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CODECOMMANDER
LTC-MIDI-ETHERNET RACKMOUNT DEVICE
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.
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 18 February 2025. © Copyright 2025, TMB. All rights reserved
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Page 1: Title Page
CODECOMMANDER LTC-MIDI-ETHERNET RACKMOUNT DEVICE 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. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The information in this document supersedes all previously supplied information before the effective date listed below. -
Page 2: Manual Edition Notice, Copyright, Disclaimer
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL MANUAL EDITION NOTICE, COPYRIGHT, DISCLAIMER ProPlex CodeCommander User Manual ProPlex-CodeCommander-Manual-v1.0 Effective 18 February 2025 © Copyright 2025, TMB All rights reserved 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 3: Table Of Contents
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page ........................................1 Product Model .......................................1 Product photos ......................................1 Manual Edition notice, copyright, disclaimer ............................2 Table of contents......................................3 Overview .........................................6 Model Description......................................6 Main Features ........................................6 Model Overview ......................................7 Full dimensional wireframe drawings ..............................8 Setup ..........................................9 Safety Precautions ......................................9... - Page 4 CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Screen Lock Type ......................................17 Screen Auto Lock (30s) ....................................18 Lock Screen Shortcut ....................................18 LED Display Color ......................................18 Unit Info ...........................................19 Network Menu .......................................19 IP Address ........................................19 Network Mask ........................................19 Easy IP ..........................................19 MAC Address .........................................20 TC Menu ...........................................20 How Timecode is Routed ..................................20...
- Page 5 CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Technical Specifications ....................................32 Ordering Codes ......................................32 CPC PINOUT ........................................33 DB-25 “TASCAM” PINOUT ..................................33 Limited Warranty Information ................................34 Return Procedure ......................................35 Contact information ....................................36 5 / 36...
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Page 6: Overview
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL The ProPlex CodeCommander is a member of our LTC Device system which is designed to generate, distribute and monitor timecode. Our rugged, RackMount enclosure design has flexible button assignments and operating modes to expand timecode control. With custom color selection on a clean dot-matrix display, the CodeCommander is the ultimate tool to synchronize and monitor timecode streams. -
Page 7: Model Overview
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL MODEL OVERVIEW 7 / 36... -
Page 8: Full Dimensional Wireframe Drawings
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL FULL DIMENSIONAL WIREFRAME DRAWINGS 8 / 36... -
Page 9: Setup
CODECOMMANDER 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 10: What's Included
Units powered via PoE allow access to the web browser via any computer connected to the same network. • Power the device via a powerCON TRUE1 cable connected to any standard source • Supply Power over Ethernet (PoE) by connecting the CodeCommander Ethernet port to any PoE enabled switch or injector prevent accidental disconnection... - Page 11 CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL 11 / 36...
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Page 12: Operation
USER MANUAL OPERATION The ProPlex CodeCommander can be operated at the unit via onboard OLED Display and navigation buttons. The buttons are tactile and click when pressed An identical method of configuration is available through the Web Browser. Any computer connected to the network can... -
Page 13: Navigating The Screen
USER MANUAL NAVIGATING THE SCREEN The CodeCommander’s starting screen is made up of three separate displays which are set to infinite scroll. Navigate between the displays by pressing ► or ◄ Home Screen: Aggregates incoming stream info and displays name, status and format LTC1 &... -
Page 14: Main Menu
As soon as a generator button is activated, all sources become blocked, and the dot-matrix display will display generated timecode in blue (unless custom color overrides this) (4) Source Rate Current frame rate of each input source – CodeCommander can receive inputs with all standard timecode frame rates and formats (5) LTC Level Bar... -
Page 15: Source Detail
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Source Detail You can dig deeper into source details by highlighting a specific source with ▲ or ▼ and pressing ● to enter the detail screen Source details are updated live and show in three separate windows – Info, Counters and Stats... -
Page 16: Main Menu
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Main Menu Enter the Main Menu from any home screen by highlighting the unit name with ▲ or ▼ and pressing ● The menu is divided into 4 sub-menus (Unit, Net, TC and Config) indicated by the tab at the top of the screen. -
Page 17: Unit Menu
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Unit Menu Unit Name Use ► ◄ ▲ or ▼ to highlight alphanumeric characters and press ● to enter them at the end of the name field 31 characters are available for naming the unit There are also 3 buttons at the top of the screen:... -
Page 18: Screen Auto Lock (30S)
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Screen Auto Lock (30s) If a screen lock is active, the CodeCommander will automatically lock after 30 seconds of Idle activity by default If the lock timeout is disabled, then the unit will always be unlocked regardless of idle time Use ▲... -
Page 19: Unit Info
Easy IP Easy IP is useful in situations where subnet filtering is not required. It allows the CodeCommander to automatically search for all masks instead of just the one specified Note: When Easy IP is enabled, the Network Mask setting becomes unavailable To enable or disable, Use ▲... -
Page 20: Mac Address
We refer to the current “master” timecode as the Primary Source - all other inputs, whether active or inactive, are considered secondary When the CodeCommander is powered on, one of the four user-defined preset buttons will illuminate. This button is responsible for the operating mode – Auto, Priority or Generator. -
Page 21: Priority Mode
• Only those streams assigned to the priority list are available for selection. You may have other valid streams received by the CodeCommander, but those streams cannot be promoted to primary unless assigned to a slot •... -
Page 22: Art-Net In Config
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Art-Net In Config Incoming Art-Net Timecode streams have additional settings which filter Source IP and Stream ID Press ► on any slot position to highlight the gear icon then press ● to enter the configuration screen Source IP and Stream ID filter should be Off by default... -
Page 23: Generator Mode
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Generator Mode In Generator Mode, the Preset button becomes the Start/Stop button for timecode playback. Various settings are available Start time – this value in HH:MM:SS:FF format is the starting point for generated timecode. Time always resets to this point each time the preset button is pressed To edit Start Time, highlight a time field with ►... -
Page 24: Post-Roll
If an erratic source issue is resolved within the post-roll window, the device will continue streaming timecode without interruption If post-roll ends and the CodeCommander is in Priority Mode, the next priority slot will be promoted to primary source automatically To edit post-roll, press ►... -
Page 25: Ltc Is Not Audio
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL When entering the Output Settings menu, all levels will be selected by default To edit settings for individual outputs only, press ▼ and ► or ◄ to select a level or rise time field to edit for a particular port – then press ●... -
Page 26: Art-Net Timecode Target Ip (Id)
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Art-Net Timecode Target IP (ID) ArtTimeCode settings control how Art-Net timecode output is distributed on the network Art-Net Timecode output has similar settings like you see on the input side: Target IP – timecode can be unicast to a specific receiver’s IP or broadcast on the network. -
Page 27: Loading A User Configuration
To finish, highlight then press ● twice to confirm The CodeCommander features a PIN lock feature to protect user configurations from being deleted When the slot is selected with ●, the config menu will appear Use ►... -
Page 28: Deleting A User Configuration
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Deleting a User Configuration User configurations can only be deleted within the specific slot menu Highlight a saved slot and select it with ●. The config menu will appear Highlight and press ● – the unit will ask again to... -
Page 29: Menu Map
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL Menu Map 29 / 36... -
Page 30: Web Browser
► ◄ ▲ ▼ ● and A B C D 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 the CodeCommander: •... -
Page 31: 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 CodeCommander devices need occasional cleaning to maintain best performance, especially units used in harsher environmental conditions THE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL CLEANING GUIDELINES: •... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
PROPLEX CODE COMMANDER LTC MIDI ETHERNET CPC4 OUT RACKMOUNT PPCODECOMLMEDR PROPLEX CODE COMMANDER LTC MIDI ETHERNET DB25 OUT RACKMOUNT PPCODECOMLMEJR PROPLEX CODE COMMANDER LTC MIDI ETHERNET JACK OUT RACKMOUNT The CodeCommander optional 8-channel Output Plates are “Factory (TMB) Install Only” 32 / 36... -
Page 33: Cpc Pinout
CODECOMMANDER USER MANUAL CPC PINOUT DB-25 “TASCAM” PINOUT 33 / 36... -
Page 34: 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 35: Return Procedure
CODECOMMANDER 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 36: Contact Information
NEW YORK +1 201.896.8600 BEIJING +86 10.8492.1587 CANADA +1 519.538.0888 RIGA +371 6389 8886 www.tmb.com www.proplex.com A full service company providing technical support, customer service, and follow-up. Providing products and services for the industrial, entertainment, architectural, installation, defense, broadcast, research, telecommunications, and signage industries.
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