8995upc/dnc/udx up/down/cross converter modules, Introduction – Grass Valley 8995DNC v.1.3.0 User Manual
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8995UPC/DNC/UDX
Up/Down/Cross Converter
Modules
Introduction
This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation for the
8995UPC Up Converter, 8995DNC Down Converter, and 8995UDX
Up/Down/Cross Converter modules for the GeckoFlex frame.
The 8995 modules provide up/down/cross conversion between broadcast
quality SD and HD video. An optional Genlock submodule can be installed
for external reference timing for environments requiring video signals to be
synchronized with other video sources and processed for video quality.
The following features are available with this module series.
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Two module set including a hot-swappable front and rear module. The
rear module requires two rear slots.
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Up to five 8995 modules in the same 2 RU GeckoFlex frame.
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An optional Genlock submodule mounted on the 8995 circuit board
accepts an external reference (NTSC/PAL color black or Tri-Level Sync)
and manages local and frame bus reference timing to the module.
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Fiber-ready front module accepts a fiber optic submodule option for
optical input/output interfaces for all models. Refer to
for the submodules available.
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Frame Sync (with Genlock submodule from two independent frame
buses or for local reference) and Delay mode.
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Full featured video proc amp functions including RGB and component
color controls, video gain, Y/C clip controls, chroma gain, phase (Hue)
and black level control, color space conversion (ITU 601, ITU 709), and
Cadence control for setting 3:2 pulldown for video from film.
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Aspect ratio control including mode selection, alignment, top crop and
matte color along with Active Format Description (AFD) input and
output status reporting and enabling and disabling controls.