FOR-A FA-9520 User manual

FA-9520 (FA-9520 Mode)
Frame Synchronizer
FA-95PS
FA-95DACBL
FA-95AIO
FA-95CO
FA-95D-D/DE-E
FA-95ALA
FA-95RU*
FA-10DCCRU*
3rd Edition - Rev. 5
SOFT Ver. 2.11 or higher
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Where
1
2013/03/15
First edition (V0100)
2
2013/05/15
Added FA-95ALA, FA-95AIO, FA-95D-D/DE-E,
FA-95CO options and Auto Video Optimizer feature.
6-10-6, etc.
3
2013/05/31
Added FA-95RU option
3
1
2014/06/02
Corrected SNMP List
18
3
2
2014/07/08
Added FA-10DCCRU option.
7-3, 9-8-2, 24-1, etc
3
3
2015/11/12
Changes note on ancillary data
5-7-5
3
4
2016/03/25
Added new SNMP MIB objects.
18
3
5
2017/07/27
Updated downmixing function.
Added notes.
Changed items not stored in event memory.
Deleted the index.
6-7, 6-8, 9-3-9
6-10-2-1, 6-10-2-2
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Software Versions and Supported Options
Version *1
Supported
Feature/Option
Note
FPGA1: 1.00 or higher
FPGA2: 1.00 or higher
FPGA3: 1.00 or higher
SOFT: 1.00 or higher
FA-95PS
FA-95DACBL
First edition
FPGA1:1.10 or higher
FPGA2:1.10 or higher
FPGA3:1.00 or higher
SOFT:1.10 or higher
FA-95ALA
FA-95AIO
(FA-95AVO)
FA-95D-D
FA-95DE-E
FA-95CO
Supports FA-95ALA, FA-95AIO, FA-95DE/DE-E,
FA-95CO options and Auto Video Optimizer feature.
FA-95D-D and FA-95DE-E communication methods with
the main unit modified to support FA-95ALA.
Supported FA-95D-D/FA-95DE-E versions:
FPGA1: 1.00
FPGA2: 2.00 (1.10 or lower is inoperative in this unit.)
FPGA1:1.10 or higher
FPGA2:1.10 or higher
FPGA3:1.00 or higher
SOFT:2.00 or higher
FA-95RU
Modified FA-95RU to add FA-9520 support
FA-95RU Ver. 6.00 or higher-compatible
Added BY-PASS function to FA-95AIO GPI
Added option slot change warning feature
Enhanced FA-95ALA measurement accuracy
FPGA1: 1.00
FPGA2: 1.10
FPGA1: 1.12 or higher
FPGA2: 1.10 or higher
FPGA3: 1.00 or higher
SOFT: 2.03 or higher
FA-10DCCRU
Modified FA-10DCCRU to add FA-9520 support
FA-10DCCRU SOFT Ver. 1.00, FPGA1/2 Ver 1.00 or
higher-compatible
FPGA1: 1.12 or higher
FPGA2: 1.10 or higher
FPGA3: 1.00 or higher
SOFT: 2.10 or higher
SNMP feature
Added new SNMP MIB objects on Process, CC,
Converter, Video and Audio systems.
*1 Version information can be seen as described in section 7-8 “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 heavyor sharp-edged objects on power cord. Adamaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.
[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.
[Operation]
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so
could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not allow liquids,metal pieces, or otherforeign 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
Hazard
Hazard
Caution

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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, itmay cause damage to the internal
circuits or componentsof the unit. If you remove the rubberfeet 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 Manual. 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
Stop

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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
FA-9520 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-9520
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-9520
1
AC Cord
1 set
(Incl. ladder strap/retaining clip assembly)
Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
EIA standard type (Including 4 screws.)
CD-ROM
1
FA-9520/FA-9500 User Manuals (PDF)
Quick Setup Guide
1
Option
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-95RU
1
Remote Control Unit
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-95D-D *
1-2
Dolby E/Digital decoder
FA-95DE-E*
1-2
Dolby E encoder
FA-95D-D option required for FA-95DE-E
installation.
FA-95AIO *
1-2
Analog component I/O expansion card
(with dedicated connection cable: PC-3307-1)
FA-95ALA *
1-2
Automatic Loudness Adjustment card
FA-10DCCRU
1
Remote Control Unit for color correction.
* In FA-9520 mode, FA-95D-D, FA-95DE-E, FA-95AIO and FA-95ALA option cards can be
installed into either or both option slots A and B. In FA-9500 mode, only the card in slot A is
effective, if 2 of the same option cards are installed into both slots.Also, only the card in slot
A is effective, when FA-95D-D and FA-95DE-E are installed into both slots.
The FA-95DACBLoption can be installed into either option slot A or B, however, not into both
slots.
Software Option
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
FA-95CO *
1
Changeover
* FA-95CO is effective only in FA-9500 mode.
Software installation can be verified in the “SOFT OPTION1”and “SOFT OPTION2”menus.
IMPORTANT
The FA-9520 has 2 operational modes; FA-9500 mode, in which the unit
operates/functions almost the same as the former FA-9500, and FA-9520 modewith 2
independently operational frame synchronizers. After purchase, select an FA-9520
operational mode for the first time. Refer to section 7-1 “MU OPERATION”for details
on the mode selection procedure. This operation manual describes the operation in
FA-9520 mode. When operating in FA-9500 mode, refer to the separate FA-9520
operation manual (FA-9500 mode).

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Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items
are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
Trademark
Microsoft and Windows 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.
Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Rack Mounting
FA-9520/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).
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-9520.
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.
Unplugging 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......................................................................................................................... 15
1-1. Welcome............................................................................................................................ 15
1-2. Features ............................................................................................................................ 15
1-3. FA-95LG GUI Download................................................................................................... 15
2. Panel Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 16
2-1. Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 16
2-2. Rear Panel......................................................................................................................... 18
2-3. Internal Settings ................................................................................................................ 21
2-3-1. Dipswitch Settings...................................................................................................... 21
3. Connections.............................................................................................................................. 22
3-1. For 2-Channel Frame Synchronizer Use.......................................................................... 22
3-2. For HD/SD-SDI Simul Output............................................................................................ 23
3-3. To Embed AES Input Signals on SDI Signals .................................................................. 24
3-4. To Embed Analog Audio Signals on SDI Signals............................................................. 25
3-5. Connecting a Computer .................................................................................................... 26
3-6. Connecting to the REMOTE (GPI) Connector.................................................................. 27
4. Front Panel Operation.............................................................................................................. 28
4-1. Powering ON..................................................................................................................... 28
4-2. Basic Operation................................................................................................................. 28
4-2-1. Accessing Menus....................................................................................................... 29
4-2-2. Menu Buttons............................................................................................................. 30
4-2-3. Arrow Buttons............................................................................................................. 32
4-2-4. Consecutive Viewing of Settings................................................................................ 32
4-2-5. Page Jump Feature.................................................................................................... 33
4-2-6. Changing Setting Values............................................................................................ 34
4-2-7. Resetting to Default.................................................................................................... 35
4-2-8. Switching Between 2-Channel Frame Synchronizers............................................... 35
5. VIDEO Menus........................................................................................................................... 37
5-1. VIDEO PROC AMP (PROCESS)...................................................................................... 37
5-2. COLOR CORRECTOR (C.C.)........................................................................................... 37
5-2-1. WHITE LEVEL............................................................................................................ 37
5-2-2. BLACK LEVEL ........................................................................................................... 38
5-2-3. GAMMA LEVEL.......................................................................................................... 38
5-2-4. COLOR CORRECT (C.C.)......................................................................................... 39
5-2-5. Color Corrector and AVO Modes............................................................................... 40
5-3. CONV (UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERTER)..................................................................... 40
5-3-1. CONV MODE............................................................................................................. 41
5-3-2. CONV Conversion Table............................................................................................ 42
5-3-3. CONV SIZE/POS....................................................................................................... 42
5-3-4. CONV CROPPING..................................................................................................... 43
5-3-5. CONV IMPROVE....................................................................................................... 44

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5-3-6. CONV SIDE RGB....................................................................................................... 45
5-4. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO)............................................................................................. 46
5-4-1. AVO SETTING........................................................................................................... 46
5-4-2. AVO SETUP............................................................................................................... 47
5-4-2-1. About Scene Cut Detection and Frame Delay Settings..................................... 48
5-4-3. USER1 - 5 LEVEL SET.............................................................................................. 49
5-4-4. USER1, 2 AREA SET ................................................................................................ 52
5-4-4-1. Manual Level Adjustment.................................................................................... 53
5-5. CLIP (VIDEO CLIP)........................................................................................................... 54
5-5-1. YPbPr/RGB CLIP....................................................................................................... 54
5-5-2. COMPOSITE CLIP..................................................................................................... 55
5-5-3. VIDEO CLIP Setting Ranges..................................................................................... 55
5-6. VIDEO INPUT SELECT (IN SEL)..................................................................................... 57
5-6-1. FS INPUT SELECT.................................................................................................... 57
5-6-2. VIDEO INPUT SET.................................................................................................... 58
5-6-3. ANC DETECT LINE................................................................................................... 59
5-6-4. ANC DETECT SEL .................................................................................................... 59
5-6-5. AIO A IN MODE......................................................................................................... 60
5-6-6. AIO B IN MODE......................................................................................................... 60
5-7. VIDEO OUT SELECT (OUT SEL)..................................................................................... 61
5-7-1. OUTPUT ASSIGN...................................................................................................... 61
5-7-2. AIO A ASSIGN........................................................................................................... 62
5-7-3. AIO B ASSIGN........................................................................................................... 63
5-7-4. ANC DATA EMBED................................................................................................... 64
5-7-5. ANC EMBED LINE..................................................................................................... 65
5-8. VIDEO OPTION (VIDEO OP) ........................................................................................... 67
5-8-1. Logo Generator.......................................................................................................... 67
5-8-1-1. LOGO SELECT................................................................................................... 67
5-8-1-2. KEYER SET........................................................................................................ 68
5-8-1-3. Logo Position Setting Range.............................................................................. 68
5-9. VIDEO SYSTEM (VIDEO SYS) ........................................................................................ 69
5-9-1. FS MODE SET........................................................................................................... 69
5-9-2. HD PHASE SET......................................................................................................... 70
5-9-3. SD PHASE SET......................................................................................................... 71
5-9-4. VIDEO POSITION...................................................................................................... 72
5-9-5. FREEZE SET............................................................................................................. 73
5-9-6. ANC SET.................................................................................................................... 74
5-9-7. ANC LOSS SET......................................................................................................... 75
5-9-8. WSS AFD ERROR..................................................................................................... 76
5-9-9. AUDIO GROUP.......................................................................................................... 76
5-9-10. TEST SIGNAL.......................................................................................................... 77
5-9-11. BY-PASS SETTING................................................................................................. 77
5-9-12. AIO BY-PASS SET .................................................................................................. 78
5-9-13. SD LINE MASK........................................................................................................ 79
5-9-14. COMPOSITE SET1.................................................................................................. 80

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5-9-15. COMPOSITE SET2.................................................................................................. 80
5-10. Various Signal Status Display (STATUS)....................................................................... 81
5-10-1. UNIT ALARM............................................................................................................ 81
5-10-2. VIDEO IN STATUS.................................................................................................. 82
5-10-3. VIDEO OPTION INPUT ........................................................................................... 83
5-10-4. VIDEO OUT STATUS.............................................................................................. 84
5-10-5. VIDEO OPTION OUTPUT....................................................................................... 84
5-10-6. AUDIO IN DETECT1................................................................................................ 85
5-10-7. AUDIO IN DETECT2................................................................................................ 85
5-10-8. AUDIO OUTPUT1.................................................................................................... 86
5-10-9. AUDIO OUTPUT3.................................................................................................... 86
5-10-10. EMB 1 IN AUDIO ................................................................................................... 87
5-10-11. EMB 2 IN AUDIO ................................................................................................... 88
5-10-12. AES IN AUDIO....................................................................................................... 89
5-10-13. ANALOG IN AUDIO............................................................................................... 89
5-10-14. SDI 1/2 OUT AUDIO.............................................................................................. 90
5-10-15. SDI 3/4 OUT AUDIO.............................................................................................. 91
5-10-16. AES OUT AUDIO................................................................................................... 91
5-10-17. ANALOG OUT AUDIO........................................................................................... 92
5-10-18. Dolby OPA AUX..................................................................................................... 92
5-10-19. Dolby OPB AUX..................................................................................................... 93
5-10-20. AFD IN STATUS.................................................................................................... 94
5-10-21. ANC1 IN STATUS.................................................................................................. 94
5-10-22. ANC1 IN STATUS 1-2............................................................................................ 95
5-10-23. ANC OUT............................................................................................................... 95
5-10-24. S2016 OUT ............................................................................................................ 95
5-10-25. VI OUT ................................................................................................................... 96
5-10-26. WSS OUT............................................................................................................... 96
5-10-27. ANC OUT1............................................................................................................. 97
6. AUDIO Settings........................................................................................................................ 98
6-1. SDI AUDIO Settings (SDI AUDIO).................................................................................... 98
6-1-1. EMB1 IN GAIN........................................................................................................... 98
6-1-2. EMB1 OUT MONO..................................................................................................... 98
6-1-3. EMB1 IN SET............................................................................................................. 99
6-1-4. EMB1 OUT CLOCK ................................................................................................. 100
6-1-5. EMB2 IN GAIN......................................................................................................... 101
6-1-6. EMB2 OUT MONO................................................................................................... 101
6-1-7. EMB2 IN SET........................................................................................................... 102
6-1-8. EMB2 AUDIO CLOCK.............................................................................................. 103
6-2. AES AUDIO Settings (AES AUDIO) ............................................................................... 104
6-2-1. AES IN GAIN............................................................................................................ 104
6-2-2. AES HYSTERESIS.................................................................................................. 104
6-2-3. AES OUT MONO..................................................................................................... 105
6-2-4. AES I/O SETUP ....................................................................................................... 105

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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 MONO ............................................................................................. 107
6-3-5. ANALOG IN SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 107
6-4. OUTPUT GAIN CONTROL............................................................................................. 108
6-4-1. MASTER OUT GAIN................................................................................................ 108
6-4-2. EMB1 OUT GAIN..................................................................................................... 108
6-4-3. EMB2 OUT GAIN..................................................................................................... 109
6-4-4. AES OUT GAIN........................................................................................................ 109
6-4-5. ANALOG OUT GAIN................................................................................................ 110
6-5. AUDIO MAPPING (MAPPING)....................................................................................... 111
6-5-1. EMB1 OUT REMAP................................................................................................. 111
6-5-2. EMB2 OUT REMAP................................................................................................. 112
6-5-3. AES OUT REMAP.................................................................................................... 113
6-5-4. ANALOG OUT REMAP............................................................................................ 114
6-6. AUDIO DELAY Settings.................................................................................................. 115
6-6-1. EMB1 IN DELAY...................................................................................................... 115
6-6-2. EMB2 IN DELAY...................................................................................................... 115
6-6-3. AES IN DELAY......................................................................................................... 115
6-6-4. ANALOG IN DELAY................................................................................................. 116
6-7. DOWN MIX1 SET............................................................................................................ 117
6-7-1. DOWN MIX1 ASSIGN.............................................................................................. 118
6-8. DOWN MIX2 SET............................................................................................................ 119
6-8-1. DOWN MIX2 ASSIGN.............................................................................................. 120
6-9. AUDIO MODE SET (MODE)........................................................................................... 121
6-9-1. EMB1 SRC MODE................................................................................................... 121
6-9-2. EMB2 SRC MODE................................................................................................... 121
6-9-3. AES SRC MODE...................................................................................................... 122
6-9-4. EMB1 POLARITY..................................................................................................... 122
6-9-5. EMB2 POLARITY..................................................................................................... 122
6-9-6. AES POLARITY....................................................................................................... 123
6-9-7. ANALOG POLARITY ............................................................................................... 123
6-9-8. Dolby A POLARITY.................................................................................................. 124
6-9-9. Dolby B POLARITY.................................................................................................. 124
6-10. AUDIO OPTION (AUDIO OP)....................................................................................... 125
6-10-1. FA-95D-D / FA-95DE-E.......................................................................................... 125
6-10-1-1. Dolby AUX OUT.............................................................................................. 125
6-10-1-2. Dolby DEC IN.................................................................................................. 126
6-10-1-3. Dolby DECODER REFERENCE .................................................................... 127
6-10-1-4. Dolby DOWNMIX............................................................................................ 127
6-10-1-5. Dolby DECODER GAIN.................................................................................. 128
6-10-1-6. Dolby ENCODER INPUT................................................................................ 129
6-10-1-7. Dolby ENCODER SETTING........................................................................... 130

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6-10-1-8. METADATA INPUT......................................................................................... 131
6-10-2. Automatic Loudness Adjustment (FA-95ALA)....................................................... 132
6-10-2-1. LOUDNESS MEASUREMENT....................................................................... 132
6-10-2-2. LOUDNESS CONTROL ENABLE.................................................................. 133
6-10-2-3. LOUDNESS CONTROL SETTINGS .............................................................. 134
6-10-2-4. LOUDNESS CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT......................................................... 135
6-10-2-5. LOUDNESS STANDARD............................................................................... 136
6-11. AUDIO SYSTEM Settings (AUDIO SYS)...................................................................... 137
6-11-1. FADE IN / OUT....................................................................................................... 137
6-11-2. DIGITAL AUDIO..................................................................................................... 138
6-11-3. AUDIO ERR SENSE.............................................................................................. 138
6-11-4. DIGITAL SILENCE................................................................................................. 140
7. Other Settings & Information (OTHER).................................................................................. 141
7-1. FS1/FS2 COPY............................................................................................................... 141
7-2. MU OPERATION............................................................................................................. 142
7-2-1. Important Note on Changing the Operation Mode................................................... 142
7-2-2. FA-9520 Operation Mode Change Procedure......................................................... 142
7-3. CONTROL SETTING...................................................................................................... 143
7-4. FRONT OPERATION...................................................................................................... 143
7-5. FRONT PANEL SET....................................................................................................... 143
7-6. GPI SETTING.................................................................................................................. 144
7-7. NETWORK INFO ............................................................................................................ 147
7-8. UNIT Ver.......................................................................................................................... 147
7-9. OPTION A Ver................................................................................................................. 148
7-10. OPTION B Ver............................................................................................................... 148
7-11. OTHER OPTION........................................................................................................... 149
7-12. SOFT OPTION1............................................................................................................ 149
7-13. SOFT OPTION2............................................................................................................ 149
8. Event Memory......................................................................................................................... 150
8-1. EVENT LOAD.................................................................................................................. 150
8-2. EVENT SAVE.................................................................................................................. 151
8-3. EVENT SETUP ............................................................................................................... 151
8-4. Parameters Not Stored in Event Memory....................................................................... 151
8-5. Note on Event Memory Operation .................................................................................. 151
9. Control via WEB Browser....................................................................................................... 152
9-1. Connecting via a WEB Browser...................................................................................... 152
9-2. VIDEO Settings............................................................................................................... 153
9-2-1. FS Input Select......................................................................................................... 154
9-2-2. Auto Video Optimizer (AVO).................................................................................... 155
9-2-2-1. About Scene Cut Detection and Frame Delay Settings................................... 157
9-2-2-2. User 1 - 5 LEVEL SET...................................................................................... 158
9-2-2-3. User Area 1, 2................................................................................................... 160
9-2-3. Frame Delay............................................................................................................. 161
9-2-4. Proc Amp.................................................................................................................. 162

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9-2-5. BY-PASS Setting ..................................................................................................... 163
9-2-6. Converter.................................................................................................................. 164
9-2-7. Color Corrector......................................................................................................... 168
9-2-8. Video Test Signal..................................................................................................... 171
9-2-9. YPbPr/RGB Clip....................................................................................................... 172
9-2-10. Output Assign......................................................................................................... 173
9-2-11. Composite Clip....................................................................................................... 175
9-3. AUDIO Settings............................................................................................................... 176
9-3-1. SDI Input .................................................................................................................. 177
9-3-2. AES Audio Input Settings......................................................................................... 179
9-3-3. Analog Audio Input................................................................................................... 181
9-3-4. Audio Delay (SDI / AES / Analog)............................................................................ 182
9-3-5. SRC Mode (SDI / AES)............................................................................................ 183
9-3-6. Audio Output Polarity (SDI / AES / Analog)............................................................. 184
9-3-7. Audio Mapping ......................................................................................................... 185
9-3-8. Audio Master Gain Settings..................................................................................... 187
9-3-9. Down Mix Setting..................................................................................................... 188
9-3-10. SDI Audio Output Settings..................................................................................... 190
9-3-11. AES Audio Output Settings.................................................................................... 191
9-3-12. Analog Audio Output Settings................................................................................ 191
9-3-13. Dolby E/Digital Decoder......................................................................................... 192
9-3-14. Dolby AUX Output Select....................................................................................... 194
9-3-15. Dolby E Encoder.................................................................................................... 195
9-3-16. Automatic Loudness Adjustment (FA-95ALA)....................................................... 197
9-4. SYSTEM Settings............................................................................................................ 200
9-4-1. FS1/FS2 Video System............................................................................................ 200
9-4-2. Audio System........................................................................................................... 205
9-4-3. ANC Settings............................................................................................................ 208
9-4-4. Composite Settings.................................................................................................. 212
9-5. GPI................................................................................................................................... 213
9-6. Utility Settings.................................................................................................................. 215
9-6-1. Event Control............................................................................................................ 216
9-6-2. Backup Parameter ................................................................................................... 217
9-6-3. Downloading a MIB File........................................................................................... 218
9-6-4. Event Data Backup .................................................................................................. 219
9-7. Status Display.................................................................................................................. 220
9-7-1. Unit/Video Status ..................................................................................................... 220
9-7-2. Audio Status............................................................................................................. 223
9-7-3. Unit Information........................................................................................................ 225
9-7-4. ANC Status............................................................................................................... 226
9-8. Network Settings............................................................................................................. 229
9-8-1. Network Information................................................................................................. 229
9-8-2. NETWORK SETTING.............................................................................................. 229
9-8-3. SNMP SETTING...................................................................................................... 230
9-8-4. TRAP SETTING....................................................................................................... 232

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9-8-5. USER SETTING....................................................................................................... 233
9-8-6. Restart...................................................................................................................... 233
10. Downmix Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 234
11. ANALOG/DIGITAL Audio Input/Output Level ...................................................................... 235
11-1. Analog Output Level Relative to the Digital Input Level ............................................... 235
11-2. Digital Output Level Relative to the Analog Input Level ............................................... 236
12. Analog Audio Connection..................................................................................................... 237
13. Dolby E Decoder/Encoder Channel Assignment Table....................................................... 238
14. REMOTE .............................................................................................................................. 239
14-1. REMOTE Connector ..................................................................................................... 239
14-2. GPI Input Circuit............................................................................................................ 239
14-3. GPI Input Control........................................................................................................... 240
14-4. GPI Output Circuit......................................................................................................... 241
15. How to Install the FA-95DACBL........................................................................................... 242
15-1. Procedure...................................................................................................................... 242
15-2. Installation Confirmation................................................................................................ 243
16. FA-95AIO Option.................................................................................................................. 244
16-1. FA-95AIO Pin Assignments .......................................................................................... 244
16-2. FA-95AIO Switch Settings............................................................................................. 245
17. System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 245
18. About SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)....................................................... 246
19. FA-9520 Ancillary Data Packet Name List........................................................................... 259
20. About AFD (Active Format Description)............................................................................... 261
20-1. AFD Codes.................................................................................................................... 262
20-2. Aspect Ratio Conversion with AFD............................................................................... 264
20-3. AFD Supported Video Formats..................................................................................... 268
20-4. AFD Based Auto Aspect Conversion Settings.............................................................. 268
20-5. How to Insert AFD Data to Output Video Signals......................................................... 269
20-6. AFD Code Abbreviations............................................................................................... 270
21. About Closed Captioning...................................................................................................... 272
21-1. Closed Captioning Setting Procedure........................................................................... 272
22. Verification After Option Card Removal/Replacement......................................................... 273
22-1. Alert............................................................................................................................... 273
22-2. Verification After Dolby Option Removal/Replacement................................................ 273
22-3. Verification After FA-95AIO Removal/Replacement..................................................... 273
22-4. Verification After FA-95ALA Removal/Replacement.................................................... 274
23. Expansion Slots A / B Alert .................................................................................................. 274
24. Specifications and Dimensions............................................................................................ 275
24-1. Unit Specifications......................................................................................................... 275

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24-2. External Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 278

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing FA-9520 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-9520 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, 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 transmission, live production, news reporting, video production, editing
and distribution. As long as you have the FA-9520, 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
Digital audio expansion cable
Changeover function (in FA-9500 mode only)
Dolby E/Digital decoder and Dolby E encoder
Analog component I/O
Automatic Loudness Adjustment Function
Remote control unit via Ethernet
1-3. FA-95LG GUI Download
The FA-9520 Logo generator function is designed to be used with logo management software,
FA-95LG GUI, enabling logo data import to FA-9520 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
(FA-9500 mode)
FS1/LOCK
(FA-9520 mode)
In FA-9500 mode:
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.
In FA-9520 mode:
Used to select FS1 or FS2. There are linked menus that can be
changed simultaneously by pressing the FS1/LOCK and FS2/LOCK
buttons simultaneously. See 4-2-8 “2-channel frame synchronizer
switching”for details.
Disables operation only for FS1 when pressed and held down.
Press and hold this button down again to unlock operation.
* Both FS1 and FS2 LOCKs can be set simultaneously to disable all
other buttons except themselves.
3
FS2/LOCK
(FA-9520 mode)
In FA-9500 mode: Ineffective
In FA-9520 mode:
Used to select FS1 or FS2. There are linked menus that can be
changed simultaneously by pressing FS1/LOCK and FS2/LOCK
buttons simultaneously. See 4-2-8 “Switching Between 2-Channel
Frame Synchronizers”for details.
Disables operation only for FS2 when pressed and held down.
Press and hold this button down again to unlock operation.
* Both FS1 and FS2 LOCKs can be set simultaneously to disable all
other buttons except themselves.
4-2-8
4
EVENT button
Used to save and load events.
8
5
Status indicator
VIDEO IN
Lit green
Input signal is present in FS1 or FS2.
5-6-1
5-10-2
Unlit
No input signal is present in FS1 or FS2.
5-6-1
5-10-2
AUDIO IN
Lit green
One or more assigned audio output signals
(FS1, FS2 embedded, AES and/or analog
audio) are present.
6-5
Unlit
No assigned audio signal (FS1, FS2
embedded, AES and/or analog audio) is
present.
6-5
GENLOCK
Lit green
Genlock signal input is present.
5-10-2
Unlit
No genlock signal input is present.
5-10-2
REMOTE
Lit green
CONTROL SETTING is set to REMOTE.
7-3
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.
5-10-1
Unlit
Power supply is normal.
5-10-1
FAN ALARM
Lit red
One or more fans have failed. Turn the power
of the unit OFF, and replace the failed fans if
needed.
5-10-1
Unlit
All fans are operating normally.
5-10-1
6
Menu display
Used to display menus and make operational settings
4-2
7
Controls (F1-F4)
Used to change operational settings. Turn and select values.
4-2
MASTER
CONV2
OUT SEL
MODE
VIDEO
AUDIO
ANALOG
CONV1
INSEL
DOWNMIX
STATUS
OTHER
CC
AES AUDIO
CLIP
DELAY
AUDIO SYS
VIDEO SYS
AUDIO OP
VIDEO OP
MAPPING
AV O
PROCESS
SDI AUDIO
F4
UNITYUNITYUNITYUNITY
F3
F2
F1
F A - 9 5 0 0
DISPLAY AREA
HD / S D F RA ME SYS N CHR ON IZ ER
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
GENLOCK
REMOTE
FAN ALARM
DC POWER
BY-PASS
LOCK
EVENT
ON
OFF
POWER
F1
F2
F3
F4

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UNITY buttons
The Unity buttons return the settings to the default values.
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.

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2-2. Rear Panel
FA-9520
FA-9520 with the FA-95PS option installed
No
Name
Description
Ref.
1
SDI IN 1
Used for HD/SD-SDI video input 1.
5-6
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.
5-10-4
3
SDI IN 2
Used for HD/SD-SDI video input 2.
5-6
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.
5-10-4
5
COMPOSITE IN
Used for analog composite video input.
5-6
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.
5-10-4
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.
5-10-2
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 6-2-4 “AES I/O
SETUP”.
6-2-4
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
3-5
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
G EN LOC K INCOMPOSITE
OUT2OUT1IN
B
OUT4OUT3IN2OUT2OUT1
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 5-10-1 “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 5-10-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
5-10-1
14
SLOT A
OPTION SLOT A for an optional expansion card.
15
15
SLOT B
OPTION SLOT B for an optional expansion card.
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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 7-6 “GPI SETTING”for details on assigning
functions.
See section 14 “REMOTE”for connections.
7-6
14
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 5-10-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
5-10-1
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 5-10-1 “UNIT ALARM”.
(The menu is displayed if the optional FA-95PS is
installed.)
5-10-1
FA-9520 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.
6-2-4
21
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
1/2 - 7/8
Digital audio output connectors. (FA-95DACBL option)
(The above figure of rear panel depicts an FA-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

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FA-9520 with the FA-95D-D/DE-E options installed
No
Name
Description
Ref.
22
Dolby E IN
(AUX IN)
Digital audio input connector on the FA-95D-D/DE-E option.
Used to input Dolby E and/or digital signals to the Dolby decoder.
6-10-1-
2
23
Dolby E OUT
(AUX OUT)
Digital audio output connector on the FA-95D-D/DE-E option.
Used to output signals output from the Dolby decoder and/or Dolby
encoder.
6-10-1-
1
24
REF IN
Reference signal input connector on the FA-95D-D/DE-E option.
Used to input reference signal (B.B. or tri-level sync) for the Dolby
decoder. 75 ohm terminated inside.
6-10-1-
3
FA-9520 with the FA-95AIO option installed
No
Name
Description
Ref.
25
ANALOG
COMPONENT I/O
Analog component input/output connector on FA-95AIO
option.
Connect the supplied I/O cable.
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AC100 - 2 40V 5 0/60 H z IN 1
FAN2
SER. NO.
LAN2LAN1
REMOTE
DIGITAL AUDIO IN / OUT
7 / 85 / 63 /41 / 2
ANALOG AUDIO
GE N L OC K INCOMPOSITE
OUT2OUT1IN
B
OUT4OUT3IN2OUT2OUT1
SDI
IN1
A
FAN1
AC100 - 240V 50/60 Hz IN2
OUTIN REF IN
DolbyE
AC100 - 24 0V5 0/60 Hz IN 1
FAN2
SER.NO.
LAN2LAN1
REMOTE
DIGITAL AUDIO IN / OUT
7 / 85 / 63 / 41 / 2
ANALOGAUDIO
GE NLO C K INCOMPOSITE
OUT2OU T1IN
B
OUT4OUT3IN2OUT2OUT1
SDI
IN1
A
FAN1
AC100 - 240V 5 0/60H z IN2
ANALOGCOMPONENTI/O