Timecode Systems Ultrasync Blue User Manual

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UltraSync BLUE

User Guide

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UltraSync BLUE User Guide

Contents

Welcome to UltraSync BLUE

Chapter 1: Overview

Switch UltraSync BLUE On and Off 8

Display and Controls 10

LED Colours 11

Charging your UltraSync BLUE 12

Mounting your UltraSync BLUE 13

Technical Specification 14

Chapter 2: Quick Set Up

Pair with Recording Devices 18

UltraSync BLUE not Pairing? 19

Sync with other Timecode Devices 20

Set the RF Channel and RF Region 21

Choose a Mode 23

Set the Timecode 25

Set the Frame Rate 27

Chapter 3: Example Setups

UltraSync BLUE Network 30

Pro Network 31

Free Run 34

Chapter 4: Display Settings

Key Lock 36

Screen Brightness 38

Screen Light Timeout 39

LED Brightness 40

Chapter 5: Status Information

Main Screen 42

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Version Number and Serial Number 44

Bluetooth® Status 45

Synchronisation Status 46

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

UltraSync BLUE not Responding to Select button 48

UltraSync BLUE Battery not Charging 48

UltraSync BLUE Slave not Connecting to Master 49

Slave is Connecting to the Wrong Master 49

Update your UltraSync BLUE 50

Reset 51

Restore Factory Settings 52

Chapter 7: Warranty and Conformity

Warranty 54

Free Extended Warranty 54

Quality Declarations 55

RF Exposure Warning Statement: 55

FCC Warning Statement: 55

Industry Canada Statements: 56

EC Declaration of Conformity 57

Chapter 8: Safety and Disposal

Battery Safety and Disposal 60

Battery Safety 60

Disposal and Recycling 61

Index

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Welcome to UltraSync BLUE

Thank you for choosing Timecode Systems' UltraSync BLUE, the
device that gives accurate timecode sync via Bluetooth®.

With UltraSync BLUE, you can easily sync recordings on compatible
Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, cameras and sound recorders. Just
pair the device, set the timecode mode, and you're good to go.

UltraSync BLUE

Live it. Film it. Sync it. Share it.

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Chapter 1:

Overview

In this chapter, you can learn about the controls, displays, and
technical details of your UltraSync BLUE.

Switch UltraSync BLUE On and Off 8

Display and Controls 10

Charging your UltraSync BLUE 12

Mounting your UltraSync BLUE 13

Technical Specification 14

Overview

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Switch UltraSync BLUE On and Off

UltraSync BLUE uses a two-step approach for turning on and off. This
helps to prevent you from accidentally turning the UltraSync BLUE on
or off during recording - you have to choose to power it on or off and
then confirm your choice.

1. Press the Select button.

The UltraSync BLUE screen lights up. If it does not light up, the
UltraSync BLUE has no power and needs to be charged (see

Charging your UltraSync BLUE on page 12).

If your UltraSync BLUE is on and the battery charge is running
low, the LED light turns red.

If the UltraSync BLUE is currently on, the Main Menu appears
(you can ignore the remaining steps).

If the UltraSync BLUE is currently off, the Power menu appears
(continue from step 2).

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2. Press the down button to scroll down to the Power option, and
then press the Select button.

3. Press the up or down to scroll to the option you need:

l Run - To turn the UltraSync BLUE on.

l Shut-Down - To turn the UltraSync BLUE off.

l Factory Reset - To return all of the settings to their default

values.

l Back - to return to the main menu.

4. Press the Select button.

5. Choose the Confirm option and press Select (or choose Back to
return to the previous screen).

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Display and Controls

Number Name Description

1 LED Colour-coded to show different status (see LED

Colours on page 11).

2 Select Use to choose an option and light up the OLED.

3 Down Use to scroll down the menu options and the status

screens.

4 Up Use to scroll up the menu options and the status

screens.

5 OLED Shows status information and the menus for choosing

the settings.

Your UltraSync BLUE is easy to set up and use. It has a simple menu
system for applying the device's settings.

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LED Colours

Colour Description

Green The LED flashes green if:

UltraSync BLUE is in Free Run mode.

UltraSync BLUE is in RF Slave mode and is synchronised with the
master.

UltraSync BLUE is in Int Master RF TX mode.

The LED shows a solid green light if the UltraSync BLUE is
switched off and the battery is fully charged.

Blue The LED flashes blue if:

UltraSync BLUE is in RF Slave mode and is not synchronised with
the master.

Red The LED will flash red if:

UltraSync BLUE is powered down and charging. (The LED does
not show red if the UltraSync BLUE is charging while it is
switched on).

UltraSync BLUE has a low battery.

UltraSync BLUE is resynchronising with a master device (LED
flashes red twice, very quickly).

The LED to the right of the OLED acts as a colour-coded status
indicator.

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of master and slave devices,
see Sync with other Timecode Devices on page 20.

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Charging your UltraSync BLUE

If your UltraSync BLUE's battery is running out of power, the LED
flashes red and the screen shows 'Battery Power Critical'. The battery
level is also shown on the main screen.

To recharge the battery, use the USB-C to USB cable that is supplied
with your UltraSync BLUE and a compatible charger socket (not
supplied).

Note: Battery life may be reduced if your UltraSync BLUE is
used in extreme temperatures. Very hot and very cold
conditions can affect battery performance.

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Mounting your UltraSync BLUE

To mount your UltraSync BLUE, fix a hook-fastening Velcro strap to
the 'MOUNTING' section on the rear side of the unit.

You can then attach the UltraSync BLUE to other equipment.

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Technical Specification

Category Specification

Dimensions 55mm × 43mm × 17mm (width ×

height × depth)

OLED Display Blue 128 × 32 Pixels

Timecode generator accuracy TCX0 0.5ppm when free running. In

practice, approximately 1 frame
drift in 24 hours. Zero ppm when
RF locked to a master.

Supported frame rates 23.98

24.00

25.00

30.0D (drop frame)

30.00

29.97D (drop frame)

29.97

External power USB-C (5V DC)

Internal power Built-in Li-Polymer (3.7V battery

800mAh 2.96Wh). The battery
cannot be replaced by users.

Charging Time Approximately 3.5 hours.

Battery Run Time Approximately 20 hours.

Multi Channel Digital Transceiver 865.050MHz to 923.200MHz

Antenna Internal antennas with diversity

reception capability.

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Category Specification

RF Range* The typical range for

synchronisation with a master is
approximately 200m (656 feet, 219
yards). This range is based on an
uninterrupted line of sight. If there
are obstacles between a slave and
master, the range can be reduced.

Bluetooth®Range Bluetooth low energy range (BLE)

for lower power consumption.
Designed for use in same room as
other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

*Typical range. The range can vary.

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Chapter 2:

Quick Set Up

Let's get you up and running. These sections explain how to pair
your UltraSync BLUE with your recording devices and sync it with
other UltraSync BLUEs (or different Timecode Systems
products).

Pair with Recording Devices 18

Sync with other Timecode Devices 20

Set the Timecode 25

Set the Frame Rate 27

Quick Set Up

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Pair with Recording Devices

To get your UltraSync BLUE to send timecode to your recording
device(s), you need to pair them via Bluetooth®.

UltraSync BLUE can pair with up to four recording devices at the
same time.

Note: If you use a Timecode Systems :pulse as a master, you
can use BLINK Hub to control and monitor your UltraSync
BLUEs and their recording devices remotely. For remote
control you will need to have one UltraSync BLUE for each
recording device.

To pair your UltraSync BLUE with a recording device, such as an
iPhone:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your recording device to enter pairing
mode.

2. Make sure your UltraSync BLUE is switched on (see Switch

UltraSync BLUE On and Off on page 8).

3. Press the Select button to display the main menu.

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4. Choose Bluetooth Pair and press Select.

The Wait to Pair line changes to <Searching> as the UltraSync
BLUE searches for other Bluetooth devices in range. When it
detects your recording device, it will pair with it.

UltraSync BLUE not Pairing?

If your recording device is within range and the UltraSync BLUE
cannot pair with it, make sure that you have enabled Bluetooth on
your device. If it is already enabled, try disabling Bluetooth and then
re-enabling it. If the UltraSync BLUE is still unable to pair, select the
Bluetooth Pair menu and choose Clear Table, and then Confirm. This
clears the UltraSync BLUE's memory of previous pairings.

If you are still unable to pair the UltraSync BLUE with your recording
device, contact Timecode Systems for advice.

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Sync with other Timecode Devices

To get your UltraSync BLUE to synchronise with other UltraSync
BLUEs (or other Timecode Systems timecode sync products):

l Set the RF Channel and RF Region (see page 21)

l Choose a Mode (see page 23).

When the mode and RF settings are in place, the UltraSync BLUE can
connect and sync with other UltraSync BLUEs via radio (RF). This
timecode is then passed on to the recording devices via Bluetooth.

UltraSync BLUE (1) is set to run in Int Master RF TX mode and is the
master in the RF network. The other UltraSync BLUEs (2) are set to
run in RF Slave mode. The slaves sync with the master.

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