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Cobalt Digital Inc 9926-xHtoS Product Manual

3g/hd/sd multi-channel opengear® hdmi-to-sdi converters with per-channel frame sync
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Converters with Per-Channel Frame Sync
• 9926-4HtoS
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3G/HD/SD Dual-Channel openGear
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9926-xHtoS
9926-xHtoS
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HDMI-To-SDI
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HDMI-To-SDI Converter with Per-Channel Frame Sync
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HDMI-To-SDI Converter with Per-Channel Frame
9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2)

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  • Page 1 • 9926-4HtoS 3G/HD/SD Quad-Channel openGear HDMI-To-SDI Converter with Per-Channel Frame Sync ® • 9926-2HtoS 3G/HD/SD Dual-Channel openGear HDMI-To-SDI Converter with Per-Channel Frame Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9926-xHtoS-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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......... . . Overview ..........................1-1 9926-xHtoS Card Software Versions and this Manual ............1-2 Cobalt Reference Guides ..................... 1-2 Manual Conventions......................
  • Page 4 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions............. 3-8 Input Video Controls ..................... 3-9 Video Proc/Color Correction ................3-10 Framesync ......................3-13 Output Video Routing ..................3-16 GPO Setup Controls .................... 3-17 Presets ........................3-17 Admin ........................3-19 Network Settings Controls .................. 3-20 User Events Setup Controls .................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Also provides general information regarding the 9926-xHtoS. Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for • installing the 9926-xHtoS in a frame, and optionally installing a 9926-xHtoS Rear I/O Module. Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of •...

  • Page 6: 9926-Xhtos 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 9926-xHtoS 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

    Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9926-xHtoS itself. Examples are provided below. Card-edge display messages are shown like this: • BOOT Connector names are shown like this: HDMI IN 1 •...

  • 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. 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2)

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Summary

    • OG3 Frame: (5) cards • HPF-9000 Frame: (5) cards • oGx Frame: (7) cards If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9926-xHtoS CAUTION into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.

  • Page 10: 9926-Xhtos Functional Description

    9926-xHtoS Functional Description 9926-xHtoS Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9926-xHtoS. The 9926-xHtoS provides up to four independent signal paths ( HDMI Channel 1 thru ) of HDMI-to-SDI conversion and frame sync. The HDMI Channel 4 multiple paths share input and output crosspoints to receive and send four outputs.
  • Page 11 Introduction 9926-xHtoS Functional Description Figure 1-1 9926-xHtoS Functional Block Diagram 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2) 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Video Processor Description

    Note: Unless otherwise noted, the following functions are independently available for Path 1 thru Path 4 processing paths. The 9926-xHtoS video subsystem provides the functions described below. Input Video Select Functions Used in common as a routing source for thru...

  • Page 13: Audio Processor Description

    Introduction 9926-xHtoS Functional Description Video Output Crosspoint Used in common as a routing source for thru is a four-output Path 1 Path 4 video matrix crosspoint that allows independently applying the card processed video output to any of the four card discrete coaxial outputs...
  • Page 14 9926-xHtoS Functional Description Flex Buses. For both input and output nodes before and after the card internal buses, flex buses provide flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16 summing nodes ( thru ) can receive any card Flex Mix Bus A Flex Mix Bus P audio input, thereby allowing several customizable mixing schemes.

  • Page 15: User Control Interface

    Introduction 9926-xHtoS Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9926-xHtoS. These options are individually described below. Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can operate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
  • Page 16 • DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9926-xHtoS 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 17: 9926-Xhtos Rear I/O Modules

    All inputs and outputs shown in the 9926-xHtoS Functional Block Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9926-xHtoS card edge connections to coaxial and other connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.
  • Page 18 Frame Sync Audio/VIdeo Delay Max offset: 20 frames Latency (min): 1 frame User Audio Delay Offset from Video Bulk delay control: -33 msec to +3000 msec. Per-channel delay controls: -800 msec to +800 msec 1-14 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2)

  • 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 • Upcoming trade show information •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Note: If installing the 9926-xHtoS 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 Module (p. 2-3) for rear I/O module installation procedure.
  • Page 22 Installing the 9926-xHtoS Into a Frame Slot CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9926-xHtoS into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot. Note: Check the packaging in which the 9926-xHtoS was shipped for any extra items such as a Rear I/O Module connection label.

  • 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 9926-xHtoS is to be installed. • When determining slot to use, see 9926-xHtoS Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) and check notes (where applicable) for rear module being considered for use.

  • Page 24: 9926-Xhtos Rear I/O Modules

    HDMI IN D SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 N/C. • Due to the alignment of the 9926-xHtoS card and this rear module, the combination of the card and rear module will consume the adjacent odd frame slot in addition to the even slot occupied by the card.

  • Page 25: Setting Up 9926-Xhtos 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™...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    The format in which the 9926-xHtoS functional controls, indicators, and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used. Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9926-xHtoS functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays related to a particular...

  • Page 28: Function Menu/Parameter Overview

    Figure 3-1 shows how the 9926-xHtoS 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

    GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop-down lists. DashBoard Tabs Typical Selection List Typical Button Control Typical Status Display Typical Parametric Control Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2) 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

    In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to 9926-xHtoS_3370_3372B.J Color Gain Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2)

  • Page 31: Accessing The 9926-Xhtos 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 9926-xHtoS card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

  • Page 32: Accessing The 9926-Xhtos Card Using A Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel

    Accessing the 9926-xHtoS Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Menu and Tree Pane Pane Controls Pane Accessing the 9926-xHtoS Card Using a Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel Press the key and select a card as shown in the example below.

  • Page 33: Checking 9926-Xhtos Card Information

    Operating Instructions Checking 9926-xHtoS Card Information Checking 9926-xHtoS Card Information The operating status and software version the 9926-xHtoS card can be checked using DashBoard™. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9926-xHtoS card information screen using DashBoard™. Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the status indicators shown in Figure 3-4.

  • Page 34: 9926-Xhtos Function Menu List And Descriptions

    9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each 9926-xHtoS 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 35: Input Video Controls

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List Displays input video status for the up to four HDMI card inputs. Provides an input crosspoint for routing up to four inputs to desired Path 1 thru Path 4 processing Input Video Controls paths.

  • Page 36: Video Proc/Color Correction

    9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (Option +COLOR) Provides the following Video Proc and optional Color Correction parametric controls. Activates the Vid Proc/Color Correction user interface (UI) controls for a • Select Path For Vid Proc/Correction Setup desired path.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides color correction for the individual RGB channels for the each program video path. • Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color Corrector functions.
  • Page 38 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%) • White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.

  • Page 39: Framesync

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides four-path independent video frame sync/delay offset control and output control/loss of program video failover selection controls. Framesync Note: Per-path frame reference offers independent per-path controls (such as video delay offset). However, all paths must be locked to the same selected reference selection (e.g., frame REF 2 used for each path).
  • Page 40 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Program Video Output Mode Select Provides a convenient location to select between card program video output and other technical outputs from the choices shown to the left and described below.
  • Page 41 Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Flat Field Color Select Provides a choice of flat field colors when Flat Field is invoked (either by LOS failover or directly by selecting Flat Field on the Program Video Output Mode Select control).

  • Page 42: Output Video Routing

    9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides crosspoint, status displays, and enable/ disable for the up to four card SDI outputs. Output Video Routing • Output Video Enable / Status/Identification Provides path-to-video output crosspoint and enable/disable for each SDI Display output, and shows video format and other information for card outputs.

  • Page 43: Gpo Setup Controls

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides controls for setting up the two GPO’s power-up states as well as forced manual triggering. GPO Setup Controls • GPO Static Controls Power-on State allows the power-up GPO state to be set (initialized)
  • Page 44 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Saving Card State to a Preset 1. (See Preset Layer Select on previous page) If preset to be saved is desired to be targeted to a specific...

  • Page 45: Admin

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Shows card display name and serial number. Allows custom card naming in DashBoard. Admin • Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired (default name is Cobalt SKU name of “9926-xHtoS”).

  • Page 46: Network Settings Controls

    9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides utility to send engineering card data to Cobalt Support (as a .zip file) to aid in troubleshooting or special use cases needing assistance. • Download Support zip Download/Save Allows download/save of .zip file for use by Cobalt engineering/support.
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • NTP Clock Setup Allows device NTP clock IP source and localization. This is the clock/time device will use for logs and other recorded actions.

  • Page 48: User Events Setup Controls

    9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides GPI-triggered (Event) loading of user presets. Any combination of card settings can be nested within a preset. The preset can be automatically engaged when a defined GPI condition occurs.

  • Page 49: Input Audio Routing/Controls

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides audio routing and per-channel/bulk audio delay controls, and audio meters. These controls route selected audio sources onto the card 16-channel internal bus (which is used for all audio processing).
  • Page 50 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Center Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of center-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lt and Rt content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) In this example – three, 4-input mono mixers are Flex Mix 1 provided by selecting Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix...
  • Page 52 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Audio Delay – Provides bulk (all four groups/master) and individual card audio bus channel delay offset controls and delay parametric displays. Audio Delay Controls • Bulk (Master) Audio/Video Delay Control...

  • Page 53: Output Audio Routing/Controls

    Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued Provides an audio crosspoint allowing the audio source selection for each embedded audio output channel. Also provides an output node Downmixer and Flex Mixer which can be applied to output program audio.
  • Page 54 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) SDI Embedded Output Channel Source Provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls and peak level meters for each embedded output channel. Using the drop-down list,...
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Surround Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix.
  • Page 56 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9926-xHtoS Function Menu List — continued (continued) In this example – three, 4-input mono mixers are Flex Mix 1 Aud Bus Ch 1 provided by selecting Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Error and Failure Indicator Overview The 9926-xHtoS card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9926-xHtoS card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™...
  • Page 58 In this example, a “Fan Door Open” specific error is displayed. Yellow indicator icon in 9926-xHtoS Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the 9926-xHtoS is not receiving an HDMI input on HDMI IN 3).

  • Page 59: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Item Checks Verify power presence and • On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9926-xHtoS, in all characteristics cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.

  • Page 60: 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. 3-34 9926-XHTOS PRODUCT MANUAL 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2)
  • Page 62 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9926-xHtoS-OM (V1.2) Printed in USA...

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