timecode systems pulse Quick Start Manual

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quick start guide

Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Systems :pulse,
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: :pulse

• Overview of the BLINK network protocol

• The Timecode Systems BLINK Hub app (free to download)

Your Timecode revolution starts here...

Copyright Notice - Timecode Systems Limited

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.

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1.Antenna

For the digital transceiver module operating in 868MHz to 923MHz ISM bands.

2. LED

Glows either blue, green or red.

• Blue flash - Wi-Fi ON

• Green flash- Wi-Fi OFF

• Red flash - Warning messages

3.OLED display

Shows the unit's status and settings.

4.Control knob

Allows one finger navigation through menus.

5.Mounting threads

Choose from 3/8" UNC or 1/4" UNC mounting options.

This is a guided tour of the :pulse. Your highly accurate timecode, word clock
& genlock generator and multi-channel digital timecode transciever. Also
with simultaneous Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Control

The Timecode Systems: :pulse 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 sound cart.

5 Mounting threads4 Control Knob

3 OLED Display

2 LED

1 Antenna

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Ports

For all power and sync ports go to the back and side panels of the device.

1. 9-36V DC: LEMO2 socket. Power input.

2. DATA: LEMO9 socket. For connectivity to third party equipment.

3. TC: LEMO5 socket. TC IN and TC OUT.

4. TC/SYNC:BNC Socket (select menu for either LTC OUT, Word Clock

OUT or TV SYNC OUT)

5. Micro USB 2.0 Socket,5V power IN. Firmware Updates via the
Timecode Systems PC and Mac USB Updater Applications.

6. Two port Ethernet Hub. When connected to an ARRI Alexa camera
(via TCB-28 lead) it provides an Ethernet to Wi-Fi bridge enabling remote
control and metadata logging in conjunction with the MovieSlate 8 app
CAMERA CONTROL page. The :pulse is powered (POE) via this lead too.
Alternatively allows an Ethernet connection into a laptop PC or MacBook
to run the BLINK Hub PC or MacOS apps with a solid Ethernet connection
instead of a Wi-Fi connection.

Please visit www.timecodesystems.com/support/firmware for instructions
on how to update the firmware of your :pulse product.

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Mounting Solutions

The :pulse has flexible

mounting options.

optional extras

Timecode Systems

7" articulated mounting arm

kit TCB-32

hot shoe adaptor TCB-34

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Customise

On-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the

Timecode Systems :pulse to meet the exact needs of your shoot.

The default display shows (on time-out also):
TC + Unit Name (if assigned by app) + MODE + RF CHANNEL+ SIGNAL
STRENGTH+BATTERY STATUS

Turning the knob on the front panel clockwise takes you to the following
information screens:

1. TC, Unit Name, Mode, RF Channel, Signal strength, Battery status

2. TC, User Bits, FPS

3. BNC Sync 0/P Mode and Level

4. Button Lock

5. Power Status and Battery Status

6. WI-FI Network Mode, Status, IP Address, SSID name

7. Ethernet Status, Fixed IP Address

8. Product name, FW version, Serial number

Button basics

Press the knob to enter the menu for:

1. TC Generator

2. SYNC Generator

3. Set RF Channel number (if in an RF mode)

4. Wi-Fi Settings

5. Ethernet Settings

6. Display Settings

7. System Settings

8. Timecode Mode

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More on menus

Each menu allows further customisation of your Timecode Systems :pulse

Timecode Mode. Choose from five settings:

• Free Run/Jam-Ext.This is a straightforward mode for a standard 'set

and forget' sync box. No RF Timecode modes, just set the internal
generator or jam T/C from an External source. The unit will 'Free-Run'.

• lnt-Gen TX. This is a mode where the unit is the 'master clock',

transmitting T/C to all receiving 'slave' devices. The unit acts as a BLINK
master device, collecting all status and metadata from listening BLINK

slave devices.

• Ext-TC TX. This is a mode where the unit takes its T/C from an

External source (via LEMOS connector), then transmits this T/C to all
receiving 'slave' devices. The unit acts as a BLINK master device,
collecting all status and metadata from listening BLINK slave devices.
If the External T/C is removed the T/C ouput freezes.

• Ext-TC/C TX. This is a mode where the unit takes its T/C from an

External source (via LEMOS connector), then transmits this T/C to all
receiving 'slave' devices. The unit acts as a BLINK master device.
collecting all status and metadata from listening BLINK slave devices.
If the External T/C is removed the T/C output continues using the

Internal Generator.

• Ext-RF Slave.This is a mode where the unit acts as a 'slave' receiving
unit, constantly locking to the incoming RF timecode & sync data, soft

jamming & chasing the incoming T/C from an RF master unit. This
could be Free Run or Rec-Run timecode. The units also acts as a BLINK
slave unit, sending its status and settings back to the BLINK master unit.
It can also be remotely controlled from the BLINK master unit via

the app.

TC Generator. Choose from:

• Set T/C. Turn to set flashing digits, press to enter. Repeat for
each pair.

• Set U/B. Turn to set flashing digits, press to enter. Repeat for
each pair.

• Set FPS. Set to 23.976, 24, , 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30 or 30DF.

SYNC Generator. Choose from:

• Set BNC O/P Mode. Choose from either Bi Level, Tri Level, Word Clock
and LTC modes from this socket.

• Set BNC O/P Level. Choose from NORMAL or HIGH levels.

LTC needs to be set to HIGH. TV Sync can be selected to

NORMAL or HIGH (3D Rigs). Word Clock is always set to HIGH.