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Warnings and Precautions 

 

1.  Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference. 
2.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 
3.  Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp 

cloth for cleaning. 

4.  Do not use this unit in or near water.

 

 

5.  Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage. 
6.  Slots  and  openings  on  the  cabinet  top,  back,  and  bottom  are  provided  for  ventilation.  To  ensure  safe 

and  reliable  operation  of  this  unit,  and  to  protect  it  from  overheating,  do  not  block  or  cover  these 
openings.  Do  not  place  this  unit  on  a  bed, sofa,  rug, or similar surface,  as  the  ventilation  openings on 
the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register 
or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 

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. 

8.  Do  not  allow  anything  to  rest  on  the  power  cord.  Do  not  locate  this  unit  where  the  power  cord  will  be 

walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed. 

9.  If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the 

products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating. 

10.  Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 

15 amperes. 

11.  Never  push  objects  of  any  kind  into  this  unit  through  the  cabinet  ventilation  slots,  as  they  may  touch 

dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill 
liquid of any kind onto or into this unit. 

12.  Except  as  specifically  explained  elsewhere  in  this  manual,  do  not  attempt  to  service  this  product 

yours

elf. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous 

voltage  points  or  other  risks,  and  will  void  your  warranty.  Refer  all  service  issues  to  qualified  service 
personnel. 

13.  Unplug  this  product  from  the  wall  outlet  and  refer  to  qualified  service  personnel  under  the  following 

conditions: 

a.  When the power cord is damaged or frayed; 
b.  When liquid has spilled into the unit; 
c. 

When the product has been exposed to rain or water;  

d.  When  the  product  does  not  operate  normally  under  normal  operating  conditions.  Adjust  only 

those  controls  that  are  covered  by  the  operating  instructions  in  this  manual;  improper 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive 
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation; 

e.  When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; 
f. 

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 

 

GLASS - Handle with care 

 

This product contains a sheet of 60/40 mirror glass please handle it with care.  

 
To  avoid  a  risk  of  damage  or  injury  please  follow  this  instruction  manual  and  use 
caution  when  transporting,  un-packing,  cleaning,  assembling  or  dis-assembling  this 
part of the product. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for TP-300

Page 1: ...Prompter Kit for Tablet TP 300 Instruction Manual Rev Date 03 04 2013 P N TP 300_E4_A4 WWW DATAVIDEO COM ...

Page 2: ...marks of Apple Inc Android and Google play are trademarks of Google Inc Disclaimer of Product and Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only At all times Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct complete and suitable information However Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual from time to time may not be correct...

Page 3: ... the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes 11 Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit 12 Except as specifically explained elsew...

Page 4: ...a free one year extension to the standard Warranty providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase For information on how to register please visit www datavideo com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels DVD Drives Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10 000 hours or 1 y...

Page 5: ... with Green and Red sticker 1 J Snood Hood support wire 1 K Camera Riser Blocks 15mm thick 2 L 3mm Hex Block Screw long 2 M 2 5mm Hex Block Screw Short 2 N Camera Riser Screw Long 1 O Camera Riser Screw Short with two washers and nut 1 P Instruction Manual 1 NOTE Depending on your order your TP 300 kit could have been supplied with one of the following optional remote controls Wired remote for And...

Page 6: ...ote for a more natural result A number of clear fonts colours and text sizes are available making reading comfortable from a variety of distances Features Simple software and remote allow users to produce professional results at low cost Special 60 40 Glass allows the presenter to read the script and the camera to see the subject Strong and rigid prompter frame fixes securely to any standard tripo...

Page 7: ...Set Up 1 Attach screw the tripod camera quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the prompter frame item A If necessary use the adaptor screw item C Then slide and secure tripod plate with prompter frame on top onto the head of the tripod ...

Page 8: ... two smaller Velcro strips to the Bottom Left and Right sides of the Glass Frame edge Be careful to keep them straight 3 Slide the Glass frame item F on to the upper part of the prompter frame item A and secure with two wing nut screws item G 4 Guide slide 60 40 Glass sheet item I into the Glass frame item F The Red circle sticker should be facing camera position lens The Green circle sticker shou...

Page 9: ...plied to each side of the frame first then the Snood Hood is fitted over the top edge of each side curtain The curtains can help stop light from being reflected either off the mirror 60 40 glass or tablet 7 Decide if camera riser blocks item K are required depending on the position of the camera lens If using 1 block use the short hex screws item M through one block but leave the centre hole empty...

Page 10: ...era base so the camera is secure with prompter block s and frame 9 Decide if the Snood Hood support wire item J needs to be fitted at this point There are three sets of holes in the Glass Frame for this wire 10 Pull the draw cord to secure the black camera Snood Hood around the camera lens and to shut out light from camera side ...

Page 11: ... the size of the bracket holders for a snug fit and locking them in place Use the locking lever on the bottom of item E 14 Adjust the prompting settings where necessary 15 Adjust the camera exposure settings as necessary See Camera Exposure 16 Read the section regarding the supplied remote control See page 17 onwards Camera Exposure and the 60 40 Glass After setting up the camera with the 60 40 gl...

Page 12: ...en using one block In some cases the blocks are not required Below Lens Assembly 1 Attach screw the tripod camera quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the prompter frame item A If necessary use the adaptor screw item C Slide and secure the tripod plate with prompter frame on top onto the head of tripod Ensure the vertical plate of the prompter frame is facing toward the on screen ...

Page 13: ...e prompter frame 4 Turn on the tablet being used and launch the DV Prompter software then prepare the prompting text to be used Also set up for the chosen optional remote control See page 17 also 5 Put the configured tablet into the mounting bracket item E and ensure it is held securely by adjusting the size of the bracket holders for a snug fit and locking them in place Use locking lever on item ...

Page 14: ... on the device Home Screen to see the latest or popular App downloads Browse for Apps or tap on the magnifying glass icon to show the Search bar When searching type in DV Prompter then execute the search by tapping on the search icon again You will see our software as a result listed simply tap on DV Prompter and choose download and install Android and Google play are trademarks of Google Inc Tabl...

Page 15: ...at a distance away from the prompter or camera NB The wired remote control is approx 3m long so this may be the maximum distance you want to work at on your own Prompting Settings You use these settings to change the Orientation of the displayed text and if it will be mirror reflected off the 60 40 Glass or just used as a normal display You can also set the text Scrolling Speed here which can be s...

Page 16: ...orward or backward between points in the text when using a remote should the running order of the production change NOTE When the application is used without a remote control adverts may be displayed when first starting up the DV Prompter app To remove the adverts simply connect an optional wired remote or wireless Bluetooth remote Please speak with your supplier or dealer if you wish to purchase ...

Page 17: ... Then choose or tap on the copy icon Now open the DV Prompter app and paste the copied text into a new or existing document Tidy up the transferred text as necessary into sound bites and add some Break Markers You now have your newly created prompting document ready to save Importing a text file via iTunes to an apple device 1 Connect your iPad to your PC or Mac via the apple USB cable not supplie...

Page 18: ...e s display press the Red Stop button on the remote Tapping on the back symbol on the device s display will return you to the Document list Controlling the scrolling speed To control the speed of the script whilst it is scrolling you can press the arrow up down buttons The up arrow button on the remote will speed up the text scrolling The down arrow button on the remote will slow down the text scr...

Page 19: ...ton on the remote for 1 to 2 seconds until the LED starts flashing Green 5 You should then see DV Prompter appear on the handset or tablet device when searching for nearby Bluetooth devices 6 Tap on the DV Prompter label to start the pairing process with the remote control 7 The tablet or mobile device should recognise the remote as a Bluetooth keyboard type device If a message says that you are u...

Page 20: ...olling you can press the arrow buttons The up arrow button on the remote will speed up the text scrolling The down arrow button on the remote will slow down the text scrolling Break Markers Break Markers are a defined group of special characters such as These are defined in the Settings menu of the DV Prompter App See the menu option Remote Settings for defining these characters or Break Markers I...

Page 21: ...es of the glass and to avoid scratching the glass during cleaning Never use abrasive cloths pads or abrasive based cleaning fluids on the glass Never use cleaning fluids based on an acid or vinegar solution Place the glass on a soft stable dirt and lint free work surface such as a table with a clean cloth already laid out on it Then use a second clean lint free soft cloth to clean the glass Do not...

Page 22: ...of the frame connected to the other rail Be careful not to lose any Hex screws 4 Re locate the lower rail to its new position either one hole backward or forward of where it was originally 5 Secure the rail in its new position using the same Hex tool and screws 6 You can now rebuild the TP 300 set up with the modified prompter frame by using the supplied assembly directions from page 7 onwards Spe...

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