AYV-TCB01Timecode Master

quickstart guide wifi master : tx : app Firmware Revision v5.01 master/tx Welcome to Timecode Buddy. Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Buddy: system, guiding you through its key features so you can get up and running straight away. What’s covered? The basics to getting started with our three core products: • Timecode Buddy: wifi master • Timecode Buddy: tx • Timecode Buddy: app (free to download) Your timecode revolution starts here... 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 accident, misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorised modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with Timecode Systems Ltd operating and installation instructions. The ‘Timecode Buddy’ logo is a registered trademark. The ‘Timecode Buddy: app’ logo is a registered trademark. The invention of the ‘Timecode Buddy: system’ is registered. as Patent Pending application GB1122217.1 Timecode Buddy Manual page : 2 Tips If you’re like most of the Buddy team and tend to avoid manuals, then make a mental note of these top tips: • Every Buddy ‘on set’ needs to be given a different WiFi name (SSID) to avoid network clashes – please check when setting up. • Use ‘Stealth’ mode to conserve AA battery life when using all the bells and whistles. WiFi is fairly power hungry. • Within your iOS WiFi settings screen always turn ON Auto-Join, to ensure a more robust connection to your Buddy. • If the Timecode Buddy: app is unresponsive, then press the ‘connected to’ tab top right of the app screen to resync to your Buddy. • Always use external power and fresh batteries when updating product. • Don’t forget the manuals are on the Buddy: wifi master itself if you need them A guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, TV sync generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver. Control The Timecode Buddy: wifi master settings are accessed 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. 1. Halo lightpipe Glows either blue, green or red. • Blue flash - WiFi ON • Green flash - WiFi OFF • Red flash – Warning messages 2. Antenna For the digital transceiver module operating in 870MHz (CE) or 915MHz (FCC/IC) bands. 3. LCD backlit display Shows the unit’s status and settings. 4. Control knob Allows one finger navigation through menus. Power For all power and syncing go to the bottom panel. 3 4 1 2 Timecode Buddy Manual page : 3 1. T/C out SMPTE Timecode OUT, BNC socket (2V p/p) 2. T/C in SMPTE Timecode IN, BNC socket (0.5V to 5V p/p) 3. TV Sync out TV Sync OUT, BNC socket (1V p/p) 4. Power input Hirose HR10a power socket (9-18V DC, Pin 1 GND, PIN 4 POS) 5. Power input and TC in and out socket Standard Lemo5 socket with power IN pin (9-18V DC) and T/C in/out (Pin 1 GND, Pin 2 T/C IN, Pin 4 POS , Pin 5 T/C OUT) Attach Securely fit your Timecode Buddy: wifi master to any camera from the side panel. 1. Coldshoe adaptor You have three options: • Reverse to stow away in the product case • Attach directly to a camera. • Fit snugly into a Timecode Buddy: bracket holder. 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 timecodesyncpwrpwr/tc outinout9-18v dc 12345 Assembled in the UK, Timecode Systems Ltd, www.timecodebuddy.com 1 Timecode Buddy Manual page : 4 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. WiFi IP address (type this into any browser to connect to Timecode Buddy: web view) Button basics The top button makes it easy to navigate the menu options. From an information screen... Press the knob to go directly to the menu for the corresponding feature. From the default display... Press the knob to enter the menu for: 1. Timecode mode 2. Int generator 3. RF Setting 4. WiFi 5. Backlight on/off 6. System settings 7. Exit Timecode Buddy Manual page : 5 More on menus Each menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy: wifi master. Timecode mode. Choose from five settings: • Int Gen. Activates the highly accurate internal generator. From here you can set your own T/C, user bits and FPS settings. • Ext RF. Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via Buddy DataLink. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator for five seconds then freezes. • Ext RF (cont). Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via Buddy DataLink. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator. • Ext BNC. Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via the BNC I/P socket or LEMO 5 socket. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output freezes immediately. • Ext BNC (cont). Constantly jam syncs the internal generator from the received T/C via the BNC I/P socket or LEMO 5 socket. If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output continues using the internal generator. Internal generator. Choose from: • Set timecode. Turn to set flashing digits, press to enter, repeat for each pair. • Set user bits. Turn to set flashing digits, press to enter, repeat for each pair. • Set FPS. Set to 25, 23.98, 24, 29.976, 29.976DF, 30, or 30DF. RF settings. From here select: • Channel no. 1 to 14 • RF TX On/Off. When in Internal or BNC modes the Timecode Buddy: wifi master can transmit its SMPTE timecode data v…

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12 Holt Castle Barns, Holt Heath, WORCESTER, WR6 6NJ Addendum Contains FCC ID: W7OZG2100-ZG2101 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC ID: AYV-TCB01 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

AN ENGINEERING DOCUMENT FOR TIMECODE SYSTEMS Ltd ON TIMECODE MASTER DOCUMENT NO. TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 Total number of pages: 44 TRaC Wireless Test Report : TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 Applicant : TIMECODE SYSTEMS Ltd Apparatus : TIMECODE MASTER Specification(s) : CFR47 Part 15.249 July 2010 Purpose of Test : Certification FCCID : AYV-TCB01 Authorised by : : Radio Product Manager Issue Date :18 th April 2012 Authorised Copy Number : PDF TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 Contents Section 1: Introduction 4 1.1 General 4 1.2 Tests Requested By 5 1.3 Manufacturer 5 1.4 Apparatus Assessed 5 1.6 Notes relating to the assessment 7 1.7 Deviations from Test Standards 7 Section 2: Measurement Uncertainty 8 2.1 Measurement Uncertainty Values 8 Section 3: Modifications 10 3.1 Modifications Performed During Assessment 10 Appendix A: Formal Emission Test Results 11 A1 Transmitter Intentional Emission Radiated 12 A2 Radiated Electric Field Emissions 14 A3 Unintentional Radiated Emissions 17 Appendix B: Supporting Graphical Data 21 Appendix C: Additional Test and Sample Details 30 C1 Test samples 31 C2 EUT operating mode during testing 32 C3 EUT Configuration Information 33 C4 List of EUT Ports 34 C5 Details of Equipment Used 35 Appendix D: Additional Information 36 Appendix E: Calculation of the duty cycle correction factor 37 Appendix F: Photographs and Figures 38 Appendix G: MPE Calculation 43 3 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 Section 1: Introduction 1.1 General This report contains an assessment of an apparatus against Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards based upon tests carried out on samples submitted to the Laboratory. Test performed by: TRaC Global [ ] Unit E South Orbital Trading Park Hedon Road Hull, HU9 1NJ. United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (0) 1482 801801 Fax: +44 (0) 1482 801806 TRaC Global [X] Unit 1 Pendle Place Skelmersdale West Lancashire, WN8 9PN United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1695 556666 Fax: +44 (0) 1695 577077 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.tracglobal.com Tests performed by: S Hodgkinson Report author: S Hodgkinson This report must not be reproduced except in full without prior written permission from TRaC Global Ltd. 4 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 1.2 Tests Requested By This testing in this report was requested by: Timecode Systems Ltd Seba House 97 High Street Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1FA 1.3 Manufacturer Timecode Systems Ltd Seba House 97 High Street Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1FA 1.4 Apparatus Assessed The followin g apparatus was assessed between: 27 th February – 28 th March 2012 Timecode Master The Timecode buddy: system is used to sync SMPTE timecode data in Audio and Video recording, on a professional TV/Film set. It comprises of two products: Timecode Buddy: master and Timecode Buddy: tx. Various syncing options can be selected via the internal menu system. 1) A radio link using the band 915.05MHz – 918.65MHz which makes use of 14 radio channels spaced at 100KHz using GFSK modulation, 10kHz deviation. 2) Wi-Fi using a pre-approved WiFi module, FCC ID W707G2100-7G21. 3) BNC connections for timecode input/outputs and TV Sync output. 5 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 1.5 Test Result Summary Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. The statements relating to compliance with the standards below apply ONLY as qualified in the notes and deviations stated in sections 1.6 to 1.7 of this test report. Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. Test Type Regulation Measurement standard Result Spurious Emissions Radiated <1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.209 ANSI C63.10 Pass Spurious Emissions Radiated >1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 ANSI C63.10 Pass AC Power conducted emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.207 ANSI C63.10 N/A Intentional Emission Frequency Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 ANSI C63.10 Pass Intentional Emission Field Strength Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 ANSI C63.10 Pass Intentional Emission Band Occupancy Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 ANSI C63.10 Pass Unintentional Radiated Spurious Emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (b) 15.109 ANSI C63.10 Pass Antenna Arrangements Integral: Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.203 - Pass Antenna Arrangements External Connector Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.204 - N/A Restricted Bands Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.205 - N/A Maximum Frequency of Search Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.33 - Pass Extrapolation Factor Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.31(f) - N/A Abbreviations used in the above table: CFR : Code of Federal Regulations ANSI : American National Standards Institution REFE : Radiated Electric Field Emissions PLCE : Power Line Conducted Emissions 6 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-008673-02-W-US-02 1.6 Notes relating to the assessment With regard to this assessment, the following points should be noted: The results contained in this report relate only to the items tested and were obtained in the period between the date of initial receipt of samples and the date of issue of the report. The apparatus was set up and exercised using the configurations, modes of operation and arrangements defined in this report only. Particular operating modes, apparatus monitoring methods and performance criteria required by the standards tested to have been performed except where identified in Section 1.7 of this test report (Deviations from Test Standards). For emissions testing, throughout this test report, “Pass” indicates that the results for the sample as tested were below the specified limit (refer also to Section 2, Measurement Uncertainty). Where relevant, the apparatus was only assessed using the monitoring methods and susc…

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