Getting Started
Power up the Screens first
Each Screen unit displays its assigned channel number on startup. If all screens show the same channel, you're ready to proceed.
Power on the Controller
The on/off switch is on the lower side of the unit. The Controller boots through channel info, a wait message, and lands on the HOME screen — indicated by the TIME_TAP now prompt.
TimeTAP Cards
Unique to TimeJudge: the ultra-simple way to enter competition parameters. Swipe the relevant TimeTAP card over the RFID zone on the front of the Controller to instantly load a new round format — from Qualifiers to Finals, WA to IFAA, standard to Flint — with nothing more than a wrist flick. Special round formats including Flint and IFAA are available to purchase from tjudge.com.
Set your parameters
Swipe a TimeTAP card to load your desired competition parameters instantly, or use the Yellow button to enter Menu Mode and adjust settings manually.
Press Green and go
From the HOME screen, press Green <BTN 1> to start. In normal operation, that one Green button is the only one you'll need for the entire competition.
One button. Every end. Every round. Green <BTN 1> starts play, proceeds to the next detail, continues after arrow collection, and advances to the next end. If everything is running normally, it's the only button in play.
The Four Buttons
⚠ Emergency Stop
Red <BTN 4> during an end halts play immediately with a 5-whistle signal and a red visual No-Go on all screens. Recovery options are clearly displayed:
- Green BTN 1 — Resume from elapsed time minus 10 seconds
- Yellow BTN 2 — Restart from the beginning of the current end
- Yellow BTN 3 — Reset to the beginning of the competition
- Red BTN 4 — Oops — cancel the stop and continue
Head to Head & Finals
Individual Finals
Load the Finals TimeTAP card to switch into head-to-head mode. The system alternates the countdown between Archer A and Archer B, each shooting their end in turn. Screen layout adjusts automatically to show the active archer.
Team Finals
The Team Finals TimeTAP card activates alternating screen mode — dedicated to team rounds where two teams shoot alternately. Each screen clearly identifies the shooting team and manages the countdown independently for each detail.
Finals modes are only available with the appropriate TimeTAP card. Individual Finals, Team Finals, and other specialist round formats are available to purchase at tjudge.com.
Countdown Timer
Start a countdown
From the HOME screen, Yellow <BTN 3> enters the countdown menu. Set duration (3 min to 4 hours) and press Green to begin. A timer appears on all screens clearly showing the time until start.
Mid-session breaks
Use the countdown timer for interval breaks. After the break, the competition automatically resumes exactly where it left off — mid-competition parameter changes via TimeTAP are possible during the break.
Channel Management
Local channel change
Changes the Controller channel only. Immediately after powering up, Yellow <BTN 3> enters the Local Channel menu. Select and confirm with Green. Useful where multiple timing systems are operating in proximity.
Global channel change
Changes all paired Screen units to match the Controller channel. Requires the Supervisor TimeTAP card — preventing accidental channel reassignment on the range. Up to 20 channels available.