APPENDIX A
TM Option 27A/27B
Video Time Inserter
Assembly 20125
or Assembly 100006
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Assembly 20125 is functionally identical to Assembly 100006 except that it uses different
integrated circuits. All the Specifications, Controls, and Adjustments are the same.
Note:
Two configurations of this module are available.
TM Opt 27A:
Uses Assembly 20125-1 or 100006-1. Processes composite video. Input
and output connectors are BNC type.
TM Opt 27B:
Uses Assembly 20125-2 or 100006-2. Processes y-c (S-Video) signals.
Input and output connectors are industry standard 4-pin DIN connector. DIN-to-
BNC adapter cables are furnished with this configuration to allow composite video
to be processed.
This assembly accepts as its inputs a video signal from a video camera or other similar source and
time of year information from the TymMachine 7000 data bus. After synchronizing to the video
input signal, the time of year information is reformatted for insertion into the video signal.
The video input signal and the time data are routed to a modulator/output amplifier where they are
combined to provide a composite video suitable for connection to a video recorder or to a video
monitor. When the output signal is connected to a video monitor, the TM7000 time information
will appear in a human-readable format, superimposed over a portion of the video signal.
On-board controls allow vernier positioning of the inserted characters in both the vertical and
horizontal axes, control of aspect ratio (character height and width) insertion or deletion of a shaded
mask around the inserted characters, progressive deletion (one digit at a time) of sub-seconds
information, deletion of days information, or disabling of the inserter altogether.
Additional controls are provided for vernier shading adjustment of the inserted characters and of the
shaded mask from black through white.
1.1 INSTALLATION
This assembly may be installed in any available TM7000 option location. Remove power from the
TM7000. Refer to page A-47 and set up switches S1-1, 2 and 3 as dictated by system performance
requirements. Insert the assembly into the TM7000, insuring that the components are oriented
toward the top of the TM7000. Connect the video input signal to J3 and the video output signal via
J2. Reapply power. The Video Time Inserter assembly is now operable.
The Second Line Video Assembly is designed for installation in the option location immediately to
the right of (as viewed from the rear of the TM7000) and in the same horizontal plane as this
assembly. This places a restriction on installation of the Video Inserter when being installed in
conjunction with a Second Line Video Assembly.
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TM7000 TymMachine TCG/T (Rev D)
Symmetricom, Inc.