To get your UltraSync BLUE to synchronise with other UltraSync BLUEs (or other Timecode Systems timecode sync products):
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.
Set the RF Channel and RF Region
Your UltraSync BLUE uses radio (RF) to synchronise with other Timecode Systems devices. It can only connect with devices that use the same RF channel and RF region.
Note: The RF region setting may be disabled due to FCC regulations. If you cannot access the RF region setting and need to use your UltraSync BLUE in a different country, please contact Timecode Systems for advice.
To set the RF channel (radio frequency) and RF region:
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Make sure your UltraSync BLUE is switched on (see Switch UltraSync BLUE On and Off on page 1).
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Press the Select button to display the main menu.
- Scroll down to the RF Settings option and press Select.
- On the RF Control screen, choose RF Channel and press Select.
- Change the channel to the appropriate number and press Select. There are 14 channels available.
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Choose the Confirm option and press Select (or choose Back to return to the previous screen).
- On the RF Control screen, choose RF Region and press Select.
- Use the Up and Down buttons to choose the appropriate area:
- Europe/UK
- Japan/China
- US/CA/AU/NZ (for USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand).
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Press the Select button.
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Choose the Confirm option and press Select (or choose Back to return to the previous screen).
Choose a Mode
UltraSync BLUE can run in one of three modes:
| Mode | Description |
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| Int Master RF TX | The UltraSync BLUE is the master in the network. It uses its own timecode settings and sends them to slave devices. The slave devices sync with the UltraSync BLUE master. |
| RF Slave | The UltraSync BLUE is a slave in the network. It receives timecode, frame rate, and user bits from the master device and synchronises to those. |
| Free Run | The UltraSync BLUE does not connect to other Timecode Systems devices. It uses its own timecode, frame rate, and user bits settings. |
To learn more about the modes, see Example Setups on page 1.
To set the mode:
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Make sure your UltraSync BLUE is switched on (see Switch UltraSync BLUE On and Off on page 1).
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Press the Select button to display the main menu.
- Scroll down to the Device Mode option and press Select.
- Choose the mode for your UltraSync BLUE.
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Press the Select button.
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Choose the Confirm option and press Select (or choose Back to return to the previous screen).
When you have set the mode, you need to set the RF channel and RF region so that the UltraSync BLUE uses the correct radio frequency.
If you have set your UltraSync BLUE to run in RF Slave mode, it will use its own timecode settings until it is in range of a master device. The radio range is 200m approx. When the UltraSync BLUE is in range, it will sync to the master device's timecode.
If you set your UltraSync BLUE to run in Int Master RF TX mode or Free Run mode, you need to Set the Timecode (see page 1).
You may also want to Set the Frame Rate (see page 1) and Set the User Bits (see page 1).
