Cobalt Digital Inc. 9033-SD Standard Definition Analog Video Converter with Audio Embedding Owner’s Manual 9033-SD-OM Version: 1.
9033-SD • Owner’s Manual • • • • • Cobalt Part Number: 9033-SD-OM Document Version: 1.1 Printed in the United States. Last Author: MWB Printing Date: 7/7/2008 3:10 PM The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2008 Cobalt Digital Inc. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.
Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
Contents Introduction 6 In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6 A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6 Overview....................................................................................................................................6 Functional Block Diagram ...........................................
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • Supported Audio and Video Formats • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9033-SD Standard Definition Analog to Digital Converter with Audio Embedding. The 9033-SD is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters to align them with the output timing. Output AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to +24 dBu analog. Dolby decoding is available from embedded audio or external AES, with the purchase of the Dolby decoding option.
Video SD Analog Video Analog to Digital Conversion 8 channels Diff. Analog Audio A/D 8 pairs 16 channels AES Decode and SRC Video Proc: Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase Video Audio Control: Routing Gain Polarity Audio Embed Serializer and Cable Driver SD SDI Output 9033-SD Block Diagram Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9033-SD Functions The 9033-SD is an analog to digital converter that also features an embedder which can embed both analog audio and AES.
Analog Audio The 9033-SD supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is encoded in such a way as to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital). Analog audio conversion can be disabled to reduce power consumption. Discrete AES Audio Input The 9033-SD can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz.
Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Static Discharge • Unpacking • Rear Module Installation (Optional) • Board Installation • BNC Connections • Menu Structure • Factory Defaults Static Discharge Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.
Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module installed across the entire back plane), skip this section. If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a 8310-RM-10 Rear Module with your card. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install the 8310-RM-10 in an 8310 openGearTM frame: 1.
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame: 1. Warning Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using convection cooling. 2.
Card Control and Status Card Status The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labled with the different supported formats (625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly. Menu Navigation The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge.
Proc Phase This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in steps of one degree.
Tone Frequency This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the embedded or AES audio outputs. The tones can range from 50Hz to 16kHz. Display Submenu Menu Structure Disp H/V BRGT Parameter Type Display Orientation Display Brightness Display Orientation This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display.
Information Submenu Menu Structure Info +POW -POW SWR# SWB# Parameter Type Positive Watts Consumed Negative Watts Consumed Software Release Number Software Build Number Positive Watts Consumed A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail. Negative Watts Consumed A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail. Software Release Number A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.
Remote Control In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card. DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. website. Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
Menu Item Group Enable Format Description Enable Enables or disables the entire group of 4 channels. Disable Chooses the source for the embedded audio. The source for each channel can be chosen separately. Embedded 1-16 Embedded Audio Group (Groups 1-4) Source AES 1-16 (per channel) Analog 1-8 Silence Gain (per channel) Phase Range (-400) – 400 Gain applied to embedded audio output, one slider for each channel. Normal Inverts the phase of the embedded audio.
Menu Item Format Description Composite Selects the format of input SD analog video, so the decoder can properly decode the signal. Y/C SD Input Type YPbPr MII Video Signal Controls Menu YPbPr BetaCam YPbPr SMPTE SD Composite Contains 0.0 or 7.5 IRE of Setup Specifies the amount of setup (pedestal) in the input video. It will be removed by the decoder.
Technical Specifications Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications Analog Video Input Serial Digital Video Outputs AES Audio Input Page 20 of 26 Number of Inputs 3 Input Type Differential, Common Mode Rejection (5V AC) Video Inputs Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™, SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C Conversion Bit Depth 12-Bits SD Color Separation 5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter Frequency Response Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.25db PbPr 0-15 MHz ± Differential Phase < ±0.
Analog Audio Input Other Number of Inputs 4 Balanced Analog Audio Connector Phoenix 3-pin Sampling Rate 48KHz (free run or locked to the reference) Signal Level +24dBu => 0dBFS Total Power Consumption <12W Warranty Five Year Transferable Specifications are subject to change without notice. 9033-SD Owner’s Manual • (V 1.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
Warranty and Repair Policy The openGearTM card is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your Cobalt Digital Inc. card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
Ordering Information 9033-SD and Related Products Your 9033-SD Standard Definition Analog to Digital Converter with Audio Embedding is a part of the openGearTM family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
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