Cobalt Digital Inc.
9034-SD
Analog to Digital Converter with Audio
Embedding and Frame Sync
9034-SD-OM
Version: 2.0
Owner’s Manual
9034-SD Analog to Digital Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
• Cobalt Part Number: 9034-SD-OM
• Document Version: 2.0
• Printed in the United States.
• Last Author: MB
• Printing Date: 2/21/2008 10:48 AM
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Cobalt Digital Inc. Cobalt Digital Inc assumes
no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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•
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
Warning
Caution
Notice
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
Warning
Warning
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGear
to the openGear
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
products.
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
TM
TM
frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
frame. Refer
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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an
environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Cobalt Digital for more information on the environmental performances of our
products.
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Contents
Introduction 6
In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6
A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6
Overview....................................................................................................................................6
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................................8
Supported Audio and Video Formats.........................................................................................8
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ........................................................................................9
Documentation Terms................................................................................................................9
Installation and Setup 10
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................10
Static Discharge .......................................................................................................................10
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................10
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................11
Rear Modules Available for 9034-SD......................................................................................12
Board Installation.....................................................................................................................13
Card Control and Status ...........................................................................................................14
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................14
Input and Output Video ...............................................................................................8
Analog Audio...............................................................................................................8
Discrete AES Audio Input ...........................................................................................8
Discrete AES Audio Output.........................................................................................8
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass............................................................................9
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding.....................................................................................9
Low latency AES Passthrough.....................................................................................9
Card Status.................................................................................................................14
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................14
Factory Default Settings.............................................................................................18
Remote Control 19
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................19
DashBoard Control System Software.......................................................................................19
Technical Specifications 22
Service Information 24
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................................................................................24
Warranty and Repair Policy.....................................................................................................25
Ordering Information 26
9034-SD and Related Products ................................................................................................26
Contact Us 28
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc........................................................................................................28
Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website. ...............................................................................28
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Supported Audio and Video Formats
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9034-SD Analog to Digital Converter with Audio
Embedding and Frame Sync. The 9034-SD is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for
broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGear
encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much
more. Cobalt openGear
well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9034-SD, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGear
Overview
The 9034-SD is a high quality format converter that also includes a full 16 channel audio embedder, a
12-bit analog to digital video converter, a 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog to digital audio converter,
and a full video frame synchronizer.
The 9034-SD has a full featured, high quality, 12-bit analog to 10-bit serial digital converter. The SD
analog video input can accept both NTSC and PAL.
The embedder functions like an audio router internal to the card. On the input side of the router are the
up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input.
On the output side are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8
pairs) of discrete AES output. The router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels
(16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 29 (16 discrete AES, 8
Analog, 4 tone generator, 1 silence) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and
optional polarity inversion.
TM
line includes video decoders and
TM
modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and
TM
card.
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Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters
to align them with the output timing. The sample rate converters can be disabled if necessary. Output
AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and
sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to a +24 dBu analog.
There are several advanced features available for the AES inputs. These include input sample rate
converter bypass, low-latency embedding of AES inputs, and AES input to output pass through. These
are covered in more detail in the section: AES Audio Input Advanced Features.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. Card
configuration can also be done over Dashboard remote control software.
The input and outputs of the 9034-SD are the following:
Input:
One 3-BNC SD analog video input
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input 5-6)
8 differential analog audio inputs
Switchable Input/Outputs:
4 AES connections, switchable between input and output (AES input/output 1-4)
Outputs:
Two SD-SDI video outputs
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output 1-8)
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Functional Block Diagram
The 9034-SD has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into
one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your 9034-SD product.
Analog
Video Input
Video Video
Analog
Video A/D
Vid eo Proc:
Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase
Audio Control:
8 channels
8 pairs
16 channels
From AES or
Embedded Audio
Diff. Analog
Audio A/D
AES
Decode
and SRC
Dolby E
Decode
and SRC
Routing
Gain
Polarity
9034 Block Diagram
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9034-SD Functions
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Input and Output Video
The 9034-SD supports both NTSC and PAL SMPTE formats.
Raster structure Frame Rate
486i1 29.97
575i1 25
Notes:
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.
FS
Tracking
Delay +
User
Offset
Frame
Sync
Audio
Embed
AES
Encode
Serializer
and C abl e
Driver
8 pairs
16 channels
Analog Audio
The 9034-SD supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is converted in such a
way as to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital).
Discrete AES Audio Input
The 9034-SD can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The
AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the input AES stream and the input video stream. However,
the card does not support AES input at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output
The 9034-SD can emit 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The
AES clock rate will be precisely locked to the output video rate.
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AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass
The card’s AES inputs have built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. This allows the
card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not match the video
reference timing.). They can be bypassed with a control in Dashboard or the front panel. This is a
necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams.
This control is off by default.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed
Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E
encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded into
it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into Embedded
Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control overrides the
standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into Embedded
group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this option is
selected. This control is off by default
Low latency AES Passthrough
This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for input pair X it causes AES output
pair X to act as a bit for bit copy of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and
delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible. This control is off by default.
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9034-SD card.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9034-SD.
• “Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9034-SD card itself, including all components
and switches.
• “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the 9034-SD operates.
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Installation and Setup
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Static Discharge
• Unpacking
• Rear Module Installation (Optional)
• Board Installation
• BNC Connections
• Menu Structure
• Factory Defaults
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high
ESD
Susceptibility
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing
list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales
representative or Cobalt Digital directly.
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Rear Module Installation (Optional)
If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module
installed across the entire back plane), skip this section.
If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received one
of the following modules; RM-9034-A, RM-9034-B, RM-9034-C, or RM-9034-D. You will need to
install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables.
Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGear
1. Refer to the openGear
properly installed according to instructions.
2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot.
3. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the
base of the frame’s back plane.
TM
8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is
TM
frame:
Figure 2. Rear Module Installation
4. Align the top hole of the RM-9034-A with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310
back plane.
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the 8310
back plane. Do not over tighten.
All modules are installed using the same method above.
The following section contains a table of all of the optional rear modules available for the 9034-SD.
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Rear Modules Available for 9034-SD
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Modules available for the 9034-SD.
NC
Pr/C Pb
AES IN/
AES IN/
OUT 1
OUT 3
SDI
OUT
text
Y/
CMPST
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT
NC
Pr/C Pb
Analog
Audio IN
Audio IN
text
1
Analog
3
SDI
OUT
CMPST
Analog
Audio IN
Analog
Audio IN
SDI
OUT
RM-9034-A RM-9034-B
Y/
2
4
AES IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
7
AES IN
6
Analog
Audio IN
2
Analog
Audio IN
Analog
Audio IN
Analog
Audio IN
text
4
6
8
RM-9034-C RM-9034-D
NC
Pr/C Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 3
SDI
OUT
Y/
CMPST
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT
AES
OUT 1
AES
OUT 3
AES
OUT 5
AES IN
5
AES IN
7
AES
OUT 2
AES
OUT 4
AES
OUT 6
AES IN
6
AES IN
8
text
NC
Pr/C Pb
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 3
SDI
OUT 1
Y/
CMPST
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 2
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Board Installation
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame:
1. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGear
is properly installed according to instructions.
TM
8310 frame to ensure that the frame
Warning
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 convection cooling.
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card by the edges and
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then, fully insert the card
into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and
rear modules.
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGear
TM
8310 frame.
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Card Control and Status
Card Status
The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labeled with the different
supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that
LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will
search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly.
Menu Navigation
The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This provides an
intuitive and easy to use method for exploring and using the features of the card.
The menu is navigated by using the toggle switch and the two push buttons. The lower button is the
“Enter” button to enter a submenu, and the upper button is the “Exit” button to exit a submenu. Moving
the toggle switch up or down moves up or down in menu choices, and pressing the buttons moves in or
out of sub menus.
The menu LEDs will illuminate from top to bottom to indicate increasing depth in the menu.
Menu Structure
Video Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Vid
Proc Unity
Resets all of the proc controls to unity value.
Proc Gain
This is Luma (Y channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Lift
This is Luma (Y channel) offset, expressed as an actual video value ranging from -1024 to 1024. If set
to 0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB).
If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black.
Proc Saturation
Proc
Dec
Unty Proc Unity
Gain Proc Gain
Lift Proc Lift
Sat Proc Sat
Phas Proc Phase
SDIN Decoder SD input
PED Pedestal - SD Setup
This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
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Proc Phase
This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in
steps of one degree.
Decoder SD Input
Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format
on the input for the 9033 to lock correctly. Valid SD formats are GBR, Component SMPTE,
Component MII, Component Betacam, Component Y/C, and Composite.
SD Pedestal (Setup)
Selects between 0 IRE and 7.5 IRE of setup (pedestal)on the input analog SD signal. This tells the card
how much setup needs to be removed from the input.
Frame Sync Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
FS
Enbl Frame Sync Enable
HOS Horizontal Offset
VOS Vertical Offset
LATL Line Latency
LATF Field Latency
ADLY Audio Delay
RSET Frame Sync Reset
Frame Sync Enable
Enables the frame sync. If disabled the output video timing matches the input video timing.
Horizontal Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional horizontal offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in sample clock periods. These are sample clocks in the reference format, not the output
video format. For example, if using SD black burst to time 720p59.94 video each sample clock is 37ns,
not 13.5ns.
Vertical Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional vertical offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in lines. These are lines in the reference format, not the output video format.
Frame Latency
Specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync. This latency measurement is in
frames of the output video. The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of
frames are captured in the buffer. Minimum latency is three lines and zero frames in all video modes.
The maximum latency is format dependent. The operational latency of the frame sync is always
between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).
Audio Delay
Specifies the amount of additional audio delay after matching video delay. When the change is under
one and a half frames, the change in audio delay will be applied without interrupting audio. When
changing audio delay more than a frame and a half at a time, there will be a slight audio glitch.
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Video Delay
Reports the current amount of video delay in ms.
Reset Frame Sync
Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered audio and video. You must reset the framesync after
manipulating the horizontal and vertical offset in order re-establish correct audio and video co-timing.
Audio Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Aud
Embd
AES Ch01-
Tone
Grp1
Grp2
Grp3
Grp4
Ch16
(x16)
TG1-TG4 (x4)
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Ch01Ch04
(x4)
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Ch05Ch08
(x4)
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Ch09Ch12
(x4)
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Ch13Ch16
(x4)
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Pol Output Polarity
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Pol Output Polarity
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Pol Output Polarity
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Pol Output Polarity
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Pol Output Polarity
Tone Frequency
Embedded Group Enable
Enables or disables the embedding of a particular embedded audio group. Disabling a group preserves
the settings of the channels belonging to that group.
Output Source
Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each output can be sourced from any input
channel. This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the
different source names:
Source Name Description
AeXX Discrete AES channel XX (1 through 16)
AnX Analog Audio channel X (1 through 8)
TgX Test Generator channel X (1 through 4)
Output Gain
The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. After –100 dB gain is
set to –Inf, which means that output is present, but muted.
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Output Polarity
If set to “Norm” output polarity is the same as input polarity, if set to “Inv” the output polarity is
inverted. This can be used to correct polarity errors in the input signals fed to the card.
Tone Frequency
This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone
generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the
embedded or AES audio outputs. The tones can range from 50Hz to 16kHz.
Display Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Disp H/V Display Orientation
BRGT Display Brightness
Display Orientation
This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct
when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a
horizontal frame.
Display Brightness
This parameter allows you to set the standard output brightness of the menu display. It is a percentage
of maximum brightness.
Preset Submenu
MENU STRUCTURE Parameter Type
Prst
Select Preset
Select from one of the five saved presets.
Save Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage.
Load Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active.
Slct Select Preset
Save Save Settings
Load Load Settings
Fact Restore Factory Settings
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Restore Factory Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the
stored settings equal to the factory settings.
Information Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Info +POW Positive Watts Consumed
-POW Negative Watts Consumed
SWR# Software Release Number
SWB# Software Build Number
Positive Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail.
Negative Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail.
Software Release Number
A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.
Software Build Number
A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator
used by Cobalt engineers to differentiate different software builds.
Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows
1) The proc module is enabled, but all parameters are set to unity.
2) The audio mapping is for AES Inputs to AES Outputs.
3) Audio gain is set to 0dB and polarity is set to normal on all channels.
4) The Frame Sync is disabled, reference 1 or 2 must be chosen to enable the frame sync.
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Remote Control
In This Chapter
This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card.
DashBoard Control System Software
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller
cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website (www.cobaltdigital.com).
Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions
You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. Refer to the
DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface.
The following pages list the parameters from the menu tabs available in the DashBoard software when
connected to a 9034-SD.
Menu Item Format Description
Product CDI-9034-SD The product name
Manufacturer
Software Release
Number
Software Build
Date
Card Info
(Read-only)
Software Build
Time
+12 V Power Rail #.## W Positive Supply Power
-7.5 Power Rail #.## W Negative Supply Power
Video Input
Standard
Reference Standard ############
SSN ############
Cobalt Digital Inc. The manufacturer of the
product
### The release number of the
firmware in this card
### The internal build number
of this software
### The date and time the
software was created
############
Detected Video Standard
on SDI or Analog Input
Detected standard of
selected reference.
Displays the Silicon Serial
Number of the card.
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Menu Item Format Description
Framesync Enable
Horizontal Offset 0-4125 samples
Vertical Offset 0-1124 lines
Minimum Latency
Lines
On/Off
3-1124 lines
Enables the Frame Sync
Applies additional
horizontal offset
Applies additional vertical
offset
Selects the minimum lines
of latency allowed.
Frame Sync
Minimum Latency
Fields
Framesync Status On/Off/Error Shows the status of the FS
Reset Framesync Confirm
0-27
Selects the minimum
fields of latency allowed.
Resets the FS and its
buffers. Re-establishes
audio video sync after a
adjusting the horizontal
and vertical offsets.
Menu Item Format Description
AES Audio
Out 1/2 - 7/8
Source
(per channel)
Gain
(per channel)
AES 1-16
Analog 1-8
Silence
Range (-400) - 400
Selects the source for the
AES outputs. Each AES
source can be chosen
separately.
Gain applied to AES
audio output.
Phase
(per channel)
Normal
Invert
Inverts the phase of the
AES audio output.
Menu Item Format Description
Tone
Generator
Tone Generator 1-4
Frequency
Range 50Hz –16KHz
Selects the frequency of
the tone generated.
Menu Item Format Description
Parameter Save Confirm
Presets
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Parameter Load Confirm
Restart Parameters
to Factory Default
Confirm
Saves the parameters as
preset.
Loads parameters
previously saved.
Will load factory presets
and overwrite the save.
Menu Item Format Description
Composite
Y/C
SD Input Type
Video Signal
Controls
SD Composite
Contains
YPbPr BetaCam
YPbPr MII
YPbPr SMPTE
0.0 or 7.5 IRE of Setup
Selects the format of
input SD analog video, so
the decoder can properly
decode the signal.
Specifies the amount of
setup (pedestal) in the
input video. It will be
removed by the decoder.
Menu Item Format Description
This will bypass sample
rate conversion on AES.
If bypassed AES rate
must match input video
rate or audio dropout will
occur. SRC must be
bypassed to embed Dolby
encoded audio.
AES output pair X will
be a low latency copy of
AES input pair X.
AES Input
Controls
AES Pair 1-8 SRC
Bypass
AES Pair 1-8
Passthrough
On
Off
On
Off
AES Pair 1-8
Zero Delay
On
Off
Embeds with low (<1 ms)
latency. Overrides routing
choices.
Menu Item Format Description
Video Proc
Video Gain
Video Lift
Color Gain Range 0-2000
Color Phase Range (–360) – 360
Reset to Unity Confirm
Range 0-2000 Gain applied to Y (Luma).
1000 is unity.
Range (-999) – 999 Lift applied to Y (Luma),
in 10 bit code value.
Gain applied to C
(Chroma). 1000 is unity.
Phase of C (Chroma) in
degrees.
Resets all of the proc
controls to unity.
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Technical Specifications
Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications
Number of Inputs
3
Differential, Common Mode Rejection (5V AC)
SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™,
MII™, SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C
12-Bits
5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter
SD: Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.25db PbPr 0-15 MHz ±
SD: < ±0.4° typical
SD: < ±0.4% typical
< -64dB (Luma Flat Field)
< -61dB (Luma Ramp)
Within Noise Floor Measurement
> 20dB to 30MHz
Analog Video
Input
Input Type
Video Inputs
Conversion Bit Depth
SD Color Separation
Frequency Response
Differential Phase
Differential Gain
Noise
Analog Front End Crosstalk
Return Loss
Category Parameter Specification
2:SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
75Ω
> 15 dB at 5MHz – 270MHz
800 mV ±10%
0 Volts ±50 mV
SD: <0.06UI (all outputs)
<0.2% of amplitude
SMPTE 276M
Serial Digital
Video Outputs
Number of Outputs
Impedance
Return Loss
Signal Level
DC Offset
Jitter
Overshoot
Standard
Number of Inputs
Input Level
AES Audio
Input
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Input Impedance
Return Loss
Equalization
Sample Rate
8 unbalanced
0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)
75Ω
> 12dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694A (or
equivalent) @ 48kHz AES signal
48KHz
Standard
SMPTE 276M
AES Audio
Output
Analog Audio
Input
Number of Outputs
Output Impedance
Return Loss
Resolution
Sample Rate
Number of Inputs
Connector
Sampling Rate
Signal Level
8 unbalanced
75Ω
> 30dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Up to 24-bit
48KHz
4 Balanced Analog Audio
Phoenix 3-pin
48KHz (free run or locked to the reference)
+24dBu => 0dBFS
Category Parameter Specification
Reference
Video Input
Other
Number of Inputs
Standards Supported
Signal Level
Signal
Impedance
Return Loss
Max DC on Ref Input
Total Power Consumption 12W
Warranty Five Year Transferable
2 Terminating Frame Reference Inputs
HD:
720p 24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94
1080i 25/29.97
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p/sF 23.98/24
SD:
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL
1Vp-p nominal
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
75Ω
> 30dB to 30MHz
±1V
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Service Information
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Troubleshooting Checklist
• Warranty and Repair Policy
Troubleshooting Checklist
Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your
card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the
module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact
your openGear
the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual.
TM
products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under
1. Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such
as connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the module, the frame, and
any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.
2. Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front
panel for the presence of power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the
power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power
main. Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power
LED is still not illuminated, replace the power supply with one that is verified to
work.
3. Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame.
4. Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the
manual and verify all user-adjustable component settings.
5. Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a
valid signal is being supplied.
6. Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and
receiving a valid signal.
7. Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to
be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual
modules.
8. Red Error Light – If the red error light is illuminated, verify that the frame sync is
set to the same reference that is being used on the back of the openGear
(REF1 LOOP or REF2 LOOP), and that the reference is properly terminated.
TM
frame
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Warranty and Repair Policy
The openGearTM card is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality,
reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory.
In the event that your Cobalt Digital Inc. card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty
period, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of
equal or superior performance characteristics.
Should you find that this openGear
repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the owner,
will bear any labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond
the FIVE (5) year warranty period.
In no event shall Cobalt Digital Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied warranties are
expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.
This openGear
operation of your Cobalt Digital Inc. Product. Cobalt Digital Inc. policy dictates that all repairs to the
openGear
TM
card Owner’s Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and
TM
card are to be conducted only by an authorized Cobalt Digital Inc. factory representative.
Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Cobalt
Digital Inc. factory representative, will automatically void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Digital
Inc. Technical Support for more information.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with your openGearTM card, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department. (Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication.)
TM
card has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping
instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your openGear
TM
card. If required, a temporary
replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be
the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be
shipped collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product
manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the
equipment.
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Ordering Information
9034-SD and Related Products
Your 9034-SD Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync is a part of the
openGear
including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and deembedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
TM
family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment
Standard Equipment
• 9034-SD Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync
• 9034-SD-OM Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync Owner’s
Manual
Optional Equipment
• 9034-SD-OM Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync Owner’s
Manual
(additional Owner’s Manual)
• RM-9034-A openGear
(10 BNC connector)
• RM-9034-B openGear
(12 BNC, 8 phoenix connector)
• RM-9034-C openGear
(20 BNC connector)
• RM-9034-D openGear
(10 BNC connector)
• 8310-C Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans
(2RU, holds 10 cards)
TM
Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
TM
Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
TM
Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
TM
Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
• 8310-C-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100-BNC Rear
Module and Cooling Fans. (2RU, holds 10 cards)
• MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card (Additional)
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Notes:
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Contact Us
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
PHONE
E-MAIL
POSTAL
SERVICE
General Business Office
and Technical Support
Fax
General Information
Sales Information
Cobalt Digital Inc.
217.344.1243
217.344.1245
Info@cobaltdigital.com
Sales@cobaltdigital.com
2406 East University Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802 USA
Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website.
http://www.cobaltdigital.com
• Online catalog
• Related products and full product lines
• Trade show information
• Dealer information
• Cobalt Digital Inc. news
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