The PTG is a palm-sized SMPTE time code generator/reader that is simple to setup and operate and features a large 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) readout for time code, user bits, and setup information. The PTG is an ideal generator for use with video recorders in multi camera situations where it is necessary for each recording to have the same time code for precise time and image matching during post production. These situations may include sporting events, games, concerts, automobile, aircraft, and boating events, parades, weddings, etc.
For these applications individual PTGs are jammed (automatically preset and started) via an externally applied SMPTE time code signal. The generator's time value is set to the input time code time value and the time code user bits are set to the date plus a unique ID number for each individual PTG. Each recording will then have the same time and date but a different ID number so the recordings cannot get mixed up later. The PTG can also jam to an RS-232 serial data input from a GPS receiver for generation of precise worldwide UTC time of day and date time code.
- Reads and generates SMPTE time code at frame rates of 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drop/non-drop frame, and 30 FPS (Frames-Per-Second).
- Provides selection of "LINE" or "MIC" output level when generating time code and includes various common MIC/ LINE adapter connectors.
- Time code generator "jam" mode presets the generator to TC or GPS serial data input values for time and date. Once jammed, generator operation continues and can be stopped only by powering the PTG off. This prevents accidentally stopping the generator via unintended actuation of the "run/ stop" switch.
- Low "free run" drift rate of less than one frame per hour over temperature.
- Time code reader mode displays time code, user bits, and frame rate values when reading time code, or displays GPS time and date values when reading GPS data.
- All settings and presets are maintained in non-volatile memory, even when the battery is removed.
- Includes XLR-RCA, RCA-3.5mm phone, and RCA-BNC adapters, plus 18" RCA-RCA cable
- Operates for over 24 hours on a single 9V battery.
- Light weight and palm sized.
