Specifications

RS-422, COMPUTER AND GPI INTERFACES
TIME-CODE EQUIPMENT
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TCI-50
VITC/LTC Reader, RS-422 Inserter
The TCI-50 reads VITC or LTC
Time-Code. Translates and inserts
the Time-Code numbers into the
RS-422 data stream going back to
an edit controller or PC.
■ Responds to edit controller
commands requesting VCR
Time-Code location, as well as Cue,
Preroll and other Time-Code related commands.
■ LTC input source can be from an Audio channel or a Time-Code
address track.
■ High Speed Read capability for reading VITC and LTC at various
VCR Search/Wind speeds (depending on tape formats)
■ "Bypass" mode removes TCI-50 from the RS-422 data path.
■ Front panel switches for selecting between VITC or LTC, as well
as select "Auto” mode which automatically switches to VITC as a
backup when reading LTC
■ Local mode (no VCR) translates SMPTE-to-RS422
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
TCW-50 Keyboard Time-Code Wedge
The TCW-50 reads LTC Time-Code
and sends the information to the PC
as though it were typed in at the
keyboard. The TCW-50 connects
between the PC and keyboard, and
is intended for applications requiring
direct input of Time-Code values
into user programs. Because there is
no "wedge'” PC software involved,
the TCW-50 is compatible with any
computer, system, or software pro-
gram. The only requirement is a PC-compatible type of keyboard.
■ Separate push button switches for sending Time-Code or User Bit
values to the PC and for clearing previous entries
■ Switch selectable delimiters for: field separator, drop-frame indicator
and end of line terminator
■ Learn mode lets you define keyboard "hot keys" that make the
TCW-50 send Time-Code or User Bit values to the PC.
■ Outputs 2V P-P reshaped Time-Code for passing to other units
■ Bypass switch places TCW-50 into Active or Bypass mode
■ Powered through keyboard cable. Includes 1' and 5' cables for con-
necting between PC and keyboard.
GPI-50
TC Based Dual General Purpose Interface
A Time-Code "coincidence detector", the
GPI-50 features two separately pro-
grammable GPI "trigger" outputs
which occur when the input
Time-Code matches that of pre-
viously set GPI In and Out
times.
■ Use in production and
playback systems to oper-
ate Switchers, Mixers, ini-
tiate VCR Recording or Playback,
operate strobe lights, trigger scientific experiments, etc.
■ Push Button switches to "MARK", "TRIM", or "SET" IN and
OUT times, plus a Search Speed SMPTE Time-Code reader
■ Trim +/- and Set In/Out functions allow times to be adjusted by
±1 -Frame, 1 -Second, or 1 -Minute, or set to any arbitrary value
■ Separate Enable and Disable for each GPI event. GPI-1 repeats
every hour, GPI-2 repeats every 24 hours.
■ "On Screen" display readout shows GPI selected,
Enabled/Disabled, Event Duration, In/Out times marked, and
relationship of times to present [tape] time.
■ Output signals can be either a pulldown to ground for the dura-
tion of the event, or a pulse at the IN and OUT times.
RLT-50 RS422 to LTC Time-Code Translator ................269.95
TCI-50 VITC/LTC Reader, RS-422 Inserter....................349.95
TCW-50 Keyboard Time-Code Wedge ............................269.95
GPI-50 TC Based Dual General Purpose Interface ..........334.95
RLT-50 RS422 to LTC Time-Code Translator
■ Translates RS422 "Time-Code" obtained from any 9-pin VCR
remote connector into standard SMPTE Longitudinal Time-Code
(LTC).
■ Works with all Sony protocol VCRs, including Betacam and
DVCAM.
■ Provides LTC Time-Code at all tape speeds. Selectable Forward
direction only, or Forward/Reverse direction LTC output format.
■ Operates "Stand-Alone" or with edit controller (includes DB-9
Cable)
■ Use the RLT-50 when LTC is not directly available from VCR (or
other machine) for operating Audio Synchronizers, making LTC
copies, or use with other Horita LTC products to make Window
Dubs, Log Source Tapes, etc.
■ Switch selectable front panel preset of User Bits
■ LTC output genlocked to Video from VCR
■ Switch selectable "-1 Frame Search Offset" when translating at search
speeds or at still frame compensates for the +1 frame "On-Time"
updating done by many downstream LTC readers, edit controllers
and other LTC products