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  • Page 1 TSC-9902 User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Copyright ©2018 Ross Video Limited, Ross®, and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ross Video.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880   General Business Office: (+1) 613 4886   Fax: (+1) 613 4425  ...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    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.
  • Page 10 10 • Before You Begin TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    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 —...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 14 • Hardware Overview TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
  • Page 15: Physical Installation

    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... •...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 18 • Physical Installation TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Operation

    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...
  • Page 22 22 • Operation TSC-9902 User Guide (v4.0)
  • Page 23: Warranty And Repair

    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.
  • Page 24 24 • Warranty and Repair TSC-9902 User Guide (v5.0)
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    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 —...
  • Page 26 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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