timecode systems SyncBac PRO Quick Start Manual
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SyncBac PRO
quick start guide
Here we give you a quick tour of your new Timecode Systems SyncBac PRO,
guiding you through its key features so you can get up and running straight
away.
What’s covered?
The basics to getting started with:
• Timecode Systems: SyncBac PRO
• overview of the BLINK network protocol
Your Timecode revolution starts here...
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operating and installation instructions.
This is a guided tour of the SyncBac PRO. Your highly accurate wireless embedded
timecode solution for GoPro HERO 4 silver and black.
It is a highly accurate timecode generator and multi-channel digital timecode transceiver.
It can be used standalone with other SyncBac PRO units for accurate multicam sync
between GoPro’s or along with the :pulse mini base station as a complete ‘on-set’ solution
for syncing GoPros with other PRO cameras and PRO audio recorders.
Using the :pulse enables the powerful BLINK wireless protocol for remote control and
status via the BLINK Hub apps.
Control
The Timecode Systems SyncBac PRO settings are accessed and controlled from
the top panel.
1. Internal Diversity Antennas and optional External Antenna
For the digital transceiver module operating in the ISM band 915.050MHz to 922.200MHz.
2. LED
Glows either blue, green or red.
• Blue flash – RF lock sync with master
• Green flash – unit Free ‘running’ without RF lock. Battery FULL (when OFF)
• Red flash - Warning messages. Battery charging (when OFF)
3. OLED display
Shows the unit's status and settings.
4. Control knobs, UP/DOWN/SELECT
Allows one finger navigation through menus.
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1. Mini USB 2.0 Socket, 5V power IN. Firmware Updates via the Timecode Systems PC
and Mac USB Updater Applications. Also charges the HERO 4 camera (when attached)
Please visit www.timecodesystems.com/support/firmware
for instructions on how to update the firmware of your
SyncBac PRO product.
Mounting Solutions
The SyncBac PRO is a fully integrated solution that simply clips
onto the rear of a HERO 4 silver or black. Attaching to the HEROBus
connector, as a BacPac solution.
It is the same physical size as the GoPro Battery BacPac, therefore is fits into all the
standard BacPac backdoor housings.
On-screen menus allow you to easily customise the settings of the Timecode Systems
SyncBac PRO to meet the exact needs of your shoot.
The default display shows (on time-out also):
TC + Unit Name + MODE + BLINK ID + RF CHANNEL+ SIGNAL STRENGTH + BATTERY STATUS
Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on the front panel takes you to the following information
screens:
1. TC, Unit Name, Mode, BLINK ID, RF Channel, Signal strength, Battery status
2. TC, User Bits, FPS
3. Button Lock
4. Power Status and Battery Status
5. Product name, FW version, Serial number
Button basics
Press the large select knob to enter the menu for:
1. Set RF Channel number
2. Timecode Mode
3. System Settings
3. Display Settings
