Plura TCD-56 User manual

Short Operating Manual
Revision: 3.1
March 20, 2015
Time Code Display
TCD-56

Short Operating Manual TCD-56
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
A1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A2 COPYRIGHT
A3 CE-DECLARATION
FRONT DISPLAY 1
GPI 1
OPTION R = LTC READER, OPTION V = VITC READER 2
CONFIGURATION INTERFACE (CONFIG) 2
REAR PANEL AND SPECIFICATIONS 2

Short Operating Manual TCD-56
A1 Safety Instructions
General rules: Only use the device as directed in a dry atmosphere. Treat
the TCD-56 with the same care as other studio devices.
Please follow the advice in the following operators manual.
Damages in transit: If the device shows obvious damages from transit the shipper
in question must be notified and the dealer must be
informed.
Positioning: Position device only where sufficient air circulation can be
maintained. Extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, shocks
and strong electromagnetic fields must be avoided.
Maintenance: Use a moist soft textured fabric cloth when cleaning the
housing. Do not use polish or any other cleaning agents.
Repairs: The TCD-56 does not require any extra maintenance. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the device. Repairs
should be sent to an authorized service partner.
A2 Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated into another language, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of PLURA Europe
GmbH. Technical changes are reserved. All brand and product names mentioned herein
are used for identification purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Information in this publication replaces all previously published information. PLURA
Europe GmbH assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the instrument must be made
inoperative and secured against unintended operation. The appropriate service authority
must then be informed.
Copyright © PLURA Europe GmbH 1999-2000. All rights reserved.
For further information please contact your local dealer or:
PLURA Europe GmbH
Muehlweg 11
D-73433 Aalen
Phone: ++49 - (0)7361 –589 46 0
Fax: ++49 - (0)7361 –589 46 55
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.plura.tv

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A3 CE declaration of conformity
We,
PLURA Europe GmbH
Muehlweg 11
D-73433 Aalen
herewith declare under our sole responsibility that the
TCD-56
meets the intent of the following directives, standards and specifications:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
EN 60950 electrical and mechanical safety
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN 50081-1 Emissions
EN 55022
EN 55103-1
EN 50082-1 Immunity
EN 55024
EN 55103-2
The following preconditions have to be fulfilled:
Only high-quality shielded cables have been used to connect data inputs/outputs.
Housing has been connected to ground.

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Front display
DZ3 DP3 DZ2 DP2 DP1
After power-on the display shortly indicates the revision of the firmware, then it displays
the time of the time code reader. Other operating modes can be indicated by the LEDs
‘DP1’, ‘DP2’, ‘DP3’, ‘DZ2’, ‘DZ3’:
DZ3
DZ2
DP3,2,1
Description
on
Display shows the time of the time code.
off
Display shows the user of the time code.
off
off
Time code can be read.
on
off
No time code can be read, display shows the value of the last
valid time code frame.
off
on
Freeze.
on
on
Error.
GPI
GPI is an input to connect four external keys. The keys switches against GND (= pin 9). The
function, which is executed by the external key, can be individually programmed using the
configuration interface. The factory setting is:
Key
GPI pin
Function
Description
F1
6 - 9
Freeze
on/off
Display freezes the last value. The LED ‘DZ2’ indicates this
operating mode. Switch freeze off by pressing this key again.
F2
3 - 9
Time/Use
r
Display switches between time and user indication.
Time: with colons, LEDs ‘DP1’, ‘DP2’, ‘DP3’ light up.
User: without colons, LEDs ‘DP1’, ‘DP2’, ‘DP3’ switched off.
F3
4 - 9
Frames
on/off
Switches the frames of the time display on/off.
F4
5 - 9
Brightnes
s
Adjust the brightness of the LEDs with 7 steps. Brightness
increases, at the highest possible brightness the LEDs ‘DZ2’
and ‘DZ3’ shortly light up. Next key press selects the lowest
possible brightness.

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Option R = LTC reader, option V = VITC reader
TCD-56 can read time code as LTC (input XLR) and/or VITC (input BNC ‘Video In’). With
both options the factory setting gives VITC the higher priority, i.e. as long as VITC can be
read this time code will be displayed.
Configuration interface (CONFIG)
CONFIG is a RS232 serial interface at the rear. Using a Windows PC and the PLURA
application software “TCI70” it is possible to change the operating mode of the unit. For
more information please contact PLURA.
Rear panel and specifications
AC
Housing
Aluminium
Dimensions
460 x 105 x 110 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
3.5 kg approx.
Power supply
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption
max.16W, typ. 11W
Operating temperature
5 - 40°C
Relative humidity
35 - 85 %, non-condensing
Inputs/Outputs
Connector
Signal description
Power
4-pins XLR male
1 = V- (GND), 4 = V+
LTC In
3-pins XLR female
1= GND
2 / 3 = Signal balanced
400 mVpp - 5 Vpp
Reading range 1,5 - 600 frames/sec
LTC Out (Option)
3-pins XLR male
1= GND
2 / 3 = Signal balanced
Level: –24 dB to +3 dB
Video In (Option)
BNC
Composite video input, no 75
termination

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Video Out (Option)
BNC
Composite video output (loop)
Interfaces
Connector
Signal description
CONFIG
9-pins D-Sub female
RS232 interface to change the unit’s
configuration.
Connect to PC via straight cable.
2
3
5
6
7
8
TxD (output)
RxD (input)
GND
DTR (output)
CTS (input)
RTS (output)
SERIAL (Option)
9-pins D-Sub female
RS232 or RS422 interface to transmit
time code values.
RS232
2
3
5
7
8
TxD (output)
RxD (input)
GND
CTS (input)
RTS (output)
RS422
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T- out
R+ in
RxC
GND
TxC
T+ out
R- in
GPI
9-pins D-Sub female
Inputs for external keys
3
4
5
6
9
Time / User
Frames on / off
Brightness of LEDs
Freeze
GND