Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9068 User Manual

9068

Upconverter

with SD-SDI Input, 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

9068-OM (V4.2)

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.

and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt Support. The 9068 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 deembedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9068, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9068 Upconverter with SD -SDI Input, Timecode and Clos ed Capt ion

Manual No.: 9068-OM Document Version: V4.2 Release Date: November 15, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3314

(or greater): Description of

product/manual changes:

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

- Add +LTC option descriptions.

- Correction of minor errata.

9068-OM (V4.2)

Table of Contents

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

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

9068 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

9068 Functional Description ................................................................................. 1-5

9068 Input/Output Formats ....................................................................... 1-5

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

User Control Interface ............................................................................. 1-11

9068 Rear I/O Modules ........................................................................... 1-13

Video Formats Supported by the 9068.................................................... 1-13

Technical Specifications...................................................................................... 1-14

Warranty and Service Information ...................................................................... 1-16

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty...................................................... 1-16

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc................................................................................... 1-17

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

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

Installing the 9068 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3

9068 Rear I/O Modules .......................................................................... ... 2-5

Setting Up 9068 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 9068 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9068 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9068 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6

Checking 9068 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

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

9068 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

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

Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-11

AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-14

Overlays ................................................................................................... 3-18

Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-22

Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-23

Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-25

Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-29

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-29

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-32

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-32

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-36

9068 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-37

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-38

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-38

ii 9068 PRODUCT MANUAL 9068-OM (V4.2)

Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9068 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input , Timecode and Closed Capt ion Suppor t card (also referred to herein as the 9068).

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

9068.

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

installing the 9068 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9068 Rear I/O Modules.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9068.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9068 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9068 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-14)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-16)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-17)

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1 9068 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9068 Card Software Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build.

The Software Version of your card can be ch eck ed by vi ewi ng the Card Inf o menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9068 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 Do wnloads 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 with out an y 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 softw a re 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 card’s web page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates, example card processing UI setups 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 9068 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

SDIn

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9068 refers to the 9068 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, 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

or other cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9068 and other COMPASS

• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are

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

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

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

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

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9068 has a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9068 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 9068 Functional Description

9068 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9068. The 9068 also handles AFD code detection and processing, timecode insertion, closed captioning support, and transfer of Dolby

The 9068 allows video to be upconverted to a different format, and aspect ratio can be corrected to provide proper output aspect.

metadata.

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

9068 Input/Output Formats

Video Processor Description

DashBoard™, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-11) for user interface descriptions.

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels

The 9068 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• SD-SDI IN – SD-SDI input

• Outputs:

• HD/SD-SDI OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video

outputs

• RCK OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered video

outputs

The 9068 features a scaler that provides upconversion using de-interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. The 9068 video subsystem also provides the functions described below.

Video Processor

The 9068 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video.

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1 9068 Functional Description

RS-485

I/O

(NOTE 1)

HD/SD-

Serializer/

SDI OUT

Cable Drivers

RCK

OUT

AFD

Processing

RS-485 LTC I/O

Video

Processing

Timecode/Closed Caption

Upconversion

Reclock

Video Processor

Deserialize

Dolby Meta Out

Processing

Re-insert

Metadata Extract/

Port mux control selects function between metadata out , LTC

IN, or LTC OUT.

SD-SDI IN

Notes: 1. Optional +LTC licensable feature adds LTC I/O via RS-485.

9068BD_V3.0

Figure 1-1 9068 Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9068 Functional Description

Scaler Function

The scaler function provides upconversion 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 9068 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. See 3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations (p. 1-10).

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

(NTSC/

PAL)

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 l ist ed in Table 1-1. When output video is set to 1080 f il m (1080p23.98), the 9068 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-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD Settings” sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format Description) settings embedded in the video signal.

(4)

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1 9068 Functional Description

Timecode Processor

(See Figure 1-2.) This func ti on provides for extracti on of t imec ode da ta from the input video, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI. In this manner , ti mecode dat a can b e prese rved, ev en a fter for mat c onvers ion. The function can monitor the SDI video input of the card for supported timecode formats, an d then selec t and priori tize among SDI VITC, an d SDI ATC VITC timecode sources. If the preferred fo rmat 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 conv ersio n bet ween var ious t imecode format s and provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format.

Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion

between VBI formats over SDI and RS-485 LTC.

HD/SD–SDI

(from Scaler)

VITC Waveform

Timecode

Proc/Embed

SDI

Video

Input

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_VITC Detect/Extract

Priority/

Select

Buffer/ Format

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

Video Output (to Processed SDI DA)

RS-485 LTC In

LTC Select/

Extract

LTC Generate

RS-485 LTC Out

Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor

Closed Captioning Processor

This function provides suppor t for closed captioning setu p. The function also allows the selection of the ancillary data line number where the ancillary closed caption data is stored when the output is HD.

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Introduction 9068 Functional Description

Dolby® Metad ata Extractor/Re-ins e r te r

This function extrac ts and preser ves Dolby® metadata from the in put 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 extracted metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selectable 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 accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes.

Separate, independent AFD cont rols are provided for bot h 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 corresponding to the received code

are applied to the video by the 9068. The default, standard aspect ratio described by the AFD code can be applied, or custom horizontal/vertical scaling can be applied for a given code.

Aspect Ratio Conversion set to

metadata. The

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

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1 9068 Functional Description

3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations

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

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

shown in Figure 1-3, the term 2-3 is derived from the pattern, or cadence, in which four consecutive fi lm video frames are conve rt ed i nt o f ive consecutive interlaced video frames (i.e., 10 interlaced video fields). Odd and even interlaced fields are denoted in Figure 1-3 by “

“

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

rates.

3-2 Pulldown

(From 1080p 24 To 1080i 60)

“

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

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

” and “E” (for example, “AO” and

1080p 24

1080i 60

1080p 24

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

A B C D

AOA

BOB

BOC

A B C

AOA [1O1E]

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

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

BOB [2O2E]

COC [4O3E]

COD

DOD

[5O5E]

A B C D

AOA

BOB

BOC

A B C

AOA [1O1E]

BOB

[2O2E]

COC [4O3E]

32 3

COD

DOD [5O5E]

DOD

3-2 Reverse Pulldown

From 1080i 60 To 1080p 24

Figure 1-3 3-2 Pulldown and Reverse Pulldown

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Introduction 9068 Functional Description

User Control Interface

Figure 1-4 shows the user control interface options for the 9068. 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

9068 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9068 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9068 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, 9068 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 9068 as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).

Figure 1-4 9068 User Control Interface

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1 9068 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,“Operating I nstructions ”.

Note: Some of the 9068 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 9068 and

other cards installed in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote

frames such as the Cobalt® HPF-9000 or 8321 Frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor.

DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define 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 Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17).

cards using DashBoard™.

referenc e gui de COMPASS® Remote

as listed in

• 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 and al l o w 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 9068 Functional Description

9068 Rear I/O Modules

The 9068 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 9068 Functional Block Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9068 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These required BNC connections ar e provided usi ng Rear I/O Module (whi ch are described in Chapter 2, “Installation”.

Video Formats Supported by the 9068

The 9068 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the video formats supported by the 9068.

Table 1-2 Supported 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

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

29.97 25

25; 29.97; 30

29.97 25

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1 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9068 9068 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Timecode and Closed Caption Support card.

Table 1-3 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9068 Upconverter with SD-SDI Input, Timecode and Closed

Caption Support

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

modular system definition. Power consumption < 20 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature: Relative humidity (operating or storage):

Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing

Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• 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

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

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Post-Processor 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

Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital Video Outputs

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

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1 Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series power supplies, and Dolby material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues , Cobalt recommends registering the product by completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective product s should be double boxed, and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACK NOWLEDGES THAT N O OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.

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

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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our friendly 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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