Cobalt Digital Inc BBG-1002-2UDX User manual

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Product Manual
BBG-1002-2UDX-OM (V1.3)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Dual-Channel
Up-Down-Cross Converter / Frame Sync /
Audio Embed/De-Embed
BBG-1002-2UDX
BBG-1002-2UDX

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video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters,
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Manual No.: BBG-1002-2UDX-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: February 23, 2021
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): v2.101 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- MInor additions of added UI controls, functions per latest formware
- Minor consistency edits to manual.
BBG-1002-2UDX-OM (V1.3)

BBG-1002-2UDX-OM (V1.3) BBG-1002-2UDXPRODUCT MANUAL i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Cobalt Reference Guides..................................................................................................... 1-1
Manual Conventions............................................................................................................ 1-2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.............................................................................. 1-3
Labeling Symbol Definitions ................................................................................. 1-3
Safety and Regulatory Summary......................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings................................................................................................................. 1-4
Cautions.................................................................................................................. 1-4
EMC Compliance Per Market ................................................................................ 1-4
BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description.......................................................................... 1-5
BBG-1002-2UDX Input/Output Formats............................................................... 1-5
Video Processor Description.................................................................................. 1-7
Audio Processor Description................................................................................ 1-10
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces............................................................ 1-13
Alarm Function..................................................................................................... 1-14
User Control Interface.......................................................................................... 1-14
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................... 1-14
Warranty and Service Information .................................................................................... 1-19
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty .................................................................. 1-19
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc................................................................................................. 1-20
Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Installing the BBG-1002-2UDX.......................................................................................... 2-1
Installing Using BBG-1000-TRAY Optional Mounting Tray ............................... 2-1
BBG-1002-2UDX Unit Dimensions ...................................................................... 2-2
Rear Panel Connections....................................................................................................... 2-2
GPIO, Serial (COMM), and Analog Audio Connections.................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
BBG-1002-2UDX Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control................................ 3-1
Connecting BBG-1002-2UDX To Your Network............................................................... 3-3
Finding a BBG-1002-2UDX Device in DashBoard............................................... 3-4
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................................ 3-4
Function Menu/Parameter Overview ..................................................................... 3-5
Web User Interface................................................................................................. 3-6
Display Theme........................................................................................................ 3-7
Checking BBG-1002-2UDX Device Information............................................................... 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges........................................................... 3-9

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BBG-1002-2UDX Function Menu List and Descriptions................................................. 3-10
Input Video Controls ........................................................................................... 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls .............................................................................. 3-12
Scaler ................................................................................................................... 3-14
Framesync ........................................................................................................... 3-18
Input Audio Status ............................................................................................... 3-21
Input Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................................. 3-22
Video Quality Events .......................................................................................... 3-27
Audio Detect Events Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-28
Closed Captioning ............................................................................................... 3-29
Video Proc/Color Correction .............................................................................. 3-30
Output Audio Routing/Controls .......................................................................... 3-33
Timecode ............................................................................................................. 3-38
Reticules .............................................................................................................. 3-43
Wings Insertion ................................................................................................... 3-46
AFDProcessor Controls ....................................................................................... 3-47
Moving Box Insertion ......................................................................................... 3-53
Ancillary Data Proc Controls .............................................................................. 3-55
COMM Ports Setup Controls .............................................................................. 3-58
Presets .................................................................................................................. 3-60
GPO Setup Controls ............................................................................................ 3-62
Event Setup Controls ........................................................................................... 3-63
Admin .................................................................................................................. 3-67
User Log .............................................................................................................. 3-69
Alarms Setup Controls ........................................................................................ 3-69
Front Panel User Menus....................................................................................... 3-74
Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI ........................................................ 3-74
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................3-75
Error and Failure Indicator Overview.................................................................. 3-75
Basic Troubleshooting Checks............................................................................. 3-77
BBG-1002-2UDX Processing Error Troubleshooting......................................... 3-78
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors............................................... 3-79
In Case of Problems ............................................................................................. 3-79

BBG-1002-2UDX-OM (V1.3) BBG-1002-2UDX PRODUCTMANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
BBG-1002-2UDX Standalone 3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter / Frame Sync / Audio Embed/
De-Embed unit (also referred to herein as the BBG-1002-2UDX).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
BBG-1002-2UDX.
•Chapter 2, “Installation”–Provides instructions for installing the
BBG-1002-2UDX in a frame, and optionally installing a
BBG-1002-2UDX Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the BBG-1002-2UDX.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-4)
•BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-14)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-19)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-20)
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.

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Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the BBG-1002-2UDX itself. Examples are provided below.
•Device display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•BBG-1002-2UDX refers to the BBG-1002-2UDX Standalone 3G/
HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter / Frame Sync
/ Audio Embed/De-Embed unit.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, oGx, 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 BBG-1002-2UDX
and other cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
Most options are covered in this manual. However, if your unit has
DashBoard tabs that are not described in this manual it indicates that
the optional function/feature is covered in a separate Manual
Supplement.
You can download a manual supplement pdf for the option by going
to the card’s web page and clicking on Product Downloads, where you
can select from any available option Manual Supplements for the
card.
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Introduction Manual Conventions
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.
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle 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.

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Safety and Regulatory Summary
Warnings
Cautions
EMC Compliance Per Market
! WARNING ! To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
CAUTION This 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 The BBG-1002-2UDX FPGA is designed for a normal-range operating temperature around
85° C core temperature. Operation in severe conditions exceeding this limit for
non-sustained usage are within device operating safe parameters, and can be allowed by
setting this control to Disable. However, the disable (override) setting should be avoided
under normal conditions to ensure maximum device protection.
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International CISPR 24:2010
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 with A1:2007 and A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-4:2004
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
IEC 61000-6-3:2006 with A1:2010
CISPR 22:2008

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Introduction BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description
BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BBG-1002-2UDX. The
BBG-1002-2UDX dual-channel unit provides two independent signal paths
(Path 1 and Path 2) of UDX conversion, frame sync, and audio embedding and
de-embedding on a single unit. The two paths share an input and output SDI
crosspoint to receive and send two discrete SDI inputs and outputs. The
BBG-1002-2UDX also includes AES/analog audio support and CVBS video
I/O. In addition to a basic signal presence input failover function, a Quality
Check option allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-configurable
subjective criteria such as black or frozen frame. 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.
The BBG-1002-2UDX also provides timecode/closed-captioning conversion
from packet-based timecode formats and CEA608/708 HD formats to HD
ATC, SD_ATC, and SD VITC waveform-based timecode.
BBG-1002-2UDX Input/Output Formats
The BBG-1002-2UDX provides the following inputs and outputs (which can
be independently used for Path 1 and/or Path 2:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD SDI IN A thru SDI IN D –four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs.
SDI IN A or SDI IN B can be set to failover to Aor Bin absence of
opposite channel of this pair.
•CVBS IN –CVBS coaxial analog video input.
•AES IN –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES input (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD IN –Four 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.
•AES OUT –BNC (AES-3id, 75Ω) ports as AES outputs (number of
ports dependent on rear I/O module used).
•AN-AUD OUT –Four balanced analog audio de-embed outputs.
•CVBS OUT –CVBS coaxial analog video usable with SD video
streams.
Note: Input select also allows internal connection from one processing path output
to the opposite processing path input. This allows “serial”processing
connections without requiring external jumpering on the unit rear panel.

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Figure 1-1 BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Block Diagram
EQ/
Reclock
Audio
Demux
• Audio Mux • AES SRC
• Delay Offset • Downmix
• Output Routing
Output
Crosspoint
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
Deserialize
Path 1/2 PROC VIDEO OUT (SDI)
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
Video
ADC
CVBS IN
Input Select
GPIO
Control/
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Timecode
Select/Proc
REF IN
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
Video
DAC CVBS OUT
1 2 3 4
Serialize
AES
Rx
Audio
ADC
AES IN
AN-AUD IN
AES Tx
Audio DAC
AES OUT
AN-AUD OUT
Selected
Input RCK
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN C
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
Video Quality
Events Check
UDX Convert
ARC/AFD
Deserialize Timecode
Select/Proc
Video Quality
Events Check
To Path 1, 2 Audio Embed
From Path
1, 2
Audio
De-Embed
Path 1
Path 2
HANC/VANC
ANC Extract/
Insert
IP, Serial
Data I/O
Path 1/2
Processed
(internal bridged
Ref
Select
REF 1 REF 2
Internal
Input Video
Path 1 or 2
To Path 1/2 Framesync Blocks REF IN
Notes: 1. Signal connections shown depicts full input/
output capability. Practical input/output signal availability is determined by device model. See text.
2. Some functions shown here are available
only with corresponding option(s).
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Video Proc/
Color
Corrector
Audio
Demux
• Audio Mux • AES SRC
• Delay Offset • Downmix
• Output Routing
REF IN
Framesync/
Pattern Gen
Serialize
UDX Convert
ARC/AFD
HANC/VANC
ANC Extract/
Insert
IP, Serial
Data I/O
Video Proc/
Color
Corrector

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Introduction BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description
Video Processor Description
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the following functions are independently available
for Path 1 and Path 2 processing paths.
The BBG-1002-2UDX video subsystem provides the functions described
below.
Input Video Select/Quality Check Functions
Used in common as a routing source for both Path 1/Path 2 is a GUI-based
control that allows selecting from up to four 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs, and a SD
CVBS analog video input. This function also allows processed outputs from
one path to be routed to the alternate path input. For analog inputs,
waveform-based ancillary data is preserved for extraction and usage later in
the processing chain.
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. An input Allowed Rasters and Allowed Frame Rates filter
allows inputs to be filtered (screened) for only user-allowed raster sizes and
frame rates, with unallowed raster/rates being rejected as an input (input
unlock). Reclocked copies of any SDI input can be outputted by the unit when
selected as a choice on the output crosspoint.
(Option +QC). Quality Check allows criteria such as black/
frozen frame events to propagate an event alert. This alert can be used by the
Presets function to invoke input video routing changes, GPO, and other
actions.
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 into the output video. The function can monitor any of the video
inputs 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 unit; if the preferred format is not detected, the
unit 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 an external reference
signal, selected input video, or internal timing 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 external reference source, 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 various 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
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 BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description
Scaler Function
The scaler function provides path 1/2 independent 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.
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.
Color correction can be independently applied to either path.
Video Quality Events Detect Function
Option +QC provides a Video Quality Events user interface and an Event
Triggers user interface for setting an area of concern across the program raster
which can be monitored for frozen or black video events. Threshold controls
allow setting the sensitivity of the function, while engage and disengage
threshold timing controls allow setting how fast the event detection engages
and releases when triggered. The Event Triggers user interface allows
instructing the unit as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to a
changed signal routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a
user-defined preset).
An Event Triggers user interface can detect Closed Caption Presence and
Closed Caption Absence events. The Event Triggers user interface in turn
allows instructing the unit as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to
a changed signal routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a
user-defined preset).

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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 unit
(Bridge mode), or inserted and/or extracted to and from the unit 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.
Video Output Crosspoint
Used in common as a routing source for both Path 1/Path 2 is a four-output
video matrix crosspoint that allows independently applying the unit processed
video output, reclocked input, or wings/key-fill previews to any of the four
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.
Audio Processor Description
Note: Path 1 and Path 2 have individual independent digital audio embed and
de-embed banks for each of the processing path’s 16-channels of embedded
audio. The unit’s 16 channels of AES embed/de-embed can be allocated indi-
vidually to any or either path’s embed or de-embed nodes. Similarly,
four-channel analog audio can be individually allocated across any or either
path’s embed or de-embed nodes.
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 the card’s
two internal 16-channel audio buses (Path 1 and Path 2). Each 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 each 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.
1. Discrete audio I/O channel count is dependent on model.

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Introduction BBG-1002-2UDX Functional Description
An Input Audio Status display shows the presence and peak level of each
input audio channel received. 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.
The audio output crosspoint for each path’s embedded output allows
embedded channel selection from the respective path’s own channels, or
channels from the alternate processing path.
Clean and Quiet Switching option +CQS allows SDI input
selection to be changed from one source to another while ducking audio
during controlled input video switching transitions to provide silence between
input switches. The cross-fade is queued for the next available RP168 switch
line following the switch command.
Note: •Clean audio switching is assured only for intentional, controlled switches via
user control. Clean audio switching cannot be assured for failover switches.
•Clean switching requires that both SDI signals (switch from and switch to)
be stable and present, and of the same SDI format and rate.
•Clean audio switching function is designed for PCM audio. This function
does not assure clean decoded audio when switching from/to Dolby or other
non-PCM audio.
Figure 1-3 Basic Audio Processing Block Diagram
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)
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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
Flex Buses
For both input and output nodes before and after the internal buses, flex buses
provide flexible-structure mixer in which any of 16 summing nodes (Flex Mix
Bus A thru Flex Mix Bus P) can receive any audio input, thereby allowing
several customizable mixing schemes. Similarly, any of the 16 internal bus
signals can be applied to an output flex bus mixer. The output flex bus allows
cross-sourcing from both Path 1 and Path 2 embedded internal Audio Bus
sources to the Path 1 and Path 2 discrete output audio crosspoints.
Text-To-Speech
Cobalt Digital +TTS is a complete 21CVAA digital text-to-speech generation /
audio insertion solution for embedded and discrete audio systems.
+TTS interfaces with industry standard Windows Share folder systems to
receive non-proprietary text, XML, or similar plain text files, and converts
and inserts realistic human-voice audio into user-configured audio channels
(typically an SAP channel pair intended for this playout). +TTS allows for
prioritization based on the organization's discretion (for example, severe
weather alerts out-prioritizing school closings). Alert tones are inserted over
the main program channels to alert the visually impaired that emergency
content is to occur on the SAP channel. Alerts can be played a configurable
number of times, and alerts with higher priority can interrupt current lists for
breaking news. Once the interrupt message is broadcast, +TTS automatically
reverts to normal audio programming. Refer to +TTS Manual Supplement
OPT-TTS-MS for detailed information and installation/setup instructions.
DM-L
L
R
C
Ls
Rs
DM-R
Emb Ch 1
Emb Ch 2
Emb Ch 3
Emb Ch 5
Emb Ch 6
Embed Ch 1 - Ch 16

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Audio Events Detect Function
Option +QC provides a Audio Detect Events user interface and an Event
Triggers user interface for checking user-selected channels to detect audio
silence conditions. The Event Triggers user interface in turn allows instructing
the unit as to the action to take upon an event (such as go to a changed signal
routing, activate a GPO, send an automated email, or go to a user-defined
preset).
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
unit presets in which GPI activation invokes a unit 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 setup communication limited only to the items being changed; the
unit 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, as well as
be set for level or edge triggering. This flexibility allows multistage,
progressive actions to be invoked if desired. Indication is provided showing
whenever a GPI input has been invoked.
GPO Interface
Two independent phototransistor 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 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 BBG-1002-2UDX 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, and provide RS-485 LTC I/O (when licensed
with option +LTC). Either port can be configured as RS-232 Tx/Rx or RS-422
non-duplexed Tx or Rx.

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+SCTE104 Insertion
Note: Option +SCTE104 is available only for Path1.
Option +SCTE104 provides generation and insertion of SCTE 104 messages
into baseband SDI. Message send can be triggered from automation GPI or
other event action modes. The option can also execute actions based on SCTE
104 messages received, as well as send triggered SCTE 104 packets to other
downstream systems.
The user interface is based on common SCTE 104 operations: Splice Start
Normal, Splice Start Intermediate, Splice End Normal, Splice End
Intermediate, and Splice Cancel (splice_request_data variants), offering full
control of splice start, end, and cancel as well as pre-roll and break duration
offsets. (A Manual Supplement is planned for this option. Please check
product web page.)
Alarm Function
The unit can be set to monitor input video/audio for input errors such as input
LOS, frozen or black frame, loss of reference, closed captioning ancillary data
loss, and/or per-channel audio absences. These alarms can be propagated as a
general error or warning message, and can be downloaded as basic .txt logs or
via a Syslog function.
User setup tables configure the alarm severity escalation as well as trigger
holdoff/release and other thresholds as applicable.
User Control Interface
BBG-1002-2UDX uses an HTML5 internal web server for control/
monitoring communication, which allows control via a web interface with no
special or unique application on the client device. Connection to the device to
the network media connection is via a standard 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ethernet
connection. The device can also be controlled using DashBoard™remote
control, where it appears as a frame connection.
Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the BBG-1002-2UDX
Standalone 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter /
Frame Sync / Audio Embed/De-Embed unit.

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Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature •BBG-1002-2UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone Dual-Channel
Up-Down-Cross Converter / Frame Sync / Audio Embed/
De-Embed, available in the following rear-panel I/O
configurations:
-BBG-1002-2UDX-B (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNCs, (4) 3G/
HD/SD-SDI Output BNCs, (1) 3G/HD/SDI Output BNC (with
relay bypass failover), (1) GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector,
Gigabit Ethernet, Looping Reference and Redundant DC
Power Inputs (includes one BBG-1000-PS Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-C-DIN (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (2)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (6) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs w/(1) relay protect, (4) AES Outputs, GPIO/COMM
(RJ-45 connector). (All coaxial connectors DIN 1.0/2.3),
Gigabit Ethernet, Looping Reference and Redundant DC
Power Inputs (includes one BBG-1000-PS Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-C-HDBNC (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (2)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (6) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs w/(1) relay protect, (4) AES Outputs, GPIO/COMM
(RJ-45 connector). (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC), Gigabit
Ethernet, Looping Reference and Redundant DC Power Inputs
(includes one BBG-1000-PS Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-D-DIN (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs, (4) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio
Outputs, (1) CVBS Input, (1) CVBS Output. (All coaxial
connectors DIN 1.0/2.3), Gigabit Ethernet, Looping Reference
and Redundant DC Power Inputs (includes one BBG-1000-PS
Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-D-HDBNC (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs, (4) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio
Outputs, (1) CVBS Input, (1) CVBS Output. (All coaxial
connectors HD-BNC), Gigabit Ethernet, Looping Reference
and Redundant DC Power Inputs (includes one BBG-1000-PS
Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-E-DIN (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs, (4) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio
Outputs, (1) CVBS Input, (1) CVBS Output, GPIO/COMM. (All
coaxial connectors DIN 1.0/2.3), Gigabit Ethernet, Looping
Reference and Redundant DC Power Inputs (includes one
BBG-1000-PS Power Supply)
-BBG-1002-2UDX-E-HDBNC 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone
Dual-Channel Up/Down/Cross Converter / Frame Sync /
Embed/De-Embed with (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4)
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SDI
Outputs, (4) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio
Outputs, (1) CVBS Input, (1) CVBS Output, GPIO/COMM. (All
coaxial connectors HD-BNC), Gigabit Ethernet, Looping
Reference and Redundant DC Power Inputs (includes one
BBG-1000-PS Power Supply)

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Power consumption 18 Watts. Power provided by included AC adapter; 100-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz. Second DC power connection allows power redundancy
using second (optional) AC adapter.
Installation Density Up to 3 units per 1RU space
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Weight:
32°–104°F (0°–40°C)
< 95%, non-condensing
5.7 x 1.4 x 14.7 in (14.5 x 3.5 x 37.3 cm) Dimensions include
connector projections.
6 lb (2.8 kg)
Ethernet communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX via HTML5 web
interface
Front-Panel Controls and Indicators Backlit LCD display and menu navigation keys. Display and
controls provide unit status display and full control as an alternate
to web GUI control.
Serial Digital Video Input Number of Inputs:
Up to (4), with manual select or failover to alternate input
Data Rates Supported:
SMPTE 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
Impedance:
75 Ωterminating
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Analog Video Input Number of Inputs:
One SD analog CVBS
Impedance:
75 Ω
AES Audio Inputs Standard:
SMPTE 276M
Number of Inputs:
Up to 16 unbalanced; AES-3id
Impedance:
75 Ω
Analog Audio Inputs Number of Inputs:
Up to four balanced using 3-wire removable Phoenix
connectors; 0 dBFS => +24 dBu
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications — continued
Item Characteristic