Cobalt Digital BBG-1023 Users Guide

BBG-1023-DSK-LG

BBG-1023-DSK-LG

3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Downstream Keyer

with Dual Key/Fill Paths and Logo Insertion

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Copyright

©Copyright 2021, 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

®

is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.

®

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
with Dual Key/Fill Paths and Logo Insertion. The BBG-1023-DSK-LG is part of a full line of modular
processing and conv ersion gear for broadcast TV envi ronments. The Cobalt Digital Inc . line includes video
decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote
control systems and muc h more. Should you have questi ons pertaining to the installa tion or operatio n of your
BBG-1023-DSK-LG, please contact us at the contact information on the front c over.

BBG-1023-DSK-LG 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Downstream Keyer

Manual No.: BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: January 25, 2021
Applicable for

Firmware Version

2.051 or greater

(or greater):
Description of

product/manual

- Update manual to show latest rear panel layout

changes:

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2

Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3

Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3

Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-4

Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4

Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4

EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-4

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description......................................................... 1-5

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Input/Output Formats............................................... 1-5

Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-6

User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-8

Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-8

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-11

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-11

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-12

Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Installing the BBG-1023-DSK-LG......................................................................... 2-1

Installing Using BBG-1000-TRAY Optional Mounting Tray ................... 2-1

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Unit Dimensions ...................................................... 2-2

Rear Panel Connections.......................................................................................... 2-2

GPI Connections..................................................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1

BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control............................... 3-1

Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network.............................................................. 3-3

Finding a BBG-1023 Device in DashBoard............................................... 3-4

Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-5

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview.................................... 3-5

Web User Interface..................................................................................... 3-6

Display Theme............................................................................................ 3-7

Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information.............................................. 3-8

BBG-1023- DSKLG- OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL i

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions................................... 3-9

Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-10

GPI Setup Controls .................................................................................. 3-15

Output Video Routing Controls ............................................................... 3-16

Logo Upload/Insertion Controls .............................................................. 3-17

Keyer ........................................................................................................ 3-19

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-21

Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-23

Admin ....................................................................................................... 3-27

User Log ................................................................................................... 3-29

Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI ............................................ 3-30

Front Panel User Menus........................................................................................ 3-31

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-32

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-32

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-34

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Processing Error Troubleshooting.......................... 3-35

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-36

ii BBG-1023-DS K - LG P RODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Downstream Keyer with
Dual Key/Fill Paths and Logo Insertion unit (also referred to herein as the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG).

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Pro vides informa tion about th is manual

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re garding the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG.

• Chapter 2, “Installation” – Provides instructions for installing the

BBG-1023-DSK-LG and setting up its network access.

• Chapter 3, “Setup/Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews

of operating controls and instructions for using the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG.

This chapter contains the following information:

• Cobalt Reference Guides (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)

• Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-4)

• BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Sp ecifications (p. 1-8)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-11)

• Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-12)

BBG-10 23-D SKLG-O M (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1

1 Cobalt Reference Guides

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for
easy to use guides covering net work remote control, devi ce firmware updat es,
example processing UI setups and other topics.

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the BBG-1023-DSK-LG i tself. Examples ar e provided bel ow .

• Device display messages are shown like this:

BBG-1023-DSK-LG

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A

In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:

• BBG-1023-DSK-LG refers to the BBG-1023-DSK-LG 3G/HD/

SD-SDI Standalo ne Downstre am Keyer wi th Dual Key /Fill P aths and
Logo Insertion unit.

• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, oGx, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar

20-slot frame that houses Cobalt

• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt

• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected

®

or other cards.

®

or other card.

production and termi nal equipme nt in which th e BBG-1023-DSK-LG
and other cards and devices operate.

• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are

denoted in this manual like this:

1-2 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Introduction Manual Conventions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided bel ow.

Warnings

Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in pe rsonal injury or death.

Cautions

Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.

Notes

Notes provide supplemental 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. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle 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.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-3

1 Safety and Regulatory Summary

Safety and Regulatory Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Cautions

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

This device is intended for environmenta lly controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.

This device contains no user-serviceable components. Refer servicing to authorized
personnel.

This device is intended for use ONLY with specified power supplies. Power connection to
unauthorized sources may cause product damage, unreliable operation, and invalidate
warranty.

The BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 device 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

1-4 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Introduction BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a func tiona l bloc k diag ram of the BBG-10 23-DSK-LG. The
BBG-1023-DSK-LG includes input routing to accommodate up to five 3G/
HD/SD-SDI inputs (a single program input and two pairs of key/fill SDI
inputs). The single program video input can be directed to either or both of
two key/fill/logo insertion paths (
one key/fill/insertion scheme to the other as desired. The
BBG-1023-DSK-LG can also store up to four log o graphi c fil es which ca n be
flexibly in serted into either key/fill path. Two key/fill paths can be outputted
simultaneously, with each path using uniquely different key/fill and logo
insertions as desired.

KEY/FILL SDI IN 1 receives a key/fill pair that is used by Key/Fill Engine 1,

and

KEY/FILL SDI IN 2 receives a key/fill pair that is used by Key/Fill Engine

2. Both of these engines are duplicated on both program paths, allowing Key/
Fill Engine 1 or Key/Fill Engine 2 to be used on either program path as
desired. Two independent character burn strings and timecode burn can be
inserted on output video Path 1 and/or Path 2.

Path 1 and Path 2), allowing changing from

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Input/Output Formats

The BBG-1023-DSK-LG provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• PGM SDI IN – 3G/HD/SD-SDI program video input

• KEY/FILL SDI IN 1 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI key/fill video input pair for

key/fill engine 1

• KEY/FILL SDI IN 2 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI key/fill video input pair for

key/fill engine 2

• Outputs:

• SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2 – Two SDI outpu ts which can carry Path 1

and
output

• HD MI/DVI OUT – HDMI/DVI preview out (video only)

Path 2 simultaneously, or serve as a 2x DA for either path

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-5

1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description

Path 1

Key/Fill

Engine 1

Path 2

3G/HD/SD

KEY/FILL

INPUTS

3G/HD/SD

PGM SDI IN

Eng 1 K/F

Eng 2 K/F

Figure 1-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Block Diagram

Video Processor Description

Logo Select/

Insert (4x)

Logo Select/

Insert (4x)

Path Select

Output

Crosspoint

HDMI

Encode

Path 1/2

1

PGM VIDEO
3G/HD/SD-

2

SDI OUT

Path 1/2
PGM VIDEO
HDMI OUT

9923DSKLGBD V1.0LB135

Key/Fill

Engine 1

Key/Fill

Engine 2

Key/Fill

Engine 2

Logo File

Import/Buffer (4x)

Key/Fill Insertion

T wo ind ependent k ey/fill engin es (KEYER 1 and KEYER 2) are available which
can be independently applied to either of the output processing paths (
or PATH 2). The keyer engines each are equipped with a cor respon ding pai r of
SDI key/fill inputs. This function provides chroma keying using the

IN signal. The FILL VID IN signal provides the fill video that is inserted in the

area “cleared out” by the key. The keying user interface displays key and fill
timing relative to the device output video, allowing timing offset to be
adjusted such that key and fill can be properly framed. (The device key/fill
engines do not provide timing offset control of the key/fill video nor the
program video; offset must be provided by external frame sync cards or
devices controlling the key/fill and program video feeds.)

PATH 1

KEY VID

Alpha threshold keyer modes allow full-color key/fill from cost-effective
generic sources such as a st andard PC (with ap propriat e HDMI-to-SDI output
conversion) hosting simple .png graphic f il es. In these modes, a common k ey/
fill SDI input provides both the key and fill input.

Character Burn-in Functions

User text, video format, and timecode can be burned into the output video.
Burn-in attributes such as size, position, background, color, and opacity are
user-configurable. Two independent character burn strings can be inserted on
output video path 1 and/or path 2.

1-6 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Introduction BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description

Logo Insertion

(See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for graphic insertion onto the SDI
processed output raster. Up to four independent images can be stored on the
device, of which any of the four images (“slates”) can be applied to program
video on processing paths
uploading your.png image graphic file to the device memory. (png files are
converted to a special format using a web tool before uploading to the host
device; this is described in the setup/operating instructions later in this
manual.)

When the image file(s) is uploaded to the device, its insertion can be enabled
via DashBoard Event Setup controls that enable the graphic insertion only
under certain condit ions as desi red. (For exampl e, a logo grap hic can be set to
insert upon receiving an hourly station ID GPI, and then disable using the
same GPI.)

This function allows for positioning the image within the active video using
DashBoard controls (which are described in the setup/operating instructions
later in this supplement).

PATH 1 or PAT H 2.The function allo ws for

Program Video

GPI/Event/Manual

Insert Trigger

Graphic
Inserter

Launch
Control

Uploaded

Graphic(s)

Figure 1-2 Graphic Insertion Simplified Functional Diagram

Output Routing Function

This function provides a crosspoint for the PATH 1 and PATH 2 processing
paths for routing to the device
ports. When differ ent processing paths are set up for different key/fil l or logo
insertion aspects, selecting from
desired processing. (The output routing selections can be stored and
correlated to a preset, or correla ted to a GPI conditi on that in vokes the d esired
processing and path-to-output connections.)

All embedded audio and ancillary data on the program paths are maintained
intact by the device processing and passed unaffected.

SDI OUT 1, SDI OUT 2, and HDMI OUT output

PATH 1 or PATH 2 instantl y engages the

Program Video w/ User
Graphic Insertion

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-7

1 Technical Specifications

User Control Interface

GPI Interface

Five independent GPI inputs (GPI 1 thru GPI 5) are available. Using a GPI

Setup

user interface, GPI states (accommodating both level and edge-trigger
conditions) can be defined on the user interface to define up to 16 GPI
conditions using the five available GPI inputs. These GPI conditions can in
turn be used to invoke any of the device control, processing, and/or routing
aspects by directly correlating the GPI to the processing aspect, or indirectly
by invoking a custom user preset correlated to the GPI condition. Using GPI
correlated to user presets, the GPI event invokes a user-defined preset which
is highly flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a
change involves device setup communication limited only to the items being
changed; the device remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is
rapidly applied.

Device Remote Control

BBG-1023-DSK-LG uses an HTML5 internal web server for control/
monitoring communication, whi ch all ows c ont rol vi a a web int er fa ce wi th no
special or unique ap plica tion on the cl ient d evice. Co nnec tion to the de vice t o
the network media connection is via a standard 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ethernet
connection. The device can also be controlled using DashBoard™ remote
control, where it appears as a frame connection.

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the BBG-1023-DSK-LG
3G/HD/SD-SDI Standal one Downstre am Keyer with Dual Key/ Fill Pat hs and
Logo Insertion unit.

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature BBG-1023-DSK-LG 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Downstream

Keyer with Dual Key/Fill Paths and Logo Insertion available in the
following rear-panel I/O configurations:

- BBG-1023-DSK-LG-C-DIN (1) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Program Video
Input, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Key/Fill Video Inputs (2 key/fill pairs),
(2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Program Video Outputs (user selectable as
path 1 or path 2 key/fill program outputs), (1) HDMI/DVI
Preview Output, (1) GPI Port (HD-15), (all coaxial connectors
DIN1.0/2.3)

- BBG-1023-DSK-LG-C-HDBNC (1) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Program
Video Input, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Key/Fill Video Inputs (2 key/fill
pairs), (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Program Video Outputs (user
selectable as path 1 or path 2 key/fill program outputs), (1)
HDMI/DVI Preview Output, (1) GPIO Port (HD-15), (all coaxial
connectors HD-BNC)

1-8 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Introduction Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Power consumption < 18 Watts maximum. Power provided by included AC adapter;

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Second DC power connection allows

power redundancy using second (optional) AC adapter.
Installation Density Up to 3 units per 1RU space
Environmental:

Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing

Dimensions (WxHxD):

Weight:

Ethernet communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX via HTML5 web

Front-Panel Controls and Indicators Backlit LCD display and menu navigation keys. Display and

SDI Video Inputs One program video 3G/HD/SD-SDI video input; four (2 pairs) key/

5.7 x 1.4 x 14.7 in (14.5 x 3.5 x 37.3 cm) Dimensions include

connector projections.

6 lb (2.8 kg)

interface

controls provide unit status display and full control as an alternate

to web GUI control.

fill 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs

Data Rates Supported:

SMPTE 424M, 292M

Impedance:

75 Ω terminating
Receive Cable Length: 3G/HD-SDI: 120/180 m (Belden 1694A)
Return Loss (SDI):

> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz

> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-9

1 Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

SDI Video Outputs Number of Outputs:

Two 3G/HD-SDI

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:

SD: 127 pixels; 9.4 us
720p: 330 pixels; 4.45 us
1080i: 271 pixels; 3.65 us

1080p: 361 pixels; 2.43 us
HDMI Processed Video Output HDMI CEA-861D (video only)
GPI (5) GPI; opto-isolated

GPI Specifications:

GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V

GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V

Max Vin: 9 V
Redundant (or spare) AC power supply BBG-1000-PS

1-10 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Introduction Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and wor k manshi p, an d shal l not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.

®

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

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descript ion of the problem, and Coba lt shall provide the purch aser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2506 Galen Drive Office: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [e-mail]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIO NS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS .

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHET HER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 1-11

1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representatives for
any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show in formation

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: [e-mail]
Technical Support: [e-mail]

1-12 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the BBG-1023-DSK-LG (p. 2-1)

• Rear Panel Connections (p. 2-2)

• GPI Connections (p. 2-4)

Installing the BBG-1023-DSK-LG

Note: • Where BBG-1023-DSK-LG is to be installed on a mounting plate (or regular

table or desk surface) without optional frame Mounting Tray
BBG-1000-TRAY, affix four adhesive-backed rubber feet (supplied) to the
bottom of BBG-1023-DSK-LG in locations marked with stamped “x”. If feet
are not affixed, chassis bottom cooling vents will be obscured.

• Where BBG-1023-DSK-LG is to be installed with optional frame Mounting
Tray BBG-1000-TRAY, do not affix adhesive-backed feet.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Installation

Installing Using BBG-1000-TRAY Optional Mounting Tray

BBG-1000-TRAY allows up to three BBG-1023-DSK-LG to be mounted and

securely attached to a 1 RU tray that fits into a standard EIA 19” rack
mounting location. Inst all BBG-1023-DSK- LG unit into tray as described and
shown he re.

1. If installing BBG-1023-DSK-LG using optional frame Mounting Tray

BBG-1000-TRAY, install BBG-1023-DSK-LG in tray as shown in
Figure 2-1.

2. Connect the input and output cables as shown in Figure 2-3.

BBG-10 23-D SKLG-O M (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 2-1

2 Rear Panel Connections

From front of tray, slide unit into tray, aligning with

1

tray edge and/or guides

Note: BBG-1023 will not align with tray captive

fastener if rubber feet are affixed to
bottom of BBG-1023.
Remove rubber feet if BBG-1023 is
being installed in tray.

Figure 2-1 Mounting BBG-1023-DSK-LG Using Frame Mounting Tray

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Unit Dimensions

Figure 2-2 shows the BBG-1 023-DSK-LG physica l dimensions and mounting
details for cases whe re BBG-10 23-DSK-LG wil l be i nstalle d in a loc ation not
using the optional

Rear Panel Connections

Perform rear panel cable connections as shown in Figure 2-3.

Note: The BBG-1023-DSK-LG BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is

not necessary to terminate unused BNC video inputs or outputs.

Slide unit (rear) fully to rear of tray. Secure unit to

2

tray using captive fastener. Tighten only finger tight.

BBG-1000-TRAY mounting tray.

2-2 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Installation Rear Panel Connections

15.26

14.30

TOP

1.73

5.80

1.75

1.65

FRONT

Notes: 1. All dimensions in inches.

2. If BBG-1023 is mounted on flat surface, either rubber feet must be installed, or mounting surface must be open to
mate with cooling vents on bottom of BBG-1023 chassis.

REAR

REMOVABLE FEET
4 PLACES

(FEET)

Figure 2-2 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Dimensional Details

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 2-3

2 GPI Connections

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Rear Panel

GPI / COMM PINOUTS

PGM

KEY/FILL

K

KEY/FILL

F

SDI IN 1

F

K

SDI IN 2

12 VDC

12 VDC

ETHERNET

REF LOOP

2A

SDI OUT

2B

1A

1B

HDMI OUT

GPI/COMM

SDI IN

Connector Function

12 VDC
10/100/1000 ETHERNET Gigabit Ethernet control/monitoring connection. Communication activity status is shown by integral status LEDs.

REF LOOP Looping 75Ω reference connection (BBG-1023-DSK-LG is not equipped with frame sync or ref lock)

–

+

Dual DC power IN connectors (diode-isolated). Single AC adapter (supplied) can be connected to either connector. Dual
adapters can be connected to provide power redundancy.

Signal Connectors

PGM SDI IN Program Video SDI Input
KEY/FILL SDI IN 1 and

KEY/FILL SDI IN 2
SDI OUT 1 and

SDI OUT 2
HDMI OUT HDMI Video Out (Path 1 or Path 2; video only)
GPI HD-15 GPI connector (GPI 1 thru GPI 5)

Four (2-pair) Key/Fill Video SDI Inputs (KEY/FILL SDI IN 1 and KEY/FILL SDI IN 2)

Two 3G/HD/SD-SDI Processed Video Out (Path 1 and/or Path 2)

Note: See Figure 2-4 for connector pinouts.

1 - COM A_RX2 / 422(+)
2 - COM A_TX2 / 422(+)
3 - COM B_RX2 / 422(+)
4 - GPO OUT1
5; SHELL - GND
6 - COM A_RX1 / 422(-)
7 - COM A_TX1 / 422(-)
8 - COM B_RX1 / 422(-)
9 - GPI IN5
10 - GPI IN4
11 - GPI IN1
12 - GPI IN2
13 - GPI IN3
14 - NC
15 - NC

GPI Connections

Figure 2-3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Rear Panel Connectors

Figure 2-4 shows connections to the GPI HD-15 connector.

Pin Function

1-4 NC

5GND

6-8 NC

9GPI 5
10 GPI 4
11 GPI 1
12 GPI 2
13 GPI 3

14-15 NC

Figure 2-4 GPI Connector Pinouts

GPI uses equiva l ent opto-isolated circuit shown below.

GPI Specifications:

GPI LO @ Vin < 1.5 V
GPI HI @ Vin > 2.3 V
Max Vin: 9 V

GPI to

card control

V+

+3.3V

10 kΩ

GPI

2-4 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Overview

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:

• BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control (p. 3-1)

• Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network (p. 3-3)

• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-5)

• Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information (p. 3-8)

• BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)

• Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI (p. 3-30)

• Front Panel User Menus (p. 3-31)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-32)

Perform the setup procedures here in the sequence specified. All procedures
equally apply to all models unless otherwise noted.

Note: All instructions here assume BBG-1023 is physically connected to the control

physical network as described in Chapter 2. Installation.

BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Co ntrol

Figure 3-1 shows and describes the BBG-1023 front panel displays and
menu-accessed user interface controls. Initial network setup is performed
using these controls.

BBG-10 23-D SKLG-O M (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-1

3 BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control

- STATUS LED illuminated green shows unit power is OK and unit is functional.

- INPUT LOCK LED illuminated green shows at least one video input is locked to video.

- REF STATUS LED illuminated green shows valid reference is being received.

- COMM LED illuminated green shows Ethernet connection is OK.

STATUS

Menu: Options

INPUT
LOCK

REF
STATUS

COMM

Alphanumeric display shows configuration items, and shows and allows changes of settings when a menu item is
accessed.

and arrows denote scroll up or down to access the menu item.

arrows denotes a menu item is accessed to be selected (in the example above, Network Settings).

Press the button to now access and enter the menu item. When this button is pressed, the selected menu item is
displayed, along with its sub-menus.

In this example showing the Network Settings menu,
(indicating this is the actively selected menu item) and its sub-menus are now displayed:

Menu: Network Settings

IP: 10.99.11.162
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 10.99.11.1

Status

Network Settings

Character Burner

X

BBG1000_FPUI_SCPD2014P8

Menu: Network Settings as menu item is displayed

In this example, with pre-selecting the IP: sub-menu, pressing the button again opens the IP: sub-menu.

IP

010.099.011.162

To exit a sub-menu or a menu, press the button. This locks in any changes and proceeds to the last-selected sub-menu or
menu item. Repeatedly press the button to step up through sub-menus and then to other menus. Access other menu items using
the and buttons.

The display backlight automatically brightens with any navigation arrow activity, and then goes dim after a few moments.

The carets above and below a character indicate this char acter is re ady for editing. Use the

and buttons to decrement or increment the value.

Use the and buttons to navigate to other characters.

X

Figure 3-1 BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu Controls

3-2 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network

Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network

BBG-1023 ships with network protocol set to DHCP and populates its
address with an addressed allocated by your DHCP server. If your network
does not have a DHCP server, the BBG-1023 address field wil l be bla nk, and
a static address must then be assigned. All initial network settings are
performed using the Front Panel Displ ay menu -accesse d contro l (as d escribed
on the previous page). Refer to this page for instructions of using the
front-panel menu navigation.

Access the Network Se tt ings menu and confi gur e network settings as follows:

Connecting BBG-1023 To Network

1. Power-up BBG-1023 and connect Ethernet cable connection to media. Wait for BBG-1023 to complete booting.

When Product: BBG-1023 ... is displayed, device is ready for configuration.

2. Press and access the
server).
Note: It is recommended to now change the settings to use a static IP address of your choice. The following steps describe using
a static IP address.

3. In Network Settings > Mode, change setting to Mode: Static.

4. Configure the following fields as desired and appropriate for your network connection (examples shown below).

Network Settings menu. Current network settings are displayed (as configured by host DHCP

Menu: Network Settings

IP: 10.99.16.105
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 10.99.16.1
Mode: Static

5. Press to commit changes and exit the setup menu.

6. At this point, BBG-1023 can now be accessed with a web browser pointing to the configured address. Browse to the configured

Web browser pointing to configured address displays BBG-1023

X

Note: Current IP address of BBG-1023 can now be checked from the front panel by accessing this at any point.

address and check connectivity.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-3

3 Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network

Finding a BBG-1023 Device in DashBoard

(See Figure 3-2) If BBG- 1023 is confi gured wi th an a ddress withi n a net work
also available via Dash Board, a BBG-1023 devi ce appears as a f rame entity i n
the DashBoard Basic Tree View.

Note: BBG-1023 DashBoard remote control is also available by opening the device

in DashBoard similar to opening an openGear

Hovering over the blue BBG icon in
DashBoard displays the address of the BBG
device

Figure 3-2 Finding BBG-1023 Using DashBoard

®

card.

3-4 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

Control and Display Descriptions

This section describes the web user interfac e controls for using the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG.

The format in which the BBG-1023-DSK-LG functional controls appear
follows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related
controls can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter
Submenu Overview below).

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

The functions and related parameters available on the BBG-1023-DSK-LG
device are organized into func ti on menus, which consist of parameter groups
as shown below.

Figure 3-3 shows how the BBG-1023-DSK-LG device and its menus are
organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed
between devices, function menus, and parameters.

Using web or DashBoard™ Remote Control, the desired
BBG-1023-DSK-LG card is first selected.

BBG-1023-DSK-LG

Menu a Menu b

Individual Parameters

Each menu consists of groups of parameters related to
the function menu. Using the “Keyer” function menu
example, the individual selections for this function
consist of various selections such as Key Mode, Apply
Key, and so on.

• • •

Menu z

The desired function menu is next selected.
Function Menus consist of parameter groups
related to a particular BBG-1023-DSK-LG
device function (for example, “Keyer”).

Figure 3-3 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-5

3 Control and Display Descriptions

Web User Interface

(See Figure 3-4.) The device function menu is organized using main menu
navigation tabs which appear on the left side of any pane regardless of the
currently displayed pane. When a menu tab is selected, each parametric
control or selection li st item associated with the function is displa yed. 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.

Main Menu Navigation Tabs

Typical Drop-Down Selector

Drop-Down Expansion

Typical Parametric Control

(drag slider to adjust or use

numerical control)

In this example, the Character Burner main menu tab is selected, with the overall pane now showing all sub-menu items related
to the character burner function.

Clicking another main menu tab immediately displays the pane related to the selected main menu tab.

Figure 3-4 Typical Web UI Display and Controls

3-6 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

Display Theme

(See Figure 3-5.) The BBG-1023 user interface theme selection offers light
and dark themes suited for various users and environments.

Clicking Settings opens a pane where the display Theme can be set

With Settings open, Theme is selected to display a pallet
of available themes. Default Dark is best suited for
low-light environments. Light is the theme shown in this
manual and is useful for normal ambient light
environments such as offices.

Figure 3-5 Web UI Display Themes

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-7

3 Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information

Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information

The operating status and software version the BBG-1023-DSK-LG device
can be checked by clicking the
describes the BBG-1023-DSK-LG device information status display.

Note: Proper operating status is denoted by green icons for the status indicators

shown in Figure 3-6. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or
failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-32) for corrective action.

Status main menu tab. Figure 3-6 shows and

Clicking Status shows the status and format of
the signals being received by the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG, as well as device status.

Figure 3-6 Typical Device Info/Status Utility

Clicking Product Info shows the the device hardware and
software version info, and other device aspects.

3-8 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each BBG-1023-DSK-LG function
menu item and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where
helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided.

Note: • All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed can be changed using the slider

controls, arrows, or by num eric k eyp ad entr y in t he corr espon ding n umeri c
field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after the entry to
commit the entry.)

• User interface depictions here may show DashBoard UI. Web UI is similar.

On the web GUI itself and in Table 3-1, the function menu items are
organized using main menu tabs as shown below.

Some functions use sub-tabs to help maintain clarity and organization. In t hese 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 Path 1 sub-tab on the Keyer page).

The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function menu item can be found.

Function Main Menu Item Page Function Main Menu Item Page

Character Burner 3-10 Presets 3-21
GPI Setup Controls 3-15 Event Setup Controls 3-23
Output Video Routing Controls 3-16 Admin 3-27
Logo Upload/Insertion

Controls
Keyer 3-19

3-17 User Log 3-29

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-9

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List

Provides user-configurable burn-in of up to two text
strings and timecode on output video.

Character Burner

Note: • Character Burner tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the respective Path 1 /

Path 2 sub-tabs. Therefore, only the Path 1 controls are shown here. Set controls for other path using the respective

sub-tab.

• For both Path 1 and Path 2, Ident 1 and Ident 2 sub-tabs provide identical, independent controls for inserting two

independent text (identification) burn-in overlays on each path’s output video. Ident 2 has controls identical to the
controls described here for Ident 1. (Both Path 1 and Path 2 each have identical independent Ident 1 and Ident 2
insertion controls; only the Ident 1 controls are shown here.)

• Ident Insertion Controls Enables or disables identification text burn-in overlay insertion into output

• Display Type (Format) Select Selects the type of data to be displayed as burn-in text from choices

• Display (Ident) Text Entry Field Dialog entry box that allows entry of desired ident text string. Enter

video.

shown.

• User text allows user text to be entered using field described below.

• Video type inserts an overlay showing the video format of the program

video.

desired text as click Update when done to input the text string.
Note: • A ll normal keyboard alphanumeric char acter s are supported, in

addition to ASCII characters (Windows ALT+nnnn).

• Up to 126 characters can be entered.

• Ident Text Attributes Controls Sets burn-in size/position attributes as follows:

• Character Size sets character size (in pixels).

• Text Justification selects from left, right, or center-aligned justification

within the text box overlay.

• Character Color selects text color.

• Character Opacity sets text opacity from 0% (least opacity) to 100%

(full opacity).

• Ident Text Background At tri bu tes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the
burn-in text and its background.

• Color drop-down sets background color from multiple choices.

• Opacity control sets background opacity from 0% (least opacity) to

100% (full opacity).

3-10 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Ident Position Select Sets the location of the ident text insertion from choices shown or custom.

• Ident Text Positioning Controls With Custom selected, sets burn-in position attributes as follows:

(When Custom is selected, position is configured using the Ident Text
Positioni ng Controls described below.)

Example: Ident 1 text using
Top Left position

Example: Ident 1 text using
Center position

Note: For SD usage, burn-ins can impinge on and corrupt line 21

closed-captioning waveform if positioned too close to the upper
right of the raster.

• Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset
from left of image area). (Range is 0 thru 100%)

• Vertical Position sets vertical position (in percentage of offset f r om top
of image area, top justified). (Range is 0 thru 100%)

Note: • Horizontal and Vertical Position controls are functional only when

Custom Position is selected.

• Character sizing and positioning for a given raster format may not
be appropriate for another format (especially if transitioning from
HD to SD). Set size and position for a balanced appearance (e.g.,
do not place text too close to margins or set larger than
necessary) that accommodates both HD and SD raster formats if
multiple format use is required.

Positioning with H and V controls at
zero (origin)
(Size = 3)

Positioning with H and V controls
both at 50
(Size = 3)

Origin (0,0)

y= 100%

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-11

x= 100%

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in text background box.

• Auto allows text box to proportionally size with selected text size.

• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H

dimensions to be set as desired.

• Text Box Wid t h and Heigh t allow manual sizing when set to Custom.

• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H

dimensions to be set as desired.

• Horizontal and Vertical Padding allow fine adjustment of V and H
dimensions to be set when Auto is selected.

• T ext Box Border Enable When set to Enabled, applies a white hairline border to the text box
edges.

Provides controls for burn-in of timecode on output
video.

• Timecode Insertion Control Enables or disables timecode burn-in overlay insertion into output video.

• Timecode Format Display Selector Selects the format of timecode string burn-in overlay insertion into output

video from choices shown.

3-12 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Timecode Source Selector Selects the timecode type to be checked and extracted from program

• Timecode Attributes Controls Sets burn-in size/position attributes as follows:

• Timecode Background Attributes Controls Provides independent controls for setting the color and opacity of the

video for burn-in from choices shown.
Note: Select control must be set for timecode type that is available on

program video being processed in order for burn-in to be present.

• Character Size sets character size (in pixels).

• Text Justification selects from left, right, or center-aligned justification

within the text box overlay.

• Character Color selects text color.

• Character Opacity sets text opacity from 0% (least opacity) to 100%

(full opacity).

burn-in text and its background.

• Color drop-down sets background color from multiple choices.

• Opacity control sets background opacity from 0% (least opacity) to

100% (full opacity).

• Timecode Position Select Sets the location of the timecode insertion from choices shown or
custom. (When Custom is selected, position is configured using the

Timecode Positioning Controls described below.)

Example: Timecode
burn-in using Bottom
Center position

Example: Timecode

burn-in using Top Left
position

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-13

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Timecode Positioning Controls With Custom selected, sets burn-in position attributes as follows:

• Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset
from left of image area). (Range is 0 thru 100%)

• Vertical Position sets vertical position (in percentage of offset from top
of image area, top justified). (Range is 0 thru 100%)

Note: • Horizontal and V ertical Position controls are functional only when

Custom Position is selected.

• Character sizing and positioning for a given raster format may not
be appropriate for another format (especially if transitioning from
HD to SD). Set size and position for a balanced appearance (e.g.,
do not place text too close to margins or set larger than
necessary) that accommodates both HD and SD raster formats if
multiple format use is required.

Positioning with H and V controls at
zero (origin)
(Size = 3)

Positioning with H and V controls
both at 50
(Size = 3)

Origin (0 ,0)

y= 100%

• Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in background box.

x= 100%

• Auto allows text box to proportionally size with selected text size.

• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H

dimensions to be set as desired.

• Text Box Wid t h and Heigh t allow manual sizing when set to Custom.

• Custom allows override of proportional sizing and allows text V and H

dimensions to be set as desired.

• Horizontal and Vertical Padding allow fine adjustment of V and H
dimensions to be set when Auto is selected.

• T ext Box Border Enable When set to Enabled, applies a white hairline border to the text box
edges.

3-14 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Provides controls for defining up to 16 GPI conditions
using the five independent GPI inputs (GPI 1 thru

GPI Setup Controls

GPI 5). These GPI conditions can in turn be used to
invoke any of the device control, processing, and/or
routing functions.

• GPI Status Display Shows the steady-state condition of each of the device’s five GPI inputs.

• GPI Condition Definers

Up to 16 discrete and independent GPI Conditions can be defined using the five available GPI’s (GPI 1 thru GPI 5). In the
example below, user-defined GPI Condition 1 becomes active when both GPI 1 and GPI 2 have closed states.

(In this example, GPI 1 and GPI 2 are showing closed (pulled to ground),
while GPI 3 thru GPI 5 are open (resting default open state).

Note: Refer to GPI Connections and Electrical Parameters in Chapter 2,

Installation for important parameters and limitations for interfacing
with and using the device GPI’s.

For each of the five GPI’s available for each of the 16 Condition Definer rows, the desired
GPI condition(s) that are intended to enable the condition are defined using the drop-down
which selects from level and edge-trigger states as shown here.

When a GPI Condition is defined (and the state conditions become true), the GPI
Condition(s) can be used by the Event Settings page to invoke automated functions (such
as user preset invoke, logo insertion, program video routing and numerous other device
functions) as a function of the received GPI states. (“Event Setup Controls” on page 3-23
shows examples of using GPI tied to user-defined events to provide GPI control of typical
device functions.)

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-15

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

In the example below, GPI Condition 1 only becomes active when all conditions specified in the five GPI input selectors are true.
Here, GPI 1 being set to detect closed could serve as a pre-launch acknowledge, with edge-triggered GPI 2 serving as the

launch. GPI 3 thru GPI 5 settings here explicitly reject any action should any of these inputs be detected as closed.

Provides crosspoint controls to route Path 1 and Path 2
processed video to SDI outputs and an HDMI output.

Output Video Routing Controls

• Path 1/2 Route to Output Select For the two device SDI outputs and the HDMI output, independently
routes Path 1 Program or Path 2 Program video to each output.

Note: HDMI output is video only; all HDMI audio channels are muted.

3-16 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Provides controls for uploading logo/”bug” user graphics and
correlating the grap hic s to us er f unc tio ns that will be calle d to
insert the graphic(s) for various conditions. All uploaded

Logo Upload/Insertion Controls

Uploading You r Logo Graphic Imag es to Ca r d

Uploading Your Logo or Trouble Slate G r aphic Images

Uploading Your Logo or Trouble Slate Graphic Images to Cobalt Card or BBG-1000 Device

A user memory area for images is reserved in the card/device. A standard .png file is converted to a .bin file which is uploaded
to the card/device, where the .bin then provides the logo and/or trouble slate graphic used by the card/device. The conversion
consists of an online tool that takes in a .png and outputs the image .bin file which is then uploaded to the card/device as descr ibed
in the steps below.

Note: • Your file must be a .png file with a .png extension. The filename should not contain spaces.

• No scaling is applied or available using the generator tool. (For example, if a 100 x 100 pixel image is uploaded to the

tool, the image overlay will also be 100 x 100 pixel regardless of program video format or raster dimensions.)

• Transparency aspects in your native file are preserved in the generator conversion.

Use the conversion tool as described below.

1. With your .png sized as desired for insertion, go to http://a.cdi-eng.com:55080/cgi-bin/image_upload. py

2. Using Graphic Upload Number drop-down on Logo Insertion tab, select the DashBoard graphic ID where you want the

image to be available (i.e., Logo or Trouble Slate n choice).

graphic insertions can be correlated to triggers such as GPI
or events in conjunction with the Event Setup controls.

Logo Insertion Controls

This drop-down selects under which DashBoard holder number
(Logo 1 thru Logo 4) the uploaded graphic will be held and
associated with.

3. Browse to your file. A prompt will appear to save the generated .bin file. Select Save (or Save As) to store the generated file in
your desired folder. Close the tool when done.

4. In DashBoard on the card/device page, click Upload to upload the image file to the card/device. Follow the prompts to browse
to and upload the file. The image is now ready to be used by the card/device.

5. Repeat steps 1 thru 4 for any other logo images to be uploaded to the card/device.

Checking Upload and Test-Positioning Logo Insertion

• Status shows if a graphic file associated with the DashBoard graphic name is loaded and ready for use.

- Red indicates graphic for that holder location is not uploaded to device.

- Yellow indicates graphic is loaded, but not enabled for insertion.

- Green indicates graphic is being inserted onto program raster.

• Logo Enable (Disable/Enable) master enables or disables insertion for the related logo graphic holder number.allows the
selected graphic to be manually test-inserted to assess aesthetics and positioning.

• Event selects under which conditions the logo graphic will be inserted.

- Always On allows the selected graphic to be manually test-inserted to assess aesthetics and positioning. With the desired logo

uploaded to the device, select Always On and position/check the logo using the H and V position controls.

- Use Event Settings is the normal mode, and ties graphic insertion to automated events (such as GPI) to enable and disable

insertion.

Note: Make certain control is set to Disabled after assessing manual insertion. The graphic can then be inserted using automation

as described further in this section.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-17

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

Logo tab has identical independent controls for logo enable and insertion for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 /

Note:

Path 2 sub-tabs.

Path-Specific Settings for Logo Insertion

The Path 1 and Path 2 sub-tabs on the Logo page allow for independent
insertion rules for both Path 1 and Path 2 (as shown in the example below).

On the Path 1 sub-tab, Logo 1 (“Slate 1”)
here is set to Enable Slate 1, but only
enable it per event settings (GPI, etc.)

On the Path 2 sub-tab, Logo 1 (“Slate 1”)
here is set to disabled, thereby never
inserting the graphic

• Logo Positioning Controls Sets logo burn-in position as follows:

• Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset
from left of image area, left justified). (Range is 0 thru 100)

• Vertical Position sets vertical position (in percentage of offset from top
of image area, top justified). (Range is 0 thru 100)

Positioning with H and V controls at
zero (origin)

Positioning with H and V controls
both at 50

Origin (0,0)

x= 100%

Note: Although both sub-tabs show up to

four graphic holders, the total is
four device-stored graphics which
can be used and shared between
the two paths.

y= 100%

3-18 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Provides key/fill insertion controls and displays
insertion status.

Keyer

Note: • Keyer tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs. The two

key engines (Keyer 1 and Keyer 2) are available for either path and are independent of any path concerns. Total of
two key engines are available for path 1 and path 2.

• Keyer 1 and Keyer 2 have dedicated SDI input pairs (Keyer 1 and Keyer 2 respectively use KEY/FILL SDI IN 1 and

KEY/FILL SDI IN 2 input pairs on rear panel connections).

• Key Mode Control Selects key mode as follows:

• Alpha Ramp setting is used when typical key/fill is provided by key/fill
generator with separate key and fill outputs.

• Alpha Threshold or Reverse Alpha Threshold settings are used to
provide keying using a combined key/fill signal derived from a simple
graphic source.

• Key/Fill Insertion Enable Control

Key Enable control sets up key/fill for insertion. When enabled, key

preview is available on Key Preview output.
When key preview shows desired results, Apply Key T o Program can be

enabled to apply the key/fill to the program video output.

• Key/Fill Status Displays

Displays keyer timing status as described below.
Note: • Key/fill timing is a function of the respective key and fill signal

frame sync card/device(s). Ideal timing is within 0 to 200 samples
early of output video timing. Key/fill source timing cannot be
controlled on BBG-1023-DSK-LG device.

• Error in key/fill timing will result in loss of keying (however,
program video image will not be corrupted).

Key/fill insertion OK, withi n target 0-200 samples early

Key or fill inse rtion late e rror (in t his example, late key vi deo
as shown by “wrap- around” line 749 lines early offset)

Key or fill video missing/mismatched format

• Key Alpha/Threshold Controls When keying is set to Alpha Threshold or Reverse Alpha Threshold mode

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-19

sets luma thresholds, when crossed, allow key/fill onto program video
image.

Key Alpha setting, when increased, increases the opacity of the key/fill.

Key Threshold setting, when reduced, more readily allows the key/fill

input to assert itself over more variations of program video luma levels.

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

Alpha Threshold keying allows cost-effective luminance keying

from low-cost generic file-based graphic sources. With the graphic
source applied to both the card Key and Fill inputs, the card Key
Alpha and Key Threshold controls can be set to easily optimize the
key/fill as shown below.

Key Threshold setting, when reduced, more readily
allows the key/fill input to assert itself over more
variations of program video luma levels. In the
example to the right, progressively reducing the
threshold setting allows more of the key/fill to assert
iteslf over the program video.

Key Alpha setting, when increased, increases the
opacity of the key/fill. In the example to the right,
progressively increasing the alpha setting increases
the key/fill opacity.

When both settings are optimized, the key/fill
appears consistent in opacity and free from edge
distortions or graphic bleed lines appearing in the
image.

Alpha Threshold mode setting is suited for graphic sources
using black backgrounds. Reverse Alpha Threshold mode
setting is suited for graphic sources using white backgrounds.

3-20 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Allows user control settings to be saved in a one-button
Preset and then loaded (recalled) as desired, and

Presets

• Preset Layer Select

Allows selecting a functional layer (or “area of concern”) that the preset is concerned with. Limiting presets to a layer or area of
concern allows for highly specific presets, and masks changing card settings in areas outside of the layer or area of concern.

Default All setting will “look” at all device settings, and save and invoke all settings when the preset is invoked (loaded).

selecting Keyer Path 2 here limits preset-invoked changes to only the Keyer Path 2 layer, “telling” the preset save/load to not
concern itself with other aspects such as logo insertion settings. In this manner, when the layered preset is invoked any unrelated
“custom” settings in effect will remain untouched.

provides a one-button restore of factory default
settings.

Selecting a layer (in this example, “Keyer
Path 2”) will set the preset to only “look at” and
“touch” keyer settings for path 2 and save these
settings under the preset. When the preset is
invoked (loaded), only the Keyer Path 2 layer
is “touched”.

Example: Since path 2 keyer settings can be
considered independent of other settings, if
path 2 keyer settings needed to be saved
without touching settings for logo insertion,

• 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 device 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 device settings under the preset name defined

above.

• Select Preset: drop-down allows a preset saved above to be
selected to be loaded or deleted (in this example, custom preset
“IRD Rcv122”).

• Load Selected Preset button allows loading (recalling) the
selected preset. When this button is pressed, the changes called
out in the preset are immediately applied.

• Update Selected Preset button allows saving any device
settings changes to the selected preset. When this button is
pressed, the changes in effect are rolled into the selected preset.

• Delete Selected Preset button deletes the currently selected
preset.

• Load Factory Defaults button allows loading (recalling) the
factory default preset. When this button is pressed, the changes
called out in the preset are immediately applied.

Note: Load Factory Defaults functions with no masking. The

Preset Layer Select controls have no effect on this control
and will reset all layers to factory default.

• Download Presets saving the preset files to a folder on the
connected computer.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-21

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

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.

3-22 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Provides event-based loading allowing a defined action
to be automatically engaged upon various received
signal status. Actions can be “canned” control
commands or user-defined by going to a user preset.

Event Setup Con trols

• 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 can apply control changes by invoking presets, loading conditions cannot be
nested within a called preset (event-based loading settings performed here cannot be saved to presets, although the
settings are persistent across power cycles).

Event triggers allow a variety of event screening criteria, and in turn provide an Event Action “go to” in response to the detected
event(s). For each screened criteria, categories can be set as “Don’t Care” or set to specific criteria to broaden or concentrate
on various areas of concern.

• The Event-Based Loading button serves as a master enable/disable for the function.

• Go-to Event Actions can be user-defined presets, “canned” (hard-coded) selections (such as insertions), and automated

E-mail alert to a respondent (see Email Alerts (p. 3-26) for setting up e-mail alerts).

• Each Event (Event 1 thru Event 32) can be set to screen for any or several Definer criteria as shown in the example below.
Up to 32 separate events can be defined.

• Event 1 thru Event 32 are arranged with Event 1 having the highest priority, descending down to Event 32. Where multiple
event screening is enabled, lower-priority events are serviced first, with the highest-priority event being the final event serviced
and last action taken as well as last item logged in the Event History (see below). This helps ensure that a lower-priority event
does not mask detection of higher-priority event(s).

• The Status indicator and message shows the activation status of each Event. Green indicator means event is currently
engaged.

Event Definers

Each event can be uniquely set up for any of the condition types in these columns. Unless set to Don’t
Care, all defined conditions will need to be true in order for the Event to be considered active

Note: Event criteria settings in any row comprise an AND function. Where multiple criteria are selected, a true (trigger) condition

is not propagated unless all specified criteria are true. To independently screen for multiple criteria, rows should be set up
where each criteria is screened in its own Event row. Examples of this are shown on the following pages.

The Event History log shows any triggered events in
groups of five most recent events (newest at the top).

In the example here, log shows Event 2 as the most recent
event (which consisted of an action/event disabling logo
insertion on path 1).

Pressing the Force Event Refresh button updates the list.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-23

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

In the example here for Event 1 and Event 2, user-defined GPI Condition #2 is used in turn to invoke user preset “Key-Fil l Sch eme
A” (set using the Keyer page and then as a preset on the Presets page). The Engage Mode true or false settings can be used,
in conjunction with the selected GPI condition, to go to invoke preset Key-Fill Scheme A” on true, and disable the called preset
and revert to normal (preset: “Normal”) upon a false.

Note: • Screened conditions are triggered upon start of event. Any event-based setup must be done in advance of the

triggering event in order for event to be detected.

• If a desired user preset does not appear in the Event A ction drop-down, press the DashBoard Refresh button
at the bottom of the page to update the list in the drop-down.

• Loss of true conditions does not disengage an event-based triggering. A new set of conditions (or a defined
false of a condition) must be defined and then occur to transition from one event-based trigger to another.

• Time required to engage an event-based trigger depends upon complexity of the called preset. (For example,
a preset that invokes a key/fill setup may take longer to engage than a simple logo insertion.)

• 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 an action is expected to “see” a GPI condition to invoke the action, make
certain a GPI condition is defined that can cancel or disable the prec eding action when desired.

• Event Actions defined using user presets must be used with care to prevent conditions that could cause looping
or the removal or “override” of de sired expected s ettings. When using presets, the P reset Layer s election
should be used such that only required aspects are touched.

• Where multiple event scr eening is set up, the e vent you cons ider to be the highest p riority should be s et as
higher priority than lesser events.

3-24 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 external devices are used to request a logo insertion. 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 devices are
independent and cannot be relied upon to provide coinciding triggers, a chain of user state definers are used here t o engage a
logo insertion when both states from both external devices are true in the order of GPI 1 first and then GPI 2 second for this
example.

BBG-1023-DSK-LG

GPI 1

GPI 2

Ext Device 1
Ext Device 2

Set User State 1

Set User State 2

>
>

GPI 1

GPI 2

Clear User State 1 or 2

GPI 1 falling -edge sets user s tate 1
GPI 2 falling -edge sets user s tate 2

User state 2 (which requires user s tate 1 being true
first) sets state 3, which then invokes event action
Logo Path 1-1 Enable. Logo is now inserted into
video.

When either GPI 1 or G PI 2 has a ris ing-edg e trigg er,
user states 1 or 2 are cleared, the reby clearing user
state 3. Either state ch ange cal ls an acti on Logo Path
1-1 Disable, disa bling the logo in sertion and r everting
to normal operat ion.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-25

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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: Network 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, “fr ozen
video detected”).

3-26 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

Provides a global operating status and allows a log
download for factory engineering support. Also
provides controls for selecting and loading device
firmware upgrade files.

• Log Status and Download Controls

• Log Status indicates overall device internal operating status.

• Download Log File allows a device operational log file to be saved

to a host computer. This log file can be useful in case of a device
error or in the case of an operational error or condition. The file can
be submitted to Cobalt engineering for further analysis.

• Delete Log File deletes the currently displayed log file. A second
confirmation dialog is displayed to back out of the delete if desired.

• Thermal Shutdown enable/disable allows the built-in thermal
failover to be defeated. (Thermal shutdown is enabled by default).

CAUTION

Admin

• NTP Clock Setup Allows device NTP clock IP source and localization. This is the clock/time

The BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 operati ng s afe parameters, and can be allowed by
setting this control to Disable. However, the disable (override)
setting should be avoided unde r nor m a l c onditions to ensure
maximum device protection.

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.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-27

3 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Firmware Upgrade Controls

Firmware upgrade controls allow a selected firmware version (where
multiple versions can be uploaded to the device’s internal memory) to
invoke an upgrade to a selected version either instantly, or set to install
on the next device reboot (thereby allowing upgrade downtime to be
controlled at a scheduled point in time).

Note: The page/tab here allows managing multiple firmware versions saved on the device. New upgrade firmware from our

web site can always be directly uploaded without using this page. Instructions for firmware downloading to your
computer and uploading can be found at the Support>Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

1. Access a firmware upgrade file from a network computer by clicking Upload at the
bottom of DashBoard.

2. Browse to the location of the firmware upgrade file (in this example, My
Documents\v1.0.0019.bin).

3. Select the desired file and click Open to upload the file to the device.

• Immediate firmware upload. The default setting of Automatically Reboot

After Upgrade checked allow a selected firmware version to be immediately

uploaded as follows:

1. Click Firmware T o Load and select the desired upgrade file to be loaded (in
this example, “v1.0.0019”).

2. Click Load Selected Firmware. The device 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 device 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 Selected Firmware. The device holds directions to proceed with
the upload, and performs the upload only when the device is manually rebooted (by pressing the Reboot button).

3. To cancel a deferred upload, press Cancel Pending Upgrade. The device reverts to the default settings that allow an
immediate upload/upgrade.

3-28 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued

(continued)

• Card Check and Restore Utilities

User Log

User Log shows input lock and other user
conditions (with most recent event at top of list).

Memory Test allows all cells of the device FPGA memory to be tested.

This control should only be activated under direction of
product support. Exercising the memory test is not part of
normal device maintenance.

Restore from SD Card allows device rendered inoperable to be restored
using an SD memory card fitted to the device 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 device.

Automatically maintains a log of user actions and input
lock status. Log file can be downloaded using
download ut ility.

Clear User Log clears all entries.

Download Log File opens a browser allowing

the log file to be saved on the host machine.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-29

3 Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI

Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI

Firmware (such as upgrades, option keys, and presets .bin files) can be
uploaded to BBG-1023-DSK-LG dir ectly via the web html 5 interface without
going through DashBoard (see Figure 3-7). In addition to allowing uploads
without needing a DashBoard connecti on, this method t ransfers f iles t ypically
much faster than using DashBoard.

Clicking Settings opens a pane where the File Upload utility can be accessed

With Settings open, click on File Upload. The Browse button can
then be used to open a browser, select the desired file, and then
upload the file to the device.

Figure 3-7 Uploads Using We b Interface/GUI

3-30 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Front Panel User Menus

Front Panel User Menus

All of the mode and parametric controls available using the web UI (as
described in BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions) are
available using the front panel display and arrow navigating buttons.

The front panel menus offers a true standalone means to configure the
BBG-1023 with no connection to a network required, and is useful where
changes need to be done immedia tely (or in emer gency sit uations) with out the
benefit of network acces s. However, the web GUI provides greatly simplified
user interfaces as compared to using this menu and the arrow controls. For
this reason, it is strongly recommended that the web GUI remote control or
DashBoard be used for all applications other than the most basic cases.

Note: • When a setting is changed using either the menu described here or the web

GUI remote control, settings displayed are the settings as effected by the
device itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at
any time is the actual value as set on the device.

• Items other than status displays have an additional submenu where a
selection for the item can be made. Some submenu items have additional
nested submenus (denoted by *). These multiple-level submenus are not
listed here; refer to the referenced page number for more information.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-31

3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/corrective act ion for the BBG-1023-DSK-LG and i ts remote contr ol
interface. The BBG-1023-DSK-LG requires no periodic maintenance in its
normal operation; if any er ror indi ca tion (as described in this sect ion) occurs,
use this section to correct the condition.

Error and Failure Indicator Overview

The BBG-1023-DSK-LG itself and its remote control provide error and
failure indicati ons. Depending on how the BBG-1023- DSK-LG 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 BBG-1023-DSK-LG device 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. 3-34)

• BBG-1023-DSK-LG Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-35)

3-32 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Front Panel Status/Error Indicators and
Display

Figure 3-8 shows and describes the BBG-1023-DSK-LG front panel
indicators and display. These indicators and the displ ay sho w status and error
conditions relating to the device itself and remote (network) communications
(where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the device itself and
require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event
of communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control devices.

STATUS

Menu: Options

INPUT
LOCK

REF
STATUS

COMM

Item Function

Alphanumeric
Display

STATUS LED Illuminates GREEN indicating BBG-1023-DSK-LG has successfully powered-up and passed self-tests.
INPUT LOCK

LED
REF STATUS

LED

COMM LED Illuminates GREEN when device is communicating with network connection. Illuminates ORANGE if

Note: The LEDs listed above are always illuminated under normal conditions. An LED that is not lit indicates an error with the

device.

Shows device statuses

Illuminates GREEN indicating signal presence for currently-selected input video path. Illuminates ORANGE if
input video is lost.

Illuminates GREEN indicating BBG-1023-DSK-LG is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync
operation. Illuminates ORANGE if reference is lost or incompatible with input video.

connection is lost.

Status

Network Settings

Character Burner

X

BBG1000_FPUI_SCPD2014P8

Figure 3-8 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Edge Status Indicators and Display

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-33

3 Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Failures of a general nature (affecting many devices and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-2 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.

Table 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Item Checks

Verify pow er presence and
characteristics

Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points

Check status indicators and
displays

Troubleshoot by
substitution

• On the BBG-1023-DSK-LG, in all cases when power is being properly
supplied all indicators should be illuminated. Any device showing no
illumina ted indicators should be cause for concern.

• Check the Power Consumed indication for the BBG-1023-DSK-LG. This
can be observed using the Status front-panel or web UI pane.

• If display shows no power being consumed, either the power supply,
connections, or the BBG-1023-DSK-LG itself is defective.

• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the
BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 device inputs and/or outputs. Cabling
mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.

On BBG-1023-DSK-LG front panel and web interface 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.

All devices can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect device with a
known-good item.

3-34 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

BBG-1023-DSK-LG Processing Error Troubleshooting

Ta ble 3-3 provides BBG-1023-DSK-LG processing troubleshooting
information. If the BBG-1023-DSK-LG exhibits any of the symptoms listed
in Table 3-3, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e
BBG-1023-DSK-LG is not appropriately set for the type of signal being
received by the device.

Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

BBG-1023 s hows Unlocked
message in BBG-1023-DSK-LG
Info pane.

Selected upgrade firmware will
not upload

Device does not pass video or
audio as expected. Control
settings spontaneously changed
from expected settings.

Device will not retain user
settings, or setting changes or
presets spontaneously invoke.

Automated logo graphic ins ertion
does not work

No video input present Make certain intended video source is

connected to appropriate BBG-1023-DSK-LG
video input. Make certain coaxial cable
connections are OK.

Automatic reboot after upgrade
turned off

Event-based preset
inadvertently invoked

Event-Based Loading control
on Event Setup tab
inadvertently set to trigger on
event

• Insertion Enable control not
enabled in DashBoard

• Event triggered Use Event
Settings not properly set up

for expected insertion
conditions

• Graphic for desired insertion
not uploaded to device

Card Presets > Automatically Reboot After
Upgrade box unchecked. Eith er reboot the card
manually, or leave this box checked to allow
automatic reboot to engage an upgrade upon
selecting the upgrade.

Event-based loadin g (Event Setup tabs) should
be set to Disabled if this function is not to be
used. Read and understand this control
description before using these controls to make
sure engagement for all expected conditions is
considered. See Event Setup Controls (p. 3-23)
for more information.

If event-based loading is not to be used, make
certain Event-based Loading is disabled. See
Event Setup Controls (p. 3-23) for more
information.

• Default insertion controls set insertion to
disabled. Logo must be set to Enabled.

• Check event setup settings and log on Events
Setup DashBoard tab to make sure setting

are expected to trigger on the desired
condition. If setup is correct, you should see
an entry in the log corresponding to the event
occurring.

• The Status field on the Logo tab will show
“Graphic Loaded” where a file is indeed

loaded and correlated to the insertion item
(Slate 1 thru Slate 4). If “No Graphic Loaded”
appears, then insertion will not be performed
until the graphic is loaded to th e device. See
Uploading Your Logo Graphic Images to Card
(p. 3-17) for more information.

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-35

3 Troubleshooting

Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

Log indicates insertion
performed, but insertion is not
visible in output raster

Closed captioning on SD output
raster shows errors or visible
corruption during gra phic
insertion

Key/fill status shows unexpected
results and driftin g, amb ig uou s
status delay offsets values on

Keyer page Key Status and/or
Fill Status displays

GPI Conditions do not en gage as
expected

In Case of Problems

Insertion positioned too low or
too high in raster for format
being carried

Insertion vertical position
impinging on line 21 closed
captioning space

Program, key, and/or fill
sources not ref locked to same
source

All five GPI inputs for a given
condition not consider ed and
set as needed

On the insertion positioning controls, if the
Vertical Position control is set too low or high,
the graphic insertion may not be visible in the
active image area.

For SD usage, burn-ins positioned near the top
of the active image will impinge on and corrupt
line 21 closed-captioning waveform. Make
certain burn-in is not positioned in this area.
(Position control set greater than 1.0 avoids this
issue.)

The BBG-1023-DSK-LG is no t equi pped wi th ref
lock or frame sync for its program or key/fill
paths. Ref lock (using a synchronized ref
source) must be present on upstream program,
key and fill sources.

Each GPI Condition definer row considers all
five GPI inputs. If certa in GPI 1 thru GPI 5 inputs
are not to be used, these GPIs must be set to

Don’t Care.

Recovering Device From SD Memory Card

New production devices/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.

1. (See Figure 3-9.) Make certain 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.

Note: If unit is a BBG-1000 Series device, remove the top cover before proceeding.

3-36 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

.

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 3-9 SD Card Installation

2. (See Figure 3-10.) With card powered-down, locate the MMC BOOT

button on the card. Proceed as shown in picture.

FRONT OF CARD

Figure 3-10 MMC Boot Button

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL 3-37

3 Troubleshooting

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).

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 DashBoard/remote control.

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 incurred are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped 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 Digital Inc. (p. 1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact in formation.

3-38 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3)

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com

BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.3) Printed in USA