The VSC300 is a high performance video stop clock, also known as a video timer. Additionally, it can also act as an on screen event counter. The VSC300 has a long list of standard features. The VSC300 is designed to support B&W, composite and S-Video (YC) signals.

Display accuracy is selectable and can be set as precise as 1/10,000 second. Maximum count time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59.9999 seconds (99:59:59.9999). The display can be moved anywhere within the active display area of the screen. The numeric display may optionally have a background to make the characters legible on "busy" backgrounds. The characters can be set to one of eight colors. Character size is relatively small yet very crisp and can be easily read during tape playback.

As a stand alone unit (remote control not used), the VSC300 can act as a simple timer or stop clock. Using the front panel controls, the clock may be stopped, started, reset and the display can be frozen while continuing to count. Several types of split mode timing are available. While using the front panel controls, the unit has a 1/30 second (33mS) resolution.

The extended capabilities of the VSC300 can be realized by using the external control inputs. These inputs are designed to interface easily to logic levels (3V or 5V), switches, relays, or virtually any other contact closure. Each input can be programmed for normal or inverted logic or have a digital noise filter applied as well. The noise filter timing is programmable to work with different types of control sources. When the external inputs are used, the resolution of the VSC300 can be as precise as 1/10,000 second.

An additional mode also allows the VSC300 to be used as an event counter. Items may be counted with a front panel switch or by using the external inputs. When using the external inputs, the logic polarity and noise filter period can both be controlled. The counter may be reset and the display frozen at any time. When used as a counter, the unit will count from 0 up to 9,999,999,999.

The timer/counter display may be turned on or off at any time, without affecting the count, simply by pressing the display switch on the front panel. Turning off the display switch allows the video signal from the source (such as a camera) to pass through but it does not display the timer / counter image on the screen. Additional front panel switches change the character color and background. The numeric display can be easily positioned virtually anywhere on the screen via the front panel switches. Options are set through an easy to use, on screen menu system and reside in nonvolatile memory when power is off.

The VSC300 is NTSC and PAL compatible. It will automatically detect the input timing and adjust for NTSC/RS170 or PAL/CCIR video signals.

Please contact MicroImage Video Systems for RGB capable versions of this product.

All VSC series products can be powered from a +12VDC, negative ground power source. A Universal 120-230V power supply is included. For OEM applications, MicroImage Video Systems can provide board level product, private labeling or custom functions. The VSC300 is based on a new MicroImage Video platform which is highly flexible and programmable. Each VSC300 has a one year parts and labor limited warranty.