FOR-A Global - HD Frame Rate Converter FRC-3000

HD Frame Rate Converter
FRC-3000

A low-cost frame rate converter with the technology and know-how of the FRC-7000 frame rate converter. Retains many functions of the standard model, including high-precision conversion using motion compensation technology, and scene cut detection function.

Frame rate conversion with motion compensation processing
Includes the proven motion compensation processing technology of the FRC-7000. Realizes frame rate conversion with minimal juddering by detecting motion vector of an object and generating the motion of it in the interpolated frame from amount of vector fluctuation in the frames before and after.

Scene cut detection function
With function to detect scene cuts, scene changes are automatically detected so that frame rate conversion is performed without using motion compensation processing on unrelated data for the frames before and after scene cuts.

Text field automatic detection/manual setting function
Automatically detects rolling text superimposed on the video and able to make optimal conversion for uncompromised character depiction. Also allows manual specification of fields for static superimposed text (date, time, program title, logo, etc.), so that these portions can be treated alone without performing motion compensation processing.

Process Control
Process control is possible for post-conversion video. The video level, chroma level, chroma phase, setup level, and clips can be adjusted to produce the optimum video.

Genlock
The video and audio signals in frame rate conversion are output in synchronization with sync supplied internally or externally. Two independent input terminal channels are provided for sync, and tri-level sync or BB can be selected for input.

Embedded audio support
Support is provided for eight-channel 48-kHz 24-bit embedded audio signals synchronized to screen clock. It also includes a delay function for synchronization with video processing. Conversion is possible without phases between the video and audio.

AES/EBU digital audio support
Support is provided for asynchronous/synchronous digital audio signals. This enables building of a flexible audio system by combining with stereo four-channel internal processing (sample rate conversion/individual delay adjustment function) and a remapping function.

Dolby E encoding/decoding support:
Adding a Dolby option module enables decoding and encoding of Dolby E data. The FRC-3000 also comes with BB output terminal synchronized to input and output SDI. It is also possible to provide a sync (BB) to external Dolby E equipment. Even when users already have Dolby E decoder/encoder equipment, this allows significant simplification when building Dolby E systems, which tend to grow in complexity when performing rate conversion.

EIA 1U size

Specifications
Television formats	1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
Conversion directions	1080i to 1080i, 720p to 720p
Video Inputs	HD SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps, 75Ω, BNC 1 input
Reference Input	BB: NTSC: 0.429Vp-p/PAL: 0.45Vp-p or tri-level sync: ±0.3V, loopthrough, 2 inputs, BNC
Reference output	BB: NTSC: 0.429Vp-p/PAL: 0.45Vp-p, 75Ω, 2 channels, 2 outputs, BNC (switching between input synchronization/output synchronization is possible)
Video Output	HD SDI: 1.485Gbps or 1.485/1.001Gbps, 75Ω, 1 channel, 4 outputs, BNC (Output 1 functions as bypass output)
Quantization	Y: 10-bit, C: 10-bit
Sampling Frequency	Y: 74.25 MHz or 74.25/1.001 MHz, C: 37.125 MHz or 37.125/1.001 MHz
Process Control	Video level: ±30% (0.5% step)
	Chroma level: ±30% (0.5% step)
	Chroma phase: ±30º (0.5º step)
	Setup level: ±30% (0.5% step)
	Clip: Y100% ON/OFF, Y0% ON/OFF, C100% ON/OFF
Phase Control	System horizontal phase: -1/2H - +1/2H, System vertical phase: -1/2 Frame - +1/2 Frame
I/O Delay	+100 - +340 ms (Based on input/output format) (i.e., Delay during conversion from 1080/59.94i to 1080/50i: Approx. 105 ms)
Audio delay	+5 - +350 ms (1 ms steps, four stereo channel pairs can be adjusted separately)
Audio remapping function	Individual settings are possible for embedded output, AES/EBU output, internal Dolby E encoder input
Interfaces	Alarm output: D-sub 15-pin (female), 1 channel (Power, fan, and temperature alarm)
Interfaces	RS-422/Remote: 9-pin D-sub (female), 1 channel (shared RS-422/Remote)
Temperature / Humidity	5ºC - 40ºC / 30% - 85% (no condensation)
Power	100VAC - 240VAC±10%, 50/60Hz
Dimensions	430(W) x 44(H) x 525(D)mm, EIA 1RU
Accessories	Operation manual, AC cord, Rack mount brackets
Options	FRC-70RU: Remote Control Unit FRC-70WEB: Remote Control Software FRC-70DE-E: Dolby E Encoder Option FRC-70D-D: Dolby Digital/AC-3 Decoder Option

Please note that the technical details shown hear are provisional specifications (as of August 2008). This information is subject to change without notice.