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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.
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-22
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-22
ii9071 PRODUCT MANUAL9071-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
19071 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 specificationsand/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
IntroductionManual 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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1Safety 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.
Introduction9071 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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19071 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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Introduction9071 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
9071-OM (V4.0)9071 PRODUCT MANUAL1-7
19071 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™.
®
reference guide COMPASS Remote
®
as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital
•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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Introduction9071 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.
(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
9071-OM (V4.0)9071 PRODUCT MANUAL1-9
1Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD
Code Inserter card.
Table 1-2Technical Specifications
ItemCharacteristic
Part number, nomenclature9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter
Installation/usage environmentIntended 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 communication10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
IndicatorsCard 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
ControlsCard 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 InputData Rates Supported: