For-A Helps Convert HD Signals

Content generated in Beijing will originate as 1080/50i signals, which need to be converted to 1080/59.94i for HD transmission in Brazil. As the majority of Brazilian viewers do not have HDTV sets, the signal also needs to be down converted to SD.

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Aug 5, 2008

São Paulo, Brazil-based TV Bandeirantes is using a For-A FRC-7000 frame-rate converter to convert its hi-def signals to standard def for transmission.

Content generated in Beijing will originate as 1080/50i signals, which need to be converted to 1080/59.94i for HD transmission in Brazil. As the majority of Brazilian viewers do not have HDTV sets, the signal also needs to be down converted to SD.

Similarly, Burbank, Calif.-based equipment rental company Bexel Broadcast Services is sending 14 FRC-7000s to Beijing as part of its service commitment for the Games. The frame rate converter will be used to convert feeds from 1080i/50 to 1080i/60 for distribution in the United States.

Artek relies on FOR-A FRC-7000 HD frame rate converter promo image

Artek used the frame-rate converter to deliver a 1080/50i HD signal of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships to Europe

The FRC-7000 can convert frame rates between 1080/59.94i and 50i, and between 720/59.94p and 50p

FOR-A’s FRC-7000 was used to convert frame rates prior to transmission.

Casablanca Service Provider, a large audio/video production house in Brazil, and ESPN in the U.S. recently chose For-A's FRC-7000 HD frame rate converter for use during the 2006 World Cup, which continues through July 9. For-A said the new unit is being used to convert frame rates prior to transmission. Introduced

FOR-A to show low-cost HD frame rate converter at IBC promo image

The FRC-3000 was developed to meet demand for high-quality signal processing at an affordable price

FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce its HD frame rate converter, the FRC-7000, at NAB2006 in Las Vegas from April 22-27 (Booth #C3210). The FRC-7000 uses motion compensation processing by motion vectors to co

The FRC-7000 uses motion compensation processing via motion vectors to convert field frequencies and enables conversion between different HD frame rates

Mexico City-based television network Televisa used video and audio systems manufactured by For-A to bring coverage of the Summer Games to its audience.