Autoscript LED12TFT-ME User manual

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LED15TFT-ME
LED17TFT-ME
LED19TFT-ME
LED 12-19 Inch TFT
On-Camera Prompters
LED 12-19 Inch TFT
On-Camera Prompters
LED12TFT-ME-SDI
LED15TFT-ME-SDI
LED17TFT-ME-SDI
LED19TFT-ME-SDI

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Contents
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
On-Camera Prompter Key Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Prompter Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Prompter Monitor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prompter Monitor Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting the Camera and Telescopic Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Direct Mounting to the Camera Head Support . . . . . . . . . . 9
MT-BLACK Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MT-RED Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting the Extrusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting the Prompter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Assembling and Fitting the Hoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assembling the Moulded Hoods - Both Sizes. . . . . . . . . . 15
Folding Hoods - Initial Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Assembling the Standard Folding Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assembling the Extra Wide Folding Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fitting the Hoods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fitting the Extrusion End Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Vertical Hood Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MT-BLACK Mounting Plate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MT-RED Mounting Plate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fitting the Reflective Glass Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Panel Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fitting the Glass Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fitting the Light Shield Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fitting the Counterbalance Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Balancing and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the Prompter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional Accessory Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Powering Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
User Monitor Setup Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Monitor Setup Advanced Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LCD Parameters Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
Intended Use
The LED 12-19 Inch TFT Range of high brightness on-camera
prompters have been designed to provide a high quality teleprompting
facility for television broadcasting. The prompters are intended for use
by television camera operators within a TV studio environment or on
outside broadcasts (OB) when protected from weather by a suitable
waterproof cover.
Health and Safety
Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others,
comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated
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 warning triangle.
WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All
personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual
handling techniques and Healthy & Safety regulations. It is
the responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe
working practices at all times.
WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others.
Care must be taken when handling and installing the
reflective glass panels. Always store spare glass panels in
the original packaging.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for
signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury
and/or damage the equipment.
CAUTION! This product must be connected to a power
supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated
on the product. Refer to the technical specifications for the
product.
CAUTION! Only use the power cable specified for this
product and certified for the country of use.
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate
the system EMC liability.
CAUTION! Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating
for the product. Refer to the Technical Specifications for the
product.

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Safety and About this Manual
Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 equipment)
Mounting and Installation
Water, Moisture and Dust
Ventilation
Operating Environment
Cleaning
Maintenance
About this Manual
The LED TFT high brightness on-camera prompters are available in 12,
15, 17 and 19 inch sizes. This manual describes the installation of the
four sizes of prompter onto a suitable camera support, using the range
of compatible hoods and mounts available for various camera
configurations.
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).
WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the
prompter assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must be
securely locked horizontally.
WARNING! Do not install this product onto a camera
support or other equipment that is not designed to support
the weight of the product and its payload.
WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary
communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care 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 product outside, protect from
rain using a suitable waterproof cover.
WARNING! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation
purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots
and openings.
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the
operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical
specifications for the operating limits for the product.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and
isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.
CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes.
WARNING! Servicing or repair of this product must only be
performed by qualified and trained electrical engineers.
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and
accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations
or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of
the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions
of the product warranty.

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Components and Connections
On-Camera Prompter Key Components
The illustration below highlights the key components used in a typical
prompter installation.
1
2
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5
6
8
9
10
71Camera mounting plate
2Counterbalance rods and weights
3Light shield cloth
4Hood (moulded or folding variants)
5Reflective glass
6LED TFT monitor display
7Built-in tally light indicator
8Monitor mounting rods and fixings
9Main prompter mounting extrusion
10 Hood mounting brackets

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Components and Connections
Prompter Installation Components
The following section describes the range of component parts available
for a complete prompter installation using the LED TFT range of
monitors. Many of the parts listed are optional, depending on the
specific requirements of the installation.
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 MT-RED Camera mounting plate for smaller
ENG camera configurations
3 TR-5, TR-7, TR-12 One pair of 5, 7 or 12 inch*
telescopic rods are required for use
with the MT-BLACK plate
1
2
3
x2
No. Part Description
4 EXT-M or EXT-L Extrusion, medium or long
5 TFT-RDS Prompter monitor support rods
6 CBMT-R Counterbalance weights, 10 lb
(4.5kg)
7 CBMT-R20 Counterbalance weight, 20 lb (9Kg)
4
5
x2
x2
6
7

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Components and Connections
Hood Components
7
10
8
9
No. Part Description
7 MH-S Moulded hood, standard
8 MH-W Moulded hood, wide
9 FH-S Folding hood, standard
10 FH-XW Folding hood, extra wide
11 RGMH-S, RGMH-W,
RGFH-S, RGFH-XW
Reflective glass - sizes to match
the hood models
12 LIGHTSHIELD-S Light shield keyhole cloth
13 LIGHTSHIELD-L Light shield cloth, large
13
12
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Components and Connections
Box Contents Tools Required
Metric Allen key set.
.
No. Part Description
1 LED12TFT-ME
LED15TFT-ME
LED17TFT-ME
LED19TFT-ME
12, 15, 17 or 19 inch LED TFT
prompter monitor
2 LED12TFT-ME-SDI
LED15TFT-ME-SDI
LED17TFT-ME-SDI
LED19TFT-ME-SDI
12, 15, 17 or 19 inch LED TFT
prompter monitor with HD/SDI
installed
1
2
OR
HD/SDI

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Components and Connections
Prompter Monitor Connections Prompter Monitor Control Panel
1Power switch
2Fuse holder
3AC power socket (IEC)
4DC power socket (4 pin XLR)
5Composite video IN and OUT
6Video loop/terminate switch
7Tally light sensor IN socket
8Tally light repeat OUT socket
9Accessory 12V OUT socket
10 VGA IN socket
11 HD/SDI video IN and OUT (HD/SDI models only)
134678
10
9
5
11
2
1Backlight setting buttons
2Video input selection button
3Onscreen engineering setup menu button
4Onscreen menu navigation buttons
5Picture rotation button
2 3
4
5
1

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Installation
Mounting the Camera and Telescopic Rods
A pair of telescopic rods* must be used to mount the prompter system.
A camera mounting plate may also be required between the head
support and the camera body to allow installation of the prompter
system. Different sizes of mounting plates are available, depending on
the type of camera being used.
*The MT-RED mounting plate does not require the telescopic rods.
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 and any
fixing plate being used
to the top of the camera
head support.
2. Screw the telescopic rods (TR-5, TR-7 or TR-12) into the mounting
holes on the front of the camera head support.
WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the
prompter assembly, the tilt axis of the head support must be
securely locked horizontally (tilt axis).

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Installation
MT-BLACK Mounting Plate
1. Fit the camera head
support plate to the
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 to the camera support.
4. Fit the camera to the
top of the MT-BLACK
mounting plate.

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Installation
5. Screw the telescopic rods (TR-5, TR-7 or TR-12) into the mounting
blocks on the MT-BLACK mounting plate.
MT-RED Mounting Plate
1. Fit the MT-RED mounting plate to the camera support.
2. Fit the mounting plate for the camera being used to the top of the
MT-RED mounting plate, using the fixing screws provided.
3. Firmly clip the camera
into position on the
mounting plate.

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Installation
Mounting the Extrusion
1. Depending on the mounting method used in the installation:
a) MT-BLACK and Direct Mounting - Loosen the twist locks on
the telescopic rods to loosen the extension sections.
b) MT-RED Mounting - Loosen the clamp handles securing the
rods. Slide the rods forwards to improve access.
2. Remove the two protective end caps from the extrusion.
3. Observing the correct orientation, slide the extrusion over the
clamps on the end of the rods.

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Installation
4. Centralise the extrusion between the two rods, aligning the marker
with the centre of the camera lens.
5. Turn the rods to tighten the clamps onto the rear of the extrusion.
The clamps can be tightened securely by using a suitable Allen
key as a lever through the holes in the rods.
Mounting the Prompter Monitor
When the extrusion is fitted and correctly secured to the camera mount
the prompter monitor can be fitted. This the same procedure regardless
of the monitor size (12, 15, 17 or 19 inch).
1. Unscrew the end caps
from the two prompter
monitor support rods
(TFT-RDS).
WARNING! Before attempting to install or adjust the
prompter monitor assembly, the tilt axis of the head support
must remain securely locked horizontally.
WARNING! The prompter monitor must be isolated from the
AC power supply during installation or adjustment.

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Installation
2. With the rod mounting screws loosened, slide the monitor rods
through the rod mountings 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 front of the extrusion.
5. Ensure that the indents on the end clamps are correctly seated on
the extrusion.

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Installation
6. Centralise the prompter monitor with the marker on the extrusion.
Secure the monitor in position by tightening the clamping screw.
7. Slide the prompter monitor back and tighten the rod mounting
screws on the base.
Assembling and Fitting the Hoods
A range of hoods are available for use with the LED TFT on-camera
prompters. The hoods 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 installed.
For more information on the hoods available see the section Hood
Components on page 6.
Assembling the Moulded Hoods - Both Sizes
1. Align the hood bracket
and two fixing screws
with the holes in the
side of the hood.
2. Tighten the fixing
screws to secure
the hood bracket
in position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite hood bracket.

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Installation
Folding Hoods - Initial Assembly
The hoods are supplied flat-packed, and require basic assembly.
When used for outside broadcasts and other portable applications, the
hoods can be easily folded flat again for transportation.
1. Fold the back plate of the hood out away from the top flag.
2. Fold the side flags outwards.
3. Align the two eyelets in the top flag with the tabs and twist to lock.

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Installation
4. Align the single eyelets in both the side flags with the tabs and
twist to lock.
5. Fold the Velcro flaps down over the top and side flags.
Assembling the Standard Folding Hood
1. Align the slot in the
hood bracket and the
two clamping knobs
with the two threaded
studs on the rear of
the hood.
2. Tighten the
clamping knobs
to secure the
hood bracket in
position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the
other hood bracket.

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Installation
Assembling the Extra 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 assembled bracket with the holes in the rear of the hood.
Tighten the fixing screws to secure the bracket in position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite hood bracket.
Fitting the Hoods
When the hood has been assembled, it can be installed onto the
prompter assembly.
Fitting the Moulded Hood - Both Sizes
1. Align the clamps on the ends of the hood brackets with the slot in
the top of the extrusion. Slide the 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.