9067
Upconverter
with SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame Sync,
Timecode and Closed Caption Support
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9067-OM (V4.4)
Copyright
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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
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COMPASS
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
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licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under licens e from
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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support. The 9067 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 have questio ns pertaining to the installa tion or operation of your 906 7,
please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
9067 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame
Manual No.: 9067-OM
Document Version: V4.4
Release Date: September 24, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
3314
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to add new Rear I/O Module.
- Revise manual for latest firmware release card
functionality and minor edits .
- Clarification of Framesync control descriptions.
- Update manual to include latest available card
options.
9067-OM (V4.4)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9067 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
9067 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9067 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-10
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-15
9067 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-17
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9067................................... 1-17
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-18
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-20
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-20
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-21
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9067 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9067 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up 9067 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL i
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 9067 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9067 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9067 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9067 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-10
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-11
Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-12
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-16
Overlays ................................................................................................... 3-20
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-24
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-29
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-33
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-35
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-36
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-37
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-40
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-41
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-46
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-46
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-49
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-49
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-53
9067 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-54
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-56
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-56
ii 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9067
Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame Sync, Timecode
and Closed Caption Support card (also referred to herein as the 9067).
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
9067.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9067 in a frame, and optionally installing a 9067 Rear
I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9067.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9067 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9067 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-18)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-20)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-21)
9067-O M (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
1 9067 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9067 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 checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9067 Card Information (p. 3-7) in
Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check
our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as
described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware
Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Download “Firmware Update Guide”, which
provides simple instructions for downloading the
latest firmware for your card onto your computer,
and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
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 9067 itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
Ch01
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9067 refers to the 9067 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Embedded
Audio, Frame Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support card.
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.
• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt
• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
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or other cards.
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card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9067 and other
COMPASS
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
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cards operate.
denoted in th is manual like this:
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.
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-3
1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear frame Owner's Manual for impor tant 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 9067 has a moderate power dissipation (18 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the
card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9067 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 9067 Functional Description
9067 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functi onal block diagram of the 9067. The 9067
upconverter also includes embedded audio support and routing and a full
video frame synchronizer. The 9067 also handles AFD code detection and
processing, timecode insertion, and closed captioning support. The
up-converted video aspect ratio can be corrected to provide proper output
aspect.
Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
9067 Input/Output Formats
DashBoard™, or Cobalt
user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-15) for user interface
descriptions.
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OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
The 9067 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• HD/SD-SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
• Outputs:
• HD/SD-SDI OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buff ered video
outputs
• RCK OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered input
copies
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-5
1 9067 Functional Description
RCK
OUT
Frame
AFD
Sync
(NOTE)
Upmixer
2.0-to-5.1
Active: Overwrites 6
selected channels with
new 5.1 mix. See text.
Bypass: Bypasses
2.0-to-5.1 upmixer; all
original channels pass
Proc
unaffected.
SDI
OUT
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
Audio
Embed
Gain
Audio
Video
Processing
CC
Re-insert
Reclock
Up Format
Conversion
Metadata Extract/
Processing
Video Processor
Audio LTC
TC
Processing
Audio
De-Embed
Audio Processor
Deserialize
EQ
Control
Routing/
Tracking
Delay and
Framesync
Down/
Mono
Mixer
User Offset
IN (1,2)
EXT REF
(from frame)
HD/SD SDI IN
Note: Optional 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer
licensable feature.
9067V4.1BD
Figure 1-1 9067 Functional Block Diagram
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Introduction 9067 Functional Description
Video Processor Description
The 9067 features a scaler that provides up-conversion using de-interlacing
and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The scaler also
provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. The 9067
video subsystem also provides the functions described below.
Video Processor
The 9067 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma
saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function p rovide s for fra me s ync co ntrol usin g e ither one of t wo ext ern al
EXT REF IN (1,2) reference sign als di stri buted wit h the ca rd fra me, or the inpu t
video as a frame sync reference.
This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added
between the output video and the frame sync reference.
A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following
any horizontal or vert ical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and
video and re-establ ishing t he frame s ync. The 906 7 re-est ablishes vi deo/audi o
sync following framesy nc changes by appl ying an of fset in small, progre ssive
amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A user-selectable hard
resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if
audio-video offset exceeds a selectable threshold. Hard resync provides
fastest snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulation. Conversely, a threshold
setting that avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling
the video, going to a des ired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame
(frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-7
1 9067 Functional Description
Scaler Function
The scaler function provides up-conversion from standard SD formats. It
provides up-conversion to multiple frame rates, film frame rates, and
up-conversion to interlaced and progressive formats. Table 1-1 lists the 9067
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
625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
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.
5. “NTSC” and “PAL” in this manual informally denote 486i5994 and 575i50 SD-SDI video formats, respectively.
SD
(NTSC/
PAL)
720p
720p
half-rate
720p
(film rates)
(4)
1080i 1080p
1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98
1080p
(film rates)
1080PsF 23.98
(4)
1080PsF
(film rates)
When output video is set to 720p, the 720p output can be converted to 720p
half-rate formats as li st ed i n Table 1-1. When output video is set to 1080 fi lm
(1080p23.98), the 9067 can convert the output to 1080PsF23.98 (segmented
frame progressive).
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-de fin ed H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD
Settings” se ts the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format
Description) settings embedded in the received video signal.
(4)
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Introduction 9067 Functional Description
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, e ven 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, SDI ATC_LTC, and audio LTC timecode sources. Audio
LTC can be received over a selected embedded input. If the preferred format
is detected, the preferred format is used by the card; if the preferred format is
not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired.
The function also provi des con ver sion be tween va rious timecod e fo rmats a nd
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion
between VBI formats over SDI and audio LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC.
Audio LTC can be received or sent over a selected balanced analog audio
input, or as digital audio over a selected embedded or AES input.
SDI
Video
Input
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Priority/
Select
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
Buffer/
Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
HD/SD–SDI
Video Output
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-9
1 9067 Functional Description
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides suppor t for closed captioning setup. The function also
allows the selection of the ancillary data line number where the ancillary
closed caption data is outputted when the output is HD.
Dolby® Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter
This function extract s and preserv es Dolby® metadata from the input SDI, and
in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. This allows
scaling and/or format conversions without losing Dolby
9067 does not offer Dolby
and/or Dolby
®
Digital™ encoded signals and metadata intact.) The extracted
®
decoding or encoding, but will pass Dolby
metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selecta ble line number on the
SDI output.
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.
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metadata. (The
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Audio Processor Description
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
Aspect Ratio Conversion set to
are applied to the video by the 9067. 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.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and
ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function
chooses from the foll owing inputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audi o from the SDI video input
• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)
• Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)
• Digital silence (mute) setting
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Introduction 9067 Functional Description
The router functi on prov ides up to 16 channels of embedded audio on t he SDI
OUT
outputs. The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the 16
embedded output channels can receive signal from any one of the 16
embedded input channels, four internal tone generators, or several mixer
outputs. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each
output also provides gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.
Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video. (Embedded
audio must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96, and 192 kHz inputs are
not compatible with the 9067.) Embedded output audio is always precisely
synchronized with the output video.
As set with the default settings, t he routing be tween embedded aud io channels
is basic 1-for-1 for the 16 embedded audio channels (with embedded Ch 1
being embedded to embedded Ch 1 at the SDI output, and so on). Other
sources and/or destinations for each channel are selected using the card edge
controls or a remote control system.
Audio Down Mix and Mono Mix Function
(See Figure 1-3.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded audio sourc es serving as Left (
Left Surround (
multiplexed into stereo pair Down Mix Left (
(
DM-R). The resulting stere o pair DM-L and DM-R can in turn be routed and
Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual signals to be
DM-L) and Down Mix Right
processed just like any of the other audio sources described earlier.
L), Right (R), Center (C),
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 9
Emb Ch 11
Figure 1-3 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-4) generates an additional mono-mixed
channel from two selected embedded input channels serving as left and right
inputs. The resulting mono mix channel is available as an audio source for
any of the 16 destination embedded output channels.
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
MONO
Emb Ch 12
Emb Ch 16
L
Σ
R
Figure 1-4 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-11
1 9067 Functional Description
2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function
Note: Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls
appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt
field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from the
Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair to provide 5.1
channels (Left (
Surround (
overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals
(including replacing the original source stereo
R signals).
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to up mix in any of three modes: Always
upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing
mode looks at the s ignal le vels on t he selec ted ch annels an d compar es them to
a selectab le level threshold. It the n determines whether or not to generate 5.1
upmixing from the ster eo pair as follows:
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price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or
L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left
Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it
L and R inputs with new L and
• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all
four of the selected channels designated as
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the
new 5.1 content.
• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the four selected channels designated as
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates t o the upmixe r that the ch annel(s) ar e already carrying
viable 5.1 content. In th is case , the upmixe r is bypa ssed, al lowing t he
original channels to pass unaffected.
The examples in Figure 1-5 show t he automatic enable/di sable up-mixing
function applied to example selected channels
Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As
shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of
the channe ls selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected
threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied
after the Audio Routing/Gain Control function.
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Introduction 9067 Functional Description
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
With all detected signal levels on
EmbCh3– Ch 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
overwrites with new 5.1.
- 20 dBFS
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Threshold
Detect
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
5.1 Up Mix
L – Emb Ch 1
R – Emb Ch 2
C – Emb Ch 3
LFE – Emb Ch 4
Ls – Emb Ch 5
Rs – Emb Ch 6
- 60 dBFS
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
>
With any detected signal levels
on Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Note: In either case shown here, the unselected
channels (in this example, Emb Ch 7 thru Ch
16) are not involved in this process and always
pass unaffected.
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
To Audio
Embed
To Audio
Embed
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
X
Selected channels Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6
are overwritten with the new 5.1
upmix content.
Threshold
5.1 Up Mix
Detect
X
L
X
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Because the selected channels are
already carrying viable content,
upmixing is bypassed, allowing the
six original Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass
unaffected.
Figure 1-5 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-13
1 9067 Functional Description
Loudness Processor (Option +LP)
Note: Loudness processor function is an optional licensable feature. This function
and its controls appear only when a license key is entered and activated.
(This option (identified in Cobalt
initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this
option is purchased.)
®
price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon
If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual
supplement “5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass
®
Cards (+LP51, +LP20) Manual Supplement” (OP T-SW-LP-MS) is included
in your documentation package. Supplement OPT-SW-LP-MS can be
downloaded from our website or requested using the Cobalt contact
information in this manual.
Tone Generator Functi on
The 9067 contains four built-in tone generators (Tone Generator 1 thru Tone
Generator 4). Each of the four tone generators can be set to a different
frequency, and are available as audio sourc es for the embedded au dio outputs .
18 discrete sine wave f requencies ar e available , ranging from 50 Hz to 1 6 kHz
(default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
1-14 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Introduction 9067 Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-6 shows the user control interface options for the 9067. 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
9067 card can be
controlled using built-in
card edge controls
Computer
with NIC
or
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed, 9067
card can be remotely controlled
over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9067 card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
LAN
20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card, 9067
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 9067 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 1-6 9067 User Control Interface
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-15
1 9067 Functional Description
• Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge
controls and display, card control settings can be set us ing a front
panel menu which is described in Cha pter 3,“Operati ng Instructi ons”.
Note: Some of the 9067 functions described in this manual are available only when
using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt
Control Panel user interfaces.
• DashBoard™ User Interfa ce – Using DashBoard™, the 9067 and
other cards installed in openGear®
®
OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote
1
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 their 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 described in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents>
Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-21).
®
reference guide Remote Control
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
as listed in
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• Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC and WinOGCP Remote
Control Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and WinOGCP
Remote Control Panels conveniently and intui ti vel y provi de
parameter monitor and c ontrol of the cards within the 20-slot f rame.
The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to
hundreds of cards in a fa ci lity, and can monitor a nd al l ow adj ust ment
of multiple p arameters 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.
1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limited.
1-16 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
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Introduction 9067 Functional Description
9067 Rear I/O Modules
The 9067 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 9067 Functi onal Block Diagram (Figure
1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The
Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9067 card edge connections to BNC
connectors that inte rface 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 9067 Rear I/O Module.
The full assortment of 9067 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in in
Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9067
The 9067 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats
supported by the 9067.
Table 1-2 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
(1)
486i
(1)
575i
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; 60
(1)
486i
(1)
575i
29.97
25
25; 29.97; 30
29.97
25
Embedded Audio The 9067 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at
full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-17
1 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9067 Upconverter with
SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame Sy nc, Timecode and Closed Caption
Support card.
Table 1-3 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9067 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Embedd ed Aud io, Frame
Sync, Timecode and Closed Caption Support
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumption < 18 Watts maximum
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input Format LED indicator
Controls Card edge switches as follows:
• Menu Enter pushbutton switch
• Menu exit pushbutton switch
• Up/down selection toggle switch
Internal Tone Generators Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete
sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
Serial Digital Video Input Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps
Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Equalization:
1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz
Audio/RS-485 LTC Support
(+LTC option only)
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Dolby
RS485 Metadata Output Metadata extracted from input video (per SMPTE 2020-1-2008) on
Balanced analog audio or AES/embedded PCM equivalent
conforming to SMPTE 12M-1; § 9.6; RS-485 LTC
RS-485 interface; 3-wire balanced via Phoenix terminal block
connector.
1-18 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Introduction Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions — continued
Item Characteristic
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital
Video Outputs
Number of Outputs:
Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
> 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (HD ):
< 0.15 UI (all outputs)
Jitter (SD ) :
< 0.10 UI (all outputs)
Overshoot:
< 0.2% of amplitude
Number of Outputs:
Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs
Standards Supported (HD):
720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94
1080i 25; 29.97
1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30
1080p/sF 23.98; 24
Standards Supported (SD):
486i 29.97 (NTSC); 575i 25 (PAL)
Signal Level:
1 Vp-p nominal
Signal Type:
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 30 dB to 30 MHz
Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:
±1.0 V
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-19
1 Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
®
modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues , Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243
Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
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 NO OTHER RE PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WIT H 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.
1-20 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
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 9067 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9067 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)
Installing the 9067 Into a Frame Slot
CAUTION
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific
slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should
be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames
using only convection cooling. The 9067 has a moderate power dissipation
(18 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with
similar dissipation values if possible.
Chapter 2
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.
Note: • If installing the 9067 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O
module, proceed to card installation steps below.
• If installing the 9067 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. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.
9067-O M (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 2-1
2 Installing the 9067 Into a Frame Slot
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9067 into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if
module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9067 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 9067 into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9067 is to be installed.
2. Open the frame front access panel.
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, g ently
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
6.
connector.
7. Close the frame front access panel.
8. Connect the input and output cables as shown in Table 2-1.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9067 cards.
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: The 9067 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to
terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.
2-2 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has
not yet been set up for remo te co ntr ol , perf or m se tup in acc ordance with
Setting Up 9067 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6).
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.
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 9067 is to be installed.
If installing the 9067 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module,
omit this procedure.
The full assortment of 9067 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9067 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5). Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9067 is to be installed.
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 2-3
2 Installing a Rear I/O Module
Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot
1
on rear of frame chassis.
DSCN3483A.JPG
Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.
2
Lightly tighten captive screw.
DSCN3487A.JPG
Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
2-4 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
9067 Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifical ly for use with the 9067.
Notes: • Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied
with removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are
omitted in the drawings below.
Table 2-1 9067 Rear I/O Modules
9067 Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9067-A Provides the following connections:
• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN)
• Four reclocked SDI input copies (RCK OUT 1- 4)
• Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1- 4)
RM20-9067-B Provides the following connections:
• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN)
• Four reclocked SDI input copies (RCK OUT 1- 4)
• Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1- 4)
• RS-485 metadata output (RS-485)
Note: On card with +LTC option, this connector
provides RS-485 LTC I/O as well as Dolby
metadata output (selectable using card
control).
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 2-5
2 Setting Up 9067 Network Remote Control
Setting Up 9067 Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
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™ cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete
instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the
Support>Documents>Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com
and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or
contact Cobalt
• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to
DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
®
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-21).
®
reference guide Remote
®
OGCP-9000 and
2-6 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
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 9067
Function Submenu Li st and
Descriptions (p. 3-9).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9067 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5)
• Checking 9067 Card Information (p. 3-7)
• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8)
• 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-49)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface co ntrols, indicators, and displays
(both on-card and remote controls) for using the 9067 card. The 9067
functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces
described here.
The format in which the 9067 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 9067 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.
9067-O M (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-1
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Card-edge (Local) Control
3 Control and Display Descriptions
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or the
Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9067 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 9067 car d are organ ized
into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9067 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 9067 card is first selected.
9067
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 9067 card
function (for example, “Video Proc”).
Submenu z
3-2 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 9067-OM (V4.4)
Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9067 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) para metric
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 9067
card edge c ontrols.)
Typical On/Off
Control
Typical Parametric
Control
Typical Selection
List
DashBoard Tabs
Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-3
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 to display
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 a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the
control knobs which correspondingly act like a rotary selector. (In this
manner, t he se ttin g effected using controls and selec tion l ists disp lay ed on t he
Control Panel are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed
using the 9067 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 User Manual”
(PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.
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
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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9067 Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9067 Card via Remote Control
Access the 9067 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
as described below.
Accessing the 9067 Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown be low, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9067 card to be
accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
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3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example,
“Slot 6: CDI-9067 RCVR21”).
.
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As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™
its function submenu scree n showing ta bs for eac h functi on is disp layed.
(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 9067 Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Submenu
and Controls Pane
Accessing the 9067 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
Press the Select Device key and select a c ard as shown in the example below.
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This display shows the list
order number of the device that
is ready for selection
This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
• Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected
using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,
“1 9067 - Receiver 21 Input Processing”).
• Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric
keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).
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Operating Instructions Checking 9067 Card Information
Checking 9067 Card Information
The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 067 car d can be chec ked us ing
DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and
describes the 9067 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. 3-49) for corrective
action.
The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™.
In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8320-N
(serial number ...8053) is hosting a 9067 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
Power Consumption and Temperature Displays
This display shows the power consumed by the 9067
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 9067. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made
on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.
®
regarding this card.
Figure 3-4 9067 Card Info Utility
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3 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges
Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for
various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.
Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges
Default Line No. / Range
Item
SD HD
AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2)
ATC_VITC 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 of choices, the act ual ran ge
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
SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion
attempted usin g
VANC line 9
(default)
AFD Insertion
corrected to us e
VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8
AFD = 9
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between
ATC_VITC and AFD both
on VANC line 9
Conflict between
ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and
AFD (now on line 18)
resolved
Figure 3-5 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
T able 3 -2 indiv iduall y list s and desc ribes ea ch 9067 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
Audio Input Controls 3-10 Dolby Metadata 3-35
Video Proc 3-11 Closed Captioning 3-36
Scaler 3-12 Timecode 3-37
AFD 3-16 Tone Generator 3-40
Overlays 3-20 Audio Mixing 3-41
Framesync 3-24 Licensable Features 3-46
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 3-29 Presets 3-46
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 3-33
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3 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List
Displays signal status for the 16 embedded audio
channels. Also provides global unity routing/parameter
Audio Input Controls
control resets.
• Status Displays Individual signal status displays embedded audio channels 1-16 as
•
•
•
• Embedded Unity Channel Selection Selects unity reset of Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 controls and
follows:
• Not Present: Indicates embedded channel does not contain
recognized audio PCM data.
Note: Channel displaying Not Present may still carry usable audio
data with Unlocked being displayed due to invalid headers.
• Present, Professional: Indicates embedded channel contains
recognized AES audio PCM data.
• Present, Consumer: Indicates embedded channel contains audio
PCM data other than AES (for example, S/PDIF).
• Present, Dolby E: Indicates embedded channel contains Dolby
encoded data.
• Present, Dolby Digital: Indicates embedded channel contains
®
Dolby
Digital encoded data.
Note:Dolby status displays shown to the left only occur for valid
re-establishes default 1-to-1 routing as follows:
• Embedded: Routes Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as sources to
destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16.
®
signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard.
Dolby
®
This card does not perform Dolby
Although the card controls will appear to be usable for this
signal tag, the signal is passed with 1-to-1 routing and all
related gain and polarity controls set to unity.
processing on the signal.
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E
• Apply Audio Channel Selection Applies embedded unity channel selection (as set in the above drop-down
lists). To apply the selections, click the Confirm button. When Confirm is
clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
For any selection following confirm, the destination channel controls are
default reset as follows:
• Gain is to unity
• Phase control is set to Normal
• Channel is set to Unmuted
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
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.
• When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed.
• When set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Video Proc
• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-c hannel).
(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
• Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation)
applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
• Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma.
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
• Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls
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increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal
amounts.
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Provides video format up-conversions and aspect ratio
controls.
Note: Scaling and/or format conversion removes Dolby® metadata and A TC packets (if present). If Dolby® metadata is present
and needs to be preserved, use the Dolby Metadata function tab to preserve and re-apply the metadata on the output
SDI. Refer to Dolby Metad ata function on page 3-35 for more information.
• 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 9067
(for example, 525i SD at 59.94 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 9067 (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
Note: Rates displayed for progressive formats are frame rates; rates
displayed for interlaced formats are field rates.
• SD: Convert To When SD video input is received by the 9067, 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
frame reference
drop-down list.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
Scaler Video Format Conversions
Scaler Video Format Conversions
The Scaler (as shown and described in the following pages) allows selection of up-conversion (or
no conversion) fo r SD input formats. The table below lists the convers ion choices available for
SD input formats and fram e rates provide d 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
625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X 1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
Notes:1. The drop-down list choice of “Same as Input” is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly
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
5. 9067 accepts only the input video formats listed in Input Format. If other formats are received by the card,
• SD: Output Half-rate 720p When drop-down list is set to 720p, converts output to
SD
(NTSC/
PAL)
listed here.
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.
INVALID is displayed and the output is disabled.
720p
720p
half-rate
720p
(film rates)
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.
1080i 1080p
1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98
(4)
1080p
(film rates)
(4)
1080PsF
(film rates)
1080PsF 23.98
(4)
• SD: Output PsF When enabled (and with the output video is set to 1080 film), converts the
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output to1080PsF (segmented frame progressive).
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• SD: Aspect Ratio Conversion Selects between the standard preset Aspect Ratio Conversions (ARC)
• SD: User-defined aspect ratio (Horizontal) 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
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. 3-16).
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 3-16.
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. When upconverting from SD to HD, using
this control can hide unwanted closed caption or timecode data.
(Range is 0 thru 10 lines.)
• SD: Side pixel suppression Selects the number of pixels at the left and right horizontal margins within
• Detail Enhancem ent Controls Sharpness Level, Threshold, and Noise Reduction controls (individually
• S h arpness Level Control Adjusts the aggressiveness of sharpening applied to MPEG video.
the SAV and EAV portions of each line.
(Range is 0 thru 20 pixels.)
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
conversions.
Optimum setting results in overall perception of increased sharpness,
while avoiding pattern noise artifacts.
(Range is 0 thru 255)
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Sharpness 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.
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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3 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
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) 525i
Video Signal
NTSC-Coded
image on 16:9
display shows
letterbox cropping
With AFD
NTSC-Coded
(4:3) 525i
Video Signal
with 1010
AFD Code
NTSC-Coded
image on 16:9
display shows
letterbox cropping
9067 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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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• 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.
• If 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 (cent er)
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)
(2)
(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 (center)
0011 Box 14:9 (t op) 1101 4:3 (with alternate
0100 Box > 16:9
1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate
conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may
have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not
containing mandatory content. Refer to SMPTE 2016-1-2007 for more
information if needed.
(center)
(1)
1110 16:9 (with alternate
Description
14:9 center)
14:9 center )
4:3 center)
(2)
(2)
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• 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.
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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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• 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.
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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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
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: M ultiple overlay markers desc ribed below can be simultaneously enabled as desired.
• Safe Action Area
When enabled (On), turns on the Safe Action Area overlay.
Overlays
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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.
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When enabled (On), outline shows Safe Title Area boundary. Color
of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• S afe 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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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• 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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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Center Cross When enabled (On), turns on the Center Cross overlay.
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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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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Provides video Frame Sync delay control and audio
Framesync
• Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below.
re-sync tools.
• 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 instabilit y
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.
• Negative vertical or horizontal delay values (using the
controls below) should not be used when using Input
Video mode. This may result in image motion “jerkiness”.
T o add an of fset in this case, instead apply a positi ve value
that results in the desired net offset.
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 timing) 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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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
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• Input Video Mode Fixed Delay Control When Framesync is enabled and set to Input Video, allows adding video
• Framesync Audio SRC On/Off Control When F rames ync is enabled and set to Input Video, allows disabling
• Minimum Latency Frames Control
Minimum Latency Frames Control
delay. This is useful when compensating for processes which result in
large audio delays.
(Range is 0.0000 thru 300.0 msec.)
audio SRC. This is required if the card is to pass non-PCM audio such as
Dolby® audio to downstream devices.
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 frame (not one field).
(Maximum range is 0 to 32.)
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected.
For example, with a 525i59.94 output, 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.
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Audio Hard Resync Threshold Control Sets threshold at which hard resync is applied if audio-video offset
With offset less than selected hard resync threshold, resync is progressively applied in many small
steps to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. After the successive steps, the audio is synchronized
with the video (in this example, 40 msec). (Progressive correction is applied at 1 msec/sec appr. rate.)
6
Video:
40 msec
With offset greater than selected hard resync
threshold, resync is immediately applied.
Video:
40 msec
Audio:
240 msec
exceeds threshold (see below). Hard resync provides fastest snyc-up
suitable for off-air manipulation. Conversely, a threshold setting high
enough to accommodate normal on-air offsets allows on-air resync that is
glitch-free.
(Range is 1.5 to 13.0 frames in 0.1 frame increments)
9
t
In this example, initial offset of 200 msec (appr. 6 frames) is
below 9 frame threshold and results in soft resync being
progressively applied.
9
In this example, initial offset of 400 msec (appr. 12 frames) is
above 9 frame threshold and results in immediate hard resync.
12
t
Audio:
440 msec
• Audio Offset Control Adds or reduces (offsets) audio delay from the matching video delay
(audio delay offset setting adds or removes delay in addition to any delay
included by other actions). This control is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays.
(-575.0 msec to 575.0 msec range; null = 0.0 msec)
Note: Delay offset values of less than approximately 1 frame are
progressively applied by the card to provide a seamless, glitch-free
retiming. However, delay offset values exceeding 1-1/2 frames may
result in a slight audio discontinuity at the moment when the offset
is applied using this control if the Audio Hard Resync Threshold
control is not at a setting greater than the delay offset.
To prevent this condition during an on-air manipulation, it is
recommended that the Audio Hard Resync Threshold control be
set high enough such that expected delay offsets exceeding 1-1/2
frames are progressively applied.
Note: If using Audio Offset control to perform off-air co rrections, i t i s
recommended to temporarily set the Audio Hard Resync
Threshold control to its minimum setting, thereby allowing the
offset to be assessed and corrected as fast as possible.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Current Audio Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output audio delay (in msec units) as well as
• Video Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as
• Framesync Status Display Displays the current framesync status as follows:
• Loss of Input Signal Sele c tion In the event of input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines action to be
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
• Framesync status OK.
• Framesync Enable set to Off.
• Improper or missing framesync reference.
• Latency frames selection exceeds limits.
Note: See Minimum Latency Frames Control (p. 3-25) for more
information about this message.
taken as follows:
• Disable Outputs: Disable 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: Freeze Last Frame and Freeze to Color choices are functional only
when frame sync is set to lock to valid reference.
• Framesync LOS Freeze Color In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-27
raster color from choices shown to the left.
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Custom Color Hue Adjusts raster hue (phase angle) for custom LOS color.
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
• Custom Color Saturation Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color.
(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/Resync Framesync
Reset Framesync
Reset Framesync resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered audio and
video.
Resync Video and Reference resets the input processing paths for video
and reference.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to reset the frame sync.
• Click No to reject rese t.
Note: These controls are not normally used or required when the card is
receiving a stable, continuous frame sync reference.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Selects the audio source for each embedded audio
channel 1 thru 8 (Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2).
Embedded Audio Group 1/2
Also provides Gain, Phase Inver t, and Muting contr ol s
for each channel.
The example above shows
various Source selections and
individual audio control settings
for audio sources fed to the
Destination channels
Embedded Ch 1 thru
Embedded Ch 8 in Embedded
Audio Groups 1 and 2, with the
resulting setup (right).
The source-to-destination
correlation shown here is only
an example; any of the sources
on the left can connect to any of
the destinations on the right, or
to Embedded Audio Groups 3
and 4 (not shown here).
Additional sources not shown
here are also available. These
are described on the following
pages.
The controls shown here are
described in detail on the
following pages.
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Embedded
Channels 1 – 16
Embed Ch 12
Embed Ch 14
Embed Ch 10
Embed Ch 3
Embed Ch 5
Downmix L
Downmix R
–10 dB
–20 dB
+
–15 dB
+
–10 dB
–
–20 dB
+
–15 dB
+
+
10 dB
–15 dB
TG1
+
Embedded
Audio Group 1
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
Embedded
Audio Group 2
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M,
• Group Enable When enabled (On), enables the embedding of the corresponding
§3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).
Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is
compatible with 24-bit SD audio data.
• Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio
Group 1/2 and 3/4.
embedded audio group (Embedded Audio Group 1 or Embedded Audio
Group 2).
• Embedded Audio Group 1 consists of embedded channels 1 thru 4.
• Embedded Audio Group 2 consists of embedded channels 5 thru 8.
Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded
Audio Group 1 and Embedded Audio Group 2.
Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels
while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group.
Note: • Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 8 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls
described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded Ch 1 controls are shown here.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination
channels should be set to the Silence selection.
• Embedded Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be
embedded in the corresponding embedded channel from the choices
described below.
• Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list enables
•
•
•
• Do wn Mix Left or Right as Source Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop-down list
an embedded channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected
destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, Embed Ch 1 (embedded Ch 1) is the source for
destination Embedded Ch 1)
allow either downmixer left or right channel to be the source for the
selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination
Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair
derived from the L, R, C, Ls, and Rs channel inputs selected using
the Audio Mixing function. The stereo pair consists of basic L/R
PCM signals with no additional encoded information.
Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-41 for more
information.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Mono Mix as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be
• Audio LTC as Source LTC select ion in Source drop-down list allows any timecode format
• Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Gener a tor 1 thru T one Generato r 4 range in Source drop-down list
the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, the mono content is the source for destination
Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the
Audio Mixing function). Refer to Audio Mixing function
description on page 3-41 for more information.
received by the card to be outputted as audio LTC over an embedded
audio output (destination) channel.
(In this example, audio LT C is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)
Note: • When LTC is selected as source, Gain and Mute controls are
disabled.
• Refer to Timecode function description on page 3-37 for more
information.
enables one of four tone generators (Tone 1 thru Tone 4) to be the source
for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(In this example, Tone 1 (tone generator 1) is the source for destination
Embedded Ch 1)
Note: Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four
tone generator sources.
Refer to Tone Ge ne r a tor function description on page 3-40 for
more information.
• Silence (Mute) as Source Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected destination
• Gain (dB) Control Adjusts and displays relative gain (in dB) applied to the corresponding
Embedded Audio Group channel. Use this setting for unused
destination channels.
(In this example, silence (muting) is applied to Embedded Ch 1)
destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
(-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings.
• Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original
phase) for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Selects the audio source for each embedded audio
Embedded Audio Group 3/4
channel 9 thru 16 (Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4).
Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls
for each channel.
Embedded
Audio Group 3
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
The example above shows
various Source selections and
individual audio control settings
for various audio sources fed to
the Destination channels
Embedded Ch 9 thru
Embedded Ch 16 in Embedded
Audio Groups 3 and 4, with the
Embedded
Channels 1 – 16
Embed Ch 1
Embed Ch 3
Embed Ch 5
15 dB
+
10 dB
+
10 dB
+
Silence
resulting setup (right).
The source-to-destination
correlation shown here is only
an example; any of the sources
on the left can connect to any of
the destinations on the right, or
Downmix L
to Embedded Audio Groups 1
and 2 (not shown here).
Additional sources not shown
here are also available.
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-33
Downmix R
TG2
–20 dB
0 dB
+
–20 dB
+
Silence
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
Embedded
Audio Group 4
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M,
• Group Enable
Note: • Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls
described for Embedded Ch 1. Refer to Embedded Audio Group 1/2 on page 3-29 for descriptions of these controls.
• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels
should be set to the Silence selection.
§3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).
Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is
compatible with 24-bit SD audio data.
• Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio
Group 1/2 and 3/4.
When enabled (On), enables the embedding of the corresponding
embedded audio group (Embedded Audio Group 3 or Embedded Audio
Group 4).
• Embedded Audio Group 3 consists of embedded channels 9 thru 12.
• Embedded Audio Group 4 consists of embedded channels 13 thru 16.
Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded
Audio Group 3 and Embedded Audio Group 4.
Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels
while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Extracts and preserves Dolby® metadata from the input
SDI, and allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the
Dolby Metadata
output SDI. This allows scaling and/or format
conversions without losing Dolby
®
metadata.
• Metadata Embedding Metadata Em bedding (On/Off) controls SMPTE 2020-1 metadata
• Metadata Output Line Allows selection of SMPTE 2020-1 metadata
• VBI Metadata Removal VBI Metadata Removal (On/Off) allows metadata to be removed (On)
Note: The Metadata Output Source button in DashBoard™ is locked to Input Video for this card. With this function enabled,
the extracted metadata is always available in the SDI video output and on cards equipped with an appropriate Rear I/O
Module having a Dolby
• RS-485 Port Function Select Selects function for shared RS-485 on card with +LTC option. For Dolby
®
metadata RS-485 connector.
embedding in the SDI video output.
• When set to On, metadata is extracted from the SDI input video,
buffered, and re-directed to the output SDI video.
• When set to Off, metadata is not embedded in the output SDI video.
®
space for re-inserted Dolby
(Range is 9 thru 41; default is line #13.)
Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited
to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active
picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line
Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other
data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten.
even if the Scaler is not enabled. (This control is default set to Off, with
metadata being passed when Scaler is disabled)
Note: When the Scaler is enabled, Dolby metadata is automatically
removed. Set the Metadata Embedding control to On to re-insert
metadata as described above.
metadata output on port, make sure control is set as shown here.
metadata.
line location within the VANC
®
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Provides support for closed captioning setup.
Closed Captioning
• Closed Captioning On/Off Turns on or turns off the Closed Captioning on the 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 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 Top line
suppression control for more details.)
• Closed Captioning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows:
• If closed captioning is present, Present is displayed.
• I f no closed captioning is present in the video signal, Not Present or
Disabled is displayed.
• Closed Captioning HD Output Line Selects the VANC line number (9 thru 41) for the closed caption data
when the output is HD. (The default is line #10.)
Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited
to) certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active
picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line
Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other
data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 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
A
Noting that the incoming video contains VITC
9067
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
B
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
A
A
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
B
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 (de f ault SMPTE 12M-2)
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Insert
Control
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-37
B
720p SDI
w/ATC_VITC
w/ATC_LTC
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
Audio LTC and RS-485 L TC controls descr ibed below only appear on cards with +LTC licensed optional
feature. This feature allows bidirectional conversion between VBI-based timecode and LTC timecode on audio and RS-485
interfaces.
• Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode
• Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode packets
• Source Priority As described here, provides 4-level prioritization of timecode format
formats shown to the left.
• If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode
running count and line number) is displayed.
• I f a format is not receiving timecode data, Unlocked is displayed.
• I f Audio LTC is being received, the timecode running count is
displayed.
• Audio LTC Source selects audio source to be used by card audio
LTC function from Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 16.
Note: Audio LTC Source must be appropriately set for card to
receive and process audio LTC.
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 AT C_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.
choices from choices shown to the left.
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.)
SDI VITC
ATC_LTC HD SDI ATC_LTC
ATC_VITC SD/HD SDI ATC_VITC
Audio LTC
VITC waveform from SD SDI
video input
Audio-based LTC from
selected c ard audio input
channel
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
• Offset Controls A llows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the
as follows:
• Output status OK (in this example, SDI VITC timecode received and
outputted).
• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.
Note: • If timecode is not available from Source Priority selections
performed, timecode on output reverts to Free Run (internal
count) mode.
• Because the 1’s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0 to
29, the fractional digit (along with the 1’s digit) indicates frame
count as follows:
0.0 Frame 0
0.1 Frame 1
1.0 Frame 2
1.1 Frame 3
•
•
•
29.1 Frame 59
output video.
• Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.
• Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.
• Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5
frames.
Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.
Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-39
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.
• Insertion controls described below enable or disable insertion on output video only when the Scaler is enabled.
Existing waveform or packet-based data on an unscaled stream are not affected by these controls and are passed on
the SDI output.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion
• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into
into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers (6
thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.
Note: • If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
• SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC
waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this
function.
the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the
• HD AT C_VITC Insertion Control
• ATC _VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and
ATC_VITC2.
Note: If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same
line number.
both fields as a “field 1” packet (non-toggling).
Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy
Support should be enabled only if required by downstream
equipment.
Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone
generators (Tone Generator 1 thru 4).
Tone Generator
• Frequency Selection Lists Selects the frequency for each of the four tone generators. 18 discrete
•
•
•
sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz
(default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
Note: Unity-gain signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Provides down-mix audio routing selections that
multiplexes any five embedded audio channel sources
Audio Mixing
into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right),
or selection o f a ny two audi o so urces to be mono-mixed
to serve as a monaural source.
With an optional upmixer licensable feature activated,
any normal PCM stereo pair can be fed to the upmixer to
generate 5.1 surround sound audio which in turn can be
applied to six user-selec table cha nnels .
• Down Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround (Ls),
• Center Mix Ratio Control
and Right Surround (Rs) inputs allow embedded channel (or silence)
audio source selection for each of the five inputs as shown below.
•
•
•
The example below shows selection from various sources and the
resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R. The two signals comprising the pair
can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source.
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
Embedded Ch 1
Embedded Ch 2
Embedded Ch 6
Embedded Ch 4
Embedded Ch 5
Note: The stereo pair are basic L/R PCM signals with no additional
encoded information.
Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel
source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R
stereo mix.
• Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction.
Center channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content
with no attenuation, making center-channel content more predominate in
the overall mix.
• Maximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric
reduction of center-channel content. Center-channel content is restored
as in-phase center-channel content at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall
level, making center-channel content less predominate in the overall
mix.
(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB)
Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain
center-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of
the original source 5-channel mix.
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Surround Mix Ratio Control
• Mono Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left and Right inputs allow selected
Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel
source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R
stereo mix.
• Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction.
Surround-channel content is restored with no attenuation, making Lo
and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix.
• M aximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric
reduction of surround-channel content. Surround-channel content is
restored at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall level, making
surround-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.
(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB)
Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain
surround-channel predominance in downmix representative to that
of the original source 5-channel mix.
embedded input channels to provide an additional mono-mixed channel.
The resulting mono mix (Mono) is available as an audio source for any of
the destination embedded output channels as shown below.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
Emb Ch 12
Emb Ch 16
Note: Selection of any two channels for mono mixing in no way affects the
source channels themselves.
L
Σ
R
MONO
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
Note: • 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls appear only when a license
key is entered and activated. Refer to Licensable Features function description on page 3-46 for more information.
• Channel sources used by the upmixer are post-processed signals received from the Audio Routing/Gain Control
function. When active, the channel selections made using this function are directly embedded in the output SDI or
AES discrete pairs. Refer to 2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function (p. 1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction” for detailed functional
description and signal flow.
• For any six channels selected for this function, the Left and Right channel selections always serve as the stereo input
pair.
• 2.0-to-5.1 Up Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround,
and Right Surround allow embedded audio source selection, and
embedded channel assignments for the six generated 5.1 channels.
•
•
•
The example below shows selection of embedded channels 1 and 2 as
the received stereo source (Embed Ch1 and Ch 2 for Left and Right
drop-down list selections in the Up Mixer Selection tool).
Using the setup shown in the example, when upmix is active the
embedded channel 1/2 stereo pair is overwritten with the new stereo pair
L/R on channels 1/2. As selected in the example, the additional 5.1
channels C, LFE, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) overwrite
EmbCh3 – Ch 6, respectively.
Emb Ch 1 –
Ch 16
>
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
L – Emb Ch 1
R – Emb Ch 2
C – Emb Ch 3
LFE – Emb Ch 4
Ls – Emb Ch 5
Rs – Emb Ch 6
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Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Up Mixer Mode Control Enables or bypasses upmixer as follows:
• Auto:Automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
• If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround
are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold
control, upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the new 5.1
content generated by the upmixer.
• If detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround is
above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold
control, upmixer is bypassed and the original channels pass
unaffected.
• Always Upmix: Manual enable turns on upmixer and overwrites content
on all six selected channels with new 5.1 content generated by the
upmixer regardless of original signal level or content.
• Bypass: Manual disable bypasses the upmixer. When bypassed, the six
embedded audio channels pass unaffected.
• Up Mixer Status Display Shows activity status of upmixer processing as follows:
• Auto Mode - Currently Upmixing: With upmixer enable set to
Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left
Surround, and Right Surround are clear for use (as described
above); upmixer is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and
overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
• Auto Mode - Currently Bypassed: With upmixer enable set to
Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left
Surround, and Right Surround have content (such as existing
original 5.1 or other content); upmixer is bypassed (disabled) and
allows normal passage of six selected channels.
• Upmixing: Indicates upmixer is manually enabled (set to Always
Upmix) and is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and
overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.
• Bypassed: Indicates upmixer is manually disabled (set to Bypass)
and is currently passing all selected channels unaffected.
• Auto Crossfade Speed Controls Individual controls select the relative crossfade transition speed between
Upmix to Bypass (going to inactive; from 5.1 to 2.0) and Bypass to Upmix
(going to active; from 2.0 to 5.1) when upmixer enable is set to Auto and
the active threshold (as set by the 5.1 Detection Threshold control) is
crossed in either direction.
To suit program material and production aesthetic preferences, several
choices are available as shown to the left. Slower settings allow for a
more gradual transition between modes, however with a longer interval
before levels stabilize. Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller
interval before levels stabilize, however with greater perceived
abruptness.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• 5.1 Detection Threshold Control Adjusts the threshold at which selected channels designated as C, LFE,
Ls, and Rs are considered to have viable content, or at which signal levels
can be considered insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto.
Setting affects automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:
• If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels designated
as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level
threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer allows
overwrite of all six selected channels with the new 5.1 signal
complement.
• If detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels
designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround is above
the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control,
upmixer is bypassed, thereby releasing the selected six channels and
allowing the original channels to pass unaffected.
(Range is -150 dB to 0 dB in 0.1dB steps;
0 dB equivalent to +24 dBu=> 0 dBFS)
Typically, the 5.1 Detection Threshold control should be set to provide
a usable threshold that maintains a threshold at which valid levels large
enough over the threshold disable the auto upmix ( , left), while
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
A
E
C
L
F
L
B
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
s
R
nuisance levels
considerably below the
threshold ( , left) are
rejected, allowing the
upmixer to stay locked in
the enabled mode and
overwrite these signals
with the new signals.
Optimum setting is
dependent on program
material general overall
levels. A -60 dB setting is
A
B
recommended for material closely adhering to the SMPTE -20 dBFS
Alignment level for normal material such as dialog.
• Center Width Control
Adjusts center channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to L and
R channels.
• Minimum setting keeps all L+R (mono) content confined to center (C)
channel, with any center channel content removed from L and R
channels.
• Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono content
back into L and R channels, with 100% setting resulting in center
channel level going to zero and L/R channels becoming normal L/R
channels containing some mono content.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 0%)
• Surround Depth Control
Adjusts surround channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to Ls
and Rs channels.
• Maximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.
• Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels, with 0%
setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs content
progressively folded back into L and R, respectively.
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 100%)
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3 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
Licensable Features
Allows activation of optional licensed features.
Note: For card pre-ordered with licensed feature(s), the activation steps described below are not required; the feature will
already be installed activated. To order features and obtain a license key, contact Cobalt
sales@cobaltdigital.com or at the contact information in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. in Chapter 1, “Introduction”. Please
provide the “SSN” number of your card (displayed in the Card Info pane) when contacting us for your key.
• License Feature and Key Entry window Activate licensable feature as described below.
1. Enter the feature key string in the Feature Key box. Press return or
click outside of the box to acknowledge entry.
Note: Entry string is case sensitive. Do not enter any spaces.
2. In the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, wait for the feature identification to
be shown for the card product number (for example, “-UM” appearing
after the card part number) and Valid Key E ntered to be displayed.
This indicates the key was correctly entered and recognized by the
card.
Note: If DashBoard™ card function submenu/control pane does not
re-appear, close the card and re-open it.
3. Click and confirm Reboot. When the card function submenu/control
pane appears again, the licensable feature will be available.
Note: Applying the licensable feature and its reboot has no effect on
prior settings. All control settings and drop-down selections are
retained.
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sales at
Allows up to 16 card user set tin gs co nfi gur at ion pres et s
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.
• Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list
•
•
•
selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for
Load (being applied to the card).
Note: The preset names shown to the left are the default (unnamed)
preset names. All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with
the factory default settings.
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Operating Instructions 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Preset Save and Load • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently
• Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as
• Preset Name With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the
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.
shown in this example).
Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.
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.
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3 9067 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9067 Function Submenu List — continued
(continued)
• Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location
• Reset Current Preset Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom
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.
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.
on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™
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.
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cards. In this manner, presets built up
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 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific
symptom/c orrective action for the 9067 card and its remote control interface.
The 9067 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 9067 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees)
provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9067 card is
being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a
Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in the event of an error
or failure condition.
The various 9067 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. 3-53)
• 9067 Proc es si ng Err or Troubleshootin g (p. 3-54)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-56)
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3 Troubleshooting
9067 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-6 shows and describes the 9067 card edge status indicators and
display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions
relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of
communications problems with external devices such as network remote
control de vices.
4-Character Alphanumeric Display
RMT
REF
ERR
1080
720
625
525
9067
Status/Error
Indicators
Input Format
Indicators
Item Function
Alphanumeric
Display
RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9067 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™
REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9067 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation.
ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9067 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
• E1XX: Audio Errors
• 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)
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or Cobalt
Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9067 (1080,
720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9067 has not locked onto a particular format (as
in the case of no signal input).
Remote Control Panel)
Figure 3-6 9067 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-7 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9067 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 9067 card in slot 6).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9067 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
If the 9067 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 9067 card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card
for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access /Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Yellow indicator icon in 9067 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for
alert (in this example, the 9067 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 3-7 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
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3 Troubleshooting
Access Card Info pane s f or specific cards by clicking the card s lot position in
the Card Access/Navigati on Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-8).
By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”
in this example, Card Info is
displayed for frame Network
Controller Card
By clicking on “Slot 6:
CDI-9067 RCVR21” in this
example, Card Info is shown
for 9067 card in slot 6
Status for selected card is
shown here (in this
example, connection OK
and “Fan Door Open”
alert)
Card general information
is displayed in lower
portion of Card Info pane
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)
Figure 3-8 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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Operating Instructions 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 3-3 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.
Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify power presence and
characteristics
Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to
Check status indicators and
displays
• On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9067, in all cases when
power 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 9067 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 9067 card itself is defective.
• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed
(see Technical Specifications (p. 1-18) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the
9067 card may be defective.
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable
attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all
connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting
points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes
are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.
assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
On both DashBoard™ and the 9067 card edge indicators, red indications
signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the
following tables in this section for further action.
Troubleshoot by
substitution
9067-OM (V4.4) 9067 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-53
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.
3 Troubleshooting
9067 Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 provides 9067 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9067
card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4, follow the
troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the
9067 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 9067 card edge status indicators.
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9067 card and network remote con-
trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this
section.
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
• DashBoard™ shows Video
yellow icon and Input Invalid
message in 9067 Card Info
pane.
• Card edge Input Format
LEDs show continuous
cycling.
• DashBoard™ shows Frame
Sync red icon and Reference
Invalid message in 9067 Card
Info pane.
• Card edge red ERR indicator
illuminated.
• No video input present • Make certain intended video source is
connected to appropriate 9067 card video
input. Make certain BNC cable connections
between frame Rear I/O Module for the card
and signal source are OK.
• Input format not supported • This card does not accept i nputs other tha n SD
525i5994 or 625i50.
Frame sync reference not
properly selected or not being
received
• If external frame sync reference is n ot 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 intended to
be used, make certa in selected external frame
sync reference is active on frame sync frame
bus. (External reference signals Reference 1
and Reference 2 are distributed to the 9067
and other cards via a frame bus.)
Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on
page 3-24 for more information.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
DashBoard™ shows
Framesync Status error
message in 9067 Framesync
function submenu screen.
DashBoard™ shows Output
Status error message in 9067
Timecode function submenu
screen.
Video/audio sync hron iz ati on or
delay noted.
Unsmooth, “jerky” motion
observed on video output with
Framesync set to lock to input
video.
Specified Minimum Latency
Frames setting exceeds 9067
card buffer space for the
selected output video format
Timeco de not av ail able due to
lack of appropriate input
timecode data
Source synchronization
condition
Incompatible negative H/V
delay value user setting of
Vertical Delay or Hoeizontal
Delay controls
Reduce the Minimum Latency Frames setting as
specified in the error message to correct the
error.
Due to card memory limits, the maximum
Note:
available Minimum Latency Frames is related
to the output video format selected.
For example, with a 1080i 5994 output, the
maximum setting is 5. For a 1080i film (2398)
output, the maximum setting is 3 (due to the
increased buffer space needed for the slower
frame rate). Conversely, greater maximum
settings are allowed for SD formats such as
525i 5994, where the practical maximum limit
is 13.
Timecode o utput r equires that source and priori ty
are appropriately selected. Al so, video input must
contain appropriate timecode data and
framesync reference.
Refer to Timecode function submenu tab on
page 3-37 for more information.
Use the Audio Offset from Video control to
compensate for video/audio delay.
Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on
page 3-24 for more information.
Negative vertical or horizontal delay values
(using the controls below) should not be used
when using Input V ide o mode. To add an offset in
this case, instead apply a positive value that
results in the desired net offset.
Ancillary data (clo sed caption ing,
timecode, Dolby
®
metadata,
AFD) not transferred through
9067.
Audio signal(s) do not route as
expected.
Parameter control not available
as expected.
• Control(s) not enabled • Make certain respective control is set to On or
Enabled (as appropriate).
• VANC line number conflict
between two or more
ancillary data items
• Make certain each ancillary data item to be
passed is assigned a unique line num be r (see
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and
Ranges on page 3-8).
Embedded audio contains
®
E or Dolby Digital
Dolby
encoded signal
When a valid Dolby
accordance with SMPTE 337M) is detected on
an embedded audio signal, gain and polarity
®
E or Dolby Digital signal (in
controls are bypa ssed (even though cont rols may
appear to be functional). Gain and polarity
controls are not available for this signal type.
Refer to St atus d isplays i n Audio Input Controls
function submenu tab on page 3-10 for more
information.
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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued
Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action
Audio not processed or passed
through card.
• Input audio of type that
cannot be locked by 9067
card
• Enable control not turned on • Group Enable button for Embedded Audio
• Upmixer inadvertently
enabled (Upmixer Licensed
Feature Only)
• Dolby-encoded pair not
recognized by downstream
devices/systems
• Embedded audio must be nominal 48 kHz
input.
Although the Status Displays in Audio Input
Note:
Controls function submenu tab will show
audio formats other than “Present,
Professional” as being locked (such as
“Present, Consumer”), in any case the audio
must be at nominal 48 kHz rate for lock and
processing to occur.
Group 1/2 or Embedded Audio Group 3/4
function submenu must be turned on for
sources to be embedded into respective
embedded channels.
• Make certain upmixer is set to Bypass if not
intended for use.
Note: When manually enabled or set for automatic
enable with appropriate signal levels, upmixer
overwrites selected embedded channels with
new data; same-channel embedded output will
no longer represent same-channel embedded
inputs for selected channels.
• If framesync is enabled and using Input Video
as source, Audio SRC must be se t to Off to
maintain integrit y of Dol by pai r for do wnstream
devices.
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “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. 1-21) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact in formation.
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
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