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1. f oy Figure 1 Simpitied Block Diagram of he 2253 Functions Features The following features make the 9253 the best solution for digital audio distribution Cable equalization and data reclocking on the incoming AES EBU signal Supports audio sampling frequencies trom 30kHz to 192 kHz Syear warranty Fits HPF 9000 and similar series 20 slot frames Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide lt refers to the HPF 9000 or similar 20 slot frame that houses the 9253 card Operator and User refer to the person who uses the 9253 lt Board and Card refer to the 9253 card itself including all components and switches Installation and Setup This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking lt Rear Module Options lt Board Installation Static Discharge Whenever handling the 9253 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 Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each 9253 you received from the shipping container and check the contents a2. MENU ITEM BUTTON SELECTION DESCRIPTION Card Equalizer Enabled Equalizer is on to assist in recovering Seid signals over long cable runs Button Disabled Cable equalizer is turned off selection Enabled Tone generator for AES 1 turned on Generator Disabled Tone generator for AES 1 turned off AES INPUT 2 MENU ITEM BUTTON SELECTION DESCRIPTION Card Equalizer Enabled Equalizer is on to assist in recovering signals over long cable runs Button Disabled Cable equalizer is turned off selection Tone Enabled Tone generator for AES 2 turned on Generator Disabled Tone generator for AES 2 turned off 36 Specifications Technical Speci DIGITAL INPUT Resolution Input Level Input Impedance transformer balanced Sampling Frequency Range DIGITAL OUTPUT Resolution Output Level Output Impedance Sampling Frequency Range Jitter GENERAL Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 24 Bit 0 2 7 Vp p 750 110 0 HIZ 30 kHz to 192 kHz 24 Bit 1 V p p nominal 750 unbalanced 30 kHz to 192 kHz Less than 5 ns 12 V 4Watts MAX 3 025 high x 12 800 deep 0 115 kg 0 252 Ibs Cobalt Digital Inc reserves the right to change performance specifications without prior notice 7 This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser except that 4000 5000 6000 8
3. 9253 Dual 1 x 4 AES EBU Distribution Amplifier 75 Ohm with SRC User Manual CDI Part number 9253 via 3253 Manual VTZ 1802014 9253 Dual 1 x 4 AES EBU Distribution Amplifier 75 Ohm with SRC User Manu Cobalt Digital Part Number 9253 Document Version 1 2 Jan 2014 Printed in the USA The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2014 Cobalt Digital Ine Al rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Cobalt Digital Inc Cobalt Digital Inc assumes no responsibilty or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks openGear A is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Saf
4. been inserted by pressing SW or that feature has been enabled through Dashboard Lock 2 Fourth from the top When luminated there s a valid AES EBU signal at the input of AES 2 No Lock 2 Fifth from the top When iluminated a valid AES EBU signal is nol present at the input of AES 2 EQ2 Sixth from the top When illuminated this indicates that the cable EQ for AES 2 has been inserted by pressing SW2 or that feature has been enabled through Dashboard Com Activity Seventh from the top When illuminated this indicates that the 9253 is communicating to Dashboard through the CAN bus Error Eighth from the top When illuminated this indicates that there is an error in the communications to Dashboard through the CAN bus Table 1 Status LED Descriptions g DIP Switch Settings Display card par alalalalslel7 8 on swi mode ve Bk oiv vewre totus F 8 oT m Enable AES 1 tone gon COR i i Disable AES 1 tona gen Sw Tone AES Enable AES 2 tone gen Disable AES 2 tone gan SWS Reserved SWT Default Power Up State Get parameters fom non vote memory DIP sin senings coniguable w Dashore Get parameters fom DIP swich rom changing parameters Normal remote conto operation have fl access 1o parameters EL REMOTE CONTROL DashBoard Control This
5. 000 series power supplies and Dolby modules where applicable are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year Cobalt Digital Inc s Cobalt sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to at its option i the repair or i replacement of the product and the determination of whether defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt This limited warranty applies only to the original end purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferrable therefrom This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship and shall not apply to acts of God accidents or negligence on behalf of the purchaser and shall be voided upon the misuse abuse alteration or modification of the product Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall immediately void the warranty Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues Cobalt recommends registering the product by completing and returning a product registration form In the event of a warrantable defect the purchaser shall Cobalt with a description of the problem and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with Return Material Authorization RMA For return defective products should be double boxed an
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7. OROJ QQ 86 68 Due to he density of connector placement on Rear Modules 3 COBALT using high density connectors e g AM20 4001 8S DIN hese mods use a barcode label stead a regular labo FIM20 9001 B S DIN Simply scan th mage with a smart phone and ano the raar module label as shown in cur catalog wil appear Smart Bone must have a reader app such as OR VEAMPUENDTFORISET Code Reader or equivalent Not al devices may be able to acquire the mage ftis occurs use he device acces the web page for module to view the diagram Figure 2 2253 Rear Modules 10 Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the 9253 in a frame 1 Refer to the frame User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the 9253 card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame unti the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and rear module This completes the procedure for installing the 9253 in the frame E User Controls This chapter contains a description of the 9253 user controls EQ Switch LEDs DIP Switch Settings Remote Control User Controls Locki LED E91 Switch No Lock LED Ea LED Lock LED E02 Swit
8. card may be monitored or controlled by a remote computer through DashBoard the free configuration monitoring software available to openGear users With DashBoard installed on your computer the following menus are available when interrogating a 9253 card MENU TEM DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Card into Product 9253 Product identification code Read Name Dual Unbalanced AES Distribution Produc functional description poni Amplifier Supplier Cobalt Digital Ine Manufacturer of the card Software Rev Three digit software revision code Website Manufacturers web address MENU TEM DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Card Green Dot OK Card is functioning properly and status seus appropriate signals connected Read Fed Dot No AES signal detected AES signal is not present at either only input AES Input Locked AES signal is present Unlocked AES signal is not present AES Input2 Locked AES signal is present Unlocked AES signal is not present MENU TEM BUTTON SELECTION DESCRIPTION Mode 1x8 Functions as a 1 in 8 cut AES DA Settings Functions as dual 1 in 4out AES DA Button 1x8w SRC Functions as a 1 in 8 out AES DA with selection Sample Rate Conversion sampling signal must be connected to AES input 2 or jumpers on card may be set to select between AES2 or frame reference 1 or 2 18 AES INPUT 1
9. ch No Lock LED 3 EQ2LED COM Activity LED EmerLED Figure 3 Card edge User Controls E EQ Switch SW1 SW2 The EQ Switches SW and SW2 are used to insert the cable equalizer into the incoming AES EBU signal The 9253 can recover digital audio signals conforming to AES EBU specifications and transmitted over 750hm coaxial cable up to 600 metres 2000 ft long without equalization For cable lengths in excess of 600 metres we recommend that the input equalization be activated Note that switching the EQ in and out can cause audible artefacts Pressing the EQ Switches SW or SW2 wil activate the appropriate yellow EQ LED to indicate this feature is activated While the EQ Switches SW1 or SW2 are activated pressing it again will disable the EQ and the yellow EQ LED will go LEDs The front edge of the card features LEDs that display the status of the input signals As selections are made in the menus refer the subsequent chapter for complete menu descriptions the LEDs display the status of the input signals Descriptions are provided in the following table Location Top of the card When luminated there a valid AES EBU signal at the Input of AEST Second from the top When iluminaied a valid AES EBU signal is not present at the input of AES 1 Third from the top When illuminated this indicates that the cable EQ for AES 1 has
10. d sufficiently protected in the original packaging or equivalent and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price The purchaser should include the RMA number description of the problem encountered date purchased name of dealer purchased from and serial number with the shipment Cobalt Digital Inc Factory Service Center 2406 University Avenue Office 217 344 1243 Urbana IL 61802 USA Fax 217 344 1245 www cobaltigital com Email info cobaltdigital com THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT S PART ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH OR FOR USE WITH THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD COBALT PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS COBALT S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE IS 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 38 Ordering Information Standard Equipment 9253 AES EBU Di
11. etails 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 Inc encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or ragional waste administration Introduction This chapter contains the following sections Overview Functional Block Diagram Features Documentation Terms Overview The 9253 is a Dual AES EBU distribution amplifier designed for broadcast use It can provide four copies of each incoming signal It may also be used to provide up to eight outputs that are sample rate converted The 9253 supports audio sampling frequencies from 30kHz to 192 kHz Cable equalization and reciocking techniques enable the 9253 to recover the incoming digital audio signal reliably The 9253 is housed in the HPF 9000 or similar 20 slot frames Funct nal Block Diagram
12. ety 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 Symbol Meanings ESD Susceptibility This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury it may also be used to alert against unsafe practices The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions Refer to the frame manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe ope
13. gainst the packing list to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Cobalt Digital Inc directly Rear Module Installation M you are installing the cand int lo with no rear module you should have ordered and received an appropriate 9253 rear module You wil ned to install it in yoar frame before you can connect cables Use the folowing staps to install a rear module in h frame 1L On the rear of the frame locate the card frame slot 2 As shown in Figure 2 seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the base of the frame s back plane Sere Hole Module Seating Slot Figure 2 Rear Module instalation 3 Align the top hole of the RM 9253 A with the screw hole on the top edge of the frame back plane 4 Using Phillips driver and the supplied serew fasten the rear module to the frame back plane Do not aver tighten All modules are installed using the same method above The Following section contains drawing of the Rear Module Options All connections are 75 Ohms Rear module RM20 9253 A uses BNC type connectors Rear modules RM20 9253 A S RM20 9253 S DIN and RM20 9253 B S HDBNC are split rear modules that accommodate 2 cards per rear module in adjacent slots The B S module is available with DIN 1 0 2 3 or HD BNC connectors ARO CARDS H E aTa QO Jj K
14. ration of the frame as well as i s component products Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area stil present a safely hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained within the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same type and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communica
15. stribution Amplifier 75 Ohm Optional Equipment RM20 9253 A 20 Slo Frame Rear HO Module Standard Width 2 AES Input BNCs 8 AES Output RM20 9253 4 2 AES Output RM20 9253 A 8 20 Siot Frame Rear VO Module Split AES IN 1 Input BNC 4 AES DA Output connections per card RM20 9253 B S HDBNC 20 Siot Frame Rear VO Module Split High Density 2 AES Input BNC AES Output BNCs connections are per card al connectors HD BNC RM20 9253 B S DIN 20 Slot Frame Rear VO Module Split High Density 2 AES Input 8 AES Output BNCs connections are card all connectors DINI 0 23 HPF 9000 CN High Power 20 Slot Frame 2RU with fans cover plates for unused lt Includes one PSU 9000 Power Supply and MFC 8320 N Network Controller Card OG3 FR 20 510 Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans RU holds 20 cards maximum lot Frame Rear Module Standard Width 2 AES Input BNCs 8 38 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer lt Product information and pricing Technical support Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical 217 e 344 1243 PHONE Support Fax 217 344 1245 General Information request cobaltdigital com Technical Support request cobaltdigital com POSTAL 2406 E University Ave SERVICE Cobalt Digital Inc Urbana IL 6180
16. tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Cobalt Digital Inc could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Notice CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate Notice Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Suppor using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual This product is covered by a generous 5 year warranty and wil be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for d
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