Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9034 User Manual

9034
Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame
Sync 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
9034-OM (V4.1)
Copyright
©Copyright 2013, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. COMPASS openGear Dolby
property of their respective owners.
Linear Acoust ic licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under licens e from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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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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, AEROMAX® and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt Embedding and Frame Sync. (90 34-SD is a function ally identical SD-onl y version.) The 9034 i s part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear fo r broadcast TV env ironments. The Co balt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Shoul d you have questions pertaining to the ins tallation or operation of your 9034, pleas e contact us at the contact informa tion on t he front cover.
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9034 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio
Manual No.: 9034-OM Document Version: V4.1 Release Date: September 23, 2013 Applicable for
Firmware Version
3314
(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.
- Update manual to include latest available card options.
9034-OM (V4.1)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9034 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
9034 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9034 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-9
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ...................................................... 1-14
Dolby® Decoding (9034-DEC only)......................................................... 1-15
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-16
9034 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-18
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9034................................... 1-18
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-20
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-24
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-24
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-25
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 9034 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5
9034 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9034 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 9034 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9034 Card Using DashBoard........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9034 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9034 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9034 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Video Signal Controls .............................................................................. 3-10
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-14
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-15
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-16
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-21
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-25
AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 ......................................................................... 3-26
AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 ......................................................................... 3-30
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-30
Dolby Decoder ......................................................................................... 3-31
Dolby E Metadata .................................................................................... 3-34
Dolby D Metadata .................................................................................... 3-35
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-36
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-40
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-45
Licensable Features.................................................................................. 3- 45
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-46
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-48
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-48
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-52
9034 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-53
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-56
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-56
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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9034 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync and Dolb y to herein as the 9034).
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Decoding Option card (al so r efe rr ed
Note: This manual also covers the 9034-DEC, which is the 9034 card equipped with
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Dolby sively to either the 9034 or the 9034-DEC are respectively denoted by (9034 only) or (9034-DEC only). In all other aspects, both the 9034 and 9034-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
9034.
Chapter 2, Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9034 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9034 Rear I/O Modules.
Chapter 3, Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9034.
This chapter contains the following information:
9034 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
9034 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-20)
Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-24)
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-25)
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1 9034 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9034 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 9034 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 Downloads 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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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9034 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
9034 refers to the 9034 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video
Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync and Dolby
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Decoding Option card.
Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses the Cobalt
Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS
System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
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or other cards..
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card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9034 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:
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could result in pe rsonal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply.
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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 9034 has a moderate power dissipation (13 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 9034 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 9034 Functional Description

9034 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9034. The 9034 frame synchronizer includes a full 16-channel audio embedder that receives either 8-pair AES or 8-channel bala nced analog audio inputs . The 9034 also ha ndles AFD code insertion and transfer of Dolby
(9034-DEC only) The 9034-DEC also performs Dolby Digital decoding and decoded channel routing.
(9034-SD only) The 9034-SD is functionally equivalent to the 9034, except that it is limit ed to SD an alog video input, proces sing, and assoc iated contr ols.
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metadata.
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E and Dolby®
Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
9034 Input/Output Formats
DashBoard, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-16) for user interface descriptions.
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OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
The 9034 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). (9034-DEC only) RS-485 Dolby can consist of input video or Dolby
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metadata output (extracted from
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decoder metadata output.
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metadata output
Note: The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum capability
of the 9034. The practical input/output complement is determined by the par­ticular Rear I/O Module used with the 9034. Refer to 9034 Rear I/O Modules (p. 1-18) for more information.
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1 9034 Functional Description
SDI OUT
AES OUT
(5-8)
decode
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function applicable
only for 9034-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)
Insertion
AFD Code
Sync
Frame
Video
Processing
DOLBY
META
(NOTE 2)
Re-insert
Metadata Extract/
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
Decode
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Timecode
Processing
(NOTE 2)
Dolby
Routing/
Control
and SRC
AES Decode
Differential Analog
Audio A/D
Serializer/
Audio
Cable Drivers
Embed
Framesync
AES
Encode
Tracking
Delay and
User Offset
S11–S14
[AES IN (1-4)]
[AES OUT (1-4)]
Video Processor
A/D
Video
Y/Cmpst IN
Pr/C IN
Pb IN
IN (1,2)
EXT REF
Audio Processor
(1-4)
IN (1-8)
AN-AUD
AES IN (5-8)
AES I/O
9034BDV4
Figure 1-1 9034 Functional Block Diagram
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Introduction 9034 Functional Description
Video Processor Description
Video Processor
The 9034 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function p rovide s for fra me s ync co ntrol usin g e ither one of t wo ext ern al
EXT REF IN (1,2) reference sign als di stri buted wit h the ca rd fra me, or the inpu t
video as a frame sync reference. This function allows horiz ontal and/or ver tica l of fset to be added bet ween the
output video and the frame sync reference. A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing overall delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following any horizontal or vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and video and re-establ ishing t he frame s ync. The 903 4 re-est ablishes vi deo/audi o sync following framesy nc changes by appl ying an of fset in small, progre ssive amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A user-selectable hard resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if audio-video offset exceeds the threshold. Hard resync provides fastest snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulati on. Conve rs ely, a threshold setting that avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling the video, going to a des ired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame.
(9034-DEC only) When Dolby
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data is rece ived and actively routed into embedded or AES output channels, the frame sync function delays the video by one frame (as required by the Dolby
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decode processing delay) to
maintain video/audio sync.
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.
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1 9034 Functional Description
Dolby® Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter (9034-DEC only)
This function allows Dolby® metadata from the Dolby decoder, to be inserted in the output SDI. The extracted 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 func ti on provides for extracti on of t imec ode da ta from the input video (for SD formats ), and in turn re-inser tion of timecode dat a 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.
Video
Input
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
Analog VITC
Detect/Extract
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Priority/
Select
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
Buffer/ Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line Number Control
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
HD/SD–SDI Video Output
Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
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Introduction 9034 Functional Description
Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function chooses from the following 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)
(9034-DEC only) Decoded Dolby
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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channels
The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of th e 32 out put channels (16 embedded AES, 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 9034.) 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 9034 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 9034 card.
AES OUT (1-4) are available as dedicated outputs
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1 9034 Functional Description
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 Mi x 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
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
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.
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
MONO
AES Ch 12 AES Ch 16
Figure 1-4 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
L
Σ
R
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Introduction 9034 Functional Description
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 fr om 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 sig nal l evels on the sele cted chann els and c ompares th em to a selectable level threshold. It then determines whether or not to generate 5.1 upmixing from the stereo 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 o verwrites 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 to the upmixer that the channel(s) are already carrying viable 5.1 content. In t his cas e, the upmix er is bypa ssed, al lo wing the original channels to pass unaffected.
The examples in Figure 1-5 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels
Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As
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.
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1 9034 Functional Description
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
>
AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6
Threshold
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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Introduction 9034 Functional Description
Loudness Processor (Option +LP)
Note: Loudness processor 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 initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)
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price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon
If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual supplement 5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass
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Cards (+LP51, +LP20) Manual Supplement (OPT-SW-LP-MS) is included in your documentation package. Supplement OPT-SW-LP-MS can be downloaded from our website or requested using the Cobalt contact information in this manual.
Tone Generator Function
The 9034 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 f or the embedded or AES audio outputs.
18 discrete sine wave frequencies are a vailable, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
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AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter
The 9034 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be independently enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources in which AES timing does not match the video input timing). The sample rate converters are set to disabled (bypassed) by default; this is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES audio such as Dolby
®
Dolby
Digital audio streams. When a valid Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital 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.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
®
E or
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
®
E is to be embedded into 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) with the normal frame sync audio delay being bypassed.
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.
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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Dolby® Decoding (9034-DEC only)
Note: Although the 9034-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 9034-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 9034-DEC can embed metadata on the SDI output. Similarly, the 9034-DEC downstream devices or systems.
status. When a valid Dolby® encoded embedded pair is detected, the
®
format is displayed as Present, Dolby E or
®
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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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User Control Interface
Figure 1-7 shows the user control interface options for the 9034. 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
9034 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls
Computer with NIC
or
DashBoard Remote Control
Using a computer with DashBoard installed, 9034 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel, 9034 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, 9034 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 9034 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 9034 User Control Interface
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Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge
controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front panel menu.
Note: Some of the 9034 functions described in this manual are available only when
using the DashBoard, or Cobalt Control Panel user interfaces.
DashBoard User Interface Using DashBoard, the 9034 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. 1-25).
®
reference guide Remote Control
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
as listed in
®
Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC and WinOGCP Remote
Control Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and W inOGCP
Remote Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the cards within the HPF-9000 or 8321 frame.
The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The remote contro l panels are totall y compatible with the op enGear
®
control software DashBoard; any changes made with either system are reflected on the oth er.
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .
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1 9034 Functional Description
9034 Rear I/O Modules
The 9034 physically inter faces to sys tem video and audi o connectio ns using a Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-8 shows a typical 9034 Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9034 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 9034 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 9034 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in 9034 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 9034 Rear I/O Module
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9034
The 9034 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 9034.
In this example, an RM-9034-F Rear I/O Module provides a connection interface for the signal types shown here.
BNC connectors for coaxial video and AES audio signals
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Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24 1080i
(1)
25; 29.97; 30
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60
(1, 2)
486i 575i
(1, 2)
29.97 25
Embedded Audio The 9034 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 9034 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 9034 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 9034 does not support AES input at 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output The 9034 can provide 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on
75BNC connections.
(9034-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) 9034-SD support only NTSC and PAL SD rates.
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®
E/
The 9034-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 9034 Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync card.
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic Note: HD specifications apply only to 9034; 9034-SD only accepts and outputs SD signals.
Part number, nomenclature • 9034 – Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with
Audio Embedding and Frame Sync
9034-DEC – Input Processing Analog to Digital Video Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync and Dolby Option
9034-SD is functionally equivalent, but processes only SD anlaog video with a resulting SMPTE 259M SDI output
®
Decoding
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear
modular system definition. Power consumption < 13 Watts (not including Dolby decoder) Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX. Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
Controls Card edge switches as follows:
Internal Tone Generators Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing
4-character alphanumeric display
Status/Error LED indicator
Input Format LED indicator
Menu Enter pushbutton switch
Menu Exit pushbutton switch
Up/down selection toggle switch
sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
®
Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
Analog Video Input Input Complement:
Separate component Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb inputs
Input Type:
Differential; Common Mode Rejection = 5 VAC
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Item Characteristic
Analog Video Input (cont.) 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 Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Number of Outputs:
Two HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 (9034-SD is SD only)
Impedance:
75
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz > 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz
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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications continued
Item Characteristic
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.)
AES Audio Input Standard:
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
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
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Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions continued
Item Characteristic
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
Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:
®
Dolby
balanced via Phoenix terminal block connector. With option +LTC,
also provides RS-485 LTC input or output.
Standards Supported (HD):
Standards Supported (SD):
Signal Level:
Signal Type:
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:
decoder (where equipped) on RS-485 interface; 3-wire
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs
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
486i 29.97 (NTSC); 575i 25 (PAL)
1 Vp-p nominal
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
75
> 30 dB to 30 MHz
±1.0 V
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1 Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series power supplies, and Dolby material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues , Cobalt recommends registering the product by completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective product s should be double boxed, and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
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Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

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Name and address of your local dealer
Product information and pricing
Technical support
Upcoming trade show i nformation
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