Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9374 User Manual
9374-EMDE
Quad SDI Stream
9372-EMDE
9371-EMDE
Dual SDI Stream
Single SDI Stream
SDI – AES – MADI
Embedder / De-embedder
Product Manual
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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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
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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
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COMPASS
openGear
Dolby
property of their respective owners.
®
and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
®
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full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line
includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters,
remote control syst ems and mu ch more. S hould you have qu estions pe rtaining to the inst allation o r operatio n of you r
card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
9374 series of MADI Embedders/De-embedders . The 9374-series is part of a
Manual No.: 937X-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual to reflect latest functionality
additions including timecode functions and option
+LTC (audio/RS-485 LTC I/O).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9374-Series 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
9374-Series Cards Functional Description............................................................. 1-5
9374-Series Input/Output Formats ............................................................. 1-5
Audio Crosspoint/Processing Description.................................................. 1-6
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-11
9374-Series Card Rear Modules............................................................... 1-12
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9374-Series Cards.............. 1-13
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-14
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-17
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-17
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-18
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9374-Series Card Into a Frame Slot ................................................. 2-1
Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................ 2-3
9374-Series Card Rear Modules................................................................. 2-4
9374-Series Analog Audio Output....................................................................... 2-10
Setting Up 9374-Series Card Network Remote Control ...................................... 2-10
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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
9374-Series Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display.......................... 3-3
DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9374-Series Card via Remote Control............................................. 3-5
Accessing the 9374-Series Card Using DashBoard™................................ 3-5
Checking Card Information..................................................................................... 3-7
Considerations Regarding Multiple-Channel SDI.................................................. 3-8
9374-Series Function Submenu List and Descriptions........................................... 3-9
Input Meters ............................................................................................. 3-10
Output Meters ........................................................................................... 3-11
SDI Audio Crosspoint .............................................................................. 3-12
MADI Crosspoint ..................................................................................... 3-13
AES/Analog Audio Crosspoint ................................................................ 3-14
Crosspoint QuickRoute ............................................................................ 3-15
Tone Generators ....................................................................................... 3-16
Flat Field Generators ................................................................................ 3-16
Reference Select ....................................................................................... 3-17
Gain Controls ........................................................................................... 3-18
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-19
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-29
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-30
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-30
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-34
9374-Series Processing Error Troubleshooting......................................... 3-34
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-36
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-36
ii 9374-SERIES PRODUCT MANUAL 937X-OM (V1.3)
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Note: This manual covers the 9374-Series, which consists of the 9374, 9372, and
9371 cards. These cards vary only in the number of SDI channels supported;
the differences are described where applicable.
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9374-Series of SDI-AES-MADI Embedder/De-embedders (also referred to
herein as the 9374-Series card).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informati on about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9374-Series cards.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9374-Series card in a frame, and optionally installing
Rear Modules for the card.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9374-Series cards.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9374-Series Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Cobalt Reference Guides (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9374-Series Cards Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1- 14)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-17)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-18)
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1 9374-Series Card Software Versions and this Manual
9374-Series 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 checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking Car d I nfo rmat ion (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3,
“Operating Instructi ons” for mor e information. You can then ch eck our
website for the latest 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 the new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware
Update Guide”, which provides simple instructions
for downloading the latest firmware for your card
onto your computer, and then uploading it to your
card through DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and 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 card itself. Examples are provided below.
• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
Ch01
• Connector names are shown like this: AES 8
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 937X or 9374-Series refers to the 9374-Series of SDI-AES-MADI
Embedder/De-embedders.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided bel ow.
Warnings
• Frame refers to the 8321 (or similar) 20-slot frame that houses the
• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS
Cobalt
®
COMPASS® and/or FUSION3G® cards.
®
and/or FUSION3G®
card.
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9374-Series cards
and other COMPASS
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
®
and/or FUSION3G® cards operate.
denoted in th is manual like this:
Not all options are covered in this manual. In these cases, Manual
Supplement(s) for the option(s) ordered have been included in the
binder containing this manual.
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in pe rsonal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or as sembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact
with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
frame Owner's Manual for important safety instr uctions 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 9374-Series cards have a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding
placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the card into the
frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
If card resists fully engaging in Rear Module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or Rear Module may occur if improper
card insertion is attempted.
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Introduction 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
9374-Series Cards Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagrams of the 9374-Series card.
9374-Series Input/Output Formats
The 9374, 9372, and 9371 cards whi ch compri se the 937 4-S eries vary onl y in
the number of discrete SDI streams (channels) handled by the card. Each
embedded channel within an SDI stream can be swapped between SDI
streams or between the card’s AES and MADI interfaces as shown for each
card in Table 1-1. Furthermore each of these three cards is available as
embedder-only (- EM) or de-embedd er- only (-DE) ver sions. Where f unctional
or operating descriptions apply only to specific cards, these differences are
noted.
Table 1-1 9374-Series Input/Output Overview
Analog Audio
Out (2-Ch
Card Model SDI Streams AES In AES Out MADI In MADI Out
Monitor)
1
1
1
8 pair max
8 pair max
8 pair max
9374-EMDE (4) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair max
9374-EM (4) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair IN 1 BNC
9374-DE (4) 3G /HD /SD 8 pair OUT 1 BNC
9372-EMDE (2) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair max
9372-EM (2) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair IN 1 BNC
9372-DE (2) 3G /HD /SD 8 pair OUT 1 BNC
9371-EMDE (1) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair max
9371-EM (1) 3G/HD/SD 8 pair IN 1 BNC
9371-DE (1) 3G /HD /SD 8 pair OUT 1 BNC
(1) On -EMDE, 8 AES pairs (BNCs) total are available, which can be selected as either inputs or outputs
(2) Input/output complements listed require appropriate rear I/O module. See 9374-Series Card Rear Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2,
“Installation and Setup” for more information.
1
1 BNC 1 BNC
1
1 BNC 1 BNC
1
1 BNC 1 BNC
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
2-Ch
Note: V ideo formats on SDI IN A / SDI IN B must be same format. First received input
sets priority. If next received input is not of this format, its output is replaced
with a flat-field of the priority format and an alarm is set. SDI input pairs on
IN C
/ SDI IN D have similar constraints. Note however that common formats
are not required between input pair
SDI IN A / SDI IN B and SDI IN C / SDI IN D.
SDI
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1 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
Audio Crosspoint/Processing Description
Note: Descriptions below are specific to the 9374-EMDE quad stream model. Other
models function identically but have less channel capacity and/or
embed/de-embed as described in Table 1-1.
(See Figure 1-1.) The 9374-Series provides a full unrestricted audio
crosspoint that allows channel routing between any channels on up to four
SDI streams, discrete AES-3id, and AES-10 MADI interfaces. The MADI
interface on the 9374-Series cards support a 64-channel payload at the
industry standard 48 kHz sampling rate, and can reliably recei ve from 1694A
cable runs up to 250m. All SDI embedding and SDI ou tput timing is timed in
common to a selected timing source. Discrete AES-3id inputs which are
asynchronous with input video are accommodated using per-channel Sample
Rate Converters (SRCs).
The 9374-Series audio crosspoint is built around a card internal bus that can
receive from the following inputs:
• 16 channels of de-embedded audio from each SDI program video
stream
• Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input
• Up to 64 channels of MADI input audio on the MADI input BNC
• Digital silence (mute) setting
• 16 built-in independent tone generators
• (option +LTC only) LTC encoder LTCA thru LTCD
Any of the inputs de scrib ed above can be cross -rout ed to a ny of t he fol lowing
output destinations:
• 16 channels of embedded audio onto any of the card SDI output
streams
• Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES output
• Up to 64 channels of MADI output audio on the MADI output BNC
Note: Maximum AES-3id capacity is 8 pairs, of which each pair can be user
GUI-selectable as an input or output.
For each of the inputs and outputs described above, a PPM VU meter
representation on the GUI is provided. For each input channel pair is a
selectable instant routing that places the channel pair on the card’s analog
output pair, thereby conveniently providing a confidence monitor for each
channel pair. This stereo analog pai r can in tu rn be ro uted t o an e xtern al audio
monitor or powered monitors (the analog output pair is a consumer-level
unbalanced stereo pair.)
Output audio rates are always 48 kHz using timing alignment as selected by
user controls to frame
REF 1 or a selected SDI input stream.
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Introduction 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
SDI OUT A
SDI OUT B
SDI OUT C
SDI OUT D
(NOTE 5)
MADI AUDIO
OUT (BNC)
Audio
Embed
1-16 Embed A
1-16 Embed B
1-16 Embed C
1-16 Embed D
•••
MADI Mux
(1-64)
DAC
24-Bit
Flat-Field
Audio
EQ/
/Insertion
Generators
De-Embed
Reclock
AES
Controls
Control
Audio Crosspoint
with Level/Monitor
1-16 De-embed A
1-16 De-embed B
1-16 De-embed C
1-16 De-embed D
Input/Output
PPM GUI Meters
Tone
AES
Generators
Receiver/SRC
Transmitter
Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability. Practical input/output signal availability is determined by Rear
I/O Module used. Refer to 9374-Series Card Rear Modules (p. 2-4) for more information.
9374: Four SDI channels (A thru D)
9372: Two SDI channels (A and B)
9371: One SDI channel (A)
Direction Control block and have either eight AES BNC inputs or outputs, and one MADI input or output, as applicable.
2. SDI channels accommodated depends on model:
3. -EM and -DE models are AES/MADI embedding and de-embedding only, respectively. T hese models do not use AES Port
outputs which are outputted via a 1x4 DA linked to the single processed card channel.
4. REF 1 is reference signal distributed on frame.
5. 9372 has four SDI ou tput s w hic h ar e o utp utte d vi a a 2x4 DA li nked to th e two pr oce ssed ca rd c ha nnel s. 937 1 ha s fo ur S DI
PLL
•••
(1-64)
Select
Timing
Reference
Control
AES Port
Direction
MADI De-mux
REF 1
SDI IN D
INPUT VIDEO
(from any SDI
input A thru D)
MADI AUDIO
SDI IN A
IN (BNC)
SDI IN B
SDI IN C
(8 BNC)
AES IN/OUT
937X BDV1.0 LB63
Figure 1-1 9374-Series Functional Block Diagram
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1 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
Reference Function
The 9374-series cards use a common reference for all SDI video channels,
with the reference being selectable from
obtained from the frame references. This provides for proper audio
embedding, and rendering and switchover transiti ons from program video to
the flat-field generators as well as stable ou tput video .
Note: Where multiple SDI streams are to accommodated by the card, certain con-
siderations exist regarding video formats handled simultaneously. See Considerations Regarding Multiple-Channel SDI (p. 3-8) in Chapter 3, Operating
Instructions for more information. Unless all SDI inputs received by the card
are synchronous, all SDI inputs should be frame-synchronized using a common frame reference, with the same reference also to be used by this card.
MADI sources should also be frame-referenced to either the video being used
or a reference. Asynchronous AES audio is sample-rate converted to accommodate minor timing variances. Received SMPTE 337 (Dolby
AES input is automatically bypassed from the sample rate converters; this
data must be synchronous to video.
Flat-Field Generators
SDI A IN thru SDI D IN, or REF 1
®
data) over an
Independent flat-field generators are provided for each SDI channel. Either
manually selected or via failover on loss of SDI input, the generators are
individually configurable to output a flat field, with nine choices of color
being user selectable.
Tone Generators
The 9374-Series contains 16 built-in tone generators of frequencies from
20 Hz to 20 kHz (default level is -20 dBFS). (Where card is licensed for
+LTC,
only 12 tone generators are present.)
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-2.) This function uses extracted ti mecode data from the input
video (waveform or ATC), reference VITC waveform, or internal (free run)
and in turn re-inserts selected timecode data into the program video signal.
Each channel supported by the card has its own independent processor. The
function can monitor video input and reference input for supported timecode
formats, and then select and prioritize among SDI VITC waveform, SDI
ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sourc es. If the preferred format is
detected, the preferr ed format is used by the c ard; if the pr eferred for mat is
not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired.
The function also provi des conv ersio n bet ween var ious t imecode format s and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
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Introduction 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
Frame
Reference
Program
Video
Input
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
Ref VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Priority/
Select
Buffer/
Format
Output Video
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor (One Channel Shown)
Audio/RS-485 LTC Function (Option +LTC)
Note: +LTC function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls
appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt
field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)
(See Figure 1-3.) Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion
between SMPTE 12M VANC formats over SDI and audio LTC, as well as
RS-485 LTC. Audio LTC can be received or sent over digital audio using
selected embedded or AES channel, as well as via two RS-485 ports on the
card.
RS-485/Audio LTC can be derived from each card SDI channel VANC
timecode.
®
price lists as +LTC) can be purchased upon initial order, or
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1 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
Audio LTC FROM
AES or MADI
SDI IN A
SDI IN B
SDI IN D
AES/MADI
LTC IN
Channel
Select
SDI VANC
Timecode
Select/Extract
Audio LTC
Insert/Extract
SDI VANC
Timecode
Select/Extract
Audio LTC
Insert/Extract
•
•
•
SDI VANC
Timecode
Select/Extract
Audio LTC
Insert/Extract
SDI OUT A
SDI OUT B
SDI OUT D
AES/MADI
LTC OUT
Channel
Select
Audio LTC TO
AES or MADI
COM 1 RS-485
LTC I/0
COM 2 RS-485
LTC I/0
I/O Control
I/O Control
LTC Input (Rx) Sources Each SDI channel can select sources for its respective LTCA thru LTCD encoders from the
following:
- Audio LTC from Chan A thru D Emb 1-16 input, AES 1-16, MADI 1-64.
- RS-485 LTC from COM1 or COM2.
- Timecode source priority selection from reference VITC, VITC waveform, ATC_VITC,
ATC_LTC, or free-run timecode as source.
LTC Output (Tx)
Destinations
Each respective LTCA thru LTCD encoder is independently related to each SDI input channel,
and can output LTCA thru LTCD independently (as source choices LTCA thru LTCD) to the
following destinations:
- SDI Chan A thru D VANC (as VITC waveform, ATC_VITC, or ATC_LTC as applicable for
video format).
- Output audio LTC over SDI Chan A thru D Emb 1-16 output.
- Audio LTC to AES 1-16, MADI 1-64
- RS-485 COM1 or COM2.
LTCA thru LTCD can be used as sources for any audio channel or SDI output channel.
(9372 card has only LTCA and LTCB encoders; 9371 card has only LTCA encoder.)
Figure 1-3 Timecode Interfaces Using Option +LTC
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Introduction 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-4 shows the user cont rol inte rface op tions for the 9374-Serie s. These
interfaces 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
Computer
with NIC
or
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed,
9374-Series card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9374-Series card can be
remotely controlled over a LAN
LAN
20-Slot Frame with MFC-8320-N network
controller card
In conjunction with a frame equipped
with an MFC-8320-N network
controller card, 9374-Series card can
be remotely controlled over a LAN
Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the frame must have the optional
MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.
• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9374-Series 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 DashBoard™ controls will change the setting displayed
on both DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using a Control Panel will similarly
change the setting displayed on the Control Panel and DashBoard™).
Figure 1-4 9374-Series User Control Interface
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1 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard
and other cards installed in openGear
®
frames such as the Cobalt®
1
, the 9374-Series
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 monitori ng 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 inter face is describe d in Chapter 3,“Operating
Instructions”.
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS
and FUSION3G
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>Documents>
Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard
Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-18).
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cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt® OGCP-9000 and
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reference guide Remote Control
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as listed in
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Note: Some GUI features such as VU meters are not available when using the
Remote Control Panel user interface.
9374-Series Card Rear Modules
The 9374-Series cards physically interface to system video and audio
connections using a Rear Module.
All inputs and o utp uts shown in the block diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit
the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear Module breaks out
the 9374-Series card edge connections to industry standard connections that
interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.
• Cobalt
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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 Control Panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of
cards in a facility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple
parameters at one time. The Remote Control P anels are to tally
compatible with the op enGear
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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 9374-Series Cards Functional Description
In this manner, the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular
application can be accommodated using a Rear Module that best suits the
requirements. The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry
standard connectors on the Rear Module; the unused inputs and outputs
remain unterminated and not available for use.
The full assortment of 9374-Series Rear Modules is shown and described in
9374-Series Card Rear Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2, “Installation and
Setup”.
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9374-Series Cards
Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats
supported by the 9374-Series cards.
Table 1-2 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080p 23.98; 24 29.97; 25; 30
(1)
(2)
50, 59.94, 60
25; 29.97; 30
1080p 3G
1080i
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50;
59.94; 60
(1)
486i
575i
(1)
29.97
25
Embedded Audio The 9374-Series cards support all four groups (16 channels) of
embedded audio at full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data
packets) and HD for each of the card’s SDI streams.
Discrete AES Audio (AES-3id) The 9374-Series cards can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete
AES audio on 75Ω BNC connections (maximum total of inputs and
outputs). Sample rate conversion is employed to accommodate sample
rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream.
AES-3id outputs can be sourced from any SDI embedded channel,
MADI input, or other AES-3id inputs received by the card.
MADI Audio (AES-10) The 9374-Series cards have a 75Ω BNC input and output connection
that supports the MADI standard of up to 64 channels input and output.
MADI outputs can be sourced from any SDI embedded channel,
AES-3id inputs, or other MADI channels received by the card.
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
(2) All inputs must be synchronous (e.g., all frame synced to same reference) to assure clean audio cross-routing between SDI
streams. Multiple simultaneous formats are supported on a limited basis (e.g., HD on SDI Inputs A/B and SD on SDI Inputs C/D).
AES-3id and MADI should also be synchronous with selected SDI stream(s) to ensure clean audio cross-routing.
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9374-Series of
SDI-AES-MADI Embedder/De-embedders.
Note: Input/output types and number of input/outputs in some cases are a function
of rear module installed. Refer to Table 1-1, “9374-Series Input/Output Overview” for detailed information on available input/output complements.
Table 1-3 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9374-EMDE Quad-Stream SDI-AES-MADI Embedder/De-embedder
9374-EM Quad-Stream SDI-AES-MADI Embedder
9374-DE Quad-Stream SDI-AES-MADI De-embedder
9372-EMDE Dual-Stream SDI-AES-MADI Embedder/De-embedder
9372-EM Dual-Stream SDI-AES-MADI Embedder
9372-DE Dual-Stream SDI-AES-MADI De-embedder
9371-EMDE SDI-AES-MADI Embedder/De-embedder
9371-EM SDI-AES-MADI Embedder
9371-DE SDI-AES-MADI De-embedder
Note: See Table 1-1 on pag e 1-5 for input/output capabilities for
specific models.
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear
Power consumption < 20 Watts maximum (all options installed)
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Internal Tone Generators 16 built-in tone generators, each configurable for frequencies ranging
Standards Supported 3G: SMPTE 425 level A and B
Internally generated flat -fie ld form at s
Note: Flat-field format is user-selectable using GUI
controls and independent of received (input video)
format.
modular system definition.
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (default level = -20 dBFS).
(Where card is licensed for +LTC, only 12 tone generators are
present.)
1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50
HD: 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24;
1080p23.98
720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24,
720p23.98
SD: 486i59094, 576i50
3G: 1080p59.94, 1080p50
HD: 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080psf23.98
720p59.94, 720p50
SD: 525i59.94, 625i50
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Table 1-3 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
BNC SDI Video Inputs/Outputs Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 425 level A and B: 3 Gbps
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps
BNC Connector Input/Output Impedance:
75 Ω terminating
Cable Equal ization (3G) :
394 ft (120 m) Belden 1694A
Cable Equalization (HD):
591 ft (180 m) Belden 1694A
Cable Equalization (SD):
1050 ft (320 m) Belden 1694A
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Jitter; Alignment (3G / HD / SD):
< 0.3 UI / 0.2 UI / 0.2 UI
Jitter; Timing (3G / HD / SD):
< 2.0 UI / 1.0 UI / 0.2 UI
AES (AES-3id) Audio Inputs/Outputs Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of inputs/ou t puts (maximum total between inputs and outp ut s ) :
8 pairs (16-channel) on BNC connectors per AES-3id; 75 Ω
impedance
Input Level:
0.2 to 2.0 Vp-p
Output Level:
1.0 Vp-p
Return Loss:
> 15 dB @ up to 6.144 MHz
Input SRC Range:
32 kHz to 96 kHz
Input SRC Performance:
>130 dB THD+N
MADI (AES-10) Inputs/Outputs Number of Inputs/Outputs:
1 BNC Input, 1 BNC Output
Supported Sample Rate:
48 kHz only
Input/Output Impedance:
75 Ω
Input Data Rates:
125 Mbps
Input Level:
0.15 - 0.6 Vp-p
Output Level:
0.3 - 0.6 Vp-p
Output Jitter:
0.1 UI
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Table 1-3 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic
Analog Audio Outputs Two unbalanced “RCA”; consumer-level confidence monitor (2 V r ms
Audio/Video Delay Less than 30 audio samples (embed or de-embed)
Frame Reference Input Number of Inputs:
(+6 dBV) for 0 dBFS PCM signal)
One non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference input (REF 1)
Standards Supported:
SMPTE 170M/318M (“black burst”)
SMPTE 274M/296M (“tri-color”)
Return Loss:
> 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
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Introduction Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243
Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 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 (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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