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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9323G-OM (V4.6)

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  • Page 1 9323 9322 9321 HD/SD Video Proc and Embedder/De-Embedders ® with Dolby Decoding Option Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • 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

    Installation and Setup ........Overview ........................ 2-1 Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only)......2-1 Installing the Card Into a Frame Slot..............2-2 Installing a Rear I/O Module ..................
  • Page 4 E Processing and Routing Example (+DEC only) ....... 3-43 Troubleshooting ....................3-45 Error and Failure Indicator Overview ............3-45 Basic Troubleshooting Checks..............3-49 932X Group Processing Error Troubleshooting........3-50 Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors........3-52 In Case of Problems .................. 3-52 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Decoding cards (also referred to herein as the 932X or “card”). Note: This manual covers the 9323 group, which consists of the 9323, 9322, and 9321 cards. These cards vary only in audio embedding/de-embedding capa- bilities; the differences are described in detail later in this section.

  • Page 6: Card Software Versions And This Manual

    932X Card Software Versions and this Manual 932X 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

    Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product. Notes Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes typically precede the text to which they apply. 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 8: Labeling Symbol Definitions

    If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and CAUTION proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted. 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 9: Functional Description

    Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-17) for user interface descriptions. 932X Input/Output Formats The 9321, 9322, and 9323 cards which comprise the 932X group vary only in the input/output complement and embedding/de-embedding capabilities as shown in Figure 1-1. Where functional or operating descriptions apply only to specific cards, these differences are noted.

  • Page 10: Video Processor Description

    AFD coding embedded by this card. The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code. 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 11 Introduction 932X Functional Description Figure 1-2 932X Functional Block Diagram 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 12 Detect/Extract ATC_LTC Timecode SDI ATC_LTC Proc/Embed Detect/Extract HD/SD–SDI Video Output Insert Control Line Number Control Audio/ Audio LTC Audio LTC Out Audio/RS-485 RS-485 LTC Select/Extract LTC Generate RS-485 LTC Out Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 13: Audio Processor Description

    48 kHz with a +24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS). Note: As shown in Figure 1-4, the 9322 and 9323 are equipped with eight discrete AES input pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports. On Rear I/O...
  • Page 14 AES Ch 1 - Ch 16 AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8 Embedded Ch 1 DM-L Embedded Ch 2 AES Ch 6 DM-R Embedded Ch 4 Embedded Ch 5 Figure 1-5 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources 1-10 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 15 , and , this indicates to the upmixer that the channel(s) are already carrying viable 5.1 content. In this case, the upmixer is bypassed, allowing the original channels to pass unaffected. 1-11 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Note: In either case shown here, the unselected channels (in this example, Emb Ch 7 thru Ch 16) are not involved in this process and always pass unaffected. Figure 1-7 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources 1-12 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 17 (default frequency is 1.0 kHz). Audio Routing Example Figure 1-8 shows an example of using the 9323 audio embedding/ de-embedding and routing functions to de-embed audio, route the audio to discrete outputs for post-production processing (in this example, a console used for post-production EQ, levels, and monitor), and finally re-embed the audio into the SDI video output.

  • Page 18: Aes Audio Input Advanced Features (9321, 9323 Only)

    Digital™ audio streams. When a valid Dolby E or ® Dolby Digital™ signal (in accordance with SMPTE 337M) is detected on an AES or embedded audio signal, SRC is automatically bypassed along with gain and polarity controls. 1-14 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 19: Dolby Decoding Option (+Dec)

    Digital™ is present on a discrete AES pair or an embedded audio pair, the decoder produces up to 10 decoded channels ® (according to the Dolby sub-format received from the metadata). All resulting channels are available as inputs to the audio router. 1-15 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 20 Decode Pair (1)...(8) AES IN Pair Audio Channels (Ch 1...Mix 2) Mix 2 Input Select ® Dolby Encoded Channel/ Format/Program Identification (User Interface Display) ® Figure 1-9 Dolby Decoding and Metadata Output Processing 1-16 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 21: User Control Interface

    DashBoard™ and a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoard™ will similarly change the setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself). Figure 1-10 932X User Control Interface 1-17 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents> Reference Guides link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard ® Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-25). • ® Cobalt OGCP-9000, OGCP-9000/CC and WinOGCP Remote Control Panels –...

  • Page 23: Rear I/O Modules

    The RM-9323-A/S shown here adjacent card to the left. accommodates the signal complement shown for two adjacent 9323 cards. (Split modules are identified by “/S” in In this example with two 9323 cards the part number.) in slots 1 and 2, the right column serves 9323, slot 1 and the left column serves 9323, slot 2.

  • Page 24: Audio And Video Formats Supported By The 932X Group

    E or Dolby Digital™ audio is received on either discrete AES or embedded inputs with corresponding metadata. (1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown. 1-20 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Part number, nomenclature • 9321 – HD/SD Embedder with Dolby Decoding Option ® • 9322 – HD/SD De-Embedder with Dolby Decoding Option • 9323 – HD/SD Embedder/De-Embedder with A/V Processing ® and Dolby Decoding Option ® Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear modular system definition.
  • Page 26 < 0.15 UI (all outputs) Jitter (SD): < 0.10 UI (all outputs) Overshoot: < 0.2% of amplitude Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital Number of Outputs: Video Outputs Four SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 Impedance: 75 Ω 1-22 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 27 (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R) Sampling Rate: 48 kHz (locked to video input) Signal Level: +24 dBu => 0 dBFS A/D Frequency Response: 20 – 20 kHz ± 0.25 dB 1-23 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 1-25 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Regardless of S11 thru S14 settings for AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4, outputs AES OUT (1-8) are still available on cards equipped with a Rear I/O Module having dedicated AES OUT (1-8) BNC connectors. 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Installing The Card Into A Frame Slot

    • • • • Figure 2-1 9323 AES I/O (1-4) Mode Switches Installing the Card 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 33 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™ and be ready for use. 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Installing A Rear I/O Module

    Rear I/O Module with -G suffix occupies three rear module slot mounting locations and uses three captive screws. DSCN3487A.JPG Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 35: Group Rear I/O Modules

    • Rear I/O Module part number indicates I/O module-to-card applicability (e.g., “RM20-9323A” is suitable for use only with 9323 card). • Rear I/O Modules with DOLBY META port provide RS-485 port usable for Dolby metadata decoder output (where equipped with option +DEC) or serial LTC I/O (where licensed for option +LTC).
  • Page 36 RM20-9323-A/S Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S12 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. RM20-9322-A Provides the following connections: •...
  • Page 37 • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Four AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 4) • Two HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 38 • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Six AES coaxial audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 6) • HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copy (RCK OUT) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 39 • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) RM20-9323-B Provides the following connections: RM20-9321-B • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Six analog balanced audio inputs (AN-AUD IN 1 thru AN-AUD IN 6) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 40 RM20-9323-C Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. 2-10 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 41 RM20-9323-D Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. 2-11 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 42 AES OUT 4) • Eight dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 8) ® • Dolby RS-485 metadata output (DOLBY META) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) 2-12 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 43 RM20-9323-E Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. RM20-9323-F Provides the following connections: •...
  • Page 44 • Four AES coaxial inputs (AES IN 1 thru AES IN 4) ® • Dolby RS-485 metadata output (DOLBY META) • Two HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) 2-14 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 45 RM20-9323-G Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. 2-15 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 46 RM20-9323-H Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. RM20-9321-G Provides the following connections: •...
  • Page 47 RM20-9323-J Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. 2-17 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 48 RM20-9323-K Rear I/O Module to function as inputs, AES I/O switches S11 – S14 must be set to Input (factory default). See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) for more information. RM20-9323-E-DIN-HDBNC High-density rear modules provides the following connections: •...
  • Page 49 • Two HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT 1 and RCK OUT 2) • Two buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as: RM20-9322-E-HDBNC or RM20-9322-E-DIN, respectively. 2-19 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Setting Up Card Network Remote Control

    ® contact Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-25). • 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 51: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    If card-edge control is to be used, obtain a copy of “Manual Supplement – Card-Edge Control Reference ® Master List and Instructions for Using Compass Card-edge (Local) Control Codes” (989CEC-MS.pdf) at www.cobaltdigital.com>Support>Documents>Reference Guides. 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

    Using the “Video Proc” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of various video processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Saturation, and so on. Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 53: Dashboard™ User Interface

    DashBoard™ are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the card edge controls.) Typical Selection Typical On/Off Typical Parametric DashBoard Tabs List Control Control Figure 3-2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces

    In this example, Color Gain (saturation) is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to 3370_3372B.JPG Color Gain Figure 3-3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 55: Accessing The Card Via Remote Control

    As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame. Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6: CDI-9323-DEC RCVR21”). 932X_DB_ACCESS2A.PNG As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™...

  • Page 56: Accessing The Card Using A Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel

    (in this example, is ready for selection “1 9323 - Receiver 21 Input Processing”). • Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).

  • Page 57: Checking Card Information

    Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-45) for corrective action. The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Frame A is hosting a 9323-DEC card in slot 6. Software Release Number and Software Build Number Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the card’s Software Release Number and...

  • Page 58: Ancillary Data Line Number Locations And Ranges

    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 Conflict and Resolution 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 59: Group Function Submenu List And Descriptions

    Embedded Audio Group 1/2 3-15 Audio Mixing 3-35 3-19 3-40 Embedded Audio Group 3/4 Tone Generator AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 3-21 Licensable Features 3-40 AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 3-25 Presets 3-41 Timecode 3-26 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Audio Input Controls

    16 embedded audio channels. Also provides global Audio Input Controls unity routing/parameter control resets. Note: Also refer to AES Audio Input Advanced Features (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 1-14) in Chapter 1,“Introduction” for detailed information regarding these functions. • Status Displays...
  • Page 61 Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 16. • Analog: Routes Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as sources to destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8. Sets Embedded Ch 9 thru Ch 16 to Silence. 3-11 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 62 • Minimum Video Delay – video is passed with minimum possible delay, with disregard for maintaining delay to track with any noted audio delay. • Matched Delays – video or audio delay is added as required to match video and audio delays. 3-12 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 63: Video Proc

    (-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°) • Gang Luma and Color Gain When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal amounts. 3-13 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Afd

    Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information. • The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data. 3-14 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 65 15 dB available. These are described – on the following pages. -10 dB The controls shown here are described in detail on the Embedded following pages. Audio Group 2 3-15 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Embedded Audio Group 1/2

    (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel. (In this example, Analog Ch1 is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1) • • • 3-16 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 67 (In this example, Tone 1 (tone generator 1) is the source for destination Embedded Ch 1) Note: Tone generator frequencies can be independently set for the four tone generator sources. Refer to Tone Generator function description on page 3-40 for more information. 3-17 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 68 • Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings. • Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original phase) for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel. 3-18 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 69 CH15 to Embedded Audio Groups 1 0 dB and 2 (not shown here). Silence CH16 Additional sources not shown here are also available. Embedded Audio Group 4 3-19 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 70: Embedded Audio Group 3/4

    Embedded Ch 1. Refer to Embedded Audio Group 1/2 on page 3-15 for descriptions of these controls. • For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection. 3-20 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 71: Aes Audio Out Pairs 1-4

    AES Ch 5 – IN (1-8) described in detail on the following pages. AES Ch 6 Analog Ch 1 –10 dB Analog Ch 2 AES Ch 7 0 dB –6 dB AES Ch 8 3-21 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 72 L, C, R, Ls, and Rs channel inputs selected using the Audio Mixing function. The stereo pair consists of basic L/R PCM signals with no additional encoded information. Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-35 for more information. 3-22 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 73 (In this example, silence (muting) is applied to AES Ch 1) • Gain (dB) Control Adjusts and displays relative gain (in dB) applied to the corresponding destination AES channel. (-80 to +40 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; unity = 0.0 dB) 3-23 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 74 • Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings. • Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original phase) for the destination Embedded Audio Group channel. 3-24 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 75: Aes Audio Out Pairs 5-8

    AES Ch 1. Refer to AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 on page 3-21 for descriptions of these controls. • For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection. 3-25 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 76: Timecode

    SDI VITC ATC_VITC Detect/Extract Buffer/ Timecode Format Proc/Embed SDI ATC_VITC Detect/Extract ATC_LTC Timecode Proc/Embed SDI ATC_LTC Detect/Extract 525i SDI w/ATC_VITC Insert ATC_VITC Insertion = Enabled; line 13 Audio LTC Control Detect/Extract Line Number Control 3-26 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 77 In this example, if the SDI VITC on the SDI input becomes ATC_VITC SD/HD SDI ATC_VITC unavailable, the card then uses the audio LTC data received on a selected card audio input channel. Audio-based LTC from Audio LTC selected card audio input channel 3-27 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 78 SDI output. • SD ATC Insertion Control For SD output, enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_VITC. 3-28 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 79 “field 1” packet (non-toggling). Note: Non-toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to SMPTE 12M-2-2008 preferences. As such, ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment. 3-29 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 80: Dolby Decoder

    (1+2 thru 15+16) to be the input for the ® Dolby decoder. ® (In this example, embedded channel pair 1+2 is the input for the Dolby decoder) • • • 3-30 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 81 • When set to Off, metadata is not embedded in the output SDI video. Note: Metadata Embedding should only be set to “On” if new metadata is to be embedded. Existing metadata on the SDI input is passed through the card unaffected, requiring no operator intervention. 3-31 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 82 • The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data unless existing metadata is to be intentionally overwritten. 3-32 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 83 “out” position, update is complete show the details for the individual coding, the columns are and all displays are current. AC-3 programs collapsed • • • 3-33 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 84 Use this button to report new metadata. When clicked, the button stays in the “depressed” position while updating. When the button displays the “out” position, update is complete and all displays are current. • • • 3-34 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 85 (0.0 dB to -10.0 dB range in 0.1 dB steps; default = -3 dB) Note: Default setting of -3.0 dB is recommended to maintain center-channel predominance in downmix representative to that of the original source 5-channel mix. 3-35 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 86 AES Ch 1 - Ch 16 AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8 MONO Emb Ch 12 Σ Emb Ch 16 Note: Selection of any two channels for mono mixing in no way affects the source channels themselves. 3-36 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 87 C – Emb Ch 3 LFE – Emb Ch 4 Emb Ch 3 Ls – Emb Ch 5 Emb Ch 4 (LFE) Rs – Emb Ch 6 Emb Ch 5 (Ls) Emb Ch 6 (Rs) 3-37 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 88 Slower settings allow for a more gradual transition between modes, however with a longer interval before levels stabilize. Faster settings conversely allow for a smaller interval before levels stabilize, however with greater perceived abruptness. 3-38 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 89 • Lower settings progressively diminish surround channel levels, with 0% setting resulting in no Ls or Rs level, with Ls and Rs content progressively folded back into L and R, respectively. (0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; default = 100%) 3-39 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 90 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 91 Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change. • Card Name Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as shown in this example). Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum. 3-41 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 92: Presets

    (i.e., individual presets cannot be downloaded or uploaded separately). • After uploading a presets file, engagement of a desired preset is only assured by pressing the Preset Load button for a desired preset. 3-42 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 93 E 5.1+2 data on AES pair 1 is to be decoded and embedded (using spare embedded channels 9 thru 16) along with the existing embedded audio channels (embedded channels 1 thru 8). Figure 3-6, sheet 2 shows the 9323-DEC control settings (using DashBoard™) that result in this routing. 3-43 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 94 Embedded Audio Group 3/4 function. (Note that decoder channels 7 and 8 are not used in this format.) DOLBY_EXNEW_C.PNG ® Figure 3-6 Dolby E Processing Example (Sheet 2 of 2) 3-44 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below. • Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-49) • 932X Group Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-50) • Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-52) 3-45 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 96 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the card has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input). Figure 3-7 932X Group Card Edge Status Indicators and Display 3-46 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 97 Yellow indicator icon in Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the card is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the card and/or its current settings). Figure 3-8 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays 3-47 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 98 By clicking on “Slot 6: Status for selected CDI-9323-DEC” in this card is shown here example, Card Info is shown (in this example, all for 9323-DEC card in slot 6 indications are OK) Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example) 932X_CARD_INFO.PNG...

  • Page 99: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the following tables in this section for further action. Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module with a known-good item. 3-49 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 100: Group Processing Error Troubleshooting

    Dolby decoder. ® does not process, or cannot be locked Dolby data accessed as an audio source. • Upstream metadata not • Check upstream device or system and enable enabled as required. 3-50 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 101 (factory default) mode must be set to the default INPUT mode position. See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (9321, 9323 Only) (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2,“ Installation and Setup” for more information. 3-51 9323G-OM (V4.6) 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 102: 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. 1-25) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-52 9323 GROUP PRODUCT MANUAL 9323G-OM (V4.6)
  • Page 104 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9323G-OM (V4.6) Printed in USA...

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