9502-DCDA-3G Down-Converter/DA with 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input, HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs, and SDI Input Reclocking

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Overview

The 9502-DCDA-3G provides 3G/HD-to-SD down-conversion with ARC and has versatility in providing up to four HD/SD-SDI processed outputs as well as up to four reclocked SDI input copies selectable from two SDI inputs. The space-saving design of the 9502-DCDA provides for high density, allowing two cards to be collocated in adjacent slots and served by a single, standard width “split” rear module. Up to 20 of the 9502-DCDA cards can be installed in a 20-slot frame.

The card can pass SD signals with re-aspect, if needed. AFD processing can detect an incoming AFD code and correspondingly set scaling 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. Using a 10-bit video path, the 9502-DCDA can rate-convert 23.98 frame video to 59.94 fields, move progressive to interlace and is equipped with extensive user programmable reticule overlays.

Two discrete character burn strings can be inserted on output video, with each string inserted as static text and/or insert only upon LOS. Full proc control allows adjustment of white level, black level, color gain, and color phase. Factory presets enable a return to factory settings. The 9502 offers 3G down-conversion to 1080i, 720p, or SD-SDI. AES audio outputs can be de-embedded from selected embedded audio channels.

Preset save/load allows saving custom card 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 over a standard Ethernet network.

9502-DCDA Options
• LTC In/Out Software Option (+LTC)
• 3G Upgrade for -HD model Software Option (+3G)
• Frame Sync Software Option (+FS)
• Color Correction Software Option (+COLOR)
• Extended Frame Sync Delay Option (+DLY)

Alternate Base Model
• 9502-DCDA-HD Downconverter/DA with HD/SD-SDI Input,
HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs, and SDI Input Reclocking

Features

Supports all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080pSF, 1080p
Low power/high-density design allows up to 20 cards per frame; less than 18 Watts per card
Economical solution for 3G/HD downconversion to legacy SD monitoring systems. HD version further economizes for environments requiring only HD/SD support (field upgradeable to 3G with software license upload if later desired).
Full timecode and CEA 708 / CEA 608 conversion to SD VITC timecode and closed-captioning. Option +LTC allows bidirectional transfer between embedded video timecode formats and audio LTC.
Down-conversion scaling includes user-configurable ARC and AFD-controlled ARC
Auto-format detect/down-conversion of SMPTE 424M/292/259M formats
Full embedded audio processing with selectable downmix and AES audio de-embed. Dolby passthru on downconversions.
Remote control/monitoring via Dashboard™ software or OGCP-9000 remote control panels
Hot-swappable
Five year warranty

Options

Option

3G Software Option Upgrade Option (+3G) – Upgrades 9502-DCDA-HD card to 9502-DCDA-3G functionality/specifications.

Color Correction Option (+COLOR) – Provides independent RGB channel controls for luma, black, and gamma. Ultra-fast response time. The color correction feature is perfectly suited for use with Cobalt OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel.

Frame Sync Software Option (+FS) – Adds frame sync to 9502-DCDA-3G card. Provides full vertical and horizontal offset and frame delay controls. Glitch-free handling of embedded audio when a frame is dropped or duplicated.

Audio LTC I/O Option (+LTC) – Offers bidirectional transfer and conversion between video timecode formats and audio LTC. Audio LTC can be received or sent over various card audio channels.

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. (Add-on to option +FS; option +FS required.)

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Specifications

Power
<18 Watts

SDI Input
Number of Inputs: 2
Standards: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M (9502-DCDA-3G only)
Supported Formats:
1080p59.94,50,29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
1080i59.94,50
625i50, 525i59.94
Cable Length, Minimum, 3G/HD/SD (Belden 1694A): 120m / 180m / 360m
Return Loss: 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz, 10 dB up to 2.970 GHz

Video Outputs
Number of Outputs: 4 dedicated reclocked output BNCs Up to 4 processed HD/SD-SDI
SDI Signal Level: 800 mV nominal
SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz, >10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
SDI Jitter: SD: < 0.2 UI
SDI Embedded Audio: 16-Ch

Reference Video Input
Number of Inputs: 2 looping (openGear® frame)
Standard: Tri-level sync (SMPTE 274) and black burst (NTSC and PAL)

AES Output
Number of Outputs: 8-Ch (max) unbalanced (AES-3id)
Impedance: 75 Ω
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Resolution: 24-bit

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

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.

RM20-9502-A

   • Dual SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
   • (4) Reclocked Input SDI Out
   • (4) Processed SDI Out
   (All coaxial connectors BNC)

RM20-9502-A/S

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

RM20-9502-C/S-DIN
RM20-9502-C/S-HDBNC

   (Dual-card (split) rear module; connections are per card)
   • Dual SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
   • (4) Reclocked Input SDI Out
   • (4) Processed SDI Out
   (All coaxial connectors DIN1.0/2.3 or HD-BNC)

RM20-9502-F

   • Dual SDI In (selectable manually or as failover)
   • (4) AES Pair De-Embed Out (8-ch)
   • (4) Processed SDI Out
   (All coaxial connectors BNC)

Ordering Information

9502-DCDA-3G Down-Converter/DA with 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input, HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs, and SDI Input Reclocking
9502-DCDA-HD Down-Converter/DA with HD/SD-SDI Input, HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs, and SDI Input Reclocking

Rear Modules:

RM20-9502-A 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNCs, (4) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Reclocked Output BNCs, (4) HD/SD-SDI Processed Output BNCs
RM20-9502-A/S 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNC, (2) HD/SD-SDI Reclocked Output BNCs, (2) HD/SD-SDI Processed Output BNCs (connections are per card)
RM20-9502-C/S-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4) HD/SD-SDI Reclocked Outputs, (4) HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs (connections are per card; all connectors DIN1.0/2.3)
RM20-9502-C/S-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Split; supports 2 cards) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, (4) HD/SD-SDI Reclocked Outputs, (4) HD/SD-SDI Processed Outputs (connections are per card; all connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9502-F 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input BNCs, (4) Video HD/SD-SDI Processed Output BNCs, (4) AES Audio Output BNCs

Options:

+3G Software license upgrade for 9502-DCDA-HD card. Upgrades card to 9502-DCDA-3G functionality/specifications.
+COLOR Color Correction Software Option
+FS Frame Sync Software Option
+LTC Audio LTC Option
+DLY Extended Frame Sync Delay Option (add-on to option +FS; option +FS required)

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