Cobalt Digital Inc 9934-AUD-PRO User manual

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Product Manual
9934-AUDPRO-OM (V1.1)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor
with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed
9934-AUD-PRO
9934-AUD-PRO

Copyright
©Copyright 2018, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may not be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
Dolby®is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9934-AUD-PRO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio Processor with
DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed. The 9934-AUD-PRO 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
9934-AUD-PRO, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9934-AUDPRO-OM
Document Version: V1.1
Release Date: February 1, 2018
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): V2.014 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Revise manual to remove references to Dolby®E encoding.
Currently, this product does not offer Dolby E encoding.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
9934-AUD-PRO 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
9934-AUD-PRO Functional Description ............................................................................ 1-6
9934-AUD-PRO Input/Output Formats ................................................................. 1-6
Video Processor Description.................................................................................. 1-8
Audio Processor Description................................................................................ 1-12
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces............................................................ 1-17
Alarm Function..................................................................................................... 1-17
User Control Interface.......................................................................................... 1-18
9934-AUD-PRO Rear I/O Modules..................................................................... 1-20
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................... 1-20
Warranty and Service Information .................................................................................... 1-23
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty .................................................................. 1-23
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc................................................................................................. 1-24
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Installing the 9934-AUD-PRO Into a Frame Slot............................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module............................................................................................... 2-3
9934-AUD-PRO Rear I/O Modules....................................................................... 2-4
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections.................................................. 2-10
Setting Up 9934-AUD-PRO Network Remote Control .................................................... 2-10
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 9934-AUD-PRO Card via Remote Control................................................. 3-6
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO Card Using DashBoard™................................... 3-6
Accessing the 9934-AUD-PRO Card Using a Cobalt®Remote Control Panel ..... 3-7
Checking 9934-AUD-PRO Card Information..................................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges........................................................... 3-9
9934-AUD-PRO Function Menu List and Descriptions................................................... 3-10
Audio DSP Setup Controls .................................................................................. 3-11
Input Video Controls ........................................................................................... 3-24
Output Video Mode Controls .............................................................................. 3-25
Framesync ........................................................................................................... 3-26
Video Delay Controls .......................................................................................... 3-32
Input Audio Status ............................................................................................... 3-33
Input Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................................. 3-34
Output Audio Routing/Controls .......................................................................... 3-39
Timecode ............................................................................................................. 3-44
Reticules .............................................................................................................. 3-49
Video Quality Events .......................................................................................... 3-52
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-53
Closed Captioning ............................................................................................... 3-54
Ancillary Data Proc Controls .............................................................................. 3-55
COMM Ports Setup Controls .............................................................................. 3-58
Presets .................................................................................................................. 3-60
GPO Setup Controls ............................................................................................ 3-61
Event Setup Controls ........................................................................................... 3-62
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update - Card IP Address) .................................. 3-66
User Log............................................................................................................... 3-68
Alarms Setup Controls ........................................................................................ 3-69
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................3-73
Error and Failure Indicator Overview.................................................................. 3-73
Basic Troubleshooting Checks............................................................................. 3-77
9934-AUD-PRO Processing Error Troubleshooting............................................ 3-77
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors............................................... 3-79
In Case of Problems ............................................................................................. 3-79

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9934-AUD-PRO 3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G/HD/SD-SDI Advanced Audio
Processor with DSP Audio Options Support and Full Embed/De-Embed card
(also referred to herein as the 9934-AUD-PRO).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9934-AUD-PRO.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9934-AUD-PRO in a frame, and optionally installing a
9934-AUD-PRO Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9934-AUD-PRO.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9934-AUD-PRO Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
•9934-AUD-PRO Functional Description (p. 1-6)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-20)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-23)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-24)

19934-AUD-PRO Card Software Versions and this Manual
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9934-AUD-PRO 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 9934-AUD-PRO 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 9934-AUD-PRO 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:
•9934-AUD-PRO refers to the 9934-AUD-PRO 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Advanced Audio Processor with DSP Audio Options Support and
Full Embed/De-Embed 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 9934-AUD-PRO
and other cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
Most options are covered in this manual. However, if your card has
DashBoard tabs that are not described in this manual it indicates that
the optional function/feature is covered in a separate Manual
Supplement.
If your have not received a Manual Supplement for options on your
card, you can download a pdf for the option by going to the card’s
web page and clicking on Product Downloads, where you can select
from any available option Manual Supplements for the card.
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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 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 9934-AUD-PRO has a high power dissipation (24 W at full proc capacity). As such,
avoiding placing the card adjacent to other cards with similar dissipation values if
possible.
CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9934-AUD-PRO 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 9934-AUD-PRO 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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9934-AUD-PRO Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9934-AUD-PRO. The
9934-AUD-PRO 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 or other actions based on
user-configurable criteria such as black or frozen frame. Frame sync and full
up-down-cross conversion can be added as options.
The 9934-AUD-PRO provides a DSP-based platform that supports multiple
audio DSP options. When optioned with various diverse audio processing
options, the DSP-based processing core (which supports numerous
simultaneous processing engines) uses license “credits”which allows flexible
tailoring of multiple proc function instances.
Note: The 9934-AUD-PRO DSP base adds support for various DSP audio options.
Actual DSP user assets (such as loudness processing, upmixing, and Dolby
encoders) are activated for use only when corresponding option licenses also
reside on the card.
9934-AUD-PRO Input/Output Formats
The 9934-AUD-PRO 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.