Cobalt Digital Analog to SDI HD User Manual

YPbPr Video In; SMPTE

YPbPr Video In; Betacam

YPbPr Video In; MII

RGB Video In

Composite Video In; CVBS

Composite Video In; Y/C

SD Composite; Pedestal Off

SD Composite; Pedestal On

Disable Audio Embed

Embed AN-AUD L/R

1 2 3 4 5 6

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6

SCPD2012P27

Analog-To-SDI Converter

HD/SD-Analog Video-to-S DI Video with Audio Embedder

The BlueBox™ Analog-To-SDI Converter (hereinafter “BlueBox™ Analog>SDI”) provides a small “throwdown” package that offers HD/SD analog video-to-SDI conversion. Component and composite inputs are supported, with support for NTSC/PAL CVBS, and PAL-M CVBS inputs. The processing provides 12-bit video ADC, and additionally 3D comb filtering for SD inputs. The supported analog input formats are listed below.

• 1920 x 1080i 50/5994/60

• 1920 x 1080psf 2398/24/25/2997/30

• 1280 x 720p50/5994/60

Note: BlueBox™ Analog>SDI does not perform format cross, up, or down-conversions. Selected video input mode must be set to be compatible with input (e.g., CVBS modes are compatible only with SD CVBS input). The unit receives its DC power from either connecting its USB port to associated equipment, or by the supplied AC adapter.

• 720 x 480i5994 (SD-NTSC)

• 720 x 576i50 (SD-PAL)

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2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com

Y Pb Pr

Input line-up depends on mode sett i ng; see text

CVBS

–

AN-AUD IN (2-ch)

Video

Audio

ADC

A/D

Audio

Embed

SDI

Transmit

SDI OUT SDI OUT

Connecting BlueBox™ Analog>SDI

1 Connect BlueBox™ Analog>SDI to DC power using either or both the USB port or the

supplied AC adapter. Dual source (simultaneous) use provides power redundancy. Note: USB connection derives only DC operating power from USB port. This connection

does not provide remote control or monitoring.

2. Connect SDI input and analog output. This provides the basic conversion connections. Other connections do not require termination if unused.

Video Input Modes

BlueBox™ Analog>SDI provides highly flexible input mode selection using DIP switch positions SW1 thru SW4, offering the modes listed below. Refer to diagram on rear page or unit label for switch positions. All video inputs are differential and isolated from chassis ground. Connector port functions depend on mode selection (see unit label).

HD Modes SD Modes

• YPbPr

•RGB

Note: Selectable NTSC pedestal On/Off for CVBS modes.

• YPbPr, SMPTE levels

• YPbPr, Betacam™ levels

• YPbPr, MII leve ls

• Y/C (NTSC/PAL and PAL-M)

• CVBS (NTSC/PAL and PAL-M)

Audio Embedding

BlueBox™ Analog>SDI provides selectable enable/disable embedding of a stereo pair on analog audio inputs AUDIO IN (L/R) RCA connectors onto SDI embedded channel pair 1/2. Refer to diagram on rear page or unit label for switch positions.

Unbalanced Audio Levels and This Device

The unbalanced “RCA” audio outputs on this device correspond to 2.2 Vrms output when sourced from a unity-gain 0 dBFS digital sine-wave source. Consumer audio is specified in dBV with a nominal (or recording) level of -10 dBV. The 2 Vrms maximum output level corresponds to +6 dBV. The unbalanced analog outputs on this device allow for 16 dB of headroom above the nominal -10 dBV consumer level (“headroom” is the range between the maximum and nominal audio levels).

Professional balanced analog audio levels in the US typically use a +4 dBu nominal level with 20 dB of headroom (-20 dBFS). The maximum level for balanced analog interfaces is +24 dBu.

The headroom difference between consumer and professional audio will result in a lower RCA consumer level when converting from professional balanced analog audio. For example, if pro level analog audio is received and transmitted via AES or embedded SDI to a receiver converting to RCA analog audio, the output will be 4 dB lower, with a nominal level of -14 dBV.

Status Indicator

BlueBox™ Analog>SDI has a Status LED on the side of the unit which functions as follows:

• Solid ON – Input lock OK.

• Slow Flash – Unlocked to input video; input video not present

Specifications

Item Description/Specification

Standards supported: Inputs:

Outputs: Video conversion format: Audio conversion format: Power source:

Dimensions (WxHxD):

SMPTE 259M, 292M

- Component YPbPr, Composite Y/C; CVBS, 75Ω BNCs

- Analog audio in L/R pair, unbalanced “consumer” level RCA, 6 Vp-p max.

- DC Power (+5 VDC via USB or adapter)

- 2x HD/SD-SDI, 75Ω BNCs 12-bit ADC; 3D comb filter for SD inputs 48 kHz sampling, 24-bit 5-16 VDC, 4.5 W. Power-sourced directly from host equipment USB port. Can

also be powered using corded AC adapter (included).

5.5" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections) (139 x 77 x 26 mm)

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital In c . 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, and Blue Box 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 determination of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more informat ion.

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 products 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.

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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

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