ProPlex CODEBRIDGE User Manual

Timecode or midi over ethernet

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TMB authorizes its customers to download and print this electronically published manual for professional use only.
TMB prohibits reproduction, modification or distribution of this document for any other purposes, without express written consent.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. The information in this document supersedes all previously supplied information before the effective date
listed below. TMB has confidence in the accuracy of the document information herein but assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss occurring as a direct
or indirect result of errors or exclusions whether by accident or any other cause.
Effective 4 October 2024. © Copyright 2024, TMB. All rights reserved
CODEBRIDGE
TIMECODE OR MIDI OVER ETHERNET
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Title Page

    CODEBRIDGE TIMECODE OR MIDI OVER ETHERNET USER MANUAL TMB authorizes its customers to download and print this electronically published manual for professional use only. TMB prohibits reproduction, modification or distribution of this document for any other purposes, without express written consent.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page ........................................1 Product Model ......................................1 Product photos ......................................1 Manual Edition notice, copyright, disclaimer ............................1 Table of contents......................................2 Overview ........................................4 Model Description ....................................4 Main Features ......................................4 Ordering Codes .....................................4 Model Overview ....................................5 Full dimensional wireframe drawings ............................6 Setup ..........................................7 Safety Precautions ....................................7 Unpacking .......................................7...
  • Page 3 CODECLOCK USER MANUAL Menu Map ........................................17 LED Status Indicators ..................................18 Web Browser ......................................19 Firmware Updates ....................................20 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................21 Technical Specifications ..................................21 Limited Warranty Information ................................22 Return Procedure .....................................23 Contact information ....................................24 3 / 24...
  • Page 4: Overview

    • Compact, lightweight, rugged, reliable. Backpack friendly • Available rackmount kit options • Redundant power – USB-C and PoE *RTP MIDI, ProPlex Software functionality and naming and selecting of sources will be added in future firmware updates ORDERING CODES PART NUMBERS...
  • Page 5: Model Overview

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL MODEL OVERVIEW 5 / 24...
  • Page 6: Full Dimensional Wireframe Drawings

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL FULL DIMENSIONAL WIREFRAME DRAWINGS 6 / 24...
  • Page 7: Setup

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL SETUP Safety Precautions Please read these instructions carefully. This user guide contains important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product • Ensure the device is connected to proper voltage, and that line voltage is not higher than that stated in the device specifications •...
  • Page 8: What's Included

    • Power the device via a USB-C cable connected to any standard 5 VDC wall charger or computer USB port • Supply Power over Ethernet (PoE) by connecting the CodeBridge Ethernet port to any PoE enabled switch or injector. In some cases, you may want to utilize both connections. Units powered via PoE allow access to the web browser via any computer connected to the same network.
  • Page 9: Installation

    ProPlex RackMount Kits are available for both Single-Unit and Dual-Unit mounting configurations To fasten the rack ears or joiners to the ProPlex PortableMount chassis, you must remove the two chassis screws on each side at the front of the chassis. These same screws are used to securely fasten the RackMount ears and joiners to the chassis For dual-unit configurations, both sets of front and rear chassis screws will be used IMPORTANT : Be sure to reinsert the screws into the unit after ears have been removed.
  • Page 10 CODECLOCK USER MANUAL RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Single-Unit Small RackMount Kit is comprised of two rack ears, ONE long and ONE short. The diagram below depicts the completed installation of the RackMount Kit. These rack ears are designed to be symmetrical, so that the short and long ears can be interchangeable The Dual-Unit Small RackMount Kit has TWO short rack ears plus TWO joiners.
  • Page 11: Installing The Dual Joiners

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL INSTALLING THE DUAL JOINERS The Dual-Unit Small RackMount Kit includes FOUR joining links and FOUR countersunk flat head screws. These links are designed to nest into each other and are secured with the included screws and threaded holes. Each link piece is identical.
  • Page 12: Operation

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL OPERATION The ProPlex CodeBride can be easily configured with the onboard OLED Display and navigation buttons on the front of the unit HOME SCREENS The CodeBridge has 3 separate HOME SCREENS that display different parameters of incoming timecode streams. Cycle between these screens...
  • Page 13: Main Menu

    The right side of most menu screens will will display a scroll bar which will help indicate the depth of scroll navigation Timecode Generator The CodeBridge can generate clean, high output LTC out of the two isolated XLR3 ports (located on the rear of each unit) Use the...
  • Page 14: Output Level

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL Output Level Boost or cut the output level from +6 dBu to -12 dBu. Everything outputting via the two isolated XLR3 ports is affected by this level change. This includes: • Generator output • Re-transmitted timecode formats from other inputs Use the button, then confirm selection with the button to cycle...
  • Page 15: Ip Address

    USER MANUAL IP Address View or set the IP Address and Netmask of the unit Note: This is the address used to access the CodeBridge Web Browser. This is mainly used to monitor and update each unit with future firmware releases...
  • Page 16: Device Information

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL Device Information Device Info displays status information of the unit. The information displayed is: Device Name IP Address NetMask MAC Address Press to exit Firmware Information Firmware Info displays status information of the unit. The information displayed is Version Number Build date Build time...
  • Page 17: Menu Map

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL MENU MAP 17 / 24...
  • Page 18: Led Status Indicators

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL LED STATUS INDICATORS 18 / 24...
  • Page 19: Web Browser

    USER MANUAL WEB BROWSER Any networked computer can access the CodeBridge Web Browser Locate the IP address of the unit (instructions above) then type the IP address into the address bar of your favorite browser. You should be presented with the following landing page: Note: computer or laptop should be in the same network range –...
  • Page 20: Firmware Updates

    USER MANUAL FIRMWARE UPDATES Occasionally we will release firmware updates that contain new features or bug fixes. Firmware for all ProPlex units is available via the TMB Cloud A link to TMB Cloud is under the Resources menu on our main website https://tmb.com/ To update, download the new firmware.bin file to your desktop.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dust build-up in connector ports can cause performance issues and can potentially lead to further damage during normal wear and tear CodeClock devices need occasional cleaning to maintain best performance, especially units used in harsher environmental conditions THE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL CLEANING GUIDELINES: •...
  • Page 22: Limited Warranty Information

    USER MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB. TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods.
  • Page 23: Return Procedure

    CODECLOCK USER MANUAL RETURN PROCEDURE Please contact TMB and request a repair ticket and Return Merchandise Authorization Number prior to shipping items for repair. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return as well as the return shipping address and contact information.
  • Page 24: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION LOS ANGELES HEADQUARTERS 527 Park Avenue | San Fernando, CA 91340, USA Tel: +1 818.899.8818 | Fax: +1 818.899.8813 sales@tmb.com TMB 24/7 TECH SUPPORT US/Canada: +1.818.794.1286 Toll Free: 1.877.862.3833 (1.877.TMB.DUDE) UK: +44 (0)20.8574.9739 Toll Free: 0800.652.5418 techsupport@tmb.com LOS ANGELES +1 818.899.8818 LONDON +44 (0)20.8574.9700 NEW YORK +1 201.896.8600 BEIJING +86 10.8492.1587...

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