Datavideo TP-650 MARK II Instruction Manual
Datavideo TP-650 MARK II Instruction Manual

Datavideo TP-650 MARK II Instruction Manual

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ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT
TP-650
MKII
UNIVERSAL LARGE SCREEN
PROMPTER KIT with ENG and
FREESTANDING CONFIGURATIONS
TP-650 MARK II
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII UNIVERSAL LARGE SCREEN PROMPTER KIT with ENG and FREESTANDING CONFIGURATIONS TP-650 MARK II Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ) ..........30 EAL TIME EDITING EQUIRES APP PURCHASE ON NON ATAVIDEO HARDWARE PLAYLISTS (REQUIRES IN-APP PURCHASE ON NON DATAVIDEO HARDWARE) ........31 ..........................31 DDING A SCRIPT TO THE PLAYLIST ........................... 31 HANGING THE PLAYLIST ORDER CONTROL ................................. 32 ) ............................
  • Page 3 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................48 Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.
  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    7. 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 5: Warranty

    2017 are qualified for a free two years extension to shipment from a Datavideo office. the standard warranty, providing the product is  registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty ...
  • Page 6: Packing List

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Packing List Item Description Quantity Main TP-650 MKII ENG prompter rail Smaller rail with spacer block for mounting bracket ¼” Screws Length 27mm secures item B to A Hex Tool (Silver) for counter sunk Hex head screws Hex Tool (Silver) for Glass Frame Hex screws ¼”...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

     The black camera snood/hood is adjustable to The Datavideo Prompter Kit, TP-650 MKII, can be used adapt for a wide variety of cameras. with ENG style cameras, where the camera is mounted ...
  • Page 8: Assembly - Eng Configuration

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Assembly – ENG Configuration 1. Attach/screw the tripod’s own quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the TP-650 MKII ENG Prompter rail, item A. The long slot will be to the rear of the camera position and the four holes in the rail will be towards the lens of the camera.
  • Page 9 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Slide the Glass frame, item G, on to the front of the TP-650 MKII ENG prompter rail, item A. Ensure the upper part of the Glass Frame, Item G, is leaning away from the camera position and secure with the two wing nut screws, item H.
  • Page 10 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII 10. Secure the ENG tripod adapter plate (not supplied) and riser block item N (if required) to the prompter rail item A using two of the riser screws provided, items L or M. These screws go through the long slot on the riser block and prompter rail and into the base of the tripod adapter plate.
  • Page 11 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII 14. Pull the draw cord to secure the cloth Snood / Hood, item I, around the camera lens and to shut out light from the camera side. 15. Turn on the tablet being used, install and launch the dv Prompter Plus software then prepare the prompting text to be used.
  • Page 12: Assembly - Freestanding Configuration

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Assembly – Freestanding configuration Use the hand screws item C, to secure the lower part of the ENG Prompter Frame item B in place using the counter sunk holes in the freestanding rail item T.
  • Page 13 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Slide the Glass frame, item G, on to the front of the freestand rail, item T. Ensure the upper part of the Glass Frame, Item G, is leaning away from the camera position and secure with the two wing nut screws, item H.
  • Page 14 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII You can now fit the lower part of the ENG Prompter Frame item B to your tripod or light stand using one of the three 3/8 threaded holes, use the 3/8 to ¼ adapter, Item P if required. Typically, the central 3/8 hole provides the correct balance.
  • Page 15 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII 10. Position the TP-650 MKII in front of the camera lens and pull the draw cord to secure the cloth Snood / Hood, item I, around the camera lens and to shut out light from the camera side. Tip: If you are unable to get the camera lens close enough to the TP-650 MKII due to the size of your tripod base or length of the camera lens...
  • Page 16: Camera Exposure And The 70/30 Mirror Glass

    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 17: Free App Download From The App Store

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Free app download from the Free Android App download App Store™ from Google play™ Ensure your tablet has internet access via your cellular Ensure your tablet has internet access via your cellular service provider or a secure wireless connection.
  • Page 18: Optional Bluetooth Teleprompter Remote Control

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Optional Bluetooth Teleprompter Remote Control This WR-500 remote control is designed to be used with dv Prompter Plus. DV Prompter Plus app is a FREE download from the Apple app store for iOS devices and also from Google Play for Android devices.
  • Page 19 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII To switch the remote into Bluetooth pairing mode press and hold the centre Play / Pause button for 3 to 4 seconds. GREEN LED will now blink on / off repeatedly to indicate it is ready to pair with a Bluetooth device. Once paired a Bluetooth icon will be shown in the top right hand corner of the main app screen.
  • Page 20: Reset - Return The Remote To Wired Mode

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII RESET – Return the Remote to Wired Mode To return the WR-500 remote to wired mode from Bluetooth mode simply press and hold the Play / Pause button until the GREEN LED stops flashing and becomes a steady GREEN light. When a LED is shown on button presses the remote is in wired mode.
  • Page 21: Cr2032 Battery

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII CR2032 Battery A CR2032 button battery is installed inside this remote. The original battery supplied (when new) is expected to last for 3 years under average / normal use. This button battery can be replaced by the user when it dies. Please remove the back case cover carefully to avoid user damage to the PCB or case.
  • Page 22: Dvprompter Plus App

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII dvPrompter Plus App The dvPrompter Plus is a full function teleprompter scripting application that can be used with the Datavideo WR-500 wired / wireless remote controller and the affordable on or off camera Datavideo mounting systems. (Tablet/Laptop not included).
  • Page 23: Documents Screen

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Documents Screen When you first launch the app, you will see the screen below. The menu bar in the top left-hand corner provides access to the various settings menus.
  • Page 24: Creating And Editing Text Scripts And Slides

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Creating and editing text scripts and slides On the device To create a new script on the device simply tap or click the ‘+’ button and select the ‘Text’ option (slides cannot be created on the device, only via the web interface), enter a title and then enter the script body into the rich text editor.
  • Page 25: Via The Web Interface (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Via the web interface (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) Please see the ‘Network’ section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control web interface of the app.
  • Page 26 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Exporting Slides from PowerPoint Before you convert slides to images, save your PowerPoint presentation to the PPTX or PPT format so you don't lose your work. Select the slide you want to save as an image. If you want to convert all the slides to images, select any slide.
  • Page 27 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII The slide is saved in the selected file format. If you convert more than one PowerPoint slide to separate image files, a new folder is created in the destination folder. This new folder uses the same name as the presentation. If you haven't saved the PowerPoint file, your exported slide images are saved in a folder with a default name, for example Presentation1.
  • Page 28 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Exporting slides from Keynote Before you convert slides to images, save your presentation so you don't lose your work. In the top menu select ‘File’ > ‘Export to’ > ‘Images’ Select the ‘JPEG (High Quality)’ format and specify the range of slides that you want to save as images.
  • Page 29 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Importing Slides Tap or click the ‘+’ button and select the ‘Slides’ option. Enter a title, here I have used ‘My Slides’ To import multiple slides, click button 2. Button can be used to add a single slide to an existing slide deck.
  • Page 30: Real Time Editing (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ‘X’ Real time editing (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) Real time editing allows you to modify a script that is currently on screen, simply modify the script via the web interface and watch it update in real time as soon as you save your changes.
  • Page 31: Playlists (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Playlists (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) Adding a script to the playlist Checking the ‘In Playlist’ option when creating or editing a script via the web interface will allow the app to automatically load the next script in the list, it also allows you to quickly jump between scripts using the hardware remote control (see the control section of this guide for more information).
  • Page 32: Control

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Control Via the device (on screen) Tap or clicking the screen when a script is loaded will display the menu bar shown below. A: Decrease text size when scrolling / jump to previous script in playlist when paused B: Start / Pause scrolling C: Start / Pause scrolling D: Increase text size when scrolling / jump to next script in playlist when paused...
  • Page 33: Via The Web Interface (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Via the web interface (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) Please see the ‘Network’ section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control web interface of the app.
  • Page 34: Using The Wr-500

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Using the WR-500 Wired mode When first removed from the retail package the WR-500 remote is already in wired mode. When a button is pressed a RED LED will flash. The WR-500 can be switched to Bluetooth mode if required. In wired mode, the remote needs to be physically cabled to the tablet it is controlling.
  • Page 35: Menu Bar

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Menu Bar Tap or clicking the menu bar (found in the top left-hand corner of the documents screen will display the menu shown below, you will see three options: Home – Return to the documents screen Settings –...
  • Page 36: Settings

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Settings...
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  • Page 38 These markers can then be used to quickly jump forward or backward between points in the text, when using the hardware or network remote control, should the running order of the production change. Remote control: The optional Datavideo WR-500 controller can be used to control the script, please select either Bluetooth or wired mode.
  • Page 39: Network (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Network (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) If your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network you can fully control the app over the network, simply enter the web interface address into the web browser of another device on the same network.
  • Page 40: Synchronising Multiple Devices (Requires In-App Purchase On Non Datavideo Hardware)

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Synchronising multiple devices (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo hardware) The feature allows you to synchronise the scrolling text or slides on two or more devices via a WiFi or Ethernet network.
  • Page 41 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII 4. Once connected the screen will turn white then black, the slave will now mirror the master. To exit slave mode tap or click the screen then press the blue exit button, the app will close.
  • Page 42: Connecting An External Display

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Connecting an external display You can connect an external display using HDMI (via an appropriate HDMI adapter for your device) or using wireless screen mirroring such as Airplay and Mirror-cast. External display setting disabled In this mode the external display will mirror the devices screen.
  • Page 43: Optional Hc-600 Hard Case

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Optional HC-600 Hard Case The foam packaging of the TP-650 MKII kit has been designed so that customers who buy the optional hard case can simply lift the foam out from the retail carton and insert it directly into the optional HC-600 hard case. As standard, the HC-600 hard case is supplied with the usual diced, pick &...
  • Page 44: Adjustable Tablet Holder Rail - Item B

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Adjustable tablet holder rail – Item B Item B in this kit has two counter sunk hex head screws. If these screws are removed the horizontal rail can be moved and re-secured to the vertical block using different holes. This will change position of the tablet holder and where the text is reflected on the 70/30 Mirror glass.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Specifications Prompter Size (Max) Width: 415 mm (16.34 inches) Height: 290 mm (11.42 inches) Length: 750 mm (29.53 inches) Expandable Mounting Bracket Sizes: 145 mm (Minimum tablet width) 265 mm (Maximum tablet width) Nett Weight: Kit: 3.38 Kg (7.23 lbs)
  • Page 46 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Notes...
  • Page 47 ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Notes...
  • Page 48: Service And Support

    ENG CAMERA & FREESTANDING TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-650 MKII Service and Support https://www.datavideo.com/product/TP-650%20MARK%20II Oct-25.2022 Version E2 Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2020...

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