1. Timecode Buddy: Wifi Master Manual
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1. 4 If you are connected to the Timecode Buddy app or the MoviexSlate 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 wifi master Configure WiFi Scan for available wireless networks type in the network key and join an infrastructure network for firmware updates to the Timecode Buddy wifi master and Timecode Buddy tx Timecode Buddy Manual page 8 E manuals View basic quick start guides for the Timecode Buddy wifi master tx and app TM Update Configure WiFi Check for updates to the Timecode Buddv wifi master firmware and also c send firmware updates to your Timecode Buddy tx using Timecode Buddy web view to configure your network connection IMPORTANT Always power the Buddy wifi master via external power and also have a fresh set of AA batteries installed during updates amp don t attempt whilst on set and in a rush Click on configure 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 first letter Your Timecode Buddy wifi 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 yo2. 0 1700 808 600 E contact timecodesystems co uk W www timecodebuddy com
3. 0 6V pp 75 ohm and 0 6V pp 37 5 ohm for High Level Dual load 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 sources External power 9 24V DC via a 4 pin Hirose connector and five pin LEMO pin 4 POS pin 1 GND Internal Power 2 x AA batteries T C input BNC connector or five 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 five pin LEMO pin 5 sig pin 1 gnd 1V pp Timecode Buddy tx Product features External 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 LED Technical specification Multi 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 sources Input 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 Frequencies Timecode Buddy wifi master and Timecode Buddy tx RF frequencies Our CE approved products are for use in UK EU and CEPT countries Albania Andorra Austria Azerbaij
4. for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The TCB01 Product contains FCC ID W7OZG2100 ZG2101 y This 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 Reorientor 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 Manual page 18 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 ensu
5. 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 modifications 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 UK Patent Pending and US Patent Pending Timecode Buddy Manual page 2 Timecode A quided tour of your highly 15U22Z accurate timecode TV sync eu generator and multi channel wifi master 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 lightpipe Glows either blue green or red e Blue flash WiFi ON Green flash WiFi OFF Red flash Warning messages 2 Antenna For the digital transceiver module operating in 870MHz CE or 915MHz FCC IC bands 3 LCD backlit display Shows the unit s status and settings 4 Control knob Allows one finger navigation through menus Power For all power and syncing go to the bottom panel Timecode Buddy Manual page 3 l s I8v de 1 2 3 4 5 H ti
6. to set flashing digits press to enter repeat for each pair e Set user bits Turn to set flashing digits press to enter repeat for each pair Set FPS Set to 23 98 24 25 29 97 29 97DF 30 or 30DF RF settings From here select e Channel no 1 to 14 e RF TX On Off When in Internal or BNC modes the Timecode Buddy wifi master can transmit its SMPTE timecode data via Buddy DataLink to any other Timecode Buddy wifi 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 Moviekslate logging app e Turn on off The antenna halo flashes blue every second with running timecode when WiFi is ON If the WiFi is switched OFF the antenna halo flashes green every second with running code e 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 firmware e Buddy ID number Give your Timecode Buddy wifi 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 consum
7. 9 Mill House Elgar Business Centre Hallow Worcester WR2 6NJ UK declares that the Timecode Buddy wifi master and Timecode Buddy tx products are 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 2 Tested by TRaC EMC amp Safety Ltd Report Number TRA 008673 35 00A FCCIIC C Tick Declaration of Conformity Timecode Systems Limited declares that the products Timecode Buddy wifi master and Timecode Buddy tx are in conformity with and pass FCC CFR47 Part 15 c IC RSS Gen Issue 3 RSS 210 issue 8 RSS 102 Issue 4 210 C Tick ACMA Timecode Buddy wifi master FCC ID AYV TCB01 Model TCBO1 IC 10427A TCB01 N1791 Timecode Buddy tx FCC ID AYV TCB02 Model TCB02 IC 10427A TCB02 N1791 FCC warning statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference 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 specific 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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
8. 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 Timecode mode Int generator RF Setting WiFi Backlight on off System settings Exit NDIN Timecode Buddy Manual page 5 More on menus Each menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy wifi master Timecode mode Choose from five settings e Int Gen Activates the highly accurate internal generator From here you can set your own T C user bits and FPS settings e 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 five seconds then freezes e 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 e 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 e 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
9. Timecode Budd 7 quickstart quide Timecode u222 sustem Welcome to Timecode Buddu Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Buddu 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 Tips If 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 e Within your iOS WiFi settings screen always turn ON Auto Join to ensure a more robust connection to your Buddy lf 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 wifi master itself if you need them 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
10. an 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 MHz 2 UK EU 865 150 MHz 3 UK EU 865 250MHz 4 UK EU 865 350 MHz 5 UK EU 865 450 MHz 6 UK EU 865 550 MHz 7 UK EU 865 650 MHz 8 UK EU 867 950 MHz 9 UK EU 868 050 MHz 10 UK EU 868 150 MHz 11 UK EU 868 250 MHz 12 UK EU 868 350 MHz 13 UK EU 868 450 MHz 14 UK EU 868 550 MHz Timecode Buddy Manual page 16 Timecode Buddy wifi master RF transceiver frequencies and Timecode Buddy tx transmitter frequencies Our FCC frequencies are for use in the USA Australia and New Zealand 1 USA AU NZ 915 050 MHz 2 USA AU NZ 915 150 MHz 3 USA AU NZ 915 250 MHz 4 USA AU NZ 915 350 MHz 5 USA AU NZ 915 450 MHz 6 USA AU NZ 915 550 MHz 7 USA AU NZ 915 650 MHz 8 USA AU NZ 918 050 MHz 9 USA AU NZ 918 150 MHz 10 USA AU NZ 918 250 MHz 11 USA AU NZ 918 350 MHz 12 USA AU NZ 918 450 MHz 13 USA AU NZ 918 550 MHz 14 USA AU NZ 918 650 MHz Timecode Buddy Manual page 17 Quality declarations CE Declaration of Conformity Timecode Systems Limited of
11. i 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 firmware update is required for the Timecode Buddy tx To confirm RF connection put a T C source into the Timecode Buddy tx whilst performing update Timecode Buddy Manual page 11 ails Now your Timecode Buddy 22 hardware is up and running app it s time to activate your free Timecode Buddy app Download N Our iOS app is free to download from the Apple app store Kw Activate A highly accurate digislate is now at your fingertips Turn on the WiFi of your Timecode Buddy wifi master When the Timecode Buddy wifi master displays WiFi Ready open the WiFi settings page on your iOS device Co Press to open Timecode Buddy Manual page 12 Select your Timecode Buddy Press the right arrow to open up the information about the Buddy network Turn ON the Auto Join button Press to turn on Close settings on iOS device Open your Timecode Buddy app This should now show the running timecode from your Timecode Buddy wifi 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 finger against one of the apps until they all shake then clic
12. k on the minus signs Press home again to get back to main screen e 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 Timecode Buddy Manual page 13 Detailed specifications Timecode Buddy wifi master Product features External 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 features Accurate 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 configure 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 firmware updates to Timecode Buddy wifi master and Timecode Buddy tx products Technical specification Timecode 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 1080p double frame Output video sync
13. lhegode 1 N eN a out in out 1 1 T C out SMPTE Timecode OUT BNC socket 2V p p 2 T C in SMPTE Timecode IN BNC socket 0 5V to 5V p p 3 TV Sync out TV Sync OUT BNC socket 1V p p 4 Power input Hirose HR10a power socket 9 18V DC Pin 1 GND PIN 4 POS 5 Power input and TC in and out socket Standard 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 Attach Securely fit your Timecode Buddy wifi master to any camera from the side panel 1 1 Coldshoe adaptor You have three options Reverse to stow away in the product case Attach directly to a camera Fit snugly into a Timecode Buddy bracket holder Customise On screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Buddy wifi master to meet the exact needs of your shoot The default display shows on time out also T C FPS MODE RF CHANNEL SIGNAL STRENGTH Timecode Buddy Manual page 4 Turning the knob on the top panel clockwise takes you to the information screens T C USER BITS TV SYNC TYPE POWER STATUS external PSU or internal AA batteries Firmware version and Serial number WIFI Network Mode WiFi SSID name WiFi IP address type this into any browser to connect to Timecode Buddy web view OORUN Button basics The top button makes it easy to navigate the menu options
14. ption 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 1080px2 x2 double frame rate Non standard TC Sync standards and FPS combinations will be automatically rejected e Set country area FCC IC C Tick 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 e 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 flip upside down for left right handed use e 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 webview Your 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 flashes WiFi Connected 2 Take any WiFi enabled device with a browser and scan wireless networks for TCBuddvxxx 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
15. ransmitter module in 870MHz CE or 915MHz FCC IC bands 2 Halo lightpipe Glows blue to show whether stationary or running T C is being received 3 Control knob Allows one finger navigation through menus 4 LCD backlit display Shows the unit s status and settings 5 T C IN SMPTE Timecode IN BNC socket 0 5 5V p p Power For power sockets go to the side panel 6 Power input HR10a Sockets Two looped Hirose HR10a power IN sockets 7 18V DC Timecode 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 CHANNEL Turning the knob clockwise takes you to the following information screen T C USER BITS Button 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 Settings 4 Check for updates only accessible when the Timecode Buddy wifi master is in RF mode on the same channel More on menus Each mode allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy wifi master e 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 e Check for updates Make sure your Timecode Buddy wif
16. re 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 IC Warning Statement English Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device French Conform ment a la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire a l tablissement d une comm
17. unication satisfaisante Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement The 10427A TCB01 product contains IC 8248A G21ZEROG Warranty and technical support Timecode 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 9 Mill House Elgar Business Centre Moseley Rd Hallow Timecode WORCESTER WR2 6NJ UK ed 22 T 44 0 1700 808 600 Du E contact timecodesystems co uk system W www timecodebuddy com Timecode Buddy Manual page 19 Timecode Budd 7 quickstart guide Timecode Systems Ltd 9 Mill House Elgar Business Centre Moseley Rd Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6NJ UK T 44
18. ur buddy The Timecode Buddy will flash WiFi Connected once it s been given an IP address by the router Scroll through the information screen on your Timecode Buddy wifi 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 wifi 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 file integrity e From the WiFI menu restore WiFi mode back to Ad Hoc for normal operation Once the Buddy wifi 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 wifi master to infrastructure network mode and check for updates once connected and given a new IP address Timecode Buddy Manual page 9 Timecode A whistle stop tour of your 122 multi channel digital timecode XxX transmitter and timecode reader designed to transmit a timecode source to any Timecode Buddy wifi master listening on the same channel Control The Timecode Buddy tx settings are accessed and controlled from the top panel control knob 1 Antenna For the digital t
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