Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9822 User Manual
9822
Downconverter
with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame Sync,
and Timecode/Closed Captioning/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
9822-OM (V4.1)
Copyright
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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
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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.
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, AEROMAX® and UPMAX® are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer
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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Frame Sync, and Timecode/ Cl osed Caption/AFD Support. The 9822 i s part of a full line of modular processing
and conversion gear for broadcast TV envi ronments. The Coba lt 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 have questio ns pertaining to the installa tion or operation of your 982 2,
please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
9822 Downconverter with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio,
Manual No.: 9822-OM
Document Version: V4.1
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
3314
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to add new Rear I/O Module.
- Revise manual for latest firmware release card
functionality and minor edits.
- Update manual to include latest available card
options.
9822-OM (V4.1)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9822 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
9822 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9822 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-5
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-9
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-14
9822 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-16
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9822................................... 1-16
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-17
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-20
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-20
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-21
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9822 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9822 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-5
Setting Up 9822 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 9822 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9822 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9822 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9822 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9822 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Audio Input Status .................................................................................... 3-10
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-11
Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-12
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-15
Overlays ................................................................................................... 3-19
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-23
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-27
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-30
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-32
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-33
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-34
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-37
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-37
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-42
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-42
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-45
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-45
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-49
9822 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-50
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-52
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-52
ii 9822 PRODUCT MANUAL 9822-OM (V4.1)
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9822 Downconverter with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedde d Audio, Frame Sy nc,
and Timecode/Closed Caption/AFD Support card (also referred to herein as
the 9822).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Pro vides informa tion about th is manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar d i ng t he
9822.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides in structions for
installing the 9822 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9822 Rear I/O
Modules.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9822.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9822 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9822 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Specification s (p. 1-17)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-20)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-21)
9822-OM (V4.1) 9822 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
1 9822 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9822 Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be ch eck ed by vi ewi ng the Card Info
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9822 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>Documents>Reference
Guides
updates, and other topics.
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for easy to use guide s covering network remot e control , card fir mware
Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9822 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:
• 9822 refers to the 9822 Downconverter with HD/SD-SDI Input,
Embedded Audio, Frame Sync, and Timecode/Closed Caption/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
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cards.
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card.
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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.
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9822 and other
Compass
• Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
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cards operate.
denoted in th is manual like this:
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
• Collect this product separately.
• Use collection and return systems available to you.
Safety Summary
Warnings
! WARNING !
Cautions
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
T o redu ce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® frame. Refer to the
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.
The 9822 has a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the
card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9822 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.
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 9822 Functional Description
9822 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9822. The 9822 format
downconverter also includes a full 16-channel audio processor/router and a
full video frame synchronizer. The 9822 also handles AFD code detection/
insertion and processing, timecode support, closed captioning support, and
transfer of Dolby
output aspect.
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metadata. Aspect ratio can be corrected to provide proper
Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
9822 Input/Output Formats
Video Processor Description
DashBoard™, or Cobalt
user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-14) for user interface
descriptions.
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OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
The 9822 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• Inputs:
• HD/SD SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
• Outputs:
• SDI OUT – four SD-SDI buffered video outputs
• RCK OUT– four SD-SDI reclocked buffered video outputs
The 9822 features a scaler that provides down-conversion to SD interlaced
formats, and also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom
control. The 9822 video subsystem also provides the functions described
below.
Video Processor
The 9822 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma
saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function p rovide s for fra me s ync co ntrol usin g e ither one of t wo ext ern al
EXT REF IN (1,2) reference sign als di stri buted wit h the ca rd fra me, or the inpu t
video as a frame sync reference.
This function allows horiz ontal and/or ver tica l of fset to be added bet ween the
output video and the frame sync reference.
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1 9822 Functional Description
RCK
OUT
Frame
AFD
Sync
(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.
Processing
SDI
OUT
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
Audio
Embed
Gain
Audio
Video
Processing
Reclock
Down-
converter
TC/CC
Video Processor
Re-insert
Processing
Metadata Extract/
Audio Processor
Audio
Routing/
De-Embed
Deserialize
EQ
Control
Down/
Mono
Mixer
Tracking
Delay and
Framesync
User Offset
licensable feature.
SDI IN
IN (1,2)
EXT REF
HD/SD
Note: Optional 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer
9822 BD
Figure 1-1 9822 Functional Block Diagram
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Introduction 9822 Functional Description
A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following
any horizontal or vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and
video and re-establ ishing t he frame s ync. The 982 2 re-est ablishes vi deo/audi o
sync following framesy nc changes by appl ying an of fset in small, progre ssive
amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A user-selectable hard
resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if
audio-video offset exceeds the threshold. Hard resync provides fastest
snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulati on. Conve rsely, a threshold settin g that
avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling
the video, going to a des ired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame
(frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
Downconverter Function
The downconverter function provides down-conversion from multiple
standard HD video formats to corresponding NTSC or PAL SD interlaced
formats. Table 1-1 lists the 9822 conversion choices available for various
input formats and frame rates.
Note: “NTSC” and “PAL” in this manual respectively denote 525i5994 and 625i50
SD-SDI, and are not meant to denote in any way NTSC or PAL analog formats.
Table 1-1 Downconverter Function Conversions
Input
Format
525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 25 625i 50 1080p 29.97 525i 59.94
625i 50 625i 50 720p 24 X 1080p 25 625i 50
720p 60 X 720p 23.98 525i 59.94 1080p 24 X
720p 59.94 525i 59.94 1080i 60 X 1080p 23.98 525i 59.94
720p 50 625i 50 1080i 59.94 525i 59.94 1080PsF 24 X
720p 30 X 1080i 50 625i 50 1080PsF 23.98 525i 59.94
720p 29.97 525i 59.94 1080p 30 X
Notes: 1. “X” denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.
2. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.
SD Output
Format
(NTSC/PAL)
Input
Format
SD Output
Format
(NTSC/PAL)
Input
Format
SD Output
Format
(NTSC/PAL)
The downconverter function also provides aspect ratio conversion that
provides a choice from several standard aspect ratios. Additionally, user
defined and “Follow AFD Settings” conversion can be applied. User defined
settings allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow
AFD Settings” sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format
Description) settings embedded in the video signal.
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1 9822 Functional Description
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-2.) This func ti on provides for extracti on of t imec ode da ta from
the input video, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI.
In this manner , ti mecode dat a can b e prese rved, ev en a fter for mat c onvers ion.
The function can monitor the SDI video input of the card for supported
timecode formats, an d then select and priori tize among SDI VITC, SDI
ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode so urces. If the preferred format is
detected, the preferr ed format is used by the c ard; if the pr eferred for mat is
not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as desired. When
receiving HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA 708 are supported, with CEA 608
and CEA 708 (containing CEA 608 packets) converted to line 21 closed
captioning on outputs down-converted to SD.
The function also provides conversion between various received timecode
formats and provides insertion, line number control, and re-formatting to
SDI VITC Waveform and/or ATC_VITC timecode output format.
Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion
between VBI formats over SDI and audio LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC.
Audio LTC can be received or sent over a selected embedded audio channel.
SDI
Video
Input
Audio/
RS-485 LTC
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Priority/
Select
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
Buffer/
Format
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
SD–SDI Video
Output
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out
Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
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Introduction 9822 Functional Description
Dolby® Metad ata Extractor/Re-ins e r te r
This function extrac ts and preser ves Dolby® metadata from the in put SDI, and
in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. This allows
format conversions without losing Dolby
®
Dolby
decoding or encoding, but will pass Dolby
Digital™ encoded signals and metadata intact.) The extracted metadata is
buffered and then output on a user-selectable line number on the SDI output.
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. The function
receives closed captioning data from the incoming HD stream and outputs
closed captioning on SD standard line 21.
AFD Processor
This function provides aspect ratio controls and assignment of AFD codes to
the SDI output video.
Using this function, aspect ratios in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD
codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios
can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes.
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metadata. (The 9822 does no t of fer
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E and/or Dolby
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Audio Processor Description
Separate, independent AFD cont rols are provided for bot h 16:9 coded and 4:3
coded frames.
This function also provides AFD-controlled ARC by checking for any
existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the
code is displayed. With the Scaler function
Follow AFD Settings, the H and V settings corresponding to the received code
Aspect Ratio Conversion set to
are applied to the video by the 9822. The default, standard aspect ratio
described by the AFD code can be applied, or custom horizontal/vertical
scaling can be applied for a given code.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code ancillary
data line number for the outputted AFD code.
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function
chooses from the following inputs:
• 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input
• Four independent internal tone generators (described below)
• Down Mix Left (DM-L) and Down Mix Right (DM-R) (described
below)
• Digital silence (mute) setting
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1 9822 Functional Description
The router function pr ovi de s up to 16 channels of embe dded audio on the SDI
OUT
outputs. The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the 16
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 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 9822.) 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.
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 sources ser ving as Left (
Left Surround (
multiplexed into stereo pair Down Mix Left (
(
DM-R). The resulting stereo 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.
L), Right (R), Center (C),
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
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
L
Σ
R
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Introduction 9822 Functional Description
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
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 (
overwrites the six selected channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals
(including replacing the original source stereo
R signals).
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 sig nal l evels on the sele cted chann els and c ompares th em to
a selectable level threshold. It then determines whether or not to generate 5.1
upmixing from the stereo pair as follows:
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price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or
L), Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left
Ls), and Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it
L and R inputs with new L and
• If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all
four of the selected channels designated as
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer o verwrites 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
C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that the channel(s) are already carrying
viable 5.1 content. In t his cas e, the upmix er is bypa ssed, al lo wing the
original channels to pass unaffected.
The examples in Figure 1-5 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing
function applied to example selected channels
Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As
shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of
the channels selected to carry the ne w 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 fu nction.
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1 9822 Functional Description
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
With all detected signal levels on
EmbCh3– Ch 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
overwrites with new 5.1.
- 20 dBFS
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
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)
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
- 60 dBFS
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
With any detected signal levels
on Emb Ch 3 – Ch 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
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.
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
Emb Ch 1 – Ch 16
>
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
s
s
E
C
L
R
F
L
To Audio
Embed
To Audio
Embed
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
X
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
X
X
Figure 1-5 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
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Introduction 9822 Functional Description
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.)
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price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon
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.
Tone Generator Function
The 9822 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 9822 Functional Description
User Control Interface
Figure 1-6 shows the user control interface options for the 9822. 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
9822 card can be
controlled using built-in
card edge controls
Computer
with NIC
or
DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed, 9822
card can be remotely controlled
over a LAN
Remote Control Panel
Using the Control Panel,
9822 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, 9822
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 9822 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 9822 User Control Interface
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Introduction 9822 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 9822 functions described in this manual are available only when
using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt
Control Panel user interfaces.
• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9822 and
other cards installed in openGear®
®
OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote
1
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 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
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. 1-21).
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cards using DashBoard™.
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reference guide Compass Remote
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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 total l y c om pat ibl e with the openGear
®
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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1 9822 Functional Description
9822 Rear I/O Modules
The 9822 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 9822 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 9822 card edge connections to BNC
connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal
chain.
These required BNC connections are provided by using an optional 9822
Rear I/O Module.
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9822
The 9822 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats
supported by the 9822.
Table 1-2 Supported Audio and Video Formats
Item Description/Specification
Input Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:
1080PsF 23.98
1080p 23.98
(1)
1080i
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 50; 59.94
(1)
486i
(1)
575i
Output Video 486i
Embedded Audio The 9822 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.
(1)
(1)
575i
full 24-bit resolution in both SD (with extended data packets) and HD.
25; 29.97
29.97
25
29.97
25
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Introduction Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9822 Downconverter with
HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio, Frame Sync, and Timecode/Closed
Caption/AFD Support card.
Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9822 Downconverter with HD/SD-SDI Input, Embedded Audio,
Frame Sync, and Timecode/Closed Caption/AFD Support
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumptio n < 20 Watts maximum
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)
< 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
• 4-character alphanumeric display
• Status/Error 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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1 Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 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
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video
Outputs
Pre-Proces sor (Rec locked) Se rial Digi tal
Video Outputs
Number of Outputs:
Four SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz
Signal Level:
800 mV ± 10%
DC Offset:
0 V ± 50 mV
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
RS-485 LTC Support
(+LTC option only)
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Dolby
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RS485 Metadata Output Metadata extracted from input video (per SMPTE 2020-1-2008) on
RS-485 or via embedded audio channel conforming to SMPTE
12M-1; § 9.6; RS-485 LTC
RS-485 interface; 3-wire balanced via Phoenix terminal block
connector.
Introduction Technical Specifications
Table 1-3 Technical Specifica tions — continued
Item Characteristic
Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:
Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs
Standards Supported (HD):
720p 25; 29.97; 50; 59.94
1080i 25; 29.97
1080p 23.98; 25; 29.97
1080p/sF 23.98
Standards Supported (SD):
486i 29.97 (NTSC)
575i 25 (PAL)
Signal Level:
1 Vp-p nominal
Signal Type:
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
Impedance:
75 Ω
Return Loss:
> 30 dB to 30 MHz
Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:
±1.0 V
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1 Warranty and Service Information
Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 's (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determinati on of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies onl y to the original end-purchaser of the pr oduct, and is not assigna ble or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects i n material a nd workman shi p, and shal l not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.
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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
To facilitate the resolution 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 description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser
with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243
Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com
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LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACK NOWLEDGES
THAT N O OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUP PORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCL UDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
Feel free to contact our friendly and professional support representatives for
any of the following:
• Name and address of your local dealer
• Product information and pricing
• Technical support
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Phone: (217) 344-1243
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Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com
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