Timecode Slate
TIMEBAR Timecode Slate
Full of Surprises
The kit includes the TIMEBAR – a multipurpose timecode display—paired with a high-quality board, clapper sticks and a custom holder, that also serves as a mount for the TIMEBAR. This lightweight, yet robust, setup not only enhances portability but offers flexibility on set. The TIMEBAR can be swiftly attached or detached from the slate, functioning independently as a timer, message display or stopwatch
Lightweight and easy to handle
The Timebar timecode slate is the lightest option on the market, weighing just 786 grams, including the battery. Thanks to its custom-designed holder and recessed grip, it allows for seamless one-handed operation, making it a perfect tool for filmmakers and ACs who need efficiency and mobility.
Thanks to OLED
Our OLED timecode display, engineered for unparalleled clarity and readability in any lighting scenario, courtesy of its high-contrast OLED technology. Its low energy consumption guarantees extended usage, keeping you powered throughout weeks, when in Slate Mode. Moreover, the OLED display delivers a vibrant color and deep blacks, elevating the overall viewing experience to new heights of precision and immersion.
FEATURES
- Precision-engineered Acrylic Board (Roll/Scene/Take Layout)
- Durable Clapper Sticks
- Custom-designed TIMEBAR Holder/Mount
- High-contrast OLED Technology with a Wide Viewing Angle
- Typical Battery Runtime in Slate Mode minimum 2 weeks
- Control, Sync & Operate all devices via Bluetooth®
- Timecode Generator with TC In & Out
- Timer & Stopwatch Functionality
- Text Display
- Tentacle Sync Studio Software License included (macOS)
- Limited Two Year Warranty
- TIMEBAR Designed and Manufactured in Germany
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Connectivity
| 3.5 mm Jack | Timecode In/Out |
| USB Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| USB Operating Modes | Charging, Firmware Update |
Control & Synchronization
| Bluetooth® | 5.2 (Low Energy) |
| Remote Control & Monitoring | Tentacle Setup App (iOS/Android) |
| Synchronization | Via Bluetooth® or Jam-Sync via cable |
| Timecode In/Out | LTC via 3.5 mm Jack |
| Drift | High Precision TCXO (0.2 ppm) / Accuracy less than 1 Frame Drift in 24 hours (-30°C to +85°C) |
| Frame Rates | 23.98, 24, 25 (50), 29.97 (59.94), 29.97DF and 30 (60) fps |
Power
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery |
| Battery Capacity | 2200 mAh |
| Operating Time Slate Mode | Minimum 2 weeks |
| Operating Time Continuous Mode | 6 hours (highest brightness) to 80 hours (lowest brightness) |
| Battery Charging Time | Standard Charge: 4-5 hours, Fast Charge: 2 hours |
TIMEBAR Modes
| Timecode | Timecode / User Bits / Custom Text |
| Timer | Countdown of three preset values (set different values in Setup App) |
| Stopwatch | Running Time (keeps running in the background while operating in other modes) |
| Message | Text of three preset messages (edit messages in Setup App) |
| Slate | Use when TIMEBAR is assembled into Timecode Slate to hold Timecode and other information after the clap |
Hardware
| Dimensions. | 280 x 226 x 43 mm / 11 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches |
| Weight | 786 g / 27.7 oz (including battery) |