9032 HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs 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 9032-OM (V4.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 9032-OM (V4.1) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 9032 Card Software Versions and this Manual ...................................................... Cobalt Reference Guides ........................................................................................
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 3-1 Control and Display Descriptions ........................................................................... 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2 DashBoard™ User Interface .....................................................
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9032 HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs and Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9032). Note: This manual also covers the 9032-SD, which is an SD-input only version of the card. The 9032-SD is functionally identical to the 9032 in other respects.
1 9032 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9032 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 9032 Card Information (p.
Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9032 itself. Examples are provided below. • Card-edge display messages are shown like this: Ch01 • Connector names are shown like this: SDI OUT In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: • 9032 refers to the 9032 HD/SD 12-Bit Analog to Digital Video Converter with Universal Inputs 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 9032 Functional Description 9032 Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9032. The 9032 includes a 12-bit video ADC which accepts CVBS, Y/C, and component analog video inputs. The 9032 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.
1-6 Video A/D 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL 9033V4.1BD Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability. Practical input/ output signal availability is determined by Rear I/O Module used. 2. Optional +LTC licensable feature adds LTC I/O via RS-485.
Introduction 9032 Functional Description Video Processor Description Video Processor The 9032 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video. Frame Sync Function This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external EXT REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, or the input video as a frame sync reference.
1 9032 Functional Description 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 timecode data on the SDI ouput as ATC_VITC or ATC_LTC timecode data.
Introduction 9032 Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-3 shows the user control interface options for the 9032. 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.
1 9032 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. Some of the 9032 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.
Introduction 9032 Functional Description 9032 Rear I/O Modules The 9032 physically interfaces to system video connections using a Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-4 shows a typical 9032 Rear I/O Module. All inputs and outputs shown in the 9032 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 9032 card edge connections to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.
1 Technical Specifications Video Formats Supported by the 9032 The 9032 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the video formats supported by the 9032. 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 (1) 25; 29.97; 30 720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60 486i (1, 2) 29.
Introduction Table 1-2 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications — continued Item Characteristic Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows: • 4-character alphanumeric display • Status/Error LED indicator • Input Format LED indicator Controls Card edge switches as follows: • Menu Enter pushbutton switch • Menu Exit pushbutton switch • Up/down selection toggle switch Analog Video Input Input Complement: Separate component Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb inputs Input Type: Differential
1 Technical Specifications Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued Item Post-Processor Serial Digital Video Outputs Characteristic Number of Outputs: Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 (9032-SD is SD only) Impedance: 75 Ω 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.
Introduction 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.
1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representatives for any of the following: 1-16 • 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.com 9032 PRODUCT MANUAL 9032-OM (V4.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Overview This chapter contains the following information: • Installing the 9032 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1) • Installing the 9032 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3) • Setting Up 9032 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6) Installing the 9032 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards.
2 Installing the 9032 Into a Frame Slot Note: If installing the 9032 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 Module (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 9032 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.
Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module Note: External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a reference bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2 which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house distribution. Note: The 9032 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
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. Note: Rear I/O Modules RM-9032-C, -D, -E, and -H occupy two rear module slot mounting locations and use two captive screws. Rear I/O Module RM-9032-G occupies three rear module slot mounting locations and uses three captive screws.
Installation and Setup Table 2-1 Installing a Rear I/O Module 9032 Rear I/O Modules 9032 Rear I/O Module RM20-9032-A Description Provides the following connections: • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 and SDI OUT 2) RM20-9032-F Provides the following connections: • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four buffered SDI coaxial outputs (SDI OUT) • RS-485
2 Setting Up 9032 Network Remote Control Setting Up 9032 Network Remote Control Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).
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 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9). • Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1) • Accessing the 9032 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5) • Checking 9032 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 a Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9032 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 9032 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 9032 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 9032 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9032 Card via Remote Control Access the 9032 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below. Accessing the 9032 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 9032 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3 Accessing the 9032 Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Tree Pane Card Info Pane Card Function Submenu and Controls Pane 9032_ DB_ACCESS3A3.PNG Accessing the 9032 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below. 9032_3366_3392.JPG This display shows the list order number of the device that is ready for selection This display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.
Operating Instructions Checking 9032 Card Information Checking 9032 Card Information The operating status and software version the 9032 card can be checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9032 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 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9032 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 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List Sets the 9032 video signal input type and preference and priority. Video Signal Controls • HD Analog Input Type When receiving analog video input, sets the 9032 HD input video type to accept received input signal from choices shown. Note: Input type must be appropriately set for the 9032 to correctly process the received input.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List — continued 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, all processing 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.
3 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 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. • Output Mode Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of existing AFD code on input video.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Provides video Frame Sync delay controls. Framesync • Framesync Enable Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below. • Off: Video path bypasses frame sync entirely; output video timing tracks with input video timing. • Reference 1: Allows Frame Sync function to use external Reference 1 as the reference (“house”) standard.
3 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 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 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 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 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Provides timecode data extraction from various sources, and provides formatting and re-insertion controls for inserting the timecode into the output video. Timecode 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.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) 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. • Timecode Source Status Displays Displays the current status and contents of the supported timecode formats shown to the left.
3 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Output Status Display Displays the current content and source being used for the timecode data as follows: • Output status OK (in this example, running analog VITC timecode received and outputted). • Timecode not available due to lack of appropriate input timecode data on enabled formats.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • HD ATC_LTC Insertion Control For HD output, enables or disables ATC_LTC timecode insertion into the output video, and selects the line number for ATC_LTC timecode data. • HD ATC_VITC Insertion Control 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.
3 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List — continued Licensable Features Allows 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”.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9032 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Preset Save and Load • Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently selected preset.
3 9032 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9032 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.
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9032 card and its remote control interface. The 9032 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.
3 Troubleshooting 9032 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-6 shows and describes the 9032 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 3-7 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9032 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 3-8). 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 9032_TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS_A.
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 3-3 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.
3 Troubleshooting 9032 Processing Error Troubleshooting Table 3-4 provides 9032 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9032 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 9032 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card. Table 3-4 Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error conditions listed.
Operating Instructions Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued Symptom DashBoard™ shows Framesync Status error message in 9032 Framesync function submenu screen. Error/Condition Specified Minimum Latency Frames setting exceeds 9032 card buffer space for the selected output video format Corrective Action Reduce the Minimum Latency Frames setting as specified in the error message to correct the error.
3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information. In Case of Problems 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.
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