Deity TC-1 User manual
Product Manual
English
Wireless Timecode Expanded
Timecode Box TC-1
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Thank you for purchasing the Deity Timecode Box TC-1.
Instructions
Foreword
FCC Compliance Statement
Please read this product manual carefully.
Keep this product manual. Always include this product manual when passing the products on to
third parties.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this product manual.
WARNING: Do not place the product near any corrosive chemicals. Corrosion may cause
the product to malfunction.
Only use a microfiber or dry cloth to clean the product.
Operate carefully - dropping or hitting the product may cause damage.
Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the
electronics or damage the mechanics.
Store the product in a dry, clean, dust-free environment.
If your product malfunctions, please have it serviced by an authorized shop. The warranty does not
cover repairs to devices that have been subjected to unauthorized disassembly, although you may
request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
The product is certified by RoHS, CE, FCC, KC and Japan MIC.Please adhere to the operation
standards. The warranty does not cover repairs arising out of the misuse of the product, although
you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
The instructions and information in this manual are based on thorough, controlled company
testing procedures. Further notice will not be given if the design and specifications change.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Packing List
Package includes the following items:
Intended Use
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in
portable exposure condition without restriction.
Intended use of the Deity Timecode Box TC-1 includes:
The user has read the instructions of this manual.
The user is using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this
product manual.
“Improper use” means using the products other than as described in these instructions or under
operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
USB-C Charging Cable
(1 pc)
TC-1
(1 pc)
Female Hook-N-Loop
(2 pcs)
Locking TRS to TRS
Coiled Audio Cable
(1 pc)
1. Timecode Box TC-1
Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance separating the equipment and receiver.
Connect the device to a different power supply than that which the receiver is connected to.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
USB-C to USB-A
Firmware Update
Adapter
(1 pc)
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Nomenclature
2. Timecode Box TC-1 Kit
Function Control Wheel
USB Type-C Charging Port
MENU/ BACK Button
Removable Cold Shoe Mount
with Soft Hook-N-Loop
TC-1
(3 pcs)
Locking TRS to TRS
Coiled Audio Cable
(1 pc)
Locking TRS to
BNC Timecode
Cable
(1 pc)
Locking TRS to
5P Timecode
Cable
(1 pc)
USB-C to USB-A
Firmware Update
Adapter
(1 pc)
USB-A to 3x USB-C
Charging Cable
(1 pc)
Female Hook-N-Loop
(6 pcs)
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Connecting to Recording Devices
The Timecode box TC-1 can be used with nearly any recording devices: cameras,
audio recorders, smart slates and more. Before connecting your synced TC-1 to each
device with the prope adapter (included in the box), make sure to set the correct
output volume. Depending on the input of your recording device, you can set it to
LINE or MIC level. We also recommend a test shoot to check timecode compatibility
and ensure a smooth shoot.
OLED Display
Timecode
Input/Output
Built-in Microphone
POWER LED
SYNC LED
PAIR LED
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Functions and Operations
1. Function Control Wheel
Rotate the wheel back and forth to select various options and short-press the
function control wheel to enter the selected highlighted item.
2. MENU/BACK button
Long-press the MENU/BACK button to turn the TC-1 on. Long-press it again and a
pop-up window appears to let you select to turn off the TC-1 or not. It also
functions as a "back" button while navigating the various menus and setup screens
to return to the previous screen or menu item. Short-press the MENU/BACK button
3 times can Lock or unlock the screen.
3. Removable Cold Shoe Mount with Soft Hook-N-Loop
The TC-1 can be attached to a camera or similar device with the included cold shoe
mount or installed in a sound bag or other audio device using the backing
hook-n-loop directly.
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4. Charging
The TC-1 has a built-in, rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery. The battery is
charged using the included Type-C charging cable connected to a DC adapter (not
included). The power LED glows green when the battery is in the clear. The color
changes to red when there is about 30 minutes of operation left.
* When charging, the power LED will flash between red and green.
* When fully charged, the power LED stays green.
* Charging at temperatures below 10 degrees will cause damage to the battery.
A full charge takes 3 hrs for up to 24 hrs operation time. The battery is replaceable if
performance has declined after years of use.
5. Built-In Microphone
The TC-1 has a small built-in microphone on top of the device. It can be used to
record reference sound on DSLR cameras or devices with a stereo 3.5 mm mic input.
The built-in microphone can only be used, when working at MIC level with plug-in
power switched on at the camera side. By using the included 3.5mm TRS cable, the
timecode signal will be recorded on the left channel and reference sound will be
recorded on the right channel.
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6. OLED Display Overview
7. Lock/Unlock Setting
Enter the Lock/Unlock option in the main interface and you can select "LOCK" to
lock the screen immediately. When the screen is locked, the buttons will not work.
This helps to prevent settings from changing during operation. Select ”AUTO” to
follow the previous screen locking setting. You can also quickly lock or unlock the
screen by short-pressing the MENU/BACK button three times.
8. TC-1 Mode Selection
Rotate the function control wheel to select the mode and short-press to select the
desired working mode. There are three options:
Master Run: In this mode your TC-1 wirelessly outputs timecode to other TC-1 units
in the same group in either Auto Jam mode or Jam Once And Lock mode. It can also
be jam-synced via a 3.5mm cable.
Auto Jam: In this mode your TC-1 waits to be jam-synced by an external timecode
source. The system default mode is Auto Jam.
Jam Once And Lock: In this mode your TC-1 locks after being synced once. The
TC-1 will then not follow any commands from master TC-1 or Sidus Audio™ App.
You will need to change the mode to unlock.
Channel:
A group~ H group
FPSMode:
Master Run
Auto Jam
Jam Once And Lock
Lock/
Unlock
Out Type :
L-IN
L-OUT
A-OUT
BT：
ON
OFF
Reset
General Settings:
DID (Deity ID)
SCREEN
SYS RESET
FIRMWARE
UPDATE
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9. FPS Setting
Select "25" and you can set the frame rate for timecode as 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97,
29.97DF, 30. DF stands for drop frame. The system default frame rate is 25.
We recommend setting a suitable frame rate in advance so the TC-1 can feed each
recording device with timecode.
10. Channel Setting
If you don’t have a mobile device at hand, you can synchronize TC-1 units with each
other via wireless sync technology if they have the same channel setting.
The system defaults channel is group A.
11. Out Type Setting
Based on the TC-1 mode and the camera or audio recorder your TC-1 will connect
to, you need to select the correct out type of timecode
L-IN: Requires Line level timecode input.
L-OUT: Outputs Line level timecode .
A-OUT: Outputs Mic level timecode to a DSLR device and timecode is recorded as
an audio signal on one audio track.
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12. TC Setting
When the TC-1 working mode is set to "Master Run," there are three options for TC
setting:
SYNC: Feed timecode to other devices.
SET: Feed timecode to other devices starting from 00:00:00:00 or any custom
timecode starting point.
EXT: TC-1 can detect and be jam-synced by an external timecode source through
the 3.5mm jack.
13. BT setting
Select BT and you can turn the Bluetooth function on/off. Bluetooth is disabled by
default.
Select RESET and YES to reset the Bluetooth.The ”SUCCESS “ message indicates that
the reset is complete.
14. General Settings
(1) Enter the "DID" option in General Settings to set a new device name by simply
short-pressing the control wheel. Choosing different names for your TC-1 will help
to better identify different TC-1 units in the monitoring screen of the Sidus Audio™
App.
(2) Enter the “SCREEN” option in the General Settings menu to set the lock screen
time (system default 15s). The are four options: Never, 15S, 30S, 60S. After first use,
TC-1 will boot with your last screen lock setting.
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