TC400D & CP10 – TBC Control Systems

CP10 Network Control Panel (top)
TC400D TBC Controller

Save time and add flexibility in post and live applications with TBC Controllers. Controls video, chroma, setup, hue and timing of digital and analog VTRs, TBCs and Frame Syncs. Built-in networkability means any size system can be achieved with control of any VTR from any control panel. Simplicity that revolutionizes your tape system.

Powerful TBC Remote Control

The TC400D provides full, independent control of the proc-amp functions of four VTR Time Base Correctors. Any combination of digital and analog machines can be controlled from the same TC400D. Hands-on control of levels and timing adds great versatility and efficiency in post- production. It allows the editor to quickly and easily adjust VTR outputs as needed. Memory registers provide scene-by-scene storage of TBC setups making subsequent revision and frame-matching simple. GPI and Editor interfaces provide frame-accurate access to transitions between registers. A larger TBC Control System can be built using multiple TC400Ds which are connected by a Local Area Network (LAN). The CP10 remote panel is also available for greater flexibility, making large and capable systems easy to achieve.

Simple TBC Control

Video and Chroma Levels, Setup and Hue are accessed directly from dedicated front panel controls. These controls are delegated between the four TBCs with a four-button selector. Tally output from a switcher may be used to automatically delegate the controls as crosspoint selections are made. Timing adjustments are accessed through a menu-driven display.

Each of the four TBC control channels has its own set of 100 memory registers. Each register contains values for Video, Chroma, Setup, and Hue which are sent to the TBC. Register operations can be performed manually from the panel, or by serial or GPI control.

Smooth transitions between settings in different registers offer a frame-accurate means to ride gain on a scene. Each memory register contains a transition rate value which determines the speed at which the control settings in that register will be brought to bear on the TBC. They can be used to smooth out auto-iris and lighting irregularities at a precise point during a scene.

Multiple TC400Ds and CP10 Control Panels can be connected together with a twisted-pair LAN for communication between units. Fast and easy access to any VTR in the facility is available at any panel. Any size facilty can have control of levels and timing in the edit suite, machine room, QC position, and graphics room.

TC400D Features:

• Access to four TBCs/VTRs from a one RU panel
• Dedicated Controls for Video and Chroma Levels, Setup and Hue
• Auto Delegation follows switcher crosspoints
• Expand to multiple units with simple twisted-pair LAN
• Programmable transitions
• 100 memory registers / TBC
• AppleTalk® compatible LAN port for interface to Macintosh® Computers
• Ethernet support included in the LAN network protocol
• Complete Timing controls
• Control of analog and digital TBCs and VTRs
• Serial Interface for register storage in EDL
• Direct replacement for most manual remote panels, no new cables to install
• VTR & TBC protocols user- assignable from front panel

CP10 Features:

• Acess to any 10 machines in the system at one time
• Compact size. Half-rack width for mounting with waveform and vector scopes
• Low Profile. Less than 2.5” deep for flush console mounting
• Simple, twisted pair to interconnect to TC400Ds
• Serial interface to edit controllers
• Specifications

Specifications

TBC Control

Four independent output channels, each with a DB15 female connector. Each can provide either analog or digital control signals. Machine specific cables allow the TC400D to control a wide variety of both built in and external TBCs, VTRs and other devices such as frame synchronizers and proc amps. Interfaces are available to products from: Abekas, Accom, ADDA, Ampex, Calaway, CMX, DPS, ETC!, FOR.A, Fortel, Grass Valley Group, Harris, Hitachi, Hotronic, I.DEN, JVC, Microtime, Nova, Paltex, Panasonic, Sony, Tektronix, and others.

New interfaces are being developed on a continuing basis, please contact us for interfaces to other machines.

Interfaces

TC400D

• 8 GPI Inputs: For remote delegation of TBC Select and Memory Register Restore (DB9 Male Connectors)
• LAN Port: AppleTalk compatible (looping) Protocol supports Ethernet operation using AppleTalk/Ethernet bridges (RJ-11 Phone Connector)
• Editor Port: RS-422/232, 9600 to 38.4K Baud (DB9 Female Connector)

CP10

• LAN Port: AppleTalk compatible (looping) Protocol supports Ethernet operation using AppleTalk/Ethernet bridges (RJ-11 Phone Connector)
• Editor Port: RS-422/232, 9600 to 38.4K Baud (DB9 Female Connector)
• 14 GPI Inputs: For remote delegation of TBC Select and Memory Register Restore (DB15 Female)

Mechanical & Power

TC400D:

• Power: 18 VAC, 50/60Hz, less than 10 VA
• Size (without rack ears): 1.75”(45mm) H, 17”(432mm) W, 12”(305mm) D
• Weight (including power transformer): 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
• Two position, removable rack ears for custom console installation
• Rubber feet available upon request

CP10:

• Power: 18 VAC, 50/60Hz, less than 10 VA
• Size: 5.25“Hx8.5“Wx2.5“D
• Mounts in standard half-rack width waveform monitor rack adapter
• The self-trimming panel can also be installed into console fronts or countertops
• Power is supplied by a UL and CSA listed wallmount transformer, either 100, 115 or 230 volts