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 9033-SD Standard Definition Analog to Digital Converter with Audio Embedding. The 9033-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 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 9033-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 9033-SD is a high quality analog to SD-SDI converter which also features an audio embedder capable of embedding analog or AES audio signals.
The 9033-SD has a full featured, high quality, 12-bit analog to 10-bit serial digital converter. The converter can convert signals with NTSC or PAL timing, in composite, Y/C, or component flavors.
The embedder on the 9033-SD can best be thought of as an audio router on a card. On the input side of the router are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES in the input video, the up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input, and up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input. On the output side are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES audio. The router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 16 embedded output channels can receive signal from any one of the 40 (16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES, 8 Analog) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and optional polarity inversion.
