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AJ-FRC27

HD Gamma Corrector

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 1080/60i, down-convert to SDTV (480/60i), 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
NTSC (59.94p) sauce: 720xp over 59.94p( = 24, 25, 30, 60)
1080/23.98psF, 1080/59.94i (23.98p), 480/59.94i
PAL (60p) sauce: 720xp over 60p( = 24, 25, 30, 60)
1080/24psF, 1080/25psF, 1080/50i,
1080/60i (24p), 576/50i
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.
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: AC100V±10%, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 98W
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
SUPPORTING CAST
Auto REC Function (in Recording)
Pre-Roll Image Insertion (in Playback)
Camera
Action
Recording
Action
FRC Recording
(to HDD)
FRC Playback
(from HDD)
Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3 Cut 4
Clip1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4
Clip1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4
Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3 Cut 4
STRAT MARK END MARK
Pre-Roll Image (0 to 10 sec, by 2 sec step
Seamless Time Code