User's Manual

WHEN USING THE TS-1 IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMTEK:

1. Test equipment around the shooting area to detect potential problems.

2. Monitor Receiver with headphones and listen for interfering signals.

3. Set the gain controls on both the Transmitter and Receiver to 50% for optimum results.

4. Separate microphone cables from the Transmitter to avoid recording time code

“cross talk” on the audio.

5. DO NOT PERMIT METAL PARTS TO TOUCH CABLE CONNECTORS.

SING THE TS-1 WITH THE

Dcode

“SYNCBOX” TIME CODE GENERATOR

1. Jam sync the Syncbox with code from the Nagra in the “TEST” position (time code is offset

in the “RECORD” position). A once per second blink at turn on indicates jam sunk code.

2. The internal frame rate of the Nagra and Syncbox should be the same (30 FPS is standard for

film). Consult the telecine post house if there is any question.

3. Velcro the Syncbox to the back of the slate and connect it with the TC-RX cable (CA-2

cable).

4 Jam the Syncbox every 4 or 5 hours.

5. Keep an eye on the code. Check the numbers against the Nagra. Blank numbers or

“CODE” will be displayed in the user bits if the Syncbox has been reset by accident (it helps

to tape the cover closed).

THE TS-2(SB) TIME CODE SLATE _____________________________________

The TS-2 works in the same manner as the TS-1, with a few improvements. The power switch

is now separate from the brightness switch. The slate, including the Syncbox, receives powers

through the power switch. Jamming of the Syncbox is accomplished through the ¼” phone

jack on the side of the slate. Time code is set from your source. Turn on the master power

switch to jam the TS-2. A once per second blink on the LED mounted between the minutes

and seconds on the front display indicates Jam. To use a Comtek or to hard wire the slate

turn off the internal Syncbox power, located in the battery compartment. The frame rate of

the slate should match the frame rate of the tape machine’s time code. The brightness switch

now has a new LOW position. The TS-2 uses 8 “AA” batteries instead of “C” Cells. Battery life

is about 1/3rd in most circumstances. The new design will now fit into a standard 11” front

box.

The TS-1 is still recommended for bright exterior shoots. A plastic sun shade is available for

the TS-1, for use in direct sunlight. “C” cell batteries are needed when using the high

brightness position for extended periods.