Horita TCI-50 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.