SUPPORTING CAST

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.

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:

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

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Panasonic AJ-HDC27H manual Supporting Cast, HD Gamma Corrector, SD Output Interface Board