website. ...............................................................................24 9032 Owner’s Manual • •••• (V 2.0) Page 5 of 24 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • Supported Audio and Video Formats • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9032-SD Analog to Digital Converter with Frame Sync. The 9032-SD is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGearTM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and deembedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGearTM modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and well into the future. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9032-SD, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding this or any other openGearTM card. Overview The 9032-SD is a high quality analog to digital converter that also includes a full video frame synchronizer. The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase. 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. Card configuration can also be done over DashBoard remote control software. The input and outputs of the 9032-SD are the following: Input: One 3-BNC SD analog video input Outputs: Two SD-SDI video outputs Page 6 of 24 9032 Owner’s Manual • •••• (V 2.0) Functional Block Diagram The 9032-SD has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your 9032-SD product. SD SDI Output 9032-SD Block Diagram Analog to Digital Conversion Video Proc: Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase Serializer and Cable Driver Frame Sync SD Analog Input Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9032-SD Functions Supported Audio and Video Formats Input and Output Video The 9032-SD supports the following video formats. Raster structure Frame Rate 486i1 29.97 575i1 25 Notes: 1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9032-SD card. • “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9032-SD. • “Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9032-SD card itself, including all components and switches. • “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the 9032-SD operates. 9032 Owner’s Manual • •••• (V 2.0) Page 7 of 24 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 high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment. ESD Susceptibility Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Cobalt Digital directly. Page 8 of 24 9032 Owner’s Manual • •••• (V 2.0) 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 one of the RM-9032-A module. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGearTM frame: 1. Refer to the openGearTM 8310 frame Owner’s Manual, to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. 2. On the rear of the 8310, locate the card frame slot. 3. As shown in Figure 2, seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the base of the frame’s back plane. Figure 2. Rear Module Installation 4. Align the top hole of the RM-9032-A with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8310 back plane. 5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the 8310 back plane. Do not ove...