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Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions MPCX Soccer Control Since 1934 Retain this manual in your permanent files Rev. 2/18/15 135-0135...
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May not be compatible with certain older scoreboards 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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Clear Scoreboard Set Brightness of Scoreboard Set Direction Timer Will Count Enable / disable Auto Horn Check Battery Level Check Signal Strength Turn Security ON/OFF Re-link Control Select Scoreboard Type Select Data Layout (Type G Only) MPCX SOCCER CONTROL (front view)
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START GUIDE ........................ 1 To Start a New Game ......................1 To Set the Time ........................1 To Start the Timer ........................2 To Stop the Timer ........................2 To Add to the Score ....................... 2 ToAdd to Shots on Goal ......................
QUICK START GUIDE Note: It is assumed here that the control has been configured for the correct scoreboard type and the control has been linked to the desired receiver(s). Both functions are explained in the setup guide that comes with a new control.
To Start the Timer Press The control will display TIME Half: 1 Time:ON Home: Guest: Strikes:0 To Stop the Timer Press The control will display Half: 1 Time:OFF TIME Home: Guest: Strikes:0 To Add to the Score Press then then HALF Half: 1 Time:ON HOME...
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS GREETING screen Accessed GREETING MPCX Soccer When the control is Powered ON, the greeting showing the pressing >>>>> type of control and the sport is displayed. This greeting continues to be displayed while the control establishes communications with its receiver(s). (May take up to 30 ON/OFF seconds) When you are done using the control turn it OFF to conserve...
MAIN screen Accessed MAIN Half: 1 Time:OFF The main screen shows the Half, the Timer Status, and the pressing Home: 0 Guest: 0 Scores. You must use this screen if you want to change the Half or Scores. Press HALF / SCORE any time to return to this HALF / screen.
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Turns the time ON. TIME Half: 1 Time:ON Home: 0 Guest: 1 Turns the time OFF. TIME Half: 1 Time:OFF Home: 0 Guest: 1 Sounds the horn. (Approximately 2 seconds) HORN Note: Does not change the control display. Note: Hold key down to extend duration. Note: If, when the main screen appears, it shows Half 0 and the scoreboard remains dark and does not respond to the control, then the Half: 0 Time:OFF...
MULTI-FUNCTION screen Accessed MULTI-FUNCTION Shots On Goal: This Multi-function screen provides access to Shots on Goal as pressing Home: 0 Guest: 1 well as Saves, Corner Kicks (C/K) and Penalties. Use the Multi- function key to step thru functions and screens. The cursor will SHOTS indicate the selected function.
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SET TIME screen Accessed SET TIME Set Time: This screen is for setting the time. (Timer must be stopped). 0:00.0 pressing The cursor indicates the Minutes, Seconds, or Tenths of Strikes:0 Seconds as being selected. Use the SET TIME key to step to the desired element of time, then, use the “+”...
Options Menu Several option settings are available to fine tune the scoreboard system to your needs. These settings are saved in the control. They are remembered even if the control is turned OFF or the batteries removed. When a control turns ON the scoreboard, these settings are sent to the scoreboard and are used to define how it operates.
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Enter Code to affect how the control operates. Generally, these settings Change Settings need not be changed and should only be changed by an experienced operator or under direction from the Nevco Service Department. Press the following key sequence: HOME GUESTS to gain access to the following additional menu items.
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The Security setting is used to allow multiple controls to Security simultaneously operate the scoreboard. (+)On (-)Off With the Security set to (+)ON, the scoreboard will ignore all other controls and can be operated only by the control that turned it ON. When this control is turned OFF another control can be used to turn the scoreboard ON.
This menu option reports the number of receivers the control is Link Control 0/0 currently linked to (0/0), and the number of receivers on its Press (+) “Link To” list (0/0). The option also allows you to link a control to a scoreboard (receiver) or group of scoreboards (receivers).
Selecting Scoreboard Model The next press of the Options key will display one of the following screens. It indicates which of the scoreboard model series the control is currently configured to operate. Use the “+” key to toggle thru the scoreboard models. Press HALF / SCORE to exit the options routine. The last scoreboard series displayed will become the new control configuration.
Selecting Data Layout Note: This option is only available in Scoreboard Model “Type G” For the 3656 and 3657 soccer boards the data layout can be changed to display different data in different sequences. The following are the possible data layouts. Use the “+” key to toggle thru the different data layouts.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Cause Solution Check LED status indicator on receiver Receiver not Restore power to (on solid = power, blinking when key is working receiver pressed on control = has signal I/O) Scoreboard will not turn ON when control Battery level low Replace batteries Control signal weak...
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Note: The scoreboard assumes the security than one control receiver and control OFF. (c) Turn the of the control that turns it ON. receiver ON. (d) Turn the control ON. If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department. 800-851-4040...
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—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of Nevco could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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