The BCD SB-100 is a special purpose RS-232 controller that
generates and reads both LTC and VITC SMPTE Time Code. Additionally, it controls RS-232 and RS-422 disc and tape devices with frame-accurate precision.
MSRP: $
895.00
Features
- LTC Time Code Read & Generate
- VITC Time Code Read & Generate
- Time Code overlay/superimpose
- Auxiliary video input
- Switched video output for video monitor.
Output video is switched between player video and Aux. Video In.
- Daisy-chain RS-232 for up to 16 Units.
- Standard BCD 4-Character Communications Protocol
- Controls Sony protocol RS-422 machines
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Supported Machines*
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- Professional/Broadcast RS-422 machines
- Pioneer PRV-LX1 Dual DVD Recorder w/HDD
- Pioneer DVD-V7400
- Panasonic AG-5710, MD830/MD835 VCR
- Panasonic AJ-DS230 DV VCR
- Sony SVO-9500MD VCR
- JVC BR-S365 VCR
- Philips DVD-170/175
* Supported models pending, pursuant to customer requirements. Protocol update via web page/flash memory.
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General Information
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Protocols
- BCD Control Protocol
This control protocol is BCD Standard: 4-character commands like PLAY, STOP, FIND, and STIL. This is the same protocol used in BCD controllers since 1982 for the VideoLink-232, VIPc, BCD-4000, BCD-5000, BCD-2000A, InterVideo GVR-810, Sanyo GVR-S955, GVR-S960, and BCD AG-2550C.
Each addressable controller is addressed with a DIP switch to assign it a DECK number. This is the same as used in the InterVideo GVR-810 and the BCD AG-2550C. The command
DECK 7; STIL: 01:37:18:21
causes the seventh VCR to go into still mode at 1 hour, 37 minutes, 18 seconds and 21 frames.
- Machine Control Protocols
Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Pioneer, DVS, Philips and other manufacturers have their own ways of communicating via RS-232. RS-232 is an electrical specification, but it does not describe the protocol or language used by the device. The BCD control protocol uses the TYPE x command to tell the SB-100 controller which machine protocol to use to control the target machine.
Physical
Dimensions: 8.8" Wide, 6.25" Deep, 1.6" High
Weight: 13 oz.
Power: 9VDC tip positive, wall transformer included.
Price MSRP: $
895.00
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SB-100 Helps Monitor Army's Shadow TUAV
Image courtesy AAI
Interesting note: In reviewing our records, we found that we sell many SB-100 controllers to government agencies and all of the prominent defense contractors and their sub-contrators. They didn't say what they do with them, but they keep ordering more, and we're glad to help. Now that it's somewhat declassified, we can say that the Shadow TUAV is one of the projects.
Inscriber Systems uses a custom version of the SB-100 in their broadcast control system.
Studying Human Interaction at Nasa Ames
Human Performance Research Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. is looking at the interactions between and among individuals in a team-based decision making environment.
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BCD Controllers may be individually addressed from a single serial port. The "DECK 3" command selects machine #3. All subsequent commands go to that machine. We can use a VC-16a to accept button presses, then send discrete commands to individual machines (DVD-C7 players & recorders, VC-16b, VC-16a, and SB-100. Custom BCD programming is often required.
