timecode systems minitrx+ Quick Start Manual

An ultra compact timecode, genlock and word clock generator with transceiver

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  • Page 1 An ultra compact timecode, genlock and word clock generator with transceiver www.timecodesystems.com/support/product-manuals quick start guide...
  • Page 2 Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Systems minitrx+, guiding you through its key features so you can get up and running straight away. What’s covered? The basics to getting started with: ● Timecode Systems: minitrx+ ●...
  • Page 3 This is a guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, genlock and Wordclock generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver with B:LINK slave functionality. Control The Timecode Systems: minitrx+ settings are accessed and controlled from the front panel using the control knob and LCD display.
  • Page 4 For all power and sync ports go to the back panel of the device. TC: BNC Socket (LTC IN or OUT) TC/SYNC: BNC Socket (LTC, genlock or word clock) POWER: Hirose HR10a power socket input (9- 24V) Micro USB 2.0 (Power in 5V and firmware updates) Timecode Systems minitrx+ manual page: 3...
  • Page 5: Mounting Solutions

    1/4 inch thread hot shoe adaptor TCB-34 hot shoe adaptor aluminium mounting block TCB-24 TCB-33 optional extras Timecode Systems Timecode Systems 7” articulated mounting arm mini-range leather pouch with Velcro kit TCB-32 TCB-26 Timecode Systems minitrx+...
  • Page 6 Customise On-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Systems: minitrx+ to meet the exact needs of your shoot. The default display shows (on time-out also): TC + B:LINK unit ‘friendly’ Name (if assigned my app) + MODE +...
  • Page 7 More on menus Each menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Systems: minitrx+. Timecode Mode. Choose from four settings: ● Int Gen. From here you can set your own TC, user bits and FPS settings, as the ‘master clock’ on set.
  • Page 8 Set country/area. Set to Europe/UK, USA/CA/AU or Japan. ● Restore defaults. To remove any customisation. ● Display Adjust brightness from 0-100% and flip upside down for left/right handed use. Backlight Always OFF, Short timed ON, Long timed ON and Always ON. Timecode Systems minitrx+ manual page: 7...
  • Page 9 Your mini trx+ will automatically function as a B:LINK slate device when in RF/C mode and receiving a timecode signal from a B:LINK master unit (needs to be set to the same RF channel and country). Timecode Systems manual page: 8 minitrx+...
  • Page 10 BLINK Timecode Systems’ devices are still supported from a BLINK master source. The huge advantage of the BLINK protocol is that it the Timecode Systems RF transceiver is very long range and robust, with up to 500 metres line of sight range.
  • Page 11 Timecode Buddy: app If you own a B:LINK enabled Timecode Systems WiFi product (pulse, wave and Denecke TS-TCB Slate) then you will be able to monitor and control the mini trx+ from the Timecode Buddy: app. Simply use the WiFi product in a MASTER TX mode, use the mini trx+ in RF/C slave mode.
  • Page 12: Using The App

    BLINK master WiFi unit. Devices Control Settings Control Devices control Clicking on TCB Devices shows all Timecode Systems units available and allows you to select one to connect to and control. Settings control Clicking on Device Settings causes a passcode prompt to appear.
  • Page 13: Detailed Specifications

    Detailed specifications Timecode Systems: minitrx+ 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) Technical specification Timecode generator accuracy: 0.12 ppm TCXO reference oscillator . In practice less than 0.2 frame drift in 24 hours, zero drift when RF locked)
  • Page 14 Timecode Systems: minitrx+ Power and timecode sources ● External power: 9-24V DC via a 4 pin Hirose connector ● External power: 5V micro on-the-go USB connector ● Internal power: 3.7v Rechargeable Li Polymer battery ● T/C input: BNC connector 0.1 to 5V pp or RF Multi-channel digital transceiver in 865.050-868.550 MHz (CE Approved), 915.050-918.650...
  • Page 15 Frequencies Timecode Systems: RF Frequencies minitrx+ 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,...
  • Page 16 Timecode Systems: RF Frequencies minitrx+ Our FCC frequencies are for use in the USA, Australia and New Zealand. USA/AU/NZ 915.050 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.150 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.250 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.350 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.450 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.550 MHz USA/AU/NZ 915.650 MHz USA/AU/NZ 918.050 MHz USA/AU/NZ 918.150 MHz...
  • Page 17 Timecode Systems: RF Frequencies minitrx+ Our ARIB frequencies are for use in Japan. JP 920.600 MHz JP 920.800 MHz JP 921.000 MHz JP 921.200 MHz JP 921.400 MHz JP 921.600 MHz JP 921.800 MHz JP 922.000 MHz JP 922.200 MHz JP 922.400 MHz...
  • Page 18: Quality Declarations

    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 suc- cessful communication. Timecode Systems manual page: 17 minitrx+...
  • Page 19: Ce Conformity Statement

    Limited to have been subjected to customer alteration, modification, negli- gence or misuse. In the event of any defects determined by Timecode Systems Limited to be covered by this warranty, Timecode Systems Limited will, at its sole option, repair or replace the defective instrument without charge. To obtain warranty...
  • Page 20 Timecode Systems Unit 6, Elgar Business Centre, Hallow Worcester, WR2 6NJ, UK : +44 (0) 1700 808 600 : contact@timecodesystems.com : http://www.timecodesystems.com/...

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