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Cobalt Digital Incorporated
9301
AES Audio Delay
Preliminary Owner’s Manual
9301-UM
Version: 0.5
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9301 • • • • AES Audio Delay User Manual • Cobalt Part Number: 9301-UM • Document Version: 0.5.0 • Printed in the United States. • Last Author: MB • Printing Date: 11/28/07 12:52 PM The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2007 Cobalt Digital Incorporated. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Cobalt Digital Incorporated. Reproduction or reverse engi
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements. Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipmen
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Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Cobalt Digital encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-l
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Contents Introduction 6 In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................6 A Word of Thanks......................................................................................................................6 Overview....................................................................................................................................6 Supported Audio and Video Formats........................
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Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • Features • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGear 9301 AES Audio Delay. The CDI-9301 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGear line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embeders and de-embeders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more
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All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. Supported Audio Formats Discrete AES Audio Input The 9301 can accept 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES audio on 75 ohm BNC connections. The AES must have a nominal rate of approximately 48 kHz. Sample rate conversion is employed to account for minor clock rate differences in the AES stream and the input
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Functional Block Diagram This section describes the basic operation of your 9301 product. Audio Control: AES Decode and Audio Delay 8 pairs Routing 8 pairs Sample Rate (5.461 Seconds AES Encode 16 channels Gain 16 channels Conversion Max) Polarity 9301 Block Diagram Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9301 Functions AES signals are received on the input BNCs. AES audio is sample rate converted to match the selected clock source. AES routing, gain, and polarity are then applied. The signals are
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Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Static Discharge • Unpacking • Rear Module Installation (Optional) • Board Installation • BNC Connections • Menu Structure • Factory Defaults Static Discharge Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in hig
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Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module installed across the entire back plane), skip this section. If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a rear module with the card. The 9301 can be ordered with an RM-9301-A, RM-9301-B, or RM-9301-C with your card. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the followin
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Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGear 8310 frame: 1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. 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 convection cooling. Warning 2. After selectin
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Using the Cobalt 1858-rm doublewide rear I/O module gives access to all 8 AES inputs and all 8 AES output BNC’s (2 channels per BNC). Figure 4. BNC Designations for Rear IO Module 1858-RM NOTE: If using the 1858 rear module, switches S11-S14 must all be switched to IN. Page 12 of 20 CDI-9323 User Manual • • (V 0.5) • •
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Card Control and Status Card Status The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly. Menu Navigation The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge. This p
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Ch10 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch11 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch12 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch13 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch14 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch15 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Ch16 Src Output Source Gain Output Gain Pol Output Polarity Disp H/V Display Orientation BRGT Display Brightness Prst Save Save Settings Loa
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Save Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage. Load Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active. Restore Factory Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the stored settings equal to the factory settings. Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows 1) AES audio inputs 1-16 are mapped
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Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distribu
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In the event that your Cobalt Digital Incorporated card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Cobalt Digital Incorporated reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics. Should you find that this openGear card has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the owner, will bear any labor and/or p
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Ordering Information 9301 and Related Products Your 9301 AES Audio Delay is a part of the openGear family of products. Cobalt Digital offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products. Standard Equipment • 9301 HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder • 9301-UM HD/SD Audio Embedder/De-embedder User Manual Optional Equipment • 9301-UM HD/SD Audio Embe
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Notes: CDI-9323 User Manual • • (V 0.5) Page 19 of 20 • •
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Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information General Business Office 217 • 344 • 1243 and Technical Support PHONE 217 • 344 • 1245 Fax info@cobaltdigital.com General Information E-MAIL support@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support Cobalt Digital 2406 East University Avenue POSTAL Urbana, IL 61802 USA Incorporated SERVICE Vi
