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Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions MPC Control Some features on the keyboard overlay may not be included on the particular model being operated. Since 1934 Retain this manual in your permanent files 1/21/2011 135-0124...
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SD7-9 Thank You Thank You for choosing NEVCO. We appreciate your business. The following instructions will help you become familiar with the operation and features of the scoreboard system. Please take a few minutes to study this manual, and to practice with the control.
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Figure 1 – MPC Control (front view) MPC Control Can operate scoreboards for a wide range of sports and features. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with the control) Overlay Fits on top of control to label the keys (included with system) A TCS-5 time control switch is included with each control.
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Figure 2 – MPC Control (rear view) MPC Control Universal – to change sports, change the Overlay and enter the new Model Code. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with control) Overlay For your scoreboard model (included with system) Coiled Cord Stretches to over 4 ft.
TABLE OF CONTENTS START UP PROCEDURE ......................1 START WHERE TURNED OFF LAST?..................1 GO TO A BOOKMARK?....................... 1 ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE ....................1 QUICK START GUIDE ........................ 2 ..................... 2 OAD THE LAYERS UMBERS KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ......................3 OPTIONS............................
START UP PROCEDURE When you turn the control on, the traveling display prompts you to “START WHERE TURNED OFF LAST?”, “GO TO A BOOKMARK?”, or “ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE”. Answer YES, NO, or enter the 3 character model code on the overlay.
QUICK START GUIDE With the control showing “ * READY * “, you are ready to enter the players numbers into the control. * READY * Load the Players Numbers Press Home [ H. PLAYER # Player The control will show Number Press [ H 21 OUT 00 00 ]...
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Use the key to respond to questions and to confirm data input. Use the key to respond to questions and to cancel an operation. Use the key ahead of a function key to initiate the direct entry mode or to change the settings in OPTIONS, CHRONOMETER, and TIME OUT TIMER, or to set the TIME, and other features.
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CHRONOMETER Pressing the key will cause the Time of Day to be displayed on the control. Chronometer (Time of Day) SET, then CHRONOMETER Press to set the chronometer time. [__SET_HH:MM:SS____] The control will prompt Enter the Hours, Minutes, and Seconds as desired. Press YES to accept the time entered. NOTE: Letters that have not been replaced with numbers will be replaced with zeros.
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Press HOME PLAYER NUMBER to set the Home Team as the active team. Home Player [_H.PLAYER #______] Number The control will prompt . If you want to add a new player to the roster or change the status or data for a player, enter the player’s number. (Any number from _0 through 99) [_H 23 OUT 00 00_ ] The control will prompt .
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Press HOME SUB. GUEST SUB. to let the control know you want to make a substitution for a Home Home or Guest Team player. Sub. [_H.SUB #___ _ ___] The control will prompt . Enter the number of the player going into the game.
OPTIONS Many options are available for modifying the way the scoreboard system works. The questions the control will ask and their order depends on the current system and settings. Pressing the OPTIONS key starts a scrolling report of the current system settings. This report will continue to repeat until a key is pressed. To change a setting, press SET OPTIONS and use the YES (confirm) and NO (cancel) keys to work your way through a series of questions that is based on your system and available options.
The Set Options Menu DO YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO DIM? DO YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO BRIGHT? Answering YES will toggle the brightness level of the scoreboard. RESET STATS? All player information (in or out of game, points scored, and fouls) is stored in the control. If you want to clear all of this information.
When I enter the model code, I get the message “MODEL CODE IS INVALID”. (Requires MPC-5B or later or MPCW-5B or later.) Contact NEVCO for a new control. If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department. 800-851-4040...
The pre-programmed electronic captions can be overridden by the use of the UVW (456) model code. This model code is used to program Nevco’s Electronic Team Name (ETN) product, but can also be used to program stat display electronic captions.
Electronic Captions Worksheet Please use this worksheet to help design your custom captions. The diagrams below represent the data input screens displayed on the control when the UVW (456) model code is entered. Each diagram illustrates the portions of the input screens that are displayed by the Electronic Captions. Please use only the diagram that applies to your stat panels.
GLOSSARY ALTERNATE TIME CONTROL SWITCHES (keys): Located on the keypad, these 2 keys, TIME ON and TIME OFF, may be used instead of the Hand Held Time Control Switch. NOTE: These 2 keys are inactive while the Hand Held Time Control Switch is plugged in. To enable them, turn the control off, unplug the Hand Held Switch and restart the control.
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HAND HELD TIME CONTROL SWITCH: A hand held switch with a coiled cord that plugs into either side of the control. When connected, the alternate time control switches (keys) are disabled. (Makes it easier for another person to control the main time or sound the horn). INTERVAL HORN: A horn that sounds repeatedly at preset intervals throughout the game.
My Bookmark Program Chart Bookmark # 1 Model Code _______________ Bookmark # 2 Model Code _______________ Bookmark # 3 Model Code _______________ Bookmark # 4 Model Code _______________ Bookmark # 5 Model Code _______________...
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