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Hd/sd 12-bit analog to digital video converter with universal inputs and frame sync
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HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video
Converter with Universal Inputs
Product Manual
9032
and Frame Sync
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9032-OM (V4.1)

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  • Page 1 9032 HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs and Frame Sync Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9032-OM (V4.1)
  • 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 9032 Card Software Versions and this Manual ............1-2 Cobalt Reference Guides ..................1-2 Manual Conventions....................
  • Page 4 DashBoard™ User Interface ............... 3-3 ® Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......... 3-4 Accessing the 9032 Card via Remote Control ............3-5 Accessing the 9032 Card Using DashBoard™ ........... 3-5 ® Accessing the 9032 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel ..... 3-6 Checking 9032 Card Information................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9032). Note: This manual also covers the 9032-SD, which is an SD-input only version of the card. The 9032-SD is functionally identical to the 9032 in other respects. This manual consists of the following chapters: •...

  • Page 6: 9032 Card Software Versions And This Manual

    The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9032 Card Information (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. You can then check our website for the latest software version currently released for the card as described below.

  • Page 7: Manual Conventions

    SDI OUT In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: • 9032 refers to the 9032 HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs and Frame Sync card. • Frame refers to the HPF-9000 or similar 20-slot frame that houses ®...

  • Page 8: Labeling Symbol Definitions

    Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9032 has a moderate power dissipation (10 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.

  • Page 9: 9032 Functional Description

    9032 Functional Description 9032 Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9032. The 9032 includes a 12-bit video ADC which accepts CVBS, Y/C, and component analog video inputs. The 9032 also handles AFD code insertion and conversion of analog VITC timecode to VITC waveform and ATC packet-based formats.
  • Page 10 9032 Functional Description Figure 1-1 9032 Functional Block Diagram 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL 9032-OM (V4.1)

  • Page 11: Video Processor Description

    9032 Functional Description Video Processor Description Video Processor The 9032 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video. Frame Sync Function This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external...
  • Page 12 9032 Functional Description Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion between VBI formats over SDI and RS-485 LTC. LTC can be received or sent over an RS-485 interface. In this manner, a basic HD analog video input can import RS-485 and embed this timecode data on the SDI ouput as ATC_VITC or ATC_LTC timecode data.

  • Page 13: User Control Interface

    MFC-8320-N network controller card installed. • DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9032 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 14 Built-in Card Edge User Interface – Using the built-in card edge controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front panel menu. Note: Some of the 9032 functions described in this manual are available only when ® using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel user interfaces.

  • Page 15: 9032 Rear I/O Modules

    Rear I/O Module; the unused inputs and outputs remain unterminated and not available for use. The full assortment of 9032 Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in 9032 Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”.

  • Page 16: Video Formats Supported By The 9032

    Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Note: HD specifications apply only to 9032; 9032-SD only accepts and outputs SD signals. Part number, nomenclature • 9032 – HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs and Frame Sync • 9032-SD is functionally equivalent, but processes only SD analog video with a resulting SMPTE 259M SDI output ®...
  • Page 17 Within noise floor measurement Return Loss: > 20 dB to 30 MHz Resolution 10-bit video data path Video A/D Process HD: 4:4:4 SD: 8:8:8 Resolution: 12-bit A/D and 10-bit video data path SD Comb Filter: 5-line adaptive 1-13 9032-OM (V4.1) 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Number of Outputs: Outputs Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 (9032-SD is SD only) Impedance: 75 Ω Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz >...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling. The 9032 has a moderate power dissipation (10 W). As such, avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
  • Page 22 Installing the 9032 Into a Frame Slot Note: If installing the 9032 in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a Rear I/O Mod- ule (p. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.

  • Page 23: Installing A Rear I/O Module

    This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently installed in the slot where the 9032 is to be installed. If installing the 9032 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this procedure.

  • Page 24: 9032 Rear I/O Modules

    Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw. Lightly tighten captive screw. Note: Rear I/O Modules RM-9032-C, -D, -E, and -H occupy two rear module slot mounting locations and use two captive screws.
  • Page 25 Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module Table 2-1 9032 Rear I/O Modules 9032 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9032-A Provides the following connections: • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 and...

  • Page 26: Setting Up 9032 Network Remote Control

    DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact ® Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16). • 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

    Control and Display Descriptions This section describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays for using the 9032 card. The 9032 functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here. The format in which the 9032 functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used.

  • Page 28: Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

    The functions and related parameters available on the 9032 card are organized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below. Figure 3-1 shows how the 9032 card and its submenus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function submenus, and parameters.

  • Page 29: Dashboard™ User Interface

    GUI drop-down lists. (In this manner, the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard™ are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9032 card edge controls.) Typical Selection...

  • Page 30: Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

    Control Panel are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9032 card edge controls.) Figure 3-3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this example, “Video Proc”) using the Control Panel as compared to using the...

  • Page 31: Accessing The 9032 Card Via Remote Control

    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 9032 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

  • Page 32: Accessing The 9032 Card Using A Cobalt

    Accessing the 9032 Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Submenu Tree Pane Pane and Controls Pane 9032_ DB_ACCESS3A3.PNG ® Accessing the 9032 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below.

  • Page 33: Checking 9032 Card Information

    Checking 9032 Card Information Checking 9032 Card Information The operating status and software version the 9032 card can be checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9032 card information screen using DashBoard™ and accessing card information using the card edge control user interface.

  • Page 34: Ancillary Data Line Number Locations And Ranges

    ATC_VITC on line 9/8 and Dolby Metadata = 13 CC = 10 AFD (now on line 18) AFD = 18 Dolby Metadata = 13 resolved Card n Card 1 Figure 3-5 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL 9032-OM (V4.1)

  • Page 35: 9032 Function Submenu List And Descriptions

    9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9032 function submenu (‘tab”) and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is primarily based upon using DashBoard™...
  • Page 36 Video Signal Controls • HD Analog Input Type When receiving analog video input, sets the 9032 HD input video type to accept received input signal from choices shown. Note: Input type must be appropriately set for the 9032 to correctly process the received input.

  • Page 37: Video Proc

    Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls. • Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc functions. • When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.

  • Page 38: Afd

    9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video. Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Provides video Frame Sync delay controls. Framesync • Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below. • Off: Video path bypasses frame sync entirely; output video timing tracks with input video timing.
  • Page 40 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Minimum Latency Frames Control When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames).

  • Page 41: Framesync

    Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Framesync LOS Freeze Color In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image raster color from choices shown to the left.

  • Page 42: Timecode

    9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu 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 Shown below is an example in which received video with VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC timecode data.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) RS-485 LTC controls described below only appear on cards with +LTC licensed optional feature. This feature allows bidirectional conversion between VBI-based timecode and LTC timecode on an RS-485 interface.
  • Page 44 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu 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, running analog VITC timecode received and outputted).

  • Page 45: Closed Captioning

    Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data.
  • Page 46 To order features and obtain a license key, contact Cobalt sales at sales@cobaltdigital.com or at the contact information in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. in Chapter 1, “Introduction”. Please provide the “SSN” number of your card (displayed in the Card Info pane) when contacting us for your key.
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently selected preset. • Preset Save and Load (For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down...

  • Page 48: Presets

    9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Reset Current Preset • Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom name entered) of the currently selected Preset (as displayed in the Selected Preset field) to factory default settings.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Error and Failure Indicator Overview The 9032 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9032 card 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 50 Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9032 (1080, LEDs 720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9032 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input).
  • Page 51 Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example “No connection to device” indicating 9032 card is not connecting to frame/LAN). If the 9032 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are grayed-out (as shown in the example here).
  • Page 52 By clicking on “Slot 6: card is shown here CDI-9032 RCVR21” in this (in this example, all example, Card Info is shown indications are OK) for 9032 card in slot 6 Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example) 9032_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2A.PNG...

  • Page 53: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Item Checks Verify power presence and • On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9032, in all cases when power is characteristics being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.

  • Page 54: 9032 Processing Error Troubleshooting

    In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the 9032 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card. Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con- ditions listed.
  • Page 55 SD formats such as 525i 5994, where the practical maximum limit is 13. DashBoard™ shows Output Timecode not available due to Timecode output requires that source and Status error message in 9032 lack of appropriate input priority are appropriately selected. Also, video Timecode function submenu timecode data input must contain appropriate timecode data screen.

  • Page 56: 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. 1-16) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-30 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL 9032-OM (V4.1)
  • Page 58 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9032-OM (V4.1) Printed in USA...

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