‘IMAGINATION TO CREATION’ – THE FOR-A THEME AT InterBEE 2005

Company to Highlight HVS-3800HS, Dual-Link HANABI switchers; GINGA Video Production System; New HD/SD Frame Synch; New HD/SD A-to-D Converter; and New Multi-Display Processor

Oct 27th, 2005

Tokyo, Japan, InterBEE Hall4, Booth #4314, October 27, 2005 – FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will present an exhibit at the “InterBEE 2005,” Japan’s largest exhibition of broadcast equipment, to be held at the Nippon Convention Center (Makuhari Messe) inChiba, Japan from November 16 to 18, 2005. FOR-A recently celebrated the company’s 35th anniversary on October 21, 2005.
 
Based on this year’s theme of “Imagination to Creation,” FOR-A will showcase many new products including the new HVS-3800HS HANABI series switchers, the FA-9000 HD/SD frame synchronizer, and the MC-10AD HDV A/D converter.
 
Main exhibit products
Åü HD/SD 2M/E Digital Video Switcher
HVS-3800HS “2M/E HANABI”
The HVS-3800HS is a digital video switcher supporting both HD and SD formats. It provides real 3D digital video effects (DVEs), color correction, and a wide range of other expansion options. The HVS-3800HS is a powerful 2M/E switcher with functions and performance that are a step ahead of the competition.
 
Åü Video Production System
VPS-700 “GINGA”
The VPS-700 is FOR-A’s latest digital video switcher featuring a compact size with superior cost performance. Six keyers and up to 38 multi-DVEs are available for enabling combinations up to 25 layers. The ground-breaking features of the VPS-700 make it second to none.
 
Åü HD-SDI Dual-Link Compatible Digital Video Switcher
HVS-DualLink “DualLink HANABI”
The HVS-DualLink is the world’s first digital video switcher that supports 4:4:4 RGB Dual-Link signals. It allows input and output of 4:4:4 scanned video from HDCAM SR and film directly without converters.
 
Åü HD/SD Frame Synchronizer
FA-9000 <NEW>
The FA-9000 marks the debut of FOR-A’s HD/SD frame synchronizer and time base corrector (FS/TBC) that can be used for every possible scene. It provides full support for digital input and output of both video and audio and includes a cross converter and color corrector.
 
Åü HD/SD A-to-D Converter
MC-10AD <NEW>
The MC-10AD is an Analog-to-Digital converter that converts HD or SD analog component signals to SDI signals. Built-in frame synchronizer and process amplifier enables support for live usage of HDV camcorders.
 
Åü Multi Display Processor
MV-16S <NEW>
The MV-16S is a multi-viewer that enables mixed input of analog composite and SD-SDI signals. Up to 16 inputs are available. Split-screen display is possible for 4:3 or 16:9 screens. Options are also available for UXGA and DVI output.
 
Åü HD/SD Character Generator System
VWS system
This system incorporates a number of revolutionary new functions including support for full-screen video, RCG linkage, and data conversion with nonlinear systems. In addition to general telops, a wide array of other applications is also provided including sponsors, sports, elections, and news flashes.
 
Åü Other Products
**UFH/UFM Modular Series <NEW> (Down Converter, D/A Converter, Frame Synchronizer, Audio Embedder/De-embedder, Multi Viewer, Color Corrector, Distribution Amplifier, Network Monitoring Modules, and more)
**HD/SD 1M/E Digital Video Switcher: HVS-1000HS
**Frame Synchronizer / Time Base Corrector: FA-128, FA-145
**HD/SD Virtual Studio/RCG System: digiStorm
**HD/SD Chroma Keyer / Virtual Processor: VRP-70HS <NEW>
**Multi-Viewers: MV-162F, MV-94F, MV-100, and others <NEW>
**HD/SD Video Stabilizer: IVS-700HS
**Variable Frame Rate Camera: VFC-2000
**High Resolution Network Camera: IHC-600
**Program Automatic Transmission System
 
A wide variety of other equipment will also be on display.
 
FOR-A is a major manufacturer and distributor of video and audio systems to the broadcast, postproduction and professional video markets. The company’s product line includes switchers, color correctors, frame synchronizers/time base correctors, virtual studio solutions, and multi viewers. For more information about FOR-A’s product line, call +81-3-3446-3936 (Head office in Japan) or visit our web site at www.FOR-A.com.