9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9084-OM (V4.
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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 9084-OM (V4.5) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual ...................................................... Cobalt Reference Guides ........................................................................................
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Overview ................................................................................................................. Control and Display Descriptions ........................................................................... Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... DashBoard™ User Interface .................................................................
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9084). This manual consists of the following chapters: • Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides information about this manual and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the 9084.
1 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9084 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 DashBoard™. See Checking 9084 Card Information (p.
Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9084 itself. Examples are provided below. • Card-edge display messages are shown like this: E201 • Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: • 9084 refers to the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card.
1 Safety Summary Labeling Symbol Definitions Attention, consult accompanying documents. Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD 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. Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC) For product disposal, ensure the following: • Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. • Collect this product separately.
Introduction 9084 Functional Description 9084 Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9084. The 9084 provides HD/SD-SDI RGB color correction with frame synchronization that supports all popular SD and HD video formats including 525i, 625i, 720p, 720f, 1080i, 1080p, and 1080psF. Input video format is auto-detected by the card. The 9084 accepts either an HD SDI input (1.485 Gbit) or an SD SDI input (270 Mbit) and automatically equalizes for cable loss.
1-6 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084V4.0BD HD/SD SDI IN EXT REF IN (1,2) EQ Deserialize Color Corrector RGB Correction Video Processing Video Processor Reclock YCbCr Proc Frame Sync YCbCr Limiting AFD Insertion Serializer/ Cable Drivers SDI OUT RCK OUT 1 9084 Functional Description Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram 9084-OM (V4.
Introduction 9084 Functional Description Color Corrector The 9084 color corrector converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on the output. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level independently for both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels simultaneously.
1 9084 Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 9084. These options are individually described below. Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can operate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
Introduction 9084 Functional Description • Note: 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 which is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”. Some of the 9084 functions described in this manual are available only when using the DashBoard™, or Cobalt® OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels user interfaces.
1 9084 Functional Description Note: Although the OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel can be used with the 9084, the OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel is specifically designed for use with 9084 cards and provides the most intuitive and simplest interface of all the methods described. 9084 Rear I/O Modules The 9084 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.
Introduction Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card. Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Part number, nomenclature 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear modular system definition.
1 Technical Specifications Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued Item Serial Digital Video Input (cont.) Characteristic SD Frame Rates Supported: 486i 29.97 (NTSC) 575i 25 (PAL) Impedance: 75 Ω terminating Equalization (HD): 260 ft (79 m) Belden 1694A Equalization (SD): 1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.
Introduction Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications — continued Item Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.) Characteristic Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 270 MHz > 12 dB at 270 MHz – 1.485 GHz Signal Level: 800 mV ± 10% DC Offset: 0 V ± 50 mV Jitter (HD): < 0.15 UI (all outputs) Jitter (SD): < 0.10 UI (all outputs) Overshoot: < 0.
1 Warranty and Service Information Warranty and Service Information Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty 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.
Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Feel free to contact our friendly and professional support representatives for any of the following: 9084-OM (V4.5) • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • 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.
This page intentionally blank 1-16 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Overview This chapter contains the following information: • Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3) • Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6) Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards.
2 Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) are installed before installing the 9084 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. Note: Check the packaging in which the 9084 was shipped for any extra items such as a Rear I/O Module connection label.
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 10. Note: 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 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6). 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 discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.
2 Installing a Rear I/O Module 1 Align and engage mounting tab on Rear I/O Module with the module seating slot on rear of frame chassis. DSCN3483A.JPG 2 Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against frame chassis and start the captive screw. Lightly tighten captive screw. DSCN3487A.JPG Figure 2-1 Rear I/O Module Installation 2-4 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 9084 Rear I/O Modules Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the 9084. Table 2-1 9084 Rear I/O Modules 9084 Rear I/O Module RM20-9084-A Description Provides the following connections: • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Four reclocked SDI input copies (RCK OUT 1- 4) • Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1- 4) RM20-9084-A/S Split Rear Module.
2 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control Table 2-1 9084 Rear I/O Modules — continued 9084 Rear I/O Module Description RM20-9084-B/S Split Rear Module. Provides each of the following connections for two 9084 cards: • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Four HD/SD-SDI reclocked input copies (RCK OUT 1 thru RCK OUT 1) • Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4) Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC (HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Overview This chapter contains the following information: If you are already familiar with using DashBoard or a Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt cards, please skip to 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9). • Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1) • Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5) • Checking 9084 Card Information (p. 3-7) • Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p.
3 Control and Display Descriptions Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ (or the Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9084 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 The functions and related parameters available on the 9084 card are organized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.
Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions DashBoard™ User Interface (See Figure 3-2.) The 9084 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.
3 Control and Display Descriptions Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces (See Figure 3-3.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard™, 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.
Operating Instructions Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control Access the 9084 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below. Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard™ 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 9084 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3 Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Tree Pane Card Info Pane Card Function Submenu and Controls Pane 9084_DB_ACCESS2A3V4.PNG Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below. OGCP-CC3_3422A.JPG The display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection The display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
Operating Instructions Checking 9084 Card Information Checking 9084 Card Information The operating status and software version the 9084 card can be checked using the card edge control user interface or DashBoard™. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9084 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 status indicators shown in Figure 3-4.
3 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and 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.
Operating Instructions 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9084 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.
3 Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls. • Video Proc Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc functions. • When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed. • When set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect. • Reset to Unity Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • White Hard Clip Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%) • White Soft Clip Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage. (50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%) • Chroma Saturation Clip Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified percentage. (50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.
3 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video. AFD 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.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB channels of the received SD/HD SDI signal. • Color Corrector Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color Corrector functions. • When set to Off, all processing is bypassed. • When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.
3 Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Gamma (Green – Red – Blue) Separate red, green, and blue gamma controls respectively apply gamma curve adjustment for R, G, and B channels. (0.125 to 8.000 range in thousandths steps; unity = 1.000) • Gang Gamma Controls 3-14 When set to On, changing any of the Gamma controls increases or decreases all Gamma settings by equal amounts. 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools. Framesync Note: Because the 9084 does not have audio controls and the tracking embedded audio delay found on cards designed specifically to also include audio processing, noticeable audio glitches may occur when processing asynchronous inputs. • Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below.
3 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Minimum Latency Frames Control Minimum Latency Frames Control When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames). The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of frames are captured in the buffer.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Framesync LOS Freeze Color In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image raster color from choices shown to the left. • Custom Color Hue Adjusts raster hue (phase angle) for custom LOS color. (-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°) • Custom Color Saturation Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color. (0% to 100% range in 0.
3 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List — continued This function 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.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9084 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Reset Current Preset • 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.
3 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Shown below are examples of using the 9084 to provide parametric color and video correction. On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example A typical use for the 9084 Color Corrector function is to provide color correction for a monitor when an anchor desk set includes a monitor, as shown in Figure 3-6. In the example setup shown in Figure 3-6, a monitor is located behind the anchor desk.
Operating Instructions Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Ideally, this display would essentially result in a waveform showing identical RGB components corresponding to the grayscale monochrome bar spectrum being fed to the set monitor. However, as shown in Figure 3-7 with no correction applied, the waveform monitor shows imbalance between the RGB channels due to the reasons discussed above. Note the excessive offset, level, and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel.
3 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Figure 3-8 shows the same setup using the 9084 Color Corrector function, along with the appropriate signal source standard and a video waveform monitor to assess and determine the color correction required. In the calibration setup shown in Figure 3-8 the feed to the switcher is monitored by a WFM 7120 Waveform Monitor, with the set monitor being fed a monochrome linear limit ramp by a TG700 siggen.
Operating Instructions Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Uncompensated Gain (Left) Noting that the uncompensated black offset for the blue channel is negative, a correspondingly equivalent positive setting is applied using the blue channel Black offset control (in this example, adjusting the Black offset from unity to 5.0 provides compensation).
3 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples Table 3-3 provides examples showing and describing various color and video condition corrections using the 9084. Note: Table 3-3 Signal generator and waveform monitor used in these examples are Tektronix® models TG700 and WFM 7120, respectively.
Operating Instructions Table 3-3 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084 — continued Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084 White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform monitor display) Using the White Hard Clip control, a lowered white hard clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%. VAR4.PNG VAR4A.
3 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084 — continued Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084 Chroma gain exceeds 100% level (as shown below for 100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display) Using the Color Gain (Chroma) control to reduce chroma gain, chroma gain is now restored to 100% level. VAR10A.PNG VAR10.
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9084 card. The 9084 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 The 9084 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees) provide error and failure indications.
3 Troubleshooting 9084 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-10 shows and describes the 9084 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).
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-11 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and display. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9084 card itself and remote (network) communications.
3 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 3-12). Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, connection OK and “Fan Door Open” alert) By clicking on “Slot 0: MFC-8320-N” in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane 9084_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.
Operating Instructions 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 3-4 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.
3 Troubleshooting 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting Table 3-5 provides 9084 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9084 card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-5, follow the troubleshooting instructions provided. In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the 9084 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card. Table 3-5 Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error conditions listed.
Operating Instructions Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued Symptom Ancillary data (closed captioning, timecode, AFD, etc.) not transferred through 9084. Error/Condition Corrective Action • Control(s) not enabled • Make certain respective control is set to On or Enabled (as appropriate).
This page intentionally blank 3-34 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.
Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9084-OM (V4.
