Product Description
The ESE ES 461U is a top - notch SMPTE/EBU Time Code Generator. With front - panel thumbwheel switches, you can easily preset the unit's hours, minutes, seconds (hours and minutes only on the ES - 263), or user bits. It accepts composite video or composite sync and can operate in drop - frame or non - drop - frame mode. Key features include a video sync input, a color frame pulse input, and a clock 'Hold' function. It's microprocessor - based, allowing you to preset SMPTE Time or User Bits via the front - panel thumbwheel switches. You can also Jam - Sync it to an external SMPTE source through the rear - mounted female XLR connector. The SMPTE output is accessible via the rear - mounted male XLR connector. Two BNC connectors offer a loop - thru Video Sync Input for composite video or sync, and there's a Color Frame Input via a BNC connector too. It has various useful features like generating time and user bits, Jam Sync time code input, manual time preset, balanced or unbalanced time code output, and support for different frame modes along with video/black - burst and color frame inputs. Technical specs include a 0 dB time code output into 600 (balanced), 100 mVpp - 10 Vpp time code input (unbalanced), 1 - 2 Vpp video in/out (unterminated), TTL or CMOS Field #1 negative pulse for color frame input, 2 seconds/day drift, 1.75' x 19' x 10' deep rack - mount design, 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5 W power requirements, and options like EBU, J, UL.
Using the ESE ES 461U is quite simple. First, decide if you want to preset the time or user bits. You can do this by using the front - panel thumbwheel switches. If you have an external SMPTE source, connect it to the rear - mounted female XLR connector for Jam - Sync. The SMPTE output can be accessed via the rear - mounted male XLR connector. For video, use the BNC connectors for loop - thru Video Sync Input or Color Frame Input. When it comes to power, make sure you plug it into a 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz outlet as it consumes only 5 W. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry environment. Regularly check the connectors for any signs of damage. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. And if you encounter any issues, refer to the technical specifications to troubleshoot.
