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- Page 1 TENTACLE SYNC HARDWARE OPERATING MANUAL V1.2...
- Page 2 OVERVIEW SWITCH ON FOR TIMECODE INPUT / OUTPUT Long press (more than 3 sec): Short press: Tentacle If nothing is plugged in here Tentacle starts in Green-Mode starts in Red-Mode Tentacle automatically switches off where it generates and outputs where it is waiting to after 2 hours.
- Page 3 INDUSTRY CANADA DECLARATION This digital device complies with the Canadian regulatory standard CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Tentacle Sync GmbH, Eifelwall 30, 50674 Cologne, Germany declares herewith that the following product: Tentacle Sync Box Timecode-Generator complies with the provisions of the directives named as follows, including changes in them that apply at the time of the declaration.
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Page 4: Getting Started
SETTING UP YOUR TENTACLES Before using your Tentacles you should set up some basic parameters like frame rate, name and output volume. You can do this through our setup app which is available for OS X, Windows, iOS and Android. Download the appropriate setup app for your computer or smartphone here: ... - Page 5 SYNCHRONIZING TWO OR MORE TENTACLES AMONG EACH OTHER Start the first Tentacle in Green-Mode (Master) and all other Tentacles in Red-Mode (JamSync). Shortly connect all Tentacles in Red-Mode to the one Tentacle in Green-Mode via the included mini jack sync cable. All Tentacles should be in sync now and flashing green. SETUP OK Attach the synced Tentacles to your camera and sound recorder.
- Page 6 CONNECTING TENTACLES TO YOUR CAMERA OR SOUND-RECORDER Tentacles are very versatile and can be used in different ways. Basically equipment can be divided into two groups: Equipment that has a Timecode-Generator built in, with the possibility to feed external timecode into the device over a TC-IN connector. This equipment includes mostly professional and more expensive cameras like ARRI cameras, RED cameras, Sony F5/F55/ PDW-700, Canon C300 (MKII) or audio recorders like SoundDevices 702T/744T/664 or Tascam HDP2.
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Page 7: Rechargeable Battery
Tentacle -> LEMO: To send Tentacle-Timecode to your LEMO-Device, such as Sound Devices or ARRI Alexa. LEMO -> Tentacle: To send Timecode from your LEMO-Device (e.g. Sound Device) to Tentacle. Tentacle -> XLR: To send Tentacle-Timecode to your XLR-Device, such as ZOOM, Cameras without TC in but with XLR Audio. - Page 8 TENTACLE SETUP APP The Tentacle setup app allows you to monitor, setup and change basic parameters of your Tentacle unit. This includes frame rate, device name, output volume, time, battery state, user bits and much more. The setup app is available for OS X, Windows, iOS and Android platforms. Download the appropriate setup app for your computer or smartphone here: ...
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Page 9: Basic Setup
Make sure that the headphone volume of your phone is set to a high enough volume level. You can see a hint in the connect screen if the volume level is acceptable. Please make sure that you have given the setup app access to the microphone. You can check and change this in the iOS settings under privacy/microphone. -
Page 10: Extended Settings
Auto Mic Level: With 'Auto Mic Level' enabled Tentacle switches the output volume to mic-level when plugged into a device with plugin power (for 3.5mm mini jack inputs like 5D or GH4 or BMPCC) or phantom power (for XLR inputs). This helps to prevent distortion on mic inputs if you forgot to set the output level to mic. - Page 11 Currently active User Bits: Here you can see the active SMPTE Timecode User Bits currently running on the device. User Bits Preset: Here you can select a preset for the User Bits. The selected Preset will be set and saved to the device for recall when powering up next time. Selecting „Set to Value“ sets the User Bits to a static value which you can edit in the input box nearby.
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Page 12: Technical Specifications
More than 3 years of battery life (depends on usage) • Replaceable • Integrated hook surface on back for easy mounting CONTACT Tentacle Sync GmbH Eifelwall 37 50674 Cologne, Germany T +49 221 6778320 32 F +49 221 6778320 39 TENTACLESYNC.COM ...
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