Cobalt Digital Inc 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK User manual

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Product Manual
9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.4)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel
Multi-Rate DA
with x4 Output Crosspoint
• 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK (Reclocking)
• 9910DA-4Q-3G (Non-Reclocking)
9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK
9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK
9910DA-4Q-3G
9910DA-4Q-3G

Copyright
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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt®is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Compass® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9910DA-4Q-3G 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with
x4 Output Crosspoint. (This manual covers both the 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel
Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint and the 9910DA-4Q-3G 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-
Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint (Non-Reclocking) cards. The 9910DA-4Q-3G cards are
part of a full line of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt
Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution
amplifiers, format converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to
the installation or operation of your card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9910DA-4Q-3G-OM
Document Version: V1.4
Release Date: June 3, 2020
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 1.0.5
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for minor consistency edits.
9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.4)

9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.4) 9910DA-4Q-3G PRODUCT MANUAL i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-2
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-3
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-3
9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description ................................................................ 1-4
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 1-5
Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-6
Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................... 1-7
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty......................................................... 1-7
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc...................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring ..................................................................... 2-1
Input/Output Routing With Card in Card-Edge (Local) Control Mode..... 2-2
Installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Into a Frame Slot................................................... 2-4
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 2-7
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card via Remote Control ..................................... 3-1
Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Using DashBoard™........................ 3-1
Checking 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Information and Status ....................................... 3-2
Card-Edge Controls and Indicators ........................................................................ 3-2
9910DA-4Q-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions......................................... 3-3
Output Source Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-3
Reclock Outputs Control ........................................................................... 3-5
Presets ........................................................................................................ 3-5
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 3-6
Basic Troubleshooting Checks................................................................... 3-6
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors..................................... 3-7
In Case of Problems.................................................................................... 3-7

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9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.4) 9910DA-4Q-3G PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4
Output Crosspoint and cards (also referred to herein as the 9910DA-4Q-3G).
Note: This manual is applicable for both the 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK 3G/HD/SD/ASI
Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint and the
9910DA-4Q-3G 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output
Crosspoint (Non-Reclocking) versions of this card. Reclocking functions and
specifications listed in this manual are not applicable to 9910DA-4Q-3G. In all
other aspects, both versions function identically as described in this manual
unless otherwise noted.
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9910DA-4Q-3G.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G in a frame, and optionally installing a
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9910DA-4Q-3G.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-3)
•9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description (p. 1-4)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-6)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-7)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-8)

1Manual Conventions
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Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9910DA-4Q-3G itself (for example, connector names are
shown like this: SDI IN A)
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK refers to the 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel
Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint card.
•9910DA-4Q-3G refers to the 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel
Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint (Non-Reclocking) card.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, oGx, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar
20-slot frame that houses Cobalt®or other cards.
•Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt®or other card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9910DA-4Q-3G and
other cards operate.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.

9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.4) 9910DA-4Q-3G PRODUCT MANUAL 1-3
Introduction Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety Summary
Warnings
Cautions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
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.
•Use collection and return systems available to you.
! WARNING ! To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
CAUTION This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear®or equivalent frame.
Refer to the frame Product Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9910DA-4Q-3G into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if
module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
CAUTION If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.

19910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description
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9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9910DA-4Q-3G. With the
appropriate rear module, the 9910DA-4Q-3G can provide up to 16 DA video
outputs.
Input/Output Formats
The 9910DA-4Q-3G provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD-SDI IN (A-D) –four coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI video
inputs
•Outputs:
•3G/HD/SD-SDI IN (1-16) –up to 16 coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
video outputs. All outputs are non-inverting and can be used as
SDI or ASI outputs.
Remote/Local Control
The 9910DA-4Q-3G is equipped with card-edge controls that allow limited
control such as distribution mode. When card-edge control is enabled,
DashBoard™remote control is disabled (and vice-versa).
Distribution Modes Select
The 9910DA-4Q-3G uses four DA quadrants (each consisting of a 1x4
non-inverting DA). Using these four quadrants fed by an input-sourcing
crosspoint, the card provides multiple distribution modes, allowing the card’s
distribution potential to be maximized as desired. While the DashBoard
control allows fully flexible input crosspoint sourcing, the basic typically
used modes are:
•Quad-Channel 1x4 DA
•Dual-Channel 1x8 DA
•Single-Channel 1x16 DA
Reclock Select (9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Only)
Reclocking can be individually enabled or disabled for any of the 4-output
card DA quadrants. (As shown in Figure 1-1, the card applies its four inputs
to an output crosspoint block which in turn feeds up to four quad DA blocks,
each with selectable reclock enable/disable.)

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Introduction 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description
Figure 1-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Block Diagram
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules
The 9910DA-4Q-3G physically interfaces to system video connections at the
rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module. The full assortment of
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-7) in Chapter 2, “Installation and
Setup”.
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
IN A EQ
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
IN B EQ
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
IN C EQ
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
IN D EQ
Output
Crosspoint
/Mux
DA
1
2
3
4
3G/HD/SD-SDI /
ASI OUT (1-4)
DA
5
6
7
8
3G/HD/SD-SDI /
ASI OUT (5-8)
DA
9
10
11
12
3G/HD/SD-SDI /
ASI OUT (9-12)
DA
13
14
15
16
3G/HD/SD-SDI /
ASI OUT (13-16)
BASIC CROSSPOINT MODES
Quad 1x4 Dual 1x8 Single 1x16
A
B
C
D
A
B
A
* 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK ONLY
Reclock*
Reclock*
Reclock*
Reclock*
X

1Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK
Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint and
9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint
(Non-Reclocking) cards.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature •9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel Multi-Rate
Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint card
•9910DA-4Q-3G 3G/HD/SD/ASI Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA
with x4 Output Crosspoint (Non-Reclocking) card
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition.
Power consumption < 3 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 10 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): 32°–104°F (0°–40°C) < 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:
•Status/Error LED indicator
•Input Presence LED indicators
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Inputs (4) 75Ωcoaxial inputs (A thru D)
SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M,
SMPTE 424M
SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to
2.970 GHz
Receive Performance (Cable Length;
Belden 1694A) 3 Gbps: 120m
1.485 Gbps: 160m
143-360 Mbps: 400m
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Outputs (4x4) 75Ωcoaxial outputs (16 total). Each group of 4 outputs can
be crosspoint connected to inputs A thru D.
Signal Level: 800 mV nominal
Return Loss: >15 dB at 5 MHz - 1.485 GHz Jitter (wideband): HD
< 0.2 UI