Cobalt Digital Inc 9082 User manual

9082
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Product Manual
9082-OM (V4.4)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
9082 HD/SD Frame Sync

Copyright
©Copyright 2013, 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.
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.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt ® 9082 HD/SD Frame Sync. The 9082 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 9082, please contact us at
the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9082-OM
Document Version: V4.4
Release Date: August 22, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 3314
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to include latest card functionality.
- Revise manual for minor edits.
- Add new rear I/O modules.
- Clarification of Framesync control descriptions.
9082-OM (V4.4)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9082 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
9082 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9082 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-9
9082 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-11
Video Formats Supported by the 9082..................................................... 1-12
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-12
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-15
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-15
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9082 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9082 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-4
Setting Up 9082 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6

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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
Accessing the 9082 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9082 Card Using DashBoard™........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9082 Card Using a Cobalt®Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9082 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9082 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Video Proc ................................................................................................ 3-10
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-11
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-12
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-15
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-19
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-22
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-22
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-26
9082 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-27
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-28
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-28

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9082 HD/SD Frame Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9082).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9082.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9082 in a frame, and optionally installing 9082 Rear I/O
Modules.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9082.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9082 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
•9082 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-12)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-15)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-16)

19082 Card Software Versions and this Manual
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9082 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 9082 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 9082 itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: SDI OUT
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9082 refers to the 9082 HD/SD Frame Sync 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 9082 and other
COMPASS®cards operate.
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
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.
CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9082 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 9082 Functional Description
9082 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9082. The 9082 frame
synchronizer also includes a video processor. The 9082 also handles AFD
code detection and processing, and closed captioning support.
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. 1-9) for user interface
descriptions.
9082 Input/Output Formats
The 9082 provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•HD/SD SDI IN –dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input
•Outputs:
•SDI OUT –four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video outputs
•RCK OUT –four reclocked HD/SD-SDI input copies
Note: The input/output complement listed above represents the maximum capability
of the 9082. The practical input/output complement is determined by the par-
ticular Rear I/O Module used with the 9082. Refer to 9082 Rear I/O Modules
(p. 1-11) for more information.

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Figure 1-1 9082 Functional Block Diagram
Video
Processing Frame
Sync
Serializer/
Cable Drivers
SDI OUT
Video Processor
Timecode
Processing
EXT REF
IN (1,2)
(from
frame)
Reclock RCK
OUT
Deserialize
HD/SD
SDI IN EQ
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 “9082 Rear I/O Modules,”1-11 for more
information.
AFD Code
Insertion