9071
HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9071-OM (V4.0)
Copyright
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Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
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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.
Trademark Information
Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
COMPASS
openGear
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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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9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inse rter. The 9071 is part of a full line
Manual No.: 9071-OM
Document Version: V4.0
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Applicable for
Firmware Version
3314
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Revise manual for latest card functionality and
minor edits.
- Update to add new Rear I/O Module.
9071-OM (V4.0)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9071 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
9071 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9071 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-7
9071 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 1-9
Video Formats Supported by the 9071....................................................... 1-9
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-10
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-12
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-12
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9071 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up 9071 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 .......................................... 3-3
Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-4
Accessing the 9071 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-4
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-6
9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-7
Video Proc .................................................................................................. 3-8
AFD ............................................................................................................ 3-9
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-10
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-14
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-17
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-17
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-20
9071 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-21
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-22
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-22
ii 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides insta9071llation and operating instructions for the
9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter card (also referred to herein as the
9071).
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
9071.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9071 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9071 Rear I/O
Modules.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9071.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9071 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9071 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-10)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-12)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-13)
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
1 9071 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9071 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™. You can then check our websi te fo r the late st software
version currently released for the card as described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware
Update Guide”, which provides simple instructions
for downloading the latest firmware for your card
onto your computer, and then uploading it to your
card through DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared
to an earlier version (a new manual is not
necessarily released if specifications and/or
functionality have not changed). A manual earlier
than a card’s software version may not completely
or accurately describe all functions available for
your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Documents>Product Information and
Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference
Guides
updates, and other topics.
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for easy to use guide s covering network remot e control , card fir mware
Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9071 itself. Examples are provided below.
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9071 refers to the 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter card.
• Frame refers to the 8321 (or similar) frame that houses the Cobalt
COMPASS
• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
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cards.
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card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9071 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:
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided bel ow.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in pe rsonal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
The 9071 has a moderate power dissipation (12 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 9071 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 9071 Functional Description
9071 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9071. The AFD inserter
function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI
output video. Using this f unction, AFD codes in accordance with the standa rd
4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.
This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video
input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. When used in conjunction
with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling,
the image can in turn b e scaled in accord ance with th e AFD coding embedd ed
by this card.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code ancillary
data line number for the outputted AFD code.
9071 Input/Output Formats
The 9071 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• HD/SD SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
HD/SD
SDI IN
EQ
Deserialize
• Outputs:
• SDI OUT – four HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
• RCK OUT– four HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered video outputs
Reclock
Video
Processing
Timecode
Processing
Figure 1-1 9071 Functional Block Diagram
AFD Code
Insertion
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
•
•
•
•
•
•
RCK OUT x4
SDI OUT x4
9071BDV4
Video Processor
The 9071 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma
saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
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1 9071 Functional Description
AFD Inserter
This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the
SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the
standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.
This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video
input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. When used in conjunction
with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling,
the image can in turn be scaled in a ccordance with the AFD codi ng embedde d
by this card.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and
ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.
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.
The function can monitor the SDI video input of the card for supported
timecode formats, an d then select and priori tize among SDI VITC,
SDI A TC VITC, and SDI ATC LTC ti mecode sour ces. If the prefe rred form at
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.
SDI
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
The function provides conversion between various timecode formats and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
HD/SD–SDI
Video Output
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
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Introduction 9071 Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9071. 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
9071 card can be
controlled using built-in
card edge controls
Computer
with NIC
or
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed, 9071
card can be remotely controlled
over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9071 card can be remotely
controlled over a LAN
LAN
20-Slot Frame with MFC-8320-N network
controller card
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with an MFC-8320-N network
controller card, 9071 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 9071 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 1-3 9071 User Control Interface
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1 9071 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 9071 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 9071 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
Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of
COMPASS
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Downloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup
Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Inc. (p. 1-13).
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cards using DashBoard™.
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reference guide COMPASS Remote
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as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital
• 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 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 9071 Functional Description
9071 Rear I/O Modules
The 9071 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 9071 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 9071 card edge connections to BNC
connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal
chain.
These required BNC connections are provided by either an 8310-BNC or
8310-C-BNC frame (which both have a built-in BNC connector backplane
module), or by using an optional 9071 Rear I/O Module.
Video Formats Supported by the 9071
The 9071 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats
supported by the 9071.
Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
SDI Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080PsF 23.98; 24
1080p 23.98; 24
(1)
1080i
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94;
(1)
486i
(1)
575i
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
25; 29.97; 30
60
29.97
25
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1 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD
Code Inserter card.
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear®
modular system definition.
Power consumption < 12 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
• Remote Activity 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
Resolution: 10-bit video data path
Serial Digital Video Input Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps
Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Equalization (HD):
328 ft (100 m) Belden 1694A
Equalization (SD):
1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz
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Introduction Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued
Item Characteristic
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
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.
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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 N O OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCL UDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact ou r th oro ugh and professional support representatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
• Upcoming trade show i nformation
Phone: (217) 344-1243
Fax: (217) 344-1245
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
• Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)
• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
• Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)
Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot
Chapter 2
CAUTION
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 9071 has a moderate power dissipation
(12 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with
similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 2-1
2 Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot
Note: • If installing the 9071 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is
pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire
backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to
card installation steps below.
• If installing the 9071 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.
CAUTION
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9071 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 9071 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 9071 into a frame slot as follows:
1. Determine the slot in which the 9071 is to be installed.
2. Open the frame front access panel.
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the
card is being installed.
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When re sistance is noticed, gently
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.
CAUTION
If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for
alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O
module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.
Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector.
6.
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 9071 cards.
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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
Note: The 9071 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.
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has
not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with
Setting Up 9071 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 9071 is to be installed.
If installing the 9071 in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is
pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire
backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this
procedure.
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:
1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9071 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.
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 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.
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Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation
2-4 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module
9071 Rear I/O Modules
Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifical ly for use with the 9071.
Table 2-1 9071 Rear I/O Modules
9071 Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9071-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)
RM20-9071-A/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following
connections for two 9071 cards:
• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (
• HD/SD-SDI reclocked i nput cop ies (
RCK OUT 2
• Buffered SDI coaxial outputs (
SDI OUT 2
Note: RM20-9071-A/S Rear I/O Module compatible
)
)
only with 20-slot frames.
SDI IN)
RCK OUT 1 and
SDI OUT 1 and
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 2-5
2 Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control
Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide
“COMPASS™ 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
Remote 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>Downloads link
at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup
Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Inc. (p. 1-13).
• 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.
®
reference guide COMPASS™
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OGCP-9000 and
®
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital
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Overview
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
This chapter contains the following information:
If you are already familiar
with using DashBoard or a
Cobalt Remote Control
Panel to control Cobalt
cards, please skip to 9071
Function Submenu Li st and
Descriptions (p. 3-7).
• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)
• Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-4)
• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-6)
• 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-7)
• Troubleshooting (p. 3-17)
Control and Display Descriptions
This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for
using the 9071 card. The 9071 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using
any of the user interfaces described here.
The format in which the 9071 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 9071 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.
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 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 9071 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 9071 car d are organ ized
into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9071 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 9071 card is first selected.
9071
Submenu a Submenu b
Individual Parameters
Each submenu consists of groups of parameters
related to the function submenu.
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 9071 card
function.
Submenu z
3-2 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions
DashBoard™ User Interface
(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9071 fu nction submenus are or gani zed i n DashBoa rd™
using tabs (see example in Figure 3-2). When a tab is selected, each
parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is
displayed. Scalar ( numer ic ) parametric values ca n t hen be adjusted as desi red
using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI
drop-down lists.
Figure 3-2 DashBoard™ Tab Example
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
Similar to the functi on submenu tabs u sing DashBoard™, the Remote Control
Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a list of function
submenus. From this lis t, a c ontrol kn ob on the Con trol Panel is use d to s elect
a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.
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.
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-3
3 Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control
Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control
Access the 9071 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel
as described below.
Accessing the 9071 Card Using DashBoard™
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9071 card to be
accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
DB_ACCESS1.PNG
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example,
“Slot 7: CDI-9071”).
.
9071_DB_ACCESS2A.PNG
As shown on the next page, when the card is a ccess ed a Das hBoard ™ its
function submenu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed.
(The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed
screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).
3-4 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
Operating Instructions Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control
Card Access/Navigation
Tree Pane
Card Info
Pane
Card Function Submenu
and Controls Pane
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-5
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)
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Dolby
Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2)
SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) —
Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2)
Notes:
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available
and carrying no other data.
2. While range indicated b y d rop -dow n li st o n G UI m ay al lo w a particular range o f ch oi ces , the actual range
is automatically cl amped (limi ted) to c ert ain rang es to preven t inadv ertent c onfli ct wi th active pictu re a rea
depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:
Format Line No. Limi ting 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
3-3 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an
HD-SDI stream.
ATC_VITC = 9 /8
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card 1
ATC_VITC = 9/ 8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
Card 1
AFD Insertion
attempted usin g
VANC line 9
(default)
AFD Insertion
corrected to us e
VANC line 18
ATC_VITC = 9/8
AFD = 9
CC = 10
Dolby Meta data = 13
Card n
ATC_VITC = 9/8
CC = 10
Dolby Metadata = 13
AFD = 18
Card n
Conflict between
ATC_VITC and AFD both
on VANC line 9
Conflict between
ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and
AFD (now on line 18)
resolved
Figure 3-3 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Conflict and Resolution
3-6 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9071 function submenu “tab”
and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding submenus and parameters.
Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after
the entry to commit the entry.)
On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are
organized using tabs as shown below.
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each
function submenu item can be found.
Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page
Video Proc 3-8 Licensable Features 3-14
AFD 3-9 Presets 3-14
Timecode 3-10
9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 3-7
3 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List
Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls.
• Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc
• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
• Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).
functions.
• W hen set to Off, all processing is bypassed.
• W hen set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting
confirmation.
• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.
• Click No to reject unity reset.
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
Video Proc
• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel).
(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)
• Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation)
applied to Chroma (C-channel).
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)
• Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma.
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)
• Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls
increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal
amounts.
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Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description)
AFD
Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream
card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.
• Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows:
codes to the SDI output video.
• 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.
• Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of
existing AFD code on input video.
AFD
• Output Code Drop-down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI.
4:3 Coded Frame
AFD Code
•
•
•
16:9 Coded Frame
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 Full frame
0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (center)
0010 Box 16:9 (top) 1011 14:9 (center)
0011 Box 14:9 (top) 1101 4:3 (with alternate
0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate
1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate
(1)
Description AFD Code
– No code present 1001 4:3 (center)
0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (image
0010 Full frame 1011 14:9 (center)
0011 4:3 (center) 1101 4:3 (with alternate
0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate
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.
(1)
(1)
Description
14:9 center)
14:9 center)
4:3 center)
Description
protected)
14:9 center)
14:9 center)
4:3 center)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
• Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal
Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41.)
Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited)
to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture
area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number
Locations and Ranges (p. 3-6) 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.
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3 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
Provides timecode data extraction from various
sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion
Timecode
Shown below is an example in which received SDI video with SDI VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI
ATC_VITC timecode data. 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
9083
525i 5994
w/ ATC_VITC
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 SDI
B
ATC_VITC timecode data in the output video. As
such, set HD ATC VITC Insertion 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
Control
Proc/Embed
525i SDI
w/ATC_VITC
ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled
ATC_LTC Insertion = Enabled
ATC_VITC1 = Line 9 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
ATC_VITC2 = Line 8 (571) (default SMPTE 12M- 2)
ATC_LTC = Line 10 (default SMPTE 12M-2)
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Insert
Control
Number
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Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
(continued)
• 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, selects the priority assigned to each of the four
formats shown to the left.
• If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode
running count and line number) is displayed.
• If a format is not receiving timecode data, Unlocked is displayed.
from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing timecodes from
the output, resulting in a “clean slate” where only desired timecodes are
then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SD VITC Waveform
and SD ATC_VITC timecode data are present on the input video, and only
ATC_VITC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both
timecodes from the output. The ATC_VITC timecode by itself can then be
re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)
Note: When the Scaler is enabled, ATC packets are automatically
removed. The Timecode function must be used to re-insert the
timecode data into the output video.
supported formats in the event the preferred source is unavailable.
Each of the four Source Priority selection lists allows assignment of
source priority from the following choices:
Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be
used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the second-most
preferred format, and so on.
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3 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
(continued)
• Output Stat us Dis play Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data
as follows:
• Output status OK (in this example, running SDI VITC timecode received
and outputted).
• Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data on
enabled formats.
Note: Timecode output requires that source and priority are appropriately
selected (as described above in Source Priority). Also, video input
must contain appropriate timecode data.
• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.
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
• Offset Contr ols Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the
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.
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Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
(continued)
Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, 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. 3-6) 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.
• 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
• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the
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.
output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control
• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in
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.
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Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter 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 Act ivat e licensable feature as descr ibed 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 Entered 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.
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Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions
Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
(continued)
• Preset Save and Load • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently
• Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list
•
•
•
• 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.
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.
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.
• Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as
shown in this example).
Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.
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Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued
(continued)
• Reset Current Preset • Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom
• Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location
Download a presets file to a computer on the card’s DashBoard network to save presets. Preset files stored on a computer can
then be uploaded back to the card.
Note also that a presets file can also be uploaded to other same-model COMPASS
using a single card can be easily applied to other same-model cards without repeating the setup work on the other cards.
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.
name entered) of the currently selected Preset (as displayed in the
Selected Preset field) to factory default settings.
The above button has a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting
confirmation.
on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™
cards.
®
Refer to Cobalt
Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for instructions on using the Download Presets
function.
reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User
®
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 9071 card and its remote control interface.
The 9071 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 9071 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees)
provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9071 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 9071 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. 3-20)
• 9071 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-21)
• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-22)
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9071 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display
Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9071 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
Menu Selection
Exit Submenu Pushbutton
Enter Submenu Pus hbutton
Toggle Switch
RMT
RMT
Indicator
1080
720
625
MENU DEPTH
525
Input Format
Indicators
Menu Depth
Indicators
Item Function
Alphanumeric
Display
RMT LED Blue LED flashes when card is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™ or
Input Format
LEDs
Displays 4-digit alphanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows:
• E0XX: Video Errors
• E002: Video Acquiring Lock
®
Remote Control Panel)
Cobalt
Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the card (1080, 720,
625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the card has not locked onto a particular format (as in
the case of no signal input).
Figure 3-4 9071 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays
Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and
displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions
relating to the 9071 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 9071 card in slot 8).
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection
to device” indicating 9071 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).
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 9071 card in slot 7 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card
for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general
alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example
Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the
selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.
Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays
Access the Card Inf o pane fo r a speci fic car d by clic king the c ard slot positio n
in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure
3-6).
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3 Troubleshooting
By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”
in this example, Card Info is
displayed for frame Network
Controller Card
Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display
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.
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
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Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Item Checks
Verify power presence and
characteristics
Check Cabl e connection
secureness and connecting
points
• On both the frame Network Contro ller Card and t he 9071, in all cases when po wer is
being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card
showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.
• Check the Power Consumed indications for both the +12 V and -7.5 V supply rails
for the 9071 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane.
• If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame
power supply, connections, or the 9071 card itself is defective.
• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see
Technical Specifications (p. 1-10) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9071 card
may be defective.
Make certain all ca ble connec tions are ful ly secure (inc luding coa xial cable att ach ment
to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all connecting points are as
intended. Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card
inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working
with large I/O modules.
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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting
Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks — continued
Item Checks
Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to assure
proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
Check status indicators and
displays
Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module
On both DashBoard™ and the 9071 card edge indicators, red indications signify an
error condition. If a stat us indi cator si gnifie s an error, proceed to the following tables in
this section for further action.
with a known-good item.
9071 Processing Error Troubleshooting
Table 3-4 provides 9071 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9071
card exhib its any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4, follow the
troubleshooting instructions provided.
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e
9071 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 9071 card edge status indicators.
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9071 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 9071 Card Info
pane.
• Card edge Input Format LEDs
show continuous cycling.
Ancillary data (closed captioni ng,
timecode, Dolby
AFD) not transferred through
9071.
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metadata,
No video input present Make certain intended vid eo sou r ce is
connected to appropriate 9071 ca rd video input.
Make certain BNC cable connections between
frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal
source are OK.
• 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 number (see
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and
Ranges on page 3-6).
3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User
Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting
information.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.
If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs incurred are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.
See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-13) 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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