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Datavideo TP-900 Instruction Manual

Datavideo TP-900 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..................................6 ACKING PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............................8 ..................................... 8 EATURES ASSEMBLY – TP-900 ..............................9 CONNECT A PC/LAPTOP FOR CONTROL AND MONITORING OVER IP ................14 .............................. 14 IRECT ETHERNET CONNECTION / DHCP LAN ..........................14 ONNECTION VIA A ROUTER CAMERA EXPOSURE AND THE 70/30 MIRROR GLASS....................
  • Page 3 Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or...

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

  • Page 5: Warranty

     registered with Datavideo within 30 days of All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product purchase. without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.  Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as ...

  • Page 6: Packing List

    12V universal Mains PSU USB Mouse 5m Ethernet Cable 3.5mm input adapter for WR-500 remote control TP-900 metal base tray with tripod plate 150 x 150 PTZ Scissor Lift Cloth Hood M4 CRV hex tool 9mm long ¼ thumb screw with red dot 9mm long ¼...
  • Page 7 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 NOTE: Depending on your order, your TP-900 kit could have been supplied with one of a range of remote controls – for more information on the remote controls please speak with your local Datavideo supplier or check our...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

     The HDMI output can The HDMI output can TP-900 features a bright 15” LCD screen with dvPrompter also be used to drive external displays Plus app built-in. There is no need to run software on a ...

  • Page 9: Assembly - Tp-900

    TP-900 Assembly – TP-900 1. Attach/screw the tripod’s own quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the TP-900 metal base tray with tripod plate, Item F. Use the 3/8 to ¼ adapter, Item O if required.
  • Page 10 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Attach the two 475mm horizontal extrusions with 90 degree joining blocks, Item Q using the M6*14mm screws, Item M and M4 CRV hex tool, Item I and replace the black circular plastic caps. Attach one of the 250mm PTZ lift extrusions with both end caps, Item S using the M6*40mm screws, Item L and M4 CRV hex tool, Item I.
  • Page 11 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Attach the second 250mm PTZ lift extrusions with both end caps, Item S using the M6*40mm screws, Item L and M4 CRV hex tool, Item I. 70/30 mirror glass, Item T with the Insert the two green dots facing the talent.
  • Page 12 Lift, Item G 14. Install the 15” LCD Control Unit, Item A by inserting the the 9mm long ¼ thumb screw with red dot, Item J through the slot in the TP-900 metal base tray with tripod plate, Item F.
  • Page 13 16. Turn on the 15” LCD control unit by connecting the mains power supply, Item V, the power cable can be routed through the hole in TP-900 metal base tray with tripod plate, Item F. The dvPrompter Plus software will...

  • Page 14: Connect A Pc/Laptop For Control And Monitoring Over Ip

    1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the TP-900 and your PC/Laptop 2. Power on the TP-900, the dvPrompter Plus app will open automatically 3. The TP-900 has the static IP address 192.168.10.10 by default, we must also set a static IP address on the PC/Laptop 4.
  • Page 15 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 7. Click the menu bar and then ‘Network’ 8. The network control URL will be shown as below 9. Please see the appropriate section of this manual for software operation instructions...

  • Page 16: Camera Exposure And The 70/30 Mirror Glass

    Datavideo recommend cleaning the glass regularly to remove dust and finger print marks. This will ensure the best image quality is recorded when the camera is looking through the glass.

  • Page 17: Optional Teleprompter Remote Controls

    RED LED will flash. In wired mode, the remote needs to be physically cabled to the TP-900. A four-pole jack to jack plug cable is provided with this remote. One end of the cable fits into the 3.5mm input adapter (Item I, supplied with the TP-900). The other end plugs into the jack socket on the WR-500 remote.

  • Page 18: Control Buttons

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Control Buttons LED Indicators RED LED Wired Mode GREEN LED Bluetooth 4 Remote Accessories Lanyard Necklace Plug the lanyard necklace into the jack plug socket.

  • Page 19: Cr2032 Battery

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 CR2032 Battery A CR2032 button battery is installed inside this remote. The original battery supplied (when new) is expected to last for 3 years under average / normal use. This button battery can be replaced by the user when it dies. Please remove the back case cover carefully to avoid user damage to the PCB or case.

  • Page 20: Fs-30 Foot Switch

    The FS-30 supports control of both scrolling text and slides. Control Buttons The FS-30 will work all TP-900 teleprompters running dvPrompter Plus version 1581 or newer, please see the appropriate section of this manual for information on updating the dvPrompter Plus software.

  • Page 21: Generic Presentation Clickers

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Generic Presentation Clickers Most generic presentation clickers with a USB receiver are supported by TP-900s running dvPrompter Plus version 1581 or newer, please see the appropriate section of this manual for information on updating the dvPrompter Plus software.

  • Page 22: Dvprompter Plus App

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 dvPrompter Plus App The TP-900 includes a fully unlocked version of the prompter Plus application. Documents Screen When you first launch the app, you will see the screen below. The menu bar in the top left-hand corner provides access to the various settings menus.

  • Page 23: Creating And Editing Text Scripts And Slides

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Creating and Editing Text Scripts and slides Please see the ‘Network’ section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control webui of the app. Text Scripts To create a new script via the web interface simply tap the ‘+’ button, enter a title and then enter the script body into the rich text editor.
  • Page 24 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Select the slide you want to save as an image. If you want to convert all the slides to images, select any slide. Select ‘File’ > ‘Save As’. In PowerPoint for Mac, select ‘File’ > ‘Export.’...
  • Page 25 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 The slide is saved in the selected file format. If you convert more than one PowerPoint slide to separate image files, a new folder is created in the destination folder. This new folder uses the same name as the presentation. If you haven't saved the PowerPoint file, your exported slide images are saved in a folder with a default name, for example Presentation1.
  • Page 26 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Exporting slides from Keynote Before you convert slides to images, save your presentation so you don't lose your work. In the top menu select ‘File’ > ‘Export to’ > ‘Images’ Select the ‘JPEG (High Quality)’ format and specify the range of slides that you want to save as images.
  • Page 27 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Importing Slides Tap or click the ‘+’ button and select the ‘Slides’ option. Enter a title, here I have used ‘My Slides’ To import multiple slides, click button 2. Button can be used to add a single slide to an existing slide deck.

  • Page 28: Real Time Editing

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 You can choose to fit the images to the ‘Height’ or ‘Width’ of your device, select the option that avoids stretching of the slides based on the aspect ratio of the slides and your devices screen.

  • Page 29: Playlists

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Playlists Adding a script to the playlist Checking the ‘In Playlist’ option when creating or editing a script via the webui will allow the app to automatically load the next script in the list, it also allows you to quickly jump between scripts using the hardware remote control (see the control section of this guide for more information).

  • Page 30: Control

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Control Via the device (USB mouse) Clicking the screen when a script is loaded will display the menu bar shown below. A: Decrease text size when scrolling / jump to previous script in playlist when paused...

  • Page 31: Via The Web Interface

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Via the web interface Please see the ‘Network’ section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control webui of the app. The network control interface is shown below. A: Decrease text size when scrolling / jump to previous script in playlist when paused...

  • Page 32: Using Optional Hardware Remote Controls

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Using Optional Hardware Remote Controls Please see the ‘Optional Teleprompter Remote Controls’ section of this manual for more information.

  • Page 33: Menu Bar

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Menu Bar Clicking the menu bar (found in the top left-hand corner of the documents screen will display the menu shown below, you will see three options: Home – Return to the documents screen Settings – Display all app settings Network –...

  • Page 34: Settings

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Settings...
  • Page 35 These markers can then be used to quickly jump forward or backward between points in the text, when using the hardware or network remote control, should the running order of the production change. Remote control: The optional Datavideo WR-500 controller can be used to control the script, please select either Bluetooth or wired mode.

  • Page 36: Network

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Enable Hotkeys: Allows you to assign keyboard shortcuts to the control buttons. This option can only be configured via the web interface. Network If your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network you can fully control the app over the network, simply enter the webui address into the web browser of another device on the same network.
  • Page 37 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900...

  • Page 38: Synchronizing Multiple Devices

    Via HDMI The TP-900 features HDMI input and output ports, multiple TP-900 units can be connected in a daisy chain by connecting the HDMI output of one TP-900 to the HDMI input of another. The HDMI output port is located next to the Ethernet port.
  • Page 39 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Tap home on the menu bar, you will see the screen below while the slave establishes a connection to the master. Once connected the screen will turn white then black, the slave will now mirror the master.

  • Page 40: Connecting An External Display

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display using the HDMI output on the TP-900. The HDMI output port is located next to the Ethernet port. External Display Setting Disabled (Recommended if using webUI control) In this mode the external display will mirror the devices screen.

  • Page 41: Updating The App

    PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Updating the App You can download the latest App from www.datavideo.com/product/TP-900. The current App version is shown at the bottom of the menu. 4. Download the latest App from www.datavideo.com/product/TP-900 5. Copy the downloaded .apk file to the root directory of a USB flash drive 6.
  • Page 42 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 7. Double click the dvPrompter Plus .apk file you downloaded earlier The update will install, the dvprompter App will automatically open when complete...
  • Page 43 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Specifications Device Used 15” monitor with integrated dvPrompter Plus Software English Dutch Spanish Portuguese Multi-language Support Russian Prompter Size (Max) Width Height Depth LCD Native Resolution 1024 x 768 LCD Brightness 350 NIT Monitoring and control via LAN...
  • Page 44 PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-900 Service and Support www.datavideo.com/product/TP-900 www.datavideo.com/product/TP-900 Feb-17.2022 Dec-23.2022 G082060918E1 Version E1 Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2020 Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2020...

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