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- Page 1 Ross Video Limited TSC-9902 LTC to Serial Converter User Manual...
- Page 2 Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
- Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
- Page 4 Important Safety Instructions Warning – Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
- Page 5 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Page 6 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 7 Supporting Linear Timecode Signal (LTC) to Serial conversion, the 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 Live 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 8 Unpack each TSC-9902 module you received from the shipping container and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly.
- Page 9 Surface Mount Strips The included VELCRO® brand surface mount strips allow the GearLite module and power supply to be affixed to a permanent location during use and easily removed for adjustments. Carefully consider the installation location before proceeding; the adhesive is very aggressive and is not easily removed. The adhesive will cure fully in 24 hours.
- Page 10 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 11 The BPM-9000 Angle Mounting Bracket (Figure 4) allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with the flat metal plate. The bracket has a 90° angle. Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video. Figure 4 BPM-9000 90° Mounting Bracket...
- Page 12 Setup and Operation Cable Connections Overview There are three connections to the TSC-9902: • A female BNC connection for the LTC Input • A female DB9 RS-422 serial connection • A power supply connection to the GearLite PS-9000 power adaptor LTC Device Connection The TSC-9902 uses a female BNC connector for the LTC input.
- Page 13 Serial Connection The TSC-9902 includes an RS-422 Serial output port that is a DB9 female connector supporting a Baud Rate of 38400, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The pinouts for the RS-422 Serial port are listed in Table 1. Table 1 RS-422 Serial Port RS-422 RxA (Rx-)
- Page 14 Connecting an LTC Device to CrossOver The TSC-9902 can be used to connect an LTC Device to the CrossOver Live Production Switcher. The Interface Cables are not provided by Ross Video. Use the following procedure to connect an LTC Device to a CrossOver Live...
- Page 15 Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS-9000 power adaptor to the power supply connector. The PS-9000 provides regulated +5V DC (5%) @ up to 2A. The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the TSC-9902.
- Page 16 Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification. Table 4 TSC-9902 — Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Transmission Standard RS-422 Serial Input Baud Rate (fixed) 38,400 bps Standards SMPTE 12M-1 Accommodated 0.4 to 12Vpp Input Voltage (balanced or unbalanced) LTC Input Normal forward play speed at Speed...
- Page 17 Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The GearLite TSC-9902 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of delivery to the customer. In the event that your GearLite...
- Page 18 (90° angle metal mounting bracket for rack and desk installation) Your TSC-9902 LTC to Serial Converter is part of the GearLite line of the GearLite family of products. Ross Video Limited offers a full line of GearLite digital terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, amplifiers, keyers, switchers, as well as analog audio and video products.
- Page 19 Notes Ordering Information • 18...
- Page 20 613 • 349 • 0006 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada K0E 1K0 POSTAL SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA...
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