Horita RLT-50 RS-422-to-SMPTE LTC Time Code Translator

RLT-50 - Overview

• Features:

  • Translates RS-422 "time code" obtained from any 9-pin VCR remote control connector into standard SMPTE Longitudinal Time Code (LTC)
  • Works with ALL Sony protocol (RS-422) controlled machines, Hi8, Betacam, U-Matic, 1-inch, videodisk, etc.
  • Use when LTC is not directly available from VCR (or other machine) for operating audio synchronizers, making LTC copies or use with other HORITA LTC products to make window dubs, log source tapes, etc.
  • Operates "stand alone" or inline with edit controller - includes DB-9 cable
  • LTC output genlocked to video from VCR
  • Switch selectable front panel preset of user bits
  • Provides LTC time code at all tape speeds. Selectable forward direction only or forward/reverse direction LTC output format.
  • Switch selectable -1 frame "search offset" when translating at search speeds or at still frame compensates for the +1 frame "on-time" updating done by many downstream LTC readers, edit controllers and other LTC products