Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9392 User Manual

9392-TCB

3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel

Timecode Burn-In Inserter

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

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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. FUSION3G openGear

and COMPASS® are a registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

Congratulations o n choosing the C obalt 9392 is part of a full line of modula r processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line inclu des video decoders and encoders , audio embedders and de-embed ders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remot e control systems and much more. Shoul d you have qu estions pertain ing to the installat ion or operation of your 9392, please contact us at th e contact inform ation on the front cove r.

9392-TCB 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dua l-Channel Timecode Burn-In Inserter. The

Manual No.: 9392-TCB-OM Document Version: V1.3 Release Date: December 23, 2013 Applicable for card

firmware version: (or greater)

Description of product/manual changes:

- Revise manual to reflect product functional changes of latest firmware release (including full SMPTE embedded timecode insertion/burn-in controls). Refer to Support > Firmware Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com for latest firmware and corresponding functional description changes and additions.

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Table of Contents

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

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

9392 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

9392 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

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

9392 Rear Modules................................................................................... 1-11

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-11

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-13

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-13

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-14

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

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

Installing the 9392 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................ 2-3

9392 Rear Modules..................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting To 3-Wire Phoenix Terminal Connectors........................................... 2-5

Setting Up 9392 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

9392 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display..................................... 3-3

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-4

Accessing the 9392 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5

Accessing the 9392 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5

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

9392 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-8

Video Path Controls ................................................................................... 3-9

Reference Select Control .......................................................................... 3-16

LTC Port Configuration Controls ............................................................ 3-17

Video Output Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-17

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-18

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-18

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-22

9392 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-22

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-24

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-24

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides i nstallati on and opera ting instr uctions for the 9392-TCB 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Timecode Burn-In Inserter card (also referred to herein as the 9392).

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

9392.

• Chapter "Installation and Setup" – Provides instructions for

installing the 9392 in a frame, and optionally installing 9392 Rear Modules.

• Chapter "Operating Instructions" – Provides overviews of

operating controls and instructions for using the 9392.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9392 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9392 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-11)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-13)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-14)

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1 9392 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9392 Card Software Versions and this Manual

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

The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo menu in DashBoard™. See Checking Car d I nfo rmat ion (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructi ons” for mor e information. You can then ch eck our website for the latest software version currently released for the card as described below.

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

Card Software earlier than latest version

Card Software newer than version in manual

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

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

Software updates are field-installed with out an y need to remove the card from its frame.

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

If your card shows features not described in this manual, you can check for the latest manual (if applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

Cobalt Reference Guides

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

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Introduction Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9392 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A

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

• 9392 refers to the 9392-TCB 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel

Timecode Burn-In Inserter car d.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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

Warnings

• Frame refers to the HPF-9000 (or similar) 20-slot frame that houses

the Cobalt

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

COMPASS® and/or FUSION3G® cards.

and/or FUSION3G®

card.

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

production and terminal equipment in which the 9392 and other COMPASS

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

and/or FUSION3G® cards operate.

denoted in th is manual like this:

Not all options are covered in this manual. In these cases, Manual Supplement(s) for the option(s) ordered have been included in the binder containing this manual.

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

Cautions

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

Notes

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

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Electronic device or as sembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

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

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

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

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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®compatible frame. Refer to the frame Product Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9392 has a high power dissipation (<25 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the 9392 into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.

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

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Introduction 9392 Functional Description

9392 Functional Description

(See Figure 1-1.) The 9392 allows LTC timecode (received either as SMPTE embedded timecode or on an RS-485 LTC input) to be burned onto the active video area and outputted over output SDI. The card can also burn up to 16 characters of static text onto the program video path.

Note: “Video channel” or “video path” in descriptions in this manual and on card GUI

controls refers to either of the two independent video paths accommodating the two SDI inputs on the card. Each of these independent video channels have independent timecode, text, and flat-field controls as described in this manual. The two video channels are eventually outputted from the card via the output crosspoint.

Independent, per-channel failover/manual select function provides for a user-select able flat-f ield to repla ce program video ei ther as a manual se lection or upon loss of input video. The generated flat field can be timed to input video, or to a frame reference signal. Timecode burn-in and text can be sized and positioned anywhere in the active video area using easy-to-use positioning controls.

The 9392 also includes a 3x4 SDI output crosspoint, with (channel A),

SDI OUT B (channel B), or recl ocked SDI IN A routable to up to

SDI OUT A

four SDI outputs. T wo ind ependent RS-485 LTC inputs

(SDI B) are received by the card for each SDI channel. (The LTC inputs

RS-485 LTC IN (SDI A) and RS -485 LTC IN

received by the card must have the customary zero-crossing associated with RS-485. If the LTC source is offset above or belo w ground (0 V), the sources must be capacitively coupled or passed through an analog audio DA that can restore zer o-crossing. )

Reference Function

The 9392 uses a common reference for both SDI video channels, with the reference being selectable from obtained from the frame references. This provides for proper rendering and switchover transit io ns fro m pro gra m vid eo to the flat -f ield generators as well as stable output video.

Note: Both program video inputs must be of the same refresh rate (e.g., 59.94 or

50, or co-related (29.97 or 25), and co-synchronous using frame sync or similar means. In practical application, both inputs should be frame-synchronized using a common frame reference, with the same reference also to be used by this card.

Input Video A, Input Video B, REF 1, or REF 2

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1 9392 Functional Description

SDI OUT

3G/HD/SD

Output

Crosspoint

SDI Drivers/

RCK A

PROC A

PROC B

9392BDV1.1LB66

Ident Text

Timecode

Burn-In

Ident Text

Burn-In

Timecode

RS-485 LTC I/O

Control

Manual/

Failover

Insertion

Control

Manual/

Failover

Insertion

RS-485 LTC I/O

PLL

Flat-Field

Generator

Select

Timing

Flat-Field

Generator

EQ/Reclock

Frame Ref 1

Input Video A

IN/OUT

SDI IN A

3G/HD/SD

RS-485 LTC A

Frame Ref 2

Input Video B

Reference

IN/OUT

SDI IN B

3G/HD/SD

RS-485 LTC B

Figure 1-1 9392 Functional Block Diagram

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Timecode Burn-In and SDI Output Insertion

(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.

Note: Two independent timecode processors (one for each video path) are provided

as described here.

The function can monitor the SDI video inputs of the card for supported timecode formats and convert the timecode to either or both ATC_LTC or ATC_VITC for HD, and ATC_VITC or VITC waveform (with selectable odd/ even field line number control) for SD inputs. VITC waveform received on the frame reference can be used as a source for all supported video formats. Priority can be set to choose a particular received timecode format among a ny received.

The card can also can receive LTC timecode from either of two RS-485 ports for insertion as SMPTE embedded timecode formats onto the output video as described above. A free-run generator selection provides a self-generated timecode that can also be s et a s a cou nt- down t imec ode , wit h selectable wrap or halt upon reaching zero.

The timecode burn-in function allows input video SMPTE embedded or RS-485 LTC as burn-in timecode in any of the following formats:

• seconds

• seconds : frame

• seconds : frame : field

Note: In the above selections, hours : minutes are always present.

The vertical/horizontal positioning and size of the timecode burn-in can be user-configured.

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1 9392 Functional Description

HD/SD–SDI

Frame

Reference

SDI

Video

Input

RS-485 LTC IN

Ref VITC

Waveform

Detect/Extract

SDI VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_VITC

Detect/Extract

SDI ATC_LTC

Detect/Extract

Audio LTC

Select

Priority/

Select

Buffer/

Format

SDI VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_VITC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

ATC_LTC

Timecode

Proc/Embed

Insert

Control

Line

Number

Control

Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor (One of Two Video Paths Shown)

Identification Text Burn-In

HD/SD–SDI Video Output

RS-485 LTC OUT

Two independent text burn-in functions allow up to 16 ASCII-character text to be burned onto the output video. Insertion is manually and independently available for each SDI channel. The text burn function, when enabled, burns the entered text whether the card channel is passing input video or an internally generated flat field.

Flat-Field Generators

Independent flat-field generators are provided for each SDI channel. Either manually selected or via failover on loss of SDI input, the generators are individually configurable to output a flat field, with nine choices of color being user selectable.

Video Output Crosspoint

A 3x4 video output crosspoint allows processed SDI Channel A, processed SDI Channel B, or reclocked input channel SDI A to be outputted to any of four SDI output BNC connectors.

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User Control Interface

Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9392. These interfaces are individually described below.

Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-

ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.

OGCP-9000 Control Panel

OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel

Computer with NIC

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9392 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9392 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, 9392 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

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

Controller card installed.

• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9392 as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card. Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for example, a change made using DashBoard™ controls will change the setting displayed on both DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using a Control Panel will similarly change the setting displayed on the Control Panel and DashBoard™).

Figure 1-3 9392 User Control Interface

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1 9392 Functional Description

• DashBoard™ User Interfa ce – Using DashBoard™, the 9392 and

other cards installed in openGear

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

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

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

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

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

been set up for remote control, Cobalt User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS and FUSION3G OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents> Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14).

cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt® OGCP-9000 and

reference guide Remote Control

as listed in

• Cobalt

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

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

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

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

The remote control panels are totally compatible with the openGear

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

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

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9392 Rear Modules

The 9392 physically inte rfaces to sy stem video and audio con necti ons using a Rear Module.

All inputs and outputs shown in the bl ock diagr am (Figure 1-1) ente r and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear Module breaks out the 9392 card edge connections to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

9392 Rear Modules are shown and described in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9392-TCB 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Timecode Burn-In Inserter card.

Table 1-1 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9392-TCB 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Timecode Burn-In Inserter Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear®

Power consumption < 25 Watts Environmental:

Operating temperature:

Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MD IX. Standards supported 3G: SMPTE 425 level A and B

Internally generated flat-field formats

Note:Flat-field format is user-selectable using GUI controls and independent of received (input video) format

modular system definiti on.

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

1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50

HD: 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24;

1080p23.98 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98

SD: 486i59094, 576i50 3G: 1080p59.94, 1080p50

HD: 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080psf23.98

720p59.94, 720p50

SD: 525i59.94, 625i50

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