9902-2UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter/Frame Sync/Audio Embed/De-Embed

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Overview

The Cobalt® 9902-2UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter/Frame Sync/Audio Embed/De-Embed offers two independent signal paths of up/down/cross conversion, frame sync, and audio embedding /de-embedding in a single openGear® card. Using our HPF-9000 20-slot frame, this provides up to 40 channels of processing in a single frame. The 9902-2UDX represents a new level of openGear packaging density!

The 9902-2UDX provides high-density that offers unprecedented multi-input support and flexibility. Dual independent up/down/cross convert scalers are specifically designed for broadcast video formats, with full ARC control suitable for conversions to or from 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. AFD processing can detect an incoming AFD code and correspondingly set scaling and ARC to track with AFD. This processor also allows independent custom ARC to be applied for each incoming AFD code, and set the desired AFD code to be inserted on the output, even if there is no code detected on the input. Analog video (CVBS) input, with AES and analog audio audio embedding and de-embedding is also supported.

Audio embed adaptive SRC allows asynchronous 48 kHz AES audio to automatically sync with program video 48 kHz timing for glitch-free embedding. Individual, per-pair SRC auto-detects and disables SRC when a Dolby pair is detected on an input pair. Bulk and per-channel audio delay controls easily address lip-sync issues. Quality Check option +QC allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-configurable criteria such as black/frozen frame. Included standard is closed captioning absence/presence detection that allows CEA 608/708 and line 21 SD CC absence or presence to be detected, with event actions consisting of GPO, automated alert email actions, or go-to card user presets or other actions.

A convenient input crosspoint can select from up to four SDI inputs to be applied to either of the unit’s two processing paths. The input crosspoint allows manual or failover to alternate inputs on loss of input conditions. Option +TTS provides high-quality Text-To-Speech synthesis, directly converting EAS text to digital audio speech with no baseband signal breakouts or add-ons. With option +ANC, the 9902-2UDX offers full VANC/HANC ancillary data packet de-embedding and embedding.

Preset save/load allows saving custom settings while allowing one-button revert to factory settings. Layered presets allow invoking changes related only to a specific area of concern (audio routing, for example) while not changing any other processing settings or aspects. Full user DashBoard™ or Remote Control Panel remote control allows full status and control access locally or across a standard Ethernet network. GPIO allows direct input routing control and status monitoring.

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The 9902-2UDX is also available in stand-alone form factor BBG-1002-2UDX.

Features

Supports all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, 1080p
Multi-input RP168 clean switch, with manual selection or GPI controlled input selection. Path inputs can also be sourced from opposite path output with no external patching.
Auto-Changeover can be set to invoke failover for basic input loss. Quality Check option (+QC) provides alert actions on criteria such as black/frozen frame, audio silence, and closed-captioning absence. Threshold and hold-off are user configurable.
Up/Down/Cross Conversion with user and AFD, VI, and WSS ARC specifically tailored for broadcast video
Frame Sync with full H/V offset and manual/LOS video pattern generator. Pattern generator for each channel can provide raster/test pattern and patterns for LOS failover
Timecode processing can prioritize, filter for, and convert between specific SMPTE embedded-video or audio LTC
Advanced audio processing allows routing, gain, delay, and flexible mixing as standard features
Full audio crosspoint with delay control and 5.1-to-stereo downmix available for all audio outputs
Video options include color correction
CVBS analog video input and analog/AES embed / de-embed with 4-line Adaptive Comb Filter
Pattern generator for each channel can provide raster/test pattern and patterns for LOS failover insertion
Low-power/high-density design – less than 18 Watts per card
Remote control/monitoring via DashBoard™ software or OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel
Hot-swappable
Five year warranty

Options

Option

Quality Check Option (+QC) – Provides failover, alert, or user presets action on criteria such as black/frozen frame, audio silence, and CC absence.

Color Correction Option (+COLOR) – Provides full RGB color corrector (offset, gain, gamma) with extended YCbCr proc controls with white/black hard clip, white soft clip, and saturation clip.

Ancillary Data Processor Option (+ANC) – Provides full user VANC/HANC packet insertion/extraction access to DID/SDID ancillary data.

Text-To-Speech Option (+TTS) – Provides Text-To-Speech synthesis, directly converting EAS text to digital audio speech with no baseband signal breakouts or add-ons. High-quality Text-To-Speech from Acapela Group.

Clean and Quiet Switching Option (+CQS) – Provides automatic audio muting during switching transitions from one SDI input source to another to provide silence between input switches.

Extended Frame Sync Delay Option (+DLY) – Increases frame buffer to provide adjustable audio/video delay buffer capacity to over 9 seconds for SD video, 1.5 seconds for HD video, or 0.8 seconds for 3G video.

SCTE 104 Insertion Option (+SCTE104) – Provides generation/insertion of SCTE 104 data into baseband SDI. Message send can be triggered from automation GPI or other modes. Full control of splice start, end, and cancel as well as pre-roll offsets.

SCTE104 Frame-Accurate SCTE Trigger Insertion Option (+SCTE104-FAST) – Uses Time Stamp data derived from broadcast automation and timecode to provide deterministic, frame-accurate Digital Program Insertion (DPI) message embedding into SDI. The linear channel is output with precise metadata marking the beginning and ending of each program and commercial segment, optimizing it for automatic dissemination to CDN and VOD systems.

Audio LTC I/O Option (+LTC)

Diagrams

Specifications

Note: Inputs/outputs are a function in some cases of rear I/O module used.

Power
< 18 Watts

SDI Input/Outputs
Up to (4) 75Ω BNC inputs
Up to (4) 75Ω BNC outputs (selectable as processed SDI IN or IN RCK).
SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
SDI Receive Cable Length: 3G/HD/SD: 120/180/320 m (Belden 1694A)
SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
SDI Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Timing Jitter 3G/HD/SD: <2.0/1.0/0.2 UI
Minimum Latency (scaler and framesync disabled):
SD: 127 pixels; 9.4 us
720p: 330 pixels; 4.45 us
1080i: 271 pixels; 3.65 us
1080p: 361 pixels; 2.43 us

CVBS Video Input/Outputs
(1) 75Ω BNC input
(1) 75Ω BNC output. CVBS can be upscaled to any supported SDI format; all SDI formats can be downconverted to CVBS.

Discrete Audio Input/Outputs
(1) AES-3id 75Ω BNC input
(1) AES-3id 75Ω BNC output
(2) Balanced analog audio inputs
(2) Balanced analog audio outputs.
I/O conforms to 0 dBFS = +24 dBu.

Frame Sync Audio/Video Delay
Max offset: 20 frames
Latency (min): 1 frame
Option +DLY Delay (3G/HD/SD): >800 msec / >1580 msec / >9000 msec

ARC
ARC manually configurable (custom) or automatic triggering in full compliance/conformity with AFD (SMPTE 2016), VI (RP186), and WSS triggering. (ARC/AFD settings independent per processing path.)

User Audio Delay Offset from Video
Bulk delay control: -33 msec to +3000 msec.
Per-channel delay controls: -800 msec to +800 msec.

GPIO/COMM
(2) GPI configurable to select input routing. (2) GPO configurable to invoke upon input selected. RS-232/485 comm port. All connections via rear module RJ-45 GPIO/COMM jack.

Frame Reference Input
(2) reference from frame bus. SMPTE 170M/318M “Black Burst”, SMPTE 274M/296M “Tri-Level”

Rear Module Options

Rear Modules

Some Rear I/O Modules shown below may also be used for other Cobalt card models. This allows you to re-use rear modules from one card model to another. The Manufacturing Part Number (MPN) shown in the images below is the common code that is used to identify multi-use rear modules. Cross-compatibility can be checked using this number and About Cobalt Rear I/O Modules and Rear Module Cross-Reference at Reference and Help Documents.

RM20-9902-2UDX-A/S

   (Dual-card (split) rear module; connections are per card)
   • (2) SDI In
   • (3) SDI Out
(All coaxial connectors BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-C

   • (4) SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
   • GPIO/COMM port (RJ-45)
   • (4) SDI Out (each selectable as processed out or input
       RCK)
   • (1) Relay protected SDI Out (proc or SDI IN B on loss of
       power)
     (All coaxial connectors BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-D-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-D-HDBNC

   • (2) SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
   • (1) CVBS In
   • (8) AES In
   • (2) Balanced Analog Audio In
   • (2) SDI Out (each selectable as processed out or input
       RCK)
   • (1) CVBS Out
   • (8) AES Out
   • (2) Balanced Analog Audio Out
      (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-E-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-E-HDBNC

   • (4) SDI In
   • (8) AES In
   • (4) SDI Out (each selectable as processed out or input
       RCK)
   • (8) AES Out
      (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-F

   • (2) SDI In
   • (1) SDI Out with Relay Failover Protect
   • (3) SDI Out (selectable as Proc out or RCK)
   • (2) GPI
   • (2) GPO
     (All coaxial connectors BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-H-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-H-HDBNC

   • (3) SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
• (2) AES In
   • (4) Balanced Analog Audio In
   • (5) SDI Out (each selectable as processed out or input
       RCK; 2x copy of SDI output 4)
   • (2) AES Out
   • (4) Balanced Analog Audio Out
   • (1) GPI/6 Hz (coaxial)
   • (1) GPO w/ isolated return; coaxial)
      (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-J-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-J-HDBNC

   • (2) SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
• (1) CVBS In
   • (2) AES In
   • (4) Balanced Analog Audio In
   • (4) SDI Out (each selectable as processed out or input
       RCK)
   • (1) CVBS Out
   • (2) AES Out
   • (4) Balanced Analog Audio Out
   • (1) GPI/6 Hz (coaxial)
   • (1) GPO w/ isolated return; coaxial)
      (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-K-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-K-HDBNC

   • (4) SDI In
   • (6) AES In
   • (2) Balanced Analog Audio In
   • (4) SDI Out (one output with relay bypass)
   • (4) AES Out
   • GPIO/COMM port (combined RJ-45)
      (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-L-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-L-HDBNC

   • (4) SDI In
   • CVBS In
   • (8) SDI Out (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint output)
   • CVBS Out
   • COMM/GPIO port (RJ-45)
   • 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Control Port
    (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-M/S-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-M/S-HDBNC

   (Dual-card (split) rear module; connections are per card)
   • (4) SDI In
   • (6) SDI Out
(All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-N-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-N-HDBNC

   • (4) SDI In
   • (1) CVBS Analog Video In
   • (4) Balanced Analog Audio In
   • (8) AES In
   • (8) SDI Out (1 with relay bypass protect)
• (1) CVBS Analog Video Out
• (4) Balanced Analog Audio Out
• (8) AES Out
   • (1) GPIO/COMM (Combined RJ-45 connector)
   • 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9902-2UDX-P-DIN
RM20-9902-2UDX-P-HDBNC

   • (4) SDI In (2 with independent relay bypass)
   • (8) SDI Out (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint output)
   • COMM/GPIO port (RJ-45)
   • 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Control Port
    (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

Ordering Information

9902-2UDX 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual-Channel Up-Down-Cross Converter / Frame Sync / Audio Embed/De-Embed

Rear Modules:

RM20-9902-2UDX-A/S 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNC, (3) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Processed or Reclocked Output BNCs (connections are per each Card 1 / Card 2 connector bank)
RM20-9902-2UDX-C 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNCs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Output BNCs, (1) 3G/HD/SDI Output BNC (with relay bypass failover), (1) GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector
RM20-9902-2UDX-D-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (8) AES Inputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (1) CVBS Processed Output, (8) AES Outputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-D-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (8) AES Inputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (1) CVBS Processed Output, (8) AES Outputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9902-2UDX- E-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (8) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (8) AES Outputs (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-E-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (8) AES Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (8) AES Outputs (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9902-2UDX-F 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNCs, (1) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Processed Out BNC w/ Latching Input Select/Bypass, (3) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Output BNCs (GUI-selectable as Processed or Reclocked of selected input, (2) GPI, (2) GPO
RM20-9902-2UDX-H-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (3) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (2) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (5) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (2) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) Coaxial GPI/6 Hz, (1) Coaxial GPO w/ Isolated Return (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-H-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (3) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (2) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (5) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (2) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) Coaxial GPI/6 Hz, (1) Coaxial GPO w/ Isolated Return (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-J-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (2) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (1) CVBS Output, (2) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) Coaxial GPI/6 Hz, (1) Coaxial GPO w/ Isolated Return (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-J-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (2) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs, (1) CVBS Output, (2) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) Coaxial GPI/6 Hz, (1) Coaxial GPO w/ Isolated Return (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-K-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (one 3G/HD/SDI Output with relay bypass failover), (6) AES Inputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Outputs, GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-K-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (one 3G/HD/SDI Output with relay bypass failover), (6) AES Inputs, (2) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (4) AES Outputs, GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9902-2UDX-L-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (4) 3G/HD-SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint out), (1) CVBS Output, COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector, Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-L-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (4) 3G/HD-SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Input, (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint out), (1) CVBS Output, COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector, Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9902-2UDX-M/S-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (6) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (Connections are per each Card 1 / Card 2 connector bank; all coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-M/S-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (6) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (Connections are per each Card 1 / Card 2 connector bank; all coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9902-2UDX-N-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Double Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Analog Video In, (8) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1 with relay bypass protect), (1) CVBS Analog Video Out, (8) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector, 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-N-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Double Width) (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (1) CVBS Analog Video In, (8) AES Inputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Inputs, (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1 with relay bypass protect), (1) CVBS Analog Video Out, (8) AES Outputs, (4) Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, (1) GPIO/COMM RJ-45 connector, 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC.)
RM20-9902-2UDX-P-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (4) 3G/HD-SD-SDI Inputs (2 with independent relay bypass), (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint out), COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector, Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9902-2UDX-P-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (4) 3G/HD-SD-SDI Inputs (2 with independent relay bypass), (8) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (1x2 DA output of each crosspoint out), COMM/GPIO RJ-45 connector, Ethernet Port (All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)

Options:

+ANC Ancillary Data Processor Option
+COLOR Color Correction Option
+DLY Extended Frame Sync Delay Option
+CQS Clean and Quiet Switching Option
+LTC Audio LTC I/O Option
+QC Quality Check Option
+TTS Text-To-Speech Option (Acapela Text-To-Speech from Acapela Group™. Installation requires option upload and installation of speech library SD memory card onto host card. Pre-loaded SD card and instructions provided.)
+2L-SPAN Add Spanish-language upgrade (add-on to option +TTS; option +TTS required)
+SCTE104 SCTE 104 Insertion Option
+SCTE104-FAST Frame-Accurate SCTE 104 Trigger Insertion Option