation......................................................... 114
7-8. NETWORK INFORMATION 1-2 ............................................................................................ 116
7-9. NETWORK SETTING 1/4 to 4/4............................................................................................ 116
7-10. MU OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 117
7-11. EMB. AUDIO INPUT STATUS............................................................................................. 117
7-12. AES / ANALOG AUDIO INPUT STATUS ............................................................................ 118
7-13. MADI AUDIO INPUT STATUS............................................................................................. 118
7-14. Dante STATUS / Dante AUDIO INPUT STATUS................................................................ 119
7-15. EMB. AUDIO PHASE ERROR............................................................................................. 119
7-16. INPUT ARIB B39 AUDIO MODE ......................................................................................... 120
7-17. EMB. AUDIO OUT STATUS................................................................................................ 120
7-18. HDMI AUDIO OUT STATUS................................................................................................ 120
7-19. AES / ANALOG AUDIO OUT STATUS................................................................................ 121
7-20. MADI AUDIO OUTPUT STATUS......................................................................................... 121
7-21. Dante OUTPUT STATUS..................................................................................................... 122
7-22. FAN / DC POWER / TEMP. STATUS.................................................................................. 122
7-23. VERSION INFO. .................................................................................................................. 122
7-24. MAIN UNIT INFO. ................................................................................................................ 123
7-25. Option Information................................................................................................................ 123
8. Event Memory ................................................................................................................................. 124
8-1. Items Not Stored in Event Memory........................................................................................ 125