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* '''FA-410P''' (1982) - First model in the FA series | * '''FA-410P''' (1982) - First model in the FA series | ||
* '''FA-300''' (1987) - Predecessor model | * '''[[For.A FA-300|FA-300]]''' (1987) - Predecessor model | ||
* '''FA-310/310P''' (1989) - This model; over 13,000 units sold | * '''FA-310/310P''' (1989) - This model; over 13,000 units sold | ||
* '''FA-330''' (1991) - Successor model | * '''FA-330''' (1991) - Successor model | ||
* '''FA-350 series''' (2001) - Digital era redesign | * '''[[For.A FA-350|FA-350 series]]''' (2001) - Digital era redesign | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[For.A FA-300]] | |||
* [[For.A FA-350]] | |||
* [[Time base corrector]] | * [[Time base corrector]] | ||
* [[Frame synchronizer]] | * [[Frame synchronizer]] | ||
Revision as of 05:38, 1 February 2026
Description
The For.A FA-310 is a digital time base corrector and frame synchronizer introduced in February 1989. The unit became one of For.A's most successful products, with over 13,000 units sold—breaking the FA series sales record.
The FA-310 built upon the digital technologies developed for previous FA series products, offering time base correction, frame synchronization, and signal processing capabilities for professional video applications. An optional Y/C (S-Video) output expansion was available, designated Y/C35S.
The FA-310 series gained fame when a customized FA-310P unit was sent to the Mir space station in August 1990. Japanese broadcaster TBS commissioned For.A to prepare equipment for recording footage during a crewed spaceflight. The requirements were demanding: the equipment would be subject to intense vibration during launch, and TBS was paying for cargo by the gram. For.A delivered a specially modified FA-310P (along with a spare) housed in a lightweight aluminum enclosure, with components mounted using silicone adhesive for vibration resistance. The unit performed flawlessly on the mission.
Variants
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FA-310 | NTSC version |
| FA-310P | PAL version |
FA Series Timeline
The FA-310 was part of For.A's long-running FA series of signal processors:
- FA-410P (1982) - First model in the FA series
- FA-300 (1987) - Predecessor model
- FA-310/310P (1989) - This model; over 13,000 units sold
- FA-330 (1991) - Successor model
- FA-350 series (2001) - Digital era redesign
