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Congratulations o n choosing the Cob alt
Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder. The 9933-EMDE-ADDA is part of a full line of modular processing
and conversion gear for broadcast TV envi ronments. The Coba lt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and
encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control
systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the inst allation or operation of your
9933-EMDE-ADDA card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog
Audio Embedder / De-Embedder card (referred to herein as the
9933-EMDE-ADDA).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapte r 1, “Introduction” – Provides informati on about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9933-EMDE-ADDA.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructio ns for
installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA in a frame, and optionally
installing a Rear I/O Module(s).
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and i nstru ctions for usi ng the 99 33-E MDE-ADDA.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual (p.
19933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual
9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9933-EMDE Card Information (p. 3-6)
in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. You can then
check our website for th e latest soft ware version currently released for the
card as described below.
Note:Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Do wnloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed with out an y
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specificationsand/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s softw a re
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
T o re duce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear® frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
The card has a moderate power dissipation (<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the card
adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the card into the
frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O mod ule mating connec tor, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
EMC Compliance Per Market
MarketRegulatory Standard or Code
United States of AmericaFCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
CanadaICES-003
International/CECISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
CISPR 22:2008
Figure 1-1 shows a func tional bloc k diagram of the 9933- EMDE-ADDA. The
card provides de-embeddi ng or embed ding bet ween unbala nced AES-3i d and
balanced analog audio discrete audio interfa ce s and SMPTE embedded audio
using full 24-bit conversion. In addition to individual per-pair embedding or
de-embedding, the card can be used to provide cross-conversions between
AES and analog discret e audi o. Full audio crossp oin ts allow p er - channe l gain
and routing controls, as well as built-in tone generators. GUI audio meters
provide ready assessment of content presence and line-up.
9933-EMDE-ADDA Input/Output Formats
The 9933-EMDE-ADDA provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
• 3G/HD/SD SDI IN – 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input.
• AES I/O – Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of embedding inputs from
unbalanced AES sources.
• AN-AUD I/O – Up to 8 channels of embedding inputs from
unbalanced analog audio sources (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).
•Outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT – 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial output.
• AES I/O – Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of de-embedded outputs to
unbalanced AES.
• AN-AUD I/O – Up to 8 channels of de-embedding outputs to
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function
chooses from the following inputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default
1-to-1 routing to SDI output).
•Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of unbalanced (AES-3id) audio inputs or
outputs between AES I/O ports and embedded or other audio (pair
direction is controll ed via DashBoard controls).
•Up to 8 channels of balanced analog audio input s or out put s bet ween
analog input/outputs and embedded or other audio. (Analog audio
port direction is set using per-channel direction control DIP
switches.)
The audio processing subsection is built around a card internal 16-channel
audio bus. Audio embed adaptive SRC allows asynchronous 48 kHz AES
audio to automatically sy nc with progra m video 48 kHz ti ming for glitc h-fre e
embedding. Individual, per-pair SRC auto-detects and disables SRC when a
Dolby pair is detected on an input pair.
Audio status (presence, dBFS signal levels) is displayed for each embedded
and AES input channel.
User COM Data Insert/Extract Software Option
Option +DT offers user serial data insertion and extra ction from SDI streams
using user accessible DID/SDID loc ations . This al lows serial da ta hand led by
the card to be embedded or de-embedded on an unused DID/SDID.
This offers a very convenient self-contained transport within the program
stream phys ical media, greatly simplifying thi s data transfer workflow. This
function provides full VANC/HANC ancillary data de-embedding and
embedding for 3G/HD/SD-SDI streams. Direct access to DID and SDID
locations allows extraction or insertion of user data such as camera PTZ,
SCTE 104, closed-captioning read/insert, GPI/GPO via ANC, or other
specialized user payl oads. Data can be extracted and inserted within the card
(Bridge mode), or inse rted and/or extracted to and from th e card via serial
interfaces connecting to external devices/systems.
When a card is licensed for
that allow s setting of serial mode, insertion and extraction control, parity, bit
rate and other serial comm aspects.
Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the
9933-EMDE-ADDA. These options are individually described below.
Note:All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
•DashBoard™ User Inter face – Using DashBoard™, the
9933-EMDE-ADDA and other cards in sta lled in ope nGear ®
1
can be controlled from a computer and monitor.
DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards
define thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is describe d in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
•Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the 9933-EMDE-ADDA and other video and audio
processing terminal equipment meet ing the open-a rchitecture Co balt
cards for openGear™ standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive acces s to hundre ds of car ds in a fac ility, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are ref lected on th e other.
frames
®
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limit e d .
Using the Control Panel, 9933-EMDE-ADDA
card can be remotely controlled over a LAN
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with DashBoard™
installed, 9933-EMDE-ADDA card
can be remotely controlled over a
LAN
LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9933-EMDE-ADDA card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network Controller Card
(MFC-8320-N, MFC-FC, or equivalent) installed in the frame.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9933-EMDE-ADDA as shown. The value
displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the
current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means
are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the DashBoard™ controls will change the setting
displayed on a Control Panel).
Figure 1-2 9933-EMDE-ADDA User Control Interface
Note:If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14).
The 9933-EMDE-ADDA physically i nterfaces t o system video co nnections at
the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Block
Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane
connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9933-EMDE-ADDA card
edge connections to BNC and other connectors that interface with other
components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9933-EMDE-ADDA
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog Audio Embedder /
De-Embedder cards.
Table 1-1Technical Specifications
ItemCharacteristic
Part number, nomenclature9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel
Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder
Installation/usage environmentIntended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumptio n< 18 Watts maximum
Installation DensityUp to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX
IndicatorsCard edge indicators as follows:
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
THIS LIMITED WA RRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIO NS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific
slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should
be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames
using only convection cooling. The card has a moderate power dissipation
(<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with
similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.
Note:If installing the card in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear I/O Module
is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a Rear I/O
Module (p. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
card into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if
module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
Note:Check the packaging in which the card was shipped for any extra items such
as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped
with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank
corresponding to the slot location of the card.
Install the card into a fr ame slot as follows:
1.Determine the slot in which the card is to be installed.
2.Open the frame front access panel.
3.While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4.Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5.Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, g ently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.
Installation and SetupInstalling a Rear I/O Module
CAUTION
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for
alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O
module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.
Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating
6.
connector.
7.Close the frame front access panel.
8.Connect the input and output cables as shown in 9933-EMDE-ADDA
Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5).
9.Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other cards.
Note:• The card BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to
terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
• To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has
not yet been set up for remo te co ntr ol , perf or m se tup in acc ordance with
Setting Up 9933-EMDE-ADDA Network Remote Control (p. 2-6).
Note:If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be
discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note:This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the card is to be installed. If installing the card in a
slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1.On the frame, determine the slot in which the card is to be ins t alled.
2.In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Figure 2-3 shows connect ions to the c ard multi-pin t erminal block c onnectors.
These connectors are used for card balanced audio connections.
Note:It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-3
that the orientation of rear module multi-pin audio connectors is not
necessarily consistent within a rear module, or between different rear
modules. If wiring is first connected to plug oriented as shown here, the
electrical orientation will be correct regardless of rear module connector
orientation.
rather than assessing orientation on rear module connectors. Note
Wiring insertion
+
–
G
G
+
–
holes
Removable multipin plug
view oriented with orange
release buttons to the left
Release
(orange) button
Figure 2-3 Balanced Audio Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
+
–
G
+
–
Balanced Audio Multipin Connections
Note: • Press orange release button to insert wires
into holes.
• Wire thinner than 24 AWG may not be
securely retained in connector.
• The G terminal is shared by both ports.
Depending on wire gauge, two wires may not
fit in insertio n h o l e . In th is case, make the
bridge connection external to the multipin
plug.
• Unbalanced analog connections can be
connected across the + and G terminals. Note
that this connection will experience a 6 dB
voltage gain loss. Adjust gain for these
connections accordingly.
Setting Up 9933-EMDE-ADDA Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note:• If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote
Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for
setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
®
Cobalt
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14).
• 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.
•Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card via Remote Control (p. 3-4)
•Checking 9933-EMDE Card Information (p. 3-6)
•9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-7)
•Troubleshooting (p. 3-16)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9933-EMDE-ADDA card. The 9933-EMDE-ADDA functions can
be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9933-EMDE-ADDA functional controls, indicators,
and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user int er fac e be ing
used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the
9933-EMDE-ADDA functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays
related to a particular function) follows a general arrangement of Function
Menus under which related c ontrols ca n be accesse d (as descri bed in Funct ion
Menu/Parameter Overview below).
Note:When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
The functions and related parameters available on the 9933-EMDE-ADDA
card are organized i nto func tion menus, which consi st of parameter gr oups as
shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9933-EMDE car d and i ts men us are or ganized, and
also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards,
function menus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9933-EMDE card is first selected.
9933-EMDE-ADDA
Menu aMenu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Output Audio
Routing” function menu example, the individual
parameters for this function consist of various routing
parameters such as channel source, gain, and so on.
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
•••
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9933-EMDE card
function (for example, “Output Audio
Routing”).
Operating InstructionsControl and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard™
using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list
item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric
values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in
a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists.
Access the 9933-EMDE card using Das hBoard™ or Cobal t® Remote Control
Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™
1.On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2.As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9933-EMDE
card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3.As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be a cce sse d (in this example, “Slot 6: 9933 -EMDE”).
.
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™
its function menu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed.
(The particular menu scr een di splaye d i s the previo usly di splay ed s creen
from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).
The operating status and software version the 9933-EMDE card can be
checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure
3-3 shows and describes the 9933-EMDE card information screen using
DashBoard™ and accessing card infor mation using the card edg e control user
interface.
Note:Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-3. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-16) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by
DashBoard™. In this example, Network
Controller Card is hosting a 9933-EMDE
card in slot 12.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format
of the signals being received by the
9933-EMDE, as well as card status.
This display also shows the the card
hardware and software version info.
Operating Instructions9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each 9933-EMDE function menu
and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and pa rameters.
Note:All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the
corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return
after the entry to commit the entry.)
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, the function menu items are
organized using tabs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these
instances, Table 3-1 shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted
sub-tabs indicate that controls described are found by selecting this sub-tab (in this
example, the Embedded sub-tab on the Output Audio Routing page).
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function menu item can be found.
Displays signal status and payload for embedded and
discrete audio received by the card. Also provides AES
Input Audio Status
Individual signal status and peak level displays for embedded audio input pairs, AES, and analog input pairs as described below.
AES pair status also shows sample rate.
• Absent: Indicates embedded channel or AES pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
• Present PCM: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains recognized audio PCM data. Running per-channel peak level is also displayed (Dolby data will show as “PCM” but will exhibit a steady per-pair 0 dBFS level).
Note: AES Dolby-encoded inputs are directed via a special path that automatically bypasses SRC.
port user direction indication/control.
Channel-pair AES port
user direction indicator/
controls.
Note: Direction indicator/
controls are ganged with
same controls on Output
Audio Routing page.
destination channels.
The example above shows various Source
selections that direct various source choices to Emb
Ch 1 thru Ch 16 destination output channels (unused
channels can be set to Silence or Mute if desired).
Each output channel provides Gain and Mute
controls as well as level meters. Several internal
tones generator sources can also be routed to an
output channel.
Note: Analog audio channel can function as input or
output. If intending to embed and analog audio
channel, make certain channel direction DIP
switches for intended channels are set as IN. See
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p.
2-1) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
• Analog audio input channel 1 thru 8 (Analog Ch 1 thru
Analog Ch 8)
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 100 Hz thru Tone 16 kHz
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Silence
Note: • AES pair selection should be boundary pairs applied to normal
boundary pairs of embedded destinations.
• For embedding from analog, make certain channel direction DIP
switches for intended channels are set as IN. See Setting I/O
Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Provides Mute channel controls, as well as peak level meter for each
output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
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Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
• Analog audio input channel 1 thru 8 (Analog Ch 1 thru
Analog Ch 8)
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 100 Hz thru Tone 16 kHz
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Silence
Note: • AES pair selection should be boundary pairs applied to normal
boundary pairs of embedded destinations.
• For embedding from analog, make certain channel direction DIP
switches for intended channels are set as IN. See Setting I/O
Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Provides Mute channel controls, as well as peak level meter for each
output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination AES channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
®
Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio
meters for Analog Out destination (output) chann els .
Note: • Analog Out Ch 2 thru Ch 8 have controls identical to the controls described here for Analog Out Ch 1. Therefore,
only the AES 75 Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For de-embedding to analog, make certain channel direction DIP switches for intended channels are set as OUT
(switches are default set to the IN position). See Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) in
Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
• Analog Audio Out Channel Source Se lectUsing the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Gain Contr o ls a n d Pe ak
Level Display
routed to the respective analog output channel from the following
choices:
Operating Instructions9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-19933-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(Option +DT) Provides controls for VANC/HANC
ancillary data de-embedding and embedding to and
from program video stream. Data can be extracted and
inserted within the card (Bridge mode), or inserted and/
Ancillary Data Proc Controls
COM1 and COM2Insert and Extract Ancillary Data Processors (ADPs) provide for insertion or extraction of serial data to and
from the card program video SDI stream ancillary space. ADP Bridge 1 thru ADP Bridge 4 ADPs provide for moving (or
removing) ANC to different locations within the stream
or extracted to and from external serial interfaces.
DID and SDID controls select the desired
packet to be handled by the corresponding
ANC Data Processor
Line Number controls select the VANC location of packet
insertion/extraction.
Setting the line numbers to 0 (zero) lets externally-sourced
payload assert and set the line number.
Insertion controls allow special
insertions in HANC or the C-channel,
as well as removal of incoming
packets
In this example, COM 1 Extract is set to extract ATC timecode at DID60h / SDID 60h as shown below.
When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any)
Note:DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in
hexadecimal. Hexadecim al not atio n is denot ed by the “0x” preceding the value.
(Option +DT) Provides controls for setting up the two
COMM (serial) ports for serial-to-ANC functions, and
setting comm protocol for each port.
COMM Ports Setup Controls
Note: • COM 1 and COM 2 sub-tabs provide independent controls for COM1 and COM2. Therefore, only the COM 1 controls
are described here.
• Co ntrols provided here allow highly detailed setup of serial communications. Control settings must be carefully
considered and set appropriately to correspond to both sending and receiving systems. Incorrectly set controls may
result in loss of ANC serial comm.
• COM Mode (Protocol)
• COM Port Tx Routing Function
• Rx/Tx Status DisplayShows either no data received/sent, or where transfer is present shows
Selects serial comm protocol for the respective port as RS-232 or
RS-485.
Note: Protocol choices should consider the payload to be carried.
Typically, LTC is sent or received using only RS-485 serial
protocol.
Selects port function for the respective port as LTC Encoder input or
output, or ANC Data Extractor / Audio (SMPTE 337) non-PCM input
or output.
data rate (in kbit/sec).
• Insertion Mode ControlWhere data is being inserted (received), sets the insertion as follows:
• Insert Any Data Received: Insert all received data with no regard
for packet size.
• Fixed Length Packet: Sets receive to wait and accumulate
n-number of packet bytes (as set using Insertion Fixed Packet
Size control) before inserting data.
• Break-Defined Packet: Card receiver looks for character-defined
break from source being received to define breaks.
• Insertion Flow ControlAllows communication between card receive and sending source to
regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control:Data is received without buffering or checking to
see if data is being received faster than it can be inserted.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Tx will tell the sending source
whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if close to not being able to accept new data,
tells the sending source to hold, and releases this hold when the
card is again able to accept new data.
Operating Instructions9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-19933-EMDE Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• Insertion Sync Byte ControlAllows use of a sync byte from card receiver back to sending source to
• Extraction Mode ControlWhere data is being extracted from input video, sets the data to be sent
• Extraction Flow ControlAllow s communicat ion between card transmit and receiving destinations
synchronize communication between card receive and sending source as
follows:
• Disabled: No special synchronization.
• Field Number at SOF: The card sends a single byte telling sending
source when start of field 1 or field 2 is occurring.
• Ack on Insertion: Card sends a single byte back to sending source
when data has been inserted.
as follows:
• Payload Only: Sends payload only (for example, for closed
captioning this would be only the ASCII character string
representing the CC content).
• Full Anc Data Packet: Sends the entire packet, including payload,
DID, SDID, and any handling or marking characters.
to regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control: Data is transmitted without buffering or checking
to see if data is being transmitted faster than it can be received.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Rx will acknowledge from the
receiving system whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit
rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if receiving notification from the receiving
system that it is close to not being able to accept new data, tells the
card to hold. Card releases this hold when the receiving system
removes the break command, indicating destination is now ready
again to accept new data.
• Bit Rate/ Parity Gen ControlFor both Rx and Tx, sets UART for bit rate and parity as follows:
• Bit Rate: Sets Tx/Rx bit rate from 1 of 5 speeds ranging from 9600
to 230400 Baud.
• Parity: Sets card Rx to expect odd or even parity from incoming
data, and sets card Tx to generate a parity bit to satisfy selected
parity. Where parity is set, incoming data not conforming to parity
selection is rejected.
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/corrective action for the 9933-EMDE card and its remote control
interface. The 9933-EMDE card requires no periodic maintenance in its
normal operation; if any er ror indi ca tion (as described in this section) occurs,
use this section to correct the condition.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9933-EMDE card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying
degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the
9933-EMDE card is being used (i. e, standa lone or network co ntrolled through
DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in
the event of an error or failure condition. The various 9933-EMDE card and
remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.
Note:The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection
listed below.
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-20)
9933-EMDE Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9933-EMDE card edge status indicators
and display. These indicators and the di splay sho w stat us and error co nditions
relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of
communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control de vices.
3G
SD
HD
GRP1
GRP2
GRP3
COM
ERR
Status/Error
Indicators
Input Status
ItemFunction
COM LEDBlue LED flashes when 9933-EMDE is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
ERR LEDThis function is currently reserved.
Input Status
LEDs
Note: The input status LEDs may not be configured and functional on initial product release.
DashBoard™ or Cobalt
Three blue LEDs indicate SDI input presence and format (3G, HD, SD) of currently selected input.
Four blue LEDs indicate presence (lock) of the four embedded audio groups on the card SDI input (GRP1,
Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9933-EMDE car d itself and r emote (network) communi cations.
Indicator Icon or DisplayError Description
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
error issued by the 9933-EMDE card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9933-EMDE card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9933-EMDE card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are
grayed-out (as shown in the example here).
Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not
being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this
example, both a 9933-EMDE card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller
Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9933-EMDE Card Info pane shows error alert, along with
cause for alert (in this example, the 9933-EMDE is not receiving an SDI input).
Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
Access Card Info pane s f or specific cards by clicking the card s lot pos ition in
the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-6).
By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”
in this example, Card Info is
displayed for frame Network
Controller Card
By clicking on “Slot 12:
CDI-9933-EMDE” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9933-EMDE card in slot 12
Status for selected card is
shown here (in this
example, connection OK
and “Fan Door Open”
alert)
Card general information
is displayed in lower
portion of Card Info pane
Status for selected
card is shown here
(in this example, all
indications are OK)
Where applicable,
additional status is
displayed (as shown in
this example)
Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
Failures of a general nature (aff ecting many cards and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-2 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-2Basic Troubleshooting Checks
ItemChecks
Verify power presence and
characteri stics
Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points
Card seating within slotsMake certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and
displays
Troubleshoot by
substitution
On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9933-EMDE, in all cases
when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator
illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for
concern.
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable
attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all
connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting
points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes
are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.
assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
On both DashBoard™ and the 9933-EMDE card edge indicators, red
indications signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error,
proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.
9933-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-3 provides 9933-EMDE processing troubleshooting information. If
the 9933-EMDE card exhibit s any of the symptoms li sted in Table 3-3, follow
the troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e
9933-EMDE is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by
the card.
Note:• The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error
conditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9933-EMDE card edge status indicators.
• Where errors are displayed on both the 9933-EMDE card and network
remote controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually
described in this section.
Table 3-3Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
SymptomError/ConditionCorrective Action
• DashBoard™ shows
Unlocked message in
9933-EMDE Status pane
• Card edge Input LED
corresponding to input is not
illuminated
Audio not processed or passed
through card
Dolby audio corrupted or
unrecognized by downstre am
device
No video input presentMake certain intended video source is
connected to appropriate 993 3-EMD E card
video input. Make certain BNC cable
connections betwe en frame Rear I/O Modul e for
the card and signal source are OK.
• AES port not set as input or
output as intended
• Analog audio port switches
not set for intended usage
Audio Output Routing Gain
control(s) for port set to setting
other than unity gain (0.0 dB)
On Input Audio Status or Output Audio Routing tab, make certain port direction setting
matches desired direction.
Analog audio Ch 1 thru Ch 8 use DIP switches
on the card PCB to set intended direction (IN or
OUT). See Setting I/O Switches for Analog
Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup” for instructions.
Although the card can pass non-PC M dat a such
as Dolby® E or AC-3, setting the gain control to
any setting other than default 0 will corrupt
Dolby data.
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs incurred are the customer’s responsibility. All pr oducts shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.
See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact in formation.