Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9064 User Manual

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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.

Trademark Information

Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. COMPASS openGear Tektronix

property of their respective owners.

and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt Corrector, and Frame Sync. The 9064 is part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you ha ve questions pertaining to the insta llation or op eration of y our 9064, p lease contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9064 Up/Down/Cr oss C on vert er w ith H D/ SD- SDI Inpu t, R GB Colo r

Manual No.: 9064-OM Document Version: V4.1 Release Date: April 10, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3286

(or greater): Description of

product/manual changes:

- Revise manual for latest card firmware release functionality and minor edits.

- Correction to HD input EQ distance spec.

- Clarification of Framesyn c con t rol des c ripti ons .

9064-OM (V4.1)

Table of Contents

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

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

9064 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

9064 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9064 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5

Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-5

User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-12

9064 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-14

Video Formats Supported by the 9064..................................................... 1-14

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-15

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-18

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-18

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-19

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

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

Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-4

Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-5

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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 9064 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9064 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9064 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6

Checking 9064 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

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

9064 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-10

Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-12

AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-17

Overlays ................................................................................................... 3-21

Color Correction ....................................................................................... 3-25

Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-27

Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-30

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

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-35

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9064........................................ 3-37

On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example.............................................. 3-37

Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples............................. 3-41

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-44

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-44

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-48

9064 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-49

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

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

ii 9064 PRODUCT MANUAL 9064-OM (V4.1)

Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9064 Up/Down/Cross Converter with HD/SD-SDI Input, RGB Color Corrector, and Fr ame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9064).

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

9064.

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

installing the 9064 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9064 Rear I/O Modules.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9064.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9064 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9064 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-15)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-18)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-19)

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1 9064 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9064 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 9064 Card Information (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as described below.

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

Card Software earlier than latest version

Card Software newer than version in manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cobalt Reference Guides

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

Guides

updates, and other topics.

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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9064 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

HDIn

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9064 refers to the 9064 Up/Down/Cross Converter with HD/SD-SDI

Input, RGB Color Corrector, and Frame Sync card.

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

COMPASS

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

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

cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9064 and other COMPASS

cards operate.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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

Warnings

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

Cautions

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

Notes

Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply.

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

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

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

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

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

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9064 has a moderate power dissipation (17 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9064 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 9064 Functional Description

9064 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9064. The 9064 up/down/ cross-format converter also includes an RGB color corrector and a full video frame synchronizer. The 9064 also handles AFD code dete ction/ i nsertio n and processing, timecode support, a nd closed captioni ng support . Aspect r atio can be corrected to provide proper output aspect.

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

9064 Input/Output Formats

Video Processor Description

DashBoard™, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-12) for user interface descriptions.

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels

The 9064 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• HD/SD SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input

• Outputs:

• SDI OUT – four SD-SDI buffered video outputs

• RCK OUT– four SD-SDI reclocked buffered video outputs

The 9064 features a scaler that provide s up, down, and cross- conversion usi ng de-interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. Separate controls are provided for SD and HD inputs that allow the card to flexibly and independently handle mixed input formats.

The 9064 video subsystem also provides the functions described below.

Video Processor

The 9064 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video. The 9064 video processor also provides white, black, and chroma clip control. Clipping can be applied with either a hard or soft white clip and also a chroma saturation clip. Luma and chroma gain controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for both gain controls.

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1 9064 Functional Description

Color Corrector

The 9064 color corrector converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on the output. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level independently for both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels simultaneously.

Frame Sync Function

This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external

EXT REF IN (1,2) reference signa ls dis trib uted wit h th e card f rame, or the i nput

video as a frame sync reference. This function allows horizo nta l and/or vertical of fs et to be add ed between the

output video and the frame sync reference. A Reset Framesync function re sets the frame sync following any hor izontal or

vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered video and re-establishing the frame sync.

In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling the video, going to a desired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame (frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).

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Introduction 9064 Functional Description

RCK

OUT

AFD

Processing

YCbCr

Sync

Frame

Limiting

SDI

OUT

Serializer/

Cable Drivers

Video

Processing

Up/Down/

Reclock

Conversion

Cross-Format

Video Processor

YCbCr

RGB

Correction

Proc

TC/CC

Processing

Color Corrector

Deserialize

SDI IN

IN (1,2)

EXT REF

HD/SD

9064BD

Figure 1-1 9064 Functional Block Diagram

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1 9064 Functional Description

Scaler Function

The scaler function provides up, down, and cross-conversions between multiple standard SD and HD video formats, multiple frame rates, film frame rates, and cross-c onversion bet ween interla ced and progre ssive formats . T a ble 1-1 lists the 9064 conversion choices available for various input formats and frame rates.

Table 1-1 Scaler Function Conversions

Input

Format

525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

(NTSC/

PAL)

720p

half-rate

720p

(film rates)

(4)

1080i 1080p

1080p

(film rates)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080PsF

(film rates)

625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X

720p 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24

(4)

720p 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98 720p 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 720p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24

(5)

720p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98 720p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 720p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 720p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98

1080i 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98 1080i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X

1080p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24

(5)

1080p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98 1080p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 1080p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98 1080PsF 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080PsF 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98

Notes: 1. The drop-down list choice of “Same as Input” is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly listed here.

2. “X” denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.

3. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.

4. If the original material does not have a proper 3-2 cadence suitable for conversion to film rates, the conversion reverts to standard de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for 3-2 reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates. See 3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations (p. 1-11).

5. Formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive frame rate, however some

image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.

6. “NTSC” and “PAL” in this manual informally denote 486i5994 and 575i50 SD-SDI video formats.

(4)

(5)

(4)

(5)

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Introduction 9064 Functional Description

When output video is set to 720p for either SD or HD video, the 720p output can be converted to 7 20p half-r ate for mats as lis ted in Table 1-1. When output video is set to 1080 film (1080p23.98) for either SD or HD inputs, the 9064 can convert the output to 1080P sF23. 98 (seg mente d frame progre ssive) . Both of these functions c an be i ndepend ently appli ed to e ither SD and/o r HD vide o inputs.

The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a choice from several standard aspect ratios. Additionally, user defined and “Follow AFD Settings” conversion can be applied. User defined settings allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD Settings” sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format Description) settings embedded in the video signal.

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, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI. In this manner, timecode data can be preserved, even aft er fo rmat conv ersi on. The function can monitor the SDI video input of the card for supported timecode formats, and then select and prioritize among SDI VITC, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If the preferred format is detected, the preferred format is used by the ca rd; if the pre ferred format is not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired.

SDI

Video

Input

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_VITC Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_LTC Detect/Extract

The function also provides conversion between various received timecode formats and provides insertion, line number control, and re-formatting to SDI VITC, ATC_VITC, and/or ATC_LTC timecode output formats.

HD/SD–SDI

(From Video Proc/

Format Converter)

VITC Waveform

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Priority/

Select

Buffer/

Re-format

Proc/Embed

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

HD/SD–SDI Video Output

Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor

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Closed Captioning Processor

This function provides support for closed captioning setup. The function receives closed captioning data from the incoming SDI stream and outputs closed captioning on a selectable VANC line number when the output is HD (for an SD output, the line number is fixed at line 21).

AFD Processor

This function provides aspect ratio controls and assignment of AFD codes to the SDI output video.

Using this function, aspect ratios in accordanc e with the standard 4-bit AFD codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes.

Separate, independent AFD controls a re provided for both 16:9 coded and 4:3 coded frames.

This function also provides AFD-controlled ARC by checking for any existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. With the Scaler function

Follow AFD Settings, the H and V settings corr esponding to the received code

are applied to the video by the 9064. The default, standard aspect ratio described by the AFD code can be applied, or custom horizontal/vertical scaling can be applied for a given code.

Aspect Ratio Conversion set to

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

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Introduction 9064 Functional Description

3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations

Figure 1-3 depicts the 3-2 pulldown process used for conversions between progressive film video formats and interlaced video formats. (Although the term “3-2” is used here per convention, it is more accurately described as 2-3 per the diagram here and SMPTE definitions which stipulate that first film frame

A be represented exclusively by 2 fields from the same frame). As

shown in Figure 1-3, the term 2-3 is derived from the pattern, or cadence, in which four consecut iv e f il m vid eo f ra me s a re conv erted into five conse cut ive interlaced video frames (i.e., 10 interlaced video fields). Odd and even interlaced fields are denoted in Figure 1-3 by “

“

”). Note the considerations described in Figure 1-3 for converting to film

rates.

3-2 Pulldown

(From 1080p 24 To 1080i 60)

“

2” portions consist of two consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the same film

frame. The first film frame and first video frame are unique as a set in that their contents are mutually and exclusively related to each other.

” and “E” (for exampl e, “AO” and

1080p 24

1080i 60

1080p 24

“3” portions consist of three consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the same film frame distributed across three consecutive interlaced fields.

A B C D

AOA

BOB

BOC

A B C

AOA [1O1E]

Using reverse pulldown, each film video frame is constructed from 2 interlaced fields with odd and even fields selected as shown. The conversion pattern shown reverses the pulldown, thereby restoring the original signal.

Note:If the original interlaced material does not have the cadence described here, the conversion reverts to standard de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates. Similarly, formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive frame rate, however some image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.

BOB [2O2E]

COC [4O3E]

COD

DOD

[5O5E]

A B C D

AOA

BOB

BOC

A B C

AOA [1O1E]

BOB

[2O2E]

COC [4O3E]

32 3

COD

DOD [5O5E]

DOD

3-2 Reverse Pulldown

From 1080i 60 To 1080p 24

Figure 1-3 3-2 Pulldown and Reverse Pulldown

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User Control Interface

Figure 1-4 shows the user control interface options for the 9064. 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

9064 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9064 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9064 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, 9064 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 9064 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 1-4 9064 User Control Interface

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Introduction 9064 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 which is described in Chapter 3,“Operat ing Inst ruction s”.

Note: Some of the 9064 functions described in this manual are available only when

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

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9064 and

other cards installed in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote

frames such as the Cobalt® HPF-9000 or 8321 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 Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Inc. (p. 1-19).

cards using DashB oard™.

reference guide COMPASS® Remote

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital

• Cobalt

OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control

Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control

Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the 9064 and other video and audio processing terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt COMPASS

cards

for openGear™ standard. In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and

control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and intuitive acces s to hundre ds of car ds in a fac ility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.

The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.

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 9064 Functional Description

9064 Rear I/O Modules

The 9064 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.

All inputs and outputs shown in the 9064 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 9064 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These required BNC connections are provided by either an 8310-BNC or 8310-C-BNC frame (which both have a built-in BNC connector backplane module), or by using an optional RM20-9064-A Rear I/O Module.

Video Formats Supported by the 9064

The 9064 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the video formats supported by the 9064.

Table 1-2 Supported Video Formats

Item Description/Specification

Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:

1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24

(1)

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

(1)

486i

(1)

575i

(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.

25; 29.97; 30

29.97 25

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9064 Up/Down/Cross Converter with HD/SD-SDI Input, RGB Color Corrector, and Frame Sync card.

Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9064 Up/Down/Cross Converter with HD/SD-SDI Input, RGB

Color Corrector, and Frame Sync

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

modular system definition. Power consumptio n < 17 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature: Relative humidity (operating or storage):

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX. Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• Status/Error LED indicator

• Input For mat LED indic ato r

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu Exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

Resolution: 10-bit video data path Serial Digital Video Input Data Rates Supported:

SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps

Impedance:

75 Ω terminating

Equalization (HD):

260 ft (79 m) Belden 1694A

Equalization (SD):

1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz

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Table 1-3 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs

Pre-Proces sor (Rec locked) Se rial Digi tal Video Outputs

Number of Outputs:

Four SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz

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

Number of Outputs:

Four SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2

Impedance:

75 Ω

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Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:

Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs

Standards Supported (HD):

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

Standards Supported (SD):

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

Signal Level:

1 Vp-p nominal

Signal Type:

Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 30 dB to 30 MHz

Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:

±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 Ema il: 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 ACK NOWLEDGES THAT N O OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.

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

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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact ou r th oro ugh and professional support representatives for any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show i nformation

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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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-4)

• Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5)

Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot

Chapter 2

CAUTION

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9064 has a moderate power dissipation (17 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

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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2 Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot

Note: • If installing the 9064 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 9064 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. 2-4) for rear I/O module installation procedure.

CAUTION

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9064 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 9064 into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9064 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 re sistance 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.

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 shown in Figure 2-1.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9064 cards.

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Installation and Setup Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot

Note: The 9064 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to

terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.

Note: External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a refer-

ence bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2 which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house distribution.

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 remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5).

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 DashBoard™ and be ready for use.

Both the built-in Rear I/O Modules on the 8310-BNC/ 8310-C-BNC frames and the optional RM20-9064-A Rear I/ O Module use the connector arrangements shown to the left.

Connect cabling as shown. Unused connectors do not require external termination.

RM-9064-A.PNG

Figure 2-1 9064 Rear I/O Module Connections

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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 9064 is to be installed.

If installing the 9064 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.

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9064 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

DSCN3487A.JPG

Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot

on rear of frame chassis.

Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.

Lightly tighten captive screw.

Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation

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Installation and Setup Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control

Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control

Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide “COMPASS

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 Remote 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>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Inc. (p. 1-19).

• 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.

Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).

reference guide COMPASS™

OGCP-9000 and

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital

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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 9064

Function Submenu Li st and

Descriptions (p. 3-9).

• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)

• Accessing the 9064 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5)

• Checking 9064 Card Information (p. 3-7)

• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8)

• 9064 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)

• Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9064 (p. 3-37)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-44)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9064 card. The 9064 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using any of the user interfaces described here.

The format in which the 9064 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 9064 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 9064 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 9064 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the 9064 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 9064 card is first selected.

9064

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 9064 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 9064 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 9064 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 act like potentiometers. It ems in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which correspo ndingly act like rotar y switches. (In thi s manner , the setting effected using co ntr ols and selection lists displayed on t h e Co ntr ol Panel are comparable to t he submenu i tems acce ssed and committed u sing the 9064 card edge controls.)

Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel.

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.

Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN

OGCP-9000-OM) or “OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel Product Manual” (PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.

9064_3396B_3346B.JPG

In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to

Color Gain

Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup

3370_3372B.JPG

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9064 Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9064 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9064 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9064 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 asso ci ated wi th th e fra me co ntain ing th e 9064 c ard t o 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 7: CDI-9064 RCVR21”).

9064_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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3 Accessing the 9064 Card via Remote Control

Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

Accessing the 9064 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel

Press the Select Device key and select a c ard as shown in the example below.

9064_3366_3392.JPG

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 9064 - 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).

9064_DB_ACCESS3A3.PNG

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Operating Instructions Checking 9064 Card Information

Checking 9064 Card Information

The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 064 car d can be chec ked us ing DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9064 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. 3-44) for corrective action.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Frame A is hosting a 9064 card in slot 6.

Software Version Number

Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the card’s Software Release Number and Software Build Number. Use these numbers also when communicating to Cobalt

regarding this card.

Power Consumption and Temperature Displays

This display shows the power consumed by the 9064 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 9064. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.

Figure 3-4 9064 Card Info Utility

9064_CARD_INFO.PNG

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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 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2) ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2)

Dolby

Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2) SDI 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 Conflict and Resolution

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Operating Instructions 9064 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9064 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

T able 3 -2 indiv iduall y list s and desc ribes ea ch 9064 fu nctio n submenu (“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.)

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 Proc Scaler AFD Overlays Color Correction

3-10 3-12 3-17 3-21 3-25

Framesync Closed Captioning Timecode Presets

3-27 3-30 3-31 3-35

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Table 3-2 9064 Function Submenu List

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, Video Proc 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 Adj usts 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 Color Gain or Luma Ga in controls

• Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.

increases or decreases both the Video and Chroma levels by equal amounts.

(-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)

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Table 3-2 9064 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)

• White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)

• Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified percentage.

(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)

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Table 3-2 9064 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides video format down-conversions and aspect ratio controls.

Note: Scaling and/or format conversion removes ATC packets (if present). If ATC packets are present, use the AFD,

Timecode, and Closed Captioning functions described in this manual to preserve and re-apply packets on the output SDI.

• Scaler enable Enables or bypasses Scaler function as follows:

• Enabled: Provides Scaler functions for the received video input.

• Bypassed: Received video input bypasses the Scaler functions.

Scaler

• Current Input Format Displays the input format of the video currently being received by the 9064 (for example, 1080p at 29.97 Hz frame rate as shown here).

Note: Rates displayed for progressive formats are frame rates; rates

displayed for interlaced formats are field rates.

Current Input Format

• Current Output Format Displays the currently selected output format of the video currently being processed by the 9064 (for example, 1080p at 29.97 Hz frame rate as shown here). The output format displayed is the output present on the card’s SDI OUT BNC connectors.

Current Output Format

Note: Output format shown in this display tracks with selection made in

display only tracks with changes applicable to the currently received input format (for example, when currently receiving HD video, changes made in the drop-down list have no effect on the Output Format display). Output form a t al so tracks with any applicable Scaler functions that affect output format.

Note: Rates displayed for progressive formats are frame rates; rates

displayed for interlaced formats are field rates.

or drop-down lists. Output Format

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Scaler Video Format Conversions

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Scaler Video Format Conversions

The Scaler HD: Convert to: a nd SD: Conver t to: drop-down lists (as shown and de scribed in the following pages) allows selec tion of up/d own/cr oss-con versio n (or no conver sion) fo r variou s input formats. The table below lists the conversion choices available for various input formats and frame rates provided by the Scaler Convert to: function. Also shown are the resulting frame rates for the converted outputs.

Input

Format

525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

(NTSC/

PAL)

720p

half-rate

720p

(film rates)

(4)

1080i 1080p

1080p

(film rates)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF

(film rates)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X

720p 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 720p 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

720p 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 720p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 720p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(5)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98

(5)

720p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 720p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 720p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98

1080i 60 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(4)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(4)

1080PsF 24

(4)

1080PsF 23.98

(4)

1080i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X

1080p 30 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98

1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24

(5)

1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98

(5)

1080PsF 24

(5)

1080PsF 23.98

(5)

1080p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X 1080p 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98 1080PsF 24 X 720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24 1080PsF 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98

Notes:1. The drop-down list choice of “Same as Input” is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly

listed here.

2. “X” denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.

3. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.

4. If the original material does not have a proper 3-2 cadence suitable for conversion to film rates, the conversion reverts to standard de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for 3-2 reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates. (See 3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations (p. 1-11) for more information.)

5. Formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive frame rate,

however some image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.

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Note: SD: controls described below affect SD inputs; HD: controls described below affect HD inputs.

• SD: Convert To When SD video input is received by the 9064, provides output format conversions, or re-aspecting to SD when SD is the detected input format as described below.

• SD (Same as input): Output follows currently received video input format, with Current Input Format and Current Output Format displays showing same selection.

• 720p: Output is converted to 720p

• 720 film: Output is converted to corresponding 720p film frame rate

• 1080i: Output is converted to 1080i

• 1080p: Output is converted to 1080p

• 1080 film: Output is converted to corresponding 1080i film

frame rate

• Output Follows Reference In: Output tracks with format set in

Reference Video Input

Note: Output Follows Reference In selection automatically sets

the output format to that of the received reference signal input (this signal is distributed to the 9064 and other cards via an 8320 frame bus). In addition to extracting a frame sync and rate, this function determines the type of black burst (i.e., black burst or tri-level) and sets the output format to match.

SD: Convert To

• SD: Output Half-rate 720p When drop-down list is set to 720p, converts output to 720p half-rate.

Yes/No control functions as follows:

• No: Do not apply half-rate; leave output at standard frame rate

• Yes: Output set at half- rate

Note: Half-rate outputs are available for the 720p frame rates listed under

“720p” in the “Scaler Video Format Conversions” table on the previous page.

• SD: Output PsF When enabled (and with the output video is set to 1080 film), converts the

• SD: Aspect Ratio Conversion Selects between the standard preset Aspect Ratio Conversions (ARC)

output to1080PsF (segmented frame progressive).

shown here, as well as User Defined and Follow AFD Settings.

• User Defined settings allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control.

• Follow AFD Settings sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD settings performed in AFD (p. 3-17).

Note: This function is intended for aspect ratio adjustment of a particular

signal without AFD considerations.

• If ARC is being used on a case-by-case basis for a particular signal, it is easier to use the Scaler ARC tools described here.

• If AFD is to be used to set and apply a standard AFD code label

for ARC, use Follow AFD Settings. Do not perform ARC here; instead, perform ARC as described in the AFD function description on page 3-17.

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• SD: User-defined aspect ratio ( Horizo ntal) and (Vertical) controls adjust horizontal and vertical zoom

• SD: Top line suppression Selects the number of lines suppressed at the beginning of video. In this

• HD: Convert To When HD video input is received by the 9064, provides output format

percentage. Settings less than (<) 100% provide zoom-out; settings greater than (>) 100% provide zoom-in.

(50% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; null = 100.0)

manner, the image is scaled proportionally to replace the top few lines suppressed using this control. Using this control can hide unwanted closed caption or timecode data.

(Range is 0 thru 10 lines.)

conversions listed below.

• HD (Same as input): Output follows currently received video input format, with Current Input Format and Current Output Format displays showing same selection.

• SD (NTSC or PA L): Output is converted to 525i at 59.94 Hz frame rate or 625i at 50 Hz rate, as applicable.

• 720p: Output is converted to 720p

• 720 film: Output is converted to corresponding 720p film frame rate

• 1080i: Output is converted to 1080i

• 1080p: Output is converted to 1080p

• 1080 film: Output is converted to corresponding 1080i film

frame rate

• Output Follows Reference In: Output tracks with format set in

Reference Video Input Note: Output Follows Reference In selection automatically sets

HD: Convert To

black burst or tri-level) and sets the output format to match.

• HD: Output Half-rate 720p When drop-down list is set to 720p, converts output to 720p

• HD: Output PsF When enabled (and with the output video is set to 1080 film) converts

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half-rate.

Yes/No control functions as follows:

• No: Do not apply half-rate; leave output at standard frame rate

• Yes: Output set at half-rate

Note: Half-rate outputs are available for the 720p frame rates listed under

“720p” in the “Scaler Video Format Conversions” table on page 3-13.

output to 1080PsF (segmented frame progressive).

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• HD: Aspect Ratio Conversion Selects between the standard preset Aspect Ratio Conversions (ARC)

• HD: User-defined aspect ratio (Horizontal) and (Vertical) controls adjust horizontal and vertical zoom

• HD: Top line suppression Selects the number of lines suppressed at the beginning of video. In this

shown here, as well as User Defined and Follow AFD Settings.

• User Defined settings allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control.

• Follow AFD Settings sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD settings performed in AFD (p. 3-17).

Note: This function is intended for aspect ratio adjustment of a particular

signal without AFD considerations.

• If ARC is being used on a case-by-case basis for a particular signal, it is easier to use the Scaler ARC tools described here.

• If AFD is to be used to set and apply a standard AFD code label

for ARC, use Follow AFD Settings. Do not perform ARC here; instead, perform ARC as described in the AFD function description on page 3-17.

percentage. Settings less than (<) 100% provide zoom-out; settings greater than (>) 100% provide zoom-in.

(50% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; null = 100.0)

manner, the image is scaled proportionally to replace the top few lines suppressed using this control. Using this control can hide unwanted closed caption or timecode data.

(Range is 0 thru 10 lines.)

• Detail Enhancement Controls Sharpness Level, Threshold, and Noise Reduction controls (individually

• S h arpness Level Control Adjusts the aggressiveness of sharpening applied to MPEG video.

• S h arpness Threshold Control Adjusts the point at which sharpening rules become active. Data below

• Noise Reduction Control Adjusts the amount of statistical low-pass filtering applied to the data.

described below) which can be used to tailor output video sharpness per program material and aesthetic preferences.

Note: Detail enhancement controls apply to both SD and HD inputs.

Optimum setting results in overall perception of increased sharpness, while avoiding pattern noise artifacts.

(Range is 0 thru 255)

the threshold setting is passed unaffected. Higher settings allow for a more subtle sharpness enhancement

(especially with content showing motion). Lower settings allow more content in general to be acted upon by the enhancement process.

(Range is 0 thru 255)

Using this control, regular pattern noise artifacts from the sharpening process can be reduced, resulting in subjectively smoother raster backgrounds and detail boundaries.

(Range is 0 thru 63)

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Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video, and allows unique ARC

AFD

Without AFD

settings to be applied for each AFD code. When an appropriate AFD code is received by this card,

this function can be used to apply the AFD-directed re-aspecting, resulting in a properly scaled and cropped image area.

NTSC-Coded (4:3) 1080i Video Signal

NTSC-Coded

image on 16:9

display shows

letterbox cropping

With AFD

NTSC-Coded (4:3) 1080i Video Signal with 1010 AFD Code

NTSC-Coded

image on 16:9

display shows

letterbox cropping

9064 with 1010

AFD Code

Received and

Applied

Up-Conversion

to 16:9

Uncorrected

up-conversion

results in “postage

stamp” effect with

both letterbox and

sidebars visible on

16:9 display

Up-Conversion

to 16:9

AFD Corrected

up-conversion

results in intended

image area

properly visible on

16:9 display

1080i Video Signal with 16:9 uncorrected signal

1080i Video Signal with 16:9 corrected signal

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• Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows:

• If AFD code is present, one of the 1 1, four-bit AFD codes is displayed (as shown in the example to the left). Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming AFD code.

• I f no AFD setting is present in the video signal, No AFD Present is displayed.

AFD

• 16:9 Controls Individual user (custom) H Zoom, V Zoom, and AFD Output Code tools for the following 12 AFD codes/formats suited for 16:9 sources:

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 4:3 (center)

0000 Undefined 1010

0010 Full frame 1011 14:9 (center)

0011 4:3 (center) 1101

0100

1000 Full frame 1111

conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content. Refer to SMPTE 2016-1-2007 for more information if needed.

Box > 16:9

(center)

1110

(1)

4:3 (with alternate

16:9 (with alternate

14:9 center)

16:9 (with alternate

4:3 center)

Description

16:9 (image

protected)

14:9 center )

(2)

• 4:3 Controls Individual user (custom) H Zoom, V Zoom, and AFD Output Code tools for the following 12 AFD codes/formats suited for 4:3 sources:

AFD Code

•

1: AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016-1-2007. 2: Image Protected implies picture content 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 (cen ter ) 0011 Box 14:9 (top) 1101 4:3 (with alternate

0100 Box > 16:9

1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate

(center)

(1)

1110 16:9 (with alternate

Description

14:9 center)

14:9 center )

4:3 center)

(2)

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• H Zoom and V Zoom Controls Individual H Zoom and V Zoom controls for each of the 12 AFD code

• AFD Output Code Twelve drop-down lists that allow assignment of AFD codes to the 12

choices for both 4:3 and 16:9 coded input frames described above allow adjustment of horizontal and vertical zoom percentage for each AFD code.

(50% to 200% range in 0.1% steps) Note: To apply H and V settings for a given AFD code using this card,

Scaler Aspect Ratio Conversion must be set to Follow AFD

Settings.

Note: Default zoom percentages use the following rules:

• The default zoom percentages displayed when this function is accessed are the default percentages corresponding to the respective AFD standard ratio definitions (for example, default horizontal and vertical zoom percentages for 4:3 ratios are correspondingly 133% and 100%, yielding a 4:3 aspect ratio). In these cases, the null values for this definition are the default values shown.

• In cases where a different aspect ratio is to be used for a given

received aspect ratio, the default ratio displayed is the null value that results (assuming no H or V zoom modification). For example, for a 16:9 signal and settings set for a 1111 (15) AFD code (“16:9 with 4:3 protected image”), the respective displayed default H and V zoom settings of 100% and 75% protect the Protected Image Area.

individual H Zoom and V Zoom tools described above. Note: • The default AFD codes displayed when this function is accessed

show the SMPTE AFD code most closely reflecting the aspect ratio when the corresponding default settings are applied.

• An AFD Output Code setting has no effect on aspect on ARC performed by this card; it merely applies a selected AFD code to the output video.

•

In this example, if a “0011” AFD code is received, the entered

H Zoom and V Zoom values corresponding to AFD code 0011 are applied to the image (133.0% and 100.0%, respectively, in this example). The H Zoom and V Zoom values for any AFD code can be changed as desired. When the card Scaler Aspect Ratio Conversion is set to Follow AFD Settings, the H and V zoom values set here are applied to the output video.

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In this example, with the AFD Output Code drop-down set to 1000, if a 0011 code is received on the input, an AFD code of 1000 is ouputted by the card. (Note that the assigned output code has no effect on ARC performed within this card.)

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• Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal

• Restore Defaults Restore Defaults provides default restore of all user settings described in

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.

the remainder of the AFD function description. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting

confirmation.

• Click Yes to proceed with restore defaults.

• Click No to reject restore defaults.

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Allows Safe Action and/or Safe Title overlays to be added to the image. The overlays can be used to identify safe action and safe title areas within the image.

Note: Overlay markers using this function are for setup only. When enabled, these markers are embedded in the SDI video

output signal and may appear in the image. Use this function only on preview video and not on-air video. Make certain any overlay tools are turned off when done.

Note: Multiple overlay markers described below can be simultaneously enabled as desired.

• Safe Action Area

When enabled (On), turns on the Safe Action Area overlay.

Overlays

When enabled (On), outline shows Safe Action Area boundary. Color of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list.

• Safe Title Area When enabled (On), turns on the Safe Title Area overlay.

OVERLAY_SAFACT1.0.PNG

OVERLAY_SAFTLE1.0.PNG

When enabled (On), outline shows Safe Title Area boundary. Color of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list.

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• Safe Action/Title Area Color Selects the Safe Action and Safe Title overlay color from choices shown

• 0.75H Safe Action Area When enabled (On), turns on the 0.75H Safe Action Area overlay that

to the left.

shows the 4:3 safe area on a 16:9 image (i.e., the resulting safe area when the image is converted to 4:3).

OVERLAY_SAFACT_NORMW075.PNG

Outline shows 0.75H Safe Action Area boundary. Color of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list.

Note: If 0.75H (Pillar Box) is selected using the Aspect Ratio Conversion

tool in the Scaler function, and Overlays Follow ARC is selected for this function, the overlays will be additionally reduced 0.75H beyond the standard 4:3 safe areas

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• 0.75H Safe Title Area When enabled (On), turns on the 0.75H Safe Title Area overlay that

• 0.75H Safe Action/Title Area Color Selects the 0.75H Safe Action and 0.75H Safe Title overlay color from

shows the 4:3 safe title area on a 16:9 image (i.e., resulting safe title area when the image is converted to 4:3).

OVERLAY_SAFTLENORMW075.PNG

Outline shows 0.75H Safe Title Area boundary. Color of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list.

Note: If 0.75H (Pillar Box) is selected using the Aspect Ratio Conversion

tool in the Scaler function, and Overlays Follow ARC is selected for this function, the overlays will be additionally reduced 0.75H beyond the standard 4:3 safe areas

choices shown to the left.

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• Center Cross When enabled (On), turns on the Center Cross overlay.

OVERLAY_CTRX.PNG

Color of marker is selected using Color drop-down list.

• Center Cross Color Selects the Center Cross overlay color from choices shown to the left.

• Overlays Follow ARC When enabled (On), overlays are resized along with the image in

accordance with any ARC settings. Note: This choice functions only when a zoom-out is applied (settings

less than 100%).

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Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB channels of the received SD/HD SDI signal.

• Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color

• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector

• Black Adj. (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue black level controls respectively apply lift

Corrector functions.

• When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.

• When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.

functions. 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.

value for R, G, and B channels. (-100.0 to 100.0% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0)

Color Correction

• Gang Black Level Controls When set to On, changing any of the Black Adj. controls increases or decreases R, G, and B black levels by equal amounts.

• White Adj. (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue gain controls respectively apply gain

• Gang White Level Controls When set to On, changing any of the White Adj. (gain) controls increases

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percentage for R, G, and B channels. (0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100.0)

or decreases R, G, and B white gain levels by equal amounts.

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• Gamma (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue gamma controls respectively apply gamma

• Gang Gamma Controls When set to On, changing any of the Gamm a controls increases or

curve adjustment for R, G, and B channels. (0.125 to 8.000 range in thousandths steps; unity = 1.000)

decreases all Gamma settings by equal amounts.

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Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools.

Framesync

• Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below.

• Off: Video path bypasses frame sync entirely; output video timing tracks with input video timing.

• Reference 1: Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 1 as the reference (“house”) standard.

• Reference 2: Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 2 as the reference (“house”) standard.

Note: If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an

appropriate external reference is not received, the status portion of DashBoard™, indicating invalid frame sync

reference error. (Additionally, the card edge ERR indicator illuminates indicating the same.) External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via a frame bus.

• Input Video: Allows full framesync functionality (such as delay

offset), but instead uses the input video signal as the reference standard.

Note: If Input Video is used for framesync, any timing instability

on the input video will result in corresponding instability on the output video. This setting should only be used where syncing to input video is known to be reliable.

indication appears in the Card Info

• Vertical Delay Control When Framesync is enabled, sets vertical delay (in number of lines of

• Horizontal Delay Control When Framesync is enabled, sets (in µsec of output video timing)

output video/format) between the output video and the frame sync reference.

(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines.) Note: Lines refer to lines in the output video format, and not to the

reference format.

horizontal delay between the output video and the frame sync reference. (Range is -64.000 thru 64.000 µsec)

Note: When an external framesync reference is used, the card will not

produce a framesync reset until the variance between framesync reference and output video exceeds ± 2 clock periods. Therefore, a framesync reset will not result if offsets within this window are applied.

To apply an offset/framesync reset within this window, first apply a relatively large offset, then apply the target smaller offset.

Example: T o apply a 1-period offset, first apply a 10-period positive offset and then apply a 9-period negative offset. This results in the target 1-period offset being applied to the output video.

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• Minimum Latency Frames Control

Minimum Latency Frames Control

• Video Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as

When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames). The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame

sync is always between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one fra m e (not one field).

(Maximum range is 0 to 13.) Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum

Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected. For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the maximum allowed setting is 5. For a 1080i film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such as 525i59.94, where the practical maximum limit is 13.

When using this control, be sure to check the Framesync Status display as follows:

• Latency frames selection within limits.

• Latency frames selection exceeds limits.

in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).

• Framesync Status Display Displays the current framesync status as follows:

• Framesync status OK.

• Framesync Enable set to Off.

• I mpr oper or missing framesy nc refere nce.

• Latency frames selection exceeds limits.

Note: See Minimum Latency Frames Control ( p. 3-28) for more

information about this message.

• Loss of Input Signal Selection In the event of input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines action to be taken as follows:

• Disable Outputs: Disab le all outputs.

• Freeze Last Frame: Freeze image to last good frame (last frame

having valid SAV and EAV codes).

• Freeze to Color: Freeze image to a color raster (as selected using Framesync LOS Freeze Color control).

Note: If LOS is set to Freeze to Last Frame, there will be audio noise

of last audio pacekt also frozen. If card is to handle any audio, be aware of this if LOC is anticipated in OTA chain.

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Table 3-2 9064 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Framesync LOS Freeze Color In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image

• Custom Color Hue Adjusts raster hue (phase angle) for custom LOS color.

• Custom Color Saturation Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color.

raster color from choices shown to the left.

(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)

(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps)

• Custom Color Y Level Adjusts raster luma level for custom LOS color. (64 to 940 range)

• Reset Framesync

Reset Framesync

Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered video. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting

confirmation.

• Click Yes to reset the frame sync.

• Click No to reject reset.

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Provides support for closed captioning setup.

Note: When receiving HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA 708 are supported, with CEA 608 and CEA 708 (containing CEA 608

packets) converted to line 21 closed captioning on outputs down-converted to SD (on up-convert of SD, only CEA 608 closed captioning is generated).

• Closed Captioning On/Off Turns on or turns off the Closed Captioning output. Note: • When set to On, closed captioning is set to standard default line

number. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8).

• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

• Closed captioning line may contain active unintended data even if closed captioning is set to Off. If closed captioning is not to be used, it is recommended to use the Top Line Suppression control to eliminate the possibility of this unintended data from appearing in the active video area. (See Scaler tab (p. 3-12) Top line suppression control for more details.)

Closed Captioning

• Closed Captioning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows:

• If closed captioning is present, a message similar to the example shown left is displayed. Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming closed captioning packet (or SD waveform-based VANC line number).

• I f no closed captioning is present in the video signal, Not Present or Disabled is displayed.

Note: • Pa cket closed captioning status Captioning Rejected Due To

message can appear due to the items described below. The closed captioning function assesses cdp_identifier, cdp_frame_rate, ccdata_present, and caption_service_active items contained in the packet header to make the determinations listed below. Refer to CEA-708-B for more information.

Message Description

Unsupported Frame Rate F ilm rate closed -captioning

Data Not Present Packet is marked from closed

No Data ID Packet from closed captioning

• caption service is marked as inactive display indicates bit in packet from upstream source may inadvertently be set as inactive. In this case, closed captioning data (if present) is still processed and passed by the card as normal.

• The closed captioning function does not support PAL closed captioning standards.

• Closed Captioning HD Output Line Selects the VANC line number (9 thru 41) for the closed caption data when the output is HD.

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.

(either as pass-through or up/ down conversion) is not supported by the card.

captioning source external to the card that no data is present.

source external to the card is not properly identified with 0x9669 as the first word of the header (unidentified packet).

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Table 3-2 9064 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides timecode data extract ion from va rious sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion

Timecode

Shown below is an example in which received 525i 5994 SDI video is being converted to 720p 5994. To preserve and re-insert the timecode data, the following can be performed using the Timecode function. Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow.

controls for inserting the timecode into the output video.

525i 5994

w/ VITC

Waveform

Noting that the incoming video contains VITC

9064

720p 5994 w/ ATC_VITC w/ ATC_LTC

waveform timecode data (as shown in the status display), set the Source Priority drop-down lists to include VITC Waveform timecode data (SDI VITC) as a choice. This extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the incoming video.

In this example, it is desired to provide both SDI

ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC timecode data in the converted HD output video. As such, set both HD ATC VITC Insertion and HD ATC LTC Insertion to Enabled.

In the example here, the line numbers are set to the default SMPTE 12M-2-2008 recommended values.

525i SDI

w/ VITC

Waveform

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

Priority/

Select

Buffer/

Format

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

SDI ATC_VITC

Detect/Extract

ATC_LTC

Timecode

Line

Number

Control

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled ATC_LTC Insertion = Enabled

ATC_VITC1 = Line 9 (default SMPTE 12M-2) ATC_VITC2 = Line 8 (571) (default SMPTE 12M- 2) ATC_LTC = Line 10 (default SMPTE 12M-2)

SDI ATC_LTC

Detect/Extract

Insert

Control

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720p SDI w/ATC_VITC w/ATC_LTC

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(continued)

• Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the four supported timecode

• Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode packets

• Source Priority As described here, selects the priority assigned to each of the four

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.

from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing timecodes from the output, resulting in a “clean slate” where only desired timecodes are then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SDI ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC are present on the input video, and only ATC_LTC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both timecodes from the output. The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)

Note: When the Scaler is enabled, ATC packets are automatically

removed. The Timecode function must be used to re-insert the timecode data into the output video.

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).

• Output Stat us Dis play Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data as follows:

• Output status OK (in this example, running SDI 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.

• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.

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(continued)

• VITC Waveform Output Line Selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC

• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Control Enables or disables VITC waveform timecode insertion into the SD-SDI

• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the

• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables AT C_VITC timecode insertion into the

data is inserted. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

6 thru 22 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.

• If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same line number.

output stream.

video stream. Note: SD ATC_VITC is locked to line 12. The card does not check for

conflicts on a given line number. Make certai n this line is available if SD ATC_VITC is to be used. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.

video stream.

• HD ATC_VITC Line Insertion Controls For HD ATC_VITC timecode output, selects the line number for

• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the

ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

8 thru 20 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.

• If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same line number.

video stream.

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(continued)

• HD ATC_LTC Line Insertion Control For HD timecode output, selects the line number for ATC_LT C timecode

• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in

data. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

9 thru 20 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.

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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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 • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently

• Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list

•

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.

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.

• Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as

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shown in this example). Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.

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(continued)

• Reset Current Preset • Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom

• Preset Name With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the

• Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location

Download a presets file to a computer on the card’s 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.

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.

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.

on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards.

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 card’s 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 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9064

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9064

Shown below are examples of us ing the 9064 to prov ide par ametri c color and video correction.

On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example

A typical use for the 9064 Color Corrector function is to provide color correction for a monitor when an anchor desk set includes a monitor, as shown in Figure 3-6.

In the example setup shown in Figure 3-6, a monitor is located behind the anchor desk. When the camera inclu des the mon itor in its shot, typically the color balance of the monitor will appear to be incorrect due to the characteristics of the camera responding differently to the spectral light emissions from the monitor as compared to the natural light spectra emissions that exist a cross the set overall. This monitor color balance problem is a function of the camera(s), and can vary with different camera models.

Feed To Switcher

Anchor Desk Set with Monitor

WFM 7120 Waveform

Monitor

TG700 Siggen

From Monitor Video Feed

Figure 3-6 Example Uncompensated Setup

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Ideally, this display would essentially result in a waveform showing identical RGB components corresponding to the grayscale monochrome bar spectrum being fed to the set monitor. However, as shown in Figure 3-7 with no correction applied , the wa veform monit or shows i mbalance be tween the RGB channels due to the reasons discussed above. Note the excessive offset, level, and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel.

Blue level in excess of 100%

Non-ideal Gamma curve

Figure 3-7 Uncorrected (Uncompensated) Monitor Waveform

Black (Offset) level negative

FA-3.PNG

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Figure 3-8 shows the same setup using the 9064 Color Corrector function, along with the appropriate signal source standard and a video waveform monitor to assess and determine the color correction required. In the calibration setup sh own in Figure 3- 8 the f eed to th e switc her is mon itore d by a WFM 7120 Waveform Monitor, with the set monitor being fed a monochrome linear limit ramp by a TG700 siggen.

Anchor Desk Set with Monitor

WFM 7120 Waveform

Monitor

To Switcher

Figure 3-8 Example Setup Using Control Panel Color Corrector Function

From Monitor Video Feed

TG700 Siggen

Using the 9064 Color Corrector function and setup shown in Figure 3-8, this condition can be corrected through compensation using the 9064 Color Corrector function as shown in Figure 3-9.

Note: As shown in Figure 3-9, a recommended approach to performing color cor-

rections is to first apply offset correction, then gain correction, and finally gamma correction.

9064 Card

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Uncompensated

Gain

(Left) Noting that the uncompensated black offset for the blue channel is negative, a correspondingly equivalent positive setting is applied using the blue

Corrected

Offset

channel Black offset control (in this example, adjusting the Black offset from unity to 5.0 provides compensation).

(Right) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gain exceeds ideal 100% level, a correspondingly smaller gain percentage setting is applied using the blue channel Gain control until the gain is observed as 100% (in this example, adjusting blue Gain from unity to 87.5% provides compensation).

Corrected

Gain

FA-3A.PNG

Uncompensated black Offset

Uncompensated

Gamma

Corrected

Gamma

FA-3B.PNG

(Left) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gamma curve indicates gamma factor is less than ideal 1.000, a correspondingly greater numeric gamma factor is applied using the blue channel Gamma control until the blue gamma function is observed as linear (in this example, adjusting blue Gamma from unity to 3.333 provides compensation).

FA-3C.PNG

(Left) Compensated Offset, Gain, and Gamma are now symmetrical across all three color channels, resulting in proper monitor appearance in the OTA feed.

FA-3E.PNG

Figure 3-9 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal

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Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples

Table 3-3 provides examples showing and des cri bi ng va ri ous col o r and v ide o condition corrections using the 9064.

Note: Signal generator and waveform monitor used in these examples are

Tektronix

Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9064

models TG700 and WFM 7120, respectively.

Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9064

Excessive red channel Gamma (as shown below for SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)

VAR1.PNG

Using the red channel Gamma control to reduce Gamma factor, vectorscope display now shows correction with no knee or curvature at intersection of axes.

VAR2.PNG

Excessive green channel lift/offset (as shown below for SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)

VAR3.PNG

Using the green channel Black Adj control to reduce green channel lift/offset, vectorscope display now shows no droop along axis.

VAR2.PNG

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Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9064 — continued

Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9064

White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform monitor display)

VAR4.PNG

White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform monitor display)

Using the White Hard Clip control, a lowered white hard clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.

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Using the White Soft Clip control, a lowered white soft clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.

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Luma gain less than 100% level (as shown below for 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)

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Using the Luma Gain control to increase luma gain, luma gain is now restored to 100%.

VAR5A.PNG

VAR9A.PNG

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Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9064

Chroma gain exceeds 100% level (as shown below for 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)

VAR10.PNG

Leading color phase condition (as shown below for SMPTE color bars on vector display)

Using the Color Gain control to reduce chroma gain, chroma gain is now restored to 100% level.

VAR10A.PNG

Using the Color Phase contro l to p rovide phas e lag, Colo r Phase condition is now corrected.

Vectors are advanced and do not coincide with 0° points

VAR8.PNG

Vectors coincide with 0° points

VAR8A.PNG

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3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9064 card and its remote control interface. The 9064 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 9064 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9064 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), che ck all avai lable indi cations in the event of an error or failure condition.

The various 9064 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. 3-48)

• 9064 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-49)

• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-50)

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9064 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display

Figure 3-10 shows and describes the 9064 card edge status indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) c ommunications (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 devices.

4-Character Alphanumeric Display

RMT

REF

ERR

1080

720

625

525

9064

Status/Error

Indicators

Input Format

Indicators

Item Function

Alphanumeric Display

RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9064 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™

REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9064 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation. ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9064 unable to lock to framesync, or 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

• E2XX: Frame Sync Errors

• E200: Reference is Incompatible with Input Video

• E201: Reference Standard is Invalid/No Reference Present

• E202: Reference Standard is 720p2398 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)

• E203: Reference Standard is 720p2997 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)

or Cobalt

Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9064 (1080, 720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9064 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).

Remote Control Panel)

Figure 3-10 9064 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display

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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-11 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9064 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 9064 card in slot 8).

Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9064 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).

If the 9064 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 9064 card in slot 7 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 9064 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9064 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings).

Where available, error messages within a function submenu pane show highly specific information relating to detected errors (in this example, message shows an invalid or missing Framesync Enable reference selection).

Figure 3-11 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays

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Access the Card Inf o pane fo r a speci fic car d by clic king the c ard slot positio n in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-12).

By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N” in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card

By clicking on “Slot 7: CDI-9064 RCVR21” in this example, Card Info is shown for 9064 card in slot 7

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

9064_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.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)

9064_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2A.PNG

Figure 3-12 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display

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3 Troubleshooting

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 3-4 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 3-4 Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Item Checks

Verify power presence and characteristics

Check Cabl e connection secureness and connecting points

Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to assure

Check status indicators and displays

Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module

• On both the frame Network Contro ller Card and t he 9064, in all cases when po wer 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 9064 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 9064 card itself is defective.

• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9064 card may be defective.

Make certain all ca ble connec tions are ful ly secure (inc luding coa xial cable att ach ment 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.

proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) On both DashBoard™ and the 9064 card edge indicators, red indications signify an

error condition. If a st atus indic ator sig nifies an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.

with a known-good item.

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

9064 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-5 provides 9064 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9064 card exhib its any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-5, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e 9064 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 9064 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9064 card and network remote con-

trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section.

Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

• DashBoard™ shows Video yellow icon and Input Invalid message in 9064 Card Info pane.

• Card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling.

• DashBoard™ shows Frame Sync red icon and Reference

Invalid message in 9064 Card Info pane.

• Card edge red ERR indicator illuminated.

No video input present Make certain intended video source is

connected to appropriate 9064 ca rd video input. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.

Frame sync r eference not properly selected or not being received

• If external frame sync reference is not intended to be used, make certain the Framesync Enable selection list is set to Off or Input Video as desired.

• If external frame sync reference is i ntended to be used, make certain selected external frame sync reference is active on frame sync 8320 frame bus. (External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the 9064 and other cards via an 8320 frame bus.) Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on page 3-27 for more information.

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Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

DashBoard™ shows Framesync St atu s error

message in 9064 Framesync function submenu screen.

DashBoard™ shows Output Status error message in 9064

Timecode function submenu screen.

Ancillary data (closed cap tioning, timecode, AFD, etc.) not transferred through 9064.

Specifi ed Mi nim um Laten cy Frames setting exceeds 9064 card buffer space for the selected output video format

Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode da ta

• Control(s) not enabled • Make certain respective control is set to On or

• VANC line number conflict

between two or more ancillary data items

• Reduce the Minimum Latency Frame s setti ng as specified in the error message to correct the error.

Note: Due to card mem ory limits, the maximum

available Minimum Latency Frames is related to the output video format.

For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the maximum allowed setting is 5. For a 1080i film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such as 525i59.94, where the practical maximum limit is 13.

• Timecode output requires that source and priority are appropri ately se lected. Al so, vide o input must contain appropriate timecode data and framesync reference.

Refer to Timecode functi on sub me nu tab on page 3-31 for more information.

Enabled (as appropriate).

• Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a uni que line number (se e Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3-8).

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.

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 customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped collect.

The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.

See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-19) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact in formation.

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Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9064 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9064 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Cobalt Reference Guides

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9064 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9064 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9064 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9064 Card via Remote Control

Checking 9064 Card Information

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

9064 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Video Proc

Scaler

Overlays

Color Correction

Framesync

Closed Captioning

Timecode

Presets

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9064

Troubleshooting