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- Page 1 Cobalt Digital Inc. 9002 HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual 9002-OM Version: 1.0...
- Page 2 9002 HD/SD SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual Cobalt Part Number: 9002-OM Document Version: 1.0 Printed in the United States. Last Author: KGM Printing Date: 08/19/08 9:02 AM 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 Functional Block Diagram ......................7 Supported Serial Rates .......................8 Documentation Terms ........................8 Installation and Setup In This Chapter...........................9 Static Discharge .........................9 Unpacking ..........................9 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ..................10 Board Installation ........................11 Cable Connections........................11 Card Control and Status ......................12 Card Status.........................12... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: A Word of Thanks Overview Functional Block Diagram Supported Audio and Video Formats Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGear 9002 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. The 9002 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. -
Page 7: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT 9002 Block Diagram 9002 Owner’s Manual (V 1.0) Page 7 of 18... -
Page 8: Supported Serial Rates
Supported Serial Rates The 9002 will reclock 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, and 3 Gbps signals. Signals of other rates will be equalized and distributed to the outputs, and the reclocker will be bypassed. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: “Frame”... -
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 BNC Connections Menu Structure Factory Defaults 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 a RM-9002-A Rear Module with your card. -
Page 11: 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 12: Card Control And Status
Card Control and Status Card Status The card has an LED that indicates whether Dashboard remote control is enabled, or if the switch bank controls the card. See description of switch 1 below. The card also indicates the status of each of the outputs signal with the three banks of four LEDs labeled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). -
Page 13: 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 14: The Menu System
The Menu System The following table and sections describe the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System software for the card. Table 3. DashBoard Menus Menu Item Parameters Description Product CDI-9002 Manufacturer Cobalt Digital Inc. ############ Displays the Silicon Serial Serial Number Number of the card. -
Page 15: 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 products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under... -
Page 16: 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 17: Ordering Information
Ordering Information 9002 and Related Products Your 9002 HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier 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 18: 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 Online catalog Related products and full product lines...