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Datavideo TP-500B Instruction Manual

Datavideo TP-500B Instruction Manual

Prompter kit for dslr cameras
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Prompter Kit for DSLR cameras
TP-500
Instruction Manual
Rev Date: 29/05/2013
P/N:
TP-500_E1_A4
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  • Page 1 Prompter Kit for DSLR cameras TP-500 Instruction Manual Rev Date: 29/05/2013 P/N: TP-500_E1_A4 WWW.DATAVIDEO.COM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or...
  • Page 3 This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Packing List Item Description Quantity Adjustable Camera Plate 15mm Carbon fibre rod Length 230mm Hood Frame with square hole and Velcro straps for item G. Hood Frame also has press studs for item I. Screw plate for securing items B, C, D and E together. 15mm Carbon fibre rod Length 150mm Mounting plate with hooks for adjustable tablet holder item H Lens snood with pull cord and Velcro straps for item C...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    (not supplied) into a low cost and effective prompter. The Datavideo Prompter Kit TP-500 can be used on location, or in a video studio. Prepared scripts or cue sheets can be easily copied and pasted into the DV prompter app software from email and scrolled at a set automatic rate or controlled by a user with the wired/wireless remote for a more natural result.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly 1. Attach/screw the tripod’s own quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the TP-500 adjustable Camera plate, Item A. Tip: Add a second screw (not supplied) through the tripod’s quick release plate. This to stop Item A from being able to spin on top of the tripod quick release plate.
  • Page 8 6. There are four adhesive Velcro straps packed inside the kit. Peel off the white paper backing before applying these straps to the Hood Frame, item C. Apply the two long Velcro strips to the Inside edges on the Left side and Right side of the hole for the lens.
  • Page 9 10. Marry or slide the blue ends of rod items B in to the rod clamps on item A. Slide the rods in until the camera lens is about 1 or 2 centimetres away from the hole in the hood frame, item C.
  • Page 10 14. Marry the bottom of the adjustable tablet holder, Item H, to the four hooks in the top of Item F. 15. Then slide item F until it clicks into its secured position on the bottom of item H. 16. Now slide items F and H, the right way up, into place on the shorter rod items E.
  • Page 11 18. Now insert the Mirror glass, Item J. There are Velcro edges to the glass, marry these edges to the Velcro on Items C (bottom) and I (top) so it is secure. The shortest edge of the Mirror glass should be at the bottom.

  • Page 12: Software Download From The App Store

    Browse the section of the store that features apps designed specifically for these devices or tap on the Search bar at the top/bottom of the screen and type in Datavideo or DV Prompter. Then execute the search by tapping on the Search icon to the right.

  • Page 13: Prompter Application Set Up

    Prompter Application Set Up Display Settings These settings allow the look of the text to be changed. You can change the Font Type, the Font Size of the font, the Font Colour and the Background Colour. The software initially defaults to White, Arial, 60pt size text on a Black Background. However, you can choose from the following text or background colours;...

  • Page 14: How To Quickly Add Text Into A Dv Prompter Document

    Start Settings You can set the prompter up to automatically start scrolling text straight away or you can delay the beginning of the text scroll process by up to 10 seconds after tapping on start. Remote Settings Here you can choose to use no remote, an optional wired iOS remote or an optional wireless Bluetooth remote.

  • Page 15: Using The Optional Wired Remote Control

    Using the optional wired Remote Control Wired remote for Android™ or iOS™ devices with a headset jack input. The remote plugs into the headset jack on the smart phone. Ensure the remote jack has a good connection with the phone socket. How to set up the App for the wired remote control 1.

  • Page 16: Using The Optional Bluetooth Remote Control

    Using the optional Bluetooth Remote Control This remote is designed for use with Android™ and iOS/apple™ devices. How to charge the Bluetooth remote control Plug the USB charging cable into a free USB A slot on your desktop computer and connect the remote control to the charger cable.
  • Page 17 How to set up the App for the Bluetooth remote control 1. Open the DV Prompter app on the phone or tablet device and go in to Settings. 2. Scroll down to and tap the Remote option. 3. Select the Bluetooth option and your control is now ready to use. ...

  • Page 18: Cleaning The 60/40 Glass Sheet

    Datavideo recommend cleaning the glass regularly to remove dust and finger print marks. This will ensure the best image quality is recorded when the camera is looking through the glass.
  • Page 19 Optional HC-500 Hard Case The foam packaging of the TP-500 kit has been designed so that customers who buy the optional hard case can simply lift the foam out from the retail carton of the TP-500 and insert it directly into the optional HC-500 hard case.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    ™ to an apple™ device Importing a text file via iTunes 1. Connect your iPad™ to your PC or Mac via the apple USB cable (not supplied). 2. Launch iTunes™. 3. Select your iPad™ under the Devices section in the left hand pane of iTunes™. 4.

  • Page 21: Service And Support

    It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our support staff are available to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo.com for answers to common questions, support requests or contact your local office below.

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