9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9061-OM (V4.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 9061-OM (V4.9) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 9061 Card Software Versions and this Manual ...................................................... Cobalt Reference Guides ........................................................................................
Accessing the 9061 Card via Remote Control ........................................................ 3-5 Accessing the 9061 Card Using DashBoard™ ........................................... 3-5 Accessing the 9061 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6 Checking 9061 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges ..............................................
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/ De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support card (also referred to herein as the 9061). 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 9061.
1 9061 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9061 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 9061 Card Information (p.
Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9061 itself. Examples are provided below. • Card-edge display messages are shown like this: Ch01 • Connector names are shown like this: AES IN 8 In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: • 9061 refers to the 9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support 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 9061 Functional Description 9061 Functional Description Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9061. The 9061 format converter also includes a full 16-channel audio embedder/de-embedder, a 12-bit analog-to-digital video converter, an 8-channel, 24-bit balanced analog-to-digital audio converter, and a full video frame synchronizer. The 9061 also handles AFD code detection and processing, timecode support, closed captioning support, and transfer of Dolby® metadata.
1-6 9061 PRODUCT MANUAL 9061V4.4BD AES I/O (1-4) AES IN (5-8) AN-AUD IN (1-8) HD/SD SDI IN Pb IN Pr/C IN Y/Cmpst IN EXT REF IN (1,2) (from frame) EQ/Deserialize Video A/D S11–S14 [AES IN (1-4)] Audio Routing/ Gain Control Framesync Tracking Delay and User Offset AFD Processing (NOTE 2) 2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer Frame Sync AES Encode Audio Embed Active: Overwrites 6 selected channels with new 5.1 mix. See text. Bypass: Bypasses 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer; all original channels pass unaffected.
Introduction 9061 Functional Description Video Processor Description The 9061 features a scaler that provides up, down, and cross-conversion using de-interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. Separate controls are provided for SD and HD inputs that allow the card to flexibly and independently handle mixed input formats. The 9061 video subsystem also provides the functions described below.
1 9061 Functional Description Scaler Function The scaler function provides up, down, and cross-conversions between multiple standard SD and HD video formats, multiple frame rates, film frame rates, and cross-conversion between interlaced and progressive formats. Table 1-1 lists the 9061 conversion choices available for various input formats and frame rates. Table 1-1 Scaler Function Conversions SD (NTSC/ PAL) 720p 525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.
Introduction 9061 Functional Description When output video is set to 720p for either SD or HD video, the 720p output can be converted to 720p half-rate formats as listed in Table 1-1. When output video is set to 1080 film (1080p23.98) for either SD or HD inputs, the 9061 can convert the output to 1080PsF23.98 (segmented frame progressive). Both of these functions can be independently applied to either SD and/or HD video inputs.
1 9061 Functional Description HD/SD–SDI (From Video Proc) Analog Video Input SDI Video Input SDI VITC Timecode Proc/Embed Analog VITC Detect/Extract SDI VITC Detect/Extract Priority/ Select Buffer/ Format ATC_VITC Timecode Proc/Embed SDI ATC_VITC Detect/Extract ATC_LTC Timecode Proc/Embed SDI ATC_LTC Detect/Extract HD/SD–SDI Video Output Insert Control Line Number Control Audio/ RS-485 LTC Audio LTC Select/Extract Audio/RS-485 LTC Generate Audio LTC Out RS-485 LTC Out Figure 1-2 Timecode Pro
Introduction 9061 Functional Description AFD Processor This function provides aspect ratio controls and assignment of AFD codes to the SDI output video. Using this function, aspect ratios in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes. Separate, independent AFD controls are provided for both 16:9 coded and 4:3 coded frames.
1 9061 Functional Description 3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations Figure 1-3 depicts the 3-2 pulldown process used for conversions between progressive film video formats and interlaced video formats. (Although the term “3-2” is used here per convention, it is more accurately described as 2-3 per the diagram here and SMPTE definitions which stipulate that first film frame A be represented exclusively by 2 fields from the same frame).
Introduction 9061 Functional Description Audio Processor Description The audio processor operates as an internal audio router.
1 9061 Functional Description Embedded Audio Group 1/2 AES Ch 1 Embed Ch 1 • • • Embed Ch 8 • • • AES Ch 8 AES Ch 1 • • • AES Ch 8 Embedded Audio Group 3/4 AES Ch 9 • • • AES Ch 16 AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 Embed Ch 9 • • • Embed Ch 16 AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 AES Ch 9 • • • AES Ch 16 Figure 1-4 Default Embed/De-Embed Audio Routing Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function (See Figure 1-5.
Introduction 9061 Functional Description The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-6) generates an additional mono-mixed channel from two selected embedded, AES discrete, or analog input channels serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel MONO can in turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio sources described earlier.
1 9061 Functional Description The examples in Figure 1-7 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing function applied to example selected channels Emb Ch 1 thru Emb Ch 6. As shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of the channels selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS). Note also that this function is applied after the Audio Routing/Gain Control function.
Introduction 9061 Functional Description Loudness Processor (Option +LP) Note: Loudness processor function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identified in Cobalt® price lists as +LP) can be purchased upon initial order, or field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is purchased.) If your card was purchased with option +LP, loudness processor manual supplement “5.
1 9061 Functional Description 9061 Post-Production Video Feed (with five embedded audio channels) SDI OUT SDI IN Audio Embed Audio De-Embed OTA Video Feed (with eight embedded audio channels) Audio Routing/ Control Embed Ch 1 Embed Ch 2 Embed Ch 3 Embed Ch 4 Embed Ch 5 Analog 2-Channel Voice-Over Feed AN-AUD IN 1 AN-AUD IN 2 Analog Ch 1 Analog Ch 2 AES IN 5 AES Ch 9 AES Ch 10 AES IN 6 AES Ch11 AES Ch 12 AES Ch 13 AES Ch 14 AES Ch 15 AES Ch 16 AES IN 7 AES IN 8 TG1 AES Ch 1 AES Ch 2 AES OU
Introduction 9061 Functional Description AES Audio Input Advanced Features AES Sample Rate Converter The 9061 AES inputs have sample rate converters that can be independently enabled for each AES pair to allow the card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources in which AES timing does not match the video input timing). The sample rate converters are set to disabled (bypassed) by default; this is necessary when embedding non-PCM AES audio such as Dolby® E or Dolby® Digital audio streams.
1 9061 Functional Description User Control Interface Figure 1-9 shows the user control interface options for the 9061. 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 9061 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 9061 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.
1 9061 Functional Description 9061 Rear I/O Modules The 9061 physically interfaces to system video and audio connections using a Rear I/O Module. Figure 1-10 shows a typical 9061 Rear I/O Module. All inputs and outputs shown in the 9061 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 9061 card edge connections to industry standard connections that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.
Introduction 9061 Functional Description Figure 1-11 shows a 9061 card using an RM-9061-B Rear I/O Module.
1 9061 Functional Description Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9061 The 9061 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-2 lists and provides details regarding the audio and video formats supported by the 9061. Table 1-2 Supported Audio and 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 (2); 24 (2); 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94; 60 486i (1) 29.
Introduction Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 1-3 lists the technical specifications for the 9061 card. Table 1-3 Technical Specifications Item Characteristic Part number, nomenclature 9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™ modular system definition.
1 Technical Specifications Table 1-3 Technical Specifications — continued Item Serial Digital Video Input (cont.) Characteristic Equalization (SD): 1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A Return Loss: > 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.
Introduction Table 1-3 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications — continued Item 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: < 0.2% of amplitude AES Audio Input Standard: SMPTE 276M Number of Inputs (maximum): 8 unbalanced Input Level: 0.1 to 2.
1 Technical Specifications Table 1-3 Technical Specifications — continued Item AES Audio Output (cont.) Characteristic Return Loss: > 30 dB 100 kHz to 6 MHz Sample Rate: 48 kHz Analog Audio Input Number of Inputs (maximum): Eight, 3-wire balanced analog audio using Phoenix connectors with removable screw terminal blocks (Phoenix PN 1803581; Cobalt PN 5000-0013-000R) Sampling Rate: 48 kHz (locked to video input) Signal Level: +24 dBu => 0 dBFS A/D Frequency Response: 20 – 20 kHz ± 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: 1-30 • 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 9061 PRODUCT MANUAL 9061-OM (V4.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Overview This chapter contains the following information: • Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (p. 2-1) • Installing the 9061 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-2) • Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-4) • Setting Up 9061 Network Remote Control (p.
2 Installing the 9061 Into a Frame Slot Rear of Card AES I/O 4 AES I/O 3 AES I/O 2 AES I/O 1 S11 S12 S13 S14 INPUT MODE (Factory Default) OUTPUT MODE • • • • Figure 2-1 9061 AES I/O (1-4) Mode Switches Installing the 9061 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards.
Installation and Setup Note: Installing the 9061 Into a Frame Slot • If installing the 9061 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to card installation steps below. • If installing the 9061 in a 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 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 9061 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.
Installation and Setup 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 RM20-9061-C thru RM20-9061-F occupy two rear module slot mounting locations and use two captive screws.
2 Installing a Rear I/O Module 9061 Rear I/O Modules Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules specifically for use with the 9061. Notes: • Rear I/O Modules equipped with 3-wire Phoenix connectors are supplied with removable screw terminal block adapters. For clarity, the adapters are omitted in the drawings below.
Installation and Setup Table 2-1 Installing a Rear I/O Module 9061 Rear I/O Modules — continued 9061 Rear I/O Module RM20-9061-C Description Provides the following connections: • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is user-configurable) • Two dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 5 and AES IN 6) • Eight analog balanced a
2 Installing a Rear I/O Module Table 2-1 9061 Rear I/O Modules — continued 9061 Rear I/O Module Description Provides the following connections: RM20-9061-E • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O function of each connection is user-configurable) • Four dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 5 thru AES IN 8) • Six dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs
Installation and Setup Table 2-1 Installing a Rear I/O Module 9061 Rear I/O Modules — continued 9061 Rear I/O Module RM20-9061-G Description Provides the following connections: • HD/SD-SDI coaxial input (SDI IN) • Analog Y/composite, Pr/C, and Pb coaxial inputs (Y/Cmpst, Pr/C, and Pb, respectively) • Four dedicated AES coaxial audio inputs (AES IN 5 thru AES IN 8) • Eight dedicated AES coaxial audio outputs (AES OUT 1 thru AES OUT 8) • Four AES I/O coaxial input/outputs (AES I/O 1 thru AES I/O 4; I/O fu
2 Setting Up 9061 Network Remote Control Setting Up 9061 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 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9). • Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1) • Accessing the 9061 Card via Remote Control (p. 3-5) • Checking 9061 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 9061 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 9061 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 9061 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 9061 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9061 Card via Remote Control Access the 9061 card using DashBoard™ or Cobalt® Remote Control Panel as described below. Accessing the 9061 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 9061 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
3 Accessing the 9061 Card via Remote Control Card Access/Navigation Tree Pane Card Info Pane Card Function Submenu and Controls Pane 9061_DB_ACCESS_V4.PNG Accessing the 9061 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below. 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 9061 Card Information Checking 9061 Card Information The operating status and software version the 9061 card can be checked using DashBoard™ or the card edge control user interface. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the 9061 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 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9061 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 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List Sets the 9061 video signal input type and preference and priority. Video Signal Controls • Input Video Preference Sets the input video preference and priority for SDI and analog video inputs as follows: • SDI Only: Sets the video input to accept only SDI input. Blocks all analog video inputs. • SDI over Analog: Sets the video input to accept SDI over composite/component analog video inputs.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Audio Input Controls Controls the AES Audio Input features for the eight AES pairs, and displays signal status for the AES pairs and the 16 embedded audio channels. Also provides global unity routing/parameter control resets. Note: Also refer to AES Audio Input Advanced Features (p. 1-19) in Chapter 1,“Introduction” for detailed information regarding these functions.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Status Displays Individual signal status displays for AES pairs 1-8, and embedded audio channels 1-16 as follows: • Not Present: Indicates AES pair or embedded channel does not contain recognized audio PCM data. • • • • • • • Embedded Unity Channel Selection Note: Channel displaying Not Present may still carry usable audio data with Not Present being displayed due to invalid headers.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 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, 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.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Provides video format up/down/cross-conversions and aspect ratio controls. Note: Scaling and/or format conversion removes Dolby® metadata and ATC packets (if present). If Dolby® metadata is present and needs to be preserved, use the Dolby Metadata function tab to preserve and re-apply the metadata on the output SDI. Refer to Dolby Metadata function on page 3-43 for more information.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Scaler Video Format Conversions (continued) Scaler Video Format Conversions Scaler Video Format Conversions The Scaler HD: Convert to: and SD: Convert to: drop-down lists (as shown and described in the following pages) allows selection of up/down/cross-conversions (or no conversion) for various input formats.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • SD: Output Half-rate 720p When 720p half-rate. drop-down list is set to 720p, converts output to Yes/No control functions as follows: • No: Do not apply half-rate; leave output at standard frame rate • Yes: Output set at half- rate Note: Half-rate outputs are available for the 720p frame rates listed under “720p” in the “Scaler Video Format Conversions” table on the previous page.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • HD: Convert To When HD video input is received by the 9061, provides output format conversions listed below. • HD (Same as input): Output follows currently received video input format, with Current Input Format and Current Output Format displays showing same selection. • SD (NTSC or PAL): Output is converted to 525i at 59.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • HD: User-defined aspect ratio (Horizontal) and (Vertical) controls adjust horizontal and vertical zoom percentage. Settings less than (<) 100% provide zoom-out; settings greater than (>) 100% provide zoom-in. (50% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; null = 100.0) • HD: Top line suppression Selects the number of lines suppressed at the beginning of video.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video, and allows unique ARC settings to be applied for each AFD code. AFD When an appropriate AFD code is received by this card, this function can be used to apply the AFD-directed re-aspecting, resulting in a properly scaled and cropped image area.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Incoming AFD Displays incoming AFD setting as follows: • If AFD code is present, one of the 11, four-bit AFD codes is displayed (as shown in the example to the left). Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming AFD code. • If no AFD setting is present in the video signal, No AFD Present is displayed.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • H Zoom and V Zoom Controls Individual H Zoom and V Zoom controls for each of the 12 AFD code choices for both 4:3 and 16:9 coded input frames described above allow adjustment of horizontal and vertical zoom percentage for each AFD code. (50% to 200% range in 0.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Output Line Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41) Note: • Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the 9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Allows Safe Action and/or Safe Title overlays to be added to the image. The overlays can be used to identify safe action and safe title areas within the image. Note: • Overlay markers using this function are for setup only. When enabled, these markers are embedded in the SDI video output signal and may appear in the image. Use this function only on preview video and not on-air video.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Safe Action/Title Area Color Selects the Safe Action and Safe Title overlay color from choices shown to the left. • 0.75H Safe Action Area When enabled (On), turns on the 0.75H Safe Action Area overlay that shows the 4:3 safe area on a 16:9 image (i.e., the resulting safe area when the image is converted to 4:3). OVERLAY_SAFACT_NORMW075.PNG Outline shows 0.75H Safe Action Area boundary.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • 0.75H Safe Title Area When enabled (On), turns on the 0.75H Safe Title Area overlay that shows the 4:3 safe title area on a 16:9 image (i.e., resulting safe title area when the image is converted to 4:3). OVERLAY_SAFTLENORMW075.PNG Outline shows 0.75H Safe Title Area boundary. Color of boundary is selected using Color drop-down list. Note: If 0.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Center Cross Color Selects the Center Cross overlay color from choices shown to the left. • Overlays Follow ARC When enabled (On), overlays are resized along with the image in accordance with any ARC settings. Note: This choice functions only when a zoom-out is applied (settings less than 100%). 3-26 9061 PRODUCT MANUAL 9061-OM (V4.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Provides video Frame Sync delay control and audio re-sync tools. 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 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Input Video Mode Fixed Delay Control When Framesync is enabled and set to Input Video, allows adding video delay. This is useful when compensating for processes which result in large audio delays. (Range is 0.0000 thru 300.0 msec.) • Framesync Audio SRC On/Off Control When Framesync is enabled and set to Input Video, allows disabling audio SRC.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Audio Hard Resync Threshold Control Sets threshold at which hard resync is applied if audio-video offset exceeds threshold (see below). Hard resync provides fastest snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulation. Conversely, a threshold setting high enough to accommodate normal on-air offsets allows on-air resync that is glitch-free. (Range is 1.5 to 13.0 frames in 0.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Current Audio Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output audio delay (in msec units) as well as in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines). • Video Delay Display Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • 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 0.1% steps) • Custom Color Y Level Adjusts raster luma level for custom LOS color.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Embedded Audio Group 1/2 The example above shows various Source selections and individual audio control settings for various audio sources fed to the Destination channels Embedded Ch 1 thru Embedded Ch 8 in Embedded Audio Groups 1 and 2, with the resulting setup (right).
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M, §3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5). Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is compatible with 24-bit SD audio data. • Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Analog Ch 1 thru Ch 8 as Source Analog Ch 1 thru Analog Ch 8 range in Source drop-down list enables a balanced-input analog channel (Ch 1 thru Ch 8) to be the source for the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Silence (Mute) as Source Silence selection in Source drop-down list mutes the selected destination Embedded Audio Group channel. Use this setting for unused destination channels.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Selects the audio source for each embedded audio channel 9 thru 16 (Embedded Audio Groups 3 and 4). Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls for each channel.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • SD Audio Depth Allows option of using 24-bit audio data structure per SMPTE 272M, §3.10 (default is 20-bit per SMPTE 272M, §3.5). Note: • If 24-bit depth is desired, make certain downstream equipment is compatible with 24-bit SD audio data. • Depth control setting applied here affects both Embedded Audio Group 1/2 and 3/4.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Routes audio sources to discrete AES output channels 1 thru 8 (AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4). Also provides Gain, Phase Invert, and Muting controls for each channel.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) Note: • AES Ch 2 thru AES Ch 8 have controls that are identical to the Source, Gain, Mute, and Phase controls described here for AES Ch 1. Therefore, only the AES Ch 1 controls are shown here. • For each channel, its source and destination should be considered and appropriately set. Unused destination channels should be set to the Silence selection.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Mono Mix as Source Mono selection in Source drop-down list allows mono mix content to be the source for the selected destination AES channel. (In this example, the mono content is the source for destination AES Ch 1) Note: Mono mix content is set up using Mono Mixer Selection in the Audio Mixing function). Refer to Audio Mixing function description on page 3-50 for more information.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Mute Control Allows pushbutton On/Off channel muting while saving all other settings. • Phase Control Selects between Normal and Invert phase (relative to source original phase) for the destination AES output channel. 9061-OM (V4.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 Routes audio sources to AES output channels 9 thru 16 (AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8). Also provides Gain, Muting, and Phase Invert controls for each channel.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Extracts and preserves Dolby® metadata from the input SDI, and in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. This allows scaling and/or format conversions without losing Dolby® metadata. Dolby Metadata • VBI Metadata Removal VBI Metadata Removal (On/Off) allows metadata to be removed (On) even if the Scaler is not enabled.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Provides support for closed captioning setup. Note: When receiving HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA 708 are supported, with CEA 608 and CEA 708 (containing CEA 608 packets) converted to line 21 closed captioning on outputs down-converted to SD (on up-convert of SD, only CEA 608 closed captioning is generated). • Closed Captioning On/Off Turns on or turns off the Closed Captioning on the output.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Closed Captioning Input Status Displays incoming Closed Captioning status as follows: • If closed captioning is present, a message similar to the example shown left is displayed. Also displayed is the VANC line number of the incoming closed captioning packet (or SD waveform-based VANC line number).
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 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 525i 5994 SDI video is being converted to 720p 5994. To preserve and re-insert the timecode data, the following can be performed using the Timecode function.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) Audio LTC and 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 audio and RS-485 interfaces. Refer to Examples Using Audio LTC and RS-485 LTC Features (p.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Source Priority As described here, provides 4-level prioritization of timecode format choices from choices shown to the left. Source Priority 1 thru Source Priority 4 select the preferred format to be used in descending order (i.e., Source Priority 2 selects the second-most preferred format, and so on. See example below.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) Note: • Although the output line drop-down on the controls described below will allow a particular range of choices, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges (p. 3-8) for more information.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Audio Mixing Provides down-mix audio routing selections that multiplexes any five embedded, AES, or analog audio channel sources into a stereo pair (Down Mix Left and Down Mix Right), or selection of any two audio sources to be mono-mixed to serve as a monaural source. With an optional upmixer licensable feature activated, any normal PCM stereo pair can be fed to the upmixer to generate 5.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Surround Mix Ratio Control Adjusts the attenuation ratio of surround-channel content from 5-channel source that is re-applied as Lo and Ro content to the DM-L and DM-R stereo mix. • Minimum attenuation setting (-0.0 dB) applies no ratiometric reduction. Surround-channel content is restored with no attenuation, making Lo and Ro content more predominate in the overall mix.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) Note: • 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls appear only when a license key is entered and activated. Refer to Licensable Features function description on page 3-55 for more information. • Channel sources used by the upmixer are post-processed signals received from the Audio Routing/Gain Control function.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • Up Mixer Mode Control Enables or bypasses upmixer as follows: • Auto: Automatic enable/bypass of 5.1 upmix function as follows: • If detected signal level on all four of the selected channels designated as Center, LFE, Left Surround, and Right Surround are below the level threshold set using the 5.
3 Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued (continued) • 5.1 Detection Threshold Control Adjusts the threshold at which selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs are considered to have viable content, or at which signal levels can be considered insignificant when upmixer enable is set to Auto. Setting affects automatic enable/bypass of 5.
Operating Instructions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Sets the test tone frequency for each of four tone generators (Tone Generator 1 thru 4). Tone Generator • Frequency Selection Lists • • • Selects the frequency for each of the four tone generators. 18 discrete sine wave frequencies are available, ranging from 50 Hz to 16 kHz (default frequency is 1.0 kHz). Note: Unity-gain signal level is equivalent to -20 dBu.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued 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 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions 9061 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 above button has a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting confirmation.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9061 Function Submenu List — continued Advanced setup preset loading allows a defined preset to be automatically engaged upon receiving an analog or SDI video input. Advanced Setup Separate drop-downs to automatically engage a preset for conditions in which the card locks onto an SDI video input or an analog video input.
Operating Instructions 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard™ Figure 3-6 shows an example of using the 9061 Embedded Audio Group and AES Output Pairs functions to de-embed audio, route the audio to discrete outputs for post-production processing, and finally re-embed the audio into the SDI video output. Additionally, the example shows how external analog and internal tone generator sources can be embedded into the SDI output.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions In the example here, Embedded Channels 1 thru 5 are de-embedded from the input SDI data and routed to discrete AES channels 1 thru 5. Also, an internal tone generator (TG1) and two analog inputs are routed to AES channels 6 thru 8, respectively. Figure 3-6 (sheet 2) shows the 9061 control settings (in this example, using the DashBoard™ user interface) that result in this routing. AUD_ROUTE_EX1_V4.
Operating Instructions 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions The discrete AES audio on AES channels 9 thru 16 is now re-embedded using the 9061 control settings shown in Figure 3-6 (sheet 3). AUD_ROUTE_EX3A_V4.PNG AUDIO_ROUTE_EX3B_V4.
3 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Examples Using Audio LTC and RS-485 LTC Features Audio LTC to VBI Conversion/Insertion Figure 3-7 shows an example of receiving audio LTC on an embedded channel to be inserted as ATC_VITC on the 720p output video stream. Shown below is an example in which received 720p 5994 SDI video without VBI timecode is to receive audio LTC. The audio LTC is converted to VBI ATC_VITC timecode and inserted into the SDI video as shown below.
Operating Instructions 9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Audio LTC to VBI Conversion/Insertion Figure 3-8 shows an example of receiving SD VITC waveform timecode on the received 525i 5994 SDI input, and converting and outputting LTC timecode on both an embedded output channel and the card RS-485 port. Shown below is an example in which received 525i 5994 SDI video with VBI VITC waveform timecode is converted to LTC and outputted on Emb Ch 16 and the card RS-485 port.
3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/corrective action for the 9061 card and its remote control interface. The 9061 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.
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting 9061 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-9 shows and describes the 9061 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).
3 Troubleshooting DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-10 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status indicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the 9061 card itself and remote (network) communications.
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Access the Card Info pane for a specific card by clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure 3-11). Status for selected card is shown here (in this example, connection OK and “Fan Door Open” alert) By clicking on “Slot 0” in this example, Card Info is displayed for frame Network Controller Card Card general information is displayed in lower portion of Card Info pane TS_CARD_INFO_ACCESS.
3 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.
Operating Instructions Troubleshooting 9061 Processing Error Troubleshooting Table 3-4 provides 9061 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9061 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 9061 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.
3 Troubleshooting Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued Symptom DashBoard™ shows Framesync Status error message in 9061 Framesync function submenu screen. Error/Condition Specified Minimum Latency Frames setting exceeds 9061 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.
Operating Instructions Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued Symptom Audio signal(s) do not route as expected. Parameter control not available as expected. Error/Condition • Audio Input Controls AES Passthrough or Zero Delay Embedding mode may inadvertently be enabled Corrective Action • When either of these modes is enabled, flexible routing and parametric controls are not available.
3 Troubleshooting Table 3-4 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom — continued Symptom Audio not processed or passed through card (cont.). Error/Condition • AES pairs 1 thru 4 switch not set for Input (factory default) mode Corrective Action • If any of AES IN 1 thru AES IN 4 are to be used as inputs, the respective DIP switch must be set to the default INPUT mode position. See Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports (p. 2-1) in Chapter 2,“ Installation and Setup” for more information.
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