Nagra SMPTE-EBU Time Code Generator / Reader

• Brand: Nagra

Nagra  Time Code Reader / Generator

Time code generators were developed for film and audio and video production. They allow to synchronize different recording and editing  systems. This facilitates to join different pieces of audio, video, or music technology equipment (eg. tape recorder and sequencer) to work together. For example in a  Nagra IV S-TC, a stereo tape recorder, the time code information modulates an audio carrier Bi-phase modulation). This signal is recorded in a special track and will be used in reproduction to synchronize different equipment.

SMPTE Time code uses BCD representation for hours minutes , seconds and frame number in a 80 bit code; this results in 2400 bps (American video standard) and 2000 bps (European video standard)

First 26 bit of the 80bit  represent  the BCD time coded information; 32  bits (8 groups of 4 bit) are used for user information; last 16 bits are used for Word synchronization.

Nagra Pocket Time Code Reader / Generator:

•        Generates  and Reads Time Code in standard  SMPTE / EBU

•        Generates frame rates of 30 frames/s  (American) and 25 frames/s (European)

·         IN/out  digital signals 0 5V (CMOS)
·         Output Sync: Frame and Clock available
·         Power : internal batteries or external supply
·         External  DC power supply: 5-9 V, 70 mA maximum
·         LCD display shows time in hours, minutes, seconds and frame number

Here you find 48 models, 45 with images and 19 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Kudelski SA; Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne