FRS-3901
3G/HD/SD Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processor
The FRS-3901 is a highly integrated module which offers frame synchronization and video/audio processing, including color correction and delay, for 3G, HD and SD signals in 3G/HD/SD hybrid plants. The FRS-3901 features an advanced embedded audio processor which can simultaneously process up to 32 channels of audio (16 channels of embedded audio from the video plus others generated internally). Functions include downmixing, proc amp, channel shuffling and mixing, and loudness measurement. The FRS-3901 generates audio/video fingerprints (via an iControl option) to detect and measure lip-sync errors in a broadcast facility.

FEATURES
Video
- 3G/HD/SD frame synchronizer, delay and line sync
- Supports 3 Gb/s level A (mapping 1) and level B
- Flexible HD/SD/URS reference input
- Video delay up to 15 frames
- Audio/video de-glitcher to handle video hot switch at the input
- Automatic detection of input video loss and switchover to local grey for continuity of embedded audio
- Built-in proc amp with YUV/RGB color correction
- Bypass relay with FRS-3901-3SRP-R rear module
- Optional optical fiber module I/O with FRS-3901-3SRP-F rear
- Compatible with iControl end-to-end A/V fingerprint analyzer for lip sync error detection and measurement
Metadata
- AFD (SMPTE ST 2016), VLI (RP-186) and WSS insertion
- Audio metadata insertion and extraction (SMPTE ST 2020-A)
- RS-422 serial data input and output to carry audio metadata
- 3 GPI inputs and outputs that can be inserted or extracted in the timecode user bits. They can also be used for automation, user preset recall and loudness reset.
Audio
- Full audio shuffling and mixing on a channel basis
- 32 channels internal audio processing
- Audio 5.1 surround downmix to Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro
- Loudness measurement of up to four audio programs and logging with iControl loudness monitoring option
- Loudness compliant to EBU R128-2014, ATSC A/85:2013 (FCC CALM compliant) and ARIB TR-B32 (ITU-R BS.1770-3)
- Automation capabilities based on audio signal type detection
- Audio delay adjustments of up to 2 seconds to compensate for lip sync issues
- On-board socket for one optional module expansion:
- Dolby E and Dolby Digital decoder
- Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus encoder
- Dolby E encoder
- Linear Acoustic upMAX
- Linear Acoustic AEROMAX automatic loudness control
SPECIFICATIONS
Video Input/Output
- Signal (1):
- SMPTE ST 259-C (270 Mb/s)
- SMPTE ST 292 (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s)
- SMPTE ST 424 (2.970, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s)
- Supported formats:
- SD: 480i59.94, 576i50
- HD: SMPTE ST 274: 1080i59.94, 1080i50
- HD: SMPTE ST 296: 720p59.94, 720p50
- 3G: SMPTE ST 425 level A (mapping 1), level B: 1080p59.94, 1080p50
- Cable length*:
- 300m (984 ft.) Belden 1694A at 270 Mb/s
- 150m (492 ft.) Belden 1694A at 1.485 Gb/s
- 120m (393 ft.) Belden 1694A at 2.970 Gb/s
- Return loss*: >15 dB up to 3 GHz
- Jitter:
- HD/SD: <0.2 UI
- 3G: <0.3 UI
Reference Input
- Signal:
- SMPTE ST 170/SMPTE ST 318/ITU 624-4 blackburst
- SMPTE ST 274M/SMPTE ST 296 tri-level sync
- Return loss: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
Optical
- Signal: Refer to SFP module specifications
GPIO
- Signal (3): Contact closure to ground
- Connector: RJ45
- Direction: Bidirectional (application specific)
RS-422
- Signal (2): RS-422
- Input level: 300 mVp-p (min)
- Output level: 3 Vp-p (min)
- Rate: 115, 200 Bd
Video Processing Performance
- Signal path: 10 bits
- Processing delay: 1 frame
- Additional delay: Up to 15 frames upon user selection
Audio Processing Performance
- Quantization: 24 bits
- Sampling: 48 kHz, synchronous
- Audio delay: Up to 2s (1 ms steps)
Electrical
- Power: 12.5W
*Cable length and return loss specifications will be reduced when using the FRS-3901-3SRP-R rear connector. Refer to the manual for more details.
MEDIA GALLERY


ORDERING INFORMATION
Densité 3 frame | Description |
FRS-3901 | 3G/HD/SD frame synchronizer with embedded audio processor |
FRS-3901-3SRP | Single rear connector panel |
FRS-3901-3SRP-F | Single rear connector panel with fiber connector |
FRS-3901-3SRP-R | Single rear connector panel with bypass relay |
Options (hardware) | |
SFP-RR-LC | Dual fiber Rx (input) cartridge with LC/PC connector |
SFP-TT-S13S13-LC | Dual fiber Tx (output) cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC connector |
SFP-R-LC | Single fiber Rx (input) cartridge with LC/PC connector |
SFP-T-S13-LC | Single fiber Tx (output) cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC connector |
SFP-RT-S13-LC | Single fiber Rx (input) and Tx (output) cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC connector |
Other types of SFP Optical Plug-In Cartridges may be available for this product. | |
MOD-DOLBY-ENC-E-2 | Dolby E encoder |
MOD-DOLBY-ENC-D-2 | Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus encoder |
MOD-DOLBY-DEC-2 | Dolby E and Dolby Digital decoder |
MOD-LA-DUP-701 | Upmixing using Linear Acoustic Technology upMAX |
MOD-LA-ALC-2 | 2-channel ALC licensed by Linear Acoustic |
MOD-LA-ALC-6 | 6-channel ALC licensed by Linear Acoustic |
MOD-LA-ALC-8 | 8-channel ALC licensed by Linear Acoustic |
MOD-LA-ALC-2-DUP | 2-channel ALC and upmix licensed by Linear Acoustic |
MOD-LA-ALC-6-DUP | 6-channel ALC and upmix licensed by Linear Acoustic |
MOD-LA-ALC-8-DUP | 8-channel ALC and upmix licensed by Linear Acoustic |
Housing frame | Densité 3 Frame |
Remote Control | iControl, iControl Solo |