Notes regarding color framing, Aes/word clock output, User control interface – Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9363 Multi-Format Reference Generator User Manual
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9363 Functional Description
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9363 PRODUCT MANUAL
9363-OM (V1.2)
Notes Regarding Color Framing
When an NTSC or PAL SD reference is received by the 9363, and one or
more outputs are set to the same format/rate as the received input, the color
frame of these outputs match the reference color framing. It should be noted
that this initial relationship will not necessarily follow any changes in the
received reference that are external to this card. However, the 9363
re-establishes color framing re-lock upon:
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Card power-up or reboot
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Change in reference (either by manually toggling reference selection,
or by removing and re-applying the received reference)
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Manually changing/manipulating the output timing offset for an
output channel.
AES/Word Clock Output
The 9363 can provide an AES output signal (suitable as a DARS signal)
which is timing referenced to any of the four card reference outputs. When set
for an AES output, the AES output can be set to various frequencies and
levels.
User Control Interface
The 9363 uses DashBoard™ as the normal graphical user interface for the
card, similar to other Cobalt
®
COMPASS™ cards.
Using DashBoard™, the 9363 and other cards installed in openGear™ frames
such as the Cobalt
®
8321-C Frame can be controlled from a computer and
monitor. DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with
control and monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies
the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the
ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define their controllable parameters to
DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up to date.
The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc.
website:nter “DashBoard” in the search window).
The DashBoard™ user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating
Instructions”.
Note:
If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt
®
reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of
COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt
®
OGCP-9000 and
OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete
instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Docu-
ments
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