Timecode Systems TCB05 Timecode Buddy mini trx User Manual

Timecode Systems Limited Timecode Buddy mini trx

User manual

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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:• TimecodeBuddy:mini trx Your timecode revolution starts here…Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 2Copyright NoticeAll 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 has a US Patent Pending.
A guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, TV sync generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver.ControlThe Timecode Buddy: mini trx settings are accessed and controlled using the control knob and LCD display.1.Halo lightpipeGlows either blue, green or red. • Blue ash – T/C free running• Green ash – T/C locked• Red ash – Warning messagesBuddy:mini trxTimecode®Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 32.AntennaFor the digital transceiver module3. LCD backlit displayShows the unit’s status and settings.4. Control knobAllows one nger navigation through menus.AntennaControl knobHalo lightpipeLCD display
Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 41. T/C in / outSMPTE Timecode OUT, BNC socket (LINE/LOW/MIC LEVEL)SMPTE Timecode IN, BNC socket (0.5V to 5V p/p)2. TV Sync outTV Sync OUT, BNC socket (1V p/p)3. Power inputHirose HR10a power socket Power input 9-24 volt and micro USB 5 volt Power input 9-24vTV sync OUTT/C in/out
AttachSecurely t your Timecode Buddy: mini trxto a camera using the coldshoe adaptor.This can be inserted into a Timecode Buddy: bracket or directly onto a camera coldshoe mount.Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 5
Turning the knob on the top panel clockwise takes you to theinformation screens:1. T/C + USER BITS2. TV SYNC TYPE3. POWER STATUS (external PSU or internal Li Polymer battery)4. Firmware version and Serial number5. Jam Timecode****For Jam Timecode option the unit needs to be in INTERNAL GENERATOR mode. Press the button whilst on ‘Jam Timecode’ screen. Choose to Jam via RF or BNC. If a valid T/C source is available the unit displays ‘Jamming LTC’, then either ‘Timecode Jammed’ or ‘Jam failed, no signal’.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 Settings4. Backlight5. System settings6. ExitTimecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 6CustomiseOn-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of theTimecode Buddy: mini trx to meet the exact needs of your shoot. The default display shows (on time-out also):T/C + FPS + MODE + RF CHANNEL + SIGNAL STRENGTH
More on menusEach menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy: mini trx.Timecode mode. Choose from three settings:• IntGen. Activates the highly accurate internal generator. From here you can set your own T/C, user bits and FPS settings. You can also jam from an external RF or BNC T/C source.• 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 . If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output freezes immediately.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 23.98, 24, 25, 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: mini trx can transmit SMPTE timecode data via Buddy DataLink to any other Timecode Buddy: wi master or mini: trx listening on the same channel.• RxUbitsOn/Off. When Off the User Bits are derived from the unit itself, not the incoming LTC Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 7
Backlight. • Always ON • Timed ON • Always OFFSystem settings. Gives you access to:• SetTVsynctype.Set to OFF, PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720px2, 1080i, 1080p,1080px2 (x2 double frame rate). Non-standard TC Sync standards and FPS combinations will be automatically rejected.• SetTVsynclevel.Set to standard o/p level for 1 camera and HIGH o/p level for dual load (BNC splitter on 3D camera rigs)• SetLTCoutputlevel.Set to LINE Level (normal), LOW level and MIC level.• SetcountryareaCE/FCC/ARIB• Restoredefaults.To remove any customisation.• BuddyLinkID.For future networking features.• Display.Adjust brightness from 0-100% and ip upside down for left/right handed use.UpdatermwareviaaPC:Visit www.timecodebuddy.com/support and click on the link for ‘mini trx Firmware’. Follow the detailed online instructions to update your Timecode Buddy: mini trx using the micro USB port.Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 8
Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 9Detailed specificationsTimecode Buddy: mini trxProduct featuresExternal dimensions: 29.8mm x 87mm x 110mmLCD display: two line, 16 character, blue variable brightness backlit display.Antenna ‘halo’ lightpipe: tri-colour LED (blue/green/red).Technical specificationTimecode generator accuracy: 0.16 ppm TCXO reference oscillator (less than one half frame drift a day when free running).Supported FPS modes: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 29.97DF, 30DF.Outputsyncmodes:PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720p double frame, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p double frame.Outputvideosync: 1V pp / 75 ohm and 1V pp /37.5 ohm for ‘High Level/Dual load
Power and timecode sourcesExternal power: 9-24V DC via a 4 pin Hirose connector External power: 5V micro on-the-go USB connectorInternal power: 3.7v Rechargeable Li Polymer battery T/C input: BNC connector 0.1 to 5V pp or Multi-channel digital transceiver in 865.050-868.550 MHz (CE Approved), 915.050-918.650 MHz (FCC/IC Approved) and 920.600-923.200MHz (ARIB JAPAN Approved)T/C output: BNC connector (selectable standard/low/mic level)Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 10
FrequenciesTimecode Buddy: mini trx 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: mini trx manual page : 11
FCC/IC/C-Tick frequencies1 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 MHzJapan ARIB frequencies:1 JP 920.600 MHz2 JP 920.800 MHz3 JP 921.000 MHz4 JP 921.200 MHz5 JP 921.400 MHz6 JP 921.600 MHz7 JP 921.800 MHz8 JP 922.000 MHz9 JP 922.200 MHz10 JP 922.400 MHz11 JP 922.600 MHz12 JP 922.800 MHz13 JP 923.000 MHz14 JP 923.200 MHzTimecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 12
Quality declarationsTested by TRaC EMC & Safety LtdCE Declaration of ConformityTimecode Systems Limited of 9 Mill House, Elgar Business Centre, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6NJ, UK declares that the Timecode Buddy: mini trx is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents and requirements:ETSI EN301 489-17 V2.1.1 and EN301 489-1 v1.9.2FCC 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 equipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 13
To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended.The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.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 Ltd9 Mill House, Elgar Business Centre Moseley Rd, HallowWORCESTER, WR2 6NJ, UK T:+44(0)1700808600E: contact@timecodebuddy.comW: www.timecodebuddy.comTimecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 14
Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 15Notes:
quickstart guideTimecode Systems Ltd9 Mill House, Elgar Business CentreMoseley Rd, HallowWORCESTER, WR2 6NJ, UK T: +44(0)1700808600E: contact@timecodebuddy.comW: www.timecodebuddy.comBuddy:mini trxTimecode®

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