Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9362 User Manual

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9362

HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator

with Text Overwrite, SDI Input Frame Capture/Store, AFD/Timecode Support, and Fail-Safe Mode

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Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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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

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.

Congratulations o n choosing the Co balt Input Frame Capture/Store, A FD/Timecode Support, and Fail-Safe Mode. The 9362 is part of a full line o f modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encode rs, audio embedders and de-embedde rs, distribution amplifiers , format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9362, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9362 HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator with Text Overwrite, SDI

Manual No.: 9362-OM Document Version: V4.1 Release Date: December 30, 2013 Applicable for

Firmware Version

2773

(or greater): Description of

- Revise manual for minor edits.

product/manual changes:

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Table of Contents

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

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

9362 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

9362 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9362 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5

TSG Description......................................................................................... 1-5

Embedded Audio Groups 1–4 Controls...................................................... 1-8

User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-9

9362 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-11

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9362................................... 1-11

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-12

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-14

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-14

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-15

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

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

Installing the 9362 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

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

Setting Up 9362 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

Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-3

Accessing the 9362 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-3

Checking 9362 Card Information............................................................................ 3-5

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-7

9362 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-8

AFD ............................................................................................................ 3-9

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 TSG Audio Controls ..................... 3-10

Test Signal Generator ............................................................................... 3-12

Timecode Generator ................................................................................. 3-14

Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-16

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-16

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-19

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-19

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

9362 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 installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9362 HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator with Text Overwrite, SDI Input Frame Capture/Sto re, AFD/Timecode Support , and Fail -Safe Mode card (also referred to herein as the 9362).

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Pro vides informa tion about th is manual

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information regarding the

9362.

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

installing the 9362 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9362 Rear I/O Modules.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9362.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9362 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9362 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Specifications (p. 1-12)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-14)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-15)

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1 9362 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9362 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 Info menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9362 Card Information (p. 3-5) 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 Do wnloads 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 softw a re 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 card’s web page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Referen ce Docum ents for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates, example card processing UI setups and other topics.

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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9362 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

TSG

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9362 refers to the 9362 HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator with Text

Overwrite, SDI Input Frame Capture/Store, AFD/Timecode Support, and Fail-Safe Mode card.

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.

• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot

frame that houses Cobalt

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

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

or other cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9362 and other COMPASS

cards operate.

Notes

Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply.

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

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

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

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

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

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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.

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9362 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.

CAUTION

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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 9362 Functional Description

9362 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9362. With a valid input present, the card passes input SDI and all ancillary data unaffected. In the event of loss of input SDI, the card automatically outputs a Te st Signal Generator (TSG) selected pattern, selectable tones or silence on all four groups of embedded audio, and can output timecode data generated from the card. The card also can capture and store a frame received on the program video input to be used as a pattern. A text overlay can be applied to the TSG output frame. The te st signa l generat or output can be ma nually in voked at an y time. The 9362 also handles AFD code detection/ insertion available when outputting program video.

As such, the 9362 can pr ovi de t es t pattern failover whe n used with a live SDI stream, while also pr ovidi ng text ID/pa tter n gener ation /timec ode as a dis crete standalone source.

Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the

9362 Input/Output Formats

TSG Description

DashBoard™, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-9) for user interface descriptions.

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels

The 9362 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

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

• Outputs:

• SDI OUT – four SD-SDI buffered video outputs; output selectable

from program video input/TSG failover, or manually set to TSG output.

• RCK OUT– four SD-SDI reclocked buffered video outputs

The TSG provides automatic failover or manual overwrite of the SDI OUT signal with any of the following patterns:

• Black Flat Frame

• 75% Color Bars

• Sweep Pattern

• User Captured frame

When the TSG is invoked (either automatically of manually), all four groups of embedded audio are overwritten with TSG channels (which can be set for tones or silence as desired for each channel). When a TSG output is invoked, text can be superimposed over th e pa ttern . TSG output form at can be sele cted from NTSC and PAL SD formats, and 59.94 and 50 Hz 720p and 1080i HD formats. User Captured TSG selection allows a full video frame to captured and stored, available then as one of the pattern choices.

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1 9362 Functional Description

SDI

Serializer/

OUT

Cable Drivers

RCK

OUT

Sync

Frame

Output Select

Failover/Manual

Audio

Embed/

Overwrite

Insertion

Timecode

AFD

Code Inserter

Reclock

Generator/

Test Signal

User Capture

IN (1,2)

EXT REF

TSG/User Capture

Deserialize

SDI IN

HD/SD

9362V3 BD

Figure 1-1 9362 Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9362 Functional Description

The input video, as well as TSG pattern output , ca n be frame synchronized to either one of two external the card frame, or the card can be set to internal self timing for both program video and TSG patterns.

When program input video is passed, the entire input video SDI contents are transferred to the outputs unaffected, with all ancillary data as present in the input video.

TSG Timecode Insertion

(See Figure 1-2.) This function pr ovides for insertion of timecode data into the output SDI when the TSG is invoked. Starting timecode count can be entered (in standard HH:MM:SS:FF format) and ap plied, after w hich a running timecode is present on the SDI output.

Note: Timecode entered with this function is applied to TSG output only; program

material timecode when outputted by the card is not affected by this function

EXT REF IN (1,2) referen ce signals distributed with

VITC Waveform

Insert

SD ATC_VITC

Insert

HD ATC_VITC

Insert

HD ATC_LTC

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

From TSG Output

Figure 1-2 Timecode Insertion

To Output

Failover/

Select Control

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1 9362 Functional Description

AFD Inserter

This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video when program video is being passed. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the st andard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.

This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. When used in conjunction with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling, the image can in turn be scaled in a ccordance with the AFD codi ng embedde d by this card.

The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.

Embedded Audio Groups 1–4 Controls

When the TSG output is invoked (either automatically or manually), all four embedded groups are overwritten with TSG audio. As such, each embedded channel can be set t o one of four internal audio tone gener ators (or to sil enc e) .

Tone Generator Function

The 9362 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 the embedd ed audio outp uts.

18 discrete sine wave f requencies ar e available , ranging from 50 Hz to 1 6 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz, with a unity-gain output level equivalent to

-20 dBu).

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User Control Interface

Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9362. 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

9362 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9362 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9362 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, 9362 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 9362 as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).

Figure 1-3 9362 User Control Interface

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1 9362 Functional Description

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

controls and display, card control settings can be set us ing a front panel menu which is described in Cha pter 3,“Operati ng Instructi ons”.

Note: Some of the 9362 functions described in this manual are available only when

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

• DashBoard™ User Interfa ce – Using DashBoard™, the 9362 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 their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up to date.

The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com

(enter “DashBoard” in the search window). The DashBoard™ user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.

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

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

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Docu- ments link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15).

reference guide Remote Control

OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC

as listed in Contact

• 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 a nd al low adjustment 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 9362 Functional Description

9362 Rear I/O Modules

The 9362 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 9362 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 9362 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These BNC connections are provided by using an optional Rear I/O Module. The 9362 Rear I/O Modules are shown and described in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9362

The 9362 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the 9362.

Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats

Item Description/Specification

SDI Program Video Input / Output

1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24 1080i 720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94;

486i 575i

Embedded Audio The 9362 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.

Raster Structure: Frame Rate:

(1)

25; 29.97; 30

29.97 25

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1 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9362 HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator with Text Overwrite, SDI Input Frame Capture/Store, AFD/ Timecode Support, and Fail-Safe Mode card.

Table 1-2 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9362 HD/SD-SDI Test Signal Generator with Text Overwrite, SDI

Input Frame Capture/Store, AFD/Timecode Support, and Fail-Safe Mode

Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™

modular system definition. Power consumption < 8 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature: Relative humidity (operating or storage):

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX. Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• Remote Activity LED indicator

• Input Format LED indicator

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu Exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

Video Test Signal Generator Selectable output patterns:

• Black flat frame

• 75% color bars

• Sweep pattern

• User captured frame

Selectable formats/frame rates:

• 525i5994 / 625i/50

• 720p2997 / 720p25

• 1080 i5 994 / 1080i 50

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

sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.

Generator source signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu. Resolution: 10-bit video data path

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Serial Digital Video Input Data Rates Supported:

SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps

Impedance:

75 Ω terminating

Equalization (HD):

328 ft (100 m) Belden 1694A

Equalization (SD):

1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs

Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital Video Outputs

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz > 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz

Signal Level:

800 mV ± 10%

DC Offset:

0 V ± 50 mV

Jitter (HD ):

< 0.15 UI (all outputs)

Jitter (SD ) :

< 0.10 UI (all outputs)

Overshoot:

< 0.2% of amplitude

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

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1 Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

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

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

This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

To facilitate the resolutio n of warranty related issues, Co balt recommends registeri ng the product by completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective product s should be double boxed, and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACK NOWLEDGES THAT N O OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONT RACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCL UDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact ou r th oro ugh and professional supp ort rep re sentatives for any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show i nformation

Phone: (217) 344-1243 Fax: (217) 344-1245 Web: www.cobaltdigital.com General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9362 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)

• Setting Up 9362 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5)

Installing the 9362 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.

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 9362 Into a Frame Slot

Note: If installing the 9362 in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear I/O Module

is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a Rear I/O

Module (p. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.

CAUTION

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9362 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 9362 into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9362 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 shown in Figure 2-1.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9362 cards.

Note: The 9362 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to

terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.

Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the

rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.

10. If network rem ote control is to be used for the fram e and the frame has

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9362 Network Remote Control (p. 2-5).

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

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.

Rear module RM20-9362-A Rear I/O Module use the connector arrangements shown to the left and described below.

• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN)

• Four HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT 1 thru

RCK OUT 4)

• Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4)

Connect cabling as shown. Unused connectors do not require external termination.

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Viewed from the rear, the right column of BNC connectors accommodates the right-most card, with the left column accommodating the adjacent card to the left.

In this example with two 9362 cards in slots 1 and 2, the right column serves 9362, slot 1 and the left column serves 9362, slot 2.

Figure 2-1 9362 Rear I/O Module Connections

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Where a maximum of five BNC connections can suit particular I/O requirements, a “split” Rear I/O Module offers maximum card density within the frame by accommodating two cards using a module occupying no more area than a standard module. The RM20-9362-A/S shown here provides each of the following connections for two 9263 cards as described below.

• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SD I IN )

• Two HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copy (RCK OUT 1) and

RCK OUT 2)

• Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2)

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

installed in the slot where the 9362 is to be installed.

If installing the 9362 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.

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Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9362 is to be installed.

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

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

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.

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Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation

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Installation and Setup Setting Up 9362 Network Remote Control

Setting Up 9362 Network Remote Control

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

Note: • If network rem ote 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™ cards u sing Das hB oard ™. (Cobalt OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact

Cobalt

• 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.

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15).

reference guide Remote

OGCP-9000 and

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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 9362

Function Submenu Li st and

Descriptions (p. 3-8).

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

• Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-3)

• Checking 9362 Card Information (p. 3-5)

• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7)

• 9362 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-8)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-19)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9362 card. The 9362 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using any of the user interfaces described here.

The format in which the 9362 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 9362 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>>Reference Documents.

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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 9362 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 9362 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the 9362 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 9362 card is first selected.

9362

Submenu a Submenu b

Individual Parameters

Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “Test Signal Generator” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various TSG selections such as output formats, patterns, 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 9362 card function (for example, “Test Signal Generator”).

Submenu z

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control

DashBoard™ User Interface

(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9362 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.

DashBoard Tabs

Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls

Typical Selection List

Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9362 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9362 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 9362 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

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3 Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control

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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: TSG-9362”).

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As shown on the next page, when the card is a ccess ed a Das hBoard ™ its function submenu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).

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Operating Instructions Checking 9362 Card Information

Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

Checking 9362 Card Information

The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 362 car d can be chec ked us ing DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-3 shows and describes the 9362 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 3-3. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-19) for corrective action.

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3 Checking 9362 Card Information

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Frame A is hosting a 9362 card in slot 6.

Software Version 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

Power Consumption and Temperature Displays

This display shows the power consumed by the 9362 for both the +12V and -7.5V rails, as well as key device temperatures.

Status Displays

These displays show the status the signal being received by the 9362. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.

regarding this card.

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Figure 3-3 9362 Card Info Utility

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Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card.

Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges

Default Line No. / Range

Item

SD HD

AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2) ATC _ VITC 13 (Note 2) 9/8 (Note 2) ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2)

Dolby

Metadata 13 (Note 2) 13 (Note 2) SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) — Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2) Notes:

1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GUI may allow a particular range of choices, the ac tual ran ge

is automatically c lampe d (limi ted) to cer tain ranges to pre vent in adver tent confli ct with activ e pict ure a rea depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:

Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting

525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41 625i 9-22 1080i 9-20

Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items, consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure 3-4 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an HD-SDI stream.

ATC_VITC = 9/8 CC = 10

Dolby Meta data = 13

Card 1

ATC_VITC = 9/ 8 CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13

Card 1

AFD Insertion attempted usin g VANC line 9 (default)

AFD Insertion corrected to us e VANC line 18

ATC_VITC = 9/8 AFD = 9

CC = 10 Dolby Meta data = 13

Card n

ATC_VITC = 9/8

CC = 10 Dolby Metadata = 13

AFD = 18

Card n

Conflict between ATC_VITC and AFD both on VANC line 9

Conflict between ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and AFD (now on line 18) resolved

Figure 3-4 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Conflict and Resolution

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9362 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9362 function submenu “tab” and its rela ted list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters.

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

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

On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below.

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

Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page

AFD Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and

3/4 TSG Audio Controls Test Signal Generator

3-9

3-10

3-12

Timecode Generator Tone Generator

Presets

3-14 3-16

3-16

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List

Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video.

Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream

card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.

• Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows:

• If AFD code is present, one of the 1 1, four-bit AFD codes is displayed (as shown in the example to the left). Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming AFD code.

• If no AFD setting is present in the video signal, No AFD Present is displayed.

AFD

• Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video.

Note: Outputted AFD generated by card is present for both input video

and TSG output streams.

AFD

• Output Code Drop-down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI.

4:3 Coded Frame AFD Code

•

16:9 Coded Frame AFD Code

1: AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016-1-2007. 2: Image Prot ecte d impl ies pictu re cont ent that must not be cropped by

(1)

Description AFD Code

– No code present 1001 Full frame 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (center) 0010 Box 16:9 (top) 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 Box 14:9 (top) 1101 4:3 (with alternate

0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate

1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate

(1)

Description AFD Code

– No code present 1001 4:3 (center) 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (image

0010 Full frame 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 4:3 (center) 1101 4:3 (with alternate

0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate

1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate

conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content.

(1)

Description

14:9 center)

4:3 center)

Description

protected)

14:9 center)

4:3 center)

(2)

• Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41; default is line #12.)

Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7) for more information.

• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

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Selects the TSG audio source for each embedded audio channel 1 thru 16 (Embedded Audio Groups 1/2 and 3/4) to be used when TSG is active.

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 TSG Aud io Controls

• SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M,

• Group Enable When enabled (On), enables the embedding of the corresponding

§3.10.

Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is

compatible with 24-bit SD audio data.

• Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4.

embedded audio group (Embedded Audio Group 1 thru 4). Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded

Audio Group 1 thru Embedded Audio Group 4. Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels

while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group. Note: These controls are only to be used with TSG audio, and only while

TSG is invoked. Manipulating these controls while the card is passing input video will result in severe embedded audio corruption.

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(continued)

Note: • When input video is active on output, embedded channel routing is per assignment in program SDI video. Source,

destination, and other controls here only control TSG audio (overwrite using card tone generators or silence).

• Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 8, and Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls described here for Embedded Ch 1. Therefore, only the Embedded 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.

• Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Ge ne r a tor 1 thru Tone Generator 4 range in Source drop-down list

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

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

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

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

tone generator sources. Refer to Tone Ge ne r a tor function description on page 3-16 for

more information.

Embedded Audio Group channel. Use this setting for unused

destination channels.

(In this example, silence (muting) is applied to Embedded Ch 1)

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

• Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings.

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

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Embedded Audio Group channel. (-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB)

phase) for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel.

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides video Test Signal Generator pattern, output, failover, and frame sync controls.

• Video Output Mode Video Output Mode selects between automatic failover or manually invoked TSG output.

• W hen set to Always Test Signal, card outputs selected TSG output

regardless of presence of valid SDI input.

• W hen set to Input Video If Present Otherwise Test Signal, card is set

for automatic failover. Valid SDI passes unaffected, with output switching to selected TSG output only in the event of input SDI loss of signal.

Test Signal Generator

• Generator Output Format Sets TSG output format (as shown from choices to the left) when TSG is invoked either automatically of manually.

Note: Selection only applies to TSG SDI output and has no relationship

with input video format. It is recommended in normal operation that this control be set to match that of the normal program video format being handled by the card.

SD: Convert To

• Superimposed Text Text entry box for entering text (using keyboard) that is superimposed

• Timing Reference Sets output timing to use internal clock timing source, or either of two

over center of TSG image. Press keyboard Enter key to commit text entry. Note: Maximum character entry is 20 characters.

frame-supplied framesync sources.

• Internal setting uses card internal (self) clocking. The Internal setting allows the card to output TSG patterns without any external signal feeds to the card.

• T he Reference 1 and Reference 2 settings allows the card output to frame sync with an external reference.

Note: Reference 1 and/or Reference 2 settings apply frame sync to

either input video or TSG output.

Note: • Reference 1 a nd/or Reference 2 settings apply frame sync to

either input video or TSG output.

• This card is not specified for use of 720p tri-level frame sync with 525i5994 program video input. Do not use 720p reference with 525i5994 program video input.

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(continued)

• Pattern

• Capture Controls

• Vertical Delay Control When Reference 1 or Reference 2 framesync is enabled, sets vertical

Sets TSG output pattern (as shown from choices to the left) when TSG is invoked either automatically of manually.

For User Captured selection, first capture an input video frame as follows:

Note: • Output video freeze and momentary interruption occurs when

an image is captured. Do not perform this step using live OTA video.

• HD captures take longer than SD captures to fully acquire frame.

1. Set Video Output Mode to Input Video.

2. Roll video containing image to be captured.

3. When segment containing desired image appears, set Freeze to Capture to On.

4. Click/confirm Capture User Pattern: Confirm. Wait until the Progress bar indicates 100%. Image is now captured.

5. When capture is 100%, set Freeze for Capture to Off; the live input video resu mes.

Note: User captured frame displays properly only when Generator

Output Format setting matches format of captured frame; the

capture function does not cross-convert formats.

delay (in number of lines of output video/format) between the output video and the frame sync reference.

(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines.) Note: Lines refer to lines in the output video format, and not to the

reference format.

• Horizontal Delay Control When Reference 1 or Reference 2 framesync is enabled, sets (in µsec of output video timing) horizontal delay between the output video and the

frame sync reference. (Range is -64.000 thru 64.000 µsec) Note: When an external framesync reference is used, the card will not

produce a framesync reset until the variance between framesync reference and output video exceeds ± 2 clock periods. Therefore, a framesync reset will not result if offsets within this window are applied. To apply an offset/framesync reset within this window, first apply a relatively large offset, then apply the target smaller offset.

Example: T o apply a 1-period offset, first apply a 10-period positive offset and then apply a 9-period negative offset. This results in the target 1-period offset being applied to the output video.

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides configurable timecode data for TSG output in various formats supporting all available TSG output SDI

Timecode Generator

formats.

• VITC Waveform Output Line When an SD TSG output is selected, selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line

• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Control Enables or disables VITC waveform timecode insertion into the SD-SDI

• SD ATC Insertion Control For SD TSG output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode

• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control For HD TSG output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion

numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC data is inserted. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

6 thru 22 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7) for more information.

• T he card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

• If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same line number.

output stream.

insertion into the video stream. Note: SD ATC_VITC is locked to line 12. The card does not check for

conflicts on a given line number. Make certain this line i s available if SD ATC_VITC is to be used. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7) for more information.

into the video stream.

• HD ATC_ VITC Line Insertion Controls For HD ATC_VITC TSG timecode output, selects the line number for

• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD TSG output, enables or disables AT C_L TC timecode insertion into

ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

8 thru 20 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7) for more information.

• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

• If only one output line is to be used, set both controls for the same

line number.

the video stream.

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(continued)

• HD ATC_LTC Line Insertion Control For HD TSG timecode output, selects the line number for ATC_LTC

• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in

• Timecode Start Selection Selection lists for entering initial (starting) timecode in:

timecode data. Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

both fields as a “field 1” packet (non-toggling).

Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to

Note: Although frame range drop-down shows full control range, frame

9 thru 20 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-7) for more information.

• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment.

• Hours: 0 to 24 hours

• Minutes: 0 to 59 minutes

• Seconds: 0 to 59 seconds

• Frames: 0 to 59 frames

range is clamped as appropriate for TSG output format selected using Test Signal Generator tab.

Reset and start a count as follows:

1. Enable desired timecode format as described on previous pages.

2. Enter desired start count using drop-down lists shown to the left.

3. Click Apply Values: Confirm. The pop-up shown below appears showing the count is ready to be initialized to the entered values.

4. T o reset and start the count at entered value, click Yes. At this instance, entered count commences and increments accordingly.

Note: • Timecode entered with this function is applied to TSG output

only; program material timecode when outputted by the card is not affected by this function.

• When count is initiated, count remains in effect regardless of whether TSG output is invoked. If TSG output is invoked at a later time, the count reflects the running count, as initiated per the preceding Confirm action described above.

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Output Stat us Dis play Displays the current timecode being generated as follows:

• Output status OK and enabled for output using an insertion control (described below).

• Timecode disabled by no insertion selected on an insertion control (described below).

Note: • Least significant 0 or 1 digit marks odd or even field for

interlaced-format outputs. For progressive formats, digit toggles to mark each frame (i.e., frames 0 thru 59 are marked as 0.0 thru

29.1).

• Status display may not indicate running real time updating due to network delays on DashBoard communications.

Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone

Tone Generator

generators (Tone Generator 1 thru 4).

• Frequency Selection Lists Selects the frequency for each of the four tone generators. 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 up to 16 card user set tin gs co nfi gur at ion pres et s to be saved in a Preset and then recalled (loaded) as

Presets

desired. All current settings (including list selections and scalar (numeric) control settings are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.

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

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

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

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

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

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

• Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list

•

• Preset Name With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the

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

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

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

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

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

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

rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents.

Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change.

selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for

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

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

preset (as shown in example below).

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

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

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

added automatically.

• Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as

• Reset Current Preset • Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom

shown in this example). Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.

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

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

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Table 3-2 9362 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location

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

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

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

Download Presets – Save

at the bottom of the Presets page.

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

Documents\Cobalt Presets).

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

on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards.

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

reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN

cards. In this manner, presets built up

Upload (open) card presets from a network

computer by clicking Upload at the bottom of DashBoard.

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

My Documents\Cobalt Presets).

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

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

Note: • Preset transfer between card download and file

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

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

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/c orrective action for the 9362 card and its remote control interface. The 9362 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.

Error and Failure Indicator Overview

The 9362 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9362 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition.

The various 9362 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)

• 9362 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-24)

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

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9362 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display

Figure 3-5 shows and describes the 9362 card edge status indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control de vices.

4-Character Alphanumeric Display

RMT

REF

ERR

1080

720

625

525

9362

Status/Error

Indicators

Output Format

Indicators

Item Function

Alphanumeric Display

RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9362 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™

REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9362 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation. ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9362 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard. Output

Format LEDs

Displays 4-digit alphanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows:

• E0XX: Video Errors

or Cobalt

Four blue LEDs indicate the selected signal raster format set for the TSG output (1080, 720, 625, 525).

Remote Control Panel)

Figure 3-5 9362 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display

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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-6 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9362 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 9362 card in slot 6).

Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9362 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).

If the 9362 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 9362 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.

Yellow indicator icon in 9362 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9362 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings).

Figure 3-6 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays

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Access the Card Inf o pane for a specif ic card by clicki ng the ca rd slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-7).

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: TSG-9362” in this example, Card Info is shown for 9362 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

9362_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.PNG

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)

9362_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2.PNG

Figure 3-7 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Checks

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

Table 3-3 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 assure

Check status indicators and displays

Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module

• On both the frame Network Controll er Card and the 9362, i n all case s when pow er 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 9362 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-3 on page 3-6.

• If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame power supply, connections, or the 9362 card itself is defective.

• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-12) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9362 card may be defective.

Make certain all ca ble conne ctions are fu lly secure (includin g coaxial cable att achment 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.

proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) On both DashBoard™ and the 9362 card edge indicators, red indications signify an

error condition. If a stat us indi cator si gnifie s an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.

with a known-good item.

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9362 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-4 provides 9362 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9362 card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-4, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the 9362 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.

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

ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9362 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9362 card and network remote con-

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

Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

DashBoard™ shows Video

yellow icon and Input Invalid message in 9362 Card Info pane.

User-captured frame not properly displayed downstream .

DashBoard™ shows Output Status disabled message in

9362 Timecode function submenu screen.

Ancillary data (closed cap tioning, timecode, Dolby AFD) not transferred through

9362.

metadata,

No video input present Make certain intended video source is

connected to appro priate 9362 c ard vide o inpu t. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.

Captured frame not compatible with generator output format setting

Timecod e anci lla ry outp ut lin e not selected.

• Control(s) not enabled • Make certain respective control is set to On or

• VANC line number conflict

between two or more ancillary data items

Make certain Generator Output Format setting matches format of capt ured fram e. If ne cess ary, re-capture frame.

User captured frame displays properly only when Generator Output Format settin g matches format of captured frame; the capture function does not cross-convert formats.

• Timecode output requires that ancillary data output line and enable are appropriately selected.

Refer to Timecode Generator function submenu tab on page 3-14 for more information.

Enabled (as appropriate).

• Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a uni que line number (se e Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3-7).

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Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

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

In Case of Problems

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

If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issue d 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. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information.

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9362-OM (V4.1) Printed in USA

Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9362 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9362 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Cobalt Reference Guides

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9362 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9362 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9362 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9362 Card via Remote Control

Checking 9362 Card Information

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

9362 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 TSG Aud io Controls

Test Signal Generator

Timecode Generator

Tone Generator

Presets

Troubleshooting