Cobalt Digital Inc 9061 User manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.
9061
Up/Down/Cross Format Converter,
Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
9061-OM
Version: 1.0.9

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9061 •
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•HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Format Converter, Video/Audio In with Frame Sync
Owner’s Manual
•Cobalt Part Number: 9061-OM
•Document Version: 1.0.9
•Printed in the United States.
•Last Author: SJK
•Printing Date: 11/12/07 12:07 PM
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright
© 2007 Cobalt Digital Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Cobalt Digital Inc. Cobalt Digital Inc assumes
no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
•is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
•is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
•All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of
their respective owners.

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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
Warning
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notice
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM frame. Refer
to the openGearTM frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
products.
Warning
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Warning
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an
environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Cobalt Digital for more information on the environmental performances of our
products.

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Contents
Introduction 6
In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6
A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6
Overview....................................................................................................................................6
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................................8
Supported Audio and Video Formats.........................................................................................8
Input and Output Video ...............................................................................................8
Embedded Audio .........................................................................................................8
Analog Audio...............................................................................................................9
Discrete AES Audio Input ...........................................................................................9
Discrete AES Audio Output.........................................................................................9
Documentation Terms................................................................................................................9
Installation and Setup 10
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................10
Static Discharge .......................................................................................................................10
Unpacking................................................................................................................................10
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................11
Board Installation.....................................................................................................................12
Cable Connections....................................................................................................................12
Card Control and Status ...........................................................................................................13
Card Status.................................................................................................................13
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................13
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................13
Factory Default Settings.............................................................................................18
Remote Control 19
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................19
DashBoard Control System Software.......................................................................................19
Service Information 24
In This Chapter.........................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................................................................................24
Warranty and Repair Policy.....................................................................................................25
Ordering Information 26
9061 and Related Products.......................................................................................................26
Contact Us 28
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc........................................................................................................28
Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website................................................................................28

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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
•A Word of Thanks
•Overview
•Functional Block Diagram
•Supported Audio and Video Formats
•Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9061 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter. The 9061 is
part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital
openGearTM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embeders and de-embeders, distribution
amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGearTM modular conversion gear will meet
your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9061, please contact us at
the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding
this or any other openGearTM card.
Overview
The 9061is a high quality format converter that also includes a full 16 channel audio embedder/de-
embedder, a 12-bit analog to digital video converter, a 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog to digital
audio converter, and a full video frame synchronizer.
The 9061 can best be thought of as a universal input processing card with audio and video support.
The video source can be either the HD/SD-SDI input or the HD/SD analog video input. The video can
be up, down, or cross converted to a different format, and aspect ratio corrected to provide proper
output aspect.
The audio system functions like an audio router internal to the card. On the input side of the router are
the up to 16 channels of embedded AES in the input video, the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete
AES input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input. On the output side are the up to 16
channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES output. The
router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete
AES) can receive signal from any one of the 41 (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 Analog, 1
silence) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and optional polarity inversion.

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The 9061 features a scaler card which provides the 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 to allow the card
to flexible handle mixed input formats.
Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters
to align them with the output timing. The sample rate converters can be disabled if necessary. Output
AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and
sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to a +24 dBu analog.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu.
The input and outputs of the 9061 are the following:
Input:
One dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video input
One 3-BNC dual-rate HD/SD analog video input
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input 5-6)
8 differential analog audio inputs
Switchable Input/Outputs:
4 AES connections, switchable between input and output (AES input/output 1-4)
Outputs:
Two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video outputs
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output 1-8)

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Functional Block Diagram
The 9061 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one
compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your 9061 product.
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9061 Functions
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Input and Output Video
The 9061 supports the complete range of modern SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Raster structure Frame Rate
1080psF 23.98, 24
1080p 23.98, 24
1080i125, 29.97, 30
720p 23.982, 242, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
486i129.97
575i125
Notes:
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.
2. Not supported as analog video input formats
Embedded Audio
The 9061 supports all four groups (16 channels) of embedded audio at full 24 bit resolution in both SD
(with extended data packets) and HD.
HD/SD
SDI Input EQ and Deserialize
9061 Block Diagram
Audio Control:
Routing
Gain
Polarity
Diff. Analog
Audio A/D
AES
Decode
and SRC
Dolby E
Decode
and SRC
From AES or
Embedded Audio
8 pairs
16 channels
8 channels
Audio
De-embed
Audio
Embed
AES
Encode
Video Proc:
Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase
Video Video
Serializer
and Cable
Driver
8 pairs
16 channels
Up Down Cross
Format Conversion Frame Sync
FS
Tracking
Delay +
User
Offset

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Analog Audio
The 9061 supports 8 channels differential analog audio. The analog audio is encoded in such a way as
to make +24 dBu (analog) equivalent to 0 dBFS (digital). Analog audio conversion can be disabled to
reduce power consumption.
Discrete AES Audio Input
The 9061 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The
AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to
account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input video stream. However, the
card does not support AES input at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz rates.
Discrete AES Audio Output
The 9061 can emit 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The AES
clock rate will be precisely locked to the output video rate.
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
•“Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9061 card.
•“Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9061.
•“Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9061 card itself, including all components and
switches.
•“System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the 9061 operates.

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Installation and Setup
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Static Discharge
•Unpacking
•Rear Module Installation (Optional)
•Board Installation
•BNC Connections
•Menu Structure
•Factory Defaults
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
ESD
Susceptibility
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing
list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales
representative or Cobalt Digital directly.

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Rear Module Installation (Optional)
If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module
installed across the entire back plane), skip this section.
If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a
8310-RM-10 Rear Module with your card. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you
can connect cables.
Use the following steps to install the 8310-RM-10 in an 8310 openGearTM frame:
1. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is
properly installed according to instructions.
2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot.
3. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the 8310-RM-10 in the seating slot at the
base of the frame’s back plane.
Figure 2. Rear Module Installation
4. Align the top hole of the 8310-RM-10 with the screw hole on the top edge of the
8310 back plane.
5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the 8310-RM-10 panel to the
8310 back plane. Do not over tighten.
This completes the procedure for installing the 8310-RM-10 in an 8310 openGearTM frame.

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Board Installation
Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame:
1. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame
is properly installed according to instructions.
Warning
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 convection cooling.
2. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the card by the edges and
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then, fully insert the card
into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and
rear modules.
This completes the procedure for installing the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame.
Cable Connections
This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the installed BNC rear modules on the 8310
series frame backplane. Connect the input and output cables according to the following diagram. The
inputs are internally terminated with 75 Ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs.
Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Module RM-9061-A or 8310-RM-100
2
4
6
8
3
5
7
10
9
HD/SD-SDI Input
PbPr/C
AES IN/OUT 2
AES IN/OUT 1
AES IN/OUT 3
1Y/Composite
HD/SD SDI
Output 1
AES IN/OUT 4
HD/SD SDI
Output 2

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Card Control and Status
Card Status
The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labeled with the different
supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that
LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will
search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly.
Menu Navigation
The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This provides an
intuitive and easy to use method for exploring and using the features of the card.
The menu is navigated by using the toggle switch and the two push buttons. The lower button is the
“Enter” button to enter a submenu, and the upper button is the “Exit” button to exit a submenu. Moving
the toggle switch up or down moves up or down in menu choices, and pressing the buttons moves in or
out of sub menus.
The menu LEDs will illuminate from top to bottom to indicate increasing depth in the menu.
Menu Structure
Video Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Enbl Proc Enable
Gain Proc Gain
Lift Proc Lift
Sat Proc Sat
Proc
Phas Proc Phase
SDIN Decoder SD input
HDIN Decoder HD input
Dec
PED Pedestal - SD Setup
Vid
Sorc Set SDI or analog priority
Proc Enable
Enables the Proc module. You can keep all the proc settings, and enable/disable the module without
changing the settings
Proc Gain
This is Luma (Y channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Lift
This is Luma (Y channel) offset, expressed as an actual video value ranging from -1024 to 1024. If set
to 0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB).
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Proc Saturation
This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1%
steps.
Proc Phase
This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in
steps of one degree.
Decoder SD Input
Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format
on the input for the 9033 to lock correctly. Valid SD formats are GBR, Component SMPTE,
Component MII, Component Betacam, Component Y/C, and Composite.
Decoder HD Input
Selects the input format for HD analog video. The user must select between GBR and YPbPr for the
9033 to lock to the input correctly.
SD Pedestal (Setup)
Selects between 0 IRE and 7.5 IRE of setup (pedestal)on the input analog SD signal. This tells the card
how much setup needs to be removed from the input.
Select Default Source SDI / Analog
Selects the input that has priority when both SDI and Analog inputs are detected.
Framesync Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Enbl Frame Sync Enable
HOS Horizontal Offset
VOS Vertical Offset
WHYS Window Horizontal Size
LATL Line Latency
LATF Field Latency
ADLY Audio Delay
FS
RSET Frame Sync Reset
Frame Sync Enable
Enables the frame sync. If disabled the output video timing matches the input video timing.
Horizontal Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional horizontal offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in sample clock periods. These are sample clocks in the reference format, not the output
video format. For example, if using SD black burst to time 720p59.94 video each sample clock is 37ns,
not 13.5ns.
Vertical Offset
Allows the user to specify an additional vertical offset between the output video and the frame sync
reference in lines. These are lines in the reference format, not the output video format.

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Window Horizontal Size
Specifies the size of the reference window in sample clocks. If an output video horizontal hsync pulse
falls outside of the reference window, the framesync will correct the output timing. A larger value will
allow the output timing to drift further from the reference before the frame sync corrects. If the
reference input has high jitter, you may need to set this to 3 or 4 sample clocks. The default setting is
two sample clocks.
Line and Field Latency
Specifies the smallest amount of latency allowed by the frame sync. This latency measurement is in
lines and fields of the output video. The frame sync will not output a field unless the specified number
of lines and fields are captured in the buffer. Minimum latency is three lines and zero fields in all video
modes. The maximum latency is format dependent. The operational latency of the frame sync is always
between the specified minimum latency and minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).
Audio Delay
Reports the amount of current audio delay. The audio delay always matches the video delay.
Reset Frame Sync
Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered audio and video. You must reset the framesync after
manipulating the horizontal and vertical offset in order re-establish correct audio and video co-timing.
Scaler Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Enbl Scaler Enable
In Input Format Detected
Out Output Format Selected
Out SD Output Format Select
H720 Half Rate 720p
ARC Aspect Ratio Control Preset
User H User Def. Horizontal Aspect
SDIn
User V User Def. Vertical Aspect
Out HD Output Format Select
H720 Half Rate 720p
ARC Aspect Ratio Control Preset
User H User Def. Horizontal Aspect
Sclr
HDIn
User V User Def. Vertical Aspect
Scaler Enable
Turns the scaler on and off.
Input Format Detected
Displays the format and rate of the input video signal.
Output Format Selected
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SD Output Format Select
Selects between upconverting to 1080p, 1080i, 720p, or re-aspecting to SD when SD is the detected
input format.
HD Output Format Select
Selects between re-aspecting/cross converting to 1080p, 1080I, 720p, or down converting to SD when
HD is the detected input format.
Half Rate 720p
When enabled and the output format is 720p50, 720p60, or 720p59.94 this will divide the output rate
in half giving 720p25, 720p30, or 720p 29.97.
Aspect Ratio Control
Selects between common preset aspect ratios 1.33V(vertical center cut), 0.75V(letter box),
1.33H(horizontal center cut), 0.75H(pillar box), 1.0HV(no change), or “User” to enable the user
defined H and user defined V aspect ratio controls.
User Defined Horizontal Aspect Control
Allows the user to create a custom aspect ratio by setting the horizontal zoom from 50% to 200% in
increments of 0.1%
User Defined Vertical Aspect Control
Allows the user to create a custom aspect ratio by setting the vertical zoom from 50% to 200% in
increments of 0.1%
Audio Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Grp1 Ch01-
Ch04
(x4) Pol Output Polarity
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Grp2 Ch05-
Ch08
(x4) Pol Output Polarity
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Grp3 Ch09-
Ch12
(x4) Pol Output Polarity
Enbl Embedded Group Enable
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Embd
Grp4 Ch13-
Ch16
(x4) Pol Output Polarity
Src Output Source
Gain Output Gain
Aud
AES Ch01-
Ch16
(x16) Pol Output Polarity

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Embedded Group Enable
Enables or disables the embedding of a particular embedded audio group. Disabling a group preserves
the settings of the channels belonging to that group.
Output Source
Because the cards audio system functions like a router, each output can be sourced from any input
channel. This parameter lets you choose from the many different sources. Here is an explanation of the
different source names:
Source Name Description
EmXX Input embedded audio channel XX (1 through 16)
AeXX Discrete AES channel XX (1 through 16)
AnX Analog Audio channel X (1 through 8)
Output Gain
The gain of each output is adjustable from +30 dB to –100 dB in 0.1 dB steps. After –100 dB gain is
set to –Inf, which means that output is present, but muted.
Output Polarity
If set to “Norm” output polarity is the same as input polarity, if set to “Inv” the output polarity is
inverted. This can be used to correct polarity errors in the input signals fed to the card.
Display Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Disp H/V Display Orientation
BRGT Display Brightness
Display Orientation
This parameter lets you change the orientation of the display. “Vert” makes the characters look correct
when the cards are mounted in a 2 RU frame like the 8310. “Horz” makes the characters look right in a
horizontal frame.
Display Brightness
This parameter allows you to set the standard output brightness of the menu display. It is a percentage
of maximum brightness.
Preset Submenu
MENU STRUCTURE Parameter Type
Prst Save Save Settings
Load Load Settings
Fact Restore Factory Settings
Save Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage.
Load Settings
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Restore Factory Settings
In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the
stored settings equal to the factory settings.
Information Submenu
Menu Structure Parameter Type
Info +POW Positive Watts Consumed
-POW Negative Watts Consumed
SWR# Software Release Number
SWB# Software Build Number
Positive Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +12V rail.
Negative Watts Consumed
A read only indication of power consumed by the card from the frames +-7.5V rail.
Software Release Number
A read only indication of the software release number. A higher number is newer release of software.
Software Build Number
A read only indication of the software build number. Software build number is an internal indicator
used by Cobalt engineers to differentiate different software builds.
Factory Default Settings
The factory default settings are as follows
1) The proc module is enabled, but all parameters are set to not change the video
2) The audio mapping is for simultaneous embedding and de-embedding. Discrete AES inputs 1-16
are mapped to embedded audio outputs 1-16. Embedded audio inputs 1-16 are mapped to discrete
AES outputs 1-16
3) Audio gain is set to 0dB and polarity is set to normal on all channels.
4) The Frame Sync is disabled, reference 1 or 2 must be chosen to enable the frame sync.
5) The Scaler is enabled and both SD and HD are set to be the same as input and half rate 720p is
turned off.
6) Aspect ratio is set to 1.0HV (No Correction)

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Remote Control
In This Chapter
This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card.
DashBoard Control System Software
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller
cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website (www.cobaltdigital.com).
Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions
You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. Refer to the
DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface.
The following pages list the parameters from the menu tabs available in the DashBoard software when
connected to a 9061.
Menu Item Format Description
Product CDI-9061 The product name
Manufacturer Cobalt Digital Inc. The manufacturer of the
product
Software Release
Number ### The release number of the firmware in this card
Software Build
Date ### The internal build number of this software
Software Build
Time ### The date and time the software was created
+12 V Power Rail #.## W Positive Supply Power
-7.5 Power Rail #.## W Negative Supply Power
Video Input
Standard ############ Detected Video Standard
on SDI or Analog Input
Reference Standard ############ Detected standard of
selected reference.
Card Info
(Read-only)
SSN ############ Displays the Silicon Serial
Number of the card.

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Menu Item Format Description
Framesync Enable On/Off Enables the Frame Sync
Horizontal Offset 0-4125 samples Applies additional
horizontal offset
Vertical Offset 0-1124 lines Applies additional vertical
offset
Window Hysteresis 1-4 Sets the horizontal size of
the reference window
Minimum Latency
Lines 3-1124 lines Selects the minimum lines
of latency allowed.
Minimum Latency
Fields 0-27 Selects the minimum
fields of latency allowed.
Framesync Status On/Off/Error Shows the status of the FS
Frame Sync
Reset Framesync Confirm
Resets the FS and its
buffers. Re-establishes
audio video sync after a
adjusting the horizontal
and vertical offsets.
Menu Item Format Description
Enable
Group Enable Disable
Enables or disables the
entire group of 4 channels.
Embedded 1-16
AES 1-16
Analog 1-8
Source
(per channel)
Silence
Chooses the source for the
embedded audio. The
source for each channel
can be chosen separately.
Gain
(per channel) Range (-400) – 400 Gain applied to embedded
audio output, one slider
for each channel.
Normal
Embedded
Audio Group
(Groups 1-4)
Phase
(per channel) Invert
Inverts the phase of the
embedded audio.