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- Page 1 Programming Manual English Version March 15, 2007 1196600101B...
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Page 2: Betabrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 (This page intentionally left blank) Programming Manual... - Page 3 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) © Copyright 2007 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved. Adaptive Micro Systems 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA 414-357-2020, 414-357-2029 (fax) http://www.adaptivedisplays.com Adaptive and Betabrite are registered trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chain mounting with slip-in chain brackets ..............12 Applying power to the sign ................13 Connect the power supply to the sign.................13 Operating options for the BetaBrite Prism sign ..........14 Remote control ......................14 Personal computer......................14 Using a remote control to operate the sign .............15 Remote control layout....................15... - Page 5 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Writing simple text messages for your sign ............23 Using upper and lowercase text in messages .............23 Displaying messages in file name order..............24 Displaying messages in time order ................26 Changing the text of an existing message..............28 Deleting messages......................29...
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Page 6: Introduction
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Introduction Technical Specifications Weight (sign only) 2.55 pounds (1.16 kg) Height 3 13/16 inches (9.7 cm) Length 25 7/8 inches (65.7 cm) Depth 9/10 inches (2.3 cm) Power 7.5 VDC at 2.9A... -
Page 7: Package Contents
(pn 1196100201) USB cable. (pn 40351201) Power supply. (pn 10729001) BetaBrite Prism sign remote control. (pn 980903621) BetaBrite Prism sign remote control Spanish overlay. (pn 1196600501) BetaBrite Prism sign messaging software. (pn 1196000501) Chain mounting bracket (pn 68036004) Mounting brackets. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
• BetaBrite Prism sign is for indoor use only. • Do not mount the BetaBrite Prism sign in any way that blocks the vents on the top and bottom of the sign. • Do not tilt the sign face at an angle greater than 45 degrees from vertical. -
Page 9: Surface Mounting With Brackets
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Surface mounting with brackets The mounting brackets can be used to mount the sign on a wall, ceiling or counter. The brackets allow you to adjust the tilt of the sign. To mount the sign with the brackets: Pre-drill two holes (1.34 inches apart) on each side to mount the “T”... -
Page 10: Wall Mounting
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Wall mounting The BetaBrite Prism sign can be mounted flush to the wall, if adjusting the angle of the sign is not necessary. To wall mount your sign: Pre-drill 2 holes in mounting surface 24.75” inches on center. -
Page 11: Through-Panel Mounting
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Through-panel mounting The BetaBrite Prism sign can also be mounted through the mounting surface. To mount the sign from the back: Locate the 3 guide holes on the back of the sign. -
Page 12: Chain Mounting With Slip-In Chain Brackets
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Chain mounting with slip-in chain brackets Use the chain brackets to mount the sign to the ceiling. Insert the metal chain brackets into the keyhole slots on the back of the sign. -
Page 13: Applying Power To The Sign
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Applying power to the sign Connect the power supply to the sign Plug the small end of the power cable into the sign and then the other end into the wall outlet. -
Page 14: Operating Options For The Betabrite Prism Sign
Operating options for the BetaBrite Prism sign Remote control The remote control is a hand-held keyboard for the BetaBrite Prism sign. The keyboard allows you to program your sign from up to thirty feet away. No cables or special equipment is needed to operate the remote control. -
Page 15: Using A Remote Control To Operate The Sign
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Using a remote control to operate the sign Remote control layout Point this end of the Remote Control at the front of your BetaBrite Prism sign. Hold down FCN and then Press PROGRAM to put the sign... -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Using the remote control The remote control needs two AA batteries to operate. To program a sign with the remote control: • Stand at least 5 feet and no more than 30 from the sign •... -
Page 17: Using A Pc To Operate Your Sign
Using a PC to operate your sign Connect the sign to a PC NOTE: A BetaBrite Prism sign can only be connected to one computer. It can not be networked to more than one computer or to another BetaBrite sign. •... -
Page 18: Turning A Sign On And Off
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Turning a sign on and off When you plug in the sign’s power supply, the sign starts up automatically. You can turn your sign off by: • Unplugging the power supply. •... -
Page 19: Operating Instructions
For instructions on displaying the date and time, see “Displaying the time and date” on page 30. NOTE: Adaptive recommends using the BetaBrite Prism sign Messaging Software to set the time and date. STEP PRESS... -
Page 20: Clearing The Sign's Memory
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW D - sets the day 1/19/08 M - sets the month Y - sets the year NOTE: The X button will decrement the year NOTE: Press SELECT to display the date in... -
Page 21: Setting A Sign's Password
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Setting a sign’s password You can set a password to protect your messages and graphics from others. When password protect it setup, you will need to type the password whenever you press PROGRAM. -
Page 22: Resetting A Sign's Password
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW RUN twice PASSWORD RUN? Y/N Y to password protect the sign secure NOTE: If you type N, a password is not needed when you press PROGRAM. The sign will return to normal operation. -
Page 23: Writing Simple Text Messages For Your Sign
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Writing simple text messages for your sign This section show you how to create, edit and schedule simple text messages for your sign. Using upper and lowercase text in messages When programming a message, the default text is uppercase, but you can create messages with lowercase text as well. -
Page 24: Displaying Messages In File Name Order
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW B] T B] T FCN and MODE B] This message has “This message has lowercase letters” B] lowercase letters This message has lowercase letters Displaying messages in file name order Once you’ve programmed messages into the sign, you may want to set the order in... - Page 25 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW This message has lowercase letters You have just programmed the sign to run only message file B. Next, you will program the sign to display message B and then message A.
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Page 26: Displaying Messages In Time Order
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Displaying messages in time order In order to display a message at an exact time, you must display your messages in time order instead of in name order. In this example the message will appear and disappear at specific times. - Page 27 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW SELECT A OFF M-F 0:00 Repeat Steps 7, 8, and 9 to set the OFF time (2:30 or 14:30 in this example) TIME NOTE: If TIME does not appear, press MODE until it does.
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Page 28: Changing The Text Of An Existing Message
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Changing the text of an existing message After typing in a message, you may want to add or remove text from it. The following is an example of this common situation. NOTE: This example assumes that there are two message in the sign. -
Page 29: Deleting Messages
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Deleting messages To delete all messages in a sign, See “Clearing the sign’s memory” on page 20 However, if you only want to delete selected messages, then use this method. NOTE: This example assumes that there are two messages, (files A and B) in the sign. -
Page 30: Advanced Text Messaging
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Advanced text messaging Make sure to be familiar with the “Writing simple text messages for your sign” on page 23 before attempting this section. In this section you will learn how to: •... - Page 31 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW FCN then MODE then type Rosco “osco” MODE once then SELECT until [RL↑] RL↑ appears FONT then SELECT until [WD7] [RL↑][WD7] appears TIME/DATE to include the time A] 3:48 PM...
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Page 32: Applying Modes To Text And Inserting Graphics/Animations
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Applying modes to text and inserting graphics/animations Modes determine the way text and graphics move on a sign. For example, the ROTATE mode moves a message across the sign from right to left. If no mode is specified, the sign will automatically be in Automode, which includes a variety of different modes. -
Page 33: Applying Fonts To Text
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Applying fonts to text Fonts are the size and shape of text characters. The following example demonstrates how to apply fonts to the text on the sign. For a list of available fonts, see “Appendix A — Modes, Graphics, Fonts and Colors”... -
Page 34: Applying Color To Text
March 15, 2007 Applying color to text The BetaBrite Prism sign has the ability to show up to 64 colors, however the color range for text is 25. The following example demonstrates how to apply different colors to the text on the sign. -
Page 35: Speeding Up And Slowing Down Messages
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Speeding up and slowing down messages You can speed up or slow down messages using the SPEED mode. Once you pick a mode (FLASH, for example) a speed can be selected by selecting SPEED on the remote control. -
Page 36: International Characters
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 International characters International characters, like ü and é, can be included in messages. Also, the ! and SYMBOL keys can produce special characters. NOTE: International characters can’t be used with the small fonts (like [SS5]). -
Page 37: Graphics
After you create a DOTS graphic, to display it on your sign, the DOTS graphic must be placed in a text file, even if you just want to display the graphic all by itself. NOTE: DOTS programming may not be available on all BetaBrite Prism sign models. Creating a movie marquee STEP PRESS... - Page 38 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW I until the DOTS cursor is on the bottom. NOTE: Pressing S will cause the curser to grow. These keys move the DOTS cursor. NOTE: Pressing COLOR will alternate the curser between 25 colors.
- Page 39 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW Y to save graphic A. PROG DOTS A SELECT until a ? appears. PROG DOTS ? Type B as the name of the PROG DOTS B graphic file. DOTS Graphic B Repeat steps 5 - 8 to draw graphic B and C.
- Page 40 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW SPEED once then SELECT until [FLS] [SP5] [SP5] appears. Insert the first DOTS graphic you created (file A) by pressing [FLS] [SP5][DOT]A DOTS. Insert the second DOTS graphic [DOT]A by pressing DOTS again.
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Page 41: Mixing Text With Graphics
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW FONT once then SELECT until A] IE [SRF] N [SS5] [SS5] appears again. Type ews. A] [SRF] N [SS5] EWS RUN twice to watch the marquee you created. Mixing text with graphics This example will combine text and graphics. - Page 42 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 STEP PRESS VIEW X to move a vertical line across the sign. This reduces the size of the drawing area. Keep pressing X until there are 5 dots between the vertical line and the end of the sign.
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Page 43: Clearing A Dots File
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) STEP PRESS VIEW Using FCN and MODE when necessary, type Graphics! A] T] A Graphics! NOTE: Place a space before Graphics DOTS to insert your DOTS [DOT]A graphic again. RUN twice to see the message displayed on your sign. -
Page 44: Appendix A - Modes, Graphics, Fonts And Colors
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Appendix A — Modes, Graphics, Fonts and Colors Modes available Modes determine the way text and graphics move on a sign. For example, the ROTATE mode moves a message across a sign from right to left. The letters in bracket are what will appear on the sign when selecting a particular mode. -
Page 45: Special Modes Available
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Special modes available Special modes available Use the MODE and SELECT keys to select one of the following: • Twinkle — [SPC]0 • Sparkle — [SPC]1 • Snow — [SPC]2 • Interlock — [SPC]3 •... -
Page 46: Graphics Available
BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 Graphics available For a list of pre-programmed graphics and animations refer to the “Pre-Programmed Graphics and Animations” insert. For instructions on programming graphics, see “Applying modes to text and inserting graphics/animations” on page 32. -
Page 47: Fonts Available
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Fonts available Fonts are selected using the FONT and SELECT keys. An example of each font is shown in the table below. For instructions on programming fonts, see “Applying fonts to text” on page 33. - Page 48 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 FONTS VIEW [SS5] [ST5] [WD5] [WS5] Appendix A — Modes, Graphics, Fonts and...
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Page 49: Colors Available
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) Colors available Colors are selected using the COLOR and SELECT keys (or just COLOR). Each color code is shown below next to its corresponding color. For instructions on programming colors, see “Applying color to text” on page 34. - Page 50 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) March 15, 2007 COLOR VIEW AUTOCOLOR [HLD][ACL] BLUE [HLD][BLU] LIGHT BLUE [HLD][LTB] AQUA [HLD][AQU] LIGHT AQUA [HLD][LAQ] CYAN [HLD][CYN] LIGHT CYAN [HLD][LCY] [HLD][MAG] MAGENTA PURPLE [HLD][PUR] LIGHT PURPLE [HLD][LPU] [HLD][VIO] VIOLET LIGHT VIOLET [HLD][LVI] REDISH WHITE [HLD][RDW] Appendix A —...
- Page 51 March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) COLOR VIEW FULL WHITE [HLD][FUL] BLUEISH WHITE [HLD][BWH] WHITE [HLD][WHT] GRAY [HLD][GRY] [HLD][PNK] PINK Appendix A — Modes, Graphics, Fonts and Colors...
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Page 52: Warranty
March 15, 2007 Warranty Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. warrants to the original purchaser that the sign, keyboard and power supply will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. -
Page 53: Rma Form
March 15, 2007 BetaBrite Prism Programming Manual (1196600101B) RMA Form RMA Number Date of Purchase Company Name Contact Person Address Phone Number Work: Fax: Description of problem Warranty...
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