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9940-ACO
9940-ACO
3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input Intelligent Auto-Changeover
Switch with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
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Copyright
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Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
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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.
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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Switch with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter. The 9940-ACO 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 control
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9940-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input Intelligent Auto-Changeover
Manual No.: 9940ACO-OM
Document Version: V1.6
Release Date: July 13, 2021
Applicable for
Firmware Version
V2.108 or greater
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for latest card functionality, including new standard
features and available options. (This firmware version has
significant user interface changes versus prior firmware versions
and the use of this new Product Manual is strongly
recommended.)
- Corrections of minor manual errata.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9940-ACO 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
9940-ACO Functional Description......................................................................... 1-6
9940-ACO Input/Output Formats............................................................... 1-6
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-8
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-12
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-14
Alarm Function......................................................................................... 1-14
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-15
9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules................................................................... 1-17
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-17
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-19
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-19
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-20
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9940-ACO Into a Frame Slot............................................................ 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules..................................................................... 2-4
GPIO/COMM Connections.................................................................................... 2-6
Setting Up 9940-ACO Network Remote Control................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
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Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4
Web HTML5 User Interface ....................................................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card via Remote Control .............................................. 3-6
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card Using DashBoard™ ................................. 3-6
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel.... 3-7
Checking 9940-ACO Card Information.................................................................. 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
9940-ACO Function Menu List and Descriptions ................................................ 3-10
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-12
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-13
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-18
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-21
Input Audio Routing/Controls .................................................................. 3-22
Video Quality Events Setup Controls ...................................................... 3-27
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ........................................................ 3-28
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-29
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-30
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-33
Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-36
Moving Box Insertion .............................................................................. 3-41
Y/C Alignment Controls .......................................................................... 3-42
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-43
Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-46
Admin ....................................................................................................... 3-52
GPO Setup Controls ................................................................................. 3-55
Alarms Setup Controls ............................................................................. 3-56
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-60
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-60
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-60
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-64
9940-ACO Processing Error Troubleshooting.......................................... 3-65
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-68
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-68
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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
9940-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input Intelligent Auto-Changeover Switch
with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter card (also referred to herein as the
9940-ACO).
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
9940-ACO.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructio ns for
installing the 9940-ACO in a frame, and optionally installing a
9940-ACO Rear I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9940-ACO.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9940-ACO Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
• 9940-ACO Functional Description (p. 1-6)
• Technical Sp ecifications (p. 1-17)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-19)
• Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-20)
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1 9940-ACO Card Software Versions and this Manual
9940-ACO Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 99 40-ACO Card Informat ion (p. 3-8) in
Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check
our website for the lates t 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 9940-ACO 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:
• 9940-ACO refers to the 9940-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input
Intelligent Auto-Changeover Switch with Optional Trouble Slate
Inserter 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 termina l equipment in which the 9940- ACO 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.
You can download a pdf of the option supplement by entering the
option code on the Cobalt web page search window (for example,
+T-SLATE) and then clicking on Product Downloads to view or
download the supplement pdf.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. 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
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 9940-ACO has a moderate power dissipation (<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the
card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module( s) is inst al led before inst a lling the 99 40-ACO into
the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O mod ule mating connec tor, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
The 9940-ACO 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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9940-ACO Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functi onal bl ock dia gram o f the 99 40-ACO. In a dditi on to
a basic signal presence input failover function, a Quality Check function
allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-configurable subjective
criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence. Two discrete character
burn strings can be in serted on output vi deo, with ea ch strin g inserte d as stat ic
text and/or insert only upon LOS. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to
serve as a dynamic raster confidence check even in cases where the input
video image is static or lost.
9940-ACO Input/Output Formats
The 9940-ACO 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.
• 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 as a
relay failo ver if card po wer is lost .
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RCK/PROC
OUT SDI
1
2
3
A/B PROC
OUT SDI
4
9940BD V1.3LB 91
Auto-Changeover/
Check
RLY
RLY BYP
Protect
Copy 1A
Selected
Input RCK
Audio
Mux
Output
Crosspoint
Serialize
Delay
Offset
Output
Routing
Downmix
Insertion
Trouble Slate
RLY bypass (to Output
A/B PROC OUT)
(NOTE 2)
Failover
Selected Input RCK (to
Output Crosspoint)
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
Audio
Demux
Character Burn
Timecode Burn
Deserialize
Audio Silence
Timecode
Video Quality
EXT REF IN
Events Check
Select/Proc
Events Check
(from frame)
Closed-Captioning
Absence/Presence
EQ/
EQ/
EQ/
Reclock
Reclock
Reclock
Practical input/output signal availability is determined by rear I/O
module used. Refer to text for more information.
and loss of power failover. Refer to “Auto-Changeover” in text for
detailed descriptions and signal flow.
2. Auto-changeover selects active path routing to card processing
EQ/
Reclock
GPIO
Monitor
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
SDI IN C
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
3G/HD/SD
(NOTE 2)
Control/
Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability.
Figure 1-1 9940-ACO Functional Block Diagram
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Video Processor Description
The 9940-ACO features a frame sync, charact er burner, and pa ttern ge nerator.
The 9940-ACO video subsystem also pr ovides the f unctions descr ibed below.
Input Video Select/Quality Check Functions
A GUI-based control allows selection of one of four SDI inputs as the card
processed video input.
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.
A user-configur able Qual ity Che ck fun ction allows subje ctiv e cri teri a such as
black/frozen or no video frame events to propagate an event alert. This alert
can be used by the card Presets function to invoke video routing changes,
GPO, and other actions.
Allowed Rasters and Allowed Frame Rates filter
Auto-Changeover (Relay Bypass) Function
(See Figure 1-2.) This f unctio n al lows th e card l ogic a sse rt of input s elect and
routing to the
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 selected input directly to the
output if the card loses power or is removed from the frame. (Both relays are
located on the card rear module.)
The
RLY BYP OUT SDI output retains selected rout ing 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 active at the time, this selection is retained by the
latching relays. In a power-loss event,
output
RL Y BYP OUT, and th e card a utomatica lly remov ed from t he signa l path
until normal operation again commences. In normal operation, the output
relay always maintains routing from the card processed output to output
RLY BYP OUT.
Note: • The card also provides active (DA-driven) outputs RCK/PROC 1 thru
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) and Closed
Captioning Events Detect Function (p. 1-12) for more information.
RLY BYP OUT card processed output under normal conditions,
SDI IN B would be directly routed to
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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
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Figure 1-2 Auto-Changeover Function and Signal Flow
Active Auto-Changeover Function
This function provides active video/audio OK screening tools and allows
active failover from primary program input (
(prioritized) alternate inputs
SDI IN B thru SDI IN D. As such, this functionality
screens all four available card inputs for alternates to be used in cases of
primary program input experiencing video and/or audio loss event(s).
In addition to accommodating up to three failover sources (
and
SDI IN D as failover sources for primary SDI IN A), this fun ction applies a
weighting/priority to the failovers to be invoked.
• Failover will attempt to use next-highest weighted input source, and
progressively use l ower-weighted sources if higher- w ei ght ed s our ces
are not available.
• If higher-weighted inputs again become viable, the highest-weighted
source will be used.
(For example, if primary
failover
SDI IN C is screened as OK and is invoked as next-available
SDI IN A experiences a screened event and
input, higher-weighted alternate
become available even if
primary
SDI IN A becomes available, it will be invoked over all other
SDI IN C is OK and present. In any case, if
inputs, since it’s the highest weighted/priority input.)
SDI IN A) to weighted
SDI IN B will be used should it
SDI IN B, SDI IN C,
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Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This func ti on provides for extraction of timecode data from
input video source, and in turn allow individual timecode strings to be
embedded and/or burned into the ou tp ut vi deo . The fun cti on can monitor any
of the video inputs of the card for supported timecode formats such as
ATC_LTC or ATC_VITC for HD, and ATC_VITC or VITC waveform (with
selectable odd/even field line number control) for SD SDI inputs. Waveform
VITC timecode can also be extracted from a reference input and used as the
output timecode value. If the preferred format is detec ted, the pre ferred
format is used by the card; if the preferred format is not detected, the card
uses other formats (wh ere 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.
Frame
Reference
SDI
Video
Input
Audio LTC
(from Emb
Ch 1-16)
Ref VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
When licensed with option
+LTC, this function also can
receive and translate audio LTC timecode (from Emb Ch 1-16) for insertion
as SMPTE 12M ATC timecode formats onto the output video as described
above.
3G/HD/SD–SDI
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
SDI Video
Output
Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor
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Frame Sync Function
This function p rovide s for fra me s ync co ntrol usin g e ither one of t wo ext ern al
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 of fset to be added betw een 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.
Color Corrector
Option +COLOR converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color
space (where the col or cor rect ion is a pplie d), and t hen back to YCbCr SDI on
the output. Controls are ava il abl e to adju st each RGB level independently for
both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be
independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be
ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels simultaneously.
Character/Image Burn-in Functions
User text and timecode (as selected using the timecode function) can be
burned into the output video. Burn-in attributes such as size, position,
background, color, and opacity are user-configurable. Two discrete character
burn strings can b e insert ed on output video, wit h each str ing inse rted as s tatic
text and/or insert only upon LOS. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to
serve as a dynamic raster confidence check even in cases where the input
video image is static or lost.
Trouble Slate Insertion Function
Option +T-SLATE provides for graphic insertion onto the SDI processed
output raster. The function allows for uploading a .png image graphic file to
the card/device memory. (png files are converted to a special format using a
web tool before uploading to the host card/device; this is described in the
setup/operating instructions later in this supplement.)
When the image file(s) is uploa ded to the card, it s insertion can be enabl ed via
DashBoard Event Setup controls that enable the graphic insertion only under
certain conditions as desired. (For example, a trouble slate graphic can be set
to insert upon detected input Loss of Signal (LOS).
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The trouble slate function allows for positioning the image within the active
video using DashBoard controls. Refer to +LOGO / +T-SLATE Manual
Supplement OPT-SW-PHXLTS-MS for detailed information and installation/
setup instructions.
Video Quality Events Detect Function
A Video Quality Events user interface and an Event Trigg ers user interface
provide for setting an area of concern across the program raster 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 sett ing how fast t he e vent de tecti on enga ges and relea se s when
triggered. The
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).
Closed Captioning Events Detect Function
An Event Triggers user interface can detect Closed Caption Absence and
Closed Caption Presence 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).
Event Trigge rs user interface allows instructing the card as t o
Event Triggers user interface in turn
Audio Processor Description
Video Output Crosspoint
A four-output v ideo matri x crossp oint al lows indep endently applying the card
processed video output, reclocked input, or wings/key-fill previews to any of
the four card discrete coaxial outputs (
output, a CVBS coaxial output is available as a processed video output.
An additional output (
outputs a copy of
power loss failover
SDI IN B.
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
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. An Input Audio
Status display shows the presence and peak level of each input audio channel
received by the card. For digital audio inputs, payload is identified (PCM or
data such as Dolby
®
Digital or E). As such, the audio subsection provides a
full crosspoint between all supported audio inputs and output formats. Bulk
and per-channel audio delay controls are provided.
(Option +CQS). Clean and Quiet Switching 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.
SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4). For an SD
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Introduction 9940-ACO Functional Description
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.
• 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 1-4.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded c hannel s serv ing as 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.
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
L), Right (R), Center (C), Left
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Figure 1-4 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
Audio Silence Events Detect Function
An Audio Silence Events user interface and an Event Triggers user interface
provide for setting audio level screening and thresholds for audio silence
event alerts. When a silence events occur, the event(s) can be used by the
Presets function to invoke input routing or other changes.
An Audio Failover Threshold control allows setting the 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. Trigger holdoff sets the period of time in which
selected channel silence must occur before an Audio Silence Event trigger
goes true. Release holdoff sets the time in which the trigger is revoked upon
an event fal se condition. The
the card as to the act i on 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).
Event Triggers user interface allows instructing
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1 9940-ACO Functional Description
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 eac h GPI user contr ol is a sele ction of o ne of 32 user -d efi ned
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control preset. 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;
the card remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is rapidly
applied.
GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI
ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs, as well as
be set for le vel or edge t riggering. This flexibility allows multistage,
progressive actions to be invoked if desired. Indication is provided showing
whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
Alarm Function
GPO Interface
Two independent phototransistor non-referenced (floating) contact pairs
(
GPO 1/1 and GPO 2/2) are available. A GPO can be in voked by sett ing 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.
The card can be set to monitor inp ut video/au dio for input errors such as input
LOS, frozen or black frame, l oss of referenc e, closed capt ioning ancilla ry data
loss, and/or per-channel audio absences. These alarms can be pr opa gat ed 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.
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Introduction 9940-ACO Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-5 shows the user control interface options for the 9940-ACO. 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 9940-ACO
and other cards installed in openGear®
1
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 thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is describe d in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the 9940-ACO and other video and audio processing
terminal equipment m eeting the o pen-architecture Cobalt
®
cards for
openGear™ standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive acces s to hundre ds of car ds in a fac ility, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions ”.
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limit e d .
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1 9940-ACO Functional Description
OGCP-9000 Control Panel
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
9940-ACO Card
or
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9940-ACO card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
LAN
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.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9940-ACO 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).
9940-ACO card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9940-ACO card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
Figure 1-5 9940-ACO 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. 1-20).
®
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Introduction Technical Specifications
9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules
The 9940-ACO 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
9940-ACO Functional Blo ck Diagr am (Figu re 1-1 ) ente r and e xit t he card via
the card edge backplane connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the
9940-ACO card edge connections to coaxial and ot her connectors that
interface with other components and systems in the signal chain. The full
assortment of 9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
T abl e 1-1 li sts t he tech nical specif icat ion s for t he 9940- ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Multi-Input Intellige nt Aut o-Changeover Switch with Optional Troub le Sl ate
Inserter card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9940-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Multi-Input Intelligent Auto-Changeover
Switch with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumptio n < 18 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100/1000 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
Four, with manual select or failover to alternate input.
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Input Select/Auto-Changeover Failover Failover to alternate input on loss of target input. Failover invoked
upon LOS and/or user configurable parametric criteria such as
black/frozen frame or audio silence.
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1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Embedded Audio Output 16-ch embedded. User crosspoint allows routing of any embedded
Number of Outputs:
One 3G/HD/ SD-SDI BNC, relay-protected
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC, selectable as processed or input
reclocked output
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
Minimum Latency (frame sync 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
channel to any embedded channel output. Multi-frequency tone
generator for each audio output. Master delay control; range of -33
msec to +3000 msec.
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 workmanship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: (217) 344-1243
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MAD E OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9940ACO-OM (V1.6) 9940-ACO PRODUCT MANUAL 1-19
Page 24
1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representative s for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show 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 9940-ACO Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9940-ACO Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)
Installing the 9940-ACO 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 9940-ACO has a moderate power
dissipation (<18 W). 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 9940-ACO 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
9940-ACO 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 9940-ACO Into a Frame Slot
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9940-ACO 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 9940-ACO into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9940-ACO 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 9940-ACO Rear I/O
Modules (p. 2-4).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9940-ACO cards.
Note: • The 9940-ACO BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not neces-
sary 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. I f network remote control is to be used for the fram e and the frame has
not yet been set up for remote contro l, pe rf orm set up in accordance with
Setting Up 9940-ACO Network Remote Control (p. 2-6).
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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 9940-ACO is to be installed.
If installing the 9940-ACO in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9940-ACO 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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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifically for use with the 9940-ACO.
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 9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules
9940-ACO Rear I/O Module Description
Note: On certain rear modules below, RLY BYP is the card processed output which uses either input SDI IN A or SDI IN B. This
output uses relay latching to retain selected routing in the event of power loss regardless of whether a selection was manually
invoked or by a unit-detected failover. Other outputs (which can be individually set as reclocked or processed outputs) are not
relay-equipped and will lose signal in the event of power loss.
RM20-9940-A/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9940 cards:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN C)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out BNCs (SDI OUT 1
thru SDI OUT 3)
1937S
RM20-9940-B/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9940 cards:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN D)
• Six 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out BNCs (SDI OUT 1A
thru SDI OUT 4B)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9940-B/S-HDBNC or
RM20-9940-B/S-DIN, respectively.
1934D
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Table 2-1 9940-ACO Rear I/O Modules — continued
9940-ACO Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9940-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/COMM Connections (p. 2-6)
for connector pinouts and important information
regarding GPO electrical limits.
1914
RM20-9940-F Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN B)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(RCK/PROC 1A thru RCK/PROC 4B; each GUI
selectable as processed out or selected-input
reclocked)
• One relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
(RLY BYP A/B OUT; 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)
• Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G
and GPI 2-G)
• Two NO GPO (terminals GPO 1/G and GPO 2/G)
Note: Refer to GPIO/COMM Connections (p. 2-6)
for connector pinouts and important information
regarding GPO electrical limits.
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2 GPIO/COMM Connections
GPIO/COMM Connections
Figure 2-2 shows connections to the 3-pin Phoenix ™ terminal b lock
connectors (where used) GPIO connections and the RJ-45 connector GPIO/
COMM connections (where used).
Note: It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-2
that the orientation of rear module 3-wire 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.
Setting Up 9940-ACO 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 DashBoard™. (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
Inc. (p. 1-20).
• 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.
rather than assessing orientation on rear module connectors. Note
®
reference guide Remote
®
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital
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Installation and Setup Setting Up 9940-ACO Network Remote Control
GPI Port Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
GPI 2
IN 2
21G
IN 1
GPO Port Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
Removable Phoenix plug
view oriented with top
(screw terminals) up
G
GPI 1
G
GPO 1
OUT 1
12G
OUT 2
G
G
GPO 2
COMM and GPIO Connections
(RJ-45 Connector)
Pin Function
1GPI IN 1
2GPI IN 2
3 GPO RTN
4GPO OUT 1
5GPO OUT 2
6UART_TX
7UART_RX
8 COMM GND
GPI GND connection s sho ul d be co nn ec te d to pin 8 –
COMM GND, which is chassis GND.
Pin 1
Note: View is “looking into”
connector from
unterminated
(user-facing) side.
Pin 8
GPIO uses equivalent opto-isolated circuits shown below.
GPO Specifications:
Max I: 120 mA
Max V: 30 V
Max P: 120 mW
Pullup R >500Ω 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
GPI to
card control
Figure 2-2 GPIO/COMM Connector Pinouts
GPO
GPO COM
V+
+3.3V
10 kΩ
GPI
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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
9940-ACO Function Menu List
and Descriptions (p. 3-10).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9940-ACO Card via Remote Control (p. 3-6)
• Checking 9940-ACO Card Information (p. 3-8)
• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9)
• 9940-ACO Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-10)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-60)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9940-ACO card. The 9940-ACO functions can be accessed and
controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9940-ACO functional controls, indicators, and
displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being
used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9940-ACO
functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays related to a particular
function) follows a general arrangement of Function Menus under which
related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Menu/Parameter
Overview below).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
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Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9940-ACO card are
organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as shown
below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9940-ACO 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 9940-ACO card is first selected.
9940-ACO
Menu a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Input Video” function
menu example, the individual parameters for this
function consist of various input video controls and
displays such as input video source and status
displays.
• • •
Menu z
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9940-ACO card function
(for example, “Input Video”).
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
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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 Status Display
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Selection List
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
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Typical Parametric Control
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P
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
(See Figure 3-3.) Simila r 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, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel.
Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN
OGCP-9000-OM) or “OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual”
(PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.
Video Proc function
(among others) is
accessed using the Control
Panel Select Submenu
key. Video Proc function is
selected from the list of
functions (submenu items)
When the Video Proc
function submenu is
selected, its related
parameters are now
displayed.
In this example, Color Gain
(saturation) is adjusted using
the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
3396B_3346B.JPG
9940-ACO_3370_3372B.J
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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 or if card is installed in a “smart” frame with per-slot Ethernet
connectivity, the card controls can be accessed via a web net w ork conne ct ion
with no additional remote control software needed. The web GUI sho ws the
same tabs, contro ls an d s tatus displays as those accessed us ing 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 address as
set in the card
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 (p. 3-52) for more information.)
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
9
9.
1
1.
1
1
9
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3 Accessing the 9940-ACO Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card via Remote Control
Access the 9940-ACO card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control
Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associa ted wit h the fra me contai ning th e 9940 -ACO card
to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6: 9940”).
.
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 9940-ACO Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
Accessing the 9940-ACO Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below.
This display shows the list
order number of the device that
is ready for selection
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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 9940-ACO - 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 9940-ACO Card Information
The operating status an d software version th e 9940-ACO card c an be checke d
using DashBoard™. Figure 3-5 shows and describes the 9940-ACO card
information screen using DashBoard™.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the
status indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively
indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-60) for
corrective action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card is hosting a
9940-ACO card in slot 6.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format of the signals being
received by the 9940-ACO, 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 code number for the currently installed rear module.
Figure 3-5 9940-ACO Card Info/Status Utility
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Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for
various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2)
ATC _ VITC 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2)
ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2)
®
Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2)
SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) —
Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2)
Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available
and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GUI may allo w a particular range of choices, the ac tual ran ge
is automatically c lampe d (limi ted) to cer tain ranges to pre vent in adver tent confli ct with activ e pict ure a rea
depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:
Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting
525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41
625i 9-22 1080i 9-20
Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items,
consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure
3-6 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an
HD-SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion
attempted usin g
VANC line 9
(default)
AFD Insertion
corrected to us e
VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8
AFD = 9
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between
ATC_VITC and AFD both
on VANC line 9
Conflict between
ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and
AFD (now on line 18)
resolved
Figure 3-6 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example
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9940-ACO Function Menu List and Descriptions
T able 3-2 individually lists and describe s each 9940-ACO function menu and
its related list selections, controls, and parame ters. Where he lpful, 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 product or option web page Product
Downloads for pdf Manual Supplements covering these options.
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, the function menu items are
organized using ta bs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these
instances, Table 3-2 shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted
sub-tabs indicate that controls described are found by selecting this sub-tab (in this
example, the Input Bus sub-tab on the Input Audio Routing/Controls page).
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function menu item can be found.
Function Menu Item Page Function Menu Item Page
Input Video Controls 3-1 1 Output Audio Routing/Controls 3-33
Output Video Mode Controls 3-12 Character Burner 3-36
Timecode 3-13 Moving Box Insertion 3-41
Framesync 3-18 Y/C Alignment Controls 3-42
Input Audio Status 3-21 Presets 3-43
Input Audio Routing/Controls 3-22 GPO Setup Controls 3-55
Video Quality Events Setup
Controls
Audio Detect Events Setup
Controls
Closed Captioning 3-29 Alarms Setup Controls 3-56
Video Proc/Color Correction 3-30 User Log 3-60
3-27 Event Setup Controls 3-46
3-28 Admin 3-52
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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List
Allows manual or failover selection of card SDI program
video inputs and displays status and raster format of
Input Video Controls
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 stat us of each video input, along with elapsed time of signal
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.
Note: Failover criteria via this control is simple signal presence.
acquire.
SDI A thru SDI D 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.)
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 exclude selected raster or rate formats from being received by a card 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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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
Allows selection of each of the four video output coaxial
Output Video Mode Controls
connectors as processed SDI or reclocked SDI out.
• Output Video Crosspoint For each SDI output port supported by the card, provides a crosspoint for
• ST352 VPID Insertion/Pass-Thru Select /
Colorimetry Mark Select
routing program processed video or selected-input reclocked to an SDI
output.
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.
• ST 352 VPID Insertion selects from default Regenerate mode and
special Pass-Through mode (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).
• ST 352 VPID OETF selects from SDR, HLG, PQ, or unspecified
marking.
• ST 352 VPID Colorimetry selects from BT. 709 or BT.2020 colorimetry
marking.
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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
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
9940-ACO
Waveform
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC
525i 5994
w/ ATC_VITC
waveform timecode data (as shown in the status
display), set the Source Priority drop-down lists to
include VITC Waveform timecode data (SDI VITC) as
a choice. This extracts VITC Waveform timecode
data from the incoming video.
In this example, it is desired to provide 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 Co unt)
Audio LTC
Detect/Extract
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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
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
• Audio LTC Source and Mute Controls
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.
(+LTC option only)
L TC Input control selects an input audio channel when audio LTC is to be
used as a source.
Mute LTC Audio control allows timecode using LTC audio sources to
freeze as follows:
• When set to Enabled and input timecode is lost, timecode insertion is
disabled.
• When set to Disabled and input timecode is lost, timecode output
reverts to next priority selection.
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 AT C_LTC is desired,
using the Removal control will remove both timecodes from the output.
The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be re-inserted on the output
using the other controls discussed here.)
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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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• 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 proce ssed by the card.
The selected timecode source is embedded on the SDI video output (in this
example, 720p) using the selected line number. In this example, if the SDI VITC
on the SDI input becomes unavailable, the card then uses the reference VITC
data received on the frame reference.
SDI IN
TC
FRAME REF
SDI
OUT
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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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• Output Stat us Dis play Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
•
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.
Audio LTC Output Audio LTC output is routed to desired embedded audio outputs using the
as follows:
• Output status OK (in this example, SDI VITC timecode received and
outputted).
• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.
Note: • If timecode is not available from Source Priority selections
performed, timecode on output reverts to Free Run (internal
count) mode.
• Because the 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
Output Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-33). Whatever timecode is displayed
on the Output Status is converted to audio LTC and available as an LTC
audio output.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion
• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
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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Table 3-2 9940-ACO Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• 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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Provides video frame sync/delay offset control and
output control/loss of program video failover selection
Framesync
• Framesync Enable/Disable Control Provides master enable/disable of all card framesync functions/controls.
controls.
• Lock Mode Select Selects Frame Sync functions from the choices shown to the left and
• Output Rate Select Allows 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 to
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.
• Auto – output video frame rate tracks with 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.
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 Se l e c t Provides a convenient location to select between card program video
• Loss of Input Signal Sele c tion In the event of program input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines
• Test Pattern Select Provides a choice of standard technical patterns (shown to the left) when
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 (Black) – go to black flat field on program video output.
• Freeze – go to last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes on
program video output.
• Test Pattern – go to standard technical test pattern on program
video output (pattern is selected using the Pattern drop-down
described below).
• Snow – output snow multi-color pattern.
Test Pattern is 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
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LOS failover or directly by selecting Flat Field on the Program Video
Output Mode Select control).
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• Output Video Referen c e Offs e t 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 video) between
the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide
delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
Note: Offset advance is accomplished by hold-off of the
reference-directed release of the frame, thereby effectively
advancing the program video relative to the reference.
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 kame 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,
including any framesync delays.
• 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. 3-22) 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 as described below.
• Absent: Indicates embedded channel pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
• Present - PCM: Indicates embedded channel pair contains recognized audio PCM data.
• Dolby E: Indicates embedded channel pair contains Dolby
• Dolby Digital: Indicates embedded channel pair contains Dolby
Note: Dolby status displays occur only for valid Dolby
discrete audio received by the card.
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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).
All audio inputs are transferred through the card via the 16-channel Internal Bus (Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 16).
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.
• 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 thru Emb Ch 16)
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)
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Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
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Audio Delay – Provides bulk (all four groups/master) and individual
card audio bus channel delay offset controls and delay parametric
displays.
• Bulk (Master) Audio/Video Delay Control Bulk Delay control adds bulk (all four groups) audio delay from any video
• ••
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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.
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•
•
Dolby E Alignment – Provides selectable Dolby E alignment for
embedded Dolby E to position the bitstream utilizing the Dolby E
“guard band”. This helps prevent frame errors that may occur in a
bitstream upon switching or editing.
• Dolby E Embedding Alignment Control For incoming Dolby E data routed to the card audio bus, aligns the
embedded Dolby data corresponding to selection. Alignment line as a
result of selection is shown in Status display.
Note: • W here a frame reference is available, it is recommended to use
the Align to Reference selection. This helps ensure that the
correct alignment is achieved even if the video is user delayed or
output format (scaling) is changed.
Refer to “Preferred Alignment for Dolby E in HD Systems”
(http://www.dolby.com/about/news-events/
newsletters-dtvaudio-dolby-e-alignment.html) for more
information regarding Dolby E alignment.
• This control applies only to externally received Dolby E data
streams.
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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
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 11
Emb Ch 12
Emb Ch 13
Emb Ch 14
Emb Ch 15
Emb Ch 16
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 9
Flex Mix 10
Flex Mix 11
Flex Mix 12
Flex Mix A
Flex Mix B
Flex Mix C
To Audio B
Input Routing
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
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
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.
• Gain / Mute Control Provides relative gain (in dB) control and a channel Mute checkbox.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
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Clean and Quiet Switching (option +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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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. This status can be propagated to the Event Setup Controls to
issue a card GPO or other command when video quality events are
detected.
Video Quality Events Setup Controls
• 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 error events (black, frozen, or no input) to be
screened.
• Engagement and Disengagement Holdof f 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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Sets audio level screening and thresholds for audio
silence/presence event alerts on embedded audio in.
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls
Any combination of embedded 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 both channels Emb Ch 1 and Ch 2 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 Events Setup tab controls to issue a GPO, preset engage,
or other command when audio silence events are detected.
When an audio events occur, the event(s) can be used
by the Events Setup function to invoke input routing or
other changes.
• Audio Failover Thres hold 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 time 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” is labeled as DC; “Presence” is labeled as P; “Silence” is labeled as S.
• 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.)
ACO Audio Setup Tabs
The lower portion of the page is specifically
related to setup of audio screening for SDI
IN A thru SDI IN D as related to the active
failover that assesses audio presence for the
four SDI inputs. Selected embedded
channels for each SDI input can be
simultaneously screened for Silence (S), or
set to Don’t Care (DC) for channels not to be
screened.
Use these controls when setting up Event Setup > ACO Setup (p3-49) to screen for audio Silence events.
In this example, Emb
Ch 1/2 pairs for inputs
SDI IN A thru SDI IN D
are to be set up for
audio screening in
conjunction with the
Event Setup > ACO
Setup sub-tab page.
For inputs that will not
be considered, DC
should be selected
here.
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Provides support for closed captioning setup.Also
provides controls for setting closed captioning absence
and presence detection thresholds.
Closed Captioning
• Closed Cap t i oning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows:
• If closed captioning is present, a message similar to the example shown
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 Events Setup 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 the following Video Proc and Color Correction
parametric controls.
• Video Proc Video Proc (En a ble /Disable) provides master on/off control of all Video
• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
• Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).
Proc functions.
• When set to Disable, Video Proc is bypassed.
• When set to Enable, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Video Proc/Color Correction
• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel).
(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
• Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation)
applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
• Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma.
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
• Gang Luma/Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls
increases or decreases both the Luma and Color gain levels by equal
amounts.
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Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB
channels for the card program video path (option +COLOR).
• Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color
• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector
• Luma Gain R-G-B controls
• Black Gain R-G-B controls
Corrector functions.
• When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.
• When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.
functions.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
Separate red, green, and blue channels controls for Luma Gain, Black
Gain, and Gamma curve adjustment.
Gain controls provide gain adjustment from 0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1%
steps (unity = 100.0)
Gamma controls apply gamma curve adjustment in 0.125 to 8.000 range
in thousandths steps (unity = 1.000)
Each of the three control groups (Luma, Black, and Gamma have a
Gang Column button which allows settings to be proportionally changed
across a control group by changing any of the group’s controls.
• Gamma Factor R-G-B controls
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• Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)
• White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
• White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
• Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified
percentage.
(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)
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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each embedded audio output channel.
Also provides Gain, Phase Inver t, and Muting contr ol s
Output Audio Routing/Controls
and peak level meters for each output channel.
Note: • Embedded Ch 2 th ru 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 Sourc e Using the drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be embedded
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
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
• 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
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)
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Note: Although the 9940 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.
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Provides audio down-mix audio routing selections that
multiplexe s any five audio ch annel so urces into a ster eo
pair.
• Downmixer Source Controls 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 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 = -3 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
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 = -3 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 user-configurable burn-in of up to two text
strings and timecode on output video.
Character Burner
Note: Ident 1 and Ident 2 sub-tabs provide identical, independent controls for inserting two independent text (identification)
burn-in overlays on the output video. Ident 2 has controls identical to the controls described here for Ident 1. Therefore,
only the Ident 1 controls are shown here.
• Ident Insertion Controls Selects the rules for identification text burn-in overlay insertion into output
• Display Type (Format) Select Selects the type of data to be displayed as burn-in text from choices
• Display (Ident) Text Entry Field Dialog entry box that allows entry of desired ident text string. Enter
• Ident Text Attributes Controls Sets burn-in size/position attributes as follows:
video.
Note: If ident text insertion is desired for input LOS conditions, the
Framesync On Loss of Video cont rol must be set to provide a
raster (from one of the choices shown) to support the text insertion.
If this control is set to “Disable Outputs”, no raster or text insertion
will be present on the output video under input LOS conditions. See
Framesync (p. 3-18) for more information.
shown.
• User text allows user text to be entered using field described below.
• Video type inserts an ov erlay showing the video format of the input
being used for processing.
desired text as click Update when done to input the text string.
Note: • A ll normal keyboard alphanumeric char acter s are supported, in
addition to ASCII characters (Windows ALT+nnnn).
• Up to 126 characters can be entered.
• Character Size sets character size (in pixels).
• Text Justification selects from left, right, or center-aligned justification
within the text box overlay.
• Character Color selects text color.
• Character Opacity sets text opacity from 0% (least opacity) to 100%
(full opacity).
• Ident Text Background At tri bu tes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
burn-in text and its background.
• Color drop-down sets background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity control sets background opacity from 0% (least opacity) to
100% (full opacity).
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• Ident Position Select Sets the location of the ident text insertion from choices shown or custom.
• Ident Text Positioning Controls With Custom selected, sets burn-in position attributes as follows:
(When Custom is selected, position is configured using the Ident Text
Positioni ng Controls described below.)
Example: Ident 1 text using
Top Left position
Example: Ident 1 text using
Center position
Note: For SD usage, burn-ins can impinge on and corrupt line 21
closed-captioning waveform if positioned too close to the upper
right of the raster.
• Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset
from left of image area). (Range is 0 thru 100%)
• Vertical Position sets vertical position (in percentage of offset from top
of image area, top justified). (Range is 0 thru 100%)
Note: • Horizontal and Vertical Position controls are functional only when
Custom Position is selected.
• Character sizing and positioning for a given raster format may not
be appropriate for another format (especially if transitioning from
HD to SD). Set size and position for a balanced appearance (e.g.,
do not place text too close to margins or set larger than
necessary) that accommodates both HD and SD raster formats if
multiple format use is required.
Positioning with H and V controls at
zero (origin)
(Size = 3)
Positioning with H and V controls
both at 50
(Size = 3)
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
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• Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in text background box.
• Auto allows text box to proportionally size with selected text size.
• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H
dimensions to be set as desired.
• Text Box Wid t h and Heigh t allow manual sizing when set to Custom.
• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H
dimensions to be set as desired.
• Horizontal and Vertical Padding allow fine adjustment of V and H
dimensions to be set when Auto is selected.
• T ext Box Border Enable When set to Enabled, applies a white hairline border to the text box
edges.
Provides controls for burn-in of timecode on output
video.
Note: This status display mirrors the same display in the Timecode tab. Device must be set to output a timecode in order for
timecode burn-in to function. See Timecode (p. 3-13) for information on using timecode controls.
• Timecode Insertion Control Selects the rules for timecode burn-in overlay insertion into output video.
Note: If timecode insertion is desired for input LOS conditions, the
Framesync On Loss of Video cont rol must be set to provide a
raster (from one of the choices shown) to support the timecode
insertion.
If this control is set to “Disable Outputs”, no raster or timecode
insertion will be present on the output video under input LOS
conditions. See Framesync (p. 3-18) for more information.
• Timecode Format Display Selector Selects the format of timecode string burn-in overlay insertion into output
video from choices shown.
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• Timecode Attributes Controls Sets burn-in size/position attributes as follows:
• Character Size sets character size (in pixels).
• Text Justification selects from left, right, or center-aligned justification
within the text box overlay.
• Character Color selects text color.
• Character Opacity sets text opacity from 0% (least opacity) to 100%
(full opacity).
• Timecode Background Attributes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
• Timecode Position Select Sets the location of the timecode insertion from choices shown or custom.
burn-in text and its background.
• Color drop-down sets background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity control sets background opacity from 0% (least opacity) to
100% (full opacity).
(When Custom is selected, position is configured using the Timecode
Positioni ng Controls described below.)
Example: Timecode
burn-in using Bottom
Center position
Example: Timecode
burn-in using Top Left
position
• Timecode Positioning Controls With Custom selected, sets burn-in position attributes as follows:
• Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset
from left of image area). (Range is 0 thru 100%)
• Vertical Position sets vertical position (in percentage of offset from top
of image area, top justified). (Range is 0 thru 100%)
Note: • Horizontal and Vertical Position controls are functional only when
Custom Position is selected.
• Character sizing and positioning for a given raster format may not
be appropriate for another format (especially if transitioning from
HD to SD). Set size and position for a balanced appearance (e.g.,
do not place text too close to margins or set larger than
necessary) that accommodates both HD and SD raster formats if
multiple format use is required.
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Positioning with H and V controls at
zero (origin)
(Size = 3)
Positioning with H and V controls
both at 50
(Size = 3)
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
• Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in background box.
• T ext Box Border Enable When set to Enabled, applies a white hairline border to the text box
x= 100%
• Auto allows text box to proportionally size with selected text size.
• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H
dimensions to be set as desired.
• Text Box Wid t h and Heigh t allow manual sizing when set to Custom.
• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H
dimensions to be set as desired.
• Horizontal and Vertical Padding allow fine adjustment of V and H
dimensions to be set when Auto is selected.
edges.
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Provides a “moving box” graphic insertion (overlay) on
the output video.
Moving Box Insertion
Moving-box insertion can serve as a dynamic raster
confidence check even in cases where the input video
image is static or lost.
Moving-box insertion provides dynamic
display even on static video. Attributes
such as box size, color, vertical
movement speed, and horizontal
movement speed are all user
configurable.
Moving box can be set to insert
contunously, or only upon loss of input.
• Moving Box Insertion Control s Selects the rules for moving-box overlay insertion into output video.
Note: If moving-box insertion is desired for input LOS conditions, the
Framesync On Loss of Video control must be set to provide a
raster (from one of the choices shown) to support the moving-box
insertion.
If this co n tr o l is set to “Disable Outputs”, no raster or moving-box
insertion will be present on the output video under input LOS
conditions. See Framesync (p. 3-18) for more information.
• Moving Box Size Control s Sets size of box image burn-in as follows:
• Moving Box Width sets the width (as a percentage of maximum
available raster width. (Range is 0% thru 40%)
• Moving Box Height sets the height (as a percentage of maximum
available raster height. (Range is 0% thru 40%)
Note: • Moving box sizing for a given raster format may not be
appropriate for another format (especially if transitioning from HD
to SD). Set size and position for a balanced appearance that
accommodates both HD and SD raster formats if multiple format
use is required.
• For SD usage, moving box can impinge on and corrupt line 21
closed-captioning waveform if positioned too close to the upper
right of the raster.
• Moving Box Speed Controls Sets speed of motion for moving box image burn-in as follows:
• Moving Box Horizontal Speed sets the X-axis speed from choices
shown.
• Moving Box Vertical Speed sets the Y-axis speed from choices shown .
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• Moving Box Attributes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
moving-box insertion.
• Color drop-down sets box color from multiple choices shown.
• Opacity controls sets box opacity from 0% (least opacity) to 100% (full
opacity).
Provides controls for correcting upstream misalignment
of Y and C phase.
Y/C Alignment Controls
SMPTE color bars showing Y/C misalignment (as
evidenced by poor transitions at the color borders)
SMPTE color bars showing proper Y/C alignment (as
evidenced by crisp transitions at the color borders)
Y/C misalignment is typically introduced by upstream analog-to-digital conversion, especially where the Y and chroma
paths may experience differing characteristics.
• Y/C Alignment Controls Provides the following Y/C alignment controls:
• Enable control turns on alignment.
• C Phase Adjustment Relative to Y provides a -8
C phase from Y phase.
•
•
•
° to +7°phase offset of
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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:
• Delete 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.)
• Delete 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 mak es 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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Download (save) card presets to a
network computer by clicking
Download Presets – Save at the
bottom of the Presets page.
Browse to a desired
save location (in
this example, My
Documents\Cobalt
Presets).
The file can then be
renamed if desired
(RCVR21 Presets
in this example)
before committing
the save.
Upload (open) card presets from a network
computer by clicking Upload
at the bottom of
DashBoard.
Browse to the location
where the file was saved
on the computer or
drive (in this
example, My
Documents\Cobalt
Presets).
Select the desired
file and click Open
to load the file to the
card.
Note:• Preset transfer between card download and file
upload is on a group basis (i.e., individual presets
cannot be downloaded or uploaded separately).
• After uploading a presets file, engagement of a
desired preset is only assured by selecting and
loading a desired preset as described on the
previous page.
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Provides event-based loading allowing a defined action
to be automatically engaged upon various received
signal status. Actions can be “canned” control
commands or user-defined by going to a user preset.
Event Setup Controls
• Event based preset loading is not passive and can result in very significant and unexpected card control and signal
processing changes if not properly used. If event based presets are not to be used, make certain the Event Based
Loading button is set to Disabled.
• Because event based preset loading can apply card control changes by invoking presets, loading conditions cannot be
nested within a called preset (event-based loading settings performed here cannot be saved to presets, although the
settings are persistent across power cycles).
Event triggers allow a variety of event screening criteria, and in turn provide an Event Action “go to” in response to the detected
event(s). For each screened criteria, categories can be set as “Don’t Care” or set to specific criteria to broaden or concentrate
on various areas of concern.
• The Event based loading button serves as a master enable/disable for the function.
• Go-to Event Actions can be user-defined presets, “canned” (hard-coded) selections (such as GPO triggers or routing
changes), or automated E-mail alert to a respondent (see ACO Setup (p. 3-49) for setting up e-mail alerts).
• Each Event (Event 1 thru Event 32) can be set to screen for any or several Definer criteria as shown in the example below.
Up to 32 separate events can be defined.
• Event 1 thru Event 32 are arranged with Event 1 having the highest priority, descending down to Event 32. Where multiple
event screening is enabled, lower-priority events are serviced first, with the highest-priority event being the final event serviced
and last action taken as well as last item logged in the Event History (see below). This helps ensure that a lower-priority event
does not mask detection of higher-priority event(s).
• The Status indicator and message shows the activation status of each Event. Green indicator means event is currently
engaged.
Event Definers
Each event can be uniquely set up for any of the condition types in these columns. Unless set
to Don’t Care, all defined conditions will need to be true in order for the Event to be considered
active
•
•
•
Note: Event criteria settings in any row comprise an AND function. Where multiple criteria are selected, a true (trigger) condition
is not propagated unless all specified criteria are true. To independently screen for multiple criteria, rows should be set up
where each criteria is screened in its own Event row. Examples of this are shown on the following pages.
The Event History log shows any triggered
events in groups of five most recent events
(newest at the top).
In the example here, log shows Event 2 as the
most recent event, and its user-selected action
of GPO 1 Close.
Pressing the Force Event Refresh button
updates the list.
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In the example here for Event 1, the Video Quality Events tab is set to screen for frozen video on Input A. When detected, this
status can be used here (Video Quality set to “Input A Event Engaged” indicating black or frozen video detected). Using the Event
Action selector, go-to action of “go to B” can be invoked (which in this example is a user preset that changes card routing to use
an alternate input source).
Conversely, to go back to the original source, an event could be set up with Video Quality here looking for “Input A Event
Disengaged” and in turn invoke an event action returning routing to the original video source (in this example, user preset
“normal path A”).
In the example here, Event 1 and Event 3 are respectively set for frozen video and closed captioning absence detection. Using
separate Event rows for Video Quality and ANC Data (closed-captioning absence) screening allows these conditions to be
independently detected and acted upon with user actions tailored to the event (when either of the conditions are detected,
different actions can be taken as selected).
In this example, frozen video calls a preset using an input video routing change, while loss of closed captioning calls a preset
to burn a “no CC” message on the raster. Both Events 1 and 3 have corresponding go-to actions to resume normal operation
when the event ceases (in this example, a preset “normal path A”).
Note: • Sc reened conditions are triggered upon start of event. Any event-based setup must be done in advance of the
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triggering event in order for event to be detected.
• If a desired user preset does not appear in the Event A ction drop-down, press the DashBoard Refresh button
at the bottom of the page to update the list in the drop-down.
• Loss of true conditions does not disengage an event-based triggering. A new set of true conditions must be
defined and then occur to transition from one event-based trigger to another.
• Time required to engage an event-based trigger depends upon complexity of the called preset. (For example,
a preset that invokes a video change will take longer to engage than a preset involving only an audio routing
change.)
• Make certain all definable event conditions that the card might be expected to “see” are defined in any of the
Event 1 thru Event 32 rows. This makes certain that the card will always have a defined “go-to” action if a
particular event occurs. For example, if the card is expected to “see” a 720p5994 stream or as an alternate, a
525i5994 stream, make certain both of these conditions are defined (with your desired go-to presets) in any two
of the Event 1 thru Event 32 condition definition rows.
• Event Actions defined using user presets must be used with care to prevent conditions that could cause looping
or the removal or “override” of de sired expected s ettings. When using presets, the P reset Layer s election
should be used such that only required aspects are touched (for the example above, the preset “no-cc-msg”
should be set to only touch the character burner layer to invok e a char acter burn ).
• Where multiple event scr eening is set up, the e vent you cons ider to be the highest p riority should be s et as
higher priority than lesser events (as shown in the exam ple above where Video Quality scre ening trumps CC
absence). Also, this prioritization helps ensure that all desired ev ents are screened for before a significant
change (such as input video source change) is effected.
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User States is a special column which allows a logic state to be set (similar to a register or latch) whenever a defined condition
is first triggered. A user state (which is latched until cleared by some other definable action) can be sucessively used with other
user states, thereby allowing a final action to be invoked only when subordinate user states have been sequentially satisfied as
true.
In the example here, two independent units are used for an EAS alert input (one box supplies alert key video, and the other
supplies automated alert audio). Both communicate their ready signal each using edge-trigger GPO’s which are fed to the
respective GPI 1 and GPI 2 on the card. Because these two boxes are independent and cannot be relied upon to provide
coinciding triggers, a chain of user state definers are used here to engage a preset routing key video and EAS audio routing
when both states from both boxes are true in the order of GPI 1 first and then GPI 2 second for this example.
9940-ACO
Card
From EAS Keyer Box
From EAS Audio Box
>
>
GPI 1
GPI 2
GPI 1
GPI 2
Set User State 1
Set User State 2
Clear User State 1 or 2
GPI 1 (key) cue falling-edge sets user state 1
GPI 2 (audio) cue falling-edge sets user state 2
User state 2 (which requires user state 1 being true
first) sets stat e 3, wh ich then i nvo kes a p res et to l oad
settings to route EAS key and audio
When either GPI 1 or GPI 2 has a rising-edge trigger
(cease EAS), user states 1 or 2 are cleared, there by
clearing user state 3. Either state change calls a
preset to revert to normal operation.
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Provides three general-purpose timers that can be
triggered to start, pause, reset, or stop upon event
actions. The state of each timer, in turn, can also be
used to invoke other actions.
Email Alerts
Event Timers 1 thru 3 (Timer 1 shown) can be set with count-down values. The Pause/
Reset/Start control here are manual controls. The timers are typically used with
automated cues to start and stop the timer(s), as shown below.
in the example here, Event Timer 1 is used to set a logo insertion disable after a specific amount of elapsed time. A GPI inserts
the logo, along with a time started at that time. Upon the timer timeout, a separate action sets logo insertion to Disabled.
Provides Auto-Changeover (ACO) setup for screening
up to all four available card SDI inputs for
automatically-invoked alternates to be used in cases of
primary program input experiencing loss error event(s).
ACO Setup
ACO Overview
In addition to accommod ating u p to three f ailov er sourc es (SD I IN B, SDI IN C, and SDI IN D) as failo ver so urces fo r
primary SDI IN A, this function applies a weighting/priority to the failovers to be invoked.
• SDI IN A is the highest-weighted/priority source, with SDI IN B thru SDI IN D as progressively lesser-weighted
sources (SDI IN D is lowest-weighted source).
• Failover will attempt to use next-highest weighted input source, and progressively use lower-weighted sources if
higher-weighted sources are not available.
• If higher-weighted inputs again become viable, the highest-weighted source will be used.
(For example, if primary SDI IN A experiences a screened event and failover SDI IN C is screened as OK and is
invoked, highest-weighted SDI IN A will be again used should it again become available even if SDI IN B is OK and
present.)
If ACO Setup functionality described here on the ACO Setup sub-tab is used, the Event Triggers
sub-tab should not also be set to invoke event failovers to alternate inputs. This could cause a conflict
and instability if both screening mechanisms are used simultaneously.
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In the example below, Monitor Mode is set to screen all
four SDI Inputs for Video and Audio (accepted video not
exhibiting loss of video or frozen/black frame, and audio
presence exceeding silence threshold).
In the example, primary program SDI IN A is showing an
LOS condition, and next-priority weighted SDI IN B is
being used as the failover.
In the example below, Monitor Mode is set to screen only
SDI IN A and SDI IN B. As such, unused inputs SDI IN C
and SDI IN D are here set to Input Not Used.
If Not Setup is displayed for Video or Audio Status, this indicates that respective
controls in the Video Quality Events Setup Controls (p. 3-27) and/or Audio Detect
Events Setup Controls (p. 3-28) are not set to screen conditions (for example, master
control set to Disabled, or audio channels set to DC (don’t care).
Note: For ACO to operate as intended, various controls on this sub-tab as well as Video Quality Events Setup Controls (p. 3-27)
and Audio Detect Events Setup Controls (p. 3-28) must also be set to screen for desired error event conditions. See the
full control descriptions on the following pages of this sub-tab as well as referenced sections.
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• ACO Switching Master Enable When set to Enabled, activates ACO function to screen and changeover
• ACO Active Video Source and Format Shows the current card input video sourced being used as the processed
• ACO Monitor Mode Select Sets the monitoring mode for each input from choices shown.
to alternate SDI inputs as per other settings performed in this tab (and as
described in examples on previous page).
program video, as well as format and OK time of associated video source.
(In this example, the display is showing a changeover/failover to SDI IN B
is currently being used in lieu of primary program input SDI IN A.)
Independent monitoring select controls are provided for primary input
SDI IN A as well as failover inputs SDI IN B thr u SD I IN D .
Note: • Where Video and/or Audio are selected, corresponding controls in
Video Quality Events Setup Controls (p. 3-27) and Audio Detect
Events Setup Controls (p. 3-28) must be set up to screen for error
conditions as desired.
• Where SDI input(s) are not desired to be screen, set these inputs
to Input Not Used.
Provides setup for automated Email alerts when an
event has occurred.
Email Alerts
As an Event Action choice on the Events Triggers sub-tab, an Email alert can be sent as a response. Set up email fields as
shown in the example below.
Note: Frame hosting the card must be accessible to email recipient’s network. It is recommended to set up and generate a test
event to test the email send.
When fields are filled-in to specify recipient and sender, and
email alert is selected for Event Action on Event Triggers
sub-tab page, recipeient receives an email alert upon event,
with the triggering event shown (in this example, “fr ozen
video detected”).
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Provides a global card operating status and allows a log
download for factory engineering support. Also provides
controls for selecting and loading card firmware
upgrade files.
Networking controls provide dedicated card networking
setup in conjunction with rear module Ethernet port.
• Log Status a nd Download Controls
• Log Status indicates overall card internal operating status.
• Download Log File allows a card operational log file to be saved to
a host computer. This log file can be useful in case of a card error or
in the case of an operational error or condition. The file can be
submitted to Cobalt engineering for further analysis.
• Thermal Shut down enable/disable allows the built-in thermal
failover to be defeated. (Thermal shutdown is enabled by default).
CAUTION
Admin
• Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired. Click return to
• Parameter Blast When enabled, Parameter Blast can reduce the time it takes for the card
The 9940-ACO 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.
engage change.
• Append to Product Name appends (or adds to) existing OEM
name (for example, “9940-ACO Processing 1A”).
• Replace Product Name completely replaces the OEM name OEM
name (for example, “Processing 1A”).
Note: DashBoard instance(s) may have to be refreshed before
name change appears.
to appear and populate in DashBoard (this is especially relevant where
high-latency connections are present). This is facilitated by reducing
some handshakes on initial DashBoard setup where control settings are
static (not being manipulated) while the card is first appearing.
Note: The frame network card is the arbiter of all frame/card
communications and in some cases may not accept full extent of
parameter blast under some conditions.
Firmware upgrade controls allow a selected firmware version (where
• Firmware Upgrade Controls
multiple versions can be uploaded to the card’s internal memory) to
invoke an upgrade to a selected version either instantly, or set to install on
the next card reboot (thereby allowing card upgrade downtime to be
controlled at a scheduled point in time).
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Note: The page/tab here allows managing multiple firmware versions saved on the card. New upgrade firmware from our web
site can always be directly uploaded to the card without using this page. Instructions for firmware downloading to your
computer and uploading to the card can be found at the Support>Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
1. Access a firmware upgrade file from a network computer by clicking Upload at the
bottom of DashBoard.
2. Browse to the location of the firmware upgrade file (in this example, My
Documents\v1.0.0019.bin).
3. Select the desired file and click Open to upload the file to the card.
• Immediate firmware upload. The card default setting of Automatically
Reboot After Upgrade checked allow a selected firmware version to be
immediately uploaded as follows:
1. Click Firmware To Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”).
2. Click Load Selected Firmware. The card now reboots and the selected
firmware is loaded.
• Deferred firmware upload. With Automatically Reboot After Upgrade
unchecked, firmware upgrade loading is held off until the card is manually
rebooted. This allows scheduling a firmware upgrade downtime event until
when it is convenient to experience to downtime (uploads typically take about
60 seconds).
1. Click Firmware T o Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”). Note now how the display shows “Installs on
Next Reboot”.
2. Click Load Sel ec ted Fi rmwa re. The card holds directions to proceed with the upload, and performs the upload only when the
card is manually rebooted (by pressing the Reboot button).
3. To cancel a deferred upload, press Cancel Pending Upgrade. The card reverts to the default settings that allow an
immediate upload/upgrade.
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(continued)
• Card Check and Restore Utilities
• Card IP Physical Port Select Control Allows card dedicated IP interface (as set below) to use frame
Memory Test allows all cells of the card FPGA memory to be tested.
This control should only be activated under direction of
product support. Exercising the memory test is not pa r t of
normal card maintenance.
Restore from SD Card allows card rendered inoperable to be restored
using an SD memory card fitted to the card internal SD slot.
Product support must be contacted prior to performing this
operation. Use of any SD card not supplied by support can
corrupt the card.
The Networking sub-tab provides a dedicated Ethernet connection to
card control and monitoring via a rear module Ethernet port. (This IP
interface is entirely independent and separate from the card’s DashBoard
frame-based remote control/monitoring interface.)
(Dedicated card control using IP has not been fully implemented at this
release. Some functions may be reserved.)
communications or dedicated rear I/O module Ethernet RJ-45 port.
Note: • Frame net connection allows cards with per-card Ethernet
connection to connect with network via a shared frame Ethernet
port instead of per-card dedicated Ethernet connectors on the
card’s rear module. Frame net connection is available only on
certain frame models.
• Card slot must be fitted with a rear I/O module equipped with an
Ethernet connector in order to use Rear I/O selection.
• Card IP Setup Controls Provides controls for setting up card dedicated IP interface.
• Addressing Mode selsects either DHCP or static.
Where Static is selected, standard IP fields allow entry of Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
• Card SNMP MIB Download Where supported, allows card SNMP MIB files to be downloaded and
saved using user-configured name.
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• NTP Clock Setup Allows device NTP clock IP source and localization. This is the clock/time
device will use for logs and other recorded actions.
• NTP IP sets the IP address where NTP is to be obtained.
• Local Timezone sets the recorded time to the localized time.
• NTP Status shows if time is synced with NTP or if an error exists.
• Use Network Interface and User Frame Network Card
checkboxes allows selecting the network source that will provide
NTP time.
Provides controls for setting up the two GPO’s
power-up states as well as forced manual or event
GPO Setup Controls
Note: This tab has identical independent controls for GPO 1 and 2. Therefore, only the GPO 1 controls are described here.
action triggered.
• Current State indicates GPO status regardless of any pre-setup.
• Power-on State allows the power-up GPO state to be set
(initialized) upon power-up
• Control Mode allows GPO manual asserted open or closed states,
or hands over control to Event Action triggering.
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Provides controls for setting up controls which screen
for and propagate input program video alarms for video,
audio, and ancillary data error conditions.
Alarms Setup Controls
The Alarms tab has several sub-tabs which allow setting up detection and alarm severity/propagation for input program video
alarms for video, audio, and ancillary data error conditions (as described and shown below)
Video Alarm Setup sub-tab allows setting up screening engagement and disengagement holdoff
for frozen and/or black video detection on the card’s four SDI inputs (independent for each SDI
input). In the default example settings shown here, engagement and disengagement of alarm
generation occurs 3000 msec after event detect.
Factory default holdoff settings shown here are recommended for at least initial settings. If holdoff
periods are too brief, nuisance alarms may be generated during transitions to and from programs
and interstitials.
Conditions and alarm status can be propagated as
DashBoard tree-view frame alarms, downloadable .txt
files and/or Syslog IP-based alarms.
Audio Alarm Setup sub-tab allows setting up screening trigger threshold,
engagement and disengagement holdoff for low or missing audio levels on
the card’s embedded audio input channels.
• Levels above the Failover Threshold are considered normal.
• Levels below the Failover Threshold (and exceeding the holdoff) are
considered below normal.
Note: Audio channels screened are from the card SDI that is selected for
the program video/audio path (for example, if SDI A is selected as the
input source on the Input Video tab, the 16 embedded channels
comprising this video/audio input are screened).
Factory default holdoff and threshold settings shown here are
recommended for at least initial settings. If holdoff periods are too
brief (or threshold set too high), nuisance alarms may be generated
during transitions to and from programs and interstitials, as well as
during certain content.
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Ancillary Data Alarm Setup sub-tab allows setting up screening engagement and
disengagement holdoff for absence of closed captioning packets.
Note: • Video screened is the card SDI that is selected for the program video/audio path.
• Ancillary data condition detection is functional only for CEA608/708 packet-based
closed captioning. This feature does not function for SD line 21 “waveform-based”
closed captioning.
Alarm Propagation Tabs
Video, Audio, and Ancillary Data sub-tabs set alarm propagation attributes, including:
• Logging of alarms and conditions
• Propagation of alarms to the card general Card State/DashBoard frame-based tree-view pane
• Ignore alarm, or set severity as Warning (yellow “LED”) or Error (red “LED”)
Each of these sub-tabs is described below.
Video sub-tab independently shows for all four SDI inputs any LOS (loss of signal), frozen, or black conditions
triggered for any of the SDI IN A thru SDI IN D inputs.
Video
Condition/Status has LOS, Frozen, and
Black status fields for all 4 SDI inputs.
Illuminated “LED” indicates that condition is
presently occurring. Color of LED is
determined by user-set Severity level.
• Log (when checked) propagates the alarm to a log file.
• Alarm (when checked) propagates the alarm to the Card State and
frame-level DashBoard tree-view “LEDs”.
• Severity selects from Ignore/OK (green “LED”), Warning (yellow “LED”), and
Error (red “LED”) alarm escalation states.
• Duration and Last Occurence shows details for each triggered alarm event.
Note: The Log, Alarm, Severity, and Duration/Last Occurrence columns appear on the other alarm sub-tabs and function
identically as described here.
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(continued)
Audio sub-tabs independently show for all 16 embedded channels (per path) any missing audio
(whether absent due to low level, mute or unlocked status).
Note: • Audio screened is the audio associated with the selected card SDI program inputs.
• Path 1 Audio sub-tab is shown. An identical control sub-tab is present for Path 2 Audio (not
shown here).
Unused audio channels should, at the minimum, have Severity set to Ignore/OK. If this is
not done, nuisance alarms may occur.
Independent rows are present for each of the program path 16 embedded audio channels. Log, Alarm, Severity and Duration/
Last Occurrence controls and status function as described in Video (p. 3-57).
Ancillary Data sub-tab independently shows loss of closed captioning packet presence for both
program video paths.
Note: • Closed captioning screened are the CC packet presence associated with the selected card SDI
program inputs.
• Ancillary data condition detection is functional only for CEA608/708 packet-based closed
captioning. This feature does not function for SD line 21 “waveform-based” closed captioning.
Independent rows are present for both program paths. Log, Alarm, Severity and Duration/Last Occurrence controls and status
function as described in Video (p. 3-57).
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(continued)
Alarm Event History shows the eight most-recent alarm events that have been detected (with most-recent at top of list).
The alarm severity (as set using the Severity drop-down for each alarm type) sets the “LED” color shown here.
In addition to alarms directly affecting performance, status such as cleared alarms are also displayed, as well as any actions
related to enabling alarm propagation (such as “Logging Enabled” and “Logging Disabled”).
All display rows shown here are retained in the overall log and can be downloaded as a.txt file (see Logging below).
Cleared alarms appear as an “open” LED
Alarms configured as Error or Warning
correspondingly appear here as a red
“LED” or yellow “LED”
Detected alarms event configured as
Ignore/OK appear here as a green “LED”
Logging sub-tab allows downloading of an overall running AlarmLog.txt file via DashBoard to a host
computer.
This sub-tab also has setup controls for using Syslog IP connection of alarm log data (Linux and Unix).
Logging
Clicking Save opens a dialog to save the
AlarmLog.txt file to a host computer.
Setup controls and fields for Syslog
Note: • Download Log File is performed via DashBoard connection; no external connection is required.
• For Syslog usage, default 514 port assignment is recommended.
• Syslog usage , is available only on certain frame models offering per-card dedicated Ethernet connection.
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Automatically maintains a log of user actions and input
User Log
User Log shows input lock and other user conditions (with most
recent event at top of list).
Clear User Log clears all entries.
Download Log File opens a browser allowing the log file to be
saved on the host machine.
Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/corrective action for the 9940-ACO card and its remote control
interface. The 994 0-ACO car d require s no peri odic mainten ance i n its normal
operation; if any err or indi ca tion ( as desc ribed in thi s sect ion) oc curs, us e t his
section to correct the condition.
lock status.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9940-ACO card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying
degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the
9940-ACO card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through
DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in
the event of an error or failure condition.
The various 9940-ACO card and rem ote control error and failure indicators
are individually described below.
Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection
listed below.
• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-64)
• 9940-ACO Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-65)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-68)
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9940-ACO Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-7 shows and descri bes the 9940-ACO card edge status ind icators and
display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions
relating to the card itself and remote (network) c ommunications (where
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of
communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control devices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
9940-ACO
COM
Status/Error
Indicators
REF
ERR
IN A
IN B
IN C
IN D
Input Active
Indicators
Item Function
Alphanumeric
Display
COM LED Blue LED flashes when 9940-ACO is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9940-ACO is receiving selected reference when set up for framesync
ERR LED This function is currently reserved.
Input Active
LEDs
Shows card statuses (BOOT (card booting), (9940 (card up and OK))
®
DashBoard™ or Cobalt
operation.
Blue LEDs for each SDI input (A thru D) indicate signal presence for each corresponding card SDI input. No
illumination of any of the LEDs indicates the 9940-ACO has not locked onto a valid signal on any input.
Remote Control Panel)
Figure 3-7 9940-ACO Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-8 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status i ndicators a nd
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9940-ACO card itself and remote (network) communications.
Indicator Icon or Display Error Description
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
error issued by the 9940-ACO card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9940-ACO card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9940-ACO card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are
grayed-out (as shown in the example here).
Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not
being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this
example, both a 9940-ACO card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller
Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access /Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9940-ACO Card Info pane shows error alert, along with
cause for alert (in this example, the 9940-ACO is not receiving an enabled
framesync source).
Figure 3-8 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in
the Card Access/Navigati on Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-9).
By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”
in this example, Card Info is
displayed for frame Network
Controller Card
By clicking on “Slot 6:
CDI-9940-ACO” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9940-ACO card in slot 6
Status for selected card is
shown here (in this
example, connection OK
and “Fan Door Open”
alert)
Card general information
is displayed in lower
portion of Card Info pane
Status for selected
card is shown here
(in this example, all
indications are OK)
Where applicable,
additional status is
displayed (as shown in
this example)
Figure 3-9 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-3 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify pow er presence and
characteristics
Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and
displays
• On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9940-ACO, in all cases
when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator
illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for
concern.
• Check the Power Consumed indication for the 9940-ACO card. This can be
observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane.
• If display shows no power being consumed, either the frame power
supply, connections, or the 9940-ACO card itself is defective.
• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-17) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9940-ACO
card may be defective.
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable
attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all
connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting
points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes
are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.
assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
On both DashBoard™ and the 9940-ACO card edge indicators, red
indications signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error,
proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.
Troubleshoot by
substitution
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9940-ACO Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 provides 9940-ACO processing troubleshooting information. If the
9940-ACO card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4, follow the
troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e
9940-ACO is not appropri ately set for the t ype of signa l bein g received by the
card.
Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-
ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed
on DashBoard™ and/or the 9940-ACO card edge status indicators.
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9940-ACO card and network remote
controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in
this section.
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
• DashBoard™ shows
Unlocked message in
9940-ACO Card Info pa ne
• Card edge Input LED
corresponding to input is not
illuminated
Ancillary data (closed c aptioning ,
timecode) not transferred
through 99 40-ACO
Audio not processed or passed
through card
Audio silence event not detected
or triggered on
No video input present Make certain intended video source is
connected to appropria te 9940-ACO card video
input. Make certain BNC cable connections
between frame Rear I/O Modu le for the card and
signal source are OK.
• Control(s) not enabled • Make certain respective co ntrol is set to On or
Enabled (as appropriate).
• VANC line number conflict
between two or more
ancillary data items
Enable control not turned on On Output Audio Routing/Controls tab, Audio
Holdoff set too long to detect
condition
• Make certain each ancillary data item to be
passed is ass igned a un ique l ine n umber (see
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and
Ranges on page 3-9).
Group Enable control f or group 1 thru 4 must be
turned on for sources to be embedded into
respective embedded channel groups.
The T rigge r Holdoff contro ls on the Audio
Detect Events tab allow ignoring silence events
unless the event duration exceeds the holdoff
setting. Make certain holdoff is set sufficiently
low to detect events as desired.
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Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Excessive or nuisance input
signal quality events in log or
Card State status display
SD closed captioning waveform
or character rendering is
corrupted
Selected upgrade firmware will
not upload
Card does not pass video or
audio as expected. Control
settings spontaneously changed
from expected settings.
Card will not retain user se ttin gs ,
or setting changes or presets
spontaneously invoke.
Holdoff periods are too brief (or
threshold set too high)
Character burner and/or
moving box insertions running
into line 21
Automatic reboot af ter upgrade
turned off
Event-based preset
inadvertently invok ed
Event Triggers sub-tab
inadvertently set to trigger on
event
If holdoff periods are too brief (or threshold set
too sensitive), nuisance alarms may be
generated during transitions to and from
programs and interstitials, as well as during
certain content.
For SD usage, burn-ins can impinge on and
corrupt line 21 closed-captioning waveform if
positioned too close to the upper right of the
raster. Typically, character burn and/or moving
box insertions are not intended fo r content (s uch
as OTA) where CC is required. If CC is present
and must be ret ain ed, m ake c erta in to chec k CC
content if burn-in insertions are enabled and
reposition burn-ins to avoid line 21 interferen ce.
Card Presets > Automatically Reboot After
Upgrade box unchecked. Either reboot the card
manually, or leave this box checked to allow
automatic reboot to engage an upgrade upon
selecting the upgrade.
Event-based preset loading (Event Setup tab >
Event Triggers sub-tab) should be set to
Disabled if this function is not to be used. Read
and understand this control description before
using these controls to make sure engagement
for all expected conditions is considered. See
Event Setup Controls (p. 3-46) for more
information.
If event based loading is not to be u s ed, make
certain even t-based Event Triggers is disabled
(either using master Enable/Disable control or
through events settings. See Event Setup
Controls (p. 3-46) for more information.
Event triggering results in
unexpected or unrelated
processing changes.
Event Action selected (or
processing change embedded
in a called preset) touches
aspects not intended as action.
Event Actions defined using user presets must
be used with care to prevent conditions that
could cause lo opi ng or the re moval or “override”
of desired expected settings. When using
presets, the Preset Layer selection should be
used such that only re quired aspe cts are
touched (for example, if a go-to preset for closed
captioning absence is only to put up a “no cc”
message on the raster, this preset should be set
to only touch the character burner layer to
invoke a character burn).
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Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Event Setup > ACO Setup
function (p.3-49) does not
failover to expected alternate
inputs source upo n pri ma r y i npu t
event.
Card toggles between multiple
inputs upon a video or audio
error event.
ACO functions not enabled or
not set up to screen as
intended. ACO status shows:
Event Setup > Event Triggers
and Event Setup > ACO
Setup (Event Setup Controls
(p. 3-46) both set to go to
alternate inputs upon error
events.
Make certain Video Quality Events Setup
Controls (p. 3-27) and Audio Detect Events
Setup Controls (p. 3-28 ) are enabled and set to
screen for desired conditions on desired SDI
input and (for audio) embedded channels.
Although Event Triggers sub-tab provides
Event Action of Switch To an alternate input,
these settings should not be used if ACO Setup
is enabled. The two functions will conflict with
each other. ACO Setup functions is the
preferred function for screening for input
video/audio errors and changing over to an
alternate input(s).
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3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
In Case of Problems
Recovering Card From SD Memory Card
New production cards come equipped with an SD card installed in a slot
receptacle on the underside of the card. The data on this SD card can be used
to restore a card should the card become unresponsive (can’t communicate
with DashBoard or other remote control). Recovering a card using the
procedure here will restore the card to any installed option licenses and the
most recent firmware in stalled.
1. (See Figure 3-10.) Make certain the card has the pro p er SD car d i nst al led
in the under-card slot. If SD card is not installed, conta ct Pr oduct Suppor t
to obtain an SD card.
Note: If unit is a BBG-1000 Series device, remove the top cover before proceeding.
.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible
to damage from an ESD event. Handle only
using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
From underside of card, locate
1
the SD card receptacle
With SD card labeling facing up
2
(as shown), gently push the
card into the receptacle until it
clicks and locks into place
Figure 3-10 SD Card Installation
(See Figure 3-11.) With card powered-down, locate the MMC BOOT
2.
button on the card. Proceed as shown in picture.
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