Prime Image Excel 6.5

Prime Image Excel 6.5

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Overview

Brand

Prime Image

Model

Excel 6.5

Type

Time base corrector

Years

1991 –

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4772

Inputs

Rear

Component
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

Y/R-Y/B-Y component; not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Y/C
1×S-Video (Y/C) (BNC)

Separate Y and C BNC connectors; not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Composite
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

3/4 DUB
1×Y/C DUB color-under (Hirose 7-pin DUB)

Not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Outputs

Rear

3/4 DUB
1×Y/C DUB color-under (Hirose 7-pin DUB)

Not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Y/C
1×S-Video (Y/C) (BNC)

Separate Y and C BNC connectors; not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Component
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

Y/R-Y/B-Y component; not available on composite-only models (605, 650)

Composite
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Features

6.5 MHz high bandwidth operation, full transcoding between Y/C, 3/4 DUB, Y/R-Y/B-Y component, and composite, 0-20 dB variable noise reduction (all operating modes), front panel selectable comb filter, digital effects (posterization, sepia, mosaic, strobe, freeze), passes VITS and VIRS without degradation, optional 60-R remote control panel

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

Time Base Correction

Type

Frame synchronizer

Notes

Available on 610, 611, and 650 synchronizer models

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Infinite window; 6.5 MHz high bandwidth operation

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Description

The Prime Image Excel 6.5 is a professional time base corrector and frame synchronizer product family, introduced in 1991. It was marketed as the "ultimate" TBC line in Prime Image's catalog, offering 6.5 MHz high bandwidth operation and full transcoding between composite, Y/C (S-Video), 3/4" DUB (Y/C DUB), and Y/R-Y/B-Y component signals.

A key differentiating feature is the built-in comb filter, which is front panel selectable and can be enabled or disabled at any time — including during an edit passage — without interrupting the signal. The unit provides 0–20 dB variable noise reduction in any operating mode, including transcoding, with no impairment to high-resolution characteristics.

All units pass vertical interval test signals (VITS) and vertical interval reference signals (VIRS) without degradation. Digital effects include posterization, sepia, mosaic, strobe, and freeze. Full TBC and synchronizer functions are accessible from the optional 60-R remote control unit.

Model Variants

Six models are available in the Excel 6.5 series:

Model	Type	Digital Effects
600	TBC	None
601	TBC	Full
605	TBC	None (composite only)
610	Synchronizer	Limited
611	Synchronizer	Full
650	Synchronizer	None (composite only)

Accessories

• 60-R — Optional remote control unit
• 60-C — High performance 3/4 DUB cable option