Cobalt Digital Inc 9933-EMDE-ADDA User manual

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Product Manual
9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
9933-EMDE-ADDA
9933-EMDE-ADDA
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog
Audio Embedder / De-Embedder

Copyright
©Copyright 2018, 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.
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®9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel
Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder. The 9933-EMDE-ADDA 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
9933-EMDE-ADDA card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: Februrary 8, 2018
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): v1.3.13
Description of
product/manual
changes: - Add option +DT information to manual.
9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3)

9933-EMDE-ADDA-OM (V1.3) 9933-EMDE-ADDA PRODUCT MANUAL i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual ............................ 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-4
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-5
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-5
EMC Compliance Per Market .................................................................... 1-5
9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description......................................................... 1-6
9933-EMDE-ADDA Input/Output Formats............................................... 1-6
Audio Processor Description...................................................................... 1-8
User COM Data Insert/Extract Software Option........................................ 1-8
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-9
9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules................................................... 1-11
Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-11
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-13
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-13
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Setting I/O Switches for Analog Audio (1-8) Ports ............................................... 2-1
Installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA Into a Frame Slot............................................ 2-2
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9933-EMDE-ADDA Rear I/O Modules..................................................... 2-5
Balanced Audio Connections ................................................................................. 2-6
Setting Up 9933-EMDE-ADDA Network Remote Control................................... 2-6
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
Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card via Remote Control........................................... 3-4
Accessing the 9933-EMDE Card Using DashBoard™.............................. 3-4

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Checking 9933-EMDE Card Information............................................................... 3-6
9933-EMDE Function Menu List and Descriptions ............................................... 3-7
Input Audio Status ...................................................................................... 3-8
Output Audio Routing ................................................................................ 3-9
Ancillary Data Proc Controls ................................................................... 3-13
COMM Ports Setup Controls ................................................................... 3-14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-16
Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-16
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-19
9933-EMDE Processing Error Troubleshooting....................................... 3-19
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-20
In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-20

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9933-EMDE-ADDA 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES / 8-Channel Analog
Audio Embedder / De-Embedder card (referred to herein as the
9933-EMDE-ADDA).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about thismanual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9933-EMDE-ADDA.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9933-EMDE-ADDA in a frame, and optionally
installing a Rear I/O Module(s).
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9933-EMDE-ADDA.
This chapter contains the following information:
•9933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual (p.
1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-5)
•9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description (p. 1-6)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-11)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-13)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-14)

19933-EMDE-ADDA Card Software Versions and this Manual
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9933-EMDE-ADDA 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 9933-EMDE Card Information (p. 3-6)
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 9933-EMDE-ADDA 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:
•9933-EMDE-ADDA refers to the 3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-Channel AES /
8-Channel Analog Audio Embedder / De-Embedder 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 9933-EMDE-ADDA
and other cards operate.
•Functions and/or features that are available only as an option are
denoted in this manual like this:
BOOT

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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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Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary
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 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 card 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 card 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.
Market Regulatory Standard or Code
United States of America FCC "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Canada ICES-003
International/CE 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
CISPR 22:2008

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9933-EMDE-ADDA Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9933-EMDE-ADDA. The
card provides de-embedding or embedding between unbalanced AES-3id and
balanced analog audio discrete audio interfaces and SMPTE embedded audio
using full 24-bit conversion. In addition to individual per-pair embedding or
de-embedding, the card can be used to provide cross-conversions between
AES and analog discrete audio. Full audio crosspoints allow per-channel gain
and routing controls, as well as built-in tone generators. GUI audio meters
provide ready assessment of content presence and line-up.
9933-EMDE-ADDA Input/Output Formats
The 9933-EMDE-ADDA provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•3G/HD/SD SDI IN –3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial input.
•AES I/O –Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of embedding inputs from
unbalanced AES sources.
•AN-AUD I/O –Up to 8 channels of embedding inputs from
unbalanced analog audio sources (+24 dBu => 0 dBFS).
•Outputs:
•3G/HD/SD-SDI OUT –3G/HD/SD-SDI coaxial output.
•AES I/O –Up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of de-embedded outputs to
unbalanced AES.
•AN-AUD I/O –Up to 8 channels of de-embedding outputs to
unbalanced analog audio (0 dBFS => +24 dBu).