9901-UDX 3G/HD/SD Up Down/Cross Converter with Frame Sync
The award-winning 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fusion3G® 9901-UDX card offers up/down/cross format conversion, frame sync, and advanced audio and ancillary data support, plus many other powerful features. Full audio support includes per-channel audio delay. Remote control is quick and easy with the free DashBoard™ remote control software or the Cobalt OGCP-9000 remote control panels.
You can select from options to add (as inputs and/or outputs) fiber, analog video, AES, and analog audio. This level of integration reduces module count and simplifies the signal chain, as well as providing flexibility for ever-changing requirements, including 3-D TV compliant 1080p. Options also include wings insertion, general purpose keying, color correction, Dolby® E/AC-3 encoding and decoding (with both decode and re-encode on the same card), ITU/ATSC/EBU compliant loudness metering, and Linear Acoustic® upmixing and loudness processing. Where the full conversion capability is not required, the 9901 series is available as the following base model versions (if desired later, any of these versions can be field upgraded to base 9901-UDX functionality using a firmware upgrade without removing the card from its frame).
Alternate Base Models
- 9901-UC SD to 3G/HD Upconverter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- 9901-DC 3G/HD to SD Downconverter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- 9901-XC 3G/HD to 3G/HD Cross Converter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- HD/SD Only All base models are also available as HD/SD only (for example, 9901-UDX-HD). All other features and specifications remain the same.
Product Downloads
- Datasheet
- Block Diagram
- 9901-UDX Product Manual
- Analog A/V Option (+AN-) Supplement
- Dolby Decoder Option (+DEC) Supplement
- Dolby Digital Encoder (+ENCD) Supplement
- Dolby E Encoder (+ENCE) Supplement
- Loudness Processing Options (+LP) Supplement
- Wings Option (+WINGS) Supplement
- RS-485/Audio LTC Option (+LTC) Supplement
- Keying Option (+KEYER) Supplement
Standard Features
| Full 3G/HD/SD-SDI support on BNC coax | Advanced up/down/cross format conversions utilizing high-quality, motion-adaptive de-interlacing and video scaling techniques |
| Preset standard and user-definable ARC w/configurable pan, tilt, & crop controls | HD/SD captioning format translation |
| Per-channel audio delay with glitchless delay adjustment | Frame sync with reference failover using dual reference inputs on frame |
| Full SMPTE timecode support with translation between formats. Timecode sources selectable from SDI and analog video inputs, reference, and internally generated | Advanced audio processing allows routing, gain, delay, and flexible mixing as standard features |
| GPIO ports with user-definable functions for system automation and monitoring | Centralized GUI remote control using DashBoard™ software and Cobalt OGCP-9000 remote control panels — custom settings saved as presets can be recalled manually, or with GPI or events-based triggerings |
| Five year warranty |
Options Information
You can select from options to add (as inputs and/or outputs) fiber, analog video, AES, and analog audio. This level of integration reduces module count and simplifies the signal chain, as well as providing flexibility for ever-changing requirements, including 3-D TV compliant 1080p. Options also include wings insertion, general purpose keying, color correction, Dolby® E/AC-3 encoding and decoding (with both decode and re-encode on the same card), ITU/ATSC/EBU compliant loudness metering, and Linear Acoustic® upmixing and loudness processing. Where the full conversion capability is not required, the 9901 series is available as the following base model versions (if desired later, any of these versions can be field upgraded to base 9901-UDX functionality using a firmware upgrade without removing the card from its frame).
Optional Features
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16 Channel Audio Embedding/De-Embedding (+AES) Provides eight (total) AES pair BNC connections that can be GUI-configured as inputs or outputs. Independent SRC for all AES inputs, with auto and manual bypass for non-PCM data. |
LTC RS-485/Audio Input/Output (+LTC) Provides LTC input/output and bi-directional conversion between VBI and LTC on RS-485 or any audio I/O. |
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Fiber Inputs/Outputs (+FRx/+FTx/+FRxTx/+FRxRx/+FTxTx) Provides one or two fiber connections per card. Inputs can serve any function in the product, outputs can be assigned from any function in the card. Connector type is dual LC with blind-mate connectors. Cards are fully swappable. |
Universal Analog Video Inputs/Outputs (+ANV) Provides an analog video input and output (CVBS, component, RGB (sync on green)) |
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Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs (+ANA) Provides up to eight channels (total) of balanced analog audio inputs and outputs |
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Video Options |
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Wings Insertion (+WINGS) Provides wings insertion using an independent SDI input provided for wings signal. Provides programmable insertion width. |
Keying (+KEYER) Provides keying using independent SDI inputs for key and fill signals. Chroma key region can be defined using manual controls or an Auto-Detect function. A separate preview SDI output is provided for observing key results before applying to program video output. |
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Color Correction (+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. |
Upgrade to 3G (+3G) Upgrades a 9901 HD/SD alternate base model to 3G/HD/SD |
Audio Options |
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Linear Acoustic® Loudness Processing (+LP51/+LP20) Loudness processing and/or upmixing can be ordered per card in the following (or lesser) combinations: • (2) 5.1 Loudness Processors (+LP51A, +LP51B) • (4) Stereo Loudness Processors (+LP20A, +LP20B, +LP20C, +LP20D) • (2) Stereo Loudness Processors, (2) Upmixers (+LP20A, +LP20B, +UMA,+UMB) • (1) 5.1 Loudness Processor, (1) aux. Stereo Loudness Processor, (1) Upmixer (+LP51A, +LP20A,+UMA) |
Software Loudness Meter (+LM-C) Cobalt’s +LM audio loudness metering option (in conjunction with a Cobalt OGCP-9000 Remote Control Panel with +LM-P option) provides a flexible solution for ingest or on-air loudness metering and assessment in compliance with ITU/ATSC/EBU standards. Easy to use, the +LM offers "true peak" level detection, error tracking and logging, and intuitive interface with touch screen control. |
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Linear Acoustic® Automatic Upmixing (+UM) Upmixing can be ordered separately or combined with other Linear Acoustic options. See above for available combinations. |
Dolby® E/Dolby Digital (AC-3)/Dolby® Digital Plus (E-AC-3) Decoding (+DEC) Decodes Dolby encoded streams from AES or embedded sources. Full metadata support; both SMPTE 2020 and serial. |
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Dolby® Digital (AC-3), Dolby® Digital Plus (E-AC-3) Encoding (+ENCD) Provides full assortment of Dolby® Digital/Digital Plus encoding formats with multiple stream encoding – all on the same card. Uses any combination of audio sources supported by the card (including mixed, upmixed, and loudness processed signals). Encode using internal metadata selections with a full complement of encoding formats and bit rates, as well as from serial or VBI external metadata.Contact sales for information about multiple simultaneous encodes. |
Dolby® E Encoding (+ENCE) Provides Dolby® E encoding from any combination of audio sources supported by the card (including mixed and loudness controlled signals). Full metadata support using internally generated or external metadata via SMPTE 2020 or serial. |
Specifications
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Video Input/Output (4 In, 4 Out) Standard: SD: 486i59.94, 576i50 HD: 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p24, 720p23.98 3G: SMPTE 425 level A and B: 1080p59.94, 1080p50 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 Timing Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 2.0/1.0/0.2 UI |
Frame Reference Input Signal: SMPTE 170M/318M “Black Burst” SMPTE 274M/296M “Tri-Level” Return Loss: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz |
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Audio/Video Delay Conversion Latency: 1 frame Frame Sync Min Latency: 2 lines Video Delay: 3G/HD/SD: 0.5/1.0/5.0 sec Audio Delay: 16 channels, per channel adjustment, 1 sample step size Up to 5 sec delay for each ch |
AES Audio Input/Output (8) Physical Interface: BNC per AES3-id Input Level: 0.2 to 2 Vp-p Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p Impedance: 75 Ω Return Loss: >15 dB up to 6.144 MHz Input SRC Range: 32 to 96 kHz Input SRC Performance: >130 dB THD+N |
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Analog Audio Input/Output Input Impedance: >10 kΩ Input Clip Level: +24 dBu (eq. 0 dBFS) Max Output Level: +24 dBu (eq. 0 dBFS) Freq. Response: ±0.12 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) SNR: 115 dB (A weighted) THD+N: -96 dB (20 Hz to 10 kHz) Crosstalk: -106 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
Analog Video Input ADC bit depth: 12-bit Sampling: 54 MHz (4X over-sampling) Freq. Response: Y/CVBS : ± 0.25 dB to 30 MHz Pb/Pr: ± 0.25 dB to 15.0 MHz Noise: < -60 dB to 30 MHz (unweighted) Differential Phase: < 1.5 degree Differential Gain: < 1 |
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Analog Video Output DAC bit depth: 12-bit Freq. Response: Y/CVBS : ± 0.25 dB to 30 MHz Pb/Pr: ± 0.25 dB to 15.0 MHz Noise: < -60 dB to 30 MHz (unweighted) Differential Phase: < 1.5 degree Differential Gain: < 1 % |
Fiber Input/Output Connectors: Dual LC, Standard Polish Fiber Type: 9/125 micron, single mode Mating system: Blind mate TX power: -5 dBm @ 1310 nm RX power: -16 to -3 dBm / 1260 to 1620 nm |
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GPI Complement/Triggering: Two; independent opto-isolated. Independent edge-triggered on H/L or L/H transition or combined logic considering both inputs (binary truth table) Connector: 3-terminal Phoenix; GPI-1/GPI-2/COM |
GPO Complement/Signalling: Two, independent. Non-referenced SPST relay closure upon true condition(s). Connector: 4-terminal Phoenix; GPO 1-1/GPO 2-2 Mapping: Selectable GPO true statement(s) activates selected GPO |
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Serial I/O Connector: Two, independent function Connector: 3-terminal Phoenix Functions: Tx/Rx for Dolby® metadata, RS-485 LTC, logging/reserved functions |
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Diagrams
Ordering Information
- 9901-UDX 3G/HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Converter with Frame Sync
- 9901-UC SD to 3G/HD Upconverter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- 9901-DC 3G/HD to SD Downconverter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- 9901-XC 3G/HD to 3G/HD Cross Converter with 3G/HD/SD Passthrough
- -HD HD/SD Only Option for any card model listed above (e.g., 9901-UDX-HD)
- +UDX Field-upgrade to +UDX option for 9901-UC/9901-DC/9901-XC models
- +3G Upgrade of -HD alternate model to 3G/HD/SD
- RM20-9901-B 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 4 AES I/O BNCs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- RM20-9901-C 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 2 AES I/O BNCs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- RM20-9901-D 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 4 AES I/O BNCs, 2 GPIO, 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- RM20-9901-E 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Double Width) 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs (1 with Relay Bypass), 8 AES I/O BNCs, 2 GPIO, 2 COMM, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs
- RM20-9901-F 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input, 8 AES I/O BNCs, 1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Output
- RM20-9901-G 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Double Width) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 8 AES I/O BNCs, 8 additional AES Outputs, 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (Available only in conjunction with card option +AESOUT16)
- RM20-9901-H 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC Inputs, 2 GPIO, 2 COMM, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC Outputs
- RM20-9901-B-HV-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width; High Ventilation) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 4 AES Inputs/Outputs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (all connectors HDBNC)
- RM20-9901-B-HV-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width; High Ventilation) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 4 AES Inputs/Outputs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (all connectors DIN 1.0/2.3)
- RM20-9901-F-HV-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width; High Ventilation) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 8 AES Inputs/Outputs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (all connectors DIN 1.0/2.3)
- RM20-9901-F-HV-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width; High Ventilation) 2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs, 8 AES Inputs/Outputs, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs (all connectors HDBNC)
- RM20-9901-XB 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) Component In, 4 Analog Audio I/O, Component Out This Rear I/O Module must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information
- RM20-9901-XC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) 2 Fiber I/O, 8 Analog Audio I/O This Rear I/O Module must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information
- RM20-9901-XD 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) Component In, 6 Analog Audio I/O, Composite Out This Rear I/O Module must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information
- RM20-9901-XE 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Double Width) Component In, 2 Fiber I/O, 8 Analog Audio I/O, Component Out, 4 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs This Rear I/O Module must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information
- RM20-9901-XF 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) Component In, 2 Fiber I/O, 2 Analog Audio I/O, Component Out This Rear I/O Module must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information
- RM20-9901-XB-HV-HDBNC 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) Component In, 4 Analog Audio I/O, Component Out This Rear I/O Module must be used with a –HV Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules
- RM20-9901-XB-HV-DIN 20-Slot Frame Rear I/O Module (Standard Width) Component In, 4 Analog Audio I/O, Component Out This Rear I/O Module must be used with a –HV Base Rear I/O Module. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules
Base Rear I/O Modules
Base Rear I/O Modules provide connections for standard card BNC video and audio connections, as well as other connections depending on rear module part number. These modules mate directly with the Fusion3G® card.
Expansion Rear I/O Modules
Expansion Rear I/O Modules are required for some video and audio options, such as analog audio/video and fiber connections. These rear modules mate with an Expansion piggyback card that is mounted to the base Fusion3G® card when equipped with these options. Expansion Rear I/O Modules are identified with ‘X’ in the part number and must be used with a Base Rear I/O Module to provide the full complement of card connections. See 20-Slot Frame Card Capacity and Rear Modules for more information.








