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Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Rev. 01 DENECKE DCODE® JB-1 SYNCBOX® TIMECODE GENERATOR USER'S MANUAL Introduction The JB-1 features a display and menu system, which allows for ease of use and display of timecode and settings. It reads, generates and jam syncs to all standard frame rates including 23.976 for High Definition shoots. The JB-1 features an automatic jam sync capability, which senses the incoming timecode rate. Cross jamming of different rates can be accomplished as well.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual JB-1 Diagram The figure below depicts the main external components of the JB-1. 1. Display with Backlight 2. Sync LED 3. Pushbutton 4. BNC Connector (TC IN & OUT) 5. Micro USB Connector for Updates & Battery Charging 6. Battery Charge LED 2 ©2018 Denecke, Inc. DENECKE, INC. 25209 Avenue Tibbitts * Valencia, CA 91355 * (661)607-0206 www.denecke.com * email: info@denecke.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Quick Start Guide The following are Quick Start instructions which will get one started for most setups. Further details are provided in the rest of the manual. • Connections: Use BNC connector for Timecode: TC IN. BNC Connector also provides TC OUT once the JB-1 is jam synced. • Power On: Press the push button. • Menu Unlock: To unlock the Top Menu Level, press the push button for 2 sec.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Push Button Control of the JB-1 is achieved through a simple push button. To turn on the unit, press the button in. Click the push button to turn on the backlight. At the top (main) level: • Hold push button 2 seconds to unlock the main menu. • Click the button to show the main menu (when menu unlocked). In a menu: • Click to scroll through menu items. • Click & Hold 1 second to select the desired menu item. LED Indicates battery and sync/internal run status.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Display Here is the display with Menu shown: 1 TC Menu P M T F 2 : 3 4 : 5 6:0 1 O W E R O F F O D E C S E T U P L I P D I S P L A Y 23.976 Frame Rate Power AJO Mode :Indications In the figure above, the first four menu selections are shown. Use the push button (Click) to scroll Down to access more selections. Menu Selections THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL MENUS: • The Main Menu is unlocked by pressing the Push Button for 2 seconds.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual • Jam Once (JO) is used when the operator sets the Jam Rate (see Frame Rate section) for TC OUT, regardless of the TC IN rate. Jamming occurs when TC IN is connected. Cross Jam: Jamming of different frame rates can be accomplished. The JB-1 is capable of cross jamming any selected rate to any TC IN rate. * When Cross Jamming, the Indication changes to "XJO". The LED and TC display are, as usual, in sync with TC OUT. * Note: Integer (24,25,30) and non-integer rates (23.976, 29.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual To change TC Output levels, scroll down (Click) to TC OUTPUT LEVEL and select (Click & Hold 1 second): T C O U T P U T L E V E L The choices are: U U C C C E 1 2 2 4 S S H H A X 0 6 2 2 6 6 E E A A N I R R N N C T d d d d d d G G E B B B B B B A B E E L ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( U U 2 1 0 0 0 0 X X S S . . . . . . . . E E 0 0 5 1 1 0 X X R R 0 0 0 6 0 1 X X - V V V V V V V V A B ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Some external devices require reduced timecode signal levels.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Flip Display To rotate the display 180 degrees, scroll down (Click) to FLIP DISPLAY and select (Click & Hold 1 second): F L I P D I S P L A Y Backlight Timer To change the timer for the Backlight, scroll down (Click) to BACKLIGHT TIMER and select (Click & Hold 1 second): B A C K L I G H T T I M E R The choices are: 1 3 1 1 N C E 0 0 S S M 0 M O T A N C X I T E E I I I E C C N N M L O O U U E N N T T D D E E O S S S U T The backlight timer turns off the backlight
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Reprogram Menu If needed, scroll (Click) to REPROGRAM and select (Click & Hold 1 second): R E P R O G R A M Choices are Return to Factory Default and Reprogram Via USB: F A C T O R Y D E F A U L T S T A R T U S B C A N C E L To set the JB-1 to its Factory Default settings, removing User-selected settings, select Factory Default. Factory Default Settings are shown in a table at the end of this manual.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual HELP MENU H E L P For online access to this manual scan the QR Code, or for information on all Denecke products, and technical support, please go to http://www.denecke.com/ Exit E X I T Any menu can be exited from by selecting (Click & Hold 1 second) EXIT. Indications Battery Life / External Power Indication: ONE of the following battery / power indications will be shown: USB When on battery power, the remaining battery life will be shown as a Battery Gauge.
Denecke JB-1 User's Manual Cross Jam Mode Indications: If the JB-1 is set to Jam Once (JO) mode, it can jam sync between any TC Input Rate and any Output Rate. When this occurs and the rates are not the same, Cross Jamming is indicated by XJO. The Frame Rate Indication will indicate the User-selected TC OUT Frame Rate. Factory Default Settings Mode Auto Jam Once Frame Rate 23.
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