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WiFi.

 Unlocks WiFi enabled features including wireless streaming of 

timecode to Timecode Buddy: app and                       logging app:

•  Turn on/off. 

The antenna halo flashes blue every second (with 

  running timecode) when WiFi is ON. If the WiFi is switched OFF, the  

  antenna halo flashes green every second (with running code).

•  Network type. 

Select ‘Ad Hoc’ for normal iOS app connection/

  Timecode Buddy: web view or ‘Infrastructure’ to connect to a known  

  infrastructure network with internet access to update firmware.

•  Buddy ID number.

 Give your Timecode Buddy: wifi master its own 

  SSID name* (choose a number from 001 to 254). 

*Every Buddy on set needs to be given a different SSID to avoid 

network clashes.

•  Stealth mode.

 This is a battery saving mode. If mode enabled, 

  when power is external WiFi is automatically switched ON. When  

  external power is removed/switched off, WiFi is automatically  

  switched OFF to save internal AA battery consumption.

Backlight on/off. 

Turns the LCD screen backlight ON or OFF.

System settings.

 Gives you access to:

•  Set TV sync.

 Set to OFF, PAL, NTSC, 720p, 720px2, 1080i, 

  1080p,1080ix2, 1080px2 (x2 double frame rate). Non-standard TC  

  Sync standards and FPS combinations will be automatically  

  rejected.

•  Set country area

 FCC/IC users only have access to 915MHz band 

  with 14 channels. With the CE version you can select the country of  

  use (either UK/CEPT or US/Canada/AU/NZ).

•  Restore defaults.

 To remove any customisation.

•  Battery type.

 Select the AA battery type (Alkaline, Lithium or Ni-MH) 

  for an accurate battery status display on Buddy and app.

•  Display. 

Adjust brightness from 0-100% and flip upside down for 

  left/right handed use.

•  Set Passcode.

 Choose a passcode to allow access to settings 

  changes from Timecode Buddy: app or MovieSlate app. Default  

  passcode 1111.

Timecode Buddy Manual 

page : 7

Summary of Contents for Timecode Buddy: system

Page 1: ...quickstart guide wifi master tx app Firmware Revision v5 01 master tx...

Page 2: ...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 T...

Page 3: ...t 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 trans...

Page 4: ...mecode 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 Bud...

Page 5: ...pe 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 m...

Page 6: ...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 interna...

Page 7: ...ed ON When external power is removed switched off WiFi is automatically switched OFF to save internal AA battery consumption Backlight on off Turns the LCD screen backlight ON or OFF System settings G...

Page 8: ...r Timecode Buddy master into the address bar of the browser e g 169 254 xxx 1 xxx is the number of the Buddy chosen 4 If you are connected to the Timecode Buddy app or the app then Timecode Buddy web...

Page 9: ...address by the router Scroll through the information screen on your Timecode Buddy wifi master to check it s connected to the correct network and has got a new IP address Go to System Settings on your...

Page 10: ...ntenna For the digital transmitter module in 870MHz CE or 915MHz FCC IC bands 2 Halo lightpipe Glows blue to show whether stationary or running T C is being received 3 Control knob Allows one finger n...

Page 11: ...light 3 Settings 4 Check for updates only accessible when the Timecode Buddy wifi master is in RF mode on the same channel More on menus Each mode allows further customisation of your Timecode Buddy w...

Page 12: ...S app is free to download from the Apple app store Activate A highly accurate digislate is now at your fingertips Turn on the WiFi of your Timecode Buddy wifi master When the Timecode Buddy wifi maste...

Page 13: ...ur digislate close all other running apps before opening the Timecode Buddy app To do this double tap the home button on your iOS device to close all running apps they will be lined up along the botto...

Page 14: ...Fi connectivity to configure advanced WiFi settings of master WiFi connectivity to access product manuals directly from the Timecode Buddy Infrastructure WiFi connectivity to allow connection to the i...

Page 15: ...n 5 sig pin 1 gnd 1V pp Timecode Buddy tx Product features External dimensions 29 8mm x 44mm x 70mm LCD display two line 16 character blue backlit display showing T C UB FPS TX channel Antenna halo li...

Page 16: ...Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia FYROM Romania Russian Federation San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Swede...

Page 17: ...USA AU NZ 915 050 MHz 2 USA AU NZ 915 150 MHz 3 USA AU NZ 915 250 MHz 4 USA AU NZ 915 350 MHz 5 USA AU NZ 915 450 MHz 6 USA AU NZ 915 550 MHz 7 USA AU NZ 915 650 MHz 8 USA AU NZ 918 050 MHz 9 USA AU...

Page 18: ...e Buddy wifi master FCC ID AYV TCB01 Timecode Buddy tx FCC ID AYV TCB02 FCC warning statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 19: ...chaser Timecode Systems Limited will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge Timecode Systems Ltd is not responsible for consequential damages arising from use of its equipment pr...

Page 20: ...quickstart guide Timecode Systems Ltd Seba House 97 High Street Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1FA E contact timecodebuddy com W www timecodebuddy com wifi master tx app...

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