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9980-2CSC-3G
9980-2CSC-3G
3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel RGB Color
Space Corrector / Frame Sync
with Integrated Test Signal Generator and
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel Support
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9980-2CSC-OM (V1.2)
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Copyright
©Copyright 2018, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
®
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
®
is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Corrector / Framesync with Integrat ed Test Signal Generator and OGCP- 9000/CC Co ntrol Panel S upport. The
9980-2CSC-3G is part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders,
distribution amplifiers , format converters, re mote control syste ms and much more. Should you have questions
pertaining to the instal lation or operation of your 9980-2C SC-3G, please contact us at th e contact informati on
on the front cover.
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9980-2CSC 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel RGB Color Space
Manual No.: 9980-2CSC-OM
Document Version: V1.2
Release Date: February 27, 2018
Applicable for
Firmware Version
V2.012 or greater
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Correction to manual to show correct illustration for rear I/O module
RM20-9980-C. Previous illustration did not show full complement
of SDI OUT connectors.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9980-2CSC-3G Card Software Versions and this Manual..................................... 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-4
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-5
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-5
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-5
9980-2CSC-3G Functional Description ................................................................. 1-6
9980-2CSC-3G Input/Output Formats ....................................................... 1-6
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-8
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces .................................................. 1-9
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-10
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules ........................................................... 1-12
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-12
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-14
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-14
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9980-2CSC-3G Into a Frame Slot.................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules ............................................................. 2-4
GPIO and Serial (COMM) Connections (RJ-45) ................................................... 2-7
Setting Up 9980-2CSC-3G Network Remote Control........................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™ User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
®
Cobalt
Remote Control Panel User Interfaces.......................................... 3-4
Web HTML5 User Interface....................................................................... 3-5
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Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card via Remote Control....................................... 3-6
Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card Using DashBoard™.......................... 3-6
Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card Using a Cobalt® Remote
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7
Checking 9980-2CSC-3G Card Information........................................................... 3-8
9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions........................................... 3-9
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-10
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-11
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-12
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-15
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-16
Y/C Alignment Controls .......................................................................... 3-19
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-20
GPO Setup Controls ................................................................................. 3-20
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-21
Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-23
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-26
Admin ....................................................................................................... 3-26
Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9980........................................ 3-29
On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example.............................................. 3-29
Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples............................. 3-34
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-36
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-36
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-37
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-40
9980-2CSC-3G Processing Error Troubleshooting .................................. 3-40
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-41
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Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9980-2CSC-3G 3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel RGB Color
Space Corrector / Framesync with Integrated Test Signal Generator and
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel Support card (also referred to herein as the
9980-2CSC-3G).
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
9980-2CSC-3G.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9980-2CSC-3G in a frame, and optionally installing a
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9980-2CSC-3G.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9980-2CSC-3G Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
• 9980-2CSC-3G Functional Description (p. 1-6)
• Technical Specificatio ns (p. 1-12)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-14)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15)
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1 9980-2CSC-3G Card Software Versions and this Manual
9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G Card Information (p.
3-8) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. You can
then check our website for the lates t software version currently released for
the card as described below.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Do wnloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed with out an y
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s softw a re
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9980-2CSC-3G itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
BOOT
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9980-2CSC-3G refers to the 998 0-2CSC-3 G 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Dual-Channel RGB Color Space Corrector / Framesync with
Integrated Test Signal Generator and OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
Support card.
• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt
• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
®
or other cards.
®
or other card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9980-2CSC-3G and
other cards operate.
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in th is manual like this:
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1 Manual Conventions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
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Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary
Safety and Regulatory Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o re duce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear® frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
The 9980-2CSC-3G 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 Modul e(s) is ins t alled before inst all ing the 99 80-2CSC-3G
into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module
installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O mod ule mating connec tor, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
The 9980-2CSC-3G FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around
85° C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for
non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by
setting this control to Disable. However, the disable (override) setting should be avoided
under normal conditions to ensure maximum card protection.
EMC Compliance Per Market
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International CISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
IEC 61000-6-3:2006 with A1:2010
CISPR 22:2008
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1 9980-2CSC-3G Functional Description
9980-2CSC-3G Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9980-2CSC-3G. The
9980-2CSC-3G dual-channel frame sync provides two independent signal
paths (
Path 1 and Path 2) of f rame syn c / color correction a si ngl e device. The
two paths share an input and output SDI crosspoint to receive and send two
discrete SDI inputs and outputs. In addition to a YCbCr proc features with
RGB processing controls color corrector, the 9980-2CSC-3G includes an
advanced frame sync/pattern generator for each path.
9980-2CSC-3G Input/Output Formats
The 9980-2CSC-3G provides the following inputs and outputs (which can be
independently used for Path 1 and/or Path 2:
• Inputs:
• 3G/HD/SD SDI IN A thru SDI IN D – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs.
SDI IN A or SDI IN B can be set to failover to A or B in absence of
opposite channel of this pair.
• Outputs:
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT (1-4) – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI buffered video
outputs. Each output can be independently set as processed output
video or selected input video reclocked.
Note: Input select also allows internal connection from one processing path output
to the opposite processing path input. This allows “serial” processing
connections without requiring external jumpering on the card rear I/O module.
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Path 1/2
PROC VIDEO
OUT (SDI)
123
4
Color
Corrector
Video Proc/
Adjust
Y/C Align
Serialize
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
REF IN
Output
Crosspoint
Adjust
Y/C Align
Selected
Input RCK
Ref
Select
Serialize
Deserialize
REF 1
REF 2
Path 1 or 2
Input Video
Path 1
Internal
Path 2
REF IN
Color
Corrector
Video Proc/
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
Deserialize
EQ/
EQ/
Reclock
Input Select
Reclock
EQ/
EQ/
Reclock
Reclock
Path 1/2
Processed
SDI IN B
SDI IN A
3G/HD/SD
3G/HD/SD
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
SDI IN C
3G/HD/SD
(internal loopback)
GPIO
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Control/
input/output capability. Practical input/
output signal availability is determined
by rear I/O module used . Refer to text for
more information.
Note: Signal connections shown depicts full
9980-2CSCBD V1.0LB125
Figure 1-1 9980-2CSC-3G Functional Block Diagram
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Video Processor Description
Note: Although the 9980-2CSC models are not furnished with full audio controls
(such as input audio routing/controls), these models pass embedded audio
fully intact with no modification to four-group audio.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the following functions are independently available
for Path 1 and Path 2 processing paths.
The 9980-2CSC-3G video subsystem pro vides t he functio ns described bel ow.
Input Video Select/
Used in common as a routing source for both Path 1/Path 2 is a GUI-based
control that allows select ing from up to four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs, and a SD
CVBS analog video input.
The input can be selected using manual user control, set to failover to an
alternate input upo n lo ss of the t ar get in put, and can be exter nall y sele cted v ia
a GPIO interface. An input
allows inputs to be filtered (screened) for only user-allowed raster sizes and
frame rates, with unallowed raster/rates being rejected as an input (input
unlock). Reclocked copies of any SDI input c an be outputted when selected a s
a choice on the output crosspoint.
Allowed Rasters and Allowed Frame Rates f ilter
Frame Sync Function
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external
FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, selected
input video, or internal timing as a frame sync reference.
This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added
between the output video and the frame sync reference.
Frame sync can select from either of two card frame reference sources, or
free-run input video sync. Selectable failover allows alternate reference
selection should th e init ial r efere nce sour ce become u nava ilabl e or inv alid. I n
the event of input video loss of signal, the output can be set to disable video,
go to black, go to an int er nal te st signal generator pa tt er n, or freeze to the last
intact frame (last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
An internal test signal generator provides a selection of various standard
patterns such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical patterns. The
test patterns can be ap pli ed to t he outpu t video upon loss of inpu t or manuall y
inserted at any time. Because the frame sync/ pattern generator precedes the
color corrector block, the 9980-2CSC-3G can readily provide custom offset
calibrations for on-set monitor/ camera colorimetry characteristics which can
be saved to yield a calibrated setting.
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Color Corrector
The color corrector converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB
color space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr
SDI on the output. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level
independently for both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma
can also be independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls
can be ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels
simultaneously.
Y/C Alignment Corrector
A Y/C alignment processor provides controls for correcting upstream
misalignment of Y and C phase. Y/C misalignment is typi ca ll y i ntr oduced by
upstream analog-to-digital conversion, especially where the Y and chroma
paths may experience differing characteristics.
Video Output Crosspoint
Used in common as a routing source for both Path 1/Path 2 is a four-output
video matrix crosspoint that allows independently applying the card
processed video output or reclocked input to any of the four card discrete
coaxial outputs (
SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4).
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces
GPI Interface
Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each
sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available.
Associated with each GPI use r control is a s elect io n of one o f 32 use r -def ined
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control prese t. Because
the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the resulting setup is highly
flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change
involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed;
the card remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is rapidly
applied.
GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI
ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs, as well as
be set for le vel or edge triggering. This flexibility allows multistage,
progressive actions to be invoked if desired. Indication is provided showing
whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
GPO Interface
Two independent phototransistor non-referenced (floating) contact pairs
(
GPO 1/1 and GPO 2/ 2) ar e ava ilable. A GPO can be invoke d by se ttin g a GPO
to be enabled when a card preset is in turn applied (i.e., when a preset is
invoked (either manually or via event-based loading), the GPO is
correspondingly also activated.
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User Control Interface
Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 9980-2CSC-3G.
These options are individually described below.
Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the
9980-2CSC-3G 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 their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is described in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the 9980-2CSC-3G and other video and audio processing
terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt
®
cards for
openGear™ standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive access t o hundre ds of cards in a faci lity, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remot e Control Pan els are tota lly compatible with the
openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interf ace is descr i bed in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limited.
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OGCP-9000 Control Panel
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel
9980-2CSC-3G Card
or
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9980-2CSC-3G card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
LAN
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed,
Computer
with NIC
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network Controller Card (HPF-FC,
MFC-8320-N, or equivalent) installed in the frame.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9980-2CSC-3G 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).
9980-2CSC-3G card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card,
9980-2CSC-3G card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
Figure 1-2 9980-2CSC-3G 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. 1-15).
®
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1 Technical Specifications
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules
The 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G card edge
connections to BNC and other connectors that interface with other
components and systems in the signal chain.
The full assortment of 9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules is shown and
described in 9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup”.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9980-2CSC-3G 3G/HD/
SD-SDI Dual-Channel RGB Color Space Corrector / Framesync with
Integrated Test Signal Generator and OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel Support
card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9980-2CSC-3G 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel RGB Color Space
Corrector / Framesync with Integrated Test Signal Generator and
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel Support
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumption < 18 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
Serial Digital Video Input Number of Inputs:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Presence LED indicators
Up to (4), with manual select or failover to alternate input
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
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Introduction Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 Technical Specificat ions — continued
Item Characteristic
Serial Digital Video Input (cont.) Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Analog Audio Outputs Number of Outputs:
Number of Outputs:
Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (3G/HD/SD):
< 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Minimum Latency (frame sync disabled):
SD: 127 pixels; 9.4 us
720p: 330 pixels; 4.45 us
1080i: 271 pixels; 3.65 us
1080p: 361 pixels; 2.43 us
Up to four balanced using 3-wire removable Phoenix connectors;
0 dBFS => +24 dBu
Frame Reference Input Number of Inputs:
Two, REF 1 and REF 2 from frame with selectable failover
Standards Supported:
SMPTE 170M/318M (“black burst”)
SMPTE 274M/296M (“tri-level”)
Return Loss:
> 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
GPIO (2) GPI; (2) GPO; opto-isolated
GPO Specifications:
Max I: 120 mA
Max V: 30 V
Max P: 120 mW
GPI Specifications:
GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V
GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V
Max Vin: 9 V
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1 Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end- purchaser of the produc t, and is not assignable or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues , Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective prod ucts should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: (217) 344-1243
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
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THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S L IABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCL UDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact ou r th oro ugh and professional support rep resentatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show informatio n
Phone: (217) 344-1243
Fax: (217) 344-1245
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• Installing the 9980-2CSC-3G Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9980-2CSC-3G Network Remote Control (p. 2-7)
Installing the 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G has a moderate power
dissipation (<18 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other
cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
Chapter 2
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.
Note: If installing the 9980-2CSC-3G 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
9980-2CSC-3G into the frame slot. Dam age to car d and/or Rea r I/O Module can
occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
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2 Installing the 9980-2CSC-3G Into a Frame Slot
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9980-2CSC-3G is to be inst alled.
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 9980-2CSC-3G
Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9980-2CSC-3G cards.
Note: • The 9980-2CSC-3G BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not
necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
• External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a
reference bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module
connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled
receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house
distribution.
• T o remo ve a ca rd, pres s dow n on the ej ect or t ab to u nseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
REF 1 and REF 2 which
10. I f network rem ote control is to be used for the frame and the fra me has
not yet been set up for remote contro l, pe rf orm set up in accordance with
Setting Up 9980-2CSC-3G Network Remote Control (p. 2-7).
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the 9980-2CSC-3G is to be installed.
If installing the 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G is to be
installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifically for use with the 9980-2CSC-3G.
Notes: Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied with
removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.
Table 2-1 9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9980-A/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9980 cards:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN C)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out BNCs (SDI OUT 1
thru SDI OUT 3)
RM20-9980-B Provides the following connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN D)
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video outputs (SDI OUT 1 and
SDI OUT 2)
• COMM/GPIO multi-conductor connector
• ETHERNET 10/100 connector (reserved)
Note: Ethernet connector is reserved for card IP
data interface and direct web GUI access. This
port is independent of frame network remote
control.
1919
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Table 2-1 9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules — continued
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9980-C Provides the following connections:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
thru SDI IN D)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(RCK/PROC 1 thru RCK/PROC 4; each GUI
selectable as processed out or selected-input
reclocked
• One relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
• COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector. Provides the
following:
- Multi-format serial interface
- Two opto-isolated GPI inputs
- Two opto-coupled GPO (GPO 1/G and GPO 2/G)
Note: Refer to GPIO and Serial (COMM)
Connections (RJ-45) (p. 2-7) for connector pinouts
and important information regarding GPO electrical
limits.
RM20-9980-F Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN B)
• Three 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(SDI OUT 1A thru SDI OUT 4B; each GUI
selectable as selected-input reclocked or
processed out)
• One relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
(RLY BYP A/B OUT)
• Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G
and GPI 2-G)
• Two opto-coupled GPO (GPO 1/G and GPO 2/G)
Note: Refer to GPIO and Serial (COMM)
Connections (RJ-45) (p. 2-7) for connector pinouts
and important information regarding GPO electrical
limits.
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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
Table 2-1 9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Modules — continued
9980-2CSC-3G Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9980-G/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9980-2CSC cards:
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN D)
• Six 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Out BNCs (SDI OUT 1A
thru SDI OUT 4B)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9980-G/S-HDBNC or
RM20-9980-G/S-DIN, respectively.
1934D
RM20-9980-H Provides the following connections:
• Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input BNCs (SDI IN A
and SDI IN C)
• Six 3G/HD/SD-SDI video output BNCs
(SDI OUT 1A thru SDI OUT 4B; each GUI
selectable as selected-input reclocked or
processed out)
• Two relay-protected SDI processed output BNC
(RLY BYP SDI IN B > SDI OUT 2B and
RLY BYP SDI IN D > SDI OUT 3B)
• Two opto-isolated GPI inputs (terminals GPI 1-G
and GPI 2-G)
• Two opto-coupled GPO (GPO OUT 1 and
GPO OUT 2)
Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9980-H-HDBNC or
RM20-9980-H-DIN, respectively.
Note: Refer to GPIO and Serial (COMM)
Connections (RJ-45) (p. 2-7) for connector pinouts
and important information regarding GPO electrical
limits.
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Installation and Setup GPIO and Serial (COMM) Connections (RJ-45)
GPIO and Serial (COMM) Connections (RJ-45)
Figure 2-2 shows connect ions to the card multi-p in terminal block connect ors.
These connectors are used for card serial comm, and GPIO connections.
Setting Up 9980-2CSC-3G Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: • If networ k remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt
Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Cobalt
cards using DashBoar d™. (Cobalt
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for
setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
®
Cobalt
• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then
select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
Cobalt
• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15).
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as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15).
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reference guide Remote
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
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2 Setting Up 9980-2CSC-3G Network Remote Control
GPI Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
21G
IN 1
GPI 2
Pin Function
1GPI IN 1
2GPI IN 2
3 GPO RTN
4GPO OUT 1
5GPO OUT 2
6 UART_TX
7UART_RX
8 COMM GND
GPI GND connections should be c onnected to pin 8 –
COMM GND, which is chassis GND.
IN 2
Removable Phoenix plug
view oriented with top
(screw terminals) up
G
GPI 1
G
Pin 1
Note: View is “looking into”
connector from
unterminated
(user-facing) side.
Rear module
PCB connector
GPO 1
Pin 8
GPO Port Connections
(Phoenix Connector)
12G
OUT 2
OUT 1
G
G
GPO 2
COMM and GPIO Connections
(RJ-45 Connector)
GPIO uses equivalent opto-isolated circuits shown below.
GPO Specifications:
Max I: 120 mA
Max V: 30 V
Max P: 120 mW
Pullup R >500 Ω resistor is recommended when us ing 5V control.
GPI Specifications:
GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V
GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V
Max Vin: 9 V
GPO from
card control
GPI to
card control
V+
+3.3V
10 kΩ
GPO
GPO COM
GPI
Figure 2-2 COMM / GPIO RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
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Overview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar with
using DashBoard or a Cobalt
Remote Control Panel to control
Cobalt cards, please skip to
9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu
List and Descriptions (p. 3-9).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card via Remote Control (p. 3-6)
• Checking 9980-2CSC-3G Card Information (p. 3-8)
• 9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)
• Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9980 (p. 3-29)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-36)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9980-2CSC-3G card. T he 9980-2CSC-3 G functions can be acc essed
and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which th e 9980-2CSC-3G functional controls, indicat ors, and
displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being
used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the
9980-2CSC-3G functions (a nd the con trols , indic ators , and d ispla ys rela ted to
a particular funct ion ) fol lows a gener al ar ran gement of Funct ion Men us u nder
which related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Menu/
Parameter Overview be low).
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the card itself and reported back
to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set
on the card.
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Function Menu/Parameter Overview
The functions and related parameters available on the 9980-2CSC-3G card
are organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as
shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9980-2CSC-3G card and its menus are organized,
and also provides a n overvie w of how na vigation is perfo rmed between cards,
function menus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the
desired 9980-2CSC-3G card is first selected.
9980-2CSC-3G
Menu a Menu b
Individual Parameters
Each menu consists of groups of parameters related
to the function menu. Using the “Video Proc” function
menu example, the individual parameters for this
function consist of various video proc/color
correction parameters such as luma gain, RGB
channel gains, and so on.
Figure 3-1 Function Menu/Parameter Overview
• • •
The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular 9980-2CSC-3G card
function (for example, “Video Proc”).
Menu z
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard™
using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list
item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric
values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in
a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists.
Typical Selection List Typical Status Display
DashBoard Tabs
Typical Parametr ic Co ntrolTypical Button Control
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Ta bs and Controls
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function menu ta bs using DashBoard™, the
Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a
list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel
is used to select a function from th e list of displa yed functio n submenu items.
When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or
selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric)
parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs,
which act like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the
control knobs which cor respo ndingl y act li ke a r otary switch . (In t his man ner,
the setting effected using controls and select ion lists displayed on the Control
Panel are comparable to t he submenu i tems acce ssed and committed u sing the
9980-2CSC-3G card edge controls.)
Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this
example, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel as compared to using the
card edge controls.
Video Proc function
(among others) is
accessed using the Control
Panel Select Submenu
key. Video Proc function is
selected from the list of
functions (submenu items)
When the Video Proc
function submenu is
selected, its related
parameters are now
displayed.
Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN
OGCP-9000-OM) or “OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual”
(PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control
Panels.
3396B_3346B.JPG
In this example, Color Gain
(saturation) is adjusted using
the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
9980-2CSC-3G_3370_337
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
Web HTML5 User Interface
(See Figure 3-4.) When equipped with a rear I/O module having an Ethernet
port, the 9980-2CSC-3G controls can be accessed via a web network
connection with no additional remote control software needed. The web GUI
shows the same tabs, controls and status displays as those accessed using
DashBoard™. This allows very convenient control access to the card, even if
using a computer without DashBoard remote control or in case the frame
network connection is down.
The card can be accessed in a web browser by entering the card IP address as
set in the card
Note: Card must be equipped with a rear I/O module with an Ethernet port to use
html access. The card address is entirely independent of, and requires no
association with, the frame openGear IP address.
Admin tab. (See Admin (p. 3-26) for more information.)
Typical web GUI Menu tabs Typical web GUI controls and status displays
The card edge alphanumeric
display, along with card model ID,
shows a scrolling message
showing current card IP address
(in this example, 10.99.11.119)
I
P
:
Figure 3-4 Typical Web GUI Tabs and Controls
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3 Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card via Remote Control
Access the 9980-2CSC-3G card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote
Control Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9980-2CSC-3G
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:
9980-2CSC-3G”).
.
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™
its function menu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed.
(The particular menu scr een di splaye d i s the previo usly di splay ed s creen
from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).
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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Menu and
Controls Pane
Accessing the 9980-2CSC-3G Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below.
In this example, device list number 2
(“2 9980 #2”) is currently selected
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In this example, submenu 1 (“1 Color Corrector”) is
currently selected. For this device, a partial list of
the parameter submenu choices are as shown in
the example. Rotating any knob clockwise scrolls to
all available choices.
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Checking 9980-2CSC-3G Card Information
The operating status and software version the 9980-2CSC-3G card can be
checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Fig ure
3-5 shows and describes the 9980-2CSC-3G card information screen using
DashBoard™ and accessing card infor mation using the card edg e control user
interface.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-5. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-36) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card is hosting a
9980-2CSC-3G card in slot 18.
Status Display
This displays shows the status and format of the signals being
received by the 9980-2CSC-3G, as well as card status.
Card Info Display
This displays (alternately
selected in the Card Info
pane) shows the the card
hardware and software
version info, as well as a
Cobalt code number for the
currently installed rear
module.
Figure 3-5 9980-2CSC-3G Card Info/Status Utility
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9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions
T able 3-1 in dividual ly lists and des cribes eac h 9980-2CSC-3G fu nction menu
and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and parameters.
Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after
the entry to commit the entry.)
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, 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 Color Proc Path 1 sub-tab on the Video
Proc page).
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function menu item can be found.
Function Menu Item Page Function Menu Item Page
Input Video Controls 3-10 Ancillary Data Proc Controls 3-20
Output Video Mode Controls 3-11 GPO Setup Controls 3-20
Framesync 3-12 Presets 3-21
Input Audio Status 3-15 Event Setup Controls 3-23
Video Proc/Color Correction 3-16 User Log 3-26
Y/C Alignment Controls 3-19 Admin 3-26
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Allows manual or failover selection of card SDI
program video inputs and displays status and raster
Input Video Controls
format of received SDI video.
• Input Video Source/Status Selects the input video source to be applied to the card Path 1 and Path
2 program video inputs.
Note: • SDI inputs selected must be used with Rear I/O Module
correspondingly equipped with intended input ports.
• Some choices shown are a function of card options.
• Input select also allows internal connection from one
processing path output to the opposite processing path input.
This allows “serial” or cascaded processing connections
without requiring external jumpering on the card rear I/O
module. Serial jumpering can, in addition to other functions,
provide identical program video output streams with a delay
offset between the two streams.
• Care should be taken to make certain an output
from a video path is not applied as an input for the
same path. Also, if framesync Lock to Input else
Free Run is selected, the initial “upstream” path
must be selected using Lock to Input Path control
(for example, if Path 1 cascades to Path 2, this
control must be set for Path 1 as lock source).
SDI A thru SDI D show
raster/format for all card
inputs. If signal is not
present or is invalid,
Unlocked is displayed.
(These status
indications are also
propagated to the Card
Info pane.)
shows maximum card input complement. Input complement is
determined by rear I/O module used.
Note: Status display
Cascaded “Serial” Dual-Path Example
In this example, the dual paths are used to provide a regular program video path, as well as an identical path that imports key/
fill. The second path used for key/fill uses an independent delay value to accommodate the key/fill graphics external devices.
Program Video IN
Key/Fill IN
Path 1
Input
Crosspoint
Path 2
Input
Crosspoint
Path 1 receives the basic pgm input, while
Path 2 receives the 7-frame delayed pgm
output. Along with key/fill inputs received
over SDI IN C and D, this path provides the
key/fill version of the pgm video, with
added delay to accommodate the key/fill
sources.
Framesync set at
7 frames delay
Framesync set at
13 frames delay
Keyer
Output
Crosspoint
Path 1 is set to output over SDI
OUT 1 as the straight pgm output.
Path 2 is set to output over SDI
OUT 2 as the key/fill pgm output.
Straight PGM OUT
PGM w/ Key-Fill OUT
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Input SDI Raster Size / Frame Rate Filtering
The controls shown below allow user filtering to only include selected raster or rate formats to be used as a program video
input.
Default settings have all raster sizes and frame rates “checked”, thereby providing no filtering (exclusion.)
In the example below, only 720p and 29.97 are checked, filtering allowed input to only be 720p 29.97 (“720p half-rate”).
Note: Rates shown in selector are frame rates and not field rates.
Allows selection of each of the four video output coaxial
connectors as processed SDI out or reclocked SDI out.
Output Video Mode Controls
• Output Video Crosspoint For each SDI output port supported by the card, provides a crosspoint for
routing Path 1 and Path 2 program processed video or selected-input
reclocked to an SDI output.
In this example:
- SDI OUT 1 set to use Path 1 Program video out
- SDI OUT 2 set to use Path 2 Program video out
- SDI OUT 3 set to use SDI IN A reclocked video out
- SDI OUT 4 set to use SDI IN B reclocked video out
Note: Outputs set to Input Reclocked will pass input SDI regardless of
Input SDI Raster Size / Frame Rate Filtering. Input filtering applies
only to the program video path.
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Provides video frame sync/delay offset control and
output control/loss of program video failover selection
controls.
Framesync
Note: Framesync tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
• Framesync Enable/Disable Control Provides master enable/disable of all card framesync functions/controls.
• Lock Mode Select Selects Frame Sync functions from the choices shown to the left and
• Output Rate Select Allows frame rate to be outputted same as input video, or converted to
described below.
• Lock to Reference: Output video is locked to selected external
reference received on the frame reference bus. (External reference
signal Ref 1 / Ref 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via
the Ref 1 / Ref 2 buses on the frame.)
Note: If valid reference is not received, the
status portion of DashBoard™, indicating invalid frame sync
reference error.
• Lock to Input: Uses the selected program video for the path as the
reference standard. Lock To Input Path selects the program video
source which is used for ref.
Note: If Lock to Input is used for framesync, any timing instability
on the input video will result in corresponding instability on
the output video.
• Free Run: Ou tput video is locked to the card internal clock.
Output video is not locked to external reference.
• For cases where minimum latency is desired (no
framesync), Mode should be set to Lock to Input
with Framesync set to Enabled. If Disabled is
selected when using dual paths, severe video and
audio corruption can occur.
from the choices shown to the left and described below.
• Auto – output video frame rate tracks with input video.
• 23.98/29.97/59.94 – forces standard North American frame rates.
Can be used to convert 24/30/60 Hz camera frame rates to
corresponding 23.98/29.97/59.94 standard North American frame
rates.
• 24/30/60 – forces 24/30/60 frame rates. Can be used to convert
23.98/29.97/59.94 Hz frame rates to corresponding 24/30/60 Hz
frame rates.
indication appears in the Card Info
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• Initial Sta rtup Format Select Selects a synthesized frame sync format/rate to be invoked (from the
• Program Video Output Mode Se l e c t Provides a convenient location to select between program video output
• Loss of Input Signal Selection In the event of program input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines
choices shown to the left) in the time preceding stable lock to external
reference.
Set this control to that of the intended external reference to help ensure
smoothest frame sync locking. This control also sets the card test pattern
format where the card initial output at power-up is the internal pattern
instead of program video.
and other technical outputs from the choices shown to the left and
described below.
• Input Video – device outputs input program video (or loss of signal
choices described below).
• Flat Field – device outputs flat field.
• Freeze – device outputs last frame having valid SAV and EAV
codes.
• Test Pattern – device outputs standard technical test pattern
(pattern is selected using the Pattern drop-down described below).
• Snow – device outputs synthesized snow multi-color pattern.
action to be taken as follows:
• Disable Outputs: Disable program video SDI outputs.
• Flat Field – go to flat field on program video output.
• Freeze – go to last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes on
program video output.
• Test Pattern – go to standard technical test pattern on program
video output (pattern is selected using the Pattern drop-down
described below).
• Snow – output synthesized snow multi-color pattern.
• Test Pattern Select Provides a choice of standard technical patterns (shown to the left) when
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Test Pattern is invoked (either by LOS failover or directly by selecting
Test Pattern on the Program Video Output Mode Select control).
Note: Because the Framesync pattern generator precedes the color
correction block, test pattern color parameters can be post-offset
from the calibrated standard levels as desired. This is highly useful
for developing offsets for use in on-set monitor offset calibration.
See Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9980 (p.
3-29) for examples and details of using these offsets.
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• Flat Field Color Select Provides a choice of flat field colors when Flat Field is invoked (either by
• Output Video Referen c e Offs e t Controls
LOS failover or directly by selecting Flat Field on the Program Video
Output Mode Select control).
With framesync enabled, provides the following controls for offsetting the
output video from the reference:
• Vertical (Lines) – sets vertical delay (in number of lines of output
video) between the output video and the frame sync reference.
(Positive values provide delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines; null = 0 lines.)
• Horizontal (µs) – sets horizontal delay (in µs of output video) between
the output video and the frame sync reference. (Positive values provide
delay; negative values provide advance)
(Range is -64 thru 64 µsec; null = 0.000 µsec.)
Note: Offset advance is accomplished by hold-off of the
reference-directed release of the frame, thereby effectively
advancing the program video relative to the reference.
• Frame Delay Control
Minimum Latency Frames Control
• Video Delay Display
• Framesync Lock Status Display Displays the current framesync status and reference source.
When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency
delay (frames held in buffer) allowed by the frame sync. The frame sync
will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are
captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame sync is
always between the specified minimum latency and minimum
latency plus one frame (not one field).
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected.
When using this control, be sure to check the Report Delay
display to make certain desired amount of frames are delayed.
Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
Status display shows total input-to-output video delay, along
with any framesync delay.
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Displays signal status and payload for embedded and
discrete audio received by the card.
Input Audio Status
Note: Input Audio Status tab has identical independent controls/status displays for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the
Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Access controls and status for other path
using the respective sub-tab.
Individual signal status and peak level displays for embedded audio input pairs as described below.
• Absent: Indicates embedded channel pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
• Present - PCM: Indicates embedded channel pair contains recognized audio PCM data.
• Dolby E: Indicates embedded channel pair contains Dolby
• Dolby Digital:Indicates embedded channel pair contains Dolby
Note: Dolby status displays occur only for valid Dolby
®
E encoded data.
®
®
signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard.
Digital encoded data.
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Provides the following Video Proc and Color Correction
parametric controls.
Note: Vide o Proc tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective sub-tab.
• Video Proc Video Proc (En a ble /Disable) provides master on/off control of all Video
• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
• Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).
Proc functions.
• When set to Disable, Video Proc is bypassed.
• When set to Enable, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Video Proc/Color Correction
• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel).
(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
• Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation)
applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
• Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma.
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
• Gang Luma/Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Ga in controls
increases or decreases both the Luma and Color gain levels by equal
amounts.
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Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB
channels for the card program video path.
• Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color
• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector
• Luma Gain R-G-B controls
• Black Gain R-G-B controls
Corrector functions.
• When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.
• When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.
functions.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
Separate red, green, and blue channels controls for Luma Gain, Black
Gain, and Gamma curve adjustment.
Gain controls provide gain adjustment from 0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1%
steps (unity = 100.0)
Gamma controls apply gamma curve adjustment in 0.125 to 8.000 range
in thousandths steps (unity = 1.000)
Each of the three control groups (Luma, Black, and Gamma have a
Gang Column button which allows settings to be proportionally changed
across a control group by changing any of the group’s controls.
• Gamma Factor R-G-B controls
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• Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)
• White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
• White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage.
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)
• Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified
percentage.
(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)
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Provides controls for correcting upstream misalignment
Y/C Alignment Controls
of Y and C phase.
SMPTE color bars showing Y/C misalignment (as
evidenced by poor transitions at the color borders)
Y/C misalignment is typically introduced by upstream analog-to-digital conversion, especially where the Y and chroma
paths may experience differing characteristics.
• Y/C Alignment Controls Provides the following Y/C alignment controls:
• Enable control turns on alignment.
• C Phase Adjustment Relative to Y provides a -8
of C phase from Y phase.
Note: Y/C Alignment tab has identical independent controls for both
•
•
•
SMPTE color bars showing proper Y/C alignment (as
evidenced by crisp transitions at the color borders)
° to +7°phase offset
Path 1 and Path 2 Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown
here.
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Provides controls for VANC/HANC ancillary data
de-embedding and embedding to and from program
Ancillary Data Pr oc Controls
Note: Separate Path 1 and Pat h 2 tabs are provided for this function with identical independent controls for both Path 1 and
Path 2. Only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the other tab.
Eight individual Ancillary Data Processors (ADPs) provide for bridging ancillary data to and from the program video SDI stream.
Bridge extracts ANC from the deserialized
input video and re-inserts in the output
video, thereby allowing specialized ANC
packets to be retained and moved to another
VANC/HANC location
DID and SDID controls select the
desired packet to be handled by the
corresponding ANC Data Pro ces sor
video stream. Data can be extracted and inserted
within the device (Bridge mode), or inserted and/or
extracted to and from external interfaces via serial or IP
interfaces.
Line Number controls select the
VANC location of packet insertion/
extraction.
Setting the line numbers to 0 (zero)
lets externally-sourced payload
assert and set the line number.
Insertion controls allow
special insertions in HANC
or the C-channel, as well as
removal of incoming packets
•
•
•
In the example above, ADP Proc 1 is set to extract ATC timecode at DID60h / SDID 60h. Depending on the interface used to carry the extraction (COM or
IP), status is displayed as shown below.
When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any)
When set to extract to IP interface, displays rate and total amount transferred
Note:DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in
hexadecimal. Hexadecim al not atio n is denot ed by the “0x” preceding the value.
Provides controls for setting up the two GPO’s
power-up states as well as forced manual or event
GPO Setup Controls
Note: This tab has identical independent controls for GPO 1 and 2. Therefore, only the GPO 1 controls are described here.
action triggered.
• Current State indicates GPO status regardless of any pre-setup.
• Power-on State allows the power-up GPO state to be set
(initialized) upon power-up
• Control Mode allows GPO manual asserted open or closed states,
or hands over control to Event Action triggering.
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Allows user control settings to be saved in a Preset and
then loaded (recalled) as desir ed, and prov ide s a
Presets
• Preset Layer Select
Allows selecting a functional layer (or “area of concern”) that the preset is concerned with. Limiting presets to a layer or area of
concern allows for highly specific presets, and masks changing card settings in areas outside of the layer or area of concern.
Default All setting will “look” at all card settings and save all settings to the defined preset with no masking.
time input routing or other settings need to be changed, selecting Video Proc Path 1 here tells the preset save and load to not
concern itself with other custom settings and apply only the video proc settings preset. In this manner, the saved Path 1 video
proc settings can be applied without disturbing any other settings.
The path-independent presets are especially useful where the two paths used by the card will likely have completely different
Video Proc/Color Corection settings from one path to the other and must be preserved if other presets or changes are invoked.
one-button restore of factory default settings.
Selecting a layer (in the example, “Video Proc
Path 1”) will set the preset to only “look at” and
“touch” Path 1 Video Proc/Color Correction
settings and save these settings under the preset.
When the preset is loaded (recalled), the card will
only “touch” the Path 1 Video Proc layer.
Example: Since other setups can be considered
independent of Path 1 custom video proc settings,
if normal input routing was set up with a particular
Path 1 Video Proc setting in effect, and at a later
• Preset Enter/Save/Delete Locks and unlocks editing of presets to prevent accidental overwrite as
Protected state –
changes locked out
• Preset Save/Load Controls
Ready (open) state –
changes can be applied
•
•
•
follows:
• Protect (ready): This state awaits Protected and allows preset Save/
Delete button to save or delete current card settings to the selected
preset. Use this setting when writing or editing a preset.
• Protected: T oggle to this setting to lock down all presets from being
inadvertently re-saved or deleted. Use this setting when all presets
are as intended.
• Create New Preset: Field for entering user-defined name for the preset
being saved (in this example, “IRD Rcv122”).
• Save: Saves the current card settings under the preset name defined
above.
• Select Preset: drop-down allows a preset saved above to be
selected to be loaded or deleted (in this example, custom
preset “IRD Rcv122”).
• Load Selected Preset button allows loading (recalling) the
selected preset. When this button is pressed, the changes
called out in the preset are immediately applied.
• Delete Selected Preset button deletes the currently selected
preset.
• Load Factory Defaults button allows loading (recalling) the
factory default preset. When this button is pressed, the
changes called out in the preset are immediately applied.
Note: Load Factory Defaults functions with no masking. The
Preset Layer Select controls have no effect on this
control and will reset all layers to factory default.
• Download Presets saving the preset files to a folder on the
connected computer.
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Download (save) card presets to a
network computer by clicking
Download Presets – Save at the
bottom of the Presets page.
Browse to a desired
save location (in
this example, My
Documents\Cobalt
Presets).
The file can then be
renamed if desired
(RCVR21 Presets
in this example)
before committing
the save.
Upload (open) card presets from a network
computer by clicking Upload
at the bottom of
DashBoard.
Browse to the location
where the file was saved
on the computer or
drive (in this
example, My
Documents\Cobalt
Presets).
Select the desired
file and click Open
to load the file to the
card.
Note: • Preset transfer between card download and file
upload is on a group basis (i.e., individual presets
cannot be downloaded or uploaded separately).
• After uploading a presets file, engagement of a
desired preset is only assured by selecting and
loading a desired preset as described on the
previous page.
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Provides event-based loading allowing a defined preset
to be automatically engaged upon various received
signal status or other conditions/actions. Actions can
be “canned” control commands or user-defined by
Event Setup Controls
• Event based preset loading is not passive and can result in very significant and unexpected control and signal
processing changes if not properly used. If event based presets are not to be used, make certain the Event Based
Loading button is set to Disabled.
• Because event based preset loading applies control changes by invoking presets, loading conditions cannot be
nested within a called preset (event-based loading settings performed here cannot be saved to presets).
Event triggers allow a variety of event screening criteria, and in turn provide an Event Action “go to” in response to the detected
event(s). For each screened criteria, categories can be set as “don’t care” or set to specific criteria to broaden or concentrate on
various areas of concern.
The Event based loading button serves as a master enable/disable for the function.
Go-to Event Actions can be user-defined presets, “canned” (hard-coded) selections (such as GPO triggers or routing changes),
or automated E-mail alert to a respondent (see Email Alerts (p. 3-25) for setting up e-mail alerts).
going to a user preset.
Event-based loading is particularly useful for
automated setup when transitioning from normal
processing to processing supporting an alternate
format. Up to 32 separate event can be set up.
In the example here for Event 1 and Event 2, the device is set to invoke a preset that applies custom color correction settings
nested in preset “Colorimetry 2A” whenever GPI 1 goes LO. When this GPI goes HI, corresponding action in preset “Normal”
invokes another preset to revert the device to default settings.
Note: • Scr eened conditions are triggered upon start of event. Any event-based setup must be done in advance of the
triggering event in order for event to be detected.
• Loss of true conditions d oes not disengage an ev ent-based triggering. A new set of true conditions m ust be
defined and then occur to transition from one event-based trigger to another.
• Time required to engage an event -based t rigger depends upon complexity of the called pr eset. (For ex ample,
a preset that invokes large-scale ch anges may take longer to engag e than a preset involving only a small
change.)
• Make certain all definable event conditions that the device might be expected to “see” are defined in any of the
Event 1 thru Event 32 rows. This makes certain that the device will always have a defined “go-to” action if a
particular event occurs. For example, if the device is expected to “see” a 720p5994 stream or as an alternate,
a 525i5994 stream, make certain both of these conditions are defined (with your desired go-to presets) in any
two of the Event 1 thru Event 32 condition definition rows.
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Table 3-1 9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
User States is a special column which allows a logic state to be set (similar to a register or latch) whenever a defined condition
is first triggered. A user state (which is latched until cleared by some other definable action) can be sucessively used with other
user states, thereby allowing a final action to be invoked only when subordinate user states have been sequentially satisfied as
true.
In the example here, two independent units are used for an EAS alert input (one box supplies alert key video, and the other
supplies automated alert audio). Both communicate their ready signal each using edge-trigger GPO’s which are fed to the
respective GPI 1 and GPI 2 on the device. Because these two boxes are independent and cannot be relied upon to provide
coinciding triggers, a chain of user state definers are used here to engage a preset routing key video and EAS audio routing
when both states from both boxes are true in the order of GPI 1 first and then GPI 2 second for this example.
Clear User State 1 or 2
From EAS Keyer Box
From EAS Audio Box
Set User State 1
>
>
GPI 1
GPI 2
9980-2CSC
GPI 1
GPI 2
Set User State 2
GPI 1 (key) cue falling-edge sets user state 1
GPI 2 (audio) cue falling-edge sets user state 2
User state 2 (which requires user state 1 being true
first) sets stat e 3, wh ich then i nvo kes a p res et to l oad
settings to route EAS key and audio
When either GPI 1 or GPI 2 has a rising-edge trigger
(cease EAS), user states 1 or 2 are cleared, there by
clearing user state 3. Either state change calls a
preset to revert to normal operation.
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Table 3-1 9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List — continued
Provides three general-purpose timers that can be
triggered to start, pause, reset, or stop upon event
actions. The state of each timer, in turn, can also be
used to invoke other actions.
Email Alerts
Event Timers 1 thru 3 (Timer 1 shown) can be set with count-down values. The Pause/
Reset/Start control here are manual controls. The timers are typically used with
automated cues to start and stop the timer(s), as shown below.
in the example here, Event Timer 1 is used to set a logo insertion disable after a specific amount of elapsed time. A GPI inserts
the logo, along with a time started at that time. Upon the timer timeout, a separate action sets logo insertion to Disabled.
Provides setup for automated Email alerts when an
event has occurred.
Email Alerts
As an Event Action choice on the Events Triggers sub-tab, an Email alert can be sent as a response. Set up email fields as
shown in the example below.
Note: Frame hosting the device must be accessible to email recipient’s network. It is recommended to set up and generate a
test event to test the email send.
When fields are filled-in to specify recipient and sender, and email alert is
selected for Event Action on Event Triggers sub-tab page, recipeient
receives an email alert upon event, with the triggering event shown (in this
example, “frozen video detected”).
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Automatically maintains a log of user actions and input
lock status. Log file can be downloaded using
User Log
User Log shows input lock and other user
conditions (with most recent event at top of list).
Clear User Log clears all entries.
Download Log File opens a browser allowing
the log file to be saved on the host machine.
download utility.
Provides a global card operating status and allows a
log download for factory engineering support. Also
provides controls for se lect ing a nd loa din g card
firmware upgrade files.
Networking controls provide dedicated card networking
setup in conjunction with rear module Ethernet port.
• Log Status a nd Download Controls
Admin
• Log Status indicates overall card internal operating status.
• Download Log File allows a card operational log f ile 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
The 9980-2CSC-3G 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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(continued)
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).
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).
3. Select the desired file and click Open to upload the file to the card.
• Immediate firmware upload. The card default setting of Automatically
Reboot After Upgrade checked allow a selected firmware version to be
immediately uploaded as follows:
1. Click Firmware To Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”).
2. Click Load Selected Firmware. The card now reboots and the selected
firmware is loaded.
• Deferred firmware upload. With Automatically Reboot After Upgrade
unchecked, firmware upgrade loading is held off until the card is manually
rebooted. This allows scheduling a firmware upgrade downtime event until
when it is convenient to experience to downtime (uploads typically take about
60 seconds).
1. Click Firmware T o Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”). Note now how the display shows “Installs on
Next Reboot”.
2. Click Load Sel ec ted Fir mwa 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.
• Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired. Click return to
engage change.
• Append to Product Name appends (or adds to) existing OEM
name (for example, “9980-2CSC-3G Processing 1A”).
• Replace Product Name completely replaces the OEM name OEM
name (for example, “Processing 1A”).
Note: DashBoard instance(s) may have to be refreshed before
name change appears.
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(continued)
• Card Check and Restore Utilities
• Card IP Physical Port Select Control Allows card dedicated IP interface (as set below) to use frame
Memory Test allows all cells of the card FPGA memory to be tested.
This control should only be activated under direction of
product support. Exercising the memory test is not pa r t of
normal card maintenance.
Restore from SD Card allows card rendered inoperable to be restored
using an SD memory card fitted to the card internal SD slot.
Product support must be contacted prior to performing this
operation. Use of any SD card not supplied by support can
corrupt the card.
The Networking sub-tab provides a dedicated Ethernet connection to
card control and monitoring via a rear module Ethernet port. (This IP
interface is entirely independent and separate from the card’s DashBoard
frame-based remote control/monitoring interface.)
(Dedicated card control using IP has not been fully implemented at this
release. Some functions may be reserved.)
communications or dedicated rear I/O module Ethernet RJ-45 port.
Note: • Frame net connection allows cards with per-card Ethernet
connection to connect with network via a shared frame Ethernet
port instead of per-card dedicated Ethernet connectors on the
card’s rear module. Frame net connection is available only on
certain frame models.
• Card slot must be fitted with a rear I/O module equipped with an
Ethernet connector in order to use Rear I/O selection.
• Card IP Setup Controls Provides controls for setting up card dedicated IP interface.
• Addressing Mode selsects either DHCP or static.
Where Static is selected, standard IP fields allow entry of Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
• Card SNMP MIB Download Where supported, allows card SNMP MIB files to be downloaded and
saved using user-configured name.
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Table 3-1 9980-2CSC-3G Function Menu List — continued
(continued)
• NTP Clock Setup Allows device NTP clock IP source and localization. This is the clock/time
device will use for logs and other recorded actions.
• NTP IP sets the IP address where NTP is to be obtained.
• Local Timezone sets the recorded time to the localized time.
• NTP Status shows if time is synced with NTP or if an error exists.
• Use Network Interface and User Frame Network Card
checkboxes allows selecting the network source that will provide
NTP time.
Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9980
Shown below are examples of using the 9980-2CSC-3G to provide
parametric color and video correction.
On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example
A typical use for the 9980-2CSC-3G Color Corrector function is to provide
color correction for a m oni to r when an anchor desk set includes a monitor, as
shown in Figure 3-6.
In the example setup shown in Figure 3-6, a monitor is located behind the
anchor desk. When the camera inclu des the mon itor in its shot, typically the
color balance of the monitor will appear to be incorrect due to the colorimetry
characteristics of the camera responding differently to the spectral light
emissions from the monitor as compared to the natural light spectra emissions
that exist a cross the set overall. This monitor color balance problem is a
function of the camera(s), and can vary with different camera models.
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Anchor Desk Set with Monitor
Feed To Switcher
WFM 7120 Waveform
Monitor
Figure 3-6 Example Uncompensated Setup
Color Bar Source
From Monitor Video Feed
Ideally, this display would essentially result in a waveform showing identical
RGB components corresponding to the grayscale monochrome bar spectrum
being fed to the set monitor. However, as shown in Figure 3-7 with no
correction applied , the wa veform monit or shows i mbalance be tween the RGB
channels due to the reasons discussed above. Note the excessive offset, level,
and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel.
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Blue level in
excess of 100%
Non-ideal Gamma
curve
Black (Offset) level
negative
Figure 3-7 Uncorrected (Uncompensated) Monitor Waveform
Figure 3-8 shows the same setup using the 9980-2CSC-3G Color Corrector
function, along with the 9980 test pattern signal source standard and a video
waveform monitor to assess and determine the color correction required. In
the calibrati on setup s hown in Fig ure 3-8 t he feed t o the swi tcher is monitore d
by a WFM 7120 Waveform Monitor, with the set monitor being fed a linear
limit ramp by the 9980-2CSC-3G test pattern generator.
FA-3.PNG
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Anchor Desk Set with Monitor
9980-2CSC with Test/Cal
Color Bars Pattern Gen
and Color Correction
WFM 7120 Waveform
Monitor
To Switcher
Figure 3-8 Example Setup Using Control Panel Color Corrector Function
From Monitor Video Feed
Using the 9980-2CSC-3G Color Corrector function and setup shown in
Figure 3-8, this condition can be corrected through compensation using the
9980-2CSC-3G Color Corrector function as shown in Figure 3-9.
Note: As shown in Figure 3-9, a recommended approach to performing color
corrections is to first apply offset correction, then gain correction, and finally
gamma correction. When the various offsets that provide proper on-set
monitor/camera characteristics are determined, these control offsets can be
saved to a preset, allowing these settings to be engaged as a one-button
set-up using 9980 or OGCP-9000/CC presets.
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Uncompensated
Gain
(Left) Noting that the uncompensated black offset
for the blue channel is negative, a correspondingly
equivalent positive setting is applied using the blue
Corrected
Offset
channel Black offset control (in this example,
adjusting the Black offset from unity to 5.0 provides
compensation).
(Right) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gain
exceeds ideal 100% level, a correspondingly
smaller gain percentage setting is applied using the
blue channel Gain control until the gain is observed
as 100% (in this example, adjusting blue Gain from
unity to 87.5% provides compensation).
Corrected
Gain
FA-3A.PNG
Uncompensated black Offset
Uncompensated
Gamma
Corrected
Gamma
FA-3B.PNG
(Left) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gamma curve
indicates gamma factor is less than ideal 1.000, a
correspondingly greater numeric gamma factor is applied using
the blue channel Gamma control until the blue gamma function is
observed as linear (in this example, adjusting blue Gamma from
unity to 3.333 provides compensation).
FA-3C.PNG
(Left) Compensated Offset, Gain, and Gamma
are now symmetrical across all three color
channels, resulting in proper monitor
appearance in the OTA feed.
FA-3E.PNG
Figure 3-9 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal
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Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples
T able 3-2 provides examples showing and descri bi ng various color and video
condition corrections using the 9980-2CSC-3G.
Table 3-2 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9980-2CSC-3G
Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9980-2CSC-3G
Excessive red channel Gamma (as shown below for
SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)
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Excessive green channel lift/offset (as shown below for
SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)
Using the red channel Gamma control to reduce Gamma
factor, vectorscope display now shows correction with no
knee or curvature at intersection of axes.
VAR2.PNG
Using the green channel Black control to reduce green
channel lift/of fset, vect orscope disp lay now shows no droop
along axis.
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Table 3-2 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9980-2CSC-3G — continued
Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9980-2CSC-3G
White (luma) level ex ceeding 100% level (as shown
below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform
monitor display)
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White (luma) level ex ceeding 100% level (as shown
below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform
monitor display)
Using the White Hard Clip control, a lower ed white hard
clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.
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Using the White Sof t Clip control, a lowered white soft
clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.
VAR5.PNG
Luma gain less than 100% level (as shown below for
100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)
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Using the Luma Gain control to increase luma gain, luma
gain is now restored to 100%.
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Table 3-2 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9980-2CSC-3G — continued
Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9980-2CSC-3G
Chroma gain exceeds 100% level (as shown below for
100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)
VAR10.PNG
Leading color phase condition (as shown below for
SMPTE color bars on vector display)
Using the Color Gain (Chroma) control to reduce chroma
gain, chroma gain is now restored to 100% level.
VAR10A.PNG
Using the Color Phase control to provide phase lag, color
phase condition is now corrected.
Vectors are
advanced and do
not coincide with
0° points
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Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/corrective acti on fo r the 9980- 2CSC-3 G card and i ts r emote contr ol
interface. The 9980-2CSC-3G card requires no periodic maintenance in its
normal operation; if any er ror indi ca tion (as described in this section) occurs,
use this section to correct the condition.
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
Vectors coincide
with 0° points
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Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9980-2CSC-3G card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying
degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the
9980-2CSC-3G card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled
through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available
indications in the event of an error or failure condition. The various
9980-2CSC-3G 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. 3-40)
• 9980-2CSC-3G Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-40)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-36)
9980-2CSC-3G Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and
Display
Figure 3-10 shows and describes the 9980-2CSC-3G card edge status
indicators and display. These indicators and the dis pl ay sho w status and error
conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications
(where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card it self and
require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event
of communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control devices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
COM
Status/Error
Indicators
9980-2CSC-
Item Function
Alphanumeric
Display
COM LED Blue LED flashes when 9980-2CSC-3G is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g.,
Shows card statuses (BOOT (card booting), (9980-2CSC-3G (card up and OK))
®
DashBoard™ or Cobalt
Remote Control Panel)
IN A
IN B
IN C
REF
ERR
IN D
Input Active
Indicators
REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9980-2CSC-3G is receiving selected reference when set up for framesync
ERR LED This function is currently reserved.
Input Active
LEDs
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operation.
Blue LEDs for each SDI input (A thru D) indicate signal presence for each corresponding card SDI input. No
illumination of any of the LEDs indicates the 9980-2CSC-3G has not locked onto a valid signal on any input.
Figure 3-10 9980-2CSC-3G Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-11 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9980-2CSC-3G card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G Card Info pane shows error alert, along with
cause for alert (in this example, the 9980-2CSC-3G is not receiving an enabled
framesync source).
Figure 3-11 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in
the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-12).
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-9980-2CSC-3G” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9980-2CSC-3G 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 3-12 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-3 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify pow er presence and
characteristics
Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and
displays
• On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9980-2CSC-3G, 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 9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G card itself is defective.
• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the
9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G 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.
9980-2CSC-3G Processing Error Troubleshooting
T able 3-4 provides 9980-2CSC-3G processing trou bleshooting infor mation. If
the 9980-2CSC-3G card exhibi ts any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4,
follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the
9980-2CSC-3G 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 9980-2CSC-3G card edge status indicators.
• Where errors are displayed on both the 9980-2CSC-3G card and network
remote controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually
described in this section.
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
• DashBoard™ shows
Unlocked message in
9980-2CSC-3G Card Info p ane
• Card edge Input LED
corresponding to input is not
illuminated
Selected upgrade firmware will
not upload
Card does not pass video or
audio as expected. Control
settings spontaneously changed
from expected settings.
Card will not retain us er setti ngs ,
or setting changes or presets
spontaneously invoke.
No video input present Make certain intended vid eo source is connected to
appropriate 9980-2C SC-3G card v ideo input . Make
certain BNC cable connections between frame
Rear I/O Modul e f or the card and signal source are
OK.
Automatic reboot after
upgrade turned off
Event-based preset
inadvertently invoked
Event Based Loading
sub-tab inadverte ntly set to
trigger on event
Card Presets > Automatically Reboot After
Upgrade box unchecked. Either reboot the card
manually, or leave this box checked to allow
automatic reboot to engage an upgrade upon
selecting t he upgrade.
Event-based preset loading (Presets tab > Event
Triggers sub-tab) should be set to Disabled if this
function is not to be used. Read and understand
this control description before using these controls
to make sure engagement for all expected
conditions is considered. See Presets (p. 3-21) for
more information.
If event based loading is not to be used, make
certain Event Based Presets is disabled (either
using master Enable/Disable control or through
events settings. See Presets (p. 3-21) for more
information.
In Case of Problems
Recovering Card From SD Memory Card
New production cards come equipped with an SD card installed in a slot
receptacle on the underside of the card. The data on this SD card can be used
to restore a card should the card become unresponsive (can’t communicate
with DashBoard or other remote control). Recovering a card using the
procedure here will restore the card to any installed option licenses and the
most recent firmware installed.
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1. (See Figure 3-13.) Make c er tai n the card has the proper SD card installed
in the under-card slot. If SD card is not installed, conta ct Pr oduct Suppor t
to obtain an SD card.
.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible
to damage from an ESD event. Handle only
using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
From underside of card, locate
1
the SD card receptacle
With SD card labeling facing up
2
(as shown), gently push the
card into the receptacle until it
clicks and locks into place
Press and hold MMC BOOT button
1
Power-up card and continue holding
2
button for 3 seconds, then release
button
COM LED
Figure 3-13 SD Card Installation
(See Figure 3-14.) With card powered-down, locate the MMC BOOT
2.
button on the card. Proceed as shown in picture.
FRONT OF CARD
Figure 3-14 MMC Boot Button
3.
With button now released, the card will begin reprogramming:
• COM LED illuminates and remains illuminated.
• When reprogram is complete, COM LED turns off, on, and then off
again (entire process takes about 1-1/2 minute).
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4. Remove power from the card (remove card from slot or power-down
BBG-1000 Series unit).
5. Re-apply power to the card. The card/device will display as
“UNLICENSED” in DashBoa rd/remote co ntrol.
6. In Dashboard or web remote control, go to Admin tab and click
Restore from SD Card. After about 1/2-minute, the card license(s) will
be restored and card will be using its most recently installed firmware.
7. Card/device can now be used as normal. On BBG-1000 Series unit,
re-install top cover.
Contact and Return Authorization
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs 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. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact information.
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9980-2CSC-OM (V1.2) Printed in USA
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