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Cobalt Digital Inc BBG-1002-DC-4K Product Manual

Standalone quad-input 3g/hd uhd broadcast downconverter with optional frame sync
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BBG-1002-DC-4K
Standalone Quad-Input 3G/HD UHD Broadcast
Downconverter with Optional Frame Sync
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

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  • Page 1 BBG-1002-DC-4K BBG-1002-DC-4K Standalone Quad-Input 3G/HD UHD Broadcast Downconverter with Optional Frame Sync Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    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

    Introduction ......... . . Overview ........................ 1-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Software Versions and this Manual ........1-2 Cobalt Reference Guides ..................1-2 Manual Conventions....................
  • Page 4 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions ........3-9 Input Routing Controls ................3-10 Output Format Controls ................3-10 Output Audio Routing/Controls ............... 3-12 Character Burner ..................3-13 Closed Captioning ..................3-18 Timecode ....................3-19 Reticules ....................3-23 Presets ...................... 3-26 Admin .......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This manual provides installation and setup instructions for the BBG-1002-DC-4K Standalone Quad-Input UHD Broadcast Downconverter with Optional Frame Sync (also referred to herein as the BBG-1002-DC-4K). This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides information about this manual •...

  • Page 6: Bbg-1002-Dc-4K Software Versions And This Manual

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Software Versions and this Manual BBG-1002-DC-4K 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 devices 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 BBG-1002-DC-4K itself. Examples are provided below. Device display messages are shown like this: • BBG-1002-DC-4K Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A •...

  • Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    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. BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Summary

    CAUTION unauthorized sources may cause product damage, unreliable operation, and invalidate warranty. The BBG-1002-DC-4K FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around CAUTION 85° C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by setting this control to Disable.

  • Page 10: Bbg-1002-Dc-4K Functional Description

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Functional Description BBG-1002-DC-4K Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BBG-1002-DC-4K. The BBG-1002-DC-4K includes input routing to accommodate up to four 3G/ HD-SDI inputs for converting 4K quadrant-division and 2SI (two-sample interleave) content into 3G/HD-SDI. The BBG-1002-DC-4K precisely...

  • Page 11: Video Processing Description

    The combined SDI output can be scaled to 3G/HD-SDI. An HDMI output is also furnished which is directly usable by a monitor. The BBG-1002-DC-4K features input select, timing alignment, and quadrant combining/scaling functions as described below.
  • Page 12 BBG-1002-DC-4K Functional Description Timecode Processor Note: The timecode function is tied to and considers timecode sources only received on SDI IN A. (See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for extraction of timecode data from input video source, and in turn allow individual timecode strings to be embedded and/or burned into the output video.

  • Page 13: Audio Processor Description

    C and LFE channels for the HDMI output. User Control Interface BBG-1002-DC-4K uses an HTML5 internal web server for control/ monitoring communication, which allows control via a web interface with no special or unique application on the client device. Connection to the device to the network media connection is via a standard 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ethernet connection.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the BBG-1002-DC-4K Up/ Down/Cross Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync device. Table 1-1 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Part number, nomenclature BBG-1002-DC-4K UHDTV Standalone Quad-Input UHD Broadcast Downconverter with Optional Frame Sync Power consumption <...
  • Page 15 HDMI Combined Video Output HDMI CEA-861D Frame Reference Input Looping 2-BNC connection. SMPTE 170M/318M “Black Burst”, SMPTE 274M/296M “Tri-Level” Return Loss: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz Redundant (or spare) AC power supply BBG-1000-PS 1-11 BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4) BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc

    Introduction 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 •...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    • Installing the BBG-1002-DC-4K Note: • Where BBG-1002-DC-4K is to be installed on a mounting plate (or regular table or desk surface) without optional frame Mounting Tray BBG-1000-TRAY, affix four adhesive-backed rubber feet (supplied) to the bottom of BBG-1002-DC-4K in locations marked with stamped “x”. If feet are not affixed, chassis bottom cooling vents will be obscured.

  • Page 20: Bbg-1002-Dc-4K Unit Dimensions

    Tighten only finger tight. Figure 2-1 Mounting BBG-1002-DC-4K Using Frame Mounting Tray BBG-1002-DC-4K Unit Dimensions Figure 2-2 shows the BBG-1002-DC-4K physical dimensions and mounting details for cases where BBG-1002-DC-4K will be installed in a location not using the optional BBG-1000-TRAY mounting tray.
  • Page 21 REAR Notes: 1. All dimensions in inches. 2. If BBG-1002-DC-4K is mounted on flat surface, either rubber feet must be installed, or mounting surface must be open to mate with cooling vents on bottom of BBG-1002-DC-4K chassis. Figure 2-2 BBG-1002-DC-4K Dimensional Details BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)
  • Page 22 (4) Video In BNCs (VID IN A thru VID IN D) VID IN D SDI OUT (2) 3G/HD-SDI Quadrant Combined Video Out BNCs (SDI OUT) HDMI OUT Quadrant Combined Video/Audio HDMI Out connector Figure 2-3 BBG-1002-DC-4K Rear Panel Connectors BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Setup Instructions

    Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-5) • Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9). Checking BBG-1002-DC-4K Device Information (p. 3-8) • BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9) • Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI (p. 3-30) • Troubleshooting (p. 3-32) •...
  • Page 24 Repeatedly press the button to step up through sub-menus and then to other menus. Access other menu items using buttons. The display backlight automatically brightens with any navigation arrow activity, and then goes dim after a few moments. Figure 3-1 BBG-1002 Front Panel Display and Menu Controls BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 25: Connecting Bbg-1002 To Your Network

    Note: Current IP address of BBG-1002 can now be checked from the front panel by accessing this at any point. 6. At this point, BBG-1002 can now be accessed with a web browser pointing to the configured address. Browse to the configured address and check connectivity. Web browser pointing to configured address displays BBG-1002 BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4) BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Finding A Bbg-1002 Device In Dashboard

    BBG-1002 DashBoard remote control is also available by opening the device ® in DashBoard similar to opening an openGear card. Hovering over the blue BBG icon in DashBoard displays the address of the BBG device Figure 3-2 Finding BBG-1002 Using DashBoard BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 27: Control And Display Descriptions

    Figure 3-3 shows how the BBG-1002-DC-4K device and its menus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between devices, function menus, and parameters.

  • Page 28: Web User Interface

    In this example, the Frame Sync main menu tab is selected, with the overall pane now showing all sub-menu items related to the framesync function. Clicking another main menu tab immediately displays the pane related to the selected main menu tab. Figure 3-4 Typical Web UI Display and Controls BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)

  • Page 29: Display Theme

    Light – this is the theme shown in this manual and is Dark – the dark theme is suited for low-light environments. useful for normal ambient light environments such as offices. Figure 3-5 Web UI Display Themes BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4) BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Checking Bbg-1002-Dc-4K Device Information

    Checking BBG-1002-DC-4K Device Information Checking BBG-1002-DC-4K Device Information The operating status and software version the BBG-1002-DC-4K device can be checked by clicking the Status main menu tab. Figure 3-6 shows and describes the BBG-1002-DC-4K device information status display. Note: Proper operating status is denoted by green icons for the status indicators shown in Figure 3-6.

  • Page 31: Bbg-1002-Dc-4K Function Menu List And Descriptions

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each BBG-1002-DC-4K 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 32 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List Provides controls to select input routing of device SDI inputs to the four quadrants comprising the combined image raster. Input Routing Controls • 4K Input Type Select Sets the four-quadrant inputs to accept either 4K Four Quadrant or 4K Two-Sample Interleaved.
  • Page 33 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Video Lock Mode Select (Option +FS) Selects lock to reference functions from the choices shown and described below. • Lock to Reference: Output video is locked to external reference received on the device REF LOOP input, else input.

  • Page 34: Output Audio Routing/Controls

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source selection for each embedded audio output channel. Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls Output Audio Routing/Controls and peak level meters for each output channel.

  • Page 35: Character Burner

    Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued Provides user-configurable burn-in of up to two text strings and timecode on output video. Character Burner Note: Ident 1 and Ident 2 sub-tabs provide identical, independent controls for inserting two independent text (identification) burn-in overlays on the output video.

  • Page 36: Closed Captioning

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Ident Position Select Sets the location of the ident text insertion from choices shown or custom. (When Custom is selected, position is configured using the Ident Text Positioning Controls described below.)
  • Page 37 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Text Box Sizing Controls Provides controls for setting the size of the burn-in text background box. • Auto allows text box to proportionally size with selected text size.

  • Page 38: Timecode

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Timecode Attributes Controls Sets burn-in size/position attributes as follows: • Character Size sets character size (in pixels). • Text Justification selects from left, right, or center-aligned justification within the text box overlay.
  • Page 39 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) Positioning with H and V controls at zero (origin) (Size = 3) Positioning with H and V controls both at 50 (Size = 3)
  • Page 40 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued Provides support for closed captioning setup. Closed Captioning Note: The closed captioning function is tied to and considers CC sources only received on SDI IN A.
  • Page 41 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued Provides timecode data extraction from various sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion controls for inserting the timecode into the output video. Timecode Note: The timecode function is tied to and considers VBI timecode sources only received on SDI IN A.
  • Page 42 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Source Priority Selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported external formats, and internal Free Run in the event the preferred source is unavailable.
  • Page 43 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data as follows: • Output status OK (in this example, Free Run timecode is being outputted).
  • Page 44 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) For HD output, enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the • HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC_VITC2.

  • Page 45: Reticules

    Reticules Typical Reticule/Overlay Marker Insertions The BBG-1002-DC-4K allows any combination of the reticule/overlay markers to be applied to the output video. Sizing and other characteristics for each type of marker can be set as described below. Safe Action Area (SAA) Reticule...
  • Page 46 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Safe Title Area (STA) Controls • STA provides enable/disable of safe title area graticule insertion. • STA Height and STA Width control height and width of insertion (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).
  • Page 47 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Center Cross Controls • Center Cross provides enable/disable of center cross insertion. • Cross Height and Width control height of vertical line and width of horizontal line (from 0% to 100% of 4:3 outputted image area).

  • Page 48: Presets

    BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued Allows user control settings to be saved in a one-button Preset and then loaded (recalled) as desired, and provides a one-button restore of factory default settings.

  • Page 49: Admin

    (Thermal shutdown is enabled by default). CAUTION Admin The BBG-1002-DC-4K FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around 85° C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by setting this control to Disable.
  • Page 50 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) Firmware upgrade controls allow a selected firmware version (where multiple versions can be uploaded to the device’s internal memory) to • Firmware Upgrade Controls invoke an upgrade to a selected version either instantly, or set to install on the next device reboot (thereby allowing card upgrade downtime to be controlled at a scheduled point in time).
  • Page 51 Setup Instructions BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1002-DC-4K Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired. Click return to engage change. • Append to Product Name appends (or adds to) existing OEM name (for example, “BBG-1002-DC-4K Processing 1A”).

  • Page 52: User Log

    Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI Firmware (such as upgrades, option keys, and presets .bin files) can be uploaded to BBG-1002-DC-4K directly via the web html5 interface without going through DashBoard (see Figure 3-7). In addition to allowing uploads without needing a DashBoard connection, this method transfers files typically much faster than using DashBoard.
  • Page 53 On GUI main page, click on Settings In File Upload Utility, click Select File A browser now opens. Browse to and select the desired file to be uploaded. Follow on-screen prompts. Figure 3-7 Uploads Using Web Interface/GUI 3-31 BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4) BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Error and Failure Indicator Overview The BBG-1002-DC-4K itself and its remote control provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the BBG-1002-DC-4K is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™ or a Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition.
  • Page 55 Illuminates GREEN indicating signal presence for currently-selected input video path. Illuminates ORANGE if input video is lost. REF STATUS Illuminates GREEN indicating BBG-1002-DC-4K is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation. Illuminates ORANGE if reference is lost or incompatible with input video. COMM LED Illuminates GREEN when device is communicating with network connection.

  • Page 56: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Basic Troubleshooting Checks Item Checks Verify power presence and • On the BBG-1002-DC-4K, in all cases when power is being properly characteristics supplied all indicators should be illuminated. Any device showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern. • Check the Power Consumed indication for the BBG-1002-DC-4K. This can be observed using the Status front-panel or web UI pane.

  • Page 57: In Case Of Problems

    Corrective Action BBG-1002 shows Unlocked No video input present Make certain intended video source is message in BBG-1002-DC-4K connected to appropriate BBG-1002-DC-4K Info pane. video input. Make certain BNC cable connections are OK. Audio not processed or passed Enable control not turned on...
  • Page 58 With button now released, the card will begin reprogramming: LED illuminates and remains illuminated. • When reprogram is complete, LED turns off, on, and then off • again (entire process takes about 1-1/2 minute). 3-36 BBG-1002-DC-4K PRODUCT MANUAL BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)
  • Page 59 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. 1-13) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-37 BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4)
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  • Page 62 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BBG1002DC4K-OM (V1.4) Printed in USA...

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