Cobalt Digital Inc BBG-1040-ACO User manual

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Product Manual
BBG1040ACO-OM (V1.4)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Multi-Input Intelligent
Auto-ChangeoverwithOptionalTroubleSlateInserter
BBG-1040-ACO
BBG-1040-ACO

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is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®BBG-1040-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Multi-Input Intelligent
Auto-Changeover with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter. The BBG-1040-ACO 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
BBG-1040-ACO, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: BBG1040ACO-OM
Document Version: V1.4
Release Date: June 20, 2019
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): V2.081 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for latest card functionality, including new standard
features and available options. (This firmware version has
significant user interface changes versus prior firmware versions
and the use of this new Product Manual is strongly recommended.)
- Corrections of minor manual errata.
BBG1040ACO-OM (V1.4)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-1
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-2
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-4
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-4
BBG-1040-ACO Functional Description............................................................... 1-5
BBG-1040-ACO Input/Output Formats..................................................... 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-11
Alarm Function......................................................................................... 1-12
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-13
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-13
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-15
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-15
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the BBG-1040-ACO............................................................................... 2-1
Installing Using BBG-1000-TRAY Optional Mounting Tray ................... 2-1
BBG-1040-ACO Unit Dimensions............................................................. 2-2
Rear Panel Connections.......................................................................................... 2-2
GPIO Connections.................................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
BBG-1040 Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control............................... 3-1
Connecting BBG-1040 To Your Network.............................................................. 3-3
Finding a BBG-1040 Device in DashBoard............................................... 3-4
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-5
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview.................................... 3-5
Web User Interface..................................................................................... 3-6
Display Theme............................................................................................ 3-7

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Checking BBG-1040-ACO Device Information..................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
BBG-1040-ACO Function Menu List and Descriptions....................................... 3-10
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-12
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-13
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-18
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-21
Input Audio Routing/Controls .................................................................. 3-22
Video Quality Events Setup Controls ...................................................... 3-26
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ........................................................ 3-27
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-28
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-29
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-32
Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-34
Moving Box Insertion .............................................................................. 3-39
Y/C Alignment Controls .......................................................................... 3-40
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-41
GPO Setup Controls ................................................................................. 3-43
Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-44
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update) ..................................................... 3-48
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-49
Alarms Setup Controls ............................................................................. 3-50
Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI............................................ 3-54
Front Panel User Menus........................................................................................ 3-55
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-57
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-57
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-59
BBG-1040-ACO Processing Error Troubleshooting ................................ 3-60
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-62

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
BBG-1040-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Multi-Input Intelligent
Auto-Changeover Switch with Optional Trouble Slate Inserter unit (also
referred to herein as the BBG-1040-ACO).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about this manual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
BBG-1040-ACO.
•Chapter 2, “Installation”–Provides instructions for installing the
BBG-1040-ACO and setting up its network access.
•Chapter 3, “Setup/Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews
of operating controls and instructions for using the BBG-1040-ACO.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Cobalt Reference Guides (p. 1-1)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-4)
•BBG-1040-ACO Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-13)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-15)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16)
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, device firmware updates,
example processing UI setups and other topics.

1Manual Conventions
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Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the BBG-1040-ACO itself. Examples are provided below.
•Device 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:
•BBG-1040-ACO refers to the BBG-1040-ACO 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Standalone Multi-Input Intelligent Auto-Changeover Switch with
Optional Trouble Slate Inserter unit.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt®or other cards/devices.
•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 BBG-1040-ACO
and other cards/devices 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 product
has DashBoard tabs that are not described in this manual it indicates
that the optional function/feature is covered in a separate Manual
Supplement.
You can download a pdf of the option supplement by entering the
option code on the Cobalt web page search window (for example,
+T-SLATE) and then clicking on Product Downloads to view or
download the supplement pdf.
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.
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Introduction Manual Conventions
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 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.

1Safety and Regulatory Summary
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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 device contains no user-serviceable components. Refer servicing to authorized
personnel.
CAUTION This device is intended for use ONLY with specified power supplies. Power connection to
unauthorized sources may cause product damage, unreliable operation, and invalidate
warranty.
CAUTION The BBG-1040-ACO 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 device 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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Introduction BBG-1040-ACO Functional Description
BBG-1040-ACO Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BBG-1040-ACO. A
Quality Check option allows failover to alternate inputs based on
user-configurable subjective criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio
silence. Two discrete character burn strings can be inserted on output video,
with each string inserted as static text and/or insert only upon LOS. A
moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a dynamic raster confidence
check even in cases where the input video image is static.
The BBG-1040-ACO uses a built-in web server that allows control/monitor
over computers or smart devices.
BBG-1040-ACO Input/Output Formats
The BBG-1040-ACO provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD SDI IN A / SDI IN B –two 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.
•Outputs:
•A/B PROC OUT –3G/HD/SD-SDI processed output with relay
protect failover of currently active input to this output if device
power is lost.
•RCK/PROC OUT (1-3) –three 3G/HD/SD-SDI buffered video
outputs. Each output can be independently set as processed output
video or selected input video reclocked. (These outputs are via
active circuitry/DA and do not offer loss of power failover
protection.)

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Figure 1-1 BBG-1040-ACO Functional Block Diagram
EQ/
Reclock
Audio
Demux
Audio
Mux
Delay
Offset
Downmix
Output
Routing
Output
Crosspoint
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
1040ACOBD V1.3LB95
Deserialize
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
Input Select/
Failover
GPIO
Control/
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Selected Input RCK (to Output Crosspoint) (NOTE)
Character Burn Timecode Burn
Timecode
Select/Proc
REF LOOP
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
RLY bypass (to Output A/B PROC OUT) (NOTE)
1 2 3
RLY
Protect A/B PROC
OUT
Serialize
RLY BYP
Copy 1A
Note: A/B PROC OUT is the processed output which uses either input
SDI IN A or SDI IN B. This output uses relay latching to retain selected routing in the even of power loss regardless of whether a selection wan manually invoked or by a unit-detected failover (for example, if an auto-changeover from A to B was invoked while active, routing of input B is retained in the event of power loss). RCK/PROC 1 thru RCK/PROC 3 are DA outputs which can be individually set as reclocked or processed outputs of the currently selected input. These outputs are not relay-equipped and will lose signal in the event of power loss.
Selected
Input RCK
Video Quality
Events Check
Audio
Events
Check
Trouble Slate
Insertion