LTC and VITC Time Code Reader/Inserter/Translator with an RS-232 interface. Comes with DB-9 extension cable, 8 pin MAC to DB-9 adaptor. Operates on AA batteries or with supplied 120V AC adaptor. Software included in DOS-logging, EDL, programming examples and more. Also included are two HOT-KEY programs which add time code/ user bits to either DOS or windows applications. The easy reader 2 is a PC controlled Longitudinal(LTC) and vertical Interval(VITC) Time Code Reader and Character Inserter,with LTC to VITC translation capability. An assortment of programs and utilities for operating the easy reader 2 are also supplied, including the "Electronic Front Panel",a program that enables you to control every aspect of the easy reader II's operation with your PC's mouse or keyboard,while providing a complete"front panel" display on your VGA monitor. Communication with the PC is via a standard RS-232 port at 19,200 baud. Programming samples are provided in"C" for those who wish to use the easy reader II with their own software. Character inserter fuctions are also selectable from switches . LTC is read from 1/30 to 4 times play speed in forward or reverse mode and all SMPTE/EBU time code standards including 24,25,30,Drop nad Non Drop Frame are recognized. VITZ is read from still frame to any tape speed that provides a video signal output. In LTC to VITC translation mode, the easy reader II will read LTC from any source and generate VITC on a user selectable line in the vertical interval. Time and user bits can also be inserted into the video, by the built in Character Inserter. Up to 4 lines of time code information can be simultaneously displayed.

• Intelligent power management - Power saving feature which disables the parts of the circuitry which are not being used during normal operation; prolonging battery life.
• Battery low indicator - LED on front panel will light up when battery is running low.
• Non volatile memory - Stores all your settings when not powered up
• PC or Manual Setup - Set up the character display with your PC or with push buttons and switches located in the battery compartment.

• EZEFP - Electronic Front Panel displays time code and user selectable settings.
• EZEDL - Generates Edit Decision List from an off-line edited tape. Lists are created in SMPTE, RP146, CMX, GRASS VALLEY, EECO, or Convergence formats.
• EZLOG - Tape logging with single keystroke entry of time code or user data.
• EZBUF - User definable "Hot Key" program which reads current time code from the easy reader II and enters time and/or user bits into any program with keyboard input.
• Sample 'C' Source Code for integrating the easy reader II into your own programs.

• LTC Input RCA
• Video Input BNC
• Video Output BNC
• RS-232 Port, 9 pin female subminiature D, wired as data communications equipment (DCE)

• 5 - AA bateries or
• 7 - 16 DC or
• 120V AC with supplied adapter

• LTC time code input - -30 to +30 dBm, 50% + 25% duty cycle, 1/10 to 4 times SMPTE play speed. Unbalanced line 20,000 Ohms bridging.
• VITC time code input - 1 Volt peak to peak, +20%
• NTSC - VITC present on any line from 10 through 19 inclusive
• EBU - VITC present on any line from 6 through 22 inclusive
• VITC time code output - 0-80 IRE units, + 10%
• NTSC - VITC insertable on single line between 10 and 19 inclusive
• EBU - VITC insertable on single line between 6 and 22 inclusive
• Character Inserter - Video input: 1Volt peak to peak, loop-through - Vieo output: 1 Volt peak to peak

• 6" x 5" x 1"

• 20 oz.

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