Cobalt Networks Computer Hardware 9084 User Manual

9084  
HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with  
YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync  
Product Manual  
Cobalt Digital Inc.  
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Urbana, IL 61802  
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1  
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
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Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces .......................................... 3-9  
Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel ........... 3-11  
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Chapter 1  
Chapter  
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Introduction  
Overview  
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the  
9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame  
Sync card (also referred to herein as the 9084).  
This manual consists of the following chapters:  
Chapter 1, IntroductionProvides information about this manual  
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the  
9084.  
Chapter 2, Installation and SetupProvides instructions for  
installing the 9084 in a frame, and optionally installing a Rear I/O  
Module.  
Chapter 3, Operating InstructionsProvides overviews of  
operating controls and instructions for using the 9084.  
This chapter contains the following information:  
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9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual  
9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual  
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual COMPASS™  
card product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions  
described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a  
particular software build. If you received your 9084 and this manual at the  
same time, this manual reflects all facets of your card.  
This manual (9084-OM (V4.0)) was specifically written for  
Software Version: 4.0 / 2740  
If your 9084 was purchased earlier than receiving this manual, you can check  
the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your 9084 and see  
if it matches the Software Version covered by this manual.  
If necessary, the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your  
9084 can be checked by viewing this information as displayed on the Info  
submenu on the card-edge display, or by checking the Card Info menu in  
Operating Instructionsfor more information.  
Proceed as follows if your cards software does not match this manual:  
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all  
functions described in this manual may be  
available.  
Card Software earlier than  
version in manual  
If desired, contact Cobalt Digital Inc. to receive the  
latest Update software for your card. Software is  
typically sent by e-mail.  
You can update your card by uploading the new  
Update software by going to the  
Support>Downloads link at  
A new manual is expediently released whenever a  
cards 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 cards software version may not completely  
or accurately describe all functions available for  
your card.  
Card Software newer than  
version in manual  
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>Downloads link at  
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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 9084 itself. Examples are provided below.  
Card-edge display messages are shown like this:  
E201  
Connector names are shown like this: SDI IN  
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:  
9084 refers to the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with  
YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card.  
Frame refers to the 8310 (or similar) frame that houses the Cobalt®  
COMPASScards.  
Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASScard.  
System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected  
production and terminal equipment in which the 9084 and  
COMPASScards operate.  
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.  
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Safety Summary  
Labeling Symbol Definitions  
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.  
Safety Summary  
Warnings  
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.  
! WARNING !  
Cautions  
This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video  
terminal equipment operating environments.  
CAUTION  
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  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
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Introduction  
9084 Functional Description  
9084 Functional Description  
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9084. The 9084 provides  
HD/SD-SDI RGB color correction with frame synchronization that supports  
all popular SD and HD video formats including 525i, 625i, 720p, 720f, 1080i,  
1080p, and 1080psF. Input video format is auto-detected by the card. The  
9084 accepts either an HD SDI input (1.485 Gbit) or an SD SDI input (270  
Mbit) and automatically equalizes for cable loss. The 9084 also provides  
processing-bypassed reclocked SDI outputs.  
Processed video is synchronized to either a frame-wide reference or a local  
reference. For further flexibility in resolving system timing problems,  
additional fixed delay can be added to the video. Ancillary Data (VANC) is  
protected, and is passed from input to output ensuring data is not lost during  
the frame sync operation.  
9084 Input/Outputs  
The 9084 provides the following video inputs and outputs:  
Inputs:  
HD/SD-SDI IN dual-rate HD/SD-SDI input  
Outputs:  
HD/SD-SDI OUT four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI buffered video  
outputs  
RCK OUT four dual-rate HD/SD-SDI reclocked buffered video  
outputs  
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9084 Functional Description  
Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram  
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9084 Functional Description  
Color Corrector  
The 9084 color corrector 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.  
Video Processor  
The 9084 provides full video processing control (luma gain and lift, chroma  
gain, and color phase) of the output video. The 9084 video processor also  
provides white, black, and chroma clip control. Clipping can be applied with  
either a hard or soft white clip and also a chroma saturation clip. Luma and  
chroma gain controls can be ganged to provide adjustment for both gain  
controls.  
Frame Sync Function  
This function provides for frame sync control using either one of two external  
EXT REF IN (1,2) reference signals distributed with the card frame, or the input  
video as a frame sync reference.  
This function allows horizontal and/or vertical offset to be added between the  
output video and the frame sync reference.  
A Reset Framesync function resets the frame sync following any horizontal or  
vertical offset changes, clearing any buffered video and re-establishing the  
frame sync.  
In the event of input video loss of signal, this function provides for disabling  
the video, going to a desired color raster, or freezing to the last intact frame  
(frame having valid SAV and EAV codes).  
AFD Inserter  
This function provides for assignment and insertion of AFD codes into the  
SDI output video. Using this function, AFD codes in accordance with the  
standard 4-bit AFD code designations can be applied to the output video.  
This function checks for any existing AFD code within the received video  
input. If a code is present, the code is displayed. When used in conjunction  
with a separate downstream card capable of providing AFD-directed scaling,  
the image can in turn be scaled in accordance with the AFD coding embedded  
by this card.  
The function also allows the selection/changing of the AFD code and  
ancillary data line number for the outputted AFD code.  
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9084 Functional Description  
User Control Interface  
Figure 1-2 shows the user control interface options for the 9084. These  
options are individually described below.  
Note: All user control interfaces described here are cross-compatible and can oper-  
ate together as desired. Where applicable, any control setting change made  
using a particular user interface is reflected on any other connected interface.  
OGCP-9000/CC Control Panel  
or  
OGCP-9000 Control Panel  
Remote Control Panel  
Using the Control Panel,  
9084 card can be remotely  
controlled over a LAN  
Card Edge Controls  
9084 card can be  
LAN  
controlled using built-in  
card edge controls  
8310-C / 8321-CN Frame with Network  
Controller Card  
In conjunction with a frame equipped  
DashBoardRemote Control  
with a Network Controller Card, 9084  
card can be remotely controlled over  
a LAN  
Using a computer with  
DashBoardinstalled, 9084  
card can be remotely controlled  
over a LAN  
Computer  
with NIC  
®
Note: To communicate with DashBoardor a Cobalt OGCP-9000/CC or OGCP-9000 Control Panel,  
the frame must have the optional MFC-8310-N or MFC-8320-N network controller card installed.  
DashBoardand the Remote Control Panels provide network control of the 9084 as shown. The  
value displayed at any time on the card, or via DashBoardor a Control Panel is the actual value  
as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card.  
Parameter changes made by any of these means are universally accepted by the card (for  
example, a change made using the card controls will change the setting displayed on  
DashBoardand a Control Panel; a change made using DashBoardwill similarly change the  
setting displayed on a Control Panel and the card itself).  
Figure 1-2 9084 User Control Interface  
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9084 Functional Description  
Built-in Card Edge User Interface Using the built-in card edge  
controls and display, card control settings can be set using a front  
panel menu which is described in Chapter 3,Operating Instructions.  
Note: Some of the 9084 functions described in this manual are available only when  
using the DashBoard, or Cobalt® OGCP-9000 or OGCP-9000/CC Control  
Panels user interfaces.  
DashBoardUser Interface Using DashBoard, the 9084 and  
other cards installed in openGearframes such as the Cobalt®  
8310-C Frame can be controlled from a computer and monitor.  
DashBoardallows users to view all frames on a network with  
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This  
simplifies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large  
installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards  
define their controllable parameters to DashBoard, so the control  
interface is always up to date.  
The DashBoardsoftware can be downloaded from the Cobalt  
Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com (enter DashBoardin  
the search window). The DashBoarduser interface is described in  
Chapter 3,Operating Instructions.  
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet  
been set up for remote control, Cobalt® reference guide COMPASS™  
Remote Control User Guide(PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough infor-  
mation and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of  
COMPASScards using DashBoard.  
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Downloads link at  
Cobalt® OGCP-9000/CC and OGCP-9000 Remote Control  
Panels The OGCP-9000/CC and OGCP-9000 Remote Control  
Panels conveniently and intuitively provide parameter monitor and  
control of the 9084 and other video and audio processing terminal  
equipment meeting the open-architecture Cobalt COMPASScards  
for openGearstandard.  
In addition to circumventing the need for a computer to monitor and  
control signal processing cards, the Control Panels allow quick and  
intuitive access to hundreds of cards in a facility, and can monitor and  
allow adjustment of multiple parameters at one time.  
The Remote Control Panels are totally compatible with the  
openGearcontrol software DashBoard; any changes made with  
either system are reflected on the other. The Remote Control Panel  
user interface is described in Chapter 3,Operating Instructions.  
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9084 Functional Description  
Note: Although the OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel can be used with the 9084,  
the OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel is specifically designed for use  
with 9084 cards and provides the most intuitive and simplest interface of all  
the methods described.  
9084 Rear I/O Modules  
The 9084 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its  
frame using a Rear I/O Module.  
All inputs and outputs shown in the 9084 Functional Block Diagram (Figure  
1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The  
Rear I/O Module breaks out the 9084 card edge connections to BNC  
connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal  
chain.  
These required BNC connections are provided by either an 8310-BNC or  
8310-C-BNC frame (which both have a built-in BNC connector backplane  
module), or by using an optional RM-9084-A Rear I/O Module.  
Video Formats Supported by the 9084  
The 9084 supports all current SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.  
Table 1-1 lists the video formats supported by the 9084.  
Table 1-1  
Supported Video Formats  
Raster Structure  
Frame Rate  
1080psF  
1080p  
23.98; 24  
23.98; 24  
1080i (1)  
720p  
25; 29.97; 30  
23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50;  
59.94; 60  
486i (1)  
575i (1)  
29.97  
25  
(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (i) field rates are two times the rate  
value shown.  
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Technical Specifications  
Technical Specifications  
Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB  
Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc and Frame Sync card.  
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications  
Item  
Characteristic  
Part number, nomenclature  
9084 HD/SD-SDI RGB Color Corrector with YCbCr Video Proc  
and Frame Sync  
Installation/usage environment  
Power consumption  
Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™  
modular system definition.  
< 15 Watts maximum  
Environmental:  
Operating temperature:  
32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)  
Relative humidity (operating or storage): < 95%, non-condensing  
Frame communication  
Indicators  
10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.  
Card edge display and indicators as follows:  
4-character alphanumeric display  
Status/Error LED indicator  
Input Format LED indicator  
Controls  
Card edge switches as follows:  
Menu Enter pushbutton switch  
Menu Exit pushbutton switch  
Up/down selection toggle switch  
Serial Digital Video Input  
Data Rates Supported:  
SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps  
SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps  
HD Frame Rates Supported:  
720p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94  
1080i 25; 29.97  
1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30  
1080p/sF 23.98; 24  
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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued  
Item  
Characteristic  
SD Frame Rates Supported:  
Serial Digital Video Input (cont.)  
486i 29.97 (NTSC)  
575i 25 (PAL)  
Impedance:  
75 terminating  
Equalization (HD):  
328 ft (100 m) Belden 1694A  
Equalization (SD):  
1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A  
Return Loss:  
> 15 dB at 5 MHz 1.485 GHz  
Post-Processor Serial Digital Video  
Outputs  
Number of Outputs:  
Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2  
Impedance:  
75 Ω  
Return Loss:  
> 15 dB at 5 MHz 270 MHz  
> 12 dB at 270 MHz 1.485 GHz  
Signal Level:  
800 mV ± 10%  
DC Offset:  
0 V ± 50 mV  
Jitter (HD):  
< 0.15 UI (all outputs)  
Jitter (SD):  
< 0.10 UI (all outputs)  
Overshoot:  
< 0.2% of amplitude  
Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital  
Video Outputs  
Number of Outputs:  
Four HD/SD-SDI BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2  
Impedance:  
75 Ω  
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Technical Specifications  
Table 1-2 Technical Specifications continued  
Item  
Characteristic  
Pre-Processor (Reclocked) Serial Digital  
Video Outputs (cont.)  
Return Loss:  
> 15 dB at 5 MHz 270 MHz  
> 12 dB at 270 MHz 1.485 GHz  
Signal Level:  
800 mV ± 10%  
DC Offset:  
0 V ± 50 mV  
Jitter (HD):  
< 0.15 UI (all outputs)  
Jitter (SD):  
< 0.10 UI (all outputs)  
Overshoot:  
< 0.2% of amplitude  
Reference Video Input  
Number of Inputs:  
Two Non-Terminating (looping) Frame Reference Inputs  
Standards Supported (HD):  
720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94  
1080i 25; 29.97  
1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30  
1080psF 23.98; 24  
Standards Supported (SD):  
486i 29.97 (NTSC)  
575i 25 (PAL)  
Signal Level:  
1 Vp-p nominal  
Signal Type:  
Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)  
Impedance:  
75 Ω  
Return Loss:  
> 30 dB to 30 MHz  
Allowable Maximum DC on Ref Input:  
±1.0 V  
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Warranty and Service Information  
Warranty and Service Information  
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty  
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)  
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series  
power supplies, and Dolby® modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in  
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.  
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (Cobalt) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)  
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under  
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.  
This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or  
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not  
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the  
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory  
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair  
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more  
information.  
To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by  
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the  
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser  
with a Return Material Authorization (RMA). For return, defective products should be double boxed,  
and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory  
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the  
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased  
from, and serial number with the shipment.  
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center  
2406 E. University Avenue  
Urbana, IL 61802 USA  
Office: (217) 344-1243  
Fax: (217) 344-1245  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES  
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR  
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH,  
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS.THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES  
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO  
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE  
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.  
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS  
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE  
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN  
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
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Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.  
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.  
Feel free to contact our friendly and professional support representatives for  
any of the following:  
Name and address of your local dealer  
Product information and pricing  
Technical support  
Upcoming trade show information  
Phone:  
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Web:  
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Chapter  
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Installation and Setup  
Overview  
This chapter contains the following information:  
Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot  
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 9084 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  
This device contains semiconductor devices which are  
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic  
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately  
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the  
device.  
Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments  
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber  
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions  
and equipment when working on circuit boards and  
related equipment.  
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Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot  
Note: If installing the 9084 in an 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is  
pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire  
backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, proceed to  
card installation steps below.  
If installing the 9084 in a slot with no rear I/O module, an optional  
RM-9084-A Rear I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected.  
Install the Rear I/O Module as described in Installing a Rear I/O Module (p.  
2-3).  
CAUTION  
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) are installed before installing the  
9084 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.  
Note: Check the packaging in which the 9084 was shipped for any extra items such  
as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label is shipped  
with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank correspond-  
ing to the slot location of the card.  
Install the 9084 into a frame slot as follows:  
1. Determine the slot in which the 9084 is to be installed.  
2. Open the frame front access panel.  
3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the  
plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.  
4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the  
card is being installed.  
5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, gently  
continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals  
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.  
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.  
6. Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating connector.  
7. Close the frame front access panel.  
8. Connect the input and output cables as shown in Figure 2-1.  
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9084 cards.  
Note: The 9084 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to  
terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.  
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Installing a Rear I/O Module  
Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the  
rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.  
10. If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has  
not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with  
Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to  
DashBoard, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be dis-  
covered by DashBoardand be ready for use.  
Both the built-in Rear I/O Modules on the 8310-BNC/  
8310-C-BNC frames and the optional RM-9084-A Rear I/O  
Module use the connector arrangements shown to the left.  
Connect cabling as shown. Unused connectors do not  
require external termination.  
Figure 2-1 9084 Rear I/O Module Connections  
Installing a Rear I/O Module  
Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently  
installed in the slot where the 9084 is to be installed.  
If installing the 9084 in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (which is  
pre-equipped with a 100-BNC rear I/O module installed across the entire  
backplane) or a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O module, omit this  
Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:  
1. On the 8310 frame, determine the slot in which the 9084 is to be installed.  
2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install  
Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-2.  
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Align and engage mounting tab on Rear  
1
I/O Module with the module seating slot  
on rear of frame chassis.  
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Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against  
frame chassis and start the captive screw.  
Lightly tighten captive screw.  
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Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation  
Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control  
Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide  
COMPASSRemote Control User Guide(PN 9000RCS-RM).  
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not  
yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt® reference guide COMPASS™  
Remote Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough infor-  
mation and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of  
COMPASScards using DashBoard. (Cobalt® OGCP-9000 and  
OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete  
instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)  
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If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to  
DashBoard, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be dis-  
covered by DashBoardand be ready for use.  
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Chapter  
3
Operating Instructions  
Overview  
This chapter contains the following information:  
Control and Display Descriptions  
This section describes the user interface controls, indicators, and displays  
(both on-card and remote controls) for using the 9084 card. The 9084  
functions can be accessed and controlled using any of the user interfaces  
described here.  
The format in which the 9084 functional controls, indicators, and displays  
appear and are used varies depending on the user interface being used.  
Regardless of the user interface being used, access to the 9084 functions (and  
the controls, indicators, and displays related to a particular function) follows a  
general arrangement of Function Submenus under which related parameters  
can be accessed (as described in Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu  
Overview below).  
After familiarizing yourself with the arrangement described in Function  
Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview, proceed to the subsection for the  
particular user interface being used. Descriptions and general instructions for  
using each of the three user interfaces are individually described in the  
following subsections:  
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Note: Instructions provided here are applicable for all available user control meth-  
ods. However, DashBoardand the Remote Control Panel provide greatly  
simplified user interfaces as compared to using the 9084 card edge controls.  
For this reason, it is strongly recommended that DashBoardor a Remote  
Control Panel be used for all 9084 applications other than the most basic  
cases.  
Note: Not all functions available using DashBoardor the Control Panel are avail-  
able using the card edge controls.  
Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard(or the  
Remote Control Panel) are the settings as effected by the 9084 card itself and  
reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the  
actual value as set on the card.  
Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview  
The functions and related parameters available on the 9084 card are organized  
into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.  
Figure 3-1 shows how the 9084 card and its submenus are organized, and also  
provides an overview of how navigation is performed between cards, function  
submenus, and parameters.  
If using DashBoardor a Remote Control Panel, the  
desired 9084 card is first selected.  
9084  
The desired function submenu is next  
selected.  
Function Submenus consist of parameter  
groups related to a particular 9084 card  
function (for example, Video Proc).  
Submenu a  
Submenu b  
Submenu z  
• • •  
Individual Parameters  
Each submenu consists of groups of parameters  
related to the function submenu. Using the Video  
Procfunction submenu example, the individual  
parameters for this function consist of various video  
processor parameters such as Luma Gain, Color Gain,  
and so on.  
Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview  
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Control and Display Descriptions  
9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display  
Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9084 card edge controls, indicators, and  
display.  
4-Character Alphanumeric Display  
MENU DEPTH  
Toggle Switch  
Menu Selection  
Exit Submenu Pushbutton  
Enter Submenu Pushbutton  
Menu Depth  
Indicators  
Input Format  
Indicators  
Status  
Indicators  
Item  
Function  
Display  
Displays 4-digit abbreviated code showing menu and submenu selections. When in a menu displaying a  
parameter setting, the display shows parametric scalar value (and +/- sign where applicable).  
Menu  
Selection  
toggle switch  
When in a menu or submenu selection mode, moving the switch up or down toggles up and down through the  
menu or submenu item choices.  
When in a mode where parameter setting is displayed, moving the switch up or down increase or decreases  
the parametric value.  
Enter Menu  
Pushbutton  
When pressed, selects and opens the current mode shown on the display. At this point, submenu choices within  
the selected menu are now displayed. Pressing the pushbutton again goes deeper into the submenu, now  
opening items subordinate to the selected submenu. In this manner, pressing the Enter Menu pushbutton  
navigates into a menu and its submenus.  
Exit Menu  
Pushbutton  
When pressed, moves in the opposite direction of the Enter Menu pushbutton. It closes the currently selected  
submenu and moves to the next higher menu, eventually moving completely out of the items submenus. In this  
manner, pressing the Exit Menu pushbutton navigates out of a menu and its submenus.  
Input Format  
Indicators  
Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9084 (1080, 720,  
625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9084 has not locked onto a particular format (as in the  
case of no signal input).  
Menu Depth  
Indicators  
Four green LEDs show the currently selected menu/submenu depth navigation.  
No LEDs indicate top-level menu items are now ready for selection.  
One LED indicates first submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected menu item) are now ready for  
selection.  
Two LEDs indicates second submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected submenu item) are now  
ready for selection.  
Three LEDs indicates third submenu items (items subordinate to currently selected submenu item) are now  
ready for selection. Typically, this is the level where values can now be adjusted for a specific parameter.  
Four LEDs indicate fourth submenu items are now ready for selection. (This depth is not applicable to most  
items.)  
RMT LED  
Blue LED flashes when 9084 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoardor  
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Cobalt Remote Control Panel)  
REF LED  
ERR LED  
Blue LED illuminates when 9084 is receiving valid framesync when set up for framesync reference.  
Red LED illuminates when 9084 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard.  
Figure 3-2 9084 Controls, Indicators, and Display  
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9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu Structure  
(See below.) Using the menu system of group menus and submenus described  
earlier, the 9084 parameters/controls are organized into menus and submenus.  
As appropriate, a submenu similarly may have its own further additional  
subordinate submenus.  
Menu depth (as indicated by  
Menu Depth  
9084 Menu Depth LEDs)  
none  
Menu Group Item  
Submenu 1  
(Submenu 1 selection items)  
1
2
3
Submenu 2  
(Submenu 2 selection items)  
Submenu 3  
(Submenu 3 selection  
items and/or parameter  
values)  
Submenu 4  
(Submenu 4 selection  
items and/or  
4
parameter values)  
Figure 3-3 shows an example of using the card edge controls to access the  
Color Correction menu (along with some of its submenus) to adjust color  
channel gain and 0-levels.  
through  
in Figure 3-3 denote the discrete  
A
I
tasks required in performing the example setup using the 9084 card edge  
controls.  
In this example, the following adjustment is being performed:  
White Adjust Blue (Blue channel gain) is changed from default unity  
to 94.0.  
Black Adjust Red (Red channel 0-level) is changed from default  
unity to -10.0.  
Due to the limited control available when using the card edge control user  
interface, the navigation into and out of submenus shown in Figure 3-3 is  
required to perform the adjustments described above.  
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Control and Display Descriptions  
Select a top-level menu item (in this example, select Vid  
(Video Proc and Color Correction controls))  
Vid  
Submenu Depth  
1
2
3
4
Press Enter Menu and in this example, select ClrC (Color  
Correction). This selects the color correction function.  
ClrC  
Proc  
A
B
C
Press Enter Menu again and in this example, select Enbl  
(Enable).  
Enbl  
On  
Off  
Press Enter Menu again and in this example, select On. This  
turns on the controls for the selected function (in this example,  
Color Correction).  
GAIN  
GAMA  
Enbl  
D
Press Exit Menu and in this example, select GAIN. This allows  
selection of an RGB channel gain control.  
Unty  
OFFS  
RED  
GRN  
BLUE  
Press Enter Menu and select in this example, BLUE. This  
E
F
selects gain adjustment for the Blue channel.  
Again press Enter Menu and in this example, select a gain value  
of 94.0 for this channel using the toggle switch.  
(gain  
value)  
GAIN  
GAMA  
Enbl  
Press Exit Menu and go to submenu 2. In this example, select  
OFFS. This allows selection of an RGB channel offset (black lift  
level) control.  
G
Unty  
OFFS  
RED  
GRN  
BLUE  
H
I
Press Enter Menu again and select in this example, RED. This  
selects offset adjustment for the Red channel.  
(gain  
value)  
Again press Enter Menu and in this example, select an offset  
value of -10.0 for this channel using the toggle switch.  
Card Edge Setup Abbreviated Diagram  
abbreviated diagrams (as shown above and  
in the example to the right) show the  
navigation required to access a particular  
submenu item or parameter when using the  
card edge controls.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
Proc  
Enbl  
On  
Off  
Set Video Proc to On  
Set Video Proc to Off  
In this example, Video Proc function is being  
enabled.  
Figure 3-3 Card Edge Controls Setup of Example Color Correction Function  
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Card Edge Display Orientation, Brightness, and Timeout  
Adjust  
The card edge 4-Character Alphanumeric Display can be changed between  
vertical or horizontal character orientation to suit the mounting position of the  
card as shown and described below.  
D
i
s
p
D i s p  
9084  
Vertical orientation displays characters as  
Horizontal orientation displays characters  
as shown above (in this example, Disp).  
Use this orientation when a frame has cards  
positioned horizontally.  
shown above (in this example, Disp). Use  
this orientation when a frame has cards  
positioned vertically.  
Figure 3-4 Card Edge Display Orientation  
1. Access the Displ (Display) menu.  
2. Select between Horizontal or Vertical as shown below.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Disp  
1
2
H/V  
Horz  
Vert  
Horizontal orientation  
Vertical orientation  
Adjust the display brightness as described below.  
1. Access the Displ (Display) menu.  
2. Select from the relative brightness levels as shown below.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Disp  
1
2
BRGT  
100%  
53%  
40%  
27%  
20%  
13%  
6.6%  
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The timeout period from when a menu is entered to when the display times  
outs (reverts to the default card model display) can be adjusted from 5 to 9999  
seconds (166.7 minutes) as described below.  
1. Access the Displ (Display) menu.  
2. Use the up/down switch to enter the desired timeout value as shown  
below.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Disp  
1
2
TOUT  
(value)  
Timeout value (in seconds)  
DashBoardUser Interface  
(See Figure 3-5.) The 9084 function submenus are organized in DashBoard™  
using tabs (for example, Color Correctionin Figure 3-5). When a tab is  
selected, each parametric control or selection list item associated with the  
function is displayed. Scalar (numeric) parametric values can then be adjusted  
as desired using the GUI slider controls. Items in a list can then be selected  
using GUI drop-down lists. (In this manner, the setting effected using controls  
and selection lists displayed in DashBoardare comparable to the submenu  
items accessed and committed using the 9084 card edge controls.)  
Figure 3-5 shows the same setup described in Figure 3-3 as performed using  
DashBoard. Note how this setup is greatly simplified using DashBoard™  
with most of the discrete tasks (  
through  
in Figure 3-3) performed  
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Select top-level menu item Color  
Set Enable to On  
Correction  
[ B C in Figure 3-3]  
Set Offset for Red  
channel (Black Adj.  
Red) to -10.0 using  
direct numeric entry or  
slider control  
[ G –  
I
Set Gain for Blue  
channel (White Adj.  
Blue) to 94.0 using  
direct numeric entry or  
slider control  
[ D –  
F
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Figure 3-5 DashBoardSetup of Example Color Correction Function  
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Control and Display Descriptions  
Cobalt® Remote Control Panel User Interfaces  
(See Figure 3-6.) Similar to the function submenu tabs using DashBoard,  
the Remote Control Panels have a Select Submenu key that is used to display  
a list of function submenus. From this list, a control knob on the Control  
Panel is used to select a function from the list of displayed function submenu  
items.  
When the desired function submenu is selected, each parametric control or  
selection list item associated with the function is displayed. Scalar (numeric)  
parametric values can then be adjusted as desired using the control knobs,  
which act as potentiometers. Items in a list can then be selected using the  
control knobs which correspondingly act as rotary switches. (In this manner,  
the setting effected using controls and selection lists displayed on the Control  
Panel are comparable to the submenu items accessed and committed using the  
9084 card edge controls.)  
Figure 3-6 shows accessing a function submenu and its parameters (in this  
example, Color Corrector) using the Control Panel as compared to using the  
card edge controls.  
Note: Refer to OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel Product Manual(PN  
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ual(PN OGCP-9000/CC-OM) for complete instructions on using the Control  
Panels.  
Color Corrector function  
(among others) is  
accessed using the Control  
Panel Select Submenu  
key. Color Corrector  
function is selected from  
the list of functions  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
(submenu items)  
ClrC  
Enbl  
On Color Corrector On  
CC3_3440AA.JPG  
When the Color Corrector  
function submenu is  
selected, its related  
parameters are now  
displayed.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
GAIN  
In this example, Red  
channel Gain is adjusted  
using the Red channel Gain  
control knob.  
RED  
Select Red channel  
(value) Gain value  
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Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control  
Access the 9084 card using DashBoardor Cobalt® Remote Control Panel  
as described below.  
Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard™  
1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard.  
2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network  
Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9084 card to be  
accessed (in this example, MFC-8310-N SN: 00108053).  
DB_ACCESS1.PNG  
3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.  
Click on the card to be accessed (in this example,  
Slot 7: CDI-9084 Color Corrector 1A).  
.
9084_DB_ACCESS2A.PNG  
As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed a DashBoard™  
function submenu screen is displayed. (The particular submenu screen  
displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card  
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Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control  
CardAccess/Navigation  
Tree Pane  
Card Info  
Pane  
Card Function Submenu  
and Controls Pane  
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Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt® Remote Control Panel  
Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below.  
OGCP-CC3_3422A.JPG  
The display shows the devices assigned to the Control Panel.  
The display shows the list  
order number of the device that  
is ready for selection  
Rotate any knob to select from the list of devices. The device selected  
using a knob is displayed with a reversed background (in this example,  
9084 #2).  
Directly enter a device by entering its list number using the numeric  
keypad, and then pressing Enter or pressing in any knob).  
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Checking 9084 Card Information  
The operating status and software version the 9084 card can be checked using  
the card edge control user interface or DashBoard. Figure 3-7 shows and  
describes the 9084 card information screen using DashBoardand accessing  
card information using the card edge control user interface.  
Note: Proper operating status in DashBoardis denoted by green icons for the sta-  
tus indicators shown in Figure 3-7. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate  
an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-34) for corrective  
action.  
The Tree View shows the cards  
seen by DashBoard. In this  
example, Network Controller  
Card MFC-8310-N (serial  
number ...8055) is hosting a  
9084 card in slot 7.  
Software Version Number  
Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as  
this manual) matches the cards Software Release Number  
and Software Build Number. Use these numbers also when  
®
communicating to Cobalt regarding this card.  
Power Consumption and Temperature Displays  
This display shows the power consumed by the 9084 for  
both the +12V and -7.5V rails, as well as key device  
temperatures.  
Status Displays  
These displays show the status  
the signal being received by the 9084. Green Settings  
icon shows that any changes made on DashBoard™  
are sucessfully saved on the cards memory.  
9084_CARD_INFO_V4.PNG  
Checking Card Using  
Card Edge Controls  
Info  
1
2
+POW  
(value) +12V Watts consumed  
(value) - 7.5V Watts consumed  
(value) Software Release Number  
(value) Software Build Number  
-POW  
SWR#  
SWB#  
Figure 3-7 9084 Card Info Utility  
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Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges  
Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges  
Table 3-1 lists the default output video VANC line number locations for  
various ancillary data items processed or passed by the card.  
Table 3-1 9084 Ancillary Data Line Number Locations/Ranges  
Default Line No. / Range  
Item  
SD  
12 (Note 2)  
12 (locked)  
HD  
9 (Note 2)  
AFD  
ATC_VITC  
9/8 (Note 2)  
10 (Note 2)  
ATC_LTC  
SDI VITC Waveform  
Closed Captioning  
Notes:  
14/16 (Note 2)  
21 (locked)  
10 (Note 2)  
1. The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number. Make certain the selected line is available  
and carrying no other data.  
2. While range indicated by drop-down list on GUI may allow a particular range of choices, the actual range  
is automatically clamped (limited) to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture area  
depending on video format. Limiting ranges for various output formats are as follows:  
Format  
525i  
Line No. Limiting  
Format  
720p  
Line No. Limiting  
Format  
Line No. Limiting  
12-19  
9-22  
9-25  
9-20  
1080p  
9-41  
625i  
1080i  
Because line number allocation is not standardized for all ancillary items,  
consideration should be given to all items when performing set-ups. Figure  
3-8 shows an example of improper and corrected VANC allocation within a  
525i5994 SD-SDI stream.  
Conflict between fixed  
SD ATC_VITC and added  
AFD both on VANC line 12  
AFD Insertion  
attempted using  
VANC line 12  
(default)  
SD ATC_VITC = 12  
AFD = 12  
SD ATC_VITC = 12  
SD VITC  
Waveform = 14/16  
SD VITC  
Waveform = 14/16  
CC = 21  
CC = 21  
Card n  
Card 1  
Conflict between fixed  
SD ATC_VITC on line 12  
and AFD (now on line 18)  
resolved  
SD ATC_VITC = 12  
AFD Insertion  
corrected to use  
VANC line 18  
SD VITC  
Waveform = 14/16  
AFD = 18  
SD ATC_VITC = 12  
SD VITC  
Waveform = 14/16  
CC = 21  
CC = 21  
Card n  
Card 1  
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9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions  
9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions  
Table 3-2 individually lists and describes each 9084 function submenu tab”  
and its related list selections, controls, and parameters. Where helpful,  
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-2 is  
primarily based upon using DashBoardto access each function and its  
corresponding submenus and parameters.  
Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoardcan be changed  
using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corre-  
sponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after  
the entry to commit the entry.)  
Note: Table 3-2 also provides abbreviated menu structure charts showing the menu  
structure for accessing the function/parameter using the card edge controls.  
Where this is not shown for a particular control, this indicates the control is  
not available using card edge controls.  
If using card edge controls, refer to 9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu  
Structure (p. 3-4) and Figure 3-3 for an explanation and an example of card  
edge control menu structure navigation.  
On DashBoarditself and in Table 3-2, the function submenu items are  
organized using tabs as shown below.  
The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each  
function submenu item can be found.  
Function Submenu Item  
Page  
Function Submenu Item  
Page  
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Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls.  
Video Proc  
Video Proc (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Video Proc  
functions.  
When set to Off, Video Proc is bypassed.  
When set to On, currently displayed parameter settings take effect.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Enbl  
On Video Proc On  
Off Video Proc Off  
Reset to Unity  
Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Video Proc functions.  
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting  
confirmation.  
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.  
Click No to reject unity reset.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Unty  
Y? Move toggle switch in either  
direction to confirm unity  
reset. Reject reset by pressing  
Exit Menu pushbutton.  
Luma Gain  
Adjusts gain percentage applied to Luma (Y channel).  
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)  
Video Proc  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Gain  
(gain  
value) Luma gain in percent  
Luma Lift  
Adjusts lift applied to Luma (Y-channel).  
(-100% to 100% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Lift  
(lift  
value) Luma lift in percent  
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Color Gain  
Adjusts gain percentage (saturation)  
applied to Chroma (C-channel).  
(0% to 200% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Sat  
(sat  
value) Color gain in percent  
Color Phase  
Adjusts phase angle applied to Chroma.  
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Phas  
(phase  
value) Color phase angle applied in  
degrees  
Gang Luma and Color Gain  
When set to On, changing either the Luma Gain or Color Gain controls  
increases or decreases both the luma and chroma levels by equal  
amounts.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
Proc  
Gang  
On  
Off  
Ganging On  
Ganging Off  
Black Hard Clip  
Applies black hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.  
(-6.8% to 50.0%; null = -6.8%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
Proc  
Clip  
BHCL  
(value) Clip value in percent;  
0.1% precision  
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White Hard Clip  
Applies white hard clip (limiting) at specified percentage.  
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
Proc  
Clip  
WHCL  
(value) Clip value in percent;  
0.1% precision  
White Soft Clip  
Applies white soft clip (limiting) at specified percentage.  
(50.0% to 109.1%; null = 109.1%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
Proc  
Clip  
WSCL  
(value) Clip value in percent;  
0.1% precision  
Chroma Saturation Clip  
Applies chroma saturation clip (limiting) chroma saturation at specified  
percentage.  
(50.0% to 160.0%; null = 160.0%)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
Proc  
Clip  
CSAT  
(value) Clip value in percent;  
0.1% precision  
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Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description)  
codes to the SDI output video.  
AFD  
Note: This function only marks the SDI output with an AFD code. Actual AFD processing must be performed by a downstream  
card or system that recognizes an AFD code assigned here.  
Incoming AFD  
Displays incoming AFD setting as follows:  
If AFD code is present, one of the 11, four-bit AFD codes is displayed (as  
shown in the example to the left). Also displayed is the VANC line  
number of the incoming AFD code.  
If no AFD setting is present in the video signal, No AFD Present is  
displayed.  
Output Mode  
Drop-down selection determines action to take in presence or absence of  
existing AFD code on input video.  
AFD  
Output Code  
Drop-down list assigns desired AFD to output SDI.  
4:3 Coded Frame  
AFD Code(1)  
Description  
No code present  
Undefined  
AFD Code(1)  
1001  
Description  
Full frame  
0000  
0010  
0011  
1010  
16:9 (center)  
14:9 (center)  
Box 16:9 (top)  
Box 14:9 (top)  
1011  
1101  
4:3 (with alternate  
14:9 center)  
0100  
1000  
Box > 16:9 (center)  
Full frame  
1110  
1111  
16:9 (with alternate  
14:9 center)(2)  
16:9 (with alternate  
4:3 center)(2)  
16:9 Coded Frame  
AFD Code(1)  
Description  
AFD Code(1)  
1001  
Description  
No code present  
Undefined  
4:3 (center)  
0000  
1010  
16:9 (image  
protected)(2)  
0010  
0011  
Full frame  
1011  
1101  
14:9 (center)  
4:3 (center)  
4:3 (with alternate  
14:9 center)  
0100  
1000  
Box > 16:9 (center)  
Full frame  
1110  
1111  
16:9 (with alternate  
14:9 center)(2)  
16:9 (with alternate  
4:3 center)(2)  
1: AFD codes numbering and definitions conform to SMPTE 2016-1-2007.  
2: Image Protected implies picture content that must not be cropped by  
conversion processes or display devices. Alternate center formats may  
have protected center areas, with areas outside of the protected area not  
containing mandatory content.  
Output Line  
Allows selecting the line location of the AFD data within the video signal  
Ancillary Data space. (Range is 9 thru 41.)  
Note: Although the output line drop-down will allow any choice within the  
9 thru 41 range, the actual range is automatically clamped (limited)  
to certain ranges to prevent inadvertent conflict with active picture  
area depending on video format. See Ancillary Data Line Number  
Locations and Ranges (p. 3-13) for more information.  
The card does not check for conflicts on a given line number.  
Make certain the selected line is available and carrying no other  
data.  
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Provides color corrector functions for the individual RGB  
channels of the received SD/HD SDI signal.  
Color Corrector  
Color Corrector (On/Off) provides master on/off control of all Color  
Corrector functions.  
When set to Off, all processing is bypassed.  
When set to On, currently displayed parameters settings take effect.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
ClrC  
Enbl  
On Color Corrector On  
Off Color Corrector Off  
Reset to Unity  
Reset to Unity provides unity reset control of all Color Corrector  
functions.  
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting  
confirmation.  
Click Yes to proceed with the unity reset.  
Click No to reject unity reset.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
ClrC  
Unty  
Y? Move toggle switch in either  
direction to confirm unity  
reset. Reject reset by pressing  
Exit Menu pushbutton.  
Black Adj. (Green Red Blue)  
Separate red, green, and blue black level controls respectively apply lift  
value for R, G, and B channels.  
(-100.0 to 100.0% range in 0.1% steps; null = 0.0)  
Color Correction  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
OFFS  
GRN  
BLUE  
RED  
Select Green channel  
Select Blue channel  
Select Red channel  
(value) Black(offset/lift)valuein  
percent (0.1% precision)  
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Gang Black Level Controls  
When set to On, changing any of the Black Adj. controls increases or  
decreases R, G, and B black levels by equal amounts.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
OFFS  
GANG  
On Ganging On  
Off Ganging Off  
White Adj. (Green Red Blue)  
Separate red, green, and blue gain controls respectively apply gain  
percentage for R, G, and B channels.  
(0.0 to 200.0% range in 0.1% steps; unity = 100.0)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
GAIN  
GRN  
BLUE  
RED  
Select Green channel  
Select Blue channel  
Select Red channel  
(value) Gain value in  
percent (0.1% precision)  
Gang White Level Controls  
When set to On, changing any of the White Adj. (gain) controls increases  
or decreases R, G, and B gain levels by equal amounts.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
GAIN  
GANG  
On Ganging On  
Off Ganging Off  
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Gamma (Green Red Blue)  
Separate red, green, and blue gamma controls respectively apply gamma  
curve adjustment for R, G, and B channels.  
(0.125 to 8.000 range in thousandths steps; unity = 1.000)  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
GAMA  
GRN  
BLUE  
RED  
Select Green channel  
Select Blue channel  
Select Red channel  
(value) Gamma value in  
percent (0.001% precision)  
Gang Gamma Controls  
When set to On, changing any of the Gamma controls increases or  
decreases all Gamma settings by equal amounts.  
Card Edge Control Menu:  
Vid  
1
2
3
4
ClrC  
GAMA  
GANG  
On Ganging On  
Off Ganging Off  
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Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools.  
Framesync  
Framesync Enable  
Disables the Frame Sync function, or selects from choices below.  
Off: Disables Frame Sync function; output video timing matches the  
input video timing.  
Reference 1: Allows Frame Sync function to use external  
Reference 1 as the reference standard.  
Reference 2: Allows Frame Sync function to use external  
Reference 2 as the reference standard.  
Note: If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an  
appropriate external reference is not received, the  
indication appears in the Card Info  
status portion of DashBoard, indicating invalid frame sync  
reference error. (Additionally, the card edge ERR indicator  
illuminates indicating the same.) External reference signals  
Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the card  
and other cards via an 8310 frame bus.  
Input Video: Uses the input video signal as the  
reference standard.  
Note: If Input Video is used for framesync, any timing instability  
on the input video will result in corresponding instability on  
the output video.  
Vertical Delay Control  
When Framesync is enabled, sets vertical delay (in number of lines of  
output video/format) between the output video and the frame sync  
reference.  
(Range is -1124 thru 1124 lines.)  
Note: Lines refer to lines in the output video format, and not to the  
reference format.  
Horizontal Delay Control  
When Framesync is enabled, sets (in µsec of output video timing)  
horizontal delay between the output video and the frame sync reference.  
(Range is -64.000 thru 64.000 µsec)  
Note: When an external framesync reference is used, the card will not  
produce a framesync reset until the variance between framesync  
reference and output video exceeds ± 2 clock periods. Therefore, a  
framesync reset will not result if offsets within this window are  
applied.  
To apply an offset/framesync reset within this window, first apply a  
relatively large offset, then apply the target smaller offset.  
Example: To apply a 1-period offset, first apply a 10-period positive  
offset and then apply a 9-period negative offset. This results in the  
target 1-period offset being applied to the output video.  
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Minimum Latency Frames Control  
When Framesync is enabled, specifies the smallest amount of latency  
allowed by the frame sync (latency measurement in output video frames).  
The frame sync will not output a frame unless the specified number of  
frames are captured in the buffer. The operational latency of the frame  
sync is always between the specified minimum latency and  
minimum latency plus one frame (not one field).  
(Maximum range is 0 to 13.)  
Minimum Latency Frames Control  
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum available Minimum  
Latency Frames is related to the output video format selected.  
For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the maximum allowed  
setting is 5. For a 1080i film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed  
setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum settings are allowed for  
SD formats such as 525i59.94, where the practical maximum limit  
is 13.  
When using this control, be sure to check the Framesync Status  
display as follows:  
Latency frames selection within limits.  
Latency frames selection exceeds limits.  
Video Delay Display  
Displays the current input-to-output video delay (in msec units) as well as  
in terms of Frames/fractional frame (in number of lines).  
Framesync Status Display  
Displays the current framesync status as follows:  
Framesync status OK.  
Framesync Enable set to Off.  
Improper or missing framesync reference.  
Latency frames selection exceeds limits.  
Note: See Minimum Latency Frames Control (p. 3-23) for more  
information about this message.  
Loss of Input Signal Selection  
In the event of input video Loss of Signal (LOS), determines action to be  
taken as follows:  
Disable Outputs: Disable all outputs.  
Freeze Last Frame: Freeze image to last good frame (last frame  
having valid SAV and EAV codes).  
Freeze to Color: Freeze image to a color raster (as selected using  
Framesync LOS Freeze Color control).  
Note: If this card is used to also pass embedded audio, note that  
audio noise will occur upon loss of input with Freeze Last  
Frameselected.  
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Framesync LOS Freeze Color  
In the event of LOS with Freeze to Color enabled above, sets the image  
raster color from choices shown to the left.  
Custom Color Hue  
Adjusts raster hue (phase angle) for custom LOS color.  
(-360° to 360° range in 0.1° steps; null = 0°)  
Custom Color Saturation  
Adjusts raster saturation level for custom LOS color.  
(0% to 100% range in 0.1% steps)  
Custom Color Y Level  
Adjusts raster luma level for custom LOS color.  
(64 to 940 range)  
Reset Framesync  
Resets the frame sync, clearing any buffered video.  
When Confirm is clicked, a Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting  
confirmation.  
Click Yes to reset the frame sync.  
Click No to reject reset.  
Reset Framesync  
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This function allows up to 16 card user settings  
configuration presets to be saved in a Preset and then  
recalled (loaded) as desired. All current settings (including  
list selections and scalar (numeric) control settings such as  
Gain, etc.) are saved when a Preset Save is invoked.  
Presets  
The Preset Name field and Preset Save button  
allow custom user setting configurations to be  
labeled and saved to a Preset for future use.  
The Preset Load button and the Selected Preset  
drop-down list allow saved presets to be selected  
and loaded as desired. When a preset is loaded, it  
immediately becomes active with all user settings  
now automatically set as directed by the preset.  
Saved presets can be uploaded to a computer for  
use with other same-model COMPASScards.  
Each of the items to the left are described in detail on  
the following pages.  
Preset Save and Load  
Preset Save stores all current card control settings to the currently  
selected preset.  
(For example, if Preset 1 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down  
list, clicking and confirming Preset Save will then save all current card  
control settings to Preset 1)  
Preset Load loads (applies) all card control settings defined by  
whatever preset (Preset 1 thru Preset 16) is currently selected in the  
Selected Preset drop-down list.  
(For example, if Preset 3 is selected in the Selected Preset drop-down  
list, clicking and confirming Preset Load will then apply all card control  
settings defined in Preset 3)  
The above buttons have a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting  
confirmation.  
Note: Applying a change to a preset using the buttons described above  
rewrites the previous preset contents with the invoked contents.  
Make certain change is desired before confirming preset change.  
Selected Preset  
Selected Preset 1 thru Selected Preset 16 range in drop-down list  
selects one of 16 stored presets as ready for Save (being written to) or for  
Load (being applied to the card).  
Note: The preset names shown to the left are the default (unnamed)  
preset names. All 16 presets in this case are loaded identically with  
the factory default settings.  
Card Name  
Text entry field provides for optional entry of card name, function, etc. (as  
shown in this example).  
Note: Card name can be 31 ASCII characters maximum.  
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Reset Current Preset  
Reset Current Preset resets all parameters (including preset custom  
name entered) of the currently selected Preset (as displayed in the  
Selected Preset field) to factory default settings.  
The above button has a Confirm? pop-up that appears, requesting  
confirmation.  
The factory default settings are as follows:  
Function  
Parameter/Setting  
Video Proc  
All parameters set to unity/null  
settings.  
Framesync  
Framesync is disabled; Reference 1  
or 2 must be selected to enable the  
frame sync.  
All parameters set to unity/null  
settings.  
Preset Name  
With one of 16 presets selected, provides for entry of custom name for the  
preset (as shown in example below).  
Entering text in Preset  
Name field (in this  
example, RCVR21)  
applies custom name to  
selected Preset (in this  
example, Preset 2)  
Note: Preset name can be seven ASCII characters maximum.  
The Preset ID number does not need to be entered; it is  
added automatically.  
Download Presets  
Download Presets allows all 16 presets to be stored to a specified location  
on a network computer for use with other same-model COMPASS™  
cards.  
®
Refer to Cobalt reference guide COMPASSRemote Control User  
Guide(PN 9000RCS-RM) for instructions on using the Download Presets  
function.  
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Shown below are examples of using the 9084 to provide parametric color and  
video correction.  
On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example  
A typical use for the 9084 Color Corrector function is to provide color  
correction for a monitor when an anchor desk set includes a monitor, as  
shown in Figure 3-9.  
In the example setup shown in Figure 3-9, a monitor is located behind the  
anchor desk. When the camera includes the monitor in its shot, typically the  
color balance of the monitor will appear to be incorrect due to the  
characteristics of the camera responding differently to the spectral light  
emissions from the monitor as compared to the natural light spectra emissions  
that exist across the set overall. This monitor color balance problem is a  
function of the camera(s), and can vary with different camera models.  
Anchor Desk Set with Monitor  
WFM 7120 Waveform  
Monitor  
TG700 Siggen  
From Monitor Video Feed  
Feed To Switcher  
Figure 3-9 Example Uncompensated Setup  
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Ideally, this display would essentially result in a waveform showing identical  
RGB components corresponding to the grayscale monochrome bar spectrum  
being fed to the set monitor. However, as shown in Figure 3-10 with no  
correction applied, the waveform monitor shows imbalance between the RGB  
channels due to the reasons discussed above. Note the excessive offset, level,  
and deviation from an ideal gamma curve for the blue channel.  
Blue level in  
excess of 100%  
Non-ideal Gamma  
curve  
Black (Offset) level  
negative  
FA-3.PNG  
Figure 3-10 Uncorrected (Uncompensated) Monitor Waveform  
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Figure 3-11 shows the same setup using the 9084 Color Corrector function,  
along with the appropriate signal source standard and a video waveform  
monitor to assess and determine the color correction required. In the  
calibration setup shown in Figure 3-11 the feed to the switcher is monitored  
by a WFM 7120 Waveform Monitor, with the set monitor being fed a  
monochrome linear limit ramp by a TG700 siggen.  
Anchor Desk Set with Monitor  
9084 Card  
WFM 7120 Waveform  
TG700 Siggen  
Monitor  
To Switcher  
From Monitor Video Feed  
Figure 3-11 Example Setup Using Control Panel Color Corrector Function  
Using the 9084 Color Corrector function and setup shown in Figure 3-11, this  
condition can be corrected through compensation using the 9084 Color  
Corrector function as shown in Figure 3-12.  
Note: As shown in Figure 3-12, a recommended approach to performing color cor-  
rections is to first apply offset correction, then gain correction, and finally  
gamma correction.  
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Uncompensated  
Gain  
(Left) Noting that the uncompensated black offset  
for the blue channel is negative, a correspondingly  
equivalent positive setting is applied using the blue  
channel Black offset control (in this example,  
adjusting the Black offset from unity to 5.0 provides  
compensation).  
Corrected  
Gain  
Corrected  
Offset  
(Right) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gain  
exceeds ideal 100% level, a correspondingly  
smaller gain percentage setting is applied using the  
blue channel Gain control until the gain is observed  
as 100% (in this example, adjusting blue Gain from  
unity to 87.5% provides compensation).  
FA-3A.PNG  
FA-3B.PNG  
Uncompensated black Offset  
Uncompensated  
Gamma  
(Left) Noting that the uncompensated blue Gamma curve  
indicates gamma factor is less than ideal 1.000, a  
correspondingly greater numeric gamma factor is applied using  
the blue channel Gamma control until the blue gamma function is  
observed as linear (in this example, adjusting blue Gamma from  
unity to 3.333 provides compensation).  
Corrected  
Gamma  
FA-3C.PNG  
(Left) Compensated Offset, Gain, and Gamma  
are now symmetrical across all three color  
channels, resulting in proper monitor  
appearance in the OTA feed.  
FA-3E.PNG  
Figure 3-12 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal  
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Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples  
Table 3-3 provides examples showing and describing various color and video  
condition corrections using the 9084.  
Note: Signal generator and waveform monitor used in these examples are  
Tektronix® models TG700 and WFM 7120, respectively.  
Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084  
Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor  
Correction Using 9084  
Excessive red channel Gamma (as shown below for  
SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)  
Using the red channel Gamma control to reduce Gamma  
factor, vectorscope display now shows correction with no  
knee or curvature at intersection of axes.  
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Excessive green channel lift/offset (as shown below for  
SMPTE color bars on vectorscope display)  
Using the green channel Black control to reduce green  
channel lift/offset, vectorscope display now shows no  
droop along axis.  
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Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor  
Correction Using 9084  
White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown  
below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform  
monitor display)  
Using the White Hard Clip control, a lowered white hard  
clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.  
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White (luma) level exceeding 100% level (as shown  
below for limit ramp monochrome bars on waveform  
monitor display)  
Using the White Soft Clip control, a lowered white soft  
clipping threshold is applied to now limit the level to 100%.  
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Luma gain less than 100% level (as shown below for  
100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)  
Using the Luma Gain control to increase luma gain, luma  
gain is now restored to 100%.  
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Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084  
Table 3-3 Color and Video Corrections Using the 9084 continued  
Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor  
Correction Using 9084  
Chroma gain exceeds 100% level (as shown below for  
100% color bars on YPbPr waveform monitor display)  
Using the Color Gain (Chroma) control to reduce chroma  
gain, chroma gain is now restored to 100% level.  
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Leading color phase condition (as shown below for  
SMPTE color bars on vector display)  
Using the Color Phase control to provide phase lag, color  
phase condition is now corrected.  
Vectors are  
Vectors coincide  
with 0° points  
advanced and do  
not coincide with  
0° points  
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Troubleshooting  
This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific  
symptom/corrective action for the 9084 card. The 9084 card requires no  
periodic maintenance in its normal operation; if any error indication (as  
described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.  
Error and Failure Indicator Overview  
The 9084 card itself and its remote control systems all (to varying degrees)  
provide error and failure indications. Depending on how the 9084 card is  
being used (i.e, standalone or network controlled through DashBoardor a  
Remote Control Panel), check all available indications in the event of an error  
or failure condition.  
The various 9084 card and remote control error and failure indicators are  
individually described below.  
Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and  
error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection  
listed below.  
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9084 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display  
Figure 3-13 shows and describes the 9084 card edge status indicators and  
display. These indicators and the display show status and error conditions  
relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications (where  
applicable). Because these indicators are part of the card itself and require no  
external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of  
communications problems with external devices such as network remote  
control devices.  
4-Character Alphanumeric Display  
Input Format  
Indicators  
Status/Error  
Indicators  
9084  
Item  
Function  
Alphanumeric  
Display  
Displays 4-digit alphanumeric code indicating status or errors as follows:  
E0XX: Video Errors  
E002: Video Acquiring Lock  
E2XX: Frame Sync Errors  
E200: Reference is Incompatible with Input Video  
E201: Reference Standard is Invalid/No Reference Present  
E202: Reference Standard is 720p2398 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)  
E203: Reference Standard is 720p2997 (a reference standard not supported by the framesync)  
RMT LED  
Blue LED flashes when 9084 is receiving control message from remote network control (e.g., DashBoard™  
®
or Cobalt Remote Control Panel)  
REF LED  
ERR LED  
Blue LED illuminates indicating 9084 is receiving valid reference when set up for framesync operation.  
Red LED illuminates when 9084 unable to lock to framesync, or unable to lock to input standard.  
Input Format  
LEDs  
Four blue LEDs indicate the input signal raster format being received and locked onto by the 9084 (1080,  
720, 625, 525). Continuous cycling of the LEDs indicates the 9084 has not locked onto a particular format (as  
in the case of no signal input).  
Figure 3-13 9084 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display  
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DashBoardStatus/Error Indicators and Displays  
Figure 3-14 shows and describes the DashBoardstatus indicators and  
display. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions  
relating to the 9084 card itself and remote (network) communications.  
Indicator Icon or Display  
Error Description  
Red indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Error  
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general  
error issued by the 9084 card in slot 7).  
Specific errors are displayed in the Card Info pane (in this example No connection  
to deviceindicating 9084 card is not connecting to frame/LAN).  
If the 9084 card is not connecting to the frame or LAN, all controls are grayed-out (as  
shown in the example here).  
Gray indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card(s) are not  
being seen by DashBoarddue to lack of connection to frame LAN (in this  
example, both a 9084 card in slot 7 and the MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card  
for its frame in slot 0 are not being seen).  
Yellow indicator icon in Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows card with Alert  
condition (in this example, the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane shows a general  
alert issued by the MFC-8310-N Network Controller Card).  
Clicking the card slot position in the Card Access/Navigation Tree (in this example  
Network Controller Card Slot 0: MFC-8310-N) opens the Card Info pane for the  
selected card. In this example, a Fan Door Openspecific error is displayed.  
Yellow indicator icon in 9084 Card Info pane shows error alert, along with cause for  
alert (in this example, the 9084 is receiving no video input, or a video input that is  
invalid for the card and/or its current settings).  
Where available, error messages within a function submenu pane show highly  
specific information relating to detected errors (in this example, message shows an  
invalid or missing Framesync Enable reference selection).  
Figure 3-14 DashBoardStatus Indicator Icons and Display  
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Access Card Info panes for specific cards by clicking the card slot position in  
the Card Access/Navigation Tree pane (as shown in the example in Figure  
3-15).  
Status for selected card is  
shown here (in this  
example, connection OK  
and Fan Door Open”  
alert)  
By clicking on Slot 0: MFC-8310-N”  
in this example, Card Info is  
displayed for frame Network  
Controller Card  
Card general information  
is displayed in lower  
portion of Card Info pane  
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Status for selected  
card is shown here  
(in this example, all  
indications are OK)  
By clicking on Slot 7:  
CDI-9084 Color Corrector 1A”  
in this example, Card Info is  
shown for 9084 card in slot 7  
Where applicable,  
additional status is  
displayed (as shown in  
this example)  
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Basic Troubleshooting Checks  
Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions  
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by  
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-4 provides basic  
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If  
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with  
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.  
Table 3-4 Basic Troubleshooting Checks  
Item  
Checks  
Verify power presence and  
characteristics  
On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9084, in all cases when power is  
being properly supplied there is always at least one indicator illuminated. Any card  
showing no illuminated indicators should be cause for concern.  
Check the Power Consumed indications for both the +12 V and -7.5 V supply rails  
for the 9084 card. This can be observed using the DashBoardCard Info pane, or  
using the card edge controls and indicators as shown in Figure 3-7 on page 3-12.  
If either of the rail supplies show no power being consumed, either the frame  
power supply, connections, or the 9084 card itself is defective.  
If either of the rail supplies show excessive power being consumed (see  
Technical Specifications (p. 1-11) in Chapter 1, Introduction), the 9084 card  
may be defective.  
Check Cable connection  
secureness and connecting  
points  
Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable attachment  
to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all connecting points are as  
intended. Make certain the selected connecting points correlate to the intended card  
inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes are especially easy to make when working  
with large I/O modules.  
Card seating within slots  
Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to assure  
proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)  
Check status indicators and  
displays  
On both DashBoardand the 9084 card edge indicators, red indications signify an  
error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the following tables in  
this section for further action.  
Troubleshoot by substitution  
All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module  
with a known-good item.  
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9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting  
Table 3-5 provides 9084 processing troubleshooting information. If the 9084  
card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-5, follow the  
troubleshooting instructions provided.  
In the majority of cases, most errors are caused by simple errors where the  
9084 is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.  
Note: The error indications shown below are typical for the corresponding error con-  
ditions listed. Other error indications not specified here may also be displayed  
on DashBoardand/or the 9084 card edge status indicators.  
Note: Where errors are displayed on both the 9084 card and network remote con-  
trols, the respective indicators and displays are individually described in this  
section.  
Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom  
Symptom  
Error/Condition  
Corrective Action  
DashBoardshows Video  
yellow icon and Input Invalid  
message in 9084 Card Info  
pane.  
No video input present  
Make certain intended video source is  
connected to appropriate 9084 card video input.  
Make certain BNC cable connections between  
frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal  
source are OK.  
Card edge Input Format LEDs  
show continuous cycling.  
DashBoardshows Frame  
Sync red icon and Reference  
Invalid message in 9084 Card  
Info pane.  
Frame sync reference not  
properly selected or not being  
received  
If external frame sync reference is not  
intended to be used, make certain the  
Framesync Enable selection list is set to Off  
or Input Video as desired.  
If external frame sync reference is intended to  
be used, make certain selected external  
frame sync reference is active on frame sync  
8310 frame bus. (External reference signals  
Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed  
to the 9084 and other cards via an 8310  
frame bus.) Refer to Framesync function  
submenu tab on page 3-22 for more  
information.  
Card edge red ERR indicator  
illuminated.  
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Symptom  
Error/Condition  
Corrective Action  
DashBoardshows  
Specified Minimum Latency  
Frames setting exceeds 9084  
card buffer space for the  
Reduce the Minimum Latency Frames setting  
as specified in the error message to correct  
the error.  
Framesync Status error  
message in 9084 Framesync  
function submenu screen.  
selected output video format  
Note: Due to card memory limits, the maximum  
available Minimum Latency Frames is  
related to the output video format.  
For example, with a 1080i59.94 output, the  
maximum allowed setting is 5. For a 1080i  
film (23.98) output, the maximum allowed  
setting is 3. Conversely, greater maximum  
settings are allowed for SD formats such as  
525i59.94, where the practical maximum  
limit is 13.  
Ancillary data (closed captioning,  
timecode, AFD, etc.) not  
Control(s) not enabled  
Make certain respective control is set to On or  
Enabled (as appropriate).  
transferred through 9084.  
VANC line number conflict  
between two or more  
ancillary data items  
Make certain each ancillary data item to be  
passed is assigned a unique line number (see  
Ranges on page 3-13).  
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors  
Refer to Cobalt® reference guide COMPASSRemote Control User  
Guide(PN 9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting  
information.  
In Case of Problems  
Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the  
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical  
Support Department.  
If required, a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to  
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary  
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping  
costs incurred are the customers responsibility. All products shipped to you  
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipped collect.  
The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to  
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond  
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.  
contact information.  
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