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FRS-181 Owner’s Manual
• (V 2.1)
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Features
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear FRS-181 HD/SD Frame Sync. The FRS-181 is part of a
full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra Video Systems
openGear line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution
amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Sierra openGear modular conversion gear will meet
your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your FRS-181, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGear card.
Overview
The FRS-181 is a high quality HD/SD frame synchronizer. It supports all popular standard definition
and high definition video formats including 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p/sF. Auto detection of
the input video format simplifies system setup. The FRS-181 accepts either an HD SDI input (1.485
Gbit) or an SD SDI input (270 Mbit), automatically equalizes for cable loss, and provides a reclocked
SDI output. The video is then synchronized to either a frame-wide reference or a local reference. For
further flexibility in resolving system timing problems, additional fixed delay can be added to the
video. Ancillary Data (VANC) is protected, and is passed from input to output, ensuring data is not
lost during the frame sync operation.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Gain, Lift, Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. All settings
available on the front panel can also be accessed through Dashboard remote control software provided
the openGear frame being used has an 8310-N network card installed.