Cobalt Digital Inc. 9021 Standard Definition A/D Analog Composite, Y/C or Component to 10-bit SDI Owner’s Manual 9021-OM Version: 1.
9021 • Standard Definition A/D Analog Composite, Y/C or Component to 10-bit SDI Owner’s Manual • • • • • Cobalt Part Number: 9021-OM Document Version: 1.1 Printed in the United States. Last Author: CGG Printing Date: 1/4/2013 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 Software Version ................................................
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 Standard Definition A/D Analog Composite, Y/C or Component to 10-bit SDI. The 9021 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
The input and outputs of the 9021 are the following: Input: One SD analog video input on three BNCs Outputs: Seven SD-SDI video outputs Software Version This manual is written for software release number 1.1. To view the current software release number of your 9021 check the information submenu on the front edge controls or the card info menu in Dashboard. To upgrade your 9021 software, go to the download page at www.cobaltdigital.
Functional Block Diagram This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your 9021 product. Analog Composite, Y/C or Component Differential Input, Gain & Termination Control User Configuration Switches 10-bit 4-line Adaptive Decode Format and Proc Microprocessor DeJitter Serialize with EDH Bypass Mux DA 4:2:2 270 Mbit SDI SMPTE 259M with EDH 9021 Block Diagram Figure 1.
Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Frame” refers to the HPF-9000 or 8321 20-slot frame that houses the 9021 card. • “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9021. • “Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9021 card itself, including all components and switches. • “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the 9021 operates. 9021 Owner’s Manual • (V 1.
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 an appropriate 9021rear module. You will need to install it in your frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install a rear module in a frame: 1.
Rear Module Available for 9021 This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the installed BNC rear modules. Connect the input and output cables according to the applicable diagram below. Split rear module RM20-9021-A/S and RM20-9021-B/S allow two cards to be installed in adjacent slots. B/S versions are available in DIN1.0/2/3 and HDBNC versions. RM20-9021-A RM20-9021-A/S RM20-9021-B/S Figure 3. Connector Designations for the 9021 Rear Modules. 9021 Owner’s Manual • (V 1.
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. 2.
Card Control and Status Card Control Switches The majority of the card control can be performed by the 8 switches on switch bank S1. Their operation is detailed in the following table. S1.1-4 On On On On On Off Off Off Off Off Off S1.5 OFF ON S1.6 OFF ON S1.7 OFF ON S1.
Card Status LEDs The card LEDs report the lock status of the device. See the table below for an explanation of each function. LED NAME LOCK LED NTSC LED PAL LED RMT LED DESCRIPTION Flashes green when not locked to input signal. When locked illuminates steady green. When S3 or S4 not at 0, indicates state of parameter.
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 (www.cobaltdigital.com).
Technical Specifications Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Serial Digital Video Outputs Analog Video Input Other Specification Data Rates Supported SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps Frame Rates Supported 486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL Output Error Coding SMPTE EDH Equalization 1000ft (300 meters) Belden 1694A Output Return Loss >17dB at 270MHz Number of Inputs 3 Input Type Differential, Common Mode Rejection (< 4.
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 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 openGearTM 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 openGearTM card. If required, a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge.
Ordering Information 9021 and Related Products Your 9021 Standard Definition A/D 10-bit Analog Composite, Y/C and Component to SDI 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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