Up-and-down-AAFD is a combined up/down/cross converter with all the features you need to be able to work at the highest possible level in any definition.

The performance is outstanding. Scaling a picture up or down can be complex with the best results generally obtained by using different techniques depending on whether the video contains slow or fast moving images. Thanks to motion adaptive video deinterlacing which maximises the picture's vertical resolution, the Up-and-down-AAFD will handle anything - choosing the best processing method based on the video content with the result that the output picture always appears smooth and natural-looking. Up converting from SD to HD will give an apparently softer picture, therefore the adjustable detail enhancement feature allows the image to be sharpened. As well as the required colour space conversion from SD to HD, there is full RGB adjustment of contrast and brightness. Furthermore, to maintain the best picture quality the board will automatically enter bypass mode when the input is the same as the selected output standard.

Up-and-down-AAFD will pass two groups of embedded audio, de-embedding the two lowest numbered groups and converting them to the appropriate format before re-embedding them on groups 1 and 2 of the output. Four audio groups can be passed in bypass mode.

High Definition is always 16:9 but Standard Definition can be 16:9 or 4:3, and the Up-and-down-AAFD will look after any aspect ratio conversion requirements when up or down converting. When converting from HD to 4:3 SD or from 4:3 SD to HD, the final aspect ratio can be selected from four preset formats: Full image (the full source with black bands), Compromise (a 14:9 compromise), Fill screen (a centre cut) or Anamorphic.

Up-and-down-AAFD additionally includes a fully flexible aspect ratio converter for SD to SD applications. Featuring presets for the six standard conversions to show a 16:9 source on a 4:3 monitor and a 4:3 source on a 16:9 monitor, it also allows the creation of custom aspect ratios with continuous picture compression or expansion in line and pixel increments up to plus or minus 100 lines and pixels. Vertical and horizontal offsets of the picture bring extra flexibility and allow the easy addition of subtitles, while vertical and horizontal cropping of up to 31 lines and 31 pixels is ideal for removing unwanted material from the edges of the picture. Up-and-down-AAFD can pass closed captions on line 21 in 525 line applications and can either pass or blank widescreen signalling on line 23 in 625 line.

Up-and-down-AAFD's Active Format Description inserter will insert SMPTE 2016 picture aspect ratio data into the output video for aspect ratio correction by downstream equipment.

Intuitive to set up and operate, the Up-and-down-AAFD offers the full range of control options - with the choice of Crystal Vision's intuitive board edge interface, an active front panel on the frame, a remote control panel or the Statesman PC control system. Features are incorporated to help make the broadcast engineer's life easier, including auto detection of input standard which will ensure the output is always in the required format, whatever the input. Time can also be saved using the eight set ups which can be stored for later recall.

Fitting in the standard frames alongside any other product from the range, Up-and-down-AAFD is a 100mm x 266mm module which uses minimum rack space leaving plenty of room for all the other equipment you need. Two HD or SD outputs along with two reclocked input loop-throughs are available by using the RM34 rear module.