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by the user, plus automatic or manual exposure, a footage counter, heavy duty construction, and other features. No hard to find expensive light bulbs to buy. Unlike other brands, the new “TS” telecines run at exactly the right speed. The TVT-S8STS True Speed design prevents the objectionable sound pitch and pacing and “Keystone Kops” speed of movement errors found in other equipment, which can amount to 11% (18 sped up to 20) or even 39% (18 sped up to 25). No agonizingly slow transfer, separate transfer of audio, and maddening computer match-up and rendering is needed. Save your sanity with the TVT-S8STS!
Direct Imaging Picture Quality. A CCD video pickup, a special macro lens system and our exclusive technology assures a sharp, steady, flicker-free image. The exposure level can be set fully manually if desired, or two automatic modes are provided.
True Speed: Absolutely Correct Sound Speeds. The newly invented TVT-S8STS models run super-8 sound film at the correct speeds of 18 and 24 FPS, the same as in the original film camera. The True Speed feature gives smoother and more natural screen action via slight frame blending, which is visibly superior to hard inserting of entire duplicate video frames via computer software, which gives an uneven frame rate and thus an extra, uneven jerkiness of motion. An additional 9 FPS speed is for checking threading etc. and is not usable for viewing or transfer. The crystal controlled speeds 18.000 and 24.000 are accurate within ±50 parts per million, or .005%, so there is no sound pitch or pacing error to cause complaints. Available for either NTSC or PAL video, in either 1CCD or 3CCD camera versions.
Camera: OSD, or Y/C S-Video Output 1CCD Version. Please refer to the write-up on the True Speed model for details on the differences. 3CCD Camera Version. A 3CCD camera version rated at 800 TV lines (1067 pixels) resolution using a Hitachi HV-D30 camera is also offered, also with Component outputs as an option. Standard outputs are Composite and Y/C S-Video.
Film Handling. Automatic threading. Push-type loop setter, also with loop restorer knob and ratcheting sprockets for resetting lost loops. The TVT-S8STS requires that film and leader be in good condition with accurate and solid splices.
For silent films with a lot of defects or bad splices, you might want to also choose for these the silent True Speed Super-8 or Dual-8 model or other TVT silent models, with fewer bends in the film’s path and sprocketless drive so there are no loops to be lost. In any case, we recommend that your Sound machine be used only for running sound film, as both sound and silent film will cause wear of the magnetic sound head assembly and it is not feasible to bypass it in threading. The sound head assembly, and the pulldown claw for picture, might need service or replacement about every 200 to 400 running hours or 180,000 to 360,000 feet of film at 18 FPS.
Footage Counter. No customer arguments if you can write an exact figure on their bill! Reel capacity is 600 feet (180 meters.) Motorized rewind is provided and it works without running the mechanism.
Audio Reproduction. The TVT-S8STS reproduces sound from the standard magnetic recording stripe, with the standard 18 frame advance, and outputs are -10 dBv unbalanced through an RCA phono jack, and +4 dBu electronically balanced through an XLR jack. The TVT-S8S utilizes modern equivalents to the original B&H audio circuitry and probably shares the original specifications of 20 dB s/n ratio and 0.5% weighted RMS wow and flutter. B&H never published frequency response or output uniformity figures, but their mechanism is best suited to speech than to music. Super-8 magnetic sound at its best is pleasant and intelligible but not capable of full fidelity by modern CD/DVD or Hi-Fi Video standards.
Heavy Duty Construction. Two reel motors eliminate slipping clutches that can wear out. The light source features Cosine Correction for more even illumination from corner to corner. Linear voltage to logarithmic current conversion of the Exposure correction knob for smoother and more gradual manual light control. The mechanism is a modified and reconditioned modular Bell & Howell Filmosonic/Soundstar of various models, so the color scheme may vary from the picture, and all other parts are new and heavy duty. The 1CCD and 3CCD versions are identical in external appearance except for the 3CCD sticker on that model. Instructions are here. A You Tube silent demo is here. NOTE: Although most of the machine is rugged, the 3CCD Hitachi camera is delicate. If the camera is dropped or given a hard whack, one or more of the CCD’s can be knocked unglued from the beam-splitting prism, requiring a repair job in Japan and months of delay, or more realistically, putting in a new camera.
Models for NTSC (USA type) and PAL (European type) video:
Note: TS Running speeds are exact 18.000 and 24.000 FPS (frames per second) for natural sounding audio. No harmonizer, pitch shifter or computer is needed for getting picture and sound at the right speed, in sync, and without objectionable flicker!
1CCD camera with OSD BNC (and adapter for RCA Yellow Jack) output: TVT-S8STS True Speed 1CCD for super-8 sound film is $4495. Add $240 for Y/C camera.
3CCD camera with Y/C S-Video and BNC (and adapter for RCA Yellow Jack) outputs TVT-S8STS 3CCD True Speed for super-8 sound film is $7195.
Please specify NTSC video output (USA type) or PAL video output (European type). Film counter for USA units measures feet, and overseas units can be set to measure meters. Let us know your preference.
Component outputs are available only with 3CCD cameras for an additional $100. Kindly indicate whether you want RGB or Y, B-Y, R-Y (same as Y Pb Pr) signals. The Composite and Y/C outputs are not available any more with this option. If you want to use the Hitachi RC-Z3 fancy remote control unit, let us know and we will cut a hole in the camera cover to clear the cable, and change a camera internal switch setting.
Confused by some of the misinformation about telecine that is floating around the internet? Get the straight scoop here.
Ready to order now? Please see our ordering info page. An order worksheet is here. The instruction manual can be previewed here.
Not quite ready? Prospective purchasers can get our free NTSC DVD super-8 sound demo disc on request. Please send an e-mail. The present demo disc does show 18 FPS True Speed with an older model Sony 3CCD camera, and the now-obsolete 17.126 FPS with 1CCD Y/C camera, but will give an idea of the relative resolution etc. It is over-long and overdue for modernizing, and we will update it when we have time.
Film Preparation note: Before copying film on any telecine equipment, it is recommended that the film be first inspected and defective splices and damaged sections removed. It should then be cleaned and lubricated. Directions and sources of supplies are given in the instructions.
Can’t afford every possible format of telecine? Transfer companies who have bought some basic equipment from us, can have us copy odd format film on their behalf. See our capabilities here and contact us for more details.
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Rights Notice: Material on film, tape, disc or otherwise may be subject to stated or implied Copyright or Performance Right, or the right to privacy, etc. depending on the laws of your country. Unauthorized duplication may be a violation that is civil or criminal in nature. Equipment or services offered by TCS Inc. should not be construed as inviting criminal activity. The user should ascertain if duplication might violate any rights, and obtain a written release from each affected party. Consult your attorney about any specific instance. |
