All American Scoreboards MP-6300 Troubleshooting guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SERVICE MANUAL
OUTDOOR PORTABLE SCOREBOARD
MODEL MP-6300
EFFECTIVE S.N.18,750, January, 2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATIO 3
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.2 IDENTIFICATION
1.3 DAMAGE
1.4DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
2. INSTALLATION 4
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.2 INSPECTION
3. CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATION 4
3.1 SCOREBOARD POWER
3.2 CONSOLE POWER
3.3 OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 TEST EQUIPMENT
4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5.REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 8
5.1 SCOREBOARD DISPLAY PARTS
6.DIAGRAMS 10
6.1 CONTROL CONSOLE AND SLIPSHEET LAYOUT
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Description
Your All American Scoreboard has been carefully inspected and tested before leaving the factory.
It is possible, however, that components may be loosened or forced out of adjustment in transit. If
this occurs, follow the troubleshooting guide (section 4). If equipment then fails to operate,
contact immediately:
ALL AMERICAN Service Department
EVERBRITE LLC
P.O. Box 100
Pardeeville, WI 53954
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-356-8146
E-mail [email protected]
Parts being returned for repair are to be sent to:
ALL AMERICAN Service Department
EVERBRITE LLC
401 S. Main Street
Pardeeville, WI 53954
NOTE
If you need to send parts in for repair, please call the ALL AMERICAN
service department for a returned goods authorization (RGA) number.
1.2 Identification
The serial number tags are located inside of the battery compartment located on the back center
of the scoreboard. When contacting the factory for assistance it is important that the model
number and serial number are known.
1.3 Damage
Upon receipt, check for visible damage. If this occurs, or if damage is found after shipment has
been accepted, follow the damage claim procedure.
1.4 Damage Claim Procedure
An instruction sheet is enclosed advising the consignee in case of damage in transit.
If damage is noted at the time of delivery, consignee must obtain an ‘Inspection of Bad Order’
from the delivering carrier. In order to process your claim, this must be properly filled out with a
complete statement of all damage and it must be signed by the carrier.
If damage is discovered after delivery, you should call the delivery company. Have them make
out a Concealed Damage Report. Fifteen days after delivery
are allowed, so this should be done promptly or it is impossible to process this claim.
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Advise EVERBRITE corporation of necessary replacement parts or repairs.
Consignee will be invoiced and then should file a claim with the carrier to recover charges. To file
your claim follow this procedure:
(A) Cost of replacement parts or repair charges are invoiced to the
carrier by the consignee.
(B) The following documents, properly filled out, plus invoice are
forwarded to the trucking company in support of your claim:
(a) Original bill of lading
(b) Original paid freight bill
(c) Certified copy of original invoice
(d) Standard form for presentation of loss and damage claim
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 General Information
Shipping papers accompany each scoreboard. Check carefully to see that you receive the
following:
1 ea Scoreboard Display
1 ea Control Console
1 ea Service Manual
1 ea Display Stand
1 ea AC Power Adaptor
3 ea AAA Alkaline Batteries
1 ea 9.6V Battery and Charger
1 ea Fence Hanger
2.2 Inspection
Tighten all screws and fittings that may have loosened in shipment.
NOTE
This equipment complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules for a class A
computing device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to radio and television reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are
necessary to correct the interference.
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3. CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATION
3.1 Scoreboard Power
Plug the 9.6V rechargeable battery into the battery compartment located on the lower back center
of the scoreboard. The battery must be inserted so that the velcro on the bottom of the battery
connects to the velcro on the battery compartment. The battery power terminals will push into the
metal prongs on the left-hand side. The negative power (ribbed side of battery) will be facing
outward closest to the battery compartment cover. Push the red switch located on the back of the
scoreboard down to turn the scoreboard on. The scoreboard will automatically light up. Push the
red switch up to shut the scoreboard off. When the battery is low an “L” will appear in the period
indicator. The scoreboard will automatically shut off when the battery is completely out of energy.
The scoreboard may also be operated, by plugging the 12 VDC power supply into an A.C. outlet.
3.2 Console Power
The control console is supplied with 3 “AA” Alkaline batteries located on the back of the control
console. The control console will automatically start functioning once the batteries have been
inserted into the battery compartment. Replace the batteries when necessary.
NOTE
Replace batteries only as a set. (Alkaline preferred)
3.3 Operation
Refer to diagram 6.1 for keypad layout.
All functions can be changed in the following way:
Press repeatedly or hold: HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE until desired
setting is reached.
To reset the score: Press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE followed by CLEAR
An “L” appearing in the inning indicates a low battery condition.
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4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Introduction
This section gives maintenance and troubleshooting information. Included are troubleshooting
guides for typical scoreboard malfunctions. If the cause of a problem cannot be determined,
please contact the customer service department.
4.2 Test Equipment
A simple analog or digital voltmeter will be sufficient for all user repairable problems. Printed
circuit boards requiring troubleshooting should be returned to the factory.
4.3 Troubleshooting
Whenever possible, follow the troubleshooting guides prior to contacting the customer service
department.
If a problem not described in the guides exists, contact the customer service
department immediately.
Refer to the diagrams provided for assistance in troubleshooting scoreboard malfunctions.
4.4 Troubleshooting Guides
(A) Scoreboard doesn’t display information:
(a) Check that the main red power switch is turned on.
(b) Check that the battery is installed correctly and has a good connection.
(c) Check the battery for charge or confirm that the AC Power Adaptor is plugged in properly.
(d) Contact the customer service department.
(B) Scoreboard console doesn’t work:
(a) Check charge condition of batteries in console. Replace all three, if necessary.
(b) Ensure operating range is within specified parameters.
(c) Contact the customer service department.
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5. REPLACEMENT PARTS
5.1 Scoreboard Display Parts
DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MP-6300)
fig.& MFG PART REF VENDOR
index NUMBER DESCRIPTION DES PART #
1- 151542 Display, MP-6300 Outdoor Portable 151542
1-1 151552 Digit, 7.75” LCD 0-99 151552
1-2 151551 Digit, 7.75” LCD 0-9 151551
1-3 151916 Control Console, MP-6000 Portable 151916
1- 3A 151549X Battery Clip Assy, MP-6300 151549X
1-3B MP00022 Battery, “AAA” Cell MP00022
1-3C MP00394P Keypad, Membrane MP00394P
1-3D MP00397P Enclosure, Hand-held Remote MP00397P
1-3E 151918 PC Board Assy., MP-6000 Trans. 151918
1-4 151547 Door, MP-6400 Battery Storage 151547
1-5 EL00538P Battery, 9.6 Volt EL00528P
1-5A 151548 Switch Plate Assy, MP 6400 151548
1-5B EL00306P Switch, DPDT Rocker EL00306P
1-5C EL00476P Con, 2.1mm Power Jack EL00476P
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1-7 151545 Ad Panel 151545
1-8 151543 Stand, Portable Scoreboard 151543
1-9 151919 PC Board Assy, MP-6000 Controller 151919
1-10 151550 Ribbon Cable Assy, 20C 151550
1-11 MP00305P Battery Charger, W/ Battery MP00305P
1-12 121859 Adaptor, AC 12V./500 MA 121859
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6. DIAGRAMS
6.1 Control Console Keyboard and Slipsheet Layout
CONSOLE KEYBOARD
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