Cobalt Digital OBSIDIAN 3G 9501-DCDA-3G Downconverter - Manual (Page 5)

9501DCDA-OM (V1.3) 9501-DCDA PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9501-DCDA Downconverter with 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input, SDI Reclocking,
SD-SDI and Analog Video/Audio Outputs card (also referred to herein as the
9501-DCDA).
Note: This manual also is applicable for reduced functionality version -HD which
accepts and processes only SD and HD (SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M)
SDI inputs. 3G inputs, controls, and functions described in this manual are not
applicable to 9501-DCDA-HD. In all other aspects, this version function identi-
cally as described in this manual.
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides information about this manual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9501.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9501 in a frame, and optionally installing a 9501-DCDA
Rear I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9501-DCDA.
This chapter contains the following information:
• 9501 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9501-DCDA Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Specifications (p. 1-12)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-14)
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-15)