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  • Page 1 Indoor Video Operation User Manual...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quickstart Guide/ Before you begin What's included How to set up operating system Testing video display for power and correct connections Powering down your video display QR code for training vMix Operation How to: Create a playlist in vMix Connect a camera Connect a fan cam Play a DVD...
  • Page 3 Quickstart Guide - Before you begin...
  • Page 4 INDOOR Standard Operators Kit Congratulations on the purchase of your new Indoor Video Display! Attached is the list of materials included in your purchase. Laptop Computer with video streaming and production software and carry bag Wireless HD Camera with tripod and case Dual Band Wi-Fi Router Audio Interface for connection to in-house sound system USB Cable...

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Operating System

    Connect the ethernet cable to the first cabinet on the first row (for models 8810 - 8830) *NOTE: Models 8840 and 8850 require an ethernet cable to the first cabinet on the first row and an ethernet cable to the first cabinet on the third row.
  • Page 6 TESTING VIDEO DISPLAY FOR POWER AND CORRECT CONNECTIONS Once you have set up your operating system, power on the laptop. The laptop password is "password" Open the "Show 1-shortcut" on the desktop 4. Once the Show 1 preset loads in vMix, verify the "fullscreen" button at the top center of the interface is in green, signaling it's ON (if it's in gray, select the button to turn it on, turning it green) 5.
  • Page 7 HOW TO SHUT DOWN YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM Exit out of the vMix software Turn off Laptop Turn off Sender Box Turn off Video Display Disconnect any cables necessary for storage. QR CODE FOR TRAINING Click the QR code or use your phone camera to scan the QR code to set up video display training.
  • Page 8 vMix Operation...
  • Page 9 vMix Terms Preview Window Output Window Inputs Inputs: Content you load into vMix. Shown in the bottom third portion of the vMix screen. Preview Window: Shows your content before it’s live on the video display. Shown in the top left window in vMix. Choose “Cut” or “Fade” in the middle of the screen to get it onto the video display.
  • Page 10 CREATING A PLAYLIST IN VMIX Creating a playlist in vMix will allow you to run content on your video display pregame, at halftime or anytime a game is not being played. 1. Open vMix and select “Add Input” in the bottom left corner. Choose “image” and select “Browse” to upload pictures (.jpg or .png file types) such as player lineups, game schedules, etc.
  • Page 11 HOW TO: PLAY A DVD *This requires an external DVD USB player (not included) that connects to your laptop. These can be found on websites such as Amazon for around $20. Open vMix and select “Add Input” in the bottom left corner. Select “DVD”...
  • Page 12 HOW TO: PLAY ONLINE/YOUTUBE CONTENT WITH VMIX Navigate to the YouTube video or online content you’d like to play on your video display. NOTE: If the video player allows setting the video quality or resolution to 480p or 720p, this will look best on the video board.
  • Page 13 HOW TO: CONNECT TO SOUND SYSTEM Using the supplied 3.5mm to XLR cable, pictured below, connect the laptop from the headphone/speaker jack to house/gym audio mixer. 2. Use one of the available mic or line inputs. The use of an XLR extension may be required. NOTE: Use an input on the mixer that does NOT supply phantom power (48v) to the input.
  • Page 14 HOW TO: CONNECT A CAMERA See page 18 for using a phone camera. See page 19 & 20 for using a wireless camera. HOW TO: CONNECT A FAN CAM Open vMix and select "Add Input" and then select "NDI". In the NDI window, select your camera or phone name and press “OK”. Select "Add Input"...
  • Page 15 VMIX FAQ How often should I update my Windows software and Anti-Virus software? We have turned off the "Automatic Update" feature on your laptop so the laptop will not use valuable processing resources during game use. You should update your Windows software and Anti-Virus Software when they become available. Perform the updates when you have the time and you do not need to run the laptop in a game situation to eliminate performance issues with vMix.

  • Page 16: Camera Operation

    Camera Operation...
  • Page 17 WIRELESS CAMERA OPERATION To begin, plug in the router provided with your operating system. The wireless camera requires a phone with the Mevo app. SETTING UP THE MEVO APP Plug in the router provided with your operating system and connect your laptop to this network. Power on your wireless camera.
  • Page 18 WIRELESS CAMERA ACCESSORIES We recommend purchasing a camera mount similar to the ones pictured below that can be used to hold both the wireless camera and a phone. This allows you to use the wireless camera and use your phone as the viewfinder. This one can be found on Amazon.
  • Page 19 LIVE STREAMING VIA PHONE APP Newtek HX NDI Camera App *For optimal performance, hardwire your laptop to the provided router. iOS: Start by searching the App Store for Newtek HX NDI. The app costs $19.99. Once downloaded open the app. Allow it permissions for the camera and microphone. To enable streaming of the camera, tap the white circle in the center of the screen.

  • Page 20: Content Library

    Content Library...
  • Page 21 FULL CONTENT LIBRARY See the Video Content Library located on your laptop, or see the following pages for a QR code to each folder of the content library. Below is a list of common sports phrases that we have paired with our flash messages provided in your content library.
  • Page 22 Volleyball Key Phrase Sheet Ace: Displayed when a player serves the ball and it lands untouched on the opponent's side of the court, resulting in an ace and a point for the serving team. Blocked: Shown when a defensive player or players successfully block the opponent's attack, denying them a point and showcasing the effective defensive play.
  • Page 23 Wrestling Key Phrase Sheet Escape: Displayed when a wrestler on the bottom position successfully breaks free from their opponent's control and gains a neutral position, earning one point. Major Decision: Shown at the end of a match when a wrestler wins with a point margin of 8 to 14 points, indicating a major decision victory and awarding the team additional team points.
  • Page 24 OTHER CONTENT Below is a list of scholastic events that can be paired with our flash messages provided in your content library. List of Scholastic Events Athlete of the Month Athlete of the Week Book Fair Calendar of Events Field Day Game Day Guest Speaker Happy Anniversary...
  • Page 25 OTHER CONTENT Below is a list of seasonal events that can be paired with our flash messages provided in your content library. List of Seasonal Events April Fools Back to School Happy New Year Countdown Fall Break Happy 4th of July Happy Easter Happy Halloween Happy Holidays...
  • Page 26 OTHER CONTENT NATIONAL ANTHEM LINEUPS ANIMATIONS Click the QR code or scan the QR code Click the QR code or scan the QR code with with your phone camera or visit: your phone camera or visit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3219c https://vimeo.com/user/202306940/folder 2dd29m9dhv9y8cq7/h? /17812150 rlkey=82kal5hi6lcospv5sd0igost1&dl=0 TRIVIA FAN CAMS...
  • Page 27 GRAPHIC TIPS GRAPHICS Create art work as a Vector Graphic file, a high resolution .jpg or .png file that will scale easily with no loss of image quality. Do not convert graphics in the JPEG, PNG or Bitmap file format into a Vector Graphics file. Design graphics using a canvas size of 1920 x 1080 px.
  • Page 28 TUTORIALS: CREATING YOUR FIRST GRAPHIC This tutorial uses the free version of Canva. Learn more at canva.com. Click the QR code or use your phone camera to scan the QR code or visit: https://vimeo.com/varsityscoreboards/graphics TUTORIALS: CREATING A TEAM GRAPHIC PRO VERSION This tutorial uses Canva Pro features.
  • Page 29 TUTORIALS: CREATING A TEAM LINEUP PRO VERSION This tutorial uses Canva Pro features. Canva Pro is free for K-12 teachers and students, or $14.99/month. Learn more at canva.com Click the QR code or use your phone camera to scan the QR code or visit: https://vimeo.com/varsityscoreboards/prolineups TUTORIALS: CREATING A TEAM LINEUP FREE VERSION...
  • Page 30 TUTORIALS: CREATING AD LOOPS This tutorial uses the free version of Canva. Learn more at canva.com. Click the QR code or use your phone camera to scan the QR code or visit: https://vimeo.com/varsityscoreboards/advertisements TUTORIALS: CREATING SPONSORED FAN CAMS This tutorial uses Canva Pro features. Canva Pro is free for K-12 teachers and students, or $14.99/month.
  • Page 31 Running Events...
  • Page 32 PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST GAME The vMix loaded onto your laptop has preloaded categories such as flash messages, player lineups, advertisers, etc. To add new categories, right click on an existing category, and type in your category name under the “Custom Categories” section. Double click the square to the right of the category name to change the color of the tab.
  • Page 33 RUNNING EVENTS YOUR FIRST GAME - PLAY BY PLAY Tips: Check out the sport specific folders in the Content Library section included on your laptop. Also use the Tutorials folder and use the templates for creating content for the game. Once you have created all of your game content, place your materials into a new show in vMix and save it as the name of the event (Varsity Basketball, etc).
  • Page 34 RUNNING EVENTS HOMECOMING - SENIOR NIGHT - MOVIE NIGHT Tips: Check out the Scholastic Events and Senior Night folders in the Content Library section included on your laptop (or refer to page 24. Also use the Tutorials folder (or refer to pages 28- 30) and use the templates for creating content for the game.
  • Page 35 RUNNING EVENTS: GRADUATION Tips: Check out the Graduation Animations Folder in the Content Library section included on your laptop. Also use the Templates and Guides folder and use the Graduation Templates for creating content for the ceremony. Once you have created all of your graduation pictures and materials and ordered them, place your materials into a new "Graduation Show"...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    "Position" should have the width and height of the video display. Please see below for the width and height of the video display models: Model 8810: 640 W x 320 H Model 8820: 800 W x 480 H Model 8830: 960 W x 640 H...

  • Page 37: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION For technical questions, please contact 800-411-3136 or visit https://varsityscoreboards.com/tech-service/contact-tech-service/ For video operating questions, please contact 800-323-7745 Ext. 144 CONTACT INFORMATION // 37...

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