Set the Timecode Mode

Your UltraSync ONE is a versatile synchronisation device, and can work in many different modes. You can find out about the different modes in the following sections:

• Master TX
• RF Slave
• EXT LTC Input
• Free Running and Jamming.

Note: These modes define how your UltraSync ONE synchronises with other devices, so it is important that you understand how they work.

To set your UltraSync ONE to run in a particular mode, you need to use the Timecode Mode settings.

To access the Timecode Mode settings:

1. Make sure your UltraSync ONE is switched on (see Switch UltraSync ONE On and Off).

2. Press the Select button.

3. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the Timecode Mode option.

4. Press the Select button.

5. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the appropriate mode:

   Timecode Mode	Operation
   Master TX	UltraSync ONE is a master in an RF network. Its timecode is transmitted to any slaves via radio. It can also send the timecode data to any devices that are connected via the LTC and SYNC ports.
   RF Slave	UltraSync ONE receives its timecode data from a master Timecode Systems product*. It can then send this timecode data to any devices that are attached via the LTC and SYNC ports.
   EXT LTC Input	UltraSync ONE receives its timecode data from a device that is connected via the LTC port.
   Free Run/Jam-Ext	UltraSync ONE has its timecode set by jamming to a signal from a device that is connected via the LTC port. Once jammed, the UltraSync ONE can be disconnected and it will continue to use the timecode. It needs to be re-jammed at regular intervals to remain synchronised.

   *When an UltraSync ONE is free running and in RF Slave mode, it uses its own clock settings but continues to search for a master in the same network. If it finds a master, the master will set the timecode.

6. Press the Select button.

7. If you are prompted to choose an RF Channel, use the Up and Down buttons to set the RF Channel that the UltraSync ONE will use for radio communications. The master device can only communicate with slave devices that use the same RF Channel as the master.
8. If you are prompted to choose Non-Continuous or Continuous, select:
   • Non-Continuous - If the external device is disconnected from your UltraSync ONE, the UltraSync ONE will stop.
   • Continuous - If the external device is disconnected from your UltraSync ONE, the UltraSync ONE will free run until the external device is reconnected.
9. If you are prompted to choose TX On or TX Off:

   • Choose Tx On (Master) to set your UltraSync ONE to output timecode to slaves in an RF network (via radio).

   • Choose Tx Off (Standalone) if you want your UltraSync ONE to output timecode via a wired connection only (no radio). Tx Off (Standalone) mode turns off the radio transceiver. This helps to extend the battery life, as radio consumes a lot of battery power.

10. Press the Select button.