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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 9034-SD Analog to Digital Converter with Audio
Embedding and Frame Sync. The 9034-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 9034-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 9034-SD is a high quality format converter that also includes a full 16 channel audio embedder, a
12-bit analog to digital video converter, a 8 channel 24-bit balanced analog to digital audio converter,
and a full video frame synchronizer.
The 9034-SD has a full featured, high quality, 12-bit analog to 10-bit serial digital converter. The SD
analog video input can accept both NTSC and PAL.
The embedder functions like an audio router internal to the card. On the input side of the router are the
up to 16 channels (8 pairs) of discrete AES input, up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input.
On the output side are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES audio, and the up to 16 channels (8
pairs) of discrete AES output. The router acts as a full audio cross point: each of the 32 output channels
(16 embedded AES, 16 discrete AES) can receive signal from any one of the 29 (16 discrete AES, 8
Analog, 4 tone generator, 1 silence) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and
optional polarity inversion.