Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9381 User Manual

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Trademark Information

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

property of their respective owners.

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

and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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

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

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt Embedded Audio, and AFD Sup port. The 9 381 is p art of a ful l line o f mo dul ar p rocess ing and c onve rsi on ge ar 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 systems and much more. Should you ha ve questions pertaining to the insta llation or op eration of y our 9381, p lease contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9381 HD/SD-SDI Timecode Inserter with HD/SD-SDI Input,

Manual No.: 9381-OM Document Version: V4.3 Release Date: January 23, 2014 Applicable for

Firmware Version

3314

(or greater): Description of

product/manual changes:

- Revise manual for latest firmware functionality and minor edits.

- Update manual to include latest available card options.

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Table of Contents

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

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

9381 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

9381 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9381 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5

Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-5

Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-8

User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-12

9381 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-14

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9381................................... 1-14

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-15

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 9381 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

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

9381 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-5

Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9381 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

Accessing the 9381 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6

Checking 9381 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

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

9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

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

Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-11

AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-12

Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-13

Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-17

Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-19

Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-23

Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-23

Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-28

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-28

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-31

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-31

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-35

9381 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-36

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-38

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-38

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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 9381 HD/SD-SDI Timecode Inserter with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, and AFD Support card (also referred to herein as the 9381).

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informa tion about this manual

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

9381.

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

installing the 9381 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9381 Rear I/O Modules.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9381.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9381 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9381 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-15)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-17)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-18)

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1 9381 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9381 Card Software Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build.

The Software Version of your card can be ch eck ed by vi ewi ng the Card Inf o menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9381 Card Information (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check our website for the lates t software version currently released for the card as described below.

Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not match the latest versi on:

Card Software earlier than latest version

Card Software newer than version in manual

Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all functions and/or specified performance described in this manual may be available.

You can update your card with new Update software by going to the Support>Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update Guide”, which provides simple instructions for downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your computer, and then uploading it to your card through DashBoard™.

Software updates are field-installed without any need to remove the card from its frame.

A new manual is expediently released whenever a card’s software is updated and specifications and/or functionality have changed as compared to an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily released if specifications and/or functionality have not changed). A manual earlier than a card’s software version may not completely or accurately describe all functions available for your card.

If your card shows features not described in this manual, you can check for the latest manual (if applicable) and download it by going to the

Support>Documents>Product Information and Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>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 9381 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

Ch01

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9381 refers to the 9381 HD/SD-SDI Timecode Inserter with

HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, and AFD Support card.

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

and/or Fusion3G

• Device and/or Card refers to a Compass

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

cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9381 and other Compass

cards operate.

Compass®

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The definitions are provided bel ow.

Warnings

Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could result in pe rsonal injury or death.

Cautions

Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.

Notes

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

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

denoted in th is manual like this:

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

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

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

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

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

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9381 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 9381 Functional Description

9381 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9381. The timecode insertion function allows receiving timecode data from either SDI or via an analog input that receives analog VITC waveform timecode. The 9381 also includes a full 16-channel audio proc essor/router and a video processor. The 9381 also handles AFD code detection/ insertion.

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

9381 Input/Output Formats

Video Processor Description

DashBoard™, or Cobalt user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-12) for user interface descriptions.

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels

The 9381 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

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

• VITC IN – analog Y/Cmpst VITC waveform input

• Outputs:

• SDI OUT – four SD-SDI buffered video outputs

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

Video Processor

The 9381 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video.

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1 9381 Functional Description

RCK

OUT

AFD

RS-485

LTC OUT

(NOTE)

Upmixer

2.0-to-5.1

Active: Overwrites 6 selected

channels with new 5.1 mix. See

text.

Bypass: Bypasses 2.0-to-5.1

upmixer; all 16 original channels

pass unaffected.

Timecode

Code Inserter

Processing

SDI

OUT

Serializer/

Cable Drivers

Audio

Embed

Gain

Audio LTC I/O

Video

Processing

Analog Video VITC

Reclock

Video Processor

Embedded Video VITC/ LTC

Audio Processor

A/D

Video

Audio

Routing/

De-Embed

Deserialize

Control

Down/

Mono

Mixer

Y/Cmpst IN

RS-485

LTC IN

SDI IN

HD/SD

Note: Optional 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer

licensable feature.

9381 BD

Figure 1-1 9381 Functional Block Diagram

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Timecode Processor

(See Figure 1-2.) This fun ct ion provi de s for ext rac ti on of time code data fro m the input video, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI. The function can monitor both the SDI vi deo input and an analog VITC in put of the card for supported timecode formats, and then select and prioritize among analog VITC, SDI VITC, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If th e preferred format is detected, the p referred fo rmat is used by the card; if the p referred format is not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired. Bidirectional transfer and conversion between VBI formats over SDI and audi o LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC is also accommodated. Audio LTC can be received o r sent o ver an RS-485 port, or as digital audio over a selected embedded audio channel input/output.

The function also provi des con ver sion be tween va rious timecod e fo rmats a nd provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format.

HD/SD–SDI

(From Video Proc)

Analog

Video

Input

SDI

Video

Input

Audio/

RS-485 LTC

Analog VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_LTC

Detect/Extract

Audio LTC

Select/Extract

Priority/

Select

Buffer/

Format

Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_LTC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

Audio/RS-485 LTC Generate

HD/SD–SDI Video Output

Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out

AFD Inserter

This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.

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1 9381 Functional Description

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.

Audio Processor Description

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

• 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input

• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)

• Internal down mix and mono mixer outputs (described below)

• Digital silence (mute) setting

The router function pr ovi de s up to 16 channels of embe dded audio on the

OUT outputs. The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the 16

SDI

embedded output channels can receive signal from any one of the 16 embedded input channels, four internal tone generators, or the down mix left and/or the down mix-right, or mono mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be mapped to a “Silence” source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and selectable polarity inversion.

Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video. (Embedded audio must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96, and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the 9381.) Embedded output audio is always precisely synchronized with the output video.

As set with the defau lt setting s, the routin g between embedded audio channels is basic 1-for-1 for the 16 embedded audio channels (with embedded Ch 1 being embedded to embedded Ch 1 at the SDI output, and so on). Other sources and/or destinations for each channel are selected using the card edge controls or a remote con trol system.

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Audio Down Mix and Mono Mix Function

(See Figure 1-3.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection of any five embedded audio sourc es serving as Left ( Left Surround ( multiplexed into stereo pair Down Mix Left ( (

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

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

DM-L) and Down Mix Right

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

Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

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

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

Emb Ch 11

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

L R C Ls Rs

DM-L

DM-R

The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-4) generates an additional mono-mixed channel from two selected embedded input channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel is available as an audio source for any of the 16 destination embedded output channels.

Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

MONO

Emb Ch 12 Emb Ch 16

Figure 1-4 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources

2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function

Note: Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls

appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt

price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)

The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair fr om the Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair to provide 5.1 channels (Left ( Surround (

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

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

overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including replacing the original source stereo

R signals).

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L and R inputs with new L and

1 9381 Functional Description

The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to up mix in any of three modes: Always upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing mode looks at the s ignal le vels on t he selec ted ch annels an d compar es them to a selectab le level threshold. It the n determines whether or not to generate 5.1 upmixing from the ster eo pair as follows:

• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all

four of the selected channels designated as

indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the new 5.1 content.

• If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any

of the four selected channels designated as indicates t o the upmixe r that the ch annel(s) ar e already carrying viable 5.1 content. In th is case , the upmixe r is bypa ssed, al lowing t he original channels to pass unaffected.

The examples in Figure 1-5 show t he automatic enable/di sable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channe ls selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied after the Audio Routing/Gain Control function.

C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this

Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As

Loudness Processor (Option +LP)

Note: Loudness processor function is an optional licensable feature. This function

and its controls appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.)

If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual supplement “5.1 and Stereo Loudness Processing Options for Compass Cards (+LP51, +LP20) Manual Supplement” (OPT-SW-LP-MS) is included in your documentation package. Supplement OPT-SW-LP-MS can be downloaded from our website or requested using the Cobalt contact information in this manual.

price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon

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From Audio Routing/Gain Control

Note: In either case shown here, the

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

Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16

With all detected signal levels on EmbCh3– Ch 6 below threshold, upmixer is active and overwrites with new 5.1.

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16

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

- 20 dBFS Above Threshold

- 60 dBFS

(Bypass)

To Audio

Embed

To Audio

Embed

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

Threshold

Detect

L R

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

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

Threshold

Detect

L R

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls) (Rs)

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

5.1 Up Mix

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

5.1 Up Mix

X X

Figure 1-5 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources

Tone Generator Function

The 9381 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 embedded audi o outputs.

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

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1 9381 Functional Description

User Control Interface

Figure 1-6 shows the user control interface options for the 9381. 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

9381 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9381 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9381 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, 9381 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 9381 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 1-6 9381 User Control Interface

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Introduction 9381 Functional Description

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

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

Note: Some of the 9381 functions described in this manu9381al are available only

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

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9381 and

other cards installed in openGear®

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC

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

DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define thei r controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up to date.

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

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

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

been set up for remote control, Cobalt Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of Compass

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Inc. (p. 1-18).

cards using DashBoard™.

reference guide Compass Remote

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital

• Cobalt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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9381 Rear I/O Modules

The 9381 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 9381 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 9381 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These required BNC connections are provided by either an 8310-BNC or 8310-C-BNC frame (which both have a built-in BNC connector backplane module), or by using an optional 9381 Rear I/O Module.

Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9381

The 9381 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 9381.

Table 1-1 Supported Audio and Video Formats

Item Description/Specification

SDI Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:

1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24

(1)

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

(1)

486i

(1)

575i

Embedded Audio The 9381 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at

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

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

25; 29.97; 30

29.97 25

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

T able 1-2 l ists the techni cal specifi cations for the 9381 HD/SD-SDI T imeco de Inserter with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, and AFD Support card.

Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9381 HD/SD-SDI Timecode Inserter with HD/SD-SDI Input,

Embedded Audio, and AFD Support

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

modular system definition. Power consumptio n < 12 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature: Relative humidity (operating or storage):

Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing

Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• Remote Activity LED indicator

• Input For mat LED indic ato r

Controls Card edge switches as follows:

• Menu Enter pushbutton switch

• Menu Exit pushbutton switch

• Up/down selection toggle switch

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

sine wave frequencies ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz.

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

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Serial Digital Video Input (cont.) Equalization (SD):

1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A

Return Loss:

> 18dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz

Analog VITC Video Input Input Complement:

Y/composite input

Input Type:

Differential; Common Mode Rejection = 5 VAC

Return Loss:

> 20 dB to 30 MHz

RS485 LTC Input/Output RS-485 LTC; 3-wire balanced via Phoenix terminal block

connector (only with appropriate Rear I/O Module fitted with connector)

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs

Pre-Proces sor (Rec locked) Se rial Digi tal Video Outputs

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

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

Signal Level:

800 mV ± 10%

DC Offset:

0 V ± 50 mV

Jitter (HD):

< 0.15 UI (all outputs)

Jitter (SD):

< 0.10 UI (all outputs)

Overshoot:

< 0.2% of amplitude

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

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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 , ex cept that po wer supplies, coolin g fans, and

Dolby for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and work ma nship, and shall not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

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

To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the pur ch aser with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed, and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

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

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON W ITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.

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

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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show in formation

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

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9381 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

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

• Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6)

Installing the 9381 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 9381 Into a Frame Slot

Note: • If installing the 9381 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O

module, proceed to card installation steps below.

• If installing the 9381 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 9381 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 9381 into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9381 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 Table 2-1.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9381 cards.

Note: The 9381 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.

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

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

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6).

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

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

Installing a Rear I/O Module

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

installed in the slot where the 9381 is to be installed.

If installing the 9381 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module,

omit this procedure.

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9381 is to be installed.

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

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

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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module

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 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

9381 Rear I/O Modules

Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifical ly for use with the 9381.

Notes: • Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied

with removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.

Table 2-1 9381 Rear I/O Modules

9381 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9381-A Provides the following connections:

• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN)

• Analog VITC input (VITC IN)

• Four reclocked SDI input copies (RCK OUT 1- 4)

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

RM20-9381-A/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following

connections for two 9381 cards:

• SDI co axi al input ( SDI IN)

• Two SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT)

• Two SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT)

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2 Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control

Table 2-1 9381 Rear I/O Modules — continued

9381 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9381-B Provides the followin g conne cti on s:

• HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN)

• Four reclocked SDI input copies (RCK OUT 1- 4)

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

• RS-485 LTC input/output (RS-485)

Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control

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

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

yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt Remote Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt OGCP-9000/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. 1-18).

reference guide COMPASS™

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 9381

Function Submenu Li st and

Descriptions (p. 3-9).

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

• Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5)

• Checking 9381 Card Information (p. 3-7)

• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8)

• 9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-31)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9381 card. The 9381 function s can be acces sed and contr olle d using any of the user interfaces described here.

The format in which the 9381 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 9381 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™ Card-edge (Local) Control Codes” (989CEC-MS.pdf) at www.cobaltdigita l.com>Support>Reference Documents.

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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 9381 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 9381 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the 9381 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 9381 card is first selected.

9381

Submenu a Submenu b

Individual Parameters

Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “Video Proc” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various v ideo processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Saturation, 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 9381 card function (for example, “Video Proc”).

Submenu z

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

DashBoard™ User Interface

(See Figure 3-2.) Th e 9381 fu nction submenus are or gani zed i n DashBoa rd™ using tabs. When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. (In this manner, the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard™ are comparable to the su bmenu ite ms access ed and commi tted using the 9381 card edge c ontrols.)

Typical On/Off Control

Typical Parametric Control

Typical Selection List

DashBoard Tabs

Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

(See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, the Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used t o dis pla y a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.

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

Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel.

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

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

Video Proc function (among others) is accessed using the Control Panel Select Submenu key. Video Proc function is selected from the list of functions (submenu items)

When the Video Proc function submenu is selected, its related parameters are now displayed.

In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to

Color Gain

Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9381 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9381 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 asso ci ated wi th th e fra me co ntain ing th e 9381 c ard t o be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

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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: CDI-9381”).

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As shown on the next page, when th e car d is access ed a DashBoa rd™ 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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3 Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control

Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

Accessing the 9381 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel

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

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

This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.

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

“1 9381 - Timecode Processing”).

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

then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).

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Operating Instructions Checking 9381 Card Information

Checking 9381 Card Information

The operating st atus and s oftwar e ver sion the 9 381 car d can be chec ked us ing DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9381 ca rd informat ion scree n using DashBoar d™ to acces s card information.

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

tus indicators shown in Figure 3-4. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-31) for corrective action.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Frame A is hosting a 9381 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

regarding this card.

Power Consumption and Temperature Displays

This display shows the power consumed by the 9381 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 9381. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.

Figure 3-4 9381 Card Info Utility

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3 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 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 b y d rop -dow n li st o n G UI m ay al lo w a particular range o f ch oi ces , the actual range

is automatically cl amped (limi ted) to c ert ain rang es to preven t inadv ertent con fli ct with a ctive pictu re ar ea 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 3-5 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 3-5 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example

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Operating Instructions 9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9381 function submenu “tab” and its related list selections, co ntrols, 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

Audio Input Controls Video Proc AFD Embedded Audio Group 1/2 Embedded Audio Group 3/4

3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-17

Timecode Tone Generator Audio Mixing Licensable Features Presets

3-19 3-23 3-23 3-28 3-28

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Table 3-2 9381 Function Submenu List

Displays signal status for the 16 embedded audio channels. Also provides global unity routing/parameter

Audio Input Controls

control resets.

• Status Displays Individual signal status displays for embedded audio channels 1-16 as

•

• Embedded Unity Channel Selection Selects unity reset of Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4 controls and

follows:

• Not Present: Indicates embedded channel does not contain recognized audio PCM data.

Note: Channel displaying Not Present may still carry usable audio

data with Unlocked being displayed due to invalid headers.

• Present, Professional: Indicates embedded channel contains recognized PCM data.

• Present, Consumer: Indicates embedded channel contains audio PCM data other than pro PCM (for example, S/PDIF).

• Present, Dolby E: Indicates embedded channel contains audio encoded with Dolby

• Present, Dolby Digital: Indicates embedded channel contains audio encoded with Dolby

Note:Dolby status displays shown to the left only occur for valid

Dolby The 9381 card does not perform Dolby

signal. Although the 9381 controls will appear to be usable for this signal tag, the signal is passed with 1-to-1 routing and all related gain and polarity controls set to unity .

re-establishes default 1-to-1 routing.

Applies embedded unity channel selection (as set in the above control). To apply the selection, click the Confirm button. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.

• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.

• Click No to reject unity reset.

Following confirm, the destination channel controls are default reset as follows:

• Gain is to unity

• Phase control is set to Normal

• Channel is set to Unmuted

E data.

Digital data.

signals meeting SMPTE 337M standard.

processing on the

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Table 3-2 9381 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides the following Video Proc parametr ic control s.

• Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc

• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.

• Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).

functions.

• When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed.

• When set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.

When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation.

• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.

• Click No to reject unity reset.

(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)

Video Proc

• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel). (-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)

• Color Gain Adjusts gain percentage (saturation) applied to Chroma (C-channel).

(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)

• Color Phase Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma. (-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)

• Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Color Gain or Luma Gain controls

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increases or decreases both the Video and Chroma levels by equal amounts.

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Table 3-2 9381 Function Submenu List — continued

Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description)

AFD

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:

codes to the SDI output video.

• I f no AFD setting is present in the input video, No AFD Present is displayed (as shown in the example to the left).

• I f AFD code is present, one of the 11, four-bit AFD codes is displayed.

AFD

• Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of

• Output Code

•

existing AFD code on input video.

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

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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. 3-8) 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 audio source for each embedded audio channel 1 thru 8 (Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2).

Embedded Audio Group 1/2

Also provides Gain, Phase Inver t, and Muting contr ol s for each channel.

The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for audio sources fed to the Destination channels

Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8 in Embedded

Audio Groups 1 and 2, with the resulting setup (right).

The source-to-destination correlation shown here is only an example; any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right, or

Embedded

Channels 1 – 16

Embed Ch 12

Embed Ch 14

Embed Ch 10

Embed Ch 3

Embed Ch 5

–10 dB

–20 dB

–10 dB

10 dB

to Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4 (not shown here). Additional sources not shown here are also available. These are described on the following pages.

The controls shown here are

Downmix L

Downmix R

–15 dB

–

–15 dB

TG1

–15 dB

described in detail on the following pages.

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Embedded

Audio Group 1

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

Embedded

Audio Group 2

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• 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 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).

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 or Embedded Audio Group 2).

• Embedded Audio Group 1 consists of embedded channels 1 thru 4.

• Embedded Audio Group 2 consists of embedded channels 5 thru 8.

Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 1 and Embedded Audio Group 2.

Disabling a group removes the entire group of embedded audio channels while preserving the settings of the channels belonging to the group.

Note: • Embedded Ch 2 thru Embedded Ch 8 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.

• Embedded Channel Source Using the Source drop-down list, selects the audio input source to be embedded in the corresponding embedded channel from the choices described below.

• Embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 as Source Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 range in Source drop-down list enables

•

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

an embedded channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 16) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.

(In this example, Embed Ch 1 (embedded Ch 1) is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1)

allow either downmixer left or right channel to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.

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

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

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

Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-23 for more information.

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• Mono Mix as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be

• LTC Out put over Embedded Channel LTC selection in embedded channel Source drop-down list allows any

• Tone Generator 1 thru 4 as Source Tone Generator 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

the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel. (In this example, the mono content is the source for destination

Embedded Ch 1)

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

Audio Mixing function). Refer to Audio Mixing function

description on page 3-23 for more information.

timecode format received by the card to be outputted as audio LTC over an embedded audio output (destination) channel.

(In this example, audio LTC is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1) Note: When LTC is selected as source, Gain and Mute controls are

disabled.

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 3-23 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)

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

• 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

destination 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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Selects the audio source for each embedded audio channel 9 thru 16 (Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4).

Embedded Audio Group 3/4

Also provides Gain, Phase Inver t, and Muting co ntrol s for each channel.

Embedded

Audio Group 3

CH9

CH10

CH11

CH12

CH13

CH14

CH15

CH16

Embedded

Audio Group 4

Embedded Channels 1 – 16

The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for audio sources fed to the Destination channels Embedded Ch 9 thru

Embed Ch 1 Embed Ch 3

Embed Ch 5

15 dB

Embedded Ch 16 in Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4, with the resulting setup (right).

The source-to-destination correlation shown here is only an example; any of the sources on the left can connect to any of the destinations on the right, or to Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2. Additional sources not

Downmix L

Downmix R

shown here are also available.

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10 dB

Silence

0 dB

TG2

–20 dB

Silence

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• 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 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5).

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 3 or Embedded Audio Group 4).

• Embedded Audio Group 3 consists of embedded channels 9 thru 12.

• Embedded Audio Group 4 consists of embedded channels 13

thru 16.

Two Group Enable buttons correspondingly enable or disable Embedded Audio Group 3 and 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: • Embedded Ch 9 thru Embedded Ch 16 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls

described for Embedded Ch 1. Refer to Embedded Audio Group 1/2 on page 3-13 for descriptions of these controls.

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

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Provides timecode data extract ion from va rious sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion

Timecode

Shown below is an example in which received analog VITC waveform is extracted and applied to the 720p 5994 (2997 frame rate) stream as both ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC packets. Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow.

controls for inserting the timecode into the output video.

720p IN

Y/Cmpst

Analog

VITC IN

Noting that analog VITC contains the timecode

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source (as shown in the status display), the Source Priority drop-down lists can be set to include Analog VITC timecode data as a preferred choice. This extracts the analog VITC waveform timecode data from the analog VITC input.

In this example, since it is desired to provide both SDI

ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC timecode data in the SDI output video, both HD ATC VITC Insertion and HD ATC LTC Insertion can be set to Enabled.

In the example here, the line numbers are set to the default SMPTE 12M-2-2008 recommended values.

Y/Cmpst

Analog VITC

SDI IN

Analog VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI OUT w/ ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC

Priority/

Select

Buffer/

Format

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

SDI ATC_VITC

Detect/Extract

ATC_LTC Timecode

Line Number Control

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled ATC_LTC Insertion = Enabled

ATC_VITC1 = Line 9 (default SMPTE 12M-2) ATC_VITC2 = Line 8 (571) (default SMPTE 12M- 2) ATC_LTC = Line 10 (default SMPTE 12M-2)

SDI ATC_LTC

Detect/Extract

Audio LTC

Detect/Extract

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Insert

Control

720p SDI w/ATC_VITC w/ATC_LTC

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• Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode

• RS-485 Port LTC Control Allows RS-485 port to be used to receive LTC, or send LTC over RS-485

formats shown to the left.

• If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode running count and line number) is displayed.

• I f a format is not receiving timecode data, Unlocked is displayed.

• I f Audio LTC is being received, the timecode running count is

displayed.

• Audio LTC Source selects audio source to be used by card audio LTC function Emb Ch 1 thru Ch 16 (RS-485 LTC input is via RS-485 Port Function control and supersedes any selection here if set to LTC IN.)

Note: Audio LTC Source must be appropriately set for card to receive and process audio LTC.

port as follows:

• If RS-485 LTC is to be received via the shared RS-485 port, set the RS-485 Port Function control to LTC In.

• If RS-485 LTC is to be outputted via the shared RS-485 port, set the RS-485 Port Function control to L TC Out put . The timecode string carried on the LTC output is that selected using the Source Priority controls described on the next page.

• Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Enables or disables removal of existing input video ATC timecode packets

• Source Priority As described here, selects the priority assigned to each of the four

from the output. This allows removal of undesired existing timecodes from the output, resulting in a “clean slate” where only desired timecodes are then re-inserted into the output. (For example, if both SDI ATC_VITC and ATC_LTC are present on the input video, and only ATC_LTC is desired, using the Removal control will remove both timecodes from the output. The ATC_LTC timecode by itself can then be re-inserted on the output using the other controls discussed here.)

supported formats in the event the preferred source is unavailable. Each of the four Source Priority selection lists allows assignment of

source priority from the following choices:

Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the second-most preferred format, and so on).

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• Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data

• Offset Controls A llows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the

as follows:

• Output status OK (in this example, SDI VITC timecode received and outputted).

• Timecode Insertion button set to Disabled; output insertion disabled.

Note: • If timecode is not available from Source Priority selections

performed, timecode on output reverts to Free Run (internal count) mode.

• Because the 1’s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0 to 29, the fractional digit (along with the 1’s digit) indicates frame count as follows:

0.0 Frame 0

0.1 Frame 1

1.0 Frame 2

1.1 Frame 3

•

29.1 Frame 59

output video.

• Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay.

• Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field.

• Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5

frames.

Note: Default settings are null, with both controls set at zero as shown.

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Note:

• Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, 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. 3-8) 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.

• Insertion controls described below enable or disable insertion on output video only when the Scaler is enabled. Existing waveform or packet-based data on an unscaled stream are not affected by these controls and are passed on the SDI output.

• SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls For SD output, enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion

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

• HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the

• HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control

into the output video, and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers (6 thru 22) where the VITC waveform is inserted.

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

line number.

• SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC waveforms inserted (or copied to a new line number) by this function.

the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC.

output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.

For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2.

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

line number.

• ATC_VITC Legacy Support Control When enabled, accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in both fields as a “field 1” packet (non-toggling).

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

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

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Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone

Tone Generator

generators (T one Generator 1 thru 4).

• Frequency Selection Lists Selects the frequency 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.

Provides down-mix audio routing selections that multiplexes any five embedded audio channel sources

Audio Mixing

into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right), or selection o f a ny two audi o so urces to be mono-m i xe d to serve as a monaural source.

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

• Down Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left, Right, Center, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) inputs allow embedded channel (or silence) audio source selection for each of the five inputs as shown below.

•

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

Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

Embedded Ch 1 Embedded Ch 2 Embedded Ch 6 Embedded Ch 4 Embedded Ch 5

Note: The stereo pair are basic L/R PCM signals with no additional

encoded information.

L R C Ls Rs

DM-L

DM-R

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• Center Mix Ratio Control

• Surround Mix Ratio Control

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Mono Mixer Selection Separate drop-down lists for Left and Right inputs allow selected embedded input channels to provide an additional mono-mixed channel.

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

Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16

Emb Ch 12 Emb Ch 16

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

source channels themselves.

MONO

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

key is entered and activated. Refer to Licensable Features function description on page 3-28 for more information.

• Channel sources used by the upmixer are post-processed signals received from the Audio Routing/Gain Control function. When active, the channel selections made using this function are directly embedded in the output SDI. Refer to 2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function (p. 1-9) in Chapter 1, “Introduction” for detailed functional description and signal flow.

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

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

•

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

Using the setup shown in the example, when upmix is active the embedded channel 1/2 stereo pair is overwritten with the new stereo pair L/R on channels 1/2. As selected in the example, the additional 5.1 channels C, LFE, Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) overwrite EmbCh3 – Ch 6, respectively.

Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16

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

(C)

(LFE)

(Ls)

(Rs)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Up Mixer Status Display Shows activity status of upmixer processing as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- 20 dBFS

- 60 dBFS

Above Threshold

(Bypass)

Below Threshold

(Overwrite)

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

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

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

• Center Width Control

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

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

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

• Higher settings progressively blend respective L and R mono content

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

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

• Surround Depth Control

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

• Maximum setting results in greatest surround channel levels.

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

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

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

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Licensable Features

This function allows activation of optional licensed features.

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

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

• License Feature and Key Entry window Activate licensable feature (2.0-to-5.1 Upmix) as described below.

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

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

2. In the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, wait for the feature identification to be shown for the card product number (in this case, “-UM” appearing after the card part number) and Licensed to be displayed. This indicates the key was correctly entered and recognized by the card.

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

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

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

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

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

sales at

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 such as Gain, etc.) are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.

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

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

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

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

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Operating Instructions 9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 9381 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 shown in this example).

Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.

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Table 3-2 9381 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User

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 9381 card and its remote control interface. The 9381 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 9381 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9381 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 9381 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. 3-35)

• 9381 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-36)

• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-38)

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9381 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display

Figure 3-6 shows and describes the 9381 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

Menu Selection

Exit Submenu Pushbutton

Enter Submenu Pus hbutton

Toggle Switch

RMT

1080

RMT

Indicator

720

625

MENU DEPTH

525

Input Format

Indicators

Menu Depth

Indicators

Item Function

Alphanumeric Display

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

Input Format

LEDs

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

• E0XX: Video Errors

• E002: Video Acquiring Lock

• E1XX: Audio Errors

Remote Control Panel)

Cobalt Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the card (1080, 720,

625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the card has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).

Figure 3-6 9381 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-7 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9381 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 9381 card in slot 8).

Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9381 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).

If the 9381 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 9381 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 9381 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9381 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings).

Figure 3-7 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 3-8).

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

By clicking on “Slot 2: CDI-9381” in this example, Card Info is shown for 9381 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

9381_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)

9381_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2.PNG

Figure 3-8 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 9381, 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 9381 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-7.

• If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame power supply, connections, or the 9381 card itself is defective.

• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9381 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 9381 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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9381 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-4 provides 9381 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9381 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 9381 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 9381 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9381 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 9381 Card Info pane.

• Card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling.

DashBoard™ shows Output Status error message in 9381

Timecode function submenu screen.

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

9381.

metadata,

No video input present Make certain intended video source is

connected to appro priate 9381 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.

Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode da ta

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

• VANC line number conflict

between two or more ancillary data items

• Timecode output requires that source and priority are appropri ately se lected. Al so, vide o input must contain appropriate timecode data and framesync reference.

Refer to Timecode function submenu tab on page 3-19 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 3-8).

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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

Audio signal(s) do not route as expected.

Parameter control not available as expected.

Audio not processed or passed through card.

• Embedded audio contains

E or Dolby Digital

Dolby encoded signal

• Upmixer inadvertently enabled (Upmixer Licensed Feature Only)

• Input audio of type that cannot be locked by 9381 card

• When a valid Dolby

E or Dolby Digital signal (in accordance with SMPTE 337M) is detected on an embedded audio signal, gain and polarity controls for the channel are bypassed (even though controls may appear to be functional). Gain and polarity controls are not available for this signal type.

Refer to Status displays in Audio Input Controls function subme nu tab on page 3-10 for more information.

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

Note: When manually enabled or set for automatic

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

• Embedded audio must be nominal 48 kHz input.

Although the Status Displays in Au dio Input

Note:

Controls function submenu tab will show

audio formats other than “Present, Professional” as being locked (such as “Present, Consumer”), in any case the audio must be at nominal 48 kHz rate for lock and processing to occur.

• Enable control not turned on • Group Enable button for Embedded Audio Group 1/2 or Embedded Audio Group 3/4

function submenu must be turned on for sources to be embedded into respective embedded channels.

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Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

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

In Case of Problems

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

If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped 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 Digital Inc. (p. 1-18) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact in formation.

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Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9381 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9381 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Cobalt Reference Guides

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9381 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9381 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9381 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9381 Card via Remote Control

Checking 9381 Card Information

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

9381 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Audio Input Controls

Video Proc

Embedded Audio Group 1/2

Embedded Audio Group 3/4

Timecode

Tone Generator

Audio Mixing

Licensable Features

Presets

Troubleshooting