Cobalt Networks 9084 User Manual

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9084

HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with

YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync

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Cobalt Digital Inc.

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

9084-OM (V4.0)

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

Disclaimer

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

Trademark Information

Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. COMPASS™ is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. DashBoard™ and openGe ar ™ are trademarks of Ross Video Limited. Tektronix

Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc.

Congratulations on choosing th e Cobalt Frame Sync. The 9084 is part of a full line of processing and modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and deembedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9084, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Colo r Co rrect or wit h YCb Cr Video Proc and

Manual No.: 9084-OM Document

Version: 4.0 Release Date: November 6, 2009 Applicable for

9084 Software Version: 4.0 / 2740

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Table of Contents

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

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

9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual...................................................... 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

9084 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

9084 Input/Outputs..................................................................................... 1-5

Color Corrector........................................................................................... 1-7

Video Processor.......................................................................................... 1-7

Frame Sync Function.................................................................................. 1-7

AFD Inserter............................................................................................... 1-7

User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-8

9084 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-10

Video Formats Supported by the 9084..................................................... 1-10

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

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-14

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-14

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-15

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

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

Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

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

Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-4

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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

9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display..................................... 3-3

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-7

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-9

Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control...................................................... 3-10

Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard™ ......................................... 3-10

Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ........... 3-11

Checking 9084 Card Information.......................................................................... 3-12

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges ............................................ 3-13

9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions.................................................... 3-14

Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-15

AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-18

Color Correction ....................................................................................... 3-19

Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-22

Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-25

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084........................................ 3-27

On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example.............................................. 3-27

Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples............................. 3-31

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-34

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-34

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-38

9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-39

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-40

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-40

ii 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)

Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9084).

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

9084.

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

installing the 9084 in a frame, and optionally installing a Rear I/O Module.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9084.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9084 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

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

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-14)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-15)

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1 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual

9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual COMPASS™ card product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manu al may pertain specifica lly to cards loaded with a particular software build. If you received your 9084 and this manual at the same time, this manual reflects all facets of your card.

This manual (9084-OM (V4.0)) was specifically written for

Software Version: 4.0 / 2740

If your 9084 was purch ased earlier than receiving this ma nual, you c an check the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your 9084 and see if it matche s the Softwa re Version cover ed by this manual.

If necessary, the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your 9084 can be checked by viewing this information as displayed on the Info submenu on the card-edge display, or by checking the Card Info menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9084 Card Information (p. 3-12) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructi ons” for more informatio n.

Proceed as follows if your card’s software does not match this manual:

Card Software earlier than version in manual

Card Software newer than version in manual

Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all functions described in this manual may be available.

If desired, contact Cobalt Digital Inc. to receive the latest Update software for your card. Software is typically sent by e-mail.

You can update your card by uploading the new Update software by going to the Support>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com. Then, go to the listing for your card and download “COMPASS™ Firmware Update Guide”.

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>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

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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 9084 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Card-edge display messages are shown like this:

E201

• Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN

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

• 9084 refers to the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with

YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card.

• Frame refers to the 8310 (or similar) frame that houses the Cobalt

COMPASS™ cards.

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS™ card.

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

production and terminal equipment in which the 9084 and COMPASS™ cards operate.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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

Warnings

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

Cautions

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

Notes

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

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1 Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

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

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

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

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

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9084 has a moderate power dissipation (15 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

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If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) are installed before installi ng the 9084 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 9084 Functional Description

9084 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9084. The 9084 provides HD/SD-SDI RGB color correction with frame synchronization that supports all popular SD and HD video format s includin g 525i, 625i, 720 p, 720f, 1080i, 1080p, and 1080psF. Input video format is auto-detected by the card. The 9084 accepts either an HD SDI input (1.485 Gbit) or an SD SDI input (270 Mbit) and automatically equalizes for cable loss. The 9084 also provides processing-bypassed reclocked SDI outputs.

Processed video is synchronized to either a frame-wide reference or a local reference. For further flexibility in resolving system timing problems, additional fixed delay can be added to the video. Ancillary Data (VANC) is protected, and is passed from input to output ensuring data is not lost during the frame sync operation.

9084 Input/Outputs

The 9084 provides the following video inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

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

• Outputs:

• HD/SD-SDI OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video

outputs

• RCK OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered video

outputs

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1 9084 Functional Description

RCK

OUT

SDI

OUT

Serializer/

Cable Drivers

AFD

Insertion

Sync

Frame

Video

Reclock

Processing

Video Processor

YCbCr

RGB

Correction

Limiting

Proc

Color Corrector

Deserialize

SDI IN

IN (1,2)

EXT REF

HD/SD

9084V4.0BD

Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9084 Functional Description

Color Corrector

The 9084 color corrector converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on the output. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level independently for both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels simultaneously.

Video Processor

The 9084 provides full video processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma gain, and color phase) of the output video. The 9084 video processor also provides white, black, and chroma clip control. Clipping can be applied with either a hard or soft white clip and a lso a chroma saturation clip. Luma and chroma gain controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for both gain controls.

Frame Sync Function

AFD Inserter

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. A Reset Framesync function r esets the fra me sync following any horizontal or

vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered video and re-establishing the frame sync .

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).

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

This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. When used in conjunction with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling, the image can in turn b e scaled in accord ance with th e AFD coding embedd ed by this card.

The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.

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1 9084 Functional Description

User Control Interface

Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 9084. 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/CC Control Panel

OGCP-9000 Control Panel

Remote Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, 9084 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Card Edge Controls

9084 card can be controlled using built-in card edge controls

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9084

Computer with NIC

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™ or a Cobalt® OGCP-9000/CC or OGCP-9000 Control Panel,

the frame must have the optional MFC-8310-N or MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.

• DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9084 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 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).

card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

8310-C / 8321-CN Frame with Network Controller Card

In conjunction with a frame equipped with a Network Controller Card, 9084 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

LAN

Figure 1-2 9084 User Control Interface

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Introduction 9084 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 9084 functions described in this manual are available only when

using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt Panels user interfaces.

• DashBoard™ User Interface – Using DashBoard™, the 9084 and

other cards installed in openGear™ frames such as the Cobalt

OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control

8310-C Frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor. DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with

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

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

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

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

been set up for remote control, Cobalt Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) pr ovides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™.

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. 1-15).

reference guide COMPASS™

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital

• Cobalt

OGCP-9000/CC and OGCP-9000 Remote Control

Panels – The OGCP-9000/CC and OGCP-9000 Remote Control

Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the 9084 and other video and audio processing terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt COMPASS™ cards for openGear™ standard.

In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and intuitive acces s to hundre ds of car ds in a fac ility, and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters 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. The Remote Control Panel user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.

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1 9084 Functional Description

Note: Although the OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel can be used with the 9084,

the OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel is specifically designed for use with 9084 cards and provides the most intuitive and simplest interface of all the methods described.

9084 Rear I/O Modules

The 9084 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 9084 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 9084 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

These required BNC connections are provided by either an 8310-BNC or 8310-C-BNC frame (which both have a built-in BNC connector backplane module), or by using an optional RM-9084-A Rear I/O Module.

Video Formats Supported by the 9084

The 9084 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists the video formats supported by the 9084.

Table 1-1 Supported Video Formats

Raster Structure Frame Rate

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

486i 575i

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

value shown.

(1)

25; 29.97; 30

59.94; 60

29.97 25

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card.

Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc

and Frame Sync

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

modular system definition. Power consumptio n < 15 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature: Relative humidity (operating or storage):

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

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing

Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• 4-character alphanumeric display

• 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

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

HD Frame Rates Supported:

720p 23.98; 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

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1 Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Serial Digital Video Input (cont.) SD Frame Rates Supported:

486i 29.97 (NTSC) 575i 25 (PAL)

Impedance:

75 Ω terminating

Equalization (HD):

328 ft (100 m) Belden 1694A

Equalization (SD):

1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz

Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs

Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

Return Loss:

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

Signal Level:

800 mV ± 10%

DC Offset:

0 V ± 50 mV

Jitter (HD):

< 0.15 UI (all outputs)

Jitter (SD):

< 0.10 UI (all outputs)

Overshoot:

< 0.2% of amplitude

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

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Number of Outputs:

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

Impedance:

75 Ω

Introduction Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions — continued

Item Characteristic

Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.)

Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:

Return Loss:

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

Signal Level:

800 mV ± 10%

DC Offset:

0 V ± 50 mV

Jitter (HD ):

< 0.15 UI (all outputs)

Jitter (SD ) :

< 0.10 UI (all outputs)

Overshoot:

< 0.2% of amplitude

Two Non-Terminating (looping) Frame Reference Inputs

Standards Supported (HD):

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

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.

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

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT 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

• Upcoming trade show i nformation

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

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

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

• Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control (p. 2-4)

Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot

Chapter 2

CAUTION

Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing compon ents should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9084 has a moderate power dissipation (15 W max.). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

CAUTION

This device contains semiconductor devices which are susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the device.

Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions and equipment when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

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2 Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot

Note: • If installing the 9084 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is

pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to card installation steps below.

• If installing the 9084 in a slot with no rear I/O module, an optional RM-9084-A Rear I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected.

Install the Rear I/O Module as described in Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3).

CAUTION

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) are installed before installing the 9084 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.

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9084 was shipped for any extra items such

as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank corresponding to the slot location of the card.

Install the 9084 into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9084 is to be installed.

2. Open the frame front access panel.

3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the

plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.

4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the

card is being installed.

5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When re sistance is noticed, gently

continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.

CAUTION

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

Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector.

7. Close the frame front access panel.

8. Connect the input and output cables as shown in Figure 2-1.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9084 cards.

Note: The 9084 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to

terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the

rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.

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

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control (p. 2-4).

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

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

Both the built-in Rear I/O Modules on the 8310-BNC/ 8310-C-BNC frames and the optional RM-9084-A Rear I/O Module use the connector arrangements shown to the left.

Connect cabling as shown. Unused connectors do not require external termination.

Figure 2-1 9084 Rear I/O Module Connections

Installing a Rear I/O Module

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

installed in the slot where the 9084 is to be installed.

If installing the 9084 in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure and go to Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1).

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the 8310 frame, determine t he slot in which the 9084 is to be instal led.

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

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

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2 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control

Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot

on rear of frame chassis.

DSCN3483A.JPG

Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw.

Lightly tighten captive screw.

DSCN3487A.JPG

Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation

Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control

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

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

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

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Inc. (p. 1-15).

• If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.

reference guide COMPASS™

OGCP-9000 and

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital

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Overview

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:

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

• Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-10)

• Checking 9084 Card Information (p. 3-12)

• Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-13)

• 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-14)

• Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 (p. 3-27)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-34)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface co ntrols, indicators, and displays (both on-card and remote controls) for using the 9084 card. The 9084 functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here.

The format in which the 9084 functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9084 functions (and the controls, ind icato rs, an d disp lays r elat ed to a particul ar f uncti on) fo llows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related parameters can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview below).

After familiarizing yourself with the arrangement described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview, proceed to the subsection for the particula r user interf ace being used. Descri ptions and general instructions for using each of the three user interfaces are individually described in the following subsections:

• 9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display (p. 3-3)

• DashBoard™ User Interface (p. 3-7)

• Cobalt

Remote Control Panel User Interfaces (p. 3-9)

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

Note: Instructions provided here are applicable for all available user control meth-

ods. However, DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panel provide greatly simplified user interfaces as compared to using the 9084 card edge controls. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel be used for all 9084 applications other than the most basic cases.

Note: Not all functions available using DashBoard™ or the Control Panel are avail-

able using the card edge controls.

Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or the

Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9084 card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

The functions and related pa rameters avai lable on the 9084 car d are organ ized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the 9084 card an d its submenus ar e orga nized, and also provides an overview of how navig ation is performed be tween cards, func tion submenus, and parameters.

9084

Submenu a Submenu b

Individual Parameters

Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “Video Proc” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various v ideo processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Color Gain, and so on.

• • •

If using DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel, the desired 9084 card is first selected.

The desired function submenu is next selected. Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9084 card function (for example, “Video Proc”).

Submenu z

Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overvie w

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display

Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9084 card edge controls, indicators, and display.

4-Character Alphanumeric Display

MENU DEPTH

525

Input Format

Indicators

Menu Depth

Indicators

9084

Menu Selection

Exit Submenu Pushbutton

Enter Submenu Pushbutton

Toggle Switch

RMT

REF

ERR

1080

720

Status

Indicators

625

Item Function

Display Displays 4-digit abbreviated code showing menu and submenu selections. When in a menu displaying a

Menu Selection

toggle switch

Enter Menu Pushbutton

Exit Menu Pushbutton

Input Format

Indicators

parameter setting, the display shows parametric scalar value (and +/- sign where applicable).

• When in a menu or submenu selection mode, moving the switch up or down toggles up and down through the menu or submenu item choices.

• When in a mode where parameter setting is displayed, moving the switch up or down increase or decreases the parametric value.

When pressed, selects and opens the current mode shown on the display. At this point, submenu choices within the selected menu are now displayed. Pressing the pushbutton again goes deeper into the submenu, now opening items subordinate to the selected submenu. In this manner, pressing the Enter Menu pushbutton navigates into a menu and its submenus.

When pressed, moves in the opposite direction of the Enter Menu pushbutton. It closes the currently selected submenu and moves to the next higher menu, eventually moving completely out of the item’s submenus. In this manner, pressing the Exit Menu pushbutton navigates out of a menu and its submenus.

Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9084 (1080, 720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9084 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).

Menu Depth

Indicators

RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9084 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™ or

REF LED Blue LED illuminates when 9084 is receiving valid framesync when set up for framesync reference. ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9084 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard.

Four green LEDs show the currently selected menu/submenu depth navigation.

• No LEDs indicate top-level menu items are now ready for selection.

• One LED indicates first submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected menu item) are now ready for

selection.

• Two LEDs indicates second submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected submenu item) are now ready for selection.

• Three LEDs indicates third submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected submenu item) are now ready for selection. Typically, this is the level where values can now be adjusted for a specific parameter.

• Four LEDs indicate fourth submenu items are now ready for selection. (This depth is not applicable to most items.)

Cobalt

Remote Control Panel)

Figure 3-2 9084 Controls, Indicators, and Display

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu Structure

(See below.) Using the menu system of gr oup men us and s ubmenus descr ib ed earlier , the 908 4 parameter s/contr ols are or gani zed into men us and submenus . As appropriate, a submenu similarly may have its own further additional subordinate submenus.

Menu depth (as indicated by

Menu Depth 9084 Menu Depth LEDs)

Menu Group Item

Submenu 1

(Submenu 1 selection items)

Submenu 2

(Submenu 2 selection items)

Submenu 3

(Submenu 3 selection items and/or parameter values)

Submenu 4

(Submenu 4 selection items and/or parameter values)

Figure 3-3 shows an example of using the card edge controls to access the Color Correction menu (along with some of its submenus) to adjust color channel gain and 0-lev els. through in Figure 3-3 denote the discr ete tasks required in performing the example setup using the 9084 card edge controls.

In this example, the following adjustment is being performed:

• White Adjust Blue ( Blue channel gain) is cha nged from default uni ty

to 94.0.

none

A I

• Black Adjust Red (Red channel 0-level) is changed from default

unity to -10.0.

Due to the limited control available when using the card edge control user interface, the navigation into and out of submenus shown in Figure 3-3 is required to perform the adjustments described above.

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

Vid

Submenu Depth

12 34

ClrC

Proc

Enbl

Off

GAIN

GAMA Enbl Unty OFFS

RED GRN

BLUE

(gain value)

Select a top-level menu item (in this example, select Vid (Video Proc and Color Correction controls))

Press Enter Menu and in this example, select ClrC (Color Correction). This selects the color correction function.

Press Enter Menu again and in this example, select Enbl (Enable).

Press Enter Menu again and in this example, select On. This turns on the controls for the selected function (in this example, Color Correction).

Press Exit Menu and in this example, select GAIN. This allows selection of an RGB channel gain control.

Press Enter Menu and select in this example, BLUE. Thi s selects gain adjustment for the Blue channel.

Again press Enter Menu and in this example, select a gain value of 94.0 for this channel using the toggle switch.

GAIN

GAMA Enbl Unty

OFFS

RED

GRN BLUE

Card Edge Setup Abbreviated Diagram

In Table 3-2, “9084 Function Submenu List” abbreviated diagrams (as shown above and in the example to the right) show the navigation required to access a particular submenu item or parameter when using the card edge controls.

In this example, Video Proc function is being enabled.

(gain value)

Press Exit Menu and go to submenu 2. In this example, select OFFS. This allows selection of an RGB channel offset (black lift level) control.

Press Enter Menu again and select in this example, RED. This selects offset adjustment for the Red channel.

Again press Enter Menu and in this example, select an offset value of -10.0 for this channel using the toggle switch.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

Proc

Enbl

On Set Video Proc to On

Off Set Video Proc to Off

Figure 3-3 Card Edge Controls Setup of Example Color Correction Function

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

Card Edge Display Orientation, Brightness, and Timeout Adjust

The card edge 4-Character Alphanumeric Display can be changed between vertical or horizont al chara cter o rientation to suit the mounti ng positi on of the card as shown and described below.

D i s p

Disp

9084

Vertical orientation displays characters as

shown above (in this example, “Disp”). Use this orientation when a frame has cards positioned vertically.

Figure 3-4 Card Edge Display Orientation

Access the Displ (Display) menu.

2. Select between Horizontal or Vertical as shown below.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Disp

H/V

Horz Horizontal orientation Vert Vertical orientation

Adjust the display brightness as described below.

1. Access the Displ (Display) menu.

2. Select from the relative brightne ss levels as shown below.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Disp

BRGT

100% 53% 40% 27% 20% 13%

6.6%

Horizontal orientation displays characters as shown above (in this example, “Disp”). Use this orientation when a frame has cards positioned horizontally.

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

The timeout period from when a menu is entered to when the display times outs (reverts to t he defaul t card mod el displ ay) can be adjuste d from 5 to 9999 seconds (166.7 minutes) as described below.

1. Access the Displ (Display) menu.

2. Use the up/down switch to enter the desired timeout value as shown

below.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Disp

TOUT

(value) Timeout value (in seconds)

DashBoard™ User Interface

(See Figure 3-5.) Th e 9084 fu nction submenus are or gani zed i n DashBoa rd™ using tabs (for example, “Color Correction” in Figure 3-5). When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Sc alar (numeric ) parametric val ues can then be adj usted as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. (In this mann er , the setti ng ef fected using cont rols and selection lists displayed in DashBoard™ are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9084 card edge controls.)

Figure 3-5 shows the same setup described in Figure 3-3 as performed using DashBoard™. Note how this setup is greatly simplified using DashBoard™ with most of the discrete tasks ( through in Figure 3-3) performed

A I

with the card edge controls now rolled into simple actions using DashBoard™.

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3 Control and Display Descriptions

Set Enable to On [

B – C in Figure 3-3]

Set Offset for Red channel (Black Adj. Red) to -10.0 using direct numeric entry or slider control

G – I in Figure 3-3]

[

Set Gain for Blue channel (White Adj. Blue) to 94.0 using direct numeric entry or slider control

D – F in Figure 3-3]

[

Select top-level menu item Color

Correction

A in Figure 3-3]

[

9084_CC_EX1.PNG

Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Setup of Example Color Correction Function

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

(See Figure 3-6.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, the Remote Control Panels have a Sel ect Submenu key that is used to displ ay a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items.

When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs, which act as potentiometers. Items in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which correspondingly act as rotary switches. (In this manner, the setting ef fected using control s a nd s el ection lists displ ayed on t h e Cont rol Panel are comparable to the submenu it ems accessed and committ ed using the 9084 card edge controls.)

Figure 3-6 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, “Color Corrector”) using the Control Pan el as compared t o using the card edge c ontrols.

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

When the Color Corrector function submenu is selected, its related parameters are now displayed.

In this example, Red channel Gain is adjusted using the Red channel Gain control knob.

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

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

ClrC

Enbl

On Color Corrector On

CC3_3440AA.JPG

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

GAIN

RED Select Red channel

(value) Gain value

CC3_3420CCB.JPG

Figure 3-6 Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function

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3 Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control

Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control

Access the 9084 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard™

1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.

2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network

Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9084 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8310-N SN: 00108053”).

DB_ACCESS1.PNG

3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.

Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 7: CDI-9084 Color Corrector 1A”).

9084_DB_ACCESS2A.PNG

As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed a DashBoard™ function submenu screen is displayed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previ ously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control

Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel

Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the exa mp le bel ow.

OGCP-CC3_3422A.JPG

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

The display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.

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

“9084 #2”).

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

keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).

9084_DB_ACCESS2A3V4.PNG

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3 Checking 9084 Card Information

Checking 9084 Card Information

The operating stat us and s oftwar e ver sion t he 90 84 card can be check ed using the card edge control user interface or DashBoard™. Figure 3-7 shows and describes the 9084 card i nformation screen using DashBoard ™ and accessi ng card information using the card edge control us er interface.

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

tus indicators shown in Figure 3-7. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-34) for corrective action.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8310-N (serial number ...8055) is hosting a 9084 card in slot 7.

Software Version Number

Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the card’s Software Release Number and Software Build Number. Use these numbers also when communicating to Cobalt

regarding this card.

Power Consumption and Temperature Displays

This display shows the power consumed by the 9084 for both the +12V and -7.5V rails, as well as key device temperatures.

Status Displays

These displays show the status the signal being received by the 9084. Green Settings icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™ are sucessfully saved on the card’s memory.

Checking Card Using Card Edge Controls

Info

+POW

-POW

SWR#

SWB#

9084_CARD_INFO_V4.PNG

(value) +12V Watts consumed

(value) - 7 .5V Watts co nsumed

(value) Software Release Number

(value) Software Build Number

Figure 3-7 9084 Card Info Utility

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Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

Table 3-1 lists the default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items processed or passed by the card.

Table 3-1 9084 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges

Default Line No. / Range

Item

SD HD

AFD 12 (Note 2) 9 (Note 2) ATC _ VITC 12 (locked) 9/8 (Note 2) ATC_LTC — 10 (Note 2) SDI VITC Waveform 14/16 (Note 2) — Closed Captioning 21 (locked) 10 (Note 2) Notes:

1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GU I ma y a llo w a particular range o f c hoi ces, the actual range

is automatically c lampe d (limi ted) to cer tain ranges to pre vent in adver tent confli ct with activ e pict ure a rea depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:

Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting Format Line No. Limiting

525i 12-19 720p 9-25 1080p 9-41 625i 9-22 1080i 9-20

Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items, consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure 3-8 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within a 525i5994 SD-SDI stream.

Conflict between fixed SDATC_VITC and added AFD both on VANC line 12

Conflict between fixed SD ATC_VITC on line 12 and AFD (now on line 18) resolved

SD ATC_VITC = 12 SD VITC

Waveform = 14/16 CC = 21

Card 1

SD ATC_VITC = 12 SD VITC

Waveform = 14/16 CC = 21

Card 1

AFD Insertion attempted usin g VANC line 12 (default)

AFD Insertion corrected to us e VANC line 18

SD ATC_VITC = 12 AFD = 12

SD VITC Waveform = 14/16

CC = 21

Card n

SD ATC_VITC = 12

SD VITC Waveform = 14/16

AFD = 18

CC = 21

Card n

Figure 3-8 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example

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3 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9084 function submenu “tab” and its rela ted list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters.

Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed

using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after the entry to commit the entry.)

Note: Table 3-2 also provides abbreviated menu structure charts showing the menu

structure for accessing the function/parameter using the card edge controls. Where this is not shown for a particular control, this indicates the control is not available using card edge controls.

If using card edge controls, refer to 9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu Structure (p. 3-4) and Figure 3-3 for an explanation and an example of card edge control menu structure navigation.

On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below.

The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found.

Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page

Video Proc AFD Color Correction

3-15 3-18 3-19

Framesync Presets

3-22 3-25

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Operating Instructions 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List

Provides the following Video Proc parametr ic control s.

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

• When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed.

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

Proc

Enbl

On Video Proc On Off Video Proc Off

• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting

confirmation.

• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

Proc

Unty

Y? Move toggle switch in either

direction to confirm unity reset. Reject reset by pressing Exit Menu pushbutton.

• Click No to reject unity reset.

• Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel). (0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)

Video Proc

Vid

• Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel).

Vid

Card Edge Control Menu:

123

Proc

Gain

(gain value) Luma gain i n perc ent

Card Edge Control Menu:

123

Proc

Lift

(lift value) Luma lift in perc ent

(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)

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3 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

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

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

Proc

Sat

(sat value) Color gain in pe rcent

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

Proc

Phas

(phase value) Color phase angle a pplie d in

degrees

• Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Ga in controls increases or decreases both the luma and chroma levels by equal amounts.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

Proc

Gang

On Gangin g On Off Ganging Off

• Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

Proc

Clip

BHCL

(value) Clip value in percent;

0.1% precision

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Operating Instructions 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

Proc

Clip

WHCL

(value) Clip value in percent;

0.1% precision

• White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

Proc

Clip

WSCL

(value) Clip value in percent;

0.1% precision

• Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified percentage.

(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

Proc

Clip

CSAT

(value) Clip value in pe rcent;

0.1% precision

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Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description)

AFD

Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream

card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.

• Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows:

codes to the SDI output video.

• If AFD code is present, one of the 1 1, four-bit AFD codes is displayed (as shown in the example to the left). Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming AFD code.

• I f no AFD setting is present in the video signal, No AFD Present is displayed.

• Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video.

AFD

• Output Code Drop-down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI.

4:3 Coded Frame AFD Code

•

16:9 Coded Frame AFD Code

1: AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016-1-2007. 2: Image Prot ecte d impl ies pictu re cont ent that must not be cropped by

(1)

Description AFD Code

– No code present 1001 Full frame 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (center) 0010 Box 16:9 (top) 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 Box 14:9 (top) 1101 4:3 (with alternate

0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate

1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate

(1)

Description AFD Code

– No code present 1001 4:3 (center) 0000 Undefined 1010 16:9 (image

0010 Full frame 1011 14:9 (center) 0011 4:3 (center) 1101 4:3 (with alternate

0100 Box > 16:9 (center) 1110 16:9 (with alternate

1000 Full frame 1111 16:9 (with alternate

conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content.

(1)

Description

14:9 center)

4:3 center)

Description

protected)

14:9 center)

4:3 center)

(2)

• Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41.)

Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the

9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-13) for more information.

• The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data.

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Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB channels of the received SD/HD SDI signal.

• Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color Corrector functions.

• When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

ClrC

Enbl

On Color Corrector On Off Color Corrector Off

• Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector functions.

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

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

123

ClrC

Unty

Y? Move toggle switch in either

direction to confirm unity reset. Reject reset by pressing Exit Menu pushbutton.

• Black Adj. (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue black level controls respectively apply lift

• Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.

• Click No to reject unity reset.

value for R, G, and B channels. (-100.0 to 100.0% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0)

Color Correction

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

OFFS

GRN Select G reen channel BLUE Select Blue channel RED Select Red channel

(value) Black (offset/lift) value in

percent (0.1% precision)

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(continued)

• Gang Black Level Controls When set to On, changing any of the Black Adj. controls increases or decreases R, G, and B black levels by equal amounts.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

OFFS

GANG

On Ganging On Off Ganging Off

• White Adj. (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue gain controls respectively apply gain percentage for R, G, and B channels.

(0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100.0)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

GAIN

GRN Select Gr een channe l BLUE Sel ect Blu e channel RED Select Red channel

(value) Gain value i n

percent (0.1% precision)

• Gang White Level Controls When set to On, changing any of the White Adj. (gain) controls increases or decreases R, G, and B gain levels by equal amounts.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

GAIN

GANG

On Ganging On Off Ganging Off

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Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

• Gamma (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue gamma controls respectively apply gamma curve adjustment for R, G, and B channels.

(0.125 to 8.000 range in thousandths steps; unity = 1.000)

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

GAMA

GRN Select Green chan nel BLUE Sel ect Blue channel RED Select Red channel

(value) Gamma value in

percent (0.001% precision)

• Gang Gamma Controls When set to On, changing any of the Gamma controls increases or decreases all Gamma settings by equal amounts.

Card Edge Control Menu:

Vid

1234

ClrC

GAMA

GANG

On Gangin g On Off Ganging Off

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Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools.

Framesync

• Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below.

• Off: Disables Frame Sync function; output video timing matches the input video timing.

• Reference 1: Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 1 as the reference standard.

• Reference 2: Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 2 as the reference standard.

Note: If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an

appropriate external reference is not received, the status portion of DashBoard™, indicating invalid frame sync

reference error. (Additionally, the card edge ERR indicator illuminates indicating the same.) External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via an 8310 frame bus.

• Input Video: Uses the input video signal as the

reference standard.

Note: If Input Video is used for framesync, any timing instability

on the input video will result in corresponding instability on the output video.

indication appears in the Card Info

• Vertical Delay Control When Framesync is enabled, sets vertical delay (in number of lines of

• Horizontal Delay Control When Framesync is enabled, sets (in µsec of output video timing)

output video/forma t) between the output video and the frame sync reference.

(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines.) Note: Lines refer to lines in the output video format, and not to the

reference format.

horizontal delay between the output video and the frame sync reference. (Range is -64.000 thru 64.000 µsec)

Note: When an external framesync reference is used, the card will not

produce a framesync reset until the variance between framesync reference and output video exceeds ± 2 clock periods. Therefore, a framesync reset will not result if offsets within this window are applied.

To apply an offset/framesync reset within this window, first apply a relatively large offset, then apply the target smaller offset.

Example: T o apply a 1-period offset, first apply a 10-period positive offset and then apply a 9-period negative offset. This results in the target 1-period offset being applied to the output video.

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(continued)

• Minimum Latency Frames Control

Minimum Latency Frames Control

• Video Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as

When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames). The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame

sync is always between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).

(Maximum range is 0 to 13.) Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum

Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected. For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the maximum allowed setting is 5. For a 1080i film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such as 525i59.94, where the practical maximum limit is 13.

When using this control, be sure to check the Framesync Status display as follows:

• Latency frames selection within limits.

• Latency frames selection exceeds limits.

in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).

• Framesync Status Display Displays the current framesync status as follows:

• Framesync status OK.

• Framesync Enable set to Off.

• Improper or missing framesync reference.

• Latency frames selection exceeds limits.

Note: See Minimum Latency Frames Control (p. 3-23) for more

information about this message.

• Loss of Input Signal Sele c tion In the event of input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines action to be taken as follows:

• Disable Outputs: Disable all outputs.

• Freeze Last Frame: Freeze image to last good frame (last frame

having valid SAV and EAV codes).

• Freeze to Color: Freeze image to a color raster (as selected using Framesync LOS Freeze Color control).

Note: If this card is used to also pass embedded audio, note that

audio noise will occur upon loss of input with “Freeze Last Frame” selected.

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(continued)

• Framesync LOS Freeze Color In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image

• Custom Color Hue Adjusts raster hue (phase angle) for custom LOS color.

• Custom Color Saturation Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color.

raster color from choices shown to the left.

(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)

(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps)

• Custom Color Y Level Adjusts raster luma level for custom LOS color. (64 to 940 range)

• Reset Framesync

Reset Framesync

Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered video. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting

confirmation.

• Click Yes to reset the frame sync.

• Click No to reject rese t.

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Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued

This function allows up to 16 card user settings

Presets

configuration presets to be saved in a Preset and then recalled (loaded) as desired. All current settings (including list selections and scalar (numeric) control settings such as Gain, etc.) are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.

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

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

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

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

• Preset Save and Load • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently

• Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list

•

• Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as

selected preset. (For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down

list, clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1)

• Preset Load loads (applies) all card control settings defined by whatever preset (Preset 1 thru Preset 16) is currently selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list.

(For example, if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list, clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control settings defined in Preset 3)

The above buttons have a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting confirmation.

Note: Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above

rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents.

Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change.

selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for

Load (being applied to the card). Note: The preset names shown to the left are the default (unnamed)

preset names. All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with the factory default settings.

shown in this example). Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.

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(continued)

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

• Preset Name With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the

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

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

The factory default settings are as follows:

Function Parameter/Setting Video Proc All parameters set to unity/null

settings.

Framesync F ram esyn c is disabled; Reference 1

or 2 must be selected to enable the frame sync.

Color Correction All parameters set to unity/null

settings.

preset (as shown in example below).

Entering text in Preset Name field (in this example, “RCVR21”) applies custom name to selected Preset (in this example, Preset 2)

Note: • Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum.

• The Preset ID number does not need to be entered; it is

added automatically.

• Download Presets Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards.

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

reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User

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Operating Instructions Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084

Shown below are examples of us ing the 9084 to prov ide par ametri c color and video correction.

On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example

A typical use for the 9084 Color Corrector function is to provide color correction for a monitor when an anchor desk set includes a monitor, as shown in Figure 3-9.

In the example setup shown in Figure 3-9, a monitor is located behind the anchor desk. When the camera inclu des the mon itor in its shot, typically the color balance of the monitor will appear to be incorrect due to the characteristics of the camera responding differently to the spectral light emissions from the monitor as compared to the natural light spectra emissions that exist a cross the set overall. This monitor color balance problem is a function of the camera(s), and can vary with different camera models.

Feed To Switcher

Anchor Desk Set with Monitor

WFM 7120 Waveform

Monitor

TG700 Siggen

From Monitor Video Feed

Figure 3-9 Example Uncompensated Setup

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Ideally, this display would essentially result in a waveform showing identical RGB components corresponding to the grayscale monochrome bar spectrum being fed to the set m onitor. However, as shown in Figure 3-10 with no correction applied , the wa veform monit or shows i mbalance be tween the RGB channels due to the reasons discussed above. Note the excessive offset, level, and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel.

Blue level in excess of 100%

Non-ideal Gamma curve

FA-3.PNG

Figure 3-10 Uncorrected (Uncompensated) Monitor Waveform

Black (Offset) level negative

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Operating Instructions Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084

Figure 3-11 shows the same setup using the 9084 Color Corrector function, along with the appropriate signal source standard and a video waveform monitor to assess and determine the color correction required. In the calibration setup shown in Figure 3-11 the feed to the switcher is monitored by a WFM 7120 Waveform Monitor, with the set monitor being fed a monochrome linear limit ramp by a TG700 siggen.

Anchor Desk Set with Monitor

9084 Card

WFM 7120 Waveform

Monitor

To Switcher

Figure 3-11 Example Setup Using Control Panel Color Corrector Function

From Monitor Video Feed

TG700 Siggen

Using the 9084 Color Co rrector funct ion and setup s hown in Fi gure 3 -11, this condition can be corrected through compensation using the 9084 Color Corrector function as shown in Figure 3-12.

Note: As shown in Figure 3-12, a recommended approach to performing color cor-

rections is to first apply offset correction, then gain correction, and finally gamma correction.

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Uncompensated

Gain

(Left) Noting that the uncompensated black offset for the blue channel is negative, a correspondingly equivalent positive setting is applied using the blue

Corrected

Offset

channel Black offset control (in this example, adjusting the Black offset from unity to 5.0 provides compensation).

(Right) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gain exceeds ideal 100% level, a correspondingly smaller gain percentage setting is applied using the blue channel Gain control until the gain is observed as 100% (in this example, adjusting blue Gain from unity to 87.5% provides compensation).

Corrected

Gain

FA-3A.PNG

Uncompensated black Offset

Uncompensated

Gamma

Corrected

Gamma

FA-3B.PNG

(Left) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gamma curve indicates gamma factor is less than ideal 1.000, a correspondingly greater numeric gamma factor is applied using the blue channel Gamma control until the blue gamma function is observed as linear (in this example, adjusting blue Gamma from unity to 3.333 provides compensation).

FA-3C.PNG

(Left) Compensated Offset, Gain, and Gamma are now symmetrical across all three color channels, resulting in proper monitor appearance in the OTA feed.

FA-3E.PNG

Figure 3-12 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal

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Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples

Table 3-3 provides examples showing and des cri bi ng va ri ous col o r and v ide o condition corrections using the 9084.

Note: Signal generator and waveform monitor used in these examples are

Tektronix

Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084

models TG700 and WFM 7120, respectively.

Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084

Excessive red channel Gamma (as shown below for SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)

VAR1.PNG

Using the red channel Gamma control to reduce Gamma factor, vectorscope display now shows correction with no knee or curvature at intersection of axes.

VAR2.PNG

Excessive green channel lift/offset (as shown below for SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)

VAR3.PNG

Using the green channel Black control to reduce green channel lift/offset, vectorscope display now shows no droop along axis.

VAR2.PNG

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Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084 — continued

Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084

White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform monitor display)

VAR4.PNG

White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform monitor display)

Using the White Hard Clip control, a lowered white hard clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.

VAR4A.PNG

Using the White Soft Clip control, a lowered white soft clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.

VAR5.PNG

Luma gain less than 100% level (as shown below for 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)

VAR9.PNG

Using the Luma Gain control to increase luma gain, luma gain is now restored to 100%.

VAR5A.PNG

VAR9A.PNG

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Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084 — continued

Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084

Chroma gain exceeds 100% level (as shown below for 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)

VAR10.PNG

Leading color phase condition (as shown below for SMPTE color b ars on vector display)

Using the Color Gain (Chroma) control to reduce chroma gain, chroma gain is now restored to 100% level.

VAR10A.PNG

Using the Color Phase control to provide phase lag, color phase condition is now correct ed.

Vectors are advanced and do not coincide with 0° points

VAR8.PNG

Vectors coincide with 0° points

VAR8A.PNG

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Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9084 card. The 9084 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error ind ication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.

Error and Failure Indicator Overview

The 9084 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9084 card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), che ck all avai lable indi cations in the event of an error or failure condition.

The various 9084 card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.

Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and

error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below.

• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-38)

• 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-39)

• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-40)

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

9084 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display

Figure 3-13 shows and describes the 9084 card edge status indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) c ommunications (where applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control devices.

4-Character Alphanumeric Display

RMT

REF

ERR

1080

720

625

525

9084

Status/Error

Indicators

Input Format

Indicators

Item Function

Alphanumeric Display

RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9084 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™

REF LED Blue LED illuminates indicating 9084 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation. ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9084 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard. Input Format

LEDs

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

• E0XX: Video Errors

• E002: Video Acquiring Lock

• E2XX: Frame Sync Errors

• E200: Reference is Incompatible with Input Video

• E201: Reference Standard is Invalid/No Reference Present

• E202: Reference Standard is 720p2398 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)

• E203: Reference Standard is 720p2997 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)

or Cobalt

Remote Control Panel)

Figure 3-13 9084 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display

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DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-14 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and display. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9084 card itself and remote (network) communications.

Indicator Icon or Display Error Description

Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general error issued by the 9084 card in slot 7).

Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9084 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).

If the 9084 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are grayed-out (as shown in the example here).

Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this example, both a 9084 card in slot 7 and the MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).

Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general alert issued by the MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card).

Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example Network Controller Card “Slot 0: MFC-8310-N”) opens the Card Info pane for the selected card. In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed.

Yellow indicator icon in 9084 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9084 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings).

Where available, error messages within a function submenu pane show highly specific information relating to detected errors (in this example, message shows an invalid or missing Framesync Enable reference selection).

Figure 3-14 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Display

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-15).

By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8310-N” in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card

By clicking on “Slot 7: CDI-9084 Color Corrector 1A” in this example, Card Info is shown for 9084 card in slot 7

Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, connection OK and “Fan Door Open” alert)

Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane

9084_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.PNG

Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, all indications are OK)

Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example)

9084_CARD_INFO_V4.PNG

Figure 3-15 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display

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Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-4 provides basic system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with the other troubleshooting tables in this section.

Table 3-4 Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Item Checks

Verify power presence and characteristics

Check Cabl e connection secureness and connecting points

Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to assure

Check status indicators and displays

Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module

• On both the frame Network Contro ller Card and t he 9084, in all cases when po wer is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.

• Check the Power Consumed indications for both the +12 V and -7.5 V supply rails for the 9084 card. This can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane, or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-7 on page 3-12.

• If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame power supply, connections, or the 9084 card itself is defective.

• If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-11) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9084 card may be defective.

Make certain all ca ble connec tions are ful ly secure (inc luding coa xial cable att ach ment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.

proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) On both DashBoard™ and the 9084 card edge indicators, red indications signify an

error condition. If a st atus indic ator sig nifies an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.

with a known-good item.

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-5 provides 9084 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9084 card exhib its any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-5, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e 9084 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.

Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-

ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard™ and/or the 9084 card edge status indicators.

Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9084 card and network remote con-

trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section.

Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

• DashBoard™ shows Video yellow icon and Input Invalid message in 9084 Card Info pane.

• Card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling.

• DashBoard™ shows Frame Sync red icon and Reference

Invalid message in 9084 Card Info pane.

• Card edge red ERR indicator illuminated.

No video input present Make certain intended vid eo sou r ce is

connected to appropriate 9084 ca rd video input. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.

Frame sync r eference not properly selected or not being received

• If external frame sync reference is not intended to be used, make certain the Framesync Enable selection list is set to Off or Input Video as desired.

• If external frame sync reference is i ntended to be used, make certain selected external frame sync reference is active on frame sync 8310 frame bus. (External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the 9084 and other cards via an 8310 frame bus.) Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on page 3-22 for more information.

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Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

DashBoard™ shows Framesync St atu s error

message in 9084 Framesync function submenu screen.

Ancillary data (closed cap tioning, timecode, AFD, etc.) not transferred through 9084.

Specifi ed Mi nim um Laten cy Frames setting exceeds 9084 card buffer space for the selected output video format

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

• VANC line number conflict

between two or more ancillary data items

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

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

• Reduce the Minimum Latency Frame s setti ng as specified in the error message to correct the error.

Note: Due to card mem ory limits, the maximum

available Minimum Latency Frames is related to the output video format.

For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the maximum allowed setting is 5. For a 1080i film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum settings are allowed for SD formats such as 525i59.94, where the practical maximum limit is 13.

Enabled (as appropriate).

• Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a uni que line number (se e Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3-13).

In Case of Problems

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

If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped collect.

The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.

See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“for contact in formation.

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Cobalt Networks 9084 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9084 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control

Checking 9084 Card Information

Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges

9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Video Proc

Color Correction

Framesync

Presets

Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084

Troubleshooting