AYV-TCB05Timecode Buddy mini trx

quickstart guide Buddy :mini trx Timecode ® 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: • Timecode Buddy: mini trx Your timecode revolution starts here... Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 2 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 has a US Patent Pending. A guided tour of your highly accurate timecode, TV sync generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver. Control The Timecode Buddy: mini trx settings are accessed and controlled using the control knob and LCD display. 1.Halo lightpipe Glows either blue, green or red. • Blue flash – T/C free running • Green flash – T/C locked • Red flash – Warning messages Buddy :mini trx Timecode ® Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 3 2.Antenna For the digital transceiver module 3. LCD backlit display Shows the unit’s status and settings. 4. Control knob Allows one finger navigation through menus. Antenna Control knob Halo lightpipe LCD display Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 4 1. T/C in / out SMPTE Timecode OUT, BNC socket (LINE/LOW/MIC LEVEL) SMPTE Timecode IN, BNC socket (0.5V to 5V p/p) 2. TV Sync out TV Sync OUT, BNC socket (1V p/p) 3. Power input Hirose HR10a power socket Power input 9-24 volt and micro USB 5 volt Power input 9-24v TV sync OUT T/C in/out Attach Securely fit your Timecode Buddy: mini trx to a camera using the coldshoe adaptor. This can be inserted into a Timecode Buddy: bracket or directly onto a camera coldshoe mount. Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 5 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 Li Polymer battery) 4. Firmware version and Serial number 5. Jam Timecode** **For Jam Timecode option the unit needs to be in INTERNAL GENERATOR mode. Press the button whilst on ‘Jam Timecode’ screen. Choose to Jam via RF or BNC. If a valid T/C source is available the unit displays ‘Jamming LTC’, then either ‘Timecode Jammed’ or ‘Jam failed, no signal’. 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 Settings 4. Backlight 5. System settings 6. Exit Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 6 Customise On-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Buddy: mini trx to meet the exact needs of your shoot. The default display shows (on time-out also): T/C + FPS + MODE + RF CHANNEL + SIGNAL STRENGTH More on menus Each menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy: mini trx. Timecode mode. Choose from three settings: • Int Gen. Activates the highly accurate internal generator. From here you can set your own T/C, user bits and FPS settings. You can also jam from an external RF or BNC T/C source. • 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 . If Buddy loses signal of received T/C, the T/C output freezes immediately. 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 23.98, 24, 25, 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: mini trx can transmit SMPTE timecode data via Buddy DataLink to any other Timecode Buddy: wifi master or mini: trx listening on the same channel. • Rx Ubits On/Off. When Off the User Bits are derived from the unit itself, not the incoming LTC Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 7 Backlight. • Always ON • Timed ON • Always OFF System settings. Gives you access to: • Set TV sync type. Set to OFF, PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720px2, 1080i, 1080p,1080px2 (x2 double frame rate). Non-standard TC Sync standards and FPS combinations will be automatically rejected. • Set TV sync level. Set to standard o/p level for 1 camera and HIGH o/p level for dual load (BNC splitter on 3D camera rigs) • Set LTC output level. Set to LINE Level (normal), LOW level and MIC level. • Set country area CE/FCC/ARIB • Restore defaults. To remove any customisation. • BuddyLink ID. For future networking features. • Display. Adjust brightness from 0-100% and flip upside down for left/right handed use. Update firmware via a PC: Visit www.timecodebuddy.com/support and click on the link for ‘mini trx Firmware’. Follow the detailed online instructions to update your Timecode Buddy: mini trx using the micro USB port. Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 8 Timecode Buddy: mini trx manual page : 9 Detailed specifications Timecode Buddy: mini trx 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 LE…

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TRL 51F047 iss04 9 Mill House, Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Rd, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6NJ, UK LETTER OF AGENCY 10 December 2013 TRaC Global Ltd. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK To Whom It May Concern: We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse ACT of 1988, U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002(b), to the application, is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully Timecode Systems Ltd Paul Scurrell

TRL 51F050 iss04 9 Mill House, Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Rd, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6NJ, UK REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULE 0.459 Friday, 03 January 2014 TRaC GLOBAL LTD. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK RE: Certification Application FCC ID: AYV-TCB05 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the following information is to be held confidential on behalf of Timecode systems Ltd. • Block diagrams • Technical Description • Schematics • Bill of materials The application contains technical information which Timecode systems Ltd deems to be trade secrets and propriety. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully Timecode Systems Ltd Paul Scurrell

TRL 51F050 iss04 9 Mill House, Elgar Business Centre, Moseley Rd, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6NJ, UK DECLARATION OF SIMILARITY Friday, 03 January 2014 TRaC GLOBAL LTD. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK RE: Declaration of Similarity FCC ID: AYV-TCB05 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the models Timecode Buddy: mini trx and Timecode Buddy: mini rx are electronically identical, all RF measurements and test results are exactly the same. The difference between the two models is purely in firmware, allowing the mini rx variant to operate in receive mode only. The mini trx model operates as a transceiver. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully Timecode Systems Ltd Paul Scurrell

AN ENGINEERING DOCUMENT FOR TIMECODE SYSTEMS LTD ON Timecode Buddy: mini DOCUMENT NO. TRA-014111-00-47-00A Total number of pages: 47 TRaC Wireless Test Report : TRA-014111-00-47-00A Applicant : Timecode Systems Ltd Apparatus : Timecode Buddy: mini Specification(s) : FCC CFR47 Part 15(c) & RSS-210 Issue 8 Purpose of Test : Certification FCC ID : AYV-TCB05 Certification No. : 10427A-TCB05 Authorised by : : Radio Product Manager Issue Date :11 th December 2013 Authorised Copy Number : PDF TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-014111-00-47-00A 3 Contents Section 1: Introduction 4 1.1 General 4 1.2 Tests Requested By 5 1.3 Manufacturer 5 1.4 Apparatus Assessed 5 1.5 Test Result Summary 6 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 A4 Power Line Conducted Emissions 19 Appendix B: Supporting Graphical Data 21 Appendix C: Additional Test and Sample Details 35 C1 Test samples 36 C2 EUT operating mode during testing 37 C3 EUT Configuration Information 38 C4 List of EUT Ports 39 C5 Details of Equipment Used 40 Appendix D: Additional Information 41 Appendix E: Calculation of the duty cycle correction factor 42 Appendix F: Photographs and Figures 43 Appendix G: MPE Calculation 46 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-014111-00-47-00A 4 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: A Tosif – D Winstanley Report author: A Tosif – D Winstanley This report must not be reproduced except in full without prior written permission from TRaC Global Ltd. TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-014111-00-47-00A 5 1.2 Tests Requested By This testing in this report was requested by: Timecode Systems Ltd 9 Mill House Elgar Business Centre Hallow Worcester WR2 6NJ 1.3 Manufacturer Timecode Systems Ltd 9 Mill House Elgar Business Centre Hallow Worcester WR2 6NJ 1.4 Apparatus Assessed The following apparatus was assessed between: 11 th November 2013 – 14 th November 2013 Timecode Buddy: Mini. The above device contains a specified low power radio station transmitter operating between 915.05MHz – 918.65MHz TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-014111-00-47-00A 6 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 FCC Regulation IC Regulation Measurement standard Result Spurious Emissions Radiated <1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.209 RSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010 Section 7.2.5 ANSI C63.10 Pass Spurious Emissions Radiated >1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.209 RSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010 Section 7.2.5 ANSI C63.10 Pass AC Power conducted emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.207 RSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010 Section 7.2.4 ANSI C63.10 Pass Intentional Emission Frequency Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 (a) RSS-210 Issue 8 December 2010 Annex 2 A2.9 ANSI C63.10 Pass Intentional Emission Field Strength Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.249 (a) RSS-210 Issue 8 December 2010 Annex 2 A2.9 ANSI C63.10 Pass Intentional Emission Band Occupancy Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.215 (c) RSS-Gen Issue 8 December 2010 Section 4.6.1 ANSI C63.10 Pass Unintentional Radiated Spurious Emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (b) 15.109 RSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010 Section 6.1 ANSI C63.10 Pass 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 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-014111-00-47-00A 7 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 susceptibility criteria defined in this report. All testing with the exception of testing at the Open Area Test Site was performed under the following environmental conditions: Temperature : 20 to 22 °C Humidity : 45 to 75 % All dates used in this report are in the format dd/mm/yy. This assessment has been performed in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 1…

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