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The TC-3
Manual Version 1.4
B
E
URST
LECTRONICS INC
A
LBUQUERQUE
(505) 898-1455
(505) 898-0159 FAX
www.burstelectronics.com
Hardware, software and manual copyright by Burst Electronics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of Burst Electronics.
SMPTE Time Code
Generator/Reader
, NM 87109 USA
Made in USA
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Summary of Contents for Burst Electronics TC-3
- Page 1 (505) 898-1455 (505) 898-0159 FAX www.burstelectronics.com Hardware, software and manual copyright by Burst Electronics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of Burst Electronics.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............2 SMPTE Time Code ..........2 How to Set Up the TC-3 ........3 Connecting the TC-3 ..........3 Operation of the TC-3 ........... 4 Powering Up the TC-3 .......... 5 Generating Time Code ......... 5 Recording &... -
Page 3: Introduction
“seconds” count. When the “seconds” count passes 59, the min- utes count is incremented and so on. In the reader mode, the TC-3 reads the time code off from tape, and displays it in a “window” keyed over incoming video. -
Page 4: How To Set Up The Tc-3
If power is to be supplied from a battery pack, the voltage should be between 9 and 12 volts DC (polarity is unimportant). Feed a video signal to the VIDEO IN connecter on the TC-3. This is the signal from which time code generated will be synchronized. -
Page 5: Operation Of The Tc-3
“window” sent to a second VCR, etc. These configurations will be covered later in the manual. Operation of the TC-3 The TC-3 has 7 push buttons and 4 LED’s for easy operation. The push buttons are labeled as follow: WINDOW SIZE... -
Page 6: Powering Up The Tc-3
Press RDR/GEN so that the RDR/ GEN LED is off (reader mode). Play the tape. The TC-3 will now read the time code just recorded and output it as a window on the Video Out of the TC-3. -
Page 7: Presetting Time Code
30 frames of video per second (the exact number is 29.97) a cumu- lative error in the SMPTE time code is present. To correct for this error the TC-3 operates in a “drop frame” mode, dropping (not count- ing) 1 frame of video at regular intervals. -
Page 8: Auto Back Time
TC-3 will cycle through 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00. Release the button when the back time that you want appears. NOTE: Auto back time will be activated only after the TC-3 has been preset for a certain time. The selected auto back time stays in effect until the unit is powered off. -
Page 9: Adding Time Code
TIME CODE OUT of the TC-3 to AUDIO IN (time code) on the VCR. Put the TC-3 in generator mode. Put the VCR in play and audio dub mode. Start the generator. Time code will now be recorded on the audio track of the VCR. -
Page 10: Jam Sync (Time Code Regeneration)
The TC-3 has the ability to regenerate time code. To regenerate time code, do the following: Set up cabling for two VCR’s and the TC-3 as for “Window dub”. In audition connect TIME CODE OUT on the TC-3 to AUDIO IN (time code) on the Record deck. -
Page 11: Specifications
User Bits: 8 digits setable, format is Hexadecimal (0 - F) Size: 5.6W x 1.5H x 7.3D inches Aluminum and Steel Enclosure Power: 120 Vac 60 Hz 3 W AC Adapter or 9 to 12 Vdc 200 mA TC-3 SMPTE TIME CODE Generator/Reader... - Page 12 SMPTE Time Code Generator Time Code Out Adjustment An improvement has been made to the TC-3. The Output level of the Time Code Out signal can now be adjusted. It is preset to 0 dBm, 0.775 Vac (2 volts peak to peak).
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