Panasonic AJUFC1800 - HD STANDARDS CONVERT User guide

Panasonic AJ-UFC1800
Universal Format Converter
System Reference, Ver. 1.11
Operating Software Level 1.49
June 15, 2000

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Table Of Contents
GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................................................
OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................. 3
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONTROLS................................................................................................................................................................ 5
FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
REAR PANEL.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................................... 9
INPUT REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
OUTPUT REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................................. 9
BLACK BURST REFERENCE........................................................................................................................................ 9
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................... 10
FILM MODE OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 11
MENU TREE.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................ 15
Home Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Preset Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Video In Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Video Out Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 17
Filter Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Timing Menu....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Resize Menus....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Gain Menus......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Diagnostics Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Audio Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Test Menus.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Setup Menus........................................................................................................................................................ 23
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................... 26
OTHERS.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
INDICATORS ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
REMOTE CONNECTORS............................................................................................................................................. 28

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Features Overview
Overview
The purpose of the AJ-UFC1800 is to create a spatial conversion from any input video format to any output video
format. The input may be any standard video format (high definition or standard definition), and the output may
also be any standard video format (high definition or standard definition) as long as it is has a related frame rate to
the input format. Frame rate conversion is not performed by the system, but frame rates from input to output may be
changed by the insertion or removal of 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down.
While performing a conversion, the end user will usually have to make additional adjustments regarding aspect
ratio, color space, audio & video timing adjustments, etc. The AJ-UFC1800 allows all of these types of adjustments
to be made using a simple front panel control system.
Features
-Conversion between most video formats with related frame rates. See table below.
-Special film modes to handle 3:2 pull-down and segmented frames.
-All digital processing, 10 bit, 4:2:2.
-1035I <-> 1080I conversions in field or frame (3:2) mode.
-Extensive pan, zoom and crop function.
-Internal test pattern generator.
-16 user presets with the first 8 remotely selected by GPI.
-Compact 3U size.
Group A Group
BGroup C
Format Name Active Sample (H/V) Serial (bps) SMPTE 60p 60i 30p 50i 24p
1125i 1920 x 1080 (1035) 1.5G 292M • • • •
750p 1280 x 720 1.5G 296M •
525i 720 x 483 270M 259M • •
525p 720 x 483 360M 294M •
625i 720 x 576 270M 259M • •
Note: Conversions can be made between any formats within the same group. Conversion between Group A and
Group C are done using a 3:2 pull-down function.

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Specifications
[Power requirements:]
Power supply : AC100V-120V , 50-60Hz
AC220V-240V , 50-60Hz
Power consumption : 115W
[GENERAL:]
Operating temperature : 5 to 40 •
Operating humidity : 10% to 90%
Weight : 18 Kg
Dimensions : 424(W) x 133(H) x 500(D)
[VIDEO INPUTS:]
1 HD SDI input – SMPTE 292M (1080I/P, 720P, 1035I)
1 SD SDI input – SMPTE 259M, 294M (480P, 480I, 576I)
[VIDEO OUTPUTS:]
2 HD SDI outputs – SMPTE 292M (1080I/P, 720P, 1035I)
2 SD SDI outputs – SMPTE 259M, 294M (480P, 480I, 576I)
Output level adjustment: 0 - 1.4
Black level adjustment: +7.4 / -7.5 IRE
Video line advance adjustment: 0 - 7 H
System H phase adjustment: 0 - less than 1H
[SYNC:]
1 External sync reference input – analog bi-level or tri-level sync
loop thru with 75 ohm ON/OFF switch
1 Genlock output - bi-level (0 to –2V into 75 ohms) or tri-level (+/-300mV into 75 ohms)
[AUDIO:]
8 AES/EBU digital audio inputs
8 AES/EBU digital audio outputs
SMPTE 272M embedded audio
Output timing adjustment: 0 - 170ms
[TIME CODE:]
External Time Code input/output
Note: All previous I/Os are on BNC connectors.
[CONTROL:]
1 GPI control port – 8 contact closure sensors to activate system presets
1 RS-232 control port – for connection to a PC for system programming or remote control
Note: The control ports are 9 pin, D-sub. connectors.
[ACCESSORIES:]
Power cord, 1pc.

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Controls
Front Panel
(1) POWER switch After ON is pushed, it will take about 30 seconds for the system to initialize.
(2) CONTROL switch This is used to switch between operation from the front panel and the remote
connectors on the rear panel. When it is set to REMOTE, front panel operation is
disabled. The front panel will indicate this on all menus. Current settings
can be viewed, but they cannot be modified in this mode. When it is set to
LOCAL, the remote connector is disabled.
(3) Display panel All menus are displayed on a 40x4 line character display.
(4) Function buttons F1-F5 follow the labels assigned to them for each system menu.
(5) EXIT key The EXIT key is used to go up one level in the system menus. At the top level, it
will cycle through the available menus.
(6) ADJUST LED This lights when the Control knob is active.
(7) Control knob When the ADJUST LED is lit, this controls the selected function shown on the
display panel. If no adjustment is selected, it cycles through the choice of
menus.

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(8) HOME key Selects the HOME menu. This displays the selected conversion and allows all
settings to be viewed.
(9) PRESET key Selects the PRESET menu. Allows up to sixteen system configurations to be
saved and/or restored.
(10) VIDEO IN key Selects the VIDEO IN menu. Allows the selection of SD and HD video inputs,
auto input detection and film modes.
(11) VIDEO OUT key Selects the VIDEO OUT menu. Allows the selection of SD and HD video outputs
and field versus frame filtering for film derived outputs.
(12) FILTER key Selects the FILTER menu. H and V filters and enhancement levels can be
adjusted from this menu.
(13) TIMING key Selects the TIMING menu. Reference selections and video phasing can be
adjusted from this menu.
(14) RESIZE key Selects the RESIZE menu. Pan, zoom and crop adjustments can be made here.
(15) GAIN key Selects the GAIN menu. Video gain and black level adjustments can be made
here.
(16) DIAG key Selects the DIAGnostics menu. When the warning light (17) is illuminated, error
messages can be viewed here. The status of all monitored systems can also be
viewed here.
(17) WARNING LED Signals a potential system problem. This will not light for masked errors.
(18) AUDIO key Selects the AUDIO menu. Allows for audio channel mapping, synchronization
and delay adjustments.
(19) TEST key Selects the TEST menu. Allows H, V and frame based test patterns to be
selected as the video input. Frame patterns can also be saved and/or
restored here.
(20) SETUP key Selects the SETUP menu. Background color, power-up mode, system
password and time code mapping selections are available here.

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Rear Panel
Power supply section
(1) AC input socket This is connected to the power outlet using the supplied cable.
(2) GND (ground) terminal It is recommended that this unit be grounded when connected to
other units.
Digital video input/output section
(3) SD SERIAL IN connector
(BNCx1)SDTV serial digital signals are input to this connector.
(4) HD SERIAL IN connector
(BNCx1) HDTV serial digital signals are input to this connector.
(5) SD SERIAL OUT 1,2
connectors (BNCx2) SD serial digital signals are output from these connectors.
(6) HD SERIAL OUT 1,2
connectors (BNCx2) HD serial digital signals are output from these connectors.
Reference input/output section
(7) EXT SYNC IN
connectors (BNCx2)Tri-level/bi-level sync signals or black burst signal are input to
these connectors as the reference signal. A loop-through format
and a 75Ωtermination switch are provided.
(8) LTC IN connector
(BNCx1) The time code signals are input to this connector.
(9) GENLOCK SYNC OUT
connector (BNCx1) The tri-level/bi-level sync signals, for genlocking external inputs,
are output from this connector.
(10) LTC OUT connector
(BNCx1) The time code signals are output from this connector.

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Remote control section
(11) GPI connector (9P)Switch closure remote control connector.
(12) REMOTE IN connector
(RS-232, 9P) RS-232 serial remote input connector.
Digital audio input/output section
(13) DIGITAL AUDIO IN CH
1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
connectors (BNCx4)
AES digital audio signals are input to these connectors.
(14) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CH
1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
connectors (BNCx4)
AES digital audio signals are output to these connectors.

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Connections
Input Reference
Output Reference
Missing output sync reference signal to EXT SYNC IN!
Black Burst Reference

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Operation
Basic operation
VIDEO IN Press VIDEO IN to select the input format and frame rate.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value. Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices. AUTO SD or AUTO HD will attempt to
detect the input format if a signal is present.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select the frame rate. Pressing the function key or turning the knob
will cycle through the range of choices. AUTO SD or AUTO HD will attempt to detect the
input format if a signal is present.
VIDEO OUT Press VIDEO OUT to select the output format and frame rate.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value. Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select the frame rate. Pressing the function key or turning the knob
will cycle through the range of choices.
This will set the system to nominal conversion settings. These settings can be modified under the
following menus.
FILTER Press FILTER to change the conversion filters and to add enhancement.
H RESP Press H RESP(F1) to select a horizontal filter response. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the NARROW, STANDARD and WIDE choices.
V RESP Press V RESP(F2) to select a vertical filter response. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the NARROW, STANDARD and WIDE choices.
H ENH Press H ENH(F3) to add horizontal enhancement. Pressing the function key or turning
the knob will change the amount in 0.5dB steps.
V ENH Press V ENH(F4) to add vertical enhancement. Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will change the amount in 0.5dB steps.
2-D ENH Press 2-D ENH(F5) to add both horizontal and vertical enhancement at the edge of the
band. Pressing the function key or turning the knob will change the amount in 1dB steps.
This control may have limited effect on upconverted signals.
RESIZE Press RESIZE to change the zoom, pan or crop settings. Press EXIT or turn the knob
until ZOOM/PAN is displayed. The double arrow “>>” signifies that multiple menus are
available at this level.
ZM MODE Press ZM MODE(F1) and select VARIABLE.

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ZOOM H,V Press ZOOM H(F2) and ZOOM V(F3) to change the zoom factor. This will lock the
horizontal and vertical adjustments together. Turn the knob to set the desired size.
EXIT Press EXIT to go to the CROP menu.
L, R, T, B Press LEFT(F1), RIGHT(F2), TOP(F3) or BOTTOM(F4) to remove portions of the input
frame. Small adjustments can be made by successively pushing the function keys or the
knob can be used to easily cover the full range of control.
EXIT Press EXIT to view the resizing PRESETS menu. F1-5 are shortcut keys to select
popular picture sizes such as letterbox and 14x9.
If the output image does not completely cover the output frame, a black background will be displayed.
To change the background color, go to the SET UP menu.
SET UP Press SET UP and then press EXIT or turn the knob until BACKGROUND COLOR is
displayed. The double arrow “>>” signifies that multiple menus are available at this level.
BG COL Press BG COL(F1) to select a predefined color or select CUSTOM and then use F3-5 to
set the RGB values.
Film mode operation
For 24Hz progressive input:
VIDEO IN Press VIDEO IN to select the input format and 24Hz frame rate.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV progressive value. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select a 23.98/24Hz frame rate. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
VIDEO OUT Press VIDEO OUT to select the output format and frame rate. 24, 30, 48 and 60Hz rates
are all possible.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value. Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select the frame rate. Pressing the function key or turning the knob
will cycle through the range of choices. If a 29.97/30Hz or 59.94/60Hz rate is chosen,
then a 3:2 sequence is inserted. The sequence will be A Frame aligned with one hour
time code values whenever possible.
FLD/FRM Press FLD/FRM(F3) to select field or frame filtering for 23.98/24Hz interlaced or
segmented frame outputs.

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For 24Hz interlaced(segmented) input:
VIDEO IN Press VIDEO IN to select the input format and 24Hz frame rate.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV interlaced value. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select a 23.98/24Hz frame rate. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
PULLDN Press PULLDN(F3) to select the 2:2 pull-down mode. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
Output selection is the same as above.
For 30/60Hz input:
VIDEO IN Press VIDEO IN to select the input format and 30/60Hz frame rate.
FORMAT Press FORMAT(F1) to select an HxV value. Pressing the function key or turning the
knob will cycle through the range of choices.
F RATE Press F RATE(F2) to select a 29.97/30Hz or 59.94/60Hz frame rate. Pressing the
function key or turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
PULLDN Press PULLDN(F3) to select the 3:2 pull-down mode. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
TIMING Press TIMING to select the 3:2 REFERENCE and A Frame position.
3:2 REF Press 3:2 REF(F4) to select the 3:2 pull-down reference. Pressing the function key or
turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices. EXT requires a special black
burst reference to be used (conforming to SMPTE 318). TIME CODE will use one hour
values as A Frame locations. MANUAL requires the position to be set each time the
input sequence is interrupted.
3:2 POS Press 3:2 POS(F5) to select the A Frame position with respect to the 3:2 reference.
Pressing the function key or turning the knob will cycle through the range of choices.
This allows for manually setting the position or offsetting the position from normal
reference points.
Output selection is the same as above.

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MENU TREE
HOME F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
VERSION DEFAULTS
PRESET F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
SAVE RECALL TITLE DELETE (DETAILS)
TITLE
F1 F2 F3 F4
<- -> SP/CLR SAVE
VIDEO IN F1 F2 F3
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
VIDEO OUT F1 F2 F3
FORMAT F RATE FLD/FRM
FILTER F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
H RESP V RESP H ENH V ENH 2-D ENH
TIMING SYSTEM
F1 F2 F3 F4
REF IN GL TYPE LIN ADV SYS H
FILM MODE
F1 F2 F3
“A” POS 3:2 REF TC SYNC
RESIZE ZOOM/PAN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
ZM MODE ZOOM H ZOOM V PAN H PAN V
CROP
F1 F2 F3 F4
LEFT RIGHT TOP BOTTOM
PRESETS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
FIT H FIT V FIT H&V 14:9 13:9
GAIN Y-Pr-Pb
F1 F2 F3 F4
YPrPbBLACK
CONV COLORIMETRY
F1 F2
INPUT OUTPUT

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DIAG F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
ALL↓MON’D↓TRIG’D↓RETRIG MON/MASK
ALL, MON’D, TRIG’D
F1 F3 F5
MASK TRG TYPE (RETRIG)
AUDIO INPUT SELECTION
F1 F2
CH1-4 CH5-8
SYNCHRO
F1 F2
CH1-4 CH5-8
DELAY
F1
DELAY
TEST SIG GEN
F1 F2
SELECT F STORE
SETUP BACKGROUND COLOR
F1 F2 F3 F4
BG COL CUST R CUST G CUST B
POWER UP
F1 F2
STATE SELECT
TIME CODE-INPUT
F1
SOURCE
TIME CODE-OUTPUT
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
EXT_LTC S_VITC VITC1 VITC2 DF MODE
(EXT_LTC) (S_VITC) (S_LTC) (DF_MODE)
LOCK
F1 F2 F3
PASSWD PRESETS CONTROLS

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Front Panel Controls
All operation of the AJ-UFC1800 is performed by means of the front panel controls. These controls are used to
activate presets, select input and output formats, adjust control settings, and perform diagnostic testing. The front
panel consists of a 4x40 character display, 5 function buttons, an EXIT button, 12 menu buttons, and a control knob
for making adjustments. There is also a LOCAL/REMOTE switch to select either front panel or remote control
modes. In remote mode, the remote port is active and the front panel controls are ignored. In local mode, the front
panel is active and the remote ports are disabled.
All of the front panel menus, with descriptions of their operation are shown below. In all cases, the EXIT button
takes the user back to the previous menu.
Home Menu
The HOME menu is activated by pushing the HOME button on the UFC front panel. This menu shows what input
and output formats have been selected in the current configuration.
HOME
INPUT: 1920x1080I/29.97Hz
OUTPUT: 1280x720p/59.94Hz (UNLOCK)
VERSION DEFAULTS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F4 – Displays the current version of the system software.
F5 – Sets all parameters to factory default values. Input and output format selections are preserved. This button
must be held for more than two seconds.
Turning the knob displays all of the system parameters that are currently set for this conversion.
INPUT FORMAT: 1920X1080I [F1]
INPUT F RATE: 29.97Hz [F2]
VIDEO INPUT PULLDOWN: OFF [F3]
VIDEO INPUT 3:2 REFERENCE: [N/A]
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
The function keys take you directly to the menu that sets the related parameter. If a given parameter does not apply
to the current set-up, then “[N/A]” will appear instead of a function key number. On returning to the HOME menu,
you will return to the same location in the menu. Pressing EXIT will return to the top display showing the input and
output formats.

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Preset Menu
The PRESET menu is activated by pushing the PRESET button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows the user
to look at preset system configurations that have been saved in memory. All system parameters are stored in a
preset file, including input and output formats, zoom & pan settings, timing adjustments, etc. Up to 16 preset files
are stored in the system, and can be saved or recalled from this menu. The first eight presets can be password
protected.
PRESET
SYSTEM PRESET 1
TITLE: HD I TO HD P
1920X1080I/30HZ
→
1280X720P/60Hz
SAVE RECALL TITLE DELETE
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
Knob – Scrolls through the available presets (#1 to #16).
F1 – Saves the current system configuration to the displayed preset.
F2 – Recalls the displayed preset to the current system configuration.
F3 – Calls up the title menu.
F4 – Deletes the current system configuration stored in the displayed preset number.
Note: F2-F4 will not appear unless the corresponding preset is already saved. F1, F2 and F4 must be held for more
than two seconds to take effect.
TITLE
This menu allows a text string to be set to label the current preset file.
SYSTEM PRESET1 >> TITLE CHANGE
TITLE: ^
<- -> SP/CLR SAVE
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Moves the cursor to the left.
F2 – Moves the cursor to the right.
F3 – Inserts a space or clears the current character.
F4 – Saves the text to the displayed preset number.

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Video In Menus
The VIDEO IN menus are activated by pushing the VIDEO IN button on the UFC front panel. These menus allow
the user to select the input video format for the system. The format, and frame rate, are selected independently, with
the system providing feedback to the user if the format & frame rate selected are not compatible. These menus also
allow the user to select film processing modes and to select the source of the 3:2 reference. Pull-down mode selects
the frame processing that will be performed by the system: either none, 2:2 pull-down, or 3:2 pull-down. For 3:2
pull-down cases, a reference must be provided to signal the start of a 5 frame, 3:2 sequence. This reference may
come from time code, SMPTE 318 black burst with frame flags or can be manually set.
VIDEO IN
If SD or HD auto detect mode is selected, then the related SDI input is monitored for format information. If a valid
format is detected, then the system is configured for that particular format
VIDEO IN
FORMAT: 1920X1080i 30Hz
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select an input video format (e.g., AUTO HD, 1920x1080I, 1280x720P).
F2 – Activates knob to select an input frame rate (AUTO HD, AUTO SD, 60, 59.94, 50, 48, 47.95, 30, 29.97, 25,
24, 23.98).
F3 – Activates knob to select the 2:2 or 3:2 pull-down frame processing mode for input (OFF, 2:2 or 3:2).
VIDEO IN (auto format mode)
VIDEO IN
FORMAT: AUTO HD
detected mode: 1920x1080i/30Hz
FORMAT F RATE PULLDN
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
Note: Function keys operate the same as above.
Video Out Menu
The VIDEO OUT menu is activated by pushing the VIDEO OUT button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows
the user to select the output video format for the system. The format and frame rate are selected independently, with
the system providing feedback to the user if the format & frame rate selected are not compatible. The output frame
rate must also match the input frame rate; either matching exactly, or related through 2:2 or 3:2 pull-down (for
example: if the input frame rate is 60, the output may be 60, 30, or 24).
VIDEO OUT
FORMAT: 1920X1080i 24Hz
FORMAT F RATE FLD/FRM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select an output video format (e.g., 1920x1080I, 1280x720P).
F2 – Activates knob to select an output frame rate (60, 59.94, 50, 48, 47.95, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98).
F3 – Selects either field or frame filtering for 2:2 or 3:2 film outputs. This selection only appears when it is
appropriate.

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Filter Menu
The FILTER menu is activated by pushing the FILTER button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows the user to
select the filtering and enhancement responses for the system. The user may select different responses or
enhancement settings depending upon the type of conversion being done (up or down) or the nature of the source
material (soft material may need more enhancement, noisy material may need less).
FILTER
H RESP V RESP H ENH V ENH 2-D ENH
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the horizontal filter response (Wide, Standard, or Narrow).
F2 – Activates knob to select the vertical filter response (Wide, Standard, or Narrow).
F3 – Activates knob to select the amount of horizontal enhancement (0 to +6dB in 0.5dB steps).
F4 – Activates knob to select the amount of vertical enhancement (0 to +6dB in 0.5dB steps).
F5 – Activates knob to select the amount of two-dimensional enhancement (0 to +7dB in 1dB steps).
Note: H ENH and V ENH operate on the input format during the band-limiting process while 2-D ENH operates
on the output format. H ENH and V ENH have upper mid-band peaks while 2-D ENH has its peak at the
upper band edge.
Timing Menu
The TIMING menu is activated by pushing the TIMING button on the UFC front panel. The SYSTEM menu allows
the user to select the sync reference for the system, as well as the type of sync used for the genlock output (bi-level
or tri-level). Timing of the output video with respect to sync may also be adjusted by line (line advance) or by
sample (horizontal position). If the horizontal position exceeds the total number of samples per output line; line
advance will automatically be increased by one, and the horizontal position will be reset to zero.
The FILM MODE menu allows for selection of a 3:2 reference, if applicable and allows for offsetting the film frame
position that is referenced. When time code is used as a reference, the hour that is used as the synchronization point
may also be set.
SYSTEM
TIMING >> SYSTEM
REF IN GL TYPE LIN ADV SYS H
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the sync reference (Input, External Bi-Level, External Tri-Level, or Black Burst).
F2 – Activates knob to select the genlock output sync type (Bi-Level or Tri-Level).
F3 – Activates knob to select the line advance value (0-7H).
F4 – Activates knob to select the horizontal position value (0-1H).
Note: If an external sync source is selected, the video input must be vertically locked to the same source.

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FILM MODE
TIMING >> FILM MODE
“A“POS 3:2 REF TC SYNC
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to manually set the A Frame position or to offset the position from the nominal value when
triggering from an external reference.
F2 – Activates knob to select the source of the 3:2 reference (EXT, TIME CODE or MANUAL).
F3 – Activates knob to select the synchronization point for a time code reference (1-23 hours).
Note: F2 is only active for 3:2 inputs or outputs. F3 is only active when TIME CODE is selected as a reference.
Resize Menus
The RESIZE menus are activated by pushing the RESIZE button on the UFC front panel. These menus allow the user
to set values of all resizing adjustments. Three submenus are available by turning the knob: ZOOM/PAN, CROP
and PRESETS.
ZOOM/PAN
Zoom is the scale factor applied to the input image so that zoom = 1 means the input frame size just fits the output
frame size (either horizontally or vertically, whichever is larger). Pan is the spatial offset of the input frame from
the center position of the output frame, where pan = 1 or –1 means the input frame just leaves the output frame.
RESIZE >> ZOOM/PAN
CURRENT PRESET: FIT H&V
ZM MODE ZOOM H ZOOM V PAN H PAN V
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the horizontal & vertical zoom mode (Variable, Pass H, Pass V or Pass H&V).
F2 – Activates knob to select the horizontal zoom value (.25 to 8).
F3 – Activates knob to select the vertical zoom value (.25 to 8).
F4 – Activates knob to select the horizontal pan value (-1 to +1).
F5 – Activates knob to select the vertical pan value (-1 to +1).
Note 1: Pass modes map input samples directly to output samples using no filtering.
Note 2: Holding F2 and F3 down for 1 sec. locks H and V zoom control together.
CROP
Crop is the number of samples or lines that are removed from a given edge of the input frame. (This is usually done
to get rid of edge anomalies.)
RESIZE >> CROP
LEFT RIGHT TOP BOTTOM
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the left crop value.
F2 – Activates knob to select the right crop value.
F3 – Activates knob to select the top crop value.
F4 – Activates knob to select the bottom crop value.

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PRESETS
The FIT functions are used to automatically set up different aspect ration conversions from input to output. Some
examples follow. If input=16x9 and output=4x3: then FIT H=letterbox, FIT V=side cut, FIT H&V=anamorphic
squeeze. If input=4x3 and output=16x9: then FIT H=top&bottom cut, FIT V=side panel, FIT H&V=anamorphic
stretch.
RESIZE >> PRESETS
ZOOM H: 1.333333 ZOOM V: 1.000000
CURRENT PRESET: FIT H&V
FIT H FIT V FIT H&V 14:9 13:9
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Scales to match input size to output size along horizontal axis (maintaining the aspect ratio).
F2 – Scales to match input size to output size along vertical axis (maintaining the aspect ratio).
F3 – Scales to match input size to output size along both horizontal and vertical axis (may distort the aspect ratio).
F4 – Sets a 14x9 aspect ratio when the input and output formats have different aspect ratios.
F5 – Sets a 13x9 aspect ratio when the input and output formats have different aspect ratios.
Note: CURRENT PRESET will only be displayed if a preset size is active.
Gain Menus
The GAIN menus are activated by pushing the GAIN button on the UFC front panel. This menu allows the user to
adjust the color component gains and black level settings of the system. These adjustments may be used for color
correction of the input video, and also for changing the brightness and contrast of the image. Alternate color space
conversion matrices can be selected if the user wants to override the normal format settings. Two submenus are
available by turning the knob: LEVEL ADJUST and COLOR MATRICES.
LEVEL ADJUST
GAIN > Y-Pr-Pb
Y Pr Pb BLACK
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the Y gain value (0-1.4).
F2 – Activates knob to select the Pr gain value (0-1.4).
F3 – Activates knob to select the Pb gain value (0-1.4).
F4 – Activates knob to select the black level value (+7.4/- 7.5 IRE).
COLOR MATRICES
GAIN > CONV COLORIMETRY
INPUT OUTPUT
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 EXIT
F1 – Activates knob to select the input color matrix (240, 601, 709).
F2 – Activates knob to select the output color matrix (240, 601, 709).
Note: Default values are set when input or output formats are changed.