CoachComm Tempo Go User manual

Operating Manual

Tempo Go
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understand the operation of this product. For questions not addressed in this manual, feel free to contact CoachComm’s Customer
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Document Reference: 2018.07 D0000421_A

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Table of Contents
Tempo Go
Table of Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You .............................................................................................................................. 1
Electrical Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Mechanical Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Noise Level Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included with the Tempo Go System? ................................................................................................................................ 3
System Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tempo Clocks Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Tempo Software Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Setup and Teardown Procedures................................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Tempo Control Unit I/O Connection Panel ............................................................................................................................... 8
Speakers I/O Connection Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Speaker Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Tempest®FX Installation (if applicable)................................................................................................................................. 10
Hardware Operation.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tempo Control Unit .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Connections and Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Time Clocks......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Software Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Minimum Software Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 14
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Organize Your Audio Library ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Open Tempo Software............................................................................................................................................... 15
Build a Script............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Test a Script ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Edit a Script.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Clone a Script........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Delete a Script.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Congure the System ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Export and Play Script............................................................................................................................................... 23
Test FX Connectivity.................................................................................................................................................. 23
System Control......................................................................................................................................................... 24
System Maintenance and Storage............................................................................................................................................... 27
External Connection Diagram...................................................................................................................................................... 28
System Specications................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Control Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Product Support and Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sending Equipment for Repair or Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 30
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Parts Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................................. 31

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Safety Information
Tempo Go
Safety Information
The following section details important safety information related to the ownership and operation of Tempo Go. You must operate
the Tempo Go system safely. Unsafe operation can create hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the work area. Always take the
following precautions when operating Tempo Go.
CAUTION: Allow only responsible individuals who have been properly trained to set up, modify, and/or operate your system.
CAUTION: Deploy your Tempo Go system on even ground and beware of potential tipping hazards. Avoid deploying
the system when wind speed exceeds 20 mph. Failure to heed these recommendations may result in
system damage and personal injury.
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
1. Allow only responsible individuals who have been
trained by a certied CoachComm technician to use
your Tempo Go system. Never allow people unfamiliar
with these rules and instructions to set up or operate
your system.
2. Do not stand, sit, climb, or ride on any part of Tempo
Go.
3. Do not operate the Tempo Go system in winds
exceeding 20 mph. System damage or personal injury
may occur. System damage due to wind is not covered
under the product warranty.
Electrical Safety
1. Do not submerge any part of the Tempo Go system in water.
2. Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
they exit from the apparatus.
3. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
5. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t into your inlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Never break off the grounding prong.
6. Unplug the Tempo Go system during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
7. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Do not attempt to disassemble or open any panels. Doing so may expose
electrical parts and may also void the product warranty.
Figure 1: Tempo Go Safety Label

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Safety Information
Tempo Go
Mechanical Safety
1. Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, t, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts of Tempo Go. Modications to
your system could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.
2. The fan intakes and exhaust on the bottom and top of the Control Unit should be kept clear to allow for proper ventilation.
Do not cover the Control Unit while in operation.
3. Only use attachments/accessories/cables/hardware provided by the manufacturer.
4. Do not use blocks to increase height of system.
Noise Level Safety
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to
noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufciently intense noise for a sufcient time.
To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to
equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels, such as this amplication system, wear hearing protectors while this
system is in operation.

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What’s Included with the Tempo Go System?
Tempo Go
What’s Included with the Tempo Go System?
CoachComm’s Tempo Go system is a state-of-the-art practice management system and helps a coach control practice by providing
time management, motivation, and coordination tools within one system.
The Tempo Go family of products includes the followoing:
• Tempo Control Unit and Tempo Remote
• Tempo Software
• Speaker Units
• Tripods
• Control Unit Mounting Bracket
• Hard Case for Tempo Control
• Weather Covers for Speakers
• Wired Microphone
• Audio Cables
Optional components provided by CoachComm include
• Practice Segment Timer(s)
• 25/40 Clock(s)
• Tempest®FX System
• Commando-T Remote
Each hardware component of the Tempo Go system is outlined in the following product overviews, and their operation is detailed in
full in later sections of this manual.

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What’s Included with the Tempo Go System?
Tempo Go
System Overview
The Tempo Control Unit houses the Tempo Software and functions to feed audio out to the system. With Tempo Software, you can
create and load a practice script to include songs, sound effects, and voice commands. The software syncs this script with the on
board practice segment timer and optional 25/40 clock(s) to drive the pace of practice. Controls at the Tempo Control Unit (or
optional Tempest FX wireless communication system) allow you to jump to the next period, adjust volume levels, add or subtract
times from periods, and play selected song and/or sound les. With Tempest FX, users can control the Tempo Software from
anywhere on the eld, communicate with other coaches wearing BeltPacks, and use the Voice Announce feature to engage players.
Valuable product features include the following:
1. Control Unit
A. Practice Segment Timer and Clock Interface
B. Volume Switch
C. I/O Panel (See page 8 for more information.)
2. Speakers (See page 8 for more information.)
3. Tripod and Bracket Mounting System (See page 6 for more information.)
4. Audio Cables (not pictured)
5. Power Cables (not pictured)
Figure 2: Tempo Go Front
Figure 3: Tempo Go Rear

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What’s Included with the Tempo Go System?
Tempo Go
Tempo Clocks Overview
Two different clocks (sold separately) can be combined with the Tempo Go system. Practice Segment Timers and 25/40 Clocks can
be included as part of the practice script and reset using Tempo’s controls. As determined by the Tempo practice script, the Practice
Segment Timers display a period time countdown, and the 25/40 Clocks display a countdown as intervals. Both of these clocks are
wireless, portable, and battery operated (with additional solar panel charging.) AC power options are available in some instances.
1. Solar Panel: Charges the
battery
2. Battery: Powers the Clock
3. Tow Hitch: Allows transport
of the Clock
Tempo Software Overview
The Tempo Software is engineered to provide simple control over event scripting, including the following features:
• Organized audio for practice management
• Built-in coordination with Tempo Clocks
• PC (and optional Tempest FX BeltPack and Commando-T Remote) audio controls
• Sound effects
• Hot buttons and custom content grouping
Figure 4: The 25/40 Clock (left) displays a countdown as intervals, and the Practice Segment Clock (right) displays a
period time countdown.
Figure 5: Screenshot of Tempo Software.

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Setup and Teardown Procedures
Tempo Go
Setup and Teardown Procedures
The following is a step-by-step process to set up and tear down the Tempo Go Control Unit and tripods. The diagrams show the
use of two tripods (plus the Control Unit), but these procedures can be followed to incorporate the use of more to meet your
needs. Included is a legend to identify the images used throughout these steps.
1. Fully extend the two tripods. (Full extension is when the sliding plastic collar contacts the bolt near the bottom of the
center tube.) Then, place the tripods side by side, aligning the holes in each tripod’s Leg 1. Secure with the provided
pin as shown in Figure 7.
2. Insert the mounting bracket’s two posts into the tops of the tripods. Use two of the provided pins to secure the posts in
place as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 6: Leg 1 of Each Tripod
Leg 1
Leg 1
Figure 7: Pinned Tripod Legs
Figure 8: Mounting Bracket Secured to Tripods

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Setup and Teardown Procedures
Tempo Go
3. Place the Tempo Control Unit onto the mounting bracket. Be sure to align the holes in the Control Unit mount and
bracket. Use one of the provided pins to secure it in place as shown in Figure 9.
4. Place the two speakers atop the bracket posts on each side of the Control Unit as shown in Figure 10.
5. Connect the 6-pin ends of the two audio cables to the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” ports on the rear of the Control Unit. Then,
connect the 3-pin ends to the “MIC/LINE IN A” ports on the rear of each speaker. (The audio cables are yellow in Figure
11.)
6. Verify that the speakers’ settings are as
follows:
• LF: DEEP
• HF: FLAT
• Front LED: PWR
• Mic/Line in A: LINE
• Gain A: 0 dB
• Gain B: 0 dB
Note: See page 10 for information
about connecting an optional
Tempest®FX system.
7. Connect the Control Unit’s power cable and the two speakers’ power cables into a power strip. (The power cables
are red in Figure 11). Then, connect the power strip (via extension cord if necessary) to a 120 Volt 15 Amp power
source.
Note: If you are using an optional Tempest FX system with Tempo Go, CoachComm recommends that you
power on your FX system before powering on your Tempo Go Control Unit and speakers. See page
10 for information about connecting an optional Tempest®FX system.
CAUTION: Protect the power cords from foot or vehicle trafc. Do not allow Tempo Go cords to become
pinched or crimped, particularly where plugs enter power receptacles and/or where they exit from the unit.
8. After your event, do the following:
• Turn off each Tempo Go product. To properly turn off the Tempo Control Unit, the user should hold down the
top four (4) buttons simultaneously until the clock display LEDs turn off. At this point, the power cable can be
disconnected from the Tempo Control.
• Disconnect all audio devices.
• Disconnect and secure audio and power cables.
• Disassemble the Control Unit, speakers, bracket, and tripods, and place them in their case and bags.
Figure 9: Control Unit Secured to Mounting Bracket Figure 10: Speakers Placed Atop Mounting Bracket
Figure 11: Tempo Go Audio Cables (Yellow) and Power Cables (Red)

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Hardware Installation
Tempo Go
Hardware Installation
This section outlines how to connect and power your Tempo Go system.
Caution: When connecting, all volume controls should be turned down to prevent possible equipment damage;
then, adjust to the desired level after the inputs/outputs are connected.
Tempo Control Unit I/O Connection Panel
This section outlines the I/O connection panel to utilize your Tempo Go Control Unit.
1. Mic: Microphone-level input (female)
2. Tempest FX (Stage): FX audio input from Tempest FX Voice Announce output (female)
Tempest FX LAN: FX network Ethernet connection
3. MP3 Player Port: Connection for 1/8 in. auxiliary cable
4. USB Ports: Used to connect the Tempo Remote and USB ash drives (to load the Tempo script).
5. Output to speaker units (Left, Center, Right): Audio 6-pin connections to speaker units (male)
6. Power Connection: Power input for the Control Unit
Figure 12: Control Unit I/O Connection Panel

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Hardware Installation
Tempo Go
Speakers I/O Connection Panel
This section outlines the I/O connection panel needed to utilize your Speaker(s).
1. Audio Cable Connection
2. Power Cable Connection
3. Power Switch
Speaker Settings
The Tempo Go speakers have have the following settings
applied from the factory. The Gain settings should be veried on
the rear of each speaker prior to each use.
Figure 13: Speaker Rear Detail
Figure 14: Speaker Settings Locations

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Tempo Go
Tempest®FX Installation (if applicable)
You must have the most recent Tempest rmware before using Tempest FX with your Tempo Go system. A CoachComm technician
will assist in upgrading your existing Tempest FX system if needed.
To connect the Tempest FX BaseStation to Tempo Go, do the following:
1. Place your Tempest FX BaseStation unit on a secure at surface on the sideline.
Note: If you have a dual FX system, always connect the top BaseStation to Tempo Go.
2. Connect a LAN network cable between the BaseStation and Tempo Go Control Unit. (See the red labels in Figure 15
below.)
3. Connect a Stage Announce XLR cable between the BaseStation and Tempo Go Control Unit. (See the yellow labels in Figure
15 below.)
4. Follow the Tempest FX setup instructions found in the Tempest FX User Manual to connect and mount your Remote
Transceiver and to connect power. It is recommended that you power on your FX system before powering on your Tempo
Go Control Unit and speakers.
5. Test your FX system’s connectivity via the Commando-T remote to verify that it is controlling Tempo Go (for example, press
a one-touch sound button). See page 23 of this manual for additional information about testing connectivity.
Figure 15: Tempest FX BaseStation Cables to Tempo Go Control Unit

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Hardware Operation
Tempo Go
Hardware Operation
Tempo Control Unit
The Tempo Control Unit controls all audio outputs to speaker units connected as part of the Tempo Go system. An overview of
the Control Unit’s hardware is provided in Figure 12 on page 8, and operation of this product is detailed in procedures on the
following pages.
Connections and Controls
Audio Sources
Tempo Software: The Tempo Software is the user interface and main audio source for the Tempo Go system. Its installation and
operation is detailed beginning on page 14 of this manual.
Mic: To operate a microphone, plug its 3-pin XLR connector into the Mic input on the I/O connection panel. Then, adjust the volume
with the Tempo Remote or Volume switch. The Tempo Go system has no phantom power; therefore, always use a dynamic
microphone.
Tempest FX (if applicable): The Voice Announce feature broadcasts one’s voice through the entire Tempo Go system using your
connected Tempest FX system. To operate this feature, open the Tempo Software and connect a headset to the appropriate BeltPack.
Hold down the STAGE button (see Figure 18) on the BeltPack through the entirety of speaking. See page 10 for information about
connecting an optional Tempest®FX system to Tempo Go.
Figure 16: Tempo Go’s Control Unit connections for a microphone
Figure 17: Tempo Go’s Control Unit connections for a Tempest FX BaseStation
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Figure 18: Sample Stage Button on BeltPack

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Hardware Operation
Tempo Go
MP3: To operate an MP3 audio source, connect the desired input device to the provided 1/8 inch mini (male) auxiliary cable, and
then to the Control Unit’s I/O panel. Adjust the volume using the Tempo Remote or Volume switch. The quality of your listening
experience is directly inuenced by the quality of your audio content from your MP3 device. Therefore, to minimize variations or
distortion of audio content, it is recommended to only use the highest quality licensed content obtained from reputable, licensed
download providers.
USB Ports: To connect a USB ash drive or Tempo Remote to the unit, use one of the four provided USB ports on the Control Unit’s
IO connection panel.
You can use these ports to connect the following:
• USB ash drive containing the exported Tempo practice script
• Tempo Remote (See page 24 of this manual for more information.)
Figure 19: Tempo Control Unit MP3 Port
Figure 20: Connect an audio MP3 source using an Auxiliary Cable.
Figure 21: Tempo Control Unit USB Ports

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Hardware Operation
Tempo Go
Audio Out: To send audio output to speakers, use the Output to speaker connections on the Tempo Control Unit’s I/O
connection panel.
Time Clocks
The clocks are available in two models: battery-powered or AC-powered. Plug the clock(s) into the battery on the clock trailer or into
an AC power source for operation. Once powered, they can be controlled wirelessly via the Tempo script. For battery-powered clocks,
it is best to charge the clocks overnight or when not in use.
Figure 22: I/O Connection Panel Output to Speaker Connection
Figure 23: The 25/40 Clock (left) displays a countdown as intervals, and the Practice Segment Clock (right) displays a period time countdown.

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Software Installation and Operation
Tempo Go
Software Installation and Operation
The following section details procedures for operating Tempo Software.
Installation
Tempo Software is already provided on the Tempo Go system’s Tempo Control Unit. To install Tempo Software on a secondary PC,
contact CoachComm for assistance.
Minimum Software Requirements
The minimum software requirements for running Tempo Software on a secondary PC are listed below:
• Processor: 1GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Disk Space: 100 MB
• Windows XP or Windows 7 SP1
Operation
Organize Your Audio Library
Organize your MP3 audio les within your computer’s directory so they can be easily imported into a Tempo script. Do this by placing
the les you’d like to use in your Tempo audio library. To access your Tempo audio library, use these steps:
1. Click on Start.
2. Go to My Computer and open your (C:\) folder.
3. Open the Tempo Go folder, and then open the folder labeled “library”.
CoachComm recommends creating organized folders in your audio library to hold your music and sounds (e.g., crowd noise, game
sounds, announcer’s or coaches’ voice, etc.) to play in the Tempo Software.
Important: All music les must be .mp3 les to play in the software.
In order for new MP3’s to be visible in the Tempo Software, you will have to close the software and reopen any time you make
changes to the les in your audio library.

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Software Installation and Operation
Tempo Go
Open Tempo Software
Open the Tempo Software by double-clicking the Tempo shortcut on your computer’s desktop. If the desktop shortcut is accidentally
removed, you can access the software by going to your C:/Tempo Go folder and double clicking on the le labeled “runtempoTempo
Go desktop”.
Build a Script
1. To build a script from scratch, open the Tempo Software and click on New Script.
The new, blank script will display with these tabs: General, Periods,Effects, and One-Touch. The Folder List shown on the
left hand side of the screen displays all of the music folders you created in your Tempo audio library.
Note: You can preview an audio le in this list by selecting it and using the Play/Pause button at the bottom of the
screen. Changing your song selection will automatically start the next song until you click Pause.
Figure 24: Home Screen New Script Menu Option
Figure 25: Tempo Software Edit Screen

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Software Installation and Operation
Tempo Go
General Tab
2. Enter your general script settings on the General tab. Click Save when done.
A. Name your script.
B. Select your total number of practice periods (i.e., sections of practice).
C. Determine your default period length. (This is your most used period length. You can customize length by period in
the Periods tab)
D. Determine your total scheduled length of practice.
E. Determine whether or not the music stops at the end of the period.
Note: If you make your total practice time longer than your allowed or allotted practice time, the timing mechanism
will ash red on the bottom center of the screen. This control functions to monitor practice-time regulations.
Figure 26: Tempo Software General Tab