Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9033 User Manual

9033
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)
Copyright
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Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
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property of their respective owners.
Linear Acoustic AEROMAX AutoMAX, AutoMAX-II, and AEROMAX
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and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
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and AEROMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature uses
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algorithms provided under lic ense from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, UPMAX,
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are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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
ii 9033 PRODUCT MANUAL 9033-OM (V4.0)

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).
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Decoding Option card (also referred to herein as the
Note: This manual also covers the 9033-DEC, which is the 9033 card equipped with
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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 cards 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 cards 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
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cards.
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Decoding Option card.
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card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9033 and other COMPASS
Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
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cards operate.
denoted in th is manual like this:
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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
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for 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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
9033-OM (V4.0) 9033 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-5
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.
9033-OM (V4.0) 9033 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-7
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
L
R
MONO
Σ
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:
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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
L
R
(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)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
AES Ch 1 – Ch 16
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
To Audio
Routing
To Audio
Routing
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 2
AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4
AES Ch 5
AES Ch 6
X
Selected channels AES Ch 1 – Ch 6 are overwritten with the new 5.1 upmix content.
Threshold
Detect
L
R
(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
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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
or
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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Introduction 9033 Functional Description
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
1
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
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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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Introduction 9033 Functional Description
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
75BNC 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
75BNC 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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E/
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
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for any of the following:
Name and address of your local dealer
Product information and pricing
Technical support
Upcoming trade show in formation
Phone: (217) 344-1243 Fax: (217) 344-1245 Web: www.cobaltdigital.com General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Overview

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

This chapter contains the following information:
Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (p. 2-1)
Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2)
Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-5)
Setting Up 9033 Network Remote Control (p. 2-9)

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

Note: This procedure is applicable only if any of the four AES I/O (1-4) ports on the
9033 are to be used as outputs (the switches are set to input mode by factory default). The 9033 is equipped with a four-section red DIP switch that sets AES pairs 1 thru 4 as either inputs or outputs. The factory default position is the input position for each pair.
If all of the AES I/O (1-4) ports are to be used as inputs (or not used at all), omit this procedure.
If any of the AES I/O (1-4) ports are to be used as outputs, set the switches as described in this procedure.
Note switch S11 thru S14 settings for AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4 mode shown in Figure 2-1. For p ort to be used as an output, set switch to down position as shown in Figure 2-1.
Note: Regardless of S11 thru S14 settings for AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4, outputs
AES OUT (1-8) are still available on cards equipped with a Rear I/O Module
having dedicated AE S OUT (1-8) BNC connectors.
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2 Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot
Rear of Card
AES I/O 4
AES I/O 3
AES I/O 2
AES I/O 1
S11S12S13S14
••••
Figure 2-1 9033 AES I/O (1-4) Mode Switches

Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot

CAUTION
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing 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.
INPUT MODE (Factory Default)
OUTPUT MODE
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions and equipment when working on circuit boards and related equipment.
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Installation and Setup Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot
Note: If installing the 9033 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is
pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to card installation steps below.
If installing the 9033 in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a
Rear I/O Module (p. 2-5) for rear I/O module installation procedure.
CAUTION
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.
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9033 was shipped for any extra items such
as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank correspond­ing to the slot location of the card.
Install the 9033 into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9033 is to be installed.
2. Open the frame front access panel.
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, gently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.
CAUTION
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.
6.
Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector.
7. Close the frame front access panel.
8. Connect the input and output cables as follows:
If the 9033 is being installed in a PN 8310-BNC or 8310-C-BNC
frame, refer to the label on the connector bank corresponding to the cards slot location for connector designations.
If the 9033 is being installed in a frame using a specific 9033 Rear
I/O Module, connect cabling in accordance with the appropriate diagram shown in Table 2-1, 9033 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-6).
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2 Installing the 9033 Into a Frame Slot
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9033 cards.
Note: The 9033 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to
terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
10. If network rem ote control is to be used for the fram e and the frame has
not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with
®
Cobalt (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be dis­covered by DashBo ard and be ready for use.
reference guide “COMPASS Remote Control User Guide
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently
installed in the slot where the 9033 is to be installed.
If installing the 9033 in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.
The full assortment of 9033 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in 9033 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-6). Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9033 is to be installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-2.
DSCN3483A.JPG
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
Note: Rear I/O Modules RM-9033-C, -D, -E, and -H occupy two
rear module slot mounting locations and use two captive screws. Rear I/O Module RM-9033-G occupies three rear module slot mounting locations and uses three captive screws.
DSCN3487A.JPG
Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation
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9033 Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the 9033.
Notes: • Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied
with removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.
Rear I/O Modules with DOLBY META port provide RS-485 port usable for Dolby metadata decoder output (where equipped with option +DEC) or serial LTC I/O (where licensed for option +LTC).
RM20-x Rear I/O Modules compatible only with 20-slot frames.
Table 2-1 9033 Rear I/O Modules
9033 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9033-A Provides the following conne cti on s:
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru
AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
user-configurable)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 and
SDI OUT 2)
RM20-9033-B Provides the following conne cti on s:
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Four analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 4)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)
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Table 2-1 9033 Rear I/O Modules continued
9033 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9033-C Provides the following connections:
Ana lo g Y/co mpo si te, Pr /C, and Pb co axi al inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru
AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
user-configurable)
Two dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 5
and AES IN 6)
Eight analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 8)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)
RM20-9033-D Provides the following connections:
Ana lo g Y/co mpo si te, Pr /C, and Pb co axi al inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru
AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
user-configurable)
Four dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 5
thru AES IN 8)
Six dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs
(AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 6)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)
Note: AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 4 on
RM20-9033-D Rear I/O Module always function as outputs regardless of whether AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4 are used as inputs or outputs.
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Table 2-1 9033 Rear I/O Modules continued
9033 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9033-F Provides the following conne cti on s:
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Eight analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1
thru AN-AUD IN 8)
Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru
AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
user-configurable)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)
Dolby
Note: On card with +LTC option, this connector
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RS-485 metadata output (RS-485)
provides RS-485 LTC I/O as well as Dolby metadata output (selectable using card control).
RM20-9033-E-DIN-HDBNC High-density rear modules provides the following
connections:
Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively)
Four dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs
(AES IN 5 thru AES IN 8)
Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru
AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is
user-configurable)
Six dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs
(AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 6)
Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)
Note: Avail a ble equipped with High-Density BNC
(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9033-E-HDBNC or RM20-9033-E-DIN, respectively.
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Installation and Setup Setting Up 9033 Network Remote Control

Setting Up 9033 Network Remote Control

Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide Remote Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM).
Note: • If network rem ote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards u sing Das hB oard . (Cobalt OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support> Documents>Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact
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Cobalt
If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to DashBoard, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be dis­covered by DashBoard and be ready for use.
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-24).
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reference guide Remote
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OGCP-9000 and
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Overview

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar
with using DashBoard or a
Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt
cards, please skip to 9033
Function Submenu Li st and
Descriptions (p. 3-9).
Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
Accessing the 9033 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5)
Checking 9033 Card Information (p. 3-7)
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8)
9033 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)
Troubleshooting (p. 3-43)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9033 card. The 9033 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9033 functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9033 functions (and the controls, ind icato rs, an d disp lays r elat ed to a particul ar f uncti on) fo llows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview below).
Note: DashBoard and the Remote Control Panel provide greatly simplified user
interfaces as compared to using the card edge controls. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel be used for all card applications other than the most basic cases. Card edge control codes are not included in this manual. If card-edge control is to be used, obtain a copy of Manual Supplement – Card-Edge Control Reference Master List and Instructions for Using Compass Codes (989CEC-MS.pdf) at www.cobaltdigital.com>Support>Documents>Reference Guides.
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Card-edge (Local) Control
3 Control and Display Descriptions
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote
Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9033 card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview
The functions and related pa rameters avai lable on the 9033 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9033 card an d its submenus ar e orga nized, and also provides an overview of how navig ation is performed be tween cards, func tion submenus, and parameters.
If using DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel, the desired 9033 card is first selected.
9033
Submenu a Submenu b
Individual Parameters
Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “Video Proc function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various v ideo processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Saturation, and so on.
Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overvie w
The desired function submenu is next selected. Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9033 card function (for example, Video Proc”).
Submenu z
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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9033 fu nction submenus are or gani zed i n DashBoa rd using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. (In this manner, the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard are comparable to the su bmenu ite ms access ed and commi tted using the 9033 card edge c ontrols.)
Typical On/Off Control
Typical Parametric Control
Typical Selection List
DashBoard Tabs
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
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3 Control and Display Descriptions
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, the Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used t o dis pla y a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.
When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs, which acts like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which correspondingly acts like a rotary switch. (In this manner, t he se ttin g effected using co ntr ols a nd sel ecti on li sts di splay ed on t he Control Panel are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9033 card edge controls.)
Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, Video Proc) using the Control Panel as compared to using the card edge controls.
Video Proc function (among others) is accessed using the Control Panel Select Submenu key. Video Proc function is selected from the list of functions (submenu items)
When the Video Proc function submenu is selected, its related parameters are now displayed.
In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to
Color Gain
Note: Refer to OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual (PN
OGCP-9000-OM) or OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual (PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.
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Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup
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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9033 Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9033 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9033 card using DashBoard or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.
Accessing the 9033 Card Using DashBoard
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown be low, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9033 card to be accessed (in this example, MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
DB_ACCESS1.PNG
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, Slot 6: CDI-9033 RCVR21).
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9033_DB_ACCESS2A.PNG
As shown on the next page, when th e car d is access ed a DashBoa rd its function submenu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).
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Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Submenu
and Controls Pane
Accessing the 9033 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a c ard as shown in the example below.
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This display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection
This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,
1 9033 - Receiver 21 Input Processing”).
Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric keypad, and
then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).
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Operating Instructions Checking 9033 Card Information

Checking 9033 Card Information

The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 033 car d can be chec ked us ing DashBoard or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9033 card i nformati on screen usi ng DashBoard a nd acces sing card information using the card edg e control user interfac e.
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-4. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-43) for corrective action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard. In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8320-N (serial number ...8053) is hosting a 9033 card in slot 6.
Software Version Number
Refer to this number to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the cards Software Version Number. Use this number also when communicating to Cobalt
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regarding this card.
Power Consumption and Temperature Displays
This display shows the power consumed by the 9033 for both the +12V and -7.5V rails, as well as key device temperatures.
Status Displays
These displays show the status the signal being received by the 9033. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard are sucessfully saved on the cards memory.
Figure 3-4 9033 Card Info Utility
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3 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2) ATC_VITC 12 (locked) 9/8 (Note 2) ATC_LTC 10 (Note 2)
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Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (No te 2) VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2) Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated b y d rop -dow n li st o n G UI m ay al lo w a particular range o f ch oi ces , the actual range
is automatically cl amped (limi ted) to c ert ain rang es to preven t inadv ertent con fli ct with a ctive pictu re ar ea depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:
Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting
525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41 625i 9-22 1080i 9-20
Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items, consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure 3-5 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an HD-SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9/8 CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8 CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion attempted usin g VANC line 9 (default)
AFD Insertion corrected to us e VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8 AFD = 9
CC = 10 Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between ATC_VITC and AFD both on VANC line 9
Conflict between ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and AFD (now on line 18) resolved
Figure 3-5 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example
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Operating Instructions 9033 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9033 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

T able 3-2 in dividu ally lists and des cribes eac h 9033 function sub menu (‘tab”) and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is primarily based upon using DashBoard to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters.
Note: • All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corre­sponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after the entry to commit the entry.)
HD controls and setting described in this section are not applicable for 9033-SD card model.
On DashBoard itself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below.
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found.
Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page
Video Signal Controls 3-10 Dolby Decoder (9033-DEC only) 3-26 Audio Input Controls 3-11 Dolby E Metadata (9033-DEC only) 3-29 Video Proc 3-14 Dolby D Metadata (9033-DEC only) 3-30 AFD 3-15 Timecode 3-31 Embedded Audio Group 1/2 3-16 Audio Mixing 3-35 Embedded Audio Group 3/4 3-20 Tone Generator 3-40 AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 3-21 Licensable Features 3-40 AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 3-25 Presets 3-41 Dolby Metadata (9033 only) 3-25
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Table 3-2 9033 Function Submenu List
Sets the 9033 video signal input type and preference and priority.

Video Signal Controls

HD Analog Input Type When receiving analog video input, sets the 9033 HD input video type to
SD Analog Input Type When receiving analog video input, sets the 9033 SD input video type to
NTSC Contains This setting tells the 9033 how much setup (pedestal) needs to
accept received input signal from choices shown.
Note: Input type must be appropriately set for the 9033 to correctly
process the received input.
accept received input signal from choices shown.
Note: Input format must be appropriately set for the 9033 to correctly
lock to the input.
be removed from an NTSC-formatted input.
0 IRE of Setup: No setup removed.
7.5 IRE of Setup: Removes 7.5 IRE of setup. This is typically
preferred when analog signals containing 7.5 IRE pedestal are converted to SDI.
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Operating Instructions 9033 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9033 Function Submenu List continued
Controls the AES Audio Input features for the eight AES pairs, and displays signal status for received AES pairs.

Audio Input Controls

Also provides global unity routing/parameter control resets.
Note: Also refer to AES Audio Input Advanced Features (p.
1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction for detailed information regarding these func ti ons .
AES SRC Individual SRC Disable control for each AES pair (1 thru 8) disables or
AES Passthrough Individual AES Passthrough On/Off control for each AES pair (1 thru 8)
enables Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) bypass as follows:
Disabled On: In this mode, AES SRC for the corresponding AES pair is bypassed (button pressed in). SRC is set to Disabled (bypass turned on) by default. This mode is preferred where the AES rate matches the input video rate. This mode is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby Digital audio streams.
Note: In this mode AES rate must match the input video rate or
audio dropouts will occur.
Note: AES audio must be nominally 48 kHz.
Disable Off: In this mode, AES SRC for the corresponding AES input pair is enabled (button in out position). SRC enabled allows the 9033 to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources in which the AES timing does not match the video reference timing). SRC can be used to compensate for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream.
disables or enables Passthrough as follows:
Off: Disables AES passthrough for the selected AES input pair. Passthrough is set to Off by default.
On: Passthrough is turned on, with the corresponding AES output pair to act as a bit-for-bit copy with zero delay of the corresponding AES input pair.
Note: AES Passthrough set to On overrides normal audio routing.
Gain and polarity control is not available when AES passthrough is enabled.
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E or Dolby
AES Zero Delay Embedding Individual AES Zero-Delay Embedding On/Off control for each AES pair
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(1 thru 8) disables or enables Zero-Delay Embedding as follows:
Off: Disables Zero-Delay Embedding for the selected AES input pair. Zero-delay embedding is set to Off by default.
On: The selected pair directly embeds into its corresponding group (AES Pair 1 embeds into embedded channels 1 and 2; AES pair 2 embeds into embedded channels 3 and 4, and so on).
Note: Zero Delay Embedding overrides the standard audio routing
system. For example, if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into embedded channels 1 and 2 will not apply. Gain and polarity control is not available when zero-delay embedding is enabled.
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Table 3-2 9033 Function Submenu List continued
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Status Displays
Embedded Unity Channel Selection Selects unity reset to Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 controls and
Individual signal status displays for AES pairs 1-8 as follows:
Not Present: Indicates AES pair does not contain recognized audio PCM data.
Note: Channel displaying Not Present may still carry usable audio
data with Not Present being displayed due to invalid headers.
Present, Professional: Indicates AES pair contains recognized AES audio PCM data.
Present, Consumer: Indicates AES pair contains audio PCM data other than AES (for example, S/PDIF).
Present, Dolby E: Indicates AES pair contains Dolby data.
Present, Dolby Digital: Indicates AES pair contains Dolby encoded data.
Note:Dolby status displays shown to the left only occur for valid
re-establishes default 1-to-1 routing as follows:
AES: Routes AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16.
Analog: Routes Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8. Sets Embedded Ch 9 thru Ch 16 to Silence.
Dolby:(9033-DEC only) Routes Dolby decoder output channels Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8. Sets Embedded Ch 9 thru Ch 16 to Silence.
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signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard.
Dolby (9033 only) The 9033 card does not perform Dolby
processing on the signal. Although the 9033 controls will appear to be usable for this signal tag, the signal is passed through with SRC bypassed as well as all gain and polarity controls set to unity.
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(9033-DEC only) When Dolby present on a discrete AES pair, the decoder can provide up to 10 decoded channels (according to the Dolby and received metadata). All channels are available as inputs to audio routing.
E or Dolby® Digital is
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AES Unity Channel Selection Selects unity reset of AES Outputs Pairs 1-4 and 5-8 controls and re-establishes default 1-to-1 routing as follows:
AES: Routes AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16.
Analog: Routes Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as sources to destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 8. Sets AES Ch 9 thru Ch 16 to Silence.
Dolby:(9033-DEC only) Routes Dolby decoder output channels Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as sources to destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 8. Sets AES Ch 9 thru Ch 16 to Silence.
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Table 3-2 9033 Function Submenu List continued
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Apply Audio Channel Selection Applies embedded and AES unity channel selection (as set in the above
Tie AES and Embedded Contr ols When set to Enabled, gangs Gain, Phase, and Mute controls for
drop-down lists). To apply the selections, click the Confirm button. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
Click No to reject unity reset.
For any selection following confirm, the destination channel controls are default reset as follows:
Gain is to unity
Phase control is set to Normal
Channel is set to Unmuted
same-numbered Embedded and AES channels. Ganging is bilateral, with embedded channel control settings affecting corresponding AES channel controls, and vice-versa.
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Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls.
Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc
Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).
functions.
W hen set to Off, all processing is bypassed.
W hen set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)

Video Proc

Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel). (-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation) applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma. (-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal amounts.
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Table 3-2 9033 Function Submenu List continued
Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description)
AFD
Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream
card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.
codes to the SDI output video.
Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video.
Note: The Incoming AFD and Pass Incoming AFD Code selections, while present on this card, are non-functional since the analog video input does not support AFD code embedding.
AFD
Output Code Drop-down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI.
4:3 Coded Frame
AFD Code
16:9 Coded Frame
AFD Code
1: AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016-1-2007. 2: Image Prot ecte d impl ies pictu re cont ent that must not be cropped by
(1)
Description AFD Code
No code present 1001 Full frame 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (center) 0010 Box 16:9 (top) 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 Box 14:9 (top) 1101 4:3 (with alternate
0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate
1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate
(1)
Description AFD Code
No code present 1001 4:3 (center) 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (image
0010 Full frame 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 4:3 (center) 1101 4:3 (with alternate
0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate
1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate
conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content.
(1)
(1)
Description
14:9 center)
14:9 center)
4:3 center)
Description
protected)
14:9 center)
14:9 center)
4:3 center)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41.)
Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
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Selects the audio source for each embedded audio

Embedded Audio Group 1/2

channel 1 thru 8 (Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2). Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls for each channel.
Embedded
+
Audio Group 1
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
Embedded
Audio Group 2
The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels
Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8 in Embedded
Audio Groups 1 and 2, with the resulting setup (right).
The source-to-destination correlation shown here is only an example; any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right, or to Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4 (not shown here). Additional sources not shown here are also available. These are described on the following pages.
The controls shown here are described in detail on the following pages.
AES I/O (1-4)
AES IN (5-8)
AN-AUD
IN (1-8)
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 3
AES Ch 5
AES Ch 8
Analog Ch 3
TG1
0 dB
-10 dB
Silence
Silence
+
+
0 dB
+
20 dB
20 dB
15 dB
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SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M,
Group Enable When enabled (On), enables the embedding of the corresponding
§3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).
Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is
compatible with 24-bit SD audio data.
Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio
Group 1/2 and 3/4.
embedded audio group (Embedded Audio Group 1 or Embedded Audio Group 2).
Embedded Audio Group 1 consists of embedded channels 1 thru 4.
Embedded Audio Group 2 consists of embedded channels 5 thru 8.
Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 1 and Embedded Audio Group 2.
Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group.
Note: Embedded Ch 2 th ru Embedded Ch 8 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls
described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here.
For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
Embedded Channel Sourc e Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be embedded in the corresponding embedded channel from the choices described below.
AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 as Source AE S Ch 1 thr u AES Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list enables a
Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as Source Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8 range in Source drop-down list enables a
discrete AES channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, AES Ch 1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)
balanced-input analog channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, Analog Ch1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)
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Do wn Mix Left or Right as Source Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop-down list
M o no Mi x as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be
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Dolby
Decoded Channel as Source (9033-DEC only) Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8 range in Source
allow either downmixer left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair
derived from the L, C, R, Ls, and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function. The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no additional encoded information.
Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-35 for more information.
the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel. (In this example, the mono content is the source for destination
Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the
Audio Mixing function). Refe r to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-35 for more information.
®
drop-down list enables a Dolby selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, Dolby Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Drop-down choices of Ch 1 thru Ch 8 and Mix 1/Mix 2 represent
maximum channels available. Actual active channel complement is per received Dolby channels should not be used.
Refer to Dolby Metadata function description on page 3-25 for more information.
®
decoded channel to be the source for the
decoded Ch 1 is the source for destination
®
format and upstream encoding. Inactive
Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Ge nerator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop-down list enables one of four tone generators (Tone 1 thru T one 4) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, Tone 1 (tone generator 1) is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four
tone generator sources. Refer to Tone Generator function description on page 3-40 for
more information.
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Audio LTC as Source LTC selection in Source drop-down list allows any timecode format
Silence (Mute) as Source Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected destination
Gain (dB) Control Adjusts and displays relative gain (in dB) applied to the corresponding
received by the card to be outputted as audio LTC over an embedded audio output (destination) channel.
(In this example, audio LTC is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1) Note: • When LTC is selected as source, Gain and Mute controls are
disabled.
Refer to Timecode function description on page 3-31 for more information.
Embedded Audio Group channel. Use this setting for unused
destination channels.
(In this example, silence (muting) is applied to Embedded Ch 1)
destination Embedded Audio Group channel. (-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings.
Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original
phase) for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
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Selects the audio source for each embedded audio

Embedded Audio Group 3/4

channel 9 thru 16 (Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4). Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls for each channel.
SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M,
Group Enable
§3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).
Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is
compatible with 24-bit SD audio data.
Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4.
When enabled (On), enables the embedding of the corresponding embedded audio group (Embedded Audio Group 3 or Embedded Audio Group 4).
Embedded Audio Group 3 consists of embedded channels 9 thru 12.
Embedded Audio Group 4 consists of embedded channels 13 thru 16.
Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 3 and Embedded Audio Group 4.
Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group.
Note: • Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls
described for Embedded Ch 1. Refer to Embedded Audio Group 1/2 on page 3-16 for descriptions of these controls.
For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection.
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Routes audio sources to discrete AES output channels 1 thru 8 (AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4). Also provides Gain,

AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4

Phase Invert, and Muting controls for each channel.
The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 8, with the resulting setup (right).
The source-to-destination correlation shown here is only an example; any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right.
The controls shown here are described in detail on the following pages.
AES I/O (1-4)
AES IN (5-8)
AN-AUD
IN (1-8)
AES Ch 4
Analog Ch 1
Analog Ch 2
0 dB
AES Audio Out
Pairs 1-4
(Ch 1-8)
Silence
Silence
Silence
Silence
–10 dB
10 dB
+
–6 dB
TG4
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 2
AES Ch 3
AES Ch 4
AES Ch 5
+
AES Ch 6
AES Ch 7
AES Ch 8
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Note: • AES Ch 2 thru AES Ch 8 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls described
here for AES Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES Ch 1 controls are shown here.
For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection.
AES Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio source to be routed to
AE S Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 as Source AES Ch 1 thru AES Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list enables a
An alog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as Source Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8 range in Source drop-down list enables a
Do wn Mix Left or Right as Source Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop-down list
the corresponding AES output channel from the choices described below.
discrete AES channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, AES Ch 5 is the source for destination AES Ch 1)
balanced-input analog channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, Analog Ch1 is the source for destination AES Ch 1)
allow either downmix left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination AES Ch 1)
Note: Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair
derived from the L, C, R, Ls, and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function. The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no additional encoded information.
Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-35 for more information.
M o no Mi x as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, the mono content is the source for destination AES Ch 1)
Note: Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the
Audio Mixing function). Refe r to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-35 for more information.
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Dolby® Decoded Channel as Source (9033-DEC only) Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8 range in Source
Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop-down list
Audio LTC as Source LTC selection in Source drop-down list allows any timecode format
drop-down list enables a Dolby selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, Dolby Ch 1)
Note: Drop-down choices of Ch 1 thru Ch 8 and Mix 1/Mix 2 represent
maximum channels available. Actual active channel complement is per received Dolby channels should not be used.
Refer to Dolby Metada ta function description on page 3-25 for more information.
enables one of four tone generators (Tone 1 thru Tone 4) to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.
(In this example, Tone 1 (tone generator 1) is the source for destination AES Ch 1)
Note: Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four
tone generator sources. Refer to Tone Ge ne r a tor function description on page 3-40 for
more information.
received by the card to be outputted as audio LTC over an AES audio output (destination) channel.
(In this example, audio LTC is the source for destination AES Ch 1) Note: • When LTC is selected as source, Gain and Mute controls are
disabled.
Refer to Timecode function description on page 3-31 for more information.
®
decoded channel to be the source for the
®
decoded Ch 1 is the source for destination AES
®
format and upstream encoding. Inactive
Silence (Mute) as Source Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected destination
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AES channel. Use this setting for unused destination channels. (In this example, silence (muting) is applied to AES Ch 1)
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Gain (dB) Control Adjusts and displays relative gain (in dB) applied to the corresponding
Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings.
Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original
destination AES channel. (-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
phase) for the destination AES output channel.
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Routes audio sources to AES output channels 9 thru 16 (AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8). Also provides Gain, Muting,

AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8

Note: AE S Ch 9 thru AES Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls described
for AES Ch 1. Refer to AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 on page 3-21 for descriptions of these controls.
For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection.

Dolby Metadata

and Phase Invert controls for each channel.
(9033 only) Extrac ts and preser ve s Dolb y® metadata from the input video, and in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI.
Metadata Embedding M etadata Embedding (On/Off) controls SMPTE 2020-1 metadata
Metadata Output Line
embedding in the SDI video output.
When set to On, metadata is extracted from the input video, buffered, and re-directed to the output SDI video.
When set to Off, metadata is not embedded in the output SDI video.
Allows selection of SMPTE 2020-1 metadata space for re-inserted Dolby
(Range is 9 thru 41; default is line #13.) Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten.
®
metadata.
line location within the VANC
Note: (9033 only) The Metadata Output Source button in DashBoard is locked to Input Video for this card. With this
function enabled, the extracted metadata is always available in the SDI video output and on cards equipped with an appropriate Rear I/O Module having a Dolby
®
metadata RS-485 connector.
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(9033-DEC only) Routes a Dolby® encoded pair to the
®
Dolby display and metadata handling controls.

Dolby Decoder

Note: T he Dolby tab controls described here appear only on card equipped with Dolby Decoder option (-DEC).
Decoded channels shown in DashBoard correlate to typical channel designations as shown below. Note that
channel designations are a function of encoding. Based on encoding, actual channel designations may vary from the examples shown here.
Decoder Channels E5.1+2 E7.1+2 E8x1
Ch 1 Ch 2 RF RF Ch 2 Ch 3 C C Ch 3 Ch 4 LFE LFE Ch 4 Ch 5 LS LS Ch 5 Ch 6 RS RS Ch 6 Ch 7 Aux 1 LB Ch 7 Ch 8 Aux 2 RB Ch 8 Mix 1 Lo Lo Mono Mix 1 Mix 2 Ro Ro Mono Mix 2
LF LF Ch 1
decoder, and provides Dolby® configuration
See other important notes in this subsection regarding the proper use of metadata embedding tools available with the decoder function.
AES Pair as Input AES Pair 1 thru AES Pair 8 range in Input Select drop-down list selects
Decoder Mode Using the drop-down list, selects the action to take in presence or
an AES Pair (1 thru 8) to be the input for the Dolby (In this example, AES Pair 1 is the input for the Dolby
®
absence of Dolby
E or Digital source from the choices shown on the left.
®
decoder.
®
decoder)
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Dolby® Mode Display Shows specific bitstream information and Dolby® decoding type (Dolby® E
®
or Dolby (In this example, Dolby
configuration is being decoded)
Digital) for input applied to Dolby® decoder.
®
E 20-bit with 5.1+2 decoded channel
If selected input has invalid or missing Dolby
®
data (such as if wrong
channels are applied to decoder), is displayed. (In this case, PCM data passes undecoded and is present on Dolby Ch 1
and Dolby Ch 2 channels.)
®
Dolby
Digital Channel and Dynamic Range
Controls
®
Channel Select drop-down list sets the channel carrying the Dolby Digital encoded signal for D1/0 formats as shown from choices on the left.
Dynamic Range Control drop-down list selects from audio level compression scheme choices as shown to the left. (Line Mode is typical setting; RF Mode is used where signal may be fed through low-cost video/ audio RF modulator, in which case RF Mode helps prevent overmodulation. Refer to ATSC A/52B for more information.)
Metadata Embedding M etadata Embedding (On/Off) controls SMPTE 2020-1 metadata embedding in the SDI video output.
When set to On, metadata from selected source is embedded in the
output SDI video.
When set to Off, metadata is not embedded in the output SDI video.
Metadata Output Source Drop-down list allows embedding and RS485 metadata routing to the choices shown to the left and described below.
Embedded: Dolby Decoder, RS485: Dolby Decoder – Routes the metadata from the Dolby SDI and the RS485 port on card so equipped.
®
decoder to both embedding on the output
Embedded: Input Video, RS485: Dolby Decoder – Preserves input metadata and directly re-routes it to the output SDI. Routes the metadata from the Dolby
®
decoder to only the RS485 port on card
so equipped.
Embedded: Input Video, RS485: Input Video – Routes the preserved input metadata to both embedding on the output SDI and the RS485 port on card so equipped.
Note: Typically, Metadata Output Source should be set to
Embedded: Dolby Decoder, RS485: Dolby Decoder, since this is
the new metadata produced by the card decoder and should also be made available in the SDI stream and to any other external systems. If embedding new metadata, make certain to set its line number such that such that any old metadata for the same purpose is overwritten (i.e., new metadata set to the same line number as the old metadata to be replaced).
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Metadata Output Line
Allows selection of SMPTE 2020-1 metadata space for source embedding selected above.
(Range is 9 thru 41; default is line #13.) Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten.
line location within the VANC
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(9033-DEC only) Displays the st a t us a n d p rog r am mi n g details for each Dolby
®
E AC-3 program dictated by the
received external metadata.

Dolby E Metadata

Note: This display is read-only. No changes can be made to the settings. All displays are reports per the received metadata.
Information provided here is intended as an overview of the screen. Displayed parameters are per ATSC A/52B definitions.
Refer to ATSC A/52B for detailed descriptions and background.
Updates the external metadata status and program configuration display screen. The display always shows the last initiated metadata transaction; to refresh screen for any changes, click Update.
Note: M etadata does not continuously report. Use this button to report new metadata. When clicked, the button stays in the “depressed” position while updating. When the button displays the “out” position, update is complete and all displays are current.
Where AC-3 programs exist for the current metadata coding, the columns show the details for the individual AC-3 programs
Where AC-3 programs do not exist for the current metadata coding, the columns are collapsed
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(9033-DEC only) Displays the status and programming details for Dolby
®
Digital program dictated by the
received external metadata.

Dolby D Metadata

Note: This display is read-only. No changes can be made to the settings. All displays are reports per the received metadata.
Information provided here is intended as an overview of the screen. Displayed parameters are per ATSC A/52B definitions.
Refer to ATSC A/52B for detailed descriptions and background.
Updates the external metadata status and program configuration display screen. The display always shows the last initiated metadata transaction; to refresh screen for any changes, click Update.
Note: Metadata does not continuously report. Use this button to report new metadata. When clicked, the button stays in the “depressed” position while updating. When the button displays the “out” position, update is complete and all displays are current.
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Provides timecode data extract ion from va rious sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion

Timecode

Shown below is an example in which received video with VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC timecode data. Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow.
controls for inserting the timecode into the output video.
525i 5994
w/ Analog VITC
Waveform
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC
9033
525i 5994 w/ ATC_VITC
waveform timecode data (as shown in the status display), set the Source Priority drop-down lists to include analog VITC timecode data as a choice. This extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the incoming video.
In this example, it is desired to provide SDI
B
ATC_VITC timecode data in the output video. As such, set SD ATC Insertion Insertion to Enabled.
525i
w/ VITC
Waveform
VITC Detect/
Extract
A
A
Priority/
Select
Buffer/ Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
B
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
525i SDI w/ATC_VITC
LTC Detect/
Extract
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Insert
Control
Number
Control
Line
ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled
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Audio LTC and RS-485 L TC controls descr ibed below only appear on cards with +LTC licensed optional
feature. This feature allows bidirectional conversion between VBI-based timecode and LTC timecode on audio and RS-485 interfaces.
Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode
RS-485 Port LTC Control Allows RS-485 port to be used to receive LTC, or send LTC over RS-485
Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control This control is not applicable for this card.
formats shown to the left.
If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode running count and line number) is displayed.
I f a format is not receiving timecode data, Unlocked is displayed.
I f Audio LTC is being received, the timecode running count is
displayed.
Audio LTC Source selects audio source to be used by card audio LTC function as listed below.
AES Ch 1 thru Ch 16
Analog audio Ch 1 thru Ch 8
Note: Audio LTC Source must be appropriately set for card to receive and process audio LTC.
port as follows:
If RS-485 LTC is to be received via the shared RS-485 port, set the RS-485 Port Function control to LTC In.
If RS-485 LTC is to be outputted via the shared RS-485 port, set the RS-485 Port Function control to L TC Out put . The timecode string carried on the LTC output is that selected using the Source Priority controls described on the next page.
Source Priority As described here, selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported formats in the event the preferred source is unavailable.
Each of the four Source Priority selection lists allows assignment of source priority from the following choices:
Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the second-most preferred format, and so on.
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Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
Offset Controls Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the
as follows:
Output status OK (in this example, running analog VITC timecode received and outputted).
Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data on
enabled formats.
Note: • Timecode output requires that source and priority are
appropriately selected (as described above in Source Priority). Also, video input must contain appropriate timecode data.
Because the 1s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0 to 29, the fractional digit (along with the 1s digit) indicates frame count as follows:
0.0 Frame 0
0.1 Frame 1
1.0 Frame 2
1.1 Frame 3
29.1 Frame 59
output video.
Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.
Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.
Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5
frames.
Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.
Note: Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual
range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.
SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion
SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
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into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.
Note: • If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this function.
the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.
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HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the
HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control
ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2.
Note: If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
both fields as a field 1 packet (non-toggling). Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment.
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Provides down-mix audio routing selections that multiplexes any five AES, analog audio, or Dolby

Audio Mixing

decoder (where equipped) channel sources into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right), or selection of any two audio sources to be mono-mixed to serve as a monaural source.
With an optional upmixer licensable feature activated, any normal PCM stereo pair can be fed to the upmixer to generate 5.1 surround sound audio which in turn can be applied to six user-selec table cha nnels .
Down Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround (Ls),
Center Mix Ratio Control
and Right Surround (Rs) inputs allow AES channel audio source selection for each of the five AES inputs.
The example below shows selection from various sources and the resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R. The two signals comprising the pair can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source.
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AESCh 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 6 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5
Note: The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no
additional encoded information.
Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Center channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content with no attenuation, making center-channel content more predominate in the overall mix.
Maximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric reduction of center-channel content. Center-channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall level, making center-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB) Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain
center-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.
L R C Ls Rs
DM-L
DM-R
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Surround Mix Ratio Control
Mono Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left and Right inputs allow selected AES or
Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Surround-channel content is restored with no attenuation, making Lo and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix.
M aximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric reduction of surround-channel content. Surround-channel content is restored at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall level, making surround-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB) Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain
surround-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.
the DM-L / DM-R input channels to provide an additional mono-mixed channel.
The resulting mono mix (Mono) is available as an audio source for any of the 16 destination AES output channels as shown below.
AES Ch 1- Ch 16
AES Ch 11 AES Ch 12
L R
MONO
Σ
Note: Selection of any two channels for mono mixing in no way affects the
source channels themselves.
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Note: 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls appear only when a license
key is entered and activated. Refer to Licensable Features function description on page 3-40 for more information.
Channel sources used by the upmixer are post-processed signals received from the Audio Routing/Gain Control function. When active, the channel selections made using this function are directly embedded in the output SDI or AES discrete pairs. Refer to 2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function (p. 1-10) in Chapter 1, “Introduction for detailed functional description and signal flow.
For any six channels selected for this function, the Left and Right channel selections always serve as the stereo input
pair.
2.0-to-5.1 Up Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround allow AES audio source selection, and channel assignments for the six generated 5.1 channels.
The example below shows selection of AES channels 1 and 2 as the received stereo source (AES Ch1 and Ch 2 for Left and Right drop-down list selections in the Up Mixer Selection tool).
Using the setup shown in the example, when upmix is active the AES channel 1/2 stereo pair is overwritten with the new stereo pair L/R on channels 1/2. As selected in the example, the additional 5.1 channels C, LFE, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) overwrite AES Ch 3 – Ch 6, respectively.
AES Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls) (Rs)
L – AES Ch 1 R – AES Ch 2 C – AES Ch 3 LFE – AES Ch 4 Ls – AES Ch 5 Rs – AES Ch 6
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(continued)
Up Mixer Mode Control Enables or bypasses upmixer as follows:
Auto:Automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer.
If detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer is bypassed and the original channels pass unaffected.
Always Upmix: Manual enable turns on upmixer and overwrites content on all six selected channels with new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer regardless of original signal level or content.
Bypass: Manual disable bypasses the upmixer. When bypassed, the six embedded audio channels pass unaffected.
Up Mixer Status Display Shows activity status of upmixer processing as follows:
Auto Mode - Currently Upmixing: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are clear for use (as described
above); upmixer is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
Auto Mode - Currently Bypassed: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround have content (such as existing
original 5.1 or other content); upmixer is bypassed (disabled) and allows normal passage of six selected channels.
Upmixing: Indicates upmixer is manually enabled (set to Always Upmix) and is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
Bypassed: Indicates upmixer is manually disabled (set to Bypass) and is currently passing all selected channels unaffected.
Auto Crossfade Speed Controls Individual controls select the relative crossfade transition speed between Upmix to Bypass (going to inactive; from 5.1 to 2.0) and Bypass to Upmix (going to active; from 2.0 to 5.1) when upmixer enable is set to Auto and the active threshold (as set by the 5.1 Detection Threshold control) is crossed in either direction.
To suit program material and production aesthetic preferences, several choices are available as shown to the left. Slower settings allow for a more gradual transition between modes, however with a longer interval before levels stabilize. Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller interval before levels stabilize, however with greater perceived abruptness.
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(continued)
5.1 Detection Threshold Control Adjusts the threshold at which selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs are considered to have viable content, or at which signal levels can be considered insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto. Setting affects automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels designated
as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer allows overwrite of all six selected channels with the new 5.1 signal complement.
If detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer is bypassed, thereby releasing the selected six channels and allowing the original channels to pass unaffected.
(Range is -150 dB to 0 dB in 0.1dB steps;
0 dB equivalent to +24 dBu=> 0 dBFS)
Typically, the 5.1 Detection Threshold control should be set to provide a usable threshold that maintains a threshold at which valid levels large enough over the threshold disable the auto upmix ( , left), while
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
A
s
E
C
L
F
L
B
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
R
nuisance levels considerably below the threshold ( , left) are rejected, allowing the upmixer to stay locked in the enabled mode and overwrite these signals with the new signals.
Optimum setting is dependent on program material general overall levels. A -60 dB setting is
A
B
recommended for material closely adhering to the SMPTE -20 dBFS Alignment level for normal material such as dialog.
Center Width Control
Adjusts center channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to L and R channels.
Minimum setting keeps all L+R (mono) content confined to center (C)
channel, with any center channel content removed from L and R channels.
Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono content
back into L and R channels, with 100% setting resulting in center channel level going to zero and L/R channels becoming normal L/R channels containing some mono content.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 0%)
Surround Depth Control
Adjusts surround channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to Ls and Rs channels.
Maximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.
Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels, with 0%
setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs content progressively folded back into L and R, respectively.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 100%)
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Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone

Tone Generator

generators (Tone Generator 1 thru 4).
Frequency Selection Lists Selects the frequency for each of the four tone generators. 18 discrete

Licensable Features

sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
Note: Unity-gain signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
Allows activation of optional licensed features.
Note: For card pre-ordered with licensed feature(s), the activation steps described below are not required; the feature will
already be installed activated. To order features and obtain a license key, contact Cobalt sales@cobaltdigital.com or at the contact information in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. in Chapter 1, “Introduction”. Please provide the “SSN” number of your card (displayed in the Card Info pane) when contacting us for your key.
License Feature and Key Entry window Activate licensable feature as described below.
1. Enter the feature key string in the Feature Key box. Press return or click outside of the box to acknowledge entry.
Note: Entry string is case sensitive. Do not enter any spaces.
2. In the DashBoard Card Info pane, wait for the feature identification to be shown for the card product number (for example, “-UM” appearing after the card part number) and Valid Key Entered to be displayed. This indicates the key was correctly entered and recognized by the card.
Note: If DashBoard™ card function submenu/control pane does not
re-appear, close the card and re-open it.
3. Click and confirm Reboot. When the card function submenu/control pane appears again, the licensable feature will be available.
Note: Applying the licensable feature and its reboot has no effect on
prior settings. All control settings and drop-down selections are retained.
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sales at
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Allows up to 16 card user settings configuration presets to be saved in a Preset and then recalled (loaded) as

Presets

desired. All current settings (including list selections and scalar (numeric) control settings such as Gain, etc.) are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.
The Preset Name field and Preset Save button allow custom user setting configurations to be labeled and saved to a Preset for future use.
The Preset Load button and the Selected Preset drop-down list allow saved presets to be selected and loaded as desired. When a preset is loaded, it immediately becomes active with all user settings now automatically set as directed by the preset.
Saved presets can be uploaded to a computer for use with other same-model COMPASS cards.
Each of the items to the left are described in detail on the following pages.
Preset Save and Load
Selected Preset
Card Name
Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently
selected preset.
(For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down
list, clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1)
Preset Load loads (applies) all card control settings defined by whatever preset (Preset 1 thru Preset 16) is currently selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list.
(For example, if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list, clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control settings defined in Preset 3)
The above buttons have a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting
confirmation.
Note: Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above
rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents.
Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change.
Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for
Load (being applied to the card). Note: The preset names shown to the left are the default (unnamed)
preset names. All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with the factory default settings.
Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as shown in this example).
Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.
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(continued)
Preset Name With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the
Reset Current Preset Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom
Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location
Download a presets file to a computer on the cards DashBoard network to save presets. Preset files stored on a computer can then be uploaded back to the card.
Note also that a presets file can also be uploaded to other same-model COMPASS using a single card can be easily applied to other same-model cards without repeating the setup work on the other cards.
preset (as shown in example below).
Entering text in Preset Name field (in this example, RCVR21) applies custom name to selected Preset (in this example, Preset 2)
Note: Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum.
The Preset ID number does not need to be entered; it is
added automatically.
name entered) of the currently selected Preset (as displayed in the
Selected Preset field) to factory default settings. The button has a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting confirmation.
on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS cards.
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Refer to Cobalt 9000RCS-RM) for instructions on using the Download Presets function.
reference guide Remote Control User Guide (PN
®
cards. In this manner, presets built up
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 saving.
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.
To upload presets saved from one card to another same-model card, simply click Upload on the other same-model cards DashBoard page and repeat the same steps here.
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 pressing the Preset Load button for a desired preset.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/c orrective action for the 9033 card and its remote control interface. The 9033 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.
Error and Failure Indicator Overview
The 9033 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9033 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition.
The various 9033 card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.
Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below.
Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-47)
9033 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-48)
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-50)
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9033 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-6 shows and describes the 9033 card edge status indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control de vices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
RMT
REF
ERR
1080
720
625
525
9033
Status/Error
Indicators
Input Format
Indicators
Item Function
Alphanumeric Display
RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9033 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard
ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9033 unable to lock to input standard. Input Format
LEDs
Displays 4-digit alphanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows:
E0XX: Video Errors
E002: Video Acquiring Lock
E1XX: Audio Errors
E100: Analog Input Clipping
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or Cobalt
Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9033 (1080, 720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9033 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).
Remote Control Panel)
Figure 3-6 9033 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-7 shows and describes the DashBoard status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9033 card itself and remote (network) communications.
Indicator Icon or Display Error Description
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general error issued by the 9033 card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example No connection to device indicating 9033 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9033 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are grayed-out (as shown in the example here).
Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not being seen by DashBoard due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this example, both a 9033 card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example Network Controller Card Slot 0: MFC-8320-N) opens the Card Info pane for the selected card. In this example, a Fan Door Open specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9033 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9033 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings).
Figure 3-7 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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Access Card Info pane s f or specific cards by clicking the card s lot pos it ion in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-8).
By clicking on Slot 0: MFC-8320-N in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card
By clicking on “Slot 6: CDI-9033 RCVR21 in this example, Card Info is shown for 9033 card in slot 6
Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, connection OK and Fan Door Open alert)
Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane
9033_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS_A.PNG
Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, all indications are OK)
Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example)
9033_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2A.PNG
Figure 3-8 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-3 provides basic system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify power presence and characteristics
Check Cable connection secureness and connecting points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and displays
Troubleshoot by substitution
On both the frame Network Controll er Card and the 9033, i n all case s when pow er is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.
Check the Power Consumed indications for both the +12 V and -7.5 V supply rails for the 9033 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard Card Info pane, or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-7.
If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame power supply, connections, or the 9033 card itself is defective.
If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-18) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9033 card may be defective.
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.
assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) On both DashBoard and the 9033 card edge indicators, red indications
signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module with a known-good item.
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9033 Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 provides 9033 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9033 card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the 9033 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.
Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-
ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard and/or the 9033 card edge status indicators.
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9033 card and network remote con-
trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section.
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
DashBoard™ shows Video yellow icon and Input Invalid message in 9033 Card Info pane.
Card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling.
Ancillary data (closed ca ptioning, timecode, Dolby AFD) not transferred through
9033.
DashBoard shows red Audio icon and Analog Input
Clipping message in 9033 Card Info pane.
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metadata,
No video input present Make certain intended video source is
connected to appropriate 9033 card video input. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.
Control(s) not enabled Make certain respective control is set to On or Enabled (as appropriate).
VANC line num ber con fli ct
between two or more ancillary data item s
Analog peak audio input on selected input exceeds +24 dBu level
Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a unique line number (see Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3-8).
Reduce analog audio level at the source.
9033 audio gain controls cannot be used to
Note:
correct analog input overload condition. The condition must be corrected at the source.
Card edge display shows code E101 .
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Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
(9033-DEC only) Dolby® data
indicated as Present on Audio Input Controls Status display does not process, or cannot be accessed as an audio source
Audio signal(s) do not route as expected.
Parameter control not available as expected.
Input Select in Dolby Decoder function selection
not set for pair carrying locked Dolby
®
data
Upstre am metadata n o t enabled
(9033 only) AES audio contains Dolby
®
E or Dolby
Digital encoded signal
Audio Input Controls AES Passthrough or Zero Delay Embedding mode may inadvertently be enabled
Make certain intended channels carrying locked Dolby® data are selected as the inpu t for the Dolby
®
decoder .
Check upstream device or system and enable as required.
When a valid Dolby
®
E or Dolby Digital signal (in accordance with SMPT E 337M) is detected on an AES signal, SRC is automatically byp assed (disable d) along with gain and polarity controls being bypassed (even though controls may appear to be functional). Gain an d polarity co ntrols are not available for this signal type.
Refer to Status displays in Au dio Input Controls function submenu tab on page 3-11 for more information.
When either of these modes is enabled, flexible routing and parametric controls are not available. When eit her of these modes is not intended for use, make sure they are disabled.
Refer to Audio Input Controls function submenu tab on page 3-11 for more information.
Routing and parametric controls may
Note:
appear functional when either of these mode are enabled, although the controls will not be functional.
Audio not processed or passed through card.
Input audio of type that cannot be locked by 9033 card
AES discrete audio must be nominal 48 kHz input.
Although the Status Displays in Audio
Note:
Input Controls function submenu tab will
show audio formats other than “Present, Professional as being locked (such as Present, Consumer), in any case the audio must be at nominal 48 kHz rate for lock and processing to occur.
Enable control not turned on Group Enable button for Embedded Audio Group 1/2 or Embedded Audio Group 3/4
function submenu must be turned on for sources to be embedded into respective embedded channels.
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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom continued
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Audio not processed or passed through card (cont.).
Upmixer inadvertently enabled (Upmixer Licensed Feature only)
AES pairs 1 thru 4 switch not set for Input (factory default) mode
Dolby-encoded pair not recognized by downstream devices/systems
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide Remote Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.
Make certain upmixer is set to Bypass if not intended for use.
Note: When manually enabled or set for automatic
enable with appropriate signal levels, upmixer overwrites selected channels with new data; same-channel output will no longer represent same-channel inputs for selected channels.
If any of AES IN 1 thru AES IN 4 are to be used as inputs, the respective DIP switch must be set to the default INPUT mode position.
See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2, Installati on and Setup for more information.
Audio SRC must be set to Off to maint a in integrity of Dolby pair for downstream devices.
In Case of Problems
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 customers 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. 1-24) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact in formation.
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