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- Page 1 TallyPlus ClockPlus On-Camera Prompter Accessories Part Nos. TALLYPLUS CLOCKPLUS www.autoscript.tv...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2014 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec Group plc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Opto Sensor Sensitivity (TallyPlus and ClockPlus) ......18 Adjusting the Display Brightness (TallyPlus and ClockPlus)......18 Changing the Camera Number (TallyPlus) . -
Page 4: Safety
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate Intended Use the system EMC liability. The ClockPlus and TallyPlus on-camera prompter accessories have been designed to provide additional timekeeping and tally functionality as part of a high quality teleprompting facility for television broadcasting. -
Page 5: About This Manual
Safety and About this Manual Mounting and Installation Cleaning WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and prompter assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must be isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning. securely locked horizontally. -
Page 6: Components And Connections
Components and Connections On-Camera Accessory Key Components ClockPlus TallyPlus Front View Front View Rear View Rear View Connection and control panels (left and right sides) Connection and control panels (left and right sides) Wing plate with fixing thumbscrews Spacer plate... - Page 7 Components and Connections Accessory Components Box Contents - TallyPlus The following section describes the range of component parts available for use with the TallyPlus and ClockPlus. Part Description Part Description SNSR Tally light opto sensor TALLYPLUS TallyPlus numbered cue light...
- Page 8 Components and Connections Box Contents - ClockPlus Tools Required Pozi screwdriver Part Description CLOCKPLUS Six digit ClockPlus unit Spacer mounting plate Power cable, 0.5 m long MJ-C Tally repeat cable, 1 m long...
- Page 9 Components and Connections TallyPlus Connections and Controls ClockPlus Connections and Controls DC power IN (2.1 mm power socket) DC power IN (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Display brightness adjust switch DC power IN socket Opto sensor trim adjuster Tally indicator number adjust switch...
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Page 10: Installation
The tally opto sensor (SNSR) is fitted over the tally light on the camera and connected to the prompter monitor. This allows the monitor’s tally light, or the tally function on the ClockPlus and TallyPlus, to replicate the operation of the camera tally. -
Page 11: Mounting The Tallyplus
Monitor Mounting - LED TFT and LED 8 The TallyPlus is mounted to the front of the monitor over the existing tally light. The built in opto sensor on the rear of the TallyPlus can then WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust capture and replicate the status of the hidden tally light. - Page 12 Hood Mounting Monitor Mounting - ELP15 If fitted, remove the wing The TallyPlus is mounted to the front of the ELP15 monitor. Unlike the plate from the TallyPlus by other LED monitors, this monitor does not have a tally light, and unscrewing the two therefore the built-in opto sensor on the TallyPlus will not function.
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Page 13: Mounting The Clockplus
Installation Mounting the ClockPlus Fit the TallyPlus to the hood, aligning the fixing holes in the brackets and securing with the two fixing screws provided. WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust accessories, the tilt axis of the head support must be securely locked horizontally (tilt axis). -
Page 14: Tally Connections
• The monitor (looped through from an external tally opto sensor) • An external tally opto sensor directly • An accessory (looped through or sourced from the TallyPlus to the ClockPlus, for example) • The accessory internal opto sensor •... - Page 15 Connecting to the Monitor - LED-8 ClockPlus Directly Connecting the Opto Sensor The tally opto sensor can be connected directly to the TallyPlus or the ClockPlus. This is particularly useful if only one accessory is being used in the prompter installation.
- Page 16 ClockPlus Using the Internal Opto Sensor If the TallyPlus or ClockPlus are mounted over the tally light on the front of the monitor, the internal opto sensor can be used to provide tally indication. The internal opto sensor is automatically disabled if a...
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Page 17: Power Connections
Two lengths of cable are provided to connect DC power to the TallyPlus from the monitor to cover either mounting position. Shorting Plug for Constant Red Display... - Page 18 Dual Power Connection Alternatively, DC power can be supplied to the If the TallyPlus and ClockPlus are being used in the same installation, TallyPlus via the 3.5 mm a dual Y power cable is available to connect DC power to both jack socket.
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Page 19: Timecode Connections (Clockplus)
Installation Timecode Connections (ClockPlus) VITC Timecode Connection Studio sourced timecode can be connected to the ClockPlus using CAUTION! Connection to the ClockPlus using composite either LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) or VITC (Vertical Interval Time video must be made with screened 75Ω coaxial cable.The Code). -
Page 20: Configuration
Configuration Adjusting the Opto Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting the Display Brightness (TallyPlus (TallyPlus and ClockPlus) and ClockPlus) The sensor trim control adjusts the threshold at which the opto sensor The brightness of the LED display digits can be adjusted with the BRI (internal or external) causes the tally indication to change colour. -
Page 21: Changing The Camera Number (Tallyplus)
Changing the Camera Number (TallyPlus) Changing the Clock Display Format (ClockPlus) The camera number displayed on the TallyPlus can be changed with The format of the clock display can be changed with the 12/24 switch. the NUMBER switch. Any number can be displayed in the range 0 to 9. -
Page 22: Timecode Selection (Clockplus)
Configuration Timecode Selection (ClockPlus) The selection of the active timecode input (VITC or LTC) can be changed with the V/L switch. VITC If only one timecode source is connected, the ClockPlus will auto-select the active input and disregard the current switch setting. -
Page 23: Operation
The ClockPlus can display SMPTE/EBU station timecode when connected to a suitable LTC or VITC source. When a timecode source The tally indication on the TallyPlus and ClockPlus is represented by is connected the clock will instantly set itself to the input time. -
Page 24: Maintenance
During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a dry, lint-free cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Particular attention should be paid to all connection ports on the ClockPlus and the TallyPlus. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
See the section Adjusting the Opto Sensor changing colour status. Use the opto sensor trim control to adjust the switching threshold. Sensitivity (TallyPlus and ClockPlus) on page 18. Check that the opto sensor is correctly positioned over the camera See the section Mounting the Tally Opto tally light, and that the light is functioning. -
Page 26: Technical Specification
82 mm (3.2 in) 88 mm (3.5 in) Connections Data Depth* 31 mm (1.2 in) 34.5 mm (1.4 in) DC Power Socket (TallyPlus and ClockPlus) Connector type: 2.1 mm DC socket. Weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 0.8 kg (1.76 lb) Signal *Excluding controls/connectors. - Page 27 Connector type: 3.5 mm mono jack socket. Signal Sleeve GROUND Logic voltage specification: Switch Control Cable (TallyPlus and ClockPlus) High State (Red Tally) >2.5V, <12.5V The tally colour status change can be controlled manually by inserting Low State (Green Tally) <1.0V or CONTACT OPEN...
- Page 28 Technical Specification Longitudinal Time Code Input Socket (ClockPlus) Standard . . . SMPTE 12M linear time code - 24, 25 or 30 Fps nominal Impedance ....... .> 50k Ω, balanced Level .
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Page 29: General Notices
General Notices FCC Certification Declaration of Conformity Prompter Accessories CLOCKPLUS TALLYPLUS This product complies with the following EU Directives: FCC Notice • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC This product complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to •... - Page 30 General Notices European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
- Page 33 Publication part No. ACC-4980/1 Autoscript www.autoscript.tv itec Group brand...
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