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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.
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Set RF Channel Number: Select the RF channel group for Transmit or Receive
(depending on the timecode mode selected from the menu).
Wi-Fi Settings. Unlocks Wi-Fi enabled features including wireless streaming of timecode
to Timecode Systems BLINK Hub app, Adobe LiveLogger app, MovieSlate 8 logging app,
Q Take HD and Softron Movie Recorder. Also unlocks the powerful BLINK network
features (see page 7).
• Turn On/Off. When ON allows you to restart the Wi-Fi network if needed.
• Network Type. Select 'Soft AP' for normal app connection
(iOS, Android and MacOS) and viewing of the web interface.
Select 'Infrastructure' to connect to an existing known Wi-Fi
network to extend Wi-Fi range (select the network to choose
via the BLINK Hub app interface)
• Stealth Mode. Select this mode as a battery saving feature. If
External Power is removed, the :pulse will automatically shutdown the
Wi-Fi network. As soon as the External Power is re-applied then the
Wi-Fi network is automatically switched back on.
• Network ID No. Give your :pulse its own SSID name* (Choose a number
from 001 to 099). *Every :pulse on set needs to be given a different
SSID to avoid network clashes.
Ethernet Settings. Turn On/Off. When ON enables features including wired Ethernet
streaming of timecode onto a wired LAN. Allows connection of the :pulse to the
Ethernet port of a PC or MacBook to run the Timecode Systems MacOS or PC
BLINK Hub app, QTake HD and Softron Movie Recorder. 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.
Display Settings:
• Set Brightness. Allows you to change the level of brightness from 1
through to 100. (100 being the brightest)
• Power Saver Short. Stays bright short duration, then dims.
• Power Saver Long. Stays bright longer duration, then dims.
• Screensaver. The display will switch off after a period & switch on
with a button change.
•Set Aiways ON. Stays bright at the set Brightness level.
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System Settings.
• Set RF country/area. Set to Europe/UK, US/CA/AU/NZ or Japan.
• Restore defaults. To remove any customisation.
• Set passcode. Choose a passcode to allow access to settings changes
from Timecode Systens BLINK Hub app or MovieSiate 8 app. Default passcode is
1111.
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BLINK Network Feature
The BLINK network augments the existing wirelessly shared timecode and
sync data. The proprietary BLINK RF network keeps the same incredibly
accurate wireless sync over the robust sub GHz ISM bands, but adds
enhanced two-way multiplexed status/control and metadata.
This allows for complete monitoring
and control of all connected
“BLINK enabled” Timecode Sys-
tems’ devices and is built to allow
for long-range remote control and
status monitoring of any supported
& connected third-party devices.
The :pulse and :wave can be config-
ured either as a BLINK master or
slave, whereas the :minitrx+ and
SyncBac PRO can only be configured
as BLINK slave devices.
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