Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9067 User Manual

9067
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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Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. COMPASS openGear Dolby
property of their respective owners.
Linear Acoust ic licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under licens e from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc.
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and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
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, AEROMAX® and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer
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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
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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2
DashBoard User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4
Accessing the 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)
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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 cards software is updated and specifications and/or functionality have changed as compared to an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily released if specifications and/or functionality have not changed). A manual earlier than a cards software version may not completely or accurately describe all functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this manual, you can check for the latest manual (if applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Documents>Product Information and Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference
Guides
updates, and other topics.
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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 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.
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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC) For product disposal, ensure the following:
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collect this product separately.
Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the openGear frame Owner's Manual for 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
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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).
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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
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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
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Digital encoded signals and metadata intact.) The extracted
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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
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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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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
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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.)
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price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon
If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual supplement 5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass
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Cards (+LP51, +LP20) Manual Supplement (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).
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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
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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®
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OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote
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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).
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reference guide Remote Control
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OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
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as listed in
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Cobalt
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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
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
Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs
Standards Supported (HD):
720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 1080i 25; 29.97 1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30 1080p/sF 23.98; 24
Standards Supported (SD):
486i 29.97 (NTSC); 575i 25 (PAL)
Signal Level:
1 Vp-p nominal
Signal Type:
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
Impedance:
75
Return Loss:
> 30 dB to 30 MHz
Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:
±1.0 V
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1 Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series power supplies, and Dolby material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.
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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.
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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.
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