Cobalt Networks 9033-SD TV Converter Box User Manual


 
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
A Word of Thanks
Overview
Functional Block Diagram
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear
TM
9033-SD Standard Definition Analog to Digital
Converter with Audio Embedding. The 9033-SD is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for
broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGear
TM
line includes video decoders and
encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much
more. Cobalt openGear
TM
modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and
well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9033-SD, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGear
TM
card.
Overview
The 9033-SD is a high quality analog to SD-SDI converter which also features an audio embedder
capable of embedding analog or AES audio signals.
The 9033-SD has a full featured, high quality, 12-bit analog to 10-bit serial digital converter. The
converter can convert signals with NTSC or PAL timing, in composite, Y/C, or component flavors.
The embedder on the 9033-SD can best be thought of as an audio router on a card. On the input side of
the router are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES in the input video, the up to 16 channels (8
pairs) of discrete AES input, and up to 8 channels of differential analog audio input. On the output side
are the up to 16 channels of embedded AES audio. The router acts as a full audio cross point: each of
the 16 embedded output channels can receive signal from any one of the 40 (16 embedded AES, 16
discrete AES, 8 Analog) input channels. Each output also allows gain adjustment and optional polarity
inversion.