Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9381 User Manual

9381

HD/SD-SDI Timecode Inserter

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

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

9381-OM (V4.3)

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

Disclaimer

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

Trademark Information

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

property of their respective owners.

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

and FUSION3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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

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

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt 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.

9381-OM (V4.3)

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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