Autocue Msp17 User manual

17-INCH MASTER SERIES PROMPTER

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE

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MSP17

Assembly and Installation

Guide

Autocue and QTV have been serving the broadcast industry since the mid-1950s

when QTV in New York and Autocue in London supplied the very first prompters

via their rental divisions.

Creating broadcast history. The two companies merged in 1984

under Autocue Group and, with the introduction of the QSeries family of software,

became the only company to offer the television industry a single solution for all

transmission, newsroom, scripting and prompting requirements. QTV forms the

Americas division of Autocue Group’s prompting sales and rental services.

Prompter of choice around the globe. Autocue Group is known

worldwide for its service and dependability, serving such prestigious clients as the

BBC, Bloomberg, NBC and CNN. The Group’s prompting solutions are compatible

with all newsroom systems on the market and are in use worldwide by broad-

casters, production professionals, government facilities and corporate producers

requiring excellence in prompting and newsroom automation solutions.

For further information, please visit either web site shown at the bottom of this

page.

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................................. iii

1 Introduction......................................................................................... 1

1.1: MSP17.............................................................................................................1

1.2: About this guide...............................................................................................2

1.3: Copyright information ......................................................................................2

1.4: Disclaimer........................................................................................................2

2MSP17Components........................................................................... 3

2.1: Supplied equipment.........................................................................................3

2.2: Optional equipment .........................................................................................5

2.3: Other equipment as required...........................................................................5

3 MSP17 Technical Specifications ....................................................... 6

4 Assembly Procedures ........................................................................ 7

4.1: Tripod head preparation ..................................................................................7

4.2: Autocue Wide Angle Bracket...........................................................................7

4.2.1: Wide Angle Bracket options ...............................................................8

4.2.2: Bracket assembly ..............................................................................8

4.2.3: Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars ............................ 10

4.3: Pro Plate preparation ....................................................................................12

4.3.1: Attach Pro Plate to a tripod...............................................................13

4.4: Attach mounting bracket to your chosen plate ..............................................14

4.5: Mount prompter display unit and hood ..........................................................15

4.5.1: Attach MSP17...................................................................................15

4.5.2: Attach Wide Angle Hood ..................................................................16

5 MSP17 Connections ......................................................................... 18

5.1: Physical characteristics .................................................................................18

5.1.1: Video and power inputs ....................................................................19

5.1.2: Autocue cue light ..............................................................................20

6 MSP17 Operation .............................................................................. 21

6.1: Connections ..................................................................................................21

6.2: OSD controls .................................................................................................21

6.2.1: Accessing the OSD controls.............................................................22

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6.3: Menu options.................................................................................................23

6.3.1: Input Select.......................................................................................23

6.3.2: VGA Adjustments .............................................................................23

6.3.3: Color Adjustment ..............................................................................23

6.3.4: Video Settings ..................................................................................24

6.3.5: Scaling Adjustment...........................................................................24

6.3.6: System Settings................................................................................24

7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................. 25

7.1: Common problems ........................................................................................25

7.2: Maintenance..................................................................................................26

7.2.1: Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................26

7.2.2: Care and handling advice.................................................................27

8 Sales and Support Information ....................................................... 28

Sales information...........................................................................................28

Technical support ..........................................................................................29

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SECTION 1:

Introduction

For the broadcaster, production facility or event organiser requiring greater viewing

distances and larger display areas, Autocue prompter display and on-camera units

satisfy all your needs.

Autocue on-camera units comprise prompter display, hood, mounting bracket,

tripod plate and accessories.

Designed for the most demanding of broadcast environments, Autocue prompter

display and on-camera units have crisp, ultra-bright picture quality, precision

controls, and rugged construction.

Autocue prompter display and on-camera units are available in a range of configu-

rations to match most camera, lens and mounting combinations.

1.1: MSP17

Designed for use with light-weight tripods and jib arms, the MSP17 combines porta-

bility and light weight design with excellent readability. This makes it suitable for

non-traditional broadcast sectors, such as production companies, educational insti-

tutions, religious broadcasters, and corporate production facilities.

The MSP17 consists of the following features:

• Medium wide-angle hood designed specifically for the MSP17.

• Super-lightweight construction.

Multiple mounting options including:

• Gold Plate, Pro Plate and Roller Plate for tripods.

• Matte Box bar kit for mounting on jib-arm cameras.

• Telescopic rods for attaching to pedestals with appropriate

mounting points

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Section 1: Introduction

About this guide

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A variety of counterbalances and adjustable weights are available to ensure safe

and stable operation and movement of mounted equipment.

Where appropriate, Autocue can also provide a range of accessories, such as cue

lights and remote controls, to complement your chosen system.

1.2: About this guide

This document describes how to assemble and mount your chosen Autocue

prompter display or on-camera unit. It is suitable for any broadcaster or news

production crew. This guide is suitable for novices as well as expert users of the

product line from Autocue.

Reference material is also provided that explains how to adjust the various settings

and troubleshoot the prompters to ensure optimum performance.

1.3: Copyright information

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-

mitted in any recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Autocue Group

Ltd.

All third-party software or hardware, including logos, referenced within this guide is

1.4: Disclaimer

Autocue Group Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make

changes in its content without obligation of Autocue Group Ltd to notify any person

or persons of such revision.

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SECTION 2:

MSP17 Components

The following tables list the supplied and recommended components for your

MSP17 on-camera unit.

2.1: Supplied equipment

Item Name Illustration

MSP17

Power and video cable

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Supplied equipment

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Pro Plate

Mounting Bracket

Medium Wide Angle Hood

Item Name Illustration

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Optional equipment

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2.2: Optional equipment

2.3: Other equipment as required

Item Name

Large Wide Angle Hood

Roller Plate

Item Name

Tripod

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SECTION 3:

MSP17 Technical

Specifications

ATTRIBUTE VALUE

Display size 17” (432mm)

Brightness 1600Nits

Resolution 1280 x 1024

Contrast Ratio 500 : 1

Reading range 6m (20ft)

Composite 1Vp-p 75Ohm (looping 2 x

BNC connectors)

VGA (1 x 15-pin high density-D

connector)

Composite standard NTSC, PAL, SECAM

110-260V AC, 50-60Hz (looping 2 x

IEC connectors)

12V DC (1 x 4-pin XLR connector)

60W

230mA @ 230V AC; 5A @ 12V DC

Menu based push button controls

Direct contrast and brightness

adjustment

Assembly weight 10.2 - 14.4kg (22.5 - 31.7lb) (varies by

mount & hood election)

Monitor options Specify on purchase

- Cue light Integrated card with power output to

cue light and 3-pin DIN sensor

connector

- Removable PSU Reduces weight by 500g (1.1lb)

- Remote control Infra-red remote control unit

- Cooling fan Only required when used at full

brightness in hot environments

Hood options Standard hood; large wide-angle hood

70:30 transmission

Internal anti-reflective coated

Mounting options Telescopic Rods; Fixed Plate; Swing-

arm Plate

- Glass

Input signal

Power input

Power consumption

Display controls

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SECTION 4:

Assembly Procedures

An Autocue On Camera Unit can be used with almost any industry-standard

camera and tripod combination. On camera units comprise a tripod head

attachment, prompter monitor and hood with integral two-way mirror.

Assembling and mounting your on camera unit involves:

• preparing the mounting plates and brackets

• attaching the prompter monitor

• attaching the hood and glass components

• connecting required cables

• ensuring all connections and fixings are secure.

4.1: Tripod head preparation

Autocue on camera units are designed to work with most standard tripods. The

first step is to remove the camera mounting plate from the tripod head.

4.2: Autocue Wide Angle Bracket

The Wide Angle bracket consists of a square grooved length of aluminium

extrusion, horizontal prompter display unit mounting bars, vertical hood mounting

bars and one or two keyhole plates.

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Autocue Wide Angle Bracket

Wide Angle Bracket options

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NOTE:The vertical hood mounting bars are longer than the horizontal

prompter display unit mounting bars.

4.2.1: Wide Angle Bracket options

Autocue produces three wide angle bracket sets depending on the size of hood and

prompter display unit that you have ordered.

•SmallWideAngleBracketisused with the Small Wide Angle

Hood and compact prompter display units

• Medium Wide Angle Bracket is used with the Medium Wide

Angle Hood and mid-sized prompter display units

• Large Wide Angle Bracket is used with the Large Wide Angle

Hood and the largest prompter display units

Autocue Wide Angle Brackets.

4.2.2: Bracket assembly

The assembly of the brackets is the same for all three sizes.

Medium Small Large

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Autocue Wide Angle Bracket

Bracket assembly

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NOTE:The illustrations below depict various sized brackets.

1. Unscrew the keyhole plates in the bracket and rotate them to the upright

position.

2. Screw in the horizontal prompter display unit mounting bars.

3. Screw in the vertical hood mounting bars.

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Autocue Wide Angle Bracket

Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars

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4.2.3: Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars

NOTE:It is recommended that you check the spacing between the

mounting bars before attaching the mounting bracket to the

plate you have ordered.

1. Loosen all the mounting bars slightly so that they can freely move to the

left and right.

2. Place your prompter display unit face down on a flat, padded surface.

3. Align the horizontal mounting bars with the holes on the rear, side or

bottom of the unit, depending on the prompter display unit you have

ordered.

4. Slide the mounting bars in to the holes to confirm correct positioning.

(The picture below is for illustrative purposes only.)

NOTE:It is recommended that you mount the prompter display unit so

that it is centred along the mounting bracket.

5. Tighten the horizontal mounting bars to secure them in position and

remove them from the rear of the prompter display unit.

6. Carefully place your wide angle hood face down on a flat, padded

surface.

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Autocue Wide Angle Bracket

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7. Align the vertical mounting bars with the screw clamps on the rear of the

hood and slide the bars in.

NOTE:It is recommended that you mount the hood so that it is

centred along the mounting bracket.

8. Tighten the vertical mounting bars to secure them in position and remove

them from the screw clamps.

9. The mounting bracket is now ready to be attached to the plate you

ordered.

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Pro Plate preparation

Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars

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4.3: Pro Plate preparation

The Autocue Pro Plate is provided disassembled as illustrated below.

The Pro Plate consists of a combined tripod slide and camera carriage, adjustable

mounting rods for attaching an on-camera unit and optional pan-tilt arm.

A Pro Plate can be attached to either a tripod or to a hand-held shoulder grip.

10.Adjust the length of the mounting rods.

This length will vary depending on the type of camera you are using, the

size of on-camera unit and whether the Pro Plate will be attached to a

tripod or shoulder mount.

11.Loosen the locking levers on the camera carriage.

12.Adjust the position of the mounting rod and then use the locking lever to

secure the rod in position.

13.Repeat for the other mounting rod.

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Pro Plate preparation

Attach Pro Plate to a tripod

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4.3.1: Attach Pro Plate to a tripod

1. Place the Pro Plate on a flat surface with the mounting slide uppermost.

2. Place the tripod camera mounting plate on to the Pro Plate mounting

slide.

3. Fix the camera mounting plate in place by screwing it to the Pro Plate

mounting slide.

NOTE:Camera mounts vary, but must be only attached using the

large or small threaded holes in the Pro Plate mounting slide.

4. Fix the combined Pro Plate and camera mounting plate to your tripod.

5. With you camera attached to the Pro Plate camera carriage, you can

adjust the position by loosening the camera carriage locking lever and

moving the camera carriage forwards or backwards to find the balance

point.

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Attach mounting bracket to your chosen plate

Attach Pro Plate to a tripod

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6. When you have found the correct position on the tripod slide, secure the

carriage slide in position by tightening the locking lever.

4.4: Attach mounting bracket to your

chosen plate

Ensure that the plate is securely attached to a tripod.

NOTE:An Autocue mounting bracket is attached in the same way to

a Pro, Fixed or Swing-arm plate. The photographs below show

a Fixed Plate for illustrative purposes only.

1. Loosen the knurled locking rings on the adaptor rods at the front of the

plate.

2. Place the openings in the keyhole plates over the ends of the adaptor

rods.

NOTE:Ensure the keyhole plates remain in front of the locking rings.

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Mount prompter display unit and hood

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3. Tighten the locking rings to secure the mounting bracket in postion.

4.5: Mount prompter display unit and hood

4.5.1: Attach MSP17

1. Slide the horizontal rods of the Mounting Bracket into the mounting holes

in the MSP17 chassis.

NOTE:The prompter display unit shown is for illustration only. The

position of the horizontal rods should have been set for the

size of monitor you are using when the Mounting Bracket was

assembled.

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Mount prompter display unit and hood

Attach Wide Angle Hood

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2. Secure in the required position by tightening the locking clamp on the

side of the chassis.

3. Repeat for the other clamp.

4. Ensure that the whole assembly is stable and balanced.

4.5.2: Attach Wide Angle Hood

1. Slide the locking clamps of the Wide Angle Hood over the vertical bars of

the Mounting Bracket.

2. Move the hood down the vertical bars to position the unit so that the lens

of your camera will be centred in the glass plate of the hood.

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