Cobalt Digital Inc 9902-UDX User manual

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Product Manual
9902UDX-OM (V1.3)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Up-Down-Cross Converter/
Framesync/Audio Embed/De-Embed
with Multi-Input Auto-Changeover
9902-UDX
9902-UDX

Copyright
©Copyright 2014, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
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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.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
Dolby®is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9902-UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Up-Down-Cross Converter/Framesync/
Audio Embed/De-Embed with Multi-Input Auto-Changeover. The 9902-UDX 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
9902, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9902UDX-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: October 30, 2014
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 1.67.0000 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update manual for latest card v1.67 functionality, including new
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.)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9902-UDX 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
9902-UDX Functional Description ........................................................................ 1-5
9902-UDX Input/Output Formats .............................................................. 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-11
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-14
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-16
9902-UDX Rear I/O Modules .................................................................. 1-18
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-18
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-21
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-21
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-22
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9902-UDX Into a Frame Slot ........................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9902-UDX Rear I/O Modules .................................................................... 2-4
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections....................................... 2-5
Setting Up 9902-UDX Network Remote Control .................................................. 2-5
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Menu/Parameter Overview.......................................................... 3-2
DashBoard™User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt®Remote Control Panel User Interfaces.......................................... 3-4

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Accessing the 9902-UDX Card via Remote Control.............................................. 3-5
Accessing the 9902-UDX Card Using DashBoard™................................. 3-5
Accessing the 9902-UDX Card Using a Cobalt®Remote
Control Panel............................................................................................. 3-6
Checking 9902-UDX Card Information.................................................................. 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9902-UDX Function Menu List and Descriptions.................................................. 3-9
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-10
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-11
Scaler ........................................................................................................ 3-12
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-15
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-18
Input Audio Routing/Controls .................................................................. 3-19
Video Quality Events ............................................................................... 3-22
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-23
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-26
AFD/WSS/VI Code Insertion Controls .................................................... 3-30
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-34
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-39
Reticules ................................................................................................... 3-40
Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-43
Moving Box Insertion .............................................................................. 3-47
Wings Insertion ........................................................................................ 3-48
Keyer ........................................................................................................ 3-49
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-52
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-55
GPIO Controls .......................................................................................... 3-56
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-58
Admin (Log Status/Firmware Update - Card IP Address) ....................... 3-61
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-64
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-64
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-68
9902-UDX Processing Error Troubleshooting.......................................... 3-69
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-70
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-70

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9902-UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Up-Down-Cross Converter/Framesync/Audio
Embed/De-Embed with Multi-Input Auto-Changeover card (also referred to
herein as the 9902-UDX).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9902-UDX.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9902-UDX in a frame, and optionally installing a
9902-UDX Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9902-UDX.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9902-UDX Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
•9902-UDX Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-18)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-21)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-22)

19902-UDX Card Software Versions and this Manual
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9902-UDX 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 9902-UDX 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.
Note: Not all functionality described in this manual may appear on cards with initial
software versions.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest version:
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates,
example card processing UI setups and other topics.
Card Software earlier than
latest version Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update software by
going to the Support>Firmware Downloads link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware Update
Guide”, which provides simple instructions for
downloading the latest firmware for your card onto your
computer, and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
Card Software newer than
version in manual A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared to
an earlier version (a new manual is not necessarily
released if specifications and/or functionality have not
changed). A manual earlier than a card’s software
version may not completely or accurately describe all
functions available for your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the card’s web
page on www.cobaltdigital.com.

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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9902-UDX itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9902-UDX refers to the 9902-UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Up-Down-Cross
Converter/Framesync/Audio Embed/De-Embed with Multi-Input
Auto-Changeover card.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt®or other cards.
•Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt®or other card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9902-UDX and
other 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.
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1Safety Summary
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Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety Summary
Warnings
Cautions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
•Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
•Collect this product separately.
•Use collection and return systems available to you.
! 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 9902-UDX has a moderate power dissipation (<18 W). 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 9902-UDX into
the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module installation is
attempted with card already installed in slot.
CAUTION If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.
CAUTION The 9902-UDX FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around 85° C
core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for non-sustained
usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by setting this
control to Disable. However, the disable (override) setting should be avoided under
normal conditions to ensure maximum card protection.

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Introduction 9902-UDX Functional Description
9902-UDX Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9902-UDX. The
9902-UDX up/down/cross converter also includes AES/analog audio support
and CVBS video I/O. A Quality Check option allows failover to alternate
inputs based on user-configurable subjective criteria such as black or frozen
frame. Two discrete character burn strings and timecode burn 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 9902-UDX also provides ARC processing and timecode/
closed-captioning conversion from packet-based timecode formats and
CEA608/708 HD formats to HD ATC, SD_ATC, and SD VITC-based
(waveform) timecode. Closed captioning from CEA708 to HD formats and
line 21 SD closed captioning are available on the processed HD-SD-SDI
outputs.
9902-UDX Input/Output Formats
The 9902-UDX provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD SDI IN A thru SDI IN D –four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs
(program video input GUI-selectable or basic failover)
•CVBS IN –CVBS coaxial analog video input which can receive SD
CVBS for processing and up-conversion.
•AES IN –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES input (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD IN –Two balanced analog audio embed inputs.
•Outputs:
•3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT (1-4) –four 3G/HD/SD-SDI buffered video
outputs. Each output can be independently set as processed output
video or selected input video reclocked.
•RLY BYP B –3G/HD/SD-SDI which outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1
under normal conditions, or passive outputs the SDI input on
SDI IN B as a relay failover if card power is lost.
•AES OUT –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES outputs (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD OUT –Two balanced analog audio de-embed outputs.
•CVBS OUT –CVBS coaxial analog video usable with SD or
down-converted 3G/HD over the CVBS output.

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Figure 1-1 9902-UDX Functional Block Diagram
EQ/
Reclock
Audio
Demux
Audio
Mux
Delay
Offset
Downmix
Output
Routing
Output
Crosspoint
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
9902BD V1.3LB88
Deserialize
PROC VIDEO OUT (SDI)
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
Video
ADC
CVBS IN
Input Select/
Failover
GPIO
Control/
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Selected Input RCK (to Output Crosspoint) (NOTE 2)
Character Burn Timecode Burn
Timecode
Select/Proc
EXT REF IN (from frame)
Up/Down/Cross
Conversion/ARC Framesync/
Pattern Gen
Video
DAC CVBS OUT
RLY bypass (to Output RLY BYP B) (NOTE 2)
1 2 3 4
RLY
Protect RLY BYP B
Serialize
AES
Rx
Audio
ADC
AES IN
AN-AUD IN
RLY BYP
Copy 1A
AES
Tx
Audio
DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD OUT
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 text for more information.
2. SDI I/O and bypass are functions of rear I/O module. Refer to text
for more information. SDI output RLY BYP B outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1 crosspoint selection in normal operation. In power loss failover RLY BYP B passive outputs SDI IN B.
3. Some functions shown here are available only with corresponding
card option(s).
Selected
Input RCK
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN C
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
Video Quality
Events Check
HANC/VANC
Ancillary Data
Extract/Insert
IP, Serial Data I/O
Wing/Key-Fill
Insertion
From
Output
Crosspoint
Wings/Key/ Fill Preview
Video Proc/
Color
Corrector
Wings/Key/Fill In
(from input select)
Deserialize

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Introduction 9902-UDX Functional Description
Video Processor Description
The 9902-UDX features a up/down/cross-convert scaler, frame sync, and
user-adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. The 9902-UDX video
subsystem also provides the functions described below.
Input Video Select/Quality Check Functions
A GUI-based control allows each of the card video inputs to be independently
set as 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS SD analog video. Either mode preserves
waveform and/or packet-based ancillary data for extraction and usage later in
the card processing chain. In addition to the SDI inputs, a CVBS analog video
input can be used for input program video.
The input can be selected using DashBoard manual control, set to failover to
an alternate input upon loss of the target input, and can be externally selected
via a GPIO interface. Reclocked copies of either SDI input can be outputted
by the card when selected as a choice on the output crosspoint.
(Option +QC). A validity/quality check function checks each
input for valid video format and type, and displays this information via the
card DashBoard status display. A user-configurable Quality Check function
allows subjective criteria such as black/frozen frame events to propagate an
event alert. This alert can be used by the card Presets function to invoke video
routing and other changes.
Timecode Processor
(See Figure 1-2.) This function provides for extraction of timecode data from
input video source, and in turn allow individual timecode strings to be
embedded and/or burned into the output video. The function can monitor any
of the video inputs of the card for supported timecode formats such as
ATC_LTC or ATC_VITC for down-conversions to HD, and ATC_VITC or
VITC waveform (with selectable odd/even field line number control) for SD
SDI or CVBS inputs. Waveform VITC timecode can also be extracted from a
reference input and used as the output timecode value. 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. An
internally-generated free-run timecode can be also be embedded on output
video if desired.
The function also provides conversion between various timecode formats and
provides independent insertion and line number controls for each SDI
timecode output format.
When licensed with option +LTC, this function also can
receive, send and translate between audio/RS-485 LTC timecode formats and
the VBI formats described above.

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Figure 1-2 Timecode Processor
Frame Sync Function
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external
FRAME 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.
Frame sync can select from either of two card frame reference sources, or
free-run input video sync. Selectable failover allows alternate reference
selection should the initial reference source become unavailable or invalid. In
the event of input video loss of signal, the output can be set to disable video,
go to black, go to an internal test signal generator pattern, or freeze to the last
intact frame (last frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).
An internal test signal generator provides a selection of several standard
patterns such as color bars, sweep patterns, and other technical patterns. The
test patterns can be applied to the output video upon loss of input or manually
inserted at any time.
Frame
Reference
SDI VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_LTC
Detect/Extract
SDI ATC_VITC
Detect/Extract
Priority/
Select
Program
Video
Input
SDI VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_VITC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
ATC_LTC
Timecode
Proc/Embed
Insert
Control
Line
Number
Control
Buffer/
Format
3G/HD/SD–SDI
(From UDX Scaler)
Free Run
(Internal Count)
Ref VITC
Waveform
Detect/Extract
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 9902-UDX Functional Description
Scaler Function
The scaler function provides up/down/cross-conversion to 3G/HD/SD from
multiple SD and 3G/HD video formats and multiple frame rates, and
cross-conversion between interlaced and progressive formats, with
auto-format detect/down-conversion of SMPTE 424M/292M/259M formats.
The scaler function also provides aspect ratio conversion that provides a
choice from several standard aspect ratios. User-defined settings allow
custom user-defined H and V aspect ratio control. Reticule insertion provides
safe action area marking as well as other reticule functions and patterns.
The scaler provides special modes that allow de-interlacing to be bypassed in
certain cases to reduce processing latency. Also provided are selections to
optimize 3:2 pulldown conversion where timecode or other timing references
can be relied upon to indicate frame transitions.
Wings Insertion
Wings insertion allows a symmetrical L-R wings insertion to be integrated
into the card program video output. Wings video is accommodated using a
separate wings SDI input. The wings user interface displays wings timing
relative to the card output video, allowing wings timing offset to be adjusted
such that wings can be properly framed. (This function does not provide
timing offset control of the wings video; offset must be provided by a external
frame sync card or device controlling the wings video feed.)
The wings L/R insertion width can be manually configured, or can be set to
automatically track with aspect ratio as set by the card.
Key/Fill Insertion
Option +KEYER provides for three of the card SDI video inputs to be used as
respective program video, key, and fill inputs. Providing back-end (post
scaler) keying, this function provides chroma keying using the KEY VID IN
signal. The FILL VID IN signal provides the fill video that is inserted in the area
“cleared out”by the key. The keying user interface displays key and fill
timing relative to the card output video, allowing timing offset to be adjusted
such that key and fill can be properly framed. (The option and its host card
does not provide timing offset control of the key/fill video; offset must be
provided by external frame sync cards or devices controlling the key and fill
video feed.) The program video input when using keying accommodates
either an SDI or an analog video input; key and fill inputs are SDI only.
Alpha threshold keyer modes allow full-color key/fill from cost-effective
generic sources such as a standard PC (with appropriate HDMI-to-SDI output
conversion) hosting simple .bmp, .jpeg, or .png graphic files. In these modes,
a common key/fill SDI input provides both the key and fill input.

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Closed Captioning Processor
This function provides support for closed captioning setup. The function
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.
Color Corrector
Option +COLOR converts the YCbCr SDI input video to the 4:4:4 RGB color
space (where the color correction is applied), and then back to YCbCr SDI on
the output. Controls are available to adjust each RGB level independently for
both white levels (gain) and black levels (offset). Gamma can also be
independently adjusted for each RGB channels. Various controls can be
ganged to provide adjustment for all three color channels simultaneously.
Ancillary Data Processor
This function provides full VANC/HANC ancillary data de-embedding and
embedding for 3G/HD/SD-SDI streams. Direct access to DID and SDID
locations allows extraction or insertion of user data such as camera PTZ,
SCTE 104, closed-captioning read/insert, GPI/GPO via ANC, or other
specialized user payloads. Data can be extracted and inserted within the card,
bypassing the scaler (Bridge mode), or inserted and/or extracted to and from
the card via serial or IP interfaces connecting to external devices/systems. A
rear I/O module with a dedicated IP port can be used with the ancillary data
processor function for data insertion or extraction via IP.
Character/Image Burn-in Functions
Text strings and timecode (as selected using the timecode function) can be
burned into the output video. Burn-in attributes such as size, position,
background, color, and opacity are user-configurable. 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 or lost.
Video Output Crosspoint
A four-output video matrix crosspoint allows independently applying the card
processed video output, reclocked input, or wings/key-fill previews to any of
the four card discrete coaxial outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 4). For an SD
output, a CVBS coaxial output is available as a processed video output.
An additional output (RLY BYP B) provides a relay-protected output that
outputs a copy of SDI OUT 1 crosspoint selection in normal operation. In
power loss failover RLY BYP B passive outputs the signal connected to
SDI IN B.

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Introduction 9902-UDX Functional Description
Audio Processor Description
The audio processor operates as an internal audio router. This function
chooses from the following inputs:
•16 channels of embedded audio from the SDI video input (default
1-to-1 routing to SDI output)
•Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input1
•Up to 4 channels of balanced analog audio input
(See Figure 1-3.) The audio processing subsection is built around a card
internal 16-channel audio bus. This 16-channel bus receives inputs from an
input routing crosspoint that routes de-embedded, and discrete AES and
analog audio inputs, over the 16-channel card bus. Correspondingly, at the
output end of the 16-channel bus is an output routing crosspoint that in turn
distributes the 16-channel bus signals to embedded, and discrete AES and
analog audio outputs.
An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each
input audio channel received by the card. In addition to SDI embedded audio
channel sources, analog and coaxial AES inputs are available as input audio
choices. For AES audio inputs, payload is identified (PCM or data such as
Dolby®Digital or E).Each AES input pair has independent sample rate
converters to align each input pair with video timing to accommodate cases
where AES audio is not synchronous with input video (SRC automatically
bypassed for non-PCM payloads). As such, the audio subsection provides a
full crosspoint between all supported audio inputs and output types.
Figure 1-3 Basic Audio Processing Block Diagram
1. Discrete audio I/O channel count is dependent on rear I/O module used. Current rear I/O modules
may not support maximum number of available discrete channels.
De-Embed IN 1-16
(from Program
Video De-Embed)
AES
Rx/SRC
Input Routing
Internal
Bus
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Analog
Audio
ADC
Audio
Meters
AES IN
AN-AUD
IN
Audio
Delay
Offset
Control
Internal Bus Controls
Ref
Dolby E
Alignment
Control
Output Routing
Routing/Gain/
Mute/Invert
Controls
Audio
Meters
AES
Tx
Analog
Audio
DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD
OUT
Embed 1-16
(to Program Video
Embed)
9902AUD V1.0LB89
Downmix

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Audio Down Mix Function
(See Figure 1-4.) The Audio Down Mixer function provides for the selection
of any five embedded channels serving as Left (L), Right (R), Center (C), Left
Surround (Ls), and Right Surround (Rs) individual signals to be multiplexed
into 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 to any embedded
audio pair as desired (or de-embedded to an AES or analog audio output).
Figure 1-4 Audio Down Mix Functional Block Diagram with Example Sources
2.0-to-5.1 Upmixer. (Option +UM) The 2.0-to-5.1 upmixer
function receives a normal PCM stereo pair from any internal audio bus
channel pair. The stereo pair is upmixed 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 5.1 output 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 upmix 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
three of the selected channels designated as C, Ls, and Rs, this
indicates to the upmixer that these channels are not carrying 5.1. In
this case, the upmixer produces new 5.1 content generated by the
upmixer.
•If the upmixer detects signal level above a selected threshold on any
of the three selected channels designated as C, 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 and the
channels fed to the upmixer pass unaffected to the upmixer outputs.
DM-L
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-R
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Emb Ch 9
Emb Ch 11
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

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Introduction 9902-UDX Functional Description
The examples in Figure 1-5 show the automatic enable/disable upmixing
function applied to example selected channels Bus Ch 1 thru Bus 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).
Figure 1-5 Upmixing Auto Enable/Bypass with Example Sources
Loudness Processor. (See Figure 1-6.) The loudness
processor (option +LP) function receives up to six selected channels from the
internal bus and performs loudness processing on the selected channels. A
loudness processing profile best suited for the program material can be
selected from several loudness processing presets.
Note: Discussion and example here describes 5.1-channel loudness processor.
Stereo and dual-stereo processors operate similar to described here.
Bus Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
From
Internal
Bus
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 2
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Withall detected signallevels on
Bus Ch 3, 5 and 6 below
threshold, upmixer is active and
generates new 5.1 content.
Threshold
Detect 5.1 Upmix
Bus Ch 1 –Ch 16
>
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 2
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Threshold
Detect
Because the selected
channelsarealready carrying
viable content, upmixing is
bypassed, allowing the six
original Bus Ch 1 –Ch 6 to
pass through upmix outputs
Upmix L thru Upmix Rs
unmodified.
With any detected signal levels
on Bus Ch 3, 5 or 6 above
threshold, upmixer is bypassed.
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Above Threshold
(Bypass)
C
Ls
Rs
- 20 dBFS
- 60 dBFS
Below Threshold
(Overwrite)
C
Ls
Rs
From
Internal
Bus
Upmix L
Upmix R
Upmix C
LFE
Upmix Ls
Upmix Rs
Upmix outputs
consist of new
upmix content

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The example in Figure 1-6 shows routing of embedded output channels Emb
Out Ch 1 thru Ch 6 fed through the loudness processor. A master output gain
control is provided which allows fine adjustment of the overall output level.
Figure 1-6 5.1-Channel Loudness Processor with Example Sources
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces
GPI Interface
Two independent ground-closure sensing GPI inputs (GPI 1 and GPI 2; each
sharing common ground connection as chassis potential) are available.
Associated with each GPI user control is a selection of one of 32 user-defined
card presets in which GPI activation invokes a card control preset. Because
the GPI closure invokes a user-defined preset, the resulting setup is highly
flexible and totally user-defined. Invoking a user preset to effect a change
involves card setup communication limited only to the items being changed;
the card remains on-line during the setup, and the called preset is rapidly
applied.
GPI triggering can be user selected to consider the activity on discrete GPI
ports, or combinations of logic states considering both GPI inputs. This
flexibility allows multistage, progressive actions to be invoked if desired.
Indication is provided showing whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
Bus Ch 1–Ch 6
>
From Internal Bus
Bus Ch 1
Bus Ch 3
Bus Ch 4
Bus Ch 5
Bus Ch 6
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
To Output Audio
Routing/Controls
Loudness
Processing
Loudness processor provides loudness-processed outputs LP51 - L thru LP51 - Rs,
which are available as source selections for card audio output routing.
Processing
Preset
Select
Master
Output
Gain
Control
L
R
(C)
(LFE)
(Ls)
(Rs)
Input/Output
Select
Bus Ch 2
LP51-L
LP51-C
LP51-LFE
LP51-Ls
LP51-Rs
LP51-R

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Introduction 9902-UDX Functional Description
GPO Interface
Two independent photo diode non-referenced (floating) contact pairs
(GPO 1/1 and GPO 2/2) are available. A GPO can be invoked by setting a GPO
to be enabled when a card preset is in turn applied (i.e., when a preset is
invoked (either manually or via event-based loading), the GPO is
correspondingly also activated.
Serial (COMM) Ports
The 9902-UDX is equipped with two, 3-wire serial ports (COM 1 - Serial
Port 1, COM 2 - Serial Port 2). The ports provide for SMPTE 2020
de-embedding to an output port, provide RS-485 LTC I/O (when licensed
with option +LTC), and can be used with the Ancillary Data Processor for data
insertion or extraction. Either port can be configured as RS-232 Tx/Rx or
RS-4585 non-duplexed Tx or Rx.

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User Control Interface
Figure 1-7 shows the user control interface options for the 9902-UDX. These
options are individually described below.
Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.
•DashBoard™User Interface –Using DashBoard™, the 9902-UDX
and other cards installed in openGear®1frames can be controlled
from a computer and monitor.
DashBoard™allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards
define their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control
interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™software can be downloaded from the Cobalt
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com (enter “DashBoard”in
the search window). The DashBoard™user interface is described in
Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
•Cobalt®OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels –The OGCP-9000 and OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and
control of the 9902-UDX and other video and audio processing
terminal equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt®cards for
openGear™standard.
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and
intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the
openGear™control software DashBoard™; any changes made with
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel
user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.
1. openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™is a trademark of Ross
Video Limited.