Cobalt Networks TV Converter Box 9323 User Manual

Cobalt Digital Incorporated  
9323  
HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder  
Owner’s Manual  
9323-OM  
Version: 2.1  
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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.  
Symbol Meanings  
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed  
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or  
equipment.  
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a  
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious  
injury.  
Warning  
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a  
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.  
Caution  
Notice  
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a  
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a  
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.  
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or  
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.  
ESD  
Susceptibility  
Important Safety Instructions  
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGear frame. Refer to  
the openGear frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the  
proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component  
products.  
Caution  
Warning  
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety  
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,  
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before  
servicing this area.  
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service  
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after  
any servicing.  
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present  
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power  
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should  
be returned to the factory for repair.  
Warning  
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
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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.  
These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an  
environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.  
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.  
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local  
or regional waste administration.  
You can also contact Cobalt Digital for more information on the environmental performances of our  
products.  
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Contents  
Introduction  
6
In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6  
A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6  
Overview....................................................................................................................................6  
Software Version........................................................................................................................7  
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................................7  
Supported Audio and Video Formats.........................................................................................8  
Input and Output Video ...............................................................................................8  
Embedded Audio .........................................................................................................9  
Analog Audio...............................................................................................................9  
Discrete AES Audio Input ...........................................................................................9  
Discrete AES Audio Output.........................................................................................9  
Dolby E Decoding........................................................................................................9  
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ........................................................................................9  
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass............................................................................9  
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding.....................................................................................9  
Low latency AES Passthrough...................................................................................10  
Documentation Terms..............................................................................................................10  
Installation and Setup  
11  
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................11  
Static Discharge .......................................................................................................................11  
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................11  
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................12  
Rear Modules Available for 9323 ............................................................................................13  
Board Installation  
15  
Card Control and Status ...........................................................................................................16  
Card Status.................................................................................................................16  
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................16  
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................16  
Factory Default Settings.............................................................................................19  
AES IN/OUT Switch Settings....................................................................................19  
Remote Control  
20  
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................20  
DashBoard Control System Software.......................................................................................20  
Technical Specifications  
23  
Service Information  
25  
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................25  
Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................................................................................25  
Warranty and Repair Policy.....................................................................................................26  
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Introduction  
In This Chapter  
This chapter includes the following sections:  
A Word of Thanks  
Overview  
Functional Block Diagram  
Features  
Documentation Terms  
A Word of Thanks  
Congratulations on choosing the openGear 9323 HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder. The 9323  
is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital  
openGear line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution  
amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGear modular conversion gear will meet  
your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.  
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9323, please contact us at  
the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding  
this or any other openGear card.  
Overview  
The 9323 is a high quality audio embedder/de-embedder capable of embedding audio signals into HD  
or SD SDI signals, and de-embedding audio data from those signals. It also gives as outputs, two re-  
clocked copies of the input.  
The 9323 can best be thought of as an audio router on a card. On the input side of the router are the up  
to 16 channels of embedded AES in the input video, the up to16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES  
input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input, and up to 10 channels (8 signals plus  
mixdown) of decoded Dolby signals (with Dolby Decoder option). On the output side are the up to 16  
channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES output. The  
router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete  
AES) can receive signal from any one of the 52 (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 Analog, 10  
Dolby decoded) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and optional polarity  
inversion.  
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Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters  
to align them with the output timing. Output AES is always precisely locked in time with the output  
video. Analog audio is differential input and sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to +24  
dBu analog. Dolby decoding is available from embedded audio or external AES, with the purchase of  
the Dolby decoding option.  
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for  
Gain, Lift, Saturation and Color Phase.  
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to  
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu.  
The input and outputs of the 9323 are the following:  
Input:  
One dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video input  
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input 5-6)  
8 differential analog audio inputs  
Switchable Input/Outputs:  
4 AES connections, switchable between input and output (AES input/output 1-4)  
Outputs:  
Two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video outputs  
Two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI re-clocked copies of input  
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output 1-8)  
Software Version  
This manual is written for software release number 2.0.  
To view the current software release number of your 9323 check the information submenu on the  
front edge controls or the card info menu in Dashboard.  
To upgrade your 9323 software, go to the download page at www.cobaltdigital.com to download  
the latest release, and upload the file through Dashboard™ (see Dashboard™ user manual, 3-5).  
Functional Block Diagram  
The 9323 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one  
compact package. This section describes the basic operation of your 9323 product.  
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Video  
Video  
Video Proc:  
Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase  
HD/SD  
EQ and  
Audio  
SDI Input  
Deserialize  
De-embed  
Audio Control:  
Serializer  
and Cable  
Driver  
Audio  
Embed  
Diff. Analog  
Audio A/D  
8 channels  
Routing  
Gain  
Polarity  
AES  
Decode  
and SRC  
8 pairs  
16 channels  
AES  
Encode  
8 pairs  
16 channels  
Dolby E  
Decode  
and SRC  
From AES or  
Embedded Audio  
CDI-9323 Block Diagram  
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9323 Functions  
The 9323 is best thought of as a large audio router, with a variety of input format and output formats  
available. Router inputs are de-embedded audio, discrete AES audio, differential analog audio, and  
(optionally) Dolby Decoded audio. Router outputs are embedded audio, and discrete AES audio  
Each router output provides a gain and polarity control, and each router output can be sourced from  
any input channel. This router feature gives your 9323 a great deal of flexibility.  
There is also a video proc module to allow any necessary corrections to the inbound video signal. It has  
separate controls for Luma gain (Y channel), Saturation (C channel gain), Lift (Y channel offset), and  
Phase adjustment (C channel).  
All card features are controlled through the card edge menu interface. There is a 4 character display, a  
toggle switch, and two buttons to allow for intuitive control of all device features.  
The card has persistent storage of all settings. There is a menu option to trigger a save or load of stored  
settings, or to restore the factory default configuration.  
Supported Audio and Video Formats  
Input and Output Video  
The 9323 supports the complete range of modern SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.  
Raster structure Frame Rate  
1080psF  
1080p  
1080i1  
720p  
23.98, 24  
23.98, 24  
25, 29.97, 30  
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60  
29.97  
25  
486i1  
575i1  
Notes:  
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.  
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Embedded Audio  
The 9323 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at full 24 bit resolution in both SD  
(with extended data packets) and HD.  
Analog Audio  
The 9323 supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is encoded in such a way as  
to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital). Analog audio conversion can be disabled to  
reduce power consumption.  
Discrete AES Audio Input  
The 9323 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The  
AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to  
account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream. However, the  
card does not support AES input at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.  
Discrete AES Audio Output  
The 9323 can emit 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The AES  
clock rate will be precisely locked to the output video rate.  
Dolby E Decoding  
Dolby E decoding is available as an optional feature. It allows decoding from a discrete AES source, or  
an embedded audio pair. The decoder will return up to 8 decoded channels (according to the Dolby E  
sub-format) plus a 2 channel down mix for monitoring. All 10 of these channels are available as inputs  
to the audio router.  
AES Audio Input Advanced Features  
AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass  
The card’s AES inputs have built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. This allows the  
card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not match the video  
reference timing.). They can be bypassed with a control in Dashboard or the front panel. This is a  
necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams.  
This control is off by default.  
Zero-Delay Audio Embedding  
Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed  
Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E  
encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded into  
it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into Embedded  
Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control overrides the  
standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into Embedded  
group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this option is  
selected. This control is off by default  
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Low latency AES Passthrough  
This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for input pair X it causes AES output  
pair X to act as a bit for bit copy of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and  
delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible. This control is off by default.  
Documentation Terms  
The following terms are used throughout this guide:  
Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9323 card.  
Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9323.  
Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9323 card itself, including all components and  
switches.  
System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and  
terminal equipment in which the 9323 operates.  
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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. Avoid handling circuit boards in high  
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing  
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding  
precautions when working on circuit boards and related  
equipment.  
ESD  
Susceptibility  
Unpacking  
Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing  
list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales  
representative or Cobalt Digital directly.  
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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 one  
of the following modules; RM-9323-A, RM-9323-B, RM-9323-C, RM-9323-D, RM-9323-E, RM-  
9323-F, or RM-9323-G. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables.  
Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGearTM frame:  
1. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is  
properly installed according to instructions.  
2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot.  
3. 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. Rear Module Installation  
4. Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310  
back plane.  
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the 8310  
back plane. Do not over tighten.  
All modules are installed using the same method above.  
The following section contains a table of all of the optional rear modules available for the 9323  
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Rear Modules Available for 9323  
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Modules available for the 9323.  
SDI IN  
NC  
NC  
SDI IN  
RCK  
Analog  
Audio IN  
1
Analog  
Audio IN  
2
RCK  
Analog  
Audio IN  
3
Analog  
Audio IN  
4
AES IN/  
OUT 2  
AES IN/ 
OUT 1  
AES IN/  
OUT 3  
AES IN/  
OUT 4  
Analog  
Audio IN  
5
Analog  
Audio IN  
6
SDI  
SDI  
SDI  
SDI  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
RM-9323-A  
RM-9323-B  
AES  
OUT 5  
AES  
OUT 6  
DOLBY  
META  
SDI IN  
NC  
SDI IN  
NC  
Analog  
Audio IN  
1
Analog  
Audio IN  
2
Analog  
Audio IN  
1
Analog  
Audio IN  
2
AES IN/  
OUT 1  
AES IN/  
OUT 2  
AES IN/  
OUT 1  
AES IN/  
OUT 2  
Analog  
Audio IN  
3
Analog  
Audio IN  
4
Analog  
Audio IN  
3
Analog  
Audio IN  
4
AES IN/  
OUT 3  
AES IN/  
OUT 4  
AES IN/  
OUT 3  
AES IN/  
OUT 4  
Analog  
Audio IN  
5
Analog  
Audio IN  
6
Analog  
Audio IN  
5
Analog  
Audio IN  
6
AES  
OUT 1  
AES  
OUT 2  
AES  
OUT 1  
AES  
OUT 2  
Analog  
Audio IN  
7
Analog  
Audio IN  
8
Analog  
Audio IN  
7
Analog  
Audio IN  
8
SDI  
OUT 1  
SDI  
OUT 2  
SDI  
OUT 1  
SDI  
OUT 2  
RM-9323-C  
RM-9323-D  
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Dolby  
Meta  
AES IN  
8
AES IN  
8
SDI IN  
SDI IN  
AES  
OUT 1  
AES  
OUT 2  
AES IN  
1
AES IN  
2
AES  
OUT 1  
AES  
OUT 2  
AES  
OUT 3  
AES  
OUT 4  
AES IN  
3
AES IN  
4
AES IN  
1
AES IN  
2
AES  
OUT 5  
AES  
OUT 6  
AES IN  
5
AES IN  
6
AES IN  
3
AES IN  
4
AES  
AES  
SDI  
SDI  
SDI  
SDI  
OUT 7  
OUT 8  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
RM-9323-E  
RM-9323-F  
AES  
OUT 7  
AES  
OUT 8  
AES  
OUT 1  
AES  
OUT 2  
NC  
SDI IN  
RCK  
Analog  
Audio IN  
1
Analog  
Audio IN  
2
AES  
OUT 3  
AES  
OUT 4  
RCK  
Analog  
Audio IN  
3
Analog  
Audio IN  
4
AES  
OUT 5  
AES  
OUT 6  
AES IN/  
OUT 1  
AES IN/  
OUT 2  
Analog  
Audio IN  
5
Analog  
Audio IN  
6
AES IN/  
OUT 3  
AES IN/  
OUT 4  
AES IN  
5
AES IN  
6
Analog  
Audio IN  
7
Analog  
Audio IN  
8
SDI  
OUT 1  
SDI  
OUT 2  
AES IN  
7
AES IN  
8
RM-9323-G  
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Board Installation  
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGear 8310 frame:  
1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 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.  
Warning  
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card by the edges and  
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then, fully insert the card  
into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and  
rear modules.  
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGear 8310 frame.  
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Card Control and Status  
Card Status  
The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labled with the different  
supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that  
LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will  
search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly.  
Menu Navigation  
The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This provides an  
intuitive and easy to use method for exploring and using the features of the card.  
The menu is navigated by using the toggle switch and the two push buttons. The lower button is the  
“Enter” button to enter a submenu, and the upper button is the “Exit” button to exit a submenu. Moving  
the toggle switch up or down moves up or down in menu choices, and pressing the buttons moves in or  
out of sub menus.  
The menu LEDs will illuminate from top to bottom to indicate increasing depth in the menu.  
Menu Structure  
Video Submenu  
Menu Structure  
Parameter Type  
Proc Unity  
Proc Gain  
Vid  
Proc  
Unty  
Gain  
Lift  
Proc Lift  
Sat  
Proc Sat  
Phas  
SDIN  
HDIN  
Proc Phase  
Decoder SD input  
Decoder HD input  
Dec  
Proc Unity  
Resets all of the proc controls to unity value.  
Proc Gain  
This is Luma (Y channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%  
steps.  
Proc Lift  
This is Luma (Y channel) offset, expressed as an actual video value ranging from -1024 to 1024. If set  
to 0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB).  
If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black.  
Proc Saturation  
This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%  
steps.  
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Proc Phase  
This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in  
steps of one degree.  
Audio Submenu  
Menu Structure  
Parameter Type  
Embedded Group Enable  
Output Source  
Aud  
Embd Grp1  
Enbl  
Ch01-  
Ch04  
(x4)  
Enbl  
Ch05-  
Ch08  
(x4)  
Enbl  
Ch09-  
Ch12  
(x4)  
Enbl  
Ch13-  
Ch16  
(x4)  
Src  
Gain  
Pol  
Output Gain  
Output Polarity  
Embedded Group Enable  
Output Source  
Grp2  
Src  
Gain  
Pol  
Output Gain  
Output Polarity  
Embedded Group Enable  
Output Source  
Grp3  
Src  
Gain  
Pol  
Output Gain  
Output Polarity  
Embedded Group Enable  
Output Source  
Output Gain  
Output Polarity  
Output Source  
Grp4  
Src  
Gain  
Pol  
AES  
Ch01- Src  
Ch16  
(x16)  
TG1-TG4 (x4)  
Gain  
Pol  
Output Gain  
Output Polarity  
Tone Frequency  
Tone  
Embedded Group Enable  
Enables or disables the embedding of a particular embedded audio group. Disabling a group preserves  
the settings of the channels belonging to that group.  
Output Source  
Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each output can be sourced from any input  
channel. This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the  
different source names:  
Source Name Description  
EmXX  
AeXX  
AnX  
Input embedded audio channel XX (1 through 16)  
Discrete AES channel XX (1 through 16)  
Analog Audio channel X (1 through 8)  
Dolby Decoded channel X (1 through 8)  
Dolby Mixdown channel X (1 through 2)  
DbX  
DmX  
Output Gain  
The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. After –100 dB gain is  
set to –Inf, which means that output is present, but muted.  
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Output Polarity  
If set to “Norm” output polarity is the same as input polarity, if set to “Inv” the output polarity is  
inverted. This can be used to correct polarity errors in the input signals fed to the card.  
Tone Frequency  
This sets the frequency of the test tone for each of the four tone generators. Each of the four tone  
generators TG1 – TG4 can be set to a different frequency, and are available as audio sources for the  
embedded or AES audio outputs. The tones can range from 50Hz to 16kHz.  
Display Submenu  
Menu Structure  
Disp H/V  
BRGT  
Parameter Type  
Display Orientation  
Display Brightness  
Display Orientation  
This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct  
when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a  
horizontal frame.  
Display Brightness  
This parameter allows you to set the standard output brightness of the menu display. It is a percentage  
of maximum brightness.  
Preset Submenu  
MENU STRUCTURE  
Prst Slct  
Parameter Type  
Select Preset  
Save  
Load  
Fact  
Save Settings  
Load Settings  
Restore Factory Settings  
Select Preset  
Select from one of the five saved presets.  
Save Settings  
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage.  
Load Settings  
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active.  
Restore Factory Settings  
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the  
stored settings equal to the factory settings.  
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Information Submenu  
Menu Structure  
Parameter Type  
Info  
+POW  
-POW  
SWR#  
SWB#  
Positive Watts Consumed  
Negative Watts Consumed  
Software Release Number  
Software Build Number  
Positive Watts Consumed  
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail.  
Negative Watts Consumed  
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail.  
Software Release Number  
A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.  
Software Build Number  
A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator  
used by Cobalt engineers to differentiate different software builds.  
Factory Default Settings  
Factory Default Settings  
The factory default settings are as follows  
1) The proc module has all parameters set to unity.  
2) The audio mapping is for simultaneous embedding and de-embedding. Discrete AES inputs 1-16  
are mapped to embedded audio outputs 1-16. Embedded audio inputs 1-16 are mapped to discrete  
AES outputs 1-16.  
3) Audio gain is set to 0dB and polarity is set to normal on all channels.  
4) AES IN/OUT switches are set to output AES.  
AES IN/OUT Switch Settings  
Switches S11 – S14 determine whether the AES IN/OUT ports on AES I/O 1-4 are set to input AES or  
output AES.  
1) Switching S11 up configures AES I/O 1 as AES IN, switching S11 down configures AES I/O 1 as  
AES OUT.  
2) Switching S12 up configures AES I/O 2 as AES IN, switching S12 down configures AES I/O 2 as  
AES OUT.  
3) Switching S13 up configures AES I/O 3 as AES IN, switching S13 down configures AES I/O 3 as  
AES OUT.  
4) Switching S14 up configures AES I/O 4 as AES IN, switching S14 down configures AES I/O 4 as  
AES OUT.  
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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. Refer to the  
DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface.  
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  
Format  
Description  
Product  
CDI-9035  
The product name  
Card Info  
(Read-only)  
Cobalt Digital Inc.  
The manufacturer of the  
product  
Manufacturer  
Software Release  
Number  
###  
###  
###  
The release number of the  
firmware in this card  
Software Build  
Date  
The internal build number  
of this software  
Software Build  
Time  
The date and time the  
software was created  
+12 V Power Rail  
-7.5 Power Rail  
#.## W  
#.## W  
Positive Supply Power  
Negative Supply Power  
Video Input  
Standard  
Detected Video Standard  
on SDI or Analog Input  
############  
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Menu  
Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
Detected standard of  
selected reference.  
Reference Standard  
############  
Displays the Silicon Serial  
Number of the card.  
SSN  
############  
Item  
Format  
Description  
Enable  
Enables or disables the  
entire group of 4 channels.  
Group Enable  
Disable  
Chooses the source for the  
embedded audio. The  
source for each channel  
can be chosen separately.  
Embedded 1-16  
AES 1-16  
Analog 1-8  
Silence  
Source  
(per channel)  
Embedded  
Audio Group  
(Groups 1-4)  
Gain applied to embedded  
audio output, one slider  
for each channel.  
Gain  
Range (-400) – 400  
(per channel)  
Inverts the phase of the  
embedded audio.  
Normal  
Invert  
Phase  
(per channel)  
Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
Embedded 1-16  
AES 1-16  
Selects the source for the  
AES outputs. Each AES  
source can be chosen  
separately.  
Source  
(per channel)  
Analog 1-8  
Silence  
AES Audio  
Out 1/2 - 7/8  
Gain applied to AES  
audio output.  
Gain  
Range (-400) - 400  
(per channel)  
Inverts the phase of the  
AES audio output.  
Normal  
Invert  
Phase  
(per channel)  
Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
Selects the frequency of  
the tone generated.  
Tone  
Generator  
Tone Generator 1-4  
Frequency  
Range 50Hz –16KHz  
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Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
This gives the board a  
unique name that will  
show up in the device list.  
Card Name  
Up to 6 ASCII  
Loads parameters  
previously saved.  
Selected Preset  
Preset Name  
Range (1 - 16)  
Up to 6 ASCII  
Gives a unique name to  
the preset being saved.  
Presets  
Saves the parameters as  
preset selected and preset  
name entered.  
Preset Save  
Preset Load  
Confirm  
Loads parameters of  
selected preset.  
Confirm  
Confirm  
Reset Current  
Preset  
Will load factory presets  
and overwrite the save.  
Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
This will bypass sample  
rate conversion on AES.  
If bypassed AES rate  
must match input video  
rate or audio dropout will  
occur. SRC must be  
On  
AES Pair 1-8 SRC  
Bypass  
Off  
bypassed to embed Dolby  
encoded audio.  
AES Input  
Controls  
AES output pair X will  
be a low latency copy of  
AES input pair X.  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
AES Pair 1-8  
Passthrough  
Embeds with low (<1 ms)  
latency. Overrides routing  
choices.  
AES Pair 1-8  
Zero Delay  
Menu  
Item  
Format  
Description  
Range 0-2000  
Gain applied to Y (Luma).  
1000 is unity.  
Video Gain  
Video Proc  
Range (-999) – 999  
Lift applied to Y (Luma),  
in 10 bit code value.  
Video Lift  
Gain applied to C  
(Chroma). 1000 is unity.  
Color Gain  
Color Phase  
Reset to Unity  
Range 0-2000  
Range (–360) – 360  
Confirm  
Phase of C (Chroma) in  
degrees.  
Resets all of the proc  
controls to unity.  
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Technical Specifications  
Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications  
Category  
Parameter  
Specification  
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI:  
1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps  
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI:  
270 Mbps  
Data Rates Supported  
HD:  
720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94  
1080i 25/29.97  
Serial Digital  
Video Input  
Frame Rates Supported  
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30  
1080p/sF 23.98/24  
SD:  
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL  
Impedance  
Equalization  
Return Loss  
75terminating  
HD: 328ft (100 meters) Belden 1694A  
SD: 1000ft (300 meters) Belden 1694A  
>18dB at 5MHz - 1.485GHz  
2:HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2  
Number of Outputs  
Impedance  
75Ω  
> 15 dB at 5MHz – 270MHz  
Return Loss  
> 12 dB at 270MHz – 1.485GHz  
Serial Digital  
Video Outputs  
Signal Level  
DC Offset  
Jitter  
800 mV ±10%  
0 Volts ±50 mV  
HD: < 0.15UI (all outputs)  
SD: <0.06UI (all outputs)  
Overshoot  
<0.2% of amplitude  
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SMPTE 276M  
Standard  
Number of Inputs  
Input Level  
8 unbalanced  
0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)  
AES Audio  
Input  
Input Impedance  
Return Loss  
Equalization  
75  
> 12dB 100kHz to 6MHz  
Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694A (or  
equivalent) @ 48kHz AES signal  
48KHz  
Sample Rate  
SMPTE 276M  
8 unbalanced  
Standard  
Number of Outputs  
Output Impedance  
Return Loss  
75Ω  
AES Audio  
Output  
> 30dB 100kHz to 6MHz  
Up to 24-bit  
48KHz  
Resolution  
Sample Rate  
4 Balanced Analog Audio  
Phoenix 3-pin  
Number of Inputs  
Connector  
48KHz (free run or locked to the reference)  
+24dBu => 0dBFS  
Sampling Rate  
Signal Level  
Analog Audio  
Input  
2 Terminating Frame Reference Inputs  
HD:  
Number of Inputs  
Standards Supported  
720p 24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94  
1080i 25/29.97  
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30  
1080p/sF 23.98/24  
SD:  
Reference  
Video Input  
486i 29.97 NTSC, 575i 25 PAL  
1Vp-p nominal  
Signal Level  
Signal  
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)  
75Ω  
Impedance  
> 30dB to 30MHz  
±1V  
Return Loss  
Max DC on Ref Input  
Total Power Consumption  
Warranty  
<14W  
Other  
Five Year Transferable  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Service Information  
In This Chapter  
This chapter includes the following sections:  
Troubleshooting Checklist  
Warranty and Repair Policy  
Troubleshooting Checklist  
Routine maintenance to this openGear 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. If the  
module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact  
your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under  
the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual.  
1. Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such  
as connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the module, the frame, and  
any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.  
2. Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front  
panel for the presence of power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the  
power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power  
main. Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power  
LED is still not illuminated, replace the power supply with one that is verified to  
work.  
3. Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame.  
4. Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the  
manual and verify all user-adjustable component settings.  
5. Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a  
valid signal is being supplied.  
6. Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and  
receiving a valid signal.  
7. Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to  
be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual  
modules.  
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Warranty and Repair Policy  
The openGear 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 Incorporated card proves to be defective in any way during this  
warranty period, Cobalt Digital Incorporated reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of  
equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.  
Should you find that this openGear card has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will  
repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the owner,  
will bear any labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond  
the FIVE (5) year warranty period.  
In no event shall Cobalt Digital Incorporated be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or  
consequential damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied  
warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.  
This openGear card Owner’s Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and  
operation of your Cobalt Digital Incorporated Product. Cobalt Digital Incorporated policy dictates that  
all repairs to the openGear card are to be conducted only by an authorized Cobalt Digital Incorporated  
factory representative. Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than  
an authorized Cobalt Digital Incorporated factory representative, will automatically void the warranty.  
Please contact Cobalt Digital Incorporated Technical Support for more information.  
In Case of Problems  
Should any problem arise with your openGear card, please contact the Cobalt Digital Incorporated  
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 openGear card. If required, a temporary  
replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be  
the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Cobalt Digital Incorporated  
will be shipped collect.  
The Cobalt Digital Incorporated Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any  
product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Incorporated, beyond the warranty period without charge, for  
the life of the equipment.  
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Ordering Information  
9323 and Related Products  
Your 9323 HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder 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.  
Standard Equipment  
9323 HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder  
9323-OM HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder Owner's Manual  
Optional Equipment  
9323-OM HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder Owner's Manual  
(additional Owner’s Manual)  
8310-RM-10 openGear Rear Module compatible with 9323  
(10 BNC connector)  
8310-C Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans  
(2RU, holds 10 cards)  
8310-C-BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100-BNC Rear  
Module and Cooling Fans. (2RU, holds 10 cards)  
MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card (Additional)  
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Contact Us  
Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following:  
Name and address of your local dealer  
Product information and pricing  
Technical support  
Upcoming trade show information  
General Business Office  
and Technical Support  
217 344 1243  
PHONE  
217 344 1245  
Fax  
General Information  
Technical Support  
E-MAIL  
Cobalt Digital  
Incorporated  
2406 East University Avenue  
Urbana, IL 61802 USA  
POSTAL  
SERVICE  
Visit Us  
Please visit us at our website for:  
Company information  
Related products and full product lines  
On-line catalog  
Trade show information  
News  
Testimonials  
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