User's Manual

TS-2(SB) OPERATION

1. Feed time code into the ¼” jack on the side. Turn on power. Both the time code and user

bits will be jammed. Be sure to set the proper time code rate on the Syncbox. A once per

second strobe indicates jam. A fast strobe indicates a non-jammed condition. The ¼” jack is

also an output that can be used to jam other equipment.

2. Set the slate to the desired brightness. Too much light will flare the numbers and wastes

the batteries. Keep the sticks closed to conserve power. A flickering or dim display

indicates a low battery condition. The brightness can be changed while jammed.

3. Turning off the master power will reset the Time Code and you will lose sync. Tell the slate

operator to NOT play with the power switch. Re-jam every 4 to 5 hours. Some DAT

machines have poor time bases so you may need to re-jam more often..

4. Transmitting the time code works the same as with the TS-1. Turn off the internal Syncbox,

(the SB-2 switch is located inside the battery pack on the back.) Then Velcro the Comtek

receiver onto the back of the TS-2, connecting it with a cable such as the CA-2 (Mini/RA

¼”.) The Comtek receiver will turn on when you open the sticks. The LED on the Comtek

receiver will indicate power on. The Comtek level controls should be set at about 50%.

Testing the radio system can be done with a set of headphones. You should hear code on

pin two of the XLR connector.

5. You will need approximately 10 seconds of tape running with time code (pre-roll) before

the film is slated. Pre-roll is only needed on the sound, no point in wasting ten seconds of

film. This pre-roll code must be continuous code. Make sure to not have any breaks in the

time code. Also run the tape a second or two longer than the camera in order to have

some post roll on the end.