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MP-70/50 Series
Scoreboard Controller
User Guide
Document No.: 98-0002-29
Document Version: 1709.13
Effective with Firmware Version: 3.08g

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  • Page 1 MP-70/50 Series Scoreboard Controller User Guide Document No.: 98-0002-29 Document Version: 1709.13 Effective with Firmware Version: 3.08g...
  • Page 2 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BAT/RF ........................21 Dimming the scoreboard ..................21 BASKETBALL ........................22 Sport-specific settings for basketball..............22 FIBA rules (for international basketball) ..............23 Auto Period Advance (FIBA rules-only question) ........... 23 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 4 Tenths of seconds clock ..................37 Auto horn ....................... 38 Timeout to scoreboard ................... 38 Timer set #1 and #2 (MP-70 only) ................. 38 Clock set to ......................38 Break set to ......................38 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 5 Timeout to scoreboard ................... 52 Clock set to ......................52 Break set to ......................52 Overtime set to ...................... 52 Timeout timer set to ....................52 Injury time ......................53 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 6 TRACK ..........................65 Sport-specific settings for track ................65 Minutes tens to connector 2 ................... 66 Omega PowerTime ....................66 FinishLynx ......................67 Operating in Manual Mode ..................67 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 7 Operating the possession lights ................79 Shots on Goal ......................79 Penalties ........................ 80 Cancelling individual penalties ................81 Edit or clear penalties ..................81 Saves ........................81 TEAM NAMES ........................82 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 8 Avoiding potential problems with multiple controls (G2) ........113 Operating the MP-72/52 in Relay Mode (G2) ............114 Wireless troubleshooting (G2) ................115 Radio Frequency Interference (G2) ..............115 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13 viii...
  • Page 9 Battery routine maintenance .................. 138 Battery storage ......................139 Battery control safety and precautions ..............139 LOCK/UNLOCK MODE ....................140 Lock the control ...................... 140 Features not locked ..................... 140 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 10 Exit test mode ......................170 Team name testing ....................170 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................172 Nothing appears on the scoreboard ..............172 Scoreboard does not respond ................172 DOCUMENTATION CHANGE REQUEST ..............173 WARRANTY........................174 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Our controls allow you to keep up with sports timing and scoring demands that require quickness and accuracy. Each controller’s versatility makes it effective in a wide variety of sports. Some common features of the MP-70/50 Series include:  Storage for up to six different sports and scoreboard configurations for ease of operation and flexibility.

  • Page 12: The Mp-70, Mp-72 And Mp-73

    The wireless versions are MP-50 Wireless, MP-52 G2 Wireless and MP-53 G3 Wireless. Unlike the MP-70, the MP-50 cannot run basketball shot clocks, football field timers, or a hand switch connector that can be used for any sports. Because of these limitations, the MP-50 is most frequently used for baseball scoreboards;...

  • Page 13: Wireless Option

    You can find more information on wireless controls at the chapter titled:  MP-70/50 W on page 85. IRELESS PTION  MP-72/52 G2 W on page 102. IRELESS PTION  MP-73/53 G3 W on page 118. IRELESS PTION MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 14: About This User Guide

    Introduction BOUT UIDE This User Guide will acquaint you with the MP-70/50 scoreboard controls. It includes chapters on:  Common Functions, such as updating the score, and tracking time periods, on page 13  Setting up your control, on page 9 ...

  • Page 15: Conventions Used In This Guide

     For clarity and brevity, the control functions discussed in this guide will be referred to as MP-70/50, MP-70 or MP-50. Only when referring to the Wireless G2 option will the reference change to MP-72/52, MP-72 or MP- ...

  • Page 16: Getting Help

    Fair-Play Service Department at (800) 462-2716. When contacting the Fair-Play Service Department, it is always helpful to have your scoreboard model number and sales order number information handy. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 17: Necessary Information

    In addition, locate the warranty information packaged with the MP-70/50 before calling. Model Number __________________________________________________________ Sales order number __________________________________________________________ Name of company or dealer that Fair-Play equipment was purchased from: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 18: Important Precautions

    120-volt grounded outlet for a three-pronged plug is unavailable, have one installed by a qualified electrician.  Unplug the MP-70/50 when it is not in use. To unplug it, grasp the plug at the outlet; do not pull on the cord. ...

  • Page 19: Hardware

    ETTING UP THE It is vitally important to correctly connect the scoreboard, hand switch or other devices to the MP-70/50. Improperly connected equipment will not work as expected. If you are using a controller equipped with the wireless option, refer to...

  • Page 20: And Mp-50 Back Panel Views

    Hardware MP-70 MP-50 BACK PANEL VIEWS MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 21: Optional Hand Switches (Mp-70 Only)

    10. In some cases, you can connect more than one BACK PANEL VIEWS hand switch to the MP-70/72 to at a time. The HC-70 and HH-70 hand switches listed above include a nine-pin adaptor, allowing you to connect another hand switch in a daisy-chain configuration.

  • Page 22: Turning On The Mp-70/50

    Hardware MP-70/50 URNING ON THE Before turning on the MP-70/50, verify that it is connected to a standard 120-volt grounded outlet. See on page 8. MPORTANT RECAUTIONS The controller’s ON/OFF switch is located at the rear of the console. Move this switch to the ON position.

  • Page 23: Common Functions

    Common Functions COMMON FUNCTIONS Certain functions of the MP-70/50 are common to all sports. You should become familiar with these functions before proceeding to the chapters discussing specific sports applications. Operating the clock TIME IN S WITCH The TIME IN switch allows you to start and stop the clock. You can also start and stop the clock with an optional hand switch.

  • Page 24: Clock Set Key

    Note: If you are operating the clock with hand switch, the TIME IN switch on the MP-70/50 must be in the time out position. Before attempting to reset the clock with the hand switch, be sure the TIME IN switches on both the MP-70/50 and hand switch are in the time out position.

  • Page 25: Updating The Score

    Note: If the sport you are running is hockey, and you are using the numeric keypad to manually adjust your hockey scores, then the goal lights must be turned on and off manually (see ANUALLY CONTROLLING GOAL on page 45. INDICATORS MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 26: Tracking Periods

    MP-70. You must have an HS-70 hand switch to start, stop and reset the shot/field timer. The time remaining appears on the top line of the MP-70 LCD display next to the two digit sport code.
  • Page 27 1. Turn off the TIME IN switch. 2. On the MP-70 keypad, press SET TIMER/T.O.D. 3. On the MP-70 numeric keypad, enter a two-digit time and then press ENTER . 4. Turn on the TIME IN switch to start the timer countdown.

  • Page 28: Timeouts

    (T.O.L.) counter. If it is necessary to stop the timeout timer, press -1 again. 4. Press the TIME IN switch to Time In position to resume the game clock. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 29: Correcting A Mistake

    SET TOD 09:27:00 is not dependent upon the TIME IN switch setting. To resume display of the game clock, BB TOD 9:27 press SHIFT + T.O.D. and respond with NO . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 30: New Game

    Common Functions NEW GAME The MP-70/50 retains the data from the last game it was used for in memory. This is a precaution in case of power failure. To clear that data and reset the controller to the default values you have specified for the selected sport, follow one of the following two procedures.

  • Page 31: Set Interval On/Off

    Common Functions SET INTERVAL ON/OFF This key is available only on the hockey keypad insert with the MP-70/50 programmed to operate a hockey scoreboard. Press this key while holding SHIFT to turn the hockey interval timer on or off. If you want to change the duration of the interval timer, press this key without holding SHIFT .

  • Page 32: Basketball

    Basketball BASKETBALL If basketball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for basketball, see ELECTING AND CHANGING on page 151. SPORTS You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 33: Fiba Rules (For International Basketball)

    You AUTO HORN? can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature on and off as instructed on on page OUNDING THE HORN MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 34: Clock Set To

    IMEOUT TIMER TO - CHANGE SPORT - On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds for a primary (“full”) timeout and then press ENTER . T.O.TIMER TO? 00 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 35: Alternate 2Nd Timeout Time

    On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the shot - CHANGE SPORT - timer #1B clock in seconds and then press ENTER . TIMER 1B SET? 00 For example: 30 seconds (NCAA Women). MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 36: Timer 2 Clock Timer (Mp-70 Only)

    15 players per team. To activate this feature, press YES at the FOUL MEMORY prompt. Otherwise, press NO . If an SP-70 statistics panel controller is interfaced with the MP-70, foul and points tracking capabilities of the MP-70 are automatically de-activated. (MP-70...

  • Page 37: Timer Set To (Mp-70 Only)

    TIMER SET TO? 00 the duration of the shot timer clock in seconds and then press ENTER . Note: MP-70 controls can hold three different default shot timer clock durations in permanent memory. • For information about selecting and programming default shot timer...

  • Page 38: Fiba Auto Per. Advance Sequence

    DVANCE SEQUENCE If you chose the AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE feature that is an option under FIBA rules, the MP-70/50 control will run a sequence of FIBA basketball game periods and their time values, which are described below. (This prompt was previously...

  • Page 39: Entering Team Lineups (Mp-70 Only)

    OMMON UNCTIONS 13 before continuing with this chapter. That chapter discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a basketball game, such as operating the clock and updating the score. (MP-70 NTERING TEAM LINEUPS...
  • Page 40 Note: For more information on how to use the HS-70 hand switch during a basketball game, refer to PERATING THE SHOT FIELD TIMER HAND (MP-70 only) on page 16. SWITCH MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 41: Setting The Transparent Timer Color

    3. At the PLAYER NO prompt, type the player number and then press ENTER . The player’s statistics will appear in the first open position of the home or visitor statistics panel. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 42: Removing A Player From The Game

    The home or visitor statistics panel will go blank. You may now display statistics for the new players by placing them in the games as outlined earlier in this section. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 43: Updating Score/Tracking Player Points (Mp-70 Only)

    This is the value you have specified at the MAX.T.FOULS prompt in the sport-specific settings for basketball on AXIMUM TEAM FOULS PAGE MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 44: Correcting Player Statistics (Mp-70 Only)

    You can also use the FOULS/PLAYER key to cycle through records in the team lineups. This allows you to verify player statistics and make corrections as necessary. Follow these steps: MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 45 PLAYER NO. prompt type the player number and press ENTER . Again, correcting an individual player’s statistics does not alter the team fouls or total score; if those values require correction, you must adjust them separately. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 46: Football

    Football FOOTBALL If football is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for football, see ELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 151. You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 47: Update Yardage

     Press NO only when you are using the FB-8218TK scoreboard for a track and field event. When you press NO , the MP-70/50 transmit tenths of seconds data to connector 2 of the scoreboard processor pack. You must also redirect the writing at the scoreboard to complete this change.

  • Page 48: Auto Horn

    ENTER . IMEOUT TIMER SET TO On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds - CHANGE SPORT - per time out and then press ENTER . T.O.TIMER TO? 00 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 49: Number Of Timeouts Left

    13 for a discussion of several functions of the OMMON UNCTIONS MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a football game, such as operating the clock and updating the score. PERATING THE POSSESSION LIGHTS Press POSS. to alternate between the home and 9:08.

  • Page 50: Display Yardage

    BALL ON EVENT keys appear on the scoreboard automatically, if you pressed NO , you can 9:08. display or blank these values on the scoreboard STATS BLANKED simultaneously by pressing DISPLAY D,TG,BO at any time. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 51: Hockey

    Hockey HOCKEY If hockey is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50 or if you want to change the controller’s settings for hockey, see ELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 151. You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 52: Interval Timer On

    Hockey If you press YES, the MP-70/50 prompts you to enter the penalty times for the +1, +2 and +3 keys, pressing ENTER after each one. - CHANGE SPORT - - CHANGE SPORT - - CHANGE SPORT - +1 PEN.TO? --:-- +2 PEN.TO? --:--...

  • Page 53: Tenths Of Seconds Clock

    VERTIME SET TO - CHANGE SPORT - On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the O.T. SET TO? 00 overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 54: Timeout Timer Set To

    13 before continuing with this chapter. This chapter UNCTIONS discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a hockey game, such as operating the clock and updating the score. ISPLAYING SHOTS ON GOAL The HOME S.O.G.

  • Page 55: Manually Controlling Goal Indicators

    Pressing either of these keys will turn the corresponding goal indicators on or off. NTERING PENALTIES By default, the MP-70/50 allows you enter penalty times in two-minute five- minute, and 10-minute increments using the +1 , +2 and keys respectively.

  • Page 56: Entering Multiple Penalties

    Note: Depending upon the type of scoreboard, penalty indication arrows may not be present. There are two penalty clocks per team, and the MP-70/50 can store up to three additional penalties per team in memory. This means only the first two penalties in memory for each team will count down.

  • Page 57: Entering Two Penalties With Plus Keys

    Instead, you will see a screen similar stating “NO PENALTY FOUND.” Re- enter the penalty and player number using the correct sequence. NTERING THER PENALTIES 1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 58: Cancel Individual Penalties

    1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY . 2. Enter the player number, and then press ENTER . 3. The current penalty in memory appears on the LCD display. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 59: Edit Or Clear Penalties

    The tracking penalties feature only shows the total penalty times assessed to an individual player. It does not show the player’s remaining penalty times on the MP-70/50 LCD screen. Refer to the scoreboard for the players’ remaining penalty time information.

  • Page 60: Using The Interval Timer

    1. With the game clock stopped 10:02. press SHIFT + SET INTERVAL ON/OFF . INT.TIMER ON?Y/N One of the prompts shown above will appear on the LCD display. 2. Press YES . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 61: Wrestling

    Wrestling WRESTLING If wrestling is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for wrestling, see ELECTING AND CHANGING on page 151. SPORTS You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 62: Countdown Clock

    O.T. SET TO? 00 IMEOUT TIMER SET TO On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds - CHANGE SPORT - per timeout and then press ENTER . T.O.TIMER TO? 00 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 63: Injury Time

    You should also be familiar with the information in on page OMMON UNCTIONS 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a wrestling match. ISPLAYING MATCH WEIGHT The match weight appears in the player fouls area of the scoreboard. Follow these steps to display match weight: 1.

  • Page 64: Displaying Previous Match Scores

    +1 , +2 , +3 or –1 . 1. Press one of the MATCH PTS keys (HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS). 2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new number and then press ENTER . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 65: Soccer

    Soccer SOCCER If soccer is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for soccer, see ELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 151. You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 66: Minutes Tens To Connector 2 (Board Type 26)

    AUTO HORN key to activate the autohorn function if desired. OUNTDOWN LOCK Press YES if you want the clock to count down - CHANGE SPORT - COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N or NO if you want the clock to count up. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 67: Tenths Of Seconds Clock

    ENTER . IMEOUT IMER - CHANGE SPORT - On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds T.O.TIMER TO? 00 per timeout and then press ENTER . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 68: Number Of Timeouts Left

    You should also be familiar with the information in on page OMMON UNCTIONS 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a soccer game, such as operating the clock and updating the score. ORNER ICKS The HOME CORNER KICK and VISITOR CORNER KICK key works much like the SCORE key.

  • Page 69: Shots On Goal

    3. The current penalty time in memory appears on the LCD display. 4. Press ENTER to cancel penalty. To correct the penalty time, enter the new time on the numeric key pad and then press ENTER . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 70: Saves

    5:54 2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the H. SAVES shots on goal value by the increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 71: Volleyball

    Volleyball VOLLEYBALL If volleyball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for volleyball, ELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 151. You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 72: Tenths Of Seconds Clock

    When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME , # OF TOLS,1TO9? this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at half time. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 73: Video Character Generator

    You should also be familiar with the information in the chapter titled OMMON on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that UNCTIONS are important to its operation in a volleyball game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.

  • Page 74: Moving Previous Volleyball Set Scores Down To Lower Scoreboard Panel

    2. At the prompt “WHICH, 1to4?” Select which score to edit, 1 to 4. 3. Enter the home score and then enter the visitor score using the numeric keypad. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 75: Track

    Track TRACK If track is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, see ELECTING AND on page 151. CHANGING SPORTS You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in...

  • Page 76: Minutes Tens To Connector 2

    23, 24, and 37. Select YES if you wish for your MP-70 control to receive data from the Omega PowerTime product. Note: If you have selected the Omega PowerTime product, you cannot select FinishLynx, which is the next prompt you will see.

  • Page 77: Finishlynx

    INISH FinishLynx is a versitile digital photofinish and track timing system that can be connected to an MP-70 control, and is available for scoreboard types 15, 23, 24 and 37. Note: For additional information on FinishLynx, contact your Fair-Play dealer.

  • Page 78: Displaying The Heat Number

    Press the up and down arrow keys to navigate between the lane/place entries for the various contestants. Use the two arrow keys to displays the contestant results on the scoreboard. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 79: Finishlynx Installation And Setup

    Trans-Lux/Fair-Play. INISH NSTALLATION The FinishLynx product is connected to the MP-70 control via a null modem cable that attaches to the RS-232 port on the back of the MP-70. Note: Please refer to the FinishLynx manual at www.finishlynx.com for other questions concerning connections and hardware.

  • Page 80: Baseball

    Baseball BASEBALL If baseball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for baseball, see ELECTING AND CHANGING on page 151. SPORTS You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the...

  • Page 81: Sport-Specific Settings For Baseball

    SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL When you select baseball, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select baseball in the future.

  • Page 82: Clock Set To (Hours Or Minutes/Seconds)

    - CHANGE SPORT - Gun Model HTRCR-1K. JUGS GUN? Answer YES to STALKER GUN if using a Stalker Pro - CHANGE SPORT - II Speed Sensor. STALKER GUN? Y/N MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 83: Operating The Control In A Baseball Game

    RACKING THE SCORE BY INNING If the MP-70/50 is programmed for use with the BA-7127 or BA-7136 (scoreboard type number 34) you can track score by inning through 20 innings of game play. In extra innings situations when the inning number increases from 10 to 11, the home and visitor score by inning display windows of the scoreboard will be cleared.

  • Page 84: Balls, Strikes, And Outs

    2. Press +1 button. The total number of pitches for home or visitor will then be updated and displayed on the corresponding 2-digit display of the scoreboard. LEAR PITCH COUNT To clear the pitch count when there is a pitcher change, MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 85: Indicating The Team And Player At Bat

    On the numeric keypad, enter the new hit count and then press ENTER . PDATING RUNS If your scoreboard type allows you to tally runs for each team, follow these steps: MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 86: Tracking Errors

    Note: Some two-digit models are capable of displaying the inning number on the clock. If this feature is activated, neither colon will be lit while the inning number is displayed. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 87: Lacrosse

    Program Mode. (If your scoreboard is for Lacrosse, it will be the next question after responding NO to the SOCCER Y/N prompt). If lacrosse is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for lacrosse, see ELECTING AND CHANGING on page 151.

  • Page 88: Countdown Clock

    REAK SET TO On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break - CHANGE SPORT - period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER . BREAK SET TO? 00 MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 89: Overtime Set To

    You should also be familiar with the information in on page OMMON UNCTIONS 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a lacrosse game, such as operating the clock and updating the score. PERATING THE POSSESSION LIGHTS Press POSS.

  • Page 90: Penalties

    3. At the ENTER PLY. NO. prompt, enter the player number on the numeric keypad and then press ENTER . In lacrosse, there are three penalty clocks per team, and the MP-70/50 can store up to five penalties per team in memory. This means only the first three penalties in memory for each team will count down.

  • Page 91: Cancelling Individual Penalties

    % : 6 2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the H. SAVES shots on goal value by the increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 . MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 92: Team Names

    ONLY If your scoreboard is equipped with SpectraLens or LED technology electronic team names displays, the MP-70 control can transmit team name data to them through either wired or wireless transmission. To enter the home team name, follow the steps below.
  • Page 93 Select the narrow font (NF) as explained in Step 2.  Eliminate spaces if they were previously used.  Abbreviate the team name. 6. Verify the correct team name appearance on the scoreboard display. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 94 Note: You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in ROGRAMMING on page 142. YSTEM ETTINGS MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 95: Mp-70/50 Wireless Option

    - without the need for wiring and cable conduit. The wireless MP-70/50 controls are operated in a similar fashion to the MP-70/50 controls that have a standard cable connection. This chapter describes how the wireless control can be set up and its features programmed into the control, in the event that you may need to do this.

  • Page 96: Selecting Transmission Modes

    If the antenna has been damaged, send the control to an authorized service center for repair. 2. Locate the MP-70/50 transmitter within a 180-degree arc in front of the scoreboard to prevent the scoreboard from blocking the signal. The wireless signal is largely immune to conflicting radio frequency signals from cordless telephones, cellular telephones, microwave ovens and other radio frequency devices.

  • Page 97: High And Low Power Modes

    If you respond YES , the radio transmitter will send the radio signal at full power.  If you respond NO , then the control transmit range will decrease (this is typically used for testing). MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 98: All Scoreboards

    SEL mode radio channel. Channels 10 through 15 on M- 70/50 correspond to the letters A through F on the CHANNEL SWITCH. Note: Channels 0, 14, and 15 disable the radio transmitter on the MP-70/50 when the radio transmitter is in SEL mode. Likewise, the receiver located in a wireless scoreboard is disabled when the channel switch is set to 0, E or F.

  • Page 99: Receiver Card Location

    (and Telelite conversions), the channel switch is located behind a hole in the side of the receiver box. (See following picture). Remove the plastic plug to access the channel switch. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 100: Verifying Your Channel Selection

    You will need to turn off the wireless feature if you want to hook up a wireless- equipped scoreboard to run on a conventional data cable. The procedure below describes how to turn off the wireless settings on your control. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 101: General Wireless Operating Guidelines

    If more than one control is in use at a facility, allow for at least one channel of separation between channel settings, starting with channel 1. Example: Control 1=Channel 1; Control 2=Channel 3; Control 3=Channel 5, etc. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 102: Operating Wireless Under Special Circumstances

    Hence, a control set to channel 7 will transmit to all scoreboards in that vicinity that have their receivers set to channel MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 103: Mixing Wireless And Conventional Cable Hookups

    The three illustrations below display correct vs. incorrect wireless/conventional cable arrangements. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 104: Power-Up Sequence For Multiple Controls

    3. Multiple controls can utilize the SEL TRANSMIT mode, but they must each be set to different channels. 4. The MP-70/50 control set to the ALL mode. This has a limitation of ONE set of scoreboards set to ALL. Only ONE control at any given time should be set to the ALL TRANSMIT mode.
  • Page 105 When a scoreboard is locked onto a SEL mode signal, it ignores any transmissions from an MP-70/50 set to ALL. If you turnoff an MP-70/50 that is controlling a scoreboard in SEL mode, the scoreboards continues to ignore any transmissions from an MP-70/50 in ALL mode for 10 seconds.

  • Page 106: Avoiding Potential Problems With Multiple Controls

    SCBDS mode, you will not be able to add and operate a new scoreboard independently, merely by using another MP-70/50 control set for ALL SCBDS. Instead, all of the scoreboards will display scrambled information, because each will not be able to discern which is its “correct” signal.
  • Page 107 The drawback of this setup is that if control A ceases transmitting, the scoreboards that control was operating could eventually lock on to the signal from control B. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 108: Operating The Mp-70/50 In Relay Mode

    All control of the scoreboards is accomplished from the lead MP-70/50. Any input on the relay control is ignored. The control in RELAY mode will stay in RELAY mode until you again apply power while holding down the 1 key.

  • Page 109: Wireless Troubleshooting

    NTERFERENCE Under normal circumstances, other wireless signals, such as a nearby cellular phone relay tower, should not jam the wireless MP-70/50 during a sporting event. The control’s radio signal is redundantly transmitted 16 times across a wide bandwidth using Spread Spectrum Technology - regardless of what channel or transmit mode your control is set to.

  • Page 110: Scoreboard Not Picking Up Radio Signal

    Wait 20-30 seconds, and then turn the control back on. Note: Channels 0, 14, and 15 disable the radio transmitter on the MP-70/50 when the radio transmitter is in SEL mode. Likewise the receiver located in a wireless scoreboard is disabled when the channel switch is set to 0, E or F.

  • Page 111: Final Wireless Control Considerations

    For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday or overnight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This will extend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing be necessary. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 112: Mp-72/52 G2 Wireless Option

    — without the need for wiring and cable conduit. The wireless MP-72/52 controls are operated in a similar fashion to the MP-70/50 controls that have a standard cable connection.

  • Page 113: Setting Up The Wireless (G2) Connection

    Note: The wireless signal is largely immune to conflicting radio frequency signals from cordless telephones, cellular telephones, microwave ovens and other radio frequency devices. For more information on interference, see ADIO on page 115. REQUENCY NTERFERENCE MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 114: Scoreboard Operation (G2)

    Transmission Mode  SEL — You operate more than one scoreboard with more than one control, simultaneously, without them interfering with one another. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 115: Changing Your Transmitter Settings (G2)

    (00 to 15), then press ENTER .  To move on to the next setting without changing the select channel, hold down the SHIFT key and press the NEXT key ( 5 key). MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 116: Selecting Channels (G2)

    In SEL mode, you must select the same channel as the receiving devices (scoreboards and timers). Refer to table. CHANNEL SETTINGS Control Receiving Description Transmitter Devices Indoor default Outdoor default MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 117: Changing The Receiver Channel (G2)

    See the following pictures for further details. Receiver card in for indoor displays Receiver card in outdoor displays MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 118: Locating Channel Switch On Receiver Card (G2)

    (G2) ERIFYING SCOREBOARD SIGNAL LOCK If channel number is not displayed by scoreboard, then there is some other problem or the scoreboard is not compatible. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 119: General Wireless (G2) Operating Guidelines

    However, versions prior to May 2010 were NOT capable of accepting both the control wire and the wireless radio receiver. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 120: Operating Wireless (G2) Under Special Circumstances

    HOME SCORE window or shot timer SECONDS window. On outdoor scoreboards, the lamp driver and radio receiver cards are located behind a service access door adjacent to the disk antenna. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 121: Power-Up Sequence For Multiple Controls (G2)

    Turn on second MP-72/52 (Mode SEL, CH9 or ALL). Wait 45 seconds and verify that the scoreboard set to channel 9 is responding to transmission from the MP-72 set to SEL CH9 or ALL. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 122: Synchronizing Transmission Modes (G2)

    (inside the scoreboard) must be set to the same channel, and the MP-72/52 control must be operated with the RADIO TRANSMIT mode set to SEL mode. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 123: Avoiding Potential Problems With Multiple Controls (G2)

    On the other hand, the benefit of this setup is that if either control ceases transmitting, the scoreboards that particular control was operating will not lock on to the signal from the other control. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 124: Operating The Mp-72/52 In Relay Mode (G2)

    Note: The relay control must be set to RELAY mode before the controls are connected and power is applied to the lead control, or damage to one or both control outputs could occur. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 125: Wireless Troubleshooting (G2)

    Contact the Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance. Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified that Fair- Play’s wireless MP-72/52 device will not cause harmful interference to other FCC-approved equipment. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 126: Scoreboard Not Picking Up Radio Signal (G2)

    For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday or overnight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This will extend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing be necessary. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 127: Control Transmitter Dip Switch Settings (G2)

    HIGH (RF Power Level). Note: The transmitter and receiver should be set to the same RF power settings for optimum performance. High power levels are not recommended for indoor installations. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 128: Mp-73/53 G3 Wireless Option

    If you are using hand switches, they currently require a cable connection to the control, even when used with a wireless model. Note: Hand switches cannot be used with the MP-53 control. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 129: G3 Wireless Features

     The wireless card and radio is exactly the same for the controller and scoreboard and are interchangeable. It should also be the same for any accessory. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 130: Setting Up The G3 Wireless Connection

    In general, antenna elements radiate perpendicular to the direction they point. Thus a vertical antenna emits across the horizon. Metal objects near the antenna cause reflections and may reduce the ability for an antenna to radiate efficiently. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 131: Range (G3)

    Refer to (G3) on page 123, (G3) SCOREBOARD GROUP NUMBER ET GROUP NUMBER page 126, or to on page 143. COREBOARD TYPE MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 132: Connecting To The Scoreboard (G3)

    See 2 above. Note: For additional information refer to settings IEWING YOUR TRANSMITTER on page 126 or (G3) on page 133. IRELESS ROUBLESHOOTING MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 133: Scoreboard G3 Settings

    (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or etc…) and press ENTER . The scoreboards will reboot and display their assigned group number. If additional scoreboards need to be changed, repeat steps 2 thru 4 above. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 134: Direct Connection Method

    The scoreboard will re-start and display its scoreboard number in the seconds digits. When the control displays ENTER SCBD #, type the scoreboard number and press ENTER . The scoreboard will reboot. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 135: Display The Scoreboard Type (G3)

    ENTER . Software Version For three (3) seconds the scoreboard show its transceiver software version in the minutes and seconds digit fields while the controls shows Displaying- Software Version. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 136: Control G3 Settings

    147. OARDS SUPPORTED 5. Turn off power to the MP-73/53, wait a moment and turn on power to the MP-73/53. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 137: Reset To Factory G3 Settings

     The scoreboard or shot timer lamp driver circuit card can accommodate either conventional control wire hookup or wireless radio receiver and can accept both data transmission methods simultaneously. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 138: Operating G3 Wireless Under Special Circumstances

    You can set multiple scoreboards to the same group number If two or more controls are located within each other’s range and are set to the same group number then they will produce competing signals. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 139: Power-Up Sequence For Multiple Controls

    Single Mode – turn off one of the controls. The scoreboard assigned to that group number will scan and lock on to the control transmitting the same scoreboard type. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 140: Four (4) Controls For Four (4) Scoreboards

    IRELESS METHOD b. To change the MP-73/53, refer to (G3) on ET GROUP NUMBER page 126. c. Repeat steps a and b above for remaining scoreboard and MP- 73/53 combinations. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 141: Multiple Courts To Single Control

    Each scoreboard will scan and lock-on to the primary group number. If primary group number is not available it will scan for the next group number within the group. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 142: Multiple Courts To Split Or Single Control

    Single Mode – turn off three (3) controls but keep one control on. All scoreboards will scan for the next available control within their group and lock-on to the only remaining control that is still transmitting. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 143: Wireless Troubleshooting (G3)

    Contact the Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance. Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified that Fair- Play’s wireless MP-73/53 device will not cause harmful interference to other FCC-approved equipment. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 144: Scoreboard Not Picking Up Radio Signal (G3)

    For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday or overnight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This will extend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing be necessary. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 145: Battery Option

    Battery Option BATTERY OPTION Note: This section of the manual applies to MP-70/50 or MP-73/53 controls with firmware version 3.07 or higher. The battery option, available on both MP-70/50 standard and MP-73/53 wireless controls, provides an on-board power source that virtually eliminates the need to plug the control into an AC-voltage outlet to operate a scoreboard.

  • Page 146: Led Power Meter

    The LED Power Meter for the battery is located on the top of the control.  MP-70/50 Wired – the LED Power Meter will turn on momentarily when the control is powered up or when the power level button is pressed.

  • Page 147: Power Meter Button

    ON and in use during a game. Doing so may shut down the control and cause an interruption during the game. The Micro USB Charging Port is located on the back of the MP-70/50. O CHARGE THE BATTERY 1. Set the power switch located on the control’s...

  • Page 148: Charging Time

    +68°F and +86° F (+20°C and +30°C). ATTERY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The battery pack supplied in the MP-70/50 control has been factory conditioned and maintained for peak performance. To keep the battery in top condition and maximize its life and charging capacity, take some time to get acquainted with - and abide by - the following care and safety recommendations: ...

  • Page 149: Battery Storage

     Do not expose the battery control to excessive physical impact.  Never use the battery pack in any other device or for any other purpose. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 150: Lock/Unlock Mode

    The Lock Mode is used to prevent unauthorized changes to the System Settings or Configuration Settings. If the MP-70/50 control has been locked, then you must first unlock it before you can set the System Settings or Configuration. The Lock/Unlock Mode requires the user to create and use the same 4-digit code to lock or unlock the MP-70/50 control.

  • Page 151: Unlock The Control

    4. Unlock the control by using the same 4-digit 4 digits _______ code (0-9) used to lock the control. Press [4- digit code] ENTER CONTROL 5. The control is unlocked. UNLOCKED! 4 digits _______ MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 152: Programming The System Settings

    For example, if you connect a baseball scoreboard to an MP-70/50 that you have been using to run a football scoreboard, you need to adjust both the system and sport-specific settings.

  • Page 153: Programming Sequence

    ETTINGS Follow these steps to adjust the system settings: 1. Turn off the MP-70/50. 2. Press and hold the zero 0 key while turning on the MP-70/50. COREBOARD TYPE The MP-70/50 must be properly configured for the type SYSTEM SETTINGS of scoreboard it is controlling.

  • Page 154: System Settings For Baseball

    NEW H&E DIG? Y/N Error digit displays.  Press NO to NEW H&E DIG prompt if you want to send 8 segment data to Hit and Error digit displays. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 155: Settings For Baseball Board Types 34, 35 & 39

    To display pitch speed on your scoreboard, you will need a Jug’s Speed gun (model HTRCR-1K) and a Jug’s cable (model R7010) or a Stalker Pro II Speed Sensor. Your MP-70 control will also need to be enabled for this feature. This is done at the factory. Consult your Fair-Play dealer for details.

  • Page 156: Time Of Day Clock

    Respond with YES to set the output to MP-69 data, and NO to set the output to MP-70/50 data. Connector one is automatically configured for MP-70/50 data on wireless controls, so the CONN.1 prompt will not be displayed.

  • Page 157: Boards Supported

    When assigning a group number, select from the same scoreboard type.  Each group number has its own default channel. Note: MP-70 with 69 data protocol will only run older scoreboards built approximately in 1984-1999. The board type is listed on a label near the driver circuit boards inside the scoreboard.
  • Page 158 14 [6], 10 [2] 12 [4] 15 [0], 16 [1] 25* [3], 27 [5], HK-8216 26 [4] 28 [6] SC-1728 37* [1] 38 [2] 39 [3] 40 [4] SC-8124LA MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 159 BA-7209MP, BA-7200AB, BA-7209CL, BA-7216, BA-7200PC MP-7200 BA-7209 BA-7100, BA-7100, 29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] BA-7109 BA-7109 BA-7118, 29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] BA-7118MP MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 160 40 [4] ST-1410-4, T-818-2, ST-1420-4 T-830-2 Note: Scoreboard type 83 for Timers and Shot Timers can only be set via wireless method and does not set a default group number. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 161: Selecting And Changing Sports

    MP-70/50, as the control has a memory circuit that retains game information in case of loss of power. However, if you do need to change the sport selected for your MP-70/50, make these adjustments only after the SYSTEM level configuration is done. (For more...
  • Page 162 Note: When initially programming the MP-70/50, or if the display system hardware (scoreboard type) has changed, be sure to configure the SYSTEM SETTINGS before doing anything with the CHANGE SPORT settings.
  • Page 163 Allows the timeout timer to T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Basketball appear on the scoreboard. Sets total seconds per timeout Basketball T.O.TIMER TO? 00 for primary or full timeout. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 164 DOWN PLACE, UPDATE YARD? Y/N Football TO GO and BALL ON EVENT keys to appear on the scoreboard automatically. Specifies whether the clock Football COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N counts up or down. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 165 Enter the amount of interval INT. TIME? __:__ Hockey times in minutes and seconds. Allows 10-minute player penalties to appear on 10-minute Hockey 10’PEN.SPOTS?Y/N penalty lights. (For European usage). MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 166 Hockey VIDEO CHAR? generator. Specifies whether the clock COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Wrestling counts up or down. Display tenths of seconds in the 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Wrestling last minute of play. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 167 Sets total minutes of game CLOCK SET TO? 00 Soccer period. Sets total minutes of break BREAK SET TO? 00 Soccer period. Sets total minutes of overtime Soccer O.T. SET TO? 00 period. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 168 VIDEO CHAR? Volleyball generator. Allows use of FB-8218TK-2 Track MT TO CONN2? Y/N (board type 26) for track. Option to use PowerTime hand- Track OMEGA POWERT?Y/N held multi-functional timer. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 169 STALKER GUN Y/N? Baseball Speed Sensor. Specifies whether the clock COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Lacrosse counts up or down. Displays tenths of seconds in the Lacrosse 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N last minute of play. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...
  • Page 170 Sets total minutes of overtime Lacrosse O.T. SET TO? 00 period. Lacrosse T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout. Sets total number of timeouts Lacrosse # OF TOLS,1TO9? allowed. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 171: Saving A Configuration

    3. To select a specific letter, press the 5 (next) key. 4. Continue entering letters. 5. Press ENTER when name is complete. The MP-70/50 control will hold up to six different configurations. (See on page 163 to learn how to load a configuration.) If all six ONFIGURATIONS locations are full, you will be asked if you would like to overwrite one of the existing configurations.

  • Page 172: Changing Keypad Insert

    3. Locate the insert you want to use. The names of supported sports appear on the tab edge of each insert. 4. Slide the insert into the slot at the left end of the MP-70/50. Note: There is a pocket on the inside lining of your control case for storage of your keypad inserts.

  • Page 173: Configurations

    6. ONTACTING THE HELP DESK OAD A CONFIGURATION 1. Turn off the MP-70/50. Press and hold the 3 key while turning on the MP-70/50. Note: If no configurations are in memory, the bottom line of the LCD will show NONE TO LOAD and return to normal operation.

  • Page 174: Delete All Configurations

    7. The controller will begin prompting you to answer System Setting and Sport-Specific Setting questions. Refer to on page 142 and ROGRAMMING THE YSTEM ETTINGS on page 151 or sport-specific settings ELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS for additional information. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 175: Segment Timer Operation

    Segment Timer feature to keep track of those drills, and any breaks in between. You can program times for both training intervals, called segments, and breaks. If you desire, the MP-70/50 can run up to 99 different segments, and a corresponding number of breaks.
  • Page 176  Press YES to return to the Segment Timer operations. Program Segments Seg.Timer Mode?  If you press NO , the MP-70/50 returns to the standard scoreboard timing operations. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 177: Running Segment Mode

    LCD screen will display a screen similar to the one below. Now that you have activated the Segment Timer, the MP-70/50 will run in Segment Timer mode until you return it to the standard Scoreboard Timer Mode. When you turn the MP-70/50 control on if it has been...

  • Page 178: Breaks

    BRK01 TIME -0:01 BRK. SegmentTimerMode If you set the Break Time to 0:00, the MP-70/50 will ignore the break time, and will move on to the next segment. During the Break Time counting cycle, the Home Score digits flash. If your scoreboard is equipped with a horn, at the conclusion of the break, the horn sounds twice.

  • Page 179: Designing Segment Training Intervals

    2 minute break INNERTUBES 15 MINUTES 2 minute break LUNGES PLYOMETRICS 15 MINUTES KICKS JUMP TUCKS FROG SQUAT BEAR CRAWL GRASS DRILLS 20 MINUTES ROLLS HITTING WEIGHT TRAINING 30 MINUTES MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 180: Test Mode

    Test Mode TEST MODE This chapter will help you operate the MP-70/50 control in a special TEST mode in order to verify that all lamp circuits are functioning properly. If you need additional help, contact the Trans-Lux Help Desk as instructed at ONTACTING on page 6.
  • Page 181 To stop this mode, you need to re-enter your home team name only. MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 182: Troubleshooting

    9. ETTING UP THE  Power to the scoreboard is turned on.  If you are using a wireless MP-70/50, make sure that these statements are true.  The antenna is in its full upright position.  The CHANNEL and RADIO TRANSMIT mode switches are set correctly...

  • Page 183: Documentation Change Request

    Please include Chapter title, and heading, if applicable, and the page number shown on hard copy printout. User: Date of requested change: MP 70 or MP-50? Wireless/battery options? Location of requested change: Requested change, and reason for request: MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

  • Page 184: Warranty

    Warranty WARRANTY MP-70/50 • MP-72/52 • MP-73/53 • PN 98-0002-29 • REV 1709.13...

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