Dual Channel Time Base Corrector
With Chroma Key
Professional Time B ase Corrector (TBC) with Broadcast-quality Features:
• Three inputs to two outputs matrix switcher
• 16 color chroma key with level calibration
• Internal dual channel frame synchronization with full frame memory
• Two channel color bar pattern Generator
• Two channel digital color processor
• Wide bandwidth, 8-bit video resolution
• YUV 4:2:2 sampling rate
• Compatible with VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, S-VHS-C, Video 8, Hi8 & Digital 8
Installation Diagram:
The TBC-6000 provides a Chroma Effect for two camera sources and a backgr ound video or one camera with
two background sources. The dual channel TBC allows you to cleanly switch between sources with no distortion
or noise. You can easily adjust your chroma key effect by using the key color and key level switches. You can
also use the Datavideo SE-200 Pro Integr ated Editing Center for the A/B roll, A/B dissolve and Chroma Key
Effects.
Calibration of Chroma Key Effect
1. Install the equipment as shown on the above diagram
2. Power on all equipment and playback the source video
3. Select the source on “A” output for Chroma key effect
4. Select the source on “B” output for background video
5. Select th e Chroma Key Effect by pushing on the “CHROMA” ke y button, the Chrom a Key LED will light
when the Chroma Key Effec t is activated
6. Adjust the Chroma-level again by pushing the “+” level key to maximum level
7. Select the key color by pushing the “+” or “-“ key to optimize the key co lor
8. Adjust the Chroma level again by pushing the “+” or “-“ level to optimize the key effect
Note: To ensure the optimization of the Chroma key effect, please note the background key color shown on
the TV screen on source “A” output that should be the same as actual color. If not, please adjus t the “White
Balance” of your source video camera to make background key color shown on the TV screen is same as the
actual color.
Back Panel Controls:
1. Composite video input jacks for Source A to D. 5. Composite video output jacks for source A to D.
2. S-VHS video input jacks for Source A to D. 6. S-VHS video output jacks for Source A to D.
3. S-VHS/Composite video input select switches for 7. DC 9V powe r input jack.
Source A to D.
4. Source A to D monitor output jacks (for previewing
Source A to D).
Front Panel Controls:
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 6. PATTERN SWITCH
Turns main power to TBC-6000 on and off. The TBC-6000 can generate color bar te st
pattern on four source channels A to D. To
generate a test pattern, press the Pattern key
and hold it for 2 seconds
pattern, press the patte rn switch again.
2A. OUTPUT A SOURCE SWITCHES 7. GEN-LOCK RESET SWITCH
Selects one of three source channels 1 to 3 for If color in the video image appears to be
output A. With “Chroma Key” effect that the incorrect when you first turn on the TBC backg round color of se lected sour ce will be 6000 power, press this switch and hold it for
keyed out and overlay onto the video s ource 2 seconds to reset general-lock and correct the
which is selected by OUTPUT B switches. color.
2B. OUTPUT B SOURCE SWITCHES 8. STILL SWITCH
Selects one of three source channels 1 to 3 for Pressing this switch “freezes” the source video
output B. With “Chroma Key” effect that selected image.
source will be the background vid eo fo r output A.
The source LED will light up when the source is Pressing this switch bypasses a ll color proc ess selected. ing adjustments made to the source video
9. BYPASS SWITCH
image.
3. CHROMA KEY SWITCH
Press this key to activate the “Chroma Key” Effect. 10. COLOR SWITCHES
(+/-) adjust the Chroma level of the s ource
4. COLOR SWITCHES video.
(+ and -) select the key color from 16 colors. 11. CONTRAST SWITCHES
(+ and - ) adjust the luminance level o f the
5. LEVEL SWITCHES source video.
(+ and -) adjust the key level from 15 step level.
12. BRIGHTNESS SWITCHES
NOTE:
Select the color you wish to key out then video.
Adjust the chroma key level to optimize
Chroma key effect.
video. (Active only with the NTSC video system)
To calibrate a chroma key effect, please (+ and -) adjust the black level of the source
13. TINT SWITCHES
(+ and -) adjust the Chroma Tint of the so urce
NOTE: The LED le vel indic ators will light up as you
make adjustments to key color, key level
color, contrast, brightness, and tint. These
LED’s will go out in a f ew seconds after you
have finished making adjustments.
. To remove test
Specifications:
INPUTS
3 S-VHS Sources 1 to 3 Y/C in: 4--pin 75 ohm DIN connector
3 Composite Sources 1 to 3 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm RCA connector
OUTPUTS
2 S-VHS Sources A to B Y/C out: 4—pin 75 ohm DIN connector
2 Composite Video Sources A to B 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm RCA connector
CONTROLS
Brightness +/- 10%
Contrast +/- 3dB
Color +/- 3dB
Tint (only available with NTSC system) +/- 5°
Frequency Response (S input) 4.5 MHz +/-3dB
DG, DP +/- 2%, 1°
S/N Ratio >50 dB
Chroma Key Color 16 Colors
Chroma Key Level 15 Steps
PROCESSING
Still Field
Component 8-Bit, 4:2:2; Y: 13.5 MHz
Correction Range Two Channel Full Frame TBC
Pattern Generator Color bar pattern
GENERAL
Power DC 9V 12W AC Adaptor (included)
Ambient Temperature 32° - 131° F(0° - 55° C)
Ambient Humidity Less than 90%
Dimensions 420 (W) x 240 (D) x 60(H) mm
Weight 3.7 Kg.
Accessories S-Video/S-Video Cables (included)
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