Cobalt Digital Inc 3G Fusion 9931-EMDE User manual

9931-EMDE
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Product Manual
9931-EMDE-OM (V1.17)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Embedder/De-Embedder

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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.
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FUSION3G®and COMPASS® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited. Dolby®
encoder technology on this card is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby®is a registered trademark of
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Linear Acoustic®, AEROMAX®, and UPMAX®are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer
licensed feature uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Loudness processor
licensed feature uses AEROMAX®algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA"
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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/De-Embedder. The 9931-EMDE is
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 9931-EMDE, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9931-EMDE-OM
Document Version: V1.17
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Applicable for card
firmware version:
(or greater)
7156
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Correction of errata (card edge status LED indicators).
- Update manual to reflect product functional changes of latest firmware
release.
9931-EMDE-OM (V1.17)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9931-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual ......................................... 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4
9931-EMDE Base Model and Options................................................................... 1-5
9931-EMDE Functional Description...................................................................... 1-6
9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types.................................................... 1-6
9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options ..................................................... 1-7
Video Subsystem Description .................................................................... 1-8
Audio Subsection Description.................................................................. 1-13
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-21
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-22
9931-EMDE Rear Modules...................................................................... 1-24
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9931-EMDE....................... 1-26
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-26
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-31
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-31
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-32
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports ............................................... 2-1
Installing the 9931-EMDE Into a Frame Slot......................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................ 2-4
9931-EMDE Rear Modules........................................................................ 2-7
Connecting To Phoenix Terminal Connectors ..................................................... 2-15
Setting Up 9931-EMDE Network Remote Control.............................................. 2-15

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2
9931-EMDE Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display........................ 3-3
DashBoard™User Interface....................................................................... 3-4
Cobalt®Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card via Remote Control............................................ 3-6
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™............................... 3-6
Accessing the 9931-EMDE Card Using a Cobalt®Remote
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7
Checking Card Information..................................................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
9931-EMDE Function Submenu List and Descriptions........................................ 3-10
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-11
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-15
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-19
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-20
AFD/WSS/VI ARC Controls ................................................................... 3-23
Video Output Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-29
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-30
Audio Bus Input Routing/Controls .......................................................... 3-31
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-41
Upmixing .................................................................................................. 3-46
COM and Metadata Routing .................................................................... 3-49
GPIO Controls .......................................................................................... 3-51
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-53
Event Based Preset Loading ..................................................................... 3-54
Audio Routing with GPI Control Example............................................... 3-57
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-62
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-62
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-66
9931-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-66
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-69
What To Do If Your Card Locks Up......................................................... 3-69
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-70

9931-EMDE-OM (V1.17) 9931-EMDE PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/De-Embedder card (also referred to
herein as the 9931-EMDE).
Note: This manual is also applicable for reduced functionality versions:
•9931-DE (De-embed only)
•9931-EM (Embed only)
In all other facets, the three cards function identically. (The 9931-DE and
9931-EM can be field-upgraded to full 9931-EMDE functionality using a soft-
ware upgrade which is performed without removing the card from its frame.)
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9931-EMDE.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9931-EMDE in a frame, and optionally installing
9931-EMDE Rear Modules.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9931-EMDE.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9931-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
•9931-EMDE Base Model and Options (p. 1-5)
•9931-EMDE Functional Description (p. 1-6)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-26)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-31)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-32)

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9931-EMDE 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. Cards loaded with initial software builds may not reflect all
functionality described in “9931-EMDE Functional Description”of this
chapter. Also note that some functions described here are options, and
may not appear on all 9931 cards.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking Card Information (p. 3-8) in Chapter 3,
“Operating Instructions”for more information. You can then check our
website for the latest software version currently released for the card as
described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest version:
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
Card Software earlier than
latest version Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Downloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
Card Software newer than
version in manual A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s software
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9931-EMDE itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector and control names are shown like this: AES I/O 8
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9931-EMDE refers to the 9931-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder/
De-Embedder card.
•Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt®
COMPASS®and/or FUSION3G®cards.
•Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS®and/or FUSION3G®
card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9931-EMDE and
other COMPASS®and/or FUSION3G®cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
Not all options are covered in this manual. In these cases, Manual
Supplement(s) for the option(s) ordered have been included in the
binder containing this manual.
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.
Ch01

1Safety Summary
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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.
! WARNING ! Adhere to GPO port maximum voltage/current limits. This port is specified for
low-voltage/low-current control circuits only. Using this port for any other purpose may
result in an unsafe condition and can damage the card.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT - IEC 60825-1:2007. Never look into fiber connector or cable
end of device transmitting an optical signal. The transmitted light is not visible and can
cause permanent eye damage. Do not perform connection/disconnection with sending or
receiving device powered.
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® frame. Refer to the
openGear® frame Owner's Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
CAUTION 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 only convection cooling.
The 9931-EMDE has a moderate power dissipation (20 W max.). As such, avoiding placing
the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if possible.
CAUTION If required, make certain Rear Module(s) is installed before installing the 9931-EMDE into
the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
CAUTION If card resists fully engaging in Rear Module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or Rear Module may occur if improper
card insertion is attempted.

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Introduction 9931-EMDE Base Model and Options
9931-EMDE Base Model and Options
(See Figure 1-1.) The base model 9931-EMDE provides video processing,
embedded and discrete audio support, and timecode/closed captioning
support. Options add various I/O, video, and audio expanded capabilities to
the base model as shown in Figure 1-1 and described below. The various
options are described in detail in 9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options (p.
1-7), and as applicable throughout this manual.
As such, the 9931-EMDE is highly suited as a universal processing card with
comprehensive audio and video support for environments requiring legacy,
current, and advanced platform support.
Figure 1-1 9931-EMDE Simplified Overview of Base and Option Features/Functions
Base Features/Functions
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI coax (BNC) input/
output
• Advanced audio processing with
full routing, gain, and delay control
• Video Proc controls
• Per-channel audio-video delay
control
• AES ports GUI-selectable as input
or output. Independent SRCs for
each input.
• SMPTE timecode support, with
translation across formats • GPI ports with user-definable functions
• Centralized GUI remote control
using DashBoard™ software and
Cobalt OGCP-9000 Remote
Control Panels
Option Features/Functions
• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber input/output.
Blind mate interface allows card
swapping with nocable
disconnection.
• Linear Acoustic® loudness
processing and automatic upmixing
• Universal HD/SD analog video
input. 3D comb decoder on analog
video input. Composite video
output is color-framed to match
reference burst, plus user offset.
• Frame sync with reference
selectable from multiple sources
• Analog audio inputs and outputs.
Full 24-bit conversion.
• Complete Dolby®E/AC-3encoder
and decoder options
Frame
Sync*
Audio
Proc
VANC Data
Controls
Video Proc
Color
Correction*
3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)
3G/HD/SD Fiber*
AES Audio
Analog Audio*
Analog Video*
3G/HD/SD-SDI (BNC)
3G/HD/SD Fiber*
AES Audio
Analog Audio*
Analog Video*
Input
Video
Routing
Audio
Mux/
De-mux/
Routing
Output
Video
Routing
Audio
Mux/
De-mux/
Routing
16-Channel Internal Audio Bus
* denotes option

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9931-EMDE Functional Description
Figures 1-2 and 1-5 show functional block diagrams of the 9931-EMDE
video/control and audio subsystems, respectively.
The base 9931-EMDE provides video processing, embedded audio support,
and AFD/timecode/closed-captioning support. Various I/O, video, and audio
options add expanded capabilities to the base model as described below.
9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types
Table 1-1 lists the video/audio inputs and outputs (available via rear module
connections) provided by the 9931-EMDE. Note that some signal types are
supported through the use of options, and also require a rear module that
supports the connections described here; the complete option/rear module
requirement is specified in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types
Signal ID Description Option/Rear Module Package Required
SDI IN A 3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video input Standard
❑Various Rear Modules offer various
SDI BNC input complements. See
9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p.
2-7) for more information.
Fiber Rx-A I/O,
Fiber Rx-B I/O Up to two 3G/HD-SD-SDI fiber LC
video inputs; routable to card
processing via input crosspoint
•Option +FRx (1 Fiber input)
•Option +FRx/Tx (1 Fiber input; 1
Fiber output)
•Option +FRx/Rx (2 Fiber inputs)
❑Requires Expansion Rear Module
supporting fiber I/O. See
9931-EMDE Rear Modules (p.
2-7) for more information.
AES Audio IN/OUT (1-16) Eight AES 3-id BNC pairs; each pair
user GUI-selectable as either input
or output.
Standard
❑Various Rear Modules offer various
number of AES pairs supported.
See 9931-EMDE Rear Modules
(p. 2-7) for more information.
Analog Video/Audio I/O Up to eight balanced analog audio
channels (using Phoenix™3-wire
terminations); each channel
switch-selectable as either input or
output.
HD/SD composite and component
analog I/O
Refer to option Manual Supplement
OPT-F3GAN-MS for descriptions of
analog video/audio I/O options
available.

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Introduction 9931-EMDE Functional Description
9931-EMDE Video and Audio Options
In addition to the I/O options described in Table 1-1 above, the 9931-EMDE
offers several video and audio options described in Table 1-2. Note that
several options also require a rear I/O option that supports the video and/or
audio options described here; the complete option requirement is specified in
Table 1-2.
SDI OUT A 3G/HD-SD-SDI BNC video output Standard
❑Various Rear Modules offervarious
SDI BNC output complements.
See 9931-EMDE Rear Modules
(p. 2-7) for more information.
Note: The input/output complement listed above and shown in Figures 1-2 and 1-5 represents the maximum capability of the
9931-EMDE. The practical input/output complement is determined by the particular Rear Module used with the 9931-EMDE.
Not all options are available concurrently on a single card.
Table 1-1 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Signal Types — continued
Signal ID Description Option/Rear Module Package Required
Table 1-2 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Options
Option Description Option/Rear Module Package Required
Note: Options are periodically added for this card. Check for latest options on the card web page at cobaltdigital.com. Most
options, in addition to licensing, require that card be loaded with the latest available firmware.
Video Options
Color Correction In addition to standard video proc controls,
provides independent RGB channel controls
for luma, black, and gamma.
•Option +COLOR
Audio Options
Linear Acoustic®Loudness
Processing software Linear Acoustic®AEROMAX®5.1-channel or stereo audio output loudness processing;
several combinations available
•Option +LP51 (5.1-Ch loudness
processing)
•Option +2LP20 (dual independent
stereo loudness processing)
•Option +LP20 (stereo loudness
processing)
OGCP Loudness Meter
software
(Note 1)
5.1-channel loudness meter in accordance with
EBU R128, ATSC A/85 and ITU BS.1770.
Allows OGCP-9000 to provide user interface.
•Option +LM
Linear Acoustic®Upmixing
software
(Note 2)
Linear Acoustic®AUTOMAX™converts legacy
stereo program audio (from any source
received by the card) to 5.1-channel audio.
•Option +UM
Automatic Downmixing Provides a stereo downmix from selected
alternate multi-channel sources if selected
primary L/R channels lose signal.
•Option +ADM

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Video Subsystem Description
Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available
only as options.
Video Processor
The 9931-EMDE provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift,
chroma saturation, and color phase) of the output video. The color correction
option (+COLOR) provides independent RGB channel controls for luma,
black, and gamma. The color correction function converts the YCbCr SDI
input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color space (where the color correction is
applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on the output of the function. Controls
are available to adjust each RGB level independently for both white levels
(gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be independently adjusted
for each RGB channels. Various controls can be ganged to provide adjustment
for all three color channels simultaneously.
Automatic Audio Failover Provides failover to alternate (“secondary”)
channels to substitute for the primary channels
in the event of audio signal loss.
•Option +AFO
Dolby®E/AC-3 Decoding Provides Dolby®E and/or AC-3 decoding from
embedded and AES sources. •Option +DEC
❑If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is
needed, requires Rear Module
with RS-485 port
Dolby®Digital (AC-3),
Digital Plus™Encoding Provides Dolby®AC-3 encoding from any audio source used by the card (including mixed
and loudness-processed audio).
Accommodates internally generated and
external metadata.
•Option +ENCD
❑If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is
needed, requires Rear Module
with RS-485 port
Dolby®E Encoding Provides Dolby®E encoding from any audio
source used by the card (including mixed and
loudness-processed audio). Accommodates
internally generated and external metadata.
•Option +ENCE
❑If serial metadata Rx/Tx support is
needed, requires Rear Module
with RS-485 port
Notes: 1. This option must be used in conjunction with a Cobalt®OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel. The control panel serves as the
control/display portal.
2. Option +UM can be used in conjunction with Loudness Processing options.
Table 1-2 9931-EMDE Video/Audio Options —continued
Option Description Option/Rear Module Package Required

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F9931-E MDE_VID4_11
PGM VID IN
HD/SD
Analog
Video IN
Audio
Demux
De-embed audio to
audio subystem
Video Filter/
ADC
Y/Cmpst IN
Pb/C IN
Pr IN
Video Proc/
Color Correction
ANC
Extract/
Processing
ANC Control/
Re-Insert
Program Video
ANC
Audio
Mux
Audio from audio
subsystem
Output Video
Crosspoint
PROGRAM VIDEO
RCLK INPUT VID
HD/SD Analog Video OUT
Video
DAC
Y/Cmpst OUT
Pb/C OUT Pr OUT
Serialize
EQ
Y-channel analog VANC
Fiber
Rx
Rx A
Rx B
FIBER Rx-A IN FIBER Rx-B IN
SDI IN A
Input
Deserialize/
Select
Crosspoint
Fiber
Tx
Tx A
Tx B
FIBER Tx-A OUT
FIBER Tx-B OUT
(NOTE 4)
Timecode and
Closed Captioning
Processors
TC/CC ANC
Data In TC/CC ANC
Data Out
Network Remote
Control
Ethernet 10/100 (on frame)
Serial Rx/Tx
Interface
COM 1, 2 (Metadata I/O; RS-485 LTC I/O)
GPIO
GPI 1,2
Reclock
SDI OUT A SDI OUT B SDI OUT C SDI OUT D
Cable
Drivers
(NOTE 4)
Video Framesync/
H-V Offset
Audiooffsetcontrol
to audio subystem
Frame Ref
Select/Failover
FRAME REF IN 1
FRAME REF IN 2
Figure 1-2 9931-EMDE Video/Control Block Diagram
Notes: 1. All video input/outputs are 3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial unless otherwise specified.
2. Some functional blocks shown are available only as options. Refer to text. 3. Refer to 9931 Audio Block Diagram for audio embed/de-embed/routing audio subsystem. 4. Reclocked input video fed to the Output Video Crosspoint is available only from SDI IN A input. Output SDI video
crosspoint is reserved feature.
5. Input/output complement shown depicts full capacity. Practical I/O complement is determined by I/O module(s),
options package, and card firmware version.

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Frame Sync Function
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external
FRAME REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, or the
input video as a frame sync reference.
This function also allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added
between the output video and the frame sync reference.
Frame sync can select from either of two card frame reference sources, input
vdeo, or free-run (internal clock) video sync. Selectable failover allows
alternate reference selection should the initial reference source become
unavailable or invalid. In the event of input video loss of signal, the output
can be set to disable video, go to black, go to an internal test signal generator
pattern, or freeze to the last intact frame (last frame having valid SAV and
EAV codes).
An internal test signal generator provides a selection of 10 standard patterns
such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical patterns. The generator
output can be invoked upon loss of program video input, or applied to the
program video output via user controls.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This function uses extracted timecode data from the input
video (waveform or ATC), reference VITC waveform, or internal (free run)
and in turn re-inserts selected timecode data into the program video signal.
The function can monitor video input and reference input for supported
timecode formats, and then select and prioritize among SDI VITC waveform,
SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC timecode sources. If the preferred
format is detected, the preferred format is used by the card; if the preferred
format is not detected, the card uses other formats (where available) as
desired.
The function also provides conversion between various timecode formats and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
When licensed with option +LTC, this function also can
receive, send and translate between audio/RS-485 LTC timecode formats and
the VBI formats described above. Refer to catalog or Fusion3G®manual
supplement OPT-F3GLTC-MS for more information.

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Introduction 9931-EMDE Functional Description
Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor
Frame
Reference
SDI VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
Priority/
Select
Program
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Buffer/
Format
3G/HD/SD–SDI
(From video proc)
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Ref VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Audio/
RS-485 LTC Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out

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ARC Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This function uses extracted Aspect Ratio Control (ARC)
data from the input video (in either AFD, WSS, or VI formats) and provides:
•Format translation between AFD, WSS, and VI ARC formats.
•H/V cross-conversion matrix in which a received code directs a same
or other user-selectable alternate H/V ratio on the output for any of
several H/V ratios.
The input video is checked for ARC formats and can be set to provide a
trigger upon when a selected ARC format is received, the code associated
with the received format can be applied to the output as a translated format
(for, example, from WSS to AFD). Received H/V codes can also be applied
through an H/V conversion matrix that allows alternate H/V ratios for a given
received input code. The ARC code format priority works in that AFD has
highest priority, with WSS or VI selectable as the next priority. In conjunction
with a user-accessible cross-matrix table, the received code then in turn
directs any of several user-selectable H/V settings to be inserted on the output
video as AFD, WSS, and/or VI codes. AFD, WSS and/or VI can be rejected
for input consideration.
Figure 1-4 ARC Processor
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. When enabled,
the function allows passage of timecode data. The function also allows the
selection of the ancillary data line number where the ancillary closed caption
data is outputted when the output is HD.
Format
Detect/
Select
Output
ARC
Cross-
Matrix
Program
Video
Input
AFD Generate/
Insert Control
WSS Generate/
Insert Control
VI Generate/
Insert Control
AFD
WSS
VI
Program
Video
Output
Note: 1. Line number control available only for AFD
format. WSS and VI use fixed line numbers per
applicable standards.
2. Some AFD codes are not supported in VI and
WSS formats.

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Audio Subsection Description
Note: Descriptions below include some functions and features that are available
only as options.
(See Figure 1-5.) The 9931-EMDE audio processing subsection is built
around a card internal 16-channel bus. This 16-channel bus receives inputs
from an input routing crosspoint that routes de-embedded and discrete AES
signals over the 16-channel bus. Correspondingly, at the output end of the
16-channel bus is an output routing crosspoint that in turn distributes the
16-channel bus signals to embedded and discrete AES audio outputs.
An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each
input audio channel received by the card. For digital audio inputs, payload is
identified (PCM or data such as Dolby®Digital or E), as well as sample rate
for discrete AES inputs. Discrete AES inputs can have sample rate conversion
applied to align these inputs with the output timing (received sample rates
from 32 kHz to 96 kHz are supported).
An Audio DSP function (which interfaces with the output routing block)
provides eight tone generators and advanced functions such as loudness
processing and upmixing. The routing and AudioDSP functions are described
in detail later in this section.
As such, the audio subsection provides a full crosspoint between all supported
audio inputs and output formats.
The audio subsection allows choices from the following audio inputs:
•16 channels of de-embedded audio from the SDI program video path
•Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input
•Up to 8 channels of balanced analog audio input
•Up to 10 channels of decoded Dolby®E or AC-3 audio
•Digital silence (mute) setting
The audio subsection allows routing to the following audio outputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output
•Up to 16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs
•Up to 8 channels of balanced analog audio output
Note: Practical AES channel count handled by the card is 8 pairs, of which each
pair can be user GUI-selectable as an input or output.
All embedded and AES channels have status displays that show the following
for each channel pair:
•PCM signal presence
•Dolby E signal presence
•Dolby Digital signal presence
•Missing (no signal detected)

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De-Embed IN 1-16 (from Program Video De-Embed)
AES
Rcvr/SRC
AES IN 1-16
Input Routing
Dolby®
Decode
Decoded
PCM Audio
Program Audio
Dolby E or AC-3
Encoded Audio
A/V Delay
Offset
Control
Gain/Mute
Control
Emb OUT 1-16 (to Program Video Embed)
Output Routing
2-Ch LP-A 2-Ch LP-B
5.1-Ch LP
DSP
Upmixer
Tone Gen
Output
Dolby®
Encode Dolby E or
AC-3
Encoded
Program
Audio
PCM IN
Internal Bus Controls
AES Port Direction
Control
AES IN/OUT 1-16
Input Output
Ref
F99XXR-UDX_AUD 10-11
Input Output
AES OUT 1-16
Internal Bus
Analog
Audio A/D
ANLG AUD IN/OUT 1-8
Analog
Audio
Direction
Control
DIP Bank
ANLG AUD IN 1-8
ANLG AUD OUT 1-8
Analog
Audio D/A
AES Out
1-16
ANLG Out
1-8
Downmix (4)
Flex Mix
Loudness Meter 1
Loudness Meter 2
Notes: 1. Refer to 9931-EMDE Video Block Diagram for video, reference, and control subsystem.
2. Input/output complement shown depicts full capacity. Practical I/O complement is determined by Rear
Module(s) and options package.
3. Dolby®decoder option supports both Dolby E and AC-3 streams. Dolby®encoder option available as
Dolby E and/or Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital option supports multiple AC-3 stream encoding.
4. Audio DSP block shows full capacity. Practical complement is determined by ordered options package.
LP=Loudness Processor; LM=Loudness Meter; Tone Gen=Tone Generators.
Figure 1-5 9931-EMDE Audio Block Diagram

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Introduction 9931-EMDE Functional Description
Embedded, AES, and analog input channel pairs also have displays showing
slow-ballistics true peak levels for each pair. Embedded and AES channels at
digital silence signal level show Mute; analog channels with levels below -96
dBFS digital equivalent show Silence.
Output audio rates are always 48 kHz locked to output video, but discrete
AES inputs can pass through the sample rate converters to align these inputs
with the output timing. Output AES is always precisely synchronized with the
output video. The balanced analog audio input is sampled at 48 kHz with a
+24 dBu clipping level (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).
Note: AES Dolby-encoded inputs routed directly to card optional Dolby decoder are
detected and use a special path that automatically bypasses SRC.
Audio Input Routing/Mixing Function
(See Figure 1-5.) The input routing function provides gain and mute controls
for each input signal. Following these controls, selected inputs can directly
exit the input routing function and be applied to the internal bus, or first be
applied to one of four downmixers or flex mixers.
Downmixers. (See Figure 1-6.) Four independent downmixers (Downmix-A
thru Downmix-D) provides for the selection of any five embedded, AES
discrete, Dolby®decoded, or analog audio sources serving as Left (L), Right
(R), Center (C), Left Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual
signals to be multiplexed into a stereo pair. The resulting stereo pairs
Downmix-A(L/R) thru Downmix-D(L/R) can in turn be routed and processed just
like any of the other audio sources described earlier.
Figure 1-6 Downmixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
Automatic Downmixer. Automatic downmixing (option
+ADM) allows monitoring a selected stereo pair for a user-configurable signal
level threshold. If this threshold is not achieved within a configurable holdoff
time, the automatic downmixing develops a stereo downmix from selected
alternate multi-channel sources (developing an automatic downmix as
described for Downmixers above).
Downmix-A(L)
Ls
L
C A
R
Rs
Downmix-A(R)
Embedded Ch 1
Embedded Ch 2
AES Ch 6
Embedded Ch 4
Embedded Ch 5
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16
To Internal Bus

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Flex Mixer. The flex mixer is a flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16
summing nodes (Flex Mix Bus A thru Flex Mix Bus P) can be applied to any of
the 16 inputs, thereby allowing several customizable mixing schemes. Any
individual input row can be assigned to any of the Flex Mix buses.
Using this scheme, full cross-point mixing of PCM signals can be achieved
within the limit of available Flex Mix buses, and eventually applied to any of
the internal bus channels. Figure 1-7 shows an example of two independent
3-to-1 mono mixers availed by setting inputs (rows) 1 thru 3 to use virtual
flex mix bus Flex Mix Bus A, and by setting inputs 4 thru 6 to use virtual flex
mix bus Flex Mix Bus B. The Flex Mix A and Flex Mix B virtual outputs can then
be routed over any of the internal bus channels. In this example, because rows
1 thru 3 are all applied in common to mixer node Flex Mix Bus A, the Flex Mix
Bus A output is the mono-mixed sum of these inputs. The mono mix on the
Flex Mix Bus B node similarly produces a mono mix of input rows 4 thru 6.
Figure 1-7 Flex Mixer with Dual Mono Mixer Example
Internal Bus
(See Figure 1-5.) The internal bus receives its audio inputs from the input
routing function and accommodates a maximum of 16 concurrent channels.
This conduit serves as a centralized point for managing audio delay offset
from video and master gain controls for outputs from the input routing
function.
A bulk (master) video/audio delay function allows adding or reducing audio
delay from the video delay. The 9931-EMDE re-establishes video/audio sync
following framesync changes by applying an offset in small, progressive
amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming.
In addition to the master sync/delay controls, each bus channel has its own
independent delay and gain control.
Flex Mix Bus A
Emb Ch 1
Flex Mix A
Flex Mix Bus A
Flex Mix Bus A
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Flex Mix Bus B
Emb Ch 7
Flex Mix B
Flex Mix Bus B
Flex Mix Bus B
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Emb Ch 8
Emb Ch 9
To Internal Bus
In this example, rows 1 thru 3 all set to
feed toFlex Mix Bus A noderesultsin
a mono mix on Flex Mix A.
A second, independent mono mixer is
facilitated similarly, with rows 4 thru 6
all feeding to Flex Mix Bus B node
resulting in mono mix output
Flex Mix B.