Cobalt Digital Inc 9061 User manual

9061
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Product Manual
9061-OM (V4.9)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
Up/Down/Cross Converter
with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed,
Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support

Copyright
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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
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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.
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Cobalt®is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
COMPASS® and FUSION3G®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®is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
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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. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, AutoMAX, and AutoMAX-II are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio
Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support. The 9061 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
9061, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9061-OM
Document Version: V4.9
Release Date: September 23, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 3314
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to correct image for Rear Module RM20-
9061-E-DIN-HDBNC.
- Clarification of Framesync control descriptions.
- Update manual to include latest available card
options.
9061-OM (V4.9)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9061 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
9061 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9061 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-13
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ...................................................... 1-19
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-20
9061 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-22
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9061................................... 1-24
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-25
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-29
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-29
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-30
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports ........................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9061 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-4
9061 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9061 Network Remote Control .......................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview.................................... 3-2
DashBoard™User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt®Remote Control Panel User Interfaces.......................................... 3-4

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Accessing the 9061 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9061 Card Using DashBoard™........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9061 Card Using a Cobalt®Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9061 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9061 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Video Signal Controls .............................................................................. 3-10
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-13
Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-14
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-19
Overlays ................................................................................................... 3-23
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-27
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-32
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-36
AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 ......................................................................... 3-38
AES Audio Out Pairs 5-8 ......................................................................... 3-42
Dolby Metadata ........................................................................................ 3-43
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-44
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-46
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-50
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-55
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-55
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-56
Advanced Setup ....................................................................................... 3-58
Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard™.......................................... 3-59
Examples Using Audio LTC and RS-485 LTC Features.......................... 3-62
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-64
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-64
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-68
9061 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-69
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-72
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-72

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI Input, Audio Embed/
De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed Caption Support card (also
referred to herein as the 9061).
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
9061.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9061 in a frame, and optionally installing 9061 Rear I/O
Modules.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9061.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9061 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
•9061 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-25)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-29)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-30)

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9061 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 9061 Card Information (p. 3-7) 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>Documents>Reference
Guides for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware
updates, and other topics.
Card Software earlier than
latest version Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functionsand/orspecifiedperformancedescribedin
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
Support>Documents>Product Information and
Manuals link at 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 9061 itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: AES IN 8
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9061 refers to the 9061 Up/Down/Cross Converter with Analog/SDI
Input, Audio Embed/De-Embed, Frame Sync, Timecode, and Closed
Caption Support 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 COMPASS®card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9061 and other
COMPASS®cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
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
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
•Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
•Collect this product separately.
•Use collection and return systems available to you.
! WARNING ! To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
CAUTION This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® 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 9061 has a moderate power dissipation (24 W max.). 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 9061 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.

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Introduction 9061 Functional Description
9061 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9061. The 9061 format
converter also includes a full 16-channel audio embedder/de-embedder, a
12-bit analog-to-digital video converter, an 8-channel, 24-bit balanced
analog-to-digital audio converter, and a full video frame synchronizer. The
9061 also handles AFD code detection and processing, timecode support,
closed captioning support, and transfer of Dolby®metadata.
As such, the 9061 is highly suited as a universal input processing card with
comprehensive audio and video support. The video source can be either an
HD/SD-SDI input or an HD/SD analog video input. The video can be up,
down, or cross-converted to a different format, and aspect ratio can be
corrected to provide proper output aspect.
Note: Some of the functions described below are available only when using the
DashBoard™, or Cobalt®OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control Panels
user interfaces. Refer to User Control Interface (p. 1-20) for user interface
descriptions.
9061 Input/Output Formats
The 9061 provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•HD/SD SDI IN –dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
•Y/Cmpst IN,Pr/C IN,Pb IN –analog composite/component video
inputs
•AES I/O (1-4) –user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
•AES IN (5-8) –dedicated AES inputs
•AN-AUD IN (1-8) –balanced analog audio inputs
•Outputs:
•SDI OUT –two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
•AES OUT (1-8) –dedicated AES outputs
•AES I/O (1-4) –user-switchable as AES inputs or AES outputs
•RS-485 –RS485 Dolby®metadata output (with option +LTC, also
provides RS-485 LTC I/O)
Note: The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum capability
of the 9061. The practical input/output complement is determined by the par-
ticular Rear I/O Module used with the 9061. Refer to 9061 Rear I/O Modules
(p. 1-22) for more information.

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Figure 1-1 9061 Functional Block Diagram
EQ/Deserialize Audio
De-Embed
Analog
Audio A/D
AES Decode
and SRC
Audio
Routing/
Gain
Control
Up/Down/
Cross-Format
Conversion
Video
Processing Frame
Sync
Framesync
Tracking
Delay and
User Offset
Audio
Embed
AES
Encode
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
HD/SD SDI IN
AN-AUD
IN (1-8)
AES IN (5-8)
SDI OUT
AES OUT
(5-8) (1-4)
Video Processor
Audio Processor
Video
A/D
Y/Cmpst IN
Pr/C IN
Pb IN
AES I/O (1-4)
[AES IN (1-4)]
[AES OUT (1-4)]
S11–S14
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 “9061
Rear I/O Modules,”1-22 for more
information.
2. Optional 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer (+UM)
licensable feature.
3. Optional +LTC licensable feature
adds LTC I/O via audio I/O and RS-485.
Metadata Extract/
Re-insert
EXT REF
IN (1,2)
(from frame)
CC
Processing
Down/ Mono Mixer
2.0-to-5.1
Upmixer
(NOTE 2)
Active: Overwrites 6selectedchannels with new 5.1 mix. See text. Bypass: Bypasses 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer; all original channels pass unaffected.
RS-485 I/O (NOTE 3)
9061V4.4BD
AFD
Processing
TC
Processing Audio LTC (NOTE 3)
Dolby Meta Out
VBI Timecode
RS-485 LTC I/O

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Introduction 9061 Functional Description
Video Processor Description
The 9061 features a scaler that provides up, down, and cross-conversion using
de-interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up-conversions. The
scaler also provides user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control.
Separate controls are provided for SD and HD inputs that allow the card to
flexibly and independently handle mixed input formats.
The 9061 video subsystem also provides the functions described below.
Video Processor
The 9061 provides full color processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma
saturation, and color phase) of the output video.
Frame Sync Function
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external
EXT 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.
A video/audio delay offset function allows adding or reducing audio delay
from the matching video delay. This function is useful for correcting lip sync
problems when video and audio paths in the chain experience differing
overall delays. A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following
any horizontal or vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered audio and
video and re-establishing the frame sync. The 9061 re-establishes video/audio
sync following framesync changes by applying an offset in small, progressive
amounts to provide a seamless, glitch-free retiming. A user-selectable hard
resync function allows setting a threshold at which hard resync is applied if
audio-video offset exceeds a selectable threshold. Hard resync provides
fastest snyc-up suitable for off-air manipulation. Conversely, a threshold
setting that avoids hard resync allows glitch-free on-air manipulation.
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling
the video, going to a desired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame
(for SDI, last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes; for analog, last frame
free of timing errors).

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Scaler Function
The scaler function provides up, down, and cross-conversions between
multiple standard SD and HD video formats, multiple frame rates, film frame
rates, and cross-conversion between interlaced and progressive formats. Table
1-1 lists the 9061 conversion choices available for various input formats and
frame rates.
Table 1-1 Scaler Function Conversions
Input
Format SD
(NTSC/
PAL) 720p 720p
half-rate 720p (film rates) 1080i 1080p 1080p (film rates) 1080PsF (film rates)
525i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98(4) 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98(4) 1080PsF 23.98(4)
625i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
720p 60 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24(4) 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24(4) 1080PsF 24(4)
720p 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98(4) 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98(4) 1080PsF 23.98(4)
720p 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
720p 30 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24(5) 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24(5) 1080PsF 24(5)
720p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98(5) 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98(5) 1080PsF 23.98(5)
720p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
720p 24 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24
720p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98
1080i 60 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24(4) 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24(4) 1080PsF 24(4)
1080i 59.94 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98(4) 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98(4) 1080PsF 23.98(4)
1080i 50 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
1080p 30 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24(5) 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24(5) 1080PsF 24(5)
1080p 29.97 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98(5) 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98(5) 1080PsF 23.98(5)
1080p 25 625i 50 720p 50 720p 25 X1080i 50 1080p 25 X X
1080p 24 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24
1080p 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98
1080PsF 24 X720p 60 720p 30 720p 24 1080i 60 1080p 30 1080p 24 1080PsF 24
1080PsF 23.98 525i 59.94 720p 59.94 720p 29.97 720p 23.98 1080i 59.94 1080p 29.97 1080p 23.98 1080PsF 23.98
Notes: 1. The drop-down list choice of “Same as Input”is used when no conversion is desired. For clarity, it is not redundantly listed here.
2. “X”denotes conversions not available or invalid conversions.
3. Interlaced formats rates listed are field rates. Progressive format rates listed are frame rates.
4. If the original material does not have a proper 3-2 cadence suitable for conversion to film rates, the conversion reverts to standard
de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness. Therefore, make
certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for 3-2 reverse pulldown when converting video to film rates. See 3-2
Pulldown Conversion and Considerations (p. 1-12).
5. Formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive frame rate, however some
image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.
6. “NTSC”and “PAL”in this manual respectively denote 525i5994 and 625i50 SD analog formats, and informally 486i5994 and
575i50 SD-SDI video formats.

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Introduction 9061 Functional Description
When output video is set to 720p for either SD or HD video, the 720p output
can be converted to 720p half-rate formats as listed in Table 1-1. When output
video is set to 1080 film (1080p23.98) for either SD or HD inputs, the 9061
can convert the output to 1080PsF23.98 (segmented frame progressive). Both
of these functions can be independently applied to either SD and/or HD video
inputs.
The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a
choice from several standard aspect ratios. Additionally, user defined and
“Follow AFD Settings”conversion can be applied. User defined settings
allow custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. “Follow AFD
Settings”sets the output aspect ratio to track with AFD (Active Format
Description) settings embedded in the received video signal.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for extraction of timecode data from
the input video, and in turn re-insertion of timecode data into the output SDI.
In this manner, timecode data can be preserved, even after format conversion.
The function can monitor analog and SDI video streams for supported
timecode formats and then select and prioritize among analog VITC, SDI
VITC, SDI ATC_VITC, and SDI ATC_LTC. 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.
Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer and conversion
between VBI formats over SDI and audio LTC, as well as RS-485 LTC.
Audio LTC can be received or sent over a selected balanced analog audio
input, or as digital audio over a selected embedded or AES input.

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Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. When enabled,
the function selects from current input video, analog SD, or SDI as the source
of closed captioning 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. When receiving HD-SDI, both CEA 608 and CEA
708 are supported, with CEA 608 and CEA 708 (containing CEA 608
packets) converted to line 21 closed captioning on outputs down-converted to
SD (on up-convert of SD, only CEA 608 closed captioning is generated).
Dolby®Metadata Extractor/Re-inserter
This function extracts and preserves Dolby®metadata from the input SDI, and
in turn allows the metadata to be re-inserted in the output SDI. This allows
scaling and/or format conversions without losing Dolby®metadata. (The
9061 does not offer Dolby®decoding or encoding, but will pass Dolby®E
and/or Dolby®Digital™encoded signals and metadata intact.) The extracted
metadata is buffered and then output on a user-selectable line number on the
SDI output, and on the RS-485 I/O connector (on cards equipped with
appropriate Rear I/O Module).
Analog VITC
Detect/Extract
Analog
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
Priority/
Select
SDI
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed HD/SD–SDI
Video Output
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Buffer/
Format
HD/SD–SDI
(From Video Proc)
Audio LTC
Select/Extract
Audio/
RS-485 LTC Audio/RS-485
LTC Generate
Audio LTC Out
RS-485 LTC Out

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Introduction 9061 Functional Description
AFD Processor
This function provides aspect ratio controls and assignment of AFD codes to
the SDI output video.
Using this function, aspect ratios in accordance with the standard 4-bit AFD
codes can be applied to the output video. Additionally, custom aspect ratios
can be independently defined for any of the AFD codes.
Separate, independent AFD controls are provided for both 16:9 coded and 4:3
coded frames.
This function also provides AFD-controlled ARC by checking for any
existing AFD code within the received video input. If a code is present, the
code is displayed. With the Scaler function Aspect Ratio Conversion set to
Follow AFD Settings, the H and V settings corresponding to the received code
are applied to the video by the 9061. The default, standard aspect ratio
described by the AFD code can be applied, or custom horizontal/vertical
scaling can be applied for a given code.
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and
ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.

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3-2 Pulldown Conversion and Considerations
Figure 1-3 depicts the 3-2 pulldown process used for conversions between
progressive film video formats and interlaced video formats. (Although the
term “3-2”is used here per convention, it is more accurately described as 2-3
per the diagram here and SMPTE definitions which stipulate that first film
frame Abe represented exclusively by 2 fields from the same frame). As
shown in Figure 1-3, the term 2-3 is derived from the pattern, or cadence, in
which four consecutive film video frames are converted into five consecutive
interlaced video frames (i.e., 10 interlaced video fields). Odd and even inter-
laced fields are denoted in Figure 1-3 by “O”and “E”(for example, “AO”and
“AE”). Note the considerations described in Figure 1-3 for converting to film
rates.
Figure 1-3 3-2 Pulldown and Reverse Pulldown
3-2 Pulldown
(From 1080p 24 To 1080i 60)
ABCD
AOAEBOBEBOCECODEDODE
32 32
ABCD
AOAE
[1O1E]BOBE
[2O2E]COCE
[4O3E]DODE
[5O5E]
3-2 Reverse Pulldown
From 1080i 60 To 1080p 24
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1080p 24
1080i 60
1080i 60
1080p 24
“3”portions consist of three consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the
same film frame distributed across three consecutive interlaced fields.
“2”portions consist of two consecutive interlaced fields sourced from the same film
frame. The first film frame and first video frame are unique as a set in that their
contents are mutually and exclusively related to each other.
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Using reverse pulldown, each film video frame is constructed from 2 interlaced fields with odd and even fields selected
as shown. The conversion pattern shown reverses the pulldown, thereby restoring the original signal.
Note: If the original interlaced material does not have the cadence described here, the conversion reverts to standard
de-interlacing. While this video can be converted to film rates, the resulting image motion will lack smoothness.
Therefore, make certain interlaced video is appropriately constructed for reverse pulldown when converting video to film
rates. Similarly, formats using a 30/29.97 Hz progressive frame rate can be converted to a 24/23.98 Hz progressive
frame rate, however some image motion irregularity will appear in the converted output.
A B C D
AOAEBOBEBOCECODEDODE
32 3 2
ABCD
AOAE
[1O1E]BOBE
[2O2E]COCE
[4O3E]DODE
[5O5E]
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9061-OM (V4.9) 9061 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-13
Introduction 9061 Functional Description
Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. The router function
chooses from the following inputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video
•16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input
•8 channels of balanced analog audio input
•Four independent internal tone generators (described below)
•Digital silence (mute) setting
•Internal Down Mix and Mono Mixer outputs (described below)
The router function provides the following audio outputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio on the SDI output
•16 channels of discrete AES output on eight AES pairs
The router acts as a full audio cross point. Each of the 32 output channels (16
embedded, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 40 (16
embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 analog) input channels, four internal tone
generators, or several mixer outputs. Unused output channels can be mapped
to a “Silence”source. Each output also provides gain adjustment and
selectable polarity inversion.
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. (AES must be nominally 48 kHz input; 32, 44.1, 96,
and 192 kHz inputs are not compatible with the 9061.) The sample rate
converters are disabled by default. 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).
As set with the default settings, the routing between embedded audio channels
Embed Ch 1 thru Embed Ch 16 and discrete AES audio channels AES Ch1 thru
AES Ch 16 is as shown in Figure 1-4. In this mode, the routing is basic 1-to-1
embedding/de-embedding for the 16 embedded and AES discrete audio
channels. Other sources and/or destinations (described below) for each
channel are selected using the card edge controls or a remote control system.
Note: As shown in Figure 1-1, the 9061 is equipped with eight discrete AES input
pair ports and eight discrete AES output pair ports. On Rear I/O Modules hav-
ing limited AES I/O capabilities, switches S11 thru S14 allow available rear
module BNC connectors to be allotted between AES inputs and outputs as
desired. Buffered copies of AES OUT (1-4) are available as dedicated outputs
and as respective outputs fed through S11 –S14 on the 9061 card.

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Figure 1-4 Default Embed/De-Embed Audio Routing
Audio Down Mixer and Mono Mixer Function
(See Figure 1-5.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded, AES discrete, 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 (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 and processed just like any of the other audio sources described
earlier.
Figure 1-5 Audio Mixing Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
Embed Ch 1
AES Ch 1
Embedded Audio
Group 1/2
Embed Ch 8
•
•
•
•
•
•
AES Ch 8
Embed Ch 9
AES Ch 9
Embedded Audio
Group 3/4
Embed Ch 16
•
•
•
•
•
•
AES Ch 16
AES Ch 1
AES Audio Out
Pairs 1-4
•
•
•
AES Ch 8
AES Ch 9
AES Audio Out
Pairs 5-8
•
•
•
AES Ch 16
DM-L
Ls
L
C
R
Rs
DM-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

9061-OM (V4.9) 9061 PRODUCT MANUAL 1-15
Introduction 9061 Functional Description
The Mono Mixer function (Figure 1-6) generates an additional mono-mixed
channel from two selected embedded, AES discrete, or analog input channels
serving as left and right inputs. The resulting mono mix channel MONO can in
turn be routed and processed just like any of the other audio sources described
earlier.
Figure 1-6 Audio Mono Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
2.0-to-5.1 Upmix Function
Note: Upmix function is an optional licensable feature. This function and its controls
appear only when a license key is entered and activated. (This option (identi-
fied in Cobalt®price lists as +UM) can be purchased upon initial order, or
field-activated using a key string which is sent to you when this option is pur-
chased.)
The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from the
Audio Routing/Gain Control function and upmixes the pair 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 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 up mix 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
four of the selected channels designated as C, LFE, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer overwrites all six selected channels with the
new 5.1 content.
•If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the four selected channels designated as C, LFE, 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, allowing the
original channels to pass unaffected.
MONO
LΣ
R
Emb Ch 12
Emb Ch 16
AES Ch 1 - Ch 16
AN-AUD Ch 1- Ch 8
Emb Ch 1 - Ch 16

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The examples in Figure 1-7 show the automatic enable/disable up-mixing
function applied to example selected channels Emb Ch 1 thru Emb 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). Note also that this function is applied
after the Audio Routing/Gain Control function. Because all audio inputs pass
through the Audio Routing/Gain Control function before the up mixer, the up
mixer can use embedded, AES discrete, and/or analog audio sources.
Figure 1-7 Up Mix Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
Emb Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
L– Emb Ch 1
R– Emb Ch 2
C– Emb Ch 3
LFE– Emb Ch 4
Ls – Emb Ch 5
Rs – Emb Ch 6
To Audio
Embed
With alldetectedsignal levelson
EmbCh3–Ch 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
overwrites with new 5.1.
Threshold
Detect 5.1 Up Mix
Selected channels Emb Ch 1 –Ch 6
are overwritten with the new 5.1
upmix content.
Emb Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
From Audio
Routing/Gain
Control
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 4
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
To Audio
Embed
Threshold
Detect 5.1 Up Mix
Because the selected channels are
already carrying viable content,
upmixing is bypassed, allowing the
six original Emb Ch 1 –Ch 6 to pass
unaffected.
With any detected signal levels
on Emb Ch 3 –Ch 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
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X
X
Note: In either case shown here, the unselected
channels (in this example, Emb Ch 7 thru Ch
16) are not involved in this process and always
pass unaffected.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
AboveThreshold
(Bypass)
C
LFE
Ls
Rs
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
C
LFE
Ls
Rs