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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Supported Video Formats
• Documentation Terms

A Word of Thanks

Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM 9011 Standard Definition D/A 10-bit SDI to Analog
Composite, Y/C, RGB and Component. The 9011 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 de-embedders, 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 9011, 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 9011is a high quality standard definition digital to analog converter for converting 525/625 4:2:2
SDI signals to analog Composite, Y/C and Component signals (YPbPr or RGB). The 9011 auto-
detects the line input standard and outputs the corresponding NTSC or PAL standard. The user can
configure the default PAL outputs to be PAL-B/D/G/H/I, PAL N or PAL 60 and NSTC M or N.
Pedestal selection can be enabled or disabled for NTSC operation.
The 9011 can be externally configured to three different analog output configurations: all Composite,
dual Composite with Y/C or Composite with Component. The 9011 supports four different Component
output modes: BetaCam™, MII™, SMPTE/N10 and RGB. The encoding process is 10-bit with
sample up-conversion from 4:2:2 to 8:8:8 (2x output mode) or 16:16:16 (4x output mode). Full user
digital processing (proc.) controls are available to the end user for adjusting black level, Y Gain,