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TIME BASE
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Sync Word A Sync Word is the 16-bit “Sync” data word at the end of each
80-bit LTC Time Code frame. It indicates speed, direction and frame
end and indicates the end of each Time Code word.
Time Code format Defines the type and frame rate used. Example: 30NDF is a Frame
rate of 30fps and non drop frame.
Track Select
Track Arming Procedure to enable (arm) a specific track of a tape machine for
recording.
TRS Abbreviation for Tip-Ring-Sleeve. A 1/4” balanced wired jack.
T= inphase, R= outphase, S= screen
USB Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus – Fast serial bus on computers.
Varispeed Here: The playback speed of digital audio devices is sped up or
slowed down by varying the frequency of the Word Clock.
Video Inserter Allows visible Time Code to be inserted into the video picture.
Video Sync A reference video signal, generated by an extremely stable source.
(SPG – sync pulse generator/blackburst generator/house sync). Can
be used to control the speed of video machines and Time Base.
VITC Vertical Interval Time Code. An alternative to the LTC/SMPTE format.
It is recorded above the visible picture onto two lines in the blanking
(invisible) part of the video signal.
VST System Link A method for sample-accurate synchronization and control of digital
audio workstations, developed by Steinberg.
VTM Virtual Time Base Machine – Emulation of a machine that can be
controlled via MMC.
VTM-9 Virtual Time Base Machine 9-Pin – Emulation of a 9-pin Machine
(Sony protocol).
VTR Abbreviation for Video Tape Recorder.
Word Clock An extremely stable sync signal source that is used to define the
speed at which digital audio data is converted and transmitted.