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  • Page 1 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    In order to get the most out of your new system, please take a few moments to read this manual completely so that you better understand the operation of this product. For questions not addressed in this manual, feel free to contact CoachComm’s Customer Support Department.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ..........................1 Electrical Safety ..................................1 Mechanical Safety ................................. 2 Noise Level Safety ................................. 2 What’s Included with the Tempo Go System? ..........................3 System Overview ................................... 4 Tempo Clocks Overview ................................. 5 Tempo Software Overview ..............................5 Setup and Teardown Procedures ..............................
  • Page 4 Tem p o Go T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s This page is intentionally blank.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    The following section details important safety information related to the ownership and operation of Tempo Go. You must operate the Tempo Go system safely. Unsafe operation can create hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the work area. Always take the following precautions when operating Tempo Go.

  • Page 6: Mechanical Safety

    S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n Mechanical Safety 1. Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts of Tempo Go. Modifications to your system could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.

  • Page 7: What's Included With The Tempo Go System

    Practice Segment Timer(s) • 25/40 Clock(s) • Tempest FX System ® • Commando-T Remote Each hardware component of the Tempo Go system is outlined in the following product overviews, and their operation is detailed in full in later sections of this manual.

  • Page 8: System Overview

    With Tempest FX, users can control the Tempo Software from anywhere on the field, communicate with other coaches wearing BeltPacks, and use the Voice Announce feature to engage players. Valuable product features include the following: Figure 3: Tempo Go Rear Figure 2: Tempo Go Front 1. Control Unit A.

  • Page 9: Tempo Clocks Overview

    Tempo Clocks Overview Two different clocks (sold separately) can be combined with the Tempo Go system. Practice Segment Timers and 25/40 Clocks can be included as part of the practice script and reset using Tempo’s controls. As determined by the Tempo practice script, the Practice Segment Timers display a period time countdown, and the 25/40 Clocks display a countdown as intervals.

  • Page 10: Setup And Teardown Procedures

    Setup and Teardown Procedures The following is a step-by-step process to set up and tear down the Tempo Go Control Unit and tripods. The diagrams show the use of two tripods (plus the Control Unit), but these procedures can be followed to incorporate the use of more to meet your needs.
  • Page 11 • Turn off each Tempo Go product. To properly turn off the Tempo Control Unit, the user should hold down the top four (4) buttons simultaneously until the clock display LEDs turn off. At this point, the power cable can be disconnected from the Tempo Control.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Tempo Control Unit I/O Connection Panel This section outlines the I/O connection panel to utilize your Tempo Go Control Unit. Figure 12: Control Unit I/O Connection Panel 1. Mic: Microphone-level input (female) 2.

  • Page 13: Speakers I/O Connection Panel

    3. Power Switch Figure 13: Speaker Rear Detail Speaker Settings The Tempo Go speakers have have the following settings applied from the factory. The Gain settings should be verified on the rear of each speaker prior to each use. Figure 14: Speaker Settings Locations...

  • Page 14: Tempest ® Fx Installation (If Applicable)

    Note: If you have a dual FX system, always connect the top BaseStation to Tempo Go. 2. Connect a LAN network cable between the BaseStation and Tempo Go Control Unit. (See the red labels in Figure 15 below.) 3. Connect a Stage Announce XLR cable between the BaseStation and Tempo Go Control Unit. (See the yellow labels in Figure 15 below.)

  • Page 15: Hardware Operation

    Hardware Operation Tempo Control Unit The Tempo Control Unit controls all audio outputs to speaker units connected as part of the Tempo Go system. An overview of the Control Unit’s hardware is provided in Figure 12 on page 8 and operation of this product is detailed in procedures on the following pages.
  • Page 16 Tem p o Go H a r d w a r e O p e r a t i o n MP3: To operate an MP3 audio source, connect the desired input device to the provided 1/8 inch mini (male) auxiliary cable, and then to the Control Unit’s I/O panel.

  • Page 17: Time Clocks

    Tem p o Go H a r d w a r e O p e r a t i o n Audio Out: To send audio output to speakers, use the Output to speaker connections on the Tempo Control Unit’s I/O connection panel.

  • Page 18: Software Installation And Operation

    Software Installation and Operation The following section details procedures for operating Tempo Software. Installation Tempo Software is already provided on the Tempo Go system’s Tempo Control Unit. To install Tempo Software on a secondary PC, contact CoachComm for assistance. Minimum Software Requirements The minimum software requirements for running Tempo Software on a secondary PC are listed below: •...

  • Page 19: Open Tempo Software

    Open the Tempo Software by double-clicking the Tempo shortcut on your computer’s desktop. If the desktop shortcut is accidentally removed, you can access the software by going to your C:/Tempo Go folder and double clicking on the file labeled “runtempoTempo Go desktop”.
  • Page 20 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n General Tab 2. Enter your general script settings on the General tab. Click Save when done. Figure 26: Tempo Software General Tab A.
  • Page 21 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n Periods Tab 3. Enter the settings for each Period on the Periods tab. Click Save when done. Figure 27: Tempo Software Periods Tab A.
  • Page 22 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n D. Override Duration: Select if you need to adjust the duration of a specific period to be shorter or longer than the Default Duration.
  • Page 23 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n In the Script Volume field, you can put a number between 1-100 to set the volume level for that period as a percentage of total master volume level.
  • Page 24 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n A. Start Sound: Effect for the start of the period B.

  • Page 25: Test A Script

    Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n Test a Script To play back a saved script and test how it will appear on your system, select it from the “Available Scripts” List on the Tempo Home screen and click on Test Play Script.

  • Page 26: Configure The System

    Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n Configure the System The Config screen on the Tempo interface is used to control the functionality of your Tempest FX BeltPacks (if applicable), to determine a clock feature, and also to configure your text-to-speech prompts to work for all periods within your script.

  • Page 27: Export And Play Script

    5. Click the Begin Export button. Your script transfer will commence, and the screen will display Done when your export is complete. Browse out to your flash drive and verify the Tempo Go folder is on the flash drive. We recommend you use the same flash drive to export every time.

  • Page 28: System Control

    S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n System Control You can remotely control the Tempo Go system using the Tempo Remote, Tempest FX BeltPack, or BeltPack combined with a Commando-T Remote.
  • Page 29 S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n BeltPack and Headset The Tempest FX system is an optional add-on to Tempo Go, and with it, you can communicate and control system functions remotely through a BeltPack.
  • Page 30 Tem p o Go S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n Commando-T Remote The Commando-T Remote is an optional controller to use with your existing Tempest FX BeltPack. Its simple controls perform the same functions as the BeltPack alone, but with an easier interface.

  • Page 31: System Maintenance And Storage

    System Maintenance and Storage 1. If the system is exposed to rain, dry all parts of the Tempo Go System carefully, including cables and connectors. 2. Always make sure that nuts and bolts are secure prior to and after moving or operating.

  • Page 32: External Connection Diagram

    E x t e r n a l C o n n e c t i o n D i a g r a m External Connection Diagram Figure 41 provides specific connection details for the Tempo Go Control Unit. Tempest Portable ®...

  • Page 33: System Specifications

    Tem p o Go S y s t e m S p e c i f i c a t i o n s System Specifications Control Unit Depth: 6.625 in. Width: 24 in. Height : 16.5 in. Weight: Approx. 45lb. Power Requirements: 120V dedicated AC circuit for three-prong, 15 amp u-ground Edison plug.

  • Page 34: Product Support And Warranty

    Tem p o Go P r o d u c t S u p p o r t a n d W a r r a n t y...

  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Tem p o Go P r o d u c t S u p p o r t a n d W a r r a n t y...
  • Page 36 CoachComm, LLC 205 Technology Parkway Auburn, Alabama 36830 1.800.749.2761 www.coachcomm.com ©2018 CoachComm LLC. All rights reserved. Tempo is a registered trademarks of CoachComm LLC. The CoachComm logo is a registered trademark of ® CoachComm LLC. Document Reference: 2018.07 D0000421_A...

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