Timecode Systems TCB01 Timecode Master User Manual manual

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quickstart guidewifi master : tx : appFirmware Revision v5.01 master/tx
Welcome to Timecode Buddy. Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Buddy: system, guiding you through its key features so you can get up and running straight away. What’s covered?The basics to getting started with our three core products:• Timecode Buddy: wifi master• Timecode Buddy: tx • Timecode Buddy: app (free to download)Your timecode revolution starts here…Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of Timecode Systems Ltd. Timecode Systems Ltd shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorised modications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with Timecode Systems Ltd operating and installation instructions.The ‘Timecode Buddy’ logo is a registered trademark.The ‘Timecode Buddy: app’ logo is a registered trademark.The invention of the ‘Timecode Buddy: system’ is registered. as Patent Pending application GB1122217.1Timecode Buddy Manual page : 2TipsIf you’re like most of the Buddy team and tend to avoid manuals, then make a mental note of these top tips:• Every Buddy ‘on set’ needs to be given a different WiFi name (SSID) to avoid network clashes – please check when setting up.• Use ‘Stealth’ mode to conserve AA battery life when using all the bells and whistles. WiFi is fairly power hungry.• Within your iOS WiFi settings screen always turn ON Auto-Join, to ensure a more robust connection to your Buddy.• If the Timecode Buddy: app is unresponsive, then press the ‘connected to’ tab top right of the app screen to resync to your Buddy.• Always use external power and fresh batteries when updating product.• Don’t forget the manuals are on the Buddy: wi master itself if you need them
A guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, TV sync generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver. Control The Timecode Buddy: wifi master settings are accessed and controlled from the top panel. This handy position gives you full and easy control of the unit even when it’s in a sound mixer bag or camera pouch.1. Halo lightpipeGlows either blue, green or red. • Blue ash - WiFi ON • Green ash - WiFi OFF • Red ash – Warning messages2. AntennaFor the digital transceiver module operating in 870MHz (CE) or 915MHz (FCC/IC) bands.3. LCD backlit displayShows the unit’s status and settings.4. Control knobAllows one nger navigation through menus. Power For all power and syncing go to the bottom panel.3412Timecode Buddy Manual page : 3
1. T/C outSMPTE Timecode OUT, BNC socket (2V p/p)2. T/C inSMPTE Timecode IN, BNC socket (0.5V to 5V p/p)3. TV Sync outTV Sync OUT, BNC socket (1V p/p)4. Power inputHirose HR10a power socket (9-18V DC, Pin 1 GND, PIN 4 POS)5. Power input and TC in and out socketStandard Lemo5 socket with power IN pin (9-18V DC) and T/C in/out (Pin 1 GND, Pin 2 T/C IN, Pin 4 POS , Pin 5 T/C OUT)AttachSecurely t your Timecode Buddy: wi master to any camera from the side panel.1. Coldshoe adaptorYou have three options:• Reverse to stow away in the product case• Attach directly to a camera.• Fit snugly into a Timecode Buddy: bracket holder.CustomiseOn-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Buddy: wi master to meet the exact needs of your shoot. The default display shows (on time-out also):T/C + FPS + MODE + RF CHANNEL + SIGNAL STRENGTHtimecode sync pwr pwr/tcout in out 9-18v dc1 2 3 4 5Assembled in the UK,Timecode Systems Ltd,www.timecodebuddy.com1Timecode Buddy Manual page : 4
Turning the knob on the top panel clockwise takes you to the information screens:1. T/C + USER BITS2. TV SYNC TYPE3. POWER STATUS (external PSU or internal AA batteries)4. WIFI Network Mode + WiFi SSID name5. WiFi IP address (type this into any browser to connect to Timecode Buddy: web view)Button basicsThe top button makes it easy to navigate the menu options.From an information screen…Press the knob to go directly to the menu for the corresponding feature.From the default display…Press the knob to enter the menu for:1. Timecode mode2. Int generator3. RF Setting4. WiFi5. Backlight on/off6. System settings7. ExitTimecode Buddy Manual page : 5
More on menusEach menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy: wi master.Timecode mode. Choose from ve settings:• Int Gen. Activates the highly accurate internal generator. From here you can set your own T/C, user bits and FPS settings.• Ext RF. Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via Buddy DataLink. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator for ve seconds then freezes.• Ext RF (cont). Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via Buddy DataLink. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator.• Ext BNC. Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via the BNC I/P socket or LEMO 5 socket. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output freezes immediately.• Ext BNC (cont). Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via the BNC I/P socket or LEMO 5 socket. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator.Internal generator. Choose from:• Set timecode. Turn to set ashing digits, press to enter, repeat for each pair.• Set user bits. Turn to set ashing digits, press to enter, repeat for each pair.• Set FPS. Set to 25, 23.98, 24, 29.976, 29.976DF, 30, or 30DF.RF settings. From here select:• Channel no. 1 to 14• RF TX On/Off. When in Internal or BNC modes the Timecode Buddy: wi master can transmit its SMPTE timecode data via Buddy DataLink to any other Timecode Buddy: wi master listening on the same channel.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 6
WiFi. Unlocks WiFi enabled features including wireless streaming of timecode to Timecode Buddy: app and logging app:• Turn on/off. The antenna halo ashes blue every second (with running timecode) when WiFi is ON. If the WiFi is switched OFF, the antenna halo ashes green every second (with running code).• Network type. Select ‘Ad Hoc’ for normal iOS app connection/ Timecode Buddy: web view or ‘Infrastructure’ to connect to a known infrastructure network with internet access to update rmware.• Buddy ID number. Give your Timecode Buddy: wi master its own SSID name* (choose a number from 001 to 254). *Every Buddy on set needs to be given a different SSID to avoid network clashes.• Stealth mode. This is a battery saving mode. If mode enabled, when power is external WiFi is automatically switched ON. When external power is removed/switched off, WiFi is automatically switched OFF to save internal AA battery consumption.Backlight on/off. Turns the LCD screen backlight ON or OFF.System settings. Gives you access to:• Set TV sync. Set to OFF, PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720px2, 1080i, 1080p,1080ix2, 1080px2 (x2 double frame rate). Non-standard TC Sync standards and FPS combinations will be automatically rejected.• Set country area FCC/IC users only have access to 915MHz band with 14 channels. With the CE version you can select the country of use (either UK/CEPT or US/Canada/AU/NZ).• Restore defaults. To remove any customisation.• Battery type. Select the AA battery type (Alkaline, Lithium or Ni-MH) for an accurate battery status display on Buddy and app.• Display. Adjust brightness from 0-100% and ip upside down for left/right handed use.• Set Passcode. Choose a passcode to allow access to settings changes from Timecode Buddy: app or MovieSlate app. Default passcode 1111.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 7
Buddy: webviewYour Timecode Buddy: web view should open in any browser, giving you access to all instructions and setting information wherever you are.Three simple steps activate this feature:1. Turn on Buddy WiFi and choose ad-hoc mode. Wait until display ashes ‘WiFi Connected.’2. Take any WiFi enabled device with a browser and scan wireless networks for ‘TCBuddyxxx’.3. When connected type the IP address of your Timecode Buddy: master into the address bar of the browser e.g. 169.254.xxx.1 (xxx is the number of the Buddy chosen). 4. If you are connected to the Timecode Buddy: app or the app then Timecode Buddy: web view is available from a quick launch button directly from app.Home. Shows the Timecode Buddy you’re connected to:Buddy settings. Displays status and settings of the Timecode Buddy: wi master. Congure WiFi. Scan for available wireless networks, type in the network key, and join an infrastructure network for rmware updates to the Timecode Buddy: wi master and Timecode Buddy: tx.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 8
UpdateCheck for updates to the Timecode Buddy: wi master rmware and also send rmware updates to your Timecode Buddy: tx using Timecode Buddy: web view to congure your network connection.*IMPORTANT* Always power the Buddy: wi master via external power and also have a fresh set of AA batteries installed during updates & don’t attempt whilst on set and in a rush.• Click on ‘congure WiFi’ of web view page.• Scan for wireless networks, choose a known network and type in the network security key if needed. Be very careful to input key correctly. iOS devices may try to capitalize the rst letter. Your Timecode Buddy: wi master will automatically switch to connect to this infrastructure network. This can take up to two minutes. Web View will no longer be connected to your buddy.• The Timecode Buddy will ash ‘WiFi Connected’ once it’s been given an IP address by the router.• Scroll through the information screen on your Timecode Buddy: wi master to check it’s connected to the correct network and has got a new IP address.• Go to ‘System Settings’ on your Timecode Buddy: wi master and press the button in the ‘Check for Update’ menu option.• The display will show either ‘Update not required’ or ‘Loading program, Saving program, loading tx, loading HTML’ etc. Wait until the program is saved and restarts. This process will repeat until the buddy has checked le integrity • From the WiFI menu, restore WiFi mode back to Ad-Hoc for normal operation.Once the Buddy: wi master has logged onto a secure network connection it will automatically remember the network key. Therefore for future updates via the same internet connection, the Timecode Buddy: web view is not needed. Just change the Buddy: wi master to infrastructure network mode and check for updates once connected and given a new IP address.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 9E-manuals. View basic quick start guides for the Timecode Buddy: wi master, tx and app.
A whistle stop tour of your multi-channel digital timecode transmitter and timecode reader, designed to transmit a timecode source to any Timecode Buddy: wi master listening on the same channel.ControlThe Timecode Buddy: tx settings are accessed and controlled from the top panel control knob. 1. AntennaFor the digital transmitter module in 870MHz (CE) or 915MHz (FCC/IC) bands.2. Halo lightpipeGlows blue to show whether stationary or running T/C is being received.3. Control knobAllows one nger navigation through menus. 4. LCD backlit displayShows the unit’s status and settings.5. T/C INSMPTE Timecode IN BNC socket (0.5-5V p/p)PowerFor power sockets go to the side panel.6. Power input HR10a SocketsTwo looped Hirose HR10a power IN sockets (7-18V DC).342156Timecode Buddy Manual page : 10
Customise The on-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Buddy: tx to meet the exact needs of your shoot. The default display shows (on time-out also):T/C + FPS + MODE + TX RF CHANNELTurning the knob clockwise takes you to the following information screen: T/C + USER BITSButton basics The top button makes it easy to navigate the menu options. From either display, press the knob to enter the menu selections:1. RF Channel 2. Backlight 3. Settings4. Check for updates (only accessible when the Timecode Buddy: wi master is in RF mode on the same channel) More on menus Each mode allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy: wi master.• RF Channel. Use the knob to scroll to select a channel between 1 and 14.• Backlight. Select to turn the display screen backlight ON or OFF• Settings. Use the knob to browse settings menu. • Check for updates. Make sure your Timecode Buddy: wi master is in RF mode and selected to the same country and channel as your Timecode Buddy: tx. Press the knob to see if a rmware update is required for the Timecode Buddy: tx.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 11
Now your Timecode Buddy hardware is up and running, it’s time to activate your free Timecode Buddy: app DownloadOur iOS app is free to download from the Apple app store.ActivateA highly accurate digislate is now at your ngertips.• Turn on the WiFi of your Timecode Buddy: wi master.• When the Timecode Buddy: wi master displays ‘WiFi Connected’, open the WiFi settings page on your iOS device. Timecode Buddy Manual page : 12Press to open
Timecode Buddy Manual page : 13Press to turn on• Select your Timecode Buddy. • Press the right arrow to open up the information about the Buddy network.• Turn ON the Auto-Join button.• Close settings on iOS device.• Open your Timecode Buddy: app. This should now show the running timecode from your Timecode Buddy: wi master.Tips• To optimise the performance of your digislate, close all other running apps before opening the Timecode Buddy: app. To do this, double tap the home button on your iOS device to close all running apps (they will be lined up along the bottom). Press and hold your nger against one of the apps until they all ‘shake’, then click on the minus signs. Press home again to get back to main screen.• If you want to remotely change any of the Buddy settings via the app, press settings, type in the four-digit passcode (set on the systems menu of your Timecode Buddy) then make changes directly from the app.
Detailed specificationsTimecode Buddy: wifi masterProduct featuresExternal dimensions: 29.8mm x 87mm x 110mm LCD display: two line, 16 character, blue variable brightness backlit display.Antenna ‘halo’ lightpipe: tri-colour LED (blue/green/red).WiFi activated featuresAccurate WiFi streaming of SMPTE timecode data to native iOS app.WiFi connectivity to allow menu changes via the free to download iOS app. Built-in webpages for Timecode Buddy: web view.WiFi connectivity to see all settings via any connected web browser.WiFi connectivity to congure advanced WiFi settings of master.WiFi connectivity to access product manuals directly from the Timecode Buddy.Infrastructure WiFi connectivity to allow connection to the internet for rmware updates to Timecode Buddy: wi master and Timecode Buddy: tx products.Technical specicationTimecode generator accuracy: 0.2 ppm TCXO reference oscillator (less than one half frame drift a day).Supported FPS modes: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 29.97DF, 30DF.Output sync modes: PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720p double frame, 1080i, 1080p, 1080i double frame, 1080p double frame.Output video sync: 1V pp / 75 ohm.WiFi: 2.4Ghz IEEE std. 802.11b/g/n compatible, Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes, DHCP Server.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 14
Power and timecode sourcesExternal power: 9-24V DC via a 4 pin Hirose connector and ve pin LEMO (pin 4 POS, pin 1 GND).Internal Power: 2 x ‘AA’ batteriesT/C input: BNC connector or ve pin LEMO (pin 2 sig, pin 1 gnd). 0.1 to 5V pp. Multi-channel digital transceiver in 865.050-868.550 MHz (CE Approved) and 915.050-918.650 MHz (FCC/IC Approved). Dual buffered T/C output: BNC connector and ve pin LEMO (pin 5 sig, pin 1 gnd). 1V pp.Timecode Buddy: txProduct featuresExternal dimensions: 29.8mm x 44mm x 70mm LCD display: two line, 16 character, blue backlit display showing T/C, UB, FPS, TX channel. Antenna ‘halo’ lightpipe: blue LEDTechnical specicationMulti-channel digital transmitter in 865.050-868.550 MHz (CE Approved) and 915.050-918.650 MHz (FCC/IC Approved), using Buddy DataLink protocol.Supported FPS modes: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 29.97DF, 30DF. Power and timecode sourcesInput Voltage: 7-24V DC via two looped four-pin Hirose connectors.T/C input: BNC connector. 0.1 to 5V pp.Timecode Buddy Manual page : 15
FrequenciesTimecode Buddy: wifi master and Timecode Buddy: tx RF frequenciesOur CE approved products are for use in UK/EU and CEPT* countries.*Albania, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican.1 UK/EU 865.050 MHz2 UK/EU 865.150 MHz3 UK/EU 865.250MHz4 UK/EU 865.350 MHz5 UK/EU 865.450 MHz6 UK/EU 865.550 MHz7 UK/EU 865.650 MHz8 UK/EU 867.950 MHz9 UK/EU 868.050 MHz10 UK/EU 868.150 MHz11 UK/EU 868.250 MHz12 UK/EU 868.350 MHz13 UK/EU 868.450 MHz14 UK/EU 868.550 MHzTimecode Buddy Manual page : 16
Timecode Buddy: wifi master RF transceiver frequencies and Timecode Buddy: tx transmitter frequenciesOur FCC frequencies are for use in the USA, Australia and New Zealand.1 USA/AU/NZ 915.050 MHz2 USA/AU/NZ 915.150 MHz3 USA/AU/NZ 915.250 MHz4 USA/AU/NZ 915.350 MHz5 USA/AU/NZ 915.450 MHz6 USA/AU/NZ 915.550 MHz7 USA/AU/NZ 915.650 MHz8 USA/AU/NZ 918.050 MHz9 USA/AU/NZ 918.150 MHz10 USA/AU/NZ 918.250 MHz11 USA/AU/NZ 918.350 MHz12 USA/AU/NZ 918.450 MHz13 USA/AU/NZ 918.550 MHz14 USA/AU/NZ 918.650 MHzTimecode Buddy Manual page : 17
Quality declarationsEC Declaration of ConformityTimecode Systems Limited of Seba House, 97 High St, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1FA declares that the Timecode Buddy: wi master and Timecode Buddy: tx products are in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents:ETSI EN300 220-2 V2.3.2 (2010-02)Tested by TRaC EMC & Safety Ltd, Report TRA 008673-02-W-EU-01Paul Scurrell - Company Director - 26th March 2012FCC/IC Declaration of ConformityTimecode Systems Limited declares that the products Timecode Buddy: wi master and Timecode Buddy: tx are in conformity with and pass:FCC CFR47 Part 15(c) /IC RSS-210 Timecode Buddy: wi master - FCC ID: AYV-TCB01Timecode Buddy: tx - FCC ID: AYV-TCB02 FCC warning statement:• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference.2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specic operating instructions satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipmentTimecode Buddy Manual page : 18
Warranty and technical supportTimecode Systems Limited warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Timecode Systems Limited will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge.Timecode Systems Ltd is not responsible for consequential damages arising from use of its equipment, proper or otherwise.Please visit www.timecodebuddy.com for details of the Service Centre for your area.Timecode Systems Ltd.Seba House97 High StreetStourbridgeWest MidlandsDY8 1FAE: contact@timecodebuddy.comW: www.timecodebuddy.comTimecode Buddy Manual page : 19
quickstart guideTimecode Systems Ltd.Seba House97 High StreetStourbridgeWest MidlandsDY8 1FAE: contact@timecodebuddy.comW: www.timecodebuddy.comwifi master : tx : app

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