Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9305 User Manual

9305

HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com

9305-OM (V4.1)

Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Coba lt Digital Inc. This manual and a ny information contained within, may not be re produced, distribute d, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.

Disclaimer

The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.

Trademark Information

Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. COMPASS openGear Dolby

property of their respective owners.

Linear Acoust ic licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under licens e from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc.

and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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

, AEROMAX® and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt line of processing and modular c onversion gear for broadcast TV envi ronments. The Cobalt Digital Inc . line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote contro l system s and much more. Shou ld you have qu estions pe rtainin g to the instal lation or operation of your 9305, please contact us at th e contact inform ation on the front cove r.

9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedd ed Audio Del ay. The 9305 is part of a full

Manual No.: 9305-OM Document Version: V4.1 Release Date: October 7, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3303

(or greater): Description of

product/manual changes:

- Revise manual for latest card functionality and minor edits.

- Update to add new Rear I/O Module.

- Update manual to include latest available card options.

9305-OM (V4.1)

Table of Contents

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

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

9305 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

9305 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9305 Input/Outputs..................................................................................... 1-5

Audio Delay and Timing Function............................................................. 1-5

Audio Routing Description......................................................................... 1-7

User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-10

9305 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-12

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9305................................... 1-12

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-13

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-15

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-15

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-16

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

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

Installing the 9305 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

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

9305 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-4

Setting Up 9305 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-5

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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 Interface............................................ 3-4

Accessing the 9305 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9305 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9305 Card Using a Cobalt® Control Panel........................... 3-6

Checking 9305 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

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

9305 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-10

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-11

Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-14

Audio Delay ............................................................................................. 3-16

Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-17

Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-21

Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-21

Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-26

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-26

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-29

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-29

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-33

9305 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-34

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-36

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-36

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay card (also referred to herein as the 9305).

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

9305.

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

installing the 9305 in a frame, and optionally installing a Rear I/O Module.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9305.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9305 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9305 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-13)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-15)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-16)

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1 9305 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9305 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 9305 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 9305 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

Ch01

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9305 refers to the 9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay card.

• Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt

and/or Fusion3G

• Device and/or Card refers to a Compass

• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected

cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9305 and other Compass

cards operate.

Compass®

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.

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

denoted in th is manual like this:

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components.

Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC) For product disposal, ensure the following:

• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9305 has a moderate power dissip ation (7 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9305 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 9305 Functional Description

9305 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9305. The 9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay provides independent delay settings from 2.00 msec to 10500.00 msec (10.5 seconds) for up to 16 embedded audio channels. The output timing can be locked to that in the input video, or an external black burst/tri-level video reference signal.

In addition to the delay function, the 9305 also provides audio routing that acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the 16 embedded audio output channels can rece ive si gna l f rom any one of the 16 emb edde d i nput channels, four internal tone generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be mappe d to a “Silence” source. Each output al so provi des gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.

9305 Input/Outputs

The 9305 provides the following video inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• HD/SD SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input

Audio Delay and Timing Function

Delay controls for each embedded channel provide independently adjustable delay ranging from 2.00 msec to 10500.00 msec (10.5 seconds). Audio data blocks are sequentiall y held in ind ependen t buf fer s and rele ase d per the delay setting at the intervals dictated by the delay setting and the user-selected timing reference source.

The 9305 allows selection from the following reference timing sources:

• Outputs:

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

video outputs

• RCK OUT – four reclocked HD/SD-SDI pre-processed buffered

input copies

• Input Video – Timing is derived from the input video.

• Reference 1 an d Reference 2 External References – Timing is

derived from an external reference signals distributed with the card frame (

EXT REF IN (1,2) in Figure 1-1), thereby allowing the audio to

be synchronized to a black burst or tri-level video reference. Where compatible, using an external timing reference can allow fo r quicker lock acquisition.

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1 9305 Functional Description

RCK OUT

SDI OUT

(NOTE)

Upmixer

2.0-to-5.1

POST-PROCESSED

CH 1-16

Gain

Audio

CH 1-16

Control

Routing/

DM-L,

DM-R,

MONO

Down/

Mono

Mixer

Delay

Audio

Buffer

Active: Overwrites 6 selected

channels with new 5.1 mix. See

text.

Bypass: Bypasses 2.0-to-5.1

upmixer; all 16 original channels

pass unaffected.

Serializer/

Cable Drivers

Audio

Embed

CH 1-16

PLL

Reclock

CLK Gen

Audio

De-Embed

Selection

Sync Proc/

Deserialize

licensable feature.

HD/SD

SDI IN

EXT REF IN (1,2)

Note: Optional 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer

Figure 1-1 9305 Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9305 Functional Description

Audio Routing Description

The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function chooses from the following inputs:

• 16 channels of embedded audio input

• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)

• Digital silence (mute) setting

• Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)

The router function in tur n provides 16 chan nels of embedded aud io output on the SDI post-processed outputs.

The router acts as an audio cross point. Each of the 16 embedded output channels can receive signal from any one of 16 embedded audio input channels, four internal tone generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and sel ectable polarit y inversion. Output aud io rates are always 48 kHz locked to the selected reference.

As set with the default set tings, th e routing bet ween embedded i nput channel s and output channels is bas ic 1-t o-1 (embe dded inpu t cha nnel 1 in put is r outed to embedded output channel 1, and so on). Other sources (described below) for each channel are se le ct ed using the card edge control s or a remote control system.

Audio Down Mix and Mono Mix Function

(See Figure 1-2.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection of any five embedded audio sourc es serving as Left ( Left Surround ( multiplexed into stereo pair Down Mix Left ( (

DM-R). The resulting stere o pair DM-L and DM-R can in turn be routed and

Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual signals to be

DM-L) and Down Mix Right

processed just like any of the other audio sources described earlier.

Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

Emb Ch 3 Emb Ch 5 Emb Ch 6 Emb Ch 9

Emb Ch 11

L R C Ls Rs

DM-L

DM-R

L), Right (R), Center (C),

Figure 1-2 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

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The Mono Mixer function generate s an add it ion al mono-mixe d chan nel from two selected embedded input channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel is available as an audio source for any of the 16 destination embedded output channels

Tone Generator Function

The 9305 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 for each embedded channel audio output. 18 discre te sine wave fre quencies are avai lable, ra nging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).

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.)

price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon

If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual supplement “5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass

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.

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 embedded channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including replacing the original source stereo new

L and 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

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Introduction 9305 Functional Description

• If a signal l eve l below a selected thr eshold on all four of the selected

channels designate d as 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 a signal level above a select ed threshold on any of the four s elected

channels designate d as channel(s) are already carrying viable 5.1 content. In this case, upmixing is bypassed, allowing the original channels to pass unaffected.

The examples in Figure 1-4 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channels selected to carry the ne w 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied after the Audio Delay and Audio Routing/Gain Control functions.

C, LFE, Ls, and Rs is present, this indicates

C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this indic ates that th e

Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As

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 EmbCh3– Ch 6 below threshold, upmixer is active and overwrites with new 5.1.

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16

With any detected signal levels on Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 above threshold, upmixer is bypassed.

- 20 dBFS Above Threshold

- 60 dBFS

(Bypass)

Emb Ch 1 Emb Ch 2 Emb Ch 3 Emb Ch 4 Emb Ch 5 Emb Ch 6

To Audio Embed

Emb Ch 1 Emb Ch 2 Emb Ch 3 Emb Ch 4 Emb Ch 5 Emb Ch 6

To Audio

Embed

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

(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 1-3 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources

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User Control Interface

Figure 1-5 shows the user control interface options for the 9305. 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

9305 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9305 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9305 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, 9305 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 9305 as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).

Figure 1-4 9305 User Control Interface

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Introduction 9305 Functional Description

• Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge

controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front panel menu which is described in Chapter 3,“Operat ing Inst ruction s”.

Note: Some of the 9305 functions described in this manual are available only when

using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt Control Panel user interfaces.

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9305 and

other cards installed in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote

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

DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define thei r 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 describe d 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 DashBoard Control and Monitoring link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Manual as a download, or contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16).

cards using DashBoard™.

reference guide “Compass® Remote

as listed in Co ntact Cobalt

• Cobalt

OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC and WinOGCP Remote

Control Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and W inOGCP

Remote Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the cards within the 20-slot frame.

The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.

The remote contro l panels are totall y compatible with the op enGear

control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the oth er.

1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .

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9305 Rear I/O Modules

The 9305 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 9305 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 9305 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These required BNC connections are provided by using an optional 9305 Rear I/O Module.

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9305

The 9305 supports all current SMPTE SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the 9305.

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)

720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60 486i

(1)

575i

(1)

Embedded Audio The 9305 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at

full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.

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

25; 29.97; 30

29.97 25

(1)

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay card.

Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9305 HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio Delay Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™

modular system definition. Power consumption < 7 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

• Input Channel LED indicators

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

Internal Tone Generators Four built-in tone generators, each configurable for 18 discrete

sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.

Serial Digital Video Input Data Rates Supported:

SMPTE 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

Post-Processor 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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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.)

Reclocked Serial Digital Video Outputs Number of Outputs:

Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz > 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.48 5 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

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

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 Ref 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 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 ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON W ITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.

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

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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show in formation

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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