Cobalt Digital Inc.
9034-SD
Analog to Digital Converter with Audio
Embedding and Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
9034-SD-OM
Version: 2.0
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Warning
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Caution
Notice
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
ESD
Susceptibility
Important Safety Instructions
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM frame. Refer
to the openGearTM frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
products.
Caution
Warning
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an
environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Cobalt Digital for more information on the environmental performances of our
products.
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Contents
Introduction
6
In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6
A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6
Overview....................................................................................................................................6
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................................8
Supported Audio and Video Formats.........................................................................................8
Input and Output Video ...............................................................................................8
Analog Audio...............................................................................................................8
Discrete AES Audio Input ...........................................................................................8
Discrete AES Audio Output.........................................................................................8
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ........................................................................................9
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass............................................................................9
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding.....................................................................................9
Low latency AES Passthrough.....................................................................................9
Documentation Terms................................................................................................................9
Installation and Setup
10
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................10
Static Discharge .......................................................................................................................10
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................10
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................11
Rear Modules Available for 9034-SD......................................................................................12
Board Installation.....................................................................................................................13
Card Control and Status ...........................................................................................................14
Card Status.................................................................................................................14
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................14
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................14
Factory Default Settings.............................................................................................18
Remote Control
19
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................19
DashBoard Control System Software.......................................................................................19
Technical Specifications
22
Service Information
24
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................................................................................24
Warranty and Repair Policy.....................................................................................................25
Ordering Information
26
9034-SD and Related Products ................................................................................................26
Contact Us
28
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc........................................................................................................28
Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website................................................................................28
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
•
•
•
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A Word of Thanks
Overview
Functional Block Diagram
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9034-SD Analog to Digital Converter with Audio
Embedding and Frame Sync. The 9034-SD is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for
broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGearTM line includes video decoders and
encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much
more. Cobalt openGearTM modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and
well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9034-SD, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGearTM card.
Overview
The 9034-SD is a high quality format converter that also includes a full 16 channel audio embedder, a
12-bit analog to digital video converter, a 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog to digital audio converter,
and a full video frame synchronizer.
The 9034-SD has a full featured, high quality, 12-bit analog to 10-bit serial digital converter. The SD
analog video input can accept both NTSC and PAL.
The embedder functions like an audio router internal to the card. On the input side of the router are the
up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input.
On the output side are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8
pairs) of discrete AES output. The router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels
(16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 29 (16 discrete AES, 8
Analog, 4 tone generator, 1 silence) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and
optional polarity inversion.
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Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters
to align them with the output timing. The sample rate converters can be disabled if necessary. Output
AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and
sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to a +24 dBu analog.
There are several advanced features available for the AES inputs. These include input sample rate
converter bypass, low-latency embedding of AES inputs, and AES input to output pass through. These
are covered in more detail in the section: AES Audio Input Advanced Features.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. Card
configuration can also be done over Dashboard remote control software.
The input and outputs of the 9034-SD are the following:
Input:
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
One 3-BNC SD analog video input
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input 5-6)
8 differential analog audio inputs
Switchable Input/Outputs:
4 AES connections, switchable between input and output (AES input/output 1-4)
Outputs:
ꢀ
ꢀ
Two SD-SDI video outputs
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output 1-8)
ꢀ
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Functional Block Diagram
The 9034-SD has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into
one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your 9034-SD product.
Video
Frame
Sync
Video
Video Proc:
Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase
Analog
Video Input
Analog
Video A/D
Serializer
and Cable
Driver
Audio Control:
Audio
Embed
Diff. Analog
Audio A/D
FS
8 channels
Tracking
Delay +
User
Routing
Gain
Polarity
AES
Decode
and SRC
8 pairs
16 channels
AES
Encode
Offset
8 pairs
16 channels
Dolby E
Decode
and SRC
From AES or
Embedded Audio
9034 Block Diagram
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9034-SD Functions
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Input and Output Video
The 9034-SD supports both NTSC and PAL SMPTE formats.
Raster structure Frame Rate
486i1
575i1
29.97
25
Notes:
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.
Analog Audio
The 9034-SD supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is converted in such a
way as to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital).
Discrete AES Audio Input
The 9034-SD can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The
AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the input AES stream and the input video stream. However,
the card does not support AES input at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output
The 9034-SD can emit 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The
AES clock rate will be precisely locked to the output video rate.
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AES Audio Input Advanced Features
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass
The card’s AES inputs have built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. This allows the
card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not match the video
reference timing.). They can be bypassed with a control in Dashboard or the front panel. This is a
necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams.
This control is off by default.
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding
Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed
Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E
encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded into
it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into Embedded
Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control overrides the
standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into Embedded
group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this option is
selected. This control is off by default
Low latency AES Passthrough
This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for input pair X it causes AES output
pair X to act as a bit for bit copy of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and
delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible. This control is off by default.
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
•
•
•
“Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9034-SD card.
“Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9034-SD.
“Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9034-SD card itself, including all components
and switches.
•
“System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the 9034-SD operates.
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Installation and Setup
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Static Discharge
Unpacking
Rear Module Installation (Optional)
Board Installation
BNC Connections
Menu Structure
Factory Defaults
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
ESD
Susceptibility
Unpacking
Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing
list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales
representative or Cobalt Digital directly.
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Rear Module Installation (Optional)
If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module
installed across the entire back plane), skip this section.
If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received one
of the following modules; RM-9034-A, RM-9034-B, RM-9034-C, or RM-9034-D. You will need to
install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables.
Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGearTM frame:
1. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is
properly installed according to instructions.
2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot.
3. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the
base of the frame’s back plane.
Figure 2. Rear Module Installation
4. Align the top hole of the RM-9034-A with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310
back plane.
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the 8310
back plane. Do not over tighten.
All modules are installed using the same method above.
The following section contains a table of all of the optional rear modules available for the 9034-SD.
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Rear Modules Available for 9034-SD
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Modules available for the 9034-SD.
Y/
CMPST
Y/
CMPST
NC
NC
Pr/C
Pb
Pr/C
Pb
Analog
Analog
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
Audio IN Audio IN
OUT 1
1
2
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
SDI
SDI
SDI
SDI
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
RM-9034-A
RM-9034-B
AES IN
5
AES IN
6
AES
OUT 1
AES
OUT 2
Y/
CMPST
Y/
CMPST
NC
NC
AES
OUT 3
AES
OUT 4
Analog
Audio IN
1
Analog
Audio IN
2
Pr/C
Pb
Pr/C
Pb
AES
OUT 5
AES
OUT 6
Analog
Audio IN
3
Analog
Audio IN
4
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN/
OUT 1
AES IN/
OUT 2
AES IN
5
AES IN
6
Analog
Audio IN
5
Analog
Audio IN
6
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
AES IN/
OUT 3
AES IN/
OUT 4
Analog
Audio IN
7
Analog
Audio IN
8
SDI
OUT
SDI
OUT
AES IN
7
AES IN
8
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
RM-9034-C
RM-9034-D
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Board Installation
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame:
1. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame
is properly installed according to instructions.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate
specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing
components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up,
particularly in frames using convection cooling.
Warning
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card by the edges and
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then, fully insert the card
into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and
rear modules.
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame.
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Card Control and Status
Card Status
The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labeled with the different
supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that
LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will
search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly.
Menu Navigation
The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This provides an
intuitive and easy to use method for exploring and using the features of the card.
The menu is navigated by using the toggle switch and the two push buttons. The lower button is the
“Enter” button to enter a submenu, and the upper button is the “Exit” button to exit a submenu. Moving
the toggle switch up or down moves up or down in menu choices, and pressing the buttons moves in or
out of sub menus.
The menu LEDs will illuminate from top to bottom to indicate increasing depth in the menu.
Menu Structure
Video Submenu
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Proc Unity
Proc Gain
Vid
Proc
Unty
Gain
Lift
Proc Lift
Sat
Proc Sat
Phas
SDIN
PED
Proc Phase
Decoder SD input
Pedestal - SD Setup
Dec
Proc Unity
Resets all of the proc controls to unity value.
Proc Gain
This is Luma (Y channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Lift
This is Luma (Y channel) offset, expressed as an actual video value ranging from -1024 to 1024. If set
to 0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB).
If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black.
Proc Saturation
This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
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Proc Phase
This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in
steps of one degree.
Decoder SD Input
Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format
on the input for the 9033 to lock correctly. Valid SD formats are GBR, Component SMPTE,
Component MII, Component Betacam, Component Y/C, and Composite.
SD Pedestal (Setup)
Selects between 0 IRE and 7.5 IRE of setup (pedestal)on the input analog SD signal. This tells the card
how much setup needs to be removed from the input.
Frame Sync Submenu
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Frame Sync Enable
Horizontal Offset
Vertical Offset
Line Latency
Field Latency
Audio Delay
Frame Sync Reset
FS
Enbl
HOS
VOS
LATL
LATF
ADLY
RSET
Frame Sync Enable
Enables the frame sync. If disabled the output video timing matches the input video timing.
Horizontal Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional horizontal offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in sample clock periods. These are sample clocks in the reference format, not the output
video format. For example, if using SD black burst to time 720p59.94 video each sample clock is 37ns,
not 13.5ns.
Vertical Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional vertical offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in lines. These are lines in the reference format, not the output video format.
Frame Latency
Specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync. This latency measurement is in
frames of the output video. The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of
frames are captured in the buffer. Minimum latency is three lines and zero frames in all video modes.
The maximum latency is format dependent. The operational latency of the frame sync is always
between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).
Audio Delay
Specifies the amount of additional audio delay after matching video delay. When the change is under
one and a half frames, the change in audio delay will be applied without interrupting audio. When
changing audio delay more than a frame and a half at a time, there will be a slight audio glitch.
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Video Delay
Reports the current amount of video delay in ms.
Reset Frame Sync
Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered audio and video. You must reset the framesync after
manipulating the horizontal and vertical offset in order re-establish correct audio and video co-timing.
Audio Submenu
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Embedded Group Enable
Output Source
Aud
Embd Grp1
Enbl
Ch01-
Ch04
(x4)
Enbl
Ch05-
Ch08
(x4)
Enbl
Ch09-
Ch12
(x4)
Enbl
Ch13-
Ch16
(x4)
Src
Gain
Pol
Output Gain
Output Polarity
Embedded Group Enable
Output Source
Grp2
Src
Gain
Pol
Output Gain
Output Polarity
Embedded Group Enable
Output Source
Grp3
Src
Gain
Pol
Output Gain
Output Polarity
Embedded Group Enable
Output Source
Output Gain
Output Polarity
Output Source
Grp4
Src
Gain
Pol
AES
Ch01- Src
Ch16
(x16)
TG1-TG4 (x4)
Gain
Pol
Output Gain
Output Polarity
Tone Frequency
Tone
Embedded Group Enable
Enables or disables the embedding of a particular embedded audio group. Disabling a group preserves
the settings of the channels belonging to that group.
Output Source
Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each output can be sourced from any input
channel. This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the
different source names:
Source Name Description
AeXX
AnX
Discrete AES channel XX (1 through 16)
Analog Audio channel X (1 through 8)
Test Generator channel X (1 through 4)
TgX
Output Gain
The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. After –100 dB gain is
set to –Inf, which means that output is present, but muted.
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Output Polarity
If set to “Norm” output polarity is the same as input polarity, if set to “Inv” the output polarity is
inverted. This can be used to correct polarity errors in the input signals fed to the card.
Tone Frequency
This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone
generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the
embedded or AES audio outputs. The tones can range from 50Hz to 16kHz.
Display Submenu
Menu Structure
Disp H/V
BRGT
Parameter Type
Display Orientation
Display Brightness
Display Orientation
This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct
when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a
horizontal frame.
Display Brightness
This parameter allows you to set the standard output brightness of the menu display. It is a percentage
of maximum brightness.
Preset Submenu
MENU STRUCTURE
Prst Slct
Parameter Type
Select Preset
Save
Load
Fact
Save Settings
Load Settings
Restore Factory Settings
Select Preset
Select from one of the five saved presets.
Save Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage.
Load Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active.
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Restore Factory Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the
stored settings equal to the factory settings.
Information Submenu
Menu Structure
Parameter Type
Info
+POW
-POW
SWR#
SWB#
Positive Watts Consumed
Negative Watts Consumed
Software Release Number
Software Build Number
Positive Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail.
Negative Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail.
Software Release Number
A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.
Software Build Number
A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator
used by Cobalt engineers to differentiate different software builds.
Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows
1) The proc module is enabled, but all parameters are set to unity.
2) The audio mapping is for AES Inputs to AES Outputs.
3) Audio gain is set to 0dB and polarity is set to normal on all channels.
4) The Frame Sync is disabled, reference 1 or 2 must be chosen to enable the frame sync.
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Remote Control
In This Chapter
This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card.
DashBoard Control System Software
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller
cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website (www.cobaltdigital.com).
Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions
You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. Refer to the
DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface.
The following pages list the parameters from the menu tabs available in the DashBoard software when
connected to a 9034-SD.
Menu
Item
Format
Description
Product
CDI-9034-SD
The product name
Cobalt Digital Inc.
The manufacturer of the
product
Manufacturer
Software Release
Number
###
###
###
The release number of the
firmware in this card
Software Build
Date
The internal build number
of this software
Software Build
Time
The date and time the
software was created
Card Info
(Read-only)
+12 V Power Rail
-7.5 Power Rail
#.## W
#.## W
Positive Supply Power
Negative Supply Power
Video Input
Standard
Detected Video Standard
on SDI or Analog Input
############
############
############
Detected standard of
selected reference.
Reference Standard
SSN
Displays the Silicon Serial
Number of the card.
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Menu
Item
Format
Description
Enables the Frame Sync
Framesync Enable
On/Off
Applies additional
horizontal offset
Horizontal Offset
Vertical Offset
0-4125 samples
0-1124 lines
3-1124 lines
Applies additional vertical
offset
Minimum Latency
Lines
Selects the minimum lines
of latency allowed.
Frame Sync
Minimum Latency
Fields
Selects the minimum
fields of latency allowed.
0-27
Framesync Status
On/Off/Error
Shows the status of the FS
Resets the FS and its
buffers. Re-establishes
audio video sync after a
adjusting the horizontal
and vertical offsets.
Reset Framesync
Confirm
Menu
Item
Format
Description
AES 1-16
Analog 1-8
Silence
Selects the source for the
AES outputs. Each AES
source can be chosen
separately.
Source
(per channel)
Gain applied to AES
audio output.
AES Audio
Out 1/2 - 7/8
Gain
Range (-400) - 400
(per channel)
Inverts the phase of the
AES audio output.
Normal
Invert
Phase
(per channel)
Menu
Item
Format
Description
Selects the frequency of
the tone generated.
Tone
Generator
Tone Generator 1-4
Frequency
Range 50Hz –16KHz
Menu
Item
Format
Description
Saves the parameters as
preset.
Parameter Save
Confirm
Loads parameters
previously saved.
Presets
Parameter Load
Confirm
Confirm
Restart Parameters
to Factory Default
Will load factory presets
and overwrite the save.
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Menu
Item
Format
Description
Composite
Y/C
Selects the format of
input SD analog video, so
the decoder can properly
decode the signal.
YPbPr BetaCam
YPbPr MII
SD Input Type
Video Signal
Controls
YPbPr SMPTE
Specifies the amount of
setup (pedestal) in the
input video. It will be
removed by the decoder.
SD Composite
Contains
0.0 or 7.5 IRE of Setup
Menu
Item
Format
Description
This will bypass sample
rate conversion on AES.
If bypassed AES rate
must match input video
rate or audio dropout will
occur. SRC must be
On
AES Pair 1-8 SRC
Bypass
Off
bypassed to embed Dolby
encoded audio.
AES Input
Controls
AES output pair X will
be a low latency copy of
AES input pair X.
On
Off
On
Off
AES Pair 1-8
Passthrough
Embeds with low (<1 ms)
latency. Overrides routing
choices.
AES Pair 1-8
Zero Delay
Menu
Item
Format
Description
Range 0-2000
Gain applied to Y (Luma).
1000 is unity.
Video Gain
Video Proc
Range (-999) – 999
Lift applied to Y (Luma),
in 10 bit code value.
Video Lift
Gain applied to C
(Chroma). 1000 is unity.
Color Gain
Color Phase
Reset to Unity
Range 0-2000
Range (–360) – 360
Confirm
Phase of C (Chroma) in
degrees.
Resets all of the proc
controls to unity.
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Technical Specifications
Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications
3
Number of Inputs
Input Type
Differential, Common Mode Rejection (5V AC)
SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™,
MII™, SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C
Video Inputs
12-Bits
Conversion Bit Depth
SD Color Separation
Frequency Response
Differential Phase
Differential Gain
Noise
5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter
SD: Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.25db PbPr 0-15 MHz ±
SD: < ±0.4° typical
Analog Video
Input
SD: < ±0.4% typical
< -64dB (Luma Flat Field)
< -61dB (Luma Ramp)
Within Noise Floor Measurement
> 20dB to 30MHz
Analog Front End Crosstalk
Return Loss
Category
Parameter
Number of Outputs
Impedance
Specification
2:SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
75Ω
Return Loss
Signal Level
DC Offset
Jitter
> 15 dB at 5MHz – 270MHz
800 mV ±10%
Serial Digital
Video Outputs
0 Volts ±50 mV
SD: <0.06UI (all outputs)
Overshoot
<0.2% of amplitude
SMPTE 276M
Standard
Number of Inputs
Input Level
8 unbalanced
0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)
AES Audio
Input
Input Impedance
Return Loss
Equalization
75Ω
> 12dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694A (or
equivalent) @ 48kHz AES signal
48KHz
Sample Rate
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SMPTE 276M
8 unbalanced
Standard
Number of Outputs
Output Impedance
Return Loss
75Ω
AES Audio
Output
> 30dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Up to 24-bit
48KHz
Resolution
Sample Rate
4 Balanced Analog Audio
Phoenix 3-pin
Number of Inputs
Connector
48KHz (free run or locked to the reference)
+24dBu => 0dBFS
Sampling Rate
Signal Level
Analog Audio
Input
Category
Parameter
Specification
2 Terminating Frame Reference Inputs
HD:
Number of Inputs
Standards Supported
720p 24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94
1080i 25/29.97
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080p/sF 23.98/24
SD:
Reference
Video Input
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL
1Vp-p nominal
Signal Level
Signal
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)
75Ω
Impedance
> 30dB to 30MHz
±1V
Return Loss
Max DC on Ref Input
Total Power Consumption
Warranty
12W
Other
Five Year Transferable
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Service Information
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
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Troubleshooting Checklist
Warranty and Repair Policy
Troubleshooting Checklist
Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your
card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the
module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact
your openGearTM products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under
the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual.
1. Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such
as connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the module, the frame, and
any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.
2. Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front
panel for the presence of power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the
power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power
main. Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power
LED is still not illuminated, replace the power supply with one that is verified to
work.
3. Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame.
4. Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the
manual and verify all user-adjustable component settings.
5. Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a
valid signal is being supplied.
6. Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and
receiving a valid signal.
7. Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to
be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual
modules.
8. Red Error Light – If the red error light is illuminated, verify that the frame sync is
set to the same reference that is being used on the back of the openGearTM frame
(REF1 LOOP or REF2 LOOP), and that the reference is properly terminated.
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Warranty and Repair Policy
The openGearTM card is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality,
reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory.
In the event that your Cobalt Digital Inc. card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty
period, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of
equal or superior performance characteristics.
Should you find that this openGearTM card has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will
repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the owner,
will bear any labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond
the FIVE (5) year warranty period.
In no event shall Cobalt Digital Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied warranties are
expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.
This openGearTM card Owner’s Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and
operation of your Cobalt Digital Inc. Product. Cobalt Digital Inc. policy dictates that all repairs to the
openGearTM card are to be conducted only by an authorized Cobalt Digital Inc. factory representative.
Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Cobalt
Digital Inc. factory representative, will automatically void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Digital
Inc. Technical Support for more information.
In Case of Problems
Should any problem arise with your openGearTM card, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department. (Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication.)
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping
instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your openGearTM card. If required, a temporary
replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be
the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be
shipped collect.
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product
manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the
equipment.
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Ordering Information
9034-SD and Related Products
Your 9034-SD Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync is a part of the
openGearTM family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment
including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-
embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
Standard Equipment
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9034-SD Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync
9034-SD-OM Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync Owner’s
Manual
Optional Equipment
•
9034-SD-OM Analog Input Converter with Audio Embedding and Frame Sync Owner’s
Manual
(additional Owner’s Manual)
•
•
•
•
•
RM-9034-A openGearTM Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
(10 BNC connector)
RM-9034-B openGearTM Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
(12 BNC, 8 phoenix connector)
RM-9034-C openGearTM Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
(20 BNC connector)
RM-9034-D openGearTM Rear Module compatible with 9034-SD
(10 BNC connector)
8310-C Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans
(2RU, holds 10 cards)
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•
8310-C-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100-BNC Rear
Module and Cooling Fans. (2RU, holds 10 cards)
MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card (Additional)
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Notes:
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Contact Us
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.
General Business Office
and Technical Support
217.344.1243
217.344.1245
PHONE
E-MAIL
Fax
General Information
Sales Information
2406 East University Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802 USA
POSTAL
SERVICE
Cobalt Digital Inc.
Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website.
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Online catalog
Related products and full product lines
Trade show information
Dealer information
Cobalt Digital Inc. news
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