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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing the Datavideo TC-200, Title Creator, overlay box. 

The TC-200  can be used with Datavideo’s Windows based  Character 

Generator software such as CG-200, CG-250, CG-350 and CG-500.   

 

The TC-200 is designed to be portable and rugged as well as quick and easy 

to set up in the field. It allows producers to create professional CG overlays 

with a Windows laptop instead of transporting a high end desktop PC with 

PCIe cards fitted. 

 

This manual will cover the TC-200 overlay box only, a separate manual is 

provided with the supplied Character Generator software. 

 

Features 

 

HDMI input for laptop CG overlay input*.   

 

HD-SDI video input for overlay or optional genlock 

 

Two HD-SDI outputs can be configured as separate Key & Fill outputs or 
as CG overlay with video 

 

Supports video resolutions up to 1080i including PAL & NTSC 

 

Unit can be powered from Battery DC voltage when using an accessory 
battery mounting plate [ 7 to 15 V DC Input ]. 

 

Dip switches for easy to follow configuration 

 

*An optional DVI to HDMI cable or Display Port adaptor to HDMI cable may be required 
depending on the laptop being used. 

 

Minimum computer requirements: 

Please refer to separate CG software manual. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TC-200

Page 1: ...TC 200 w w w d a t a v i d e o c o m Instruction manual TITLE CREATOR...

Page 2: ...ete and suitable information However Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual from time to time may not be correct or may be incomplete This manual may contain typing...

Page 3: ...the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator This unit should not be placed in a built in installati...

Page 4: ...ore the unit to normal operation e When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Warranty...

Page 5: ...or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a des...

Page 6: ...rlay box only a separate manual is provided with the supplied Character Generator software Features HDMI input for laptop CG overlay input HD SDI video input for overlay or optional genlock Two HD SDI...

Page 7: ...7 Example Set Up with TC 200...

Page 8: ...8 Connections Controls Front Panel Mode Select The DIP switch allows the user to configure the following TC 200 settings SDI Output Fill Key channel outputs...

Page 9: ...is connected Rear Panel HD SD SDI Input The SDI IN connects an SDI video source via an SDI cable PC Input HDMI Connect a video input from the PC via an HDMI cable Ethernet Port RJ 45 10 100M Ethernet...

Page 10: ...the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete The existing TC 200 settings should persist through the firmware upgrade process which should not be interrupted on...

Page 11: ...11 3 Before running the Flash Update software please set the TC 200 DIP SW 6 to 1 DOWN 4 Run FlashUpdate_x xx exe and click Next...

Page 12: ...12 5 Select Device is connected via Ethernet and click Next...

Page 13: ...re version then click NEXT 7 Click Yes button to confirm you wish to perform the firmware update when you see the prompt window Do you really want to perform firmware update 8 The update process will...

Page 14: ...Input Format 1920 x 1080i 50Hz 1920 x 1080i 60Hz 1920 x 1080i 59Hz 1920 x 1080i 60Hz instead 1920 x 1080i 59Hz 1280 x 720p 50Hz 1280 x 720p 60Hz 1280 x 720p 59Hz 1280 x 720p 60Hz instead 1280 x 720p 5...

Page 15: ...15 NOTE...

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