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GeckoFlex 8995UPC Upconverter and Frame Sync

The 8995UPC is a compact, broadcast-quality fiber-ready upconverter. Conversion is of the highest quality, with pixel-adaptive motion processing. In addition, the 8995UPC provides the most robust signal handling with the low hysteresis synchronizer, redundant reference, and perfect-picture mode of the 8985FS. The 8995UPC is fully featured with color-space conversion and a powerful video proc. amp that includes RGB color correction with gamma and component with Y/C clip level adjustments. Powerful embedded-audio handling includes channel-level and Dolby E stream routing. PCM audio processing eliminates the clicks caused by the video synchronizer dropping or repeating frames. This module silences the effects of hot upstream video switching using a V-fade.VITC and closed caption data conversion are supported for same-frame-rate conversions, making this an ideal module for playout applications. One of three types of optional SFP fiber optic submodules can be installed in the fiber optic rear cage connector to provide two fiber inputs (Dual Receiver), two fiber outputs (Dual Transmitter), or one fiber input and one fiber output (Transceiver).

  • High-quality upconverter with synchronizer for robust signal handling
  • Image enhancement and pixel-level motion adaptive conversion for superb picture quality
  • Full video proc. amp functions, including RGB and component color controls, video gain, chroma gain, phase control (hue), Y/C White/Y Black clip controls, and color space conversion (ITU 601, ITU 709)
  • Minimum delay (1 frame conversion) for low-latency live applications
  • Maximum adjustable delay up to 9 frames
  • Fiber-ready – accepts an optional SFP fiber submodule providing optical inputs or outputs
  • Optional genlock reference input submodule for reference timing that supports loop-through, Tri-level sync and color black
  • Where incoming feeds may be in either 480i or 576i SD video formats and require upconversion to HD video
  • For live production where low latency conversion is required
  • For conversion of signals with embedded audio

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex with 8900NET (Net Card) for configuration


Power Rating
18 Watts – dual slot


Inputs
SD-SDI: One electrical or optional fiber optic

  • Input equalization: up to 125m
  • Auto-sensing: Yes
  • Return loss: >15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz; >15 dB typical, to 1.5 GHz

Optical: Single-mode (optional)


Outputs
HD-SDI: Four electrical and up to two additional optional fiber optic

  • Return loss: >15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz; >15 dB typ., to 1.5 GHz
  • Signal level: 800 mVp-p ±10%
  • Rise/fall time (20-80%): 140 ps typ. for HD, 500 ps typ for SD
  • Output jitter in frame sync mode, low jitter applied:
    • < 0.2 UI p-p HD > 100 kHz
    • < 1.0 UI p-p HD > 10 Hz

Optical: Single-mode (optional)


Electrical Length (delay)
Fixed delay mode: Nominal: 2 frames (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 2 frames minus 5 lines to 3 frames minus 5 lines
Synchronizing mode (asynchronous input):
Minimum: 2 frames minus 5 lines
Maximum: 3 frames minus 5 lines
Fixed delay mode = in Minimum Delay Mode:
Nominal: 1 frame (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 1 frame to 2 frames minus 5 lines
Synchronizing mode = in Minimum Delay Mode (synchronous input): Nominal: 1 frame (±1 pixel)
User-adjustable range: 1 frame to 2 frames minus 5 lines
Additional adjustable delay: 0 to 6 additional frames


Conversion
Method: Motion adaptive
3:2/2:2 cadence: Automatic detection
Input: 480i @ 59.94 Hz
Output choices: 1080i @ 59.94 Hz, 1080p @ 23.98, 1080sf @ 23.98, or 720p @ 59.94 Hz
Input: 576i @ 50 Hz
Output choices: 1080i @ 50 Hz, 720p @ 50 Hz


Aspect Ratio Conversion
Conversion modes: 1:1, letterbox, pillarbox, anamorphic, 14:9


Synchronization (Genlock):

  • Standard frame bus genlock or external reference if genlock submodule is installed (NOTE: at least one module per frame must have genlock submodule)
  • Adjustment: 0 to 1 frame in 1 SD pixel steps

Timecode and Closed Caption
VITC timecode and Closed Caption SD to HD translation: same frame rate and output line select for VITC and Closed Caption. NOTE: VITC and CC may not work accurately in 23.98_Hz 3:2 pulldown from higher frame rate conversion


Control And Monitoring
SNMP: Yes
Web page configuration: Yes
Local configuration: No
Newton™ support: Yes
NetConfig™ support: Yes
NetCentral® support: Yes

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GeckoFlex 8995UPC Broadcast-Quality Upconverter and Frame Sync Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 89995UPC) File Size: 245.8 KB

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