VITC/LTC Reader RS-422 Inserter
The TCI-50 reads SMPTE VITC or LTC time code and translates and inserts the time code numbers into the RS-422 data stream going back to an edit controller or personal computer.
Features:
- Responds to controller commands requesting VCR time code location, as well as cue, preroll, and other time code related commands
- High speed reading capability reads VITC and LTC at various VCR search/wind speeds, depending on channel bandwidth and tape formats
- LTC input source can be from an audio channel or a time code address track
- Front panel switches are provided to select between VITC or LTC, as well as select "auto" mode which automatically switches to VITC as a backup when reading LTC
- "Bypass" mode removes TCI-50 from the RS-422 data path
- Local mode emulates a VTR to insert time code into the RS-422 data.