Cobalt Digital Inc BBG-1040-4x1-CS User manual

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Product Manual
BBG1040-4X1CS-OM (V1.1)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone 4x1 Clean and Quiet Bypass Router
with Relay-Protected Input and GPIO Monitoring / Control
BBG-1040-4x1-CS
BBG-1040-4x1-CS

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Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®BBG-1040-4x1-CS 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone 4x1 Clean and Quiet
Bypass Router with Relay-Protected Input and GPIO Monitoring / Control. The BBG-1040-4x1-CS 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 BBG-1040-4x1-CS, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: BBG1040-4X1CS-OM
Document Version: V1.1
Release Date: November 16, 2017
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): v2.004 or greater
Description of
product/manual
changes: - Initial release
BBG1040-4X1CS-OM (V1.1)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
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-1040-4x1-CS Functional Description ........................................................... 1-5
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Input/Output Formats ................................................. 1-5
Video Processor Description ...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description.................................................................... 1-12
Control and Data Input/Output Interfaces ................................................ 1-13
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-14
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-14
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-16
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-16
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-17
Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the BBG-1040-4x1-CS........................................................................... 2-1
Installing Using BBG-1000-TRAY Optional Mounting Tray ................... 2-1
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Unit Dimensions......................................................... 2-2
Rear Panel Connections.......................................................................................... 2-2
GPIO and Serial (COMM) Connections ................................................................ 2-5
Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Front Panel Display and Menu-Accessed Control ................. 3-1
Connecting BBG-1040-4x1-CS To Your Network................................................ 3-3
Finding a BBG-1040-4x1-CS Device in DashBoard ................................. 3-4
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-5
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview.................................... 3-5
Web User Interface..................................................................................... 3-6
Display Theme............................................................................................ 3-7

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Checking BBG-1040-4x1-CS Device Information................................................. 3-8
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-9
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Function Menu List and Descriptions................................... 3-10
Input Video Controls ................................................................................ 3-11
Output Video Mode Controls ................................................................... 3-12
Input Audio Status .................................................................................... 3-13
Input Audio Routing/Controls .................................................................. 3-14
Video Quality Events ............................................................................... 3-17
Audio Silence Events Setup Controls ...................................................... 3-19
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-20
Video Proc/Color Correction ................................................................... 3-23
Output Audio Routing/Controls ............................................................... 3-26
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-28
Closed Captioning .................................................................................... 3-33
Reticules ................................................................................................... 3-34
Character Burner ...................................................................................... 3-37
Moving Box Insertion .............................................................................. 3-42
Y/C Alignment Controls .......................................................................... 3-43
GPO Setup Controls ................................................................................. 3-43
Event Setup Controls ................................................................................ 3-44
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-48
Admin ....................................................................................................... 3-49
Alarms Setup Controls ............................................................................. 3-52
User Log ................................................................................................... 3-56
Uploading Firmware Using Web Interface and GUI............................................ 3-56
Front Panel User Menus........................................................................................ 3-58
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-60
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-60
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-62
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Processing Error Troubleshooting ............................ 3-63
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-64

BBG1040-4X1CS-OM (V1.1) BBG-1040-4X1-CS PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
BBG-1040-4x1-CS 3G/HD/SD-SDI Standalone 4x1 Clean and Quiet Bypass
Router with Relay-Protected Input and GPIO Monitoring / Control unit (also
referred to herein as the BBG-1040-4x1-CS).
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-1040-4x1-CS.
•Chapter 2, “Installation”–Provides instructions for installing the
BBG-1040-4x1-CS and setting up its network access.
•Chapter 3, “Setup/Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews
of operating controls and instructions for using the
BBG-1040-4x1-CS.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Cobalt Reference Guides (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-4)
•BBG-1040-4x1-CS Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-14)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-16)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-17)

1Cobalt Reference Guides
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Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for
easy to use guides covering network remote control, device firmware updates,
example processing UI setups and other topics.
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the BBG-1040-4x1-CS 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-1040-4x1-CS refers to the BBG-1040-4x1-CS 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Standalone 4x1 Clean and Quiet Bypass Router with Relay-Protected
Input and GPIO Monitoring / Control unit.
•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 BBG-1040-4x1-CS
and other devices operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
BBG-1040

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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 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 device contains no user-serviceable components. Refer servicing to authorized
personnel.
CAUTION This device is intended for use ONLY with specified power supplies. Power connection to
unauthorized sources may cause product damage, unreliable operation, and invalidate
warranty.
CAUTION The BBG-1040-4x1-CS 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-1040-4x1-CS Functional Description
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the BBG-1040-4x1-CS. The
BBG-1040-4x1-CS provides switching on the RP168-specified VBI switch
line, and also provides audio cross-fade upon switches to provide video
switches free of switching artifacts, and provides quiet audio between
switches. User-invoked switches are held and then executed on the next
available RP168 VBI switch line.
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. 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 or lost.
The BBG-1040-4x1-CS also provides 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.
BBG-1040-4x1-CS Input/Output Formats
The BBG-1040-4x1-CS provides the following inputs and outputs:
•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.
•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 device power is lost.

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Figure 1-1 BBG-1040-4x1-CS Functional Block Diagram
EQ/
Reclock
Audio
Demux
Auto
Cross-Fade
Audio
Mux
Output
Routing
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN A
1040-4x1BD V1.1LB111
Deserialize
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN B
GPIO
Control/
Monitor
(NOTE 2)
Graphic/
Character Burn Timecode Burn
Timecode
Select/Proc
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN C
EQ/
Reclock
3G/HD/SD
SDI IN D
RP168
Clean-Switch
Select
RLY bypass (to Output RLY BYP B) (NOTE 2)
Cross-Fade Control
Notes: 1. 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 option(s).
Output
Crosspoint
PROC VIDEO OUT (SDI)
1 2 3 4
Serialize
Video Proc/
Color
Corrector
RLY
Protect RLY BYP B
RLY BYP
Copy 1A
EXT REF IN (from frame)
Framesync/
Pattern Gen