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Cobalt Digital Inc 9933-EMDE-ADDA Product Manual

3g/hd/sd-sdi 16-channel aes / 8-channel analog audio embedder / de-embedder
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9933-EMDE-ADDA
9933-EMDE-ADDA
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog
Audio Embedder / De-Embedder
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

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  • Page 1 9933-EMDE-ADDA 9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • 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

    Introduction ......... . . Overview ........................ 1-1 9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual ......1-2 Cobalt Reference Guides ..................1-2 Manual Conventions....................
  • Page 4 COMM Ports Setup Controls ..............3-14 Troubleshooting ....................3-16 Error and Failure Indicator Overview ............3-16 Basic Troubleshooting Checks..............3-19 9933-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting ........3-19 Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors........3-20 In Case of Problems .................. 3-20 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Also provides general information regarding the 9933-EMDE-ADDA. Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for • installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA in a frame, and optionally installing a Rear I/O Module(s). Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of •...

  • Page 6: 9933-Emde-Adda Card Software Versions And This Manual

    9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual 9933-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 9933-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

    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. 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Summary

    United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Canada ICES-003 International/CE CISPR 24:2010 IEC 61000-4-2:2008 IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-4:2004 IEC 61000-4-6:2008 CISPR 22:2008 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 10: 9933-Emde-Adda Functional Description

    9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description 9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9933-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.
  • Page 11 Introduction 9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description Figure 1-1 9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Block Diagram 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Audio Processor Description

    9933-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: User Control Interface

    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 9933-EMDE-ADDA and other video and audio ® processing terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt cards for openGear™ standard.
  • Page 14 (MFC-8320-N, MFC-FC, or equivalent) installed in the frame. • DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9933-EMDE-ADDA as shown. The value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoard™ or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card.

  • Page 15: 9933-Emde-Adda Rear I/O Modules

    BNC and other connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain. The full assortment of 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.
  • Page 16 Freq. Response: ±0.2 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) SNR: 115 dB (A weighted) THD+N: -96 dB (20 Hz to 10 kHz) Crosstalk: -106 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Output Impedance: < 50 Ω Max Output Level: +24 dBu (0 dBFS) 1-12 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • 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

    Overview This chapter contains the following information: Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. 2-1) • Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3) • Balanced Audio Connections (p. 2-6) •...

  • Page 20: Installing The 9933-Emde-Adda Into A Frame Slot

    Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot Installing the 9933-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

    Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector. Close the frame front access panel. Connect the input and output cables as shown in 9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-5). Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other cards.
  • Page 22 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 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • Page 23: 9933-Emde-Adda Rear I/O Modules

    9933-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 9933-EMDE-ADDA. Notes: Rear I/O Modules equipped with multi-pin connectors are supplied with removable terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.

  • Page 24: Balanced Audio Connections

    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 25: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    9933-EMDE-ADDA card. The 9933-EMDE-ADDA functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here. The format in which the 9933-EMDE-ADDA functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used.

  • Page 26: Function Menu/Parameter Overview

    Control and Display Descriptions Function Menu/Parameter Overview The functions and related parameters available on the 9933-EMDE-ADDA card are organized into function menus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below. Figure 3-1 shows how the 9933-EMDE card and its menus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function menus, and parameters.

  • Page 27: Dashboard™ User Interface

    GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. Typical Selection List DashBoard Tabs Typical Parametric Control Typical Button Control Level Bar Graph Meters DashBoard Sub-Tab Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Accessing The 9933-Emde Card Via Remote Control

    As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™ its function menu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed. (The particular menu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™). 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Menu and Tree Pane Pane Controls Pane 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Checking 9933-Emde Card Information

    This displays shows the status and format of the signals being received by the 9933-EMDE, as well as card status. This display also shows the the card hardware and software version info. Figure 3-3 9933-EMDE Card Info/Status Utility 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • Page 31: 9933-Emde Function Menu List And Descriptions

    The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function menu item can be found. Function Menu Item Page Function Menu Item Page Input Audio Status Ancillary Data Proc Controls 3-13 Output Audio Routing COMM Ports Setup Controls 3-14 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 32 Note: AES Dolby-encoded inputs are directed via a special path that automatically bypasses SRC. Channel-pair AES port user direction indicator/ controls. Note: Direction indicator/ controls are ganged with same controls on Output Audio Routing page. 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 33 Emb Ch 9 switches for intended channels are set as IN. See Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports (p. Emb Ch 10 2-1) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”. • • • Emb Ch 16 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 34 (-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB) ® Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby E or AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will corrupt Dolby data. 3-10 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 35 (-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB) ® Note: Although the card can pass non-PCM data such as Dolby E or AC-3, setting the gain control to any setting other than default 0 will corrupt Dolby data. 3-11 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 36 Gain controls allow relative gain (in dB) control for the corresponding destination Embedded Audio Group channel. (-80 to +20 dB range in 1.0 dB steps; unity = 0 dB) Note: Maximum absolute analog output is limited to +24 dBu. 3-12 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 37 When set to extract to COM interface, displays rate and dropped data (if any) Note: DashBoard versions 4.1 and earlier display DID and SDID numbers in decimal; newer DashBoard versions display DID and SDID numbers in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal notation is denoted by the “0x” preceding the value. 3-13 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 38 • Hold Break: Card, if close to not being able to accept new data, tells the sending source to hold, and releases this hold when the card is again able to accept new data. 3-14 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 39 • Parity: Sets card Rx to expect odd or even parity from incoming data, and sets card Tx to generate a parity bit to satisfy selected parity. Where parity is set, incoming data not conforming to parity selection is rejected. 3-15 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Four blue LEDs indicate presence (lock) of the four embedded audio groups on the card SDI input (GRP1, GRP2, GRP3, GRP4). Note: The input status LEDs may not be configured and functional on initial product release. Figure 3-4 9933-EMDE Card Edge Status Indicators 3-16 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 41 Yellow indicator icon in 9933-EMDE Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9933-EMDE is not receiving an SDI input). Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays 3-17 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 42 (in this example, all for 9933-EMDE card in slot 12 indications are OK) Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example) Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display 3-18 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

  • Page 43: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    DashBoard™ and/or the 9933-EMDE card edge status indicators. • Where errors are displayed on both the 9933-EMDE card and network remote controls, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section. 3-19 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 44: 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. 3-20 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 46 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) Printed in USA...

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