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9970-QS
9970-QS
3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS
Quint-Split M ulti- Ima g e Dis p la y Proc es s or
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
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Copyright
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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.
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openGear
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property of their respective owners.
Utah™ and Utah Scientific™ are trade names of Utah Scientific.
Image Video™ is a trade name of Image Video.
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Congratulations on ch oosing the Cobalt
Processor. The 9970-QS is part of a full line o f 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 9970-QS , please contact us at the contact
information on the front cover.
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9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Quint-Split Multi-Image Display
Manual No.: 9970QS-OM
Document Version: V1.4
Release Date: January 14, 2015
Applicable for
Firmware Version
1.84.0000
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for latest card v1.84 functionality,
including new layout controls specifically suited for
cascaded (multi-card) layouts, additional rear
module versions, and new router integration
features. (This firmware version has significant
user interface changes versus prior firmware
versions and the use of this new Product Manual is
strongly recommended.)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9970-QS Card Software Versions and this Manual................................................ 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-3
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4
9970-QS Functional Description............................................................................ 1-5
9970-QS Program Video Input/Output Formats ........................................ 1-5
Video Processing Description .................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-9
Cascading (Multi-Card) 9970-QS Operation and Setup Overview............ 1-9
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-11
9970-QS Rear I/O Modules...................................................................... 1-13
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-13
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-15
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-15
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9970-QS Into a Frame Slot............................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9970-QS Rear I/O Modules........................................................................ 2-3
Setting Up 9970-QS Network Remote Control...................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Setup Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Overview of Operator User Controls Outline/Overview............................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-4
Function Menu/Parameter Menu Overview............................................... 3-4
DashBoard™ User Interface....................................................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9970-QS Card via Remote Control................................................. 3-6
Accessing the 9970-QS Card Using DashBoard™ .................................... 3-6
Checking 9970-QS Card Information..................................................................... 3-8
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9970-QS Function Menu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Layout/Routing ........................................................................................ 3-10
PIP 1 thru PIP 5 Controls ......................................................................... 3-15
Output Format Controls ........................................................................... 3-33
HDMI/DVI Mode Controls ...................................................................... 3-34
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-35
GPI Setup Controls .................................................................................. 3-36
Protocols (Router Integration) Controls ................................................... 3-37
Clock (Wall-Clock Time) Controls .......................................................... 3-38
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-40
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update) ..................................................... 3-41
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-43
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-43
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-47
9970-QS Processing Error Troubleshooting............................................. 3-47
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-49
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-49
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Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installation and setup instructions for the 9970-QS
3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Quint-Split Multi- Image Dis play Proc essor ca rd (als o
referred to herein as the 9970-QS).
• Information in this manual describes technical aspects, installation,
setup/integration, and full operating instructions for this product
intended for engineering personnel.
• “9970-QS Operators’s Guide” is limited to user operating instructions
for using the 9970-QS PiP user interface to manipulate and set up the
quint-split/multiv iewer func tions of thi s pro duct. This guide (whic h is
furnished with this produc t) is int ended f or ope rating personne l who
will be using the 9970-QS to mani pulat e and con figur e the mul ti-s plit
PiP multiviewer functions (“day-to-day use”) of this product. It is
recommended that this condensed guide be made available to
operating personnel.
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informati on about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9970-QS.
• Chapter 2, “Installation” – Provides instructions for installing the
9970-QS in a frame, and connecting signal and control cabling to the
9970-QS.
• Chapter 3, “Setup Instructions” – Provides overviews of setup
operating controls and instructions for setting up the 9970-QS to
integrate within its signal flow environment.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9970-QS Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
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1 9970-QS Card Software Versions and this Manual
• 9970-QS Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1-13)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-15)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16)
9970-QS 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 9970-QS Card Information (p. 3-8) in
Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check
our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as
described below.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Do wnloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed with out an y
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s softw a re
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.
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Introduction Cobalt Reference Guides
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9970-QS itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
Ch01
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9970-QS refers to the 9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Quint-Split
Multi-Image Display Processor card.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided bel ow.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in pe rsonal 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.
• 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 9970-QS and other
cards operate.
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1 Safety Summary
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.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce 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 environmenta lly 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 9970-QS 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 9970-QS 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 r ear 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.
CAUTION
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The 9970-QS 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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Introduction 9970-QS Functional Description
9970-QS Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9970-QS. The 9970-QS
includes input processing functions to accommodate SDI and CVBS analog
inputs, a validity check function to provide indication of input defects,
timecode and audio data handling and routing control, multi-split ARC/
scaling functions, a timing alignment function to synchronize the inputs to
house reference, up to 5:1 Picture-in-Picture (PiP) video combining, and
burn-in attribute s and control o f borders, UMD disp lay text, audio meters, and
other accessory displays. The output is available as a 2x DA 3G/HD/SD-SDI
output or HDMI/DVI. The output raster format and aspect ratio is
user-configurable.
9970-QS Program Video Input/Output Formats
The 9970-QS provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• SDI/CVBS IN A thru SDI/CVBS IN E – five coaxial video inputs
(auto-detecting 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS analog video)
• Outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT – 2x DA 3G/HD/SD-S DI multi-im age video
outputs
• HDMI/DVI OUT – Multi-image HDMI/DVI out with selectable au dio
embedding (suitable for direct connection to monitor panels)
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Multi- Image
Serialize
(x2 DA)
Audio PPM
Insert/Contro l
HDMI OUT
HDMI
Encode/
Aud Embed
Meters
Text
Identity
5:1 Video
Combiner/
Timing
Alignment
Insert/
Border
ARC
Quint-Split
Burn-In/
Formatting
Formatting
Scaler/
Formatting
Formatting
Ident Text
User Entry
Audio
Control
Alignment
Multi- Image
SDI OUT
Embed
Audio Select/
Tally Graphics
AFD
ARC
Reader/
Formatting
Audio
Per-PiP
De-Embed
Proc
Reader/
ANC Data
Timecode/
Check
Validity
SDI
Deserialize
Select /
5x ADC
ADC
SDI
CVBS
Per-Input
SDI/CVBS
Per-PiP ARC Scale Control
Serial
Ethernet
GPI (2 per P i P)
TALLY
Per PiP Audio
PIP 5 Cascade Mode Path
Frame Ref
Select/Failover
IN A
CONTROL
Ethernet 10/100 (on frame)
Network
Remote Control
SDI/CVBS AUTO-DETECT / PROCESSING
SDI/CVBS IN
CVBS input is automatically detected by the card input,
with the CVBS ADC converter automatically engaged.
SDI / CVBS IN A
SDI / CVBS IN B
SDI / CVBS IN C
SDI / CVBS IN D
SDI / CVBS IN E
FRAME REF IN 2
FRAME REF IN 1
Figure 1-1 9970-QS Functional Block Diagram
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Video Processing Description
The 9970-QS features input select and validity check functions, timing
alignment, and PiP ARC/scaling functions as described below.
Input Video Select Function
Auto-detect per PiP inputs independently set each of the card video inputs as
3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS SD analog vi deo. Ei ther mode pres erves wavefo rm
and packet-based ancillary data for extraction and usage later in the card
processing chain. A CVBS input is automatically detected by the card input,
with the CVBS ADC converter automatically engaged in these cases.
Timecode Processor
This function provides for extraction of timecode data from any of the five
per-PiP input video sources, and in turn allows timecode strings to be burned
into the respective PiP images. The function can monitor any of the video
inputs of the card for supported timecode formats such as HD ATC_LTC or
ATC_VITC, and A T C_VITC or VITC waveform for SD SDI or CVBS input s.
When licensed with option
receive and translate audio LTC timecode (from Emb Ch 1-16) for insertion
as SMPTE 12M ATC timecode formats onto the output video as described
above.
+LTC, this function also can
ARC Processor
This function provides separate ARC controls for each PiP input. The
separate controls can r e-asp ect SD t o match t he asp ectin g us ed for HD inpu ts,
and vice versa. Custom aspecting is also available for both HD and SD
formats.
Quint-Split ARC Scaler/Formatting Function
This function provides conversion of each PiP input to match a common
user-selected format, resulting in images that are format-matched and suitable
for combining into a single PiP image. Whe n th e Pi P im a ges are sized by this
function, the borders and other accessory attributes are now integrated into
each PiP image. In addition to full user control of PiP image H/V sizing,
accessory attributes such as border size, weight, and color can be user
configured.
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Quint Timing Alignment Function
This function provides for frame alignment control of the five PiP inputs
using either one of two external
distributed with the card fra me, o r a s elect ed i nput v ideo a s a frame re ferenc e.
As such, the card can accommodate asynchronous program video inputs.
This function also allows frame offset delay to be added between the output
video and the frame sync reference.
Frame sync can select from either of two card frame reference sources, input
video, or free-run (internal) timing. Selectable failover allows alternate
reference selection should the initial reference source become unavailable or
invalid.
5:1 Video Combiner/Formatting Function
This function combines the five video images into the user-configured
positions within the overall image. At this point, all PiP images are of the
same raster format and fully synchronous. User positioning controls provide
the H and V offsets that position the images as desired by the operator using
the DashBoard controls.
FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals
Identity Text Burn-In/Formatting Function
This function provides user contr ols for e ntering UMD tex t that is burned int o
each PiP image. Controls allow full control of positioning, sizing, and color/
background/opacity attributes. Burn-in text can be user entry text, video
format of the corresponding PiP, wall-time clock, or external text sourced via
IP from an automation system.
Tally Graphics Insert/Control
This function accommodates tally inputs (received as GPI, serial, or network
commands) and allows configur ing the commands t o provide tally indicat ions
for each PiP image. All visual attributed are configurable, including “lamp”
color, size, and positioning.
Two GPI inputs are furnished (with the two inputs comprising a 2-bit binary
coded number which can sel ect up to fou r states ; 0 thru 3) t hat are appl ied to a
demux user control for selecting per-PiP tally lamp insertions and border
attributes such as colo rs. Tally activation can also be contr olled vi a IP fro m an
automation system/router. UMD text can be inserted using local user text
entry or integrated wit h router aut omation to rec eive te xt from the auto mation
system.
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Audio Processor Description
Audio Select/Embed
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router for selecting
PiP-input embedded channels 1-16 as channels (as a four-group package) to
be embedded into the comb ined Pi P SDI and HDMI vi deo outp uts. The audi o
processor function operates with the t iming alignment function t o a li gn a udi o
with the selected reference.
Note: • Output audio always corresponds to a single particular selectable PiP input.
V arious output embedded channels cannot be sourced from a mix of various
PiP input embedded channels.
• To maintain conformance with CEA-861D HDMI audio channel line-up
specifications and industr y standar d SDI co nve nti on, the HDMI output
swaps between the C and LFE channels for the HDMI output.
Per-PiP Audio PPM Meters
Each PiP image area has setup controls to provide audio meters in several
formats (channel count) as desired. Each PiP image has an audio meter
display that can display from 2-bar stereo up to all four embedded audio
groups for the a udio a ssoci ated with t he PiP in put. Use r contro ls al low se tt ing
meter complement, position, size, and other graphic attributes.
Cascading (Multi-Card) 9970-QS Operation and Setup Overview
(See Figure 1-2.) The 9970-QS PIP 5 input is ideally suited to allow multiple
9970-QS cards to oper at e i n a cascading arrangement, whe re fou r of t he c ar d
inputs serve as program video inputs, and the fifth input receives the
cascading combined layout of a preceding 9970-QS card in a daisy-chain
arrangement. In this mode, the
underlay with
PIP 1 thru PIP 4 being overlays. In this manner, added PiPs can
PIP 5 input is confi gur ed t o se rve as a full-size
be positioned within the imported underlay resulting in a combined image of
the imported underlay PiPs and the locally added PiPs.
Cascading Low-Latency Operation
Low-latency modes provide for reducing card I/O latency by bypassing the
cascade input framesync. Low-latency modes apply framesyncing when
needed (applying framesync and bypassing low-latency during these
intervals). When alignment is again detected by the local card, framesyncing
is correspondingly disabled and low-latency operation is again applied.
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)
-QS
0
7
9
PiP 1 IN
PiP 2 IN
PiP 3 IN
PiP 4 IN
9
(Card “A”
PiP 1 IN
PiP 2 IN
PiP 3 IN
PiP 4 IN
PiP 5 IN
(Cascaded
9970-QS
Σ A1... A4)
Card “A” has its controls set to position PiP1 thru
PiP4 in the 1st (left-most) column of a 4-column
grid.
The card “A” output is fed to card “B” as the PiP5
full-sized cascading input, which serves as an
underlay that rests underneath any added PiPs.
Card “B” has its controls set to position its PiP1
thru PiP4 inputs in the 2nd column of a 4-column
grid.
Along with the full-sized cascading underlay of
preceding card “A”, eight PiPs are now positioned in
the two resulting columns.
(Ca
)
B”
“
rd
PiP 1 IN
PiP 2 IN
PiP 3 IN
PiP 4 IN
PiP 5 IN
(Cascaded
Σ A1... A4
+ B1... B4)
QS
-
0
7
“C”)
9
9
rd
(Ca
PiP 1 IN
PiP 2 IN
PiP 3 IN
PiP 4 IN
PiP 5 IN
(Cascaded
Σ A1... A4
+ B1... B4
+ C1... C4)
9970-QS
rd
Ca
(
)
”
“D
16:1 SDI OUT
Σ A1... A4
+ B1... B4
+ C1... C4
+ D1... D4
Card “C” has its controls set to position its PiP1
thru PiP4 inputs in the 3rd column of a 4-column
grid.
Along with the full-sized cascading underlay of
preceding cards “A” and “B”, 12 PiPs are now
positioned in the three resulting columns.
Card “D” has its controls set to position its PiP1
thru PiP4 inputs in the 4th column of a 4-column
grid.
Along with the full-sized cascading underlay of
preceding cards “A” thru “C”, all 16 PiPs are now
positioned in the four resulting columns. This
provides the 16:1 multiviewer layout using four
cards (“A” thru “D”) in a cascaded form.
Figure 1-2 Cascaded 9970-QS Example 16:1 Setup and Overview
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User Control Interface
Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9970-QS. These
options are individually described below.
Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
• DashBoard™ User Inter face – Using DashBoard™, the 9970-QS
and other cards installed in openGear®
1
frames can be controlled
from a computer and monitor.
DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards
define thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is describe d in
Chapter 3,“Setup Instructions”.
• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels are not intended to be used for PiP sizing and other visual
abstract configuration aspects. However, the control panel can be
used as a convenient “one-button” control surface for launching
non-abstract functions such as a user preset that invokes setups such
as PiP splits and other presets.
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
9970-QS Card
or
Remote Control Panel
Limited, non-abstract control of the 9970-QS can be effected
using a control panel. This control is typically limited to
launching card presets and other non-abstract operations.
LAN
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed,
Computer
with NIC
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network Controller card installed.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9970-QS 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).
9970-QS card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9970-QS card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
Figure 1-3 9970-QS User Control Interface
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference
Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
®
as listed in
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16).
®
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Introduction Technical Specifications
9970-QS Rear I/O Modules
The 9970-QS physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of
its frame using a Rear I/O Module. All inputs and outputs shown in the
9970-QS 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
9970-QS card edge connections to BNC and other connectors that interface
with other components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9970-QS Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9970-QS Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-3) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9970-QS Up/Down/Cross
Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specificat ions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9970-QS 3G/HD/SD-SDI / CVBS 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS
Quint-Split Multi-Image Display Processor
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumptio n < 18 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
Program Video Input Five video inputs, auto-detecting CVBS or 3G/HD/SD-SDI
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Format LED indicator
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Receive Cable Length: 3G/HD/SD-SDI: 120/180/320 m (Belden
1694A)
Return Loss (SDI):
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
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1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Serial Digital PiP Video Output Number of Outputs:
Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (3G/HD/SD):
< 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
SDI Input-Output Latency
(720p5994)
HDMI PiP Video Output HDMI CEA-861D
Tally Inputs - Serial
Frame Reference Input
Basic I/O latency < 1.5 frames (max)
PiP channel derived from cascaded preceding-card output
consists of source card basic delay with < 2 line added delay.
- GPI (Opto-isolated ports with self-sourcing current on 3-wire
(IN 1, IN 2, GND) Phoenix connector with removab le scr ew
terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN
5000-0013-000R)
Triggering:
User-configurable. GPI activation invokes a selected user preset.
Response:
GPI acknowledge upon falling-edge input triggered
by R ≤ 10 kΩ (or Vin ≤ 2.0 V)
GPI release upon rising-edge input triggered
by R ≥ 10 kΩ (or Vin ≥ 2.0 V)
“G” (GND) terminal at chassis-ground potential
Suitable for use with 3.3V LVCMOS logic
Maximum Recommended Logic Control Voltage Range:
0 to 5 VDC
- 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
Number of Inputs:
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs with
selectable failover
Standards Supported:
SMPTE 170M/318M (“black burst”)
SMPTE 274M/296M (“tri-color”)
Return Loss:
> 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
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Introduction Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and work ma nship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the pur ch aser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243
Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS .
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHET HER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WAR RANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show information
Phone: (217) 344-1243
Fax: (217) 344-1245
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• Installing the 9970-QS Into a F rame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9970-QS Network Remote Control (p. 2-5)
Installing the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS 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
Chapter 2 Installation
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 9970-QS 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
9970-QS 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 9970-QS Into a Frame Slot
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS Rear I/O
Modules (p. 2-3).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9970-QS cards.
Note: The 9970-QS BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not neces-
sary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. 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 9970-QS Network Remote Control (p. 2-5).
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 DashBo ard™ and be ready for use.
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Installation Installing a Rear I/O Module
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 9970-QS is to be installed.
If installing the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS is to be installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
DSCN3483A.JPG
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
DSCN3487A.JPG
Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
9970-QS Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifical ly for use with the 9970-QS.
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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
Table 2-1 9970-QS Rear I/O Modules
9970-QS Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9970-B Provides the following conne cti on s:
• Four PiP Video In BNCS (VID IN A thru VIDIND);
auto-detecting as 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI PiP Combined Video Out
BNCs (SDI OUT 1 and SD I OUT 2)
• COMM/GPI multi-conductor connector
• ETHERNET 10/100 connector (reserved)
Note: Ethernet connector is reserved for tally, UDM
control, and other functions. This port is
independent of card/frame network remote control.
RM20-9970-C • Five PiP Video In (VID IN A thru VIDINE);
auto-detecting as 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI PiP Combined Video Out
(SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2)
• COMM/GPIO/AE S OUT multi-conductor connector
• ETHERNET 10/100 connector (reserved)
• HDMI OUT connector
Note: • Ethernet connector is reserved for tally, UDM
control, and other functions. This port is
independent of card/fr ame network remote control.
• Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9970-C-HDBNC or RM20-9970-C-DIN,
respectively.
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Installation Setting Up 9970-QS Network Remote Control
Table 2-1 9970-QS Rear I/O Modules — continued
9970-QS Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9970-D • Five PiP Video In ( VID IN A thru VID IN E) BNCs;
auto-detecting as 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS
• One 3G/HD/SD-SDI PiP Combined Video Out BNC
(SDI OUT A)
• COMM/GPIO/AES OUT multi-conductor connector
• ETHERNET 10/100 connector (reserved)
Note: Ethernet connector is reserved for tally, UDM
control, and other functions. This port is
independ ent of card/f rame network remote control.
Setting Up 9970-QS 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 Panels are not recommended for use with this product.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support > Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
®
Cobalt
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16).
• 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.
• Cards using current firmware version 1.62.0000 or greater (or cards
upgraded to this firmware) require DashBoard™ version 6.0 or greater. This
is due to the added user interface controls which can only be
accommodated with DashBoard version 6.0 or greater. While cards with the
current firmware version 1.62.0000 will appear in the frame Basic Tree View
in earlier DashBoard versions, the card controls will not be accessible. For a
free download of the latest DashBoard version, please go to
www.cobaltdigital.com, and select Products > Software Control >
DashBoard™, and then select the version applicable to your computer.
®
OGCP-9000 and/or OGCP-9000/CC
®
reference guide Remote
®
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Overview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Setup Instructions
This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar
with using DashBoard to
control Cobalt cards, please
skip to 9970-QS Function
Menu List and Descriptions
(p. 3-9).
Note: Information in this chapter describes setup/integration of this product intended
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-4)
• Accessing the 9970-QS Card via Remote Control (p. 3-6)
• Checking 9970-QS Card Information (p. 3-8)
• 9970-QS Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-44)
for engineering personnel. Most of these functions described are limited to
initial setup in integrating the 9970-QS into its operating environment.
Instructions for using the 9970-QS are contained in “9970-QS Operators’s
Guide”, which is limited to user operating instructions for using the 9970-QS
PiP user interface to manipulate and set up the quint-split/multiviewer
functions of this product. This guide (which is furnished with this product) is
intended for operating personnel who will be using the 9970-QS to manipulate
and configure the multi-split PiP multiviewer functions (“day-to-day use”) of
this product. This condensed guide should be made available to operating
personnel.
Overview of Operator User Controls Outline/Overview
Figure 3-1 shows an exa mple quint-spl it output i mage along with the 9970-QS
menus and functions that control the attributes shown. Figure 3-2 outlines the
basic overall arrangemen t of the oper ator user interfac e menus and the as pects
and attributes that can be set up and controlled using each menu and control.
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3 Overview
Layout (Number of splits and
positioning)
• Layout/Routing > Layout
Presets
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Layout QuickSets
UMD Text
• PIP1 - PIP5 > UMD
Identifying Text (free text
overlay within image)
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Ident1, Ident2
Borders
• Layout/Routing > PIP Border Size
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Border Enable/Disable
Tally Lamps
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Tally Lamps
Reticules Overlay
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Reticules
Audio Meter Bars
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Audio Mete r Over la y
Figure 3-1 Example Quint-Split Image and Configurable Functions
Timecode Burn-In
• PIP1 - PIP5 > Timecode Burn
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Setup Instructions Overview
DashBoard Menu Tab
Layout/Routing
PiP Input Souce –
Layout –
Sets the layout from several preset templates, or allows
custom-split PiP sizing.
Border Sizing
Output Format –
Sets the merged multi-view
output SDI format.
PIP 1 thru PIP 5
• PiP Position
ARC
H/V Position
PiP Width/Height
• Tally Lamps
Lamp Insertion Enable/Disable
Lamp Position
Lamp Size
• UMD
UMD Insertion Enable/Disable
User Text Entry
Text H/V Position
Text and Background Color/Opacity
• Ident 1 (User Burn-in Text 1)
• Ident 2 (User Burn-in Text 2)
Text Insert ion Enable/Disable
User Text Entry
Text H/V Position
Text and Background Color/Opacity
Setting the controls on this menu tab is the first step. Using the
controls on this tab, you set the number of splits and can apply onebutton preset layout templates for various split layouts, or set up
custom layouts. Global settings such as overall border attributes are
also set here.
Sets the input source to be applied to each
PiP sector.
The controls here allow you to individually set multiple functions
and attributes for each PiP. The functions include tally lamps,
per-PiP Aspe ct Rat io Co nvers ion ( ARC), UMD te xt, us er id entif y
text, timecode burn-in, reticules, and audio meters. The
appearance attibutes (such as size, position, and colors) of
these insertions are set here. Independent tabs are provided
for each PiP, allowing each to be set as desired.
Each PiP input can be imported into its PiP area as
1.0 unity aspect ratio, or imported as 0.75H pillar
box, 0.75V letter box, or custom aspected.
Red and/or green tally “lamps”
can be inserted to anchor to the
UMD text, or be positioned as
desired in the PiP area. Lamp size
can also be user-configured.
UMD text insertion can
be set as inserted or
disabled. User text is
entered he re, and can
be positioned, sized,
and have color and
opacity set as desired.
Two text active video area
insertion burn-ins (Ident 1 and
Ident 2) can be set as inserted
or disabled. User text is
entered here, and can be
positioned, sized, and have
color and opacity set as
desired. Text 1 and/or Text 2
can be set to show PiP input
video format instead of user
text.
PIP 1 thru PIP 5 (cont.)
• Timecode Burn-In
Insertion Enb/Disable/LOS Enb
H/V Position
Format (hh:mm,
hh:mm:ss, etc)
Text and Background
Color/Opacity
• Audio Meters Overlays
Insertion Enb/Disable
H/V Position
Layout
Audio Bars and
Background Color/Opacity
• Reticules (Basic and Advanced)
Insertion Enb/Disable
H/V Sizing
Appearance Attributes
Output Audio Routing/Controls
Emb Audio Crosspoint
Group Enable/Disable
Gain/Mute/Invert
DashBoard Level Meters
Output Format
Output Format
Underscan/Compensation
Ref Lock Mode
Presets
Preset Layer Select
Preset Save
Preset Load
Merged SDI output format is set here, as well as merged
image underscan and 16x10 compensation if desired. A
master card reference lock source is also selected here. See
detailed instructions for more information.
Allows custom settings to be saved as a one-button
preset as desired. 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 device settings in areas
outside of the layer or area of concern. See detailed
instructions for more information .
Timecode active video area insertion
burn-in can be set as inserted always/
disabled, or inserted only on loss of
PiP video. The timecode inserted is
that present on the respective PiP
input video. Timecode string displayed
can be set as full mode or
progressively truncated to minutes or
hours only. Timecode burn-in can be
positioned, sized, and have color and
opacity set as desired.
Each PiP sector can display full 4-group
audio levels or be set to other layouts of
progressively lesser pair combinations.
Audio bars can be positioned, sized,
and have color and opacity set as
desired. (Audio displayed are the
channels associated with the respective
PiP video input.)
Reticule insertion can be set as inserted
always/disabled. Individual Safe Action
Area (SAA) and Safe Title Area (STA)
can be set as desired. Color, line
thickness, and opacity can be set as
desired. An Advanced sub-menu tab
allows insertion of other reticule
elements such as custom graticules and
center crosses.
Routes selected embedded audio
channels to the merge SDI output.
Provides group enable/disable, level,
invert, and mute controls, as well as
output audio DashBoard level meters.
- Audio sources are from a selected PiP
input and cannot be selected from
mixed PiP input sources.
- Embedded channels 1 thru 8 directly
correspond to HDMI channels 1-8.
Channels 3 and 4 are swapped on the
HDMI output to maintain conformance
with CEA-861D. See detailed
instructions for more information.
Figure 3-2 Outline Overview of Operator Controls
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Control and Display Descriptions
This section describes the user interface controls, indicators, and di splays for
using the 9970-QS card.
Access to the 9970-QS functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays
related to a particular function) follows a general arrangement of Function
Menus under which related cont rols can be acc essed (as descr ibed in Functi on
Menu/Parameter Menu Overview belo w).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ 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.
Function Menu/Parameter Menu Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9970-QS card are
organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as shown
below.
Figure 3-3 shows how the 9970-QS card and its menus are organized, and
also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards,
function menus, and parameters.
9970-QS
Menu a Menu b
• • •
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9970-QS card is first selected.
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9970-QS card function
(for example, “Layout/Routing”).
Menu z
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related to
the function menu. Using the “Layout/Routing” function
menu example, the individual selections for this
function consist of various selections such as Layout,
Input Source Routing, Border Size, and so on.
Individual Parameters
Figure 3-3 Function Menu/Parameter Menu Overview
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Setup Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-4.) 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 Button Controls Typical Selection List
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Parametric ControlTypical Status Display
Figure 3-4 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
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3 Accessing the 9970-QS Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9970-QS Card via Remote Control
Access the 9970-QS card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control
Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9970-QS 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 assoc iated wit h the fr ame contai ning the 9970-QS 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: 9970-QS”).
.
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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Setup Instructions Accessing the 9970-QS Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
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3 Checking 9970-QS Card Information
Checking 9970-QS Card Information
The operating status and software version the 9970-QS card can be checked
using DashBoard™. Figure 3-5 shows and describes the 9970-QS card
information screen using DashBoard™.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the
status indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively
indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-44) for
corrective action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card is hosting a
9970-QS card in slot 4.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format of the signals being
received by the 9970-QS, as well as card status.
Figure 3-5 9970-QS Card Info/Status Utility
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9970-QS Function Menu List and Descriptions
T able 3-1 ind ividually li sts and descri bes each 9970-QS func tion menu and its
related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples
showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is primarily based
upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its corresponding
menus and 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.)
• Cards using firmware version 1.74.0000 (or greater) require DashBoard™
version 6.0 or greater. This is due to the added user interface controls which
can only be accommodated with DashBoard version 6.0 or greater. While
cards with the most recent firmware version will appear in the frame Basic
Tree View in ol der DashBoard versions, the card controls will not be
accessible. For a free download of the latest DashBoard version, please go
to www.cobaltdigital.com, and select Products > Software Control >
DashBoard™, and then select the version applicable to your computer.
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, the function menu items are
organized using tabs as shown below.
Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In these
instances, Table 3-1 shows the ordinate tab along with its sub-tabs. Highlighted sub-tabs
indicate that controls described are found by selecting this sub-tab (in this example, the
Audio Meter Overlay sub-tab on the PIP 1 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
Layout/Routing 3-10 GPI Setup Controls 3-36
PIP 1 thru PIP 5 Controls 3-15 Protocols (Router Integration)
Controls
Output Format Controls 3-33 Clock (Wall-Clock Time) Controls 3-38
HDMI/DVI Mode Controls 3-34 Presets 3-41
Output Audio Routing/Controls 3-35 Admin (Log St atus/Firmware
Update)
3-37
3-42
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Note: Some control descriptions in this section are also contained in “9970-QS
Operator’s Guide” and are repeated here for convenience. It is however
recommended that operators use 9970- QS Op erator’s Guide (included with
this product) for using the 9970-QS rather than this manual.
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Provides controls to select inputs to be applied to each
PiP. Also provides PiP layout presets templates and
other controls related to the overall layout.
Layout/Routing
Note: Layout/Routing controls description section here is repeated in “9970-QS Operator’s Guide”.
• PiP Input Source Select Routes the card SDI inputs (VID IN A thru VID IN E as In A thru In E,
• Identify PIPs Button Pressing this button momentarily displays an overlay on each PiP image
respectively) to the respective card PiP input.
(In this example, VID IN A thru VID IN E are respectively routed as PIP 1
thru PIP 5 input sources.)
Note: A CVBS input is automatically detected by the card input, with the
CVBS ADC converter automatically engaged.
that correlates the PiP to its card PiP identity. This control is useful if you
“lose track” of which displayed PiP correlates to which card PiP input
channel.
Pressing Identify PIPs shows the PIP assignment in the merged
output (display ceases after about 3 seconds)
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• Cascade Mode Select
PiP 1 IN (“CAM 1”)
PiP 2 IN (“CAM 2”)
PiP 3 IN (“CAM 3”)
PiP 4 IN (“CAM 4”)
9970-QS
“UMD 1”
thru
“UMD 4”
Note: • See Cascading (Multi-Card) 9970-QS Operation and Setup
Overview (p. 1-9) in Chapter 1, Introduction for an overview of
multi-card cascading that provides multiviewer images exceeding
that of a single quint-split card.
• See Cascade Mode Using PiP Layout QuickSet Template Presets
(p. 3-16) for examples control settings using Cascade Mode along
with other per-PiP settings to provide a cascaded multiviewer
image setup.
Cascade Mode Select sets PiP 5 as a input to be used to receive a
cascade output from another 9970-QS card or to be set as a regular fifth
PiP input as follows:
• Enabled: Sets PiP 5 input to receive a cascade output from another
9970-QS card. Because this cascaded underlay will have any
burn-in insertions already in place from the upstream source card,
all PiP 5 burn-in insertions are automatically disabled in this mode.
Also, since this PiP will serve as an underlay for any added PiPs, in
this mode PiP 5 is inserted full-size, with all sizing and positioning
controls locked out for this PiP insertion.
• Disabled: Sets PiP 5 input to be used as regular input, with full
aspect and sizing/positioning control and burn-ins as PiPs 1 thru 4.
Use this mode when only a single, non-cascaded 9970-QS is to
used for multi-image processing.
Cascade
PiP 1 IN (“CAM 5”)
PiP 2 IN (“CAM 6”)
PiP 3 IN (“CAM 7”)
PiP 4 IN (“CAM 8”)
9970-QS
“UMD 5”
thru
“UMD 8
+ Cascade
First 9970-QS card receives “CAM 1” thru “CAM 4”, as
PiP 1 thru PiP 4 inputs. This output is fed to a second,
daisy-chained 9970-QS as a cascading input.
Note: When using cascade mode, the symmetrical alignments shown here are available as “QuickSet” presets using the card
per-PiP controls as described in PIP 1 thru PIP 5 Controls (p. 3-15) and in the example shown in Cascade Mode Using PiP Layout
QuickSet Template Presets (p. 3-16).
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The second 9970-QS card receives “CAM 5” thru “CAM 8”, as
PiP 1 thru PiP 4 inputs and is set to position these images in a
2nd column. The imported PiP 5 cascade input (carrying
“CAM 1” thru “CAM 4”) serves as an underlay.
The resulting output (consisting of eight PiPs) now consists of
the imported cascading “CAM 1” thru “CAM 4” images, as well
as the local input “CAM 5” thru CAM 8” images.
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• Cascade Mode Low-Latency Mode Select
• Cascade Mode Low-Latency Status Displays the low-latency framesync bypass status as shown below.
Provides modes where card I/O latency can be reduced (by bypassing
cascade input framesync) using the choices shown and described below.
• Disabled: Normal default mode where an upstream cascaded input
is always aligned to the local card’s selected reference. This results
in the normal, expected one-frame delay due to the framesyncing
action. Where low-latency is not required, it is recommended to use
this mode.
• Enabled – Automatic alignment: This mode applies framesyncing
when needed (applying framesync and bypassing low-latency
during these intervals). When alignment is again detected by the
local card, framesyncing is correspondingly disabled and
low-latency operation is again applied. Because this mode can
automatically enable and disable framesyncing, an occasional video
“hit” should be expected when using this mode.
• Enabled – Manual alignment: Similar to the AUtomatic alignment
mode, this mode will disable low-latency framesync bypass when
needed. However, it will not apply alignment until the Cascade
Alignment Apply button is pressed, thereby circumventing an
unexpected auto-align video “hit”.
Note: Where a multi-card cascaded arrangement is being used, locking
all inputs and all 9970-QS cards to the same house reference will
optimize alignment and help allow unimpeded low-latency operation
(with Latency Mode being set to Enabled - Automatic alignment).
• Green indicator and “disabled” message indicates low-latency framesync
bypass is disabled by Low Latency control being set to Disabled.
• Yellow indicator and “drifting” message indicates low-latency framesync bypass
is disabled by event requiring framesync with low-latency correspondingly
disabled. This message typically appears when auto mode is selected and
cascaded input is experiencing timing drift versus local card timing.
• Yellow indicator and “requires alignment” message indicates cascading input is
now detected as being locked, but local card requires Align button to be
pressed to remove any buffer excess and re-establish sync.
• Green indicator and “enabled and aligned” message indicates cascading input
is now detected as being locked, with full bypass of framesyncing and
low-latency now is effect.
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• Layout Preset Template Select Selects from several preset layout templates from the choices shown and
Quint
PIP 1
PIP 2
PIP 3
PIP 4
PIP 5
depicted below.
Note: The Preset templates described below are intended for
non-cascading layouts. For symmetrical cascaded layouts (layouts
exceeding five PiPs), see Cascade Mode Using PiP Layout
QuickSet Template Presets (p. 3-16).
Quad (symmetrical)
PIP 1 PIP 2
PIP 3 PIP 4
PIP 2 PIP 3 PIP 4
Three Bottom
PIP 1
Side-by-Side
PIP 1 PIP 2
Over / Under
PIP 1
PIP 2
PiP 1, 2...thru PiP 5 Full
PIP 1...
PIP 5
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• Decrease/Increase Fill Controls
Pressing Decrease Fill
progressively removes fill from
PiP fill areas, allowing each PiP
to symmetrically occupy more
of the image area
Provides tailoring of the PiP image sizes relative to background fill.
Pressing Increase Fill
progressively adds fill to PiP fill
areas, allowing fill to
symmetrically occupy more of
the PiP image area
• PiP Border Size Control
Border set for 0
(all images touch with no border)
Note: PiP border colors are typically controlled in an automated manner using GPI coding or IP automation. However, the
borders of each PiP can be set using static manual user control with no external interfaces using manual control via
the GPI Setup tab. See pg. 3-36 for setting borders using manual control.
Sets the border widths between the PiP sections (see examples below).
Border set for 10
(a 10-pixel border is added)
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Provides controls to individually set multiple functions
and attributes for each PiP, including tally lamps,
per-PiP Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC), UMD text,
user identify text, timecode burn-in, reticules, and audio
PIP 1 thru PIP 5 Controls
Note: • PIP 2 thru PIP 5 menu tabs have controls identical to the controls described here for PIP 1. Therefore, only the PIP 1
controls are shown here.
• PiP 1 thru PiP 5 control description section here is repeated in “9970-QS Operator’s Guide”.
• PiP Image/Border Enable Controls Provides per-PiP image and border enable/disable.
meters.
PIP Position sub-tab provides controls for within-PiP
window ARC and PiP custom sizing controls, and
provides multiviewer layout QuickSet templates for
cascaded multi-card operation.
• When PiP is disabled, area set for PiP insertion is replaced by black fill.
Other PiP images and positioning are not affected.
• When Border is disabled, PiP is resized to fill the entire PiP image area.
• PiP Input Select
• PiP ARC Mode Select ARC Mode select allows the ARC controls to either use the aspect ratio
• Standard Preset Template Aspect Ratio
Conversion Selectors
Routes the card SDI inputs (VID IN A thru VID IN E as In A thru In E,
respectively) to the respective card PiP input.
(In this example, VID IN A is routed as PIP 1 input source.)
Note: The Input Select control also appears on the Layout/Routing tab
and are mutually ganged with the selection performed on either
tab.
defined by the incoming PiP video to serve as the referenced aspect ratio
for other ARC controls, or to use a custom-sized aspect ratio PiP raster as
the referenced aspect ratio.
• Active Video Raster selection sets ARC action to use the incoming PiP
video as the referenced aspecting (e.g., with a 16:9 input, setting ARC to
Unity 1.0 HV results in a PiP with a 16:9 aspect ratio).
• PiP Raster selection ARC action to use a custom-configured aspect
ratio to serve as the referenced aspecting. PiP Raster selection can
accommodate use cases where non-standard aspect ratios are desired
even with image stretching or collapsing.
Selects between the standard preset Aspect Ratio Conversions (ARC)
shown below.
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• User-defined Aspect Ratio Controls Aspect Ratio Horizontal and Aspect Ratio Vertical controls adjust
• Within-PiP Positioning Controls Where ARC settings result in an image smaller than the PiP active area,
• PiP Layout QuickSet Template Presets
(Cascade Mode)
Cascade Mode Using PiP Layout QuickSet Template Presets
horizontal and vertical zoom percentage. Settings less than 100% provide
zoom-out; settings greater than 100% provide zoom-in.
(50% to 150% range in 0.1% steps; null = 100.0)
Aspect Ratio control applies a custom ARC
with scaling reflecting the division of the aspect
ratio (e.g., “50%” setting is equivalent to 2H:4V,
or 2 divided by 4).
Size control provides a proportional scaling of
the PiP Image within the PiP area, maintaining
whatever aspect ratio is in effect.
allows the image to be vertically and horizontally positioned within the PiP
area boundaries.
(-75% to 75% range in 0.1% steps)
Note: This control affects only image positioning within the PiP image
area. It will not move an image to an area outside the
currently-defined PiP area.
Layout QuickSets provide for layouts consisting of symmetrical columns
and rows that are intended for cascade layouts where, for example, an
upstream 9970-QS card provides a first column of PiP images, and then a
second 9970-QS provides the second column of PiP images.
The descriptions here describe using the controls and also provide
examples using the controls and the resulting multi-card cascade setups.
The Number of Rows and Number of Columns
drop-downs set the grid format to be used for a
multi-card, multiviewer setup. Once the number of
rows/columns is set, this is propagated to other PiP
controls on the card, since this will be a card global
setting that allows other PiP insertions to conform with
the desired grid layout.
The QuickSet Action field shows a summary of the
configured layout. Click Apply QuickSet to enact the
layout setup.
In this example, a 4-row x 4-column grid is being set up
(which can provide a 16:1 multiviewer layout using four
9970-QS cards, each handling four PiP images).
The Row Position and Column Position drop-downs set
where in the grid the PiP image will be inserted (in this
example, position row 1 / column 1).
4 Rows
1
2
3
4
1234
4 Columns
1
2
3
4
1234
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Example 16:1 Multiviewer Setup Using Multi-Card Cascading Mode and Quicksets
This example shows a layout setup that provides a 16:1 multiviewer output. It uses four 9970-QS cards, each handling four PiP
inputs, and with each card set to work with a 16-PiP (4x4) grid.
1. First, on the PIP 1 > PIP Position tab a 4x4 grid is set
up. This setup will propagate to the PiP 2 thru PIP 4
same controls on the card. (This must also be done for
any other 9970-QS cards in the chain.)
2. On the first 9970-QS card, PiP 1 thru PiP 4 images (“CAM 1 thru
“CAM 4”) are routed and positioned as Row Positions 1 thru 4, all in
Column 1. This results in the first column of four images for the 16:1
multiviewer setup.
The SDI output of this card is routed to the next 9970-QS card as the
PIP 5 input, with this card set up with Cascade Mode > Enabled. This
places the first card output as an underlay with its merged PiP output
positioned in the first column.
Card A:
“CAM 1” – “CAM 4” in
1st column
3. On the second 9970-QS card, PiP 1 thru PiP 4
images (“CAM 5” thru “CAM 8”) are routed and
positioned as Row Positions 1 thru 4, all now set in
Column 2.
Along with the underlay imported from card 1 as
column 1, this now results in the first column of four
underlay imported images and the second column
of four more locally inputed PiP images (“CAM 1”
thru “CAM 8”).
4. Using a total of four 9970-QS cards (Card A thru Card D) similarly
configured in a daisy-chain arrangement, the SDI output of an
upstream 9970-QS card provides the cumulative built-up underlay,
and allows positioning local PiP images in successive columns. In this
example, four cards each are set to progressively position local PiP
inputs in columns 1 thru 4, respectively. This results in four multiviewer
columns consisting here of:
“CAM 1” – “CAM 4”
“CAM 5” – “CAM 8”
“CAM 9” – “CAM 12”
“CAM 13” – “CAM 16”
Card B:
“CAM 1” – “CAM 4” in 1st c olumn im ported a s underl ay.
“CAM 5” – “CAM 8” (card 2 lo cal in pu ts 1-4 ) pos itio ne d
in 2nd column.
Σ
(1-4)Σ
ABCD
1 5913
2 6 10 14
3 7 11 15
4 8 12 16
(1-8)Σ
(1-12)
Σ
(1-16)
16:1
Multiviewer
Output
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• PiP Custom Positioni ng Cont r ols Controls allow the positioning and sizing of the PiP within the overall
PiP 2 with custom positioning/sizing placed in normal
upper-right corner of merged quint-split output
merged output image.
• Position Vertical and Position Horizontal sets the PiP origin location
(Vertical in lines; horizontal in pixels)
• Width and Height sets the PiP size
(Vertical in lines; horizontal in pixels)
The PIP Size display shows the PiP size and H/V origin point position.
Note: Even if a PiP layout QuickSet was applied, these controls allow
manipulating PiP position and size as desired.
PiP 2 with new custom positioning/sizing now places PiP 2 in
lower-left corner (over PiP 3) of merged quint-split output
)
When using custom positioning, it is helpful to first size all the PiP small (as
thumbnail sized). This helps avoid a PiP “hiding” underneath another PiP.
Pressing the Identify PIPs button as shown here will help make sure each
PiP input correlation is known, and all PiP are present as expected.
With the PiP identities now known, one-by-one each PiP can
be sized and positioned to its desired size/position as shown in
the example here.
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Provides controls for each PiP to insert red and green
tally indicator “lamps” as overlays into the output video.
Note: • Tally lamp activation (ON/OFF control) is set using GPI coding (see GPI Setup Controls (p. 3-36)) or IP-based
automation. The controls here enable lamp overlay insertion, and control size and position attributes. These controls
do not control tally activation.
• Identical independent controls are provided for a red tally lamp and green tally lamp. Therefore, only the Red Lamp
controls are shown here.
• Tally Insertion Select Enables or disables lamp insertion overlay.
• Tally Position Select Sets the location of the tally lamp as anchored to UMD or custom. (When
• Ta lly Custom Sizing/Pos i tion Controls Where Custom is selected, allows tally lamp to be positioned anywhere in
Custom is selected, tally lamp position and size is configured using the
controls described below.)
the image area of the respective PiP.
Horizontal and Vertical Position controls set the origin point for the tally
lamp overlay.
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
x= 100%
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Provides controls for each PiP to insert UMD text, and
set insertion rules and UMD text attributes such as size
and color.
• UMD Insertion Select Selects the rules for UMD overlay insertion into the PiP area.
• UMD Position Select Sets the location of the UMD insertion from choices shown or custom.
• UMD Text Type (Format) Select Selects the type of data to be displayed as UMD text from choices shown.
• UMD Text Entry Field Dialog entry box that allows entry of desired ident text string. Enter
(When Custom is selected, UMD position and size is configured using the
controls described below.)
Example: Top Center
• User text allows user text to be entered using field described below.
• Video type inserts an overlay showing the video format of the respective
PiP input.
• External Input inserts an overlay using data provided by an automation
system received over the card Ethernet port.
• Clock inserts a wall-clock time overlay (see Clock (Wall-Clock Time)
Controls (p. 3-38) for setting the wall-clock time clock feature).
Note: Drop-down may contain other choices which are not yet fully
implemented in this release.
desired text as click Update when done to input the text string.
Note: • A ll normal keyboard alphanumeric char acter s are supported. Not
all ASCII special characters (Windows ALT+nnnn) are supported.
• Up to 126 characters can be entered.
Example: Bottom Center
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• UMD Character Size and Custom Position
Controls
• UMD Text Character/Background Att ributes
Controls
•
•
•
• Character Size controls character size for all positioning modes.
• Where Custom Position is selected, Position controls allow UMD to be
positioned anywhere in the image area of the respective PiP.
Horizontal and V ertical Position controls set the origin point for the UMD
overlay.
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
UMD text and its background.
• Color drop-downs set text or background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity controls set text or background opacity from 0% (least opacity)
to 100% (full opacity).
x= 100%
Provides controls for each PiP to insert identifying
active-video area burn-in text, and set insertion rules
and text attributes such as size and color.
Note: Identical independent controls are provided for additional ident text insertion Ident 2. Therefore, only the Ident 1
controls are shown here.
• Ident Insertion Select Selects the rules for ident text overlay insertion into the PiP area.
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• Ident Position Select Sets the location of the ident text insertion from choices shown or custom.
• Ident Text Type (Format) Select Selects the type of data to be displayed as Ident text from choices shown.
(When Custom is selected, position and size is configured using the
controls described below.)
Example: Ident 1 text for PiP 1
using Top Left position
Example: Ident 1 text for PiP 1
using Center position
• User text allows user text to be entered using field described below.
• Video type inserts an overlay showing the video format of the respective
PiP input.
• External Input inserts an overlay using data provided by an automation
system received over the card Ethernet port.
• Clock inserts a wall-clock time overlay (see Clock (Wall-Clock Time)
Controls (p. 3-38) for setting the wall-clock time clock feature).
Note: Drop-down may contain other choices which are not yet fully
implemented in this release.
• Ident Text Entry Field Dialog entry box that allows entry of desired ident text string. Enter
desired text as click Update when done to input the text string.
Note: • A ll normal keyboard alphanumeric char acter s are supported. Not
all ASCII special characters (Windows ALT+nnnn) are supported.
• Up to 126 characters can be entered.
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• Ident Character Size and Custom Position
Controls
• Ident Text Character/Background Attributes
Controls
•
•
•
• Character Size controls character size for all positioning modes.
• Where Custom Position is selected, Position controls allow text to be
positioned anywhere in the image area of the respective PiP.
Horizontal and Vertical Position controls set the origin point for the text
overlay.
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the text
and its background.
• Color drop-downs set text or background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity controls set text or background opacity from 0% (least opacity)
to 100% (full opacity).
x= 100%
Using both Ident 1 and Ident 2
provides enhanced flexibility in burn-in
identification.
In this example, Ident 1 is being used
to display user text, and Ident 2 is
being used to display PiP input video
format
Ident 2 set to display video format (in this example, PiP input with 1080i_5994)
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Ident 1 set to d i s p l a y
user text (in this
example, “USER 1”)
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Provides controls for each PiP to insert active-video
area timecode burn-in, and set insertion rules and
attributes such as size and color.
Note: Timecode character burn-in is always the embedded timecode associated with the PiP (i.e., PiP 1 Timecode Burn uses
only the timecode value embedded on PiP 1 input video).
• Timecode Insertion Select Selects the rules for timecode overlay insertion into the PiP area.
• Timecode Position Select Sets the location of the timecode insertion from choices shown or custom.
• Timecode Format Display Select Selects the format of timecode string burn-in overlay insertion from
• Timecode Character Size and Custom
Position Controls
(When Custom is selected, position and size is configured using the
controls described below.)
choices shown.
• Character Size controls character size for all positioning modes.
• Where Custom Position is selected, Position controls allow text to be
positioned anywhere in the image area of the respective PiP.
Horizontal and Vertical Position controls set the origin point for the
timecode overlay.
Origin (0,0)
x= 100%
y= 100%
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• Timecode Character/Background Attributes
Controls
•
•
•
Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
timecode burn-in and its background.
• Color drop-downs set text or background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity controls set text or background opacity from 0% (least opacity)
to 100% (full opacity).
In this example, timecode insertion is enabled
for multiple PiPs. Each PiP shows its
respective timecode (as received on the
corresponding PiP video input).
Positioning, size, and other attributes are
independently configurable (in this example,
both are set for Bottom Center positioning).
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Provides controls for each PiP to insert active-video
area audio meters (bars), and set insertion rules and
attributes such as layout, size and position.
Note: Audio meters are correlated with the embedded audio associated with the PiP input video. Each PiP can be set to
display audio meters as desired.
• Meter Insertion Enable/Disable Selects the rules for audio meters overlay insertion into the PiP area.
• Layout Select Selects from several preset layout templates and custom from the choices
shown and depicted below.
Note: Stereo selections are always correlated to embedded channels 1
and 2.
Example Meter Layouts
Stereo split
Custom
LR
Stereo snap left
Groups 1-2
Stereo snap right
LR L
All Groups
R
In this example, ch 1-4 on left, and
Group 1 Group 2
Group 3-4Group 1-2
ch 5-6 on right; 6 meters total
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• Number of Meters / Split Between Meters /
Position (Custom Mode only)
•
•
•
•
•
•
Where Custom mode is selected, allows for custom number of meter
channels displayed, as well as a split between meters (if desired) which
can be set between any pair.
Split Width controls sets the space between the space between the
division set using the Split Between Meters control.
Split Width set at minimum (no
split)
Split Width set at maximum (split
pushes 2nd pair flush right)
Position controls raise the meter base when the control setting is
increased, and move the display as a unit left or right.
Note: Where custom channel number complement is configured, channel
correlation is always contiguous assignments starting at embedded
channel 1.
• Meter Width Control Sets the relative height of the audio bars.
Width set at middle
Width set at less
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• Meter Height Control Sets the relative height of the audio bars.
Height set at middle
Height set at less
• Meter Opacity Control Sets the relative opacity of the audio bars.
Opacity set at middle
Opacity set at less
• Meter Borders Select Enables or disables limit borders surrounding each audio bar.
Borders
enabled
Borders
disabled
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• Meter Background Select Provides choice of three background themes for each meter bar.
Transparent provides
empty background
Black provides
dark background
Fill provides fill
showing
full meter limits
background
Provides controls for each PiP for Safe Action and/or
Safe Title overlays and other static markers to be added
to the output video image.
Typical Reticule/Overlay Marker Insertions
The 9970-QS 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:Multiple overlay markers described below can be simultaneously enabled as desired.
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• Insertion Master Enable/Disable For each PiP, provides master reticule enable/disable for any or all
• Safe Action Area (SAA) Controls
• Safe Title Area (STA) Controls
reticule(s) inserted for each PiP.
• 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.
• 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).
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• Overlay Color Controls
• Overlay Color selects from white or black colors.
• Thickness sets the line thickness of each reticule element.
White overlay color
Black overlay color
Provides controls for each PiP for 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 on the previous
page.
• 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).
• 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).
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• Horizontal Line Controls
• Horizontal Line provides enable/disable of horizontal line insertion.
• Horizonta l 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).
• Vertical Line Pos controls the horizontal positioning of the line (from 0%
to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
• NTSC Legacy Reticule Fixed Control When set to enable, provides fixed-size safe action area 4:3 reticule
suited for CRT-based displays.
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Provides controls to set merged split output format/
conditioning and card global ref lock mode.
Output Format Controls
• Output Format Selector Provides conversions to formats as shown.
Note: Although drop-down and card will allow output video raster/rate
choices unrelated to the input rates (for example, PAL 50Hz rate for
NTSC 59.94Hz input rates), cross-rate conversion choices should
not be used for critical applications (frames will be dropped when
performing such conversions).
• Underscan Select Provides underscanning to reduce the merged output raster size by
• 16x10 Compensation Select Provides compensating rescaling to fully fit a native 16x10 aspect ratio
• Video Lock Mode Select Selects lock to reference functions from the choices shown and described
choices shown.
image into the 16x9 aspect ratios used for various layouts.
below.
• Free Run: PiP inputs and output video is locked to the card’s
internal clock. Output video is not locked to external reference.
• Lock to Reference: PiP inputs and output video is locked to
selected external reference (Ref 1 or Ref 2) received on the frame
reference bus, else input.
• Lock to Input A:Uses Input A program video input video signal as
the reference standard, else free-run.
Note: Lock to reference provides the most stable operation, and is
preferred where available. In this case, source video should also be
locked to the same reference.
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• Frame Delay Control
When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency
delay (frames held in buffer) allowed by the frame sync. The frame sync
will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured
in the buffer.
Provides settings to force an HDMI or DVI output
suitable for direct connection to monitors using a DVI
HDMI/DVI Mode Controls
input in case the connection is not detected by the
monitor. Also provides color mode controls to match
HDMI/DVI output to the color space of the monitor.
• Mode Control Sets HDMI/DVI output to use the connected monitor to inform 9970-QS to
• Format Manual (Forced) Mode Control Sets HDMI card output as forced HDMI or DVI mode.
automatically detect the monitor format, or to use manual (forced) control.
Where the monitor may not be able to provide this handshake signal, it is
recommended to use Manual mode and force the desired mode as
described below.
• Colorspace Control Forces output colorspace as either YCbCr or RGB.
Note: The HDMI output on this card conforms with CEA-861D HDMI audio channel line-up specifications. As such, a swap
between the C and LFE channels for the HDMI output is automatically performed.
If connecting to a device that does not meet CEA-861D HDMI, a Ch3 / Ch4 swap using the Output Audio Routing/Controls may
be required to effect desired C - LFE line-up.
SDI SMPTE
Convention
L
R
C
LFE
Ls
Rs
9970-QS
Conversion
Automatic Re-Line-up
to CEA-861 Convention
L
R
LFE
C
Ls
Rs
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Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source
selection for each embedded audio output channel.
Output Audio Routing/Controls
Also provides Gain, Phase Inver t, and Muting contr ol s
and peak level meters for each output channel.
Note: • Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Invert controls
described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
• Output Audio Routing/Controls description section here is repeated in “9970-QS Operator’s Guide”.
• Embedded Audio Output Input Source
• Embedded Output Channel Sourc e Using the drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be embedded
• Channel Mute/Phase Invert/Gain Controls
and Peak Level Display
Selects the four-group embedded audio to be embedded in the output
embedded SDI audio (and HDMI Ch1 - Ch8 embedded audio).
(In this example, PIP1 input audio is selected as the output four-group
audio.)
in the corresponding embedded output channel from the following
choices:
• Card Audio Bus (Emb) Ch 1 thru Ch 16
• 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
Provides Mute and phase Invert channel controls, as well as peak level
meter for each output channel. (Meter shows level as affected by Level
control.)
Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding
destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB)
®
Note: Although this card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby
AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will
corrupt Dolby data.
E or
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Provides controls for GPI setup of tally borders and
indicators.
GPI Setup Controls
manual control
Up to five GPI inputs are available by PiP 1 thru PiP 5 to define PiP border colors and red/green tally indicator illumination
enable. Tying various closed (“on”) states of these various GPI inputs using the DashBoard matrix described below allows a
wide range of custom settings for each PIP border color and tally lamp enable. Use the matrix by matching the desired border
and tally attributes to the GPI states desired to effect this control.
Example GPI Setup of Border and “Green Tally ON” for PiP 2
In this example, it is desired to set PiP 2 border to GREEN and green tally to ON when GPI 3 is closed.
GPI 3 status indicator shows the open/closed sta tus of the GPI input (gre en= clos ed/ on)
With Border Color = GPI 3 > Closed set
to Green, green border is applied when
GPI 3 is closed.
(with settings shown here, border reverts to
gray when GPI 3 opens)
Green PiP 2 border
Note: Border color settings are persistent when set using Manual Control. They can only be changed using another color drop-down selection, or
changed using a GPI command in this dialog where available.
Green PiP 2 Tally = ON
PiP border color and tally lamp enable can be set as static
manual selections by setting the attribute as desired, and
then selecting Manual Control.
In this example PiP 1 border is set to Yellow by invoking this
selection using the corresponding Manual Control
drop-down selection.
With Green Lamp Enable= GPI 3 >
Closed, green tally turns on when GPI 3 is
closed.
(with settings shown here, green tally turns
off when GPI 3 opens)
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Provides controls for integrating Utah Scientific™ router
(such as SC-4) IP communication with 9970-QS to
provide automated UMD and Ident text burn-in,
Protocols (Router Integration) Controls
independently for PiP IN A thru IN E input channels.
Note: • Router address must be accessible to network used for 9970-QS rear module Ethernet port (as set using the card
Admin > Networking function (see pg. 3-44).
• When router access (fetch) is enabled, control of certain burn-in aspects is asserted by router control, with user
manual control locked out.
• Utah routers (such as SC-4) are limited to UMD text assert only. This router cannot assert tally lamp activation states.
• Router Fetch Enable / Address Controls
• Router Fetch Enable / Address Controls
•
•
•
Enables or disables Utah router command fetch and provides entry for
Utah router address.
Note: When router access (fetch) is enabled, UMD text is asserted by
Utah router commands. The UMD > Display Format control is
locked to External Input, with user text entry or other UMD type
selections locked out.
Sets the router logical port-to-card input correlation for up to 5 card inputs
(IN A thru IN E).
In the example below:
• Router logical port 51 is correlated to card input A
• Router logical port 40 is correlated to card input B
• Router logical port 5 is correlated to card input E
Utah Router
CAM 1 Feed
SDI
Destinations
Router IP UMD
Commands
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CAM 2 Feed
CAM 3 Feed
10.99.11.89
IN A
IN B
IN C
Card
Ethernet
With the router destination
commands for Input A thru Input C
as shown here, router-enabled
settings allow router to assert UMD
text correlated to router destination
outputs, and in turn, 9970-QS
inputs (in this example, router IP
ports 51, 40, and 3 used for packet
streams for IN A thru IN C,
respectively).
As shown in the example, this
asserts the “CAM 1” thru CAM 3”
UMD text insertions for these three
card inputs.
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Provides controls for integrating Image Video™ router
IP communication with 9970-QS to provide automated
UMD and Tally burn-ins, independently for PiP 1 thru
PiP 5.
• Router Enable Controls
Clock (Wall-Clock Time) Controls
Enables or disables Image Video router updates for each of the five card
PiPs.
• Update from Display asserts PiP tally lamp activation.
• Update from Line asserts UMD text.
Note: • The Image Video integration works on a PiP-by-PiP basic (rather
than commands being tied to card input channels).
• Image Video router/server holds 9970-QS IP address to establish
connection. Therefore, the Image Video address is not required
here.
•
•
•
Provides controls for setting and inserting wall-clock
time into merged output or as a per-PiP insertion
selection.
• Clock Mode / Set Controls
• User Set Mode Controls When Clock Source is set to User Set Time, allows entry of user time,
Allows clock time and display mode to be set as follows:
• Clock Mode selects between 24-hour (“military”) time, or time using AM
and PM designations.
• Clock Source selects user-entered arbitrary time or NTP-synced time.
• Local Timezone provides timezone offsets for localization when using
NTP time. Provides range of UTC-12 up to UTC+12, with identification
for popular locations (for example, “UTC-8 (US Pacific”)).
• Current Time display shows the currently configured running wall-clock
time (whether set as user-entered arbitrary time or NTP-synced time).
Note: NTP syncing is only done at various intervals. To invoke resyncing,
power-cycle to card to immediately sync with NTP.
and also allows entry of user text identifying the time zone or other text
(this time zone text is displayed when entered for either user time or NTP
time)
Click Set Time to invoke user set time.
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Note: Clock can be burned in as an overlay over the merged split output (using the controls below) and/or as a per-PiP
insertion using the individual PiP 1 thru PiP 5 Ident insertion controls. Where insertion as a per-PiP Ident burn-in is
desired, the enable control below does not have to be set to Enabled.
• Clock Overlay Enable Allows wall-clock time to be burned into the overall merged video output.
Clock Overlay set to Enabled inserts a clock burn-in into the merged
video output and not directly bound to any PiP area
• Clock Character Size and Custom Position
Controls
• Clock Text Character/Background
Attributes Controls
•
•
•
Horizontal and V ertical Position controls set the origin point for the clock
overlay.
Origin (0,0)
y= 100%
Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
clock text and its background.
• Color drop-downs set text or background color from multiple choices.
• Opacity controls set text or background opacity from 0% (least opacity)
to 100% (full opacity).
x= 100%
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Allows user control settings to be saved in a one-button
Preset and then loaded (recalled) as desired, and
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.
Routing”) will set the preset to only “look at” and “touch” output audio routing settings and save these settings under the preset.
When the preset is invoked (loaded), only the output audio routing layer is “touched”.
Example: Since audio routing can be considered independent of PiP layout settings, if normal audio routing was set up with a
particular PiP setting in effect, and at a later time audio routing is desired to be saved as a preset, selecting Out Audio Routing
here limits preset-invoked changes to only the audio routing layer, “telling” the preset save/load to not concern itself with other
aspects such as PiP settings. In this manner, when the preset is invoked any PiP settings in effect will remain untouched, with
only the audio routing changes invoked.
provides a one-button restore of factory default settings.
Default All setting will
“look” at all device
settings, and save and
invoke all settings when
the preset is invoked
(loaded).
Selecting a layer (in this
example, “Out Audio
• 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: Toggle 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.
• Update Selected Preset button allows saving any card settings
changes to the selected preset. When this button is pressed, the
changes in effect are rolled into the selected preset.
• 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.
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.
• Log Status and Download Controls
• Log Status indicates overall card internal operating status.
• Download Log File allows a card operational log file to be saved to
a host computer. This log file can be useful in case of a card error or
in the case of an operational error or condition. The file can be
submitted to Cobalt engineering for further analysis.
• Thermal Shutdown enable/disable allows the built-in thermal
failover to be defeated. (Thermal shutdown is enabled by default).
CAUTION
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update)
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The 9970-QS 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 allow a selected firmware version (where
• Firmware Upgrade Controls
Note: The page/tab here allows managing multiple firmware versions saved on the card. New upgrade firmware from our web
site can always be directly uploaded to the card without using this page. Instructions for firmware downloading to your
computer and uploading to the card can be found at the Support>Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
1. Access a firmware upgrade file from a network computer by clicking Upload at the
bottom of DashBoard.
2. Browse to the location of the firmware upgrade file (in this example, My
Documents\v1.0.0019.bin).
3. Select the desired file and click Open to upload the file to the card.
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).
• Immediate firmware upload. The card default setting of Automatically
Reboot After Upgrade checked allow a selected firmware version to be
immediately uploaded as follows:
1. Click Firmware To Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”).
2. Click Load Selected Firmware. The card now reboots and the selected
firmware is loaded.
• Deferred firmware upload. With Automatically Reboot After Upgrade
unchecked, firmware upgrade loading is held off until the card is manually
rebooted. This allows scheduling a firmware upgrade downtime event until
when it is convenient to experience to downtime (uploads typically take about
60 seconds).
1. Click Firmware T o Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”). Note now how the display shows “Installs on
Next Reboot”.
2. Click Load 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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Various card status and control functions (such as router integration and
• Networking Settings Controls
IP control of card tally, UMDs, and other attributes) can be effected using
a network connection. (Control using IP has not been fully implemented at
this release.)
The Networking section provides a dedicated Ethernet connection to
card control and monitoring via a rear module Ethernet port. (This IP
interface is entirely independent and separate from the card’s
DashBoard frame-based remote control/monitoring interface.)
• Addressing Mode selsects either DHCP or static.
• Where Static is selected, standard IP fields allow entry of address,
subnet mask, and default gateway.
Networking Settings Controls
Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/c orrective action for the 9970-QS card and its rem ote control
interface. The 9970-QS card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal
operation; if any error indic ation (as des cribe d in thi s sect io n) occur s, use t his
section to correct the condition.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9970-QS card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying
degrees) provide error and failure indications.
The various 9970-QS 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. 3-48)
• 9970-QS Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-48)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-50)
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9970-QS Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-6 shows and describes the 9970-QS card edge status indicators and
display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions
relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of
communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control de vices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
9970-QS
COM
Status/Error
Indicators
REF
ERR
IN A
IN B
IN C
IN D
Input Presence
Indicators
Item Function
Alphanumeric
Display
COM LED Blue LED flashes when 9970-QS is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9970-QS is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation.
ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9970-QS unable to lock to framesync.
Input
Presence
LEDs
Reserved
®
DashBoard™ or Cobalt
LEDs for SDI inputs A thru D indicate the input signal presence.
Remote Control Panel)
Figure 3-6 9970-QS Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-7 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9970-QS card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller
Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9970-QS Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause
for alert (in this example, the 9970-QS is not receiving an enabled framesync
source).
Figure 3-7 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
3-8).
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-9970-QS-3G” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9970-QS 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 3-8 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 3-2 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify power presence and
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 9970-QS, 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 9970-QS 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 9970-QS card itself is defective.
• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9970-QS 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 9970-QS 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
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.
9970-QS Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-3 provides 9970-QS processing troubleshooting information. If the
9970-QS card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-3, follow the
troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e
9970-QS is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the
card.
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Note: • The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error
conditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be
displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9970-QS card edge status indicators.
• Where errors are displayed on both the 9970-QS card and network remote
controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in
this section.
Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Card appears in DashBoard
Basic Tree View, but card
controls and menu tabs do not
appear (blank slate instead of
control pages).
• DashBoard™ shows
Unlocked message in
9970-QS Card Info pane.
• Card edge Input Presence
LED(s) not illuminated.
Cannot see one of five PiPs on
output
Cascade mode upstream card
image not as expected
Legacy version of DashBoard
not compatible with this card’s
latest firmware version. This is
due to the added user interface
controls which can only be
accommodated with
DashBoard version 6.0 or
greater.
No video input present Make certain intended video source is
PiP obscured by another PiP When custom layouts are being used, it is easy
• Cards in cascade chain not
set for same grid layout
Cards using current firmware vers ion 1.62.00 00
or greater require DashBoard™ version 6.0 or
greater. For a free download of the latest
DashBoard version, go to
www.cobaltdigital.com, and select Products >
Software Control > DashBoard™, and then
select the version applicable to your computer.
connected to appropriate 9970-QS card video
input. Make certain BNC cable connections
between frame Rear I/O Module for the card
and signal source are OK.
for a PiP to “hide” underneath another PiP.
When using this mode, size all PiPs small
enough such that a PiP cannot be obscured.
See Layout/Routing (p. 3-10) for more
information.
• All cards used in a cascading chain must be
set for the same number of columns and
rows. See Cascade Mode Using PiP Layout
QuickSet Template Presets (p. 3-16) for more
information.
Cascade grid layout has been
inadvertently lost
• Downstream card importing a
cascade input not set for
cascading mode
Non-cascade mode using the
Layout Pr esets (Quint, Quad,
Three Button, etc.) was
possibly applied
• Downstream 9970-QS which are receiving a
cascade output from an upstream 9970-QS
card must use the PiP 5 input and have the
card set with Cascade Mode > Enabled. Thi s
ensures the imported upstream image is
inserted as full-screen and with no burn-ins
caused by the receiving card. See Layout/
Routing (p. 3-10) controls for more
information.
The non-cascade Layout Presets will clear or
change row/column s ettings previously s et fo r a
custom cascading grid that was set up using the
cascading QuickSet setup controls. The basic
non-cascade Layout Presets should not be
re-applied once a cascade layout is set up.
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Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Cannot set UMD text Display
Format to choice other than
External Input
Audio not processed or passed
through card
Selected upgrade firmware will
not upload
Protocols tab inadvertently set
to use router for UMD assert/
burn-in
Enable control not turned on On Output Audio Routing/Controls tab,
Automatic reboot af ter upgrade
turned off
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
If the Protocols tab > Enable Utah Router
Fetch control is set to Enabled, UMD text is
asserted by Utah route r commands. The U MD >
Display Format control is locked to External
Input, with user text entry or other UMD type
selections locked out.
Audio Group Enable control for group 1 thru 4
must be turned on for sources to be embedded
into respec tive embed ded channel groups.
Card Presets > Automatically Reboot After
Upgrade box unchecked. Either rebo ot the card
manually, or leave this box checked to allow
automatic reboot to engage an upgrade upon
selecting the upgrade.
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
If required, a Return Material 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. 1-16) 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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