Horita TCI-50 Time Code Inserter

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. FeaturesResponds to controller commands requesting VCR time code location, as well as cue, preroll, and other time code related commandsHigh speed reading capability reads VITC and LTC at various VCR search/wind speeds, depending on channel bandwidth and tape formatsLTC input source can be from an audio channel or a time code address trackFront 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 LTCBypass mode removes TCI-50 from the RS-422 data pathLocal mode emulates a VTR to insert time code into the RS-422 dataTime Code Inserter