Cobalt Digital Inc. 9006 Triple 3G/HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual 9006-OM Version: 1.
9006 • Triple 3G/HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual • • • • • Cobalt Part Number: 9006-OM Document Version: 1.0 Printed in the United States. Last Author: MWB Printing Date: 08/19/08 8:38 AM 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 9006 Triple 3G/HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. The 9006 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
Functional Block Diagram SDI OUT A SDI IN 1 DA EQ SDI OUT A SDI OUT B SDI IN 2 EQ DA SDI OUT B SDI OUT C DA SDI OUT C SDI IN 3 DA EQ SDI OUT C 9006 Block Diagram 9006 Owner’s Manual • (V 1.
Supported Serial Rates The 9006 will reclock 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, and 3 Gbps signals. Signals of other rates will be equalized and distributed to the outputs, and the reclocker will be bypassed. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: Page 8 of 18 • “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9006 card. • “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9006.
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 RM-9006-A 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 RM-9006-A 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 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 card also indicates the status of each of the outputs signal with the three banks of four LEDs labeled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular output format, that LED will be illuminated.
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 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-9006 Manufacturer Cobalt Digital Inc. Serial Number Card Info (Read-only) Lock Status Page 14 of 18 ############ Description Displays the Silicon Serial Number of the card.
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 9006 and Related Products Your 9006 Triple 3G/HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier 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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