9970-QS-MC

The Cobalt® 9970-QS-MC 3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Expandable Master Control Multiviewer integrates five discrete 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS inputs onto a single 3G/HD/SD-SDI quint-split output, with each image being flexibly inserted into the output image area.

Based on our award-winning 9970-QS, the 9970-QS-MC is specifically designed for master control applications by providing layout optimization that saves space, and easily implemented QC screening of master control ingest.

The 9970-QS-MC provides the ability to orient and arrange PIPs in columns arranged for a 9x16 “portrait” layout. This allows consumer or professional monitors to be oriented “on-end”, thereby saving wall-width in any area (especially in space-conscious mobile environments). The 9970-QS-MC provides individual per-PIP detection of missing video, black/frozen frame or audio silence events. This detection can propagate an alert to individual QC GPO signals for instant notification of video/audio errors. While the 9970-QS-MC offers unprecedented flexibility, it also offers an unprecedented ease of use. Fully-flexible layouts using one-button template presets or fully customizable layouts using easy to use sizing/positioning custom controls. Custom layouts can be saved to user presets. Any template layout or custom layout changes can be done "on-the-fly" in real time, without tedious setup compiler or layout programs like many other split/multiviewer products.

Multiple 9970-QS-MC cards can be cascaded to provide splits greater than the base quint-split. The 9970-QS-MC PIP5 input can be used in a cascaded chain of 9970-QS-MC cards that provides multiviewer layouts of up to 8x8 (64:1). The QuickSet grid definer precisely and easily sets up a multiviewer grid where columns and rows of each of the cards PIPs are arranged to work together in a cascaded aggregate arrangement. Low-latency processing allows multiple 9970-QS-MC cards to be cascaded without significant accumulated delays within the chain.

A master output up-down-cross convert scaler provides scale-to HD or 3G SDI formats for the combined multiviewer output, which also includes an HDMI output (with audio embedding) to directly feed a consumer wall monitor. The openGear® card-based form factor of the 9970-QS-MC provides scalable, easily integrated multi-image functions for the 20-slot frame form factor with easy to use DashBoard™ remote control. Full user DashBoard™ or Remote Control Panel remote control allows full status and control access locally or across a standard Ethernet network.

Features

• Scalable openGear® multiviewer master control solution. Card-based form factor provides high density, space-saving economical integration.

• 9x16 “portrait” layout mode allows monitor “on-end” orientation to save wall-width space in master control environments

• Easy, real-time “on the fly” custom layout changes without needing setup compiler or layout programs

• Quality events (such as missing video, frozen/black frame, or audio silence) alert/alarms can be propagated to individual per-PIP GPO (Input A only)

• Easy to configure PIP sizing and borders. Custom settings can be saved to user presets.

• Cascading Mode and QuickSet grid definer offers easy to set up scalable multiviewer functions (up to 64:1) using multiple cascaded (daisy-chained) 9970-QS-MC cards. Two cards can provide an 8:1 multiviewer, with up to 16 cards providing a 64:1 multiviewer. Single card provides up to 5:1 split, with up to ten 5:1 splits per frame.

• Per-PIP audio meter, tally, user text, and timecode overlays

• DashBoard Output Preview function provides display of regularly-sampled screen captures in the card DashBoard page. Provides remote-access program video content/presence and multiviewer layout confidence monitoring via the card’s DashBoard display without needing collocation with the card or its input or output video signals.

• Audio routing directs selected PIP audio to combined-stream outputs. Audio downmixing also provided.

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI 2x DA and HDMI with audio embed outputs

• Fully flexible input compatibility – mixed formats on inputs can be automatically sized and outputted in a combined output scaled to desired broadcast SD/HD/3G output format. Each input automatically detects and sets up for SDI or CVBS input. Supports asynchronous inputs using per-PIP ref lock. Per-PIP independent ARC settings and controls.

• Low-power/high-density design – less than 18 Watts per card

• DashBoard™ remote control status monitoring and setup/control

• Five year warranty

Specifications

Power
< 18 Watts

Video Input/Outputs
Video Inputs: (5) 75Ω BNC; auto-detect/setup for 3G/HD/SD-SDI or CVBS. (3G support for Level A only.)
SDI Outputs: (2) 75Ω BNC (2x DA); user-selectable as 720p, 1080i, or 1080p (3G)
HDMI Output: (1) HDMI output with audio embedding
Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M (level A)
I/O Latency: Basic PiP Input/Output < 1.5 frames (max). Cascade latency consists of basic PiP I/O latency plus < 2 line added delay.
Receive Cable Length: 3G/HD/SD: 120/180/320 m (Belden 1694A)
Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI

Timecode Burn-In
Independent per-PIP burn-in via user controls from input video SMPTE embedded timecode. Burn-in enable/disable user controls. Configurable for burn-in string of seconds, seconds:frames, seconds:frames:field. User controls for text size, color, and H/V position.

Text Burn-In
Per-PiP UMD and two user identity text strings (as alternate, automatic PiP input video format can be inserted). Independent insertions controls for enable/disable. User controls for text size, color, and H/V position.

Audio Output
16-ch embedded. Per-PIP select allows routing of PIP input 16-ch embedded audio to combined SDI output. HDMI output tracks with group 1/2 audio as selected for SDI embedded audio output.

Tally Indicators/Inputs 
Per-PiP dual tally indicators. GPI, Ethernet, serial per-PiP control. Per-PiP tally lamp position and sizing controls.

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

Ordering Information

9970-QS-MC  3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS Expandable Master Control Multiviewer with Advanced On-Screen Graphics

Rear Modules:

RM20-9970-B  20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (4) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Input BNCs, (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI Output BNCs (2xDA), COMM/GPIO Port, Ethernet Port

RM20-9970-C-DIN  20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (5) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Inputs, (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI DA Outputs, COMM/GPIO Port (Combined HD-15 connector), HDMI Output, Ethernet Port (all coaxial connectors DIN 1.0/2.3)

RM20-9970-C-HDBNC  20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (5) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Inputs, (2) 3G/HD/SD-SDI DA Outputs, COMM/GPIO Port (Combined HD-15 connector), HDMI Output, Ethernet Port (all coaxial connectors HD-BNC)

RM20-9970-D   20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (5) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Input BNCs, (1) 3G/HD/SD-SDI DA Output BNC, COMM/GPIO Port (Combined HD-15 connector), Ethernet Port

RM20-9970-E-DIN  20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (5) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Inputs, (2) SDI x2 Outputs (1 with relay bypass protect), COMM/GPIO Port (Combined HD-15 connector), HDMI Output, Ethernet Port (all coaxial connectors DIN 1.0/2.3)

RM20-9970-E-HDBNC  20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard-Width) (5) 3G/HD-SD-SDI/CVBS Inputs, (2) SDI x2 Outputs (1 with relay bypass protect), COMM/GPIO Port (Combined HD-15 connector), HDMI Output, Ethernet Port (all coaxial connectors HD-BNC)

Note: Cascade Config consolidated control feature requires Rear I/O Module with Ethernet connector (e.g., RM20-9970-B) for each card within the cascade chain (or alternately a frame that provides per-card dedicated Ethernet connectivity within the frame).