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Vortex Communications manufactures and supplies video and audio equipment to broadcasters and system builders worldwide from its base in the UK. You can click on any of the coloured triangles below for specific product areas.


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Timelord Master Timecode Generator

V-50/TRG LTC Timecode Reader/Generator

V-50/TVC Timecode Video Clock

V-50/VG VITC Timecode Generator / LTC Converter

Scriptboy

HETL-2

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Vortex TimeLord conquers physics - well almost - to serve two masters at the same time.  The NEW Vortex TimeLord GPS Atomic-locked Master Clock and Timecode Generator

  • Atomic-Locked/Video Locked EBU and SMPTE Timecode

  • GPS, MSF, DCF off-air atomic References

  • Balanced LTC Longitudinal Timecode Output with choice of Time/Date Formats

  • VITC Vertical Interval Timecode Output with line selection - including active video

  • Time/Date and indent message video character insertion

  • Serial output for locking computer servers and time stamping equipment

  • Time data output for locking digital time and date displays including multi-zone

  • Parameter setup via RS-232 serial port - PC software applications included

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V-50/TRG LTC Timecode Reader/Generator

The V-50/TRG and V/50/TG LTC Timecode Generator / Reader / Inserters are part of our established range of versatile low-cost timecode products, housed in CE approved desktop metal cases, any 3 of which may be rackmounted using the V-RM50 rack adapter (available separately).

  • Makes burned-in SMPTE time code window dub copies
  • Provides reshaped time code output for copying time code
  • Compatible with all 1/2", 3/4", and 1" tape formats
  • Displays time code or user bits
  • Indicates drop frame or non-drop frame time code, field 1/field 2
  • Dark mask or "see-thru" mask surrounds display
  • Adjustments for horizontal and vertical size and position
  • Display on/off
  • Always frame accurate (on time)
  • Also functions as basic play speed SMPTE time code reader
  • Generates SMPTE time code in drop/non-drop frame format
  • Jamsync mode jams to time code input and outputs new time code
  • Simple "on screen" preset of time code and user bits
  • Run/stop operation using front panel momentary switch
  • Selectable 30/60/90/120-second automatic generator backtime
  • Make a window dub copy while recording time code on source tape
  • Reads and displays SMPTE time code from 1/30 to over 10x play speed (VCR dependent)
  • Reads forward and reverse

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V-50/TVC Timecode Video Clock

The TVC-50 reads SMPTE LTC time code and provides a video display of time and date, based on the time and user bit value and date from an internal clock/calendar. The TVC-50 provides numerous time and date display formats and is an ideal video time/date display device for use a master SMPTE time code generator.

  • Make window dub copies with various time/date formats
  • Video "downcounter" mode provides automatic display of 30 or 60 minute downcount to zero
  • Can also be used as a source ID generator to display up to 9 lines of 20 characters each. The source ID information as well as all setup data is retained in non-volatile memory, and can be displayed along with the time and date.

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V-50/VG VITC Timecode Generator / LTC Converter

The V-50/VG VITC Generator / LTC Timecode Reader / Character Inserter is part of our established range of versatile low-cost timecode products.  It can read LTC Longitudinal Timecode, Generate VITC Vertical Interval Timecode either from a preset time or jam-synched to the LTC timecode input plus generate timecode characters in vision for window dubs, used for tape logging.

  • Generates industry standard VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code)
  • Translates LTC (audio) time code into VITC time code
  • "Time Code Analyzer" in on-screen display when translating LTC-to-VITC.
  • "Jamsync" mode presets VITC time code to SMPTE LTC input
  • Generates VITC in drop frame or non-drop frame format
  • Simple "on-screen" preset of time code or user bits
  • Front panel switches to select line pairs for VITC placement
  • Run/stop operation using front panel momentary switch
  • Regenerates VITC for edit system Record deck when used with VLT-50

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The Scriptboy Wireless Timecode Display System

The ScriptBoy is the ideal production assistant's assistant. It provides a large, clear readout of timecode from the camera at distances of up to 100 metres, without cables - and without having to ask the cameraman "what's the code?" A small battery-powered transmitter is attached to the camera and fed with LTC timecode in EBU or SMPTE, dropframe or non-dropframe format. This is transmitted to the Scriptboy clipboard which automatically detects the format and decodes the signal for display. The display reading can be frozen so that accurate timecode can be recorded on continuity notes or script.

The display panel can be detached from the clipboard, making a convenient and compact desktop or handheld reader.

In areas of poor reception, timecode can be fed directly to the display via cable.

A camera-mounted version, the Scriptview, provides a large readout from a lightweight display which attaches easily to the side of a camera, and can be removed for use on other cameras.

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HETL-2 PAL 8-Field Timecode & SC/H Phase Monitor

The HETL-2 provides a continuous indication of the phase relationship between subcarrier, horizontal phase and timecode. The correct phase relationship is essential for properly framed edits without shifts, disturbances or edit aborts, and monitoring is particularly important when fieldstore or framestore timebase correctors are used, as these can alter the phase of video compared with recorded timecode.

The HETL-2 uses coloured LEDs on the front panel to indicate correct phase relationship, phase errors and auxiliary functions, using two separate decoders for timecode and subcarrier phase. Sync information is derived from the input video signal and fed to both decoders, and reference pulses are derived from each of the decoders and compared to give the relevant indications.

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