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Installation

Power Connections

The prompter monitor can be powered by either an AC supply or a 
12VDC supply.

AC Power Connection

DC Power Connection

Powering Up

Before powering up, ensure that all external cable 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 that has a protective earth connection (US: ground). 
Ensure that an IEC 3-core AC supply cable is used.

CAUTION! 

When powering the product on DC power, use a 

regulated 12V DC power source capable of supplying at 
least 5A.

Содержание E.P.I.C. 17 Inch TFT

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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