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- Page 1 Cobalt Digital Inc. 9341 Analog Audio to AES Converter Owner’s Manual 9341-OM Version: 1.0...
- Page 2 9341 • • • • AES Audio Delay Owner’s Manual • Cobalt Part Number: 9341-OM • Document Version: 1.0 • Printed in the United States. • Last Author: SJK • Printing Date: 6/6/2008 4:36 PM The information contained in this Owner’s 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 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter...........................6 A Word of Thanks........................6 Overview............................6 Supported Audio Formats ......................7 Discrete AES Audio Output..................7 Inputs and Outputs ........................7 Signal Timing..........................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 Rear Modules Available for 9341 ....................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 9341 Analog Audio to AES Converter. The 9341 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. -
Page 7: Supported Audio Formats
Supported Audio Formats Discrete AES Audio Output The 9341 can emit 8 channels (4 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The output clock rate of each pair is precisely locked, and derived from the input AES, or the frame reference. Inputs and Outputs The input and outputs of the 9341 are the following: Inputs:... -
Page 8: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram This section describes the basic operation of your 9341 product. Audio Control: 8 Analog Analog to Digital Routing 4 pairs Audio AES Encode Conversion Gain 8 channels Channels Polarity 9341 Block Diagram Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9341 Functions Differential analog audio signals are received on the input phoenix connectors. -
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 • Card Control and Status 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 one of the following modules;... -
Page 11: Rear Modules Available For 9341
Rear Modules Available for 9341 Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Modules available for the 9341. RM-9341-B RM-9341-C AN IN AN IN DARS AN IN AN IN AN IN AN IN OUT 1 OUT 2 AN IN AN IN AN IN AN IN text... -
Page 12: Board Installation
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGear 8310 frame: Refer to the Owner’s 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 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), these LEDs correspond to AES Inputs 1-4. The four orange LEDs labeled User 1-4 correspond to AES Inputs 5-8 respectively. - Page 14 Tone Frequency This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the embedded or AES audio outputs.
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Page 15: Factory Default Settings
Information Submenu Menu Structure Parameter Type Info +POW Positive Watts Consumed -POW Negative Watts Consumed SWR# Software Release Number SWB# Software Build Number Positive Watts Consumed A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail. Negative Watts Consumed A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail. -
Page 16: Remote Control
Remote Control In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card. DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. - Page 17 Menu Item Format Description Status indicator for DARS DARS Locked / Unlocked audio input Detected standard of Reference Standard ############ selected reference. This shows whether the Settings Saved / Unsaved current settings have been saved to a preset. Menu Item Format Description Analog Ch 1-8...
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 8 Balanced Analog Audio Number of Inputs Phoenix 3-pin Connector Analog Audio 48KHz (free run or locked to the reference) Input Sampling Rate +24dBu => 0dBFS Signal Level SMPTE 276M Standard Number of Outputs 4 unbalanced Output Impedance AES Audio 75Ω... -
Page 19: 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... -
Page 20: Warranty And Repair Policy
Warranty and Repair Policy The openGear card is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your Cobalt Digital Inc. card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Cobalt Digital Inc. -
Page 21: Ordering Information
Ordering Information 9341 and Related Products Your 9341 Analog Audio to AES Converter 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. -
Page 22: Contact Us
Contact Us Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. General Business Office 217.344.1243 and Technical Support PHONE 217.344.1245 General Information Info@cobaltdigital.com E-MAIL Sales Information Sales@cobaltdigital.com 2406 East University Avenue POSTAL Cobalt Digital Inc. Urbana, IL 61802 USA SERVICE Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website. http://www.cobaltdigital.com •...
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