1. Timecode Systems
  2. UltraSync Blue
  3. Status Information - UltraSync BLUE

Learn about the status screens on the UltraSync BLUE

  • Synchronisation Status - UltraSync BLUE

    You can use the synchronisation status screen to check if your UltraSync BLUE is syncing with other UltraSync BLUEs or other Timecode Systems devices.

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

    2. Display the Main Status screen.
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the screen that shows TCR or TCG at the top.
      Status Description
      TCR or TCG

      TCR (timecode receiving) is shown if your UltraSync BLUE is a slave.

      TCG (timecode generated) is shown if your UltraSync BLUE is a master.

      Next to TCR/TCG is the timecode that your UltraSync BLUE is using.
      User Reserved for use in future updates to the UltraSync BLUE
      FPS The frame rate that your UltraSync BLUE is using.
      Master

      The name of the master device that the UltraSync BLUE is synchronised with (only available if your UltraSync BLUE is in RF Slave mode).

      If your UltraSync BLUE is in a master mode, the status shows the number of slaves connected to the master.
  • Version Number and Serial Number - UltraSync BLUE

    If you contact Timecode Systems technical support, you may be asked to provide the serial number of your UltraSync BLUE. You may also be asked what version of the firmware your UltraSync BLUE is running. To find this information:

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

    2. Display the Main Status screen.
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the screen that shows UltraSync BLUE at the top.

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    Status Description
    Ser.No The serial number of your UltraSync BLUE.
    F/W The version of the firmware installed on your UltraSync BLUE.
    BLE The version of Bluetooth supported by your UltraSync BLUE.
  • Main Screen - UltraSync BLUE

    The main screen is displayed when you are not using the UltraSync BLUE to view other status displays or to access menu options.

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    Key Description
    1 The timecode that is being used by the UltraSync BLUE.
    2 The name of the recording device that is paired with the UltraSync BLUE.
    3 The UltraSync BLUE's mode.
    4 The country/area and RF channel that is used by the UltraSync BLUE. Ch. is for channel, and the first two letters after Ch. indicate the country /area (CE for Europe, JP for Asia, FC for USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). The two numbers indicate the RF channel.
    5 A battery icon that shows an estimate of the remaining battery power, based on the settings that are currently in use.
    6 Bluetooth icon shows that the UltraSync BLUE is using Bluetooth to pair with a device.
    7 Bluetooth signal. The number represents the signal strength (0-7 where 7 is the maximum signal strength).
    8 RF icon shows that the UltraSync BLUE is in RF Slave mode and is currently receiving timecode from a master device. The timecode is received via radio (RF).
    9 RF signal. The number represents the radio signal strength (0-7 where 7 is the maximum strength).
  • Bluetooth® Status

    You can view the status of the Bluetooth pairing:

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

    2. Display the Main Status screen.
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the screen that shows Bluetooth at the top.

      The Bluetooth status shows whether the UltraSync BLUE is connected to a device via Bluetooth. If it is connected, the name of the paired device is shown and the RSSI entry shows the signal strength.

     

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