Cobalt Digital BLUE BOX GROUP SDI-To-HDMI 3G_HD_SD-SDI-to-HDMI User Manual

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• SDI channels Emb 1-8 are normally routed to HDMI channels 1-8.

• SDI embedded channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8 can be de-embedded to the stereo

AUDIO OUT (L/R) RCA connectors using DIP switch bank as shown on the unit label.
(Note: serial numbers 368880R and earlier do not offer Ch7/8 de-embedding)

Unbalanced Audio Levels and This Device

The unbalanced “RCA” audio outputs on this device correspond to 2.2 Vrms output when sourced from a
unity-gain 0 dBFS digital sine-wave source. Consumer audio is specified in dBV with a nominal (or
recording) level of -10 dBV. The 2 Vrms maximum output level corresponds to +6 dBV. The unbalanced
analog outputs on this device allow for 16 dB of headroom above the nominal -10 dBV consumer level
(“headroom” is the range between the maximum and nominal audio levels). Professional balanced analog
audio levels in the US typically use a +4 dBu nominal level with 20 dB of headroom (-20 dBFS). The
maximum level for balanced analog interfaces is +24 dBu.

The headroom difference between consumer and professional audio will result in a lower RCA consumer
level when converting from professional balanced analog audio. For example, if pro level analog audio is
received and transmitted via AES or embedded SDI to a receiver converting to RCA analog audio, the
output will be 4 dB lower, with a nominal level of -14 dBV.

Channel Line-Up of HDMI vs. Standard SDI Conventions

To maintain conformance with CEA-861D HDMI audio channel line-up specifications and industry standard
SDI convention, this device lines up audio as shown below with a swap between the C and LFE channels

BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI and HDMI>SDI converters bilaterally conform to the conventions shown here, with
back-to-back connection resulting in proper channel line-up for HDMI and SDI.

Connection to downstream devices not conforming to both SDI and HDMI conventions may require switch
SW4 set to ON (custom) to swap the C and LFE channels so that HDMI has Ch 3 as C and Ch 4 as LFE.

HDMI/DVI Mode Switches

BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI can typically automatically detect connection to a downstream device
as either an HDMI port or a DVI (monitor) port. However, switches SW1 thru SW3 allow setting
BlueBox to force a DVI output suitable for direct connection to monitors using a DVI input in
case the connection is not detected by the monitor. (Refer to illustration on rear page of this
manual or label on unit for switch positions.)
• SW3 – Set to ON to allow manual control of HDMI/DVI mode.
• SW2 – Set to ON to force DVI output mode.
• SW1 – Set to ON to force RGB color space (intended mode for monitor usage).

Note: Connect monitor to BlueBox™ SDI>HDMI and then set switches to ensure monitor gets

handshake to “see” connection.

Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years
from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000, and Blue Box
series power supplies, and Dolby

modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the
repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this
limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply
to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse,
abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are
authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall
immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser
shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return
Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective products should be double boxed, and sufficiently
protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center,
postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number,
description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial
number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2406 E. University Avenue

Office: (217) 344-1243

Urbana, IL 61802 USA

Fax: (217) 344-1245

www.cobaltdigital.com

Email: [email protected]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE
PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE
PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON
WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT
PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO
EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without
the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may
not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in
this device is prohibited.

The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right
to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does
not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.

Cobalt

is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. BlueBox™ is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

Signal Format/Channels

Standard SDI Convention

LFE

HDMI CEA-861D

LFE

Item

Description/Specification

Standards supported:

SMPTE 259M, 292M, 425M

Video Input:

3G/HD/SD-SDI, 75

Ω BNC

Receive EQ Performance
(1694A):

3G: up to 120m
HD: up to 190m
SD: > 250m

Outputs:

HDMI; Reclocked SDI, 75

Ω BNC; Analog audio out L/R pair, unbalanced

“consumer” level RCA

Audio conversion format:

48 kHz sampling, 24-bit

Power source:

5-16 VDC, 2.4 W. Power-sourced directly from host equipment USB port. Can
also be powered using corded AC adapter (included)

Dimensions (WxHxD):

5.5" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections) (139 x 77 x 26 mm)