Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9033 User Manual

9033

Input Processing Analog to Digital Video

Converter with Audio Embedding and

Dolby® Decoding Option

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

9033-OM (V4.0)

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Trademark Information

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property of their respective owners.

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and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the

and AEROMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature uses

algorithms provided under lic ense from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, UPMAX,

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt

9033 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding. (9033-SD is a functionally identical SD-only version.) The 9033 is part of a full line of modular processing and conver sion gear for bro adcast TV envir onments. The Cob alt Digital Inc . line includes v ideo decoders and encoders, audio e mbedders and de-embedders, d istribution ampl ifiers, forma t converters, remote control sy stems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9033, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

Manual No.: 9033-OM Document Version: V4.0 Release Date: July 18, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3302

(or greater): Description of

product/manual changes:

- New manual design with added GUI sections.

- Update to add new Rear I/O Modules.

- Revise manual for latest functionality with latest firmware.

9033-OM (V4.0)

Table of Contents

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

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

9033 Card Software Versions and this Manual...................................................... 1-2

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

Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3

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

Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4

Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4

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

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

9033 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9033 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5

Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7

Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-8

AES Audio Input Advanced Features ...................................................... 1-12

Dolby® Decoding (9033-DEC only)......................................................... 1-13

User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-14

9033 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-16

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9033................................... 1-16

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-18

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-23

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-23

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-24

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports ........................................................ 2-1

Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-2

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5

9033 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-6

Setting Up 9033 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-9

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4

Accessing the 9033 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9033 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9033 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6

Checking 9033 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8

9033 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

Video Signal Controls .............................................................................. 3-10

Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-11

Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-14

AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-15

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-16

Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-20

AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 ......................................................................... 3-21

AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 ......................................................................... 3-25

Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-25

Dolby Decoder ......................................................................................... 3-26

Dolby E Metadata .................................................................................... 3-29

Dolby D Metadata .................................................................................... 3-30

Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-31

Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-35

Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-40

Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-40

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-41

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-43

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-43

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-47

9033 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-48

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-50

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-50

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9033 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding and Dolby

9033).

Decoding Option card (also referred to herein as the

Note: This manual also covers the 9033-DEC, which is the 9033 card equipped with

Dolby sively to either the 9033 or the 9033-DEC are respectively denoted by (9033 only) or (9033-DEC only). In all other aspects, both the 9033 and 9033-DEC function identically as described in this manual.

decoding as an option. Where applicable, descriptions related exclu-

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informa tion about this manual

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the

9033.

• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for

installing the 9033 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9033 Rear I/O Modules.

• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of

operating controls and instructions for using the 9033.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9033 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9033 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-18)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-23)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-24)

9033-OM (V4.0) 9033 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1

1 9033 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9033 Card Software Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build.

The Software Version of your card can be ch eck ed by vi ewi ng the Card Inf o menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9033 Card Information (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as described below.

Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not match the latest versi on:

Card Software earlier than latest version

Card Software newer than version in manual

Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all functions and/or specified performance described in this manual may be available.

You can update your card with new Update software by going to the Support>Firmware link at www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update Guide”, which provides simple instructions for downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your computer, and then uploading it to your card through DashBoard™.

Software updates are field-installed without any need to remove the card from its frame.

A new manual is expediently released whenever a card’s software is updated and specifications and/or functionality have changed as compared to an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily released if specifications and/or functionality have not changed). A manual earlier than a card’s software version may not completely or accurately describe all functions available for your card.

If your card shows features not described in this manual, you can check for the latest manual (if applicable) and download it by going to the

Support>Documents>Product Information and Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference

Guides

updates, and other topics.

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for easy to use guide s covering network remot e control , card fir mware

Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9033 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

Ch01

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI OUT

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

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.

• 9033 refers to the 9033 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video

Converter with Audio Embedd ing and Dolby

• Frame refers to the 8321 (or similar) frame that houses the Cobalt

COMPASS

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

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

cards.

Decoding Option card.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9033 and other COMPASS

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

cards operate.

denoted in th is manual like this:

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.

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components.

Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC) For product disposal, ensure the following:

• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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

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

This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the openGear frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9033 has a moderate power dissipation (12 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9033 into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.

If card resists fully engaging in r ear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.

Introduction 9033 Functional Description

9033 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional blo ck diagram of the 9033. The 9033 in cludes a full 16-channel audio embedder that receives either 8-pair AES or 8-channel balanced analog a udi o i nput s. The 9033 can also route any audio source to an 8-pair AES output. Th e 9033 also handles AFD code insertion and tr ans fe r of

Dolby (9033-DEC only) The 9033-DEC also performs Dolby

Digital™ decoding and decoded channel routing. (9033-SD only) The 9033-SD is functionally equivalent to the 9033, except

that it is limit ed to SD an alog video input, proces sing, and assoc iated contr ols.

metadata.

E and Dolby®

Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the

9033 Input/Output Formats

DashBoard™, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-14) for user interface descriptions.

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels

The 9033 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• Y/Cmpst IN, Pr/C IN, Pb IN – analog composite/component video

inputs

• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs

• AES IN (5-8) – dedicated AES inputs

• AN-AUD IN (1-8) – balanced analog audio inputs

• Outputs:

• SDI OUT – two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs

• AES OUT (1-8) – dedicated AES outputs

• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs

• DOLBY META – RS-485 Dolby

input video). (9033-DEC only) RS-485 Dolby can consist of input video or Dolby

metadata output (extracted from

decoder metadata output.

metadata output

Note: The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum capability

of the 9033. The practical input/output complement is determined by the particular Rear I/O Module used with the 9033. Refer to 9033 Rear I/O Modules (p. 1-16) for more information.

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1 9033 Functional Description

SDI OUT

AES OUT

(5-8)

decode

function applicable

only for 9033-DEC.

upmixer licensable

shown depicts full input/

output capability.

Practical input/output

signal availability is

determined by Rear I/O

Module used.

2. Dolby

feature.

3. Optional 2.0-to-5.1

(1-4)

AFD Code

Video

DOLBY

META

(NOTE 2)

Notes: 1. Signal connections

(NOTE 3)

Upmixer

2.0-to-5.1

Active: Overwrites

6 selected channels

with new 5.1 mix.

See text.

Bypass: Bypasses

2.0-to-5.1 upmixer;

all original channels

pass unaffected.

Gain

Audio

Control

Routing/

Serializer/

Audio

Cable Drivers

Embed

AES

Encode

Insertion

Decode

Re-insert

Timecode

Processing

Metadata Extract/

Processing

(NOTE 2)

Dolby

and SRC

AES Decode

Audio A/D

Differential Analog

S11–S14

[AES IN (1-4)]

[AES OUT (1-4)]

Video Processor

A/D

Video

Pb IN

Pr/C IN

Y/Cmpst IN

Audio Processor

(1-4)

IN (1-8)

AN-AUD

AES IN (5-8)

AES I/O

9033BDV4

Figure 1-1 9033 Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9033 Functional Description

Video Processor Description

Video Processor

The 9033 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video.

AFD Inserter

This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.

When used in conjunction with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling, the image can in turn be scaled in accordance with the AFD coding embedded by this card.

The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.

Dolby® Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter (9033-DEC only)

This function allows Dolby® metadata from the Dolby decoder, to be inserted in the output SDI. The e xtracted metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selectable line number on the SDI output, and on an RS-485 port on cards equipped with an appropriate Rear I/O Module.

Timecode Processor

(See Figure 1-2.) This fun ct ion provi de s for ext rac ti on of time code data fro m the input video (for SD for mats) , and in turn re -insert ion of timec ode data into the output SDI. Timecode insertion (depending on raster format) can select and prioritize among SDI VITC, SDI ATC VITC, and SDI ATC LTC timecode sources.

The function provides conversion between various timecode formats and provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format.

Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion between VBI formats over SDI and audio LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC. Audio LTC can be received or sent over a selected balanced analog audio input, or as digital audio over a selected AES input.

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1 9033 Functional Description

HD/SD–SDI

(From Video Proc)

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Video

Input

Analog VITC

Detect/Extract

Priority/

Select

Buffer/ Format

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_LTC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

HD/SD–SDI Video Output

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

Audio/

RS-485 LTC

Audio LTC

Select/Extract

Audio Processor Description

Audio/RS-485 LTC Generate

Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out

Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor

The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function chooses from the foll owing inputs:

• 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input

• 8 channels of balanced analog audio input

• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)

• Digital silence (mute) setting

• Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)

• (9033-DEC only) Decoded Dolby

channels

The router function provides the following audio outputs:

• 16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output

• 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs

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Introduction 9033 Functional Description

The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of th e 32 out put channels (16 embedded, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 16 AES or 8 analog input channels, four internal tone generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.

Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video, but discrete AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs with the output timing. (AES must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96, and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the 9033.) The sample rate converters are disabled by default. Output AES is always precisely synchronized with the output video. The balanced analog audio input is sampled at 48 kHz with a +24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).

Note: As shown in Figure 1-1, the 9033 is equipped with eight discrete AES input

pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports. On Rear I/O Modules having limited AES I/O capabilities, switches S11 thru S14 allow available rear module BNC connectors to be allotted between AES inputs and outputs as desired. Buffered copies of and as respective outputs fed through S11 – S14 on the 9033 card.

AES OUT (1-4) are available as dedicated outputs

Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function

(See Figure 1-3.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection of any AES discrete, analog audio (or Dolby decoder where equipped) sources serving as Left ( Right Surround (

Rs) individual signals to be multiplexed into a stereo pair

(Down Mix Left ( pair

DM-L and DM-R can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the

other audio sources described earlier.

AES Ch 1 - Ch 16

AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8

AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6

Figure 1-3 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-4) generates an additional mono-mixed channel from two selected AES, analog (or Dolby decoder where equipped) input channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel

MONO can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the other

audio sources described earlier.

L), Right (R), Center (C), Left Surround (Ls), and

DM-L) and Down Mix Right (DM-R)). The resulting stereo

Ls L C R Rs

DM-L

DM-R

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1 9033 Functional Description

AES Ch 1 - Ch 16

AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8

AES Ch 12 AES Ch 16

Figure 1-4 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

MONO

2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function

Note: Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls

appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)

The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from the Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair to provide 5.1 channels (Left ( Surround ( overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including replacing the original source stereo

R signals).

The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to up mix in any of three modes: Always upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing mode looks at the s ignal le vels on t he selec ted ch annels an d compar es them to a selectab le level threshold. It the n determines whether or not to generate 5.1 upmixing from the ster eo pair as follows:

price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or

L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left

Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it

L and R inputs with new L and

• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all

four of the selected channels designated as

C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this

indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the new 5.1 content.

• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any

of the four selected channels designated as

C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this

indicates t o the upmixe r that the ch annel(s) ar e already carrying viable 5.1 content. In th is case , the upmixe r is bypa ssed, al lowing t he original channels to pass unaffected.

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Introduction 9033 Functional Description

The examples in Figure 1-5 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channels selected to carry the ne w 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied after the Audio Routi ng/Gai n Contr ol fun ction . Becaus e all audio input s p ass through the Audio Rou ti ng/ Gain Control function befo re the up mixer, the up mixer can use embedded, AES discrete, and/or analog audio sources.

From Audio

Routing/Gain

Control

With all detected signal levels on AES Ch 3 – Ch 6 below threshold, upmixer is active and overwrites with new 5.1.

- 20 dBFS

AES Ch 1 – Ch 16

Threshold

AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6

Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As

Detect

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

5.1 Up Mix

L – AES Ch 1 R – AES Ch 2 C – AES Ch 3 LFE – AES Ch 4 Ls – AES Ch 5 Rs – AES Ch 6

- 60 dBFS

From Audio

Routing/Gain

Control

With any detected signal levels on Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 above threshold, upmixer is bypassed.

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Note: In either case shown here, the unselected

channels (in this example, Emb Ch 7 thru Ch

16) are not involved in this process and always pass unaffected.

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

AES Ch 1 – Ch 16

Above Threshold

(Bypass)

To Audio

Routing

To Audio

Routing

AES Ch 1

AES Ch 2

AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4

AES Ch 5

AES Ch 6

Selected channels AES Ch 1 – Ch 6 are overwritten with the new 5.1 upmix content.

Threshold

Detect

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

Because the selected channels are already carrying viable content, upmixing is bypassed, allowing the six original AES Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass unaffected.

5.1 Up Mix

X X

Figure 1-5 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources

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1 9033 Functional Description

Tone Generator Function

The 9033 contains four built-in tone generators (Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4). Each of the four tone generators can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the embedded or AES a udio outputs. 18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).

AES Audio Input Advanced Features

AES Sample Rate Converter

The 9033 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be independently enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources in which AES timing does not match the video input timing). The sample rate converters are set to disabled (bypassed) by default; this is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES audio such as Dolby

Dolby signal (in accordance with SMPTE 337M) is detected on an AES or embedded audio signal, SRC is automatically bypassed along with gain and polarity controls.

Digital audio streams. When a valid Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital

E or

Zero-Delay Audio Embedding

In cases where additiona l delay must be avoi ded, it may be de sirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example if Dolby video with no latency, additional delay may not be tolerable . Using zero-d elay embedding, the video can then be delayed by one frame to account for the Dolby E encoding delay. In this manner, any delay between video and audio can be cleanly contained within one frame period.

When zero-delay audio embe dding is ena bled for a gi ven AES pair, the pair is directly embedded into it s corresp onding group ( for example , AES Pair 1 into embedded channels 1 and 2; AES Pair 2 into embe dded channel s 3 and 4, and so on).

This function o verrides the au dio rout ing syst em (for example if AES Pa ir 1 i s selected, then the controls to route AES Pair 1 into other embedded ch annels will not apply). Gain and polarity control is not available when this option is selected. Zero-delay audio embedding is set to Off by default.

E is to be embedded into

Low-Latency AES Passthrough

This function is similar to zero-delay audio embedding. If low-latency AES passthrough is selected for a given input pair, it causes the corresponding AES output pair to act as a bit-for-bit copy of the corresponding AES input pair.

This control overrides the normal audio routing and delay. Gain and polarity control is n ot available when this option is selected. Passthrough is set to Off by default.

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Introduction 9033 Functional Description

Dolby® Decoding (9033-DEC only)

Note: Although the 9033-DEC Dolby® decoder can provide Dolby® Digital™ (AC-3)

decoding, discussion and examples here describe only Dolby

E decoding.

When Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital™ is present on an embedded audio pair, the decoder produces up to 10 decoded channels (according to the Dolby

sub-format received from the metadata). All resulting channels are available as inputs to the audio router.

Dolby® Identification and Metadata Output Processing

(See Figure 1-6.) All AES channels are checked by the 9033-DEC for valid

Dolby channel pair carryi ng the Dolby “Present, Dolby Digital”, as applicable. (The decoder always uses the metadata associated with its respective pair.) A selected encoded channel pair can then be directed to the Dolby Dolby 20-bit 5.1+2” indicating 5-channel surround with LFE channel and stereo monitor pair) for the selected pair, as defined by its metadata.

The 9033-DEC can embed metadata on the SDI output. Similarly, the 9033-DEC downstream devices or systems.

status. When a valid Dolby® encoded embedded pair is detected, the

format is displayed as “Present, Dolby E” or

bitstream format and program configuration (for example, “Dolby E

DOLBY META output can provide RS-485 metadata for

decoder. The decoder then displays the

Discrete AES IN Pair

Audio Decoding

(See Figure 1-6.) Based on t he channels car rying the Dolby® encoded pair and the format defined with in, the Dolby audio channels (

Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8; Dolby Mix 1, Dolby Mix 2). Each

channel can be routed just as any other audio channel described in this section.

Input Video Metadata

Decoder Metadata

2X2 Mux

Dolby® Encoded AES Pair (1)...(8)

Figure 1-6 Dolby® Decoding and Metadata Output Processing

Dolby®

Decode

decoder provides up to 10 decoded

SMPTE 2020

Mux

SDI OUT

DOLBY META

Ch 1

Dolby® Decoded Audio

Mix 2

Channels (Ch 1...Mix 2)

Dolby® Encoded Channel/ Format/Program Identification (User Interface Display)

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1 9033 Functional Description

User Control Interface

Figure 1-7 shows the user control interface options for the 9033. These options are individually described below.

Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-

ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.

OGCP-9000 Control Panel

OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel

Card Edge Controls

9033 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9033 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9033 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

LAN

20-Slot Frame with MFC-8320-N network

controller card

In conjunction with a frame equipped with an MFC-8320-N network controller card, 9033 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have the optional

MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.

• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9033 as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).

Figure 1-7 9033 User Control Interface

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• Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge

controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front panel menu.

Note: Some of the 9033 functions described in this manual are available only when

using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt Control Panel user interfaces.

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9033 and

other cards inst al led in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote

frames such as the Cobalt® 8321

or HPF-9000 frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor. DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with

control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up to date.

The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com

(enter “DashBoard” in the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is describe d in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.

Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet

been set up for remote control, Cobalt User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents> Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-24).

reference guide Remote Control

OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC

as listed in

• Cobalt

OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC and WinOGCP Remote

Control Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and W inOGCP

Remote Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the cards within the HPF-9000 or 8321 frame.

The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.

The remote contro l panels are totall y compatible with the op enGear

control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the oth er.

1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .

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1 9033 Functional Description

9033 Rear I/O Modules

The 9033 physically inter faces to sys tem video and audi o connectio ns using a Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-8 shows a typical 9033 Rear I/O Module.

All inputs and outputs shown in the 9033 Functional Block Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9033 card edge connections to industry standard connecti ons tha t int er face with other component s a nd s ystems in the signal chain.

In this manner, the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular application can be acc ommodated using a Rear I/O Module that best suits the requirements. The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry standard connectors on the Rear I/O Module; the unused inputs and outputs remain unterminated and not available for use.

The full assortment of 9033 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in 9033 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-6) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

Phoenix terminal block connectors for 3-wire and 2-wire terminations

Figure 1-8 Typical 9033 Rear I/O Module

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9033

The 9033 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the 9033.

In this example, an RM-9033-F Rear I/O Module provides a connection interface for the signal types shown here.

BNC connectors for coaxial video and AES audio signals

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Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats

Item Description/Specification

Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:

1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24 1080i

(1)

25; 29.97; 30

720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60

(1, 2)

486i 575i

(1, 2)

29.97 25

Embedded Audio The 9033 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at

full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.

Analog Audio The 9033 supports 8 channels of balanced (differential) analog audio.

The analog audio is encoded such that a +24 dBu input is equivalent to digital 0 dBFS.

Discrete AES Audio Input The 9033 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on

75Ω BNC connections. Sample rate conversion can be employed to account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream.

Note: The AES signal must have a nominal rate of approximately

48 kHz. The 9033 does not support AES input at 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.

Discrete AES Audio Output The 9033 can provide 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on

75Ω BNC connections.

(9033-DEC only) Dolby

Dolby

Digital™ Audio Input

Decode

(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown. (2) 9033-SD support only NTSC and PAL SD rates.

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The 9033-DEC provides up to 10 decoded AES channels when valid Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital™ audio is received on either discrete AES or embedded inputs with corresponding metadata.

1 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9033 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding card.

Table 1-2 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic Note: HD specifications apply only to 9033; 9033-SD only accepts and outputs SD signals.

Part number, nomenclature • 9033 – Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with

Audio Embedding

• 9033-DEC – Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding and Dolby

• 9033-SD is functionally equivalent, but processes only SD analog video with a resulting SMPTE 259M SDI output

Decoding Option

Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear

modular system definition. Power consumption < 13 Watts (not including Dolby decoder) Environmental:

Operating temperature:

Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX. Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

Internal Tone Generators Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• Status/Error LED indicator

• Input Format LED indicator

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu Exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.

Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Analog Video Input Input Complement:

Separate component Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb inputs

Input Type:

Differential; Common Mode Rejection = 5 VAC

Video Input Types:

HD: Component YPbPr and RGB SMPTE SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™,

SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C

Conversion Bit Depth:

12 bits

SD Color Separation:

5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter

Frequency Response (HD):

Y: 0 – 25 MHz ± 0.3 dB Pb/B: 0 – 13.5 MHz ± 0.3 dB Pr/R: 0 – 13.5 MHz ± 0.3 dB

Frequency Response (SD):

0 – 5.2 MHz ± 0.25dB

Differential Phase (SD):

< ± 0.4° typical

Differential Gain (SD):

< ± 0.4% typical

Analog Front-End Crosstalk:

Within noise floor measurement

Return Loss:

> 20 dB to 30 MHz Resolution 10-bit video data path Video A/D Process HD: 4:4:4

SD: 8:8:8 Resolution: 12-bit A/D and 10-bit video data path SD Comb Filter: 5-line adaptive

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs

AES Audio Input Standard:

Number of Outputs:

Two HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 (9033-SD is SD only)

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz > 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz

Signal Level:

800 mV ± 10%

DC Offset:

0 V ± 50 mV

Jitter (HD):

< 0.15 UI (all outputs)

Jitter (SD):

< 0.10 UI (all outputs)

Overshoot:

< 0.2% of amplitude

SMPTE 276M

Number of Inputs (maximum):

8 unbalanced

Input Level:

0.1 to 2.5 Vp-p (5 Vp-p tolerant)

Input Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 12 dB at 100 kHz to 6 MHz

Resolution:

24-bit only

Sample Rate:

48 kHz

SRC:

32-channel; 142 dB S/N

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Analog Audio Input Number of Inputs (maximum):

Eight, 3-wire balanced analog audio using Phoenix connectors with removable screw terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R)

Sampling Rate:

48 kHz (locked to video input)

Signal Level:

+24 dBu => 0 dBFS

A/D Frequency Response:

20 – 20 kHz ± 0.25 dB

AES Audio Output Standard:

SMPTE 276M

Number of Outputs (maximum):

8 unbalanced

Output Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 30 dB 100 kHz to 6 MHz

Sample Rate:

48 kHz

RS-485 Metadata I/O Metadata extracted from input video (per SMPTE 2020-1-2008) or

Dolby

balanced via Phoenix terminal block connector. With option +LTC,

also provides RS-485 LTC input or output.

decoder (where equipped) on RS-485 interface; 3-wire

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:

Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs

Standards Supported (HD):

720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 1080i 25; 29.97 1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30 1080p/sF 23.98; 24

Standards Supported (SD):

486i 29.97 (NTSC); 575i 25 (PAL)

Signal Level:

1 Vp-p nominal

Signal Type:

Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 30 dB to 30 MHz

Allowable Maximum DC on R ef Input:

±1.0 V

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Introduction Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

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

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

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

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

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

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON W ITH 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 DEFECTIV E PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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