Cobalt Digital 9901-UDX 3G User Manual

9901-UDX

3G/HD/SD Up/Down/Cross

Converter and Frame Sync

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com

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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. FUSION3G openGear

encoder technology on this card is manufa cture d unde r licens e from Dol by Labo rat ories. Dolby Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other produ ct nam es or tr adema rks ap peari ng in thi s manua l are the property of t heir re spect ive ow ners.

Linear Acoust ic

licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature uses AEROMAX symbol, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc. All Rights Reserved.

and COMPASS® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited. Dolby®

, AEROMAX®, and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer

algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA"

is a registered trademark of

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt 9901-UDX is part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line inclu des video decoders and encoders , audio embedders and de-embed ders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remot e control systems and much more. Shoul d you have qu estions pertain ing to the installat ion or operation of your 9901-UDX, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9901-UDX 3G/HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Converter and Frame Sync. The

Manual No.: 9901UDX-OM Document Version: V1.15 Release Date: January 27, 2014 Applicable for card

7039

firmware version: (or greater)

Description of product/manual changes:

- Revise manual to reflect product functional changes of latest firmware release. Refer to Support > Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com for latest firmware and corresponding functional description changes and additions.

- Include additional Troubleshooting information.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

9901-UDX Card Software Versions and this Manual............................................ 1-2

Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2

Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3

Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4

Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4

Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4

9901-UDX Base Model and Options...................................................................... 1-5

9901-UDX Functional Description ........................................................................ 1-6

9901-UDX Video/Audio Signal Types ...................................................... 1-6

9901-UDX Video and Audio Options........................................................ 1-7

Video Subsystem Description .................................................................... 1-8

Audio Subsection Description.................................................................. 1-15

Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-23

User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-24

9901-UDX Rear Modules......................................................................... 1-26

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9901-UDX ......................... 1-28

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-28

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-33

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-33

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-34

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports ............................................... 2-1

Installing the 9901-UDX Into a Frame Slot ........................................................... 2-2

Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................ 2-4

9901-UDX Rear Modules........................................................................... 2-7

Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors ..................................................... 2-15

Setting Up 9901-UDX Network Remote Control ................................................ 2-15

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1

Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2

9901-UDX Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display........................... 3-3

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-4

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9901-UDX Card via Remote Control.............................................. 3-6

Accessing the 9901-UDX Card Using DashBoard™ ................................. 3-6

Accessing the 9901-UDX Card Using a Cobalt® Remote

Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7

Checking Card Information..................................................................................... 3-8

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9

9901-UDX Function Submenu List and Descriptions .......................................... 3-10

Video Input Control ................................................................................. 3-11

Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-11

Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-15

Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-19

Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-20

Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-23

AFD/WSS/VI ARC Controls ................................................................... 3-25

Video Output Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-31

Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-32

Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls .......................................................... 3-33

Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-43

Upmixing .................................................................................................. 3-48

COM and Metadata Routing .................................................................... 3-51

GPIO Controls .......................................................................................... 3-53

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-55

Event Based Preset Loading ..................................................................... 3-56

Audio Routing with GPI Control Example............................................... 3-59

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-64

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-64

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-68

9901-UDX Processing Error Troubleshooting.......................................... 3-68

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-71

What To Do If Your Card Locks Up......................................................... 3-71

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-72

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9901-UDX 3G/HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Co nverter and Frame Syn c car d (also referred to herein as the 9901-UDX).

Note: This manual also is applicable for reduced functionality versions:

• 9901-UC (pass/up-convert only)

• 9901-DC (pass/down-convert only)

• 9901-XC (pass/cross-convert only).

In all other aspects, all cards function identically as described in this manual.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides informa tion about th is manual

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the 9901-UDX.

• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instru ctions for

installing the 9901-UDX in a frame, and optionally installing 9901-UDX Rear Modules.

• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of

operating controls and instructions for using the 9901-UDX.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9901-UDX Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9901-UDX Base Model and Options (p. 1-5)

• 9901-UDX Functional Description (p. 1-6)

• Technical Specifications ( p. 1-28)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-33)

• Contact Cobalt Digita l Inc. (p. 1-34)

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1 9901-UDX Card Software Versions and this Manual

9901-UDX 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. Cards loaded with initial software builds may not reflect all

functionality described in “9901-UDX Functional Description” of this chapter. Also note that some functions described here are options, and may not appear on all 9901 cards.

The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo menu in DashBoard™. See Checking Car d I nfo rmat ion (p. 3-8) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructi ons” for mor e information. You can then ch eck our website for the latest software version currently released for the card as described below.

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 the new Update software by going to the Support>Firmware Download link at www.cobalt digital.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 without any 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 software 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

Support>Documents>Product Information and Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference

Guides

updates, application notes and other topics.

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for easy to use guide s covering network remot e control , card fir mware

Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9901-UDX itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

Ch01

• Connector and control names are shown like this: AES I/O 8

In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:

• 9901-UDX refers to the 9901-UDX 3G/HD/SD Up/Down/Cross

Converter and Frame Sync card.

• Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt

COMPASS

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

and/or FUSION3G® cards.

and/or FUSION3G®

card.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The definitions are provided bel ow.

Warnings

Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could result in pe rsonal injury or death.

Cautions

• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected

production and terminal equipment in which the 9901-UDX and other COMPASS

• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are

and/or FUSION3G® cards operate.

denoted in th is manual like this:

Not all options are covered in this manual. In these cases, Manual Supplement(s) for the option(s) ordered have been included in the binder containing this manual.

Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.

Notes

Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply.

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Electronic device or as sembly 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.

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.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

T o redu ce 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.

Adhere to GPO port maximum voltage/current limits. This port is specified for low-voltage/low-current control circuits only. Using this port for any other purpose may result in an unsafe condition and can damage the card.

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.

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 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 9901-UDX has a moderate power dissipation (30 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper

CAUTION

If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the 9901-UDX into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.

If card resists fully engaging in Rear Module mating connector, check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or Rear Module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.

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Introduction 9901-UDX Base Model and Options

9901-UDX Base Model and Options

(See Figure 1-1.) The base model 9901-UDX provides up/down/cross conversions across 3G/HD, and SD formats, frame sync, video processing, ARC with AFD, embedded audio support, and timecode/closed captioning support. Options add various I/O, video, and audio expanded capabilities to the base model as shown in Figure 1-1 and described below. The various options are describe d in detail in 9901-UDX Video and Audio Options (p. 1-7), and as applicable throughout this manual.

As such, the 9901-UDX is highly suited as a universal processing card with comprehensive audio and video support for environments requiring legacy, current, and advanced platform support.

3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)

3G/HD/SD Fiber*

AES Audio*

Analog Audio*

Analog Video*

9901-UC – Pass and

up-convert only 9901-DC – Pass and

down-convert only 9901-XC – Pass and

cross-convert only

Base Features/Functions

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI coax (BNC) input/ output

• Up/down/cross format conversions

• Advanced audio processing with full routing, gain, and delay control

• Video Proc controls

Option Features/Functions

Input

Video

Routing

Audio

Mux/ De-mux/ Routing

* denotes option

• Per-channel audio-video delay control

• Frame sync with reference selectable from multiple sources

• SMPTE timecode support, with translation across formats

Up/Down/

Cross

Convert

16-Channel Internal Audio Bus

Wings/ Keying

Support*

VANC Data

Controls

Video Proc

Color

Correction*

Audio

Proc

• GPI ports with user-definable functions

• Centralized GUI remote control using DashBoard™ software and Cobalt OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panels

Frame

Sync

Output

Video

Routing

Audio

Mux/ De-mux/ Routing

3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)

3G/HD/SD Fiber*

AES Audio*

Analog Audio*

Analog Video*

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber input/output. Blind mate interface allows card swapping with no cable disconnection.

• Passive relay bypass for SDI coax input/output path

• Linear Acoustic® loudness processing and automatic upm ixin g

• Universal HD/SD analog video input. 3D comb decoder on analog video input. Composite video output is color-framed to match reference burst, plus user offset.

• Wings insertion and general-purpose keying

• AES ports GUI-selectable as input or output. Independent SRCs for each input.

• Analog audio inp uts and outpu ts. Full 24-bit conversion.

• Complete Dolby

E / AC-3 encoder

and decoder options

Figure 1-1 9901-UDX Simplified Overview of Base and Option Features/Functions

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9901-UDX Functional Description

Figures 1-2 and 1-5 show functional block diagrams of the 9901-UDX video/ control and audio subsys tems, respectively.

9901-UDX Video/Audio Signal Types

Table 1-1 lists the video/audio inputs and outputs (available via rear module connections) provided by the 9901-UDX. Note that some signal types are supported through the use of options, and also require a rear module that supports the connections described here; the complete option/rear module requirement is specified in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 9901-UDX Video/Audio Signa l Types

Option/Rear Module

Signal ID Description

Package Required

SDI IN A thru SDI IN D

Fiber Rx-A I/O, Fiber Rx-B I/O

AES Audio I/O (1-16)

Analog Video/Audio I/O

Four 3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video inputs; routable to card processing via input crosspoint

Up to two 3G/HD-SD-SDI fiber LC video inputs; routable to card processing via input crosspoint

Eight AES 3-id BNC pairs; each pair user GUI-selectable as either input or output.

Up to eight balanced analog audio channels (using Phoenix™ 3-wire terminati ons); each channel switch-selectable as either input or output.

HD/SD composite and component analog I/O

SDI IN A is standard. Other inputs are active when options are installed (such as wings and keyer)

❑ Various Rear Modules offer various

SDI BNC input complement s. Se e 9901-UDX Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.

• Option +FRx (1 Fiber input)

• Option +FRx/Tx (1 Fiber input; 1

Fiber output)

• Option +FRx/Rx (2 Fiber inputs) ❑ Requires Expansion Rear Module

supporting fiber I/O. See 9901-UDX Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.

• Option +AES ❑ Various Rear Modules offer various

number of AES pairs supported. See 9901-UDX Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.

Refer to option Manual Supplement OPT-F3GAN-MS for descriptions of analog video/audio I/O options available.

SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D

Note:The input/output complement listed above and shown in Figures 1-2 and 1-5 represents the maximum capability of the

9901-UDX. The practical input/output complement is determined by the particular Rear Module used with the 9901-UDX. Not all options are available concurrently on a single card.

Four 3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video outputs; routable from card processing via output crosspoint

Standard ❑ Various Rear Modules offer various

SDI BNC output complements. See 9901-UDX Rear Modules (p. 2-6) for more information.

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Introduction 9901-UDX Functional Description

9901-UDX Video and Audio Options

In addition to the I/ O options described in Table 1-1 above, the 9901-UDX offers several video and audio options described in Table 1-2. Note that several options also require a rear I/O option that supports the video and/or audio options described here; the complete option requirement is specified in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 9901-UDX Video/Audio Options

Option/Rear Module Package

Option Description

Note: Options are period ic all y a dde d for this card. Check for la tes t op tions on the card web page at cobaltdigi tal.com. Most

options, in addition to licensing, require that card be loaded with the latest available firmware.

Video Options

Required

Color Correction In addition to standard video proc controls,

provides independent RGB channel controls for luma, black, and gamma.

Wings Insertion Provides wings insert ion using an independent

SDI input provided for wings insertion, with software-configurable insert ion width/pan controls.

Keying Provides keying using independent SDI inputs

for key and fill signals. Also provides a separate dedicated key preview SDI output.

• Option +COLOR

Refer to option Manual Supplement OPT-SW -F3GWINGS-MS for description and signal connection information.

Refer to option Manual Supplement OPT-F3KEY-MS for description and signal connection information.

Audio Options

Note: Software options below can be field-installed on a card without removal of the card from its frame.

Linear Acoustic Loudness Processing software

OGCP Loudness Meter software (Note 1)

Linear Acoustic Upmixing software (Note 2)

Linear Acoustic® AEROMAX® 5.1-channel or stereo audio output loudness processing; several combinations available

5.1-channel loudn ess meter i n accordance with EBU R128, ATSC A/85 and ITU BS.1770. Allows OGCP-9000 to provide user interface.

Linear Acoustic® AUTOMAX™ converts legacy stereo program audio (from any source received by the card) to 5.1-channel audio.

• Option +LP51 (5.1-Ch loudness processing)

• Option +2LP20 (dual independent stereo loudness processing)

• Option +LP20 (stereo loudness processing)

• Option +LM

• Option +UM

Automatic Downmixing Provides a stereo downmix from selected

alternate multi-channel sources if selected primary L/R channels lose signal.

Automatic Audio Failover Provides failover to alternate (“secondary”)

channels to substi tute fo r th e primary channels in the event of audio signal loss.

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• Option +ADM

• Option +AFO

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Table 1-2 9901-UDX Video/Audio Options — continued

Option/Rear Module Package

Option Description

Required

Dolby® E/AC-3 Decoding Provides Dolby® E and/or AC-3 decoding from

Dolby® Digital (AC-3), Digital Plus™ Encoding

E Encoding Provides Dolby® E encoding from any audio

Dolby

Notes: 1. This option must be used in conjunction with a Cobalt® OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel. The control panel serves as the

control/display portal.

2. Option +UM can be used in conjunction with Loudness Processing options.

embedded and AES sources.

Provides Dolby® AC-3 encoding from any audio source used by the card (inc luding m ixed and loudness-processed audio). Accommodates internally generated and external metadata.

source used by the card (including mixed and loudness-processed audio). Accommodates internally generated and external metadata.

• Option +DEC ❑ If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is

needed, requires Rear Modul e with RS-485 por t

• Option +ENCD ❑ If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is

needed, requires Rear Modul e with RS-485 por t

• Option +ENCE ❑ If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is

needed, requires Rear Modul e with RS-485 por t

Video Subsystem Description

Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available

only as options.

(See Figure 1-2.) The 9901-UDX features a scaler that provides up, down, and cross-conversion using de-interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control.

Frame sync can select from ei ther of two card frame reference sources, input video, or free-run (internal clock) video sync. Selectable failover allows alternate reference selection should the init ial reference source become unavailable or invali d. In the event of input video loss of signal, the output can be set to disable video, go to black, go to an internal test signal generator pattern, or freeze to the last intact frame (for SDI, last fra me having va lid SAV and EAV codes).

Video Processor

The 9901-UDX provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video. The color correction option black, and gamma. The color correction function converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on the output of the function. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level independently for both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be ganged to provide adjustmen t for all three color channels simultaneously.

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(+COLOR) provides independent RGB channel controls for luma,

Introduction 9901-UDX Functional Description

Ancillary Data (ANC) Extract/Processing

This function extracts and preserves VANC and HANC data prior to scaling, and in turn allows the data to be re-i nserted in the output SDI. The car d monitors SDI program vi deo (and, wher e applicabl e, analog Y-channel VANC and the reference signal) for the following ANC data and reports status and line number:

• Closed Captioning

• VBI Dolby

• SMPTE embedded video timecode

This function allows insertion ena ble/disable of the ANC data items, a s well as output line control and prioritization selection for timecode formats. The various ANC data items are forwarded to related functional blocks within t he card where the ANC items are applied to perform their functions (for example, closed captioning waveform-to-packet translation/regeneration using the extracted closed captioning ANC).

Following the scaler fun ction, the processed ANC dat a is reint egrated in to the SDI stream in accordance with the ANC control performed within this block.

Metadata

Scaler Function

The scaler function provides up, down, and cross-conversions (UDX) between multiple standard SD and HD video formats, multipl e frame rates, and cross-conversion between interlaced and progressive formats.

Table 1-3 lists the 9901-UDX conversion choices available for various input formats and frame rates. To use the table, locate the input format on the respective shown in this denotes a conversion that is not available for a given input format.

Note: In no case is the Scaler capable of converting from a clock standard to a dif-

ferent unrelated standard (e.g., 59.94 Hz NTSC to 50 Hz PAL).

The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a choice from several st andard aspect ratios. Additionally, user defined and “Follow AFD Settings” conversion can be applied. User defined settings allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD Settings” sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format Description) settings embedded in the received video signal.

Input Format row in the far left column. Valid conversions are

Scaler Output Selections columns to the right. Where an X appears,

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Table 1-3 Scaler Function Conversions

Scaler Output Selections

Input

Format

525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50

(NTSC/

PAL)

720p

half-rate

720p

(film)

1080i 1080p

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080p

(film)

(4)

1080PsF

(film)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080p 3G

1080p 59.94

720p 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 720p 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080p 60

1080p 59.94 720p 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50 720p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 720p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(5)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98

(5)

1080p 60

1080p 59.94 720p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50 720p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080p 60 720p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98 1080p 59.94

1080i 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080p 60

1080p 59.94 1080i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50

1080p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(5)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98

(5)

1080p 60

1080p 59.94 1080p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50 1080p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080p 60 1080p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98 1080p 59.94 1080PsF 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080p 60 1080PsF 25 6 25i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 1080PsF 25 1080p 50 1080PsF 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 10 80i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080 p 23 .98 1080PsF 23.98 1080p 59.94

1080p 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080p 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080p 60

1080p 59.94 1080p 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 10 80 i 50 1080p 25 X 1080PsF 25 1080p 50

Notes: 1. The drop-down list choice of “Match Input” is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly listed here.

2. “X” denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.

3. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.

4. If the original material does not have a proper 3-2 cadence suitable for conversion to film rates, the conversion reverts to standard de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for 3-2 reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates.

5. Formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive frame rate, however some

image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.

6. “NTSC” and “PAL” in this manual respectively denote 525i5994 and 625i50 SD analog formats, and informally 486i5994 and

575i50 SD-SDI video formats.

7. 3G rates above (as inputs or outputs) are for SDI or fiber ports only. Analog video input/output is limited to SD and HD only.

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HD/SD

Analog

Video

OUT

SDI OUT A

SDI OUT B

SDI OUT C

SDI OUT D

Pb/C OUT

Pr OUT

Y/Cmpst OUT

H-V Offset

Video Framesync/

Re-Insert

ANC Control/

ARC

UDX/

to audio subystem

Audio offset control

DAC

TC/CC ANC

Data Out

Processors

Timecode and

Closed Captioning

Data In

TC/CC ANC

Video

Cable

PROGRAM VIDEO

Drivers

Output Video

Crosspoint

KEY PREVIEW

Serialize

Fiber

(NOTE 4)

RCLK INPUT VID

F9901UDX_VID4_11

FIBER Tx-A OUT

FIBER Tx-B OUT

Tx B

Tx A

Program

ANC

Video

Extract/

Video Proc/

Audio

Processing

Color Correction

Demux

ANC

De-embed audio to

Serialize

Mux

Audio

(NOTE 6)

Relay

Bypass

audio subystem

Wings

subsystem

Audio from audio

options package, and card firmware version.

COM 1, 2 (Metadata I/O; RS-48 5 LT C I/O)

Ethernet 10/100 (on frame)

Keying

Control/

Insertion

Control

Network Remote

Serial Rx/Tx

Interface

GPI 1,2

2. Some functional blocks shown are available only as options. Refer to text.

3. Refer to 9901-UDX Audio Block Diagram for audio embed/de-embed/routing audio subsystem.

4. Reclocked input video fed to the Output Video Crosspoint is available only from SDI IN A input.

Notes: 1. All video input/outputs are 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial unless otherwise specified.

GPI

passive failover connection. Relay byp ass is availa ble only bet w een the SDI IN B and SDI OUT B ports.

5. Input/output complement shown depicts full capacity. Practical I/O complement is determined by I/O module(s),

6. Optional relay bypass provides fully passive failover located on rear module. Card presence not required for

Insertion

PGM VID IN

FILL VID IN

WINGS VID IN

KEY VID IN

Input

Select

Crosspoint

Deserialize/

Fiber

Rx B

Rx A

Figure 1-2 9901-UDX Video/Control Block Diagram

SDI IN A

SDI IN B

SDI IN C

SDI IN D

FIBER Rx-A IN

FIBER Rx-B IN

Frame Ref

Select/Failover

FRAME REF IN 2

FRAME REF IN 1

Reclock

Y-channel analog VANC

ADC

Video

Filter/

Pr IN

Pb/C IN

Y/Cmpst IN

HD/SD

Analog

Video IN

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Frame Sync Function

This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external

FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, or the

input video as a frame sync reference. This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added

between the output video and the frame sync reference. Frame sync can select from ei ther of two card frame reference sources, or

free-run input video sync. Selectable failover allows alternate reference selection should th e init ial r efere nce sour ce become u nava ilabl e or inv alid. I n the event of input video loss of signal, the output can be set to disable video, go to black, go to an int er nal te st signal generator pattern, or freeze t o th e l ast intact frame (last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).

An internal test signal generator provides a selection of 10 standard patterns such as color bars, sweep pa tterns, an d other tech nical pat terns. The gen erator output can be invoked upon loss of program video input, or applied to the program video output via user controls.

ARC Processor

(See Figure 1-4.) This function uses extracted Aspect Ratio Control (ARC) data from the input video (in either AFD, WSS, or VI formats) and provides:

• Format translation between AFD, WSS, and VI ARC formats.

• H/V cross-conversion matrix in which a received code dire cts a same

or other user-selectable alternate H/V ratio on the output for any of several H/V ratios.

• (Scaler-equipped card only) Directs scaler automatic active ARC in

response to received and/or converted ARC code (Scaler Follows ARC).

The input video is checked for ARC formats and can be set to provide a trigger upon when a selected ARC format is received, the code associated with the received format can be app lied to the o utput as a translated format (for, example, fr om WSS to AFD). Received H/V codes can also be applied through an H/V convers ion mat rix t hat al lo ws alte rnate H/V rat ios f or a gi ven received input code. The ARC code format priority works in that AFD has highest priority, with WSS or VI selectable as the next priority. In conjunction with a user-accessible cross-matrix table, the received code then in turn directs any of severa l use r -sel ec table H/V set ting s to be ins ert ed on the o utp ut video as AFD, WSS, and/or VI codes. AFD, WSS and/or VI can be rejected for input consideration. On cards equipped with a scaler, the selected output H/V ratio can be set to automatical ly apply this aspect ratio to the program video.

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Program

Video

Input

Format Detect/

Select

Note: 1. Active ARC control available only with

card equipped with scaler. On non-scaler card, ARC control/convert function only manipulates output SDI ARC codes and has no local effect on card output aspect ratio.

2. Line number control available only for AFD format. WSS and VI use fixed line numbers per applicable standards.

3. Some AFD codes are not supported in VI and WSS formats.

AFD

WSS

Figure 1-3 ARC Processor

Timecode Processor

(See Figure 1-4.) This function uses extracted timecode data from the input video (waveform or ATC), reference VITC waveform, or internal (free run) and in turn re-i nse rt s s el ect ed timecode data into the program video sig nal . In this manner, timecode data can be preserved, even after format conversion. The function can monitor video input and reference input for supported timecode formats, and then sel ect and pr iori tize amon g SDI VITC wavefor m, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If the preferred format is detected, the p referred format is used by the card; if the preferred format is not detected , the card use s other formats (where available) as desired.

Output

ARC

Cross-

Matrix

Scaler ARC Command

(Note 1)

AFD Generate/

Insert Control

WSS Generate/

Insert Control

VI Generate/

Insert Control

Program Video Output

The function also provi des con ver sion be tween va rious timecod e fo rmats a nd provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format.

When licensed with option

+LTC, this function also can

receive, send and tr ans la te b et ween a udi o/RS-485 LTC timeco de f orma ts a nd the VBI formats described above. Refer to catalog or Fusion3G

manual

supplement OPT-F3GLTC-MS for more information.

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3G/HD/SD–SDI

Frame

Reference

Program

Video

Input

Ref VITC

Waveform

Detect/Extract

SDI VITC

Waveform

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_LTC

Detect/Extract

Priority/

Select

(From UDX Scaler)

Buffer/

Format

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_LTC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Audio/

RS-485 LTC

Free Run

(Internal Count)

Audio LTC

Select/Extract

Closed Captioning Processor

This function provides support for closed captioning setup. When enabled, the function allows passage of timecode data. When up-conversion from SD to an HD is active, the function converts waveform-based timecode data to packet-based timecode data. The function also allows the selection of the ancillary data li ne numbe r where t he ancil lary cl osed capt ion data is outp utted when the output is HD. When receiving HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA 708 are supported, with CEA 608 and CEA 708 (containing CEA 608 packets) converted to li ne 21 cl osed c aptio ning on o utp uts down- conver ted t o SD (on up-convert of SD, only CEA 608 closed captioning is generated).

Wings Insertion

Figure 1-4 Timecode Processor

Insert

Control

Line Number Control

Audio/RS-485 LTC Generate

Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out

Option +WINGS allows a symmetrical L-R wi ngs insertion to be integrated into the card program video output. Wings video is accommodated using a separate wings SDI input. The wings user interface displays wings timing relative to the card output video, allowing wings timing offs et to be adjusted such that wings can be properly framed . (The option and its host card does not provide timing off set cont rol of the wings video; of fse t must be provid ed by a external frame sync card or device controlling the wings video feed.)

The wings L/R insertion width can be manually configured, or can be set to automatically track with aspect ratio as set by the host card (on cards equipped with aspect ratio control).

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Video Output Crosspoint

A four-output vid eo matrix crosspoi nt allows independ ently applying th e card video processing paths ( any of the four card discrete coaxial outputs (

A video D/A converter pr ovi des either composite or component analog video outputs of program video using choices from several formats appropriate for SD or HD analog video.

Notes: • Rear Module relay bypass is available only between the SDI OUT B and

SDI OUT B ports. This is a passive bypass and does not require card opera-

tion or presence for bypass.

• Output reclocked video can only be obtained from SDI input

Audio Subsection Description

Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available

only as options.

(See Figure 1-5.) The 9901-UDX audio processing subsection is built around a card internal 16-channel bus. This 16-channel bus receives inputs from an input routing crosspoint that routes de-embedded and discrete AES signals over the 16-channel bus. Correspo ndingly, at the output end of the 16- channel bus is an output routing crosspoint that in turn distributes the 16-channel bus signals to embedded and discrete AES audio outputs.

PROGRAM VIDEO, KEY PREVIEW, RECLOCKED) to

SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D).

SDI OUT A.

An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each input audio channel received by the card. For digital audio inputs, payload is identified (PCM or data such as Do lby

Digital or E), as well as sample rate for discrete AES inputs. Disc rete AES inputs can hav e sample rate conve rsion applied to align these inputs with the output timing (received sample rates from 32 kHz to 96 kHz are supported).

An Audio DSP function (which interfaces with the output routing block) provides eight tone generators and advanced functions such as loudness processing and upmixing . The routi ng and Audio DSP fu nctions are described in detail later in this section.

As such, the audio subsecti on provides a full cr osspoint betwee n all supported audio inputs and output formats.

The audio subsection allows choices from the following audio inputs:

• 16 channels of de-embedded audio from the SDI program video path

• Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input

• Up to 8 channels of balanced analog audio input

• Up to 10 channels of decoded Dolby

• Digital silence (mute) setting

E or AC-3 audio

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The audio subsection allows routing to the following audio outputs:

• 16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output

• Up to 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs

• Up to 8 channels of balanced analog audio output

Note: Practical AES channel count handled by the card is 8 pairs, of which each

pair can be user GUI-selectable as an input or output.

All embedded and AES channels have statu s displays that show the fol lowing for each channel pair:

• PCM signal presence

• Dolby E signal presence

• Dolby Digital signal presence

• Missing (no signal detected)

Embedded, AES, and analog input channel pairs also have displays showing slow-ballistics tr ue peak levels for each pair. Embedded and AES channels at digital silence s ign al le vel show Mute; analog channels with levels be low -96 dBFS digital equivalent show Silence.

Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video, but discrete AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs with the output timin g. Output AES i s always p recisely sy nchronize d with the output video. The balanced analog audio input is sampled at 48 kHz with a +24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).

Note: AES Dolby-encoded inputs routed directly to card optional Dolby decoder are

detected and use a special path that automatically bypasses SRC.

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Emb OUT 1-16

(to Program

Video Embed)

Output Routing

Internal Bus Controls

AES Out

A/V Delay

1-16

Gain/Mute

1-8

ANLG Out

DSP

AC-3

Loudness Meter 2

Loudness Meter 1

Control

Offset

Control

Ref

Encoded

Dolby E or

Dolby

Encode

Audio

PCM IN

Program

Input Output

5.1-Ch LP

2-Ch LP-A

2-Ch LP-B

Input Output

Upmixer

Output

Tone Gen

F99XXR-UDX_AUD 10-11

Input Routing

De-Embed IN 1-16

(from Program

Video De-Embed)

encoder option available as

Program Audio

Encoded Audio

Dolby E or AC-3

Dolby

Decode

Flex Mix

Downmix (4)

Internal Bus

AES

Rcvr/SRC

Decoded

PCM Audio

AES IN 1-16

AES OUT 1-16

Control

AES Port

Direction

AES IN/OUT

1-16

ANLG AUD IN 1-8

Analog

Audio A/D

Audio

ANLG AUD OUT 1-8

Direction

ANLG AUD

Analog

Audio D/A

Control

DIP Bank

decoder option supports both Dolby E and AC-3 streams. Dolby

Module(s) and options package.

Dolby E and/or Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital option supports multiple AC-3 stream encoding.

IN/OUT 1-8

2. Input/output complement shown depicts full capacity. Practical I/O complement is determined by Rear

LP=Loudness Processor; LM=Loudness Meter; Tone Gen=Tone Generators.

3. Dolby

4. Audio DSP block shows full capacity. Practical complement is determined by ordered options package.

Figure 1-5 9901-UDX Audio Block Diagram

Notes: 1. Refer to 9901-UDX Video Block Diagram for video, reference, and control subsystem.

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Audio Input Routing/Mixing Function

(See Figure 1-5.) The input routing function provides gain and mute controls for each input signal. Following these controls, selected inputs can directly exit the input routing function and be applied to the internal bus, or first be applied to one of four downmixers or flex mixers.

Downmixers. (See Figure 1-6.) Four independent downmixers ( thru

Downmix-D) provides for the selection of any five embedded, AES

discrete, Dolby (

R), Center (C), Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual

decoded, or analog audio sources serving as Left (L), Right

signals to be multiplexed into a stereo pair. The resulting stereo pairs

Downmix-A(L/R) thru Downmix-D(L/R) can in turn be route d and processed just

like any of the other audio sources described earlier.

Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

AES Ch 1 - Ch 16

AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8

Embedded Ch 1 Embedded Ch 2

AES Ch 6 Embedded Ch 4 Embedded Ch 5

Figure 1-6 Downmixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

Ls L C R Rs

Downmix-A(L)

Downmix-A(R)

To Internal Bus

Automatic Downmixer. Automatic downmixing (option

+ADM) allows monitoring a selected stereo pair for a user-configurable signal

level threshold. If this threshold is not achieved within a configurable holdoff time, the automatic downmixing develops a stereo downmix from selected alternate multi-channel sources (developing an automatic downmix as described for Downmixers above).

Downmix-A

Flex Mixer. The flex mixer is a flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16

summing nodes (

Flex Mix Bus A thru Flex Mix Bus P) can be applied to any of

the 16 inputs, thereby allowing several customizable mixing schemes. Any individual input row can be assigned to any of the Flex Mix buses.

Using this scheme, full cross-point mixing of PCM signals can be achieved within the limit of availab le Flex Mix bus es, and eventually applied to any of the internal bus channels. Figure 1-7 shows an example of two independent 3-to-1 mono mixers availe d by setting inputs (rows) 1 thru 3 to use virtual flex mix bus mix bus

Flex Mix Bus A, and by setting inputs 4 thru 6 to use virtual flex

Flex Mix Bus B . The Flex Mix A and Flex Mix B virtual outputs can then

be routed over any of the i nterna l bus channe ls. In thi s example, bec ause ro ws 1 thru 3 are all applied in common to mixer node

Bus A

output is the mono-mixed sum of these inputs. The mono mix on the

Flex Mix Bus B node similarly produces a mono mix of input rows 4 thru 6.

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Flex Mix Bus A, the Flex Mix

Introduction 9901-UDX Functional Description

Flex Mix A

Emb Ch 1

Emb Ch 2

Emb Ch 3

Emb Ch 7

Emb Ch 8

Emb Ch 9

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

Row 4

Row 5

Row 6

Flex Mix Bus A Flex Mix Bus A Flex Mix Bus A

Flex Mix B

Flex Mix Bus B Flex Mix Bus B Flex Mix Bus B

Figure 1-7 Flex Mixer with Dual Mono Mixer Example

Internal Bus

(See Figure 1-5.) The internal bus receives its audio inputs from the input routing function and accommodates a maximum of 16 concur rent channels. This conduit serves as a centralized point for managing audio delay offset from video and master gain controls for outputs fr om the input routing function.

To Internal Bus

In this example, rows 1 thru 3 all set to feed to Flex Mix Bus A node results in a mono mix on Flex Mix A.

A second, independent mono mixer is facilitated similarly, with rows 4 thru 6 all feeding to Flex Mix Bus B node resulting in mono mix output Flex Mix B.

A bulk (master) video/audio delay function allows adding or reducing audio delay from the video delay. The 9901-UDX re-establishes video/audio sync following framesync changes by applying an offset in small, progressive amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. In addition to the master sync/delay controls , eac h bus chan nel has its own indep ende nt del ay and gai n control.

As shown in Figure 1-5, the internal bus receives inputs directly from card external sources or Dolby

• Emb Ch 1-16

• AES Ch 1-16

• Analog audio Ch 1 - 8

• Dolby

• Silence

decode Ch 1-10

decoder outputs as listed below.

Automatic Audio Failover. Automatic audio failover (option

+AFO) allows monitoring each of the card’s internal bus channels for a

user-configurable signal level threshold. If this threshold is not achieved within a configurable holdoff time, the failover function allows an alternate (“secondary”) channel to substitute for the primary channel.

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Audio Output Routing Function

(See Figure 1-5.) The output routing function provides routing to card outputs. This function can also direct internal bus signals to further mixing capabilities or advanced Audio DSP functions. This function also provides gain and mute controls for each signal.

Audio DSP functions includ e 5.1-channel a nd stereo lo udness process ing, and upmixing.

Audio DSP Functions Overview. The Audio DSP block provides the function complement (selected via user co ntrols) listed below. Because this block is entirely software-based, it can provide the Audio DSP combinations listed below (depending on ordered options).

• 5.1-Ch Loudness Processor + Dual Ster eo Loudness Processors

• Dual 5.1-Ch Loudness Processors

• 5.1-Ch Loudness Processor + Upmixer

• Dual Stereo Loudness Proc essors + Du al Stereo Loudness Proc essors

• Dual Stereo Loudness Processors + Upmixer

• Dual Upmixers

2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer. (Option

+UM) The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer

function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from any internal bus channel pair. The stereo pair is upmixed to provide 5.1 channels (Left ( Center ( Surround (

C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left Surround (Ls), and Right

Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it overwrites the six selected

L), Right (R),

5.1 output channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including replacing the original so urce stereo

L and R inputs with new L and R signals).

The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to upmix in any of three modes: Always upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing mode looks at the s ignal le vels on t he selec ted ch annels an d compar es them to a selectab le level threshold. It the n determines whether or not to generate 5.1 upmixing from the ster eo pair as follows:

• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all

three of the selected channels designated as

C, Ls, and Rs, this

indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In

this case, the upmixer produces new 5.1 content generated by the

upmixer.

• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any

of the three selected channels designated as

C, Ls, and Rs, this

indicates t o the upmixe r that the ch annel(s) ar e already carrying

viable 5.1 content. In this case, the upmixer is bypassed and the

channels fed to the upmixer pass unaffected to the upmixer outputs.

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The examples in Figure 1-8 show the automatic enable/disable upmixing function applied to example selected channels shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channels selected to carry the ne w 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS).

From

Internal

With all detected signal levels on Bus Ch 3, 5 and 6 below threshold, upmixer is active and generates new 5.1 content.

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Bus

Bus Ch 1 – Ch 16

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6

Threshold

Detect

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

5.1 Upmix

Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 6. As

Upmix L Upmix R Upmix C LFE Upmix Ls Upmix Rs

Upmix outputs consist of new upmix content

From

Internal

With any detected signal levels on Bus Ch 3, 5 or 6 above threshold, upmixer is bypassed.

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Bus

Bus Ch 1 – Ch 16

Above Threshold

(Bypass)

Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6

Threshold

Detect

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

Figure 1-8 Upmixing Auto Enable/Bypass wit h Example So urces

Loudness Processor. (See Figure 1-9.) The loudness processor (option

+LP) function receives up to six selected channels from the

internal bus and performs loudness processing on the selected channels. A loudness processing profile best suited for the program material can be selected from several loudness processing presets. Refer to catalog or Fusion3G

manual supplement OPT-SW-F3GLP-MS for more information.

Because the selected channels are already carrying viable content, upmixing is bypassed, allowing the six original Bus Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass through upmix outputs Upmix L thru Upmix Rs unmodified.

Note: Discussion and example here describes 5.1-channel loudness processor.

Stereo and dual-stereo processors operate similar to described here.

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The example in Figure 1-9 shows routing of embedded output channels Emb Out Ch 1 thru Ch 6 fed through the loudness processor. A master output gain control is provided which allows fine adjustment of the overall output level.

Processing

Preset Select

From Internal Bus

Bus Ch 1– Ch 6

Loudness processor provides loudness-processed outputs LP51 - L thru LP51 - Rs, which are available as source selections for card audio output routing.

To Output Audio

Routing/Controls

Input/Output

Select

L R

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6

Loudness

Processing

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

Figure 1-9 5.1-Channel Loudness Processor with Example Sources

T one Generators.The 9901-UDX contains eight buil t-in tone generator s of frequencies from 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Each of the eight tone generators can be routed to the upmixer or directly to card audio outputs. (Default output is -20 dBFS.)

Master Output

Gain

Control

LP51-L LP51-R LP51-C LP51-LFE LP51-Ls LP51-Rs

DashBoard Dual Audio Loudness Meter Description.

Note: This function provides DashBoard loudness metering and is typically fur-

nished with cards licensed for loudness processing. OGCP-9000 Loudness Meter Option (+LM) is an OGCP-9000 Control Panel option that provides advanced loudness metering functions such as graphing and statistics. +LM option is separate and independent of this function; refer to catalog or website for more information.

This function allows two independent 5.1-channel PCM groups to be routed to two independent DashBoard loudness meters that provide short-term loudness measurement in accorda nce with ITU-R BS.1770- 1 – ATSC A/85.

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The function can monitor any combination of channels on the card internal bus, or audio DSP output channels such as upmixed and loudness-processed channels (channel routing to the meters is independent of any other card routing and does not af fect the channel s in any way). The two loudn ess meters readily allow pre and post-processed loudness processing comparison when loudness processing is being performed by the card.

The function provides a configurable short term window for tailoring the measurement to suit various program material conditions.

Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces

GPI Interface

Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available. Associated with each GPI use r control is a s elect io n of one o f 64 use r -def ined card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control prese t. Because the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the result ing setup is highly flexible and totall y user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed; the card remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is rapidly applied.

GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs. This flexibility allows multistage, progressive actions to be invoked if desired. Indication is provided showing whenever a GPI input has been invoked.

GPO Interface

Two independent SPST NO electromechanical non-referenced (floating) contact pairs (

GPO 1/1 and GPO 2/2) are available. A GPO can be invoked by

setting a GPO to be enabled when a card pres et is in tur n appli ed (i.e., when a preset is invoked (either manually or via event-based loading), the GPO is correspondingly also activated.

Serial (COMM) Ports

The 9901-UDX is equipped with two, 3-wire serial ports (COM 1 - Serial

Port 1

, COM 2 - Serial Port 2). The ports allow serial metadata import and export between optional Dolby provide for SMPTE 2020 de-embedding to an output port, and provide RS-485 LTC I/O (when licensed with option

encoders and decoders. The ports also

+LTC).

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User Control Interface

Figure 1-10 shows the user control interfaces for the 9901-UDX. These interfaces 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.

OGCP-9000 Control Panel

OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9901-UDX card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9901-UDX card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

LAN

20-Slot frame with Network Controller Card

In conjunction with a frame equipped with a Network Controller Card, 9901-UDX card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have the optional

MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.

• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9901-UDX 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 DashBoard™ controls will change the setting displayed on both DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using a Control Panel will similarly change the setting displayed on the Control Panel and DashBoard™).

Figure 1-10 9901-UDX User Control Interface

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• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using Dash Board™, the 9901 -UDX

and other cards installed in openGear®

frames such as the Cobalt® HPF-9000 or 8321 Frame 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”.

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 User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS and FUSION3G OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instruct ions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents> Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-34).

cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt® OGCP-9000 and

reference guide Remote Control

as listed in

• Cobalt

OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control

Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and WinOGCP Remote

Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the cards within the HPF-9000 Frame.

The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can mo nit or and a ll ow adj us tment of multiple parameters at one time.

The remote contro l panels are totally compatible wit h the openGear

control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the oth er.

1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .

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9901-UDX Rear Modules

The 9901-UDX physically interfaces to system video and audio connections using a Rear Module. Figure 1-11 shows a typical 9901-UDX Rear Module.

All inputs and outputs shown in the video and audio block diagr ams (Fi gur es 1-2 and 1-5, respectively) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector . Th e Rear Module breaks ou t the 9901-UDX card edge connec tions to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

In this manner, the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular application can be accommodated using a Rear Module that best suits the requirements. The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry standard connectors on the Rear Module; the unused inputs and outputs remain unterminated and not available for use.

The full assortment of 9901-UDX Rear Modules is shown and described in 9901-UDX Rear Modules (p. 2-7) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

BNC connectors for coaxial video and AES audio signals

In this example, an RM20-9901-E Rear Module provides a connection interface for the signal types shown here.

Multi-terminal Phoenix terminal block connectors (for unterminated wiring)

Figure 1-11 Typical 9901-UDX Rear Module

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