Cobalt Digital Inc. 9004 Dual 3G/HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual 9004-OM Version: 1.
9004 • Dual 3G/HD/SD Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual • • • • • Cobalt Part Number: 9004-OM Document Version: 1.6 Printed in the United States. Last Author: CGG Release Date: 3/24/2013 The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2013 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 9004 Dual 3G/HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. The 9004 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
4) Failover mode: Input 1 Æ Output A&B, until Input 1 loses lock, then Input 2 -> Outputs A&B if input 1 is restored the card uses it again. The 9004 can equalize incoming SDI signal using up to 300m of cable at 270 Mbps, up to 120m of cable at 1.585 Gbps, and up to 100m of cable at 3 Gbps (1694A cable).
Supported Serial Rates Signals between 144 Mbps and 3 Gbps will be equalized and distributed to the outputs. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: Page 8 • “Frame” refers to the HPF-9000 or 8321 frame that houses the 9004 card. • “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9004. • “Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9004 card itself, including all components and switches.
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 into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a Rear Module with your card. You will need to install it in the frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install the rear module in a frame: 1. On the rear of the frame, locate the card frame slot. 2. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the base of the frame’s back plane. Figure 2.
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the frame: 1. Warning Refer to the frame product manual 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.
Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the 9004 rear modules. Connect the input and output cables according to the following diagram. Split rear module RM20-9004-B/S allow two cards to be installed in adjacent slots. B/S versions are available in DIN1.0/2/3 and HDBNC versions. RM20-9004-A RM20-9004-B/S Note: Outputs OUT A1, OUT A3 and OUT B2 and OUT B4 are inverting. These outputs are not compatible with ASI video. Figure 3.
Card Control and Status Card Status The card has an LED that indicates whether Dashboard remote control is enabled, or if the switch bank controls the card. See description of switch 1 below. The first bank of four LED’s indicates the routing mode. There will be one LED illuminated for output A and one illuminated for output B, indicating from which input each output is being routed.
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 openGear® frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. website. Using the Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
The Menu System The following table and sections describe the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System software for the card. Table 3. DashBoard Menus Menu Item Parameters Product CDI-9004 Manufacturer Cobalt Digital Inc.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this 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 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.
In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your card, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department. (Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication.) A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your card. If required, a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge.
Ordering Information 9004 and Related Products Your 9004 Dual 3G/HD/SD Distribution Amplifier is a part of the openGear® family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGear® 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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