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- Page 1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG BBG-1023-DSK-LG 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Downstream Keyer with Dual Key/Fill Paths and Logo Insertion Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.2)
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Control Interface ................1-8 Technical Specifications..................1-8 Warranty and Service Information ............... 1-11 Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty............1-11 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc..................1-12 Chapter 2 Installation .......... - Page 4 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions........3-9 Character Burner ..................3-10 GPI Setup Controls .................. 3-15 Output Video Routing Controls ............... 3-16 Logo Upload/Insertion Controls .............. 3-17 Keyer ......................3-19 Presets ...................... 3-21 Event Setup Controls ................3-23 Admin ....................... 3-27 User Log ....................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Manual Conventions (p. 1-2) • Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-4) • BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description (p. 1-5) • Technical Specifications (p. 1-8) • Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-11) • Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-12) • BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.2) BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 6: Cobalt Reference Guides
Cobalt Reference Guides Cobalt Reference Guides ® From the Cobalt web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents easy to use guides covering network remote control, device firmware updates, example processing UI setups and other topics. Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the BBG-1023-DSK-LG itself. -
Page 7: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Introduction 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 8: Safety And Regulatory Summary
Safety and Regulatory Summary Safety and Regulatory Summary Warnings To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame ! WARNING ! equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Cautions This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video CAUTION... -
Page 9: Bbg-1023-Dsk-Lg Functional Description
Introduction BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BBG-1023-DSK-LG. The BBG-1023-DSK-LG includes input routing to accommodate up to five 3G/ HD/SD-SDI inputs (a single program input and two pairs of key/fill SDI inputs). -
Page 10: Video Processor Description
BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description Path 1 Logo Select/ Key/Fill Key/Fill Insert (4x) Engine 1 Engine 2 3G/HD/SD PGM SDI IN Path 1/2 Path Select PGM VIDEO Eng 1 K/F Output Logo File 3G/HD/SD- 3G/HD/SD Crosspoint Import/Buffer (4x) SDI OUT KEY/FILL Eng 2 K/F INPUTS Path 1/2 HDMI... - Page 11 Introduction BBG-1023-DSK-LG Functional Description Logo Insertion (See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for graphic insertion onto the SDI processed output raster. Up to four independent images can be stored on the device, of which any of the four images (“slates”) can be applied to program video on processing paths .The function allows for PATH 1...
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Page 12: User Control Interface
Technical Specifications User Control Interface GPI Interface Five independent GPI inputs ( thru ) are available. Using a GPI 1 GPI 5 user interface, GPI states (accommodating both level and edge-trigger Setup conditions) can be defined on the user interface to define up to 16 GPI conditions using the five available GPI inputs. - Page 13 Introduction Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Power consumption < 18 Watts maximum. Power provided by included AC adapter; 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Second DC power connection allows power redundancy using second (optional) AC adapter. Installation Density Up to 3 units per 1RU space Environmental: Operating temperature:...
- Page 14 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic SDI Video Outputs Number of Outputs: Two 3G/HD-SDI Impedance: 75 Ω Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz Signal Level: 800 mV ± 10% DC Offset: 0 V ±...
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Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Overview This chapter contains the following information: Installing the BBG-1023-DSK-LG (p. 2-1) • Rear Panel Connections (p. 2-2) • GPI Connections (p. 2-4) • Installing the BBG-1023-DSK-LG Note: • Where BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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-1023-DSK-LG in locations marked with stamped “x”. -
Page 18: Bbg-1023-Dsk-Lg Unit Dimensions
Rear Panel Connections From front of tray, slide unit into tray, aligning with tray edge and/or guides Note: BBG-1023 will not align with tray captive fastener if rubber feet are affixed to bottom of BBG-1023. Remove rubber feet if BBG-1023 is being installed in tray. - Page 19 Installation Rear Panel Connections 15.26 14.30 REMOVABLE FEET 4 PLACES 1.73 1.75 (FEET) 5.80 1.65 FRONT REAR Notes: 1. All dimensions in inches. 2. If BBG-1023 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-1023 chassis.
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Page 20: Gpi Connections
GPI Connections BBG-1023-DSK-LG Rear Panel HDMI OUT SDI OUT SDI IN 12 VDC ETHERNET KEY/FILL KEY/FILL SDI IN 2 SDI IN 1 12 VDC REF LOOP Connector Function Dual DC power IN connectors (diode-isolated). Single AC adapter (supplied) can be connected to either connector. Dual –... -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions
Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Overview This chapter contains the following information: BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control (p. 3-1) • Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network (p. 3-3) • Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-5) • Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information (p. 3-8) •... - Page 22 BBG-1023 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control - STATUS LED illuminated green shows unit power is OK and unit is functional. - INPUT LOCK LED illuminated green shows at least one video input is locked to video. - REF STATUS LED illuminated green shows valid reference is being received. - COMM LED illuminated green shows Ethernet connection is OK.
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Page 23: Connecting Bbg-1023 To Your Network
Setup/Operating Instructions Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network BBG-1023 ships with network protocol set to DHCP and populates its address with an addressed allocated by your DHCP server. If your network does not have a DHCP server, the BBG-1023 address field will be blank, and a static address must then be assigned. -
Page 24: Finding A Bbg-1023 Device In Dashboard
Connecting BBG-1023 To Your Network Finding a BBG-1023 Device in DashBoard (See Figure 3-2) If BBG-1023 is configured with an address within a network also available via DashBoard, a BBG-1023 device appears as a frame entity in the DashBoard Basic Tree View. Note: BBG-1023 DashBoard remote control is also available by opening the device ®... -
Page 25: Control And Display Descriptions
Setup/Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions Control and Display Descriptions This section describes the web user interface controls for using the BBG-1023-DSK-LG. The format in which the BBG-1023-DSK-LG functional controls appear follows a general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related controls can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview below). -
Page 26: Web User Interface
Control and Display Descriptions Web User Interface (See Figure 3-4.) The device function menu is organized using main menu navigation tabs which appear on the left side of any pane regardless of the currently displayed pane. When a menu tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed. -
Page 27: Display Theme
Setup/Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions Display Theme (See Figure 3-5.) The BBG-1023 user interface theme selection offers light and dark themes suited for various users and environments. Clicking Settings opens a pane where the display Theme can be set With Settings open, Theme is selected to display a pallet of available themes. -
Page 28: Checking Bbg-1023-Dsk-Lg Device Information
Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information Checking BBG-1023-DSK-LG Device Information The operating status and software version the BBG-1023-DSK-LG device can be checked by clicking the Status main menu tab. Figure 3-6 shows and describes the BBG-1023-DSK-LG device information status display. Note: Proper operating status is denoted by green icons for the status indicators shown in Figure 3-6. -
Page 29: Bbg-1023-Dsk-Lg Function Menu List And Descriptions
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each BBG-1023-DSK-LG function menu item and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Note: •... - Page 30 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List Provides user-configurable burn-in of up to two text strings and timecode on output video. Character Burner • Note: Character Burner tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the respective Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs.
- Page 31 Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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.) Example: Ident 1 text using Top Left position...
- Page 32 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 33 Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Timecode Source Selector Selects the timecode type to be checked and extracted from program video for burn-in from choices shown. Note: Select control must be set for timecode type that is available on program video being processed in order for burn-in to be present.
- Page 34 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Timecode Positioning Controls With Custom selected, sets burn-in position attributes as follows: • Horizontal Position sets horizontal position (in percentage of offset from left of image area). (Range is 0 thru 100%) •...
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Page 35: Gpi Setup Controls
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides controls for defining up to 16 GPI conditions using the five independent GPI inputs (GPI 1 thru GPI 5). These GPI conditions can in turn be used to GPI Setup Controls invoke any of the device control, processing, and/or routing functions. - Page 36 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) In the example below, GPI Condition 1 only becomes active when all conditions specified in the five GPI input selectors are true. Here, GPI 1 being set to detect closed could serve as a pre-launch acknowledge, with edge-triggered GPI 2 serving as the launch.
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Page 37: Logo Upload/Insertion Controls
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides controls for uploading logo/”bug” user graphics and correlating the graphics to user functions that will be called to insert the graphic(s) for various conditions. All uploaded Logo Upload/Insertion Controls graphic insertions can be correlated to triggers such as GPI or events in conjunction with the Event Setup controls. - Page 38 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) Note: Logo tab has identical independent controls for logo enable and insertion for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs. Path-Specific Settings for Logo Insertion The Path 1 and Path 2 sub-tabs on the Logo page allow for independent On the Path 1 sub-tab, Logo 1 (“Slate 1”)
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Page 39: Keyer
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides key/fill insertion controls and displays insertion status. Keyer • Note: Keyer tab has identical independent controls for both Path 1 and Path 2 using the Path 1 / Path 2 sub-tabs. The two key engines (Keyer 1 and Keyer 2) are available for either path and are independent of any path concerns. - Page 40 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) Alpha Threshold keying allows cost-effective luminance keying from low-cost generic file-based graphic sources. With the graphic source applied to both the card Key and Fill inputs, the card Key Alpha and Key Threshold controls can be set to easily optimize the key/fill as shown below.
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Page 41: Presets
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 Presets settings. - Page 42 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) Download (save) card presets to a Upload (open) card presets from a network network computer by clicking computer by clicking Upload at the bottom of Download Presets –...
- Page 43 Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides event-based loading allowing a defined action to be automatically engaged upon various received signal status. Actions can be “canned” control commands or user-defined by going to a user preset. Event Setup Controls •...
- Page 44 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) In the example here for Event 1 and Event 2, user-defined GPI Condition #2 is used in turn to invoke user preset “Key-Fill Scheme A” (set using the Keyer page and then as a preset on the Presets page). The Engage Mode true or false settings can be used, in conjunction with the selected GPI condition, to go to invoke preset Key-Fill Scheme A”...
- Page 45 Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) User States is a special column which allows a logic state to be set (similar to a register or latch) whenever a defined condition is first triggered.
- Page 46 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides three general-purpose timers that can be triggered to start, pause, reset, or stop upon event actions. The state of each timer, in turn, can also be used to invoke other actions.
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Page 47: Admin
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued Provides a global operating status and allows a log download for factory engineering support. Also provides controls for selecting and loading device firmware upgrade files. •... - Page 48 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) Firmware upgrade controls allow a selected firmware version (where • Firmware Upgrade Controls multiple versions can be uploaded to the device’s internal memory) to invoke an upgrade to a selected version either instantly, or set to install on the next device reboot (thereby allowing upgrade downtime to be controlled at a scheduled point in time).
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Page 49: User Log
Setup/Operating Instructions BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Card Check and Restore Utilities Memory Test allows all cells of the device FPGA memory to be tested. This control should only be activated under direction of product support. -
Page 50: Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface And Gui
Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI Firmware (such as upgrades, option keys, and presets .bin files) can be uploaded to BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 51: Front Panel User Menus
Setup/Operating Instructions Front Panel User Menus Front Panel User Menus All of the mode and parametric controls available using the web UI (as described in BBG-1023-DSK-LG Function Menu List and Descriptions) are available using the front panel display and arrow navigating buttons. The front panel menus offers a true standalone means to configure the BBG-1023 with no connection to a network required, and is useful where changes need to be done immediately (or in emergency situations) without the... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the BBG-1023-DSK-LG and its remote control interface. The BBG-1023-DSK-LG 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 53 Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting BBG-1023-DSK-LG Front Panel Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-8 shows and describes the BBG-1023-DSK-LG front panel indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the device itself and remote (network) communications (where applicable).
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Page 54: Basic Troubleshooting Checks
Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Checks Failures of a general nature (affecting many devices 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 55: Bbg-1023-Dsk-Lg Processing Error Troubleshooting
Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting BBG-1023-DSK-LG Processing Error Troubleshooting Table 3-3 provides BBG-1023-DSK-LG processing troubleshooting information. If the BBG-1023-DSK-LG exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-3, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided. In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the BBG-1023-DSK-LG is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the device. -
Page 56: In Case Of Problems
(See Figure 3-9.) Make certain the card has the proper SD card installed in the under-card slot. If SD card is not installed, contact Product Support to obtain an SD card. Note: If unit is a BBG-1000 Series device, remove the top cover before proceeding. 3-36 BBG-1023-DSK-LG PRODUCT MANUAL BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.2) - Page 57 Setup/Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices. From underside of card, locate the SD card receptacle With SD card labeling facing up (as shown), gently push the card into the receptacle until it clicks and locks into place Figure 3-9 SD Card Installation...
- Page 58 Restore from SD Card . After about 1/2-minute, the card license(s) will be restored and card will be using its most recently installed firmware. Card/device can now be used as normal. On BBG-1000 Series unit, re-install top cover. Contact and Return Authorization Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc.
- Page 60 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BBG-1023-DSKLG-OM (V1.2) Printed in USA...