User's Manual

TS-3 and TS-C OPERATION

The TS-3 and the TS-C are the latest additions to Denecke, Inc.’s Dcode Time Code Product

Line. New functions and options are:

1) Auto Set to Jam to the same frame rate as the incoming time code.

2) Battery voltage readout at turn on.

3) Low and dead battery warning.

4) EL back light to light up scene and production information.

5) TCXO is standard (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator).

6) Sync error display if there is a mismatch in time codes.

7) Mode selection in non-volatile memory (needs no backup power).

8) Quick change battery pack using 6 standard "AA" batteries.

9) Settable “time out” mode for open sticks to conserve batteries.

10) A flat back with a removable plate for camera logs (TS-3).

11) Scroll back display of the last 16 claps for logging.

12) EL over-voltage protection: The EL Backlight turns off if external power is 12.5 volts or

higher.

The mode switches are concealed behind the sliding battery door on the side of the slate

To set modes turn power off and place switch in position of mode A(7) or B(6). Turn power

back on and the selected mode will display. Use the rotary switch to cycle through available

functions. The display shows the function and status. To select the desired mode put the

run/read switch in run (on) or read (off). Push the button to enable or disable the chosen

function. Use Mode B(6) to set the value of the selected function. Pushing the button will

display the desired value. When all of the desired modes are set go to “Return”(0) and push

the button. The display will run.

[NOTE: the letter “M” is written as “n” on the 7 segment display.]

Mode "A" selects the mode while mode "B" selects the value of the selected modes. All setup

information is displayed on the LED readout. To reset to default (all modes off), go to mode B,

select Dflt(3) and push the button in run. Set will light and all functions will reset to the default

values.

SET UP CHART DISPLAY

Version 2.4 (TS-C is 1.9) Mode A Mode B

0) Start Return Return

1) Time out/Display Tout on/(off) 15,30,(60),120 Seconds

2) Feed warning in UB Feed " 2,(4),6,8 Hours

3) Jam lock Jloc " Dflt (Set)

4) Flash held frames Flsh " 1,(2),3,4,5 Frames

5) Hold clap frame Hold " (5),15,30,60,120 Seconds

6) EL backlight EL (on)/off node* B

7) Low brightness node* A LO brt (1), 2, 3 Intensity (TS-3 only)

8) Plus 1 frame reader PLS1 on/(off) -

9) - - -

* Note: M is displayed as n on the 7 segment display.