CREEN ..............24 REATING AND DITING CRIPTS AND LIDES On the Device ..........................24 Via the Web Interface (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo Hardware) .... 24 ) ....29 DITING EQUIRES APP PURCHASE ON NON ATAVIDEO ARDWARE ) ........ 29...
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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.
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 ...
Item Description Quantity Adjustable Mounting Bracket with locking lever TP-950 metal base tray with tripod plate 150 x 150 PTZ Scissor Lift Cloth Hood Medium CRV hex tool to remove 90 degree joining blacks from item Q 9mm long ¼ thumb screw with red dot 9mm long ¼...
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TP-950 NOTE: Depending on your order, your TP-950 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 website...
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Features Product Overview The TP-950 teleprompter is designed specifically for PTZ Adjustable PTZ lift, supports all PTZ cameras on the market cameras. Mounting the PTZ upside down removes the Expandable mounting bracket system allows simple operational limitations of a PTZ camera within a prompter, but secure installation of tablets up to 15.6”...
2. Grab 4 x 565mm vertical extrusions (Item P) and 4 x 15mm thumb screws (Item M). 1. Grab TP-950 metal base tray (Item F) and lay flat on surface such as a table. Note: Make sure screw opening closest to the end is facing away from metal base tray (Item F).
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 7. Grab two 325mm glass support extrusions (Item R) and four 35mm thumb screws (Item L). 8. Use the four 35mm thumb screws (Item L) to attach screws to the vertical extrusions. 9. Top view should look like this.
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13. With the PTZ Scissor Lift locked, now lay on flat table. Attach/screw quick release plate of your tripod to the bottom of the TP-950 metal base plate (Item F). 15. Grab glass support bar (Item U) and two 15mm thumb screws (Item M).
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Bracket with locking lever (Item A). 23. Install the Adjustable Mounting Bracket with locking lever (Item A) by inserting the 9mm long 1/4 thumb screw with red dot (Item J) through the slot in the TP-950 metal base tray with tripod plate (Item F).
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28. Grab cloth cover (Item H). 29. Install the cloth hood (Item H). The hood is secured to the inside of the TP-950 metal base tray with tripod plate (Item F) and glass support bar (Item U) via integral magnets.
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.
PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Free App download from the Free Android App download App Store™ from Google Play™ Ensure your tablet has internet access via your cellular Ensure your tablet has internet access via your cellular service provider or a secure wireless connection.
Optional Teleprompter Remote Controls The dvPrompter Plus app can be controlled and monitored in real time over IP using a laptop or tablet. Optionally you use the Datavideo WR-500 handheld controller or the Contour Shuttle Xpress. Please see below for more details:...
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Note: The remote will sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity to save battery life. Press the play / pause button to wake the remote and it will automatically try to re-pair with the tablet previously used.
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Remote Accessories Lanyard Necklace Plug the lanyard necklace into the jack plug socket. 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.
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Contour Shuttle Xpress The Contour Shuttle Xpress is supported by TP-950s running dvPrompter Plus version 1726 or newer, please see the appropriate section of this manual for information on updating the dvPrompter Plus software. We have provided support for control of both scrolling text and slides.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 5. Open the ‘Contour Shuttle Configuration’ application. 6. We need to clear existing settings on the web browser that you will be using. In the example below, we assume the Google Chrome browser will be used.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 12. You will then be prompted to select a target application. Here we need to find the Google Chrome application and on Windows it’s usually located under C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application as shown below. 13. Click ‘Open’ then ‘Apply’...
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 dvPrompter Plus App The dvPrompter Plus is a full function teleprompter scripting application that can be used with the Datavideo WR-500 wired / wireless remote controller and the affordable on or off camera Datavideo mounting systems. (Tablet/Laptop not included).
‘X’. Please note: The default set in the main settings menu can be overridden on a per script basis from within the editor. Via the Web Interface (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo Hardware) Please see the appropriate section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control web interface of the app.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Text Scripts To create a new text script on the device simply tap or click the ‘+’ button and select the ‘Text’ option, enter a title and then enter the script body into the rich text editor. The script will be saved automatically when you close the rich text editor by tap or clicking the ‘X’.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Exporting Slides from PowerPoint 1. Before you convert slides to images, save your PowerPoint presentation to the PPTX or PPT format so you don't lose your work. 2. Select the slide you want to save as an image. If you want to convert all the slides to images, select any slide.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Exporting Slides from Keynote 1. Before you convert slides to images, save your presentation so you don't lose your work. 2. In the top menu select ‘File’ > ‘Export to’ > ‘Images’ 3. Select the ‘JPEG (High Quality)’ format and specify the range of slides that you want to save as images. If you want to save all the slides, check the point ‘ALL’.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 3. To import multiple slides, click button 2. Button can be used to add a single slide to an existing slide deck. 4. Select all the slides you want to import, CTRL + A can be used to select all.
‘Edit’ button, the slides will be saved automatically when you close the rich text editor by tap or clicking the ‘X’ Real Time Editing (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo Hardware) Real time editing allows you to modify a script that is currently on screen, simply modify the script via the web interface and watch it update in real time as soon as you save your changes.
C: Start / Pause scrolling D: Increase text size when scrolling / jump to next script in playlist when paused E: Unload script and return to documents screen Via the Web Interface (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo Hardware) Please see the appropriate section of this guide to understand how to access the remote control web interface of the app.
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Text Scripts: Unload script and return to documents screen Text Scripts: Increase speed when scrolling / jump to previous break marker when paused Slides: Next slide G: Text Scripts: Decrease speed when scrolling / jump to next break marker when paused...
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Menu Bar Tap or 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 –...
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Slave Mode: When enabled the device will act as a slave screen to another dvPrompter app, please see the appropriate section for more information. Default font: Select the default font used by the editor (this can be overridden on a per script basis using the editor).
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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.
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Network (Requires In-app purchase on non Datavideo Hardware) If your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network you can fully control the app over the network, simply enter the web interface address into the web browser of another device on the same network.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Setup Instructions Obtain the IP address of the master device by navigating to the network menu Open the settings menu on the slave device, enable slave mode and enter the IP address of the master Tap or click home on the menu bar, you will see the screen below while the slave establishes a connection to the master.
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TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Once connected the screen will turn white then black, the slave will now mirror the master. To exit slave mode tap or click the screen then press the blue exit button, the app will close.
TABLET PTZ TELEPROMPTER KIT TP-950 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display using HDMI (via an appropriate HDMI adapter for your device) or using wireless screen mirroring such as Airplay and Mirror-cast. External display setting disabled In this mode the external display will mirror the devices screen.
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