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1. e Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs SDI OUT e RS 485 LTC I O port Note Usable only on card licensed with LTC option Note This rear module may not be currently listed in ordering information in web page or price lists PN RM20 9033 F can be odered and used for this product with unused connectors functioning as NC as labeled here O if zi OLOJO 5L LLU z n z o o z o Pea 0 4 in 4 9031 V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 2 5 2 Setting Up 9031 Netvvork Remote Control Setting Up 9031 Netvvork Remote Control Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt reference guide Remote Control User Guide PN 9000RCS RM Note If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet been set up for remote control Cobalt reference guide Remote Control User Guide PN 9000RCS RM provides thorough information and step by step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards using DashBoard Cobalt OGCP 9000 and OGCP 9000 CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support gt Reference Documents link at www cobaltdigital com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download or contact Cobalt
2. HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc 2406 E University Ave COBA LT Urbana IL 61802 Voice 217 344 1243 Fax 217 344 1245 60 www cobaltdigital com 9031 OM V4 1 Copyright Copyright 2014 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 Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Cobalt Digital Inc reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability function or design Cobalt Digital Inc does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein Trademark Information Cobalt is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc COMPASS and FUSION3G are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited DashBoard is a trademark of Ro
3. The 9031 BNC inputs are internally 75 ohm terminated It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs To remove a card press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the rear I O module mating connector Evenly draw the card from its slot 10 If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet been set up for remote control perform setup in accordance with Cobalt reference guide COMPASSTM Remote Control User Guide PN 9000RCS RM 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 Installing a Rear I O Module Note 9031 OM V4 1 This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I O Module is not currently installed in the slot where the 9031 is to be installed If installing the 9031 in a slot already equipped with a suitable I O module omit this procedure The full assortment of 9031 Rear I O Modules is shown and described in 9031 Rear I O Modules p 2 4 Install a Rear I O Module as follows 1 On the frame determine the slot in which the 9031 is to be installed 2 Inthe mounting area corresponding to the slot location install Rear I O Module as shown in Figure 2 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 2 3 2 Installing a Rear I O Module Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I O Module with the module seating slot on rear of frame
4. 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 3 1 Safety Summary Labeling Symbol Definitions f Attention consult accompanying documents Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD A event Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices If ESD wrist strap is not available handle card only by edges and avoid contact with any connectors or components e Collect this product separately Symbol WEEE 2002 96 EC For product disposal ensure the following e Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste E 1 e Use collection and return systems available to you Safety Summary VVarnings WARNING 1 Cautions CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame equipment containing an AC power supply NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video terminal equipment operating environments This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear frame Refer to the openGear frame Owner s Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards w
5. and WinOGCP Remote Control Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and control of the cards within the HPF 9000 or 6321 frame The remote control panels allow quick and intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility and can monitor and allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time The remote control panels are totally compatible with the openGear control software DashBoard any changes made with either system are reflected on the other 1 openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited DashBoard is a trademark of Ross Video Limited 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction 9031 Rear I O Modules Phoenix terminal block connectors for 3 wire RS 485 connections 9031 OM V4 1 9031 Functional Description The 9031 physically interfaces to system video connections using a Rear I O Module Figure 1 4 shows a typical 9031 Rear I O Module All inputs and outputs shown in the 9031 Functional Block Diagram Figure 1 1 enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector The Rear I O Module breaks out the 9031 card edge connections to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain In this manner the particular inputs and outputs required for a particular application can be accommodated using a Rear I O Module that best suits the requirements The required input and outputs are broken out to the industry
6. card can be remotely controlled a LAN Computer over a LAN with NIC Note To communicate with DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel the frame must have the optional MFC 8320 N network controller card installed e DashBoard and the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9031 as shown The value displayed at any time on the card or via DashBoard or a Control Panel is the actual value as set on the card with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card for example a change made using the card edge controls will change the setting displayed on 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 3 9031 User Control Interface 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 9 Note Note 9031 Functional Description e Built in Card Edge User Interface Using the built in card edge controls and display card control settings can be set using a front panel menu Some of the 9031 functions described in this manual are available only when using the DashBoard or Cobalt OGCP 9000 or OGCP 9000 CC Remote Control Panel user interfaces e DashBoard User Interface Using DashBoard the 9031 and other cards installed in openGear frames such as the Cobalt 8321 or HPF 9000 frame can be c
7. or a Remote Control Panel the desired 9031 card is first selected The desired function submenu is next selected Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9031 card function for example Video Proc Individual Parameters Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu Using the Video Proc function submenu example the individual parameters for this function consist of various video processor parameters such as Luma Gain Saturation and so on Figure 3 1 Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions DashBoard User Interface See Figure 3 2 The 9031 function submenus are organized in DashBoard using tabs When a tab is selected each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed Scalar numeric parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the GUI slider controls Items in a list can then be selected using GUI drop down lists In this manner the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed in DashBoard are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9031 card edge controls Typical On Off Typical Parametric Typical Selection List DashBoard Tabs Control Control Closed Captioning Timecode Tone Generator At fio Mixing Licensable Features Advanced Setup Presets Emhbe
8. Information Warranty and Service Information Cobalt Digital Inc Limited Warranty 9031 OM V4 1 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 8000 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 1 the repair or 11 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 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 compl
9. 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 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 15 1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc Contact Cobalt Digital Inc Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representatives for any of the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e 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 16 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Chapter 2 nstallation and Setup Overvievv This chapter contains the following information e Installing the 9031 Into a Frame Slot p 2 1 e Installing the 9031 Into a Frame Slot p 2 1 e Installing a Rear I O Module p 2 3 Setting Up 9031 Network Remote Control p 2 6 Installing the 9031 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using only convection cooling The 9031 has a moderate power dissipation 10 W As such avoiding placi
10. Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name function etc as shovvn in this example Note Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum Preset Name Preset Name FactPre With one of 16 presets selected provides for entry of custom name for the preset as shown in example below Entering text in Preset Selected Preset 2 RovRz1 lt i Name field in this Preset Name RovRz1 example RCVR21 applies custom name to selected Preset in this example Preset 2 Note Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum The Preset ID number does not need to be entered it is added automatically 3 18 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List continued Table 3 2 continued e Reset Current Preset resets all parameters including preset custom name entered of the currently selected Preset as displayed in the Selected Preset field to factory default settings The button has a Confirm pop up that appears requesting confirmation e Reset Current Preset Reset Current Preset Confirm 1 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 Download Presets 1 Presets bin Save Refer to Cobalt reference guide Remote Control User Guide PN 9000RCS RM for instru
11. follows e If RS 485 LTC is to be received via the shared RS 485 port set the RS 485 Port Function control to LTC In e If RS 485 LTC is to be outputted via the shared RS 485 port set the RS 485 Port Function control to LTC Output The timecode string carried on the LTC output is that selected using the Source Priority controls described on the next page Incoming ATC Packet Removal Control Incoming ATC Packet Removal Disabled This control is not applicable for this card e Source Priority Source Priority 1 Source Priority 2 f Source Priority 3 k Source Priority 4 wt As described here selects the priority assigned to each of the four supported formats in the event the preferred source is unavailable Each of the four Source Priority selection lists allows assignment of source priority from the following choices Analog Mone Audio Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order i e Source Priority 2 selects the second most preferred format and so on 3 14 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List continued continued e Output Status Display Output Status 06 1 4 32 16 1 Source Analog Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data as follows O
12. is not loaded with the latest software Not all latest version functions and or specified performance described in this manual may be available You can update your card with new Update software by going to the Support gt Firmware Downloads link at www cobaltdigital com Download Firmware Update Guide which provides simple instructions for downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your computer and then uploading it to your card through DashBoard Software updates are field installed without any need to remove the card from its frame Card Software newer than A new manual is expediently released whenever a version in manual card s software is updated and specifications and or functionality have changed as compared to an earlier version a new manual is not necessarily released if specifications and or functionality have not changed A manual earlier than a card s software version may not completely or accurately describe all functions available for your card 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 gt Documents gt Product Information and Manuals link at www cobaltdigital com Cobalt Reference Guides From the Cobalt web home page go to Support gt Reference Documents for easy to use guides covering network remote control card firmware updates example card processing UI setups and oth
13. standard connectors on the Rear I O Module the unused inputs and outputs remain unterminated and not available for use The full assortment of 9031 Rear I O Modules is shown and described in 9031 Rear I O Modules p 2 4 in Chapter 2 Installation and Setup In this example an RM 9031 F Rear I O Module provides a connection interface for the signal types shown here gt Lo 2 0 s on a E z OO O O v o BNC connectors for coaxial video signal connections z o z o o z o zm 2 0 4 o Figure 1 4 Typical 9031 Rear VO Module 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 Techn cal Specifications Video Formats Supported by the 9031 The 9031 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats Table 1 1 lists and provides details regarding the video formats supported by the 9031 Table 1 1 Supported Video Formats Item Description Specification Input Output Video Raster Structure Frame Rate 1080PsF 23 98 24 1080p 23 98 24 1080i 25 29 97 30 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 486i 2 29 97 575 4 2 25 1 All rates displayed as frame rates interlaced i field rates are two times the rate value shown 2 9031 SD support only NTSC and PAL SD rates Technical Specifications Table 1 2 lists the technical specifications
14. 1 4 1 4 A 1 4 0051 l D n 1 5 9031 1 5 Video Processor Description T EEEE 1 7 User Control Tnteracoa aa a 1 9 D031 Rear VO Moduesea baa d 1 11 Video Formats Supported by the 9031 22222222 1 12 Technical Sprouucadonsum aa 1 12 Warranty and Service nformation 1 15 Cobalt Digital Inc Limited 1 15 Contact Cobalt Dieital In zz 1 16 Installation and Setup c aa DR ab bl 2 1 OYETMEYI aaa aa dal a aaa aaa da 2 1 Installine the 9U3 I Into a Fraime lot a daa 2 1 ristall r r a Rear VO Modul a 2 3 DOSE Rear L Dloduleecee Da l 2 4 Setting Up 9031 Network Remote Control 2 6 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL i Chapter 3 Operating Instructions 3 1 CVV TVW acapella eed Sih E a d 3 1 Contr band Display Descripfions ez s s a 3 1 Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview 3 2 DashBoard My Oreo aa amad 3 3 Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces 3 4 Accessing the 9031 Card via Remote 3 5 Accessing the 9031 Card Using DashBoard 2
15. 14 FPGA Build Number 3311 0 DSP Count 2 Version 2609 12V Power Rail 5 62 VV 7 5V Power Rail 10 0332 W Temperature Sensor 1 37 3 C Temperature Sensor 2 44 7 C Video Input Standard 525i 5994 UAL SSN 0000137 15 ae setings 9031_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS2A PNG Status for selected card is shown here in this example all indications are OK Where applicable additional status is displayed as shown in this example Figure 3 8 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 23 3 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Checks Failures of a general nature affecting many cards and or functions simultaneously or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by performing basic checks before proceeding further Table 3 3 provides basic system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems If required and applicable perform further troubleshooting in accordance with the other troubleshooting tables in this section Table 3 3 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Item Verify power presence and characteristics Checks e On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9031 in all cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern e Check the Power Consumed indications for both the 12 V and 7 5 V supply rails f
16. 222 3 5 Accessing the 9031 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel 3 6 Checking 9031 Card information a 3 7 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges 2222 3 8 9031 Function Submenu List and 5 3 9 Video S nal Conirolseeaaaa m ri 3 10 XN dqtoroo bn 3 11 O 5 3 12 3 13 Closed a 3 16 Licensable Features 3 17 KEC B 3 17 Troubles HOO CA Oates aba aa a a aaa menos 3 20 Error and Failure Indicator Overview 3 20 Basic Troubleshooting Checksece na aa 3 24 9031 Processing Error 8 3 25 Troubleshooting Netvvork Remote Control Errors 3 26 ln ar 3 26 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Overvievv 9031 OM V4 1 Note Chapter 1 Introduction This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9031 HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs card also referred to herein as the 9031 This manual also covers the 9031 SD which is an SD input only version of the card The 9031 SD is functionally identical to the 9031 in other respects This manual consists of the following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Provides information about this manual and wha
17. 4 9 center 0100 Box gt 16 9 center 1110 16 9 vvith alternate 14 9 center 1000 Full frame 1111 16 9 vvith alternate 4 3 center 16 9 Coded Frame Full frame AFD Code Description AFD Code Description No code present 1001 4 3 center 0000 Undefined 1010 16 9 l l protected 0010 Full frame 1011 14 9 center 0011 4 3 center 1101 4 3 with alternate 14 9 center 0100 Box gt 16 9 center 1110 16 9 with alternate 14 9 center 1000 1111 16 9 vvith alternate 4 3 center 1 AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016 1 2007 2 Image Protected implies picture content that must not be cropped by conversion processes or display devices Alternate center formats may have protected center areas with areas outside of the protected area not containing mandatory content e Output Line Output Line 3 12 Allovvs selecting the line location of the AFD data vvithin the video signal Ancillary Data space Range is 9 thru 41 Note Although the output line drop down will allow any choice within the 9 thru 41 range the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges p 3 8 for more information The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected li
18. Click and confirm Reboot When the card function submenu control pane appears again the licensable feature will be available Note Applying the licensable feature and its reboot has no effect on prior settings All control settings and drop down selections are retained Allows up to 16 card user settings configuration presets to be saved in a Preset and then recalled loaded as desired All current settings including list selections and scalar numeric control settings such as Gain etc are saved when a Preset Save is invoked Card Name Selected Preset 1 FactPre Preset Name FactPre Preset Save Confirm Preset Load Confirm Reset Current Preset Confirm Download Presets CDL Presets bin RCVR21 Save The Preset Name field and Preset Save button allow custom user setting configurations to be labeled and saved to a Preset for future use The Preset Load button and the Selected Preset drop down list allow saved presets to be selected and loaded as desired When a preset is loaded it immediately becomes active with all user settings now automatically set as directed by the preset Saved presets can be uploaded to a computer for use with other same model COMPASS cards Each of the items to the left are described in detail on the following pages 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 17 3 Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List contin
19. DEC LTC 324 MFC 8320 N SN 00108895 524 MFC 8320 N SN 309474R MFC 8310 N SN 00108053 1 Card Info Pane CDI 9033 RCVR21 Card state OK Connection ONLINE Card Info Product Z 5 FPGA Build Number DSP saurons a 7 5V Power Rail Temperature Sensor 1 Temperature Sensor 2 Video input Standard Reference Standard SSN mio setings yY MFC 8310 N SN 00108895 5 3 5 y MFC 8310 N SN 00108895 5 Dolby Audio Input Controls Timecode Accessing the 9031 Card via Remote Control Card Function Submenu and Controls Pane y MFC 8310 N SM 00108053 5 bzi MFC 8310 N SN 00108053 5 Tone Generator Video Proc Framesync Audio Mixing Licensable Features Presets Embedded Audio Group 1 2 Embedded Audio Group 3 4 Video Proc on Reset to Unity Luma Gain Luma Lift Color Gain Color Phase Gang Luma and Color Gain Refresh Upload Confirm 9031 ACCESS3A3 PNG Accessing the 9031 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel COBALT TEE 9031_3366_3392 JPG Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below Select Device Select Submenu Cancel Cobalt Digital IBC Use the keypad or any knob to select a device 19031 Receiver 21 Input Processing 2 9821 HD Tap Deck Downconvert esk LCD Corrector 4 9361 Loss cf Signal Label 5 9361 Reference Generator 6 9061 Rec ver 22 Input Processing Th
20. Determine the slot in which the 9031 is to be installed 2 Open the frame front access panel 3 While holding the card by the card edges align the card such that the plastic ejector tab is on the bottom 4 Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the card is being installed 5 Gradually slide the card into the slot When resistance is noticed gently continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals engage fully into the rear I O module mating connector CAUTION If card resists fully engaging in rear I O module mating connector check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks Damage to card and or rear I O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted 6 Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I O module mating connector 7 Close the frame front access panel 8 Connect the input and output cables as follows Ifthe 9031 is being installed in a PN 8310 BNC or 8310 C BNC frame refer to the label on the connector bank corresponding to the card s slot location for connector designations Ifthe 9031 is being installed in a frame using a specific 9031 Rear VO Module connect cabling in accordance with the appropriate diagram shown in Table 2 1 9031 Rear I O Modules p 2 5 9 Repeat steps through 8 for other 9031 cards 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 nstallation and Setup Note Note Note Installing a Rear I O Module
21. LEDs indicates the 9031 has not locked onto a particular format as in the case of no signal input 9031 OM V4 1 Figure 3 6 9031 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 21 Troubleshooting DashBoard Status Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3 7 shows and describes the DashBoard status indicators and displays These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9031 card itself and remote network communications Indicator Icon or Display 2 MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 slot 0 MFC 35320 N cor 9031 REYR 2 CDI 9031 Card state No connection to device Connection OFFLINE Gain dB Error Description Red indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error condition in this example the Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows a general error issued by the 9031 card in slot 6 Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane in this example No connection to device indicating 9031 card is not connecting to frame LAN If the 9031 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN all controls are grayed out as shown in the example here Slot 0 MFC 3320 N slot 7 01 9031 RCVRZ Gray indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shows card s are not being seen by DashBoard due to lack of connection to frame LAN in this example both a 9031 card in slot 6 and the MFC 8320 N Ne
22. N in this example Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card Fl DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help ii Basic Tree View X MFC 8320 N veg Card state O Fan Door Oper R Connection ONLINE ey MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 6 CDI 9031 RCVR21 Slot 6 CDI 9061 RCVR26 8320 SN 00108895 MFC 8320 N SN 2308605R MFC 8320 N SN 2308606R Product Hardware Power Product MFC 8320 N Supplier Ross Video Ltd Board Rev 3 Serial Number 565840004 1 Software Rev 1 9031 TS CARD INFO ACCESS A PNG Status for selected card is shovvn here in this example connection OK and Fan Door Open alert Card general information is displayed in lovver portion of Card Info pane By clicking on Slot 6 CDI 9031 RCVR21 in this example Card Info is shown for 9031 card in slot 6 A DashBoard File view Tree View Window Help Basic Tree View X TAS t 8 MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 Slot 0 MFC 6320 N Slot 6 CDI 9031 RCVR21 Slot 6 CDI 9061 RCVR26 5241 MFC 8320 N SN 00108895 GE MFC 8320 N SN 2308605R 5241 MFC 8320 N SN 2308606R Frame 1A RCVR21 51 ym SNMP Frame 7 Slot SNMP Fram CDI 9031 RCVR21 Card state OK Connection ONLINE Card Info Product CDI 9031 Manufacturer Cobalt Digital Inc Software Version 4 1 33
23. TC Insertion Control HD ATC_VITC Insertion Enabled HD ATC_VITC Insertion Line Field 1 ig SMPTE 12M 2 2006 Recommended v HD ATC_VITC Insertion Line Field 2 8 571 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended W For HD output enables or disables ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video and selects the line number for ATC_VITC1 and ATC VITC2 Note If only one output line is to be used set both controls for the same line number ATC VITC Legacy Support Control ATC VITC Legacy Support Disabled Closed Captioning When enabled accommodates equipment requiring ATC_VITC packet in both fields as a field 1 packet non toggling Note Non toggling VITC1 and VITC2 packets do not conform to SMPTE 12M 2 2008 preferences As such ATC_VITC Legacy Support should be enabled only if required by downstream equipment Provides support for closed captioning setup e Closed Captioning Regeneration On Off Closed Captioning e Closed Captioning Input Status Input Status COP Packet on Line 16 3 16 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL Turns on or turns off the Closed Captioning on the output Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows e If closed captioning is present a message similar to the example shown left is displayed Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming closed captioning packet or SD waveform based VANC line number e If no closed captioning is present in the video si
24. This is typically preferred when analog signals containing 7 5 IRE pedestal are converted to SDI 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List continued Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls Video Proc Video Proc Video Proc On Off provides master on off control of all Video Proc functions e When set to Off all processing is bypassed e When set to On currently displayed parameter settings take effect Reset to Unity Reset to Unity Confirm Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions When Confirm is clicked a Confirm pop up appears requesting confirmation e Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset e Click No to reject unity reset e Luma Gain Luma Gain Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma Y channel 0 to 200 range in 0 1 steps unity 100 e Luma Lift Luma Lift Color Gain Color Gain Adjusts lift applied to Luma Y channel 100 to 100 range in 0 1 steps null 0 0 Adjusts gain percentage saturation applied to Chroma C channel 0 to 200 range in 0 1 steps unity 100 Color Phase a Color Phase 300 0 Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma 360 to 360 range in 0 1 steps null e Gang Luma and Color Gain Gang Luma and Color Gain 9031 OM V4 1 When set
25. ame model card simply click Upload on the other same model card s DashBoard page and repeat the same steps here Note Preset transfer between card download and file upload is on a group basis i e individual presets cannot be downloaded or uploaded separately e After uploading a presets file engagement of a desired preset is only assured by pressing the Preset Load button for a desired preset 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom corrective action for the 9031 card and its remote control interface The 9031 card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operation if any error indication as described in this section occurs use this section to correct the condition Error and Failure Indicator Overview 3 20 Note The 9031 card itself and its remote control systems all to varying degrees provide error and failure indications Depending on how the 9031 card is being used 1 standalone or network controlled through DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel check all available indications in the event of an error or failure condition The various 9031 card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and error indicators For specific failures also use the appropriate subsecti
26. as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc p 1 16 e 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 2 6 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Overvievv If you are already familiar with using DashBoard or a Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt cards please skip to 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions p 3 9 Chapter 3 Operating Instructions This chapter contains the following information e Control and Display Descriptions p 3 1 e Accessing the 9031 Card via Remote Control p 3 5 e Checking 9031 Card Information p 3 7 e Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges p 3 8 e 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions p 3 9 e Troubleshooting p 3 20 Control and Display Descriptions Note 9031 OM V4 1 This section describes the user interface controls indicators and displays for using the 9031 card The 9031 functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces described here The format in which the 9031 functional controls indicators and displays appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used Regardless of the user interface being used access to the 9031 functions and the controls indicators and displays related to a particular function follows a general arrangement of Function Subm
27. ble Features 3 17 AFD 3 12 Presets 3 17 Timecode 3 13 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 9 Table 3 2X 9031 Function Submenu List Video Signal Controls 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Sets the 9031 video signal input type and preference and priority HD Analog Input Type Input Video Preference SO Orly HD Analog Input Type YPhPr NTSC Contains 7 IRE Setun When receiving analog video input sets the 9031 HD input video type to accept received input signal from choices shown Note Input type must be appropriately set for the 9031 to correctly process the received input e SD Analog Input Type Input Video Preference 501 Only HD Analog Input Type NTSC Contains yC YPhPr Betacam YPhPr Hil YPhPr SMPTE VVhen receiving analog video input sets the 9031 SD input video type to accept received input signal from choices shovvn Note Input format must be appropriately set for the 9031 to correctly lock to the input NTSC Contains Input Video Preference 501 Only HD Analog Input Type SD Analog Input Type Composite NTSC Contains IFE of Setup 0 IFE of Setup r a IRE of Setup 3 10 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL This setting tells the 9031 how much setup pedestal needs to be removed from an NTSC formatted input e 0 IRE of Setup No setup removed e 7 5 IRE of Setup Removes 7 5 IRE of setup
28. chassis DSCN3483A JPG Hold top of Rear I O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw Lightly tighten captive screw Note Rear I O Modules RM 9031 C D E and H occupy two rear module slot mounting locations and use two captive screws Rear 1 O Module RM 9031 G occupies three rear module slot mounting locations and uses three captive screws DSCN3487A JPG Figure 2 1 Rear I O Module Installation 9031 Rear I O Modules Table 2 1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I O Modules specifically for use with the 9031 Notes Rear I O Modules equipped with 3 wire Phoenix connectors are supplied with removable screw terminal block adapters For clarity the adapters are omitted in the drawings below e RM20 x Rear I O Modules compatible only with 20 slot frames 2 4 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 nstallation and Setup Installing a Rear I O Module Table 2 1 9031 Rear I O Modules 9031 Rear I O Module Description RM20 9031 A Provides the following connections e Analog Y composite Pr C and Pb coaxial inputs Y Cmpst Pr C and Pb respectively e Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2 O z d D OO OLO v l 2 2 0 2 4 0 o 4 2 2 RM20 9031 F Provides the follovving connections e Analog Y composite Pr C and Pb coaxial inputs Y Cmpst Pr C and Pb respectively
29. ciled Audio Group 3 4 PES Audio Out Pairs 1 4 AES Audio Out Pairs 5 8 Dolby Audio LKFS Mon or Metering Video Sigi al Controls Audio Input Ccfitrols Video Proc scaler AFD Overlays Framesync Embedded Audio Group 1 2 SD Audio Depth Group Enable In Destination Embedded Ch 3 Embedded Ch 4 Source Embed Ch 2 Embed Ch 3 Vv Embed Ch 4 Gain dB 40 0 40 0 40 0 fa e v 4 y 0 0 4 Channel is Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Unmuted Phase Normal Normal Normal v Normal Figure 3 2 Typical DashBoard Tabs and Controls 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 3 3 Control and Display Descriptions Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces See Figure 3 3 Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoardTM the Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display a list of function submenus From this list a control knob on the Control Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu items When the desired function submenu is selected each parametric control or selection list item associated with the function is displayed Scalar numeric parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs which acts like a potentiometer Items in a list can then be selected using the control knobs which correspondingly acts like a rotary swi
30. code data on the SDI ouput as ATC_VITC or ATC_LTC timecode data 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 7 1 8 Analog VITC Detect Extract RS 485 LTC 3 ui xtrac 9031 Functional Description HD SD SDI From Video Proc SDI VITC Timecode Proc Embed Priority Buffer ATC_VITC Select Format Timecode Proc Embed ATC_LTC Timecode Proc Embed Insert Control Line Number Control RS 485 LTC Generate Figure 1 2 Timecode Processor 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL HD SD SDI Video Output RS 485 LTC Out 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction 9031 Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1 3 shows the user control interface options for the 9031 These options are individually described below Note All user control interfaces described here are cross compatible and can oper ate together as desired Where applicable any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface OGCP 9000 Control Panel or OGCP 9000 CC Control Panel Remote Control Panel Using the Control Panel 9031 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN Card Edge Controls 9031 card can be controlled using built in card edge controls 20 Slot Frame with Network Controller Card DashBoard Remote Control In conjunction with a frame equipped Using a computer with with a network controller card 9031 DashBoard installed 9031 card can be remotely controlled over
31. ctions on using the Download Presets function Download Presets Download a presets file to a computer on the card s DashBoard network to save presets Preset files stored on a computer can then be uploaded back to the card Note also that a presets file can also be uploaded to other same model COMPASS cards In this manner presets built up using a single card can be easily applied to other same model cards without repeating the setup work on the other cards Download save card presets to a network computer by clicking Download Presets Save Upload open card presets from a network computer by clicking Upload at the bottom of DashBoard at the bottom of the Presets page Download Presets Eu Presets bin Save Browse to the location where the file was saved x on the computer or drive in this example My Documents Cobalt Browse to a desired Presets save location in this example My Documents Cobalt Presets file can then be oraren renamed if desired iles e iles bin Vv RCVR21 Presets INte CaN in this example Save Cancel before saving Look in Cobalt Presets v m p P 88 RCYR 21 Presets bin Select the desired file and click Open to load Filename RCVR 21 Presets bin the file to the card Files of Type BIN Files bin vi WD Cobalt Presets To upload presets Open Cancel saved from one card to another s
32. data AFD not transferred through 9031 e Make certain respective control is set to On or Enabled as appropriate e Control s not enabled e VANC line number conflict between two or more ancillary data items e Make certain each ancillary data item to be passed is assigned a unique line number see Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges on page 3 8 DashBoard shows Output Status error message in 9031 Timecode function submenu screen Output Status No Output Available Timecode output requires that source and priority are appropriately selected Also video input must contain appropriate timecode data and framesync reference Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data Refer to Timecode function submenu tab on page 3 46 for more information Analog VITC waveform timecode not received and or processed If analog VITC timecode source contains 7 5 IRE of setup make certain Video Signal Controls NTSC Contains is set to 7 5 IRE of Setup If this is not done analog VITC waveform may not be received and processed by the card Card erroneously set for NTSC signal with 0 IRE of setup with input containing setup 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 25 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Netvvork Remote Control Errors In Case of Problems 3 26 Refer to Cobalt reference guide Remote Control User Guide PN 9000 5 f
33. enus under which related controls can be accessed as described in Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview below DashBoard and the Remote Control Panel provide greatly simplified user interfaces as compared to using the card edge controls For this reason it is strongly recommended that DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel be used for all card applications other than the most basic cases Card edge control codes are not included in this manual If card edge control is to be used obtain a copy of Manual Supplement Card Edge Control Reference Master List and Instructions for Using Compass Card edge Local Control Codes 989CEC MS pdf at www cobaltdigital com gt Support gt Documents gt Reference Guides 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 1 Control and Display Descriptions Note When a setting is changed settings displayed on DashBoard or a Remote Control Panel are the settings as effected by the 9031 card itself and reported back to the remote control the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card Function Submenu Parameter Submenu Overview 3 2 The functions and related parameters available on the 9031 card are organized into function submenus which consist of parameter groups as shown below Figure 3 1 shows how the 9031 card and its submenus are organized and also provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards function submenus and parameters if using DashBoard
34. er topics 1 2 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions n this manual display messages and connectors are shovvn using the exact name shovvn on the 9031 itself Examples are provided belovv e Card edge display messages are shown like this e Connector names are shown like this SDI OUT In this manual the terms below are applicable as follows e 9031 refers to the 9031 HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs card Frame refers to the HPF 9000 or similar 20 slot frame that houses the Cobalt COMPASS cards Device and or Card refers to a COMPASS card e System and or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the 9031 and other COMPASS cards operate e Functions and or features that are available only as an option are denoted in this manual like this Warnings Cautions and Notes Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages The definitions are provided below Warnings Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which if not avoided could result in personal injury or death Cautions 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
35. eting and returning a product registration form In the event of a warrantable defect the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return Material Authorization RMA For return defective products should be double boxed and 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 E University Avenue Office 217 344 1243 Urbana IL 61802 USA Fax 217 344 1245 www cobaltdigital 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
36. for the 9031 HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs card Table 1 2 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Note HD specifications apply only to 9031 9031 SD only accepts and outputs SD signals e 9031 HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs Part number nomenclature e 9031 SD is functionally equivalent but processes only SD analog video with a resulting SMPTE 259M SDI output Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear modular system definition Installation usage environment Power consumption 10 Watts Environmental Operating temperature Relative humidity operating or storage 329 104 F 0 40 C lt 95 non condensing 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction Technical Specifications Table 1 2 Technical Specifications continued Item Characteristic Frame communication 10 100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto MDIX Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows e 4 character alphanumeric display e Status Error LED indicator e Input Format LED indicator Controls Card edge switches as follows e Menu Enter pushbutton switch e Menu Exit pushbutton switch e Up down selection toggle switch Analog Video Input Input Complement Separate component Y composite Pr C and Pb inputs Input Type Differential Common Mode Rejection 5 VAC Video Inpu
37. gnal Not Present or Disabled is displayed 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Table 3 2 Licensahble Features 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List continued Allovvs activation of optional licensed features Note For card pre ordered with licensed feature s the activation steps described below are not required the feature will already be installed activated To order features and obtain a license key contact Cobalt sales at sales cobaltdigital com or at the contact information in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc in Chapter 1 Introduction Please provide the SSN number of your card displayed in the Card Info pane when contacting us for your key e License Feature and Key Entry window Feature Feature Key Enter Key Here Activate licensable feature as described below 1 Enter the feature key string in the Feature Key box Press return or click outside of the box to acknowledge entry Note Entry string is case sensitive Do not enter any spaces Inthe DashBoard Card Info pane wait for the feature identification to be shown for the card product number for example UM appearing after the card part number and Valid Key Entered to be displayed This indicates the key was correctly entered and recognized by the card Note If DashBoard card function submenu control pane does not re appear close the card and re open it
38. ibed belovv Accessing the 9031 Card Using DashBoard M 1 On the computer connected to the frame LAN open DashBoard 2 As shown below in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9031 card to be accessed in this example MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help k l Basic Tree View X fee MPC 8320 N SN 00108053 EG MFC 8320 N 5M 00108895 U MFC 8320 N SN 2308605R SE MFC 8320 N SN 2308606R 3 As shown below expand the tree to access the cards within the frame Click on the card to be accessed in this example Slot 6 CDI 9031 RCVR21 DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help z EE MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 slot 0 MFC 8320 N Slot 6 01 9031 RCVR21 slot 6 cor s061 RCVR26 211 MFC 8320 M SN 00108895 GE MFC 8320 N SN 2308605 AB MFC 8320 N SN 2308606R As shown on the next page when the card is accessed a DashBoard its function submenu screen showing tabs for each function is displayed The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoardTM 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 5 Card Access Navigation Tree Pane Fl DashBoard File view Tree View Window Help Ww Basic Tree View X m 3 28 MFC 8320 AR SN 00108043 SNMP 4 MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 Slot 0 MFC 8310 N Slot 6 CDI 9033
39. imecode Proc Embed ATC LTC Timecode MFN Proc Embed rE 7 525i SDI En w ATC_VITC E g LTC Detect 5 VITC Insertion Enabled Extract Line Control 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 13 3 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List continued continued Option E RS 485 LTC controls described below only appear on cards with LTC licensed optional feature This feature allows bidirectional conversion between VBI based timecode and LTC timecode on an RS 485 interface e Timecode Source Status Displays Analog VITC Waveform Status 08 41 12 00 1 Audio LTC Status Unlocked Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode formats shown to the left e If a format is receiving timecode data the current content timecode running count and line number is displayed e If a format is not receiving timecode data Unlocked is displayed e If LTC is being received the timecode running count is displayed e LTC Source selects source to be used by card LTC function as listed below e RS 485 Port LTC Control RS 485 Port Function LTC In Overrides Audio LTC Source W Dolby Metadata LTC In Overrides Audio LTC Source LTC Output Allows RS 485 port to be used to receive LTC or send LTC over RS 485 port as
40. io on ine Dolby Metadata 13 Dolby Metadata 13 5 resolved AFD Insertion ATC_VITC 9 8 VITC 9 8 corrected to use CC 10 Conflict between Co VANC line 18 Dolby Metadata 13 ATC VITC on line 9 8 and Dolby Metadata 13 b AFD 18 AFD now on line 18 us m Figure 3 5 Example VANC Line Number Allocation Example 3 8 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Note Table 3 2 individually lists and describes each 9031 function submenu tab and its related list selections controls and parameters Where helpful examples showing usage of a function are also provided Table 3 2 is primarily based upon using DashBoard to access each function and its corresponding submenus and parameters e All numeric scalar parameters displayed on DashBoard can be changed using the slider controls 5 arrows or by numeric keypad entry in the corre sponding numeric field When using numeric keypad entry add a return after the entry to commit the entry e HD controls and setting described in this section are not applicable for 9031 SD card model 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 Video Signal Controls 3 10 Closed Captioning 3 16 Video Proc 3 11 Licensa
41. ion Video Processor Description Video Processor The 9031 provides full color processing control luma gain and lift chroma saturation and color phase of the output video AFD Inserter This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the SDI output video Using this function AFD codes in accordance with the standard 4 bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video When used in conjunction with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD directed scaling the image can in turn be scaled in accordance with the 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 Timecode Processor See Figure 1 2 This function provides for extraction of timecode data from the input video for SD formats and in turn re insertion of timecode data into the output SDI Timecode insertion depending on raster format can select and prioritize among SDI VITC SDI ATC VITC and SDI ATC LTC timecode sources The function provides conversion between various timecode formats and provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI timecode output format Option LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion between VBI formats over SDI and RS 485 LTC LTC can be received or sent over an RS 485 interface In this manner a basic HD analog video input can import RS 485 and embed this time
42. is display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel This display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection e Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices The device selected using a knob is displayed with a reversed background in this example 1 9031 Receiver 21 Input Processing e Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric keypad and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Checking 9031 Card nformation Checking 9031 Card Information The operating status and software version the 9031 card can be checked using DashBoard or the card edge control user interface Figure 3 4 shows and describes the 9031 card information screen using DashBoard and accessing card information using the card edge control user interface Note Proper operating status in DashBoard is denoted by green icons for the sta tus indicators shown in Figure 3 4 Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition Refer to Troubleshooting p 3 20 for corrective action 75 DashBoard File View DB Viev Window Help The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard M Bor In this example Network Controller Card MFC 8320 N age Software Test Frame A Slot 6 CDI 9034 DEC LTC z Basic Tree View X serial number 8053 is hosting a 9031 card in sl
43. ith a knovvn good item 3 24 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Troubleshooting 9031 Processing Error Troubleshooting Note Note Table 3 4 provides 9031 processing troubleshooting information If the 9031 card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3 4 follow the troubleshooting instructions provided In the majority of cases most errors are caused by simple errors where the 9031 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con ditions listed Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed on DashBoard and or the 9031 card edge status indicators Where errors are displayed on both the 9031 card and network remote con trols the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this section Table 3 4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom Symptom DashBoard shows Video yellow icon and Input Invalid message in 9031 Card Info pane Video Input invalid e Card edge Input Format LEDs show continuous cycling Error Condition Corrective Action Make certain intended video source is connected to appropriate 9031 card video input Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I O Module for the card and signal source are OK No video input present Ancillary data closed captioning timecode Dolby meta
44. ith many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using only convection cooling The 9031 has a moderate power dissipation 10 W As such avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible If required make certain Rear I O Module s is installed before installing the 9031 into the frame slot Damage to card and or Rear I O Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot If card resists fully engaging in rear I O module mating connector check for alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks Damage to card and or rear I O module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction 9031 Functional Description 9031 Functional Description Figure 1 1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9031 The 9031 includes a 12 bit video ADC which accepts CVBS Y C and component analog video inputs The 9031 also handles AFD code insertion and conversion of analog VITC timecode to VITC waveform and ATC packet based formats Line 21 closed captioning is preserved and transferred to line 21 on the SDI output All timecode and closed captioning data insertion can be user enabled or disabled on the SDI output Note Some ofthe functions described below are available only when using the DashBoard or Cobalt OGCP 9000 or OGCP 9000 CC Control Panels use
45. nd Ranges Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Table 3 1 lists typical default output video VANC line number locations for various ancillary data items that may be passed or handled by the card Table 3 1 Typical Ancillary Data Line Number Locations Ranges Default Line No Range AFD 12 Note 2 9 Note 2 ATC_VITC 12 locked 9 8 Note 2 ATC_LTC 10 Note 2 Dolby Metadata 13 Note 2 13 Note 2 VITC Waveform 14 16 Note 2 Closed Captioning 21 locked 10 Note 2 Notes 1 The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data While range indicated by drop down list on GUI may allow a particular range of choices the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows Format Line No Limiting Format Line No Limiting Format Line No Limiting Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items consideration should be given to all items when performing set ups Figure 3 5 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within an HD SDI stream AFD Insertion attempted using ATC VITC 9 8 Conflict between ATC VITC 9 8 VANC line 9 AFD 9 es AFD both CC 10 default ca
46. ne is available and carrying no other data 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List continued Provides timecode data extraction from various Timecode sources and provides formatting and re insertion controls for inserting the timecode into the output video Shown below is an example in which received video with VITC waveform timecode is to be converted to SDI ATC_VITC timecode data Each Timecode control is fully described on the pages that follow 525i 5994 wi analog iTe 9031 gt ao Waveform Analog VITC Waveform Status 05 31 01 28 0 A Noting that the incoming video contains VITC Source Priority 1 vvaveform timecode data as shovvn in the status display set the Source Priority drop dovvn lists to Source Priority2 None include analog VITC timecode data a choice This extracts VITC Waveform timecode data from the Source Priority 3 v incoming video Source Priority 4 None v In this example it is desired to provide SDI ATC_VITC timecode data in the output video As SD ATC Insertion Line 4 such set SD ATC Insertion Insertion to Enabled SDI VITC b l Timecode N Proc Embed ne Priority Bu w VITC 77 Waveform VITC Detect Extract Buffer ATC VITC Format T
47. ng the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible CAUTION This device contains semiconductor devices which are susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic A Discharge ESD ESD damage may not be immediately m apparent and can affect the long term reliability of the ununu device Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and vvhen vvearing synthetic fiber clothing Alvvays use proper ESD handling precautions and equipment vvhen vvorking on circuit boards and related equipment 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 2 1 2 2 Note Note Installing the 9031 Into a Frame Slot If installing the 9031 in a slot with no rear I O module a Rear I O Module is required before cabling can be connected Refer to Installing a Rear I O Mod ule p 2 3 for rear I O module installation procedure CAUTION If required make certain Rear I O Module s is installed before installing the 9031 into the frame slot Damage to card and or Rear I O Module can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot Check the packaging in which the 9031 was shipped for any extra items such as a Rear I O Module connection label In some cases this label is shipped with the card and to be installed on the Rear I O connector bank correspond ing to the slot location of the card Install the 9031 into a frame slot as follows 1
48. on listed below e Basic Troubleshooting Checks p 3 24 e 9031 Processing Error Troubleshooting p 3 25 e Troubleshooting Network Remote Control Errors p 3 26 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Troubleshooting 9031 Card Edge Status Error Indicators and Display Figure 3 6 shows and describes the 9031 card edge status indicators and display These indicators and the display show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote network communications where applicable Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control devices 4 Character Alphanumeric Display le Status Error Input Format Indicators Indicators Alphanumeric Display Function Displays 4 digit alohanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows e EOXX Video Errors e E002 Video Acquiring Lock e E100 Analog Input Clipping RMT LED Blue LED flashes when 9031 is receiving control message from remote network control e g DashBoard or Cobalt Remote Control Panel ERR LED Red LED illuminates when 9031 unable to lock to input standard Input Format LEDs Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9031 1080 720 625 525 Continuous cycling of the
49. ontrolled from a computer and monitor DashBoard allows users to view all frames on a network with control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame This simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring Cards define their controllable parameters to DashBoard so the control interface is always up to date The DashBoard software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc website www cobaltdigital com enter DashBoard in the search window The DashBoard user interface is described in Chapter 3 Operat ng Instructions lf network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet been set up for remote control Cobalt reference guide Remote Control User Guide PN 9000RCS RM provides thorough information and step by step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards using DashBoard Cobalt OGCP 9000 and OGCP 9000 CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support gt Reference Documents link at www cobalidigital com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download or contact Cobalt as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc p 1 16 Cobalt OGCP 9000 OGCP 9000 CC and WinOGCP Remote Control Panels The OGCP 9000 OGCP 9000 CC
50. or network remote control troubleshooting information Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the information in this section please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc Technical Support Department If required a Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions If required a temporary replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred are the customer s responsibility All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Inc will be shipped collect The Cobalt Digital Inc Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the product See Contact Cobalt Digital Inc p 1 16 in Chapter 1 Introduction for contact information 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 SO Sy NIE 9031 OM V4 1 Cobalt Digital Inc 2406 E University Ave Urbana IL 61802 Voice 217 344 1243 Fax 217 344 1245 www cobaltdigital com Printed in USA
51. or the 9031 card This can be observed using the DashBoard Card Info pane or using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3 4 on page 3 7 e If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed either the frame power supply connections or the 9031 card itself is defective e If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed see Technical Specifications p 1 12 in Chapter 1 Introduction the 9031 card may be defective Check Cable connection secureness and connecting points Make certain all cable connections are fully secure including coaxial cable attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors Also make certain all connecting points are as intended Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card inputs and or outputs Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working with large I O modules Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot It is best to assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again Check status indicators and displays On both DashBoard and the 9031 card edge indicators red indications signify an error condition f 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 w
52. ore information e The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other data SD VITC Waveform Insertion Controls VITC Waveform Output 1 Line Number 14 2 VITC Waveform Output 2 Line Number 16 v SD V TC Waveform Insertion For SD output enables or disables SD VITC waveform timecode insertion into the output video and selects the VITC1 and VITC2 line numbers 6 thru 22 where the VITC waveform is inserted Note If only one output line is to be used set both controls for the same line number e SD VITC Waveform Insertion control only affects VITC waveforms inserted or copied to a new line number by this function SD ATC Insertion Control SD ATC_VITC Insertion Enabled SD ATC Insertion Line 13 SMPTE 12M 2 2008 Recommended bd For SD output enables or disables SD ATC_VITC timecode insertion into the output video and selects the line number for ATC_VITC 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 15 3 Table 3 2 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9031 Function Submenu List continued continued HD LTC Insertion Control HD ATC_LTC Insertion Enabled HD ATC_LTC Insertion Line 10 SMPTE 12M 2 2006 Recommended W For HD output enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the output video and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data e HD ATC_VI
53. ot 6 al 5 MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 Slot MFC 6320 N Slot 6 CDI 9031 RCVR21 slot s CDI 9061 RCVR26 Best MFC 8320 N SN 00108895 GEA MFC 8320 N SN 2308605R BE MFC 8320 N SN 2308606R Softvvare Version Number Refer to this number to check that documentat on such as this manual matches the card s Software Version Number Use this number also when communicating to Cobalt regarding this card Povver Consumption and Temperature Displays This display shovvs the povver consumed by the 9031 for both the 12V and 7 5V rails as well as key device temperatures Status Displays These displays shovv the status the signal being received by the 9031 Green Settings icon shovvs that any changes made on DashBoard are sucessfully saved on the card s memory Figure 3 4 9031 Card Info Utility 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL Slot 6 CDI 9031 Card state OK Connection ONLINE Card Info Product Manufacturer Software Version Software Build Date Software Build Time FPGA Build Number Uptime DSP 12V Power Rail 7 5V Power Rail Temperature Sensor 1 Temperature Sensor 2 Video Input Standard Reference Standard L SSN Video Settinus 031 Cobalt Digital Inc 4 1 3314 oct11 2012 11 17 46 ewo 34 6 525i_5994 OE savea 3 7 3 Ancillary Data Line Number Locat ons a
54. r interfaces Refer to User Control Interface p 1 9 for user interface descriptions 9031 Input Output Formats The 9031 provides the following inputs and outputs Inputs e Y Cmpst IN Pr C IN Pb IN analog composite component video inputs e Outputs e SDI OUT four dual rate HD SD SDI buffered video outputs Dit T NE RS 485 LTC VO RS 485 port allows LTC input as timecode source or output of video based timecode on the RS 485 port Note The input output complement listed above represents the maximum capability of the 9031 The practical input output complement is determined by the par ticular Rear I O Module used with the 9031 Refer to 9031 Rear I O Modules p 1 11 for more information 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 5 9031 Functional Description ino 145 SH ALQ 4620 H z i eu s 2 SLON O I O11 S8Y SH 211 S8r s4 bi Suiss old pO2 UIIL poo ul IJA bulss oolkqd 39 uonu sul bulss ool i dav O PIA JOSS9901qg O P A 987 9 BIA OLT Sppe 4694991 11 jeuondo 2 Aq SI Ayiqejreae jeubis indino Andul 82128 Al l qedeo indjno indul iln 5101 UMOUS SUOI JO9UUOD eUBIS S ON niisdwio Figure 1 1 9031 Functional Block Diagram 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 6 Introduction 9031 Functional Descript
55. ss Video Limited Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt 9031 HD SD 12 Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs 9031 SD is a functionally identical SD only version The 9031 is part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments The Cobalt Digital Inc line includes video decoders and encoders audio embedders and de embedders distribution amplifiers format converters remote control systems and much more Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9031 please contact us at the contact information on the front cover Manual No 9031 OM Document Version V4 1 Release Date February 12 2014 Applicable for Firmware Version 3302 or greater Description of New manual design with added GUI sections product manual Revise manual for latest functionality with latest changes firmware Update manual to include latest available card options 9031 OM V4 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 9031 OM V4 1 Table of Contents INGE OCU COON 66 55 32 5 3s oes YORUR a sd e ewes 1 1 OVER a b aa aaa 1 1 9031 Card Software Versions and this 1 2222 1 2 Cobalt Beicerence ldesus aba a a d bi 1 2 1 3 Warnings Cautions and Notes 1 3 Labeling Symbol 1 4 Sy L L xr G L
56. t Types HD Component YPbPr and RGB SMPTE SD Composite Component YPbPr BetaCam M SMPTE N10 RGB and Y C Conversion Bit Depth 12 bits SD Color Separation 5 Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter Frequency Response HD Yo 0 25 MHz 0 3 dB Pb B 13 5 MHz 0 3 dB Pr R 0 13 5 MHz 60 3 dB Frequency Response SD 0 5 2 MHz 0 254 Differential Phase SD lt 0 4 typical Differential Gain SD lt 0 4 typical Analog Front End Crosstalk Within noise floor measurement Return Loss gt 20 dB to 30 MHz Resolution 10 bit video data path 9031 OM V4 1 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 13 Technical Specifications Table 1 2 Technical Specifications continued Item Characteristic Video A D Process HD 4 4 4 SD 8 8 8 Resolution 12 bit A D and 10 bit video data path SD Comb Filter 5 line adaptive Post Processor Serial Digital Video Number of Outputs Outputs Four HD SD SDI BNC per IEC 60169 8 Amendment 2 9031 SD is SD only Impedance 75 Return Loss gt 15 dB at 5 MHz 270 MHz gt 12 dB at 270 MHz 1 485 GHz Signal Level 800 mV z 1096 DC Offset 0 V 50 mV Jitter HD lt 0 15 Ul all outputs Jitter SD lt 0 10 Ul all outputs Overshoot lt 0 2 of amplitude RS 485 I O With option LTC also provides RS 485 LTC input or output 1 14 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Introduction Warranty and Service
57. t is covered Also provides general information regarding the 9031 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Provides instructions for installing the 9031 in a frame and optionally installing 9031 Rear I O Modules Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Provides overviews of operating controls and instructions for using the 9031 This chapter contains the following information 9031 Card Software Versions and this Manual p 1 2 Manual Conventions p 1 3 Safety Summary p 1 4 9031 Functional Description p 1 5 Technical Specifications p 1 12 Warranty and Service Information p 1 15 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc p 1 16 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 1 1 1 9031 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9031 Card Software Versions and this Manual When applicable Cobalt Digital Inc provides for continual product enhancements through software updates As such functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info menu in DashBoardTM See Checking 9031 Card Information p 3 7 in Chapter 3 Operating Instructions for more information You can then check our website for the latest software version currently released for the card as described below Check our website and proceed as follows if your card s software does not match the latest version Card Software earlier than Card
58. tch In this manner the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed on the Control Panel are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the 9031 card edge controls Figure 3 3 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters in this example Video Proc using the Control Panel as compared to using the card edge controls Note Refer to OGCP 9000 Remote Control Panel User Manual PN OGCP 9000 OM or OGCP 9000 CC Remote Control Panel User Manual PN OGCP 9000 CC OM for complete instructions on using the Control Panels Video Proc function among others is accessed using the Control Panel Select Submenu As video Auto Pros key Video Proc function is emanate 5 Embedded Ch 9 16 Gain selected from the list of 8 Presets functions submenu items 3396B_3346BGENEMB JPG When the Video Proc function submenu is White Adi selected its related 400 0 164 8 parameters are now displayed Black Adi Color Phase In this example Color Gain 0 0 deg saturation is adjusted using the control knob adjacent to Color Gain 3370 3372 Figure 3 3 Remote Control Panel Setup of Example Video Proc Function Setup 3 4 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Accessing the 9031 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9031 Card via Remote Control Access the 9031 card using DashBoard or Cobalt Remote Control Panel as descr
59. to On changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls increases or decreases both the Luma and Chroma levels by equal amounts 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 3 11 3 Table 3 2 AFD 9031 Function Submenu List continued 9031 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Allows assignment of AFD Active Format Description codes to the SDI output video Note This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here e Output Mode Output Mode Pass lf Present Else Insert Pass lf Present Else Insert Pass Incoming Code Replace Incoming Code Drop down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video Note The Incoming AFD and Pass Incoming AFD Code selections while present on this card are non functional since the analog video input does not support AFD code embedding Output Code Output Code H AFD 4 3 0000 Undefined 4 3 0010 Box 16 9 fan 4 3 0011 Bow 14 9 15 8 1111 16 9 walt 4 3 center Drop down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI 4 3 Coded Frame AFD Code Description AFD Code Description No code present 1001 Full frame 0000 Undefined 1010 16 9 center 0010 Box 16 9 top 1011 14 9 center 0011 Box 14 9 top 1101 4 3 vvith alternate 1
60. twork Controller Card for its frame in slot are not being seen DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help izi MFC 8320 N SN 00108053 Slot 0 MFC 8320 N slot 6 CDI 9031 RcvR 2 yY MFC 6320 N SN 00108053 MFC 8320 N Card state Fan Door Open Connection ONLINE Yellovv indicator icon in Card Access Navigation Tree pane shovvs card vvith Alert condition in this example the Card Access Navigation Tree pane shovvs a general alert issued by the MFC 8320 N Network Controller Card Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access Navigation Tree in this example Network Controller Card Slot 0 MFC 8320 N opens the Card Info pane for the selected card In this example a Fan Door Open specific error is displayed Video Input Standard INVALID SSN 000011672394 Video O input invalid Yellow indicator icon in 9031 Card Info pane shows error alert along with cause for alert in this example the 9031 is receiving no video input or a video input that is invalid for the card and or its current settings Figure 3 7 DashBoard Status Indicator icons and Displays 9031 PRODUCT MANUAL 9031 OM V4 1 Operating nstructions Troubleshooting Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in the Card Access Navigation Tree pane as shown in the example in Figure 3 8 By clicking on Slot 0 MFC 8320
61. ued continued Preset Save and Load Preset Save Confirm Preset Load Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently selected preset For example if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop down list clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card control settings to Preset 1 e Preset Load loads applies all card control settings defined by whatever preset Preset 1 thru Preset 16 is currently selected in the Selected Preset drop down list For example if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop down list clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control settings defined in Preset 3 The above buttons have a Confirm pop up that appears requesting confirmation Note Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change Selected Preset Selected Preset 1 FactPre 15 FatiPre al Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop down list selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save being written to or for Load being applied to the card Note The preset names shown to the left are the default unnamed preset names All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with the factory default settings Card Name Card Name RCVR 21 Input Processing
62. utput Status 06 1 4 32 16 1 Source Analog VITC e Output status OK in this example running analog VITC timecode received and outputted Output Status No Output Available e Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data on enabled formats Note Timecode output requires that source and priority are appropriately selected as described above in Source Priority Also video input must contain appropriate timecode data e Because the 1 s digit of the display Frames counter goes from 0 to 29 the fractional digit along with the 1 s digit indicates frame count as follows 0 0 Frame 0 0 1 Frame 1 1 0 Frame 2 1 1 Frame 3 29 1 Frame 59 Offset Controls Offset Field 0 v Offset Frame 0 Allows the current timecode count to be advanced or delayed on the output video Offset Advance or Delay selects offset advance or delay Offset Field delays or advances or delays timecode by one field e Offset Frame delays or advances or delays timecode by up to 5 frames Note Default settings are null with both controls set at zero as shown Note Although the output line drop down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices the actual range is automatically clamped limited to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges p 3 8 for m

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