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- Page 1 LED 12-19 Inch TFT On-Camera Prompters Part Nos. LED12TFT-ME LED12TFT-ME-SDI LED15TFT-ME LED15TFT-ME-SDI LED17TFT-ME LED17TFT-ME-SDI LED19TFT-ME LED19TFT-ME-SDI 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
Contents Safety..........2 MT-BLACK Mounting Plate Adjustment . -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Health and Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. -
Page 5: About This Manual
Safety and About this Manual Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 equipment) Operating Environment WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the operation this equipment must be connected to a power operating temperature limits. -
Page 6: Components And Connections
Components and Connections On-Camera Prompter Key Components The illustration below highlights the key components used in a typical prompter installation. Camera mounting plate Counterbalance rods and weights Light shield cloth Hood (moulded or folding variants) Reflective glass LED TFT monitor display Built-in tally light indicator Monitor mounting rods and fixings Main prompter mounting extrusion... -
Page 7: Prompter Installation Components
Components and Connections Prompter Installation Components Prompter Mounting Components The following section describes the range of component parts available for a complete prompter installation using the LED TFT range of monitors. Many of the parts listed are optional, depending on the specific requirements of the installation. - Page 8 Components and Connections Hood Components Part Description MH-S Moulded hood, standard MH-W Moulded hood, wide FH-S Folding hood, standard FH-XW Folding hood, extra wide RGMH-S, RGMH-W, Reflective glass - sizes to match RGFH-S, RGFH-XW the hood models LIGHTSHIELD-S Light shield keyhole cloth LIGHTSHIELD-L Light shield cloth, large...
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Page 9: Box Contents
Components and Connections Tools Required Box Contents Metric Allen key set. HD/SDI Part Description LED12TFT-ME 12, 15, 17 or 19 inch LED TFT LED15TFT-ME prompter monitor LED17TFT-ME LED19TFT-ME LED12TFT-ME-SDI 12, 15, 17 or 19 inch LED TFT LED15TFT-ME-SDI prompter monitor with HD/SDI... -
Page 10: Prompter Monitor Connections
Components and Connections Prompter Monitor Connections Prompter Monitor Control Panel Power switch Fuse holder AC power socket (IEC) DC power socket (4 pin XLR) Composite video IN and OUT Video loop/terminate switch Tally light sensor IN socket Backlight setting buttons Tally light repeat OUT socket Video input selection button Accessory 12V OUT socket... -
Page 11: Installation
Installation Mounting the Camera and Telescopic Rods Screw the telescopic rods (TR-5, TR-7 or TR-12) into the mounting holes on the front of the camera head support. WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the prompter assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must be securely locked horizontally (tilt axis). -
Page 12: Mt-Black Mounting Plate
Installation MT-BLACK Mounting Plate Fit the MT-BLACK mounting plate to the camera support. Fit the camera head support plate to the base of the MT-BLACK mounting plate. Fit the mounting plate for the camera being used to the top of the MT-BLACK mounting plate, using the fixing screws provided. -
Page 13: Mt-Red Mounting Plate
Installation Screw the telescopic rods (TR-5, TR-7 or TR-12) into the mounting Fit the mounting plate for the camera being used to the top of the blocks on the MT-BLACK mounting plate. MT-RED mounting plate, using the fixing screws provided. MT-RED Mounting Plate Firmly clip the camera into position on the... -
Page 14: Mounting The Extrusion
Installation Mounting the Extrusion Remove the two protective end caps from the extrusion. Depending on the mounting method used in the installation: a) MT-BLACK and Direct Mounting - Loosen the twist locks on the telescopic rods to loosen the extension sections. Observing the correct orientation, slide the extrusion over the clamps on the end of the rods. -
Page 15: Mounting The Prompter Monitor
Installation Mounting the Prompter Monitor Centralise the extrusion between the two rods, aligning the marker with the centre of the camera lens. WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the prompter monitor assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must remain securely locked horizontally. - Page 16 Installation With the rod mounting screws loosened, slide the monitor rods With the monitor supported, carefully slide the end clamps of the through the rod mountings in the base of the prompter monitor. prompter monitor rods into the slot on the front of the extrusion. Ensure that the indents on the end clamps are correctly seated on the extrusion.
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Page 17: Assembling And Fitting The Hoods
Installation Assembling and Fitting the Hoods Centralise the prompter monitor with the marker on the extrusion. Secure the monitor in position by tightening the clamping screw. A range of hoods are available for use with the LED TFT on-camera prompters. The hoods are available in solid moulded or folding versions, in various sizes, to suit the camera and monitor being used in the installation. -
Page 18: Folding Hoods - Initial Assembly
Installation Folding Hoods - Initial Assembly Fold the side flags outwards. The hoods are supplied flat-packed, and require basic assembly. When used for outside broadcasts and other portable applications, the Align the two eyelets in the top flag with the tabs and twist to lock. hoods can be easily folded flat again for transportation. -
Page 19: Assembling The Standard Folding Hood
Installation Assembling the Standard Folding Hood Align the single eyelets in both the side flags with the tabs and twist to lock. Align the slot in the hood bracket and the two clamping knobs with the two threaded studs on the rear of the hood. -
Page 20: Assembling The Extra Wide Folding Hood
Installation Assembling the Extra Wide Folding Hood Fitting the Hoods When the hood has been assembled, it can be installed onto the Align the holes in the prompter and angle brackets with the two prompter assembly. threaded holes in the mounting plate. Tighten the fixing screws to secure the whole bracket assembly. - Page 21 Installation Fitting the Standard Folding Hood Fitting the Extra Wide Folding Hood Align the clamps on the ends of the hood brackets with the slot in Align the clamps on the ends of the hood brackets with the slot in the top of the extrusion.
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Page 22: Fitting The Extrusion End Caps
Installation Fitting the Extrusion End Caps Adjust the vertical position of the hood to centralise it with the camera lens and fully re-tighten the clamp screws. WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. Standard Folding Hood When the hood has been installed, the supplied extrusion end caps must be refitted. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Prompter Assembly Position
Installation Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position Fitting the Reflective Glass Panel The horizontal position of the prompter assembly must be adjusted to WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. optimise its position relative to the camera lens. Care must be taken when handling and installing the reflective glass panels. -
Page 24: Fitting The Glass Panel
Installation Fitting the Glass Panel With the glass supported at all times, replace the top glazing bar and secure with the fixing screws. The installation procedure for the glass panel is the same on all types of hood, although there are more fixing screws on the larger hoods. Remove all the fixing screws from the top of the hood to release the top... -
Page 25: Fitting The Light Shield Cloth
Installation Fitting the Light Shield Cloth Fitting the Counterbalance Weights The prompter installation may require counterbalance weights to be CAUTION! Ensure that the light shield cloth is only loosely fitted to the rear of the mounting to compensate for the front-heavy fitted around the body of the servo lens to allow it to effect of the prompter monitor and hood. -
Page 26: Balancing And Adjustments
Installation Balancing and Adjustments If the payload is not correctly balanced, lock the tilt axis and: a) If the payload is falling forward (front heavy), move the WARNING! After fitting or adjusting the prompter assembly counterbalance weights further back on the rods. and any accessories, the payload must be correctly re- balanced. - Page 27 Installation Additional Adjustments WARNING! Before attempting to adjust the positions of the WARNING! Before attempting to adjust the prompter mounting blocks on the camera plate, the counterbalance assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must be securely weights and prompter assembly must be removed. locked horizontally (tilt axis).
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Page 28: Connecting The Prompter Monitor
Installation MT-RED Adjustments Connecting the Prompter Monitor The top mounting plate can be moved to offset the position of the Video Connections camera, by removing the bottom screws with a 4 mm Allen key and reseating the assembly in the other four screw holes. Connection using composite video or HD/SDI to the prompter monitor must always be made with screened 75Ω... -
Page 29: Additional Accessory Connections
Installation Additional Accessory Connections VGA Connection Autoscript accessories such as tally sensors or the ClockPlus can also This connection allows a PC VGA signal to be displayed on the monitor. be connected to the monitor. Tally Light Sensor Connection This provides a connection for an Autoscript external opto sensor attached to a camera tally light to operate the tally indicator on the monitor. -
Page 30: Power Connections
The prompter monitor can be powered by either an AC supply or a 12 CAUTION! The DC accessory out socket is intended for VDC supply. use with approved Autoscript accessories only. Do not exceed the current output limit of the product when AC Power Connection powering auxiliary devices. -
Page 31: Powering Up
Installation Powering Up Before powering up, ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly. To power up, operate the on/off rocker switch. If power is present, the switch will illuminate. -
Page 32: Configuration
Configuration Control Panel Buttons Eco +Plus+ LED The Eco +plus+ LED provides an indication of the current status of the The buttons on the control panel are used to configure the setup of the monitor backlight. prompter monitor screen. The buttons have legends to indicate their function, and are back-illuminated. -
Page 33: User Monitor Setup Menus
Configuration Menu Buttons The control range of some parameters is limited intentionally to prevent erratic or undesirable operation. This group of five buttons are used for on-screen menu navigation. The menus are accessed by pressing the SETUP key, and navigated Button Button Function using the MENU and four ARROW keys. -
Page 34: Monitor Setup Advanced Menus
Configuration Monitor Setup Advanced Menus Sub Menus Parameters Description The monitor setup advanced menus are shown in the following table. Main Menu - Eco +Plus+ Setup (Cont.) To access the menus, either press all four ARROW keys Eco +Plus+ • 1 min Sets the time delay period of simultaneously, or press the SETUP key for two seconds whilst turning... -
Page 35: Lcd Parameters Menu
Configuration LCD Parameters Menu Sub Menus Parameters Description The LED TFT monitors are shipped with configured display settings Main Menu - Over Temp Options which have been optimised for prompting text display. However, the LCD parameter menus provide options for adjusting settings such as Over Temp Options 5 - 25 Sets a reduction in the... -
Page 36: Maintenance
Maintenance Routine Maintenance No solvents or glass cleaners should be used. Only use clean water and a damp lens cloth when cleaning. Do not apply excessive pressure The LED TFT on-camera prompters require minimal routine to the reflective glass panel during the cleaning process. maintenance, apart from checking the connections and overall operation periodically. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Fault Check Comments The monitor is not Check that the AC power source is connected and secured. See the section Powering Up on page 29 powering up. Check that the DC power source is connected and secured. Check that AC power is being supplied to the DC adaptor. Check the fuse and replace if necessary. -
Page 38: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Physical Data Display Data Backlight technology ..... . High brightness LED LED12 LED15 LED17 LED19 Brightness ........1000 nits 339 mm 398 mm 428 mm... - Page 39 GROUND Provides a 12 VDC supply to operate external accessories such as the Connection for an external Autoscript opto sensor to activate the built- Autoscript TallyPlus. Fused internally with a resettable fuse. in tally light on the monitor. The sensor is attached to the camera tally VGA Input light and allows the monitor to mimic the operation of the camera tally.
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Page 40: General Notices
General Notices FCC Certification Declaration of Conformity LED TFT Prompters LED12TFT-ME/-ME-SDI LED15TFT-ME/-ME-SDI LED17TFT-ME/-ME-SDI LED19TFT-ME/-ME-SDI Vitec Videocom Limited declares that this product has been FCC Notice manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008. This product complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, This product complies with the following EU Directives: pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 41 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.
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