Cobalt Digital Inc 9083 User manual

With Dolby
®
Encoder Option
+ENCD or +ENCE
2406 E. University Ave.
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Product Manual
9083-ENC-OM (V4.4)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
HD/SD Frame Sync
with Audio Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby
®
Encoder
9083+ENCD – with Dolby
®
Digital™Encoder Option
9083+ENCE – with Dolby
®
E™Encoder Option
9083

Copyright
©Copyright 2013, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may not be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt®is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
COMPASS® and FUSION3G®are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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.
Linear Acoustic®and AEROMAX®are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature uses
AEROMAX®algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, UPMAX,
AutoMAX, AutoMAX-II, and AEROMAX®are trademarks of Linear Acoustic Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9083 HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio Embedding/ De-Embedding and
Dolby®Encoder. The 9083 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 9083, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9083-ENC-OM
Document Version: V4.4
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 3299
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to add new Rear I/O Modules.
- Revise manual for latest functionality with latest
firmware, and minor edits.
- Clarification of Framesync control descriptions.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9083 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
9083 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
9083 Input/Output Formats ........................................................................ 1-5
Video Functions Description...................................................................... 1-7
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-9
AES Audio Input Advanced Features ...................................................... 1-13
Audio LKFS Monitor Description............................................................ 1-14
Dolby®Digital (AC-3) Encoder Description (+ENCD only)................... 1-14
Dolby®E Encoder Description (+ENCE only) ........................................ 1-17
User Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-19
9083 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-21
Audio and Video Formats Supported by the 9083................................... 1-23
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-24
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-28
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-28
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-29
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for AES I/O (1-4) Ports ........................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9083 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5
9083 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9083 Network Remote Control .......................................................... 2-12

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2
DashBoard™User Interface....................................................................... 3-3
Cobalt®Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9083 Card via Remote Control........................................................ 3-5
Accessing the 9083 Card Using DashBoard™........................................... 3-5
Accessing the 9083 Card Using a Cobalt®Remote Control Panel ............. 3-6
Checking 9083 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges .............................................. 3-8
9083 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9
Audio Input Controls ................................................................................ 3-10
AFD .......................................................................................................... 3-13
Framesync ................................................................................................ 3-14
Embedded Audio Group 1/2 .................................................................... 3-18
Embedded Audio Group 3/4 .................................................................... 3-22
Audio LKFS Monitor ............................................................................... 3-24
AES Audio Out Pairs 1-4 ......................................................................... 3-27
Audio Mixing ........................................................................................... 3-31
Timecode .................................................................................................. 3-36
Tone Generator ......................................................................................... 3-40
Licensable Features .................................................................................. 3-40
Presets ...................................................................................................... 3-41
Dolby®Digital (Option +ENCD Only) Functions Submenu List............. 3-43
Dolby Digital Encoder ............................................................................. 3-43
Dolby Digital External Metadata ............................................................. 3-46
Dolby Digital Internal Metadata .............................................................. 3-48
Dolby Digital Channel Mapping .............................................................. 3-49
Dolby®E (Option +ENCE Only) Functions Submenu List...................... 3-51
Dolby E Encoder ...................................................................................... 3-51
Dolby E External Metadata ...................................................................... 3-52
Dolby E Internal Metadata ....................................................................... 3-55
Dolby E Channel Mapping ....................................................................... 3-56
Example Setups Using The 9083 and DashBoard™............................................ 3-58
Audio Routing Example Using DashBoard™.......................................... 3-58
Dolby®Digital™(AC-3) Setup and
Routing Example (Option +ENCD only)............................................... 3-61
Dolby®E Setup and Routing Example (Option +ENCE only)................. 3-63

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Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 3-65
Error and Failure Indicator Overview................................................................. 3-65
Basic Troubleshooting Checks ........................................................................... 3-69
9083 Processing Error Troubleshooting ............................................................. 3-70
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors ............................................. 3-74
In Case of Problems............................................................................................ 3-74
Chapter 1 Loudness Measurement Guidelines and Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
About Loudness Measurement Applied to Program Material.......................................... A-1
About Target LKFS Value................................................................................................ A-2
Measurement Techniques For Various Program Material Forms..................................... A-3
Importance of an Anchor Element........................................................................ A-4
Assumptions and Conditions For Meaningful LKFS Measurements.................. A-4
Specific Measurement Techniques for Various Material Forms......................... A-6
Modifying LKFS Assessments Using Parametric Settings ................................. A-7

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9083
HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby
Encoder card (also referred to herein as the 9083+ENCD, 9083+ENCE, or
collectively as the “9083”).
Note: This manual covers the 9083 card equipped with an optional Dolby®Digital™
encoder as an option (option +ENCD), and the 9083 card equipped with an
optional Dolby®E encoder (option +ENCE). Where applicable, descriptions
related exclusively to either the +ENCD or the +ENCE equipped cards are
respectively denoted by (+ENCD only) or (+ENCE only). In all other aspects,
both cards function identically as described in this manual.
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9083.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9083 in a frame, and optionally installing 9083 Rear I/O
Modules.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9083.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9083 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
•9083 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-24)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-28)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-29)

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9083 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 9083 Card Information (p. 3-7) in
Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”for more information. You can then check
our website for the latest software version currently released for the card as
described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest version:
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference
Guides for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware
updates, and other topics.
Card Software earlier than
latest version Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functionsand/orspecifiedperformancedescribedin
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware link at
www.cobaltdigital.com. Download “Firmware
Update Guide”, which provides simple instructions
for downloading the latest firmware for your card
onto your computer, and then uploading it to your
card through DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
Card Software newer than
version in manual A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared
to an earlier version (a new manual is not
necessarily released if specifications and/or
functionality have not changed). A manual earlier
than a card’s software version may not completely
or accurately describe all functions available for
your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Documents>Product Information and
Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9083 itself. Examples are provided below.
•Card-edge display messages are shown like this:
•Connector names are shown like this: AES IN 1
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9083+ENCD refers to the 9083 HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio
Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby®Digital™(AC-3) Encoder
card.
•9083+ENCE refers to the 9083 HD/SD Frame Sync with Audio
Embedding/De-Embedding and Dolby®E Encoder card.
•Frame refers to the 8321 (or similar) frame that houses the Cobalt®
COMPASS®cards.
•Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS®card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9083 and other
COMPASS®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.
Ch01

1Safety Summary
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Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety Summary
Warnings
Cautions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
•Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
•Collect this product separately.
•Use collection and return systems available to you.
! WARNING ! To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
CAUTION This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear®frame. Refer to the
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 9083 has a moderate power dissipation (15 W max.). 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 9083 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.