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OPERATION MANUAL FA-10RU for USF-106UDC/DC-12G Remote Control Unit Edition - Rev. 4 Software Version 8.44 - Higher...
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(Video formats and SD-SDI settings) Soft: 8.30 External command control (MU SELECT command) FPGA1: 1.00 FS selection support (MU Select command) FPGA2: 1.00 Status request command support Soft: 8.44 FA-10RU versions can be seen in the “FA-10RU INFORMATION” menu (see Sec. 8-7).
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Precautions Important Safety Warnings [Power] Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage. Caution Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion. Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
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[Circuitry Access] Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel. Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
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Upon Receipt FA-10RU units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Check your received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
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BY-PASS GENLOCK FAN ALARM MU /FS SETUP DWN MIX MAPPING FREEZE DC POWER DISPLAY AREA INPUT CLN SW OUTPUT OPTION GAINI DELAY VIDEO TEST SIGNAL UNITY UNITY UNITY UNITY VIDEO BY-PASS SYSTEM STATUS ANALOG AUDIO FA-10RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AUDIO...
1. Prior to Starting 1-1. Overview The FA-10RU is a remote control unit that allows you to control USF-106UDC-12G and USF-106DC-12G Frame Synchronizer modules via network. This manual explains USF-106UDC/DC-12G operations from FA-10RU units. Refer to “FA-10RU for USF-106UDC/DC-12G Operation Manual” for the USF-106UDC/DC-12G operations.
(*1) green BY-PASS 5-10 SDI VIDEO BY-PASS is turned Off Unlit in the USF-106UDC/DC-12G. Lit red Fan(s) on FA-10RU have failed. Turn OFF the power, and replace Flashing 5-33 FAN ALARM the failed fan(s) if needed. (*1) Unlit All fans are operating normally.
Name Description Ref. Menu Used to display menus and make operational settings. display Controls (F1-F4) Used to change operational settings. Turn and select values. The Unity buttons return the settings to the default values. UNITY buttons Used to move between parameters. Single-arrow (Indicators light up to indicate the accessible button...
2-3. Internal Settings IMPORTANT Note that internal switch settings should not be changed from factory defaults. If you have accidentally changed the settings, return them to the factory default settings as shown in this section. Be sure to have qualified technical personnel perform the settings and adjustments in the interior, or contact your dealer.
Specify unique IP addresses for all devices connected to the network. See Sec. 9-2. “Network Settings” for details on setting IP addresses. One USF-106UDC/DC-12G module can be simultaneously controlled by up to 5 units of FA-10RU. An attempted 6 connection will not be accepted.
TO MU (10/100/1000BASE-T) See Sec. 10. “GPI Interface” for details on GPI connectors. 3-3. System Requirements (Web-based Control) To utilize the FA-10RU from a web browser, your computer must meet the following requirements. Windows® 7 /8.1 Windows® 10 Professional (32/64bit) Professional (32/64bit) Intel®...
4-2-1. Connecting in Unit ID Selection Mode To connect to a USF-106UDC/DC-12G in Unit ID Selection Mode, the module must be registered in the FA-10RU. See Sec. 9-4. “Unit ID Assignment” for details on how to register USF-106UDC/DC-12G modules. ...
4-2-2. Connecting in IP Address Selection Mode Press the MU SEL button. The UNIT ID SEL menu appears. Press the double down-arrow button. The IP ADDRESS MU SELECT menu appears. - - - I P A D D R E S S M U S E L E C T - - - P 8 0 2 F 1 - F 4 I P A d d r e s s : 1 9 2 .
4-3. Basic Operations This section explains how to select menus and set parameters. Most of the menus can be controlled by these basic operations. However, some menus work differently. See the descriptions given for each menu for details. IMPORTANT Make sure that the LOCK indicator on the front panel is turned off before starting an operation. If the LOCK indicator is lit orange, all operations on the front panel except the LOCK button are disabled.
4-3-2. Arrow Buttons Double-arrow buttons (up and down) The double-arrow buttons allow you to move between menus. Single-arrow buttons (up and down) The single-arrow buttons allow you to move between items in the menu. The single-arrow button light goes off when it reaches the last item in the direction. - - - V I D E O P R O C E S S A M P L I F I E R - - - P 1 3 0 0 F 1 P R O C E S S : P r e p r o c e s s...
4-3-4. Menu List Menu Buttons PROC CLIP BY-PASS SETUP DWN MIX MAPPING INPUT CLN SW OUTPUT OPTION GA IN DELAY VIDEO STA TUS SYSTEM ANA LOG AUDIO - - - V I D E O P R O C E S S A M P L I F I E R - - - P 1 3 0 0 F 1 P R O C E S S : P r e p r o c e s s F 2 S p l i t : O p e r a t e V i d e o L e v e l : 1 0 0 .
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Menu Button VIDEO menus (lit green) AUDIO menus (lit orange) ANCILLARY MULTIPLEXER VIDEO PAYLOAD ID 9 ANC EMBEDDED TIME CODE Not functioning ANALOG TCG 1(LTC) TCG 1(VITC/DVITC) TCG CONTROL SYNCHRONIZER FORMAT SYNCHRONIZER AUDIO SYSTEM 10 SYSTEM VIDEO FREEZE AUDIO TEST SIGNAL VIDEO TEST SIGNAL SDI2 TERMINAL VIDEO INPUT STATUS...
4-3-5. Changing Setting Values Once the desired menu is displayed, use the controls (F1-F4) to change the setting values. PR OC CL IP BY-P ASS MU SEL GENLOCK FAN ALARM POW ER LOCK SE TUP DWN MIX MAP PING FREEZE DC POWER DISPLAY AREA FS SEL...
5. VIDEO Menus Make the menu buttons light up green using the VIDEO/AUDIO button. (Pressing the button while the buttons are lit orange turns the lights green.) Then top button labels (video menus) are selectable. 5-1. VIDEO PROCESS AMPLIFIER - - - V I D E O P R O C E S S A M P L I F I E R - - - P 1 3 0 0 VIDEO F 1 P R O C E S S : P r e p r o c e s s...
5-2. DYNAMIC RANGE/COLOR SPACE - - - D Y N A M I C R A N G E / C O L O R S P A C E P 1 3 0 3 VIDEO F 1 D y n a m i c R a n g e C O N V : B y p a s s G a m m a C u r v e ( E O T F ) : S D R 2 .
5-3. OOTF FOR HLG (INPUT SIDE)(OUTPUT SIDE) This menu requires USF-10UDC/DC-AHDR optional software. This menu is effective only when HLG BT.2100 is selected for Input / Output Gamma Curve. In other cases, set OOTF for HLG to Disable. If OOTF for HLG is enabled, set input side OOTF settings in the INPUT SIDE menu, or output side OOTF settings in the OUTPUT SIDE menu.
5-4. AREA MAKER This menu requires USF-10UDC/DC-AHDR optional software. - - - A R E A M A K E R - - - P 1 3 1 1 VIDEO F 1 M a k e r : D i s a b l e C o l o r : R e d AUDIO B l i n k : D i s a b l e...
5-6. COLOR CORRECTION (BALANCE) - - - C O L O R C O R R E C T I O N ( B A L A N C E ) - - - P 1 3 1 4 VIDEO F 1 S p l i t : O p e r a t e M a s t e r : 1 0 0 .
5-8. KNEE (RGB) CLIP - - - K N E E ( R G B ) C L I P - - - P 1 3 1 8 VIDEO F 1 S p l i t : O p e r a t e M o d e W h i t e : D i s a b l e B l a c k : D i s a b l e AUDIO...
5-12. FORMAT CONVERTER - - - F O R M A T C O N V E R T E R - - - P 1 3 3 2 VIDEO F 1 M o d e : F o l l o w I n p u t F o r m a t S t a n d a r d : 1 0 8 0 AUDIO F r a m e / F i e l d R a t e : 5 9 .
Horizontal -2750 to 2750 Finely adjusts the horizontal timing. Vertical -563 to 563 Finely adjusts the vertical timing. Disable,0.5 to 8.0 Frame Delay Disable Sets a frame delay. (0.5Step) Output Delay Displays the output delay. 5-14. ASPECT CONVERTER - - - A S P E C T C O N V E R T E R - - - P 1 3 3 6 VIDEO F 1 S D O u t p u t A s p e c t : 4 : 3 F 4 : 3...
5-15. IMPROVEMENT IN CONVERTER - - - I M P R O V E M E N T I N C O N V E R T E R - - - P 1 3 3 9 VIDEO F 1 I / P M o t i o n S e n s e : A d a p t i v e F 2 A n t i a l i a s H : N o r m a l AUDIO F 3 A n t i a l i a s V : N o r m a l...
5-17. ANCILLARY MULTIPULEX - - - A N C I L L A R Y Y M U L T I P L E X - - - P 1 3 5 8 VIDEO F 1 H A N C : O v e r w r i t e F 2 V A N C : P a s s AUDIO ANALOG...
5-20. TCG1 (LTC) / (VITC/DVITC) - - - T C G 1 ( L T C ) - - - P 1 3 6 1 VIDEO F 1 S o u r c e : S T 1 2 M - 2 A T C ( L T C ) M o d e : S t a y AUDIO...
5-21. TCG CONTROL Sets the timecode to be inserted in output images. - - - T C G C O N T R O L - - - P 1 3 6 3 VIDEO F 1 A p p l y : T S G 1 - 1 ( L T C ) F 1 - F 4 S t a r t S t o p R e s e t...
5-28. SDI 2a-2d VIDEO INPUT STATUS “Output” is displayed if Output is selected under SDI2 Terminal. See Sec. 5-26. “SDI2 Terminal.” - - - S D I 2 a - 2 d V I D E O I N P U T S T A T U S - - - P 1 3 8 0 VIDEO S D I I n 2 a : 1 0 8 0 / 5 9 i...
Item Input signal format Description SD/HD Displays no data. Link A 3G Level A Displays the payload ID information on Y signal. 3G Level B Displays the payload ID information inserted on Link A. SD/HD Displays no data. Link B 3G Level A Displays the payload ID information on C signal.
5-33. MAIN UNIT STATUS / INFORMATION / VERSION SOFT WEAR OPTION INFORMATION - - - M A I N U N I T S T A T U S - - - P 1 3 9 8 VIDEO F P G A 2 T E M P : 4 6 ℃ AUDIO STATUS - - - M A I N U N I T I N F O R M A T I O N...
6. AUDIO Menus Make the menu buttons light up orange using the VIDEO/AUDIO button. (Pressing the button while the buttons are lit green turns the lights orange.) Afterwards, the audio menus displayed on the lower row on each menu button can be selected. 6-1.
6-2. EMBEDDED AUDIO MULTIPLEXER - - - E M B E D D E D A U D I O M U L T I P L E X E R - - - P 1 4 1 1 VIDEO F 1 G r o u p 1 : E n a b l e F 2 C l o c k : A u t o G r o u p 2 : E n a b l e...
Parameter Default Setting Description Selects whether each audio channel pair passes through or bypass the SRC circuit. Auto: Lets audio signals excluding NON-PCM pass through to the SRC circuit. NON-PCM audio signals automatically bypass the SRC circuit. SRC In: Lets audio signals including NON-PCM Auto CH1/2- pass through to the SRC circuit.
Parameter Default Setting Description Stereo Mode Stereo Surround Selects a mode to downmix audio signals. Monaural -3dB Sets the Ls/Rs (surround channels) level. Surround Mix -6dB -3dB Level -9dB Off: Excludes surround channels from the downmix. Sets the C (center channel) level. -3dB: The output level after the downmix retains the -3dB Center Mix...
6-11. AUDIO SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM settings apply to all audio channels. - - - A U D I O S Y S T E M - - - P 1 4 7 7 VIDEO F 1 R e f e r e n c e L e v e l : - 2 0 d B F S G r a d e : P r o f e s s i o n a l AUDIO R e s o l u t i o n : 2 4 b i t...
7. Event Memory The FA-10RU can store and recall 100 event memories and also control 100 event memories in the connected USF-106UDC-12G and USF-106DC-12G. Event data is stored per each model in the memory and event data of a single main unit model can be controlled simultaneously.
USF-106UDC/DC-12G events cannot save to FA-10RU when USF-1043FS is selected under UNIT SELECT. See Sec.8-4. “USF SERIES EVENT SETTING.” See Sec.9-5. “Event Naming” for details on FA-10RU event names. Events saved on the USF-106UDC/DC-12G can be named using USF-106UDC/DC-12G GUI.
8. FA-10RU SYSTEM Menu Pressing the MU SELECT button, then the 10 SYSTEM button (lit red), opens a menu, allowing you to verify the FA-10RU GPI function assignments, front panel display settings, and software versions. 8-1. LOAD GPI INPUT PATTERN Allows you to assign functions to GPI 10 inputs / outputs simultaneously using patterns.
AUXILIARY UNIT DC POWER AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 TO MU FA-AUX30 (10/100/1000BASE-T) FA-10RU 8-2-1. Setting Details via Setting 1-4 Setting list under Setting 1-4 NOTE: Shaded settings are unavailable for USF-106UDC/DC-12G modules. Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Setting4 None...
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All Audio Test None Audio Test Signal (500Hz) Menu On/Off Audio Test Signal (1kHz) GPI Lock On, Off, On/Off Event Menu, Default, Memory Load FA-10RU, MU Salvo No1-100 Event Memory Save Menu, No1-100 FA-10RU, MU Salvo None, FS1 None, Menu Move...
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If Menu is selected under Setting 2, the UNIT ID MU SELECT page opens instead of establishing a new connection. If Disconnect is selected under Setting 2, the FA-10RU is disconnected from the main unit. See Sec. 4-2-1. “Connecting in Unit ID Selection Mode” for details on IDs.
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By-Pass Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Setting4 Menu None By-pass SDI1 Menu On/Off Selecting By-pass under Setting 1 allows you to turn On or Off the Bypass function by selecting On/Off under Setting 2. On/Off alternately turns Bypass On and Off, when the circuit is closed.
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Memory Load Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Setting4 Menu FA-10RU Memory Load Event Default No1-100 Selecting Memory Load allows you to load the memory data selected under Setting 2, 3 and 4. See Sec. 7-1. “LOAD EVENT MEMORY” for details. Setting 3 allows you to select a memory number. (To change the Menu display, select Menu.) Setting 4 allows you to select a unit from which to load the memory data.
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Menu Move Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Setting4 None None Menu Move P000-P1499 Line1-Line8 Selecting Menu Move under Setting 1 allows you to display the menu selected under Setting 2, 3, and 4 when the circuit is closed. Setting 2 selects a menu number. Setting 4 selects the menu display row in which to set a setting.
(FA-AUX30 output pin. Right Block) GPI3 Port21-30 (FA-AUX30 Right Block) None Follow GPI In Setting All DC/FAN Alarm Selects a FA-10RU FAN Alarm function to be MU/FA-10RU FAN Alarm assigned to the MU FAN1-4 Alarm pin. DC Power Alarm Setting None See Sec.
All DC/FAN Alarm FAN unit, power unit or FA-10RU FAN unit. FA-10RU FAN Alarm Outputs a signal if an alarm is detected in the FA-10RU FAN unit. Outputs a signal if an alarm is detected in USF-106UDC/DC-12G (*1) MU/FA-10RU FAN Alarm FAN unit or FA-10RU FAN unit.
8-3. GPI OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS - - - G P I O U T P U T B R I G H T N E S S - - - P 8 2 4 F 1 G P I B L O C K : G P I 1 ( F A - A U X 3 0 L e f t B l o c k ) MU SEL F 2 P o r t 1 : 5 0...
8-7. FA-10RU INFORMATION Displays the FA-10RU version information and FA-10RU FAN unit status. - - - F A - 1 0 R U I N F O R M A T I O N - - - P 8 3 3 F P G A 1 V e r s i o n : 1 .
Click on a page link such as Network Settings, User Account Settings shown on the left side of the screen, the following “Windows Security” dialog will appear. Enter your user name and password. User name: fa10ru User password: foranetwork Then click OK. After successful authentication, you will have access to all the FA-10RU pages.
Click Information. The information page as shown below appears. Unit Information Item Description Serial Number Displays the serial number of the FA-10RU. FPGA1 Version Displays the version of the FA-10RU FPGA1. FPGA2 Version Displays the version of the FA-10RU FPGA2. Soft Version Displays the version of the FA-10RU Software.
9-2. Network Settings Clicking Network Settings opens the dialog box as shown below. To change the network address, change the settings and click Submit. Changes will be applied after reboot or restart (see Sec. 9-7) is performed. 9-3. User Account Settings Clicking User Account opens the dialog box as shown below.
Clicking Event Naming (USF-106UDC/DC-12G) opens the dialog box as shown below. Setting Procedure This page allows you to rename events (Event1 to Event100) saved in the FA-10RU. (1) Enter a desired name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters) in the Event Name field. (2) After setting, click Submit.
9-6. Backup & Restore Clicking Backup & Restore opens the dialog box as shown below. This dialog box allows you to save the FA-10RU settings and event data to a PC. The saved data can be recalled. 9-6-1. Configuration Data Backup The FA-10RU configuration data can be saved/recalled to/from a PC as a CSV file.
(2) Click Load, then click OK in the pop-up dialog to load the data. The control from the FA-10RU is disabled while saving or recalling the configuration data. It takes about 10 seconds to save or load event data.
10. GPI Interface The GPI1, GPI2 and GPI3 connectors provide a total of 30 inputs and 30 outputs. Functions can be assigned to each terminal as well as a group of terminals using patterns, which are set for specific purposes (Pattern Load). Refer to Secs. 8-1 to 8-2 for details on function assignments. The FA GPIO Editor also allows you to set GPI assignments on the GUI screen (see the following chapters).
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(4) The installation directory of the FA GPIO Editor is displayed. To change the default installation directory, click Change… and specify a new directory. (5) Click Next. (6) The last wizard page is displayed. Verify the installation settings and click Install to install the software.
(7) When the software installation is complete, the window as shown below will appear. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10-1-2. Verifying GPIO Editor Version Click Version Information in the menu bar. A window as shown below will appear. To close the window, click OK.
(3) When the user name and password are accepted, a window as shown below is displayed and FA-10RU GPI settings are loaded in the window. When the user name and password are not accepted, an error pop-up dialog windows appears.
GPI inputs/outputs are quickly set. Loaded settings (including output functions) can be changed. (See "If Setting Individually" below.) (3) After all GPI settings are finished, click Apply to send the settings to the FA-10RU unit. If a “Successful settings” message appears, GPI settings are complete.
GPI settings can be loaded from files in the computer. (1) Select File > Import in the menu bar. (2) Specify the file name (such as FA-10RU GPIO.csv) and location. (3) Verify settings in the FA GPIO Editor, then click Apply...
10-2. GPI Input Patterns This section describes GPI Input setting patterns that can be selected in the LOAD GPI PATTERN menu (section 8-1). The following figures depict FA-AUX30 buttons. GPI1-3 BLOCK Button Button name Description setting Each button establishes a connection to the Main MU Select 1-10 MU ID1-10...
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GPI1-3 BLOCK Button Button name Description setting Freeze (FS1-FS10) FREEZE FS1 Turns the FREEZE FS1 function On/Off. Audio Gain Opens the EMBEDDED AUDIO OUTPUT GAIN GAIN FS1 (FS1-FS10) menu and lights the button. Audio Delay Opens the AUDIO INPUT DELAY menu and lights DELAY FS1 (FS1-FS10) the button.
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EVENT Opens the SAVE EVENT MEMORY menu and lights the SAVE button. The button LED lights if an alarm is detected in a FAN or ALARM power unit of the connected USF-106UDC/DC-12G, or a FAN unit in the FA-10RU.
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The button LED lights if an alarm occurs in an FA-10RU FAN unit. RU FAN Status 2 Pressing the button opens the FA-10RU INFORMATION menu. The button LED lights if no reference signal is input. REF IN Pressing the button opens the VIDEO INPUT...
10-3. GPI1-GPI3 Pin Assignments GPI connector 25-pin D-sub, female Signals Pin No. GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 GND (Ground) GPI OUT 1 (Output) GPI OUT 11 (Output) GPI OUT 21 (Output) GPI OUT 2 (Output) GPI OUT 12 (Output) GPI OUT 22 (Output) GPI OUT 3 (Output) GPI OUT 13 (Output) GPI OUT 23 (Output)
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Pulse signals The pulse signal level change (OPEN to CLOSE) triggers each operation. OPEN to CLOSE: The assigned function will be turned on. 100msec or more OPEN CLOSE GPI Output Circuit (Same for GPI 1-3) Select external or internal power.
11. Command Control FA-10RU units can accepts the MU Select command over LAN. 11-1. Communication Method Communication Interface Ethernet: IEEE802.3u/ab method (100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T) Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP Port number 60000 (Fixed) Connection timeout 30 seconds (See Error Code 99.) Maximum connection number Control command Sends to FA-10RU.
FS1 or --- (Disconnected) Connecting Connection refused Connected Send ACK[CR][LF] when you receive a connection status message. If FA-10RU receives no ACK, it re-sends the status message three times at one-second intervals. Error Response Return message (TCP): ERR<Error code>[CR][LF]] Any of the following error messages is returned if a command is not properly received.
POWER LOCK SETUP DWN MIX MAPPING FREEZE DC POWER DISPLAY AREA INPUT CLN SW OUTPUT FS SEL OPTION GAINI DELAY FS LINK TEST SIGNAL UNITY UNITY UNITY UNITY VIDEO BY-PASS SYSTEM STATUS EVENT ANALOG AUDIO FA-10RU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12.7...
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Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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