Audio rates are always 48kHz nominally but discrete AES inputs pass through sample rate converters to align them with the output timing. Output AES is always precisely locked in time with the output video. Analog audio is differential input and sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital equivalent to +24 dBu analog. Dolby decoding is available from embedded audio or external AES, with the purchase of the Dolby decoding option.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for Gain, Lift, 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.
The input and outputs of the 9323 are the following:
Input:
One
4 dedicated AES input connections (AES input
Switchable Input/Outputs:
4 AES connections, switchable between input and output (AES input/output
Outputs:
Two
Two
8 dedicated AES output connections. (AES output
Software Version
This manual is written for software release number 2.0.
To view the current software release number of your 9323 check the information submenu on the front edge controls or the card info menu in Dashboard.
To upgrade your 9323 software, go to the download page at www.cobaltdigital.com to download the latest release, and upload the file through Dashboard™ (see Dashboard™ user manual,
Functional Block Diagram
The 9323 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one compact package. This section describes the basic operation of your 9323 product.
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