Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9083 User Manual
9083
9083 HD/SD Frame Sync
with Audio Embedding/De-Embedding
®
and Dolby
Decoding Option
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9083-OM (V4.5)
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readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
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COMPASS
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
Linear Acoust ic
licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under licens e from
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9083 HD/SD Frame Sync w it h Audio Embedding/ De-Embedding. The 9083
Manual No.: 9083-OM
Document Version: V4.5
Release Date: September 25, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
3314
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to add new Rear I/O Modules.
- Revise manual for latest functionality with latest
firmware, and minor edits.
- Clarification of Framesyn c con tr ol des c ripti ons .
- Update manual to include latest available card
options.
9083-OM (V4.5)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9083 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
9083 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9083 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-9
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ...................................................... 1-15
Dolby® Decoding (9083-DEC only)......................................................... 1-16
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-17
9083 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-19
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9083................................... 1-20
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-21
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-25
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-25
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-26
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports ........................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9083 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5
9083 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9083 Network Remote Control .......................................................... 2-12
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL i
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2
DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9083 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9083 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9083 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9083 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9083 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-10
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-13
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-14
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-15
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-20
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-24
AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 ......................................................................... 3-26
AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 ......................................................................... 3-30
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-31
Dolby Decoder ......................................................................................... 3-32
Dolby E Metadata .................................................................................... 3-35
Dolby D Metadata .................................................................................... 3-36
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-37
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-41
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-46
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-46
Presets ....................................................................................................... 3-47
Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard™ .......................................... 3-49
®
Dolby
E Processing and Routing Example (9083-DEC only)................ 3-52
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-54
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-54
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-58
9083 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-59
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-62
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-62
ii 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 9083-OM (V4.5)
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9083 HD/SD Frame Sync wit h Audio Embedd ing/De-Embedding and Dolby
Decoding Option card (also referred to herein as the 9083).
Note: This manual also covers the 9083-DEC, which is the 9083 card equipped with
®
Dolby
sively to either the 9083 or the 9083-DEC are respectively denoted by (9083
only) or (9083-DEC only). In all other aspects, both the 9083 and 9083-DEC
function identically as described in this manual.
decoding as an option. Where applicable, descriptions related exclu-
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
9083.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9083 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9083 Rear I/O
Modules.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9083.
This chapter contains the following information:
®
• 9083 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9083 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-21)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-25)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-26)
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
1 9083 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9083 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 9083 Card Information (p. 3-7) in
Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check
our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as
described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware
Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Download “Firmware Update Guide”, which
provides simple instructions for downloading the
latest firmware for your card onto your computer,
and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared
to an earlier version (a new manual is not
necessarily released if specifications and/or
functionality have not changed). A manual earlier
than a card’s software version may not completely
or accurately describe all functions available for
your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Documents>Product Information and
Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference
Guides
updates, and other topics.
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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 9083 itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
Ch01
• Connector names are shown like this: SDI OUT
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
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.
• 9083 refers to the 9083 HD/SD HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio
Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby
• 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.
®
Decoding Option card.
®
card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9083 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.
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-3
1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
openGear frame Owner's Manual for 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 9083 has a moderate power dissipation (15 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the
card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1-4 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 9083-OM (V4.5)
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9083 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 9083 Functional Description
9083 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9083. The 9083 frame
synchronizer also in cludes a full 16-channel a udio embedder/ de-embedder , an
8-channel, and a 24-bit balanced analog-to-digital audio converter. The 9083
also handles AFD code detection/insertion and transfer of Dolby
(9083-DEC only) The 9083-DEC also performs Dolby
®
E and Dolby®
Digital™ decoding and decoded channel routing.
®
metadata.
Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
9083 Input/Output Formats
DashBoard™, or Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-17) for user interface
descriptions.
The 9083 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• HD/SD SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
• AES IN (5-8) – dedicated AES inputs
• AN-AUD IN (1-8) – balanced analog audio inputs
• Outputs:
• SDI OUT – two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
• RCK OUT – two reclocked HD/SD-SDI input copies
• AES OUT (1-8) – dedicated AES outputs
• AES I/O (1-4) – user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
• DOLBY META – RS-485 Dolby
input video). (9083-DEC only) RS-485 Dolby
can consist of input video or Dolby
®
metadata output (extracted from
®
decoder metadata output.
®
metadata output
Note: The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum capability
of the 9083. The practical input/output complement is determined by the particular Rear I/O Module used with the 9083. Refer to 9083 Rear I/O Modules
(p. 1-19) for more information.
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-5
1 9083 Functional Description
RCK OUT
shown depicts full input/
output capability.
Notes: 1. Signal connections
DOLBY
META
(NOTE 2)
Insertion
AFD Code
Sync
Frame
Practical input/output
2.0-to-5.1
signal availability is
determined by Rear I/O
Upmixer
Audio
decode
®
function applicable
only for 9083-DEC.
upmixer licensable
Module used.
2. Dolby
(NOTE 3)
Gain
Routing/
feature.
3. Optional 2.0-to-5.1
Active: Overwrites
6 selected channels
with new 5.1 mix.
See text.
Bypass: Bypasses
2.0-to-5.1 upmixer;
all original channels
pass unaffected.
Control
SDI OUT
Serializer/
Audio
Cable Drivers
Embed
Framesync
AES OUT
(5-8)
(1-4)
AES
Encode
Tracking
Delay and
User Offset
Decode
De-Embed
®
(NOTE 2)
Dolby
and SRC
AES Decode
Audio A/D
Differential Analog
Re-insert
Audio
Reclock
Video
Processing
Timecode
Processing
Metadata Extract/
S11–S14
[AES IN (1-4)]
Video Processor
Audio Processor
[AES OUT (1-4)]
Deserialize
EQ
SDI IN
IN (1,2)
EXT REF
HD/SD
IN (1-8)
AN-AUD
AES I/O
(1-4)
9083BDV4
AES IN (5-8)
Figure 1-1 9083 Functional Block Diagram
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Introduction 9083 Functional Description
Video Processor Description
Video Processor
The 9083 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma
saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function p rovide s for fra me s ync co ntrol usin g e ither one of t wo ext ern al
EXT REF IN (1,2) reference sign als di stri buted wit h the ca rd fra me, or the inpu t
video as a frame sync reference.
This function allows horiz ontal and/or ver tica l of fset to be added bet ween the
output video and the frame sync reference.
A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following
any horizontal or vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and
video and re-establ ishing t he frame s ync. The 908 3 re-est ablishes vi deo/audi o
sync following framesy nc changes by appl ying an of fset in small, progre ssive
amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A user-selectable hard
resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if
audio-video offset exceeds the threshold. Hard resync provides fastest
snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulati on. Conve rs ely, a threshold setting that
avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling
the video, going to a des ired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame
(last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
(9083-DEC only) When Dolby
®
data is rece ived and actively routed into
embedded or AES output channels, the frame sync function delays the video
by one frame (as required by the Dolby
®
decode processing delay) to
maintain video/audio sync.
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 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 and
ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-7
1 9083 Functional Description
Dolby® Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter
Notes: • (9083 only ) This function allows metadata extraction from input video only.
• (9083-DEC only) This function is replaced with Dolby metadata tools that
are part of t he Dolb y
for description of Dolby
This function extract s and preserv es Dolby® metadata from the input SDI, and
in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. (The 9083
does not offer Dolby
®
Dolby
Digital™ encoded signals and metadata intact.) The extracted
metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selectable line number on the
SDI output, and on an RS-485 port on cards equipped with an appropriate
Rear I/O Module.
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.
®
decoder function. Refer to Dolby® Decoding (p. 1-16)
®
metadata processing for the 9083-DEC card.
®
decoding or encoding, but will pass Dolby® E and/or
The function provides conversion between various timecode formats 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 audio LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC.
Audio LTC can be received or sent over a selected balanced analog audio
input, or as digital audio over a selected embedded or AES input.
1-8 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 9083-OM (V4.5)
Introduction 9083 Functional Description
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
SDI
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
HD/SD–SDI
Video Output
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Audio Processor Description
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function
chooses from the following inputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video
• 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input
• 8 channels of balanced analog audio input
• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)
• Digital silence (mute) setting
• Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)
• (9083-DEC only) Decoded Dolby
®
channels
The router function provides the following audio outputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output
• 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-9
1 9083 Functional Description
The router acts as a full audi o cr oss po in t. Ea ch of the 32 output channels (16
embedded AES, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 40
(16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 analog) input channels, four internal
tone generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be
mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output al so provi des gain adj ustment and
selectable polarity inversion.
Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video, but discrete
AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs
with the output timing. (AES must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96,
and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the 9083.) The sample rate
converters are disabled by default. Output AES is always precisely
synchronized with the output video. The balanced analog audio input is
sampled at 48 kHz with a +24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).
As set with the defau lt setting s, the routin g between embedded audio channels
Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 and di scr ete AES audio channe ls AES Ch1 thru
AES Ch 16 is as shown in Figure 1-3. In this mode, the routing is basic 1-to-1
embedding/de-embedding for the 16 embedded and AES discrete audio
channels. Other sources and/or destinations (described below) for each
channel are selected using the card edge controls or a remote control system.
Note: As shown in Figure 1-1, the 9083 is equipped with eight discrete AES input
pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports. On Rear I/O Modules having limited AES I/O capabilities, switches S11 thru S14 allow available rear
module BNC connectors to be allotted between AES inputs and outputs as
desired. Buffered copies of
AES OUT (1-4) are available as dedicated outputs
and as respective outputs fed through S11 – S14 on the 9083 card.
Embedded Audio
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 8
AES Ch 9
AES Ch 16
Group 1/2
Embed Ch 1
•
•
•
Embedded Audio
•
•
•
•
•
•
Embed Ch 8
Group 3/4
Embed Ch 9
•
•
•
Embed Ch 16
Figure 1-3 Default Embed/De-Embed Audio Routing
AES Audio Out
Pairs 1-4
AES Ch 1
•
•
•
AES Ch 8
AES Audio Out
Pairs 5-8
AES Ch 9
•
•
•
AES Ch 16
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Introduction 9083 Functional Description
Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function
(See Figure 1-4.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded, AES discrete, or analog audio sources serving as Left
(
L), Right (R), Center (C), Lef t Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)
individual signals to be multipl exed in to a ster eo pai r (Down Mix Left (
and Down Mix Right (
DM-R)). The resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R can in
turn be routed a nd process ed just like any of the other au dio sourc es descri bed
earlier.
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Embedded Ch 1
Embedded Ch 2
AES Ch 6
Embedded Ch 4
Embedded Ch 5
Ls
L
C
R
Rs
DM-L
DM-R
DM-L)
Figure 1-4 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-5) generates an additional mono-mixed
channel from two sel ec ted embed d ed, AES di scr et e, or analog input chann el s
serving as left and ri ght i nputs. Th e resul ting mon o mix chann el
turn be routed a nd process ed just like any of the other au dio sourc es descri bed
earlier.
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Emb Ch 12
Emb Ch 16
L
R
MONO
Σ
Figure 1-5 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
Tone Generator Function
The 9083 contains four built-in tone generators (Tone Generator 1 thru Tone
Generator 4). Each of the four tone generators can be set to a different
frequency, and are available as audio sources f or the embedded or AES audio
outputs.
MONO can in
18 discrete sine wave frequencies are a vailable, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz
(default frequency is 1.0 kHz).
9083-OM (V4.5) 9083 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-11
1 9083 Functional Description
2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function
Note: Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls
appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt
field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from the
Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair to provide 5.1
channels (Left (
Surround (
overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals
(including replacing the original source stereo
R signals).
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to up mix in any of three modes: Always
upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing
mode looks at the s ignal le vels on t he selec ted ch annels an d compar es them to
a selectab le level threshold. It the n determines whether or not to generate 5.1
upmixing from the ster eo pair as follows:
®
price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or
L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left
Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it
L and R inputs with new L and
• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all
four of the selected channels designated as
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the
new 5.1 content.
• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the four selected channels designated as
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates t o the upmixe r that the ch annel(s) ar e already carrying
viable 5.1 content. In th is case , the upmixe r is bypa ssed, al lowing t he
original channels to pass unaffected.
The examples in Figure 1-6 show t he automatic enable/di sable up-mixing
function applied to example selected channels
Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As
shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of
the channe ls selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected
threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied
after the Audio Routi ng/Ga in Cont rol f uncti on. Beca use al l aud io inputs pass
through the Audio Routing/Gain Control funct io n be for e t he up mixer, the up
mixer can use embedded, AES discrete, and/or analog audio sources.
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Introduction 9083 Functional Description
From Audio Routing/Gain Control
From Audio Routing/Gain Control
Note: In either case shown here,
the unselected channels (in
this example, Emb Ch 7 thru
Ch 16) are not involved in
this process and always
pass unaffected.
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
With all detected signal levels on
Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
overwrites with new 5.1.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
With any detected signal levels
on EmbCh3– Ch 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
- 20 dBFS
Above Threshold
- 60 dBFS
C
(Bypass)
s
s
E
L
R
F
L
To Audio
Embed
To Audio
Embed
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
X
Threshold
Detect
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Selected channels Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6
are overwritten with the new 5.1
upmix content.
Threshold
Detect
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Because the selected channels are
already carrying viable content,
upmixing is bypassed, allowing the
six original Emb Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass
unaffected.
5.1 Up Mix
L – Emb Ch 1
R – Emb Ch 2
C – Emb Ch 3
LFE – Emb Ch 4
Ls – Emb Ch 5
Rs – Emb Ch 6
5.1 Up Mix
X
X
Figure 1-6 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
Loudness Processor (Option +LP)
Note: Loudness processor function is an optional licensable feature. This function
and its controls appear only when a license key is entered and activated.
(This option (identified in Cobalt
initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this
option is purchased.)
If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual
supplement “5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass
Cards (+LP51, +LP20) Manual Supplement” (OPT-SW-LP-MS) is included
in your documentation package. Supplement OPT-SW-LP-MS can be
downloaded from our website or requested using the Cobalt contact
information in this manual.
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price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon
®
1 9083 Functional Description
Audio Routing Example
Figure 1-7 shows an example of using the 9083 audio embedding/
de-embedding and routing functions to de-embed audio, route the audio to
discrete outputs for post-production processing (in this example, a console
used for post-production EQ, levels, and monitor), and finally re-embed the
audio into the SDI video output. Additionally, the example shows how
external analog and internal tone generator sources can be embedded into the
SDI output (in this ex ample, a provision f or local sta tion ID voice- over analog
and a tone).
Note that the source and destination correlations shown here are only
examples; any source can route to any destination.
9083
Post-Production
Video Feed
(with five
embedded audio
channels)
Analog
2-Channel
Voice-Over
Feed
SDI IN
Audio
De-Embed
AN-AUD IN 1
AN-AUD IN 2
Audio Routing/
Control
Analog
Ch 1
Analog
Ch 2
Embed Ch 1
Embed Ch 2
Embed Ch 3
Embed Ch 4
Embed Ch 5
TG1
AES Ch 1
AES Ch 2
AES Ch 3
AES Ch 4
AES Ch 5
AES Ch 6
AES Ch 7
AES Ch 8
Audio
Embed
SDI OUT
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
OTA Video
Feed (with
eight embedded
audio channels)
AES IN 5
AES IN 6
AES IN 7
AES IN 8
AES Ch 9
AES Ch 10
AES Ch11
AES Ch 12
AES Ch 13
AES Ch 14
AES Ch 15
AES Ch 16
Silence
Embed Ch 1
Embed Ch 2
Embed Ch 3
Embed Ch 4
Embed Ch 5
Embed Ch 6
Embed Ch 7
Embed Ch 8
Embed Ch 9 –
Embed Ch 16
Post-Production Console
Figure 1-7 Audio Routing Example
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Introduction 9083 Functional Description
AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter
The 9083 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be independently
enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with asynchronous
AES sources (sources in which AES timing does not match the video input
timing). The sample rate converters are set to disabled (bypassed) by default;
this is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES audio such as Dolby
®
Dolby
Digital au dio streams. When a valid Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital
signal (in accordance with SMPTE 337M) is detected on an AES or
embedded audio signal, SRC is automatically bypassed along with gain and
polarity controls.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
®
E or
In cases where additiona l delay must be avoided, it may be desirable to e mbed
AES with minimum latency. For example if Dolby
®
E is to be embedded into
video with no latency, additional delay may not be tolera ble. Using zer o-delay
embedding, the video can then be delayed by one frame to account for the
Dolby E encoding delay. In this manner, any delay between video and audio
can be cleanly contained within one frame period.
When zero-delay audio emb edding is en abled for a give n AES pair , th e pair is
directly embedded int o its corres ponding group (for example , AES Pair 1 in to
embedded channels 1 an d 2; AES Pai r 2 int o embedde d channe ls 3 an d 4, a nd
so on) with the normal frame sync audio delay being bypassed.
This function overrides the audio routing sys tem (for example if AES Pair 1 is
selected, then the controls to route AES Pair 1 into other embedded channels
will not apply). Gain and polarity control is not available when this option is
selected. Zero-delay audio embedding is set to Off by default.
Low-Latency AES Passthrough
This function is similar to zero-delay audio embedding. If low-latency AES
passthrough is selected for a given input pair, it causes the corresponding
AES output pair to act as a bit-for-bit copy of the corresponding AES input
pair.
This control overrides the normal audio routing and delay. Gain and polarity
control is not available when this option is selected. Passthrough is set to Off
by default.
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1 9083 Functional Description
Dolby® Decoding (9083-DEC only)
Note: Although the 9083-DEC Dolby® decoder can provide Dolby® Digital™ (AC-3)
decoding, discussion and examples here describe only Dolby
®
E decoding.
When Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital™ is present on an embedded audio pair,
the decoder produces up to 10 decoded channels (according to the Dolby
®
sub-format received from the metadata). All r esulting chan nels are available
as inputs to the audio router.
Dolby® Identification and Metadata Output Processing
(See Figure 1-8.) All embedded channels are checked by the 9083-DEC for
valid Dolby
detected, the channel pair carrying the Dolby
Dolby E” or “Present, Dolby Digital”, as applicable. (The decoder always
uses the metadata associated with its respecti ve pair.) A selected encoded
channel pair can then be directed to the Dolby
displays the Dolby
example, “Dolby E 20-bit 5.1+2” indicating 5-channel surround with LFE
channel and stereo monitor pair) for the selected pair, as defined by its
metadata.
The 9083-DEC can embed metadata on the SDI output, sourced from either
SDI input video or from the decoder as desired. Similarly, the 9083-DEC
DOLBY META out put can prov ide RS-485 met adata for downstream dev ices or
systems. Metadata on the
from either SDI input video or from the decoder as desired.
®
status. When a valid Dolby® encoded embedded pair is
®
bitstream format and program configuration (for
DOLBY META RS-485 output can also be sourced
®
format is displaye d as “Present,
®
decoder. The decoder then
SDI IN
Discrete
AES IN Pair
De-embed
Dolby® Encoded Embedded
Pair (1+2)...(15+16)
®
Dolby
Encoded AES
Pair (1)...(8)
Figure 1-8 Dolby® Decoding and Metadata Output Processing
Audio Decoding
(See Figure 1-8.) Based on th e channels car rying the Dolby® encoded pair and
the format defined within, the Dolby
audio channels (
channel can be routed just as any other audio channel described in this
section.
SMPTE 2020
De-mux
Input Select
®
decoder provides up to 10 decoded
Dolby Ch 1 thru Dolby Ch 8; Dolby Mix 1, Dolby Mix 2). Each
SDI OUT
Input Video
Metadata
Decoder
Metadata
Dolby®
Decode
2X2 Mux
SMPTE 2020
Mux
DOLBY
META
Ch 1
Dolby®
Decoded
Audio
Mix 2
Channels (Ch 1...Mix 2)
Dolby® Encoded Channel/
Format/Program
Identification (User
Interface Display)
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Introduction 9083 Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-9 shows the user control interface options for the 9083. 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
9083 card can be
controlled using built-in
card edge controls
Computer
with NIC
or
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed, 9083
card can be remotely controlled
over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9083 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, 9083
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 9083 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 1-9 9083 User Control Interface
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1 9083 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.
Note: Some of the 9083 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 9083 and
other cards installed in openGear®
®
OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote
1
frames such as the Cobalt® 8321
or HPF-9000 frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor.
DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards
define their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com
(enter “DashBoard” in
the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is described in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS
cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting
up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents>
Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-26).
®
reference guide Remote Control
®
OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC
®
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 control of the cards within the HPF-9000 or
8321 frame.
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 9083 Functional Description
9083 Rear I/O Modules
The 9083 physically inte rfaces to sy stem video and audio con necti ons using a
Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-10 shows a typical 9083 Rear I/O Module.
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9083 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 9083 card edge connections to industry
standard connecti ons that interface wit h ot her components and sys te ms in th e
signal chain.
In this manner, the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular
application can be acc ommodat ed using a Rear I/O Module tha t b est sui ts the
requirements. The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry
standard connectors on the Rear I/O Module; the unused inputs and outputs
remain unterminated and not available for use.
The full assortment of 9083 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9083 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-6) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
Phoenix terminal
block connectors for
3-wire and 2-wire
terminations
Viewed from rear, the right column
of BNC connectors accommodates
the right-most card, with the left
column accommodating the
adjacent card to the left.
In this example with two 9083 cards
in slots 1 and 2, the right column
serves 9083, slot 1 and the left
column serves 9083, slot 2.
In this example, an RM-9083-G Rear I/O
Module provides a connection interface
for the signal types shown here.
BNC connectors for
coaxial video and
AES audio signals
RM-9083-G.PNG
Where a maximum of five BNC connections can suit
particular I/O requirements, a “split” Rear I/O Module offers
maximum card density within the frame by accommodating
two cards using a module occupying no more area than a
standard module. The RM-9083-A/S shown here
accommodates the signal complement shown for two
adjacent 9083 cards. (Split modules are identified by “/S” in
the part number.)
Figure 1-10 Typical 9083 Rear I/O Modules
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1 9083 Functional Description
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9083
The 9083 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 9083.
Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080PsF 23.98; 24
1080p 23.98; 24
1080i
(1)
25; 29.97; 30
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60
486i
575i
(1)
(1)
29.97
25
Embedded Audio The 9083 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at
full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.
Analog Audio The 9083 supports 8 channels of balanced (differential) analog audio.
The analog audio is encoded such that a +24 dBu input is equivalent to
digital 0 dB F S.
Discrete AES Audio Input The 9083 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on
75Ω BNC connections. Sample rate conversion can be employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the
input video stream.
Note: The AES signal must have a nominal rate of approximately
48 kHz. The 9083 does not support AES input at 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output The 9083 can provide 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on
75Ω BNC connections.
(9083-DEC only) Dolby
®
Dolby
Digital™ Audio Input
Decode
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
®
E/
The 9083-DEC provides up to 10 decoded AES channels when valid
Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital™ audio is received on either discrete AES
or embedded inputs with corresponding metadata.
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Introduction Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9083 HD/SD Frame Sync
HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby
Decoding Option card.
Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature • 9083 – HD/SD Frame Sync HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio
Embedding/De-Embedding
• 9083-DEC – HD/SD Frame Sync HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio
Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear
modular system definition.
Power consumptio n < 15 Watts maximum
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error LED indicator
• Input For mat LED indic ato r
®
Decoding Option
®
®
Controls Card edge switches as follows:
• Menu Enter pushbutton switch
• Menu Exit pushbutton switch
• Up/down selection toggle switch
Internal Tone Generators Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete
sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
Resolution 10-bit video data path
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1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
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
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Pre-Proces sor (Rec locked) Se rial Digi tal
Video Outputs
Number of Outputs:
Two HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
> 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
Jitter (HD):
< 0.15 UI (all outputs)
Jitter (SD):
< 0.10 UI (all outputs)
Overshoot:
< 0.2% of amplitude
Number of Outputs:
Two HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
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Introduction Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued
Item Characteristic
AES Audio Input Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Inputs (maximum):
8 unbalanced
Input Level:
0.1 to 2.5 Vp-p (5 Vp-p tolerant)
Input Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 12 dB at 100 kHz to 6 MHz
Resolution:
24-bit only
Sample Rate:
48 kHz
SRC:
32-channel; 142 dB S/N
Analog Audio Input Number of Inputs (maximum):
Eight, 3-wire balanced analog audio using Phoenix connectors
with removable screw terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581;
Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R)
Sampling Rate:
48 kHz (locked to video input)
Signal Level:
+24 dBu => 0 dBFS
A/D Frequency Response:
20 – 20 kHz ± 0.25 dB
AES Audio Output Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Outputs (maximum):
8 unbalanced
Output Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 30 dB 100 kHz to 6 MHz
Sample Rate:
48 kHz
RS-485 Metadata I/O Metadata extracted from input video (per SMPTE 2020-1-2008) or
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®
Dolby
balanced via Phoenix terminal block connector.
decoder (where equipped) on RS-485 interface; 3-wire
1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs
Standards Supported (HD):
720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94
1080i 25; 29.97
1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30
1080p/sF 23.98; 24
Standards Supported (SD):
486i 29.97 (NTSC); 575i 25 (PAL)
Signal Level:
1 Vp-p nominal
Signal Type:
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 30 dB to 30 MHz
Allowable Maximum DC on R ef Input:
±1.0 V
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Introduction 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 sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and work ma nship, and shall 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 resolut ion 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 descripti on of t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the pur ch aser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt 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
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PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
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ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for
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• Name and address of your local dealer
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