Cobalt Digital 9933-EMDE-ADDA Users Guide

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9933-EMDE-ADDA
9933-EMDE-ADDA
Audio Embedder / De-Embedder
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com
9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
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Copyright
©Copyright 2018, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. openGear Dolby
property of their respective owners.
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is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
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.
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9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel
Manual No.: 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM Document Version: V1.3 Release Date: Februrary 8, 2018 Applicable for
Firmware Version
v1.3.13
(or greater): Description of
product/manual
- Add option +DT information to manual.
changes:
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual ............................ 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-4
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-5
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-5
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-5
9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description......................................................... 1-6
9933-EMDE-ADDA Input/Output Formats............................................... 1-6
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-8
User COM Data Insert/Extract Software Option........................................ 1-8
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-9
9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules................................................... 1-11
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-11
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-13
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-13
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports ............................................... 2-1
Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot............................................ 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules..................................................... 2-5
Balanced Audio Connections ................................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9933-EMDE-ADDA Network Remote Control................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card via Remote Control........................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card Using DashBoard.............................. 3-4
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Checking 9933-EMDE Card Information............................................................... 3-6
9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions ............................................... 3-7
Input Audio Status ...................................................................................... 3-8
Output Audio Routing ................................................................................ 3-9
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-13
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-16
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-16
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-19
9933-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-19
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-20
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-20
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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 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.
1-2)
Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description (p. 1-6)
Technical Sp ecifications (p. 1-11)
Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-13)
Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-14)
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1 9933-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 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 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 cards web page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates, example card processing UI setups and other topics.
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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9933-EMDE-ADDA itsel f. Examples are provi ded below.
Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
BOOT
Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
9933-EMDE-ADDA refers to the 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES /
8-Channel Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder card.
Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt
Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt
System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
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or other cards.
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or other card.
production and termi nal equipment i n which the 9933-EMDE-ADDA and other cards operate.
Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply.

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC) For product disposal, ensure the following:
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collect this product separately.
Use collection and return systems available to you.
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Safety and Regulatory Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !
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

Market Regulatory Standard or Code United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Canada ICES-003 International/CE CISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-4:2004 IEC 61000-4-6:2008 CISPR 22:2008
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9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description

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
unbalanced analog audio (0 dBFS => +24 dBu).
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SDI Rx/
3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT
SDI Tx/
Audio
Driver
De-Embed
Audio
Channel
Audio
Routing/
Embed
Control
AES Tx
AES Rx
9933-EMDE-ADDA BD V1.0LB126
SRC
(Per-Pair auto-detect
bypass for Dolby pair)
ADC
Audio 24-Bit
DAC
Audio 24-Bit
Control
Direction
AES Per-Pair
AES I/0
(16-Ch max)
Unbalanced
3G/HD/SD-SDI IN
Analog
Switches
Per-Channel
DIrection DIP
Analog
Audio I/0
Balanced
(8-Ch max)
Figure 1-1 9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Block Diagram
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Audio Processor Description

The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function chooses from the following inputs:
16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default
1-to-1 routing to SDI output).
Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of 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.
+DT, a COM Routing DashBoard tab also appears
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User Control Interface

Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 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 ®
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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
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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
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1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .
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OGCP-9000 Control Panel
or
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
9933-EMDE-ADDA Card
Computer with NIC
Remote Control Panel
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
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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
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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).
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as listed in
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9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules

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 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel
Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear
modular system definition Power consumptio n < 18 Watts maximum Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX Indicators Card edge indicators as follows:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing
Status/Error LED indicator
Input Presence LED indicators
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
SDI Inputs/Outputs (1) 75 BNC input
(1) 75 BNC output SDI Receive Cable Length (1694A): 120m/180m/360m
(3G/HD/SD) SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to
2.970 GHz Note: SDI Return loss and receive cable length are affected by
rear I/O module used. Specifications represent typical performance.
Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI Timing Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 2.0/1.0/0.2 UI SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M,
SMPTE 424M
Audio Conversion Format 48 kHz sampling, 24-bit. Analog audio I/O confor ms to
+24 dBu <=> 0 dBFS
Discrete Audio Inputs/Outputs (8) Unbalanced AES (AES-3id; 16-ch) with per-pair port direction
controls (8) Balanced Analog Audio with per-channel port direction controls
Analog Audio I/O Specifications Input Impedance: >10 k
Reference Level: -20 dBFS Nominal Level: +4 dBu Input Clip Level: +24 dBu (0 dBFS) Freq. Response: ±0.2 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) Output Impedance: < 50 Max Output Level: +24 dBu (0 dBFS)
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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
2506 Galen Drive Office: (217) 344-1243 Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WA RRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIO NS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS. THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for any of the following:
Name and address of your local dealer
Product information and pricing
Technical support
Upcoming trade show information
Phone: (217) 344-1243 Fax: (217) 344-1245 Web: www.cobaltdigital.com General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1)
Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2)
Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
Balanced Audio Connections (p. 2-6)
Setting Up 9933-EMDE-ADDA Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)

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

Each analog channel (AN-AUD I/O 1 thru AN-AUD I/O 8) is configurable as an input or output using the card DIP switches as shown in Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2
AN-AUD I/O 1
AN-AUD I/O 2
AN-AUD I/O 3
AN-AUD I/O 4
AN-AUD I/O 5
AN-AUD I/O 6
AN-AUD I/O 7
AN-AUD I/O 8
IN OUT
Note: All switches are set as IN (inputs) as factory default.
Top Rear of Card
Figure 2-1 AN-AUD I/O (1-8) Direction Switches
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Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA 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 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.
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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
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-2.
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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.
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation
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9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules

Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifical ly for use with the 9933-EMDE-ADDA.
Notes: Rear I/O Modules equipped with multi-pin connectors are supplied with
removable terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.
Table 2-1 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules
9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9933EMDE-B Provides the following connections:
One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN)
Eight AES-3id unbalanced audio input/outputs
(AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 8)
Eight balanced analog audio input/outputs (AN-AUD I/O 1 thru AN-AUD I/O 8)
One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial output BNC (SDI OUT)
Note: AES coaxial connectors are DIN1.0/2.3 or
HD-BNC. Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9933EMDE-B-HDBNC or RM20-9933EMDE-B-DIN, respectively.
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Balanced Audio Connections

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.
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Overview

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar with
using DashBoard or a Cobalt
Remote Control Panel to control
Cobalt cards, please skip to
9933-EMDE Function Menu List
and Descriptions (p. 3-7).
Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
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.
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Function Menu/Parameter Overview

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 a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related to the function menu. Using the Output Audio Routing function menu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various routing parameters such as channel source, gain, and so on.
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The desired function menu is next selected. Function Menus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9933-EMDE card function (for example, Output Audio Routing).
Menu z
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

DashBoard User Interface

(See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists.
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Selection List
Typical Button Control
DashBoard Sub-Tab
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Ta bs and Controls
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Typical Parametric Control
Level Bar Graph Meters
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Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card via Remote Control

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™).
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Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
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Checking 9933-EMDE Card Information

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.
Figure 3-3 9933-EMDE Card Info/Status Utility
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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.
Function Menu Item Page Function Menu Item Page
Input Audio Status 3-8 Ancillary Data Proc Controls 3-13 Output Audio Routing 3-8 COMM Ports Setup Controls 3-14
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Table 3-1 9933-EMDE Function Menu List
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.
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Provides source se lect ion, gai n, mute, and audio meters for embedded destination (output) channels.

Output Audio Routing

Output Audio crosspoints are available for embedded, AES 75 (AES-3id), and analog output
Input Audio
AES 75 Ch 5/6
Analog Ch 1/2
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Crosspoint
Emb Ch 1 Emb Ch 2 Emb Ch 3 Emb Ch 4 Emb Ch 5 Emb Ch 6 Emb Ch 7 Emb Ch 8 Emb Ch 9 Emb Ch 10
• Emb Ch 16
Card Embedded
Audio Output
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”.
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Table 3-1 9933-EMDE Function Menu List continued
(continued)
Note:
Default factory preset routing routes as pass-thru embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 16.
Emb Ch 2 thru Emb Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Emb Ch 1. Therefore, only the
Emb Ch 1 controls are shown here.
Embedded Audio Channel Source Select Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
Channel Mute/Gain Contr o ls a n d Pe ak
Level Display
routed to the respective embedded output channel from the following choices:
Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16)
AES 75 (AES-3id) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 75 Ch 1 thru AES 75 Ch 16)
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)
®
Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will corrupt Dolby data.
E or
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Provides source se lect ion, gai n, mute, and audio meters for AES 75 destination (output) channels.
Note: AES 75 Ch 2 th ru Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for AES 75 Ch 1. Therefore, only the
AES 75 Ch 1 controls are shown here.
AES Pair Direction Select and Au dio
Channel Source Select
Channel Mute/Gain Controls and Peak Level Display
Input (Out put) buttons set an AES pair as an input or output (in this example, AES 75 pair 1/2 set as Output).
Note: AES pair input/output selection also shown and controllable via
similar controls on the Input Audio Status page.
Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be routed to the corresponding destination channel from the following choices:
Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16)
AES 75 (AES-3id) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 75 Ch 1 thru AES 75 Ch 16)
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.
E or
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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 lect Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
Channel Mute/Gain Contr o ls a n d Pe ak
Level Display
routed to the respective analog output channel from the following choices:
Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16)
AES 75 (AES-3id) input channel 1 thru 16 (AES 75 Ch 1 thru AES 75 Ch 16)
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
Provides Mute channel controls, as well as peak level meter for each output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
Note: Maximum absolute analog output is limited to +24 dBu.
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(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 COM2 Insert and Extract Ancillary Data Processors (ADPs) provide for insertion or extraction of serial data to and from the card program video SDI stream ancillary space. ADP Bridge 1 thru ADP Bridge 4 ADPs provide for moving (or removing) ANC to different locations within the stream
or extracted to and from external serial interfaces.
DID and SDID controls select the desired packet to be handled by the corresponding ANC Data Processor
Line Number controls select the VANC location of packet insertion/extraction. Setting the line numbers to 0 (zero) lets externally-sourced payload assert and set the line number.
Insertion controls allow special insertions in HANC or the C-channel, as well as removal of incoming packets
In this example, COM 1 Extract is set to extract ATC timecode at DID60h / SDID 60h as shown below.
When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any)
Note:DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in
hexadecimal. Hexadecim al not atio n is denot ed by the “0x” preceding the value.
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(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 Display Shows either no data received/sent, or where transfer is present shows
Selects serial comm protocol for the respective port as RS-232 or RS-485.
Note: Protocol choices should consider the payload to be carried.
Typically, LTC is sent or received using only RS-485 serial protocol.
Selects port function for the respective port as LTC Encoder input or output, or ANC Data Extractor / Audio (SMPTE 337) non-PCM input or output.
data rate (in kbit/sec).
Insertion Mode Control Where data is being inserted (received), sets the insertion as follows:
Insert Any Data Received: Insert all received data with no regard for packet size.
Fixed Length Packet: Sets receive to wait and accumulate
n-number of packet bytes (as set using Insertion Fixed Packet Size control) before inserting data.
Break-Defined Packet: Card receiver looks for character-defined break from source being received to define breaks.
Insertion Flow Control Allows communication between card receive and sending source to regulate data receive as follows:
No Flow Control:Data is received without buffering or checking to see if data is being received faster than it can be inserted.
XON / XOFF: The card UART Tx will tell the sending source whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit rate.
Hold Break: Card, if close to not being able to accept new data, tells the sending source to hold, and releases this hold when the card is again able to accept new data.
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(continued)
Insertion Sync Byte Control Allows use of a sync byte from card receiver back to sending source to
Extraction Mode Control Where data is being extracted from input video, sets the data to be sent
Extraction Flow Control Allow 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 Control For both Rx and Tx, sets UART for bit rate and parity as follows:
Bit Rate: Sets Tx/Rx bit rate from 1 of 5 speeds ranging from 9600 to 230400 Baud.
Parity: Sets card Rx to expect odd or even parity from incoming data, and sets card Tx to generate a parity bit to satisfy selected parity. Where parity is set, incoming data not conforming to parity selection is rejected.
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Troubleshooting

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.
Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-19)
9933-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-19)
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
Item Function
COM LED Blue LED flashes when 9933-EMDE is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
ERR LED This function is currently reserved. Input Status
LEDs
Note: The input status LEDs may not be configured and functional on initial product release.
DashBoard or Cobalt
Three blue LEDs indicate SDI input presence and format (3G, HD, SD) of currently selected input. Four blue LEDs indicate presence (lock) of the four embedded audio groups on the card SDI input (GRP1,
GRP2, GRP3, GRP4).
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Remote Control Panel)
GRP4
Indicators
Figure 3-4 9933-EMDE Card Edge Status Indicators
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DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9933-EMDE car d itself and r emote (network) communi cations.
Indicator Icon or Display Error Description
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general error issued by the 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
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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
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks

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 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify power presence and characteri stics
Check Cable connection secureness and connecting points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and displays
Troubleshoot by substitution
On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 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.
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Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective 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 present Make 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 customers 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.
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