Cobalt Networks 9034-SD owner manual AES Audio Input Advanced Features, Documentation Terms

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AES Audio Input Advanced Features

AES Sample Rate Converter Bypass

The card’s AES inputs have built in sample rate converters that are enabled by default. This allows the card to interface with asynchronous AES sources (sources who’s AES timing does not match the video reference timing.). They can be bypassed with a control in Dashboard or the front panel. This is a necessity when trying to embed non-PCM AES audio such a Dolby E or Dolby Digital audio streams. This control is off by default.

Zero-Delay Audio Embedding

Sometimes it is desirable to embed AES with minimum latency. For example, if you want to embed Dolby E audio into video with no latency, and delay the video by one frame to account for Dolby E encoding delay. By turning this control on for a given AES pair, the pair will be directly embedded into it’s corresponding group, bypassing the normal frame sync audio delay. (AES Pair 1 into Embedded Group 1, ch1 & ch2, AES pair 2 into Embedded Group 2, ch3 & ch4). This control overrides the standard audio routing system: if AES Pair 1 is selected, then the controls to route into Embedded group 1, ch1 & ch2 don’t apply. There is no gain or polarity control available when this option is selected. This control is off by default

Low latency AES Passthrough

This control is similar to zero delay audio embedding. If selected for input pair X it causes AES output pair X to act as a bit for bit copy of AES input pair X. This over rides the normal audio routing and delay. No gain and polarity adjustments are possible. This control is off by default.

Documentation Terms

The following terms are used throughout this guide:

Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the 9034-SDcard.

Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the 9034-SD.

Board” and “Card” all refer to the 9034-SDcard itself, including all components and switches.

System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the 9034-SDoperates.

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Contents SD-OM Version 9034-SDCobalt Digital Inc. All rights reserved CopyrightImportant Regulatory and Safety Notices Environmental Information Contents This Chapter IntroductionWord of Thanks OverviewSwitchable Input/Outputs InputOutputs Functional Block Diagram Supported Audio and Video FormatsRaster structure Frame Rate Documentation Terms AES Audio Input Advanced FeaturesInstallation and Setup Static DischargeUnpacking Rear Module Installation Rear Module Installation OptionalRear Modules Available for 9034-SD Board Installation Card Control and Status Menu StructureVideo Submenu Frame Sync Submenu Audio Submenu Display Submenu Preset SubmenuInformation Submenu Remote Control Using the Menus and Menu DescriptionsDashBoard Control System Software Frame Sync PresetsAES Audio Out 1/2 7/8Controls Video SignalAES Input Video ProcTechnical Specifications Analog Audio OutputReference Video InputTroubleshooting Checklist Service InformationCase of Problems Warranty and Repair PolicySD and Related Products Ordering InformationStandard Equipment Optional EquipmentPage Contact Us Contact Cobalt Digital IncVisit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website