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Cobalt Digital Inc 9433-EMDE-ADDA-EOOE Product Manual

3g/hd/sd-sdi fiber-optic converters with 16-channel aes / 8-channel analog audio embed / de-embed
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3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converters with 16-Channel
AES / 8-Channel Analog Audio Embed / De-Embed
• 9433-EMDE-ADDA-EOOE — Fiber-Optic Transceiver
• 9433-EMDE-ADDA-EO — Fiber-Optic Transmitter
• 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OE — Fiber-Optic Receiver
9433-EMDE-ADDA
9433-EMDE-ADDA
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4)

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  • Page 1 9433-EMDE-ADDA 9433-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber-Optic Converters with 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog Audio Embed / De-Embed • 9433-EMDE-ADDA-EOOE — Fiber-Optic Transceiver • 9433-EMDE-ADDA-EO — Fiber-Optic Transmitter • 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OE — Fiber-Optic Receiver Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 •...
  • Page 2 Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9433-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules........... 1-10 Technical Specifications..................1-10 Warranty and Service Information ............... 1-13 Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty............1-13 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc..................1-14 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup ........
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Operating Instructions ........3-1 Overview .........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Manual Conventions (p. 1-3) • Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5) • 9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description (p. 1-6) • Technical Specifications (p. 1-10) • Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-13) • Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14) • 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4) 9433-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 6: 9433-Emde-Adda Card Software Versions And This Manual

    9433-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual 9433-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build.

  • Page 7: Manual Conventions

    Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9433-EMDE-ADDA itself. Examples are provided below. Card-edge display messages are shown like this: • BOOT Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A •...

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Manual Conventions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The definitions are provided below. Warnings Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could result in personal 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.

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Summary

    Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary Safety and Regulatory Summary Warnings • Do not stare at, or into, broken, or damaged, fibers. ! WARNING ! • Do not stare at, or into, optical connectors. • Only properly trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to perform laser/ fiber optic operations.

  • Page 10: 9433-Emde-Adda Functional Description

    9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description 9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows functional block diagram of the 9433-EMDE-ADDA. The card provides de-embedding or embedding between unbalanced AES-3id and balanced analog audio discrete audio interfaces and SMPTE embedded audio using full 24-bit conversion. In addition to individual per-pair embedding or de-embedding, the card can be used to provide cross-conversions between AES and analog discrete audio.The card also offers the built-in convenience of either coaxial or fiber SDI I/O.
  • Page 11 Introduction 9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description Figure 1-1 9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Block Diagrams 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4) 9433-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Audio Processor Description

    9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description Audio Processor Description The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function chooses from the following inputs: 16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default • 1-to-1 routing to SDI output). Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of unbalanced (AES-3id) audio inputs or •...
  • Page 13 Introduction 9433-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description ® Cobalt OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control • Panels – The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the 9433-EMDE-ADDA and other video and audio ® processing terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt cards for openGear™...

  • Page 14: 9433-Emde-Adda Rear I/O Modules

    ® Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14). 9433-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules The 9433-EMDE-ADDA physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
  • Page 15 Introduction Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame Environmental: Operating temperature: 32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) Relative humidity (operating or storage): < 95%, non-condensing Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
  • Page 16 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Discrete Audio Inputs/Outputs (8) Unbalanced AES (AES-3id; 16-ch) with per-pair port direction controls (8) Balanced Analog Audio with per-pair port direction controls Analog Audio I/O Specifications Input Impedance: >10 kΩ Reference Level: -20 dBFS Nominal Level: +4 dBu Input Clip Level: +24 dBu (0 dBFS)

  • Page 17: Warranty And Service Information

    (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 determination of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

  • Page 18: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc

    Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Feel free to contact our thorough 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 information •...

  • Page 19: Installation And Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Chapter 2 Overview This chapter contains the following information: Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) • Installing the 9433-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3) •...

  • Page 20: Installing The 9433-Emde-Adda Into A Frame Slot

    Installing the 9433-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot Installing the 9433-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot CAUTION 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.

  • Page 21: Installing A Rear I/O Module

    Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance 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.
  • Page 22 Installing a Rear I/O Module Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot on rear of frame chassis. Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw. Lightly tighten captive screw. Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation 9433-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 23: 9433-Emde-Adda Rear I/O Modules

    Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 9433-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the 9433-EMDE-ADDA. Notes: Rear I/O Modules equipped with multi-pin connectors are supplied with removable terminal block adapters.
  • Page 24 Installing a Rear I/O Module Table 2-1 9433-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules — continued 9433-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9433EMDE-D Provides the following connections: • One 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input BNC (SDI IN) • One 3G/HD/SD-SDI fiber LC input (FIBER IN) • Eight balanced analog audio input/outputs (AN-AUD I/O 1 thru AN-AUD I/O 8) •...

  • Page 25: Fiber And Balanced Audio Connections

    Installation and Setup Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections Fiber and Balanced Audio Connections Figure 2-3 shows connections to the card multi-pin terminal block connectors. These connectors are used for card balanced audio connections. Figure 2-3 also shows how to install the blindmate fiber adapter to the rear module. Note: It is preferable to wire connections to plugs oriented as shown in Figure 2-3 rather than assessing orientation on rear module connectors.

  • Page 26: Setting Up 9433-Emde-Adda Network Remote Control

    DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact ® Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14). • 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 dis- covered by DashBoard™...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Overview This chapter contains the following information: If you are already familiar with Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1) • using DashBoard or a Cobalt Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control (p. 3-4) Remote Control Panel to control •...

  • Page 28: Function Menu/Parameter Overview

    Control and Display Descriptions Function Menu/Parameter Overview The functions and related parameters available on the 9433-EMDE-ADDA card are organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below. Figure 3-1 shows how the 9433-EMDE card and its menus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function menus, and parameters.

  • Page 29: Dashboard™ User Interface

    Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions DashBoard™ User Interface (See Figure 3-2.) The card function menus are organized in DashBoard™ using tabs. When a tab 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 GUI slider controls.

  • Page 30: Accessing The 9433-Emde Card Via Remote Control

    Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control ® Access the 9433-EMDE card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt Remote Control Panel as described below. Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™ On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9433-EMDE card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Accessing the 9433-EMDE Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Menu and Tree Pane Pane Controls Pane 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4) 9433-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Checking 9433-Emde Card Information

    Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information Checking 9433-EMDE Card Information The operating status and software version the 9433-EMDE card can be checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-3 shows and describes the 9433-EMDE card information screen using DashBoard™...

  • Page 33: 9433-Emde Function Menu List And Descriptions

    Operating Instructions 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each 9433-EMDE function menu and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is primarily based upon using DashBoard™...
  • Page 34 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List (-OE and -EOOE only) Allows selection of card video input from SDI (coax) or Fiber inputs. Also shows status (OK and format received) or no input conditions. Input Video Controls Displays signal status and payload for embedded and discrete audio received by the card.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio meters for embedded destination (output) channels. Output Audio Routing Output Audio crosspoints are available for embedded, AES 75 (AES-3id), and analog output destination channels.
  • Page 36 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued (continued) Note: • Default factory preset routing routes as pass-thru embedded Ch 1 thru Ch 16 to Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 16. • Emb Ch 2 thru Emb Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for Emb Ch 1. Therefore, only the Emb Ch 1 controls are shown here.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio meters for AES 75 destination (output) channels. Note: AES 75 Ch 2 thru Ch 16 have controls identical to the controls described here for AES 75 Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES 75 Ch 1 controls are shown here.
  • Page 38 9433-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9433-EMDE Function Menu List — continued Provides source selection, gain, mute, and audio meters for Analog Out destination (output) channels. • Note: Analog Out Ch 2 thru Ch 8 have controls identical to the controls described here for Analog Out Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES 75 Ch 1 controls are shown here.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9433-EMDE card and its remote control interface. The 9433-EMDE card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9433-EMDE 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...
  • Page 41 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 3-6). Status for selected card is By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N” shown here (in this in this example, Card Info is example, connection OK...

  • Page 42: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Troubleshooting 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 3-2 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.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

    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. 1-14) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-17 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4)
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  • Page 46 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9433-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.4) Printed in USA...

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