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BTS Broadcast Television Systems is a joint company of Bosch and Philips. BTS products are distributed throughout the world in more than 120 countries.

Development and production facilities are located in Darmstadt in the Federal Republic of Germany, in Breda in the Netherlands, and in Salt Lake City in the USA. In addition, a network of sales and service agencies has been established to assist and advise our customers throughout the world.

The BTS product range covers everything from supplying single monitors to equipping complete studios, to providing equipment for live television coverage of international events and major broadcasts. BTS has many years of experience in the management of turnkey projects and - for more than five decades - in the construction of outside broadcast vehicles.

BTS offers a wide spectrum of products which are used in the professional, semi-professional and industrial fields. Included in this list of products are cameras, video tape recorders, telecines, monitors, production switchers, master control switchers, routing switchers, studio automation systems, computer graphics, and multi-signal processing and distributing systems.

Besides designing and manufacturing of products for the traditional TV standards of PAL, NTSC and SECAM, the engineering efforts have been committed to the development of products for the digital 4:2:2 standard as well as the future high definition television (HDTV).
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The KCM 125 color TV camera is a broadcast quality camera delivering pictures of highest available standard for studio and OB van application. Superior parameters in resolution, sensitivity and SNR, picture geometry and registration as well as unequalled color reproduction are the outstanding results. This KCM 125 camera system is part of a camera family which will include handheld cameras with 18 mm pickup tubes,

• • 25 mm state-of-the-art pickup tubes with lead oxide target employing LOG and Diode Gun for superior picture quality
• • Automatic and dynamic lens error correction (LEC). The LEC system reduces substantially the influence of lens-errors on registration
• • Zoom lenses with integrated test projector in the lens, including a proprietary test slide, are available from all major lens manufacturers
• • The KCM 125 employs a distri-buted-intelligence-concept with microcomputers in camera head, CCU and control panel. This panel can be connected by a bus system with an infinite number of cameras in a pool
• • Multiwire and triax/coax camera cable up to 800 m respec. 2000 m can be used. Existing camera cables of the model KA 64 can be used for the KCM 125 as they have been used for KCU and KCK
• • Automatic contour correction circuits out of RGB
• • Automatic knee function
• • Switchable matrix (Masking) remote controlled
• • Component outputs according to new SMPTE/EBU-Standard
• • Encoder with new blackstrech circuit, automatic notch filter, color saturation change effective on component and composite levels
• • Very compact and lightweight design of the camera-head
• • B/W viewfinder or optional color viewfinder with pan and tilt angles of+/- 100 and +/- 50 degrees respectively

The portable companion camera is the KCM 318.
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Light weight automatic camera head. Fully portable companion for the KCM 125 in triax or multiwire cable versions.

Automatic set-up and operating controlled from a microcomputer, using the same control units, CCU, cable and plugs of the KCM family. The camera head is divided in two parts. The leading part with the three %" (18 mm) LOC Diode Gun tubes, the deflection and amplification electronic. The rear part with multicore or triax transmission electronic.

• • Light weight portable companion automatic camera
• • Microcomputer controlled with superior sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio
• • Automatic triax and multicore cable equalization
• • Automatic knee function
• • Real analog SMPTE/EBU component outputs
• • Wide band RGB chroma key signal before gamma
• • EFP operation with large viewfinder and with large lenses
• • Automatic H-contour out of RGB with unsymmetrical black/white edges depending on the luminance level of the signal
• • Coder with automatic notch filter, blackstretch and color saturation changes in the composite and in the component levels

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Well established top-line studio and outside broadcast camera channel with total computer control and full automatic set-up of all functions. Consists of camera with built-in-triax system for connection with up to 2000 meters of cable to the Camera Processing Unit, operational and engineering remotes.
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• • 25 mm or 30 mm Plumbicon tubes with ACT or Dynamic Beam Control
• • Auto set-up computer in each channel allows simultaneous setup of all cameras
• • System units interchange without need for readjustment
• • Optimised automatic set-up of scanning, registration, dynamic focus, beam setting and alignment, and shading, using 49 zone digital correction
• • Integral diascope test projector in the camera head enabling use of standard lenses with range extenders
• • 6 set-up memories, 6 operational memories, 4 lens memories, and dynamic lens error correction
• • Outputs: RGB, green reference,
• 2 WFM, 2 PXM and 3 composite outputs at the CPU and a tele-prompter output at the camera head
• • Inputs: Genlock (composite or colour black), 2 (non)-composite inputs, teleprompter and green reference VB
• • Two programme microphone inputs at the camera head

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Mid-range studio and outside broadcast camera channel with total computer control and full automatic setup of all functions. Consists of camera with built-in triax system for connection with up to 2000 meters of cable to the Camera Processing Unit, plus operational and engineering remotes. Employs common elements of LDK 6A system.

• • 18 mm Plumbicon tubes with Dynamic Beam Control
• • Auto set-up computer in each channel allows simultaneous setup of all cameras
• • System units interchange without need for readjustment
• • Very extensive communication system including separate floor manager circuit
• • Viewfinder with high brightness, high resolution 7 inch tube. +/- 90° pan, +/- 60° tilt
• • Viewfinder cross hairs option fully adjustable
• • Character display of zoom range and selected signal on the viewfinder
• • Utility AC power output at camera head
• • Wide range of control panel options
• • Printer interface (RS 232 C) option
• • COACH option - centralised remote control and maintenance system
• • Optimised automatic set-up of scanning, registration, dynamic focus, beam setting and alignment, and shading, using 49 zone digital correction
• • 2 Set-up memories, 6 operational memories, and 2 lens memories
• • Outputs: RGB, green reference,
• 2 WFM, 2 PXM and 3 composite outputs at the CPU and optional teleprompter output at the camera head
• • Inputs: Genlock (composite or color black), 2 (non)-composite inputs (one for optional teleprompter) and one green reference VB
• • One programme microphone input at the camera head
• • Very extensive communication system including separate floor manager circuit
• • Viewfinder with high brightness, high resolution 5 inch tube. +/- 90° pan, +/- 45°tilt
• • Character display of zoom range
• • Utility AC power output at camera head
• • Wide range of control panel options
• • Printer interface (RS 232 C) option
• • COACH option - centralised remote control and maintenance system
• • Optional 7 inch viewfinder (LDK 6A type)

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The LDK 900 is the world's first CCD Production Camera. Based on the successful Frame Transfer CCD used in the LDK 90, the LDK 900 offers broadcast performance with a very comprehensive range of production facilities. These include extensive communications, a precision 7 inch viewfinder with high brightness and resolution, teleprompter output and a camera utility outlet.

• • Proven CCD Frame Transfer technology
• • Clear High Resolution picture quality
• • No lag, no smear, no blooming, no burn-in
• • Accurate, permanent registration
• • Perfect geometry
• • Solid state reliability - no aging
• • Electronic exposure control
• • Rugged, reliable, maintenance free
• • All round carrying handles
• • Built-in balancing system
• • Very low centre of gravity
• • Triax cable up to 2000 meters (6560 feet)
• • Professional remote control with Operational Control Panel
• • 7 inch high performance viewfinder many features including cross hairs and safe area indicator. Very high brightness and resolution
• • Camera stand-alone feature with SMPTE/EBU standard recorder connection
• • Hi-fi audio channel
• • Teleprompter channel
• • Utility outlet at camera head
• • Microprocessor control
• • LDK90/LDK91 compatible portable companion matches perfectly in performance and control features
• • Full range of studio and field lenses available

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The LDK 910 is the third generation of Frame Transfer CCD sensor cameras. Designed on the basis of the current LDK 900, the LDK 910 is outwardly very similar and provides the same outstanding features.

However it is in the sensor and processing circuit that the important performance improvements are to be found. The new sensor has been developed as a direct result of the unrivaled advanced technology, gained from many years of research and design.

The new sensor has over 800 pixels per line, which provides over 700 TV lines of resolution, exceeding the requirements of current TV system standards. Other improvements include improved sensitivity and better signal-to-noise performance, both of which contribute to additional camera performance.

Together with advanced signal processing circuits allowing for greatly improved transient response, (clean pictures), and variable contours from red as well as green, the LDK 910 sets new standards of broadcast performance for CCD cameras.

All the outstanding features of the LDK 900 plus:

• • Frame Transfer sensors with anti-flare treatment
• • Over 800 pixels per line
• • Highest resolution more than 700 TVL
• • Increased sensitivity
• • Increased signal-to-noise performance
• • Lowest aliasing
• • Electronic exposure control
• • Variable contours from red & green
• • Viewfinder character display
• • LDK 91 compatible portable companion
• • Upwards compatible with LDK 900

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The LDK 90 is the world's most successful and fastest selling CCD Frame Transfer portable camera. Its state of the art technology offers real broadcast performance together with optimum reliability and economy. The LDK 90 has a range of optional accessories to suit every broadcast need. From simple ENG with onboard recorder, to full EFP in multi-core or triax versions or with a large lens adapter suitable for lenses up to, and greater than 55 times zoom range, the LDK 90 can be configured to suit every broadcast requirement.

• • ENG/EFP version
• • RGB or Component plus Composite outputs
• • High resolution Frame Transfer CCDs
• • No lag, no burn-in, no ageing
• • No smear, no comet tails, no blooming
• • Accurate permanent registration
• • Perfect geometry
• • High sensitivity - f 1.4 optical block
• • High signal-to-noise ratio
• • Microprocessor control
• • Operational memory menu system
• • Viewfinder x, y, z adjustable
• • Very low power consumption
• • Extremely light compact housing
• • Low cost of ownership - no tubes
• • Maintenance-free
• • Multicore or Triax versions
• • Large lens adapter

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The LDK 91 broadcast portable camera is the third generation of Frame Transfer CCD sensor cameras. Developed from the exceedingly successful LDK 90, the world's fastest selling frame transfer CCD camera, the LDK 91 has all the advanced features of the LDK 90 and uses the same wide range of accessories including the large lens adapter.

The new sensor has been developed as a direct result of the unrivaled advanced technology gained from many years of research and design. The new sensor has over 800 pixels per line which provides over 700 TV lines of resolution, exceeding the requirements of current TV system standards. Other improvements include extra sensitivity and a better signal-to-noise performance both of which contribute to improved camera performance.

Together with advanced signal processing circuits allowing for greatly improved transient response (clean pictures) and variable contours from red as well as green, the LDK 91 sets a new standard of performance for portable CCD cameras.

All the outstanding features of the LDK 90 plus:

• • Frame Transfer sensors with anti-flare treatment
• • No smear
• • Over 800 pixels per line
• • Highest resolution more than 700 TVL
• • Increased sensitivity
• • Increased signal-to-noise performance
• • Electronic exposure control
• • Variable contours from red and green
• • Professional adjustable shoulder mount
• • Operational status text display in viewfinder
• • Diagnostics
• • Fully compatible with LDK 90 systems and accessories
• • Compatible portable companion for LDK 900/910

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In the triax mode, the LDK 90 and LDK 91 uses the same Base Station and Operational Control Panel as the LDK 900 and LDK 910.

Having the same Frame Transfer CCD sensor/optical combination respectively, the LDK 90 and LDK 91 are perfect portable companions for the LDK 900 or LDK 910 cameras, with matching colorimetry and broadcast performance.

Used together this combination of portable and production cameras provides a quality of performance and economy of operation that only BTS Frame Transfer CCD cameras can provide.

• All the outstanding features of the LDK 90/91 Frame Transfer CCD portable cameras
• Remote operation over a maximum of 2000 meters (6560 feet) of economic triax cable
• Full facility Operational Control Panel with professional controls (monoknob etc.)
• Optimum compatibility with LDK 900 and LDK 910
• Perfect colour matching and performance
• Can be re-configured in seconds for stand-alone portable operation
• Interchange of system parts and lenses
• Common input/output signals and connectors
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The LDK 391 is a top performance camcorder, with all the benefits of new generation Frame Transfer CGDs.These high pixel density sensors, with over 700 TV lines of resolution, bring to the camcorder user for the first time the highest broadcast performance.

The LDK 391 is based on the world's most successful camera, the LDK 91 and in combination with the Betacam SP half inch recorder, is an exceptional and flexible one piece package for ENG or EFP productions. With a wide range of features, including battery options for up to 150 minutes of continous use, precision 1.5 inch viewfinder with operation and diagnostic messages, built-in timecode generator/reader, electronic shutter and eight white balance memories, the LDK 391 provides the user with an operationally friendly production tool well suited to camcorder action in any broadcast environment.

• New generation Frame Transfer Sensors
• 700 TV lines resolution
• No Smear
• Lowest Alaising
• Highest Signal to Noise
• Eight white balance memories
• Precision 1.5 inch viewfinder
• VTR playback in viewfinder
• Electronic shutter for fast action recording
• On camera microphone
• Betacam SP recorder for broadcast performance
• Diagnostics in camera and recorder
• Built-in loudspeaker monitoring
• Wide range of battery options up to 150 minutes
• Timecode generator/reader with LCD readout
• Colour field playback unit option (video and RF)
• Matching colorimetry with all BTS camera
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The FDL 60 has many features that make it superior to conventional film scanners.
The FDL 60 is a telecine without tubes. It uses new 7. generation long life CCD line sensors eliminating burn-in and lag problems.

Each frame is scanned only once, line sequentially and without deflection voltages, so field flicker cannot occur and the vertical resolution is absolutely constant. The result is first class picture quality with high resolution, excellent signal to noise ratio and brillant color rendition allowing even skin color to be faithfully reproduced.

Capstan drive and digital signal processing provide entirely new operational modes. Slow motion and fast motion, forward and reverse, and freeze frame are all in excellent quality. Finding scenes or single frames is made easy by the variable programmable search facility and step mode - with full format color pictures.

Start and stop are instant and frame accurate and the deck can handle film lengths up to 1.200 metres. The FDL 60 dramatically reduces costs. The digital signal processing needs no maintenance and the CCD sensors are free from wear with typical semiconductor reliability and operating life. Forget about drifting circuitry, expensive tube changes and line-up problems.
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• • New sensor CGD 134
  - improved shadow reproduction of high contrast prints without the danger of blooming effects
  - extreme long life, no burn in, no afterglow
• • Capstan drive
  - smooth and quiet film motion
  - gentle handling of original negative film
  - fast shuttle up 625 frame/s
• • Digital signal processing
  - progressive scanning avoids flicker and shrinkage problems
  - slow motion and fast motion, forward and reverse and freeze frame in high picture quality
• • Quick format change
  - change from 35 mm to 16 mm optical block in seconds
• • Select-A-Speed
  - variable speed between 16.00 and 30.00 frames/s
• • Freeze Start and Instant Stop -broadcastable
• • Pan Scan Cinema Scope (only CI, C3, C2, G4)
• • Negative and positive film operation
• • Automatic shading and fixed pattern correction
• • Automatic color correction with manual access
• • Black stretch for high contrast cinema prints, Print look
• • 16 mm and 35 mm COMOPT, 16 mm COMMAG
• • Low operational costs
  - high stability and reliability by digital processing and CCD sensors
  - long life mechanical parts
  - inexpensive 24 V halogen lamp
• • Film timer for cue, autocue, freeze and changeover
• • All colour TV standards, component video output
• • Change from spools to cores in seconds
• • Two independent audio channels
  - stereo or two different languages
• • DSA, Direct sprocket addressing

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• • Digital film grain reducer FDGR
  - unique improvement in picture quality
• • Secondary color processor FDSC
  - including six sector correction of hue, saturation and luminance
  - independent colorimetric improvement of red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta
• • Negative matching
• • Super 8 optical block and COMMAG unit
• • 35 mm Dolby optical stereo sound
• • 35 mm COMMAG one-track and four-tracks
• • SEPMAG interface for different sound followers
• • WETGATE system from SCHMITZER
  - eliminates film scratches
• • 1 - 2 change over
  - continuous reproduction of cinema films
• • Improved low light level parameters
• • Character inserter
• • 35 mm Academy camera aperture optical block
• • Super 35 mm optical block
• • Super 16 mm optical block

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The film grain reducer reduces the visibility of film grain noise. It is a fully digitised unit with an ECL-inter-face for the in- and outsignal. In principle the FDGR is a recursive filter with a frame store. A part of the output signal is fed back to the input. The ratio of the direct signal to the delayed signal defines the grain/noise reduction.
An automatic circuit, measuring the input noise as well as the movement in the picture signal, optimizes the signal-to-noise ratio and prevents smearing and lag effects at moving pictures.
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Comprehensive Film Reproduction Programmer: additional to color correction programming, totally independent programmers for pan scan, telecine transport functions (including image freeze), audio functions and customer definable functions (25 switching and 6 analogue) available.
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• • 12 bit resolution for all 48 analogue channels
• • 800 events in battery buffered solid state memory (> 256 K RAM)
• • Standard event list for 32 basic correction set ups of different film stocks
• • 8 scratch pad memories for direct comparison of different colour corrections (simulate camera matching)
• • Unlimited reediting:
  - Reuse of any stored event (instantaneous random access) for actual scene
• • V- synchronised switching of corrections
• • Human Interface:
  - Messages, warnings in plain text
  - Plain text identification of scenes and standard events
• • Automatic test- and diagnostic system TADS:
  - Access via commercial data terminal

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• • OVERRIDE - Mode:
  - No need to centre the pots and joysticks when recalling events
• • COUPLED - Mode:
  - Transparent orientation in even
• less by electronic interlock of data display and film position
• • FADE - Corrections:
  - Dynamic linear interpolated transition between different corrections, also used for Pans (S-Curve customer selectable)
• • ADJUST-Mode:
  - global edits for the whole event list
• • UPDATE - Function:
• global corrections of scene beginnings in the event list, after cutting or splicing a piece of film

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• • Secondary Colour Correction
  - corrections of colour hue, saturation and luminance in six sectors
  - continuous chroma control
  - dark desaturation
  - white, black and gamma level of the luminance signal
  - separate activated function: six sectors - chroma - luminance
• • Automatic scene change detector:
  - automatic marking of the scene changes without the presence of the operator
• • Digital film grain reducer FDGR programmable
  - for matching scenes with different graininess
• • User definable functions
  - for programming switchers, sub-titlers, etc.
• • Floppy disk, printer
• • Automatic field - accurate film-to-tape transfer by means of an inter-grated editing system
• • C-Format Interface
  - for BVH 2000, PAL, NTSC, SECAM
  - for VPR 6, PAL, NTSC, SECAM
  - for Beta-Recorder e.g. BCB 75

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• • Reproductable film-to-tape edits
• • Field-accurate edits
• • FDL slow motion edits
• • Automatic edit simulation (preview)
• • Edit out point decision by telecine or by VTR
• • Auto Preset mode
• • Auto Assemble mode
• • Synchronuous playback of telecine and VTR
  - assists A/B-roll transfer

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The DCR 100 operates on the basis of the CCIR/SMPTE/Dl standard, the only standard which is internationally applicable for digital component recording.
The special features of this system are its suitability for any application - the VTR can be switched between 525 and 625 lines (Zeilen) - and its extensive facilities for error correction and concealment, ensuring excellent picture quality well past the 20 generations originally specified.

Four digital audio channels, an analogue cue track and two timecodes (longitudinal and ASTC as option) open up a wide variety of possibilities in a range of applications.
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• • Flexible overall concept as a result of modular construction
• • High standard precision mechanics
• • All three cassette sizes can be used
• • Broadcast quality slow motion from -0.5 to +0.5
• • Visible search from -40 to +40 in color
• • Automatic tracking adjustment
• • Automatic adjustment of playback equalizers
• • Deck may be separated from electronics (up to 30 m)
• • Control panel may be placed up to 180 m away (master control panel)
• • Operation of up to three machines from a master control panel
• • Serial interfaces (ES bus, BBE 910, FRP 60) as standard
• • Input/output extension for CCIR 601 signals (input routing switcher 7x1, output distributor 3 x) as option
• • Internal two machine editor (master control panel)
• • Timecode inserter for RGB output as option
• • Scanner change within minutes
• • Comprehensive diagnostic facilities

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The digital composite VTR D-2 standard can be easily integrated into existing analog composite studio systems. They are at the same time the simplest step into a digital future.

Easy system integration

• • D-2 format for easy integration into analog studio systems
• • Fit for the future by additional digital interfaces for audio and video

Recording according to digital standard D-2

• • Digital recording and signal processing enables
• - high recording quality also in audio channels
• - Multi generation capability
• - Compensation of time and dropout errors
• - Concealment of uncorrectable recording errors
• • 3 different cassette sizes providing a play time of 3 xh hours at maximum

Flexible and easy operation

• • Menu-driven operation
• • Built-in powerful editing functions (studio models)
• • Variable play speed and shuttle speed

High productivity

• • Little alignment effort and high reliability by the use of highly in-continued
• • High availability by multiple self-tests
• • Standardized and established format

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A complete program

• • Cassettes
• • Mounting accessories for 19" racks
• • Remote controls
• • Format converter D-l - D-2 and D-2-D-1 (NTSG)
• • Variable plav speeds ± 15 % (DCR 18)
• • Plug-in unit for serial digital transmission (DCR 18)

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Portable recording and playback machine

Studio VTR for medium and small cassettes
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Studio VTR for all applications
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The BCB 75/70 is a new-design yet fully compatible VTR for recording, playback and editing in television studios. It introduces a new standard of picture quality, adopting the new and improved Betacam SP format. Audio quality, too, is substantially upgraded. Four audio channels are employed, two FM channels and two conventional longitudinal ones.

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• • Betacam SP Format Recorder/ Player
• • Dynamic tracking playback from -1 to +2 times normal play (BCB 75 only)
• • High speed picture search +/- 24 times normal
• • 4 Audio channels
• • Various cassette sizes from 5 min. to 90 min. usable
• • Built-in indicator for sync to sub-carrier phase

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The BCB 65/60 is a new-design yet fully compatible VTR for playback in television studios. It indroduces a new standard of picture quality, adopting the new and improved Betacam SP format.

Audio quality, too, is substantially upgraded. Four audio channels are employed, two FM channels and two conventional longitudinal ones.

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• • Betacam SP Format Player
• • Dynamic tracking playback from -1 to +2 times normal play (BCB 65 only)
• • High speed picture search +/- 24 times normal
• • 4 Audio channels
• • Various cassette sizes from 5 min. to 90 min. usable
• • Built-in indicator for sync to sub-carrier phase

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The BCB 35 is a new-design yet fully compatible portable VTR for recording and playback in field conditions. It introduces a new standard of picture quality, adopting the new and improved Betacam SP format. Audio quality, too, is substantially upgraded. Four audio channels are employed, two FM channels and two conventional longitudinal ones.

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• • Betacam SP Format Recorder/ Player
• • RS 422 interface for field editing
• • Frame accurate back space editing
• • 4 Audio channels with individual meters
• • 48 V7 phantom supply for audio CHI
• • Built-in RF modulator

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The BCB 22 Betacam SP Player is an economic unit for playback of Betacam and Betacam SP videocasset-tes, enabling color reproduction, wdthout time base corrector (TBC). Acceptance of different cassette sizes with oxide and metal particle tapes with four audio channels provide universal viewing/listening possibilities for recorded Betacam material.

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• • Color playback (without TBC)
• • Usable for large and small cassettes as well as for oxide and metal tapes
• • 4 audio channels
• • Insertion of CTL, LTC, user bits on the monitor
• • Built-in RF-modulator
• • Wired/wireless remote control

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The KCB 590/591 is a recorder camera from BTS. Its a combination of the LDK 90/91 Frame Transfer-CCD camera with the Betacam SP recorder BCB5.
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Camera System
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• • Three chip CCD camera
• • Low profile camera body
• • No smear due to Frame Transfer principle
• • Viewfinder playback

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Further details see LDK 90/91, page 7.
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Recorder System
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The new, quality-enhanced BGB 5 Betacam SP recorder for metal particle tapes gives wider bandwidth coverage, superior signal component recording, improved signal-to-noise ratio and better-than-ever picture quality for playback/editing.
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• • Betacam SP recordings are compatible with the well-known Betacam format
• • Video and audio off-tape monitoring
• • Immediate playback of recorded events in the viewfinder
• • Lightweight and compact
• • Four audio channels. Two FM audio channels are added to the normal two longitudinal ones
• • 48 V phantom supply for audio Ch 1

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The BCN 52 which has been developed by BTS combines for the first time the well known advantages of the B format with equipment features, which up till now were not possible with segmented recording.

Continuous operation from slow motion to normal speed can only be achieved in other formats with the aid of moveable heads and the drawbacks that this entails - short head life, limited duration for still frames.

The BCN 52 makes it possible, by using the latest storage technology, to cover a continuous slow motion range from 0.25 reverse to normal playback speed forwards, without reducing the excellent B format head life. The bandwidth of the buffer store used guarantees high picture definition when the transition to slow motion is made. As still frames are stored electronically they can be displayed for an unlimited period of time without tape demage.

Another new feature is separate video head monitoring, which is included as standard. It enables the picture quality to be assessed during recording. The extra video heads considerably increase the system's operating reliability, as the second pair of heads takes over playback in the case of a breakdown.
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• • Slow motion range from 0.25 reverse to full playback speed forwards - with high resolution
• • Visible search in black/white, up to 12 times normal speed forward and reverse
• • No playback time limit on electronically stored still frames
• • Separate head confidence monitoring of video and audio quality during recording
• • Choice of remote control interfaces; parallel, fully compatible with the BCN 41/51; serial two-wire connection to select two different slave machines; RS 423 interface for SMPTE, Bosch and BBE 900 format
• • Connection to various editing systems
• • 1500 hours headwheel guarantee
• • Dolby A® or Telcom noise reduction
• • Automatic audio balance available for different types of tape
• • Separate instruments for audio 1-3 and video
• • Phase corrected equalization means that there is practically no loss of audio quality when multiple copies are produced
• • 2 1/2 hours playing time with 12.5" reels

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Thousands of BCN 41/51 Stationary VTRs are in operation worldwide and have proved their reliability in millions of working hours. Headlife of up to 14.000 hrs has been reported, proving the low operating cost of the system. This "work-horse" will remain part of our product line beside the new products.
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• • 1 inch B format
• • High quality until 7th generation
• • Guaranteed interchangeability
• • Operates in wide temperature and humidity ranges
• • Playback/recording of single frames
• • 2 Channel audio
• • Integrated editing facilities

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The BBE 910 is a powerful easy to use editing system. A combination of 4 VTRs like BCB 75/70/65/60 and a floppy disc unit can be controlled simultaneously.

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• • Simultaneous 4 VTR control for A/B roll editing
• • 6 VTRs or 5 VTRs and 1 floppy disc unit can be connected permanently to the editing system
• • Dual floppy disc unit for 3.5" discs
• • Edit disc memory for 998 events with battery backup
• • List management program included
• • Ripple edit capability (edits possible even with disturbed time code during preroll period)
• • Up to four audio channels can be controlled
• • 10 programmable function keys (macros) with 20 steps each
• • Free assignment of recorder
• • Simplified system initialization
• • NTSC or PAL color framing. Proper edits by either the VTR's detector or an optional plug-in color framing detector

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The BBE 600 has been designed as a compact cost-effective editing system for easy operation of up to 3 VTRs. With its dual search knobs, simultaneous control of one player and one recorder is possible.
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• A/B Roll Editing
• 3 Machine Control
• Optional Video Switchers
• Audio Mixer Interface » Split Edit
• 2 GPI Ports
• 2 Search Dials
• Time Code in Video
• Dynamic Motion Control Function
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The Vidifont II Plus is a high performance, fully integrated realtime character generator offering two priority-controlled, full-function, full-color, on-line channels (used in either dual user or dual channel settings). Multi-channels of off-line entry provide manual or automated updating of display fields from Vidifont off-line keyboards and terminals. Updating can also be accomplished through connectivity with newsroom or other external source computers.

Included with the Vidifont II Plus is a 1,500 face bitstream typeface font library which can be precisely sized from 6 scan lines to full screen. Features include time rolls, multi-line crawls, variable speed flash, multiple ripples, color cycling, time sequences and animation. All of which may be created, previewed, and run in full resolution and real-time.
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The GraphicStore Paint and Library System is a full-color, full-frame paint and still store system, featuring two picture buffers for frame grab, picture creation, and montaging of two or more pictures at varying degrees of transparency. Picture creation tools include a variety of built-in pens, calligraphy, anti-aliased airbrushes, custom created styles, stenciling, mosaics, solid and shaded mattes, color cycling, and real-time transitions.

With GraphicStore, images can be repositioned, resized, rotated, reshaped, or stretched, including 3D perspective changes. Still store functions include Search/Select picture by keyword and/or date, simultaneous "light table" view of 4 or 16 slides, and a slide/slide tray organization that accommodates up to 100 storage trays of 100 slides each.

This system has a picture storage capacity of 250, randomly accessible, full frames per disk drive and a total system capacity of 2000 full frame pictures. All pictures can be played back manually in slide tray sequence using forward, backup and skip function. Playback timing and sequence can also be linked and be automatically triggered by the Vidifont message and animations.

Features

• The BTS Vidifont IIPIus Character Generator is a fully integrated, high performance, multi-user graphics workstation.
• Animations can be created, previewed and displayed in full resolution and in real time.
• The Vidifont II Plus offers high resolution, anti-aliased fonts from the Bitstream (R) library of 1,500 faces.
• The Vidifont II Plus offers instant page edging with 256 combinations and 16 levels of transparency.
• An efficient user interface through combined color edit output includes as-required prompting, over system generated graphics and external video.
• Integrated full-function, two channel operation (Dual User/Dual Channel).
• Automated text field updating from connections with external data sources or computers.
• Vidifont II Plus character generators are designed for expansion:
Font and Logo Compose- 2nd Channel - GraphicStore.
Paint and Library - Vidifex 3D Animation - Vidivote.
Election Reporting Package -Vidicast Weather Graphics
Disk Drive Networking of up to eight systems.
Correct Text on-line spelling checker.
• All Vidifont II Plus Character Generators include a Built-in encoder, linear Downstream keyer and Genlock Sync Generator.
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Conversion of analog component signals into digital 4:2:2 component signal.
This equipment is used in the digital TV studio and allows the incoming, Y, Pr and PB or R, G, B signals to be digitized into a parallel digital component signal ace. to CCIR 601/656.

Features

• 2 digital outputs
• Y, Pr, Pb or RGB input selectable
• Built-in testpattern generator
• Filtering strictly ace. CCIR 601/656
• Automatic switchover 625/525 lines
• Selfdiagnosis
• Diagnosis of the input signal
• Remote controllable
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Conversion of digital 4:2:2 component signal ace. to CCIR 601/656 into analog component signals Y, Pr, PB and R, G, B.

Features

• 2 digital inputs or loop-through input
• RGB and Y, Pr, Pb output
• Oversampling, switchable
• Filtering strictly ace. CCIR 601/656
• Automatic switchover 625/525 lines
• Selfdiagnosis
• Diagnosis of the input signal
• Remote controllable
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Decoder to generate CAV (RGB and Y, Pr, Pb) out of a PAL (PC 7)/NTSC (NC 7) composite videosignal.

Features

• Contour correction in luminance ace. to cosinus principle
• Automatic chroma control
• Automatic gain control (selectable)
• Level of colourcomponents selectable between R-Y/B-Y and Pr/Pb
• Delay time matched CCVS output (key/fill-source for character-generators)
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Precision comb decoder to generate RGB/CAV (Y, Pr, Pb and RY, B-Y) out of CCVS PAL.

Features

• Combifilter decoding is achieved by the utilisation of wideband delay lines (gain- and phase controlled)
• Special signal splitting provides line identical luminance- and chrominance signals
• Sophisticated automatic circuitry suppresses remaining subcarrier at critical line transients, furthermore archieves optimal vertical transitions
• Separate chrominance output to feed together with the Y output - a SVHS system
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Precision decoder to generate RGB and CAV (Y, Pr, Pb or R-Y, BY) out of a standard SECAM video signal. The lowpass filter in luminance is optimized for max. bandwidth, a built-in contour correction is adjustable.

The high b/w stability for chrominance is achieved by reference subcarrier insertion. An A/D converter (4:2:2) can be added optionally. Due to separate Y, Pr, Pb inputs it can process a CAV signal independant from the actual SECAM decoder (split mode).

Features

• Two CCVS inputs, looped-through and Y/C input
• Built-in testpattern generator for staircase and grid
• Fixed/variable selection on front panel for the adjustment of luminance, chrominance, setup and contour
• Two CAV outputs Output selection between RGB or GAV or mixed operation (one output RGB, one output CAV) on front panel
• CAV level internally preselectable Digital (4:2:2) output available (optional)
• Split mode: decoder and CAV/4:2:2 converter can handle different signals simultaneously (additional set of connectors at the rear panel)
• All functions at the SC 75 - including the potentiometer settings -are remote controllable

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Digital SECAM Decoder/Transcoder in highest achievable quality. Due to the integration of a digital noise reduction system ace. to the recursive filter principle artefacts are interpreted as distortions and completely eliminated.
Additional available PAL/CAV inputs make the SC NR 700 also usable as a standalone noise reducer/TBC, e.g. for U-matic or Betacam VCRs.

Features

• Decoding and transcoding in highest fidelity
• Elimination of SECAM-artefacts such as color flickering and glitches
• PAL subcarrier generation with correct Sc/H relation out of SECAM- derived sync or attached PAL reference signal
• Moire-free signals due to utilization of CCD line delays
• Superior b/w stability obtained by reference subcarrier insertion
• Complete regeneration of sync, burst and blanking
• Reduction of crosscolor - and crossluminance distortions
• Additional improvement of video S/N ratio due to noise reduction function
• Adjustable contour correction
• Freeze
• Non timestable signals can be time base corrected
• Automatic bypass in case of power failure
• PAL/Y, Pr, Pb input board (optional)
• Automatic PAL/SECAM switchover depending on the input signal
• Y/C output optional
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The BCT-350 is a bi-directional (RGB to components or components to RGB) translator. Bandwidth complies with HDTV requirements.

Specifications

Input:
G-with sync (1 Vpp); R- (1 Vpp) B-Signals (0,7 Vpp) or Y- (1 Vpp), Pr-, Pb-Signals (0,7 Vpp) 75 Ohms terminated Input Return loss 40 dB at 7 MHz
Outputs I:
one output of each R, G-with sync (S), B/Y (Sync) Pr, Pb or R, G, B/Y, Pr, Pb Outputs II:
4 Outputs of each Amplification: 0, + 3 dB
+/- 1 dB continuously adjustable Standard EBU/SMPTE and HDTV 1250/50 Signals Sync control:
internal (sync on green)/external sync (blackburst) selection extern: Separate Blackburst Synchronisation Frequency response: up to 25 MHz + 0.1 /-ldB up to 30 MHz + 0.1/-3dB 50 Hz Tilt: < 1 % Linearity: > 0,98 Output/input delay: < 10 ns Diff. timing delay between signals: +/- 1 ns
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The DFX-1200 is a digital rate converter which converts 4:2:2 component digital video (D-l format) into 4 fsc NTSC composite digital video (D-2 format).

Features

• 4:2:2 component digital video sampled at Y= 13.5 MHz, R-Y/B-Y = 6.75 MHz is converted into NTSC composite digital video sampled at 14.318 MHz (4 fsc)
• Y, R-Y and BY component signals are encoded into the NTSC digital signals
• Two rack units high and 19 inch rack mountable

The DFX-2100 is a digital rate converter which converts 4 fsc NTSC composite digital video (D-2 format) into 4:2:2 component digital video (D-1 format).

Features

• NTSC composite digital video sampled at 14.318 MHz (4 fsc) is converted into 4:2:2 component digital video sampled at Y = 13.5 MHz, RY/BY = 6.75 MHz
• Adaptive filtering is used for the Y/C separation of the NTSC composite signal, which results in wide bandwidth for both luminance and chrominance, thus assuring pictures with minimum signal degradation
• Two rack units high and 19 inch rack mountable
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The FNR 7 noise reducer is designed to process very noisy monochrome video signals which require full bandwidth.

Features

• Noise reduction 4 . . 12 dB, 3 stages selectable
• Noise adaption manually selectable in 4 stages or automatic
• Full bandwidth
• Protect housing dust and waterproof, shock resistant up to 10 g
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Digital noise reduction system with TBC function for U-MATIC, VHS/ S-VHS, BETA or MII VTRs with external synchronization.

Features

• Noise reduction 3, 5, 7 dB
• Minimized motion effects
• Inputs CCVS, CAV or Y/C
• Outputs CCVS, CAV or Y/C
• Built-in TBC
• Contour correction
• Y/C delay adjustment
• Freeze
• Split screen
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Noise/grain reducer for 4:2:2 digital signals ace. to CCIR 601/656 with studio bandwidth. External converters allow this unit to be used in any TV standard.

Features

• Switchable between 625/50 and 525/60 signals
• Two separate digital 4:2:2 inputs, alternatively one input looped through
• Separate luminance and chrominance noise reduction
• Crosscolor - and crossluminance reduction
• Still store operation
• Active bypass, switchable
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Synchronizer for 4:2:2 digital signals (CCIR 601/656). Advanced design allows several applications such as frame/field/line synchronization, variable delay line, still store and display of delay between the input signal and reference or input and output signal. By adding other devices of Series 7 to the DSY 7 synchronizer mode for other sources such as PAL, NTSC, CAV/RGB or SMAC is possible, too.

Features

• Line/field/frame mode of synchronization
• Selection between digital (4:2:2) or analogue (blackburst) reference sync signal
• Variable delay of up to 1 frame in steps of 10 ns
• Input-clock regeneration
• Double bit error protection
• Audio control output to control affiliated audio delay processor
• 10/9/8 bit processing selectable
• 10 to 9 to 8 bit dynamic rounding selectable
• Bit-exchange mode
• Y, Cr, Cb separately switchable
• 10 user setups in nonvolatile stores programmable
• Menu driven operation by four softkeys and LCD display on front panel
• Built-in self diagnostics
• Automatic selection between 525 and 625 lines standard according to reference sync input
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The XCC 6016 is a color corrector for component and composite signals
with manual and automatic operation.

The component version of this corrector can be used without needing any additional equipment. The XCC 6016 enables correction of component and composite signals at the analog component level. Color correction is an important element in modern component studios. An optional decoder or encoder used for encoded input or output signals, respectively.

Features

• Primary color correction including black-, gamma- and white-balance -Joysticks with sensitivity control - Automatic color correction for black/white or black/gamma/white
• Secondary color correction (Option) including
- Six-sector correction of hue, saturation, luminance
- Chroma control
- Dark desaturation (Chroma dark)
- Luminance control of black-, gamma- and white level
- In-picture sector indication
- Selector 0 dB/+ 6 dB correction range
• Encoder (Option) for PAL, SECAM, NTSC, PAL-M
• Decoder (Option) for PAL, NTSC, PAL-M
• Integrated color bar generator
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The 350 series is a complete line of video, pulse, and audio distribution products, including a wide range of features and options.

Full-featured, wideband video distribution amplifier. Some of its outstanding features:
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• One input into seven outputs
• 30 MHz. bandwidth (with full slew-rate capability)
• Back porch clamping (jumper selectable)
• Seventh 75-ohm output, plus input test point, on front panel
• Front panel gain (and optional equalization) control
• Front panel voltage and video presence indicators
• Plug-in options for wideband continuously variable cable equalization or delay. The adjustable video delay option offers ranges from 0 to 1235 ns for standard bandwidth video.
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It features the same excellent specifications as BVA-350, but without front panel controls and indicators.

• 30 MHz bandwidth (full slew-rate)
• One input to 6 outputs
• Modular system
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Three-output distribution amplifier, designed especially for distributing input signals to multi-sectioned video switching matrices. The DA's offer outstanding features:

• 30 MHz bandwidth (full slew-rate capability)
• Compact size. (Up to 18 DAs in 2 RU)
• Optional plug-in cable equalizers
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The newest addition to the terminal equipment line is the low-cost BVA-3000 video distribution amplifier. It comes in a 5.25 inch card cage and has five outputs. The smaller fits in 3.5 inches and has three outputs. Some of its outstanding features:

• Up to 20 DAs per 19-in card frame, including powder supplies
• Single or redundant power supplies
• Sync or back porch clamping (jumper selectable)
• Equalization for up to 100 ft. of 8281 cable
• Wide bandwidth (-3 dB at 60 MHz.)
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Uses same boards as the BVA-350, but comes equipped with a special CAV rear panel. Designed for distribution of component signals such as R, G, B or R-Y, B-Y, Y Three BCV-350 units will fit in a RF-350 card cage.
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The progressive integration of digital equipment in a TV-studio often requires the distribution of digital video signals. The "D VA 7" is designed as a distribution amplifier for those signals acc. to the D1 or D2 format.

The flexible architecture of the "D VA 7" allows individual set-ups: all 12 connectors at the rear serve as both input and output ports. The indication of the status is obtained by 12 LEDs. 5 more LEDs inside the "D VA 7" determine the selected configuration:

LED 1 ... 4 indicate one of the possible standard set-ups
4 x 1 -> 2 or
3 x 1 -> 3 or
2 x 1 -> 5 or
1 x 1 -> 11 or
others,
shown by LED 5 (e.g.:
2 x 1 -> 2 and
l x l -> 5).

The digital data, being fed through the D VA 7 is reshaped in its amplitude; processing is performed with 10 Bit.
In particular in the configurations
4 x 1 -» 2 or
3 x 1 -» 3 the D VA 7 serves
to expand the BTS 4:2:2 routing switcher D RS 7 into a version 8 x 8 or 8x 12.

Features

• 10/8 Bit processing
• Data reshaping
• Flexible design to meet individual needs
• Configuration can be modified in seconds
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Wideband pulse distribution amplifier which includes the following features:

• Seven outputs (six on rear panel, one on front)
• Front panel pulse and voltage presence indicators
• Optional pulse delay/regeneration module
• Optional cable equalizer (for up to 300 meters)
• Baseline clamp and automatic gain control
• Jumper selectable for 2V or 4V output
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Designed to satisfy the most demanding performance specifications. Includes the following features:

• Easily handles balanced or unbalanced input and outputs
• Extremely low noise (>100 dB at typical reference levels)
• 4 jumper-selectable gain ranges upto+24dB
• Front panel gain control and 10-segment LED VU meter
• Level translation between consumer and professional levels
• Totally transformerless, for superior audio performance
• Bandwidth 20 KHz
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The BAA-351 offers the same excellent features as BAA-350, without front panel control and VU meter. Up to 9 amplifiers in 3.5 inch card cages (8 if redundant power supplies required.)
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The newest addition to the BTS family of audio distribution products is the BAA-3000 low-cost audio D. A. In addition to its excellent specifications, it features the following:

• Compact size (20 amplifiers in 19 in. 2 RU card cage)
• Selectable gain ranges (+6 or +12 dB)
• Balanced 20 K Q differential input
• 6 balanced outputs
• Maximum level+27 dB
• Low distortion (< 0.005 % THD 20Hz-20KHz.)
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For use with the 350/351 series distribution amplifiers, designed to meet UL and VDE RFI/EMI and safety requirements. These power supplies can also operate in redundant mode for the more critical applications.

• PS-350/3 for Video/Pulse DA Input: 110 V or 220 V Output: ± 12.5 V; 50 Watts
• PS-350/2 for Audio DA Input: 110 V or 220 V Output: ± 20.5 V; 50 Watts
• Supply up to 9 DA units (in each RF-350 card cage)
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Holds up to nine 1.5-inch-wide 350 series modules, plus required PS-350 power supply (see "PS-350" above). Any combination of DA types can be accommodated. No restriction on power supply position. No hand wiring required to add new modules.
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Holds up to nine 351 series modules, plus required PS-350 power supply. Specify whether for use with video/ pulse DAs, OR, with audio DAs. (Audio and video DAs cannot be mixed in the same RF-351 Rack Frame). Power supply must be mounted on right hand side. No hand wiring required to add new modules.
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Holds up to 18 BVA-352 DAs. Requires external power (± 12.5 V unregulated). Designed to receive power from the PV-3000 power supply which used on the TVS-3000 matrix system.
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• 10 inputs / 10 dual outputs
• Crosspoint and output boards are identical to those used in BTS TVS/TAS-2000
• Audio switcher harmonic distortion: less than 0.005 %
• Video switcher bandwidth: 20 MHz
• Compatible with all BTS TVS/ TAS-2000 control panels
• Automatic backup powrer supply option
• Accepts up to three BTS 350 Series distribution amplifiers
• 3.5-inch rack mount
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The BSX-351 is a 10 input by 10 output video matrix which uses components of the TVS-3000 routing switcher. It consists of a 10 x 10 video matrix card, a video output amplifier card, a matrix control card, and a power supply.

The BSX-351 can be operated either as a stand-alone unit, or slaved to another TVS-2000 or 3000 matrix system. Either of two methods of control can be provided. Party line control allows the use of the wide range of TVS/TAS 2000 party line control panels over a single, 75 ohm coaxial cable. Alernatively, using the BTS Integrated Control System (BCS-3000), the matrix can be controlled over a local area network. This integrated control system is a software oriented approach which allows not only for control of the matrix, but also VTR, telecine, and other machine control functions.

A complete line of 10 x 10 mono and stereo audio matrices are available to complement the BSX-351 video switcher.

Features

• 50 MHz -3dB bandwidth, compatible with HTDV
• Compact, 19" chassis occupies only 2 RU of space
• Vertical interval switching
• Selectable DC clamping or AC coupling
• Crosspoint memory during power failure
• Two isolated 75-ohm connectors for each output
• Wide range of control possibilities
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• AFV, audio-only, or video-only switching
• Fully wired for expansion from 10 x 1 audio/video up to 20 x 1 video with 20 x 1 stereo audio
• Audio performance: less than -95 dBv (ref 0.775 volt) noise, less than 0.002 % THD
• 30 MHz video bandwidth
• Requires LC-350 Local and/or RC-350 Remote Control Panel. Both panels provide status
• Optional control via TVS/TAS-2000-type control panels
• 3.5-inch rack mount
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• Three channel video switching, ideally suited for component applications such as R, G, B; R-Y, B-Y, Y; etc.
• 30 MHz bandwidth
• 10 in x 1 out or 20 in x 1 out configurations available
• 10 x 1 version is fully wired for expansion to 20 x 1
• Requires LC-350 Local and/or RC-350 Remote Control Panel. Both panels provide status
• Optional control via TVS/TAS-2000-type control panels
• 3.5-inch rack mount
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The new BTS BSB-3000 is a low-cost audio/time code switcher and stereo phase inverter accessory for VTRs. Using the BSB-3000, the VTR operator can quickly combine or rearrange up to five audio and time code signals from a playback machine into the appropriate lines leading to the plant's routing switcher. For example, the mono signal from an old tape can be routed into the left and right channels for on-air use. During recording sessions, the BSB-3000 can be used in a reverse fashion to run audio/time code signals onto whatever tracks are desired. Stereo out-of-phase problems can also be corrected with just a push of a button.
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The new BTS TVS/TAS-3000 Wide Band Video/Audio Distribution Switcher provides a video bandwidth of more than 50 MHz - measured with a full-amplitude (1V p-p) sine wave or video signal. It takes advantage of surface mount technology to reduce signal path length and stray capacitance effects, providing the flattest possible response through every stage. Through the use of a companion line of wide band distribution amplifiers, the TVS/TAS-3000 is designed to deliver wide band performance with matrix sizes of 200 inputs x 200 outputs or more. Both the TVS/TAS-2000 and the TVS/TAS-3000 system include a very broad range of user-configurable video-audio switching and control panels, including facilities for adding extra units to expand existing systems.

Features

• 50 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth with TVS/TAS-3000
• 20 MHz bandwidth with TVS/ TAS-2000
• Multilevel breakaway capability (7 levels standard)
• Coaxial party line or RS-422 control standard
• RS-422 computer control option
• Internal refresh memory with 120-hour memory save
• Vertical interval video switching
• Clamped video inputs
• Field expansion of inputs and outputs without rewiring
• Dual video outputs
• 10 x 10 matrix arrangement
• TVS/TAS-2000 provides 60 x 10 audio and video, or, 130 x 10 audio or video in 8-% inch high card cage
• TYS/TAS-3000 provides up to 160 inputs with 20 outputs, or, 70 inputs with 40 outputs in 19-J4 inch high card cage
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Category/number control panels. The dual version provides several control configurations, including X-Y.
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Single-bus control designed for use in offices and conference rooms. Battery powered. Does not include status, download, chop, or lock.

Except as noted, all control panels listed below:
• will operate with TVS/TAS-3000, TVS/TAS-2000, TVS/TAS-1000, BVS/AS-350, BVS-350C, and BSX-350A/V (Control panels are subject to the same limitations as the switcher itself. For example, when operated writh a TVS/TAS-1000, these limitations include 100 x 100, two-level operation; without lock or chop)
• include downloadable mnemonics, chop, and lock (see glossary below for an explanation of these and following switcher terms).

The new CP-1410A provides front panel entry of mnemonics and assignment of output buttons. Input selection is by category/number, with 16 possible categories. Output selection is by button-per-output. 10 destination buttons along the top of the panel can be switched to an alternate set of 10 outputs, controlling a total of 20 buses. Separate buttons provided for addressing 7 individual levels. (Note: CP-1410A is not supported by standard editor presently provided with C1-2000 DL Download Interface.)
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CP-1420 configurations include:

• Single-bus, button-per-source control, with CP-1421 panels added to accommodate more inputs
• Single-bus category/number control
• Dual bus button-per-source control
• X-Y control, with CP-1420 used to select destination; adjacent CP-1421 used to select source. Alternately left 10 buttons of CP-1420 can select destination, right 10 buttons select source
• Does not include chop
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Provides category/number selection using 3-column leverwheels. First lever selects 1 of 10 categories; alphanumeric names for these appear in LED window. 2nd two levers select unit 0 through 99. CP-1440/2 can be configured to control 2 switcher levels, or, for X-Y control.
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CP-1501A provides full matrix control of 7 levels using keypad style entry. Desktop version is CP-1501A/D. CP-1511A consists of CP-1501 plus EP-1510 Storage and Display Expansion Panel. EP-1510 can be programmed to perform complex switches with one keystroke.
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These controls all use 3-column lever-wheels for category/number selection:

CP-1450/5
• single-bus controller, provides independent control of 4 levels and 5 override selections
CP-1450/4
• same as the CP-1450/5 but controls 2 buses
CP-1450/2
• similar to the CP-1450/5 but provides control of 8 levels and 8 override buttons
CP-1450/3
• full matrix controller
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The CI-2000 DL Download Interface allows an IBM PC/XT/AT-type computer to be interfaced to the TVS/TAS-2000 party line, permitting field programming or re-programming of the switcher's control panels. There is also provision for producing a hard-copy printout of the programming information. The present version of software will support 250 inputs and 150 outputs.

Because the information downloaded to the control panels is stored in nonvolatile (battery-protected) RAM, there is no need for reprogramming following a power-down. The panels that can be programmed are: CP-1400A/1/2 DL; CP-1420 DL; CP-1440A/1/2 DL; CP-1450A/2/3/4/5 DL; CP-1501A/1/2/D DL; CP-1511A DL; and SM-2000A equipped for download use.
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The CP-1600 is a full-matrix panel that can control up to seven levels. It uses the category/number technique for source and destination selection, with 16 possible categories.Switching is normally audio-follow-video; however, buttons below the display window can be used to address individual levels if desired; this would be followed by a breakaway category/ number selection. A large display window provides continuous all-level status, reporting the name(s) of the source that is being sent to the currently selected destination. Other functions include chop; lock, and numeric mode operation.
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8 by 4 routing switcher for 4:2:2 digital signals (CCIR 601/656).

Features

• 10/9/8 bit processing
• The control philosophy allows cascading of several switchers D RS 7, thus - by the aid of digital video distributors (such as the D VA 7) -a crossbar system 8 x 8, 8 x 12, 8 x 16, ... can be created
• Clock regeneration
• 10 user setups in non-volatile stores programable
• Remote controllable by affiliated remote controls or via ES-bus (with interface)
• Remote control possible by x/y or pusbutton/crosspoint panels
• Menu driven operation by four softkeys and LCD display on front panel
• Local crossbar operation mode between step-by-step and x/y selectable
• Built-in self diagnostics
• Automatic selection between 525 and 625 lines standard according to reference sync input
• Autophaser (shifts the output signals to reference timing within
2 /xs), individually selectable for each output; optional
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The BCS-3000 is a single, integrated system designed to control RS-422 or ESbus VTRs and telecine systems, a BTS distribution switcher, and other RS-422/ESbus devices. The devices to be operated are connected through controller/gateways to a single cheapernet cable, which is then connected to the necessary control panels and a file server.

Features

• Uses Cheapernet to connect control panel and VTR RS-422 buses. Controls BTS TVS/TAS distribution switchers.
• Control panel and VTR buses can be configured for virtually any type of RS-422 control - including ESbus
• Soft-key control panels. Provides rapid re-labelling and flexible assignment of push button functions
• Control panels use BTS proprietary MPK technique to reduce cost - but are compatible with standard ESbus systems
• Color video status displays
• Connects to BTS station automation system and master control switcher
• Connects to existing TVS/TAS-2000 party line. No need to replace existing panels
• Based on Hewlett-Packard 340 desktop computer. System can be updated / reconfigured from one location
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The BRC-200 family of routing switcher controls introduces PC-based programmed control of the TVS/TAS family of signal distribution and routing switchers. Using user-supplied IBM AT-compatible computers, the BRC-2000 Series controller software provides simple capture and restoration of routing switcher configurations to facilitate automation of the routing switcher and external machines.

Features

• IBM AT compatible, requires MS-DOS 3.20 or higher, 640K RAM (570K of free memory), serial and printer ports, a floppy and a fixed disk drive
• Support for 16-color CGA/EGA/ VGA displays with user-defined screen colors. Parameter selection
of monochrome screen displays
• Database techniques permit storage of a large number of different routing switcher configurations and schedules. Each switcher configuration or schedule may contain a maximum of 250 entries.
• User-defined system configuration parameters and routing switcher definitions.
• Word-processor style Schedule Editor for creation and modification of configuration and schedule files. All entries are checked for validity.
• Capture and restoration of all or portions of the routing switcher crosspoint settings.
• Import and export of simple text traffic files for definition of routing switcher configurations and schedules.
• User names and passwords provide system protection and control of access to the various main menu functions.
• Easily read screen displays with function key menu selections and "pop-up" help screens.
• Floppy disk backup and restoration of routing switcher configurations and schedule files. Backup files are compatible with DBASE III database management software.
• Directly controls the CE-2200 Polling and Control Card serial port. Uses C1-2000 for execution of scheduled switching events.
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The BTA-2300 is designed to provide television station operators with a powerful, yet easy-to-use, computer-assisted automation system of high reliability. The system features include a traffic computer interface, switcher and auxiliary equipment control, alternate schedule selection, log creation, media pull list generation, machine assignment, and cart machine play list generation.

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The first of a new production switcher series from BTS. DIAMOND is designed for CCVS video signal operation. The switcher architecture is a 2 mix/effects and preset/program stage plus down stream keyer. Several wipes can also be performed in the preset/ program stage. The switcher is available with 16 or 32 inputs. DIAMOND is housed in a compact 9 RU, 19" card cage.

Features

• MID (Mixer Input Delegation) allows to freely delegate all inputs to the desired ME pushbuttons; ME xh and FF stage can handle different signals at the same time. Any number of configuration can be stored and recalled in seconds
• PASS (Parallel Access Structured System) for simultaneous handling of different programs from several control panels
• AKA (Automated Key Adjustment) . The key selection is performed by setting a cursor to the desired key color and pressing the AUTO pushbutton
• CRYSTAL KEY for extraordinary key quality
• PAINT MODE MASKING allows individual masking shapes for all keyers to be created by sketching them on the PVW monitor
• EXTRA (EX tended TRA nsition) to create and edit sequences in a new sophisticated learn mode
• 3 universal keyers in each ME
• 11 colour generators, all with floating colors
• digital wipe pattern generator for a maximum stability
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Features

• 8 inputs, Black and Color + 2 title inputs
• Mix-key stage with 5 inputs: A, B, KEY-FILL, VIDEO KEY, COLOR GENERATOR
• Coupled or separate fading of A and B signal with split lever
• 30 patterns; 15 standard, 11 rotating, 4 combined
• Pattern positioner Electronic masking Variable mix-flip/flop stage
• Downstream keyer with automatic mix and cut
• Fade-to-black
• Microprocessor control
• Power failure protected switcher functions
• Optional control function memory (CFM)
• Optional edit interface Optional AFV-stage
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A powerful extension to the R 51 ME Production switcher. The CFM enables the operator to store and recall 100 set-ups and up to 10 sequences using any of these set-ups.
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Features

• Two fully independent caption channels
• Separate fade to black stage
• Variable auto-fade
• Versatile bordering
• Electronic masking
• 4 Caption inputs with or without additional keysignal
• 4 Color generators for separate colorising of caption and border
• Storable clip-level, colorising and masking for each input (Option)
• Mix-inhibit for non-synchronous main signal
• Internal pulse-processing via genlock SPG
• By-pass for "Vertical Interval Informations"
• Convenient preview facilities
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The MCS-2000 offers more functions than traditional switchers, such as mix keys, key mixes, bordered video keys and color bordered matte keys. When integrated with the BTS TCS-1 Machine Control System, the MCS-2000 also provides full-function interface to VTRs and telecines. For complete automation, the MCS-2000 can also be connected to the BTS BTA-2300 system (described on page 33).
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The test signal generator supplies digital parallel test signals. Conversion to analogue components can be performed by means of the decoder DC 7.

Features

• Supplies digital component signals (8 bit parallel) ace. to CCIR 601/ 656
• Compatible with digital decoder DC 7
• Easy operation due to menu control and LCD display
• Automatic selection of 525 or 625 line standard depending on reference sync input
• Simulates bit error within timing reference signal for checking of decoder error correction
• Components Y, Pr, Pb can be switched off separately
• Hon timing adjustable
• Test signals:
- circular zone plate with selectable temporal component and frequeny markers
- color bars
- color area (split screen or full screen)
- rainbow signal
- hor. sweep
- sawtooth
- shallow ramp
- oversized ramp
• Serial remote control input
• 19" rack mounting, 1 RU
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These sync pulse generators are intended for use in professional television systems and are available either in single (LDK 4220) or dual (LDK 4230) versions.

They can operate in master or genlock mode. A number of options permits adaptation to individual requirements.

Features

• PAL and NTSC versions available
• Dual SPG provides automatic changeover
• Oven controlled crystal oscillator for high stability
• Master or genlock mode
• High resolution digital control of genlock phase
• SC/H phase meets RS-170 A or EBU D 25-1979 in master mode
• LED indicator for nonstd. SC/H phase (PAL only)
• Ident pulse for field 1
• SC input for reference to external frequency standard
• 19" rack mounting, 1 RU for single, 3 RU for dual SPG
• Options:
- test generator (color bars, grid, PLUGE)
- source identification (inserts numbers 00 ... 99 into one CCVS color bar output)
- advanced timebase to compensate delay of digital signal processors
- remote control
• Colour bars of test generator are provided as CCVS or component (Y, Pr, Pb) signal
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CVS color broadcast monitors have been designed for high quality evaluation of composite video signals in any common standard and for RGB component signals.
Optionally Y, Pr, Pb inputs are available as well as parallel and serial digital 4:2:2 and D1 /D2 inputs.

The electronics are designed around a microprocessor system which handles the control of display parameters and provides operator feedback via screen display. Setting of the color temperature is easy by means of the optional light probe.

Main Features

• Self convergence in-line CRT, dot/ slot mask (14", 20")
• ASP, EBU or non calibrated phosphors
• Microprocessor control
• Menu display
• Adjustable aperture corrector
• Multi standard decoder for NTSC 3.58/4.43, PAL and SECAM
• H/V delay, pulse cross display
• Automatic color temperature alignment by means of optional light probe
• Options:
- Precision PAL decoder
- PAL-M/NTSC, PAL-N/NTSC decoder
- Analogue component input
- Digital component interface (parallel and serial)
-Digital input D1/D2
- Extension to 5 inputs
- Program and source display
- Audio module
- Auto set-up probe
- Remote control
- Rack mount
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Color monitors MC 22 BA ..... serve for "grade 1" evaluation of CCVS or component signals. A number of decoders and the choice of EBU or ASP phosphors make the monitors suitable for any TV standard worldwide. For special applications a multistandard decoder is available featuring NTSC, PAL and SECAM operation and Y, Pr, Pb inputs.

Mounting is possible in 19" racks, 2 units can be placed side by side. Hardware for conversion to tabletop models is available as option.

Features

• Self convergence in-line CRT with dot mask (9")
• High resolution (0.3 mm pitch)
• ASP or EBU phophors
• Automatic kinescope biasing
• Inputs: 2 composite, 1 RGB
• Internal or external synchronisation
• Single standard decoders for NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N
• Multi standard decoder for NTSC, PAL and SECAM. Y, Pr, Pb input is provided only in conjunction with this decoder.
• Adjustable aperture correction
• Remote control of contrast, brightness, chroma, hue (NTSC only), aperture correction, input selection and internal or external reference mode
• 19" rack mount (2 units side by side)
• Tabletop housing optional
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CVM color monitors have been designed for economical viewing of composite signals. The monitors are available in PAL or NTSC, 14" and 20" monitors also in PAL/SECAM. Certain models reproduce in addition RGB/Y, Pr, Pb/S-VHS signals and provide audio monitoring. The electronics are designed around a microprocessor system which handles control and display parameters. An optional light probe makes the setting of the color temperature easy.

Main Features

• Self convergence in-line CRT (10", 14", 20", 28")
• Slot mask (except CVM 22A/HR)
• Dot mask (CVM 22A/HR)
• High brightness non calibrated phosphors
• Microprocessor control
• Automatic color balance by means of optional light probe
• Inputs: 3 CCVS or 2 CCVS plus ext. sync
• PAL (notch) or NTSC (combfilter) decoder
• 14" and 20" models also with PAL/ SECAM decoder available
• H/V delay and pulse cross display
• Component inputs at certain models (RGB/Y, Pr, Pb/S-VHS)
• Audio monitoring in models with component input
• Options:
- Remote control
- Rack mount
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Monochrome displays are preferable, if the structure of a color CRT is disturbing, e.g. when captions are displayed or fine details need to be observed.
Typical applications are displays of edit lists in editing systems, menu displays of computer graphic systems or the evaluation of the registration of the colour channels of cameras and film scanners.

B/W monitors of the M..BB series are available in two CRT sizes (9", 14") and meet grade 2 specifications. They can be mounted in 19" racks and converted to tabletop versions by means of an optional housing.

Features

• Illuminant D phosphor
• High impedance, loop-through inputs
• 2 video inputs selectable
• Internal or external sync reference
• Remote control of input selection, internal or external sync reference, brightness and contrast
• Switchable SC trap
• Raster size switchable (standard, underscan)
• Scanning: 625/50 or 525/60
• 19" rack mount (2 units side by side for 9" model)
• Tabletop housing optional
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The B/W HDTV monitor MH 24-1000 is intended for grade 1 evaluation of HDTV signals under limited space conditions.

Its display ratio is 16:9, the screen size 177 x 100 mm (8"). Mounting is possible in 19" racks, 2 units can be placed side by side. An optional housing converts the monitor into a tabletop version.
Operational standard is 1250/50 (EUREKA), other standards on request.

Features

• Illuminant D phosphor
• Wide band video amplifier
• Resolution: 20 MHz up to 130 cd/m2
• Tri-level sync reference (internal or external)
• High impedance, loop-through inputs
• 2 video inputs selectable (local or remote control)
• Switchable aperture correction
• 19" rackmount (2 units side by side, 6RU)
• Tally light
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The KCH 1000 High Definition camera is designed for studio or outside broadcast applications. It provides state-of-the-art picture quality under any shooting conditions and is adaptable to all proposed HDTV scanning systems. With high performance processing circuits and a wide range of features, the KCH 1000 offers the highest resolution, sensitivity and signal to noise, combined with precision registration and outstanding color fidelity.

The KCH 1000 has a distributed logic system to control automatic adjustments and operating functions, both in the camera head and the Camera Control Unit.

• High resolution Plumbicon or Saticon tubes (Saticons gab es nie)
• All proposed HDTV scanning systems
• F 1.5 optical system
• Automatic cable length adjustment up to 300 meters, 895 feet camera cable
• RGB and Y, Pr, Pb, outputs
• Dynamic lens error correction
• Dynamic knee processor
• Automatic beam control
• Sophisticated Master Control Panel
• Compact Operational Control Panel
• Multi-channel sophisticated intercom system
• Two high quality microphone channels
• Teleprompter facility
• Optional CPH 1000 digital image enhancer for two dimensional signal enhancement of HDTV pictures
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Digital HDTV Image Enhancer for two dimensional signal enhancement of high definition television pictures.

Features

• Multi-standard
• Remote control of settings
• Balance of positive and negative detail
• Adjustable coring level from 1.6 % to 4.5%
• Locking to tri-level sync external reference
• Tri-level sync can be inserted into RGB video signal
• Non-linear gain correction, linear gain adjustment
• Detail signal extraction out of red, green or Y signals
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The one-inch component HDTV video tape recorder BCH 1000 is developed by BTS according to the Eureka - EU 95 - HDTV interlace standard 1250 lines/50 Hz. The recording part of this analogue HDTV recorder is based on the segmented scan recording principle for the storage of the HDTV component signals Y, Pr, Pb.
The incorporated digital processor reduces the time base errors to about ±3 nsec per channel and includes also a dropout and velocity compensation for a stable and reliable replay of the recorded HDTV programs. Two separate high quality audio channels plus an additional audio channel for time code or aux. audio complete the format of this BCH 1000 HDTV component VTR. A special one inch video tape, HDVT 26 B developed by BASF, has been released by BTS.

Features

• According to the EUREKA - EU 95/HDI standard for HDTV
• Component RGB or Y, Pr, Pb interfacing
• Wide band 20 MHz recording system
• One hour recording of HDTV programmes
• Digital time base corrector with digital dropout and velocity compensation
• Edit capability (Insert, Assemble, Rehearsal)
• Editor interface for BBE 900 (910)
• Cluster capability with Master Control Panel (MCP)
• Optional plug-in test pattern generator
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Production Switcher for High Definition video signals in the 1250/50, 2:1 standard

Features

• MID-Mixer Input Delegation -allows to freely delegate all inputs to the desired ME pushbuttons
• PASS - Parallel Access Structured System - for simultaneous handling of different programs from several control panels
• AKA - Automated Key Adjustemt -The key selection is performed by simply pressing the "AUTO" pushbutton
• CRYSTAL KEY for extraordinary key quality
• EXTRA (EX tended TRAnsition) to create and edit sequences in a new sophisticated learn mode
• digital wipe pattern generator for maximum stability
• Bandwidth 30 MHz - 3 dB
• Two mixing levels with one keyer in each ME
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HDTV to Standard-TV Down-Converter for 1250/50 Hz/2:1 to 625/50 Hz/2:1 with full studio-bandwidth.

Features

• Three identical channels with full bandwidth
• R, G, B, TLS or Y, Pr, Pb, TLS inputs (16:9 aspect ratio)
• R, G, B, S or Y, Pr, Pb, S outputs (4:3 aspect ratio)
• Sync-Insertion in any output signal possible
• Digital vertical filter
• 3 display modes:
- Pan Scan
- Edge cut mode (4:3 window at center position)
- Squeeze
• Display mode and scanning is remote controlled
• Optional test pattern generator
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The HDTV sync pulse and test pattern generator supplies synchronization signals and analogue RGB or Y, Pr, Pb testsignals.
It can operate either in free-run or in genlock mode.

Features

• Supplies wideband analogue HDTV signals
• Standards:
- 1125/60 2:1, 1250/50 2:1 or
-1050/59.94 2:1, 525/59.94 1:1
• RGB or Y, Pr, Pb outputs
• External reference input (tri-level sync)
• Sync outputs: tri-level sync and standard drives
• Hon timing adjustable
• Stable internal reference (TCXO) allows use as HDTV SPG
• Easy operation due to menu control and LCD display
• Non-volatile store for 10 user setups
• Last operational mode stored during power-off condition
• Test signals:
- circular and hyperbolic zone plate with selectable temporal component and frequency markers
- colorbars, rainbow
- colorfield (fullscreen, splitscreen)
- variable pedestal
- sawtooth, stairsteps
- PLUGE, grid
- multiburst, hor. sweep
- 2T/20T pulse, squarewave + 19" rack mounting, 1RU
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• Editing systems in various sizes
• Production studios equipped with LDK 90/LDK 900 (LDK 91/910)
• Film-to-tape transfer equipment
• OB vehicles

Apart form special customer-related planning and conceptualization, it makes sense also to propose solutions for systems that can be varied at need by the user.
The available BTS standard systems are based on experience drawn from projects that BTS has realized for clients all over the world. The selection was made on the basis of allround applicability. Favourably priced solutions were worked out that at the same time were able to meet all operational requirements.

• Standard system solutions
• Variable by the user
• Modular system structure
• Favourably priced solutions
• Quickly available by low planning expenditure
• Arrangement of desks and modular systems on customer's request
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Production Studios
• Optimum system solutions for Video Audio Acoustics Lighting
• News studios
• TV-theatre
• Training studios
• Production centres
• Production control rooms for
Lighting engineers
Vision control engineers
Vision mixers
Producers
Sound engineers
• Special design of
Control desks
Monitor walls

VTR and Telecine Centres
• Mixing rooms
• Color correction equipment
• ENG editing systems
• Post production centres
• Separated from the rest of the studio operations
• Independent preparation of sound and vision

Delegation Systems, Master Control
• Central control rooms
• Matrix systems
• Patching panels
• Distribution frames
• Routing matrixes
• Connecting of magnetic tape units, telecines, studios, transmission lines and broadcasting operations

Continuity, Presentations
• Switching centres facilities
• 3Broadcasting operations

Automation
Television automation systems are designed to provide television station operators with a powerful, yet easy-to-use, tool of high reliability. It relieves operational staff of routine tasks, minimizes sources of error, increases the degree of on air efficency and optimizes the cost-benefit relationship.

• Automatic continuity control and planning of transmission schedules
• 3Computer-aided creation of programs
• 3Supply and input of additional data such as VPS, videotext, subtitles and advertising spots
• 3Allocation of VTRs and telecines
• Identification of material
• Record keeping and generation of billing

Bilder
Example of BTS Standard Postproduction Editing System
Local editing system
Mobile editing system
Production control room in the transmission centre of the BR in Munich
Sound and vision control at the NOS in Hilversum
Telecine machines in the transmission centre of the BR in Munich
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Today it is possible to house a complete, functioning system in a single vehicle: production control, sound engineering, camera control unit, VTR, post production, power supply, accessories.

Since 1955 BTS has been planning and building complex variants of recording, production and broadcasting vehicles that are tailored to the user's needs. Since that BTS has supplied more than 700 vehicles.

Five Standard Universal Vehicles
XS, the express recording vehicle: in a car or van version up to 2.81 weight

S, for small productions: roomy lightweight trucks up to approx. 7.5 t weight

M, for compact vehicle, separate vision, sound and post production

L, the vehicle most in demand: equipped with three production rooms for vision, sound and VTR facilities

XL, jumbo version OB vehicle: the mobile complete TV studio

All standard universal types are deliverable in HDTV, component or composite video technology.

Special Units and Vehicles for Special Applications
The BTS range covers motorcycles, cars, cross-country vehicles fitted with recording equipment, boats and helicopters and containers with full studio equipment.

Bilder:
Type XS with 1 to 2 cameras and 1 to 2VCRs
Type S with 2 to 4 cameras and 2 to 4 VCRs
Type M: The most modern BTS version, recording and production unit in one vehicle, equipped with CCD-system cameras with ]/2-inch recording format, component video technology and 4 mm coax cable.
Type XL: "The TV-centre on wheels", 4-12 studio cameras, 3-4 rooms, semitrailer; jointly planned with the Federal German ARD and ZDF
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