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TCDS Series User Manual 

– Rev. 2.0.1

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Time Code Settings 

To use the automatic DST adjustments requires that date/year encoding is enabled. 

 

 

 

 This product contains an automatic detection and gain control circuit for the incoming SMPTE 

30/25/24 fps longitudinal/linear time code or for IRIG-B(0) pulse width modulated or IRIG-B(1) 

amplitude modulated time code.   

 

To support common SMPTE/IRIG-B standard time codes without date/year encoding to the 

aforementioned standards, an option of ignoring the date information encoded in the time code is 

provided.

 

 

Display Properties 

The settings on this window control how the clock displays time, date and level of brightness. 

 

Display Properties configurations will be applied after you click [OK] and then click [Apply] 

from the main window. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TCDS Series

Page 1: ...TCDS Series Digital Clocks User Manual...

Page 2: ...Mount Bracket 14 Operating Environment 16 Operation 16 Time Zone Offsets 17 Daylight Saving Time 17 Pre 2007 Standard U S A and Canada 17 Post 2006 Standard U S A and Canada 17 EU Standard European U...

Page 3: ...aners and Polish 29 Washing to Minimize Scratching 29 Minimize Hairline Scratches 30 Don t Very Important 30 Cleaning the Lens 30 Foreign Substance Removal 30 Troubleshooting 31 Clock is displaying da...

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Page 5: ...e reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Masterclock Inc Trad...

Page 6: ...3 2008 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker TCDS26 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker TCDS29 Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC Tested and Conforms to the following Safety st...

Page 7: ...e covers the same scope of electrical and electronic equipment that are under the WEEE directive except that Category 8 Medical Devices and Category 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments which are unde...

Page 8: ...led to accept the time code date encoding using the USB port and TCD Set software application The time code source must provide date encoding in the control bits fields to the Masterclock Leitch date...

Page 9: ...d products The Masterclocks s TCDS warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions stated above Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device...

Page 10: ...order for actual items shipped TCDS digital clock date display Mounting bracket CD ROM TCD Set USB Configuration Utility and User Manual Power cord TCDS29 shown with optional rack mount brackets Powde...

Page 11: ...ot included to the BNC connector located on the back panel Balanced Signal Secure the wires not included to the terminal block located on the back panel AC Insert the IEC AC power cord into the IEC so...

Page 12: ...route power or signal cables between the case and the wall along the exterior of the wall which may pinch the power or signal cable and create a hazardous condition Wall Mount Bracket A wall mounting...

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Page 14: ...the time code cable and power cord and then secure the clock to the equipment rack or cabinet Swivel Mount Bracket Mount both swivel brackets to the wall attach the time code cable and power cord and...

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Page 16: ...lost or disconnected the TCDS will continue to display time based on its internal reference until the time code signal is returned The colons of the clock display will flash when the time displayed i...

Page 17: ...orts these specifications Pre 2007 Standard U S A and Canada Traditional US Canada daylight summer time is configured as one 1 hour positive bias For the U S through 2006 and Canada daylight savings t...

Page 18: ...C and TCXO are maintained continuously from a rechargeable battery circuit during periods of power outage Minimum holdover period is two weeks once the battery is charged Default Configuration The TCD...

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Page 20: ...upplied with the time code clock Installation To install the software program on your Windows server workstation or PC complete the following steps 1 Insert the CD Time Code Products supplied with you...

Page 21: ...e TCDS Next use a USB cable not supplied and connect to the PC The Windows Plug and Play manager will detect a new USB device and request device drivers If Windows is unable to install the USB device...

Page 22: ...e time displayed on the clock including any time zone and or DST offset information UTC Time is the un adjusted time from whatever format of time code coming into the clock Time Code Status states the...

Page 23: ...indow to save the modified settings made from the sub menus i e Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Time Code Settings etc The Local Time field is displayed in the 24 hour format even if the clock s displ...

Page 24: ...zone and click OK to close the window Changes are applied when you click OK Daylight Saving Time Configure and or enable the daylight saving function by clicking the Daylight Saving Time button North...

Page 25: ...IRIG B 0 pulse width modulated or IRIG B 1 amplitude modulated time code To support common SMPTE IRIG B standard time codes without date year encoding to the aforementioned standards an option of igno...

Page 26: ...The time can either be set to the time of the Windows PC or a manual time and date can be entered Practical use of this feature requires the clock to be removed from the time code source When the clo...

Page 27: ...e Code forward running automatic detection and automatic gain adjustment Impedance 50 K Nominal Level 1 5 Vpp 0dB 600 Input Level Range 0 175 12 Vpp 15dBV to 20dBV Auto Detection Gain Adjustment Range...

Page 28: ...asonic ML1220 V1A Rechargeable Manganese Lithium coin cell Panasonic ML1220 and recharging circuit requires no maintenance and retains all configuration settings for two weeks minimum holdover without...

Page 29: ...our clock has a stainless steel case a cleaner and polish designed for use on stainless steel is recommended Use a recommended product to maintain and protect the stainless steel finish while resistin...

Page 30: ...s Don t use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners Don t use paper towels paper products rayon or polyester cloths to clean or dry the lens Don t scrape the lens with squeegees razor blades or other sha...

Page 31: ...o user serviceable parts inside the TCDS digital clock display Please contact Masterclock Inc if you require servicing or repair Clock is displaying dashes and or colon s are flashing i e unable to lo...

Page 32: ...the client side i e TCDS input 2 When using SMPTE time code verify that you are not using drop frame time code Use only NDF non drop frame SMPTE time code 3 If you are using in house time code verify...

Page 33: ...stomer customer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation and maintenance...

Page 34: ...ranty period and requires repair we will inspect repair and return the item to you for a reasonable charge for the work and the cost for freight If you think an item or system is not working properly...

Page 35: ...Masterclock Inc 2484 West Clay St St Charles MO 63301 1 636 724 3666 1 800 724 1778 support masterclock com sales masterclock com...

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