FOR-A FA-9600 Installation manual

FA-9600
Frame Synchronizer
FA-96PS
FA-964K
FA-96UDC
FA-96AHDR
FA-96AES-UBL
FA-96AES-UBLC
FA-96EX3G44-R
FA-96EX12G06
FA-96GPI
FA-96DB9-CBL
FA-96DIN4-CBL
2nd Edition - Rev. 4
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Section
1
-
2017/09/15
Supported 1080/59.94i, 1080/59.94p and 2160/59.94p.
2
2017/09/25
Supported multi-format video signals.
Supported HDMI, etc.
2
1
2017/11/17
Added FA-96DIN4-CBL.
Revised HDR related menus.
3-5
5-4 to 5-8
10-2-5
2
2
2017/12/22
Corrected GPI IN circuits.
Revised Loss Mode description.
3-3, 3-4
5-10, 10-2-1
2
3
2018/03/16
SNMP function added.
Factual errors corrected.
1-2, 12-2, 13
2
4
2018/04/16
SNMP function deleted.
FA-96EX12G06 option added.
Event data (csv files) description
3, 5, 10, 13
Appendix

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

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

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

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Installing the AC Cord Retention Clip
Secure the AC cord with the supplied ladder strap/retention clip assembly to prevent accidental
removal from the unit.
Installing the clip
1) Wrap the retention clip around the AC cord (with the anchor of the ladder strap toward the
unit).
2) Insert the anchor into the hole next to the AC IN socket.
3) Lightly fasten the clip around the AC cord.
4) Plug in the power cord.
5) Slide the clip on the ladder strap toward the plug.
6) Fasten the clip tightly.
7) Gently pull on the AC cord to ensure it is secured.
Unplugging the AC cord
1) Push the tab on the retention clip up to
unfasten the clip.
2) Push the tab on the ladder strap up and
slide the clip back.
3) Unplug the AC cord.
Installing the HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
Secure the HDMI cable to the panel with the supplied cable lacing bracket.
1) Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the rear panel.
2) Loosen (but do not remove) the screw above the connector.
3) Place the bracket on the screw, above the connector.
Tighten the screw (but not too tight) to secure the bracket.
4) Use the supplied tie wrap to secure the bracket to the connector.
5) Tighten the tie wrap and cut off any excess.
2)
4)
3)
5)
6)
1)
2)
5)
4)
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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting...................................................................................................................................11
1-1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................11
1-2. Key Features.............................................................................................................................11
2. Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................................................13
2-1. Front Panel................................................................................................................................13
2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................14
3. Option Slots........................................................................................................................................15
3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion)......................................................................................15
3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)..........................................................................15
3-3. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion)............................................................16
3-4. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output)........................................................................................17
3-5. FA-96GPI (10 Inputs and 10 Outputs) ......................................................................................19
3-6. FA-96DIN4-CBL (LTC I/O Expansion Cable)............................................................................21
4. Front Panel Operation ........................................................................................................................22
4-1. Basic Operation.........................................................................................................................22
4-2. Memory Access Icon.................................................................................................................23
5. Video Setting Menus ..........................................................................................................................24
5-1. VIDEO PREPROCESS AMPLIFIER.........................................................................................24
5-2. SPLIT MODE SELECT .............................................................................................................24
5-3. AREA MAKER (FA-96AHDR)...................................................................................................25
5-4. INPUT / OUTPUT GAMMA/COLOR (UHD & HD)....................................................................25
5-5. OOTF for HLG (FA-96AHDR)...................................................................................................27
5-6. COLOR CORRECTION (Balance)............................................................................................28
5-7. COLOR CORRECTION (Differential) .......................................................................................29
5-8. KNEE (RGB) CLIP (White/Black)..............................................................................................29
5-9. YPbPr CLIP...............................................................................................................................30
5-10. INPUT SELECT (Synchronizer)..............................................................................................30
5-11. INPUT SELECT (Color Processor).........................................................................................31
5-12. DYNAMIC RANGE GAIN CONTROL.....................................................................................31
5-13. OUTPUT SELECT ..................................................................................................................32
5-13-1. HDMI Output Restrictions................................................................................................33
5-14. CONVERTER FORMAT (FA-96UDC)....................................................................................34
5-14-1. Available Conversions on Converter 1 (FS1) ..................................................................35
5-14-2. Available Conversions on Converter 2 (FS2) ..................................................................36
5-15. CONVERTER / VIDEO FRAME DELAY (FA-96UDC)............................................................37
5-16. FORMAT SETTING 1, 2, 3 (FS1) (FA-96UDC)......................................................................38
5-17. I/P CONVERTER SETTING (FA-96UDC) ..............................................................................39
5-18. ANTIALIAS (FS1) (FA-96UDC)...............................................................................................40
5-19. UHD UPCONVERSION 1, 2 (FS1) (FA-96UDC/964K) ..........................................................40
5-20. ANCILLARY MULTIPLEX.......................................................................................................41
5-21. VIDEO PAYLOAD ID ..............................................................................................................41
5-22. TIME CODE MULTIPLEX.......................................................................................................41
5-23. TIMECODE GENERATOR LTC 1, 2, 3 ..................................................................................42
5-24. TIMECODE GENERATOR VITC 1, 2, 3.................................................................................43
5-25. LTC OUT SELECT (FA-96DIN4-CBL)....................................................................................43
5-26. SYNCHRONIZED FORMAT...................................................................................................44
5-27. SYNCHRONIZER ...................................................................................................................45
5-28. VIDEO FREEZE......................................................................................................................45
5-29. SDI BYPASS...........................................................................................................................46
5-30. VIDEO TEST SIGNAL.............................................................................................................46
5-31. VIDEO INPUT STATUS..........................................................................................................47
5-32. PROCESSED SIGNAL STATUS............................................................................................48

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5-33. SDI ERROR DETECTION ......................................................................................................48
5-34. VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS......................................................................................................49
5-35. Payload ID (FA-96EX3G44-R)................................................................................................49
5-36. INPUT TIMECODE DETECTION ...........................................................................................50
6. Audio Setting Menus ..........................................................................................................................51
6-1. AUDIO DEMUX.........................................................................................................................51
6-2. AUDIO MUX CLOCK (GROUP1-4) ..........................................................................................52
6-3. AUDIO MUX ENABLE (GROUP1-4).........................................................................................52
6-4. EMD. AUDIO INPUT POLARITY..............................................................................................52
6-5. SOURCE AUDIO SELECT .......................................................................................................53
6-6. SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER (SRC) ..................................................................................54
6-7. MONO SUM SETTINGS (1-16) ................................................................................................54
6-8. AUDIO DOWNMIX 1 and 2.......................................................................................................55
6-9. EMB. AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING ...........................................................................................57
6-10. AES AUDIO OUTPUT MAPPING...........................................................................................57
6-11. AES INPUT HYSTERESIS .....................................................................................................58
6-12. AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET ................................................................................................58
6-13. AES AUDIO INPUT POLARITY..............................................................................................59
6-14. AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN...........................................................................................................59
6-15. AUDIO INPUT DELAY............................................................................................................60
6-16. AUDIO DELAY ADJUST FS SELECT....................................................................................60
6-17. DOLBY E ALIGNMENT...........................................................................................................61
6-18. AUDIO OUTPUT CONV. DELAY MODE................................................................................62
7. System Setting Menus........................................................................................................................63
7-1. GPI UTILITY / INPUT / OUTPUT..............................................................................................63
7-2. AUDIO SYSTEM 1, 2................................................................................................................65
7-3. AUDIO TEST SIGNAL ..............................................................................................................66
7-4. Remote Control Unit Setting .....................................................................................................66
7-5. FRONT PANEL SETTINGS......................................................................................................66
7-6. NETWORK INFORMATION......................................................................................................67
7-7. EMB. AUDIO INPUT STATUS..................................................................................................68
7-8. AES AUDIO INPUT STATUS....................................................................................................68
7-9. EMB. AUDIO OUT STATUS.....................................................................................................69
7-10. AES AUDIO OUT STATUS.....................................................................................................69
7-11. FAN / DC POWER / TEMP. STATUS.....................................................................................70
7-12. VERSION INFO. .....................................................................................................................70
7-13. UNIT INFO. .............................................................................................................................70
7-14. SLOT INFO. ............................................................................................................................71
7-15. SLOT D/E, POWER UNIT INFO.............................................................................................71
7-16. SOFTWARE OPTION INFO. ..................................................................................................71
8. Event Memory ....................................................................................................................................72
8-1. LOAD EVENT MEMORY..........................................................................................................72
8-2. SAVE EVENT MEMORY ..........................................................................................................72
8-3. START UP EVENT ...................................................................................................................72
8-4. Items Not Stored in Event Memory...........................................................................................73
8-5. Notes on Event Memory............................................................................................................73
9. Windows GUI Setup...........................................................................................................................74
9-1. System Requirements...............................................................................................................74
9-2. Installing Windows GUI Software..............................................................................................74
10. Windows GUI Control.......................................................................................................................76
10-1. Main Unit Tab (Editable Setting, Name Change)....................................................................76
10-2. Video Tab Settings..................................................................................................................77
10-2-1. Input Select......................................................................................................................77

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10-2-2. Synchronizer....................................................................................................................79
10-2-3. Converter 1, 2..................................................................................................................80
10-2-3-1. If Format Convert Selected (FA-96UDC): ................................................................80
10-2-3-2. If Delay Selected ......................................................................................................82
10-2-3-3. If Resize Selected (Converter 1 only).......................................................................82
10-2-3-4. If Noise Reduce Selected (Converter 1 only)...........................................................84
10-2-4. Color Processor Select....................................................................................................85
10-2-5. Color Processor 1, 2........................................................................................................85
10-2-5-1. Input / Output Gamma / Color ..................................................................................86
10-2-5-2. Pre Process Amp/Post Process Amp.......................................................................88
10-2-5-3. Dynamic Range Gain ...............................................................................................89
10-2-5-4. Differential Color Correct..........................................................................................90
10-2-5-5. Knee (RGB) Clip.......................................................................................................91
10-2-5-6. Balance Color Correct..............................................................................................92
10-2-5-7. YPbPr Clip................................................................................................................93
10-2-5-8. Other.........................................................................................................................94
10-2-6. Ancillary 1/2 .....................................................................................................................95
10-2-6-1. If Multiplexer Selected..............................................................................................95
10-2-6-2. If Time Code Selected:.............................................................................................96
10-2-7. Output Select...................................................................................................................97
10-2-8. LTC OUT Select (FA-96DIN4-CBL).................................................................................97
10-2-9. Bypass.............................................................................................................................97
10-2-10. Reference Select ...........................................................................................................98
10-2-11. Video Status...................................................................................................................98
10-3. Audio Tab Settings..................................................................................................................99
10-3-1. INPUT Block (FS 1/2 IN)..................................................................................................99
10-3-2. INPUT Block (AES IN and Option IN)............................................................................100
10-3-3. Source Select.................................................................................................................101
10-3-4. Input Delay.....................................................................................................................102
10-3-5. Sampling Rate Converter ..............................................................................................102
10-3-6. Output Mapping 32x48 ..................................................................................................103
10-3-7. Mono Sum/Downmix/Mute/Test Signal .........................................................................104
10-3-7-1. If Downmix 1 or Downmix 2 Selected.....................................................................104
10-3-7-2. If Monosum Selected..............................................................................................105
10-3-7-3. If Test / Mute Selected ...........................................................................................105
10-3-8. FS 1/2 Gain....................................................................................................................106
10-3-9. AES Gain / Option Gain.................................................................................................106
10-3-10. FS 1/2 Output Delay ....................................................................................................107
10-3-11. AES/Option Output Delay............................................................................................108
10-3-12. FS 1/2 OUT..................................................................................................................109
10-3-13. Audio System...............................................................................................................110
10-3-14. Input Status..................................................................................................................111
10-3-15. Output Status...............................................................................................................111
10-4. GPI Tab Settings...................................................................................................................112
10-4-1. GPI Setting Screen (Slot B or Slot C)............................................................................112
10-4-2. GPI Setting Screen (Slot E)...........................................................................................113
10-5. Event Tab Settings................................................................................................................114
10-6. Network Tab Settings............................................................................................................115
10-7. Status Tab Display................................................................................................................116
11. Web GUI Setup ..............................................................................................................................117
12. Web GUI Control ............................................................................................................................117
12-1. Unit Information.....................................................................................................................118
12-2. Network Settings...................................................................................................................119
12-3. Event Data ............................................................................................................................120
12-4. Gamma Data.........................................................................................................................121

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12-5. Gamut Data...........................................................................................................................121
12-6. LUT and GMT Files...............................................................................................................122
13. Specifications and Dimensions ......................................................................................................124
13-1. Specifications........................................................................................................................124
13-2. External Dimensions.............................................................................................................126
Appendix. Event Data (CSV File).........................................................................................................127

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Overview
The FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor provides dual channel SD/HD frame synchronizer,
with optionally supporting 4K UHD signals through Quad-Link 3G-SDI (*1,*2), Single-Link 12G-SDI (*1)
and HDMI 2.0 (*1) interfaces.
More than a basic frame synchronizer, the FA-9600 is equipped with various converting capabilities
including up-/down-conversions (*3). A newly developed color processing circuit supports the latest
gamut and dynamic range specifications, and allows to interchange various video signals. Offering
a wide range of audio processing, core features of remapping and gain adjustment.
The FA-9600 can be expanded by adding optional cards that make it an ideal standalone solution
at transmission centers, in mobile production trucks, production studios, news stations, and other
nonlinear editing and playout production environments.
(*1)FA-964K required
(*2) FA-96EX3G44-R required
(*3) FA-96UDC required
POWER
EVENT
LOCK
FS2
FS1
F4F3F2
UNITYUNITYUNITYUNITY
F1
GENLOCK
DC POWER
FAN ALARM
ON/OFFDISP
FA-9600
OPTION
MAPPING
CLIP
DELAY
OUTPUT
DWN MIX
CC
STATUSSYSTEM
GAIN
ANC
AES
INPUT
HDR/WCG
VIDEO
AUDIO
EMB
PROC
ANALOG
SETUP
FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
ON
OFF
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
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IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
FA-9600 front and rear panels
1-2. Key Features
Dual channel signal processor (FS) with 2 inputs and 4 outputs for each
FA-964K option allows 4K/60p signals processing in either one of two FS channels
Optional cards allow the latest 12G-SDI interface (*1)and support from SD to 4K/60p (*2)
HDMI ports as standard for various connectivity purposes (HDMI audio not supported)
New Color Processor
ITU-R BT.2020 (WCG) and ITU-R BT.709 processing and conversion.
Various HDR/ SDR EOTF and OETF reduce differences with external devices.
Custom EOTF / OETF log curves and color space data upload from computer
Dynamic Range conversion for Display light, OOTF (HLG) (*4)
Optional FA-96UDC converter
Up-/down-/IP-conversions, ranging from SD to HD/4K (*2)
SQD / 2SI (*2,*3) and 3G-SDI Level-A/B (*3)conversion
4K conversion between Single-Link 12G-SDI and Quad-Link 3G-SDI (Gearbox) (*5)
Robust frame synchronizer with audio and SDI error correction
GUI software (full) and web browser (limited) control and SNMP monitoring (Support planned
in the future)
Miscellaneous options
-Digital audio input/output expansion
-3G-SDI input/output expansion
-12G-SDI 6-output expansion
-Redundant power supply system
-GPI input/output

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-GPI expansion cable
(*1)SD/HD and 3G-SDI if no FA-964K option installed.
(*2) FA-964K required
(*3) FA-96UDC required
(*4)FA-96AHDR required
(*5)FA-964K and FA-96EX3G44-R required

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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. Front Panel
POWER
EVENT
LOCK
FS2
FS1
F4F3F2
UNITYUNITYUNITYUNITY
F1
GENLOCK
DC POWER
FAN ALARM
ON/OFFDISP
FA-9600
OPTION
MAPPING
CLIP
DELAY
OUTPUT
DWN MIX
CC
STATUSSYSTEM
GAIN
ANC
AES
INPUT
HDR/WCG
VIDEO
AUDIO
EMB
PROC
ANALOG
SETUP
FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
ON
OFF
No
Name
Description
1
Power switch
Turns unit ON / OFF.
2
Color LCD panel
Displays menus and enters operational settings
3
Alarm display
FAN ALARM: Lit when a fan alarm occurs.
DC POWER: Lit when FA-96PS is installed and DC power error
occurs.
GENLOCK: Lit when an external reference signal is present.
4
DISP button
Switches the LCD panel display.
5
ON/OFF button
Turns the LCD panel display on/off.
Turn OFF the LCD display while unused. This will extend the life of
your LCD panel. Time out period can also be set, allowing you to
automatically turn off the LCD display when no panel operation is
detected for this period.
6
F1-F4 control knobs
UNITY buttons
Sets menu parameters by turning the control knobs.
UNITY buttons allow you to reset parameters to their default values.
7
Arrow buttons
Single
Selects a menu.
(The arrows light to indicate movable directions.)
Double
Selects a menu category.
(The arrows light to indicate movable directions.)
8
Menu buttons
Displays the top menu in each menu category on the LCD panel by
pressing a button.
9
FS1 button
FS2 button
Selects between FS1 and FS2.
10
LOCK button
Locks the front panel operation.
To lock the front panel, press and light the LOCK button.
To release the panel lock, press and hold the lit LOCK button.
11
EVENT button
Changes mode to event memory.
12
USB slot
Do not use.
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Air supply vents
Internal cooling fans prevent overheating. Do not block the front,
rear or side vents with other equipment or objects.
* Install your FA-9600 unit in places where the LCD panel display can be correctly seen at the right angle,
due to viewing angle problems caused by LCD systems. Installing the unit into a rack in a too-high
position and viewing the screen from below may change contrast ratio and color values and distort
menus, depending on the viewing angle.
3
13
1
2
6
9
8
7
10
4
9
5
11
12

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2-2. Rear Panel
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
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IN2 OUT2a OUT2b IN1 OUT1a OUT1b
IN OUT 1/2 7/85/63/4
3G/HD/SD-SDILAN 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI GENLOCK IN HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
B DA C
E
No
Name
Description
1
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI
IN 1
OUT 1a/1b
SDI video input and output, supporting transmission rates of
270 Mbps to 12 Gbps. (BNC)
* 12G-SDI supported with FA-964K option.
Up to 3G-SDI supported without FA-964K
2
3G/HD/SD-SDI
IN 2
OUT 2a/2b
SDI video input and output, supporting transmission rates of
270 Mbps to 3 Gbps. (BNC)
Bypassing relay from IN2 to OUT2a is possible when unit
power is off or via manual operation.
3
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI input and output (Standard-A connectors)
* Audio unsupported
4
GENLOCK IN
External reference signal input (BNC)
Input a corresponding Black Burst or Tri-level Sync signal.
5
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN/OUT
1/2 to 7/8
Digital audio input / output.
Input or output selectable per 2-port pair. (BNC)
6
LAN
Ethernet port supporting 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
To control the unit from a Windows GUI interface or remote
control unit, use an Ethernet hub to expand LAN ports.
7
SLOT-A
Option card installation slot for video expansion.
8
SLOT-B
Option card installation slot for audio expansion.
9
SLOT-C
Option card installation slot for audio expansion.
10
SLOT-D
Option card installation slot for control interface expansion.
11
SLOT E
Option card installation slot for control interface expansion
12
AC IN 1
AC power input. (100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
13
AC IN 2
AC power input when FA-96PS is installed.
(100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
14
Ground Terminal
Used to ground the unit to protect operators from static
electricity and/or electrical shock.
15
Air exhaust vents
Internal cooling fans prevent overheating. Do not block the
front, rear or side exhaust vents with other equipment or
objects.
9
8
7
15
12
13
1
3
4
5
6
14
10
2
11
(SLOT A)
(SLOT B)
(SLOT C)

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3. Option Slots
The FA-9600 can be upgraded by installing optional modules into Slots A to C.
Install option cards into the correct slots since available slots are defined depending on the option type
cards as shown below.
FA-9600 option list
Product name
Description
Slot
FA-96PS
Power supply option to enable redundant power supply mode.
-
FA-964K
Allows you to use 12G-SDI signals.
(Software)
FA-96UDC
Allows you to perform up-, down- and cross conversions.
(Software)
FA-96AHDR
Allows you to use advanced color imaging features such as
HDR (High Dynamic Range) and WCG (Wide Color Gamut).
(Software)
FA-96EX3G44-R
Allows you to expand 3G/HD/SD-SDI input/output.
A
FA-96EX12G06
Allows you to add 6 outputs of 12G/3G/HD/SD-SDI.
A
FA-96AES-UBL
Allows you to expand digital audio input/output.
B
FA-96AES-UBLC
Allows you to expand digital audio input/output.
B or C
FA-96GPI
Allows you to add a GPI interface (10-input/10-output)
B or C
FA-96DIN4-CBL
Allows you to expand LTC input/output (1-input/1-output)
D
FA-96DB9-CBL
Allows you to add a GPI interface (7 input or output)
E
3-1. FA-96EX3G44-R (SDI I/O Expansion)
SDI expansion card that supports 4-input/4-output 3G/HD/SD-SDI and allows relay bypass.
Install the card to Slot A.
3-2. FA-96EX12G06 (12G-SDI Output Expansion)
SDI output expansion card that supports 12G/3G/HD/SD-SDI. Up to 6 output can be added.
Install the card to Slot A.
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI
OUT1a OUT1b OUT2 OUT3a OUT3b OUT4

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3-3. FA-96AES-UBL and 96AES-UBLC (Audio Expansion)
AES/EBU (digital) audio expansion card and cable that can add 4 ports respectively. Install a card
into Slot B and a cable into Slot B or C.
Installing an FA-96AES-UBL card adds 4 ports (8 channels) for input or output. Input or output
can be selected per 2 ports (4 channels) in the AES TERMINAL IN/OUT SET menu (see Sec. 6-12)
in the same manner as standard AES ports.
Installing an FA-96AES-UBLC cable adds 4 ports (8 channels) for output and sets all standard
AES ports to input.
FA-96AES-UBL (Expansion card) FA-96AES-UBLC (Expansion cable)
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8
DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT
3/4 5/6 7/81/2 DIGITAL AUDIOOUT
Installed AES card/cable
Input / Output
Total number of
channels
Standard AES
-
-
I/O selectable per 4 channels
8
Standard AES
UBL
-
I/O selectable per 4 channels
16
Standard AES
-
UBLC
Std AES: 8-ch input, UBLC: 8-ch output
16
Standard AES
UBL
UBLC
Std AES: 8-ch input, UBLC: 8-ch output
UBL: I/O selectable per 4 channels
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3-4. FA-96DB9-CBL (7 GPI Input/Output)
A GPI expansion cable that can be add 7 GPI input/output. Install the option to Slot E.
The FA-96DB9-CBL connector pin assignments are as shown in the table below.
Use the menu to select input or output function for each pin. (See Sec. 7-1. “GPI UTILITY / INPUT
/ OUTPUT.”)
FA-96DB9-CBL Connector (9-pin D-sub, female, with inch screws)
Connector pin assignments
Pin No.
Description
1
DC IN or DC OUT
* DC IN or OUT (+5.0 V) set by the jumper pin: JP1 (See the next page.)
* Factory default: DC OUT
* Total max load current is 200 mA.
2
GPI 1 (Input or output)
3
GPI 2 (Input or output)
4
GPI 3 (Input or output)
5
GPI 4 (Input or output)
6
GPI 5 (Input or output)
7
GPI 6 (Input or output)
8
GPI 7 (Input or output)
9
GND (Signal ground)
GPI Input Circuit
Function ON: Pin shorted to ground
Function OFF: Pin opened
1
3
PIN 9
PIN 2-8
FA-9600
+5.0V
JP1
PIN 1
FUSE
10 kΩ
3
4
5
1
2
8
9
7
6

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GPI Output Circuit
Jumper setting
JP1: Switches between internal and external power.
1-2 shorted: DC IN (External power input)
2-3 shorted: DC OUT (Internal power output)
Dipswitch settings
S2: 7 dipswitch pins turn output on/off.
Off: Push-pull output (factory default setting)
On: Open-drain output
Dipswitch Pin Assignments
Dipswitch pin
Controlled output
Dipswitch pin
Controlled output
S2-1
GPI OUT 1
S2-5
GPI OUT 5
S2-2
GPI OUT 2
S2-6
GPI OUT 6
S2-3
GPI OUT 3
S2-7
GPI OUT 7
S2-4
GPI OUT 4
IMPORTANT
Loadable current for the GPI output circuit: Max 50 mA.
External power supply voltage: +5 to +24V DC
10 kΩ
JP1
+5.0V
FUSE
PIN 1
PIN 2-8
+5-24V
External power
S2-1-7
Max 50 mA
PIN 9
3
1
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3-5. FA-96GPI (10 Inputs and 10 Outputs)
GPI interface card that provides 10 inputs and 10 outputs.
Each input/output terminal is function-assignable. To assign functions, see Sec. 7-1 “GPI
UTILITY/INPUT/OUTPUT (FA-96GPI Slot B/C).”
Install to Slot B or C.
GPI
FA-10GPI Connector (25-pin D-sub, female, with inch screws)
Connector pin assignments
Pin No.
Description
1
GND (Signal ground)
2
GPI OUT 1
3
GPI OUT 2
4
GPI OUT 3
5
GPI OUT 4
6
GPI OUT 5
7
GND (Signal ground)
8
GPI IN 1
9
GPI IN 2
10
GPI IN 3
11
GPI IN 4
12
GPI IN 5
13
DC IN or DC OUT
* DC IN or OUT (+5.0 V) set by the jumper pin: JP1 (See the next page.)
* Factory default: DC OUT
* Total max load current is 500 mA.
14
GPI OUT 6
15
GPI OUT 7
16
GPI OUT 8
17
GPI OUT 9
18
GPI OUT 10
19
GND (Signal ground)
20
GPI IN 6
21
GPI IN 7
22
GPI IN 8
23
GPI IN 9
24
GPI IN 10
25
NC
2
3
1
5
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
14
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GPI Input Circuit
GPI Output Circuit
Jumper setting
JP1: Switches between internal and external power.
1-2 shorted: DC IN (External power input)
2-3 shorted: DC OUT (Internal power output)
Dipswitch settings
SW1(1-4),SW2(1-4), SW3(1-2): 10 dipswitch pins turn output on/off.
Off: Push-pull output (factory default setting)
On: Open-drain output
Dipswitch Pin Assignments
Dipswitch pin
Controlled output
Dipswitch pin
Controlled output
SW1-1
GPI OUT 1
SW2-1
GPI OUT 5
SW1-2
GPI OUT 2
SW2-2
GPI OUT 6
SW1-3
GPI OUT 3
SW2-3
GPI OUT 7
SW1-4
GPI OUT 4
SW2-4
GPI OUT 8
SW3-1
GPI OUT 9
SW3-2
GPI OUT 10
10 kΩ
JP1
+5.0 V
FUSE
1
3
13 PIN
PIN 8-12, 20-24
PIN 1, 7, 19
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JP1
+5.0 V
FUSE
PIN 13
PIN 2-6, 14-18
+5-24 V
External power
SW1 (1-4)
SW2 (1-4)
SW3 (1-2)
Max. 50 mA
PIN 1, 7, 19
3
1
FA-9600
10 kΩ