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9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor
with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9934-AUDPRO-OM (V1.5)
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Copyright
©Copyright 2020, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
®
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
®
is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
®
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor
with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed. The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP is part of a full line
of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line
includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format
converters, remote contro l system s and much more. Shou ld you have qu estions pe rtainin g to the instal lation or
operation of your 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.:
Document Version:
Release Date:
9934-AUDPRO-OM
V1.5
April 20, 2020
Applicable for
Firmware Version
V2.083 or greater
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for latest device functionality. (The current firmware
version has some new features/controls user interface changes versus
prior firmware versions.)
- Update manual for terms/abbreviations regarding Real-Time Loudness
Leveling DSP function.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Functional Description.................................................................... 1-6
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Input/Output Formats......................................................... 1-6
Video Processor Description.................................................................................. 1-8
Audio Processor Description ................................................................................ 1-13
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces............................................................ 1-17
Alarm Function..................................................................................................... 1-17
User Control Interface.......................................................................................... 1-18
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules ............................................................ 1-20
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................... 1-20
Warranty and Service Information .................................................................................... 1-23
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty .................................................................. 1-23
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc................................................................................................. 1-24
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Into a Frame Slot....................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module............................................................................................... 2-3
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules .............................................................. 2-4
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections.................................................... 2-9
Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Network Remote Control.............................................. 2-9
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
®
Cobalt
Web HTML5 User Interface .................................................................................. 3-5
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Remote Control Panel User Interfaces...................................................... 3-4
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Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card via Remote Control......................................... 3-6
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Using DashBoard™........................... 3-6
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Using a Cobalt
®
Remote
Control Panel.............................................. ......... ......... ........................................ 3-7
Checking 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Information............................................................ 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges........................................................... 3-9
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Function Menu List and Descriptions .......................................... 3-10
Audio DSP Setup Controls .................................................................................. 3-11
Input Video Controls ........................................................................................... 3-25
Output Video Mode Controls .............................................................................. 3-26
Framesync ........................................................................................................... 3-27
Scaler ................................................................................................................... 3-30
Video Delay Controls .......................................................................................... 3-33
Input Audio Status ............................................................................................... 3-34
Input Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................................. 3-35
Output Audio Routing/Controls .......................................................................... 3-40
Timecode ............................................................................................................. 3-45
Reticules .............................................................................................................. 3-50
Video Quality Events .......................................................................................... 3-53
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-54
Closed Captioning ............................................................................................... 3-55
Ancillary Data Proc Controls .............................................................................. 3-56
COMM Ports Setup Controls .............................................................................. 3-59
Presets .................................................................................................................. 3-61
GPO Setup Controls ............................................................................................ 3-63
Event Setup Controls ........................................................................................... 3-64
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update - Card IP Address) .................................. 3-68
User Log .............................................................................................................. 3-70
Alarms Setup Controls ........................................................................................ 3-71
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................3-75
Error and Failure Indicator Overview.................................................................. 3-75
Basic Troubleshooting Checks............................................................................. 3-79
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Processing Error Troubleshooting................................... 3-79
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors............................................... 3-81
In Case of Problems ............................................................................................. 3-81
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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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio
Processor with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed card
(also referred to herein as the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP).
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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructio ns for
installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP in a frame, and optionally
installing a 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Software Versions and this Manual
(p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
• 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Functional Description (p. 1-6)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1-20)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-23)
• Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-24)
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1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Software Versions and this Manual
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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 Card I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card
Information (p. 3-8) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more
information. You can then check our website for the latest software version
currently released for the card as described below.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Do wnloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed with out an y
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s softw a re
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP itself. Examples are provided
below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
BOOT
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP refers to the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 3G/HD/
SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor with DSP Audio Options
Support and Full Embed/De-Embed card.
• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, oGx, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar
20-slot frame that houses Cobalt
• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
®
or other cards.
®
or other card.
production and terminal equipment in which the
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP and other cards operate.
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
Most options are covered in this manual. However, if your card has
DashBoard tabs that are not describe d in this manual it indicates that
the optional function/feature is covered in a separate Manual
Supplement.
If your have not received a Manual Supplement for options on your
card, you can download a pdf for the option by going to the card’s
web page and clicking on
Product Downloads, where you can select
from any available option Manual Supplements for the card.
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1 Manual Conventions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle 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 !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o re duce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear® frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP has a high power dissipation (24 W at full proc capacity). 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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O M odule ca n 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.
CAUTION
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature
around 85° C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for
non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by
setting this control to Disable. However, the disable (override) setting should be avoided
under normal conditions to ensure maximum card protection.
EMC Compliance Per Market
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International 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
IEC 61000-6-3:2006 with A1:2010
CISPR 22:2008
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9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP.
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP includes AES/analog audio support and CVBS
video I/O. In addition to a basic signal presence input failover function, a
Quality Check option allows fa ilover to alte rnate inputs or oth er actions based
on user-configurable criteria such as black or frozen frame. Frame sync and
full up-down-cross conversion can be added as options.
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP provides a DSP-based platform that supports
multiple audio DSP options. When optioned with various diverse audio
processing options, the DSP -based processing core (wh ich supports numerous
simultaneous processi ng engines ) uses li cense “credits” which allows flexible
tailoring of multiple proc function instances.
Note: The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP DSP base adds support for various DSP audio
options. Specific individual DSP user assets (such as loudness processing,
upmixing, and Dolby encoders) are activated for use only when corresponding option licenses also reside on the card.
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Input/Output Formats
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• 3G/HD/SD SDI IN A thru SDI IN D – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs.
SDI IN A or SDI IN B can be set to failover to A or B in absence of
opposite channel of this pair.
• CVBS IN – CVBS coaxial analog video input.
• AES IN – BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES input (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
• AN-AUD IN – F our balanced analog audio emb ed inputs.
• Outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT (1-4) – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI buffered video
outputs. Each output can be independently set as processed output
video or selected input video reclocked.
• RLY BYP B –3G/HD/SD-SDI which outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1
under normal conditions, or passive outputs the SDI input on
SDI IN B as a relay failover if card power is lost.
• AES OUT – BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES outputs (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
• AN-AUD OUT – Four balanced analog audio de-embed outputs.
• CVBS OUT – CVBS coaxial analog video usable with SD video
streams.
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PROC
VIDEO
OUT
CVBS OUT
Framesync/
Pattern Gen*
Video
DAC
1
Video Proc
Color Corrector*
EXT REF IN
(from frame)
Up/Down/Cross
Conversion/ARC*
From
Output
Crosspoint
(SDI)
2
3
4
AES OUT
Output
Crosspoint
Selected
Serialize
Input RCK
Tx
AES
AN-AUD OUT
DAC
Audio
9934BD V1.0LB 133
Audio
Demux
Selected Input RCK (to
Output Crosspoint)
Failover
Input Select/
EQ/
Audio DSP Functions*
Dolby Encode/Decode)
Downmix, SRC, Delay Adj.
DSP Audio Processing
Audio Routing, Gain Control,
(Upmixing, Loudness Leveling,
Timecode
Select/Proc
Deserialize
EQ/
Reclock
Reclock
Video Quality
Events Check*
Rx
EQ/
EQ/
Reclock
ADC
Video
Reclock
AES
Audio
ADC
Practical input/output signal availability is determined by rear I/O
module used. Refer to text for more information.
card option(s). Asterisk (*) denotes optional function/feature.
2. Some functions shown here are available only with corresponding
GPIO
Monitor
SDI IN A
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
3G/HD/SD
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
SDI IN C
3G/HD/SD
CVBS IN
Control/
AES IN
Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability.
AN-AUD IN
Figure 1-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Functional Block Diagram
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Video Processor Description
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP video subsystem provides the functions described
below.
Input Video Select/Quality Check Functions
A GUI-based control a llows the card to select from up to fou r 3G/HD/
SD-SDI inputs, and a SD CVBS analog video input. For analog inputs,
waveform-based ancillary data is preserved for extraction and usag e later in
the card processing chain.
The input can be selected using DashBoard manual control, set to failover to
an alternate input upon loss of the target input, and can be externally selected
via a GPIO interfac e. An i nput
allows inputs to be filtered (screened) for only user-allowed raster sizes and
frame rates, with unallowed raster/rates being rejected as an input (input
unlock). Reclocked copies of any SDI input can be outputted by the card
when selected as a choice on the output crosspoint.
(Option +QC). Quali t y Check allows criteria such as black/
frozen frame events to propagate an event alert. This alert can be used by the
card Event Setup/ac tions functi on to i nvoke v ideo ro uting changes , GPO, an d
other actions.
Allowed Rasters and Allowed Frame Rates filter
Auto-Changeover Function
(See Figure 1-2.) Available with Rear Modules equipped for relay failover,
this function allows the card logic assert of input select and routing to the
RLY BYP B card processed output under normal conditions, while providing
latching relays at both the input and output nodes to provide input failover to
select an alternate input, and also provides output failover which can
passively relay-route the currently selecte d input directly to the out put if the
card loses power or is removed from the frame. (Both relays are located on
the card rear module.)
The
RLY BYP B SDI output retains selected routing regardless of whether a
selection was manuall y invoked or by a un it-d etect ed fail over ( such as l oss of
power). For example, prior to a power loss event if a changeover from
SDI IN A to SDI IN B was a ctive at the time, this selection is retained by the
latching relays. In a power-loss event,
output
RLY BYP B, and the card automatically removed from the signal path
until normal operation again commences. In normal operation, the output
relay always maintains routing from the card processed output to output
BYP B
.
SDI IN B would be directly routed to
RLY
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Note: • The card also provides active (DA-driven) outputs RCK/PROC 1 thr u
RCK/PROC 4. These outputs are independent of the relay failover function
and will lose signal in the event of a power loss.
• The above failover uses basic signal presence as failover criteria and is
limited to inputs A and B. Failover using active assessments (Quality
Check) can be set to provide failovers using frozen/black frame and other
criteria. See Video Quality Events Detect Function (p. 1-12) for more
information.
SDI IN A selected; card and SDI IN A OK
Select A active
asserted by
control logic
A
B
PROCINPROC
OUT
SDI IN A loss; failover to SDI IN B
A
B
Select B active asserted
by control logic
PROCINPROC
SDI IN B selected; card loses power
Mechanical HOLD B
asserted by relay
latching
A
B
PROCINPROC
OUT
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
OUT
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
Mechanical GO TO
bypass asserted by
relay latching
SDI A selected; card loses power
Mechanical HOLD A
asserted by relay
latching
A
B
PROCINPROC
OUT
SDI IN B selected; card and SDI IN B OK
Select B active
asserted by
control logic
PROCINPROC
OUT
Mechanical GO TO
bypass asserted
by relay latching
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
9940ACOFO LB90
Figure 1-2 Auto-Changeover Function and Signal Flow
Video Output Crosspoint
A four-output vid eo matrix crosspoi nt allows independ ently applying th e card
processed video output or reclocked input to any of the four card discrete
coaxial outputs (
coaxial output is available as a processed video output.
An additional output (
outputs a copy of
power loss failover
SDI IN B.
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SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4). For an SD output, a CVBS
RLY BYP B) provides a relay-protected output that
SDI OUT 1 crosspoint selection in normal operation. In
RLY BYP B passive outputs the signal connected to
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Scaler Function
Option +UDX provides up/down/cross-conversion to 3G/HD/SD from
multiple SD and 3G/HD video formats and multiple frame rates, and
cross-conversion between interlaced and progressive formats, with
auto-format detect/down-conversion of SMPTE 424M/292M/259M formats.
The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a
choice from several standard aspect ratios. User-defined settings allow
custom user-de fined H and V aspect ra tio con tro l. The sca ler pr ovides specia l
modes that allow de-interlacing to be bypassed in certain cases to reduce
processing latency. Also provided are selections to optimize 3:2 pulldown
conversion where timecode or other timing references can be relied upon to
indicate frame transitions.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This func ti on provides for extracti on of t imec ode da ta from
input video source, and in turn allow individual timecode strings to be
embedded into the output video. The function can monitor any of the video
inputs of the card for supported timecode formats such as ATC_LTC or
ATC_VITC for down-conversions to HD, and ATC_VITC or VITC
waveform (with selectable odd/even field line number control) for SD SDI or
CVBS inputs. Waveform VITC timecode can also be extracted from a
reference input and used as the output t im ec ode value. If the prefer red format
is detected, the preferred format is used by the card; if the preferred format is
not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired. An
internally-generated free-run timecode can be also be embedded on output
video if desired.
The function also provi des conv ersio n bet ween var ious t imecode format s and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
When licensed with option
receive, send and tra nsl at e between audio/RS-485 LTC timecode formats and
the VBI formats described above.
+LTC, this function also can
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Frame
Reference
Program
Video
Input
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
Ref VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
3G/HD/SD–SDI
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor
Frame Sync Function
Option +FS provides for frame sync control using either one of two external
FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals distri buted with the card fra me, or the
input video as a frame sync reference.
This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added
between the output video and the frame sync reference.
Frame sync can select from either of two card frame reference sources, or
free-run input video s ync. Selectable failover allows alternate reference
selection should the initial reference source become unavailable or invalid. In
the event of input video loss of signal, the output can be set to disable video,
go to black, go to an internal test signal generator pattern, or freeze to the last
intact frame (last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
An internal test signal generator provides a selection of various standard
patterns such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical patterns. The
test patterns can be a pplie d to t he outp ut vide o upon los s of inp ut o r manuall y
inserted at any time.
Note: On cards not licensed for option +FS, a Video Delay function is provided. This
function can restore lip sync when using audio DSP functions such as RTLL
and Dolby encoding.
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Video Quality Events Detect Function
Option +QC provides a Video Quality Events user interface and an Event
Triggers
which can be monitored for frozen or black video events. Threshold controls
allow setting the sensitivity of the function, while engage and disengage
threshold timing controls allow setting how fast the event detection engages
and releases when triggered. The
instructing the card as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to a
changed signal routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a
user-defined preset).
An
Closed Caption Absence events. The
allows instruct ing the card as to the action t o ta ke upon an event ( such as go to
a changed signal routing, ac tivat e a GPO, send an au tomat ed email , or go to a
user-defined preset).
Ancillary Data Processor
Option +ANC 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 payloads. 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 or
IP interfaces connecting to external devices/systems. A rear I/O module with
a dedicated IP port can be used with the ancillary data processor function for
data insertion or extraction via IP.
user interface for setting an are a of concern acr oss the progr am raster
Event Trigg ers user interface allows
Event Triggers user interface can detect Closed Caption Presence and
Event Triggers user interface in turn
This option also provides SMPTE 337 embed/de-embed, which allows serial
user data to be embedded and de-embedded over unused embedded audio
pairs.
EAS T ext Crawl Generation Option +EAS provides for
automated keying Emergency Alert System (EAS) text crawls in the active
program video output. The function receives its text stream via a card serial
data input. The EAS crawl start can be set to trigger upon receiving the serial
data message, or be set to use a GPI to trigger start of the EAS crawl.
Embedded in the received serial data are commands which set the message
severity to be shown by the keyed crawl (severity is correlated to
user-specified text color and background color for the crawl). User controls
allow control of the crawl speed and repeat of the crawl burn-in (if desired).
Refer to +TTS Manual Supplement OPT-SW-PHXEAS-MS for detailed
information and installation/setup instructions.
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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 discrete AES input
• Up to 4 channels of balanced analog audio input
(See Figure 1-4.) The audio processing subsection is built around a card
internal 16-channel audio bus. This 16-channel bus receives inputs from an
input routing crosspoint that routes de-embedded, and discrete AES and
analog audio inputs, over the 16-channel card bus. Correspondingly, at the
output end of the 16-channel bus is an output routing crosspoint that in turn
distributes the 16-channel bus signals to embedded, and discrete AES and
analog audio outputs.
An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each
input audio channel received by the card. In addition to SDI embedded audio
channel sources, analog and coaxial AES inputs are available as input audio
choices. For AES audio inputs, payload is identified (PCM or data such as
®
Dolby
Digital or E). Each AES input pair has independent sample rate
converters to align each input pair with video timing to accommodate cases
where AES audio is not synchronous with input video (SRC automatically
bypassed for non-PCM payloads). As such, the audio subsection provides a
full crosspoint between all supported audio inputs and output types.
1
De-Embed IN 1-16
(from Program
Video De-Embed)
AES IN
AN-AUD
IN
AES
Rx/SRC
Analog
Audio
ADC
Input Routing
Internal
Bus
Figure 1-4 Basic Audio Processing Block Diagram
Internal Bus Controls
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Audio
Meters
1. Discrete audio I/ O cha nnel co unt is de pendent o n rear I/ O mod ule used . Not a ll rear I/ O mod ules
may support maximum number of a va il ab le discret e channels.
Audio
Delay
Offset
Control
Dolby E
Alignment
Control
Ref
Output Routing
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Audio
Meters
Downmix
Embed 1-16
(to Program Video
Embed)
AES
Tx
Analog
Audio
DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD
OUT
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Clean and Quiet Switching option +CQS allows SDI input
selection to be changed from one source to another while ducking audio
during controll ed input video s witching transit ions to provi de sile nce betwe en
input switches. The cross-fade is queued for the next available RP168 switch
line following the switch command.
Note: • Clean audio switching is assured only for intentional, controlled switches via
user control. Clean audio switching cannot be assured for failover switches.
• Clean switching requires that both SDI signals (switch from and switch to)
be stable and present, and of the same SDI format and rate.
• Clean audio switching function is designed for PCM audio. This function
does not assure clean decoded audio when switching from/to Dolby or other
non-PCM audio.
Audio Down Mix Function
(See Figure 1-5.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded c hannels se rving a s Left (
Surround (
into stereo pair Down Mix Left (
resulting stereo pair
Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual signals to be multiplexed
DM-L) and Down Mix Right (DM-R). The
DM-L and DM-R can in turn be routed to any embedded
audio pair as desired (or de-embedded to an AES or analog audio output).
L), Right (R), Center (C), Left
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Figure 1-5 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
Flex Buses
For both input and output nodes before and after the card internal buses, flex
buses provide flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16 summing nodes
(
Flex Mix Bu s A thr u Fle x Mix Bus P) can receive any card audio input, thereb y
allowing several customizable mixing schemes. Similarly, any of the 16 card
internal bus signals can be applied to an output flex bus mixer.
Audio DSP Function
The Audio DSP Function provides a DSP-based platform that supports
multiple audio DSP options. When optioned with various diverse audio
processing options, the DSP -based processing core (wh ich supports numerous
simultaneous processi ng engines ) uses li cense “credits” which allows flexible
tailoring of multiple proc function instances. Audio proc options include
®
Dolby
Dolby
upmixing.
Real-Time Loudness Leveling automatic loudness processing,
®
D/D+ encode/decode, and Linear Acoustic® UPMAX™ automatic
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(See Figure 1-6) The Audio DSP block is positioned between all card audio
inputs (input mixer positioning) as well as audio outputs (output mixer
positioning). Specific individual audio DSP proc functions are facilitated
using licenses for these options. When any audio option is licensed
(activated), the processing can be positioned at the input or output mixer as
desired.
• Input Mixer path positio ning locates the DSP pipeline to r ece ive basic
external inputs coming into the card, and then allows DSP processed
output cha nnels to be directed to t he card internal Audio B us
channels by selecting Audio DSP channels as sources for destination
Audio Bus channels via the Input Audio Routing/Controls
• Output Mixer path posit ioning locat es the DSP pipeline to receive card
Audio Bus channels and then place the DSP processed output
channels directly at the card audio outputs as sources for destination
Embedded Output or AES Outp ut channels via the Output Audio
Routing/Controls.
Input Mixer DSP Positioning Output Mixer DSP Positioning
Emb 1-16
AES 1-16
Etc.
•
•
•
•
•
DSP A/B•
DSP C/D
DSP E/F
DSP G/H
DSP A/B
DSP C/D
Audio Bus
Channels 1-16
Figure 1-6 DSP Pipelines and Input/Output Mixer Positioning
Audio Bus
Channels 1-16
DSP E/F
DSP G/H
+DSP Options. Option l icenses provide t he user -exposed DSP
functions. Available DSP options are as follows. Multiple licenses for the
same or different options can be installed and used simultaneously.
• +DSP-RTLL-5.1 Dolby
®
Real-Time Loudness Leveling™
5.1-Channel Loudness Processor Option
• +DSP-RTLL-2.0 Dolby
®
Real-Time Loudness Leveling™
2.0-Channel Loudness Processor Option
Both
DSP-RTLL-5.1 and DSP-RTLL-2.0 provide for specially suited
T ar g et Leve l (which sets the ta r get lou dness le vel) as des ired. A Peak
Limit function can be set to provide absolute peak limiting. This
function is also configurable for aggressiveness. An intelligent
Speech Percentage detection algorithm can help distinguish between
program speech and other sounds. This can help in “fi ne tuning”
various parameters to best suit the program material.
Emb Out 1-16
•
•
•
AES Out 1-16
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• +DSP-ENCD-5.1 Dolby
• +DSP-ENCD-2.0 Dolby
• +DSP-DEC Dolby
• +DSP-UPMIX-LA Linear Acoustic
®
Digital/Digital Plus 5.1 Encoder
®
Digital/Digital Plus 2.0 Encoder
®
Decoder
®
UPMAX™ 2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions shows various examples of setting up and
using the Audio DSP Proc functions.
Text-To-Speech
Cobalt Digital +TTS i s a complete 21 CVAA digital text-t o-speech generati on /
audio insertion solution for embedded and discrete audio systems.
+TTS interfaces with industry standard Windows Share folder systems to
receive non-proprietary text, XML, or similar plain text files, and converts
and inserts realistic human-voice audio into user-configured audio channels
(typically an SAP channel pair intended for this playout).
prioritization based on the organization's discretion (for example, severe
weather alerts out-prioritizing school closings). Alert tones are inserted over
the main program channels to alert the visually impaired that emergency
content is to occur on the SAP channel. Alerts can be played a configurable
number of times, and alerts with higher priority can interrupt current lists for
breaking news. Once the interrupt message is broadcast,
reverts to normal audio programming. Refer to +TTS Manual Supplement
OPT-TTS-MS for detailed information and installation/setup instructions.
+TTS allows for
+TTS automatically
Audio Events Detect Function
Option +QC provides a Audio Detect Events user interface and an Event
Triggers user interface for checking user-selected channels to detect audio
silence conditions . The
the card as to the act io n to t ake upon an event (such as go t o a changed signal
routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a user-defined
preset).
Event Triggers use r interf ace in turn al lows in structi ng
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Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces
GPI Interface
Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each
sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available.
Associated with each GPI use r control is a s elect io n of one o f 32 use r -def ined
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control prese t. Because
the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the resulting setup is highly
flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change
involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed.
GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI
ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs, as well as
be set for le vel or edge triggering. This flexibility allows multistage,
progressive actions to be invoked if desired. Indication is provided showing
whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
GPO Interface
Two independent phototransistor non-referenced (floating) contact pairs
(
GPO 1/1 and GPO 2/ 2) ar e ava ilable. A GPO can be invoke d by se ttin g a GPO
to be enabled when a card preset is in turn applied (i.e., when a preset is
invoked (either manually or via event-based loading), the GPO is
correspondingly also activated.
Alarm Function
Serial (COMM) Ports
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP is equipped with two, 3-wire serial ports (COM 1 -
Serial Port 1
de-embedding to an out put por t, and provide RS-4 85 LTC I/O (when licensed
with option
non-duplexed Tx or Rx.
The card can be set to moni tor in put vi deo/a udio f or i nput error s suc h as inp ut
LOS, frozen or black frame, loss of re ference, clo sed captioni ng ancillary data
loss, and/or per -channel audio absence s. Th ese alarms can be propagated as a
card general error or warning message, and can be downloaded as basic .txt
logs or via a Syslog function.
User setup tables configure the alarm severity escalation as well as trigger
holdoff/release and other thresholds as applicable.
, COM 2 - Serial Port 2). The ports provide for SMPTE 2020
+LTC). Either port c an b e c onf igured as RS-232 Tx/Rx or RS-422
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User Control Interface
Figure 1-7 shows the user control interface options for the
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP. 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 Interface – Using DashBoard™, the
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP and other cards installed in openGear®
frames 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 their 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 described 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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP and other video and audio
processing termin al equipment meet ing the open-ar chitecture Cob alt
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 access t o hundre ds of cards in a faci lity, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remot e Control Pan els are tota lly compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interf ace is descr i bed in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
1
®
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limited.
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OGCP-9000 Control Panel
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
or
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed,
Computer
with NIC
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network Controller Card installed
in the frame.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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).
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
LAN
Figure 1-7 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP-DSP User Control Interface
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference
Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
®
as listed in
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-24).
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1 Technical Specifications
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP physically interfaces to system video connections
at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card
edge connections to coaxial and other connectors that interface with other
components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor with DSP Audio Options
Support and Full Embed/De-Embed card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor
with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumption 24 Watts (includes +DSP options)
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
Serial Digital Video Input Number of Inputs:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Presence LED indicators
Up to (4), with manual select or failover to alternate input.
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Serial Digital Video Input (Cont) Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Analog Video Input Number of Inputs:
One SD analog CVBS
Impedance:
75 Ω
AES Audio Inputs Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Inputs:
Up to 16 unbalanced; AES-3id
Impedance:
75 Ω
Analog Audio Inputs Number of Inputs:
Up to four balanced using 3-wire removable Phoenix connectors;
0 dBFS => +24 dBu
Input Select/Auto-Changeover Failover
(option +QC)
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Failover to alternate input on loss of target input. Failover invoked
upon LOS and/or (with option +QC) user configurable parametric
criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence.
- Black frame trigger configurable for black intensity threshold and
persistence time.
- Frozen frame trigger configurable for frozen percentage
difference and persistence time.
Number of Outputs:
Up to four 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (3G/HD/SD):
< 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs (Cont)
Analog Video Output Number of Outputs:
Embedded Audio Output 16-ch embedded. User crosspoint allows routing of any embedded
AES Audio Outputs Standard:
Analog Audio Outputs Number of Outputs:
Minimum Latency (frame sync and scaler disabled):
SD: 127 pixels; 9.4 us
720p: 330 pixels; 4.45 us
1080i: 271 pixels; 3.65 us
1080p: 361 pixels; 2.43 us
One SD analog CVBS
Impedance:
75 Ω
channel to any embedded channel output. Multi-frequency tone
generator for each audio output. Master delay control; range of -33
msec to +3000 msec.
SMPTE 276M
Number of Outputs:
Up to 16 unbalanced; AES-3id
Impedance:
75 Ω
Up to four balanced using 3-wire removable Phoenix connectors;
0 dBFS => +24 dBu
Frame Reference In put Number of Inputs:
Two, REF 1 and REF 2 from frame with selectable failover
Standards Supported:
SMPTE 170M/318M (“black burst”)
SMPTE 274M/296M (“tri-level”)
Return Loss:
> 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
GPIO (2) GPI; (2) GPO; opto-isolated
GPO Specifications:
Max I: 120 mA
Max V: 30 V
Max P: 120 mW
GPI Specifications:
GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V
GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V
Max Vin: 9 V
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Introduction Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and work ma nship, 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 t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the pur ch aser
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 WARRANTY 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 OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO O THER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON W ITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show information
Phone: (217) 344-1243
Fax: (217) 344-1245
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• Installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Network Remote Control (p. 2-9)
Installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Into a Frame Slot
CAUTION
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific
slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should
be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames
using only convection cooling. The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP has a high power
dissipation (24 W at full proc capacity). As such, avoiding placing the card
adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
Chapter 2
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.
Note: If installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O
Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already
installed in slot.
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2 Installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Into a Frame Slot
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP is to be installed.
2. Open the frame front access panel.
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, g ently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.
CAUTION
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for
alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O
module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.
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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP cards.
Note: • The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is
not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
• External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a
reference bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module
connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2
which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house
distribution.
• T o rem ove a ca rd, pres s do wn on the ej ec tor tab to u nseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame a nd the frame has
not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with
Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Network Remote Control (p. 2-9).
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP is to be installed.
If installing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP in a slot already equipped with a suit-
able I/O module, omit this procedure.
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, dete rmine the slot in which the 9934-AUD- PRO-DSP is to
be installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
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9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifically for use with the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP.
Notes: Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied with
removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.
Table 2-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9934-B Provides the following connections:
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN A)
• One analog video CVBS coaxial input BNC
(CVBS IN)
• Two analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
and AN-AUD IN 2)
• One AES input BNC (AES IN)
• One processed coaxial output BNC (SDI OUT)
• One analog video CVBS coaxial output BNC
(CVBS OUT)
• Two analog balanced audio outputs
(AN-AUD OUT 1 and AN-AUD OUT 2)
• One AES output BNC (AES OUT)
1913
RM20-9934-C Provides the following connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
thru SDI IN D)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(RCK/PROC 1 thru RCK/PROC 4; each GUI
selectable as processed out, selected-input
reclocked, or wings/key-fill preview where
available)
• One relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
(RLY BYP B; outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1 under
normal conditions, or passive outputs the SDI input
on SDI IN B as a relay failover if card power is lost)
• COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector
Note: Refer to GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog
Audio Connections (p. 2-9) for connector
pinouts and important information regarding
GPO electrical limits.
1914
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Table 2-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules — continued
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9934-D Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (VIDEO IN A and
VIDEO IN B)
• One CVBS video input (CVBS IN)
• Two analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
and AN-AUD IN 2)
• Eight AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 8)
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (VIDEO OUT 1
and VIDEO OUT 2)
• One CVBS video output (CVBS OUT)
• Two analog balanced audio outputs
(AN-AUD OUT 1 and AN-AUD OUT 2)
• Eight AES audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru
AES OUT 8)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-D-HDBNC or RM20-9934-D-DIN,
respectively.
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RM20-9934-E Provides the following connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN D)
• Eight AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 8)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs; selectable as
processed or input recloc ke d out
(SDI PROC/RCK OUT 1 thru
SDI PROC/RCK OUT 4)
• Eight AES audio outputs
(AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 8)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-E-HDBNC or RM20-9934-E-DIN,
respectively.
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Table 2-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules — continued
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9934-F Provides the following conne cti on s:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN B)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(SDI OUT 1A thru SDI OUT 4B; each GUI
selectable as selected-input reclocked or
processed out)
• One relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
(RLY BYP A/B OUT)
• Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G
and GPI 2-G)
• Two opto-coupled GPO (GPO 1/G and GPO 2/G)
Note: Refer to GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog
Audio Connections (p. 2-9) for connector
pinouts and important information regarding
GPO electrical limits.
1928
RM20-9934-H Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN B)
• One SDI/CVBS video input; selectable as 3G/HD/
SD-SDI or CVBS (D/CVBS IN)
• Four analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 4)
• Two AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 and AES IN 2)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs, selectable as
processed or reclocked input (SDI OUT 1 thru
SDI OUT 3)
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output pair, selectable as
processed or reclocked input as a pair (SDI OUT
4a and SDI OUT 4b)
• Four analog balanced audio outputs
(AN-AUD OUT 1 thru AN-AUD OUT 4)
Note: Refer to GPIO, Serial (COMM), and
Analog Audio Connections (p. 2-9) for
connector pinouts and important
information regarding GPO electrical
limits.
• Two AES audio outputs (AES OUT 1 and
AES OUT 2)
• One GPI / 6Hz coaxial input (GPI 1)
• One coaxial GPO with isolated return (GPO 1)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-H-HDBNC or RM20-9934-H-DIN,
respectively.
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Table 2-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules — continued
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9934-J Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN B)
• One SDI/CVBS video input; selectable as 3G/HD/
SD-SDI or CVBS (D/CVBS IN)
• Four analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 4)
• Two AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 and AES IN 2)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs, selectable as
processed or reclocked input (SDI OUT 1 thru
SDI OUT 4)
• One CVBS video output (CVBS OUT)
• Four analog balanced audio outputs
(AN-AUD OUT 1 thru AN-AUD OUT 4)
• Two AES audio outputs (AES OUT 1 and
AES OUT 2)
Note: Refer to GPIO, Serial (COMM), and
Analog Audio Connections (p. 2-9) for
connector pinouts and important
information regarding GPO electrical
limits.
• One GPI / 6Hz coaxial input (GPI 1)
• One coaxial GPO with isolated return (GPO 1)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-J-HDBNC or RM20-9934-J-DIN,
respectively.
RM20-9934-K Provides the following connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN D; IN D-to-OUT 1 as passive RLY bypass)
• SIx AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 6)
• Two analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
and AN-AUD IN 2)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (SDI OUT 1
thru SDI OUT 4)
• Four AES audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru
AES OUT 4)
• COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector
Note: • Refer to GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog
Audio Connections (p. 2-9) for connector
pinouts and important information regarding
GPO electrical limits.
• Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-K-HDBNC or RM20-9934-K-DIN,
respectively.
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Table 2-1 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Modules — continued
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9934-L Provides the following conne cti on s:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (
SDI IN D
• CVBS video input (CVBS IN)
• Eight 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (
thru
SDI OUT 4B; 1x2 DA output of each crosspoint
output)
• CVBS video output (
CVBS OUT)
• COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector
• ETHERNET 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet connector
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-L-HDBNC or RM20-9934-L-DIN,
respectively.
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SDI IN A thru
SDI OUT 1A
RM20-9934-N Double-width rear modules provides the following
connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (SDI IN A
thru
SDI IN D
• CVBS video input (CVBS IN)
• Four analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 4)
• Eight AES audio inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 8)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (SDI OUT 1B
thru
SDI OUT 4B (OUT 1B with relay bypass
protect)
• CVBS video output (CVBS OUT)
• Four analog balanced audio outputs
(AN-AUD OUT 1 thru AN-AUD OUT 4)
• Eight AES audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru
AES OUT 8)
• COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector
• ETHERNET 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet connector
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9934-N-HDBNC or RM20-9934-N-DIN,
respectively.
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Installation and Setup GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections
Figure 2-2 shows connect ions to the card multi-p in terminal block connect ors.
These connectors are used for card serial comm, GPIO, and balanced analog
audio connections.
Note: It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-2
that the orientation of rear module 3-wire 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
Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP 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
Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoar d™. (Cobalt
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
• 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.
• This card requires DashBoard™ version 8.0 or greater. This is due to the
added user interface controls which can only be accommodated with
DashBoard version 8.0 or greater. While the card will appear in the frame
Basic Tree View in earlier DashBoard versions, many card controls will not
be accessible. For a free download of the latest DashBoard version, please
go to www.cobaltdigital.com, and select Products > Software Control >
DashBoard™, and then select the version applicable to your computer.
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-24).
®
®
reference guide Remote
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
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2 Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Network Remote Control
GPI Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
21G
Rear module
PCB connector
GPI 2
IN 2
IN 1
G
G
Removable Phoenix plug
view oriented with top
(screw terminals) up
GPI 1
COMM and GPIO Connections (RJ-45 Connector)
Pin Function
1GPI IN 1
2GPI IN 2
3 GPO RTN
4GPO OUT 1
5GPO OUT 2
6 UART_TX
7UART_RX
8 COMM GND
GPI GND connections should be c onnected to pin 8 –
COMM GND, which is chassis GND.
Pin 1
Note: View is “looking into”
connector from
unterminated
(user-facing) side.
Rear module
PCB connector
GPO 1
Pin 8
GPO Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
12G
OUT 2
OUT 1
GPIO uses equivalent opto-isolated circuits shown below.
GPO Specifications:
Max I: 120 mA
Max V: 30 V
Max P: 120 mW
Pullup R >500 Ω resistor is recommended when using 5V control.
GPI Specifications:
GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V
GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V
Max Vin: 9 V
GPO from
card control
V+
GPI to
card control
+3.3V
G
G
10 kΩ
GPO 2
GPO
GPO COM
GPI
+- G
Balanced Analog Audio Port Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
Note: Unbalanced connections can be
connected across the + and G
terminals. Note that this connection
will experience a 6 dB voltage gain
loss. Adjust gain for these connections
accordingly.
+ –
G
Removable Phoenix plug view oriented
with top (screw terminals) up
Figure 2-2 COMM, GPIO, and Analog Audio Connector Pinouts
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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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Function
Menu List and Descriptions (p.
3-10).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card via Remote Control (p.
3-6)
• Checking 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Information (p. 3-8)
• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9)
• 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-10)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-75)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card. The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP functions
can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP f unctional c ontrols, indica tors,
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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays
related to a particular function) follows a general arrangement of Function
Menus under which related c ontrols ca n be accesse d (as descri bed in Funct ion
Menu/Parameter Overview below).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
card are organized i nto func tion menus, which consi st of parameter gr oups as
shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card and its menus are
organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed
between cards, function menus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card is first selected.
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
Menu a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Audio DSP” function
menu example, the individual parameters for this
function consist of various DSP se tup parameters
such as source selection, DSP parameter select, 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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP
card function (for example, “Audio DSP”).
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.
Typical Selection List Typical Status Display
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Parametr ic Co ntrolTypical Button Control
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
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Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function menu tabs using DashBoard™, the
Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a
list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel
is used to select a function from th e list of displa yed functio n submenu items.
When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or
selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric)
parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs,
which act like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the
control knobs which correspondingly act like a rotary switch.
Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this
example, “Vi deo Proc”) using the Control Panel as compared to using the
card edge controls.
Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN
OGCP-9000-OM) or “OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual”
(PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control
Panels.
Video Proc function
(among others) is
accessed using the Control
Panel Select Submenu
key. Video Proc function is
selected from the list of
functions (submenu items)
When the Video Proc
function submenu is
selected, its related
parameters are now
displayed.
In this example, Color Gain
(saturation) is adjusted using
the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
Web HTML5 User Interface
(See Figure 3-4.) When equipped with a rear I/O module having an Ethernet
port, the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP controls can be accessed via a web network
connection with no additional remote control software needed. The web GUI
shows the same tabs, controls and status displays as those accessed using
DashBoard™. This allows very convenient control access to the card, even if
using a computer without DashBoard remote control or in case the frame
network connection is down.
The card can be accessed in a web browser by entering the card IP addr es s as
set in the card
IP Address) (p. 3-68) for more info rmation.)
Note: Card must be equipped with a rear I/O module with an Ethernet port, or
installed in a “smart” frame with per-slot Ethernet, to use html access. The
card address is entirely independent of, and requires no association with, the
frame openGear IP address.
Admin tab. (See Admin (Log Status/Firmw are Update - Card
Typical web GUI Menu tabs
The card edge alphanumeric
display, along with card model ID,
shows a scrolling message
showing current card IP address
(in this example, 10.99.11.119)
I
P
1
0.
:
Figure 3-4 Typical Web GUI Tabs and Controls
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Typical web GUI controls and status displays
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9.
1
1.
1
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3 Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card via Remote Control
Access the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt®
Remote Co ntrol Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Ca rd U sing Da shBoard™
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
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card to be accessed (in this example,
“MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the car ds within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6:
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP”).
.
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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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Using a Coba lt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the exa mp le bel ow.
This display shows the list
order number of the device that
is ready for selection
This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
• Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected
using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,
“1 9934 - Receiver 21 Input Processing”).
• Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric
keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).
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Checking 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Information
The operating stat us and software vers ion the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP car d can
be checked using DashBoard™ or the ca rd edge contro l user inte rface. Figur e
3-5 shows and describes the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card information screen
using DashBoard™ and accessing card information using the card edge
control user interface.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-75) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card is hosting a
9934-AUD-PRO-DSP card in slot 6.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format of the signals being
received by the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP, as well as card status
Card Info Dis p la y
This displays (alternately
selected in the Card Info
pane) shows the the card
hardware and software
version info, as well as a
Cobalt Manufacturing
Part Number (MPN) for
the currently installed
rear module.
Figure 3-5 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Card Info/Status Utility
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Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for
various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2)
ATC _ VITC 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2)
ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2)
®
Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2)
SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) —
Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2)
Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available
and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GU I ma y a llo w a particular range o f c hoi ces, the actual range
is automatically c lampe d (limi ted) to cer tain ranges to pre vent in adver tent confli ct with activ e pict ure a rea
depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:
Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting
525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41
625i 9-22 1080i 9-20
Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items,
consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure
3-6 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an
HD-SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion
attempted usin g
VANC line 9
(default)
AFD Insertion
corrected to us e
VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8
AFD = 9
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between
ATC_VITC and AFD both
on VANC line 9
Conflict between
ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and
AFD (now on line 18)
resolved
Figure 3-6 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example
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9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Function Menu List and Descriptions
T able 3-2 individ ually lists and descri bes each 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP functi on
menu and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and parameters.
Note: For any DashBoard tabs on card not appearing in this
manual, this indicates the function is an option and covered in a separate
Manual Supplement. Please refer to card web page Product Downloads for
pdf Manual Supplemen ts cove ri ng these opti ons .
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, 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 3-2
shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted sub-tabs indicate that controls described are
found by selecting this sub-tab (in this example, the SDI Output Routing sub-tab on the Outp ut Video
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
Audio DSP Setup Controls 3-11 Video Quality Events 3-53
Input Video Controls 3-25 Audio Detect Events Setup Controls 3-54
Output Video Mode Controls 3-26 Closed Captioning 3-55
Framesync 3-27 Ancillary Data Proc Controls 3-56
Scaler 3-30 COMM Ports Se tup Controls 3-59
Video Delay Controls 3-33 Presets 3-61
Input Audio Status 3-34 GPO Setup Controls 3-63
Input Audio Routing/Controls 3-35 Event Setup Controls 3-64
Output Audio Routing/Controls 3-40 Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update -
Card IP Address)
Timecode 3-45 User Log 3-70
Reticules 3-50 Alarms Setup Controls 3-71
3-68
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Table 3-2 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP Function Menu List
Provides controls for ena bli ng li ce ns ed DSP functi ons,
routing inputs and outputs to and from the DSP
Audio DSP Setup Controls
Read and understand the overview shown below before proceeding to specific DSP detailed
control settings. The over view shows basic s etup (wi th examp les) to sele ct and en able vari ous DSP
functional blocks, and shows how to route inputs and outputs to and from individual DSP blocks.
Input Mixer and Output Mixer DSP Positioning
Each pair of the eight DSP pipelines (DSP A/B thru DSP G/H) can be independently positioned either at the card input
mixer (Input Audio Routing/Controls) location or at the card output mixer (Output Audio Routing/Controls) location.
Path positioning is set for each DSP pipeline pair in the upper pane of the Audio DSP page by selecting Input Miixe r or Output
Mixer button for each DSP pair (D SP A / DSP B thru DSP G / DSP H).
In this example, DSP A/B pair is set to work with the input mixer, and DSP E/F pair is set to work with the output mixer. Any
DSP process can be set to use the input or output path as desired.
In each DSP function row, the licenses available displays shows whether or not the DSP function is licensed for the card, and
if so the number of licenses available. As DSP functions are enabled for use, the available licenses is correspondingly
decremented.
functions, and setting individual parametric settings for
each DSP function.
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Input Mixer path positioning locates the DSP pipeline to receive basic external inputs coming into the card (in this example,
Emb Ch 1 and Ch 2 feeding DSP A L and DSP A R), and then allows DSP processed output channels to be directed to the card
internal Audio Bus channels by selecting Audio DSP channels as sources for destination Audio Bus channels via the Input Audio
Routing/Controls.
Emb 1-16
DSP x/y•
•
•
AES 1-16
•
•
Etc.
The DSP outputs are then routed to card Audio Bus Channels as desired (in this example, Audio DSP A L thru Audio DSP A Rs
serving as sources for card audio bus channels Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 6).
Output Mixer path positioning locates the DSP pipeline to receive card Audio Bus channels (in this example, DSP E L and
DSP E R receiving card Audio Bus Channels 9 and 10) and then place the DSP processed output channels directly at the card
audio outputs as sources for destination Embedded Output or AES Output channels via the Output Audio Routing/Controls.
•
Audio Bus
Channels 1-16
DSP x/y
Emb Out 1-16
Audio Bus
Channels 1-16
•
•
•
AES Out 1-16
The DSP outputs are then routed to card external outputs
as desired (in this example, Audio DSP E Dolby L and
Dolby R serving as sources for card outputs AES Out Ch 1
and Ch 2).
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core usage
Example Multiple DSP Process Audio Routing and DSP Setup
In this example, single DSP pipeline DSP A is setup to:
• Receive an embedded PCM pair from the basic card input audio (input mixer positioning).
• Upmix the PCM stereo pair to 5.1 audio.
• Perform Real-Time Loudness Leveler (RTLL) loudness processing.
• Output the processed 5.1 complement as PCM and as a separate Dolby Digital 5.1 Encoded pair.
• Provide a separate additional Dolby 2.0 Encoder (on DSP E) for a SAP stereo PCM pair.
Emb 1/2
Upmix
5.1 RTLL
(PCM)
The upper pane on the Audio DSP tab allows enabling DSP processes for each of the eight DSP pipelines. In this example,
DSP A is set to provide Upmixer, 5.1 RTLL, and Dolby Digital 5.1 Encode by checking the corresponding boxes. In this example,
all processing is positioned at the Input mixer.
Route 5.1 PCM to Audio Bus
Channels 1-6
Dolby 5.1
Digital Encode
Route 5.1 Dolby D pair to
Audio Bus Channels 7/8
The Core Usage indicators provide an OK/Overload status indication and core capacity utilization percentage.
Make certain when set up that Core Usage indicators show green. Red indicates core capacity has been exceeded. It
is good practice also to make certain neither core is exceeding 80% or so. If core exceed is being approached, spread
some functions to another core (e.g., move some processing functions from DSP A-D to DSP E-H).
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When a DSP pipeline is enabled for any function by checking any check box like t hat shown abov e, the s ub-tabs for the
related DSP in the lower pane expose all the setup functions required for the selected processes. In this example, we’ll
start with the Source Selection function since this is the first step in setting up a DSP.
After checkboxes enabling the desired processes are checked in the Audio DSP page upper pane, selecting the
respective DSP tab (Audio DSP A thru Audio DSP H ) shows the pertinent setup tabs for the functions that are selected.
In this example, we’ve selected DSP processes using DSP pipeline Audio DSP A. Clicking the Audio DSP A tab exposes the
setup functions sub-tabs for the pipeline. Here, we will start with telling the DSP what inputs it will receive using the Source
Selection sub-tab.
Audio DSP A select tab
The Path Setup display shows the selected processes for
this DSP pipeline, as well as the flow/order of the
processing
With the Source Select ion sub-tab opened, we now assign the card basic input channels that the processing chain will use
(in this example, sourcing from card basic inputs Emb Ch 1/2). Since all of the processes selected here reside in DSP A,
each process will forward its processed signal to the next enabled process in the DSP pipeline.
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With source selection having been set, now we proceed to setting up the Upmixer. In our example we are sourcing from
a stereo PCM pair, so Crossfade does not need to be considered (Mode can be set to Auto or Always Upmix). For cases
where 5.1-channel PCM is used as an input, and may already carry 5.1 content, the Threshold and Auto Crossfade
controls can make for smoother transitions between existing and Upmixer-developed 5.1 content. Default settings are
recommended in most cases.
Now that the Upmixer is set up, the 5.1 Upmix content in our example is fed to the Real Time Loudness Leveler 5.1
function (since we also have that checkbox checked for the DSP A pipeline).
The RTLL blocks offer parametric controls for loudness leveling. Basic setup is setting RTLL to Enabled, and choosing
a Manual IRL (Input Reference Level) (typically same as the desired loudness level). Other settings can typically be
left at the default settings provided.
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Our final processing step in this example is setting DSP A to also provide a Dolby 5.1 encoded pair. When a Dolby encoder
is checked (enabled), the Dolby Digital Encoder and Dolby Digital Encoder Metadata sub-tabs appear, which allow
setup of the Dolby encoded pair.
The first step in setting up an encoder is selecting the Encoder Format (which selects between Dolby Digital and Dolby
Digital Plus formats). In this example, Dolby Digital is used, with the default data rate being used. The status displays below
the setup drop-downs show data rate actually being used, as well as encode success.
Note: Although the Metadata Source drop-down allows choices other than encoder internal metadata, only internal
metadata is currently supported.
With the encoder format and data rate basics set up above, now the bitstream mode, metadata, and other particulars
related to the selected mode can be set. In this example, standard 5.1 is selected (3/2L) with a dialnorm of -24 (conforming
to ATSC A/85). The encoded stream is now ready to be placed on an audio bus channel pair for eventual output from the
card.
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Routing the DSP Audio Outputs On the Card
Again, depending on whether the DSP is positioned at the card input or output mixer, Audio DSP processed outputs are available
as follows:
• DSP positioned at the Input Mixer makes its outputs available to the card Audio Bus Channels (as choices on each card
Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Audio Bus Ch 16 drop-down using the Input Audio Routing tab).
• DSP positioned at the Output Mixer makes its outputs available to the card Embedded, AES, and Analog Audio channels
(as choices on each card output drop-downs using the Output Audio Routing tab).
Note:Dolby encoded audio can only be outputted on digital audio channels such as embedded or AES. However, DSP audio
processed to provide PCM outputs can also be outputted on analog audio output channels. These outputs will be processed
just like any other PCM handled by the card, and converted to analog by the card on-board audio DAC.
In the example here, since DSP A was set up to be positioned at the input mixer, its DSP outputs are routed to the card Audio Bus
channels as shown below.
DSP A Upmix > RTLL 5.1 > 6 PCM Audio DSP A L thru
Audio DSP A Rs routed to card input Audio Bus
Channels Ch1 thru Ch 6, respectively.
The DSP outputs can be used for other internal card
routing or processes, or be available as PCM outputs
from the card via the card Audio Bus.
Emb 1/2
(PCM)
Upmix
5.1 RTLL
DSP A Upmix > RTLL 5.1 > 6 PCM + 2 Dolby Digital Encoded
Outputs Audio DSP A Dolby L and Audio DSP A Dolby R
routed to card input Audio Bus Channels Ch 7 and Ch 8,
respectively.
The DSP outputs can be used for other internal card routing or
processes, or be available as outputs from the card via the
card Audio Bus.
Route 5.1 PCM to Audio Bus
Channels 1-6
Like any other signals routed to the card Audio Bus,
these outputs are available on any of the card
embedded audio or AES outputs.
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Digital Encode
Route 5.1 Dolby D pair to
Audio Bus Channels 7/8
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As mentioned earlier, a separate DSP pipeline (DSP E) has been set up in this example to provide a SAP Dolby 2.0 pair,
with this DSP being positioned at the output mixer in this example. Shown below is the routing that provides this.
Emb 9/10 > Audio Bus 9/10
Route Audio Bus Ch 9/10
to DSP E L/R
Route 2.0
DSP E Dolby 2.0
Digital Encode
Dolby D
pair to
AES Out Ch 1/2
General Tips for Using Audio DSP
• Make certain Core Usage indicators show green following set up.
• Determine what positioning (input or output mixer) is best for the task being set up. Placement at the input
mixer provides the most flexibility (especially if the processed output may be needed for other processes).
• When performing significant changes like unchecking or checking (enabling) new DSP functions, always
press the DashBoard Refresh button to make sure the change is taken in on DashBoard and sub-tabs
correspondingly displayed are refreshed with the drop-downs that correlate with the DSP setup. If
DashBoard changes (such as channel routing) are done before refresh, the intended routing settings may
not actually take place and engage.
• Where possible where a compound setu p (li ke that sh own in this exa mp le for DSP A) is be ing set up, it ’s a
good idea to confine the processes to a single DSP pipeline. In this manner, the intermediate processed
signals will always be routed to the next function selected, without requiring any manual routing setup in
DashBoard.
• Audio lag (delay) will occur when RTLL is used. Using the card Video Delay controls (or Frame Sync
controls and Inpu t Aud io Routing > Audi o De lay contr ols wh ere equip ped), it is recommend ed to provi de
a 200 msec video delay (or 200 msec audio advance) to restore lip sync. As with all Dolby Encoders,
restoring lip sync for a Dolby encod e/d eco de chain must als o be co nsi de r ed. R efe r to a ppl ic abl e m an ual (s)
for more information.
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Note: This subsection of the Audio DSP presentation covers the specific controls and settings of the DSP enable setup pane,
signal routing to and from DSP blocks, and the specific DSP blocks themselves. Reading and understanding the
overview on the preceding pages is strongly recommended before proceeding to the descriptions below.
• Audio DSP Basic Setup Pane
(Upper Pane)
Clicking the Audio DSP tab opens the upper and lower panes of the Audio DSP page. In the upper pane, select desired pairs
A/B thru G/H of DSP pipelines as desired to facilitate DSP functions as needed.
• In each DSP function row (Dolby Decoder thru Dolby Digital Encoder 2.0), enable DSP function and apply it to a DSP pipeline
pair as desired by clicking the corresponding checkbox.
• When DSP functions are enabled In a DSP pipeline column, now position the DSP pipeline to be at the input or output mixer as
desired by checking the Input Mixer or Output Mixer button.
In this example, DSP A is set to enable Upmixer, Real Time Loudness Leveler 5.1, and Dolby Digital Encoder 5.1, with all
set to be positioned at the Input Mixer.
In this example DSP E is set to enable Dolby Decoder, with this set to be positioned at the Output Mixer.
• Unused DSP asset rows/columns can be left as-is with mixer selection being ignored.
• licenses available displays shows whether or not the DSP function is licensed for the card, and if so the number of licenses
available. As DSP functions are enabled, the available licenses is correspondingly decremented.
When the Audio DSP tab is opened, the upper pane allows basic, primary
setup of the card DSP functions (blocks) such as selecting (enabling)
available DSP functions for each DSP pipeline.
These settings must be performed first, as these settings will enable
desired DSP functions and position the DSP assets at either the input
mixer or output mixer as desired. DSP-specific controls appear only
when the corresponding DSP function is enabled here.
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• Audio DSP Pipeline Select/Setup Pane
(Lower Pane)
Sub-tabs for each DSP pipeline allow selecting a specific pipeline to “go into” and access other settings specific to the enabled
functions. In the running example here with DSP A having Upmixer, RTLL5.1, and Dolby Digital Encoder 5.1 enabled, when
DSP A sub-tab is clicked, a series of applicable lower sub-tabs appear which allow specific setup of the enabled functions. The
processing path to be applied is also shown in the Path Setup window.
If a DSP pipeline has no functions enabled, “Path is disabled” is displayed and no lower sub-tabs appear.
The lower pane that displays when the Audio DSP tab is opened allows
“going into” each enabled DSP pipeline, and setting up attributes for the
pipeline such as signal routing and function-specific settings for the DSP
functions that are enabled.
The lower sub-tabs that appear correspond to the setup required for the enabled functions (in the example here, Source Selection
to route PCM inputs to the DSP functions, Upmixer setup, RTLL setup, and finally Dolby Encoder setup).
The tabs that appear are a dynamic function of enabled DSP functions (for example, if Upmixer was not enabled, the
Upmixer sub-tab shown here would not appear).
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Note: As noted earlier, appearance of lower sub-tabs shown here depend on DSP function(s) selected. Sub-tabs only appear
where required in setting up a selected DSP function(s).
• Source Selection Sub-Tab
Source Selection Sub-Tab
• Upmixer Setup Sub-Tab (Option +DSP-UPMIX-LA only) Provides controls for setting up upmixing
Allows selecting audio channels to be inputted to any pipeline DSP
function(s). Also provides Gain, Mute, and Invert controls for each input
channel.
Note: Drop-down source choices depend upon whether input mixer or
output mixer positioning is selected. Input mixer choices are primarily
basic card input audio sources; output mixer choices are primarily card
audio bus channels.
of any normal PCM stereo pair into 5.1 surround sound audio which in
turn can be applied to six user-selectable channels or further DSP
processing.
• Mode selects from Auto (detect content on surround, else force
upmix), Bypass, or Always Upmix.
• 5.1 Detection Threshold adjusts the threshold at which selected
channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs are considered to
have viable content, or at which signal levels can be considered
insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto. Setting affects
automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function.
• Center Width adjusts center channel content (in terms of
percentage) applied to L and R channels.
• Minimum setting keeps all L+R (mono) content confined to
center (C) channel, with any center channel content removed
from L and R channels.
• Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono
content back into L and R channels, with 100% setting resulting
in center channel level going to zero and L/R channels
becoming normal L/R channels containing some mono content.
• LFE Level allows gain to be added to derived LFE channel.
• Surround Depth adjusts surround channel content (in terms of
percentage) applied to Ls and Rs channels.
• Maximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.
• Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels,
with 0% setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs
content progressively folded back into L and R, respectively.
• Dimension adjusts the perceptual spacial image in the surround
channels to be accentuated or diminished.
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• Real-Time Loudness Leveler Setup
Sub-Tab
Note: Default settings are recommended and conform to ATSC A/85.
Note: The level displays that appear are not user-facing units such as dBFS or percent.
Note: Parametric controls described here apply to -5.1 and -2.0 RTLL versions.
(Option +DSP-RTLL only) Provides controls for setting up Real Time
Loudness Leveler loudness processing.
• Enable sets RTLL to enabled or
bypassed.
• Target Level sets RTLL to specific
LKFS output loudness target.
• Dialogue Intelligence, when
enabled, allows loudness processing
speech-gating that measures and
adjusts loudness only during
segments that contain dialog.
• Peak Limit applies a peak
compressor/limiter if the selected
threshold is exceeded.
• IRL Source; Manual IRL allows IRL
(Input Reference Level) from Auto,
Target Level, or Manual.
• Aggressiveness adjusts how fast
and deep loudness leveling is
engaged.
Tips for Using RTLL
• To m onitor ma in pro gram L KFS with an external down stream devi ce, it is re comm ended to ha ve dev ice set to
Level Gated Loudness LKF S (or equivale nt). The Level Gat ed Loudness LKFS field on the RTLL tab shows
running output LKFS.
• Target Level sets the desired target LKFS. For typical usage where no external metadata is present, it is
recommended to select the desired LKFS target, and then set IRL Source to use Target Level. (Auto is
recommended where suitable external metadat a is pres en t. If Auto does not provide expected LKFS level,
use Target Level.)
• Peak Limit settings can influenc e ove rall peak tren ds in t he outpu t (esp ecial ly i f Aggres sive ness is set t o les s
aggressive settings (peak can occur and pass before peak limiter has “time” to react to the peak event)).
• Speech Percentage is deriv ed fro m an algo rith m tha t can dete ct sp eech (vs background soun ds). Ho wev er,
it can be influenced by other aural factors.
• The short term reported measurements in the RTLL UI use a non-configurable window of 10 seconds.
Additional Parametric Descriptions
Short Term Ungated Loudness LKFS – Indicates the output, short-term loudness (LKFS) as measured by ITU-R
•
BS.1770-3 without a measurement gate. The measurement window is 10 seconds.
• Short Term S peech Loudness LKFS – Indicates the output, short-term speech loudness (LKFS) as measured by ITU-R
BS.1770-3 with Dialogue Intelligence. The measurement window is 10 seconds.
• Short Term S peech Loudness Gating – Provides yes or no indicator of whether short-term speech loudness is active.
• Speech Percentage – Indicates the percentage of detected speech.
• Speech Loudness LKFS – Indicates the program speech loudness (LKFS) as measured by ITU-R BS.1770-3 with Dialogue
Intelligence.
• Speech Loudness Gating – Indicates the type of gating used when calculating the short-term speech loudness.
• Level Gated Loudness LKFS – Indicates the program level-gated loudness (LKFS), as measured with the level gate
defined by ITU-R BS.1770-3.
• Loudness Range – Indicates the program loudness range (LU) as measured per EBU R 128 and EBU Tech Doc 3342.
• Left/Right True Peak dBTP – Indicates the true peaks (dBTP) for the L and R channels, as measured by ITU-R BS.1770-3.
• Short Term 3S Ungated Loudness LKFS – Indicates the output, short-term loudness (LKFS) as measured b y ITU-R
BS.1770-3 without a measurement gate. The measurement window is three (3) seconds.
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Tips for Using RTLL (cont.)
Loudness Leveler Control Settings Recommendations
•
Loudness Target: -24 LKFS (AT S C), -23 LKFS (E BU)
• Enabled (RTLL master enable control): Enabled
• Dialogue Intelligence: Enabled (ATSC), Disabled (EBU)
• Peak Limit: -2.0 dBTP (ATSC), -3.0 (EBU)
• IRL (Input Reference Level) Source: Set to Target Level if fixed target level is to be used (as set using Target Level value
drop-down; else Auto is recommended.
• Manual IRL: -24 LKFS (ATSC), -23 (EBU) Note: This control is ignored when in Auto mode.
• Aggressiveness: 7
• Dolby® Digital Enco de r Mode Se tup
Sub-Tab
• Metadata Source (currently, only Internal is supported).
• Encoder Format selects from Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus modes.
• Data Rate selects max bit rate allowed.
• Effective Data Rate display shows bit rate being used.
• E ncodes Attemp ted display shows number of encode frames attempted.
• E ncodes Su cceed ed display shows running number of encode frames successfully
generated.
Note:Parametric controls described here apply to -5.1 and -2.0 ENCD versions.
• Dolby Digital En c ode r Metadata Setup
Sub-Tab
(Option +DSP-ENCD only) Provides controls for setting up Dolby Digital
Encoder mode and bit rate.
Contains conventional suite of
Dolby Digital metadata setup
controls and drop-downs.
Note: Parametric controls
described here apply to -5.1 and
-2.0 ENCD versions.
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• Dolby Decoder Setup Sub-Tab (Option +DSP-DEC only) Provides controls for setting up Dolby Decoder.
Note: See Source Selection Sub-Tab (p. 3-21) for routing desired Dolby
pair to decoder input.
• Mode sets decoder to disabled, decode Dolby D/D+ else mute, or
decode Dolby E, else mute, or decode else pass PCM.
• Dolby Digital 16-bit Channel Select selects from Ch1 or Ch2
selections.
• Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control selects from Dolby
convention choices of Line mode, RF mode, Custom, or Bypass.
• Bitstream Summary display shows currently-received Dolby
bitstream format.
• Dolby D Decoder Metadata and
Dolby E Decoder Metadata sub-tabs
show currently-received Dolby metadata
for respective format (as applicable)
using Dolby conventions.
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Allows manual or failover selection of card SDI
program video inputs and displays status and raster
Input Video Controls
format of received SDI video.
• Input Video Source Selects the input video source to be applied to the card’s program video
• Input Video Status Displays input status of each video input, along with elapsed time of
input.
• SDI A and SDI B choices allow forced manual selection of
correspondingly SDI IN A or S D I IN B .
• Failover A to B sets main path preference of SDI IN A.
- If SDI IN A goes invalid, then SDI IN B is selected.
- If SDI IN A goes valid again, failover automatically reverts to
SDI IN A.
• Failover B to A sets main path preference of SDI IN B.
- If SDI IN B goes invalid, then SDI IN A is selected.
- If SDI IN B goes valid again, failover automatically reverts to
SDI IN B.
• SDI C and SDI D choices allow forced manual selection of
correspondingly SDI IN C or SDI IN D without failover choices.
• CVBS – select CVBS input as the program video input.
Note: Failover criteria via this control is simple signal presence.
signal acquire.
SDI A thru SDI D and CVBS Status show raster/format for all card
inputs. If signal is not present or is invalid, Unlocked is displayed.
(These status indications are also propagated to the Card Info pane.)
Input Format Disabled by User indicates raster size and/or frame rate
has been rejected from being passed by card (as described below in
Input SDI Raster Size / Frame Rate Filtering).
Note: Status display shows maximum card input complement. Input
complement is determined by rear I/O module used.
Input SDI Raster Size / Frame Rate Filtering
The controls shown below allow user filtering to only include selected raster or rate formats to be used as a card program
video input.
Default settings have all raster sizes and frame rates “checked”, thereby providing no filtering (exclusion.)
In the example below, only 720p and 29.97 are checked, filtering allowed input to only be 720p 29.97 (“720p half-rate”).
Note: Rates shown in selector are frame rates and not field rates.
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Allows selection of each of the four video output coaxial
connectors as processed SDI out or reclocked SDI out.
Also provides CVBS parameter controls and test
Output Video Mode Controls
pattern output controls for card CVBS output.
• Output Video Crosspoint For each SDI output port supported by the card, provides a crosspoint for
• ST352 VPID Insertion/Pass-Thru Select Selects from default Regenerate mode and special Pass-Through mode
routing program processed video or selected-input reclocked to an SDI
output.
In this example, SDI OUT 1. SDI OUT 3, and SDI OUT 3 are outputting
Program (procesed) video out, with SDI OUT 2 providing SDI IN A
reclocked input video.
Note: Outputs set to Input Reclocked will pass input SDI regardless of
Input SDI Raster Size / Frame Rate Filtering. Input filtering applies
only to the card program video path.
(see below for important usage notes).
• Regenerate makes certain ST352 is marked for whatever the card is
passing, or if the payload is being modified by the card. (An example of
where ST352 would have to be modified would be if the card
Framesync is user-set to change the frame rate from 59.94 to 60.)
• Pass-Through will extract and preserve the ST352 information from
input SDI, and re-insert it on the output regardless of any changes the
card has locally done to identifying characteristics carried in the ST352
metadata.
In all normal usages, it is recommended to leave this control
set to default Regenerate setting. This ensures that
downstream devices will “see” ST352 that represents the
payload being provided by the card. Pass-Through is only
used in highly specialized cases where special ST352 data
must be preserved (even if the data may not match the
payload).
Provides CVBS output parameter controls and test
pattern output controls
• CVBS Oversampling and Color Contr ols • Oversampling enables or disables video DAC oversampling.
• CVBS Test Pattern Generator Control Enables manual insertion (replacement) of CVBS output video to instead
Oversampling can improve rendering of motion for down-conversions to
the CVBS SD analog output.
• Color enables or disables chroma content in the CVBS output.
output 75% color bars.
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(Option +FS only) Provides video frame sync/delay
offset control and output control/loss of program video
failover selection controls.
Framesync
• Framesync Enable/Disable Control Provides master enable/disable of all card framesync functions/controls.
• Lock Mode Select Selects Frame Sync functions from the choices shown to the left and
• Output Rate Select A llow s frame rate to be outputted same as input video, or converted to
• Initial Startup Format Select Selects a frame sync format/rate to be invoked (from the choices shown
described below.
• Lock to Reference: Output video is locked to selected external
reference received on the frame reference bus. (External reference
signal Ref 1 / Ref 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via
the Ref 1 / Ref 2 buses on the frame.)
Note: If valid reference is not received, the
status portion of DashBoard™, indicating invalid frame sync
reference error.
• Lock to Input: Uses the program video input video signal as the
reference standard.
Note: If Lock to Input is used for framesync, any timing instability
on the input video will result in corresponding instability on
the output video.
• Free Run: Output video is locked to the card’s internal clock.
Output video is not locked to external reference.
from the choices shown to the left and described below.
• Match Input Video
• 23.98/29.97/59.94 – forces standard North American frame rates.
Can be used to convert 24/30/60 Hz camera frame rates to
corresponding 23.98/29.97/59.94 standard North American frame
rates.
• 24/30/60 – forces 24/30/60 frame rates. Can be used to convert
23.98/29.97/59.94 Hz frame rates to corresponding 24/30/60 Hz
frame rates.
to the left) in the time preceding stable lock to external reference.
Set this control to that of the intended external reference to help ensure
smoothest frame sync locking. This control also sets the card test pattern
format where the card’s initial output at power-up is the internal pattern
instead of program video.
indication appears in the Card Info
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• Program Video Output Mode Select Provides a convenient location to select between card program video
• Loss of Input Signal Selection In the event of program input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines
• T est Pattern Select Prov ides a choice of standard technical patterns when Test Pattern is
output and other technical outputs from the choices shown to the left and
described below.
• Input Video – card outputs input program video (or loss of signal
choices described below).
• Flat Field – card outputs flat field.
• Freeze – card outputs last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes.
• Test Pattern – card outputs standard technical test pattern (pattern
is selected using the Pattern drop-down described below).
• Snow – card outputs snow multi-color pattern.
action to be taken as follows:
• Disable Outputs: Disable program video SDI outputs.
• Flat Field – go to flat field on program video output.
• Freeze – go to last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes on
program video output.
• Test Pattern – go to standard technical test pattern on program
video output (pattern is selected using the Pattern drop-down
described below).
• Snow – output snow multi-color pattern.
invoked (either by LOS failover or directly by selecting Test Pattern on the
Program Video Output Mode Select control).
• Flat Field Color Select Provides a choice of flat field colors when Flat Field is invoked (either by
LOS failover or directly by selecting Flat Field on the Program Video
Output Mode Select control).
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• Output Video Reference Offset Controls
• Frame Delay Control
Minimum Latency Frames Control
• Video Delay Display
With framesync enabled, provides the following controls for offsetting the
output video from the reference:
• Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output
video) between the output video and the frame sync reference.
(Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
• Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output vid eo ) between
the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide
delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
Note: Offset advance is accomplished by hold-off of the
reference-directed release of the frame, thereby effectively
advancing the program video relative to the reference.
When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency
delay (frames held in buffer) allowed by the frame sync. The frame sync
will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are
captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame sync is
always between the specified minimum latency and minimum
latency plus one frame (not one field).
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected.
When using this control, be sure to check the Report Delay
display to make certain desired amount of frames are delayed.
Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
Status display shows total input-to-output video delay, along
with any framesync delay.
• Framesync Lock Status Display Displays the current framesync status and reference source.
Note: Audio timing offset from video is performed using the delay controls on the Input Audio Routing/Controls tab. Refer to
Input Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-35) for these controls.
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(Option +UDX only.) Provides up/down/
cross-converter, aspect ratio controls, and user H/V
controls.
Scaler
• Scaler Enable Control Enables or disables Scaler function.
Note: When scaler is disabled, all ancillary data is passed from input to
output intact. If the scaler is enabled, ancillary data such as
timecode and closed captioning must be set for re-insertion as
desired. See Timecode (p. 3-45) and Closed Captioning (p. 3-55)
for more information about insertion into scaled output video.
• De-Interlacer Control Allows de-interlacer to be bypassed to reduce processing latency.
• Bypassed: De-interlacer is bypassed regardless of conversion
being performed. When converting from interlaced to progressive,
this results in reduced latency at the expense of fast-motion
smoothness.
• Auto-Enable: Applies de-interlacing for interlaced-to-interlaced
conversions where useful (such as 1080i to 525i conversions). This
is the default normal mode which also disables de-interlacing where
not required (e.g., conversions within progressive formats).
• Always Enabled For Interlaced Input: This setting enables
de-interlacing always when an interlaced input format is being
converted by the scaler.
Note: De-interlacer is always bypassed when converting from a
progressive format to a progressive format.
• Input/Output Video Status Displays signal format/status sent to scaler and output format/status.
If invalid or no signal is present, none is displayed.
• Output Format Select or Provides conversions to formats as shown.
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• 3:2 Alignment Optimization Selector Provides selection to optimize 3:2 pulldown conversion where timecode
• Alignment Offset Selector Based on alignment selection selected above, offsets A-frame by amount
• Low-Latency PSF to Interlaced Control Allows PsF to Interlaced conversions bypassing Scaler ARC and Pan
or other selections shown are to be relied upon to indicate frame
transitions.
In the example below, A-frame is aligned using 6Hz pulse imported via
GPI.
fld fld fld fld fld fld fld fld fld fld
A-Frame alignment to 6Hz pulse via GPI
Note: If input video timecode or other marker cannot be relied upon for
accurate and precise frame marking, leave control set to Free Run.
selected.
controls to enhance processing latency performance over that available
in normal mode.
• Disabled: This is card “normal” setting that locks out the
low-latency processing function. Normal scaler processing latency
(along with full ARC and pan control) is available with this setting.
• Enabled (Use Both Fields): This setting provides a highest-quality
low-latency setting, and can be expected to provide an approximate
latency of 12 msec for North American frame rates.
• Enabled (Use Top Field): This setting provides the lowest
available latency with a slight reduction of motion smoothness due
to alignment not waiting for both fields. This setting can be expected
to provide an approximate latency of 6 msec for North American
frame rates.
Note: When either low latency mode is enabled, image ARC scaling and/
or panning is locked out.
• Standard Quick Set Aspect Ratio
Conversion Selectors
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shown below.
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• User-defined Aspect Ratio Controls Aspect Ratio Horizontal and Aspect Ratio Vertical controls adjust
• H Pan and V Pan Controls H Pan control shifts horizontal center of image left (negative settings) or
horizontal and vertical zoom percentage. Settings less than (<) 100%
provide zoom-out; settings greater than (>) 100% provide zoom-in.
(50% to 150% range in 0.1% steps; null = 100.0)
Buttons allow standard ARC presets
to be applied to output video. For any
setting, using the Horizontal or
Vertical controls allow user custom
settings.
Pressing any of the preset buttons
restores the ARC to the selected
setting and overrides any previous
custom settings.
right (positive settings)
(-74% to 74% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0)
-74 0 74
V Pan control shifts vertical center of image down (negative settings) or
up (positive settings)
(-74% to 74% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0)
-74
0
74
• Downscale Filtering Control
Provides edge enhancement of downscaled image which can sharpen
image or suppress noise/artifacts.
(0.5 to 1.5 range; null = 1.0)
Minimum Latency Frames Control
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Provides video delay controls. These controls are used
to restore lip sync when using audio DSP functions
Video Delay Controls
Note: On card licensed with Add Framesync (option +FS), this tab does not appear. On card with +FS, use the frame sync
output video reference offset and frame delay controls to delay the video to match audio delay as described in
Framesync (p. 3-27).
• Video Delay Enable/Disable Control Provides master enable/disable of video delay functions/controls.
such as RTLL and Dolby encoding.
• Output Video Offset Controls
• Frame Delay Control
Minimum Latency Frames Control
• Video Delay Display
With Video Delay enabled, provides the following controls for offsetting
the output video from input video:
• Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output
video) between the output video and input video. (Positive values
provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
• Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output vid eo ) between
the output video and input video. (Positive values provide delay;
negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
Note: Offset advance is accomplished by hold-off of the
reference-directed release of the frame, thereby effectively
advancing the program video relative to the reference.
When Video Delay is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency
delay (frames held in buffer) allowed by the delay. The Video Delay will
not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in
the buffer. The operational latency of the frame sync is always
between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus
one frame (not one field).
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected.
When using this control, be sure to check the Report Delay
display to make certain desired amount of frames are delayed.
Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
Status display shows total input-to-output video delay, along
with any framesync delay.
Note: Audio timing offset from video is performed using the delay controls on the Input Audio Routing/Controls tab. Refer to
Input Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-35) for these controls.
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Displays signal status and payload for embedded and
Input Audio Status
Individual signal status and peak level displays for embedded audio input pairs, and AES/analog input pairs as described below.
• Absent: Indicates embedded channel or AES pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
• Present - PCM: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel contains recognized audio PCM data.
• Dolby E: Indicates embedded channel or AES pair contains Dolby
• Dolby Digital: Indicates embedded channel or AES pair contains Dolby
Note: • Dolby statu s displays occur onl y for valid Do lby
• AES Dolby-encoded inputs that are routed directly to card are directed via a special path that automatically bypasses
SRC. However, AES inputs to other destinations (e.g., AES embedding) are first applied through SRC. These paths
disable SRC if Dolby-encoded data is detected. To avoid a possible “Dolby noise burst” if an input on these paths
changes from PCM to Dolby, it is recommended to set the AES SRC control for the pair to SCR Off for an AES input
that is expected to carry a Dolby signal.
discrete audio received by the card.
®
E encoded data.
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®
signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard.
Digital encoded data.
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Provides audio routing, gain, per-channel/bulk audio
delay controls, and audio meters. These controls route
selected audio sources onto the card 16-channel
Input Audio Routing/Controls
internal bus (which is used for all audio processing).
Input Audio
Emb Ch 1 – 6
AES Ch 1-2
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Crosspoint
Silence
or Mute
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 2
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
Bus Ch 7
Bus Ch 8
Bus Ch 9
Bus Ch 10
•
•
•
Bus Ch 16
Card 16-Ch Internal Bus
(Gain, Mute, Bulk and
Channel Delay Controls)
All audio inputs are transferred through the card
via the 16-channel Internal Bus (Bus Ch 1 thru
Bus Ch 16).
The example above shows various Source
selections that direct Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 6 and
AES Ch 1 and Ch 2 onto the card internal bus
(unused bus channels can be set to Silence or
Mute).
Each bus channel provides Gain, Mute, and
Invert controls.
The source-to-destination correlation shown
here is only an example; any of the sources
described on the following pages can route to
any of the internal bus channels.
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Note: •
Default factory preset routing routes embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to bus channels Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16.
• Bus Ch 2 thru Bus Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Bus Ch 1. Therefore, only the
Bus Ch 1 controls are shown here.
Note: • Default factory preset routing routes embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to bus channels Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16.
• Bus Ch 2 thru Bus Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Bus Ch 1. Therefore, only the
Bus Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• Bus Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
routed to the card bus channel from the following choices:
• Embedded input channel 1 thru 16 (Emb Ch 1 th r u Emb Ch 16)
• AES input channel 1 thru 16 (AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16)
• Analog input channel 1 thru 16 (Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 4)
• Input flex mix summed mix output nodes Flex Bus A thru P
• Audio DSP --- sources (route DSP output to card audio bus)
Note: • Audio DSP source choices depend on Audio DSP asset(s) being
enabled and position at input mixer (see Audio DSP Setup
Controls (p. 3-11) for more information).
• AES pair and analog channel count are dependent on rear I/O
module used. Current rear modules may not support full input
complement.
Provides Mute and phase Invert 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
Bulk Delay control adds bulk (all four groups) audio delay from any video
delay (net audio delay offset setting adds delay in addition to any delay
included by other actions). This control is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays. (-33 to +3000 msec range in 0.01-msec steps; null =
0 msec).
Large rapid changes in bulk delay (> 500 msec) can result in
momentary full-scale noise burst on output processed audio.
This burst can damage monitors or other equipment if not
considered. Gain on output should be reduced if
performing large adjustments to delay.
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• Per-Channel Audio/Vi de o De la y Offset Controls
Offset control adds or reduces (offsets) channel audio delay from the matching video delay (audio delay offset setting adds
or removes delay in addition to any delay included by other actions). This control is useful for correcting lip sync problems
when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays.
(-800.0 to +800.0 msec range in 0.02 msec steps; null = 0.0 msec)
Delay Status shows current delay from video for the corresponding audio channel.
Note: • Maximum advance/delay offset is dependent on video format.
• Where a Dolby pair is present, adjustment of either channel control results in a matching delay setting for the other
channel in the pair.
•
•
•
Dolby E Alignment – Provides selectable Dolby E alignment for
embedded Dolby E to position the bitstream utilizing the Dolby E
“guard band”. This helps prevent frame errors that may occur in a
bitstream upon switching or editing.
• Dolby E Embedding Alignment Control For incoming Dolby E data routed to the audio bus (either over embedded
channels or via AES embedding to the bus), aligns the embedded Dolby
data corresponding to selection. Alignment line as a result of selection is
shown in E Alignment status display.
Note: Where a frame reference is available, it is recommended to use the
Align to Reference selection. This helps ensure that the correct
alignment is achieved even if the video is user delayed or output
format is changed.
Refer to “Preferred Alignment for Dolby E in HD Systems”
(http://www.dolby.com/about/news-events/
newsletters-dtvaudio-dolby-e-alignment.html) for more information
regarding Dolby E alignment.
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Input Flex Mix – Provides a 16-channel mixer in which each of the
inputs can be mixed onto up to 16 independent output summing
nodes. Each input channel has independent gain and mute controls.
Input Flex Mix
In this example four, 4-input mono mixers are provided by selecting
Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix 1 thru Flex Mix 4 inputs, and Flex Mixer Bus B
for the next four inputs, and so on as shown.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AE S Ch 1 - C h 16
Anlg Ch 1- Ch 4
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 11
Emb Ch 12
Flex Mix 1
Flex Mix 2
Flex Mix 3
Flex Mix 4
Flex Mix 5
Flex Mix 6
Flex Mix 7
Flex Mix 8
Flex Mix A
Flex Mix B
To Audio Bus
Input Routing
Emb Ch 13
Emb Ch 14
Emb Ch 15
Emb Ch 16
Anlg Ch 1
Anlg Ch 2
Anlg Ch 3
Anlg Ch 4
Flex Mix 9
Flex Mix 10
Flex Mix 11
Flex Mix 12
Flex Mix 13
Flex Mix 14
Flex Mix 15
Flex Mix 16
Flex Mix C
Flex Mix D
In this example three, 2-input mono mixers are provided by selecting
Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix 1 and Flex Mix 2 inputs, and Flex Mixer Bus B
for the next two inputs, and so on as shown.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AE S Ch 1 - C h 16
Anlg Ch 1- Ch 4
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Flex Mix 1
Flex Mix 2
Flex Mix A
AES Ch 1
•
•
•
AES Ch 2
Anlg Ch 1
Anlg Ch 2
Flex Mix 3
Flex Mix 4
Flex Mix 5
Flex Mix 6
Flex Mix B
Flex Mix C
To Audio Bus
Input Routing
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Note: •
Flex Mix input channels Flex Mix 2 thru Flex Mix 16 have controls identical to that described here for Flex Mix 1.
Therefore, only the Flex Mix 1 controls are shown here.
• For each Flex Mix input channel, its source should be considered and appropriately set. Unused input channels should
be set to the Silence selection.
• Flex Mix Input Channel Source/Bus
Assignment
• Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and a channel Mute checkbox.
Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
directed to the corresponding bus channel from the choices listed below.
• Silence
• Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16
• AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16
• Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 4
The Flex Bus drop-down selects the bus (A thru P) to which the input is
assigned to.
Note: See the examples on the previous page showing various types of
mixers using multiple flex buses.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
Clean and Quiet Switching (o ptio n +CQS only) – Allows SDI input
selection to be changed from one source to another while ducking
audio during controlled input video switching transitions to provide
silence between input switches.
Input Flex Mix
Note: • Clean audio switching is assured only for intentional, controlled switches via user control. Clean audio switching cannot
be assured for failover switches.
• Clean switching requires that both SDI signals (switch from and switch to) be stable and present, and of the same SDI
format and rate.
• Clean audio switching function is designed for PCM audio. This function does not assure clean decoded audio when
switching from/to Dolby or other non-PCM audio.
Switching Enabled check box enables Clean and Quiet Switching.
Duration sets the attack and decay ramp intervals (300 msec is recommended for typical use).
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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each embedded audio output channel.
Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls
Output Audio Routing/Controls
and peak level meters for each output channel.
Note: • Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Invert controls
described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
• Group Enable/Disable Controls Allows enable/disable of embedded audio groups 1 thru 4 on card
• Embedded Output Channel Source Using the drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be embedded
program video output to accommodate some legacy downstream
systems that may not support all four embedded audio groups.
Note: Changing the setting of this control will result in a noise burst in all
groups. This control should not be manipulated when carrying
on-air content.
in the corresponding embedded output channel from the following
choices:
• Card Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• B uilt-in Tone generators Tone n
(-20 dBFS level tone generators with n being frequencies of 100, 200,
300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Flex Bus A thru P mixer sum node outputs
• Audio LTC
• Downmixer L
• Downmixer R
• Embedded Data L and R (SMPTE 337 non-PCM data
• Audio DSP n sources (route DSP output to card embedded output)
Note: Audio DSP source choices depend on Audio DSP asset(s) being
enabled and position at output mixer (see Audio DSP Setup
Controls (p. 3-11) for more information).
embedding with option +ANC)
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
Provides Mute and phase Invert 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 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP can pass non-PCM data such
as Dolby
than default 0 will corrupt Dolby data.
®
E or AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other
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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each AES audio output channel. Also
provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls and
peak level meters for each output channel.
Note: • AES Out Ch 2 has controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Invert controls described here for AES Out
Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES Out Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
• AES Output Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
routed to the corresponding AES output channel from the following
choices:
• Card Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Built-in Tone generators Tone n
(-20 dBFS level tone generators with n being frequencies of 100, 200,
300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Flex Bus A thru P mixer sum node outputs
• Audio LTC
• Downmixer L
• Downmixer R
• Embedded Data L and R (SMPTE 337 non-PCM data
• Audio DSP n sources (route DSP output to card AES output)
Note: • Audio DSP source choices depend on Audio DSP asset(s) being
• AES pair channel count are dependent on rear I/O module used.
Provides Mute and phase Invert 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 output channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
Note: Although the 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP can pass non-PCM data such
as Dolby
than default 0 will corrupt Dolby data.
embedding with option +ANC)
enabled and position at output mixer (see Audio DSP Setup
Controls (p. 3-11) for more information).
Current rear modules may not support full output complement.
®
E or AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other
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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each analog audio output channel. Also
provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls and
peak level meters for each output channel.
• Analog Output Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
routed to the corresponding analog audio output channel from the
following choices:
• Card Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• B uilt-in Tone generators Tone n
(-20 dBFS level tone generators with n being frequencies of 100, 200,
300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
• Flex Bus A thru P mixer sum node outputs
• Audio LTC
• Downmixer L
• Downmixer R
• Audio DSP n sources (route DSP output to card analog output)
Note: • Audio DSP source choices depend on Audio DSP asset(s) being
enabled and position at output mixer (see Audio DSP Setup
Controls (p. 3-11) for more information).
• Audio DSP choices that provide a PCM output are suitable for use
as an analog output source. Use care to avoid routing non-PCM
signals (such as Dolby pairs) to an analog output.
Provides Mute and phase Invert 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 each corresponding
destination analog audio out channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
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Provides audio down-mix audio routing selections that
multiplexes any five audio channel sources into a
stereo pair.
• Downmixer Source Control s Left Channel Input thru Right Surround Channel Input select the five
• Center Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel
audio bus source channels to be used for the downmix.
Downmix channels Downmixer L and Downmixer R are available as
sources for embedded, AES, or analog audio outputs using the Channel
Source controls described above.
source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R
stereo mix.
• 0 dB setting applies no ratiometric reduction. Center channel content is
restored as in-phase center-channel content with no attenuation,
making center-channel content more predominate in the overall mix.
• Maximum attenuation setting (-80 dB) applies a -80 dB ratiometric
reduction of center-channel content. Center-channel content is restored
as in-phase center-channel content at a -80 dB ratio relative to overall
level, making center-channel content less predominate in the overall
mix.
(20 dB to -80 dB range in 0 dB steps; default = 0 dB)
Note: Default setting is recommended to maintain center-channel
predominance in downmix representative to that of the original
source 5-channel mix.
• Surround Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel
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source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R
stereo mix.
• 0 dB setting applies no ratiometric reduction. Surround-channel content
is restored with no attenuation, making Lo and Ro content more
predominate in the overall mix.
• Maximum attenuation setting (-80 dB) applies a -80 dB ratiometric
reduction of surround-channel content. Surround-channel content is
restored at a -80 dB ratio relative to overall level, making
surround-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(20 dB to -80 dB range in 0 dB steps; default = 0 dB)
Note: Default setting is recommended to maintain surround-channel
predominance in downmix representative to that of the original
source 5-channel mix.
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Output Flex Mix – Provides a 16-channel mixer in which each of the
inputs can be mixed onto up to 16 independent output summing
nodes. The input sources are the card processed audio bus
channels. Each input channel has independent gain and mute
controls.
Output Flex Mix
Note: For each Flex Mix input channel, its source should be considered and appropriately set. Unused input channels should
be set to the Silence selection.
• Flex Bus Input Channel Source/Bus
Assignment
• Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and a channel Mute checkbox.
Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
directed to the corresponding bus channel from the choices listed below.
• Silence
• Audio Bus Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Tones (100 Hz thru 16 kHz)
• Downmix L or Downmix R
The Flex Bus drop-down selects the bus (A thru P) to which the input is
assigned to.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
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Provides timecode data extract ion from va rious
sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion
Timecode
Shown below is an example in which received 525i 5994 SDI video with VITC waveform timecode is being processed to output
ATC_VITC timecode. To re-format and insert the timecode data, the following can be performed using the Timecode function.
Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow.
controls for inserting the timecode into the output video.
525i 5994
w/ VITC
Waveform
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC waveform
9934-AUD-PRO
525i 5994
w/ ATC_VITC
timecode data (as shown in the status display), set the
Source Priority drop-down lists to include VITC
Waveform timecode data (SDI VITC) as a choice. This
extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the
incoming video.
In this example, it is desired to provide SDI ATC_VITC
B
timecode data in the processed output video. As such,
set SD ATC VITC Insertion to Enabled.
In the example here, the line numbers are set to the
default SMPTE 12M-2-2008 recommended values.
Reference VITC
Detect/Extract
525i SDI
w/ VITC
Waveform
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
A
A
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
B
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Line
Number
Control
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled
ATC_VITC = Line 13 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
525i SDI
w/ATC_VITC
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Audio LTC
Detect/Extract
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allows audio LTC from an audio channel to be used as a timecode source, with conversion to a selected SMPTE 12M format on
the output video.
• Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the four supported external
• LTC Input Control
• Mute LTC Control Allows LTC audio or RS-485 output to mute upon loss of selected
Audio LTC controls described below only appear on cards with +LTC licensed optional feature. This feature
timecode formats shown to the left.
• If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode
running count and line number) is displayed.
• If a format is not receiving timecode data, Not Present is displayed.
Selects source to be used by card to receive LTC as listed below.
• RS-485 over COM1 or COM 2
• Audio LTC over Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Audio LTC over AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Audio LTC over Analog audio Ch 1 thru Ch 4
Note: • Audio LTC Source must be appropriately set for card to receive
•
•
•
and process received LTC.
• If COM 1 or COM 2 is used for LTC receive, the port function
must be set for LTC. See COMM Ports Setup Controls (p. 3-59)
for more information.
• Card audio inputs will not center inputs with DC offset. If input
has DC offset, the source may need to be capacitively coupled to
remove the offset.
timecode inputs.
• When set to Enabled and input timecode is lost:
• RS-485 LTC output goes to frozen state.
• A udio LTC output mutes.
• When set to Disabled and input timecode is lost:
• RS-485 LTC output keeps counting, with count value being free-run
count.
• A udio LTC output is not muted, with count value being free-run
count.
Note: If muting upon loss of a particular input format is desired, set all
Source Priority 1 thru 4 to that particular input format. If this is not done,
the card failover timecode selection may substitute another format choice
for the format not being received.
• Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode
packets from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing
timecodes from the output, resulting in a “clean slate” where only desired
timecodes are then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SDI
ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC are present on the input video, and only
ATC_LTC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both
timecodes from the output. The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be
re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)
Note: Set this con tro l to Enabled if Free-Run timecode is to be used. If
incoming packets are not removed, output embedded SMPTE timecode
may alternate between free-run and embedded SMPTE timecode values.
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• Source Priority Selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported external
formats, and internal Free Run in the event the preferred source is
unavailable.
Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to
be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the
second-most preferred format, and so on. See example below.)
HD/SD
525i
Input VITC
•
•
•
(1st priority)
Reference VITC
(2nd priority)
In this example, In pu t VITC 1st priority selection selects SDI VITC (received on
SDI input) over reference VITC (received on frame reference) regardless of video
input material source to be processed by the card.
The selected timecode source is embedded on the SDI video output (in this
example, 720p) using the selected line numbe r. In this ex ample, if t he SDI VITC
on the SDI input becomes unavailable, the card then uses the reference VITC
data received on the frame reference.
SDI IN
TC
FRAME REF
SDI
OUT
720p
(w/ ATC_VITC)
Note: Set Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control to Enabled if Free-Run
timecode is to be used. If incoming packets are not removed, output
embedded SMPTE timecode may alternate between free-run and
embedded SMPTE timecode values.
Disable Output setting should be used with care. If Disable Output is selected with alternate intended format(s) set as a
lower priority, the card will indeed disable all timecode output should the ordinate preferred format(s) become unavailable.
Typically, choices other than Disable should be used if a timecode output is always desired, with Disable only being used
to remove all timecode data.
In this example, even though
and ATC_LTC could be
available to substitute for
ATC_VITC not being present,
the card will revert to no
The choices shown here
will allow ATC_LTC to
“out-prioritize” Disable
Output if ATC_VITC is
not available.
timecode output since the
choice of Disable Output
“out-prioritizes” ATC_LTC
with these settings.
• Offset Controls Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the
output video.
• Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.
• Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.
• Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5
frames.
Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.
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• Output Stat us Dis play Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
Audio LTC Output Audio LTC output is routed to desired embedded, AES, or analog audio
•
Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual
range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area
depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9) for more information.
• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying
no other data.
as follows:
• Ou tput status OK (in this example, SDI VITC timecode received and
outputted).
• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.
Note: • If timecode is not available from Source Priority selections
performed, timecode on output reverts to Free Run (internal
count) mode.
• Because the 1’s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0
to 29, the fractional digit (along with the 1’s digit) indicates frame
count as follows:
0.0 Frame 0
0.1 Frame 1
1.0 Frame 2
1.1 Frame 3
•
•
•
29.1 Frame 59
outputs using the Output Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-28). Whatever
timecode is displayed on the Output Status is converted to audio L TC and
available as an LTC audio output.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode
• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
insertion into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line
numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.
Note: • If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC
waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this
function. An existing VITC waveform on an unscaled SD SDI
stream is not affected by this control and is passed on an SDI
output.
the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.
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• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the
• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control
• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
• Free Run Timecode Controls Allows an initial (starting) count to be applied to output video timecode
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and
ATC_VITC2.
both fields as a “field 1” packet (non-toggling).
Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy
Support should be enabled only if required by downstream
equipment.
when Free Run insertion is enabled.
Note: • Initialization can only be applied when card is outputting Free
Run timecode (as shown by Output Status displaying “Free Run”).
• If failover to Free Run occurs due to loss of external timecode(s),
the Free Run count assumes its initial count from the last valid
externally supplied count.
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Allows Safe Action and/or Safe Title overlays and other
static markers to be added to the output video image.
Reticules
Typical Reticule/Overlay Marker Insertions
The 9934-AUD-PRO-DSP allows any combination of the reticule/overlay markers to be applied to the output video. Sizing and
other characteristics for each type of marker can be set as described below.
Safe Action Area (SAA) Reticule
Safe Title Area (STA) Reticule
Graticule
Center Cross
Note: • Overlay markers using this function are for setup only. When enabled, these markers are embedded in the output
video and will appear in the image. Use this function only on preview video and not on-air video. Make certain any
overlay tools are turned off when no longer needed.
• Multiple overlay markers described below can be simultaneously enabled as desired.
• Insertion Master Enable/Disable Provides independent master enable/disable for card SDI and CVBS
• Safe Action Area (SAA) Controls
outputs.
• When enabled, any combination of reticules or other markers described
below can be inserted.
• W hen disabled, insertion of all reticules or other markers is disabled.
• SAA provides enable/disable of safe action area graticule insertion.
• SAA Height and SAA Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
Note: Reticule Size control is locked to Custom for this card, with safe
action area size control as described above.
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• Safe Title Area (STA) Controls
• STA provides enable/disable of safe title area graticule insertion.
• STA Height and STA Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Overlay Color Controls
• Overlay Color selects from white, various gray fills, or black colors.
• Inverse Color selects inversion (negative) of current selection.
• Opacity sets the opacity of the overlay for both white/black and inverse
color modes.
• Thickness sets the line thickness (in pixels).
White overlay color
Black overlay color
Provides insertion and sizing controls for custom
graticules and other markers. Also provides NTSC
legacy 4:3 master reticule sizing.
Note: Color attributes of markers described below are set using the master Overlay Color Controls described above.
• Graticule Controls
• Graticule provides enable/disable of user graticule insertion.
• Graticule Height and Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
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• Center Cross Controls
• C enter Cross provides enable/disable of center cross insertion.
• C ross Height and Width control height of vertical line and width of
horizontal line (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Horizontal Line Controls
• H orizontal Line provides enable/disable of horizontal line insertion.
• H orizontal Line Size controls the width of the horizontal line (from 0%
to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• H orizontal Line Pos controls the vertical positioning of the horizontal
line (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Vertical Line Controls
• Vertical Line provides enable/disable of vertical line insertion.
• Vertical Line Size controls the height of the vertical line (from 0% to
100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Vertical Line Pos controls the horizontal positioning of the line (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• NTSC Legacy Reticule Fixed Control When set to enable, provides fixed-size safe action area 4:3 reticule
suited for CRT-based displays.
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(Option +QC only) Sets quality check screening and
thresholds for video quality event alerts. When a quality
events occur, the event(s) can be used by the Events
Setup function to invoke input routing or other changes.
Note: Inputs B thru Input D have controls identical to the controls described here for Input A sub-tab. Therefore, only the
Input A controls are shown here. Set controls for other inputs using the respective sub-tab.
• Event Status Indicator Displays event status (based on criteria set below) for signal condition to
be considered OK (green), or signal condition considered to be a quality
alert event (red) due the condition exceeding the criteria threshold(s) set
below.
Video Quality Events
• Position and Width Control s Position and Width controls set the area of concern to be screened by the
Quality Event function.
X and Y Position controls set the origin point for the area of concern
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
X and Y Width controls set the size for the area of concern
x and y @ 20%
x= 100%
x and y @ 80%
• Threshold and Event Type Controls
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Sets the thresholds for black, frozen, and/or no video event type to be
considered. Also provides holdoff controls for event trigger
engagement and disengagement.
• Noise Immunity sets the relative noise levels that are rejected in
the course of black event assessment (Low, Medium, or High).
• Event Type selects the defect events (black, frozen, or no input) to
be screened.
• Engagement and Disengagement Hold off controls set the time (in
msec) where, when time is exceeded, an event is to be considered
a valid alert event, and when event time is has ceased, an alert
event is cleared.
• Disengagement Holdoff sets the time (in msec) where, when
event time is has ceased, an alert event is cleared.
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(Option +QC only) Sets audio level screening and
thresholds for audio silence/presence event alerts on
embedded and/or AES discrete audio in. When an
audio events occur, the event(s) can be used by the
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls
Any combination of embedded and AES input channels can be selected to be screened for silence or presence. In the example
here, Audio Detect Event 1 is set to trigger if audio on any of channels Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 6 fall below the selected threshold
for an interval exceeding the selected threshold. Status indicators for each channel show silence (S) / presence (P) status based
on the configured thresholds.
Up to eight independent audio silence/presence events can be set to be screened (with descending priority of consideration from
Event 1 down to Event 8). This status here can be propagated to the Event Setup > Event Triggers sub-tab controls to issue a
GPO, preset engage, or other command when audio silence events are detected.
Events Setup function to invoke input routing or other
changes.
• Audio Failover Thre shold sets the dBFS level at which channel content is considered to be silent, and correspondingly also
a transition back to an untriggered condition with resumption of audio for the selected embedded channels. If the selected
channels maintain levels above the selected Audio Failover Threshold, no triggering is invoked.
• Trigger Holdoff sets the period of t ime in which selected channel silence must occur before an Audio Silence Event trigger
goes true.
• Release Holdoff control sets the time in which the trigger is revoked upon an event false condition.
Note: • Default threshold and holdoff settings shown here are recommended for typical use.
•“Don’t Care” setting may be labeled as Don’t Ca re, DC, or DSBL (disabled). All notations mean ignoring the channel
from event triggering.
• Selections other than Don’t Care work as an AND function. Where multiple selections are set, a true (trigger)
condition is not propagated unless all selected channels experience the configured criteria.
(In the example shown above, both channels Emb Ch 1 and Emb Ch 2 need to experience a Silence event for a
trigger to be propagated.)
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Provides support for closed captioning setup. Also
provides controls for setting closed captioning absence
and presence detection thresholds.
Closed Captioning
Note: Closed Captioning tab appears only on cards licensed with +UDX (scaler option). The closed captioning controls are
used to extract and regenerate closed captioning removed by the scaler.
• Closed Cap t i oning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows:
• If closed captioning is present, a message similar to the example shown
is displayed.
• If no closed captioning is present in the video signal, Not Present or
Disabled is displayed.
Note: • Packet closed captioning status Captioning Rejected Due To
message can appear due to the items described below. The
closed captioning function assesses cdp_identifier,
cdp_frame_rate, ccdata_present, and caption_service_active
items contained in the packet header to make the determinations
listed below. Refer to CEA-708-B for more information.
Message Description
Unsupported
Frame Rate
Data Not
Present
No Data ID Packet from closed captioning source
Film rate closed-captioning (either as
pass-through or up/down conversion) is not
supported by the card.
Packet is marked from closed captioning
source external to the card that no data is
present.
external to the card is not properly identified
with 0x9669 as the first word of the header
(unidentified packet).
• caption service is marked as inactive display indicates bit in
packet from upstream source may inadvertently be set as
inactive. In this case, closed captioning data (if present) is still
processed and passed by the card as normal.
• The closed captioning function does not support PAL closed
captioning standards.
• Closed Captioning Remove/Regenerate
and HD Insertion Line Controls
• Presence/Absence Check Controls Displays CC presence and/or absence event status. This status can be
Allows removal of closed captioning packets and regeneration of packets.
This is useful where closed captioning must be moved to a different line
than that received on.
Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within
the 9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped
(limited to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with
active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary
Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9) for more
information.
• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain selected line is available and carrying no other
data.
propagated to the Event Setup > Event Triggers tab controls to issue a
card GPO or other command when CC presence/absence events are
detected.
Controls for both presence and absence provide for a holdoff time (in
seconds) where, when time is exceeded, an event is to be considered a
valid alert event.
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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/or
extracted to and from external interfaces via serial or IP
Ancillary Data Pr oc Controls
Eight individual Ancillary Data Processors (ADPs) provide for insertion, extraction, or bridging ancillary data to and from the card
program video SDI stream.
interfaces.
Mode controls select the type of ANC
processing:
• Bridge extracts ANC from the deserialized
input video and re-inserts in the output
video, thereby allowing full control of
specialized ANC packets
• Insert and Extract modes respectively
allow insertion to the output stream or
extraction from the input stream between
external interfaces
•
•
•
Interface controls select either card IP or
serial data (COM 1) interface where Mode is
set to insertion or extraction
Note: COM1 is available for ADP Proc 1
only; all other ADPs use IP only for external
import/export insertion/extraction.
DID and SDID controls select the
desired packet to be handled by
the corresponding ANC Data
Processor
Insertion controls allow
special insertions in HANC
or the C-channel, as well as
removal of incoming packets
Line Number co ntr ols sele ct
the VANC location of packet
insertion/extraction
In the example above, ADP Proc 1 is set to extract ATC timecode at DID60h / SDID 60h. Depending on the interface used to carry the extraction (COM or
IP), status is displayed as shown below.
When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any)
When set to extract to IP interface, displays rate and total amount transferred
Note: DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in
hexadecimal. Hexadecimal notation is denoted by the “0x” preceding the val ue.
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IP Port Setup sub-tab provides IP setup for card UDP IP
communications.
• Card IP Receive Setup/Status Shows card receiving IP address/status and sets port as follows:
• Card Active IP: Shows the card IP address. (IP address is set
using Admin tab Networking settings; see Admin (Log Status/
Firmware Update - Card IP Address) on page 3-61).
• Card Port: Sets card IP receive port.
• Insertion / Rx Status: Shows card IP re ceive/Rx inse rtion status.
- Stopped (with yellow indicator) means no data is being received.
- Green indicator means data is being received and inserted. Data
rate is also shown.
• Card IP Transmit Setup/Status Provides setup for destination IP address and shows card transmit status
as follows:
• Extraction / Tx Status: Shows card extraction from stream to Tx
status.
- Stopped (with yellow indicator) means no data is being sent.
- Green indicator means data is being extracted and sent. Data rate
is also shown.
• Destinati on IP/Port: Allows setting destination IP address and
port.
• Extraction Mode: Sets the IP data sent to consist of only payload,
or send as formatted packets.
Notes: • Packets received must be sized to fit in a native ancillary data packet (i.e., payloads that span multiple ancillary packets need to be broken down by the
sending controller before they are sent to the device).
• Device can be configured to send back ACK packets each time data is inserted. The ACK packet is sent immediately after the data is actually inserted.
Packets need to be broken down by the sending controller before they are sent to the device. Device can also be configured to send out "heartbeat"
packets every two seconds as an additional safeguard.
• Packet formatting for insertion/extraction, ACK, and heartbeat is as follows:
Packet formatti ng used for insert ion/extractio n: ACK Packet Format Heartbeat Packets
Bytes Field Bytes Field Bytes Field
3:0 Packet Type (0xF5AB02ED) 3:0 Packet Type (0xAC73B938) 3:0 Packet Type (0x20120831)
5:4 Packet size 5:4 Received packet size 31:4 Reserved
6 DID 6 Received DID
7 SDID 7 Received SDID
Line number for In ser ti on. If set to 0, us e the
9:8
11:10 Payload size 11:10 Received payload size
15:12 User packet ID 15:12 Received user packet ID
N:16 Payload 31:16 Reserved
line number set by softwar e .
9:8
Line number on which the received
packet was inserted
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Data-Over-Audio sub-tab provides controls that allow
SMPTE 337/338/339 non-PCM data to be embedded and
de-embedded on embedded audio pairs, offering a very
convenient self-contained transport within the program
stream physical media .
Shown below is an example setup where serial data is embedded as SMPTE 337 non-PCM data on a sending embedded
pair, and then extracted on a receiving pair and converted back to serial data using two cards/devices with the +ANC option.
Embedding
(Sending)
Card/Device
SDI IN
Data
A
The COM Routing tab and appropriate
A
sub-tab is set to receive serial data, noting
bit rate and parity settings to conform to
the received serial data. (See COMM Ports
Setup Controls (p. 3-59))
The received serial data is then directed to
B
an embedded audio output channel pair by
setting a pair to Embedded Data using the
Output Audio Routing/Contr ols tab (in
this example, Emb pair 7/8).
COM
Insert
Routing
De-Embedding
(Receiving)
B
Card/Device
C
SDI OUT
COM
Extract
Routing
The embedded data pair on the receiving end is then
C
selected using the De-Embed Source select
drop-down on the Data-Over-A udio Setup sub-tab (in
this example, Emb Pair 4 (channels 7/8) as
correspondingly set on the sending card).
On the COM Routing tab, select Audio Data Extractor
D
to extract and route the received SMPTE 337 data to the
desired COM port, noting bit rate, protocol, and parity
settings. (See COMM Ports Setup Controls (p. 3-59))
Data
D
When data is successfully being de-embedded, the status
display shows green and indicates the bit rate (bit rate is bit
rate configured on sending end; typically SMPTE 337 data
transfer is much faster than serial)
Notes:• Embedded channel pair selected must be a standard boundary pair (e.g., 1/2, 3/4 and so on).
• SMPTE 337/338/339 embedded pair carrying non-PCM data here is marked as “Non-PCM Data Unknown”. Any intermediate devices between
the Cobalt sending card/device and the Cobalt receiving card/device will transfer this data intact, as long as these devices can transfer in a
bit-accurate manner. Most devices capable of carrying Dolby® streams are capable of this. However, any intermediate devices must have
functions such as PCM level controls and SRC disabled.
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Provides controls for setting up the two COMM (serial)
ports for LTC or ANC functions, and setting comm
protocol for each port.
COMM Ports Setup Controls
Note: • COM 1 and COM 2 sub-tabs provide independent controls for COM1 and COM2. Therefore, only the COM 1 controls
are described here.
• Controls provided here allow highly detailed setup of serial communications. Control settings must be carefully
considered and set appropriately to correspond to both sending and receiving systems. Incorrectly set controls may
result in loss of ANC serial comm.
• COM 1 and COM 2 are multi-function interfaces and must be set f or ANC Data Extractor for port(s) is to be used here.
Set the port function as described in COM Routing in COMM Ports Setup Controls (p. 3-59).
• COM Mode (Pro tocol)
• COM Port Tx Routing Function
• Rx/Tx Status Display Shows either no data received/sent, or where transfer is present shows
Selects serial comm protocol for the respective port as RS-232 or
RS-485.
Note: P rotocol choices should consider the payload to be carried.
Typically, LTC is sent or received using only RS-485 serial
protocol.
Selects port function for the respective port as LTC Encoder input or
output, or ANC Data Extractor / Audio (SMPTE 337) non-PCM input
or output.
data rate (in kbit/sec).
• Insertion Mode Control Where data is being inserted (received), sets the insertion as follows:
• Insert Any Data Received: Insert all received data with no regard
for packet size.
• Fixed Length Packet: Sets receive to wait and accumulate
n-number of packet bytes (as set using Insertion Fixed Packet
Size control) before inserting data.
• Break-Defined Packet: Card receiver looks for character-defined
break from source being received to define breaks.
• Insertion Flow Control Allows communication between card receive and sending source to
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regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control: Data is received without buffering or checking to
see if data is being received faster than it can be inserted.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Tx will tell the sending source
whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if close to not being able to accept new data,
tells the sending source to hold, and releases this hold when the
card is again able to accept new data.
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• Insertion Sync Byte Control Allows use of a sync byte from card receiver back to sending source to
• Extraction Mode Control Where data is being extracted from input video, sets the data to be sent
• Extraction Flow Control Allows communication between card transmit and receiving destinations
synchronize communication between card receive and sending source as
follows:
• Disabled: No special synchronization.
• Field Number at SOF: The card sends a single byte telling sending
source when start of field 1 or field 2 is occurring.
• Ack on Insertion: Card sends a single byte back to sending source
when data has been inserted.
as follows:
• Payload Only: Sends payload only (for example, for closed
captioning this would be only the ASCII character string
representing the CC content).
• Full Anc Data Packet: Sends the entire packet, including payload,
DID, SDID, and any handling or marking characters.
to regulate data receive as follows:
• No Flow Control: Data is transmitted without buffering or checking
to see if data is being transmitted faster than it can be received.
• XON / XOFF: The card UART Rx will acknowledge from the
receiving system whether it can or cannot accept data at current bit
rate.
• Hold Break: Card, if receiving notification from the receiving
system that it is close to not being able to accept new data, tells the
card to hold. Card releases this hold when the receiving system
removes the break command, indicating destination is now ready
again to accept new data.
• Bit Rate/ Parity Gen Control For both Rx and Tx, sets UART for bit rate and parity as follows:
• Bit Rate: Sets Tx/Rx bit rate from 1 of 5 speeds ranging from 9600
to 230400 Baud.
• Parity:Sets card Rx to expect odd or even parity from incoming
data, and sets card Tx to generate a parity bit to satisfy selected
parity. Where parity is set, incoming data not conforming to parity
selection is rejected.
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Allows user control settings to be saved in a Preset and
then loaded (recalled) as desir ed, and prov ide s a
Presets
• Preset Layer Select
Allows selecting a functional layer (or “area of concern”) that the preset is concerned with. Limiting presets to a layer or area of
concern allows for highly specific presets, and masks changing card settings in areas outside of the layer or area of concern.
Default All setting will “look” at all card settings and save all settings to the defined preset with no masking.
video proc setting in effect, and at a later time EAS audio routing is desired to be saved and invoked as a preset, selecting
In Audio Routing here tells the preset save and load to not concern itself with video proc settings. In this manner, any video proc
settings in effect when the EAS preset is invoked will not affect any video proc settings that might be currently in effect.
one-button restore of factory default settings.
Selecting a layer (in the example, “In Audio
Routing”) will set the preset to only “look at” and
“touch” audio routing settings and save these
settings under the preset. When the preset is loaded
(recalled), the card will only “touch” the audio routing
layer.
Example: Since EAS audio routing can be
considered independent of video proc settings, if
normal audio routing was set up with a particular
• Preset Enter/Save/Delete Locks and unlocks editing of presets to prevent accidental overwrite as
Protected state –
changes locked out
Ready (open) state –
changes can be applied
follows:
• Protect (ready): This state awaits Protected and allows preset Save/
Delete button to save or delete current card settings to the selected
preset. Use this setting when writing or editing a preset.
• Protected: T oggle to this setting to lock down all presets from being
inadvertently modified or deleted. Use this setting when all presets
are as intended.
• New/Updated Preset Name: Field for entering user-defined name for
the preset being saved (in this example, “IRD Rcv122”).
• Save: Saves the current card settings under the preset name defined
above.
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• Preset Save/Load Controls
• Select Preset: drop-down allows a preset saved above to be
selected to be loaded or deleted (in this example, custom preset
“IRD Rcv122”).
• Load Selected Preset button allows loading (engaging) the
selected preset. When this button is pressed, the changes called
out in the preset are immediately applied.
Note: Controls below that modify or delete presets are grayed-out
(inactive) when Save/Delete button is in Protected mode. To
use these controls, make certain Protected is not enabled.
• Update - Rename - Delete Selected Preset buttons allow
selected preset to be updated (take in current custom settings), be
renamed, or be deleted. A Confirm prompt appears in all cases.
• Delete All Presets button allows a delete of all stored presets.
(This is useful if all presets are to be replaced by a new Presets
.bin file.)
• Load Factor y D e fa ults button allows loading (recalling) the
factory default preset. When this button is pressed, the changes
called out in the preset are immediately applied.
Note: Load Factory Defaults functions with no masking. The Preset
Layer Select controls have no effect on this control and will
reset all layers to factory default.
• Download Presets saving the preset files to a folder on the
connected computer.
• Upload Options checkboxes function as follows:
• D elete All Presets on Upload clears all stored presets, and
then replaces or adds any presets as defined in the uploaded
Presets .bin file. (This is useful to establish a “clean slate” and
remove any presets that may no longer be desired.)
• D elete Duplicate Presets on Upload clears stored presets
bearing the same name as currently stored presets. (This avoids
dual iterations of same preset name (plain and duplicate using
“*” marking), and avoids possibility of “stale” presets no longer
desired from appearing as a choice.)
• Load Saved Settings on Preset Upload makes certain any
local card settings card state is retained following a preset
upload. When checked, a preset within the upload is invoked
only when specifically selected and invoked.
Note: Any combination of checkboxes can be checked or
unchecked (enabled or disabled) as desired.
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