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Cobalt Digital Inc Cobalt COMPASS 9071 Product Manual

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HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter
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9071
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9071-OM (V4.0)

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  • Page 1 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9071-OM (V4.0)
  • 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

    Video Formats Supported by the 9071 ............1-9 Technical Specifications..................1-10 Warranty and Service Information ............... 1-12 Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty............1-12 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc..................1-13 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup ........
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Operating Instructions ........3-1 Overview .........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • Manual Conventions (p. 1-3) • Safety Summary (p. 1-4) • 9071 Functional Description (p. 1-5) • Technical Specifications (p. 1-10) • Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-12) • Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-13) 9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 6: 9071 Card Software Versions And This Manual

    9071 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9071 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

    Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9071 itself. Examples are provided below. • Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: •...

  • Page 8: Labeling Symbol Definitions

    Safety Summary Labeling Symbol Definitions Attention, consult accompanying documents. Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices. If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components.

  • Page 9: 9071 Functional Description

    Introduction 9071 Functional Description 9071 Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9071. The AFD inserter function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.
  • Page 10 9071 Functional Description AFD Inserter This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video. This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video input.

  • Page 11: User Control Interface

    Introduction 9071 Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9071. These options are individually described below. Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper- ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
  • Page 12 9071 Functional Description • 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 which is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”. Note: Some of the 9071 functions described in this manual are available only when ®...

  • Page 13: 9071 Rear I/O Modules

    Introduction 9071 Functional Description 9071 Rear I/O Modules The 9071 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module. All inputs and outputs shown in the 9071 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 9071 card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter card. Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Part number, nomenclature 9071 HD/SD-SDI AFD Code Inserter Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear® modular system definition.
  • Page 15 Introduction Technical Specifications Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Serial Digital Video Outputs Number of Outputs: Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 Impedance: 75 Ω Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz >...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc

    Introduction 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 •...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup

    Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Chapter 2 Overview This chapter contains the following information: • Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3) • Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6) Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 20 Installing the 9071 Into a Frame Slot Note: • If installing the 9071 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to card installation steps below.

  • Page 21: Installing A Rear I/O Module

    Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module Note: The 9071 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs. Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the rear I/O module mating connector.
  • Page 22 Installing a Rear I/O Module Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot on rear of frame chassis. DSCN3483A.JPG Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw. Lightly tighten captive screw.

  • Page 23: 9071 Rear I/O Modules

    Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 9071 Rear I/O Modules Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the 9071. Table 2-1 9071 Rear I/O Modules 9071 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9071-A Provides the following connections:...

  • Page 24: Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control

    Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control Setting Up 9071 Network Remote Control ® Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM). Note: • If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not ®...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Overview This chapter contains the following information: If you are already familiar • Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1) with using DashBoard or a • Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-4) Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt •...

  • Page 26: Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

    Control and Display Descriptions Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or the Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9071 card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.

  • Page 27: Dashboard™ User Interface

    Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions DashBoard™ User Interface (See Figure 3-2.) The 9071 function submenus are organized in DashBoard™ using tabs (see example in Figure 3-2). When a tab is selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed.

  • Page 28: Accessing The 9071 Card Via Remote Control

    Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control ® Access the 9071 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt Remote Control Panel as described below. Accessing the 9071 Card Using DashBoard™ 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 9071 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Accessing the 9071 Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Card Info Card Function Submenu Tree Pane Pane and Controls Pane 9071-OM (V4.0) 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Ancillary Data Line Number Locations And Ranges

    Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Table 3-1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card. Table 3-1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges Default Line No.

  • Page 31: 9071 Function Submenu List And Descriptions

    Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9071 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 32: Video Proc

    9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List 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 33: Afd

    Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter 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 34: Timecode

    9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter 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 SDI video with SDI VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC timecode data.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued (continued) • Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode formats shown to the left. • If a format is receiving timecode data, the current content (timecode running count and line number) is displayed.
  • Page 36 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter 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 SDI VITC timecode received and outputted).
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued (continued) Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format.
  • Page 38 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 39 Operating Instructions 9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter List — continued (continued) • Preset Save and Load • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently selected preset. (For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down list, clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1) •...

  • Page 40: Presets

    9071 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9071 Function Submenu/Parameter 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 41: Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9071 card and its remote control interface. The 9071 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting 9071 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9071 card edge status indicators and display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where applicable).
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-5 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9071 card itself and remote (network) communications. Indicator Icon or Display Error Description Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general...

  • Page 44: Basic Troubleshooting Checks

    Troubleshooting Status for selected card is By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N” shown here (in this in this example, Card Info is example, connection OK displayed for frame Network and “Fan Door Open” Controller Card alert) Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane 9071_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.PNG Figure 3-6 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display...

  • Page 45: 9071 Processing Error Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Table 3-3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks — continued Item Checks Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) Check status indicators and On both DashBoard™...

  • Page 46: 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. 1-13) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information. 3-22 9071 PRODUCT MANUAL 9071-OM (V4.0)
  • Page 48 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9071-OM (V4.0) Printed in USA...

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