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9960-TG2-REF1
9960-TG2-REF1
3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator
with Bouncing Box Active Signal Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out,
and Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
PRELIMINARY
9960TG2REF1-OM (V1.0)
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Copyright
©Copyright 2015, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
®
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Bouncing Box Active Si gnal Indication, B i-Level Sync Out, a nd Embedded ANC Data Signal Genera tor. The
9960-TG2-REF1 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 deembedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you
have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 99 60-TG2-REF1, please contact us at the
contact information on the front cover.
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9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with
Manual No.: 9960TG2REF1-OM
Document Version: V1.0P (Preliminary)
Release Date: August 14, 2015
Applicable for
Firmware Version
1.134 or greater
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
- Initial release.
changes:
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9960-TG2-REF1 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
9960-TG2-REF1 Functional Description............................................................... 1-6
9960-TG2-REF1 Outputs........................................................................... 1-6
Video TSG Description .............................................................................. 1-8
ANC Generator Description....................................................................... 1-8
Video Output Crosspoint............................................................................ 1-9
De-Embed Audio Processor Description.................................................... 1-9
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces .................................................. 1-9
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-11
9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules......................................................... 1-13
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-13
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-16
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-16
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-17
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Into a Frame Slot.................................................. 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules........................................................... 2-4
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections....................................... 2-5
Setting Up 9960-TG2-REF1 Network Remote Control......................................... 2-5
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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4
Web HTML5 User Interface ....................................................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card via Remote Control..................................... 3-6
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Using DashBoard™........................ 3-6
®
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Using a Cobalt
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7
Checking 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Information ........................................................ 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
9960-TG2-REF1 Function Menu List and Descriptions....................................... 3-10
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-11
SDI Output Format/Select ........................................................................ 3-12
Video Proc Controls ................................................................................. 3-14
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-15
AFD/WSS/VI Code Insertion Controls .................................................... 3-19
Timecode Controls ................................................................................... 3-23
Analog Output Video ............................................................................... 3-28
Reticules ................................................................................................... 3-30
Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-33
Moving Box Insertion .............................................................................. 3-39
SCTE 104 Insertion Controls ................................................................... 3-41
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-42
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-43
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update - Card IP Address) ....................... 3-49
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-52
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-53
Remote
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-53
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-57
9960-TG2-REF1 Processing Error Troubleshooting ................................ 3-58
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-59
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-59
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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
9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with Bouncing
Box Active Signal Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and Embedded ANC Data
Signal Generator card (also referred to herein a s the 9960-TG2-REF1).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informa tion about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9960-TG2-REF1.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9960-TG2-REF1 in a frame, and optionally installing a
9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9960-TG2-REF1.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
• 9960-TG2-REF1 Functional Description (p. 1-6)
• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-13)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-16)
• Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-17)
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1 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Information (p.
3-8) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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:
• 9960-TG2-REF1 refers to the 9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Dual Test Signal Generator with Bouncing Box Active Signal
Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and Embedded ANC Data Signal
Generator card.
• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt
• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
®
or other cards.
®
or other card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9960-TG2-REF1
and other cards operate.
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. 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 9960-TG2-REF1 has a moderate power dissipation (<18 W). As such, avoiding placing
the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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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9960-TG2-REF1 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9960-TG2-REF1. The
9960-TG2-REF1 provides comprehensive test signal packages to test and
validate downstream baseband SDI systems. Two independent generator
blocks (
simultaneoulsy outputte d or sel ectively fed to a single downstream pat h via a
2x4 output crosspoint.
In addition to numerous high-quality industry-standard test patterns and user
static raster import, the 9960-TG2-REF1 also provides ANC data generators
that are designed to thoroughly check all standard ANC packages (including
CEA 608/708 closed captioning, SMPTE 12M timecode, SMPTE 2020
HANC audio, and SMPTE 2010 SCTE 104 test packets). Custom DID/SDID
packages can be added to test non-conventional or custom processing. A
stress-test generator can send intentional error-bearing packets that help
detect unexpected error handing problems in downstream systems.
The 9960-TG2-REF1 also provides AES and analog audio test tones (both
using 24-bit dat a), and also provi des wave for m-base d test data ov er it s CVBS
video output. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a dynamic
raster confidence check. The 9960-TG2-REF1 can use either of two frame
references to provide an output that’s synchronous with house ref, or use its
internal ref timing to generate its own ref. A CVBS output offers bi-level
reference output, line 21 CEA 608 closed-captioning and VITC waveform
test sequences. Audi o LTC test sequences are av ailab le over embedded , AES,
and analog audio as well as via an RS-485 serial port.
TG1, TG2) can be set to offer dual test packages which can be
9960-TG2-REF1 Outputs
The 9960-TG2-REF1 provides the following outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI IN (User Import) – 3G/HD/SD-SDI input allows import
(frame capture) of SDI input. This input can be routed either or both
TG1 or TG2.
TSG
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI TG 1/2 OUT (1-4) – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs. Each
output can be independen tly set to route th e TSG
TG1 or TG2 signal as
its output.
• CVBS OUT – CVBS coaxi al analog video out put; provides bi-level ref,
VITC waveform timecode, and CEA 608 line 21 closed-captioning
data when an SD TSG output is selected.
• AES OUT – Multiple AES-3id ports which provide AES audio test
signals such as tones or audio LTC. These outputs are
timing-referenced to the selected TSG
TG1 or TG2 signal; each AES
test source output can be independently referenced to either of the
TG1 or TG2.
• AN-AUD OUT – Four balanced analog audio de-embed test signal
outputs which provide configurable tone outputs.
• RS-485 LTC OUT – RS-485 LTC timecode output. This output is
correlated to either of the selected
TG1 or TG2 generator blocks.
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AN-AUD OUT
AES OUT
3G/HD/SD-SDI
123
Output
Crosspoint
- Bi-Lev Ref
- VITC WVFM
- Line 21 CC
TG 1/2 OUT
4
CVBS OUT
Video
RS-485 LTC OUT
DAC
(16-Ch)
AES Tx
From TG 1/2
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Audio DAC
Audio
De-Embed
TG1
Generator
Stress-Test
DID/SDID
Authoring
ANC Gen
- TC - AFD
- CEA 608/708 - SCTE104
Serialize
Control
Audio Gen/
Pattern Gen
Import
User SDI
Encode
RS-485 LTC
TG1 Audio De-Emb ed
Output
Routing
Moving-Box Gen
Graphics Burn-In
Generator
Stress-Test
DID/SDID
Authoring
ANC Gen
- TC - AFD
- CEA 608/708 - SCTE104
Serialize
Control
Audio Gen/
Pattern Gen
Encode
RS-485 LTC
TG2 Audio De-Embed
Output
Routing
Moving-Box Gen
Graphics Burn-In
TG2
Delay
Offset
Selectl
Ref Lock/
Capture
output signal availability is determined by rear I/O module used. Refer to text for
more information.
Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability. Practical input/
Ref 1
Ref 2
Internal
CLK Ref
Note:
Figure 1-1 9960-TG2-REF1 Functional Block Diagram
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Video TSG Description
The 9960-TG2-REF1 features dual independent video TSG blocks, each
capable of independent rasters, output format, and embedded ancillary data.
Ref Lock Function
This function allows either of the TG1 or TG2 generators to receive ref lo ck
using either one of two external
distributed with the card frame, or a card internal ref lock source. Selectable
failover allows a lternate re ference sel ection shoul d the init ial refere nce source
become unavailable or invalid. This function also allows independent delay
offsets for the
selected re f source.
TG1 and TG2 generators to be added or removed relative to the
Test Pattern Generator Function
Independent internal test pattern generators provides a selection of several
standard patterns such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical
patterns. A user-capt ured TSG sele ction allo ws a full video fr ame to captur ed
and stored, available then as one of the pattern choices.
FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals
ANC Generator Description
Character/Image Burn-in Functions
Text strings 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 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.
Timecode Generators
This function embeds packet-based timecode strings on the output video.
Independent timecode insertion is provided for the
user entry dialog allows a running count (including fields for interlaced
formats) in ATC_LTC and/or ATC_VITC for 3G/HD, and ATC_VITC or
VITC waveform (with selectable odd/even field line number control) for SD
SDI or CVBS inputs. Waveform VITC timecode can also be ex tr act ed f ro m a
reference input and used as the output timecode value.
LTC timecode can also be outputted over embedded or discrete AES or
analog audio, and can be outputted as RS-485.
TG1 or TG2 generators. A
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AFD Generators
This function embeds user-entered static AFD code strings on the output SDI
video. Independent strings and formatting can be inserted for the
generators. The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code
and ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.
SCTE 104 Generators
Independent SCTE 104 generators are provided for the TG1 or TG2
generators. The generators provide cont ro ls for inserting SCTE 1 04 packages
into the SDI output test signal. Controls provide automation server
connections, ID markers, and interstitial insertion splice padding.
Stress-Test Generators
Independent stress- test gener ators are pr ovided for the TG1 or TG2 generators.
The stress-test generators provide i ll ega l c har acter,TRS, line length and other
error cases that can be used to check error handling in downstream systems.
TG1 or TG2
Video Output Crosspoint
A four-output video matrix crosspoint allows independently applying either
of the
TG1 or TG2 generator SDI outputs to any of the four card discrete
coaxial outputs (
coaxial output is available as a processed video output.
De-Embed Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router that selects
embedded audio channel content from either
audio channels over up to 16 AES channels and/or four balanced analog
output channels. Any of the 32 total
outputted over any of AES or analog audio output channels.
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces
GPI Interface
Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each
sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available.
Associated with each GPI use r control is a s elect io n of one o f 32 use r -def ined
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control prese t. Because
the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the resulting setup is highly
flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change
involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed;
the card remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is rapidly
applied.
SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4). For an SD output, a CVBS
TG1 or TG2 for use as discrete
TG1 and TG2 embedded channels can be
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GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI
ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs. This
flexibility allows multistage, progressive actions to be invoked if desired.
Indication is provided showing whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
GPO Interface
Two independent photot ransistor 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.
Serial (COMM) Ports
The 9960-TG2-REF1 is equipped with two, 3-wi re serial port s (COM 1 - Serial
Port 1
, COM 2 - Serial Port 2). The ports provide for RS-485 LTC I/O. Either
port can be configured as RS-232 Tx/Rx or RS-485 non-duplexed Tx or Rx.
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User Control Interface
Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 9960-TG2-REF1.
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
9960-TG2-REF1 and othe r cards ins talled in op enGea r®
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 9960-TG2- R EF1 an d ot her 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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OGCP-9000 Control Panel
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
9960-TG2-REF1 Card
or
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9960-TG2-REF1 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
(MFC-8320-N, MFC-FC, or equivalent) installed in the frame.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9960-TG2-REF1 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).
9960-TG2-REF1 card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9960-TG2-REF1 card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
Figure 1-2 9960-TG2-REF1 User Control Interface
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference
Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17).
®
®
as listed in
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Introduction Technical Specifications
9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules
The 9960-TG2-REF1 physica lly inte rfaces to sy stem vid eo connect ions at th e
rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9960-TG2-REF1 Functional Block
Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane
connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9960-TG2-REF1 card edge
connections to BNC and other connectors that interface with other
components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in 9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/
SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with Bouncing Box Active Signal
Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator
card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifica tions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with
Bouncing Box Active Signal Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and
Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumptio n < 18 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Presence LED indicators
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
SDI Input/Outputs Number of Inputs: (1) 75Ω BNC
Number of Outputs:
Up to (4)
SDI Formats 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
SDI Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Timing Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 2.0/1.0/0.2 UI
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
CVBS Video Output Number of Outputs:
One SD analog CVBS (functional only when selected path is
carrying SD-SDI)
Impedance:
75 Ω
Discrete Audio Outputs AES-3id 75Ω outputs (8 pair (16-Ch) max)
Balanced analog audio outputs (4-Ch max)
(I/O conforms to 0 dBFS = +24 dBu)
Analog Output Impedance: < 50 Ω
Analog Reference Level: -20 dBFS
Analog Nominal Level: +4 dBu
Analog Max Output Level: +24 dBu (0 dBFS)
Analog Freq. Response: ±0.2 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Analog SNR: 115 dB (A weighted)
Analog Analog THD+N: -96 dB (20 Hz to 10 kHz)
Analog Crosstalk: -106 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
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Table 1-1 Technical Specifica tions — continued
Item Characteristic
Timecode Insertion/Burn-In Burn-in and embedded video output timecode selected via user
controls from input video SMPTE embedded timecode and/or
audio LTC. Burn-in enable/disable user controls. Configurable for
burn-in string of seconds, seconds:frames, seconds:frames:field.
User controls for text size and H/V position.
T ext Burn-In (2) independent strings supported. Independent insertions controls
for enable/disable and enable upon LOS. User controls for text
size and H/V position.
User Audio Delay Offset from Video Bulk delay control: -33 msec to +3000 msec
Per-channel delay controls: -800 msec to +800 msec
Frame Reference Input 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-color”)
Return Loss:
> 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
GPIO/COMM (2) GPI configurable to select input routing. (2) GPO configurable
to invoke upon input selected. (2) RS-232/485 comm ports. All
connections via rear module RJ-45 GPIO/COMM jack.
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1 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 shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of C obalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end- purchaser of the produc t, and is not assignable or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l 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 resolution 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 description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective prod ucts should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt 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 WARRANTIE S OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACK NOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATION S.
COBALT'S L IABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRAC T, 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 (INCL UDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact ou r th oro ugh and professional support rep re sentatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show i nformation
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 9960-TG2-REF1 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9960-TG2-REF1 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5)
Installing the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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
9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 Into a Frame Slot
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 Rear
I/O Modules (p. 2-4).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9960-TG2-REF1 cards.
Note: • The 9960-TG2-REF1 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not
necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
• External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a
reference bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module
connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2
which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house
distribution.
• T o rem ove a ca rd, pres s do wn on the ej ec tor tab to u nseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. 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 9960-TG2-REF1 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5).
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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 9960-TG2-REF1 is to be installed.
If installing the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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.
DSCN3483A.JPG
DSCN3487A.JPG
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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9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifically for use with the 9960-TG2-REF1.
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 9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Modules
9960-TG2-REF1 Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9960-A Provides the following conne cti on s:
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN A)
• Thr ee 3G/HD/S D- SDI co axial output BNC s
(TSG 1/2 OUT 1, 2, and 4)
• One analog video CVBS coaxial output BNC
(REF OUT)
• Balanced audio output (AN-AUD OUT)
• Three AES output BNCs (AES OUT 1 thru
AES OUT 3)
• RS-485 I/O (RS-485)
RM20-9960-A/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9960-TG2-REF1 cards:
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN A)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI output BNCs (SDI OUT 1
thru SDI OUT 3)
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Installation and Setup GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections
Figure 2-2 shows connect ions to the card multi-p in terminal block connect ors.
These connectors are used for card serial comm, GPIO, and balanced analog
audio connections.
Note: It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in
Figure 2-2
that the orientation of rear module 3-wire audio connectors is not necessarily
consistent within a rear module, or between different rear modules. If wiring is
first connected to plug oriented as shown here, the electrical orientation will
be correct regardless of rear module connector orientation.
rather than assessing orientation on rear module connectors. Note
Setting Up 9960-TG2-REF1 Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: • If network rem ote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt
Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoar d™. (Cobalt
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for
setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
®
Cobalt
• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17).
®
®
reference guide Remote
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
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GPI Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
21G
IN 1
GPI 2
Pin Function
1GPI IN 1
2GPI IN 2
3 GPO RTN
4GPO OUT 1
5GPO OUT 2
6 UART_TX
7UART_RX
8 COMM GND
GPI GND connections should be c onnected to pin 8 –
COMM GND, which is chassis GND.
IN 2
Removable Phoenix plug
view oriented with top
(screw terminals) up
G
GPI 1
G
Pin 1
Note: View is “looking into”
connector from
unterminated
(user-facing) side.
Rear module
PCB connector
GPO 1
Pin 8
GPO Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
12G
OUT 2
OUT 1
G
G
GPO 2
COMM and GPIO Connections
(RJ-45 Connector)
GPO uses equivalent circuit shown
below.
Max I < 120 mA
Max V < 30 V
Max P < 120 mW
A > 500Ω resistor is recommended for a
pullup value when using 5V control.
GPO1
GPO2
GPO RTN
+- G
Balanced Analog Audio Port Connections
Rear module
PCB connector
Note: Unbalanced connections can be
connected across the + and G
terminals. Note that this connection
will experience a 6 dB voltage gain
loss.
+ –
G
Removable Phoenix plug view oriented
with top (screw terminals) up
Figure 2-2 COMM, GPIO, and Analog Audio Connector Pinouts
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Overview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar with
using DashBoard or a Cobalt
Remote Control Panel to control
Cobalt cards, please skip to
9960-TG2-REF1 Function Menu
List and Descriptions (p. 3-10).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-6)
• Checking 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Information (p. 3-8)
• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9)
• 9960-TG2-REF1 Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-10)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-53)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9960-TG2-REF1 card. The 9960-TG2-REF1 functions can be
accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9960-TG2-REF1 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
9960-TG2-REF1 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 be low).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9960-TG2-REF1 card
are organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as
shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9 960-TG2-REF 1 ca rd and its men us are or gani zed,
and also provides a n overvie w of how na vigation is perfo rmed between cards,
function menus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9960-TG2-REF1 card is first selected.
9960-TG2-REF1
Menu a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Closed Captioning”
function menu example, the individual parameters for
this function consist of various captioning
parameters such as caption style, text entry, and so
on.
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
• • •
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9960-TG2-REF1 card
function (for example, “Closed Captioning”).
Menu z
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard™
using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list
item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric
values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in
a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists.
Typical Selection List
Typical Parametric Cont ro l
DashBoard Tabs
DashBoard Sub-Tabs
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Typical Button Control
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
Typical Status Display
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Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function menu tabs using DashBoard™, the
Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a
list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel
is used to select a function from th e list of displa yed functio n submenu items.
When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or
selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric)
parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs,
which act like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the
control knobs which cor respo ndingl y act li ke a r otary switch . (In t his man ner,
the setting effected using controls and select ion lists displayed on t he Control
Panel are comparable to t he submenu i tems acce ssed and committed u sing the
9960-TG2-REF1 card edge controls.)
Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this
example, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel as compared to using the
card edge controls.
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.
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.
3396B_3346B.JPG
In this example, Color Gain
(saturation) is adjusted using
the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
Web HTML5 User Interface
(See Figure 3-4.) When equipped with a rear I/O module having an Ethernet
port, the 9960-TG2-REF1 controls can be accessed via a web network
connection with no additional remote control software needed. The web GUI
shows the same tabs, controls and status displays as those accessed using
DashBoard™. This allows very convenient control access to the card, even if
using a computer without DashBoard remote control or in case the frame
network connection is down.
The card can be accessed in a web browser by entering the card IP addr es s as
set in the card
IP Address) (p. 3-49) for more info rmation.)
Note: Card must be equipped with a rear I/O module with an Ethernet port to use
html access. The card address is entirely independent of, and requires no
association with, the frame openGear IP address.
Admin tab. (See Admin (Log Status/Firmw are Update - Card
Typical web GUI Menu tabs Typical web GUI controls and status displays
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
:
Figure 3-4 Typical Web GUI Tabs and Controls
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3 Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card via Remote Control
Access the 9960-TG2-REF1 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote
Control Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the
9960-TG2-REF1 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:
9960-TG2-REF1”).
.
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 9960-TG2-REF1 Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
Accessing the 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the exa mp le bel ow.
This display shows the list
order number of the device that
is ready for selection
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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 9960-Test Gen 1A”).
• 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 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Information
The operating status and software version the 9960-TG2-REF1 card can be
checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure
3-5 shows and describes the 9960-TG2-REF1 card information screen using
DashBoard™ and accessing card infor mation using the card edg e control user
interface.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-53) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card is hosting a
9960-TG2-REF1 card in slot 8
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format of the signals being
received by the 9960-TG2-REF1, as well as card status
Card Product Info Display
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 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Info/Status Utility
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Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for
various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2)
ATC _ VITC 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2)
ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2)
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Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2)
SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) —
Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2)
Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available
and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GU I ma y a llo 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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9960-TG2-REF1 Function Menu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9960-TG2-REF1 function
menu and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and parameters.
Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after
the entry to commit the entry.)
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, the function menu items are
organized using tabs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these
instances, Table 3-2 shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted
sub-tabs indicate that controls described are found by selecting this sub-tab (in this
example, the Path 1 sub-tab on the Timecode 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 3-11 Reticules 3-30
Output Video Mode Controls 3-11 Character Burner 3-33
SDI Output Format/Select 3-12 Moving Box Insertion 3-39
Video Proc Controls 3-14 SCTE 104 Insertion Controls 3-41
Output Audio Routing/Controls 3-15 COMM Ports Setup Controls 3-42
AFD/WSS/VI Code Insertion
Controls
Timecode Controls 3-23 Admin (Log Status/Firmware
3-19 Presets 3-43
3-49
Update - Card IP Address)
Analog Output Video 3-28 User Log 3-52
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Table 3-2 9960-TG2-REF1 Function Menu List
Allows import of user video (frame capture) as a test
Input Video Controls
material source.
• Input Video Source /Ca pture Status Shows status of SDI input used for frame capture, and the status of the
captured video.
Note: • Although a Capture Source drop-down selector is present, the
card uses only SDI IN A as a capture source.
• Activating a frame capture is performed using the Capture
Pattern control on the SDI Output tab. See User Frame Capture
Control on page 3-13 for more information.
Allows selection of each of the four SDI outputs as test
Program 1 or Program 2.
Output Video Mode Controls
• SDI Output Video Crosspoint For each SDI output port supported by the card, provides a crosspoint for
routing test program Path 1 or Path 2.
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Provides controls for card ref lock mode, output format,
and test pattern select. Also provides controls H/V
SDI Output Format/Select
Note: SDI Output tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
offset and user video frame capture from input video.
• Output Ref Select
• Output Format Select or Sets card SDI output to formats as shown.
Selects ref lock from the choices shown to the left and 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.
Note: If Lock to Input is used for ref lock, 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.
indication appears in the Card Info
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• Program Video Output Mode Se l e c t Selects card program video output mode from the choices shown to the
• Test Pattern Select Provides a choice of standard technical patterns (shown to the left) or up
left and described below.
• Input Video – card outputs captured input program video frame
(see Capture Pattern below)
• Flat Field (Black) – card outputs black flat field.
• Freeze – card outputs last input video 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 synthesized random-generation snow
multi-color pattern.
to user captures (see below).
• Output Video Reference Offset Controls
User Frame Capture Control
• User Frame Capture Control Allows up to three discrete user frame captures from input video. When
• Ref Lock Status Display Displays the curre nt ref lock status and reference source.
Provides the following controls for offsetting the output video from the
reference:
• Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output
video) between the output video and the frame sync reference.
(Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
• Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output vid eo ) between
the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide
delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
capture, these sources can be used for output test video using the Test
Pattern drop-down selector above.
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Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls.
Note: Video Proc tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
• 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 Controls
• 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 Ga in controls
increases or decreases both the Luma and Color gain levels by equal
amounts.
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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: • Output Audio tab has identical independent controls for both Embedded Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Pat h 2
sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
• Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Invert controls
described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• Although either path can embed from, and de-embed to, discrete audio interfaces, the embedded channels within a
path can only be cross-routed embedded within the respective path’s 4-group embedded audio (e.g., Path 1
Emb Ch 1 can not be sourced from Path 2 Emb Ch 1).
• 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
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:
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 1 thru Tone 16
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
Note: Multiple tone generators, even if set to the same frequency, may
not exhibit phase coherence. If identical tones with frequency and
phase coherence are required, use a single tone generator (e.g.,
“Tone 1”) across multiple channels instead of multiple generators
set to the same frequency.
• Audio LTC Path 1 and Path 2
• Output Flex Bus summing nodes A thru P (see Output Flex Mix for
more information)
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
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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 9960 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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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 include audio bus channels from the card’s
two embedded audio paths. Each input channel has independent
gain and mute controls.
Output Flex Mix
In this example, audio bus channels 1 thru 8 from each path are summed with the like-channel of the other path. These summed
outputs can then be outputted on any of the card’s audio outputs. The output flex bus allows cross-sourcing from both Path 1 and
Path 2 embedded internal Audio Bus sources to the Path 1 and Path 2 discrete output audio crosspoints.
Path 2
Flex Mix 1
Flex Mix 2
Flex Mix
Flex Mix
Flex Mix 15
Flex Mix 16
Flex Bus A
3
4
•
•
•
Flex
Flex
Bus B
Bus P
To Path 1 / Path 2
Output Audio
Crosspoints
1
2
8
Path 1
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
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
• Tones 1 thru 16
The Flex Bus drop-down selects the bus (A thru P) to which the input is
assigned to.
• 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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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each AES audio output channel. Also
provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls and
peak level meters for each output channel.
Note: • AES Out Ch 2 has controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Invert controls described here for AES Out
Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES Out Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
• AES Output Channel Source Using the Path 1 Source and Path 2 Source drop-down lists, selects the
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
audio input source to be routed to the corresponding AES output channel
from the choices listed below. Apply the desired path selection using the
Path toggle button.
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 1 thru Tone 16
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
Note: Multiple tone generators, even if set to the same frequency, may
not exhibit phase coherence. If identical tones with frequency and
phase coherence are required, use a single tone generator (e.g.,
“TG1”) across multiple channels instead of multiple generators set
to the same frequency.
• Audio LTC Path 1 and Path 2
Provides Mute and phase Invert channel controls, as well as peak level
meter for each output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level
control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination AES output channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
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Note: Although the 9960 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 an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each analog audio output channel. Also
provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls and
peak level meters for each output channel.
• Analog Output Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
routed to the corresponding analog audio output channel from the
following choices:
• Built-in Tone generators Tone 1 thru Tone 16
(all are -20 dBFS level; freq (Hz) in ascending order are 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 12k, and 16k)
Note: Multiple tone generators, even if set to the same frequency, may
not exhibit phase coherence. If identical tones with frequency and
phase coherence are required, use a single tone generator (e.g.,
“Tone 1”) across multiple channels instead of multiple generators
set to the same frequency.
• Audio LTC Path 1 and Path 2
Provides Mute and phase Invert channel controls, as well as peak level
meter for each output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level
control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for each corresponding
destination analog audio out channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
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AFD/WSS/VI sub-tab provides AFD/WSS/VI ancillary
data for output SDI test material.
AFD/WSS/VI Code Insertion Controls
Note:• This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream
card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.
• Line number control available only for AFD format. WSS and VI use fixed line numbers per applicable standards.
• Some AFD codes are not supported in WSS and VI formats. Refer to AFD/WSS/VI Translation Matrix on page 3-21 for
more information.
• Input Format Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the three supported ARC
• Input Mapping When received ARC code is received, applies H/V coding as follows:
•
•
•
• Input Triggering Controls Individual ARC format input controls allow accepting or rejecting received
formats shown to the left.
• If a format is received, the current formatting code and description is
displayed (as shown in the example).
• If a format is not receiving data, Not Present is displayed.
• Follow Trigger – Uses the ARC coding inherent in the received
triggering ARC.
• 4x3 ARC Codes – For received triggering formats coded as 4x3,
applies the H/V coding selected in this drop-down.
• 16x9 ARC Codes – For received triggering formats coded as 16x9,
applies the H/V coding selected in this drop-down.
Note: Settings performed here can be applied directly to the output
video, or the settings applied here can be custom modified if
desired for any of the 11 4x3 codes and any of the 11 16x9 codes
available here using the AFD Map sub-tab. Refer to AFD/WSS/VI
Translation Matrix on page 3-21 for more information and coding
descriptions.
ARC formats as follows:
• Trigger on AFD:
• Off rejects AFD-coded triggering.
• On allows trigger on AFD.
• Trigger on WSS:
• Off rejects WSS-coded triggering.
• AFD allows triggering on AFD-coded WSS.
• ETSI allows triggering on ETSI-coded WSS.
• Trigger on VI:
• Off rejects VI-coded triggering.
• AFD allows triggering on AFD-coded WSS.
• SMPTE allows triggering on SMPTE-coded WSS.
Note: If multiple formats are present on the input video, AFD preempts
other formats, followed by WSS or VI (as set by the
WSS/VI Priority control).
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• Output Enable Controls Individual ARC format input controls allow accepting or rejecting received
• Output Status Displays Displays the current output status, coding, and H/V ratio for AFD, WSS,
ARC formats as follows:
• AFD Output:
• Disable turns off AFD format on output.
• Enable inserts AFD packet on output, and allows changing line
number.
• Follow Input Li ne inserts AFD packet on same line as received AFD
line number (where applicable).
• WSS Output:
• Disable turns off WSS format on output.
• AFD Enabled inserts AFD-coded WSS on output.
• ETSI Enabled inserts ETS I-coded WS S on output.
• VI Output:
• Disable turns off WSS format on output.
• AFD Enabled inserts AFD-coded VI on output.
• SMPTE Enabled inserts SMPTE-coded VI on output.
and VI formats.
• If a format is active and enabled (as set with the Output Enable
controls), the code and H/V description is displayed.
• If a format is not outputting data, Disabled is displayed.
Note: • The code displayed shows the outputted code. If the code is
modified by user settings performed in the AFD Map sub-tab,
these changes are shown here. Refer to AFD Map sub-tab for
more information.
• As shown in the example, settings that result in invalid mapping
across format translations will display Disabled. In these cases,
no output is inserted for the format.
• AFD Output Line Control Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal
Ancillary Data space.
Note: • T he card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other
data.
• For progressive formats, the Field 1 control serves as the line
number control.
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The table below lists valid translations between WSS, VI, and SMPTE 2016 AFD codes for both 4x3 and 16x9-coded frames.
AFD/WSS/VI Translation Matrix
Input Output
AFD
0010 4
0011 2
0100 5 2
0101,
0110,
0111
1000 0 0
1001 4x3 Center
4:3 Coded
1010 3 4x3 16x9 Center
1011 1 4x3 14x9 Center
1100 3, 4, 7 Reserved
1101 6 4x3 Protect 14x9
1110
1111
0010
0011
0100
0101,
0110,
0111
1000 7 1
1001 16x9 4x3 Center
16:9 Coded
1010
1100 Reserved
1101
1110 16x9 Protect 14x9
1111 16x9 Protect 4x3
Note: Shaded cells indicate invalid translation which cannot be used.
WSS
ETSI 625
WSS
ETSI 525
VI Description AFD
4x3 Letterbox 16x9
Top
4x3 Letterbox 14x9
Top
4x3 Letterbox 16x9
Center
Undefined
0
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
0
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
4x3 Coded Frame
4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 14x9 Center
4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 4x3 Center
16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Top
16x9 Letterbox 14x9
Top
16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Center
Undefined
16x9 Coded Frame
16x9 Center Protect
16x9
16x9 4x3 Protect
14x9
WSS
ETSI 625
0010 4 0
0011 2 0
0100 5 2
1000 0 0
1001 0 0
1010 3 2
1011 1 0
1100
1101 6 0
1110
1111
0010
0011
0100
1000 7 11
1001
1010 7 1
1100
1101
1110
1111
WSS
ETSI 525
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VI Description
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
1 (NTSC)
2 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
5 (NTSC)
6 (PAL)
4x3 Letterbox 16x9
Top
4x3 Letterbox 14x9
Top
4x3 Letterbox 16x9
Center
4x3 Coded Frame
4x3 Center
4x3 16x9 Center
4x3 14x9 Center
Reserved
4x3 Protect 14x9
4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 14x9 Center
4x3 Letterbox 16x9;
Protect 4x3 Center
16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Top
16x9 Letterbox 14x9
Top
16x9 Letterbox 16x9
Center
16x9 Coded Frame
16x9 4x3 Center
16x9 Center Protect
16x9
Reserved
16x9 4x3 Protect 14x9
16x9 Protect 14x9
16x9 Protect 4x3
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AFD Map sub-tab allows bidirectional re-assignment
of one code to another code.
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•
•
•
•
•
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Provides timecode data forma ttin g and ins ert io n
Timecode Controls
Note: Timecode tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
Shown below is an example in which received 525i 5994 SDI video is being up-converted to 720p 5994. 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
9960-TG2
Waveform
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC
720p 5994
w/ ATC_VITC
w/ ATC_LTC
waveform timecode data (as shown in the status
display), set the Source Priority drop-down lists to
include VITC Waveform timecode data (Input VITC)
as a choice. This extracts VITC Waveform timecode
data from the incoming video.
In this example, it is desired to provide both SDI
B
ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC timecode data in the
converted HD output video. As such, set both
HD ATC VITC Insertion and HD ATC LTC 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_LTC Insertion = Enabled
ATC_VITC1 = Line 9 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
ATC_VITC2 = Line 8 (571) (default SMPTE 12M-2)
ATC_LTC = Line 10 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Audio LTC
Detect/Extract
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Control
B
720p SDI
w/ATC_VITC
w/ATC_LTC
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allows audio LTC from an audio channel to be used as a timecode source, with conversion to a selected SMPTE 12M format on
the output video.
• Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the four supported external
• LTC Input Control
• Mute LTC Control Allows LTC audio or RS-485 output to mute upon loss of selected
Audio LTC controls described below only appear on cards with +LTC licensed optional feature. This feature
timecode formats shown to the left.
• If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode
running count and line number) is displayed.
• If a format is not receiving timecode data, Not Present is displayed.
Selects source to be used by card to receive LT C as listed below.
• RS-485 over COM1 or COM 2
• Audio LTC over Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Audio LTC over AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• Audio LTC over Analog audio Ch 1 thru Ch 8
Note: • Audio LTC Source must be appropriately set for card to receive
•
•
•
and process received LTC.
• If COM 1 or COM 2 is used for LTC receive, the port function
must be set for LTC. See COMM Ports Setup Controls (p. 3-42)
for more information.
• Card audio inputs will not center inputs with DC offset. If input
has DC offset, the source may need to be capacitively coupled to
remove the offset.
timecode inputs.
• When set to Enabled and input timecode is lost:
• RS-485 LTC output goes to frozen state.
• Audio LT C outpu t mutes.
• When set to Disabled and input timecode is lost:
• RS-485 LTC output keeps counting, with count value being free-run
count.
• Audio LT C output is not muted, with count value being free-run
count.
Note: If muting upon loss of a particular input format is desired, set all
Source Priority 1 thru 4 to that particular input format. If this is not done,
the card failover timecode selection may substitute another format choice
for the format not being received.
• Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode
packets from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing
timecodes from the output, resulting in a “clean slate” where only desired
timecodes are then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SDI
ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC are present on the input video, and only
ATC_LTC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both
timecodes from the output. The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be
re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)
Note: When the Scaler is enabled, ATC packets are automatically
removed. The Timecode function must be used to re-insert the
timecode data into the output video.
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• Source Priority Selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported external
formats, and internal Free Run in the event the preferred source is
unavailable.
Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to
be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the
second-most preferred format, and so on. See example below.)
HD/SD
525i
Input VITC
•
•
•
(1st priority)
Reference VITC
(2nd priority)
In this example, In pu t VITC 1st priority selection selects SDI VITC (received on
SDI input) over reference VITC (received on frame reference) regardless of video
input material source to be processed by the card.
The selected timecode source is embedded on the SDI video output (in this
example, 720p) using the selected line numbe r. In this example, if t h e 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:Disable Output setting should be used with care. If Disable Output is selected with alternate intended format(s) set as a
lower priority, the card will indeed disable all timecode output should the ordinate preferred format(s) become unavailable.
Typically, choices other than Disable should be used if a timecode output is always desired, with Disable only being used to
remove all timecode data.
In this example, even though
and ATC_LTC could be
available to substitute for
ATC_VITC not being present,
the card will revert to no
The choices shown here
will allow ATC_LTC to
“out-prioritize” Disable
Output if ATC_VITC is
not available.
timecode output since the
choice of Disable Output
“out-prioritizes” ATC_LTC
with these settings.
• Offset Controls Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the
output video.
• Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.
• Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.
• Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5
frames.
Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.
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• Output Stat us Dis play Di splays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
Audio LTC Output Audio LTC output is routed to desired embedded, AES, or analog audio
•
Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual
range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area
depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-9) for more information.
• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying
no other data.
as follows:
• 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
outputs using the Output Audio Routing/Controls (p. 3-15). Whatever
timecode is displayed on the Output Status is converted to audio L TC and
available as an LTC audio output.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode
• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
insertion into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line
numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.
Note: • If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC
waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this
function. An existing VITC waveform on an unscaled SD SDI
stream is not affected by this control and is passed on an SDI
output.
the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.
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• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the
• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control
• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
• Free Run Timecode Controls Allows an initial (starting) count to be applied to output video timecode
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and
ATC_VITC2.
both fields as a “field 1” packet (non-toggling).
Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy
Support should be enabled only if required by downstream
equipment.
when Free Run insertion is enabled.
Note: • Initialization can only be applied when card is outputting Free
Run timecode (as shown by Output Status displaying “Free Run”).
• If failover to Free Run occurs due to loss of external timecode(s),
the Free Run count assumes its initial count from the last valid
externally supplied count.
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Provides timing and test content select controls for card
Y/CVBS output.
Analog Output Video
Note: The Y/CVBS output provides a full CVBS when set to output SD rates. When set to output an HD rate, the Y/CVBS
output provides a Y-channel output (luminanace) of the HD signal. This output can be used for as a bi-level HD
reference source.
• Output Ref Select
• Output Rate Select Allows frame rate to be outputted same as input video, or converted to
• Output Format Select or Sets card analog output to formats as shown.
Selects ref lock from the choices shown to the left and 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.
Note: If Lock to Input is used for ref lock, 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.
Note: T his cont rol is ganged with the lock mode control on the SDI
Output Format/Select tab.
from the choices shown to the left and described below.
• Auto – output video frame rate tracks with rate selected using the
Output Format control on the SDI Output Format/Select tab.
• 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.
indication appears in the Card Info
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• Test Pattern Select Provides a choice of standard technical patterns (shown to the left) or up
• Output Video Reference Offset Controls Provides the following controls for offsetting the output video from the
to user captures.
reference:
• Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output
video) between the output video and the frame sync reference.
(Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
• Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output vid eo ) between
the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide
delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
• CVBS Oversampling and Color Controls • Oversampl ing enables or disables video DAC oversampling.
Oversampling can improve rendering of motion for down-conversions to
the CVBS SD analog output.
• Color enables or disables chroma content in the CVBS output.
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Allows Safe Action and/or Safe Title overlays and other
static markers to be added to the output video image.
Reticules
Note: Reticules tab has separate independent controls for both Path 1 SDI/Analog and Path 2 SDI using the Path 1 / Path 2
sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
Typical Reticule/Overlay Marker Insertions
The 9960 allows any combination of the reticule/overlay markers to be applied to the output video. Sizing and other characteristics
for each type of marker can be set as described below.
Safe Action Area (SAA) Reticule
Safe Title Area (STA) Reticule
Graticule
Center Cross
Note: • Overlay markers using this function are for setup only. Whe n enabled, these markers are embedded in the output
video and will appear in the image. Use this function only on preview video and not on-air video. Make certain any
overlay tools are turned off when no longer needed.
• Multiple overlay markers described below can be simultaneously enabled as desired.
• Insertion Master Enable/Disable Provides independent master enable/disable for card SDI and CVBS
• Safe Action Area (SAA) Controls
outputs.
• When enabled, any combination of reticules or other markers described
below can be inserted.
• When disabled, insertion of all reticules or other markers is disabled.
• SAA provides enable/disable of safe action area graticule insertion.
• SAA Height and SAA Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
Note: Reticule Size control is locked to Custom for this card, with safe
action area size control as described above.
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• Safe Title Area (STA) Controls
• STA provides enable/disable of safe title area graticule insertion.
• STA Height and STA Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Overlay Color Controls
• Overlay Color selects from white or black colors.
• Inverse Color sets line to contrast with program video underlay color.
• Opacity sets the opacity of the overlay for both white/black and inverse
color modes.
• Thickness sets the line weight (from 1 to 12 pixels).
White overlay color
Black overlay color
Provides insertion and sizing controls for custom
graticules and other markers. Also provides NTSC
legacy 4:3 master reticule sizing.
Note: Color attributes of markers described below are set using the master Overlay Color Controls described above.
• Graticule Controls
• Graticule provides enable/disable of user graticule insertion.
• Graticule Height and Width control height and width of insertion (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
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• Center Cross Controls
• Center Cross provides enable/disable of center cross insertion.
• Cross Height and Width control height of vertical line and width of
horizontal line (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Horizontal Line Controls
• Horizontal Line provides enable/disable of horizontal line insertion.
• Horizontal Line Size controls the width of the horizontal line (from 0%
to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Horizontal Line Pos controls the vertical positioning of the horizontal
line (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Vertical Line Controls
• Ver tical Line provides enable/disable of vertical line insertion.
• Ver tical Line Size controls the height of the vertical line (from 0% to
100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• Ver tical Line Pos controls the horizontal positioning of the line (from
0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• NTSC Legacy Reticule Fixed Control When set to enable, provides fixed-size safe action area 4:3 reticule
suited for CRT-based displays.
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Provides user-configurable burn-in of up to two text
strings and timecode on output video.
Character Burner
Note: • Character Burner tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the respective Path 1 /
Path 2 sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective
sub-tab.
• For both Path 1 and Path 2, Ident 1 and Ident 2 sub-tabs provide identical, independent controls for inserting two
independent text (identification) burn-in overlays on each path’s output video. Ident 2 has controls identical to the
controls described here for Ident 1. (Both Path 1 and Path 2 each have identical independent Ident 1 and Ident 2
insertion controls; 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
video.
Note: If ident text insertion is desired for input LOS conditions, the SDI
Output > Output Mode control must be set to provide a raster
(from one of the choices shown) to support the text insertion.
If this co n tr o l is set to “Disable Outputs”, no raster or text insertion
will be present on the output video under input LOS conditions.
shown.
• User text allows user text to be entered using field described below.
• Video type insert s an overlay showing the video format of the
respective PiP input.
desired text as click Update when done to input the text string.
Note: • All normal keyboard alphanumeric characters are supported, in
addition to ASCII characters (Windows ALT+nnnn).
• Up to 126 characters can be entered.
• Ident Text 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).
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• Ident Text Background At tri bu tes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
• Ident Position Select Sets the location of the ident text 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 Ident Text
Positioning C o ntrols described below.)
Example: Ident 1 text using
Top Left position
Example: Ident 1 text using
Center position
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• Ident Text 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 f r om 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%
• Ident Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in text background 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 Width and Height 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.
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• 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. Card must be set to output a timecode in order for
timecode burn-in to function. See Timecode Controls (p. 3-23) for information on using timecode controls.
• Timecode Insertion Control Selects the rules for timecode burn-in overlay insertion into output video.
Note: If ident text insertion is desired for input LOS conditions, the SDI
Output > Output Mode control 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.
• Timecode Format Display Selector Selects the format of timecode string burn-in overlay insertion into output
video from choices shown.
• 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).
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• 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
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).
custom. (When Custom is selected, position is configured using the
Timecode Positioning 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 f r om 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%
• Ident 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
Note: Moving Box tab has separate independent controls for both Path 1 SDI/Analog and Path 2 SDI using the Path 1 /
Path 2 sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective
sub-tab.
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
continuously, 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 SDI
Output > Output Mode control must be set to provide a raster
(from one of the choices shown) to support the text insertion.
If this co n tr o l is set to “Disable Outputs”, no raster or text insertion
will be present on the output video under input LOS conditions.
• 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.
• 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).
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(Option +SCTE104 only) Provides controls for inserting
SCTE 104 packages into the SDI output test signal.
Controls provide automation server connections, ID
SCTE 104 Insertion Controls
markers, and interstitial insertion splice padding.
Note: • Controls on this page use five columns correlating to standard SCTE 104 control protocols, with each column
containing controls for each control protocol. Knowledge of using SCTE 104 protocols is assumed when using this
page, as basic descriptions of SCTE 104 usage and protocol is not within the scope of this manual.
• SCTE 104 actions are typically triggered using GPI commands in conjunction with the Event Triggers sub-tab on the
Presets tab. See Event Triggers on page 3-45 for more information.
Five columns corresponding to SCTE 104 setup protocols provide setup controls for insertion of SCTE 104 ancillary data into the output SDI stream.
The Send button for each column allows overriding any queued insertions and immediately inserting the command.
Auxiliary controls allow selecting VANC insertion line number
Message Number Mode set to Automatic allows automcatically incrementing message
numbering. When set to Manual, the Event Number drop-down is enabled.
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Provides controls for setting up the two COMM (serial)
ports for LTC or ANC functions, and setting comm
COMM Ports Setup Controls
Note: COM 1 and COM 2 sub-tabs provide independent controls for COM1 and COM2. Therefore, only the COM 1 controls
are described here.
protocol for each port.
• COM Mode (Protocol)
• COM Port Tx Routing Function
Selects serial comm protocol for the respective port as RS-232 or
RS-485.
Note: Protocol choices should consider the payload to be carried.
Typically, LTC is sent or received using only RS-485 serial
protocol.
Selects port function for the respective port as LTC Encoder input or
output, or ANC Data Extractor input or output.
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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
one-button restore of factory default settings.
Also provides event-based loadi ng all owing a defined
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.
(recalled), the card will only “touch” the closed captioning layer.
Example: A particular usage you need may require special custom closed-captioning settings that need to be invoked regardless
of other cards settings. Using a layered preset set for closed captioning only allows the special custom closed captioning settings
to be invoked while not disturbing any other settings.
preset to be automatically engaged upon various
received signal status. Also provides automated Email
alerts when an event has occurred.
Selecting a layer (in the
example, “Closed
Captioning”) will set the
preset to only “look at” and
“touch” closed captioning
settings and save these
settings under the preset.
When the preset is loaded
• Preset Enter/Save/Delete Locks and unlocks editing of presets to prevent accidental overwrite as
Protected state –
changes locked out
• Preset Save/Load Controls
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 re-saved or deleted. Use this setting when all presets
are as intended.
• Create New Preset: 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.
• 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 (recalling) the
selected preset. When this button is pressed, the changes
called out in the preset are immediately applied.
• Delete Selected Preset button deletes the currently selected
preset.
• Load Factory Defaults 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.
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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 Triggers
• 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 Email Alerts (p. 3-48) 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: • Screened conditions are triggered upon start of event. Any event-based setup must be done in advance of the
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.
9960
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 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, and for setting the card comm
IP address.
• Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired. Click return to
• Log Status and Download Controls
engage change.
• Append to Product Name appends (or adds to) existing OEM
name (for example, “9960-TG2-REF1 Test 1A”).
• Replace Product Name completely replaces the OEM name OEM
name (for example, “Test 1A”).
Note: DashBoard instance(s) may have to be refreshed before
name change appears.
• 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.
• Delete Log File deletes the currently displayed log file. A second
confirmation dialog is displayed to back out of the delete if desired.
• Thermal Shutdown enable/disable allows the built-in thermal
failover to be defeated. (Thermal shutdown is enabled by default).
CAUTION
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update Card IP Address)
The 9960-TG2-REF1 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.
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• Firmware Upgrade Controls
Firmware upgrade controls allow a selected firmware version (where
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).
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.cobaltdigit al.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 T o 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 Sele ct ed 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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• Card IP Physical Port Select Control Allows card dedicated IP interface (as set below) to use frame
• Card Network Setup Controls Note: The IP address setting here is independent of a frame IP typically
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.
used for DashBoard or other frame/card remote control.
• Addressing Mode allows setting address to static (user) address or
via DHCP (where a DHCP server is available for the connection).
• Static IP Address , Static Subnet Mask, and Static Default
Gateway fields allow setting IP parameters when Static mode is
selected.
• Card Active IP shows the currently configured IP address (whether
static or DHCP).
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Provides a log of user actions and card signal input
LOS conditions, with time stamp and severity level for
each logged event/action.
User Log
Type categorizes the event as Info (event
not propagated to card status as an error or
warning message) or Warning (event
consists of significant change in processing
and also propagates a warning to the card
Time stamp marks the start time of the event
state indication)
Event provides details of the event
A file of the currently displayed log can be
downloaded to the host or other connected
computer by clicking Save (wh ich ope ns a
browser on the connected host computer)
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Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/c orrective action for the 9960-TG2-REF1 card a nd its remote
control interface. The 9960 -TG2-REF1 card requires no periodic maintenance
in its normal operation; if any error indication (as described in this section)
occurs, use this section to correct the condition.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9960-TG2-REF1 card it self and i ts remote c ontrol sy stems all (to varyi ng
degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the
9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 card and remote control error and failure
indicators are individually described below.
Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection
listed below.
• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-57)
• 9960-TG2-REF1 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-58)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-59)
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9960-TG2-REF1 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and
Display
Figure 3-7 shows and describes the 9960-TG2-REF1 card edge status
indicators and displ ay. These indicators and the dis pla y show st atus and error
condition s relating to the card itself and remote (netwo rk) commun ications
(where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and
require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event
of communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control de vices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
9960-TG2
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 9960-TG2-REF1 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9960-TG2-REF1 is receiving selected reference when set up for ref locked
ERR LED This function is currently reserved.
Input Active
LEDs
Shows card statuses (BOOT (card booting), (9960 (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 9960-TG2-REF1 has not locked onto a valid signal on any input.
Remote Control Panel)
Figure 3-7 9960-TG2-REF1 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 indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9960-TG2-REF1 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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.
Y ellow indicator icon in 9960-TG2-REF1 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with
cause for alert (in this example, the 9960-TG2-REF1 is not receiving an enabled
reference source).
Figure 3-8 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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Access Card Info pane s f or specific cards by clicking the card s lot pos it ion in
the Card Access/Navigation 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 4:
CDI-9960-TG2-REF1” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9960-TG2-REF1 card in
slot 4
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 power 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 9960-TG2-REF1, 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 card itself is defective.
• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the
9960-TG2-REF1 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 9960-TG2-REF1 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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All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.
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9960-TG2-REF1 Processing Error Troubleshooting
T a ble 3-4 provides 9960-TG2-REF1 processi ng tr oubleshooting information.
If the 9960-TG2-REF1 card e xhibits any of the symptoms l is ted in Table 3-4,
follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the
9960-TG2-REF1 is not approp ri at ely set for the type of signal being 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 9960-TG2-REF1 card edge status indicators.
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9960-TG2-REF1 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
9960-TG2-REF1 Card Info
pane
• Card edge Input LED
corresponding to input is not
illuminated
Ancillary data (cl osed ca ptioning,
timecode) not transferred
through 9960-TG2-REF1
Audio not processed or passed
through card
Selected upgrade firmware will
not upload
No video input present Make certain intended video source is
connected to appropriate 9960-TG 2-R EF 1 card
video input. Make certain BNC cable
connections betwe en frame Rear I/O Modul e for
the card and signal source are OK.
• Control(s) not enabled • Make certain resp ect ive cont rol i s se t t o On or
Enabled (as appropriate).
• VANC line number conflict
between two or more
ancillary data item s
Enable control not turned on On Output Audio Routing/Controls tab, Audio
Automatic reboot af ter upgrade
turned off
• Make certain each ancillary data item to be
passed is ass igned a uni que li ne nu mber (s ee
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and
Ranges on page 3-9).
Group Enable control for gro up 1 thru 4 mus t be
turned on for sources to be embedded into
respective embedded channel groups.
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.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Card does not pass video or
audio as expected. Control
settings spontaneously changed
from expected settings.
Card will not retain us er s etti ngs ,
or setting changes or presets
spontaneously invoke.
Event-based preset
inadvertently invoked
Event Based Loading sub-tab
inadvertently set to trigger on
event
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
Event-based preset loading (Presets 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 cond itions is considered. See
Presets (p. 3-43) for more information.
If event based loading is not to be used, make
certain Event Based Presets is disable d (eithe r
using master Enable/Disable control or through
events settings. See Presets (p. 3-43) for more
information.
If required, a Return Material Authorizatio n num ber (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs incur r ed are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipp ed collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.
See Contact Cobalt Digi tal Inc. (p. 1-17) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact information.
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Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
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