Cobalt Digital 9931-EMDE 3G User Manual

9931-EMDE
Embedder/De-Embedder
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com
9931-EMDE-OM (V1.15)
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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.
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and COMPASS® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited. Dolby®
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, AEROMAX®, and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer
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algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA"
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is a registered trademark of
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9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedd er/De-Embedder. The 9931-EMDE is
Manual No.: 9931-EMDE-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.
9931-EMDE-OM (V1.15)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9931-EMDE 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
9931-EMDE Base Model and Options................................................................... 1-5
9931-EMDE Functional Description...................................................................... 1-6
9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types.................................................... 1-6
9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options ..................................................... 1-7
Video Subsystem Description .................................................................... 1-8
Audio Subsection Description.................................................................. 1-13
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-21
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-22
9931-EMDE Rear Modules...................................................................... 1-24
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9931-EMDE....................... 1-26
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-26
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-31
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-31
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-32
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports ............................................... 2-1
Installing the 9931-EMDE Into a Frame Slot......................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................ 2-4
9931-EMDE Rear Modules........................................................................ 2-7
Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors ..................................................... 2-15
Setting Up 9931-EMDE 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
9931-EMDE Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display........................ 3-3
DashBoard User Interface ....................................................................... 3-4
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control............................................ 3-6
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using DashBoard............................... 3-6
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Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using a Cobalt
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7
Checking Card Information..................................................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions........................................ 3-10
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-11
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-15
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-19
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-20
AFD/WSS/VI ARC Controls ................................................................... 3-23
Video Output Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-29
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-30
Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls .......................................................... 3-31
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-41
Upmixing .................................................................................................. 3-46
COM and Metadata Routing .................................................................... 3-49
GPIO Controls .......................................................................................... 3-51
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-53
Event Based Preset Loading ..................................................................... 3-54
Audio Routing with GPI Control Example............................................... 3-57
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-62
Remote
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-62
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-66
9931-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-66
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-69
What To Do If Your Card Locks Up......................................................... 3-69
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-70
ii 9931-EMDE PRODUCT MANUAL 9931-EMDE-OM (V1.15)

Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/De-Embedder card (also referred to herein as the 9931-EMDE).
Note: This manual is also applicable for reduced functionality versions:
9931-DE (De-embed only)
9931-EM (Embed only)
In all other facets, the three cards function identically. (The 9931-DE and 9931-EM can be field-upgraded to full 9931-EMDE functionality using a soft­ware upgrade which is performed without removing the card from its frame.)
This manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1, Introduction” – Provid es informa tion about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the 9931-EMDE.
Chapter 2, Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9931-EMDE in a frame, and optionally installing 9931-EMDE Rear Modules.
Chapter 3, Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9931-EMDE.
This chapter contains the following information:
9931-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
9931-EMDE Base Model and Options (p. 1-5)
9931-EMDE Functional Description (p. 1-6)
Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-26)
Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-31)
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-32)
9931-E MDE-O M (V1.15) 9931-EMDE PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
1 9931-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual

9931-EMDE 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 9931-EMDE Functional Description of this chapter. Also note that some functions described here are options, and may not appear on all 9931 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 cards 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 cards 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, 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 9931-EMDE 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:
9931-EMDE refers to the 9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/
De-Embedder card.
Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt
COMPASS
Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS
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and/or FUSION3G® cards.
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and/or FUSION3G®
card.
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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 9931-EMDE and other COMPASS
Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
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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 !
! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION
CAUTION
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® 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 9931-EMDE has a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the 9931-EMDE 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 9931-EMDE Base Model and Options

9931-EMDE Base Model and Options

(See Figure 1-1.) The base model 9931-EMDE provides video processing, embedded and discrete 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 9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options (p. 1-7), and as applicable throughout this manual.
As such, the 9931-EMDE is highl y sui te d as a un iv ers al 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*
Base Features/Functions
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI coax (BNC) input/ output
• Advanced audio processing with full routing, gain, and delay control
• Video Proc controls
Option Features/Functions
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber input/output. Blind mate interface allows card swapping with no cable disconnection.
• Linear Acoustic® loudness processing and automatic upm ixin g
Input
Video
Routing
Audio
Mux/ De-mux/ Routing
* denotes option
• Per-channel audio-video delay control
• AES ports GUI-selectable as input or output. Independent SRCs for each input.
• 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.
• Frame sync with reference selectable from multiple sources
VANC Data
Video Proc
Correction*
16-Channel Internal Audio Bus
Controls
Color
Audio
Proc
• SMPTE timecode support, with translation across formats
• Analog audio inp uts and outpu ts. Full 24-bit conversion.
• Complete Dolby and decoder options
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Frame
Sync*
E / AC-3 encoder
3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)
Output
Video
Routing
Audio
Mux/ De-mux/ Routing
• GPI ports with user-definable functions
• Centralized GUI remote control using DashBoard™ softwa re and Cobalt OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panels
3G/HD/SD Fiber*
AES Audio
Analog Audio*
Analog Video*
Figure 1-1 9931-EMDE Simplified Overview of Base and Option Features/Functions
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1 9931-EMDE Functional Description

9931-EMDE Functional Description

Figures 1-2 and 1-5 show functional block diagrams of the 9931-EMDE video/control and audio subsystems, respectively.
The base 9931-EMDE provides video processing, embedded audio support, and AFD/timecode/closed-captioning support. Various I/O, video, and audio options add expanded capabilities to the base model as described below.

9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types

Table 1-1 lists the video/audio inputs and outputs (available via rear module connections) provided by the 9931-EMDE. 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 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types
Option/Rear Module
Signal ID Description
Package Required
SDI IN A
Fiber Rx-A I/O, Fiber Rx-B I/O
AES Audio IN/OUT (1-16)
Analog Video/Audio I/O
3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video input Standard
Various Rear Modules offer various
SDI BNC input complement s. Se e 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.
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
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 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.
Standard Various Rear Modules offer various
number of AES pairs supported. See 9931-EMDE 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.
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Table 1-1 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types — continued
Option/Rear Module
Signal ID Description
Package Required
SDI OUT A
Note: The input/output complement listed above and shown in Figures 1-2 and 1-5 represents the maximum capability of the
9931-EMDE. The practical input/output complement is determined by the particular Rear Module used with the 9931-EMDE. Not all options are available concurrently on a single card.
3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video output Standard
V arious Rear Modules of fer vario us
SDI BNC output complements. See 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7) for more information.

9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options

In addition to the I/O options described in Table 1-1 above, the 9931-EMDE 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 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Options
Option/Rear Module Package
Option Description
Note: Options are perio dically a dded for th is card . Chec k for lat est opti ons on the card web pag e at cob altd igit al.c om. Mo st
options, in addition to licensing, require that card be loaded with the latest available firmware.
Required
Video Options
Color Correction In addition to standard video proc controls,
provides independent RGB channel controls for luma, black, and gamma.
Audio Options
Linear Acoustic® Loudness Processing software
OGCP Loudness Meter software (Note 1)
Linear Acoustic software (Note 2)
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Upmixing
Automatic Downmixing
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.
Provides a stereo downmix from selected alternate multi-channel sources if selected primary L/R channels lose signal.
Option +COLOR
Option +LP51 (5.1-Ch loudness
processing)
Option +2LP20 (dual independent stereo loudness processing)
Option +LP20 (stereo loudness processing)
Option +LM
Option +UM
Option +ADM
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Table 1-2 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Options continued
Option/Rear Module Package
Option Description
Required
Automatic Audio Failover Provides failover to alternate (secondary”)
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Dolby
E/AC-3 Decoding Provides Dolby® E and/or AC-3 decoding from
Dolby® Digital (AC-3), Digital Plus Encoding
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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.
channels to substitute for the primary channels in the event of audio signal loss.
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 +AFO
Option +DEC
If serial metadat a R x /Tx su ppo rt is
needed, requires Rear Module with RS-485 port
Option +ENCD If serial metadat a R x /Tx su ppo rt is
needed, requires Rear Module with RS-485 port
Option +ENCE If serial metadat a R x /Tx su ppo rt is
needed, requires Rear Module with RS-485 port

Video Subsystem Description

Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available
only as options.
Video Processor
The 9931-EMDE 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.
+COLOR) provides independent RGB channel controls for luma,
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HD/SD
Analog
Video
Y/Cmpst OUT
Pb/C OUT
Video
OUT
SDI OUT A
SDI OUT B
SDI OUT C
SDI OUT D
Pr OUT
Cable
(NOTE 4)
Drivers
FIBER Tx-A OUT
Tx A
Tx
Fiber
DAC
F9931-EMDE_VID4_ 11
FIBER Tx-B OUT
Tx B
Program
ANC
H-V Offset
Video Framesync/
Re-Insert
ANC Control/
to audio subystem
Audio offset control
TC/CC ANC
Data Out
Processors
Timecode and
Closed Captioning
Data In
TC/CC ANC
Crosspoint
Output Video
(NOTE 4)
PROGRAM VIDEO
RCLK INPUT VID
Serialize
Video
ANC
Extract/
Processing
Video Proc/
Color Correction
Audio
Demux
audio subystem
De-embed audio to
Mux
Audio
Audio from audio
subsystem
crosspoint is reserved feature.
Ethernet 10/100 (on fra me)
GPI 1,2
COM 1, 2 (Metadata I/O; RS-485 LTC I/O)
2. Some functional blocks shown are available only as options. Refer to text.
3. Refer to 9931 Audio Block Diagram for audio embed/de-embed/routing audio subsystem.
options package, and card firmware version.
4. Reclocked input video fed to the Output Video Crosspoint is available only from SDI IN A input. Output SDI video
5. Input/output complement shown depicts full capacity. Practical I/O complement is determined by I/O module(s),
Notes: 1. All video input/outputs are 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial unless otherwise specified.
Serial Rx/Tx
Interface
GPIO
Control
Network Remote
PGM VID IN
Input
Select
Crosspoint
Deserialize/
EQ
SDI IN A
Rx
Fiber
Rx B
Rx A
FIBER Rx-A IN
FIBER Rx-B IN
Figure 1-2 9931-EMDE Video/Control Block Diagram
Frame Ref
Select/Failover
FRAME REF IN 2
FRAME REF IN 1
Y-channel analog VANC
Reclock
ADC
Video
Filter/
Pr IN
Pb/C IN
Y/Cmpst IN
HD/SD
Analog
Video IN
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1 9931-EMDE Functional Description
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, input
vdeo, 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 (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.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This function uses extracted ti mecode data from the input video (waveform or ATC), reference VITC waveform, or internal (free run) and in turn re-inserts selected timecode data into the program video signal. The function can monitor video input and reference input for supported timecode formats, and t hen s el ect and prioritize among SDI VITC waveform, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If the preferred format is detected, the preferred format is used by the card; if the preferred format is not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired.
The function also provi des conv ersio n bet ween var ious t imecode format s and provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format.
When licensed with option receive, send and tra nsl at e between audio/RS-485 LTC timecode formats and the VBI formats described above. Refer to catalog or Fusion3G supplement OPT-F3GLTC-MS for more information.
+LTC, this function also can
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manual
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Introduction 9931-EMDE Functional Description
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
Buffer/ Format
(From video proc)
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
Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor
Insert
Control
Line Number Control
Audio/RS-485 LTC Generate
Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out
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1 9931-EMDE Functional Description
ARC Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) 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 matri x in which a re ceived code dire cts a same
or other user-selectable alternate H/V ratio on the output for any of several H/V ratios.
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.
Program
Video
Input
Format Detect/
Select
Note: 1. Line number control available only for AFD
format. WSS and VI use fixed line numbers per applicable standards.
2. Some AFD codes are not supported in VI and WSS formats.
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. When enabled, the function allows passage of timecode data. The function also allows the selection of the ancillary data line number where the ancillary closed caption data is outputted when the output is HD.
AFD WSS
VI
Figure 1-4 ARC Processor
Output
ARC Cross­Matrix
AFD Generate/
Insert Control
WSS Generate /
Insert Control
VI Generate/
Insert Control
Program Video Output
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Audio Subsection Description

Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available
only as options.
(See Figure 1-5.) The 9931-EMDE 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. Correspondingly, 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.
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 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.
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Digital or E), as well as sample rate
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
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E or AC-3 audio
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 st atus 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)
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Emb OUT 1-16
(to Program
Video Embed)
Output Routing
Internal Bus Controls
AES Out
A/V Delay
Gain/Mute
1-16
Offset
1-8
ANLG Out
DSP
AC-3
Loudness Meter 2
Loudness Meter 1
Control
Control
Ref
Encoded
Dolby E or
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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
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Program Audio
Encoded Audio
Dolby E or AC-3
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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
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
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Dolby E and/or Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital option supports multiple AC-3 stream encoding.
Module(s) and options package.
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.
4. Audio DSP block shows full capacity. Practical complement is determined by ordered options package.
3. Dolby
Figure 1-5 9931-EMDE Audio Block Diagram
Notes:1. Refer to 9931-EMDE Video Block Diagram for video, reference, and control subsystem.
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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 ignal level show Mute; analog channels wi th levels below -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 timi ng. Output AES is always pre cisely s ynchroniz ed 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.
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
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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) c an in tur n be routed and processed just
like any of the other audio sources describe d 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
A
Downmix-A(L)
Downmix-A(R)
To Internal Bus
Automati c D o w n mixer. Automatic downmixing (option
+ADM) allows monitoring a selected stereo pair for a user-configura b le sign al
level threshold. I f thi s threshold is not achieved within a co nfi gur abl e holdoff time, the automatic downmixing develops a stereo downmix from selected alternate multi-chann el sour ce s (deve loping an automatic downmix as described for Downmixers above).
Downmix-A
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Flex Mixer. The flex mixer is a flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16 summing nodes ( 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 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.
Flex Mix Bus A thru Flex Mix Bus P) can be applied to any of
Flex Mix Bus A, and by setting inputs 4 thru 6 to use virtual flex
Flex Mix Bus A, the Flex Mix
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 concurrent channels. This conduit serves as a centralized point for managing audio delay offset from video and master gain controls for outputs from 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 9931-EMDE re-establishe s vid eo/ 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, each bus channel has its own independent delay and gain control.
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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
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decode Ch 1-10
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decoder outputs as listed below.
Automatic Audio Failover. Au tomatic 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.
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 inclu de 5.1-chan nel and stere o loudness pro cessing, and upmixing.
Audio DSP Functions Overview. The Audio DSP block provides the function complement (selected via user controls) 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 Stereo Loudness Processors
Dual 5.1-Ch Loudness Processors
5.1-Ch Loudness Processor + Upmixer
Dual Stereo Loudness Processors + Dual Stereo Loudness Processors
Dual Stereo Loudness Processors + Upmixer
Dual Upmixers
2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer. The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from any internal bus channel pair. The stereo pair is upmi xed to prov ide 5.1 chan nels (Lef t ( Low Frequency Effects (
LFE), Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)).
L), Right (R), Center (C),
Whenever the upmixer is active, it overwrites the six selected 5.1 output channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including replacing the original source stereo
L and R inputs with new L and R signals).
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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
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 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.
The examples in Figure 1-8 show t he automatic enable/di sable upmixing function applied to example selected channels shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channe ls selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS).
C, Ls, and Rs, this
C, Ls, and Rs, this
Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 6. As
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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
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
>
C
>
Bus Ch 1 – Ch 16
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
s
L
R
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
Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6
Threshold
Detect
L R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls) (Rs)
Threshold
Detect
L R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls) (Rs)
5.1 Upmix
Upmix L Upmix R Upmix C LFE Upmix Ls Upmix Rs
Upmix outputs consist of new upmix content
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.
s
s
C
L
R
Figure 1-8 Upmixing Auto Enable/Bypass wit h Example So urces
Loudness Processor. (See Figure 1-9.) The loudness processor 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
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supplement OPT-SW-F3GLP-MS for more information.
Note: Discussion and example here describes 5.1-channel loudness processor.
Stereo and dual-stereo processors operate similar to described here.
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.
manual
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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
L R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Control
Figure 1-9 5.1-Channel Loudness Processor with Example Sources
Tone Generators. The 9931-EMDE contains eight built-in tone generators of frequencies from 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Eac h of the eight tone generator s can be routed to the upmixer or directly to card audio outputs. (Default output is -20 dBFS.)
Master Output
Gain
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.
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 channe ls in any way). The two lo udness 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.
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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 9931-EMDE 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 +LTC).
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encoders and decoders. The ports also
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User Control Interface

Figure 1-10 shows the user control interface options for the 9931-EMDE. 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
or
DashBoard Remote Control
Using a computer with DashBoard installed, 9931-EMDE card can be remotely controlled over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel, 9931-EMDE 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, 9931-EMDE 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 9931-EMDE 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 9931-EMDE User Control Interface
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DashBoard User Interface Using DashBoard, the
9931-EMDE and other cards i nst al le d i n openGear® the Cobalt
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HPF-9000 or 8321 Frame can be controlled from a
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frames such as
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. 1-32).
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cards using DashBoard. (Cobalt® OGCP-9000 and
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reference guide Remote Control
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as listed in
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Cobalt
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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 20-slot 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
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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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9931-EMDE Rear Modules

The 9931-EMDE physically inte rfaces to syste m video and audio connect ions using a Rear Module. Figure 1-11 shows a typical 9931-EMDE 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. The Rear Module breaks out the 9931-EMDE card edge connections 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 9931-EMDE Rear Modules is shown and described in 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7) in Chapter 2, Installation and S etu p”.
BNC connectors for coaxial video and AES audio signals
Multi-terminal Phoenix terminal block connectors (for balanced analog audio signals and other unterminated wiring)
In this example, an RM20-9931-E Rear Module provides a connection interface for the signal types shown here.
Figure 1-11 Typical 9931-EMDE Rear Module
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For some card options, a piggyb ack car d is mount ed to t he main 99 31-E MDE card. Occupying two card slots, the connections for the functions offered by the piggyback card are broken out using an expansion module (which is installed adjacent to the base card rear module slot). When an expansion rear module is used, the base rear module mates with the base Fusion3G and the expansion rear module mates with the expansion piggyback card that is piggyback-installed on the base card.
Figure 1-12 shows a 9931-EMDE card using an RM20-9931-B base rear module along with an analog audio expansion rear module.
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card,
REAR VIEW OF FRAME
Expansion Rear Module installs on slot directly to the left of base Rear Module, and interfaces with the piggyback card. In this example, an expansion rear module breaks out analog audio connections provided by analog audio options.
Figure 1-12 9931-EMDE with Expansion Rear Module
RM20-9931-B Rear Module provides connection break-out for base card functions.
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Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9931-EMDE

Table 1-3 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the 9931-EMDE.
Table 1-3 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080p 23.98; 24; 29.97; 25; 30
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
50; 59.94; 60 25; 29.97; 30
59.94; 60
29.97 25
1080p 3G 1080i 720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50;
486i 575i
Embedded Audio The 9931-EMDE supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded
audio at full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.
Analog Audio The 9931-EMDE supports 8 channels of balanced (differential) analog
audio (maximum total of inputs and outputs). The analog audio is encoded such that a +24 dBu input is equivalent to digital 0 dBFS.
Discrete AES Audio The 9931-EMDE can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES
audio on 75BNC connections (maximum total of inputs and outputs). Sample rate conversion can be employed to accommodate sample rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream.
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown. (2) Not supported as analog video I/O formats.

Technical Specifications

Table 1-4 lists the technical specifications for the 9931-EMDE 3G/HD/ SD-SDI Embedder/De-Embedder card.
Note: Input/output types and number of input/outputs in some cases are a function
of option(s) and/or rear module installed. Input/outputs requiring options are specified below. Refer to Table 1-1, 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types for detailed information on available input/output complements and corre­sponding options/rear module requirements.
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Table 1-4 Technical Specifica tions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/De-Embedde r
9931-EM 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder
9931-DE 3G/HD/SD-SDI De-Embedder
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear
Power cons umption 28 Watts (nominal)
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MD IX. Internal Tone Generators Eight built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete sine
Standards Supported (SDI) 3G: SMPTE 425 level A
BNC SDI Video Inputs/Outputs Input/Output Complement:
modular system definiti on.
The following options add power consumption as follows:
+DEC (Dolby
+ANA, +ANV (analog audio/video I/O) options: 15 Watts (typical)
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing
wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50
HD: 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24;
1080p23.98 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98
SD: 486i59094, 576i50
One BNC input connector
Four BNC output connectors
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 425 level A and B: 3 Gbps SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps
BNC Connector Input/Output Impedance:
75 terminating
Cable Equal ization (3G) :
394 ft (120 m) Belden 1694A
Cable Equalization (HD):
591 ft (180 m) Belden 1694A
Cable Equalization (SD):
1050 ft (320 m) Belden 1694A
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
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decoder) option: 2 Watts
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Item Characteristic
Fiber Inputs/Outputs (option required)
Analog Video Input (option required)
Input/Output Complemen t: Up to two inputs/outputs (maximum total between inputs and outputs) Connectors:
Dual LC, standard polish
Fiber Type:
9/125 micron, single mode
Mating System:
Blindmate
Tx Power:
-5 dBm @ 1310 nm
Rx Power:
-16 to -3 dBm @ 1260 to 1620 nm
Input Complement:
Separate compone nt and com posite in put s on 75 Ω BNC connectors. Supports component HD/SD and com ponent, compos ite, and Y/C SD inputs.
Video Input Types:
HD: Component YPbPr and RGB SMPTE SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™,
SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C
ADC Bit Depth:
12 bit
Sampling:
54 MHz (4x oversampling)
Frequency Response:
Y/CVBS: ± 0.25 dB to 30 MHz Pb/Pr: ± 0.25 dB to 15 MHz
Noise:
< -60 dB to 30 MHz (unweighted)
Differential Phase:
<1.5°
Differential Gain:
<1.0%
Analog Video Output (option required)
Output Complement:
Separate component and composite outputs on 75 Ω BNC connectors. Support s compon ent HD/SD an d component, composite, and Y/C SD outputs.
Video Output Types:
HD: Component YPbPr and RGB SMPTE SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™,
SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C
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Table 1-4 Technical Specifica tions continued
Item Characteristic
Analog Video Output (option required)
(cont.)
AES Audio Inputs/Outputs Standard:
DAC Bit Depth:
12 bit
Frequency Respon se:
Y/CVBS: ± 0.25 dB to 30 MHz Pb/Pr: ± 0.25 dB to 15 MHz
Noise:
< -60 dB to 30 MHz (unweighted)
Differential Phase:
<1.5°
Differential Gain:
<1.0%
SMPTE 276M
Number of inputs/outputs (maximum total between inputs and outputs):
8 pairs (16-channel) on BNC connectors per AES3-id; 75 impedance
Input Level:
0.2 to 2.0 Vp-p
Output Level:
1.0 Vp-p
Return Loss:
> 15 dB @ up to 6.144 MHz
Input SRC Range:
32 kHz to 96 kHz
Input SRC Performance:
>130 dB THD+N
Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs (option required)
Audio Delay Configurable Audio Delay:
Number of inputs/outputs (maximum total between inputs and outputs):
Eight, 3-wire balanced analog audio using Phoenix connectors with removable screw te rminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R)
Input Impedance:
>10 k Input Clip Level: +24 dBu (eq. 0 dBFS) Max. Output Level:
+24 dBu (eq. 0 dBFS) Frequency Respon se:
± 0.12 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) SNR:
115 dB (A-weighted) THD+N:
-96 dB (20 Hz to 10 kHz)
Crosstalk:
-106 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
16-channel; independent delay per channel; 1 sample step size
Up to 5 sec delay for each channel
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Item Characteristic
Serial Ports Two ports, each 3-wire RS-485 using Phoenix connectors with
GPI Ports Two opto - isola t ed po rt s with s elf-s ou rci ng cu rrent on 3-w i re (I N 1, IN 2,
GPO Ports Two, indepe nde nt non -refe renc ed (floati ng) SPST relay closure
removable screw terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R)
Rx Functions:
Closed captioning input, Dolby
Tx Functions:
Closed captioning output, Dolby
GND) Phoenix connector with removable screw terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R)
Triggering:
User-configurable. GPI activation invokes a selected user preset. Response: GPI acknowledge upon falling-edge input triggered
by R 10 k(or Vin 2.0 V) GPI release upon rising-edge input triggered
by R 10 k(or Vin 2.0 V) G (GND) terminal at chassis-ground potential Suitable for use with 3.3V LVCMOS logic
Maximum Recommended Logic Control Voltage Range:
0 to 5 VDC
indicating input path selected (either via manual or failover selection). GPO can be selected to trigger upon engagement of a specified user preset.
Response:
Closure effected for duration of true status condition; closure release upon false status condition
Maximum Recommended Voltage / Current:
12 VDC @ 100mA max.
Connector: 4-terminal Phoenix; GPO1/GPO1C / GPO2/GPO2C
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metadata input, RS-485 LTC IN
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metadata output, RS-485 LTC OUT
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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.
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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
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS 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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Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representative s for any of the following:
Name and address of your local dealer
Product information and pricing
Technical support
Upcoming trade show in formation
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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Overview

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

This chapter contains the following information:
Setting I/O Switches for Anal og Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1)
Installing the 9931-EMDE Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2)
Installing a Rear Module (p. 2-4)
Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors (p. 2-15)
Setting Up 9931-EMDE Network Remote Control (p. 2-15)
Note: The 9931-EMDE is suitable for installation only in a 20-slot frame (Cobalt® PN
HPF-9000, OG3-FR, or 8321-CN or equivalent).

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

Notes: This procedure is applicable only for 9931-EMDE equipped with analog
audio options (for example, option +ANAIO). Refer to catalog or Fusion3G manual supplement Analog Audio/Video Options OPT-F3GAN-MS for more information.
All switches are set as inputs as factory default.
Analog audio options allow the 9931-EMDE to be used with analog audio inputs and/or outputs. The option provides for eight analog audio channel IN or OUT, with each channel configurable as an input or output using DIP switches S1 thru S8). The switches are located on the option piggyback card.
Note switch S1 thru S8 locat ions f or Figure 2-1. For port to be used as an output, set switch to down position as shown in Figure 2-1.
AN-AUD I/O 1 thru AN-AUD I/O 8 shown in
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AN-AUD I/O 4
AN-AUD I/O 3
AN-AUD I/O 2
AN-AUD I/O 1
S1
S2 S3 S4
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Rear of Card
S5
AN-AUD I/O 5
AN-AUD I/O 6
AN-AUD I/O 7
AN-AUD I/O 8
S6 S7 S8
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Figure 2-1 9931-EMDE AN-AUD I/O (1-8) Mode Switches

Installing the 9931-EMDE 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 components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9931-EMDE has a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
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.
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the 9931-EMDE into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
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Notes: • Check the packaging in which the 9931-EMDE was shipped for any extra
items such as a Rear 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.
Depending on option(s) ordered, the 9931-EMDE unit may consist of a main card and a piggyback option card. If equipped with a piggyback card, both cards as a unit will require simultaneous alignment with slot guides and rear modules in the following steps.
Install the 9931-EMDE into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9931-EMDE 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, gently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the Rear Module mating connector.
CAUTION
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.
Verify that the card is fully engaged in Rear Module mating connector.
6.
7. Close the frame front access panel.
8. Connect cabling in accordance with the appropriate diagram shown in
Table 2-1, 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9931-EMDE cards.
Notes: The 9931-EMDE BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not nec-
essary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the Rear Module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. If network remote control is to be us ed for the frame and the frame has
not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9931-EMDE Network Remote Control (p. 2-15).
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.
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Installing a Rear Module

Notes: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the 9931-EMDE is to be installed.
Where options are furnished using a piggyback card mounted to 9931-EMDE main card, base Rear Module must be installed in frame location such that Rear Module interfaces with base card. Expansion Rear Module must be installed in frame location such that Rear Module interfaces with expansion (piggyback) card (see Figure 2-3).
Note that some Rear Modules and labels have several ventilation holes. To allow maximum ventilation, it is recommended to place the label fully over connectors such that label is flush with rear module and holes are not obscured. Also, when a card is not installed in a slot, it is recommended that the supplied blank cover be used to preserve proper forced ventilation flow-through.
The full assortment of 9931-EMDE Rear Modules is shown and described in 9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p. 2-7). Install a Rear Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9931-EMDE is to be
installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear Module as shown in Figure 2-2.
3. If an expansion Rear Module is to be i nstalled, install it adjacent to the
base Rear Module a s shown in F igure 2-3.
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Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
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Hold top of Rear Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Note: Rear Modules RM20-9931-E occupies two rear module slot
mounting locations and use two captive screws.
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Figure 2-2 Rear Module Installation
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REAR VIEW OF FRAME
Expansion Rear Module Base Rear Module
Fusion3G expansion
card and Exp an s i on
Rear Module
Fusion3G bas e
card and Bas e
Rear Module
Expansion Rear Module always mates to expansion piggyback card. Expansion Rear Module installs on slot directly to the left of base Rear Module.
Note: Where a base -HV rear module is to be used in conjunction with an expansion rear module, a companion -HV expansion rear module must also be used. Both base and expansion HV rear modules use card positioning that optimizes air flow across
the component surface of the card PCB.
Figure 2-3 9931-EMDE with Expansion Rear Module
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9931-EMDE Rear Modules

Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear Modules specifical ly for use with the 9931-EMDE.
Notes: • Rear Modules equipped with multi-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied
with removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below. Refer to Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors (p. 2-15) for connector polarity orientation details.
The Rear Modules shown here are standard production items. Other signal combinations may be available as custom items. Consult Product Support with requests. Also, please check our web site pages for this product; new Rear Modules may be available that are not listed here.
AES and AN-AUD connectors function only as outputs on 9931-DE De-Embedder. AES and AN-AUD connectors function only as inputs on 9931-EM Embedder.
Some connections types described here on Expansion Rear
Modules are functional only on cards equipped with corresponding options. Base Rear I/O Modules provide connections for standard card BNC video
and audio connections, with the rear module mating directly with the Fusion3G and audio options, such as analog audio/video and fiber connections. These rear modules mate with an Expansion piggyback card that is mounted to the base Fusion3G
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card. Expansion Rear I/O Modules are required for some video
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card when equipped with these options.
Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-B Base Rear Module Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
SDI IN A)
Four AES I/O BNC (AES-3id) input/outputs
(
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O function of each
connection is software-configurable)
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(
SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D)
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9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-D Base Rear Module Provides the followi ng conne cti on s:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
Four AES I/O BNC (AES-3id) input/outputs
(
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O function of each
connection is software-configurable)
Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G and GPI 2-G)
Two SPST NO GPO relay closure contacts (floating) (terminals 1/1 and 2/2)
Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs (
SDI OUT A and SDI OUT B)
SDI IN A)
RM20-9931-E Base Rear Module Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
Eight AES I/O BNC (AES-3id) input/outputs
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 8; I/O function of each
( connection is software-configurable)
Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G and GPI 2-G)
Two SPST NO GPO relay closure contacts (floating) (terminals 1/1 and 2/2)
Two RS485 serial ports; GUI configurable for function (COMM1 and COMM2)
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs (
SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D)
SDI IN A)
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Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules continued
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-F Base Rear Module Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
Ei ght AE S I/O BNC (A ES -3i d ) input/outputs
(
AES 1 thru AES 8; I/O function of each connection
is software-configurable)
3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNC (
SDI OUT A)
SDI IN A)
RM20-9931-G Base Rear Module Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
Ei ght AE S I/O BNC (A ES -3i d ) input/outputs
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 8; I/O function of each
( connection is software-configurable)
Eight additional AES BNC (AES-3id) outputs (
AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 8)
Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs (
SDI OUT A and SDI OUT B)
Note: Operational only in conjunction with ca rd op tio n
+AESOUT16. Rear module mates with base
Fusion3G
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card and option expansion ca rd.
SDI IN A)
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Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules continued
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-H Base Rear Module Provides the followi ng conne cti on s:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNC (
Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G
and GPI 2-G)
Two SPST NO GPO relay closure contacts (floating) (terminals 1/1 and 2/2)
Two RS485 serial ports; GUI configurable for function (COMM1 and COMM2)
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs (
SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D)
Note: When using Y/C (S-video) analog in put or output, connec tions are as sh own belo w and not as shown on label
(which correspond to YPbPr and composite mode connections).
SDI IN A)
Label Y/C Input Mode Y/C Output Mode
Pr C C Pb/C Y Y Y/Cmpst NC Composite
C
Y
See table
RM20-9931-XB Expansion Rear Module Used in conjunction with a base Rear Module to
provide the following additional connections:
Four analog balanced audio I/O (
AN-AUD I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
AN-AUD I/O 1 thru
switch-configurable)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs
(Y IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial outputs
(Y OUT, Pr OUT, and Pb/C OUT, respectively)
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Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules continued
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-XC Expansion Rear Module Used in conjunction with a base Rear Module to
provide the following additi ona l connec tio ns :
Eight analog balanced audio I/O ( thru
AN-AUD I/O 8; I/O function of each connection
AN-AUD I/O 1
is switch-configurable)
Two fiber I/O (GUI configurable as I/O)
RM20-9931-XD Expansion Rear Module Used in conjunction with a base Rear Module to
provide the following additi ona l connec tio ns :
Six analog balanced audio I/O (
AN-AUD I/O 8; I/O function of each connection is
AN-AUD I/O 1 thru
switch-configurable)
Ana lo g Y/co mpo si te, Pr /C, and Pb co axi al inputs
(Y IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog composite output (Cmpst OUT)
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Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules continued
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-XE Expansion Rear Module Used in conjunction with a base Rear Module to
provide the following additional connections:
Eight analog balanced audio I/O ( thru
AN-AUD I/O 8; I/O function of each connection
is switch-configurable)
Two fiber I/O (GUI configurable as I/O)
Four expansion 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial outputs
(reserved function)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs
(Y IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial outputs
(Y OUT, Pr OUT, and Pb/C OUT, respectively)
RM20-9931-XF Expansion Rear Module Used in conjunction with a base Rear Module to
provide the following additional connections:
Two analog balanced audio I/O (
AN-AUD I/O 2; I/O function of each connection is
switch-configurable)
Two fiber I/O (GUI configurable as I/O)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs
(Y IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial outputs
(Y OUT, Pr OUT, and Pb/C OUT, respectively)
AN-AUD I/O 1
AN-AUD I/O 1 and
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Table 2-1 9931-EMDE Rear Modules continued
9931-EMDE Rear Module Description High-Vent ilation Rear Modules
High Ventilation (HV) Rear Modules offer coaxial connections using miniaturized connectors (HDBNC or DIN 1.0/2.3), thereby freeing-up area for openings to increase ventilation. This is helpful where normal above-frame ventilation space cannot be accommodated, or in cases where the frame is fitted with a large amount of high-power cards (such as the 9931-EMDE, and especially when equipped with options requiring a piggyback card such as option +ANAIO).
Where a base HV rear module is to be used in conjunction with an expansion rear module, a companion expansion rear module of the -HV type must also be used. (For example, base module RM20-9931-B-HV can be used with expansion module RM20-9931-XB-HV. RM20-9931-B-HV cannot be used with “normal” expansion module RM20-9931-XB.) See Figure 2-3 for other considerations regarding HV rear modules.
RM20-9931-B-HV Base High-Ventilation Rear Module
RM20-9931-F-HV Base High-Ventilation Rear Module
Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (
SDI IN A)
Four AES I/O BNC (AES-3id) input/outputs
(
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O function of each
connection is software-configurable)
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs
(
SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D)
Note: AES inputs and outputs operat ion al on ly with c ard
option +AES installed.
Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9931-B-HV-HDBNC or RM20-9931-B-HV-DIN, respectively.
Provides the following connections:
3G/HD/SD-SDI video input
SDI IN A)
(
Ei ght AE S I/O BNC (A ES -3i d ) input/outputs
AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 8; I/O function of each
( connection is software-configurable)
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (
SDI OUT A thru SDI OUT D)
Note: AES inputs and outputs operat ion al on ly with c ard
option +AES installed.
Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9931-F-HV-HDBNC or RM20-9931-F-HV-DIN, respectively.
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9931-EMDE Rear Module Description RM20-9931-XB-HV Expansion High-Ventilation
Rear Module
RM20-9931-XF-HV Expansion High-Ventilation Rear Module
Used in conjunction with high-ventilation base Rear Module RM20-9931-B-HV to provide the following additional connections:
Four analog balanced audio I/O (
AN-AUD I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
AN-AUD I/O 1 thru
switch-configurable)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial outputs (Y OUT, Pr OUT, and Pb/C OUT, respectively)
Note: • Analog inputs and outputs operational only with
appropriate card option +ANA and +ANV installed.
Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9931-XB-HV-HDBNC or RM20-9931-XB-HV-DIN, respectively.
Used in conjunction with high-ventilation base Rear Module RM20-9931-F-HV to provide the following additional connections:
Two analog balanced audio I/O (
AN-AUD I/O 2; I/O function of each connection is
AN-AUD I/O 1 and
switch-configurable)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/CVBS IN, Pr IN, and Pb/C IN, respectively)
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial outputs (Y/CVBS OUT, Pr OUT, and Pb/C OUT, respectively)
Two fiber I/O (GUI configurable as I/O)
Note: • Analog inputs and outputs operational only with
appropriate card option +ANA and +ANV installed.
Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9931-XF-HV-HDBNC or RM20-9931-XF-HV-DIN, respectively.
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Installation and Setup Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors

Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors

Figure 2-4 shows connections to the card Phoenix terminal b l ock connectors. These connectors are used for card analog audio, serial comm, and GPIO connections. These terminal bl ocks use a re movable screw t erminal binding post block which allows easier access to the screw terminals.
Note: It is preferable to wire connections to Phoenix plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-4 that the orientation of rear module connectors is not necessarily consistent within a rear module, or between different rear modules. If wiring is first con­nected to Phoenix plug oriented as shown here, the electrical orientation will be correct regardless of rear module connector orientation.
rather than assessing polarity on rear module connectors. Note

Setting Up 9931-EMDE Network Remote Control

Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide Remote Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: • If network rem ote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards using DashBoard. (Cobalt 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>Documents>Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download.
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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OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
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reference guide Remote
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Rear module
PCB connector
Note: Unbalanced connections can be
connected across the + and G terminals. Note that this connection will experience a 6 dB voltage gain loss. Adjust input gain for these connections accordingly.
+- G
Balanced Analog Audio Port Connections
Removable Phoenix plug view oriented with top (screw terminals) up
Rear module
PCB connector
RS-485
GPI Port Connections
+
21C
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A (-) B (+) G
12G
G
COMM Port Connections
Removable Phoenix plug view oriented with top (screw terminals) up
Note: RS-485 communication will not work if
any of the connections are reversed from that shown here.
GP0 Port Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
C12C
Rear module
PCB connector
GPI 1
IN 1
IN 2
G
G
Removable Phoenix
plug view oriented
with top (screw
terminals) up
GPI 2
GPO 1
GPO controlled circuit must not exceed voltage/current ratings. See Technical Specifications (p. 1-28) in Chapter 1, Introduction.
GPO 2
Figure 2-4 Phoenix Terminal Connections
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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 cont rol
Cobalt cards, please skip to
9931-EMDE Function Subme nu
List and Descriptions (p. 3-10).
Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control (p. 3-6)
Checking Card Information (p. 3-8)
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9)
9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-10)
Troubleshooting (p. 3-62)

Control and Display Descriptions

Note: When you are familiar with the card functions and controls described in this
chapter, please go to the Support>Documents>Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com for Fusion3G sive setup of practical processing applications.
This secti on describes the user interface co ntrols, indicators, and displays (both on-card and remote controls) for using the 9931-EMDE card. The 9931-EMDE functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9931-EMDE functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9931-EMDE functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays related to a particular function) follows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/ Parameter Submenu Overview below).
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application notes covering comprehen-
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After familiarizing yo urself with the arrangement described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview, proceed to the subsection for the particular user interface being used. Descriptions and general instructions for using each user interface are individually described in the following subsections:
DashBoard User Interfac e (p. 3-4)
Cobalt
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9931-EMDE card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

The functions and related parameters available on the 9931-EMDE card are organized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9931-EMDE card and its submenus are organized, and also provides a n overvie w of how na vigation is perfo rmed between cards, function submenus, and parame ters.
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Remote Control Panel User Interfaces (p. 3-5)
9931-EMDE
Submenu a Submenu b
Individual Parameters
Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “Video Proc function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various v ideo processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Saturation, and so on.
If using DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel, the desired 9931-EMDE card is first selected.
The desired function submenu is next selected. Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9931-EMDE card function (for example, Video Proc”).
Submenu z
Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overvie w
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

9931-EMDE Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display

Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9931-EMDE card edge controls, indicators, and display.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
3G
REF
Card Edge Manual Controls
9931-EMDE
RMT
Status
Indicators
HD
ERR
LOCK
MENU DEPTH
SD
Input Format
Indicators
Menu Depth
Indicators
Item Function
Display Displays 4-digit abbreviated code showing menu and submenu selections. When in a menu displaying a
Card Edge Manual Controls
Input Format
Indicators
Menu Depth
Indicators RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9931-EMDE is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
parameter setting, the display shows parametric scalar value (and +/- sign where applicable).
This function is currently reserved.
Three blue LEDs indicate the input signal format being received and locked onto by the 9931-EMDE:
3G
HD
SD
Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9931-EMDE has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).
This function is currently reserved.
DashBoard or Cobalt
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Remote Control Panel)
LOCK LED Blue LED illuminates when 9931-EMDE unable to lock to input standard. ERR LED This function is currently reserved.
Figure 3-2 9931-EMDE Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display
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DashBoard User Interface

(See Figure 3-3.) The 9931-EMDE function submenus are organized in DashBoard using tabs (for example, Video Proc in Figure 3-3). 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.
Select top-level menu item
Video Proc
Set Video Proc enable to On
Set Luma Gain to 120 using direct numeric entry or slider control
9931-EMDE_VIDPROC_EX.PNG
Main Tab
Set Color Gain to 90
Sub Tabs
Some 9931-EMDE tabs have sub-tabs at the bottom of the pane which allow access to additional functions without the clutter of all controls appearing in a single pane.
In this example, Color Correction controls in addition to the Video Proc controls shown here can be accessed by clicking the Color Correction sub-tab.
Figure 3- 3 DashBoard Setup of Example Video Proc Function
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

(See Figure 3-4.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, the Remote Control Panels have a Sel ect Submenu key that is used to display a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.
When the desired function submenu 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 control knobs, which act like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which corr espondingly act like a rotary selector.
Figure 3-4 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, Video Proc) using the Control Panel.
Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual (PN
OGCP-9000-OM) or OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual (PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.
Video Proc function (among others) is accessed using the Control Panel Select Submenu key. Video Proc function is selected from the list of functions (submenu items)
When the Video Proc function submenu is selected, its related parameters are now displayed.
In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Figure 3-4 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
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3 Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control

Access the 9931-EMDE card using Das hBoard or Cobal t® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using DashBoard

1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown be low (in the left side Ba sic View Tree) locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9931-EMDE card to be accessed (in this example, MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
DB_ACCESS1.PNG
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this exampl e, slot 6: 9931-EMDE”).
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DB_ACCESS2A.PNG
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard its function s ubmen u s cr een showing tabs for each function is displayed. (The particular submenu 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 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Submenu
and Controls Pane

Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel

Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below.
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This display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection
This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,
1 9931-EMDE - Receiver 21 Input Processing”).
Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric keypad, and
then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).
DB_ACCESS.PNG
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3 Checking Card Information

Checking Card Information

The operating status and software version the 9931-EMDE card can be checked using DashBoard™. Figure 3-5 shows and describes the 9931-EMDE card information screen using DashBoard™.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-62) for corrective action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard. In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8320-N (serial number ...8053) is hosting a 9931 card in slot 6.
Status Displays
Clicking the Status sub-tab shows the status the signal being received by the 9931, and other card conditions. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard are sucessfully saved on the cards memory. Clicking the Product sub-tab shows product information such as card model, options installed, and firmware versions. Use this information when communicating to Cobalt card.
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regarding the
9931_CARD_INFO.PNG
Figure 3-5 9931-EMDE Card Info Utility
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Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2) ATC _ VITC 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2) ATC_LTC 10 (Note 2)
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Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2) SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2) Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GUI may allo w a particular range of choices, the ac tual ran ge
is automatically c lampe d (limi ted) to cer tain ranges to pre vent in adver tent confli ct with activ e pict ure a rea depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:
Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting
525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41 625i 9-22 1080i 9-20
Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items, consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure 3-6 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an HD-SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9/8 CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8 CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion attempted usin g VANC line 9 (default)
AFD Insertion corrected to us e VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8 AFD = 9
CC = 10 Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between ATC_VITC and AFD both on VANC line 9
Conflict between ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and AFD (now on line 18) resolved
Figure 3-6 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example
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3 9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 individually lists and descri bes each 9931-EMDE function submenu (“tab”) and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. T abl e 3-2 i s pri maril y ba sed upo n using DashBoar d to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters.
Note: • All numeric (scalar) parame ters di splaye d on Dash Board 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.)
Some options are not described here. Refer to the option Manual Supple­ment(s) to this manual that have been shipped with your card. Please con­sult Product Support for more information.
On DashBoard itself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are organized using ta bs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these instances, Table 3-2 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 Encoder Input sub-tab).
Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are denoted in this section using this icon. When an option is not installed, tabs and controls for the function do not appear in the card DashBoard GUI.
Card options installed on a particular card are shown in the Product Options display on the Card Info page. 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.
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found.
Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page
Video Proc/Color Correcti on Timecode Closed Captioning Framesync AFD/WSS/VI ARC Controls
3-11 3-15 3-19 3-20 3-23
Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls Output Audio Routing/Contro ls Upmixing COM and Metadata Routing GPIO Controls
3-31 3-41 3-46 3-49 3-51
Video Output Crosspoint Control Input Audio Status
3-29 3-30
Presets Event Based Preset Loading
3-53 3-54
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Operating Instructions 9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9931-EMDE Function Submenu List
Provides the following Video Proc and Color Correction parametric controls.
Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc
Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).
functions.
When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed.
When set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)

Video Proc/Color Correction

Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel). (-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation) applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma. (-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
Gang Luma/Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls
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increases or decreases both the Luma and Color gain levels by equal amounts.
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Detail Enhancem ent Controls Sharpness Level, Threshold, and Noise Reduction controls (individually
Sharpness Level Control Adjusts the aggressiveness of sharpening applied to MPEG video.
Sharpness Threshold Control Adjusts the point at which sharpening rules become active. Data below
Noise Reduction Control Adjusts the amount of statistical low-pass filtering applied to the data.
described below) which can be used to tailor output video sharpness per program material and aesthetic preferences.
Optimum setting results in overall perception of increased sharpness, while avoiding pattern noise artifacts.
(Range is 0 thru 255)
the threshold setting is passed unaffected. Higher settings allow for a more subtle sharpness enhancement
(especially with content showing motion). Lower settings allow more content in general to be acted upon by the enhancement process.
(Range is 0 thru 255)
Using this control, regular pattern noise artifacts from the sharpening process can be reduced, resulting in subjectively smoother raster backgrounds and detail boundaries.
(Range is 0 thru 63)
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Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB channels for the card program video path. (Option +COLOR)
Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color
Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector
Luma Gain R-G-B controls
Black Gain R-G-B controls
Corrector functions.
When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.
When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.
functions. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
Click No to reject unity reset.
Separate red, green, and blue channels controls for Luma Gain, Black Gain, and Gamma curve adjustment.
Gain controls provide gain adjustment from 0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1% steps (unity = 100.0)
Gamma controls apply gamma curve adjustment in 0.125 to 8.000 range in thousandths steps (unity = 1.000)
Each of the three control groups (Luma, Black, and Gamma have a Gang Column button which allows settings to be proportionally changed across a control group by changing any of the groups controls.
Gamma Factor R-G-B controls
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(continued)
Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)
White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified percentage.
(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)
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Provides timecode data extract ion from va rious sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion

Timecode

Shown below is an example in which received SDI video with SDI VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC timecode data. Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow.
controls for inserting the timecode into the output video.
525i 5994
w/ VITC
9931-EMDE
Waveform
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC
525i 5994 w/ ATC_VITC
waveform timecode data (as shown in the status display), set the Source Priority drop-down lists to include VITC Waveform timecode data (SDI VITC) as a choice. This extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the incoming video.
In this example, it is desired to provide SD ATC_VITC
B
timecode data in the output video. As such, set SD ATC VITC Insertion to Enabled.
In the example here, the line numbers are set to the default SMPTE 12M-2-2008 recommended value.
Reference VITC
Detect/Extract
525i SDI
w/ VITC
Waveform
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
A
A
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
B
SDI ATC_VITC Detect/Extract
ATC_LTC Timecode
Line
Control
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled ATC_VITC = Line 13 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
525i SDI w/ATC_VITC
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Free Run
(Internal Co unt)
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Insert
Control
Number
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Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the four supported external timecode formats shown to the left.
If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode running count and line number) is displayed.
If a format is not receiving timecode data, Not Present is displayed.
Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode packets from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing timecodes from the output, resulting in a clean slate where only desired timecodes are then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SDI ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC are present on the input video, and only AT C_LTC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both timecodes from the output. The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)
Source Priority Selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported external formats, and internal Free Run in the event the preferred source is unavailable.
Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the second-most preferred format, and so on. See example below.)
HD/SD
525i
Input VITC
(1st priority)
Reference VITC
(2nd priority)
In this example, Inpu t VI TC 1st priority selection selects SDI VITC (received on SDI input) over reference VITC (received on frame reference) regardless of video input material source to be proce ssed by the card.
The selected timecode source is embedded on the SDI video output (in this example, 720p) using the selected line number. In this example, if the SDI VITC on the SDI input becomes unavailable, the card then uses the reference VITC data received on the frame reference.
SDI IN
TC
FRAME REF
SDI OUT
525i (w/ ATC_VITC)
Note: Disable Output setting should be used with care. If Disable Output is selected with alternate intended format(s) set as a
lower priority, the card will indeed disable all timecode output should the ordinate preferred format(s) become unavailable. Typically, choices other than Disable should be used if a timecode output is always desired, with Disable only being used to
remove all timecode data.
In this example, even though and ATC_LTC could be available to substitute for ATC_VITC not being present, the card will revert to no
The choices shown here will allow ATC_LTC to out-prioritize Disable Output if ATC_VITC is
not available. timecode output since the choice of Disable Output out-prioritizes ATC_LTC with these settings.
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Reference Source Select For Reference VITC timecode choice used for Source Priority above,
Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
selects reference VITC source from the choices shown to the left.
as follows:
Output status OK (in this example, SDI VITC timecode received and outputted).
Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.
Note: If timecode is not available from Source Priority selections
performed, timecode on output reverts to Free Run (internal count) mode.
Because the 1s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0 to 29, the fractional digit (along with the 1s digit) indicates frame count as follows:
0.0 Frame 0
0.1 Frame 1
1.0 Frame 2
1.1 Frame 3
29.1 Frame 59
Offset Controls Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the output video.
Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.
Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.
Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5
frames.
Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.
Note: Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual
range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
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SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion
SD ATC Insertion Control F or SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LT C timecode insertion into the
HD AT C_VITC Insertion Control
into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.
Note: • If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this function. An existing VITC waveform on an unscaled SD SDI stream is not affected by this control and is passed on an SDI output.
the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2.
Note: If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
ATC _VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
Free Run Timecode Controls Allows an initial (starting) count to be applied to output video timecode
both fields as a field 1 packet (non-toggling). Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment.
when Free Run insertion is enabled. Note: • Initialization can only be applied when card is outputting Free Run
timecode (as shown by Output Status displaying Free Run”).
If failover to Free Run occurs due to loss of external timecode(s), the Free Run count assumes its initial count from the last valid externally supplied count.
Note: Option +LTC provides timecode receive and send as LTC via card audio interfaces and a card
RS-485 COM port. If your card is licensed for option +LTC, refer to Manual Supplement OPT-SW-F3GLTC-MS that is supplied with this manual.
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Provides support for closed captioning setup.

Closed Captioning

Closed Cap t i oning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows:
If closed captioning is present, a message similar to the example shown left is displayed. Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming
HD packet-based display
SD waveform-based display
closed captioning packet (or SD waveform-based VANC line number).
If no closed captioning is present in the video signal, Not Present or Disabled is displayed.
Note: Packet closed captioning status Captioning Rejected Due To
message can appear due to the items described below. The closed captioning function assesses cdp_identifier, cdp_frame_rate, ccdata_present, and caption_service_active items contained in the packet header to make the determinations listed below. Refer to CEA-708-B for more information.
The closed captioning function does not support PAL closed captioning standards.
Message Description
Unsupported Frame Rate F ilm rate closed-capt ioning
(either as pass-through or up/ down conversion) is not supported by the card.
Data Not Present Packet is marked from closed
Service Inactive Packet is marked from closed
No Data ID Packet from closed captioning
captioning source external to the card that no data is present.
captioning source external to the card indicating packet does not contain active caption service.
source external to the card is not properly identified with 0x9669 as the first word of the header (unidentified packet).
Closed Captioning Output Insertion Control Turns on or turns off the Closed Captioning on the output video. Note: When set to On, closed captioning is set to standard default line
number. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9). (SD output is locked to line 21.)
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain selected line is available and carrying no other data.
Closed Captioning HD Output Line Selects the VANC line number (9 thru 41) for the closed caption data
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when the output is HD. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten.
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Provides video frame sync/delay control and output control/loss of program video failover selection controls.

Framesync

Framesync Enable Selects Frame Sync functions from the choices shown to the left and
Initial Startup Format Select Selects a synthesized frame sync format/rate to be invoked (from the
described below.
Free Run: Output video is locked to the cards internal clock. Output video is not locked to external reference.
Lock to Reference: Output video is locked to external reference received on the frame reference bus. Default uses Ext Ref 1 frame bus, with failover to Ext Ref 2 in the event valid reference signal is not present on Ext Ref 1. (External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via an 8320 frame bus.)
Note: If valid reference is not received, the
status portion of DashBoard, indicating invalid frame sync reference error.
Lock to Input: Uses the program video input video signal as the
reference standard.
Note: If Lock to Input is used for framesync, any timing instability
on the input video will result in corresponding instability on the output video.
choices shown to the left) in the time preceding stable lock to external reference.
Set this control to that of the intended external reference to help ensure smoothest frame sync locking.
indication appears in the Card Info
Program Video Output Mode Select Provides a convenient location to select between card program video
Loss of Input Signal Selection In the event of program input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines
output and other technical outputs from the choices shown to the left and described below.
Input Video card outputs input program video (or loss of signal
choices described below).
Flat Field (Black) card outputs black flat field.
Freeze – card outputs last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes.
Test Pattern card outputs standard technical test pattern (pattern
is selected using the Pattern drop-down described below).
action to be taken as follows:
Disable Outputs: Disab le program video SDI outputs.
Flat Field (Black) go to black flat field on program video output.
Freeze – go to last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes on
program video output.
Test Pattern – go to standard technical test pattern on program
video output (pattern is selected using the Pattern drop-down described below).
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Pattern Select Provides a choice of standard technical patterns (shown to the left) when
Output Video Reference Offset Controls
Test Pattern is invoked.
With framesync enabled, provides the following controls for offsetting the output video from the reference:
Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output video) between the output video and the frame sync reference.
(Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance) (Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output video) between the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
Note: Offset advance is accomplished by hold-off of the
reference-directed release of the frame, thereby effectively advancing the program video relative to the reference.
Minimum Latency Frames Control
Minimum Latency Frames Control
When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames). The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame
sync is always between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected. For example, with a 525i59.94 output, the practical maximum limit is 13.
When using this control, be sure to check the Framesync Status display as follows:
Latency frames selection within limits.
Latency frames selection exceeds limits.
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Video Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as
Framesync Status Display Displays the current framesync status as follows:
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
Framesync status running from indicated frame reference.
Improper or missing framesync reference.
Framesync derived using card local clock.
Latency frames selection exceeds limits.
Note: See Minimum Latency Frames Control in Framesync (p.
3-20) for more information about this message.
Note: Audio timing offset from video is performed using the delay controls on the Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls tab. Refer
to Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls (p. 3-31) for these controls.
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Allows assignment of AFD, WSS and/or VI codes to the SDI output video, and allows custom ARC settings to be applied for each code. Also allows translations between WSS, VI, and AFD active ARC formats.

AFD/WSS/VI ARC Controls

Without AFD
(Scaler-equipped cards only) Provides active ARC re-aspecting, resulting in a properly scaled and cropped image area.
NTSC-Coded (4:3) 1080i Video Signal
NTSC-Coded
image on 16:9
display shows
letterbox cropping
With AFD
NTSC-Coded (4:3) 1080i Video Signal with 1010 AFD Code
NTSC-Coded
image on 16:9
display shows
letterbox cropping
1010 AFD Code
Received and
Applied to
Scaler
Up-Conversion
to 16:9
Uncorrected
up-conversion
results in “postage
stamp effect with
both letterbox and
sidebars visible on
16:9 display
Up-Conversion
to 16:9
AFD Corrected
up-conversion
results in intended
image area
properly visible on
16:9 display
1080i Video Signal with 16:9 uncorrected signal
1080i Video Signal with 16:9 corrected signal
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Shown below is an example in which received 625i50 SDI video is being up-converted to 720p50. The settings shown in the example below provide for directing the scaler to re-aspect the 4:3 input video to full, centered 16:9 re-aspecting, and mark the output video with the AFD code representing the new re-aspected H/V format.
625i50 Video Input
w/ WSS ETSI = 5
(4:3 -> 16:9)
A
Format
Detect/
Select
Note: 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.
AFD
WSS
VI
Scaler
Scaler ARC
B
Command
Output ARC
Cross-
Matrix
Mapping
AFD Generate/
Insert Control
WSS Generate/
Insert Control
VI Generate/
Insert Control
C
720p50 Video Output w/ AFD = 0100 (16:9 center)
Noting that the incoming video contains WSS coding, Trigger on
A
WSS is set to ETSI, with other choices set to Off. The settings
here allow ARC to trigger only on an ETSI-coded WSS received code.
In this example, it is desired to use the H/V re-aspecting inherent in the received
B
video ARC, perform the re-aspecting with no modification, and output an AFD code representing the re-aspecting performed.
As such, Force Input Mapping is set to Follow Trigger, thereby bypassing the Output ARC Cross-Matrix Map table and directly perform the re-aspecting defined by the received code (in this example, Letterbox 16x9). Also in this example, the scaler is directed to apply the output AFD re-aspecting by setting Scaler Follow AFD to Enabled.
In this example, since only AFD is to be outputted, AFD Output
C
is set to Enabled, with WSS and VI choices set to Disabled. AFD Status shows AFD code now being outputted.
The insertion line number (using its default value here), can be set using the AFD Output Line controls (for the progressive format in this example, the Field 1 control serves as the line number control).
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AFD/WSS/VI sub-tab provides prioritized and gated input monitoring for AFD, WSS and/or VI formats. Also provides translation between input and output AFD, WSS, and VI ARC formats.
Note:• 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.
Line number control available only for AFD format. WSS and VI use fixed line numbers per applicable standards.
Some AFD codes are not supported in WSS and VI formats. Refer to AFD/WSS/VI Translation Matrix on page 327 for more
information.
Input Format Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the three supported ARC
Scaler AFD Enable (Scaler-equipped card only) Enables scaler to apply ARC settings
Input Mapping When received ARC code is received, applies H/V coding as follows:
formats shown to the left.
If a format is received, the current formatting code and description is displayed (as shown in the example).
If a format is not receiving data, Not Present is displayed.
provided by ARC controls in this function.
Enabled sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD settings performed in this tab, overriding any other scaler manual ARC control settings.
Disabled allows ARC coding processing performed in this tab, but does not apply ARC settings in scaler.
Note: • This control also appears on the Scaler tab and is mutually
ganged with the selection performed on either tab.
Scaler follows AFD functions only when a valid AFD output format is being generated and enabled. The scaler only observes AFD code commands, with the controls on this tab set to generate an AFD-coded output. WSS and/or VI formats must be translated to a supported AFD cross-translation for scaler active ARC to function when using WSS or VI input formats.
Follow Trigger – Uses the ARC coding inherent in the received triggering ARC.
4x3 ARC Codes – For received triggering formats coded as 4x3, applies the H/V coding selected in this drop-down.
16x9 ARC Codes – For received triggering formats coded as 16x9, applies the H/V coding selected in this drop-down.
Note: Settings performed here can be applied directly to the output video,
or the settings applied here can be custom modified if desired for any of the 11 4x3 codes and any of the 11 16x9 codes available here using the AFD Map sub-tab. Refer to AFD/WSS/VI Translation Matrix on page 327 for more information and coding descriptions.
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Input Triggering Controls Individual ARC format input controls allow accepting or rejecting received
Output Enable Controls Individual ARC format input controls allow accepting or rejecting received
ARC formats as follows:
Trigger on AFD:
Off rejects AFD-coded triggering.
On allows trigger on AFD.
Trigger on WSS:
Off rejects WSS-coded triggering.
AFD allows triggering on AFD-coded WSS.
ETSI allows triggering on ETSI-coded WSS.
Trigger on VI:
Off rejects VI-coded triggering.
AFD allows triggering on AFD-coded WSS.
SMPTE allows triggering on SMPTE-coded WSS.
Note: If multiple formats are present on the input video, AFD preempts
other formats, followed by WSS or VI (as set by the WSS/VI Priority cont rol).
ARC formats as follows:
AFD Output:
Disable turns off AFD format on output.
Enable inserts AFD packet on output, and allows changing line
number.
Follow Input Line inserts AFD packet on same line as received AFD line number (where applicable).
WSS Output:
Disable turns off WSS format on output.
AFD Enabled inserts AFD-coded WSS on output.
ETSI Enabled inserts ETS I-coded WS S on output.
VI Output:
Disable turns off WSS format on output.
AFD Enabled inserts AFD-coded VI on output.
SMPTE Enabled inserts SMPTE-coded VI on output.
Output Status Displays Displays the current output status, coding, and H/V ratio for AFD, WSS,
AFD Output Line Control Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal
and VI formats.
If a format is active and enabled (as set with the Output Enable controls), the code and H/V description is displayed.
If a format is not outputting data, Disabled is displayed.
Note: • The code displayed shows the outputted code. If the code is
modified by user settings performed in the AFD Map sub-tab, these changes are shown here. Refer to AFD Map sub-tab for more information.
As shown in the example, settings that result in invalid mapping across format translations will display Disabled. In these cases, no output is inserted for the format.
Ancillary Data space. Note: • T he card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
For progressive formats, the Field 1 control serves as the line number control.
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The table below lists valid translations between WSS, VI, and SMPTE 2016 AFD codes for both 4x3 and 16x9-coded frames.
AFD/WSS/VI Translation Matrix
Input Output
AFD
0010 4
0011 2
0100 5 2 0101,
0110, 0111
1000 0 0
1001 4x3 Center
4:3 Coded
1010 3 4x3 16x9 Center
1011 1 4x3 14x9 Center
1100 3, 4, 7 Reserved
1101 6 4x3 Protect 14x9
1110
1111
0010
0011
0100 0101,
0110, 0111
1000 7 1
1001 16x9 4x3 Center
16:9 Coded
1010
1100 Reserved
1101
1110 16x9 Protect 14x9
1111 16x9 Protect 4x3
Note: Shaded cells indicate invalid translation which cannot be used.
WSS
ETSI 625
WSS
ETSI 525
VI Description AFD
4x3 Letterbox 16x9 Top
4x3 Letterbox 14x9 Top
4x3 Letterbox 16x9 Center
Undefined
0 1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
0 5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
4x3 Coded Frame
4x3 Letterbox 16x9; Protect 14x9 Center
4x3 Letterbox 16x9; Protect 4x3 Center
16x9 Letterbox 16x9 Top
16x9 Letterbox 14x9 Top
16x9 Letterbox 16x9 Center
Undefined
16x9 Coded Frame
16x9 Center Protect 16x9
16x9 4x3 Protect 14x9
WSS
ETSI 625
0010 4 0
0011 2 0
0100 5 2
1000 0 0
1001 0 0
1010 3 2
1011 1 0
1100
1101 6 0
1110
1111
0010
0011
0100
1000 7 11
1001
1010 7 1
1100
1101
1110
1111
WSS
ETSI 525
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VI Descripti on
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC) 2 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC) 6 (PAL)
4x3 Letterbox 16x9 Top
4x3 Letterbox 14x9 Top
4x3 Letterbox 16x9 Center
4x3 Coded Frame
4x3 Center
4x3 16x9 Center
4x3 14x9 Center
Reserved
4x3 Protect 14x9 4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 14x9 Center 4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 4x3 Center 16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Top 16x9 Letterbox 14x9
Top 16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Center
16x9 Coded Frame
16x9 4x3 Center 16x9 Center Protect
16x9 Reserved
16x9 4x3 Protect 14x9
16x9 Protect 14x9
16x9 Protect 4x3
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AFD Map sub-tab allows bidirectionally re-aspecting from 4x3 frames to companion 16x9 frames, and allows customizing aspect ratio settings for the AFD codes (and the corresponding WSS and VI translation equivalents) supported by the card.
Separate control groups for 4x3 and 16x9 coded input frames allow custom ARC (as well as pan/tilt) for various coded frames.
By default, each row is set for its companion re-aspected output, along with output AFD code for the companion output (i.e., 4x3 frames get re-aspected to a companion 16x9 re-aspecting and AFD code, and similarly 16x9 frames get re-aspected to a companion 4x3 re-aspecting and AFD code).
In this example, default settings provide the scaling and tilt factors to convert a 16x9-coded 0010 frame to its companion 4x3 0010 Letterbox 16x9 Top frame.
Scaling and Pan/Tilt factors effect the re-as pecting and position offset here that result in a 4x3 0010 Letterbox 16x9 Top image when these defaults are applied.
On cards with a scaler, when the scaler is set to Scaler follow AFD any V, H, pan, or tilt custom changes made here are directly applied to the output video.
On cards without a s caler, only the Output AFD Code column appears (these cards can only mark the output signal with an AFD code, and do not perform any re-aspecting).
The AFD coding representing the applied re-aspecti ng is appl ied to the output video.
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Provides an output video crosspoint between up to four SDI output ports and the card program video and

Video Output Crosspoint Control

auxiliary streams.
Output Video Crosspoint For each SDI output port supported by the card, provides a crosspoint for routing program processed video, reclocked, or other video handled by the card.
Note: Analog output controls (not shown) appear only on cards
licensed for analog video output. If your card is licensed for analog video support, refer to Manual Supplement OPT-F3G-AN-MS that is supplied with this manual.
In this example, reclock of SDI IN A is fed to SDI OUT A port, and buffered program video is fed to SDI OUT B thru SDI OUT D.
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Displays signal status and payload for embedded and

Input Audio Status

Individual signal status and peak level displays for embedded audio input pairs, and AES/analog input pairs (where licensed) as described below. AES pair status also shows sample rate.
Unlocked: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
PCM: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains recognized AES audio PCM data.
Dolby E: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains Dolby
Dolby Digital: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains Dolby
Note: • Do lby status disp lays occur only for valid Dolb y
through the card without decoding, the signal is passed with all related gain controls locked out.
AES Dolby-encoded inputs that are routed directly to card optional Dolby decoder are detected as Dolby and are then routed via a special path that automatically bypasses SRC. However, AES inputs to other destinations (e.g., AES embedding) are first applied through SRC. These paths disable SRC if Dolby-encoded data is detected. To avoid a possible Dolby noise burst if an input on these paths changes from PCM to Dolby, it is recommended to set the AES SRC control for the pair to SCR Off for an AES input that is expected to carry a Dolby signal.
With SRC set to Off when receiving a PCM pair over an AES input, Status may display “NULL code 0, Line 0” or Data instead of the expected PCM message. The Peak field may also display Data instead of the dBFS levels
for the pair. This issue is related only to the DashBoard display; the processing, control, and passthrough of PCM AES pairs is not affected in any way by this issue.
discrete audio received by the card.
®
E encoded data.
®
®
signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard. If a Dolby pair is passed
Digital encoded data.
Note: After familiarizing yourself with the controls described in the audio routing/control sections that follow, see “Audio
Routing with GPI Control Example (p. 3-57) for a comprehensive example using these controls for multi-source audio routing.
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Provides routing, gain, and individual/master audio-video delay controls for embedded, AES, analog, and downmix/flex mix input audio. These controls route selected audio sources onto the card 16-channel

Audio Bus Input R outing/Controls

internal bus (which is used for all audio processing).
Input Audio
Emb Ch 1 – 6
AES Ch 1-2
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Crosspoint
Silence or Mute
Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6 Bus Ch 7 Bus Ch 8 Bus Ch 9 Bus Ch 10
Bus Ch 16
Card 16-Ch Internal Bus
(Gain, Mute, Bulk and
Channel Delay Controls)
All audio inputs are transferred through the card via the 16-channel Internal Bus (Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16).
The example above shows various Source selections that direct Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 6 and AES Ch 1 and Ch 2 onto the card internal bus (unused bus channels can be set to Silence or Mute).
Each bus channel provides Gain, Mute, and Audio/Video Delay Offset controls. A Bulk Audio/Video Delay control provides master control of all 16 internal bus channels.
The source-to-destination correlation shown here is only an example; any of the sources described on the following pages can route to any of the internal bus channels.
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Note:
Default factory preset routing routes embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to bus channels Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16.
Bus Ch 2 thru Bus Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Bus Ch 1. Therefore, only the
Bus Ch 1 controls are shown here.
For each bus channel, its source should be considered and appropriately set. Unused bus channels should be set to
the Silence selection.
Bus Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list routes an
AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 as Source AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list routes an AES
directed to the corresponding bus channel from the choices described below.
embedded channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, Embed Ch 1 (embedded Ch 1) is the source for destination Bus Ch 1)
channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, AES Ch 1 is the source for destination Bus Ch 1)
Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as Source Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8 range in Source drop-down list routes an
Note: AES inputs are only available on card equipped with option
+AES (AES audio I/O).
AES port connectors (channel pairs) on the card rear module are set as either Input or Output using the AES Port Direction control on the Output Audio Routing/Controls DashBoard tab. Make certain an AES channel pair is not being used an output before assigning it as a source here. (Refer to Output Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-41) for more information.)
analog channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, Analog Ch 1 is the source for destination Bus Ch 1)
Note: • Analog audio inputs are only available on card equipped with
option +ANAIO, +ANAVI, or +ANAVO (analog audio I/O).
Analog audio connectors on the card rear module are set as
either Input or Output using the AN-AUD I/O (1-8) Mode Switches, located on the 9931 analog audio piggyback PCB. Make certain an analog channel is not being used an output before assigning it as a source here. (Refer to Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) for more information.)
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Dolby® Decoded Channel as Source Dolby Decoder Out 1 thru Dolby Decoder Downmix R range in Source
Downmix A (L/R) thru Downmix D (L/R) as Source
Flex Mix Sum Node A thru P as Source
drop-down list routes a Dolby® decoded channel to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, Dolby Bus Ch 1)
Note: Drop-down choices of Ch 1 thru Ch 8 and Mix L / Mix R
represent maximum channels available. Actual active channel complement is per received Dolby encoding. Inactive channels should not be used.
Downmix A L thru Downmix D R range in Source drop-down list routes a downmixer output channel to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, Downmix A L (L output channel of downmixer A) is the source for destination Bus Ch 1)
Note: See Input Downmixers sub-tab description in this section for
more information.
Flex Mix A thru Flex Mix P range in Source drop-down list routes 1 of 16 flex mix summing nodes (Flex Mix A thru Flex Mix P) to be the source for the selected destination bus channel.
(In this example, Flex Mix A (sum node of flex mixer A) is the source for destination Bus Ch 1)
Note: See Input Flex Mix sub-tab description in this section for more
information.
®
decoded Ch 1 is the source for destination
®
format and upstream
Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and a channel Mute checkbox. (-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
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Channel Audio/Video Delay Control/Display Offset control adds or reduces (offsets) channel audio delay from the
Bulk (Master) Audio/Video Delay
Control/Display
••
matching video delay (audio delay offset setting adds or removes delay in addition to any delay included by other actions). This control is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays.
(-800.0 to +800.0 msec range in 0.1 msec steps; null = 0.0 msec) Delay Status shows current delay from video for the corresponding audio
channel.
Note: Maximum advance/delay offset is dependent on video format.
Refer to Technical Specifications (p. 1-26) for details.
Offset control adds or reduces (offsets) bulk (entire bus) audio delay from the matching video delay (audio delay offset setting adds or removes delay in addition to any delay included by other actions). This control is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays.
(-800.0 to +800.0 msec range in 0.1 msec steps; null = 0.0 msec)
Delay Status shows current delay from video for the audio bus.
Note: Maximum advance/delay offset is dependent on video format.
Refer to Technical Specifications (p. 1-26) for details.
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Auto Audio Failover (Option +AFO) Provides conditional failover to any alternate (secondary) audio channel
In the example here, bus channels 1 thru 4 have primary sources as Emb Ch 1, Emb Ch 2, AES Ch 1, and AES Ch 2. In the example, AES Ch 1 and AES Ch 2 have experienced signal loss and have failed over to selected choices Analog Ch 1 and Analog Ch 2 (as shown by the Secondary Failover indication for these primary channels).
Audio Failover master enable/ disable control
received by the card if designated primary channel choice loses signals. Both source (primary channel) and Secondary Source (failover) choices
offer from the full complement of source choices described on the previous pages.
Failover controls set the conditions that comprise a loss of audio event, and also a transition back to primary channels.
If the selected channels maintain levels above the selected Audio Failover Threshold, no triggering is invoked.
If these channels fall below the selected threshold for period specified by the Primary to Secondary Holdoff control, the
primary channels are replaced with the designated secondary channels.
Secondary to Primary Holdoff control sets the time in which the trigger is revoked upon resumption of primary channel signals
Note: Def ault threshold and holdoff settings shown here are recommended for typical use.
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Input Downmixers – Provides four independent downmixers that each multiplex any five embedded, AES, analog, or Dolby decoder output audio channel sources (as L, R, C, Ls, Rs inputs) into a stereo pair (Downmix A(L) / Downmix A(R) thr u Downmix D(L) /
Downmix D(R))
Note: Dow nmixers B thru D have controls identical to the controls described here for Downmixer A. Therefore, only the
Downmixer A controls are shown here.
For each downmixer input channel, its source should be considered and appropriately set. Unused bus channels
should be set to the Silence selection.
Downmixer A thru D Input Channel Selection
The example here shows selection from various sources and the resulting stereo pair Downmix A(L) and Downmix A(R). The two signals comprising the pair can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source.
Note: The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no additional encoded information.
Separate L, R, C, Ls, Rs drop-downs for each of the four independent downmixers (A thru D) that directs any combination of card audio inputs (listed below) to each downmixer input channel.
Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16
AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16
Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8
Dolby Decoder Output Ch 1 thru Dolby Decoder Output Downmix R
Silence
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
Anlg Ch 1- Ch 8
Embedded Ch 1 Embedded Ch 2 Embedded Ch 3 Embedded Ch 5 Embedded Ch 6
L R C Ls Rs
Downmix A(L)
Downmix A(R)
To Audio Bus Input Routing
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Center Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel
Surround Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel
source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Center channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content with no attenuation, making center-channel content more predominate in the overall mix.
Maximum attenuation setting (-80.0 dB) applies a -80 dB ratiometric reduction of center-channel content. Center-channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content at a -80 dB ratio relative to overall level, making center-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(20.0dB to -80.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = 0 dB) Note: Default setting is recommended to maintain center-channel
predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.
source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Surround-channel content is restored with no attenuation, making Lo and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix.
Maximum attenuation setting (-80.0 dB) applies a -80 dB ratiometric reduction of surround-channel content. Surround-channel content is restored at a -80 dB ratio relative to overall level, making surround-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(20.0 dB to -80.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = 0 dB) Note: Default setting is recommended to maintain surround-channel
predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.
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Auto Downmix (Option +ADM) Provides an automatic downmix using alternate channels if designated
stereo pair lose signals. If content level drops below configurable threshold, primary channel content is replaced with content downmixed from alternate channels.
Auto Downmix monitors designated primary channels for up to four downmixers (primary channels Lp and Rp as Emb 1 and Emb 2 in the example).
If these channels maintain levels above a selected threshold, primary channels Lp and Rp pass unaffected (as indicated by
Failover indicator showing Primary).
If these channels fall below a selected threshold for a specified selected period, downmixed content replaces the primary channels (as indicated by Failover indicator showing Downmix).
Auto Downmix enables or disables auto downmixing for the four downmixers.
Downmix Threshold set s the threshold (in input dBFS) at which content above the threshold maintains primary channel use.
Primary to Downmix Holdoff sets the time allowed for below-threshold primary content before downmix failover is engaged.
Downmix to Primary Holdoff sets the time allowed, when primary is noted to be above threshold, before primary content is again engaged for use.
Note: • Def ault threshold and holdoff settings shown here are
recommended for typical use.
For Failover indicator to properly function and for automatic downmix to route to card processing, downmix output channels from this function must be routed to a pair of card internal bus channels. (For example, if primary channels Emb1/Emb2 were to be routed to card internal bus channels Bus1/Bus 2, when using this function, route Downmix A(L) and Downmix A(R) instead to Bus 1/Bus 2.)
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Input Flex Mix – Provides a 16-channel mixer in which each of the inputs can be mixed onto up to 16 independent output summing nodes. Each input channel has independent gain and mute controls.
In this example four, 4-input mono mixers are provided by selecting Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix 1 thru Flex Mix 4 inputs, and Flex Mixer Bus B for the next four inputs, and so on as shown.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
Anlg Ch 1- Ch 8
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 11
Emb Ch 12
Flex Mix 1
Flex Mix 2
Flex Mix 3
Flex Mix 4
Flex Mix 5
Flex Mix 6
Flex Mix 7
Flex Mix 8
Flex Mix A
Σ
Flex Mix B
Σ
To Audio Bus Input Routing
Emb Ch 13
Emb Ch 14
Emb Ch 15
Emb Ch 16
Anlg Ch 1
Anlg Ch 2
Anlg Ch 3
Anlg Ch 4
Flex Mix 9
Flex Mix 10
Flex Mix 11
Flex Mix 12
Flex Mix 13
Flex Mix 14
Flex Mix 15
Flex Mix 16
Flex Mix C
Σ
Flex Mix D
Σ
In this example three, 2-input mono mixers are provided by selecting Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix 1 and Flex Mix 2 inputs, and Flex Mixer Bus B for the next two inputs, and so on as shown.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
Anlg Ch 1- Ch 8
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 2
Anlg Ch 5
Anlg Ch 6
Flex Mix 1
Flex Mix 2
Flex Mix 3
Flex Mix 4
Flex Mix 5
Flex Mix 6
Flex Mix A
Σ
Flex Mix B
Σ
To Audio Bus
Flex Mix C
Σ
Input Routing
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Note:
Flex Mix input channels Flex Mix 2 thru Flex Mix 16 have controls identical to that described here for Flex Mix 1.
Therefore, only the Flex Mix 1 controls are shown here.
For each Flex Mix input channel, its source should be considered and appropriately set. Unused input channels should
be set to the Silence selection.
Flex Mix Input Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and a channel Mute checkbox.
Flex Mix Summing Node (Bus) Selector Each Flex Mix input channel can be fed as desired to any of 16 summing
directed to the corresponding bus channel from the choices listed below.
Silence
Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16
AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16
Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8
Dolby Decoder Output Ch 1 thru Dolby Decoder Output Downmix R
(-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
node buses (Flex Mix A thru Flex Mix P). The flex mix buses can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source.
Note: See the examples on the previous page for providing various types
of mixers by applying a common Flex Mix Bus to various input channels.
Dolby E Alignment – Provides selectable Dolby E alignment for embedded Dolby E to position the bitstream utilizing the Dolby E guard band. This helps prevent frame errors that may occur in a bitstream upon switching or editing.
Dolby E Embedding Alignment Control For incoming Dolby E data routed to the card audio bus (either over embedded channels or via AES embedding to the bus), aligns the embedded Dolby data corresponding to selection. Alignment line as a result of selection is shown in Status display.
Note: • W here a frame reference is available, it is recommended to use
the Align to Reference selection. This helps ensure that the correct alignment is achieved even if the video is user delayed or output format (scaling) is changed.
Refer to Preferred Alignment for Dolby E in HD Systems
(http://www.dolby.com/about/news-events/ newsletters-dtvaudio-dolby-e-alignment.html) for more information regarding Dolby E alignment.
This control applies only to externally received Dolby E data streams. Card Dolby E encoder (if used) data is automatically aligned with video to utilize guard band.
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Provides controls to route card audio from card processing paths to outgoing embedded and AES audio destinations. Use the corresponding sub-tab to access embedded or AES output routing.

Output Audio Routing/Controls

The card internal bus, Audio DSP outputs, and the Dolby encoder output pair are available as sources for the card embedded audio and AES audio outputs.
The example here shows various Source routing selections (using the Emb Audio Out and AES Audio Out sub-tabs) that direct upmix outputs L thru Rs to Embedded outputs Ch 1 thru Ch 6, the pre-upmix Bus Ch1 and Ch 2 sources to Embedded outputs Ch 7 and Ch 8, and a Dolby encoded pair to AES outputs Ch 1 and Ch 2 (unused embedded and AES channels can be set to Silence or Mute).
Each bus channel provides Gain, Mute, and a peak level display.
Card 16-Ch Internal Bus
Audio
DSP
Output Audio
Crosspoint
Bus Ch 1, 2
Upmix L thru Rs
Dolby ENC
Embed Out Ch 7, Ch 8
Embed Out Ch 1 - Ch 6
AES Out Ch 1, Ch 2
The source-to-destination correlation shown
Dolby®
AC-3
Encode
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here is only an example; any of the digital audio output destinations described on the following pages can receive inputs from any of the internal bus, DSP, or Dolby encoder sources.
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Note: Default factory preset routing routes bus channels Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16 to embedded outputs Emb Ch 1 thru
Emb Ch 16.
Embedded Output Channel Source Select With the Emb Audio Out sub-tab selected, using the Source drop-down
Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source for
Embedded Channel Output
Upmixer Channels as Source for Embedded Channel Output
list selects the card audio source to be directed to the corresponding embedded output channel from the choices described below.
Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list routes a card internal bus channel (Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16) to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, Bus Ch 1 is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
Upmix L thru Upmix Rs range in Source drop-down list routes an upmixed channel to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, Upmix L is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
Loudness-Processed Channels as Source for Embedded Ch annel O utput
Tone as Source for Embedded Channel Ou t p ut
LP51 L thru LP51 Rs (5.1-channel loudness processor processed channels L thru Rs) range in Source drop-down list routes a loudness-processed channel to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, loudness-processed channel LP51 L is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
Note: Where stereo loudness processor is available, drop-down
selections for these channels are LP2 L and LP2 R.
T one 5 0 Hz thru T on e 16 kHz range in Source drop-down list routes one of eight tone frequencies to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, 50 Hz tone is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
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Dolby® Encoder Output as Source for Embedded Channel Output
Silence as Source for Embedded Channel Output
Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and peak level display for
Encoded Dolby (L) and Encoded Dolby (R) selection in Source
drop-down list routes a Dolby encoded pair from any of the card’s Dolby encoders (A up to D) to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, Dolby Digital Encoder B (L) is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
Note: Encoded channel pairs selected should only be applied to
companion intact pairs (e.g., signals can be applied to embedded pair 1/2, or embedded pair 3/4 and so on, but not split to route through fabricated unrelated pairs such as embedded ch 2/ch 3).
Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected embedded output channel. Use this setting for any unused embedded output channels.
(In this example, Silence is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
corresponding embedded output channel.
Also provides a channel Mute checkbox. (-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
Group Enable/Disable Controls Allows enable/disable of embedded audio groups 1 thru 4 on card
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program video output to accommodate some legacy downstream systems that may not support all four embedded audio groups.
Note: Changing the setting of this control will result in a noise burst in
group adjacent to that being enabled or disabled. This control should not be manipulated when carrying on-air content.
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AES Port Direction Select Provides port direction control for each AES port on the card rear module. Note: AES port direction selector controls input or output direction on a
channel pair basis.
• ••
Note: Cards with option +AES16 do not share AES input and output BNC ports. 16 channels of AES input
embedding is available using the Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls, with 16 channels of AES output de-embedding using the AES Ch1 thru AES Ch 16 AES outputs on the AES Audio Out sub-tab. This option is fully utilized only when using rear I/O module RM20-9931-G.
When using the AES Port Direction controls for an AES pair, only the even-channel control of the pair responds to DashBoard control. (For example, to change AES pair 1 from input to output, click on the AES Ch 2 AES Output direction radio button.)
Before assigning a pair as a output here, make certain an AES channel pair is not being used as an input.
- If a port is to be used as an output, set control for desired pair
to AES Output.
- If a port is to be used as an input, set control for desired pair to
AES Input. Refer to Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls (p. 3-31) to route an AES input into the card.
AES Output Channel Source Select With the AES Audio Out sub-tab selected, using the Source drop-down
Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source for
AES Channel Output
Upmixer Channels as Source for AES Channel Ou t p ut
list selects the card audio source to be directed to the corresponding AES output channel from the choices described below.
Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list routes a card internal bus channel (Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16) to be the source for the selected AES output channel.
(In this example, Bus Ch 1 is the source for destination AES output Ch 1)
Upmix L thru Upmix Rs range in Source drop-down list routes an upmixed channel to be the source for the selected AES output channel.
(In this example, Upmix L is the source for destination AES output Ch 1)
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Loudness-Processed Channels as Source for AES Channel Output
Tone as Source for AES Channel Output
®
Dolby
Encoder Output as Source for
AES Channel Output
LP51 L thru LP51 Rs (5.1-channel loudness processor processed
channels L thru Rs) range in Source drop-down list routes a loudness-processed channel to be the source for the selected AES output channel.
(In this example, loudness-processed channel LP51 L is the source for destination AES output Ch 1)
Note: W here stereo loudness processor is available, drop-down
selections for these channels are LP2 L and LP2 R.
Tone 50 Hz thru Tone 16 kHz range in Source drop-down list routes one of eight tone frequencies to be the source for the selected embedded output channel.
(In this example, 50 Hz tone is the source for destination AES output Ch 1)
Encoded Dolby (L) and Encoded Dolby (R) selection in Source drop-down list routes a Dolby encoded pair from any of the card’s Dolby encoders (A up to D) to be the source for the selected AES output channel.
(In this example, Dolby Digital Encoder B (L) is the source for destination AES output Ch 1)
Note: Encoded channel pairs selected should only be applied to
companion intact pairs (e.g., signals can be applied to AES pair 1/2, or AES pair 3/4 and so on, but not split to route through fabricated unrelated pairs such as AES ch 2/ch 3).
Silence as Source for AES Channel Output
Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and peak level display for
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Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected AES output channel. Use this setting for any unused AES output channels.
(In this example, Silence is the source for destination Embedded output Ch 1)
Note: If an AES pair is being used as an input, the channels do not have
be muted here.
corresponding AES output channel.
Also provides a channel Mute checkbox. (-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
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Provides upmixing of any normal PCM stereo pair into
5.1 surround sound audio which in turn can be applied to six user-selectable channels. (Option +UM)

Upmixing

Note: For any six channels selected for this function, the Left and Right channel selections always serve as the stereo input pair.
Upmixing induces a 6 msec delay into the audio. This delay can be removed by setting either the bulk or channel Audio/
Video Delay controls to introduce a -6 msec advance. See Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls (p. 3-31).
Up Mixer Mode Control Enables or bypasses upmixer as follows:
Auto:Automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
If detected signal level on all three of the selected channels
designated as Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Dete c tion Threshold
control (described below), upmixer produces new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer.
If detected signal level on any of the three of the selected channels designated as Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixing is bypassed and the channels fed to the upmixer pass unaffected to the upmixer outputs.
Always Upmix: Manual enable turns on upmixer and overwrites content on all six selected channels with new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer regardless of original signal level or content.
Bypass: Manual disable bypasses the upmixer. When bypassed, the six input audio channels pass unaffected to the upmixer output.
Upmixer Input Channel Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround allow a stereo pair to be upmixed to 5.1-channel.
The example here shows selection of bus channels 1 and 2 as the
Selects the audio input source to be directed to the corresponding upmixer input from the choices listed below.
Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16
LP L thru LP Rs (multiple if equipped with
multiple loudness processing)
To ne 1 thru Tone 8
Silence
received stereo source (Bus Ch1 and Ch 2 for Left and Right drop-down list selections in the Upmixer Selection tool).
Using the setup shown in the example, when upmix is active (either forced upmix or auto-enabled) the Upmix L thru Upmix Rs channels comprise a
5.1-channel upmix of the input stereo pair. If any content is present on the monitored C, LFE, Ls, or Rs input channels whose is above a user-defined level threshold (Bus Ch 3 thru Ch 6 in this example), all six inputs channels pass through the upmixer, with upmixing bypassed.
Upmixer output channels Upmix L thru Upmix Rs are available as sources for the card audio output routing.
Bus Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
Bus Ch 1 Bus Ch 2 Bus Ch 3 Bus Ch 4 Bus Ch 5 Bus Ch 6
L R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls) (Rs)
Upmix L Upmix R Upmix C LFE Upmix Ls Upmix Rs
Upmix outputs (available as sources for audio output routing)
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Up Mixer Status Display Shows acti vity status of upmixer processing as follows:
Auto Mode - Currently Upmixing: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are clear for use (as described
above); upmixer is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
Auto Mode - Currently Bypassed: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround have content (such as existing
original 5.1 or other content); upmixer is bypassed (disabled) and allows normal passage of six selected channels.
Upmixing: Indicates upmixer is manually enabled (set to Always Upmix) and is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
Bypassed: Indicates upmixer is manually disabled (set to Bypass) and is currently passing all selected channels unaffected.
Auto Crossfade Speed Controls Individual controls select the relative crossfade transition speed between Upmix to Bypass (going to inactive; from 5.1 to 2.0) and Bypass to Upmix (going to active; from 2.0 to 5.1) when upmixer enable is set to Auto and the active threshold (as set by the 5.1 Detection Threshold control) is crossed in either direction.
To suit program material and production aesthetic preferences, several choices are available as shown to the left. Slower settings allow for a more gradual transition between modes, however with a longer interval before levels stabilize. Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller interval before levels stabilize, however with greater perceived abruptness.
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5.1 Detection Threshold Control Adjusts the threshold at which selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs are considered to have viable content, or at which signal levels can be considered insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto. Setting affects automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
If detected signal level on all three of the selected channels designated
as Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer allows overwrite of all six selected channels with the new 5.1 signal complement.
If detected signal level on any of the three of the selected channels
designated as Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer is bypassed, thereby releasing the selected six channels and allowing the original channels to pass unaffected.
(Range is -150 dB to 0 dB in 0.1dB steps;
0 dB equivalent to +24 dBu=> 0 dBFS)
Typically, the 5.1 Detection Threshold control should be set to provide a usable threshold that maintains a threshold at which valid levels large enough over the threshold disable the auto upmix ( , left), while
nuisance levels
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
s
s
C
L
R
A
s
C
L
R
B
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
recommended for material closely adhering to the SMPTE -20 dBFS
considerably below the threshold ( , left) are rejected, allowing the upmixer to stay locked in the enabled mode and overwrite these signals with the new signals.
Optimum setting is dependent on program material general overall levels. A -60 dB setting is
A
B
Alignment level for normal material such as dialog.
Center Width Control
Adjusts center channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to L and R channels.
Minimum setting keeps all L+R (mono) content confined to center (C)
channel, with any center channel content removed from L and R channels.
Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono content
back into L and R channels, with 100% setting resulting in center channel level going to zero and L/R channels becoming normal L/R channels containing some mono content.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 0%)
Surround Depth Control
Adjusts surround channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to Ls and Rs channels.
Maximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.
Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels, with 0%
setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs content progressively folded back into L and R, respectively.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 100%)
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