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- Page 1 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 2 Copyright ©Copyright 2009, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved. Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and Setup ........Overview ........................ 2-1 Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot ..............2-1 Installing a Rear I/O Module .................. 2-3 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control ............2-4 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 4 Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples ......3-31 Troubleshooting ....................3-34 Error and Failure Indicator Overview ............3-34 Basic Troubleshooting Checks..............3-38 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting............ 3-39 Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors........3-40 In Case of Problems .................. 3-40 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3) • Safety Summary (p. 1-4) • 9084 Functional Description (p. 1-5) • Technical Specifications (p. 1-11) • Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-14) • Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15) 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 6: 9084 Card Software Versions And This Manual
If your card shows features not described in this manual, you can check for the latest manual (if applicable) and download it by going to the Support>Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
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. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 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. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 9: 9084 Functional Description
The 9084 provides the following video inputs and outputs: • Inputs: • HD/SD-SDI IN – dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input • Outputs: • HD/SD-SDI OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs • RCK OUT – four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered video outputs 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 10 9084 Functional Description Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 11: Color Corrector
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. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 12: 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 1-2 9084 User Control Interface 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) - Page 13 The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the openGear™ control software DashBoard™; any changes made with either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 14: 9084 Rear I/O Modules
1080i 25; 29.97; 30 720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60 486i 29.97 575i (1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown. 1-10 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps HD Frame Rates Supported: 720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 1080i 25; 29.97 1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30 1080p/sF 23.98; 24 1-11 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 16 < 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 HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 Impedance: 75 Ω 1-12 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 17 575i 25 (PAL) Signal Level: 1 Vp-p nominal Signal Type: Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level) Impedance: 75 Ω Return Loss: > 30 dB to 30 MHz Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input: ±1.0 V 1-13 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 18: Warranty And Service Information
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 1-14 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 19: 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 1-15 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 20 This page intentionally blank 1-16 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions and equipment when working on circuit boards and related equipment. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 22 Connect the input and output cables as shown in Figure 2-1. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9084 cards. Note: The 9084 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 23: Installing A Rear I/O Module
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows: On the 8310 frame, determine the slot in which the 9084 is to be installed. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-2. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 24: Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control
• 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. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
• 9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display (p. 3-3) • DashBoard™ User Interface (p. 3-7) • ® Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces (p. 3-9) 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 26: 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, Color Gain, and so on. Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 27: 9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, And Display
Blue LED illuminates when 9084 is receiving valid framesync when set up for framesync reference. ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9084 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard. Figure 3-2 9084 Controls, Indicators, and Display 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 28 -10.0. Due to the limited control available when using the card edge control user interface, the navigation into and out of submenus shown in Figure 3-3 is required to perform the adjustments described above. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 29 Enbl card edge controls. Set Video Proc to On Set Video Proc to Off In this example, Video Proc function is being enabled. Figure 3-3 Card Edge Controls Setup of Example Color Correction Function 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
- Page 30 Horz Horizontal orientation Vert Vertical orientation Adjust the display brightness as described below. Access the (Display) menu. Displ Select from the relative brightness levels as shown below. Card Edge Control Menu: Disp BRGT 100% 6.6% 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 31: Dashboard™ User Interface
Figure 3-5 shows the same setup described in Figure 3-3 as performed using DashBoard™. Note how this setup is greatly simplified using DashBoard™ with most of the discrete tasks ( through in Figure 3-3) performed with the card edge controls now rolled into simple actions using DashBoard™. 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 32 – in Figure 3-3] Set Gain for Blue channel (White Adj. Blue) to 94.0 using direct numeric entry or slider control – in Figure 3-3] 9084_CC_EX1.PNG Figure 3-5 DashBoard™ Setup of Example Color Correction Function 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 33: Cobalt ® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces
ClrC GAIN In this example, Red Select Red channel channel Gain is adjusted (value) Gain value using the Red channel Gain control knob. CC3_3420CCB.JPG Figure 3-6 Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 34: Accessing The 9084 Card Via Remote Control
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed a DashBoard™ function submenu screen is displayed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™). 3-10 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 35: Accessing The 9084 Card Using A Cobalt
(in this example, is ready for selection “9084 #2”). • Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob). 3-11 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 36: Checking 9084 Card Information
Checking Card Using Info Card Edge Controls +POW (value) +12V Watts consumed -POW (value) - 7.5V Watts consumed SWR# (value) Software Release Number SWB# (value) Software Build Number Figure 3-7 9084 Card Info Utility 3-12 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 37: Ancillary Data Line Number Locations And Ranges
AFD (now on line 18) Waveform = 14/16 SD VITC VANC line 18 resolved AFD = 18 Waveform = 14/16 CC = 21 CC = 21 Card n Card 1 Figure 3-8 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example 3-13 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 38: 9084 Function Submenu List And Descriptions
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found. Function Submenu Item Page Function Submenu Item Page 3-15 3-22 Video Proc Framesync 3-18 Presets 3-25 Color Correction 3-19 3-14 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 39: Video Proc
Luma gain in percent • Luma Lift Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel). (-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%) Card Edge Control Menu: Proc Lift (lift value) Luma lift in percent 3-15 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 40 Ganging Off • Black Hard Clip Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%) Card Edge Control Menu: Proc Clip BHCL (value) Clip value in percent; 0.1% precision 3-16 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 41 • Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified percentage. (50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%) Card Edge Control Menu: Proc Clip CSAT (value) Clip value in percent; 0.1% precision 3-17 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 42: Afd
See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-13) 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. 3-18 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 43: Color Correction
(-100.0 to 100.0% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0) Color Correction Card Edge Control Menu: ClrC OFFS Select Green channel BLUE Select Blue channel Select Red channel (value) Black (offset/lift) value in percent (0.1% precision) 3-19 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 44 When set to On, changing any of the White Adj. (gain) controls increases or decreases R, G, and B gain levels by equal amounts. Card Edge Control Menu: ClrC GAIN GANG Ganging On Ganging Off 3-20 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 45 • Gang Gamma Controls When set to On, changing any of the Gamma controls increases or decreases all Gamma settings by equal amounts. Card Edge Control Menu: ClrC GAMA GANG Ganging On Ganging Off 3-21 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
- Page 46 Example: To apply a 1-period offset, first apply a 10-period positive offset and then apply a 9-period negative offset. This results in the target 1-period offset being applied to the output video. 3-22 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 47 • Freeze to Color: Freeze image to a color raster (as selected using Framesync LOS Freeze Color control). Note: If this card is used to also pass embedded audio, note that audio noise will occur upon loss of input with “Freeze Last Frame” selected. 3-23 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
- Page 48 Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered video. When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting confirmation. • Click Yes to reset the frame sync. Reset Framesync • Click No to reject reset. 3-24 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 49 • • • 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. 3-25 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 50: Framesync
Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™ cards. ® Refer to Cobalt reference guide “COMPASS™ Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for instructions on using the Download Presets function. 3-26 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 51: Color And Video Correction Examples Using The 9084
Anchor Desk Set with Monitor WFM 7120 Waveform TG700 Siggen Monitor From Monitor Video Feed Feed To Switcher Figure 3-9 Example Uncompensated Setup 3-27 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 52 Note the excessive offset, level, and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel. Blue level in excess of 100% Non-ideal Gamma curve Black (Offset) level negative FA-3.PNG Figure 3-10 Uncorrected (Uncompensated) Monitor Waveform 3-28 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 53 Corrector function as shown in Figure 3-12. Note: As shown in Figure 3-12, a recommended approach to performing color cor- rections is to first apply offset correction, then gain correction, and finally gamma correction. 3-29 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
- Page 54 FA-3C.PNG (Left) Compensated Offset, Gain, and Gamma are now symmetrical across all three color channels, resulting in proper monitor appearance in the OTA feed. FA-3E.PNG Figure 3-12 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal 3-30 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
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Page 55: Miscellaneous Color And Video Correction Examples
Excessive green channel lift/offset (as shown below for Using the green channel Black control to reduce green SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display) channel lift/offset, vectorscope display now shows no droop along axis. VAR3.PNG VAR2.PNG 3-31 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... - Page 56 Luma gain less than 100% level (as shown below for Using the Luma Gain control to increase luma gain, luma 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display) gain is now restored to 100%. VAR9A.PNG VAR9.PNG 3-32 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 57 Using the Color Phase control to provide phase lag, color SMPTE color bars on vector display) phase condition is now corrected. Vectors are Vectors coincide advanced and do with 0° points not coincide with 0° points VAR8A.PNG VAR8.PNG 3-33 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below. • Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-38) • 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-39) • Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-40) 3-34 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) - Page 59 720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9084 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the case of no signal input). Figure 3-13 9084 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display 3-35 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
- Page 60 Where available, error messages within a function submenu pane show highly specific information relating to detected errors (in this example, message shows an invalid or missing Framesync Enable reference selection). Figure 3-14 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Display 3-36 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)
- Page 61 Card Info is indications are OK) shown for 9084 card in slot 7 Where applicable, additional status is displayed (as shown in this example) 9084_CARD_INFO_V4.PNG Figure 3-15 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display 3-37 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL...
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Page 62: 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. 3-38 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) -
Page 63: 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting
• Card edge red ERR indicator Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed illuminated. to the 9084 and other cards via an 8310 frame bus.) Refer to Framesync function submenu tab on page 3-22 for more information. 3-39 9084-OM (V4.0) 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors
Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product. See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“for contact information. 3-40 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0) - Page 66 Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9084-OM (V4.0) Printed in USA...
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