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BIDI-2H2S 3G/HD/SD Bidirectional Dual Channel Converter
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)

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  • Page 1 BIDI-2H2S BIDI-2H2S BIDI-2H2S 3G/HD/SD Bidirectional Dual Channel Converter Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)
  • 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

    Overview..............1-1 BIDI-2H2S Card Software Versions and this Manual ....... 1-1 Cobalt Reference Guides .
  • Page 4 Accessing the BIDI-2H2S Card via Remote Control ....... . 3-5...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the ® BIDI-2H2S 3G/HD/SD Dual-Channel openGear SDI-To-HDMI Converter with Per-Channel Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the BIDI-2H2S). This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides information about this manual •...

  • Page 6: Cobalt Reference Guides

    Cobalt Reference Guides The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info menu in DashBoard™. See Checking BIDI-2H2S 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 BIDI-2H2S itself. Examples are provided below. Connector names are shown like this: • HDMI IN 1 In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: Frame refers to the HPF-9000, oGx, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar •...

  • 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. SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Summary

    • HPF-9000 Frame: (5) cards • oGx Frame: (7) cards CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the BIDI-2H2S 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: Bidi-2H2S Functional Description

    BIDI-2H2S Functional Description BIDI-2H2S Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BIDI-2H2S. The BIDI-2H2S provides two independent signal paths ( HDMI Channel 1 HDMI ) of SDI-to-HDMI conversion and frame sync. The multiple paths Channel 2 share input and output crosspoints to receive and send two outputs.
  • Page 11 Introduction BIDI-2H2S Functional Description Figure 1-1 BIDI-2H2S Functional Block Diagram BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Video Processor Description

    BIDI-2H2S Functional Description Video Processor Description The BIDI-2H2S video subsystem provides the functions described below. Input Video Select Functions Used in common as a routing source for is a GUI-based Path 1 Path 2 control that allows the card to select from either of two SDI inputs to be used as sources for processed video paths.

  • Page 13: Audio Processor Description

    16-channel audio buses corresponding to each processing path (Path 1 and Path 2). Each 16-channel bus receives inputs from an input routing crosspoint that routes audio on Audio Bus Channels 1 thru 16 corresponding to each processing path. BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 14 The output audio processing subsection is built around card internal 16-channel audio buses corresponding to each processing path (Path 1 and Path 2). From this point, path-specific Audio Bus channels are directed to path embedded audio channels. 1-10 SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)

  • Page 15: Edid Capture And Management

    HDMI output. EDID Capture and Management The Sapphire BIDI-2H2S card can capture and store up to eight different EDIDs by hooking up an HDMI output from the card to a sink such as a TV or monitor. A user can then select which of the eight EDIDs is presented on the HDMI inputs of the Sapphire card.

  • Page 16: User Control Interface

    BIDI-2H2S Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the BIDI-2H2S. 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 17 • DashBoard™ and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the BIDI-2H2S 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 18: Bidi-2H2S Rear I/O Modules

    All inputs and outputs shown in the BIDI-2H2S 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 BIDI-2H2S card edge connections to coaxial and other connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.
  • Page 19 Bulk delay control: -33 msec to +3000 msec. Per-channel delay controls: -800 msec to +800 msec EDID capture and Management Up to 8 different EDIDs can be stored and captured. A different EDID can be selected for each HDMI input. 1-15 BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc

    Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information • Phone: (217) 344-1243 Fax: (217) 344-1245 Web: www.cobaltdigital.com General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com 1-17 BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 This page intentionally blank 1-18 SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Note: If installing the BIDI-2H2S 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 24 CAUTION CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the BIDI-2H2S 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 BIDI-2H2S was shipped for any extra items such as a Rear I/O Module connection label.

  • Page 25: 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 BIDI-2H2S is to be installed. • When determining slot to use, see BIDI-2H2S Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) and check notes (where applicable) for rear module being considered for use.

  • Page 26: Bidi-2H2S Rear I/O Modules

    Installing a Rear I/O Module BIDI-2H2S Rear I/O Modules Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the BIDI-2H2S. Table 2-1 BIDI-2H2S Rear I/O Modules BIDI-2H2S Rear I/O Module Description Provides the following connections: •...

  • Page 27: Setting Up Bidi-2H2S Network Remote Control

    DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact ® Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17). • 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 29: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    The format in which the BIDI-2H2S 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 BIDI-2H2S functions (and the controls, indicators, and displays related to a particular...

  • Page 30: Function Menu/Parameter Overview

    Figure 3-1 shows how the BIDI-2H2S card and its menus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function menus, and parameters.

  • Page 31: 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 Button Control Typical Parametric Control Typical Status Display Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

    In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to Color Gain BIDI-2H2S_3370_3372B.JPG Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup SAPPHIRE BIDI-2H2S PRODUCT MANUAL BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)

  • Page 33: Accessing The Bidi-2H2S 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 BIDI-2H2S card to be accessed (in this example, “Support Desk HPF”).

  • Page 34: Accessing The Bidi-2H2S Card Using A Cobalt® Remote Control Panel

    Accessing the BIDI-2H2S Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Menu and Tree Pane Pane Controls Pane Accessing the BIDI-2H2S Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel ® Press the key and select a card as shown in the example below.

  • Page 35: Checking Bidi-2H2S Card Information

    Operating Instructions Checking BIDI-2H2S Card Information Checking BIDI-2H2S Card Information The operating status and software version the BIDI-2H2S card can be checked using DashBoard™. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the BIDI-2H2S 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 36: Bidi-2H2S Function Menu List And Descriptions

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each BIDI-2H2S 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 37: Input Video Controls

    Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List Displays input video status for the up to two SDI card inputs and two HDMI inputs. Provides an input crosspoint for routing up to four inputs to desired Path 1 and Path 2 processing paths.

  • Page 38: Video Proc/Color Correction

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued (Option +COLOR) Provides the following Video Proc and optional Color Correction parametric controls. Video Proc/Color Correction Activates the Vid Proc/Color Correction user interface (UI) controls for a •...
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 40 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 41: Framesync

    Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Provides dual-path independent video frame sync/ delay offset control and output control/loss of program video failover selection controls. Framesync 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 42 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 43 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 44: Output Video Routing

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Provides crosspoint, status displays, and enable/ disable for the up to two card HDMI outputs. Output Video Routing Output Video Routing • Output Video Enable / Status/Identification...
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued (continued) • HDR InfoFrame OETF Select Provides insertion of ANC metadata informing the display device what to “expect” in terms of OETF for the HDMI signal being provided.

  • Page 46: Gpo Setup Controls

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 Setup Controls • GPO Static Controls...
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 function layer, in Save Preset Layer uncheck boxes of no concern, and check desired layer boxes where concerned.

  • Page 48: Admin

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Shows card display name and serial number. Allows custom card naming in DashBoard. Admin Admin • Card DashBoard Name Control Allows card name In DashBoard to be changed as desired (default name is Cobalt SKU name of “BIDI-2H2S”).

  • Page 49: Netwok Settings Controls

    Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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.
  • Page 50 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 51: User Setup Events Controls

    Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 52: Input Audio Routing/Controls

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Provides audio routing and per-channel/bulk audio delay controls, and audio meters. These controls route selected input audio sources onto the card 16-channel internal buses (which are used for all audio processing).
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 54 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued (continued) In this example – three, 4-input mono mixers are provided by selecting Flex Mixer Bus A for the Flex Mix Flex Mix 1 Emb Ch 1...
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 •...

  • Page 56: Output Audio Routing/Controls

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S 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 57 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued 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 58 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — 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 59 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Flex Mixer – Provides a 16-channel mixer in which each selected audio bus channel can be mixed onto up to 16 independent output summing nodes. The input sources are the flex mix input channels.

  • Page 60: Scaler Controls

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Provides up/down/cross-converter, aspect ratio controls, and user H/V controls. Scaler Controls Scaler Controls • Scaler Enable Control Enables or disables Scaler function. Note: When scaler is disabled, all ancillary data is passed from input to output intact.
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued (continued) • User-defined Aspect Ratio Controls Aspect Ratio Horizontal and Aspect Ratio Vertical controls adjust horizontal and vertical zoom percentage. Settings less than (<) 100% provide zoom-out;...

  • Page 62: Ancillary Data

    BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Provides controls for extracting packetized ANC data for re-insertion following scaling (bridge re-insertion). This allows selected ANC data to be preserved for re-insertion following scaling. Ancillary Data...
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 BIDI-2H2S Function Menu List — continued Displays the name of each EDID file loaded. Each • EDID Files loaded file can be deleted by clicking the associated Delete button. • EDID Upload Capture/Location Captures the EDID associated with the selected user.
  • Page 64 Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not being seen by DashBoard™ due to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this example, both a BIDI-2H2S card in slot 11 and the HPF-FC Network Controller Card for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Error and Failure Indicator Overview The BIDI-2H2S card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the BIDI-2H2S card is being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoard™...

  • Page 66: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Item Checks Verify power presence and • On both the frame Network Controller Card and the BIDI-2H2S, in all cases characteristics 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 67: 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. 1-17) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-39 BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0)
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  • Page 70 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2506 Galen Drive Champaign, IL 61821 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com BIDI-2H2S-OM (V1.0) Printed in USA...

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