TCG-550

Low cost LTC time code Generator for time code only with LED display.

Unbeatable Value Rugged value for the money. That's the hallmark of the super affordable TCG 550 Time Code Generator. In fact, at our suggested price list price there is nothing like it on the market.

The TCG 550 generates standard SMPTE/EBU time code. TCG 550 is a new product from Telcom Research featuring the latest state-of-the-art technology.

FEATURES

Low, low cost opens up many new applications.
Rugged construction. It's built to live in the real world.
Operates on four standards. Drop frame, 24, 25, and 30 frames per second.
Color framing. Operates with both the NTSC and PAL color field sequences... necessary for work requiring great precision such as animation.
Auto present to 23:58:30:00. Accomodates 1 1/2 minute pre-roll.
'Lock' & 'Line" indicator lights. Lets you know if you're properly sync'd to video signal or powerline.
Large, bright display. LED's .6 in./1.5 cm high are readable at a glance.
Microprocessor-design. Fewer parts; lower operating temperature; greater reliability.
Low power consumption. The TCG 550 draws only 4 watts from an AC source and 3 watts from 7 1/2 - 16 volt DC source.

SPECIFICATIONS Time Code Outputs (2)
-SMPTE/EBU time code at +11 dBm., balanced 600 Ohm line, 25 m sec. (50 m sec. optional) rise time, 50% duty cycle +/- .5%.

Reference Sync Input
-composite video or sync (loop-thru) at 0.5 to 4 volts peak to peak.

Power
-90 to 140 Vac. to 400 Hz., 4 VA (220 optional) 7.5-16 VDC at 400 ma.

Size
3 in./7.6 cm high, 8.5 in./21.6 cm wide, 9 in./22.7 cm deep.

Weight
2.75 lbs., 1.25 kg.

Environmental
32°F to 131°F/0°C to 55°C operating, -4°F to 185°F/-20°C to 85°C storage, 0 to 99% relative humidity (no condensation).

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Last modified: October 16, 2011