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- Page 1 Cobalt Digital Inc. 9229-QS Quad Split Video Processor User Manual 9229-UM Version: 1.2 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Page 1...
- Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Cobalt Digital Inc.. Cobalt Digital Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
OFF position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cards from the chassis’ rear appliance connectors before servicing this area. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Page 3... - Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Cobalt Digital Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Page 5 Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this Cobalt Digital Inc. product is not required. This product contains no user serviceable parts. If the frame does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All Cobalt Digital Inc.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Signal Loss Alarm Setup ..................3-5 Ethernet Communication Setup ....................3-6 GPI Communication Setup .....................3-7 GPI Overview......................3-7 GPI Communication Setup ..................3-7 Loading the Factory Defaults....................3-9 Software Upgrades........................3-10 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Contents • • • • i... - Page 8 Appendix C. Service Information In This Chapter ........................7-1 Troubleshooting Checklist ......................7-2 Warranty and Repair Policy....................7-3 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc......................7-1 Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website................7-1 ii • • • • Contents 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 9: Introduction
Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9229-QS, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. -
Page 10: Overview
Overview The 9229-QS takes four SDI input streams and can reduce them into four quadrants in a single stream. The 9229-QS has four SDI outputs which can be independently configured to display either the full- screen input or the Quad Split stream. When the output is showing full-screen, all HANC and VANC data, including the embedded audio data on the input is carried through to the output. -
Page 11: Functional Block Diagrams
Functional Block Diagrams This section provides the functional block diagrams for the 9229-QS. Looping Configuration This section includes the block diagram when using the 9229-QS with the RM20-9229-C Rear Module. Figure 1.2 9229-QS Block Diagram — RM20-9229-C Rear Module 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 12: Documentation Terms And Conventions
Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the 9229-QS. • “Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. - Page 13 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Introduction • • • • 1-5...
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Page 15: Installation
9229-QS. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Card Overview • Card Installation • Cabling • Ethernet Port Cabling • GPI Cabling 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Installation • • • • 2-1... -
Page 16: Before You Begin
Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Cobalt Digital Inc. directly. 2-2 • • • • Installation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 17: Card Overview
Card Overview This section provides an overview of the 9229-QS components. Figure 2.1 Card-edge Components 1) CompactFlash™ Card 3) JP5, JP6 2) Board Reset Button (SW1) 4) Reference Termination (JP7) 1. CompactFlash™ Card The CompactFlash™ card is reserved for future usage. - Page 18 When this LED is green, the reference signal is valid. REF STAT When this LED is red, the reference signal is not present or is invalid. 2-4 • • • • Installation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 19: Card Installation
1. Refer to the frame product manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. 2. (non-current) If you are installing the 9229-QS in an 8310 series frame, Cobalt Digital Inc. recommends installing the Rear Module in one of the following combinations: •... -
Page 20: Installing The Card
(e.g. slot 5, 7, or 9. 2. If you are installing the 9229-QS in a 20-slot frame and depending on the rear module and slot combination you chose for the rear module, install the card into one of the following slots: RM20-9229-C Rear Module —... -
Page 21: Cabling
Cabling Looping Rear Module (RM20-9229-C) The Looping feature is only available for the 9229-QS when using the RM20-9229-C Rear Module in a 20-slot frame. Refer to Figure 2.6 for cabling designations. Figure 2.6 RM20-9229-C Cable Connections 1) Bkgd B In BNC... - Page 22 Configure JP7 to for the 75ohm termination on the local reference. Refer to the • section “Card Overview” for details. This completes the procedure for connecting video input and output cables to the Rear Module. 2-8 • • • • Installation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 23: Ethernet Port Cabling
Auto-MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch from straight to crossover automatically as needed. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not supply this cable. Use the following procedure to connect the card to an ethernet network: 1. -
Page 24: Gpi Cabling
GPI Cabling The 9229-QS includes eight General Purpose Input (GPI) pins to interface with external equipment. There are eight input pins labeled GPIO 1-8 on the terminal block of the Rear Module (Figure 2.4 , Figure 2.5 , or Figure 2.6 ). Ports are pre-configured to be only an input (GPI). Electrically, the ports are setup for contact closure to ground, with a 1Kohm pull-up resistor to +5V, and default to a logical high state. -
Page 25: Configuration
Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for configuring the 9229-QS using the options available in the DashBoard Control System™. The following topics are discussed: • Video Format and Reference Configuration • Video Input and Output Configuration • Ethernet Communication Setup •... -
Page 26: Video Format And Reference Configuration
— — Use the Signal tab to monitor the Signal status, including the reference and the Background sources. Refer to the section “Status Tabs” for more information. 3-2 • • • • Configuration 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 27: Video Input And Output Configuration
Bkgd C — Select this option to assign Bkgd C to the selected output. • • Bkgd D — Select this option to assign Bkgd D to the selected output. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Configuration • • • • 3-3... -
Page 28: Configuring The Input Signal Timing Display
Positive values indicate the input signal timing is later than the reference. Note that there are 4400 clocks per line when using the 1080i 59.94Hz format. Use the following procedure to configure the input signal timing for your 9229-QS: 1. Display the Device tab of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View. -
Page 29: Signal Loss Alarm Setup
This completes the procedure for configuring the input signal timing for your 9229-QS. Signal Loss Alarm Setup The Signal Loss Alarm feature enables DashBoard to display status alarms when a loss of signal is experienced on the Background input sources. The alarm information displays in the Signal tab of DashBoard and on the card-edge LEDs. -
Page 30: Ethernet Communication Setup
— The Ethernet Status field in the Ethernet tab displays the current status of your connection. Refer to Table 5.4 for a list of the messages. 3-6 • • • • Configuration 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 31: Gpi Communication Setup
This section explains how to configure communications for GPIs on the card using the menus and options available in DashBoard. Note — The 9229-QS does not support Tallies at this time. GPI Overview When configured as a GPI, a port behaves as an input, and can be used to trigger actions such as switching between the Quad Split display or full-screen BKGD input display. - Page 32 Low/Falling — Select this option to have the GPI triggered on a static Low level or • on a High-to-Low pulse. This is the default setting. This completes the procedure for configuring remote control for GPIs. 3-8 • • • • Configuration 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 33: Loading The Factory Defaults
4. Press Yes to load the factory default values for all menu parameters, or No to cancel the load and close the dialog. This completes the procedure for resetting the card to the factory default configuration in DashBoard. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Configuration • • • • 3-9... -
Page 34: Software Upgrades
— If you are running DashBoard v2.3 or lower, you must click Reboot in the Device tab to complete the upgrade process. This completes the procedure for upgrading the software on a card. 3-10 • • • • Configuration 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Ethernet cable is properly connected if you are uploading the file via a network connection. • The file you are attempting to load is a *.bin file that is for the card you are upgrading. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Configuration • • • • 3-11... - Page 36 3-12 • • • • Configuration 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 37: Operation
— Before proceeding, ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 2.3.0 or higher. The DashBoard Control System software and user manual are available for download from the Ross Video website. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Operation • • • • 4-1... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Proc Amp Controls
— To reset the Proc Amp settings to the default values, click Reset and then Yes in the Confirm dialog box. This completes the procedure for adjusting an output using a Proc Amp. 4-2 • • • • Operation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 39: Configuring The Quad Split Sources
All active video content will be visible, including the 480i Line 21 content. Note that when a loss of input in a quadrant occurs, the 9229-QS fills that quadrant with a blue pattern. - Page 40 A value of 0 removes the border. For best results, it is recommnded to increase the border width in increments of 2 pixels. This completes the procedure for adjusting the border of a quadrant source. 4-4 • • • • Operation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 41: Notes On Timing
Notes on Timing This section provides additional information on the timing features of the 9229-QS: • An external black burst or tri-level reference source must be received by the card. The card will not output video unless either the frame-based Frame Ref 1 or Frame Ref 2 reference, or the Rear Module REF IN BNC (BNC 9) is used. - Page 42 4-6 • • • • Operation 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 43: Appendix A. Dashboard Menus
9229-QS. Refer to the MFC-8300 Series User Manual for details. This appendix briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System™ for the 9229-QS. Default values are noted with an asterisk (*). The following topics are discussed: •... -
Page 44: Status Tabs
The CPU Load average is displayed in the following format where x.xx represents in the last minute, y.yy represents the last five minutes and z.zz is the last fifteen minutes. 5-2 • • • • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) - Page 45 • 1 period of 27MHz (SD), or • 1 period of 148.x MHz (HD) Indicates that the timing is within the specified Green status range for the card 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • • • • 5-3...
- Page 46 Bkgd D Timing Same parameters as above Indicates the timing of the output signals relative Output Timing ## clocks ## lines to the reference 5-4 • • • • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 47: Configuration Menus
Same parameters as above. The default setting is Bkgd B. Dithering Disabled* Dithering is disabled Enabled - low Dithering is enabled and set to 2bits 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • • • • 5-5... - Page 48 BKGD A input Alarm Bkgd B Same parameters as above Bkgd C Same parameters as above Bkgd D Same parameters as above 5-6 • • • • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 49: Gpi Configuration
High-to-Low Low/Falling* transition starts the function. In the case of a level trigger, a low level starts the function. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • • • • 5-7... -
Page 50: Ethernet
Ethernet The Ethernet tab enables you to set up ethernet communications on the 9229-QS. Table 5.4 Ethernet Tab Items Menu Item Parameter Description User manually supplies the Ethernet Setup Static settings Method Automates the assignment of the Ethernet DHCP* settings IP Address ##.#.#.###... -
Page 51: Personality
Resets all DashBoard parameters and values Global Load Factory (excluding ethernet, reference, and output format Settings Defaults settings) to the factory default values 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • • • • 5-9... -
Page 52: Proc Amps Menus
The default value is 100. § The default value is 100. The default value is 100. †† The default value is 0. 5-10 • • • • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 53: Quad Split Menus
The default colors for the sources are as follows: BKGD A is set to tan, BKGD B is set to purple, BKGD C is set to cyan, and BKGD D is set to gray. §§ The default value is 50. 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix A. DashBoard Menus • • • • 5-11... - Page 54 0 removes the border. For best results, it is recommended to increase the border width in increments of 2 pixels. The default value is 4. 5-12 • • • • Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2)
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Page 55: Appendix B. Specifications
Appendix B. Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your 9229-QS. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • RM20-9229-C Specifications 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) -
Page 56: Rm20-9229-C Specifications
Serial Digital Video Signal Level 800mV +/-10% Outputs DC Offset 0+/-50mV SD: 900ps typical Rise and Fall Time HD: 150ps typical Overshoot <10% typical Other Power Consumption 6-2 • • • • Specifications 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) - Page 57 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Specifications • • • • 6-3...
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Page 59: Appendix C. Service Information
Appendix C. Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy 9229-QS User Manual • • • • (V 1.2) Appendix C. Service Information • • • • 7-1... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting Checklist
Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your 9229-QS, 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 Technical Support at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”... -
Page 61: Warranty And Repair Policy
(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 63: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc
E-MAIL Sales@cobaltdigital.com Sales Information 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 • Trade show information •...