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19084 Card Software Versions and this Manual

1-2 9084 PRODUCT MANUAL 9084-OM (V4.0)

9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provi des for continual COMPASS™

card product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions

described in this manual may pertain specif ically to cards loaded with a

particular software build. If you received your 9084 and this manual at the

same time, this manual reflects all facets of your card.

This manual (9084-OM (V4.0)) was specifically written for

Software Version: 4.0 / 2740

If your 9084 was purchased earlier than receiving this manual, you can c heck

the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your 9084 and see

if it matches the Software Version covered by this manual.

If necessary, the Software Release Number/Software Build Number of your

9084 can be checked by viewing this information as displayed on the Info

submenu on the card-edge display, or by checking the Card Info menu in

DashBoard™. See Checking 9084 Card Information (p. 3-12) in Chapter 3,

“Operating Instructions” for more informat io n.

Proceed as follows if your card’s software does not match this manual:

Card Software earlier than

version in manual Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all

functions described in this manual may be

available.

If desired, contact Cobalt Digital Inc. to receive the

latest Update software for your card. Software is

typically sent by e-mail.

You can update your card by uploading the new

Update software by going to the

Support>Downloads link at

www.cobaltdigital.com. Then, go to the listing for

your card and download “COMPASS™ Firmware

Update Guide”.

Card Software newer than

version in manual A new manual is expediently released whenever a

card’s software is updated and specifications

and/or functionality have changed as compared

to an earlier version (a new manual is not

necessarily released if specifications and/or

functionality have not changed). A manual earlier

than a card’s software version may not completely

or accurately describe all functions available for

your card.

If your card shows features not described in this

manual, you can check for the latest manual (if

applicable) and download it by going to the

Support>Downloads link at

www.cobaltdigital.com.

Contents

Main Product Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademark Information Table of Contents Page Chapter 1 1 9084 Card Software Versions and this Manual Introduction Manual Conventions E201 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings Cautions 1 Labeling Symbol Definitions Safety Summary Warnings Cautions ! WARNING ! Introduction 9084 Functional Description 9084 Input/Outputs 1-6 Color Corrector Figure 1-1 9084 Functional Block Diagram Video Processor Introduction Color Corrector Video Processor Frame Sync Function AFD Inserter User Control Interface Figure 1-2 9084 User Control Interface Introduction 9084 Rear I/O Modules Video Formats Supported by the 9084 Introduction Technical Specifications 1 Introduction 1 Warranty and Service Information Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty Introduction Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Page Chapter 2 Installing the 9084 Into a Frame Slot 2 Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module 2 Setting Up 9084 Network Remote Control 1 2 Chapter 3 Control and Display Descriptions Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview 9084 Card Edge Controls, Indicators, and Display Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9084 card edge controls, indicators, and display. Figure 3-2 9084 Controls, Indicators, and Display Item Function 9084 Card Edge Control Menu/Submenu Structure Figure 3-3 Card Edge Controls Setup of Example Color Correction Function 12 34 Submenu Depth Vid A B C D E F G H I 3-6 D i s p Disp DashBoard User Interface 3-8 Figure 3-5 DashBoard Setup of Example Color Correction Function Cobalt Remote Control Panel User Interfaces 3 Accessing the 9084 Card via Remote Control Accessing the 9084 Card Using DashBoard Operating Instructions Accessing the 9084 Card Using a Cobalt Remote Control Panel Press the Select Device key and select a card as shown in the example below. 3 Checking 9084 Card Information Operating Instructions Ancillary Data Line Number Locations and Ranges Item Default Line No. / Range SD HD 9084 Function Submenu List and Descriptions Table 3-2 9084 Function Submenu List Provides the following Video Proc parametric controls. Video Proc 3-16 Page 3-18 Allows assignment of AFD (Active Format Description) codes to the SDI output video. Color Correction 3-20 Page 3-22 Provides video Frame Sync and delay control tools. (continued) Minimum Latency Frames Control 3-24 (continued) Reset Framesync Page 3-26 Color and Video Correction Examples Using the 9084 On-Set Monitor Color Correction Example Page Page 3-30 Figure 3-12 Applying Correction to Example Monitor Waveform Signal Miscellaneous Color and Video Correction Examples 3-32 Condition Observed On Waveform Monitor Correction Using 9084 Troubleshooting Error and Failure Indicator Overview 9084 Card Edge Status/Error Indicators and Display Figure 3-13 9084 Card Edge Status Indicators and Display Item Function 3-36 DashBoard Status/Error Indicators and Displays Figure 3-14 DashBoard Status Indicator Icons and Display Indicator Icon or Display Error Description Figure 3-15 Selecting Specific Cards for Card Info Status Display 3-38 Basic Troubleshooting Checks Item Checks 9084 Processing Error Troubleshooting Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors In Case of Problems