Abstract: An improved splicer for editing a recording tape having a pair of rows of equally spaced apart sprocket holes along both sides thereof is disclosed which includes a base having a groove adapted to receive the recording tape, a plurality of pins planted on the groove and engageable with the sprocket holes to position the recording tape in the groove in a predetermined location relative to the sprocket holes, a cutter secured to the base for cutting the recording tape placed in the groove, and a splicing member for joining two abutting tapes placed in the groove. The improved cutter which includes a stationary blade fixedly secured to the base; an inner, movable blade pivotally supported by the stationary blade and cooperable therewith to cut the recording tape placed in the groove; and an outer, movable blade pivotally connected to the inner blade and cooperable therewith to cut the recording tape placed in the groove.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing data for controlling the sequence of broadcasting, which apparatus comprises: a broadcasting material editing unit that edits a broadcasting material such as a broadcasting telecine film or broadcasting video tape, an adaptor with which the broadcasting material related information from the broadcasting material editing unit is converted to time-related data; a command only keyboard for preparing broadcast sequence control data; and an I/O device that feeds a broadcast sequence control unit with an output signal from the command only keyboard and an output signal from the adapter. The broadcast sequence control unit performs the necessary operations for preparing broadcast sequence control data. An output device stores or records the broadcast sequence control data which has been processed with the broadcast sequence control unit.

Abstract: An illuminator includes an illuminator frame having a cut-out portion in which a light source unit is removably positioned. The light source unit includes a cold-lamp light source supported in a plate-like member of the unit's frame. The plate-like member has extended portions which are also plate-like for fitting into guide slits formed in a light source unit supporting member of the illuminator. The supporting member has a retainer which helps hold the plate-like extensions of the plate-like member of the light source unit. The illuminator includes a power supply linked with a connector positioned so that when the light support unit is inserted into the illuminator in its proper position, a connector provided on the light source unit will connect the light source to the power supply. Thus, the light source unit can be removed from or inserted into the illuminator in a single step process.

Abstract: A splicing apparatus for splicing information recording tapes to each other is disclosed which comprises a stationary member having a plate into which an information recording tape guide groove is formed, a movable member movably provided to the stationary member, an information recording tape guide member for guiding the recording tapes when the information recording tapes are fed along the information recording tape guide groove; an adhesive tape cutter for cutting an adhesive tape in a predetermined length, and springs for urging the information recording tape guide member upwardly to a predetermined position. The adhesive tape cutter has a pair of spaced blades parallel to the information recording tape guide groove, and is provided on the movable member. A pair of slits into which the spaced blades of the first cutter may be inserted are formed between the information recording tape guide member and a bottom portion of the information tape guide groove.