User's Manual

TS-1 OPERATION

1. Turn the slate on by selecting high or low brightness with the three position switch on the

back.

(Viewed from the back . . . Left = High, Center = Off, Right = Low.)

2. Connect the slate to the time code source by using the 1/4# jack or 4 pin cannon input.

3. Before the camera rolls, open the clapper. Running time code will be displayed. Film the

running code for approximately 1 second before clapping the sticks. Pre-roll is for sound.

Don’t pre-roll film. Make sure the display is readable for the telecine operator or editor. (IN

FOCUS, NO KICKS, RIGHT EXPOSURE, RUNNING CODE).

4. Live action audio must start recording sound at least 10 seconds before rolling camera to

allow for the videotape pre-roll necessary to automatically sync sound and picture by time

code.

5. Sync play back does not need pre-roll. The music has code from the beginning of the

song. Film one second of code at the head of each playback segment. Try to avoid tail

slates. If tail slates are used do not turn the slate upside down. (The telecine operator can’t

turn over his monitor.)

USING THE TS-1WITH THE ...

COMTEK M72 WIRELESS SYSTEM

Combining the TS-1with the Comtek Transmitter and Receiver is recommended for playback

when the camera and sound are close together on the set. Keep in mind that the maximum

range for the Comtek is about 300 feet.

Set the time code source according to Nagra IVS-TC Manual. Take the time code out from the

Nagra and reshape it with a “TC Lemo” cable to bring it down to a 1volt level. This is very

important, because you can overdrive the Comtek with the 5volt output out from the Nagra.

Make sure you are properly grounded so you don’t get time code bleed on the tape. Pin 1 of

the lemo connector must be connected to the shell of the connector.

Connect the antenna. Plug the Transmitter into time code playback or record source. If using a

Nagra S-TC, connect the Comtek M72 Transmitter to the TC socket on the right side of the

recorder via the “TC Lemo” cable. Locate the Transmitter away from the Nagra to minimize

crosstalk. Turn transmitter on and check gain (set to mid-range with green screwdriver

adjustment).

Attach the PR-72 Receiver with Velcro to the back of the slate. Connect the unit to the slate

with the “TC RX” cable by inserting a c” plug into the Receiver, and the 3” phone plug into the

side of the slate. Let cable hang loosely, as it serves as the antenna. DO

NOT WRAP OR TUCK!

When the Comtek is mounted on the slate the receiver will turn on when the sticks are

opened. Make sure the Receiver and Transmitter frequencies match and that the gains are set to

mid-range.