AJ-FRC27
Frame Rate Converter
Check Variable Frame Rate Effects On-Site, Line-Convert from 720p to 1080p, and Down-Convert to SD
The AJ-FRC27 converts the frame rates of images recorded using
the AJ-HDC27H. It extracts the frames you designate, records them to an internal HDD, and plays them back. This lets you play fast-motion or slow-motion effects in their actual, intended timeframes.
You can select the playback frame rate from 24-, 25- or 60-fps, up- convert to 1080/24psF or 1080/50i, down-convert to SDTV (576/50i), working either on-line or off. If frame rate conversion is not required, you can also directly convert the input signal into EE-through for output.
Playback Image Signal
PAL (60p) sauce: | 720xp over 60p(ｘ= 24, 25, 30, 60) |
| 1080/24psF, 1080/25psF, 1080/50i, |
| 1080/60i (24p), 576/50i |
NTSC (59.94p) sauce: | 720xp over 59.94p(ｘ= 24, 25, 30, 60) |
| 1080/23.98psF, 1080/59.94i (23.98p), 480/59.94i |
Data can be automatically recorded by connecting to the AJ-HDC27H via HD-SDI, and clip files of cuts that you designate by linking to the camera's REC/STOP control can be stored to an HDD for backup. These functions are also supported during studio editing, and the resulting tapes can be played on a DVCPRO HD VTR, making it possible to automatically create a clip of each cut by simple frame rate converter recording. Management of OK/NG cuts is fast and easy.
Auto REC Function (in Recording)
Camera | | Cut 1 | | Cut 2 | Cut 3 | Cut 4 | |
Action | | | | | | | |
STRAT MARK | | | | END MARK | | | |
Recording | | Cut 1 | | Cut 2 | Cut 3 | Cut 4 | |
| | |
Action | | | |
FRC Recording | | Clip1 | | Clip 2 | Clip 3 | Clip 4 | |
(to HDD) | | | |
Pre-Roll Image Insertion (in Playback) | | | | | |
FRC Playback | | | Pre-Roll Image (0 to 10 sec, by 2 sec step） | | |
| | | Clip1 | | Clip 2 | Clip 3 | Clip 4 |
| | |
(from HDD) | | |
Seamless Time Code
During playback, a pre-roll image of up to 10 seconds in length can be automatically inserted and output with a continuous time code. This helps to speed up shooting by letting you use the leading/trailing parts of each cut as editing material, something that was difficult to do in conventional HD cinema production.
The AJ-FRC27's compact, half-rack size and 5U profile makes it good fit for applications ranging from studio use to EFP or relay use.
AJ-FRC27 Specifications
Power Source: | AC 220-230V, 50-60Hz |
Power Consumption: | 0.5A |
Operating Temperature/Humidity: | 5°C to 35°C/10% to 80% |
Dimensions: | 210 (W) x 222 (H) x 492 (D)mm |
Weight: | 15.0 kg |
Recording Format: | DVCPRO HD (720/60p) |
HDD: | 36GB, 68-pin connector |
Recording Time: | 40 min (at 720/60p), 100 min (at 720/24p) |
HD-SDI Input: | BNC x 1 (throughout x 1) |
HD-SDI Output: | BNC x 1, with Enbeded Audio in EE mode |
Monitor Output: | BNC x 1 |
Remote Input: | RS-422A (D-sub 9P) |
Option Board: | AJ-YA27G SD Output Interface Board |
AJ-YA27G
SD Output Interface Board
Plugging this board into the AJ-FRC27 lets you convert playback or input HD signals
into SD signals and output them (see table below). Select from five aspect ratio conversion modes: Crop, Letterbox, Squeeze, 14:9, and 13:9. You can also choose either wide or standard frequency characteristics settings. The AJ-FRC27 includes an edge emphasis function for outputting SD images, with settings of 0, +1, +1.5, and +2 dB.
Playback or Input HD Images | SD Converted Output Images |
720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i | 480/60i |
1080/25p, 1080/50i | 576/50i |
