Cobalt Digital Inc 9932-EMDE User manual

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Product Manual
9932EMDE-OM (V1.4)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel Embedder/De-Embedder
with Audio/Video Processing and CVBS I/O
9932-EMDE
9932-EMDE

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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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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9932-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16- Channel Embedder / De-Embedder
with Audio/Video Processing and CVBS I/O. The 9932-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
9932-EMDE, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9932EMDE-OM
Document Version: V1.4
Release Date: February 4, 2015
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): V1.184 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Replace image in manual for rear module RM20-99322-N-DIN-
HDBNC. Current image has errors for analog audio in/out
connections.
- Update manual for latest card v1.184 functionality, new options,
and added rear I/O modules. The use of this new Product Manual
is strongly recommended.
- Minor consistency corrections, updates to manual.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9932-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual ......................................... 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-4
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-5
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-5
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-5
9932-EMDE Functional Description...................................................................... 1-6
9932-EMDE Input/Output Formats............................................................ 1-6
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-8
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-12
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-16
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-17
9932-EMDE Rear I/O Modules................................................................ 1-19
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-19
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-22
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-22
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-23
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9932-EMDE Into a Frame Slot......................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9932-EMDE Rear I/O Modules.................................................................. 2-4
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections....................................... 2-9
Setting Up 9932-EMDE Network Remote Control................................................ 2-9
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt®Remote Control Panel User Interfaces.......................................... 3-4
Web HTML5 User Interface....................................................................... 3-5

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Accessing the 9932-EMDE Card via Remote Control............................................ 3-6
Accessing the 9932-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™............................... 3-6
Accessing the 9932-EMDE Card Using a Cobalt®Remote
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-7
Checking 9932-EMDE Card Information............................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
9932-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions ............................................. 3-10
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-12
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-13
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-16
Input Audio Routing/Controls .................................................................. 3-17
Video Quality Events ............................................................................... 3-22
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ........................................................ 3-23
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-24
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-25
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-28
Text-To-Speech Setup Controls ............................................................... 3-32
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-33
Wings Insertion ........................................................................................ 3-38
Keyer ........................................................................................................ 3-39
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-42
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-45
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-47
GPO Setup Controls ................................................................................. 3-48
Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-49
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update - Card IP Address) ....................... 3-52
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-54
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-55
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-55
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-59
9932-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-60
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-61
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-61

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9932-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16- Channel Embedder / De-Embedder with
Audio/Video Processing and CVBS I/O card (also referred to herein as the
9932-EMDE).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9932-EMDE.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9932-EMDE in a frame, and optionally installing a
9932-EMDE Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9932-EMDE.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9932-EMDE Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
•9932-EMDE Functional Description (p. 1-6)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-19)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-22)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-23)

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9932-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.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info
menu in DashBoard™. See Checking 9932-EMDE 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.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
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 9932-EMDE itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9932-EMDE refers to the 9932-EMDE 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16- Channel
Embedder / De-Embedder with Audio/Video Processing and CVBS
I/O card.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, 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 9932-EMDE and
other cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
BOOT

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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.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
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.

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Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary
Safety and Regulatory Summary
Warnings
Cautions
EMC Compliance Per Market
! 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® 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 If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9932-EMDE
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 required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9932-EMDE
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.
CAUTION The 9932-EMDE FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around 85° C
core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for non-sustained
usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by setting this
control to Disable. However, the disable (override) setting should be avoided under
normal conditions to ensure maximum card protection.
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International CISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
IEC 61000-6-3:2006 with A1:2010
CISPR 22:2008

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9932-EMDE Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9932-EMDE. The
9932-EMDE includes AES/analog audio support and CVBS video I/O. In
addition to a basic signal presence input failover function, a Quality Check
option allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-configurable
subjective criteria such as black or frozen frame. With option +ANC, the
9932-EMDE offers full VANC/HANC ancillary data packet de-embedding
and embedding for 3G/HD/SD-SDI streams, with direct access to DID and
SDID locations to extract or insert user data such as camera PTZ, SCTE 104,
closed-captioning read/insert, GPI/GPO via ANC, or other specialized user
payloads.
The 9932-EMDE also provides timecode/closed-captioning conversion from
packet-based timecode formats and CEA608/708 HD formats to HD ATC,
SD_ATC, and SD VITC-based (waveform) timecode.
9932-EMDE Input/Output Formats
The 9932-EMDE provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD SDI IN A thru SDI IN D –four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs.
SDI IN A or SDI IN B can be set to failover to Aor Bin absence of
opposite channel of this pair.
•CVBS IN –CVBS coaxial analog video input.
•AES IN –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES input (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD IN –Four balanced analog audio embed inputs.
•Outputs:
•3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT (1-4) –four 3G/HD/SD-SDI buffered video
outputs. Each output can be independently set as processed output
video or selected input video reclocked.
•RLY BYP B –3G/HD/SD-SDI which outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1
under normal conditions, or passive outputs the SDI input on
SDI IN B as a relay failover if card power is lost.
•AES OUT –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES outputs (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD OUT –Four balanced analog audio de-embed outputs.
•CVBS OUT –CVBS coaxial analog video usable with SD video
streams.

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Introduction 9932-EMDE Functional Description
Figure 1-1 9932-EMDE Functional Block Diagram
EQ/
Reclock
Audio
Demux
Audio
Mux
Delay
Offset
Downmix
Output
Routing
Output
Crosspoint
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
9932BD V1.3LB106
Deserialize
PROC VIDEO OUT (SDI)
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
Video
ADC
CVBS IN
Input Select/
Failover
GPIO
Control/
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Selected Input RCK (to Output Crosspoint) (NOTE 2)
Timecode
Select/Proc
Video
DAC CVBS OUT
1 2 3 4
Serialize
AES
Rx
Audio
ADC
AES IN
AN-AUD IN
AES
Tx
Audio
DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD OUT
Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/output capability.
Practical input/output signal availability is determined by rear I/O module used. Refer to text for more information.
2. Some functions shown here are available only with corresponding
card option(s).
3. Asterisk (*) denotes optional function/feature.
Selected
Input RCK
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN C
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
Video Quality
Events Check*
Wing/Key-Fill
Insertion*
From
Output
Crosspoint
Wings/Key/ Fill Preview
Video Proc/
Color
Corrector
Wings/Key/Fill In
(from input select)
Deserialize
HANC/VANC
Ancillary Data
Extract/Insert*
IP, Serial Data I/O
EXT REF IN (from frame)
Framesync/
Pattern Gen*

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Video Processor Description
The 9932-EMDE video subsystem provides the functions described below.
Input Video Select/Quality Check Functions
A GUI-based control allows the card to select from up to four 3G/HD/
SD-SDI inputs, and a SD CVBS analog video input. For analog inputs,
waveform-based ancillary data is preserved for extraction and usage later in
the card processing chain.
The input can be selected using DashBoard manual control, set to failover to
an alternate input upon loss of the target input, and can be externally selected
via a GPIO interface. Reclocked copies of any SDI input can be outputted by
the card when selected as a choice on the output crosspoint.
(Option +QC). Quality Check allows criteria such as black/
frozen frame events to propagate an event alert. This alert can be used by the
card Presets function to invoke video routing changes, GPO, and other
actions.
Auto-Changeover Function
(See Figure 1-2.) This function allows the card logic assert of input select and
routing to the RLY BYP B card processed output under normal conditions,
while providing latching relays at both the input and output nodes to provide
input failover to select an alternate input, and also provides output failover
which can passively relay-route the currently selected input directly to the
output if the card loses power or is removed from the frame. (Both relays are
located on the card rear module.)
The RLY BYP B SDI output retains selected routing regardless of whether a
selection was manually invoked or by a unit-detected failover (such as loss of
power). For example, prior to a power loss event if a changeover from SDI IN
Ato SDI IN B was active at the time, this selection is retained by the latching
relays. In a power-loss event, SDI IN B would be directly routed to output
RLY BYP B, and the card automatically removed from the signal path until
normal operation again commences. In normal operation, the output relay
always maintains routing from the card processed output to output RLY BYP B.
Note: •The card also provides active (DA-driven) outputs RCK/PROC 1 thru
RCK/PROC 4. These outputs are independent of the relay failover function
and will lose signal in the event of a power loss.
•The above failover uses basic signal presence as failover criteria and is
limited to inputs Aand B. Failover using active assessments (Quality
Check) can be set to provide failovers using frozen/black frame and other
criteria. See Video Quality Events Detect Function (p. 1-12) and Closed
Captioning Events Detect Function (p. 1-12) for more information.

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Introduction 9932-EMDE Functional Description
Figure 1-2 Auto-Changeover Function and Signal Flow
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-3.) This function provides for extraction of timecode data from
input video source, and in turn allow individual timecode strings to be
embedded on the output video. The function can monitor any of the video
inputs of the card for supported timecode formats such as ATC_LTC or
ATC_VITC for down-conversions to HD, and ATC_VITC or VITC
waveform (with selectable odd/even field line number control) for SD SDI or
CVBS inputs. Waveform VITC timecode can also be extracted from a
reference input and used as the output timecode value. 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. An
internally-generated free-run timecode can be also be embedded on output
video if 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.
A
B
PROC
IN
PROC
OUT
SDI IN A selected; card and SDI IN A OK
Select A active
asserted by
control logic
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
A
B
PROC
IN
PROC
OUT
SDI A selected; card loses power
Mechanical HOLD A
asserted by relay
latching
Mechanical GO TO
bypass asserted
by relay latching
A
B
PROC
IN
PROC
OUT
SDI IN A loss; failover to SDI IN B
Select B active asserted
by control logic
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
PROC
IN
PROC
OUT
SDI IN B selected; card and SDI IN B OK
Select Processed
active asserted by
control logic
A
B
PROC
IN
PROC
OUT
SDI IN B selected; card loses power
Mechanical HOLD B
asserted by relay
latching
Mechanical GO TO
bypass asserted by
relay latching
9940ACOFO LB90
Select B active
asserted by
control logic

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Figure 1-3 Timecode Processor
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, or
free-run input 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 several standard
patterns such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical patterns. The
test patterns can be applied to the output video upon loss of input or manually
inserted at any time.
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
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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Wings Insertion
Wings insertion allows a symmetrical L-R wings insertion to be integrated
into the card program video output. Wings video is accommodated using a
separate wings SDI input. The wings user interface displays wings timing
relative to the card output video, allowing wings timing offset to be adjusted
such that wings can be properly framed. (This function does not provide
timing offset control of the wings video; offset must be provided by a external
frame sync card or device controlling the wings video feed.)
The wings L/R insertion width can be manually configured using a wings
width control.
Key/Fill Insertion
Option +KEYER provides for three of the card SDI video inputs to be used as
respective program video, key, and fill inputs. This function provides chroma
keying using the KEY VID IN signal. The FILL VID IN signal provides the fill
video that is inserted in the area “cleared out”by the key. The keying user
interface displays key and fill timing relative to the card output video,
allowing timing offset to be adjusted such that key and fill can be properly
framed. (The option and its host card does not provide timing offset control of
the key/fill video; offset must be provided by external frame sync cards or
devices controlling the key and fill video feed.) The program video input
when using keying accommodates either an SDI or an analog video input; key
and fill inputs are SDI only.
Alpha threshold keyer modes allow full-color key/fill from cost-effective
generic sources such as a standard PC (with appropriate HDMI-to-SDI output
conversion) hosting simple .bmp, .jpeg, or .png graphic files. In these modes,
a common key/fill SDI input provides both the key and fill input.
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. The function
allows the selection of the ancillary data line number where the ancillary
closed caption data is outputted when the output is HD. When receiving
HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA 708 are supported. Line 21 CEA 608
waveform-based SD closed captioning is also supported.
Color Corrector
Option +COLOR 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. 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.

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Video Quality Events Detect Function
Option +QC provides a Video Quality Events user interface and an Event
Triggers user interface for setting an area of concern across the program raster
which can be monitored for frozen or black video events. Threshold controls
allow setting the sensitivity of the function, while engage and disengage
threshold timing controls allow setting how fast the event detection engages
and releases when triggered. The Event Triggers user interface allows
instructing the card as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to a
changed signal routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a
user-defined preset).
Closed Captioning Events Detect Function
An Event Triggers user interface can detect Closed Caption Presence and
Closed Caption Absence events. The Event Triggers user interface in turn
allows instructing the card as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to
a changed signal routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a
user-defined preset).
Video Output Crosspoint
A four-output video matrix crosspoint allows independently applying the card
processed video output, reclocked input, or wings/key-fill previews to any of
the four card discrete coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4). For an SD
output, a CVBS coaxial output is available as a processed video output.
An additional output (RLY BYP B) provides a relay-protected output that
outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1 crosspoint selection in normal operation. In
power loss failover RLY BYP B passive outputs the signal connected to
SDI IN B.
Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function
chooses from the following inputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default
1-to-1 routing to SDI output)
•Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input1
•Up to 4 channels of balanced analog audio input
(See Figure 1-4.) The audio processing subsection is built around a card
internal 16-channel audio bus. This 16-channel bus receives inputs from an
input routing crosspoint that routes de-embedded, and discrete AES and
analog audio inputs, over the 16-channel card 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 and
analog audio outputs.
1. Discrete audio I/O channel count is dependent on rear I/O module used. Not all rear I/O modules
may not support maximum number of available discrete channels.

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An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each
input audio channel received by the card. In addition to SDI embedded audio
channel sources, analog and coaxial AES inputs are available as input audio
choices. For AES audio inputs, payload is identified (PCM or data such as
Dolby®Digital or E). Each AES input pair has independent sample rate
converters to align each input pair with video timing to accommodate cases
where AES audio is not synchronous with input video (SRC automatically
bypassed for non-PCM payloads). As such, the audio subsection provides a
full crosspoint between all supported audio inputs and output types.
Figure 1-4 Basic Audio Processing Block Diagram
Audio Down Mix Function
(See Figure 1-5.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded channels serving as Left (L), Right (R), Center (C), Left
Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual signals to be multiplexed
into stereo pair Down Mix Left (DM-L) and Down Mix Right (DM-R). The
resulting stereo pair DM-L and DM-R can in turn be routed to any embedded
audio pair as desired (or de-embedded to an AES or analog audio output).
Figure 1-5 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
De-Embed IN 1-16
(from Program
Video De-Embed)
AES
Rx/SRC
Input Routing
Internal
Bus
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Analog
Audio
ADC
Audio
Meters
AES IN
AN-AUD
IN
Audio
Delay
Offset
Control
Internal Bus Controls
Ref
Dolby E
Alignment
Control
Output Routing
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Audio
Meters
AES
Tx
Analog
Audio
DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD
OUT
Embed 1-16
(to Program Video
Embed)
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Downmix
DM-L
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-R
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

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Flex Buses. For both input and output nodes before and after the card
internal buses, flex buses provide flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16
summing nodes (Flex Mix Bus A thru Flex Mix Bus P) can receive any card
audio input, thereby allowing several customizable mixing schemes.
Similarly, any of the 16 card internal bus signals can be applied to an output
flex bus mixer. The output flex bus allows cross-sourcing from both Path 1
and Path 2 embedded internal Audio Bus sources to the Path 1 and Path 2
discrete output audio crosspoints.
Text-To-Speech. (Option
+TTS) Cobalt Digital +TTS is a
complete 21CVAA digital text-to-speech generation / audio insertion solution
for embedded and discrete audio systems. +TTS is available as a software
option for 9932-EMDE cards.
+TTS interfaces with industry standard Windows Share folder systems to
receive non-proprietary text, XML, or similar plain text files, and converts
and inserts realistic human-voice audio into user-configured audio channels
(typically an SAP channel pair intended for this playout). +TTS allows for
prioritization based on the organization's discretion (for example, severe
weather alerts out-prioritizing school closings). Alert tones are inserted over
the main program channels to alert the visually impaired that emergency
content is to occur on the SAP channel. Alerts can be played a configurable
number of times, and alerts with higher priority can interrupt current lists for
breaking news. Once the interrupt message is broadcast, +TTS automatically
reverts to normal audio programming. Refer to +TTS Manual Supplement
OPT-TTS-MS for detailed information and installation/setup instructions.
This supplement is furnished with the option.
2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer. (Option
+UM) The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer
function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from any internal audio bus
channel pair. The stereo pair is upmixed to provide 5.1 channels (Left (L),
Right (R), Center (C), Low Frequency Effects (LFE), Left Surround (Ls), and
Right Surround (Rs)). Whenever the upmixer is active, it overwrites the six
selected 5.1 output channels with the new 5.1 upmix signals (including
replacing the original source stereo Land Rinputs with new L and R signals).
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer can be set to upmix in any of three modes: Always
upmix, Bypass upmix, or Auto enable/bypass upmixing. The Auto upmixing
mode looks at the signal levels on the selected channels and compares them to
a selectable level threshold. It then determines whether or not to generate 5.1
upmixing from the stereo pair as follows:
•If the upmixer detects signal level below a selected threshold on all
three of the selected channels designated as C, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer produces new 5.1 content generated by the
upmixer.

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•If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the three selected channels designated as C, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that the channel(s) are already carrying
viable 5.1 content. In this case, the upmixer is bypassed and the
channels fed to the upmixer pass unaffected to the upmixer outputs.
The examples in Figure 1-6 show the automatic enable/disable upmixing
function applied to example selected channels Bus Ch 1 thru Bus Ch 6. As
shown and described, the processing is contingent upon the signal levels of
the channels selected to carry the new 5.1 upmix relative to the selected
threshold (in this example, -60 dBFS).
Figure 1-6 Upmixing Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
Bus Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
From
Internal
Bus
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 2
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Withall detectedsignallevels on
Bus Ch 3, 5 and 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
generates new 5.1 content.
Threshold
Detect 5.1 Upmix
Bus Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 2
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Threshold
Detect
Because the selected
channelsare alreadycarrying
viable content, upmixing is
bypassed, allowing the six
original Bus Ch 1 –Ch 6 to
pass through upmix outputs
Upmix L thru Upmix Rs
unmodified.
With any detected signal levels
on Bus Ch 3, 5 or 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
C
Ls
Rs
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
C
Ls
Rs
From
Internal
Bus
Upmix L
Upmix R
Upmix C
LFE
Upmix Ls
Upmix Rs
Upmix outputs
consist of new
upmix content

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Loudness Processor. (See Figure 1-7.) The loudness
processor (option +LP) function receives up to six selected channels from the
internal bus and performs loudness processing on the selected channels. A
loudness processing profile best suited for the program material can be
selected from several loudness processing presets.
Note: Discussion and example here describes 5.1-channel loudness processor.
Stereo and dual-stereo processors operate similar to described here.
The example in Figure 1-7 shows routing of embedded output channels Emb
Out Ch 1 thru Ch 6 fed through the loudness processor. A master output gain
control is provided which allows fine adjustment of the overall output level.
Figure 1-7 5.1-Channel Loudness Processor with Example Sources
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces
GPI Interface
Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each
sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available.
Associated with each GPI user control is a selection of one of 32 user-defined
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control preset. Because
the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the resulting setup is highly
flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change
involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed.
Bus Ch 1–Ch 6
>
From Internal Bus
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
To Output Audio
Routing/Controls
Loudness
Processing
Loudness processor provides loudness-processed outputs LP51 - L thru LP51 - Rs,
which are available as source selections for audio output routing.
Processing
Preset
Select
Master
Output
Gain
Control
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Input/Output
Select
Bus Ch 2
LP51-L
LP51-C
LP51-LFE
LP51-Ls
LP51-Rs
LP51-R