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Components and Connections

Prompter Installation Components

The following section describes the range of component parts available 
for a complete prompter installation using the E.P.I.C TFT monitor. 
Many of the parts listed are optional, depending on the specific 
requirements of the installation.

Camera Mounting Components

*Retracted length of the rods.

Prompter Mounting Components

No.

Part

Description

1

MT-BLACK

Camera mounting plate for larger 
studio camera configurations

2

TR-7, TR-12

One pair of 7 or 12 inch* telescopic 
rods are required for use with the 
MT-BLACK plate

1

2

x2

No.

Part

Description

3

EXT-M or EXT-L

Extrusion, medium or long

4

TFT-RDS

Prompter monitor support rods

5

CBMT-R

Counterbalance weights, 10 lb 
(4.5Kg)

6

CBMT-R20

Counterbalance weights, 20 lb (9Kg)

3

4

x2

x2

6

5

Summary of Contents for E.P.I.C. 17 Inch TFT

Page 1: ...E P I C 17 Inch TFT On Camera Prompter E P I C 17 Inch TFT On Camera Prompter Part No EPIC17 ME www autoscript tv EN EPIC17 SDI ME...

Page 2: ...ated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this manua...

Page 3: ...Adjusting the Vertical Hood Position 18 Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position 18 MT BLACK Mounting Plate Adjustment 18 Fitting the Reflective Glass Panel 19 Panel Orientation 19 Fitting the Glass P...

Page 4: ...ociated equipment process or surroundings comments appear supported by the word Caution ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric shock comments appear supported by the hazardous voltage warnin...

Page 5: ...when routing cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use WARNING Protect the product from water moisture and dust The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous WARNING When using this...

Page 6: ...ghts the key components used in a typical prompter installation 1 Camera mounting plate 2 Counterbalance weights 3 Light shield 4 TallyPlus 5 Hood 6 Reflective glass 7 E P I C TFT monitor 8 ClockPlus...

Page 7: ...tion Camera Mounting Components Retracted length of the rods Prompter Mounting Components No Part Description 1 MT BLACK Camera mounting plate for larger studio camera configurations 2 TR 7 TR 12 One...

Page 8: ...omponents Clock Tally Components No Part Description 7 MH W Moulded hood wide 8 LIGHTSHIELD L Light shield cloth Large 9 RGMH W Reflective glass 7 8 9 No Part Description 10 ClockPlus E Clock tally li...

Page 9: ...Components and Connections Box Contents Tools Required Metric Allen key set No Part Description 1 EPIC17 ME 17 LED TFT Prompter Monitor 2 EPIC17 SDI2 ME 17 LED TFT Prompter Monitor with HD SDI install...

Page 10: ...et 8 LTC IN socket 9 Accessory OUT 12V 1A socket 10 Tally repeat OUT socket 11 OPTO sensor IN socket 12 HD SDI 1 IN and OUT Dual HD SDI models only 13 Talent monitor 1 Prompter power status LED 2 Prom...

Page 11: ...camera being used For more information on the camera mounting plate options available see the section Camera Mounting Components on page 5 Direct Mounting to the Camera Head Support 1 Fit the camera a...

Page 12: ...he base of the MT BLACK mounting plate 2 Fit the mounting plate for the camera being used to the top of the MT BLACK mounting plate using the fixing screws provided 3 Fit the MT BLACK mounting plate t...

Page 13: ...e MT BLACK mounting plate Mounting the Extrusion 1 Unscrew the twist locks on the telescopic rods to loosen the extension sections 2 Remove the two protective end caps from the extrusion 3 Observing t...

Page 14: ...the rods Mounting the Prompter Monitor When the extrusion is fitted and correctly secured to the camera mount the prompter monitor can be fitted 1 Unscrew the end caps from the two prompter monitor s...

Page 15: ...in the base of the prompter monitor 3 Refit the end caps to the end of the monitor rods 4 With the monitor supported carefully slide the end clamps of the prompter monitor rods into the slot on the f...

Page 16: ...oods are available in solid moulded or folding versions in various sizes to suit the camera and monitor being used in the installation Fixing brackets are supplied for use with the hood variant being...

Page 17: ...sic assembly When used for outside broadcast and other portable applications the hoods can easily be folded flat again for transportation 1 Fold the back plate of the hood out away from the top flag 2...

Page 18: ...xtra Wide Folding Hood 1 Align the holes in the prompter and angle brackets with the two threaded holes in the mounting plate Tighten the fixing screws to secure the whole bracket assembly 2 Align the...

Page 19: ...hood assembly onto the extrusion 2 Centralise the hood assembly with the lens and prompter monitor and tighten the clamp locks to secure firmly in position Fitting the Extra Wide Folding Hood 1 Align...

Page 20: ...cal position of the hood to centralise it with the camera lens and fully re tighten the clamp screws Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position The horizontal position of the prompter assembly must be a...

Page 21: ...he reflective side there will be no gap depth of the glass before the reflection Fitting the Glass Panel The installation procedure for the glass panel is the same on all types of hood although there...

Page 22: ...20 Installation 3 With the glass supported at all times replace the top glazing bar and secure with the fixing screws...

Page 23: ...Plus using the two fixing screws provided The mounting bracket can be fitted to the lower set of mounting holes to increase the height of the TallyPlus above the hood 2 Fit the TallyPlus to the hood a...

Page 24: ...e ClockPlus E 3 Align the ClockPlus E connector with the interface connector on the monitor Fit the the ClockPlus E to the monitor 4 Tighten the thumbscrews on either side of the ClockPlus E WARNING B...

Page 25: ...the securing pin located underneath the prompter to release the talent monitor from its housing 3 Allow the talent monitor to swing down vertical Position as desired and tighten the clamp to secure i...

Page 26: ...Cloth 1 Secure the light shield cloth to the Velcro strips on the rear of the hood 2 On light shield cloths with the keyhole cut out seal the join with the Velcro strips on the cloth Fitting the Count...

Page 27: ...heavy move the counterbalance weights further back on the rods b If the payload is falling backwards rear heavy move the counterbalance weights further forward on the rods 3 Secure the counterbalance...

Page 28: ...rew holes The rod mounting blocks can be moved to different screw hole positions on the mounting plate as required by removing the block fixing screws with a 5 mm Allen key Camera Support Adjustments...

Page 29: ...y using one of the following options HD SDI Connection Dual HD SDI Connection Optional CVBS Connection LTC Connection Connection using composite video or HD SDI to the prompter monitor should always b...

Page 30: ...Provides connection for an Autoscript tally device such as the TallyPlus to relay the tally indication signal being used by the monitor Accessory DC Connection Provides a 12V DC supply to operate ext...

Page 31: ...connections have been secured correctly To power up operate the on off rocker switch WARNING This product is Class 1 equipment For safe operation this equipment must be connected to a power supply th...

Page 32: ...vertical scanning directions allowing the correct picture orientation for direct or mirror viewing to be set Button Button Function SETUP button to activate the on screen engineering setup menu I P B...

Page 33: ...elector to the next function UP ARROW button Moves the selector to the previous function RIGHT ARROW button Increases the OSD parameter value Enters a sub menu from a higher menu Confirms selection of...

Page 34: ...wever the LCD parameter menus provide options for adjusting settings such as contrast colour and picture format ratios This is accessed by pressing the SETUP key and navigated using the MENU and four...

Page 35: ...performance No solvents or glass cleaners should be used Only use clean water and a damp lens cloth when cleaning Do not apply excessive pressure to the reflective glass panel during the cleaning pro...

Page 36: ...he section Changing the Fuse on page 33 No prompting text or video display on the monitor screen Check that the video cable is connected and the video source is active See the section Video Connection...

Page 37: ...AC to the power consumption figure Prompter Display Data Brightness 1600 nits Aspect ratio 4 3 Resolution 1280 x 1024 SXGA On Air Monitor Display Data Brightness 400 nits Aspect ratio 16 9 Resolution...

Page 38: ...Lux or grounding contact closure High illumination or contact closure Tally light ON Low illumination or contact open Tally light OFF Tally Repeat Output Connector type 3 5 mm mono jack socket Open co...

Page 39: ...15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This product may not cause harmful interference 2 This product must accept any interference received including interference t...

Page 40: ...aste products By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve n...

Page 41: ...A V Autoscript itec Group brand Publication part No EPIC17 4980 1 www autoscript tv...

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