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Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
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To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
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IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your TSC-9902. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.
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support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
TSC-9902 is the ideal converter for interpreting linear timecode and sending the timecode over a serial port to another device, such as the Ross Video CrossOver Solo or Carbonite Black Solo Production Switcher. The TSC-9902 provides a single DB-9 connector for 38,400 baud serial RS-422 communication, and one BNC connector for LTC input.
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10 • Before You Begin TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
Hardware Overview This chapter presents information on the TSC-9902 hardware components and features. Chassis Faceplate Overview The chassis faceplate of the TSC-9902 provides a silk-screen map of the connections available. Figure 3.1 illustrates the TSC-9902 faceplate label. DIFF MICRO RECEIVER TSC-9902 LTC to Serial Converter Figure 3.1 TSC-9902 —...
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Left Right POWER LED Figure 3.3 TSC-9902 (Bottom) — POWER LED Table 3.1 describes the behavior the POWER LED. Table 3.1 POWER Status LED Status Description Green When this LED is continually lit, power is supplied to the TSC-9902. If this LED is unlit, power is not supplied to the TSC-9902. Verify the cable. LTC Input Connection The TSC-9902 uses a female BNC connector for the LTC input.
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RS-422 Connection The TSC-9902 provides a single RS-422 connector for serial communication. (Figure 3.6) Left Right RS-422 OUT Figure 3.6 TSC-9902 (Top) — RS-422 The RS-422 OUT port is a DB9 female connector supporting a Baud Rate of 38400, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
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14 • Hardware Overview TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
Physical Installation If you have questions pertaining to the installation of TSC-9902, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 7. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. For More Information on... •...
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Use the flat metal plate for permanent mounting to a rack, a desk, or any other location where bolts or screws can be applied. Be sure to position the module to allow for operator adjustments, if required. Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video. To install the Flat Metal Plate Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the chassis.
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Optional Mounting Accessories Ross Video is committed to providing practical solutions for the needs of your high-quality broadcast facility. The following products may be ordered separately to expand your installation options.
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18 • Physical Installation TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
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The TSC-9902 can be used to connect an Audio Mixer to the CrossOver Solo or Carbonite Black Solo Production Switcher. The Interface Cables are not provided by Ross Video. Refer to the user documentation for your production switcher for details cabling to the serial port.
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Table 5.1 Production Switcher Port Pinouts CrossOver Solo Carbonite Black Solo EDITOR Port Signal SERIAL Port Signal Ground Ground Ground Ground Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS-9000 power adapter to the power supply connector. The PS-9000 provides regulated +5V DC (5%) @ up to 2A.
Operation The TSC-9902 transmits timecode information to the serial port using the same packet format as the incoming LTC packet. Refer to Table 6.1 for the format the TSC-9902 uses to send timecode information out the RS-422 Serial port. Table 6.1 LTC Serial Packet Format Message Byte Description...
This TSC-9902 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the TSC-9902 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty.
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24 • Warranty and Repair TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for TSC-9902. Specifications are subject to change without notice. RS-422 Output Table 8.1 Technical Specifications — RS-422 Port Item Specifications Transmission Standard RS-422 Baud Rate (fixed) 38,400bps Start Bit Stop Bit Parity None RS-422 Pinouts Table 8.2 Pinouts —...
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Power Table 8.4 Technical Specifications — Power Item Specifications Required Voltage +5V DC (5% regulation) Current Consumption <200mA typical Total Power <1W typical Environment Table 8.5 Technical Specifications — Environment Item Specifications Thermal Environment 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) ambient, non-condensing Dimensions Table 8.6 Technical Specifications —...
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