GPS-Based Video Equipment
 Master TC Generator | Time Code Video Clock |
| Master Sync Generator | Rackmount GPS Receiver |
| LED Displays for GPS Products |
Studio Master Time Code, SYNC Generators
GPS-MTG $1,985
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GPS Based Master SMPTE Time Code Generator
The HORITA GPS-MTG uses the accuracy of the atomic clocks in the Global Positioning System to generate SMPTE longitudinal time code matched to UTC, offset to local time or time and date, day-after-day, month-after-month, year-after-year, unattended, anywhere in the world.
When generated by the GPS-MTG, SMPTE time code now becomes an accurate global real-time clock/calendar, allowing video images separated across the city, state, continent, or globe, to be simultaneously recorded with the same time and date stamp.
Generates drop frame format SMPTE time code locked to an external NTSC color video (RS-170A) reference. Continuously monitors satellite time and date and maintains correct generator time.
Use as precision stand alone SMPTE studio clock reference to time and control events or studio automation systems, operate various SMPTE display devices for accurate time-of-day readouts, or time and date stamp video images.
RS-232 output with HSIP (Horita Standard Interface Protocol) data for input to a PC. MTG Time software is included to preset and maintain the PC clock/calendar at UTC or local time using the HSIP data input.
Automatic daylight savings (NTSC only) time mode insures that local time advances by one hour at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in April, then falls back on the last Sunday in October.
Front panel LED and video "time code window" display show a flashing 1-PPS "GPS locked" indicator to provide a positive visual indication of active lockup to the GPS system.
"Fail-safe" alarm logic output provides remote indication of power or video loss or GPS antenna disconnection.
Manual mode operation with or without GPS receiver allows manual preset of time and user bit data. Front panel switches and controls select GPS/manual operation, manual initiation of GPS time fix, time-zone setup, user bit data as GPS date or manually entered information, video display ON/OFF, large/small vertical size, variable horizontal size and position. Setup information is stored in non-volatile memory.
Extra front panel RCA connector provides quick and convenient access to time code output. Rear panel DB-9 connector provides additional 1-PPS and 1-PPM pulse outputs for operating studio clock systems.
Complete system includes ruggedized GPS Antenna/Receiver, 50 ft. GPS-to-MTG cable, 6 ft. MTG-to-computer cable, power adapter, instruction manual, Windows clock software. Optional cable lengths allow up to 300 ft. of separation between GPS antenna/receiver and Master Time Code generator.
Occupies 1/3 of a standard HORITA 1-3/4" x 19" rack panel which can hold two additional HORITA products for use with the GPS-MTG, such as a GPS-MSG Master Sync Generator or CSG-50 Color Bar Sync Generator, and VG-50 VITC Generator/LTC-VITC translator.
Can share an antenna with GPS-MSG
May use VG-50 to translate SMPTE LTC to VITC
Use MTG Time to lock computer clock to studio LTC
Price without GPS Antenna/Receiver - $1085
Important Information for GPS-MTG Users About Daylight Saving Time 2007
GPS-MSG $1,785
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GPS Based Master Video Sync Generator
The GPS-MSG is a multiple output RS-170A "blackburst" and video sync signal generator that is genlocked to the atomic clocks in the Global Positioning System. The GPS-MSG quartz crystal master clock is continuously phase controlled to accurately track the time from the GPS satellites.
GPS-MSG synchronized video is synchronous with all other HORITA GPS-MSG generated video signals anywhere worldwide, typically within ±10µs, independent of their location on the globe.
When used with the HORITA GPS-MTG SMPTE Master Time Code Generator, the exact relationship established between the SMPTE time code and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) allows the SMPTE time code to function as an instrumentation time code. All GPS-MSG synchronized cameras will record the same time for an event, with the exact UTC time of any television frame and line number known and the time code hours, minutes, seconds, and frames identical at any moment, anywhere, worldwide.
Video frames from widely separated GPS-MSG cameras or other video sources start simultaneously and are scanned synchronously to within less than 1H time. The long-term accuracy of the GPS-MSG is derived from and equal to the world's best atomic clocks.
5 BNC outputs can include any mix of up to 5 black, 4 composite sync, blanking, horizontal or vertical drive, 1 subcarrier, and 1KHz, 0dB audio tone.
Complete system includes ruggedized GPS Antenna/Receiver, 50 ft. GPS-to-MSG cable, power adapter, instruction manual.
Occupies 1/3 of a standard HORITA 1-3/4" x 19" rack panel which can also hold two additional HORITA products, such as a GPS-MTG SMPTE Master Time Code Generator and a VG-50 VITC Generator/LTC-VITC translator.
GPS-MSG can share GPS Antenna/Receiver with GPS-MTG.
Price without GPS Antenna/Receiver - $885.
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LED Displays For Master Time Code Generator
MTD-100 $349
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Time Code Time/Date LED Display
The MTD-100 is a studio time/date display which reads SMPTE LTC and provides either hours, minutes, and seconds time readout, or month, day, and year date readout.
The MTD-100 is an ideal display device for use with the HORITA GPS-MTG master SMPTE time code generator. The time comes from the time code "time" value, while the date and time zone come from the time code "user bit" data of the SMPTE time code.
Time display format can be 12 hour AM/PM with four (10:15 P), or six (10:15:06 P) digits, or 24 hour military style with six digits (22:15:26).
Date display can be set to month/day/year (10-29-93), or day/month/year (29-10-93).
Display can also be set to alternate between time and date once per second.
Time zone switch permits changing the time zone to cause the MTD to display the local time and date of other geographical areas anywhere on the globe.
Time and date display format selections are retained in non-volatile memory.
Six digit 7-segment LED display with .8" high red characters provides good visibility and legibility from across a room.
Brightness control permits adjusting display intensity for indoor use in a darkened room or outdoor use in bright light.
Outputs 2V P-P reshaped SMPTE time code for passing on to other units.
Operates from +9V to +13V DC for portable use in the field. Includes 9 Volt AC adapter.
Desktop sized MTD-100 measures 8.5"W x 1.5"H x 3.25"D.
MDD-100 $349
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Time Code Alphanumeric Date LED Display
The MDD-100 is a studio date display which reads SMPTE LTC and provides either a month/day/year, or day-of-week/month/day alphanumeric date readout.
The MDD-100 is an ideal date display device for use with the HORITA GPS-MTG master SMPTE time code generator. The date (and time zone) comes from the time code "user bit" data of the SMPTE time code input.
Displays day-of-week/month/day (WED JAN 01), or month/day/year (JAN 01 94).
Eight digit alphanumeric LED display readout with .8" high red characters provides good visibility and legibility from across a room.
Time zone switch permits changing the time zone to cause the MDD to display the local date of other geographical areas anywhere on the globe.
Outputs 2V P-P reshaped SMPTE time code for passing on to other units.
Operates from +9V to +13V DC for portable use in the field. Includes 9 Volt AC adapter.
Desktop sized MDD-100 measures 8.5"W x 1.5"H x 3.25"D.
Time Code Video Clock
The TVC-50 reads SMPTE time code and provides a video display of time and date, based on the time and user bit value of the SMPTE time code input or on the time 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 with the HORITA GPS-MTG master SMPTE time code generator. The time/date display can be keyed into an incoming composite video signal applied to the TVC-50.
Time displays range from simple displays of hours/minutes, up to hours/minutes/seconds/tenths-second, as well as display of the input SMPTE time code and user bit values.
Date displays range from simple month/year formats, to day-of-week/month/day/century-year.
Various characters, such as space, hyphen, slash, etc., can be inserted as field delimiters (digit separators).
Internal independent clock/calendar can be "jam set" to the input SMPTE time and date values if desired.
Selectable character attributes, for white/black, contrast, background on/off, flashing on/off, and horizontal and vertical size and position control.
TVC-50 can also be used as a source ID generator to display up to 9 lines of 20 characters each. The source ID and all setup data is retained in non-volatile memory, and can be displayed along with the time and date.
Outputs 2 volt p-p reshaped SMPTE time code for passing on to other units.
Operates from +9 to +13 volts DC for portable use in the field. Includes 9 volt AC adapter.
Desktop sized TVC-50 measures 3.5"W x 1.5"H x 5"D.
Also available in Rackmount and Short Rack packages.
GR-8 $499
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Rackmount GPS Receiver
The GR-8 is a Rackmount GPS receiver that works with all HORITA GPS products. The GR-8 has special input filtering for use in "dirty" power situations, such as encountered in aircraft and automobile power systems. The GR-8 simultaneously tracks eight satellites and provides time, date, and position data outputs in both NMEA and TSIP formats, and a 1-PPS output.
GPS and UTC Time
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation and position locating system based on reception of signals from NAVSTAR satellites. GPS receivers provide highly accurate time fixes anywhere worldwide. GPS system time is a worldwide standard atomic time which is exactly related to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC or "Greenwich time"). Local time is Greenwich time offset by hours corresponding to local time zone.
The GPS satellite antenna/receiver provided with HORITA GPS/SMPTE time code and video products is a small dome about 4 inches high by 6 inches in diameter. It is rugged, sealed against the environment, and mounts with a standard 3/4 inch threaded pipe fitting. It comes with a 50 ft. cable and is usually installed outdoors on a roof or indoors under a skylight. It does not have to be oriented in any special manner other than to have a broad view of the sky.
Power Solutions
BP-50 $59 | IPA-91 $33 International Power Adapter More Info... |
Cables & Accessories
| CK1 $18.75 RCA cable assortment More Info... | AK1 $8.95 RCA-BNC More Info... |
| CK2 $16.75 BNC cable assortment More Info... | AK2 $10.50 XLR-RCA More Info... |
| CK3 $14.00 PS2 cable More Info... | AK3 $3.00 RCA "Y" adapter cables More Info... |
| CK4 $16.00 PS2 cable More Info... | AK4 $3.75 3.5mm "Y" Mini Phone Adapter Cable More Info... |
| CK5 $16.00 DB9 adapter cable More Info... | CK6 $18.00 DB9 adapter cable More Info... |