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The award-winning Cobalt® TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD UHD Up/Down/Cross Converter/Frame Sync/Embed/De-Embed Audio Processor is Cobalt’s next generation of advanced scaler/frame synchronizers for the openGear® platform.
The TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K upconverts 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD to either UHD1 3840×2160 Square DIvision Multiplex (SDM) or Two-Sample Interleave (2SI) quad 3G-SDI based formats, or can output ST 2082 12G-SDI for single-wire 4K transport. With both 12G-SDI and quad 3G-SDI inputs, the TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K can downconvert 12G and quad UHD. The TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K provides an HDMI 2.0 output for economical 4K video monitoring. The TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K offers numerous options, including SDR-to-HDR conversion and color correction.
The TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K-DSP model provides the same functionality as the TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K model, and additionally also offers a DSP-based platform that supports multiple audio DSP options, including Dolby® Real-Time Loudness Leveling automatic loudness processing, Dolby® E/D/D+ encode/decode, and Linear Acoustic® UPMAX™ automatic upmixing. Embedded audio and metadata are properly delayed and re-embedded to match any video processing delay, with full adjustment available for audio/video offset.
The high-density openGear® design allows for up to five TOPAZ 9904-UDX-4K cards to be installed in one 2RU openGear® frame. Card control/monitoring is available via DashBoard user interface or Cobalt’s RESTful-based Reflex protocol.
Key Features
High-density openGear® comprehensive UHD UDX solution
Supports all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080PsF, 1080p, 2160p. Can support/accept 3G Level A or Level B-DL input with output as Level A or B-DL (via UI control) and also support RGB 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:4:4.
Full up/down conversion between HD/3G, ST 2082 12G-SDI single-wire, and SDM/2SI quad 3G-SDI based formats, with ST 2082 12G-SDI single-wire and quad 3G UHD available at both input and output
Supports Square Division Multiplex (SDM) and Two-Sample Interleave (2SI) quad UHD formats
12G-SDI and quad 3G frame sync and user delay
Supports Cobalt’s Reflex (JSON) Protocols
Full embedded audio processing with user delay offset and AES I/O
Noise Reduction and Detail Enhancement provide image quality optimization
Remote control/monitoring via Dashboard™ software, OGCP-9000 remote control panels, or Cobalt’s RESTful-based Reflex protocol
Hot-swappable
Many options available including DANTE
Five year warranty
Specifications
Note: All specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI Input/Outputs
(6) 75Ω inputs (max)
(8) 75Ω outputs (max)
SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE ST2082-1,10, 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M-C. All inputs/outputs 12G compliant and SDQS/2SI quad 3G compliant.
Return Loss:
> 15 dB up to 1.485 GHz
> 10 dB up to 3 GHz
> 7 dB up to 6 GHz
> 5 dB up to 12 GHz
Input Cable Length:
45m Belden 1694A cable at 11.88 Gbps
120m Belden 1694A cable at 2.97 Gbps
240m Belden 1694A cable at 1.485 Gbps
400m Belden 1694A cable at 270 Mbps
Output Signal Level: 800 mV ±10%
DC Offset: 0 V ± 50 mV
Rise and Fall Time @ 11.88 Gbps: < 45 ps
Alignment Jitter (12G/3G/HD/SD): < 0.3/0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Frame Sync Audio/VIdeo Delay
Max offset: 20 frames
Latency (min): 1 frame
User Audio Delay Offset from Video
Bulk delay control: -33 msec to +3000 msec.
Per-channel delay controls: -800 msec to +800 msec
AES Audio Inputs/Outputs
(8) 75Ω coaxial ports (max); port direction assignable as inputs or outputs in groups of 4 ports.
Note: Hardware rev –E and later has 8 AES ports; earlier versions have 4 port max.
MADI Audio Inputs/Outputs
(2) 75Ω coaxial ports (max)
Note: Not all rear modules support full MADI I/O. MADI I/O is a function of Rear Module used
and is available only on card with on rev C (or later) hardware with firmware supporting MADI I/O.
See Rear Module illustrations for specific information.
HDMI Input (Option -H2S only)
HDMI 2.0 Input; mini connector
HDMI Output
HDMI 2.0 Output; type A standard connector
GPIO
6 GPI (max); 2 GPO (max)
Note: GPIO max capacity is a function of Rear Module used. See Rear Module Options tab for specific information.
Frame Reference Input
(2) reference from frame bus. SMPTE 170M/318M “Black Burst”, SMPTE 274M/296M “Tri-Level”
Frame Loading (Max. recommended number of 9904 cards supported per Frame Model)
- OG3 Frame: (5) cards
- HPF-9000 Frame: (5) cards
- HPF-9500 Frame: (5) cards
- oGx Frame: (7) cards
- HPF-MAX Frame: (10) cards
Note: Excluding the HPF-MAX, it is recommended to leave a 1RU gap above the frame and set frame Network Controller Card to run the frame cooling fans at full (max.) speed.
Diagrams
RM20-9904-A-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (8) SDI Out
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- MADI Compatible
- GPIO/COMM
- (1) HDMI In (option –H2S only)
Note: This input resides on the card assembly and projects through a cutout on the rear module. The connectors are not part of the rear module assembly. (The connectors are shown here for reference.) - (1) HDMI Out
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: This rear module replaces obsolete rear module RM20-9904-B-HDBNC below.
RM20-9904-B-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (8) SDI Out
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- MADI Compatible
- GPIO/COMM
- (1) HDMI In (option –H2S only)
Note: This input resides on the card assembly and projects through a cutout on the rear module. The connectors are not part of the rear module assembly. (The connectors are shown here for reference.) - (1) HDMI Out
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: This rear module is being replaced by rear module RM20-9904-A-HDBNC. RM-20-9904-A-HDBNC has identical connectivity and form function/size as obsoleted rear module RM20-9904-B-HDBNC.
RM20-9904-C-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (4) SDI Out
- MADI Compatible
- GPI/COMM
- (1) HDMI Out
- (2) SFP cage receptacles (valid with option -UDX-SFP or -UDX-SFP-MSA only)
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9904-D-HDBNC
RM20-9904-E-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (9) SDI Out
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- (1) HDMI Out
- MADI Compatible
- GPI/COMM
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
Note: This rear module has been replaced by rear module RM20-9904-F-HDBNC (shown below).
RM20-9904-F-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (9) SDI Out
- (8) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- MADI Compatible
- GPI/COMM
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: (8) AES ports supported on card hardware rev -E and later. Earlier card versions support (4) AES ports (max).
RM20-9904-G-HDBNC
- (4) SDI In
- (4) SDI Out
- (3) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- MADI Compatible
- GPIO/COMM
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: Mates to card in odd slot.
RM20-9904-H-HDBNC
- (5) SDI In
- (1) Relay protected SDI Out (processed SDI OUT 1A or SDI IN 5 on loss of power)
- (7) SDI Out
- MADI Compatible
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- GPIO/COMM
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: Mates to card in odd slot.
Note: 12G signals over relay bypass path stipulates maximum cable length not to exceed 10m for total of both input and output cable lengths.
RM20-9904-J-HDBNC
- (5) SDI In
- (1) Relay protected SDI Out (processed SDI OUT 1A or SDI IN 5 on loss of power)
- (7) SDI Out
- MADI Compatible
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- GPIO
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: Mates to card in odd slot.
Note: 12G signals over relay bypass path stipulates maximum cable length not to exceed 10m for total of both input and output cable lengths.
RM20-9904-K-HDBNC
- (6) SDI In
- (6) SDI Out
- (4) AES I/O (User Selectable)
- MADI Compatible
- COMM/GPI
- (1) HDMI In (option –H2S only)
Note: This input resides on the card assembly and projects through a cutout on the rear module. The connectors are not part of the rear module assembly. (The connectors are shown here for reference.) - (1) HDMI Out
- (1) 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
RM20-9904-P-HDBNC
- (4) SDI In (I1, I3, I5, and I6)
- (4) SDI Out (O1-4)
- (8) AES I/O (A1-8 User Selectable)
- (2) SFP Cages
(All coaxial connectors HD-BNC)
Note: MADI I/O is available on rev C (or later) hardware with firmware supporting MADI I/O. When enabled ‘MADI In and MADI Out acquire SDI In 6 and SDI Out 5 (respectively) on rear modules that support ‘these I/O. Rear modules that support MADI I/O (“MADI Compatible”) show the MADI port locations ‘that are SDI IN 6 and/or SDI OUT 5 alternatives (as shown in rear module illustrations).
Rear modules with SFP access do not come standard with any SFP functionality. Appropriate SFP option must be provisioned for rear module SFP functionality.
SFP port-type availability depends upon SFP Type, rear IO module, and 9904-UDX host card rev as follows:
- Option -UDX-SFP (non-MSA); Card Rev E and earlier with -C, -F, -G rear IO module:
– Top SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs and up to 2 Fiber outputs.
– Bottom SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs. - Option -UDX-SFP (non-MSA); Card Rev F and later with -C, -F, -G rear IO module:
– Top SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs and up to 2 Fiber outputs.
– Bottom SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs and up to 2 Fiber outputs. - Option -UDX-SFP (non-MSA); Card Rev E and earlier with -K rear IO:
– Top SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs and up to 2 Fiber outputs.
– Bottom SFP port is unused (NC). - Option -UDX-SFP (non-MSA); Card Rev F and later with -K rear IO:
– Top SFP port supports up to 2 Fiber inputs and up to 2 Fiber outputs.
– Bottom SFP port support up to 2 Fiber outputs. - Option -UDX-SFP-MSA (no card restictions):
– Top SFP port supports 1 Fiber input and 1 Fiber output.
– Bottom SFP port supports 1 Fiber input and 1 Fiber output.
Note: Card can support/accept 3G Level A or Level B-DL input with output as Level A or B-DL (via UI control) and also support RGB 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:4:4 when card is loaded with corresponding firmware offset version. The functionality described here is available as standard (no additional charge) when requested at order. Consult Product Support for more information.
Note: To support HDMI input option -H2S, this option is required in addition to card fitted with rear module (such as RM20-9904-B-HDBNC) that allows access to the daughter card-located HDMI input connector.
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