Frame Synchronizer & TBC
By: FOR-A
Video and Audio Systems for Broadcast Post-Production, and Professional Video

FOR-A : FA-125
Description
The FOR-A FA 125 is a low cost Time Base Corrector / Frame Synchronizer. The FA125 corrects by up to one full frame the time base error/ phase shift problems that can occur during recording/playback of composite signals when using heterodyne process VTRs.
Features
→ Analog composite video input/output compatible. (Y/C is also supported.)→ Full frame memory to prevent picture field inversion during processing.
→ 10-bit digital decode / encode to ensure stable signals without bit dropout.
Specifications
4 | 2:2 component internal signal processing. |
Video Format | NTSC |
Video Input | Analog composite = 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1; Y/C Y = 1.0 Vp-p; C = 0.286 Vp-p; 75Ω 4-pin S-connector x 1 |
Genlock Input | BB = 0.429 Vp-p; 75Ω BNC x 1, loop-through (Terminate with 75Ω terminator, if unused.) |
Video Output | Analog composite = 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 2; Y = 1.0 Vp-p; C = 0.286 Vp-p; 75Ω 4-pin S-connector x 1 |
Signal Processing | 4:2:2 component |
Correction Range | 2 fields (field inversion prevented) |
Sampling Frequency | Y = 13.5 MHz; C = 6.75 MHz |
Quantization | 10-bit |
Frequency Response | 100 kHz to 4.2 MHz = ±0.5 dB, 4.2 MHz to 5.0 MHz = -1.0 dB to 0 dB, roll off above 5.0 MHz |
S/N Ratio | 56 dB (no quantization noise) |
DG/DP | 2% / 2° |
K-Factor (2T Pulse) | Less than 1% |
H/V Tilt | Less than 1% |
Residual Jitter | Y = ±15 ns; C = ±2° |
Process Control | Video Level = -3 dB to 3 dB; Chroma Level = -3 dB to 3 dB; Setup Level = -15 IRE to 15 IRE; Chroma Phase = -30° to 30° |
Genlock Phase Control | H Phase = -2 ®s to 2 ®s / SC Phase = -180° to 180° |
Temperature | 10°C to 40°C |
Humidity | 30% to 90% (no condensation) |
Power | 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
Consumption | 29 VA (19 W) at 100 V AC, 37 VA (20 W) at 220 V AC |
Dimensions | 212 (W) x 44 (H) x 350 (D) mm |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
Accessories | Operation manual, AC cord |