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Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions MPC Control Model Code 387 Baseball Time Out Timer Options Horn Start Clear Team Time Inning Chronometer Ball Strike (Time of Day) Time Home Reset Score Time Guest Error Blank Score Some features on the keyboard overlay may not be included on the particular model being operated.
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7425-Baseball w/Aux. Timer Display 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 ........................ 3 ........................... 3 ET THE NNING KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ......................4 OPTIONS............................8 ........................
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.
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[ * READY * ] The control will display and the scoreboard(s) will turn on. THERE ARE NO GROUPS NOTE: If the control displays the message “ DEFINED IN THIS SYSTEM KEY. TO CREATE A NEW GROUP USE MODEL CODE 618 WITH THE SYSTEM KEY MANAGEMENT OVERLAY ”, then, turn the control off and follow the instructions that came with the System Key Management Overlay with model code 618 to set up the groups as...
QUICK START GUIDE With the scoreboard on, and the control showing READY, you are ready to set the inning. * READY * Set the Inning to 1 Press [__INNING ____+ _] Inning The control will show Press [__INNING ____+1_] The control will show You are ready for the game to begin.
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. This key can Chronometer (Time of Day) be enabled so that when pressed it also displays the Time of Day on the scoreboard. NOTE: Pressing the TIME key or turning the time on will return to displaying the Main Time.
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Press TIME ON To start the main time. Time Press TIME OFF to stop the main time. Time NOTE: The Time On and Time Off keys may also control other timers in the configuration. NOTE: The Time On and Time Off keys are disabled if the hand held time control switch is plugged in to the control.
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Press INNING to enter the Inning ADD mode. Inning [__INNING _____2+__] The control might prompt . In this example the current Inning is 2 and the “+” indicates that the control is ready to add to the current inning. Enter a single digit number or press NO or YES or another function key to abort and leave the data unchanged.
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 BRIGHT? DO YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO DIM? Answering YES will toggle the brightness level of the scoreboard. USE AUX TIMER? SET AUX TIMER? TURN AUX TIMER OFF? The control has a built in auxiliary timer that can be used for many purposes. It can be configured to count up or down and it can run continuously or only when the main time is running.
Time is running Turn time off before saving a bookmark Use SET then score key and enter the Cannot subtract from score Score keys will add only correct score directly If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department. 800-851-4040...
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 _______________...
Appendix ( Chronometer (Time of Day) A CHRONOMETER (Time of Day Clock) is built into the control Once set, it will maintain its accuracy even while the control is turned off or disconnected from power. During normal operation the Time of Day can be recalled to the display on the control by pressing a single key, the Chronometer key.
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Appendix Chronometer TURN CONTROL OFF BUT LEAVE CHRONOMETER TIME DISPLAYED? (Allows the control to be turned off, disconnected, and stored away in a safe location, while the scoreboard or auxiliary time display, or both, continues to display a running “time of day” clock.) DISPLAY CHRONOMETER TIME ON ALL DISPLAYS? (Scoreboard(s) and auxiliary time display(s))
Appendix Chronometer EXAMPLE To Set The Chronometer: A. Set the Chronometer to 12:00:00 Do The Following Steps: Press SET --- then CHRONOMETER. DO YOU HAVE AN AUXILIARY TIME DISPLAY The control will ask --- CONNECTED? --- (Answer this question appropriately.) NOTE: This question is asked only once for each time the control is started fresh by entering a model code.
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