FOR-A FA-9500 User manual

FA-9500
Frame Synchronizer
FA-95PS
FA-95DACBL
FA-95RU*
FA-95CO
FA-95D-D/DE-E
FA-95AIO
9th Edition – Rev. 2
SOFT Ver. 6.01 – higher
OPERATION
MANUAL
The latest FA-9500 Operation Manual can be downloaded
from FOR-A’s website:
http://www.for-a.com/products/fa9500/fa9500.html

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Edition Revision History
Edit. Rev. Date Description Where
Preliminary - 2010/08/03 Preliminary edition (V0010)
1 2010/09/13 First edition (V0100) Throughout
1 1 2011/01/20 Added FA-95DACBL option, color correction
description. Other text amendments.
2 2011/03/23 Added 3G-SDI, Second Coverter, and Auto Video
Optimizer features, and FA-95PS option. Other text
amendments.
Throughout
3 2011/06/14 Added FA-95RU option.
(Issued the separate FA-95RU Operation Manual) 7-1
4 2011/08/19 Added FA-95CO Option
Added the login page and Logout button 5-7 9-1
4 1 2011/10/18 Revised AVO Scene Cut Detection frame delay, and
Forced Field frame delay settings 5-5-2, 9-2-2-1, 5-10-1, 9-2-3, 9-4-1
5 2011/11/08 Closed captioning
CEA608, S334-1, CEA708 compatible 5-10-13, 5-11, 5-12,
5-16-13 through
5-22, 9-4-1, 9-4-3,
9-7-4, 18
6 2011/12/16 Added FA-95D-D and FA-95-DE-E options.
Enhanced Audio processing feature
Added PAL-M support
5-15, 5-16-13, 6-9,
9-3, 9-4, 10, 13, 19,
etc.
7 2012/02/16 Added FA-95AIO option. 5-7-1, 5-8-5, 5-10-3,
5-15, 5-17-2&3,
5-17-5, 7-3, 16
7 1 2012/03/06 Deleted NTSC SETUP exceptional condition 5-15
8 2012/03/26 Added Logo feature 5-9-1
9 2012/07/06 Enhanced FA-95DE-E option.
Added AFD support. (S2016/VI/WSS)
CONV2 modified to Up/Down/Cross converter.
5-3, 5-4, 20, 21, etc.
9 1 2012/08/06 Added VITS feature description 5-10-4 through
5-10-7, 9-4-1
9 2 2013/04/12 Revised specifications (optional video formats) 25-1
Software Versions and Supported Options
Version *1 Supported
Feature/Option Note
FPGA1:1.36 or higher
FPGA2:1.27 or higher
FPGA3:1.01 or higher
SOFT:1.13 or higher
FA-95PS
3G-SDI
Second Converter
Auto Video Optimizer
FA-95DACBL
First edition
FPGA1: 1.40 or higher
FPGA2: 1.28 or higher
FPGA3: 1.01 or higher
SOFT : 2.00 or higher
FA-95RU Supports FA-95RU option.
FPGA1:1.51 or higher
FPGA2: 1.29 or higher
FPGA3: 1.01 or higher
SOFT: 2.10 or higher
FA-95CO Supports FA-95CO option
FA-95RU ver. 1.10 or higher-compatible
FPGA1:1.55 or higher
FPGA2: 1.30 or higher
FPGA3: 1.01 or higher
SOFT: 2.22 or higher
AVO
Scene cut detection Modified frame delay settings for Forced Field function.
Corrected a bug on AUTO LOAD.
FA-95RU ver. 1.20 or higher-compatible
FPGA1:1.58 or higher
FPGA2: 2.00 or higher
FPGA3:1.01 or higher
SOFT: 2.30 or higher
Closed captioning
CEA608, S334-1, CEA708 compatible
Revised menu display upon switching VIDEO/AUDIO
menus.
FPGA1: 2.08 or higher
FPGA2: 3.00 or higher
FPGA3: 1.01 or higher
SOFT: 3.00 or higher
FA-95D-D
FA-95DE-E Supports FA-95D-D and FA-95DE-E options
Supports PAL-M
FPGA1: 2.28 or higher
FPGA2: 4.10 or higher
FPGA3: 1.01 or higher
SOFT: 4.00 or higher
FA-95AIO Supports FA-95AIO option
FA-95RU ver 3.00 or higher-compatible

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Version *1 Supported
Feature/Option Note
FPGA1: 2.30 or higher
FPGA2: 4.10 or higher
FPGA3: 1.02 or higher
SOFT: 5.00 or higher
Logo Generator Supports Logo Generator
FA-95RU ver 4.00 or higher-compatible
FPGA1:3.14 or higher
FPGA2: 5.02 or higher
FPGA3: 1.02 or higher
SOFT: 6.00 or higher
Added performance
features. S2016/VI/WSS AFD support,
CONV2 Up/Down/Cross converter support, and
FA-95DE-E option enhanced encoding function.
FA-95RU ver 5.00 or higher-compatible
FPGA1:3.15 or higher
FPGA2: 5.10 or higher
FPGA3: 1.02 or higher
SOFT: 6.01 or higher
Added performance
features. SD-SDI VITS output support
*1 Version information can be seen as described in section 7-5 “UNIT Ver.”.

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
[Grounding]
Ensure 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.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[Operation]
Do not operate u
nit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing
so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.
If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord
immediately.
Remove material and contact authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When
you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate
adequate packing.
Stop
Caution
Caution
Caution
Hazard
Caution
Hazard
Hazard

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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the
unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing /
adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
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 power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
attempting to again operate unit.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
To rack mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet attached on the unit,
do not reinsert the screws securing the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manua
l. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Hazard
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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
FA-9500 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below.
FA-9500 ITEM QTY REMARKS
FA-9500 1
AC Cord 1 set (Incl. ladder strap/retaining clip assembly)
Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type (Including 4 screws.)
Operation Manual 1
Option ITEM QTY REMARKS
FA-95PS 1 set Redundant power supply unit (with AC cord and
AC cord retaining clip)
FA-95DACBL 1 Digital audio expansion cable (to expand digital
audio I/O up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs.)
Normally installed in slot B.
FA-95RU 1 Remote Control Unit
FA-95D-D * 1 Dolby E/Digital decoder
FA-95DE-E 1 Dolby E encoder
FA-95D-D option required for FA-95DE-E
installation.
FA-95AIO * 1 Analog component I/O expansion card
(with dedicated connection cable: PC-3307)
* FA-95D-D, and FA-95AIO options (anycombination other than 2 of the same option) can be
installed into option slots A and/or B.
Software Option
ITEM QTY REMARKS
FA-95CO 1 Changeover
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
Trademark
MicrosoftandWindows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium 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.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Rack Mounting
FA-9500/RPS can be mounted to EIA standard rack units. When rack mounting a unit, remove
the rubber feet and use the accessory rack mount brackets (rack ears).

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Installing the AC Cord Retaining Clip
Secure the AC cord with the supplied ladder strap/retaining clip assembly to prevent accidental
removal from the FA-9500.
Installing the clip
1) Wrap the retaining 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.
Unpluging the AC cord
1) Push the tab on the retaining up to unfasten the clip.
2) Push the tab on the ladder strap up and slide the clip back.
3) Unplug the AC cord.
2)
4) 3)
5) 6)
1) 2)

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting ...........................................................................................................................1
1-1. Welcome ..............................................................................................................................1
1-2. Features...............................................................................................................................1
1-3. FA-95LG GUI Download......................................................................................................1
2. Panel Descriptions ......................................................................................................................2
2-1. Front Panel...........................................................................................................................2
2-2. Rear Panel...........................................................................................................................3
2-3. Internal Settings...................................................................................................................6
2-3-1. Dipswitch Settings.........................................................................................................6
3. Connections ................................................................................................................................7
3-1. For HD /SD-SDI Frame Synchronizer Use..........................................................................7
3-2. For HD/SD-SDI Simultaneous Output .................................................................................8
3-3. To Embed AES Input Signals on SDI Signals.....................................................................9
3-4. To Embed Analog Audio Signals on SDI Signals..............................................................10
3-5. Connecting a Computer.....................................................................................................11
3-6. Connecting to the REMOTE (GPI) Connector...................................................................12
4. Front Panel Operations.............................................................................................................13
4-1. Powering ON......................................................................................................................13
4-2. Basic Operations................................................................................................................13
4-2-1. Accessing Menus........................................................................................................14
4-2-2. Menu Buttons..............................................................................................................15
4-2-3. Arrow Buttons..............................................................................................................16
4-2-4. Consecutive Viewing of Settings................................................................................17
4-2-5. Page Jump Feature
....................................................................................................17
4-2-6. Changing Setting Values............................................................................................18
4-2-7. Resetting to Default ....................................................................................................18
5. VIDEO Menus ...........................................................................................................................19
5-1. VIDEO PROC AMP (PROCESS) ......................................................................................19
5-2. COLOR CORRECTOR (C.C.) ...........................................................................................19
5-2-1. WHITE LEVEL............................................................................................................19
5-2-2. BLACK LEVEL............................................................................................................20
5-2-3. GAMMA LEVEL..........................................................................................................20
5-2-4. COLOR CORRECT (C.C.)..........................................................................................21
5-2-5. Color Corrector and AVO Modes................................................................................22
5-3. CONV1 (UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERTER)....................................................................23
5-3-1. CONV1 U/D MODE.....................................................................................................24
5-3-2. CONV1 Conversion Table..........................................................................................26
5-3-3. CONV1 SIZE/POS......................................................................................................26
5-3-4. CONV1 CROPPING ...................................................................................................27
5-3-5. CONV1 IMPROVE......................................................................................................28
5-3-6. CONV1 SIDE RGB .....................................................................................................29

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5-4. CONV2 (UP / DOWN / CROSS CONVERTER)............................................................... 30
5-4-1. CONV2 U/D MODE.................................................................................................... 31
5-4-2. CONV2 Conversion Table.......................................................................................... 32
5-4-3. CONV2 SIZE/POS..................................................................................................... 32
5-4-4. CONV2 CROPPING................................................................................................... 33
5-4-5. CONV2 IMPROVE ..................................................................................................... 34
5-4-6. CONV2 SIDE RGB..................................................................................................... 35
5-5. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO)............................................................................................. 36
5-5-1. AVO SETTING........................................................................................................... 36
5-5-2. AVO SETUP............................................................................................................... 37
5-5-2-1. About Scene Cut Detection and Frame Delay Settings..................................... 38
5-5-3. USER1 - 5 LEVEL SET.............................................................................................. 39
5-5-4. USER1, 2 AREA SET................................................................................................ 42
5-5-4-1. Manual Level Adjustment.................................................................................... 43
5-6. CLIP (VIDEO CLIP)........................................................................................................... 44
5-6-1. YPbPr/RGB CLIP....................................................................................................... 44
5-6-2. COMPOSITE CLIP..................................................................................................... 45
5-6-3. VIDEO CLIP Setting Ranges..................................................................................... 45
5-7. VIDEO INPUT SELECT (IN SEL) ..................................................................................... 47
5-7-1. VIDEO INPUT SET.................................................................................................... 47
5-7-2. SD INPUT ASPECT................................................................................................... 48
5-7-3. About Changeover
..................................................................................................... 48
5-7-3-1. Changeover and Loss Operation........................................................................ 48
5-7-3-2. Changeover and Input Switchover Using a Router............................................ 48
5-7-3-3. How to Reset to SDI 1 (Main Input).................................................................... 48
5-7-4. CHGOV (CHANGEOVER) MODE SET..................................................................... 49
5-7-5. SDI ERROR TRG....................................................................................................... 50
5-7-6. FORMAT ERROR TRG............................................................................................. 50
5-7-7. CRC ERROR TRG..................................................................................................... 51
5-7-8. BLACK VIDEO TRG................................................................................................... 51
5-7-9. AUDIO LOSS TRG..................................................................................................... 52
5-7-10. AUDIO ERR TRG..................................................................................................... 52
5-7-11. SILENCE TRG......................................................................................................... 53
5-7-12. CHGOV STATUS..................................................................................................... 53
5-7-13. CHGOV VID STATUS.............................................................................................. 54
5-7-14. CHGOV AUD STATUS............................................................................................ 54
5-7-15. AUD LOSS STATUS................................................................................................ 55
5-7-16. AUD ERROR STATUS ............................................................................................ 55
5-7-17. SILENCE STATUS................................................................................................... 55
5-8. VIDEO OUT SELECT (OUT SEL)..................................................................................... 56
5-8-1. SDI1/2 OUT SET........................................................................................................ 56
5-8-2. SDI3/4 OUT SET........................................................................................................ 56
5-8-3. COMPOSITE SET...................................................................................................... 57
5-8-4. COMPONENT SET.................................................................................................... 58
5-9. VIDEO OPTION (VIDEO OP) ........................................................................................... 59

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5-9-1. Logo Generator...........................................................................................................59
5-9-1-1. CONV1 LOGO SEL.............................................................................................59
5-9-1-2. CONV1 KEYER SET...........................................................................................60
5-9-1-3. CONV2 LOGO SEL.............................................................................................61
5-9-1-4. CONV2 KEYER SET...........................................................................................62
5-9-1-5. Logo Position Setting Range...............................................................................62
5-10. VIDEO SYSTEM (VIDEO SYS).......................................................................................63
5-10-1. FS MODE SET..........................................................................................................63
5-10-2. FREEZE SET............................................................................................................64
5-10-3. COMPOSITE SET ....................................................................................................65
5-10-4. VIDEO SUB...............................................................................................................66
5-10-5. TEST SIGNAL...........................................................................................................66
5-10-6. HD PHASE SET........................................................................................................67
5-10-7. SD PHASE SET........................................................................................................68
5-10-8. VIDEO POSITION.....................................................................................................69
5-10-9. CONV1 ANC SET.....................................................................................................70
5-10-10. CONV2 ANC SET...................................................................................................71
5-10-11. CONV1 AUDIO GROUP.........................................................................................72
5-10-12. CONV2 AUDIO GROUP.........................................................................................72
5-10-13. SD LINE MASK.......................................................................................................73
5-10-14. ANC DETECT LINE................................................................................................73
5-10-15. ANC DETECT SEL.................................................................................................74
5-10-16. ANC DATA EMBED................................................................................................74
5-10-17. ANC EMBED LINE..................................................................................................75
5-10-18. ANC LOSS SET......................................................................................................77
5-10-19. WSS AFD ERROR..................................................................................................78
5-11. NTSC SETUP ..................................................................................................................79
5-12. PAL-M MODE SET..........................................................................................................79
5-13. Various Signal Status Display (STATUS)........................................................................80
5-13-1. UNIT ALARM............................................................................................................80
5-13-2. VIDEO IN STATUS...................................................................................................81
5-13-3. COMPONENT INPUT...............................................................................................82
5-13-4. VIDEO OUT STATUS...............................................................................................82
5-13-5. COMPONENT OUTPUT...........................................................................................83
5-13-6. SOURCE AUDIO......................................................................................................84
5-13-7. SDI 1 IN AUDIO........................................................................................................85
5-13-8. SDI 2 IN AUDIO........................................................................................................86
5-13-9. AES IN AUDIO..........................................................................................................87
5-13-10. ANALOG IN AUDIO................................................................................................87
5-13-11. SDI 1/2 OUT AUDIO...............................................................................................88
5-13-12. SDI 3/4 OUT AUDIO...............................................................................................89
5-13-13. AES OUT AUDIO....................................................................................................89
5-13-14. ANALOG OUT AUDIO............................................................................................90
5-13-15. Dolby AUX STATUS...............................................................................................90
5-13-16. AFD IN STATUS.....................................................................................................91

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5-14. ANC IN STATUS............................................................................................................. 91
5-15. ANC IN STATUS 1-2....................................................................................................... 92
5-16. CONV1 ANC OUT........................................................................................................... 92
5-16-1. CONV1 S2016 OUT................................................................................................. 92
5-16-2. CONV1 VI OUT........................................................................................................ 93
5-16-3. CONV1 WSS OUT................................................................................................... 93
5-17. CONV1 ANC OUT1......................................................................................................... 94
5-18. CONV2 ANC OUT........................................................................................................... 94
5-18-1. CONV2 S2016 OUT................................................................................................. 94
5-18-2. CONV2 VI OUT........................................................................................................ 95
5-18-3. CONV2 WSS OUT................................................................................................... 95
5-19. CONV2 ANC OUT1......................................................................................................... 96
6. AUDIO Settings ........................................................................................................................ 97
6-1. SDI AUDIO Settings (SDI AUDIO).................................................................................... 97
6-1-1. SDI AUDIO GAIN....................................................................................................... 97
6-1-2. SDI REMAPPING....................................................................................................... 98
6-1-3. SDI MONO SUM...................................................................................................... 100
6-1-4. SDI AUDIO CLOCK ................................................................................................. 100
6-1-5. SDI IN AUDIO .......................................................................................................... 101
6-2. AES AUDIO Settings (AES AUDIO) ............................................................................... 102
6-2-1. AES IN GAIN............................................................................................................ 102
6-2-2. AES HYSTERESIS.................................................................................................. 102
6-2-3. AES REMAPPING ................................................................................................... 103
6-2-4. AES MONO SUM..................................................................................................... 105
6-2-5. AES I/O SETUP....................................................................................................... 105
6-3. ANALOG AUDIO Settings (ANALOG)............................................................................ 106
6-3-1. ANALOG IN LEVEL ................................................................................................. 106
6-3-2. ANALOG IN GAIN.................................................................................................... 106
6-3-3. ANALOG OUT LEVEL ............................................................................................. 106
6-3-4. ANALOG OUT GAIN................................................................................................ 107
6-3-5. ANALOG REMAPPING............................................................................................ 107
6-3-6. ANALOG MONO SUM............................................................................................. 108
6-3-7. ANALOG SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 108
6-4. MASTER OUT GAIN Settings (MASTER)...................................................................... 109
6-5. AUDIO MAPPING (MAPPING)....................................................................................... 110
6-5-1. SOURCE/SRC SEL ................................................................................................. 110
6-6. AUDIO DELAY Settings.................................................................................................. 111
6-6-1. AUDIO DELAY......................................................................................................... 111
6-7. DOWN MIX SET.............................................................................................................. 112
6-7-1. DOWN MIX ASSIGN................................................................................................ 114
6-8. AUDIO MODE SET (MODE)........................................................................................... 114
6-9. AUDIO OPTION (AUDIO OP)......................................................................................... 115
6-9-1. Dolby AUX OUTPUT................................................................................................ 115
6-9-2. Dolby DECODER INPUT......................................................................................... 116

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6-9-3. Dolby DECODER REFERENCE..............................................................................117
6-9-4. Dolby DOWNMIX......................................................................................................117
6-9-5. Dolby DECODER GAIN............................................................................................117
6-9-6. Dolby ENCODER INPUT..........................................................................................118
6-9-7. Dolby ENCODER SETTING.....................................................................................119
6-9-8. METADATA INPUT...................................................................................................119
6-10. AUDIO SYSTEM Settings (AUDIO SYS).......................................................................120
6-10-1. FADE IN / OUT .......................................................................................................120
6-10-2. DIGITAL AUDIO......................................................................................................121
6-10-3. AUDIO ERR SENSE...............................................................................................121
6-10-4. DIGITAL SILENCE..................................................................................................123
7. Other Settings & Information (OTHER)...................................................................................124
7-1. CONTROL SETTING.......................................................................................................124
7-2. FRONT PANEL SET........................................................................................................124
7-3. GPI SETTING ..................................................................................................................125
7-4. NETWORK INFO.............................................................................................................128
7-5. UNIT Ver. .........................................................................................................................128
7-6. OPTION A Ver. ................................................................................................................129
7-7. OPTION B Ver. ................................................................................................................129
7-8. OTHER OPTION..............................................................................................................130
7-9. SOFT OPTION1...............................................................................................................130
7-10. SOFT OPTION2.............................................................................................................130
8. Event Memory.........................................................................................................................131
8-1. EVENT LOAD ..................................................................................................................131
8-2. EVENT SAVE...................................................................................................................132
8-3. EVENT SETUP................................................................................................................132
8-4. Parameters That Are Not Stored in Event Memories......................................................133
8-5. Note on Event Memory Operation...................................................................................133
9. Control via WEB Browser........................................................................................................134
9-1. Connecting via a WEB Browser.......................................................................................134
9-2. VIDEO Settings................................................................................................................135
9-2-1. Input Select...............................................................................................................136
9-2-1-1. About Changeover (Web)..................................................................................140
9-2-1-2. Changeover and Loss Operation (Web)............................................................141
9-2-1-3. Changeover and Input Switchover Using a Router (Web)................................141
9-2-1-4. How to Reset to SDI 1 (Main Input) (Web)........................................................141
9-2-2. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO).....................................................................................142
9-2-2-1. About Scene Cut Detection and Frame Delay Settings....................................144
9-2-2-2. User 1 - 5 LEVEL SET.......................................................................................145
9-2-2-3. User Area 1, 2....................................................................................................147
9-2-3. Frame Delay..............................................................................................................148
9-2-4. Proc Amp ..................................................................................................................149
9-2-5. BY-PASS / Operate ..................................................................................................149
9-2-6. Converter1 ................................................................................................................150

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9-2-7. Converter2 (Up/Down/Cross)................................................................................... 154
9-2-8. Color Corrector......................................................................................................... 158
9-2-9. Video Test Signal..................................................................................................... 160
9-2-10. YPbPr/RGB Clip..................................................................................................... 161
9-2-11. Output Select.......................................................................................................... 162
9-2-12. Composite Clip....................................................................................................... 164
9-3. AUDIO Settings............................................................................................................... 165
9-3-1. SDI Input Gain.......................................................................................................... 166
9-3-2. AES Audio Input Settings......................................................................................... 167
9-3-3. Analog Input Gain/Level........................................................................................... 169
9-3-4. Source Select........................................................................................................... 170
9-3-5. Audio Output Delay.................................................................................................. 171
9-3-6. SRC Mode................................................................................................................ 172
9-3-7. Audio Master Settings.............................................................................................. 173
9-3-8. Audio Test Signal..................................................................................................... 174
9-3-9. 5.1Ch Down Mix....................................................................................................... 175
9-3-10. Audio Output Polarity............................................................................................. 177
9-3-11. SDI Audio Output Settings..................................................................................... 178
9-3-12. AES Audio Output Settings.................................................................................... 181
9-3-13. Analog Audio Output Settings................................................................................ 184
9-3-14. Dolby E/Digital Decoder......................................................................................... 185
9-3-15. Dolby AUX OUTPUT Select
................................................................................... 188
9-3-16. Dolby E Encoder.................................................................................................... 189
9-4. SYSTEM Settings............................................................................................................ 191
9-4-1. Video System........................................................................................................... 191
9-4-2. Audio System........................................................................................................... 198
9-4-3. ANC Settings............................................................................................................ 202
9-5. GPI................................................................................................................................... 206
9-6. Utility Settings.................................................................................................................. 208
9-6-1. Event Control............................................................................................................ 209
9-6-2. Backup Parameter ................................................................................................... 210
9-6-3. Downloading a MIB File........................................................................................... 212
9-6-4. Backup Event Data .................................................................................................. 213
9-7. Status Display.................................................................................................................. 215
9-7-1. Unit/Video Status ..................................................................................................... 215
9-7-2. Audio Status............................................................................................................. 218
9-7-3. Unit Information........................................................................................................ 221
9-7-4. ANC Status............................................................................................................... 222
9-7-5. Changeover Status .................................................................................................. 225
9-8. Network Settings............................................................................................................. 227
9-8-1. Network Information................................................................................................. 227
9-8-2. NETWORK SETTING.............................................................................................. 227
9-8-3. SNMP SETTING ...................................................................................................... 228
9-8-4. TRAP SETTINGS..................................................................................................... 230
9-8-5. USER SETTING....................................................................................................... 231

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9-8-6. Restart.......................................................................................................................231
10. Systen Block Diagram (Audio)..............................................................................................232
11. ANALOG/DIGITAL Audio Input/Output Level.......................................................................233
11-1. Analog Output Level Relative to the Digital Input Level................................................233
11-2. Digital Output Level Relative to the Analog Input Level................................................234
12. Analog Audio Connection......................................................................................................235
13. Dolby E Decoder/Encoder Channel Assignment Table........................................................236
14. REMOTE...............................................................................................................................237
14-1. REMOTE Connector......................................................................................................237
14-2. GPI Input Circuit.............................................................................................................237
14-3. GPI Input Control ...........................................................................................................238
14-4. GPI Output Circuit..........................................................................................................239
15. How to Install the FA-95DACBL............................................................................................240
15-1. Procedure.......................................................................................................................240
15-2. Installation Confirmation ................................................................................................241
16. FA-95AIO Option...................................................................................................................242
16-1. FA-95AIO Pin Assignments...........................................................................................242
16-2. FA-95AIO Switch Settings .............................................................................................243
17. System Requirements...........................................................................................................244
18. About SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)........................................................245
19. FA-9500 Ancillary Data Packet Name List............................................................................256
20. About AFD (Active Format Description)................................................................................258
20-1. AFD Codes.....................................................................................................................259
20-2. Aspect Ratio Conversion with AFD................................................................................261
20-3. AFD Supported Video Formats......................................................................................265
20-4. AFD Based Auto Aspect Conversion Settings...............................................................265
20-5. How to Insert AFD Data to Output Video Signals..........................................................266
20-6. AFD Code Abbreviations ...............................................................................................267
20-7. Conversion Setting Version Differences........................................................................268
21. About Colosed Captioning....................................................................................................269
21-1. Closed Captioning Setting Procedure............................................................................269
22. Loading Older Version Data from FA-9500 ..........................................................................270
23. Regarding Option Card Removal..........................................................................................271
23-1. Alert................................................................................................................................271
23-2. Items To Be Verified After Dolby Option Removal ........................................................271
23-3. Items To Be Verified After FA-95AIO Option Removal .................................................271
24. Expansion Slots A / B Alert...................................................................................................272
25. Specifications and Dimensions.............................................................................................273
25-1. Unit Specifications..........................................................................................................273

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25-2. External Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 276
Index........................................................................................................................................... 277

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing FA-9500 Frame Synchronizer you have entered the world of
FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will
turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
The FA-9500 is a multipurpose signal processor loaded with all the functions you need for video
production.
3G-SDI, HD/SD-SDI, and analog composite I/O is supported in addition to its functionality as a
frame synchronizer. The unit provides dual up/down/cross/aspect converters, color corrector,
and automatic video optimizer (AVO) as standard features, allowing for the conversion of many
types of video and audio signals. Numerous additional optional features include analog
component I/O, frame rate converter, logo generator, Dolby E encoder and Dolby E decoder. By
combining these varied options, a single unit can provide optimal functionality for all your video
production scene requirements, including line, relay, reporting, production, editing and delivery.
If you have the FA-9500, you will never need another piece of peripheral video equipment!
Standard Features
3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Analog Composite I/O
Digital/Analog Audio I/O
Main Converter (Up/Down/Cross/Aspect conversion)
Second Converter (Up/Down/Cross/Aspect conversion)
Color Corrector
Auto Video Optimizer (AVO)
Powerful Frame Synchronizer Performance
Logo Generator
Other Features
Video delay
2D/3D comb filter for Y/C separator (composite)
Web browser-based monitoring and control possible
SNMP monitoring and partial control function
Additional Features
Redundant power supply unit
Changeover function
Remote control unit via Ethernet
Dolby E/Digital decoder and Dolby E encoder
Analog component I/O
1-3. FA-95LG GUI Download
The FA-9500 Logo generator function is designed to be used with logo management software,
FA-95LG GUI, enabling logo data import to FA-9500 via Ethernet. The FA-95LG GUI can be
downloaded from FOR-A’s website: http://www.for-a.com/products/fa9500/fa95lg_gui.zip. The
operation manual for the FA-95LG GUI will download automatically along with the software.

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
No Name Description Ref.
1 POWER switch Used to turn the unit ON / OFF. Pressing the "｜" side turns on
the power. 4-1
2 LOCK button
Lit when pressed, and the buttons and controls on the front
panel except this LOCK button are disabled.
To enable the disabled buttons and controls, press and hold
this button down for several seconds.
3 BY-PASS button
Bypasses input signals (video and audio). The input signals
are directly output when the BY-PASS button is pressed (lit).
See the description of No. 2, 4, and 6 of the rear panel for
details.
4 EVENT button Used to save and load events. 8
5 Status indicator
VIDEO IN
Lit green An input signal is present in the
connector selected in the menu.
5-7
5-13-2
Unlit An input signal is not present in the
connector selected in the menu.
5-7
5-13-2
AUDIO IN Lit green An audio signal is present. 6-5
Unlit No audio signal is present. 6-5
GENLOCK Lit green
A genlock signal input is present.
(Unlit if SYNCHRO is set to
INPUT. See section 5-10-1 FS
MODE SET for details)
5-10-1
5-13-2
Unlit No genlock signal input is present. 5-13-2
REMOTE
Lit green CONTROL SETTING is set to
REMOTE. 7-1
Unlit CONTROL SETTING is set to
LOCAL.
DC POWER
*1
Lit red
A power failure has occurred. Turn
the power of the unit OFF, and
contact your supplier.
5-13-1
Unlit Power supply is normal. 5-13-1
FAN ALARM
Lit red
One or more fans have failed. Turn
the power of the unit OFF, and
replace the failed fans if needed.
5-13-1
Unlit All fans are operating normally. 5-13-1
6 Menu display Used to display menus and make operational settings 4-2
7 Controls (F1-F4)
UNITY buttons
Used to change operational settings. Turn and select values.
The Unity buttons return the settings to the default values. 4-2
8 Arrow buttons
Single-arrow
buttons
Used to move between parameters.
(Indicators light up to indicate the accessible
direction.)
4-2
Double-arrow
buttons
Used to move between menus (same as the
menu buttons). (Indicators light up to indicate
the accessible direction.)
4-2
9 Menu buttons Used to select menus. 4-2
*1 The DC POWER indicator functions when the optional FA-95PS is installed.
MASTER
CONV2
OUT SEL
MODE
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANALOG
CONV1
IN SEL
DOWNMIX
STATUS
OTHER
C C
AES AUDIO
CLIP
DELAY
AUDIO SYS
VIDEO SYS
AUDIO OP
VIDEO OP
MAPPING
A V O
PROCESS
SDI AUDIO
F4
UNITYUNITYUNI TYUNITY
F3
F2
F1
F A - 9 5 0 0
DISPLAY AREA
HD / SD FRAME SYSNCHRONIZER
VIDEO IN
AUDIOIN
GENLOCK
REMOTE
FAN ALARM
DCPOWER
BY-PASS
LOCK
EVENT
ON
OFF
POWER
F1
F2
F3
F4

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2-2. Rear Panel
FA-9500
FA-9500 with the FA-95PS option installed
No Name Description Ref.
1 SDI IN 1 Used for HD/SD-SDI video input 1. 5-7
2 SDI OUT 1-2
Used for HD/SD-SDI video output 1.
The input signal in SDI IN 1 is output from SDI OUT1
when BY-PASS is enabled or the unit is turned off.
3 SDI IN 2 Used for HD/SD-SDI video input 2. 5-7
4 SDI OUT 3-4
Used for HD/SD-SDI video output 2.
The input signal in SDI IN 2 is output from SDI OUT3
when BY-PASS is enabled or the unit is turned off.
5 COMPOSITE IN Used for analog composite video input. 5-7
6 COMPOSITE
OUT 1-2
Used for analog composite video output.
The input signal in COMPOSITE IN is output from
COMPOSITE OUT1 when BY-PASS is enabled or the
unit is turned off.
7 GENLOCK IN
Used for reference signal input (black burst or tri-level
sync) to synchronize the system. The bottom connector is
for a loop through. It must be terminated at 75 ohm when
not in use.
8
DIGITAL AUDIO
IO
1/2 - 7/8
Used for digital audio inputs and outputs. Select whether
to use for input or output as in section 6-2-5 “AES I/O
SETUP”.
6-2-5
9 LAN1
A 1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet LAN port.
Used to connect an external remote control unit or to
transfer data to an external device. RJ-45
10 LAN2
A 1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet LAN port.
Used to connect an external remote control unit or to
transfer data to an external device. RJ-45 (For future use)
11 Ground Terminal Used to ground the unit to protect operators against static
electricity and electrical shock.
AC100 - 240V 50/60 Hz IN 1
FAN2
SER. NO.
LAN2LAN1
REMOTE
DIGITAL AUDIO IN / OUT
7 / 85 / 63 / 41 / 2
ANALOG AUDIO
GENLOCK INCOMPOSITE
OUT2OUT1IN
B
OUT4OUT 3IN2OUT2OUT1
SDI
IN1
A
FAN1
AC100 - 240V 50/60 Hz IN2
AC100 - 240V 50/60 Hz IN 1
FAN2
SER. NO.
LAN2LAN1
REMOTE
DIGITAL AUDIO IN / OUT
7 / 85 / 63 / 41 / 2
ANALOG AUDIO
GENLOCK IN
COMPOSITE
OUT2OUT1IN
B
OUT4OUT3IN2OUT2OUT1
SDI
IN1
A
FAN1
AC100 - 240V 50/60 Hz IN2

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No Name Description Ref.
12 AC IN 2
Used to connect the unit to an AC power source.
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz)
Enabled only when the optional redundant power unit
FA-95PS is installed.
The operation status can be viewed from the DC POWER
2 menu as described in section 5-13-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
(The menu is displayed if the optional FA-95PS is
installed.)
13 FAN1
Used to air-cool the unit to prevent overheating. Do not
block the ventilation with other equipment or objects. The
operation status can be viewed from the FAN1 menu as
described in section 5-13-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
14 SLOT A OPTION SLOT A for an optional expansion card. 15
15 SLOT B OPTION SLOT B for an optional expansion card. 15
16 ANALOG AUDIO Used for four-channel analog audio input and output.
See section 12 “Analog Audio Connection” for details. 12
17 REMOTE
Used for remote control.
Assign functions to each pin.
See section 7-3 “GPI SETTING” for details on assigning
functions.
See section 14 “REMOTE” for connections.
7-3
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18 FAN2
Used to air-cool the unit to prevent overheating. Do not
block the ventilation with other equipment or objects. The
operation status can be viewed from the FAN2 menu as
described in section 5-13-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
19 AC IN1
Used to connect the unit to an AC power source.
(AC100V-240V 50/60Hz)
The operation status can be viewed from the DC POWER
1 menu as described in section 5-13-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
(The menu is displayed if the optional FA-95PS is
installed.)
FA-9500 with the FA-95DACBL option installed
No Name Description Ref.
20 DIGITAL AUDIO IO
1/2 - 7/8
Digital audio input and output connectors.
Used only for inputs when the FA-95DACBL option is
installed.
21 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
1/2 - 7/8
Digital audio output connectors. (FA-95DACBL option)
(The above figure of rear panel depicts an AF-95DACBL
option installed in slot A. The option can also be installed
in slot B.)
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3/4 5/61/2 7/8
FAN2
3/4 7/8
FAN1
5/6
BA
COMPOSITE
1/2
LAN2
SDI
REMOTE
LAN1
COMPOSITE
OUT3OUT2IN1
SDI
ANALOG AUDIO
LAN2
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
OUT4OUT1 IN2 OUT1 OUT2IN
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SER.NO.
GENLOCK IN
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN 1