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9433-EMDE-75/1109433-EMDE-75/110
3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converters with 16-Channel
Unbalanced/Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-EOOE — Fiber-Optic Transceiver
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-EO — Fiber-Optic Transmitter
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-OE — Fiber-Optic Receiver
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
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Copyright
©Copyright 2018, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
®
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
®
is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
Congratulations on choosing Cobalt
Channel Unbalanced/Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed. The 9433-EMDE-75/110 is part of a full line of
modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes
video decoders and encode rs, audio embedders and de-embedde rs, distribution amplifiers , format converters,
remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of
your 9433-EMDE-75/110 card, please contact us at the conta ct info rmati on on the fron t cover.
®
9433-EMDE-75/110 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converter with 16-
Manual No.: 9433EMDE-75-110-OM
Document Version: V1.5
Release Date: Februrary 8, 2018
Applicable for
Firmware Version
v1.3.13
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Add option +DT information to manual.
- Correct minor errata regarding cabling information.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9433-EMDE-75/110 Card Software Versions and this Manual............................. 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-4
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-5
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-5
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-5
9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Description ......................................................... 1-6
9433-EMDE-75/110 Input/Output Formats ............................................... 1-6
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-8
User COM Data Insert/Extract Software Option........................................ 1-8
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-9
9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules ................................................... 1-11
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-11
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-13
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-13
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9433-EMDE-75/110 Into a Frame Slot............................................ 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules ..................................................... 2-4
Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up 9433-EMDE-75/110 Network Remote Control................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™ User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control........................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™.............................. 3-4
Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information .............................................................. 3-6
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9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions ............................................... 3-7
Input Video Controls .................................................................................. 3-8
Input Audio Status ...................................................................................... 3-8
Output Audio Routing ................................................................................ 3-9
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-12
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-13
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-15
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-15
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-18
9433-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-18
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-19
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-19
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Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Note: This manual is applicable for models:
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-EOOE (Fiber Transceiver)
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-EO (Fiber Transmitter)
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-OE (Fiber Receiver)
All models function identically except for fiber I/O interface differences. Differences between these models are noted where applicable. In all other aspects,
all versions function identically as described in this manual.
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9433-EMDE-75/110 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converters with
16-Channel Unbalanced/Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed cards noted
above (with all mode ls collective ly referr ed to herein as 9433-EMDE-7 5/1 10).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informati on about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9433-EMDE-75/110.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructio ns for
installing the 9433-EMDE-75/110 in a frame, and optionally
installing a Rear I/O Module(s).
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9433-EMDE-75/110.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9433-EMDE-75/110 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p.
1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
• 9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Description (p. 1-6)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1-11)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-13)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14)
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1 9433-EMDE-75/110 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9433-EMDE-75/110 Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information (p. 3-6)
in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. You can then
check our website for th e latest soft ware version currently released for the
card as described below.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Do wnloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed with out an y
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s softw a re
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9433-EMDE-75/1 10 i tself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
BOOT
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9433-EMDE-75/110 refers to the 9433-EMDE-75/110 3G/HD/
SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converter with 16-Channel Unbalanced/
Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed cards.
• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt
• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
®
or other cards.
®
or other card.
production and termin al equipment in whi ch the 9433-EMDE-7 5/1 10
and other cards operate.
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
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1 Manual Conventions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact
with any connectors or components.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE T O
THE BEAM.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
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Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary
Safety and Regulatory Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Do not stare at, or into, broken, or damaged, fibers.
• Do not stare at, or into, optical connectors.
• Only properly trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to perform laser/
fiber optic operations.
• Ensure that appropriate labels are displayed in plain view and in close proximity to the
optical port on the protective housing/access panel of the terminal equipment.
T o re duce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear® frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
The card has a moderate power dissipation (<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the card
adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the card into the
frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O mod ule mating connec tor, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
EMC Compliance Per Market
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International/CE CISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
CISPR 22:2008
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9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functi onal bl ock dia gra m of the 9 433-EMDE-75/ 110. The
card provides de-embedding or embedding between 75Ω unbalanced
AES-3id and 110Ω balanced AES/EBU professional balanced digital audio
and SMPTE embedded audio using full 24-bit conversion. In addition to
individual per-pair embedding or de-embedding, the card can be used to
provide cross-balun I/O functions. The card also offers the built-in
convenience of either coaxial or fiber SDI I/O (depending on model). Full
audio crosspoints allow per-channel gain and routing controls, as well as
built-in tone generators. GUI audio meters provide ready assessment of
content presence and line-up.
The 9433-EMDE-75/110-EOOE is available with discrete CWDM fiber E-O
modules providing fully error-free pathological pattern operation is fully
compatible with professional fiber video interfaces with numerous CWDM
wavelengths that allow the card to be used with CWDM systems. All
ancillary data is passed by the card unaffected.
9433-EMDE-75/110 Input/Output Formats
The 9433-EMDE-75/110 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• 3G/HD/SD SDI IN – 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input.
• FIBER IN – 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber input (-EOOE and -OE only).
• AES I/O – Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of embedding inputs from
both unbalanced or balanced AES sources.
• Outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT – 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial video output.
• FIBER OUT – 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber output (-EOOE and -EO only).
• AES I/O – Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of de-embedded outputs to
both unbalanced or balanced AES.
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Introduction 9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Description
3G/HD/SD-SDI
OUT
SDI
Fiber
(NOTE 2)
E-O
Fiber
2. Fiber EO (transmit) only on models -EOOE and -EO.
Driver
SDI Tx/
Audio
Embed
Notes: 1. Fiber OE (receive) only on models -EOOE and -OE.
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Audio
Audio
SDI Rx/
De-Embed
O-E
Fiber
Coax IN
Fiber IN
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Control
Channel
Routing/
Balanced
SRC
AES Rx
(Per-Pair auto-detect
bypass for Dolby pair)
AES I/0
(16-Ch max)
9433-EMDE-75-110 BD V1.0LB121
AES Tx
Control
Direction
AES Per-Pair
Unbalanced
AES I/0
(16-Ch max)
(NOTE 1)
Figure 1-1 9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Block Diagrams
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Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function
chooses from the following inputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default
1-to-1 routing to SDI output)
• Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of AES-3id or AES/EBU audio inputs or
outputs between AES I/O ports and embedded audio
The audio processing subsection is built around a card internal 16-channel
audio bus. Audio embed adaptive SRC allows asynchronous 48 kHz AES
audio to automatically sy nc with progra m video 48 kHz ti ming for glitc h-fre e
embedding. Individual, per-pair SRC auto-detects and disables SRC when a
Dolby pair is detected on an input pair.
Audio status (presence, dBFS signal levels) is displayed for each embedded
and AES input channel.
User COM Data Insert/Extract Software Option
Option +DT offers user serial data insertion and extra ction from SDI streams
using user accessible DID/SDID loc ations . This al lows serial da ta hand led by
the card to be embedded or de-embedded on an unused DID/SDID.
This offers a very convenient self-contained transport within the program
stream phys ical media, greatly simplifying thi s data transfer workflow. This
function provides full VANC/HANC ancillary data de-embedding and
embedding for 3G/HD/SD-SDI streams. Direct access to DID and SDID
locations allows extraction or insertion of user data such as camera PTZ,
SCTE 104, closed-captioning read/insert, GPI/GPO via ANC, or other
specialized user payl oads. Data can be extracted and inserted within the card
(Bridge mode), or inse rted and/or extracted to and from th e card via serial
interfaces connecting to external devices/systems.
When a card is licensed for
that allow s setting of serial mode, insertion and extraction control, parity, bit
rate and other serial comm aspects.
+DT, a COM Routing DashBoard tab also appears
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User Control Interface
Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the
9433-EMDE-75/110. These options are individually described below.
Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
• DashBoard™ User Inter face – Using DashBoard™, the
9433-EMDE-75/110 and other cards installed in openGear®
1
can be controlled from a computer and monitor.
DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards
define thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is describe d in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the 9433-EMDE-75/110 and other video and audio
processing terminal equipment meet ing the open-a rchitecture Co balt
cards for openGear™ standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive acces s to hundre ds of car ds in a fac ility, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
frames
®
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limit e d .
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OGCP-9000 Control Panel
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
9433-EMDE-75/110 Card
or
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel, 9433-EMDE-75/110
card can be remotely controlled over a LAN
LAN
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with DashBoard™
installed, 9433-EMDE-75/110 card
Computer
with NIC
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network Controller Card installed
in the frame.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9433-EMDE-75/110 as shown. The value
displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the
current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means
are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the DashBoard™ controls will change the setting
displayed on a Control Panel).
can be remotely controlled over a
LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9433-EMDE-75/110 card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
Figure 1-2 9433-EMDE-75/110 User Control Interface
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference
Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
®
as listed in
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14).
®
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9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules
The 9433-EMDE-75/1 10 physic ally inte rfaces t o system video co nnections at
the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9433-EMDE-75/110 Functional Block
Diagrams (F igure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edg e backplane
connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9433-EMDE-75/110 card
edge connections to BNC and other connectors that interface with other
components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in 9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9433-EMDE-75/110
3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converters with 16-Channel Unbalanced/
Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed ca rds.
Table 1-1 Technical Specificat ions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature • 9433-EMDE-75/110-EOOE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic
Transceiver with 16-Channel Unbalanced/Balanced AES
Embed / De-Embed
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-EO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Transmitter
with 16-Channel Unbalanced/Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed
• 9433-EMDE-75/110-OE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Receiver
with 16-Channel Unbalanced/Balanced AES Embed / De-Embed
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumptio n < 18 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX
Indicators Card edge indicators as follows:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Presence LED indicators
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
SDI/Fiber Inputs/Outputs
(fiber port presence per EOOE, OE, or
EO model)
Model -EOOE-WX (CWDM) Transmit
Wavelengths and Codes
(1) 75Ω BNC inputs
(1) 75Ω BNC output
SDI Receive Cable Length (1694A): 120m/180m/360m (3G/HD/
SD)
SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to 2.970
GHz
Note: SDI Return loss and receive cable length are affected by
rear I/O module used. Specifications represent typical
performance.
Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Timing Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 2.0/1.0/0.2 UI
(1) Fiber input; LC connector
(1) Fiber output; LC connector
Fiber Wavelength, Tx: 1310 nm
Fiber Rx Sensitivity: -23 dBm; 1260 to 1620 nm
Fiber Tx Power: -5.0 dBm (min)
SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE
424M
Available wavelengths (in nm) are as follows: 1270, 1290, 1310,
1330, 1350, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550,
1570, 1590, 1610.
In “WX” places in part number, code for wavelengths in each place
as listed below:
-27: 1270nm -29: 1290nm -31: 1310nm
-33: 1330nm -35: 1350nm -41: 1410nm
-43: 1430nm -45: 1450nm -47: 1470nm
-49: 1490nm -51: 1510nm -53: 1530nm
-55: 1550nm -57: 1570nm -59: 1590nm
-61: 1610nm
Audio Conversion Format 48 kHz sampling, 24-bit. Auto-SRC bypass for Dolby inputs.
AES Audio Input/Output (8) Unbalanced AES-3id (16-ch) audio input/outputs with per-pair
port direction controls, Input Impedance: 75 Ω
(8) Balanced AES/EBU (16-ch) audio input/outputs with per-pair
port direction controls, Input Impedance: 110 Ω
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Introduction Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: (217) 344-1243
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WA RRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIO NS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show information
Phone: (217) 344-1243
Fax: (217) 344-1245
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• Installing the 9433-EMDE-75/110 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9433-EMDE-75/110 Network Remote Control (p. 2-7)
Installing the 9433-EMDE-75/110 Into a Frame Slot
CAUTION
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific
slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should
be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames
using only convection cooling. The card has a moderate power dissipation
(<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with
similar dissipation values if possible.
Chapter 2
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.
Note: If installing the card in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear I/O Module
is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a Rear I/O
Module (p. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
card into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if
module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
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2 Installing the 9433-EMDE-75/110 Into a Frame Slot
Note: • Check the packaging in which the card was shipped for any extra items such
as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped
with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank
corresponding to the slot location of the card.
• Before installing card or rear module, if not already fitted make certain
rear module is fitted with fiber blindmate adapter and all protective fiber port
plugs have been removed. See Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections (p.
2-5) for instructions.
Install the card into a fr ame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the card is to be installed.
2. Open the frame front access panel.
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, g ently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.
CAUTION
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for
alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O
module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.
6. Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating
connector.
7. Close the frame front access panel.
8. Connect the input and output cables as shown in 9433-EMDE-75/110
Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other cards.
Note: • The card BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to
terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
• T o rem ove a ca rd, pres s do wn on the ej ec tor tab to u nseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame a nd the frame has
not yet been set up for remote contro l, pe rf orm set up in accordance with
Setting Up 9433-EMDE-75/110 Network Remote Control (p. 2-7).
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: • This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the card is to be installed. If installing the card in a
slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.
• Before installing card or rear module, if not already fitted make certain
rear module is fitted with fiber blindmate adapter and all protective fiber port
plugs have been removed. See Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections (p.
2-5) for instructions.
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the card is to be ins t alled.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifically for use with the 9433-EMDE-75/110.
Table 2-1 9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules
9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Module Description
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT - IEC 60825-1:2007. Never look into fiber connector or cable end
of device transmitting an optical signal. The transmitted light is not visible and can cause
permanent eye damage. Do not perform connection/disconnection with sending or receiving
device powered.
Note: Rear module fiber port directions (IN, OUT) are as shown below. When used on -EO or -OE models,
Fiber IN or FIber OUT ports are re spectively NC.
Provides the following conne cti on s:
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN)
RM20-9433EMDE-A
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber LC input (FIBER IN)
• Eight AES/EBU balanced audio input/outputs
(BAL AES AUD I/O 1 thru AES AUD I/O 8)
• Eight AES-3id unbalanced audio input/outputs
(UNBAL AES AUD I/O 1 thru AES AUD I/O 8)
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial output BNC (SDI OUT)
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber LC output (FIBER OUT)
Note: AES coaxial connectors are DIN1.0/2.3 or
HD-BNC. Available equipped with High-Density
BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9433EMDE-A-HDBNC or
RM20-9433EMDE-A-DIN, respectively.
In previous manual version 1.2, the
UNBAL AES I/O port numbering was
labeled incorrect. Use the port
numbering shown here.
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Installation and Setup Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections
Table 2-1 9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Modules — continued
9433-EMDE-75/110 Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9433EMDE-B Provides the following connections:
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN)
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber LC input (FIBER IN)
• Eight AES/EBU balanced audio input/outputs
(BAL AES AUD I/O 1 thru AES AUD I/O 8)
• Two AES-3id unbalanced audio input/outputs,
serial Rx/Tx via HD-15 connector (per illustration)
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial output BNC (SDI OUT)
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber LC output (FIBER OUT2)
Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections
Figure 2-2 shows connect ions to the card multi-p in terminal block connect ors.
These connectors are used for card balanced audio connections. Figure 2-2
also shows how to install the blindmate fiber adapter to the rear module.
Note: It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-2
that the orientation of rear module multi-pin audio connectors is not
necessarily consistent within a rear module, or between different rear
modules. If wiring is first connected to plug oriented as shown here, the
electrical orientation will be correct regardless of rear module connector
orientation.
rather than assessing orientation on rear module connectors. Note
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2 Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections
Wiring insertion
+
–
G
G
+
–
holes
Removable multipin plug
view oriented with orange
release buttons to the left
Release
(orange) button
Rear module
PCB connector
+
–
G
+
–
Balanced Audio Multipin Connections
Note: • Press orange release button to insert wires
into holes.
• Wire thinner than 24 AWG may not be
securely retained in connector.
• The G terminal is shared by both ports.
Depending on wire gauge, two wires may not
fit in insertio n h o l e . In th is case, make the
bridge connection external to the multipin
plug.
• Unbalanced analog connections can be
connected across the + and G terminals. Note
that this connection will experience a 6 dB
voltage gain loss. Adjust gain for these
connections accordingly.
Fiber Adapter and Cable Connections
Installing Adapter on Card Fiber Port
The card fiber ports use a blindmate adapter which allows the card to be removed (leaving the rear module intact and installed) without
disturbing the fiber connections to the rear module. Before installing rear module or card, first install adapter to rear module as
shown below.
1
Remove protective plugs from adapter
and fiber cable ports.
Retaining tabs (2)
Adapter, with:
• cable locking
slots facing right
• metal retaining
tabs locking
adapter to rear
module PCB
Position adapter such that metal retaining
2
tabs are at rear side of rear module, and
cable locking slots on adapter are facing
right.
3
From rear of rear module, insert the
adapter into the rear module cutout hole,
making certain the two metal retaining
tabs lock the adapter into place. If tabs do
not lock the adapter, spread the tabs out
slightly.
Install the rear module into the frame.
4
Connect all cabling and fiber cables to the
5
rear module.
Install the card into the frame.
6
Figure 2-2 Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections
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Installation and Setup Setting Up 9433-EMDE-75/110 Network Remote Control
Setting Up 9433-EMDE-75/110 Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: • If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote
Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoar d™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for
setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
®
Cobalt
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14).
• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
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Overview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar with
using DashBoard or a Cobalt
Remote Control Panel to control
Cobalt cards, please skip to
9433-EMDE Function Menu List
and Descriptions (p. 3-7).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control (p. 3-4)
• Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information (p. 3-6)
• 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-7)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-15)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9433-EMDE-75/110 card. The 9433-EMDE-75/110 functions can
be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9433-EMDE-75/110 functional controls, indicators,
and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user int er fac e be ing
used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the
9433-EMDE-75/110 functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays
related to a particular function) follows a general arrangement of Function
Menus under which related c ontrols ca n be accesse d (as descri bed in Funct ion
Menu/Parameter Overview below).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9433-EMDE-75/110
card are organized i nto func tion menus, which consi st of parameter gr oups as
shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9433-EMDE-75/110 card and its menus are
organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed
between cards, function menus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9433-EMDE card is first selected.
9433-EMDE-75/110
Menu a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Output Audio
Routing” function menu example, the individual
parameters for this function consist of various routing
parameters such as channel source, gain, and so on.
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
• • •
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9433-EMDE card
function (for example, “Output Audio
Routing”).
Menu z
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard™
using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list
item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric
values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in
a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists.
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Selection List
Typical Button Control
DashBoard Sub-Tab
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Ta bs and Controls
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Typical Parametric Control
Level Bar Graph Meters
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3 Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control
Access the 9433-EMDE card using Das hBoard™ or Cobal t® Remote Control
Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9433-EMDE
card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6:
9433-EMDE-75/110”).
.
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™
its function menu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed
(typical view shown). (The particular menu screen displayed is the
previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by
DashBoard™).
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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
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3 Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information
Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information
The operating status and software version the 9433-EMDE card can be
checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure
3-3 shows and describes the 9433-EMDE card information screen using
DashBoard™ and accessing card infor mation using the card edg e control user
interface.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-3. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-15) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by
DashBoard™. In this example, Network
Controller Card is hosting a 9433-EMDE
card in slot 12.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format
of the signals being received by the
9433-EMDE, as well as card status.
This display also shows the the card
hardware and software version info.
Figure 3-3 9433-EMDE Card Info/Status Utility
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Operating Instructions 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each 9433-EMDE function menu
and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and pa rameters.
Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the
corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return
after the entry to commit the entry.)
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, the function menu items are
organized using tabs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these
instances, Table 3-1 shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted
sub-tabs indicate that controls described are found by selecting this sub-tab (in this
example, the Embedded sub-tab on the Output Audio Routing page).
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function menu item can be found.
Function Menu Item Page Function Menu Item Page
Input Video Controls 3-8 Ancillary Data Proc Controls 3-12
Input Audio Status 3-8 COMM Ports Setup Controls 3-13
Output Audio Routing 3-8
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3 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List
(-OE and -EOOE only) Allows selection of card video
input from SDI (coax) or Fiber inputs. Also shows
Input Video Controls
Input Audio Status
Individual signal status and peak level displays for embedded audio input pairs, and AES input pairs as described below.
• Absent: Indicates embedded channel or AES pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
• Present PCM: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains recognized audio PCM data. Running per-channel peak
level is also displayed (Dolby data will show as “PCM” but will exhibit a steady per-pair 0 dBFS level).
Note: AES Dolby-encoded inputs are directed via a special path that automatically bypasses SRC.
status (OK and format received) or no input conditions.
Displays signal status and payload for embedded and
discrete audio received by the card. Also provides AES
port user direction indication/control.
Channel-pair AES port
user direction indicator/
controls
Note: Direction indicator/
controls are ganged with
same controls on Output
Audio Routing page.
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Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio meters for
embedded destination (output) channels.
Output Audio Routing
Input Audio
AES 75 Ch 5/6
AES 110 Ch 1/2
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Crosspoint
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 7
Emb Ch 8
Emb Ch 9
Emb Ch 10
•
•
•
Emb Ch 16
Card Embedded
Audio Output
Output Audio crosspoints are available for
embedded, AES 75 (AES-3id), and AES 110
(AES/EBU) output destination channels.
The example above shows various Source
selections that direct various source choices to
Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 16 destination output
channels (unused channels can be set to
Silence or Mute if desired).
Each output channel provides Gain and Mute
controls as well as level meters. Several
internal tones generator sources can also be
routed to an output channel.
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3 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
Note: •
Default factory preset routing routes as pass-thru embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 16.
• Emb Ch 2 thru Emb Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Emb Ch 1. Therefore, only the
Emb Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• Embedded Audio Channel Source Select Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Gain Contr o ls a n d Pe ak
Level Display
routed to the respective embedded output channel from the following
choices:
• Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Ch 1 thru
Embedded Ch 16)
• AES 75 (AES-3id) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 75 Ch 1 thru AES 75
Ch 16)
• AES 110 (AES/EBU) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 110 Ch 1 thru
AES 110 Ch 16)
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 100 Hz thru Tone 16 kHz
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Silence
Note: • AES pair sourcing is dependent on rear I/O module used. Current
rear modules may not support full input complement.
• AES pair selection should be boundary pairs applied to normal
boundary pairs of embedded destinations.
Provides Mute channel controls, as well as peak level meter for each
output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
®
Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
E or
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Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio meters for
AES 75 and AES 110 destination (output) channels.
Note:
AES 75 Ch 2 thru Ch 16, and AES 110 Ch 1 thru Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for
AES 75 Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES 75 Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• AES Pair Direction Select and Au dio
Channel Source Select
• Channel Mute/Gain Controls and Peak
Level Display
Input (Out put) buttons set an AES pair as an input or output (in this
example, AES 75 pair 1/2 set as Output).
Note: AES pair input/output selection also shown and controllable via
similar controls on the Input Audio Status page.
Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
routed to the corresponding destination channel from the following
choices:
• Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Ch 1 thru
Embedded Ch 16)
• AES 75 (AES-3id) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 75 Ch 1 thru AES 75
Ch 16)
• AES 110 (AES/EBU) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 110 Ch 1 thru
AES 110 Ch 16)
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 100 Hz thru Tone 16 kHz
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Silence
Note: • AES pair sourcing is dependent on rear I/O module used. Current
rear modules may not support full input complement.
• AES pair selection should be boundary pairs applied to normal
boundary pairs of embedded destinations.
Provides Mute channel controls, as well as peak level meter for each
output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination AES channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
®
Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
E or
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Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(Option +DT) Provides controls for VANC/HANC
ancillary data de-embedding and embedding to and
from program video stream. Data can be extracted and
inserted within the card (Bridge mode), or inserted and/
Ancillary Data Pr oc Controls
COM1 and COM2 Insert and Extract Ancillary Data Processors (ADPs) provide for insertion or extraction of serial data to and
from the card program video SDI stream ancillary space. ADP Bridge 1 thru ADP Bridge 4 ADPs provide for moving (or
removing) ANC to different locations within the stream
or extracted to and from external serial interfaces.
DID and SDID controls select the desired
packet to be handled by the corresponding
ANC Data Processor
Line Number controls select the VANC location of packet
insertion/extraction.
Setting the line numbers to 0 (zero) lets externally-sourced
payload assert and set the line number.
Insertion controls allow special
insertions in HANC or the C-channel,
as well as removal of incoming
packets
In this example, COM 1 Extract is set to extract ATC timecode at DID60h / SDID 60h as shown below.
When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any)
Note:DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in
hexadecimal. Hexadecim al not atio n is denot ed by the “0x” preceding the value.
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Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(Option +DT) Provides controls for setting up the two
COMM (serial) ports for serial-to-ANC functions, and
setting comm protocol for each port.
COMM Ports Setup Controls
Note: • COM 1 and COM 2 sub-tabs provide independent controls for COM1 and COM2. Therefore, only the COM 1 controls
are described here.
• Controls provided here allow highly detailed setup of serial communications. Control settings must be carefully
considered and set appropriately to correspond to both sending and receiving systems. Incorrectly set controls may
result in loss of ANC serial comm.
• COM Mode (Pro tocol)
• COM Port Tx Routing Function
• Rx/Tx Status Display Shows either no data received/sent, or where transfer is present shows
Selects serial comm protocol for the respective port as RS-232 or
RS-485.
Note: Protocol choices should consider the payload to be carried.
Typically, LTC is sent or received using only RS-485 serial
protocol.
Selects port function for the respective port as LTC Encoder input or
output, or ANC Data Extractor / Audio (SMPTE 337) non-PCM input
or output.
data rate (in kbit/sec).
• Insertion Mode Control Where data is being inserted (received), sets the insertion as follows:
• Insert Any Data Received: Insert all received data with no regard
for packet size.
• Fixed Length Packet: Sets receive to wait and accumulate
n-number of packet bytes (as set using Insertion Fixed Packet
Size control) before inserting data.
• Break-Defined Packet: Card receiver looks for character-defined
break from source being received to define breaks.
• Insertion Flow Control Allows communication between card receive and sending source to
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regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control: Data is received without buffering or checking to
see if data is being received faster than it can be inserted.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Tx will tell the sending source
whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if close to not being able to accept new data,
tells the sending source to hold, and releases this hold when the
card is again able to accept new data.
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Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• Insertion Sync Byte Control Allows use of a sync byte from card receiver back to sending source to
• Extraction Mode Control Where data is being extracted from input video, sets the data to be sent
• Extraction Flow Control Allows communication between card transmit and receiving destinations
synchronize communication between card receive and sending source as
follows:
• Disabled: No special synchronization.
• Field Number at SOF: The card sends a single byte telling sending
source when start of field 1 or field 2 is occurring.
• Ack on Insertion: Card sends a single byte back to sending source
when data has been inserted.
as follows:
• Payload Only: Sends payload only (for example, for closed
captioning this would be only the ASCII character string
representing the CC content).
• Full Anc Data Packet: Sends the entire packet, including payload,
DID, SDID, and any handling or marking characters.
to regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control: Data is transmitted without buffering or checking
to see if data is being transmitted faster than it can be received.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Rx will acknowledge from the
receiving system whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit
rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if receiving notification from the receiving
system that it is close to not being able to accept new data, tells the
card to hold. Card releases this hold when the receiving system
removes the break command, indicating destination is now ready
again to accept new data.
• Bit Rate/ Parity Gen Control For both Rx and Tx, sets UART for bit rate and parity as follows:
• Bit Rate: Sets Tx/Rx bit rate from 1 of 5 speeds ranging from 9600
to 230400 Baud.
• Parity:Sets card Rx to expect odd or even parity from incoming
data, and sets card Tx to generate a parity bit to satisfy selected
parity. Where parity is set, incoming data not conforming to parity
selection is rejected.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/c orrective action for the 9433-EMDE card and its remote control
interface. The 9433-EMDE card requires no periodic maintenance in its
normal operation; if any er ror indication (as described in this section) occur s,
use this section to correct the condition.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9433-EMDE card itself and its remote control system s all (to varying
degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the
9433-EMDE card is being used (i.e, st andalone or networ k controlled through
DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in
the event of an error or failure condition. The various 9433-EMDE card and
remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.
Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection
listed below.
• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-18)
• 9433-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-18)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-19)
9433-EMDE Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9433-EMDE card edge status indicators
and display. These indicators and t he dis pla y show s tatus and er ror c onditi ons
relating to the card itself and remote (network) c ommunications (where
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of
communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control devices.
3G
SD
HD
GRP1
GRP2
GRP3
COM
ERR
Status/Error
Indicators
Input Status
Item Function
COM LED Blue LED flashes when 9433-EMDE is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
ERR LED This function is currently reserved.
Input Status
LEDs
Note: The input status LEDs may not be configured and functional on initial product release.
DashBoard™ or Cobalt
Three blue LEDs indicate SDI input presence and format (3G, HD, SD) of currently selected input.
Four blue LEDs indicate presence (lock) of the four embedded audio groups on the card SDI input (GRP1,
GRP2, GRP3, GRP4).
®
Remote Control Panel)
GRP4
Indicators
Figure 3-4 9433-EMDE Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9433-EMDE card itself and re mote (networ k) communication s.
Indicator Icon or Display Error Description
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
error issued by the 9433-EMDE card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9433-EMDE card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9433-EMDE card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are
grayed-out (as shown in the example here).
Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not
being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this
example, both a 9433-EMDE card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller
Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9433-EMDE Card Info pane shows error alert, along with
cause for alert (in this example, the 9433-EMDE is not receiving a video input for the
selected input source).
Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in
the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-6).
By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”
in this example, Card Info is
displayed for frame Network
Controller Card
By clicking on “Slot 12:
CDI-9433-EMDE” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9433-EMDE card in slot 12
Status for selected card is
shown here (in this
example, connection OK
and “Fan Door Open”
alert)
Card general information
is displayed in lower
portion of Card Info pane
Status for selected
card is shown here
(in this example, all
indications are OK)
Where applicable,
additional status is
displayed (as shown in
this example)
Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-2 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify pow er presence and
characteristics
Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and
displays
Troubleshoot by
substitution
On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9433-EMDE, in all cases
when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator
illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for
concern.
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable
attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all
connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting
points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes
are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.
assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
On both DashBoard™ and the 9433-EMDE card edge indicators, red
indications signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error,
proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.
9433-EMDE Processing Error Tr oubleshooting
Table 3-3 provides 9433-EMDE processing troubleshooting information. If
the 9433-EMDE card exhibi ts any of t he symptoms l isted in Table 3-3, follow
the troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the
9433-EMDE is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by
the card.
Note: • The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error
conditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9433-EMDE card edge status indicators.
• Where errors are displayed on both the 9433-EMDE card and network
remote controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually
described in this section.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
• DashBoard™ shows
Unlocked message in
9433-EMDE Status pane
• Card edge Input LED
corresponding to input is not
illuminated
Audio not processed or passed
through card
Dolby audio corrupted or
unrecognized by downstream
device
No video input pres ent Make certain intended video source is
AES port not set as input or
output as intended
Audio Output Routing Gain
control(s) for port set to setting
other than unity gain ( 0.0 dB)
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
connected to appropriate 9433-EMDE card
video input. Make certain BNC cable
connections betw een frame Rear I/O Modu le for
the card and signal source are OK.
On Input Audio Status or Output Audio
Routing tab, make certain port direction setting
matches desired direction.
Although the card can p a ss no n-PCM da t a s uc h
as Dolby® E or AC-3, setting the gain control to
any setting other than default 0 will corrupt
Dolby data.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
If required, a Return Material Authorizatio n num ber (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs incur r ed are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipp ed collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.
See Contact Cobalt Digi tal Inc. (p. 1-14) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact information.
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