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- Page 1 Cobalt Digital Incorporated 9301 AES Audio Delay Preliminary Owner’s Manual 9301-UM Version: 0.5...
- Page 2 9301 AES Audio Delay User Manual Cobalt Part Number: 9301-UM Document Version: 0.5.0 Printed in the United States. Last Author: MB Printing Date: 11/28/07 12:52 PM The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright ©...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. -
Page 4: Environmental Information
Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter...6 A Word of Thanks...6 Overview...6 Supported Audio and Video Formats ...7 Discrete AES Audio Input ...7 Discrete AES Audio Output...7 Functional Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………...8 Documentation Terms ...8 Installation and Setup In This Chapter...9 Static Discharge ...9 Unpacking ...9 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ...10 Board Installation ...11... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: A Word of Thanks Overview Functional Block Diagram Features Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGear 9301 AES Audio Delay. The CDI-9301 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. -
Page 7: Supported Audio And Video Formats
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. Supported Audio Formats Discrete AES Audio Input The 9301 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. -
Page 8: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram This section describes the basic operation of your 9301 product. AES Decode and 8 pairs Sample Rate 16 channels Conversion AES signals are received on the input BNCs. AES audio is sample rate converted to match the selected clock source. -
Page 9: Installation And Setup
Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: Static Discharge Unpacking Rear Module Installation (Optional) Board Installation BNC Connections Menu Structure Factory Defaults Static Discharge Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices. -
Page 10: Rear Module Installation (Optional)
Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module installed across the entire back plane), skip this section. If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a rear module with the card. -
Page 11: Board Installation
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGear 8310 frame: Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. - Page 12 Using the Cobalt 1858-rm doublewide rear I/O module gives access to all 8 AES inputs and all 8 AES output BNC’s (2 channels per BNC). Figure 4. BNC Designations for Rear IO Module 1858-RM NOTE: If using the 1858 rear module, switches S11-S14 must all be switched to IN. Page 12 of 20 CDI-9323 User Manual (V 0.5)
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Page 13: Card Control And Status
Card Control and Status Card Status The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that LED will be illuminated. -
Page 14: Parameter Type Descriptions
Ch10 Ch11 Ch12 Ch13 Ch14 Ch15 Ch16 Disp BRGT Prst Save Load Fact Parameter Type Descriptions Output Source Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each AES output can be sourced from any AES input channel. Output Gain The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. -
Page 15: Factory Default Settings
Save Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage. Load Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active. Restore Factory Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the stored settings equal to the factory settings. -
Page 16: Service Information
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”... -
Page 17: In Case Of Problems
In the event that your Cobalt Digital Incorporated card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Cobalt Digital Incorporated reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics. Should you find that this openGear card has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. -
Page 18: Ordering Information
Ordering Information 9301 and Related Products Your 9301 AES Audio Delay is a part of the openGear family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products. Standard Equipment 9301 HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder 9301-UM HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder User Manual... - Page 19 Notes: CDI-9323 User Manual (V 0.5) Page 19 of 20...
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