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Computer Hardware Setup
A complete
Tele
Script
computer hardware system consists of a
computer
(either laptop or desktop)
; a means to
connect the computer to the teleprompter monitor (
scan converter
OR a VGA cable* OR SVideo cable OR SVideo to
composite cable); the Telescript
serial controller and
a TeleScript
security key.
Optionally, a
printer
can be
connected for getting a hard copy of your scripts.
Below is a discussion of each of these devices, and how they connect to the computer:
Scan Converter
1.
A
scan converter
converts the computer's
video signal, known as
VGA
, into
composite
video
–
NOTE: Many current computers offer
an SVideo output. An SVideo cable may be
used with most TeleScript monitors (DV8
requires a special adapter cable). Also, a
SVideo to Composite cable may be used in
place of a scan converter
.
Different models of scan converters are going to provide differing functionality, but
the general setup procedure is the same, as listed in the example below. Please
consult the documentation that comes with the scan converter for details on all of
the functions available and on how to connect it.
Connect the scan converter cable to the computer's VGA output.
There is a special cable that came with the scan converter
(an example is
pictured at right)
, which typically has three VGA connectors on it. One, which
is typically blue, is a
male
connector
(it has pins that stick out)
. This connector,
which may also have "PC" printed on it, should be connected to the VGA port on
the back of your computer. Most VGA connectors on the computer are also blue or
have a monitor icon next to the port.
If you're using a computer with an external monitor that connects to the VGA port
(such as a typical desktop computer)
, first disconnect it from the computer, then
connect the cable as described above, and finally, re-connect the external monitor
cable to the second blue connector on the scan converter cable.
2. Connect the cable to the scan converter's VGA input.
The other male connector on the cable, typically red and marked "scan converter", should be
connected to the VGA input on the scan converter. The scan converter's VGA connector is
usually a red
female
connector.
3. Connect the composite video from the scan converter to the prompter.
If you're using a Telescript prompter monitor, you'll want to use a professional-grade
coaxial cable with Male
BNC
-type connectors to connect it to the scan converter. Most
scan converters come with
RCA
connectors for video output, so you'll likely need a
Female BNC-to-RCA Male adapter (pictured at right)
to make the connection.
Locate the composite video output connector on the scan converter, and plug in the video
cable using the BNC connectors (you may need the Female BNC-to-RCA Male adapter
mentioned before) Then, run the cable to the prompter monitor, and connect it to the video
Input
.
