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Summary of Contents for timecode systems Timecode Buddy: wifi master
- Page 1 quickstart guide wifi master Firmware Revision v5.01 master/tx...
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Page 2: 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... - Page 3 A guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, TV sync generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver. Control The Timecode Buddy: settings are accessed wifi master 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.
- Page 4 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...
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Page 5: Button Basics
Turning the knob on the top panel clockwise takes you to the information screens: 1. T/C + USER BITS 2. TV SYNC TYPE 3. POWER STATUS (external PSU or internal AA batteries) 4. WIFI Network Mode + WiFi SSID name 5. - Page 6 • 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...
- Page 7 Timecode Buddy: web view or ‘Infrastructure’ to connect to a known infrastructure network with internet access to update firmware. • Buddy ID number. Give your Timecode Buddy: wifi master its own SSID name* (choose a number from 001 to 254).
- Page 8 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...
- Page 9 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’...
- Page 10 A whistle stop tour of your multi-channel digital timecode 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: settings are accessed and controlled from the top panel control knob. 1.
- Page 11 • 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: wifi master is in RF mode and selected to the same country and channel as your Timecode Buddy: tx.
- Page 12 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 Connected’, open the WiFi settings page on your iOS device.
- Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Detailed Specifications
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). -
Page 15: Product Features
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. - Page 16 Frequencies and Timecode Buddy: Timecode Buddy: wifi master frequencies Our 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),...
- Page 17 RF transceiver frequencies and Timecode Buddy: wifi master transmitter frequencies Timecode Buddy: 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...
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Page 18: Quality Declarations
Quality declarations EC Declaration of Conformity Timecode Systems Limited of Seba House, 97 High St, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1FA declares that the Timecode Buddy: wifi 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) - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 Timecode Systems Ltd. Seba House 97 High Street Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1FA E: contact@timecodebuddy.com W: www.timecodebuddy.com...
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