Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9341 User Manual

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Cobalt Digital Inc.

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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

registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

Linear Acoust ic

licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature uses AEROMAX symbol and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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. Dolby® is a

, AEROMAX®, and UPMAX® are registered tra demarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc . 2.0-to-5.1 audi o upmixer

algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA"

Congratulations on choo si ng t he Co bal t a full line of proce ssing and m odular conv ersion g ear for broad cast TV envi ronments. The Cobalt Digital Inc . line includes vide o de coders an d en code rs, aud io e mb edders an d d e-embe dde rs, dist ribu tio n am pli fiers, fo rmat 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 9341, please contact us at th e contact inform ation on the front cove r.

9341 8-channel Anal og Audio to AES Conve rte r. The 9341 is part o f

Manual No.: 9341-OM Document Version: V4.1 Release Date: October 7, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3314

(or greater): Description of

product/manual

- Revise manual for latest option support and new manual design

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Table of Contents

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

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

9341 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

9341 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

Audio Timing Function.............................................................................. 1-6

Audio Routing Description......................................................................... 1-6

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

9341 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-4

9341 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-5

Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1

Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interface............................................ 3-4

Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9341 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9341 Card Using a Cobalt® Control Panel........................... 3-6

Checking 9341 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

9341 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-8

AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4 ...................................................................... 3-9

Signal Timing ........................................................................................... 3-12

Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-12

Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-17

Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-17

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-18

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-20

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-20

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-23

9341 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-24

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-25

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-25

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9341 8-Channel Analog Audio to AES Converter ca rd (also referred to herein as the

9341).

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapte r 1, “Introduction” – Provides informati on about this manual

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the

9341.

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

installing the 9341 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 9341.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9341 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9341 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Specificat ions (p. 1-13)

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

• Contact Cobalt Dig ital Inc. (p. 1-17)

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1 9341 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9341 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 ecked by viewing the Card I n fo menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9341 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 9341 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

Ch01

• Connector names are shown like this: AES OUT 4

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

• 9341 refers to the 9341 8-Channel Analog Audio to AES Converter

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 9341 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 9341 has a moderate power dissipation (11 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) are installed before installing the 9341 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 9341 Functional Description

9341 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9341. The 9341 receives up to eight balanced audio inputs and converts these into up to four AES-3id output pairs. The output timing can be locked to a DARS input timing, black burst or tri-level video reference signal, or the card’s internal clock.

The 9341 also provides audio routing that acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the eight AES outpu t channe ls can r eceive signal from any c ard inpu t source. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.

Audio

Analog Audio

IN (1-8)

Audio A/D

Routing/

Gain

Control

2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer

(NOTE 2)

Ext. Frame

Ref IN

(DARS, Black

Burst/

Tri-Level, or

Internal)

AES

Encode

Timing Ref

Selection

CLK Gen

PLL

Figure 1-1 9341 Functional Block Diagram

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.

AES OUT (1-4)

Note: Signal connections shown depicts

full 9341 input/output capability. Practical input/output signal availability is determined by Rear I/O Module used. Refer to 9341 Rear I/O Modules (p. 1-13) for more information.

AES Audio Output Format

The 9341 provides up to 8 channels (4 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75-ohm BNC connections per AES-3id/SMPTE276M. The output clock rate of each pair is precisely locked to input DARS timing, frame reference timing, or the card’s internal independent timing.

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1 9341 Functional Description

Audio Timing Function

Audio data blocks are sequent ially buf fere d and releas ed per the user -se lected timing reference source.

The 9341 allows selection from the following reference timing sources:

• DARS Input – All outputs can be slaved to a DARS reference when

DARS is selected. In this manner, all other inputs will be re-sampled to sync with the DARS channel.

• Reference 1 and Reference 2 Frame References – Timing is

derived fr om an external frame syn c reference signals distributed with the card frame ( allowing the audio to be synchronized to a black burst or tri-level video reference.

• Local – Timing is derived from the card’s in ternal clock w ith no

associatio n to external signal timing.

Audio Routing Description

Ext. Frame Ref IN in Figure 1-1), thereby

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

• 8 channels of balanced analog audio inputs

• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)

• Downmix and mono mixers

• Digital silence (mute) setting

The router function in turn provides 8 channels of discrete AES output on four AES pairs.

The router acts as a f ul l a udi o cr oss point. Each of the 8 AES out put ch anne ls can receive signal from any one of the card input sources. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provide s gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.

Output audio rates are alwa ys 48 kHz l ock ed to the sel ected refe rence . Ou tput AES is always precisely synchronized with the selected reference.

As set with the default settings, the routing between analog input channels and AES output channels is basic 1-to-1 (

AES Ch 1 output, and so on). Other sources and/or destinations for each

AN-AUD Ch 1 input is routed to

channel ar e selected ( from the choices listed above) using the card edge controls or a remote con trol system.

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Introduction 9341 Functional Description

Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function

(See Figure 1-2.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection of any five ana log audi o channel sources serving as Le ft ( (

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

multiplexed into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left ( (

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

DM-L) and Down Mix Right

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

AN AUD Ch 1 - Ch 8

L), Right (R), Center

AN-AUD Ch 1 AN-AUD Ch 2 AN-AUD Ch 6 AN-AUD Ch 4 AN-AUD Ch 5

Ls L C R Rs

DM-L

DM-R

Figure 1-2 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-3) generates an additional mono-mixed channel from two selected analog input channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel

MONO can in turn be routed and

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

AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8

AN-AUD Ch 7 AN-AUD Ch 8

L R

MONO

Figure 1-3 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

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1 9341 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 or 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 (

Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it

overwrites the six selected output 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,

L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left

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 1-4 show t he automatic enable/di sable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels

AES Ch 1 thru AES 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 Routing/Gain Control function.

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Introduction 9341 Functional Description

From Audio

Routing/Gain

Control

AES Ch 1 – Ch 8

With all detected signal levels on AES Ch 3 – Ch 6 below threshold, upmixer is active and overwrites with new 5.1.

- 20 dBFS

AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6

Threshold

Detect

L R

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

5.1 Up Mix

L – AES Ch 1 R – AES Ch 2 C – AES Ch 3 LFE – AES Ch 4 Ls – AES Ch 5 Rs – AES Ch 6

- 60 dBFS

From Audio

Routing/Gain

Control

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

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Note: In either case shown here, the unselected

channels (in this example, AES Ch 7 thru Ch 16) are not involved in this process and always pass unaffected.

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

AES Ch 1 – Ch 8

Above Threshold

(Bypass)

Audio Out

AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6

Selected channels AES Ch 1 – Ch 6 are overwritten with the new 5.1 upmix content.

Threshold

5.1 Up Mix

Detect

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

Because the selected channels are already carrying viable content, upmixing is bypassed, allowing the six original AES Ch 1 – Ch 6 to pass unaffected.

Figure 1-4 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources

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1 9341 Functional Description

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.

Tone Generator Function

The 9341 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 AES audio output.

18 discrete sine wave f requencies ar e available , ranging from 50 Hz to 1 6 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).

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Introduction 9341 Functional Description

User Control Interface

Figure 1-5 shows the user control interface options for the 9341. 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

9341 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9341 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9341 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, 9341 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have a Network

Controller Card installed.

• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9341 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 1-5 9341 User Control Interface

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1 9341 Functional Description

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

controls and display, card control settings can be set us ing a front panel menu which is described in Cha pter 3,“Operating I nstructions ”.

Note: Some of the 9341 functions described in this manual are available only when

using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt Panels user interfaces.

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9341 and

other cards installed in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control

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 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- 17).

cards using DashBoard™.

reference guide “Compass® Remote

as listed in Contact Cobalt

• Cobalt

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

Control Panels – The OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC, and WinOGCP

Remote Control Panels conveniently and intui ti vel y provi de parameter monitor and c ontrol of the cards within the 20-slot f rame.

The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a fa ci lity, and can monitor and al l o w adj ust ment of multiple p arameters at one time.

The remote control panels are totally compatible with the openGear control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the other.

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

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Introduction Technical Specifications

9341 Rear I/O Modules

The 9341 physically interfaces to audio connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.

All inputs and outputs shown in the 9341 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 9341 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 9341 Rear I/O Module. The 9341 Rear I/O Modules are shown and described in 9341 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9341 8-Channel Analog Audio to AE S Converter card.

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9341 8-Channel Analog Audio to AES Converter Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear®

modular system definition. Power consumptio n 11 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:

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• Input Channel LED indicators

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

Internal T one 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.

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1 Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

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

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):

4 unbalanced AES-3id pairs

Output Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 30 dB 100 kHz to 6 MHz

Resolution:

Up to 24-bit

Sample Rate:

48 kHz

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Technical Specifica tions — 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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1 Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

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

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

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-4)

• Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)

Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot

Chapter 2

CAUTION

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9341 has a moderate power dissipation (11 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

This device contains semiconductor devices which are susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the device.

Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions and equipment when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

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2 Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot

Note: If installing the 9341 in a slot with no rear I/O module, an optional Rear

I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected. Install the Rear

I/O Module as described in Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-4).

CAUTION

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9341 was shipped for any extra items such

as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank corresponding to the slot location of the card.

Install the 9341 into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9341 is to be installed.

2. Open the frame front access panel.

3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the

plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.

4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the

card is being installed.

5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When re sistance is noticed, gently

continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.

CAUTION

If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.

Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector.

7. Close the frame front access panel.

8. Connect the input and output cables as follows:

• If the 9341 is being installed in a frame with a rear I/O module

already in place, refer to the label on the connector bank corresponding to the ca rd’s slot location for connector designations.

• If the 9341 is being installed in a frame using an optional 9341 Rear

I/O Module, connect cabling in accordance with the appropriate diagram shown in Table 2-1, “9341 Rear I/O Modules” (p. 2-5).

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9341 cards.

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Installation and Setup Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot

Note: External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a refer-

ence bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2 which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house distribution.

Note: The 9341 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to

terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.

10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6).

Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to

DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.

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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently

installed in the slot where the 9341 is to be installed.

If installing the 9341 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module,

omit this procedure.

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9341 is to be installed.

2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install

Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.

Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot

on rear of frame chassis.

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Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.

Lightly tighten captive screw.

Note: Rear I/O Module RM20-9341-D occupies two rear module

slot mounting locations and use two captive screws.

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Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

9341 Rear I/O Modules

Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifical ly for use with the 9341.

Table 2-1 9341 Rear I/O Modules

9341 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9341-B Provides the following connections:

• Six analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1 thru AN-AUD IN 6)

• DARS timing input (DARS IN)

• Three AES BNC outputs (AES OUT 1 thru

AES OUT 3)

RM20-9341-C Provides the following connections:

• Eight analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1 thru AN-AUD IN 8)

• DARS timing input (DARS IN)

• Four AES BNC outputs (AES OUT 1 thru

AES OUT 4)

• Two AES BNC output copies (AES OUT 1 and AES OUT 2)

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2 Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control

Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control

Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).

Note: • If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not

yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)

Download a copy of this manual by clicking on the DashBoard Control and Monitoring link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Manual as a downlo ad, or contact Cobalt tact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17).

• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBo ard™ and be ready for use.

reference guide “COMPASS™

OGCP-9000/CC and

as listed in Con-

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Overview

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:

If you are already familiar

with using DashBoard or a

Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt

cards, please skip to 9341

Function Submenu Li st and

Descriptions (p. 3-8).

• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)

• Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5)

• Checking 9341 Card Information (p. 3-7)

• 9341 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-8)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-20)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9341 card. The 9341 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using any of the user interfaces described here.

The format in which the 9341 functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9341 functions (and the controls, ind icato rs, an d disp lays r elat ed to a particul ar f uncti on) fo llows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview below).

Note: DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panel provide greatly simplified user

interfaces as compared to using the card edge controls. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel be used for all card applications other than the most basic cases. Card edge control codes are not included in this manual. If card-edge control is to be used, obtain a copy of “Manual Supplement – Card-Edge Control Reference Master List and Instructions for Using Compass Codes” (989CEC-MS.pdf) at www.cobaltdigital.com>Support>Documents>Reference Guides.

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Card-edge (Local) Control

3 Control and Display Descriptions

Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or a Remote

Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9341 card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

The functions and related pa rameters avai lable on the 9341 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the 9341 card an d its submenus ar e orga nized, and also provides an overview of how navig ation is performed be tween cards, func tion submenus, and parameters.

If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the desired 9341 card is first selected.

9341

Submenu a Submenu b

Individual Parameters

Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various audio processor parameters such as Gain, Mute/Unmute, and so on.

Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overvie w

• • •

The desired function submenu is next selected. Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9341 card function (for example, “AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4”).

Submenu z

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

DashBoard™ User Interface

(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9341 fu nction submenus are or gani zed i n DashBoa rd™ using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. (In this manner, the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard™ are comparable to the su bmenu ite ms access ed and commi tted using the 9341 card edge c ontrols.)

Typical On/Off Control

Typical Parametric Control

Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls

Typical Selection List

DashBoard Tabs

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interface

(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, the OGCP-9000 (and OGCP-9000/CC) Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.

When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs, which acts like a potentiometer. Items in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which correspondingly acts like a rotary switch.

Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, “AES Output Pair 1/2/3/4”) using the Control P anel as compared to using the card edge controls.

Note: Refer to “OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN

OGCP-9000-OM) or “OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel User Manual” (PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control Panels.

AES Output Pair 1/2/3/4 function (among others) is accessed using the Control Panel Select Submenu key. AES Output Pair 1/2/3/4 function is selected from the list of functions (submenu items) using any knob

When the AES Output Pair 1/2/3/4 function submenu is selected, its related parameters are now displayed.

In this example, Gain for AES Channel 1 is adjusted using the corresponding Gain control knob.

Figure 3-3 Control Panel Setup of Example Audio Control Function

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9341_CP3.PNG

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9341 car d using DashBoard™ or a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9341 Card Using DashBoard™

1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.

2. As shown be low, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network

Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9341 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.

Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6: CDI-9341”).

As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed a DashBoard™ function submenu screen is displayed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).

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3 Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control

Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

Accessing the 9341 Card Using a Cobalt® Control Panel

Press the Select Device key and select a c ard as shown in the example below.

This display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection

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This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.

• Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,

“1 9341 - Audio A/D”).

• Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric

keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).

Operating Instructions Checking 9341 Card Information

Checking 9341 Card Information

The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 341 car d can be chec ked us ing DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9341 card i nformati on screen usi ng DashBoard™ a nd acces sing card information using the card edg e control user interfac e.

Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-

tus indicators shown in Figure 3-4. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-20) for corrective action.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8320-N (serial number ...8055) is hosting a 9341 card in slot 6.

Software Release Number and Software Build Number

Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the card’s Software Release Number and Software Build Number. Use these numbers also when communicating to Cobalt

regarding this card.

Power Consumption Display

This display shows the power consumed by the 9341 for both the +12V and -7.5V rails.

Status Displays

Display shows the Reference Standard format being received (if any) by the 9341. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.

Figure 3-4 9341 Card Info Utility

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3 9341 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9341 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

T abl e 3-1 in div idual ly lists and descri bes ea ch 9341 f uncti on submenu a nd its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters.

Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed

using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after the entry to commit the entry.)

On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below.

The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found.

Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page

AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4 3-9 Tone Generator 3-17 Signal Timing 3-12 Licensable Features 3-17 Audio Mixing 3-12 Presets 3-18

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List

Provides routing of audio sources to destination AES output channels 1 thru 8 (AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4). It

AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4

also provides Gain, Mute, and Phase Invert controls for each channel.

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

Note: • AES Ch 2 thru AES Ch 8 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and

Phase controls described here for AES Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES Ch 1 controls are

shown here.

• For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection.

• AES Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio source to be routed to

• An alog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as Source Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8 range in Source drop-down list enables

•

• Do wn Mix Left or Right as Source Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right selections in Source drop-down list

the corresponding AES output channel from the choices described below.

an analog input channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.

(In this example, Analog Ch1 is the source for destination AES Ch 1)

allow either downmix left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.

(In this example, the Down Mix Left channel is the source for destination AES Ch 1)

Note: Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right channels are a stereo pair

derived from the L, C, R, Ls, and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function. The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no additional encoded information.

Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-12 for more information.

• M o no Mi x as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be

• Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Generator 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop-down list

the source for the selected destination AES channel. (In this example, the mono content is the source for destination AES Ch 1)

Note: Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the

Audio Mixing function). Refe r to Audio Mixing function

description on page 3-12 for more information.

enables one of four tone generators (Tone 1 thru Tone 4) to be the source for the selected destination AES channel.

(In this example, Tone 1 (tone generator 1) is the source for destination AES Ch 1)

Note: Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four

tone generator sources. Refer to Tone Generator function description on page 3-17 for

more information.

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Silence (Mute) as Source Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected destination

• Gain Control Adjusts and displays relative gain (in dB) applied to the corresponding

• Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original

AES channel. Use this setting for unused destination channels. (In this example, silence (muting) is applied to AES Ch 1)

destination AES channel. (-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 steps; unity = 0.0 dB)

phase) for the destination AES channel.

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

Signal Timing

Provides timing reference selection for the AES outputs.

• Timing Input Source Selects timing reference from the choices below:

• Local: Timing is derived from the card’s internal clock with no association with external signals.

• Reference 1; Reference 2: Timing is derived from either Reference 1 or Reference 2 external frame sync reference signals distributed with the card frame. Output audio is synchronized to the received black burst or tri-level video reference.

Note: If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an appropriate

external reference is not received, the Reference Standard INVALID message appears in the Card Info status portion of DashBoard™, indicating invalid frame sync reference error. If DARS Input or Local is being used, this message may still appear but is of no consequence.

• DARS Input: Timing is derived from the DARS input BNC.

Provides down-mix audio routing selections that multiplexes any five audio channel sources into a stereo

Audio Mixing

pair (Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right), or selection of any two audio sources to be mono-mixed to serve as a monaural source.

With an optional upmixer licensable feature activated, any normal PCM stereo pair can be fed to the upmixer to generate 5.1 surround sound audio which in turn can be applied to six user-selectable channels.

• Down Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) inputs allow analog channel audio source selection for each of the five downmixer inputs.

The example below shows selection from various sources and the resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R. The two signals comprising the pair can be routed and processed the same as any other audio input source.

AN AUDCh 1 - Ch 8

AN AUD Ch 1 AN AUD Ch 2 AN AUD Ch 3 AN AUD Ch 4 AN AUD Ch 5

Note: The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no

additional encoded information.

L R C Ls Rs

DM-L

DM-R

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Center Mix Ratio Control

• Surround Mix Ratio Control

Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.

• Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Center channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content with no attenuation, making center-channel content more predominate in the overall mix.

• Maximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric reduction of center-channel content. Center-channel content is restored as in-phase center-channel content at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall level, making center-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.

(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB) Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain

center-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.

Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.

• Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Surround-channel content is restored with no attenuation, making Lo and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix.

• Maximum attenuation setting (-10.0 dB) applies a -10 dB ratiometric reduction of surround-channel content. Surround-channel content is restored at a -10 dB ratio relative to overall level, making surround-channel content less predominate in the overall mix.

(0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB) Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain

surround-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix.

• Mono Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left and Right inputs allow selected analog input or the DM-L / DM-R input channels to provide an additional mono-mixed channel.

The resulting mono mix (Mono) is available as an audio source for any of the eight destination AES output channels as shown below.

AN AUDCh 1- Ch 8

MONO

AN AUD Ch 6 AN AUD Ch 7

Note: Selection of any two channels for mono mixing in no way affects the

source channels themselves.

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

Note: • 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls appear only when a license

key is entered and activated. Refer to Licensable Features function description on page 3-17 for mor e information.

• Channel sources used by the upmixer are post-processed signals received from the Audio Routing/Gain Control function. When active, the channel selections made using this function are directly routed to the AES discrete pairs. Refer to 2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function (p. 1-8) in Chapter 1, “Introduction” for detailed functional description and signal flow.

• For any six channels selected for this function, the Left and Right channel selections always serve as the stereo input

pair.

• 2.0-to-5.1 Up Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround allow audio source selection, and channel assignments for the six generated 5.1 channels.

The example below shows selection of AES Out channels 1 and 2 as the received stereo source (AES Ch1 and Ch 2 for Left and Right drop-down list selections in the Up Mixer Selection tool).

Using the setup shown in the example, when upmix is active the AES channel 1/2 stereo pair is overwritten with the new stereo pair L/R on channels 1/2. As selected in the example, the additional 5.1 channels C, LFE, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) overwrite AES Ch 3 – Ch 6, respectively.

AES Ch 1 – Ch 8

AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES Ch 3 AES Ch 4 AES Ch 5 AES Ch 6

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

L – AES Ch 1 R – AES Ch 2 C – AES Ch 3 LFE – AES Ch 4 Ls – AES Ch 5 Rs – AES Ch 6

• Up Mixer Mode Control Enables or bypasses upmixer as follows:

• Auto:Automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:

• If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels

designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer.

• If detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround , and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer is bypassed and the original channels pass unaffected.

• Always Upmix: Manual enable turns on upmixer and overwrites content on all six selected channels with new 5.1 content generated by the upmixer regardless of original signal level or content.

• Bypass: Manual disable bypasses the upmixer. When bypassed, the six selected audio channels pass unaffected.

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(continued)

• Up Mixer Status Display S hows act ivity status of upmixer processing as follows:

• Auto Mode - Currently Upmixing: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are clear for use (as described

above); upmixer is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.

• Auto Mode - Currently Bypassed: With upmixer enable set to Auto, indicates selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround have content (such as existing

original 5.1 or other content); upmixer is bypassed (disabled) and allows normal passage of six selected channels.

• Upmixing: Indicates upmixer is manually enabled (set to Always Upmix) and is currently up-mixing received stereo pair and overwriting the six selected channels with new 5.1 upmix.

• Bypassed: Indicates upmixer is manually disabled (set to Bypass) and is currently passing all selected channels unaffected.

• Auto Crossfade Speed Controls Individual controls select the relative crossfade transition speed between Upmix to Bypass (going to inactive; from 5.1 to 2.0) and Bypass to Upmix (going to active; from 2.0 to 5.1) when upmixer enable is set to Auto and the active threshold (as set by the 5.1 Detection Threshold control) is crossed in either direction.

To suit program material and production aesthetic preferences, several choices are available as shown to the left. Slower settings allow for a more gradual transition between modes, however with a longer interval before levels stabilize. Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller interval before levels stabilize, however with greater perceived abruptness.

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(continued)

• 5.1 Detection Threshold Control Adjusts the threshold at which selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs are considered to have viable content, or at which signal levels can be considered insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto. Setting affects automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows:

• I f detected signal level on all four of the selected channels designated

as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer allows overwrite of all six selected channels with the new 5.1 signal complement.

• I f detected signal level on any of the four of the selected channels

designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround is above the level threshold set using the 5.1 Detection Threshold control, upmixer is bypassed, thereby releasing the selected six channels and allowing the original channels to pass unaffected.

(Range is -150 dB to 0 dB in 0.1dB steps;

0 dB equivalent to +24 dBu=> 0 dBFS)

Typically, the 5.1 Detection Threshold control should be set to provide a usable threshold that maintains a threshold at which valid levels large enough over the threshold disable the auto upmix ( , left), while

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Above Threshold

(Bypass)

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

nuisance levels considerably below the threshold ( , left) are rejected, allowing the upmixer to stay locked in the enabled mode and overwrite these signals with the new signals.

Optimum setting is dependent on program material general overall levels. A -60 dB setting is

recommended for material closely adhering to the SMPTE -20 dBFS Alignment level for normal material such as dialog.

• Center Width Control

Adjusts center channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to L and R channels.

• Minimum setting keeps all L+R (mono) content confined to center (C)

channel, with any center channel content removed from L and R channels.

• Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono content

back into L and R channels, with 100% setting resulting in center channel level going to zero and L/R channels becoming normal L/R channels containing some mono content.

(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 0%)

• Surround Depth Control

Adjusts surround channel content (in terms of percentage) applied to Ls and Rs channels.

• M aximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.

• Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels, with 0%

setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs content progressively folded back into L and R, respectively.

(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 100%)

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Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone

Tone Generator

generators (T one Generator 1 thru 4).

• Frequency Selection Lists Selects the frequency independently for each of the four tone generators.

Licensable Features

18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz).

Note: Unity-gain signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.

Allows activation of optional licensed features.

Note: For card pre-ordered with licensed feature(s), the activation steps described below are not required; the feature will

already be installed activated. To order features and obtain a license key, contact Cobalt sales@cobaltdigital.com or at the contact information in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. in Chapter 1, “Introduction”. Please provide the “SSN” number of your card (displayed in the Card Info pane) when contacting us for your key.

• License Feature and Key Entry window Activate licensable feature as described below.

1. Enter the feature key string in the F eature Key box. Press return or click outside of the box to acknowledge entry.

Note: Entry string is case sensitive. Do not enter any spaces.

2. In the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, wait for the feature identification to be shown for the card product number (for example, “-UM” appearing after the card part number) and V a lid Key Entered to be displayed. This indicates the key was correctly entered and recognized by the card.

Note: If DashBoard™ card function submenu/control pane does not

re-appear, close the card and re-open it.

3. Click and confirm Reboot. When the card function submenu/control pane appears again, the licensable feature will be available.

Note: Applying the licensable feature and its reboot has no effect on

prior settings. All control settings and drop-down selections are retained.

sales at

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Table 3-1 9341 Function Submenu List — continued

Presets allow up to 16 card user settings configuration

Presets

presets to be saved in a Preset and then recalled (loaded) as desired. All current settings (including list selections and scalar (numeric) control settings such as Gain, etc.) are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.

The Preset Name field and Preset Save button allow custom user setting configurations to be labeled and saved to a Preset for future use.

The Preset Load button and the Selected Preset drop-down list allow saved presets to be selected and loaded as desired. When a preset is loaded, it immediately becomes active with all user settings now automatically set as directed by the preset.

Saved presets can be uploaded to a computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards.

Each of the items to the left are described in detail on the following pages.

• Preset Save and Load

• Selected Preset

•

• Card Name

• Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently

selected preset. (For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down

list, clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1)

• Preset Load loads (applies) all card control settings defined by whatever preset (Preset 1 thru Preset 16) is currently selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list.

(For example, if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list, clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control settings defined in Preset 3)

The above buttons have a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting confirmation.

Note: Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above

rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents.

Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change.

Selected Preset 1 thru S elected Preset 16 range in drop-down list selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for

Load (being applied to the card). Note: The preset names shown to the left are the default (unnamed)

preset names. All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with the factory default settings.

Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as shown in this example).

Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.

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(continued)

• Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom

• Reset Current Preset

• Preset Name

• Download Presets

name entered) of the currently selected Preset (as displayed in the Selected Preset field) to factory default settings.

The button has a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting confirmation.

With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the preset (as shown in example below).

Entering text in Preset Name field (in this example, “RCVR21”) applies custom name to selected Preset (in this example, Preset 2)

Note: • Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum.

• The Preset ID number does not need to be entered; it is

added automatically.

Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards.

Refer to Cobalt Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for instructions on using the Download Presets function.

reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User

Download a presets file to a computer on the card’s DashBoard network to save presets. Preset files stored on a computer can then be uploaded back to the card.

Note also that a presets file can also be uploaded to other same-model COMPAS S using a single card can be easily applied to other same-model cards without repeating the setup work on the other cards.

Download (save) card presets to a network computer by clicking

Download Presets – Save

at the bottom of the Presets page.

Browse to a desired save location (in this example, My

Documents\Cobalt Presets).

The file can then be renamed if desired (RCVR21 Presets in this example) before saving.

Upload (open) card presets from a network computer by clicking Upload at the bottom of DashBoard.

Browse to the location where the file was saved on the computer or drive (in this example,

My Documents\Cobalt Presets).

Select the desired file and click Open to load the file to the card.

To upload presets saved from one card to another same-model card, simply click Upload on the other same-model card’s DashBoard page and repeat the same steps here.

Note: • Preset transfer between card download and file

upload is on a group basis (i.e., individual presets cannot be downloaded or uploaded separately).

• After uploading a presets file, engagement of a desired preset is only assured by pressing the Preset Load button for a desired preset.

cards. In this manner, presets built up

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3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9341 card. The 9341 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error ind ication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.

Error and Failure Indicator Overview

The 9341 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9341 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), che ck all avai lable indi cations in the event of an error or failure condition.

The various 9341 card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.

Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and

error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below.

• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-23)

• 9341 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-24)

• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-25)

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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and display. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9341 card itself and remote (network) communications.

Indicator Icon or Display Error Description

Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general error issued by the 9341 card in slot 6).

Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9341 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).

If the 9341 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are grayed-out (as shown in the example here).

Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this example, both a 9341 card in slot 6 and the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).

Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general alert issued by the MFC-8320-N Network Controller Card).

Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.

Reference Standard display showing INV ALID message indicates incompatible or no reference signal present on indicated external reference input (in this example, message shows an invalid or missing signal on external Reference 1).

Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays

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Access Card Info pane s f or specific cards by clicking the card s lot pos it ion in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-6).

By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N” in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card

By clicking on “Slot 6: CDI-9341” in this example, Card Info is shown for 9341 card in slot 6

Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, connection OK and “Fan Door Open” alert)

Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane

Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, all indications are OK)

Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example)

Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display

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Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-2 provides basic system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with the other troubleshooting tables in this section.

Table 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Item Checks

Verify power presence and characteristics

Check Cable connection secureness and connecting points

Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to

Check status indicators and displays

• On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9341, in all cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.

• Check the Power Consumed indications for both the +12 V and -7.5 V supply rails for the 9341 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-7.

• If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame power supply, connections, or the 9341 card itself is defective.

• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-13) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9341 card may be defective.

Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.

assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) On both DashBoard™ and the 9341 card edge indicators, red indications

signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.

Troubleshoot by substitution

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All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module with a known-good item.

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9341 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-3 provides 9341 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9341 card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-3, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.

Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-

ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9341 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9341 card and network remote con-

trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section.

Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

DashBoard™ shows

Reference Invalid message in 9341 Card Info pane.

Audio not processed or passed through card.

Frame video reference signal invalid or not being received

Upmixer inadvertently enabled (Upmixer Licensed Feature Only)

• If external video reference signal is not intended to be used, make certain the Timing Input Source selection list is set to either DARS Input or Local as appropriate.

Note: If DARS Input or Local is being used,

this message may still appear but is of no consequence.

• If external video reference signal is intended to be used, make certain selected external reference is active on 20-slot frame bus and is compatible with 9341 card. (External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the 9341 and other cards via a frame bus.)

Refer to Signal Timing function

submenu tab on page 3-12 for more information.

Make certain upmixer is set to Bypass if not intended for use.

Note: When manually enabled or set for automatic

enable with appropriate signal levels, upmixer overwrites selected channels with new data; same-channel output will no longer represent same-channel inputs for selected channels.

DashBoard™ shows red Audio icon and Analog Input

Clipping message in Card Info pane.

Analog peak audio i nput on selected input exceeds +24 dBu level

Reduce analog audio level at the source.

Note: Card audio gain controls cannot be

used to correct analog input overload condition. The condition must be corrected at the source.

Card edge display shows code E101 .

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Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.

In Case of Problems

Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department.

If required, a Return Material Authorizatio n num ber (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incur r ed are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipp ed collect.

The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.

See Contact Cobalt Digi tal Inc. (p. 1-17) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“for contact information.

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Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9341 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9341 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Cobalt Reference Guides

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9341 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9341 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9341 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9341 Card via Remote Control

Checking 9341 Card Information

9341 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

AES Audio Out Pair 1/2/3/4

Signal Timing

Audio Mixing

Tone Generator

Licensable Features

Presets

Troubleshooting