CoachComm eVenue Tempo User manual

Operating Manual

eVenue Tempo
Thank You
We at CoachComm®want to thank you for purchasing an eVenue Tempo™ system. We are committed to providing you with a
high-quality product that will deliver dynamic sound, distributed coverage, reliable mobility, and innovative operational features. In
order to get the most out of your new eVenue™ system, please take a few moments to read this manual completely so that you
better understand the operation of this product. For questions not addressed in this manual, feel free to contact CoachComm’s
Customer Support Department.
CoachComm LLC
205 Technology Parkway
Auburn, Alabama 36830
1.800.749.2761
www.coachcomm.com
©2017 CoachComm LLC. All rights reserved. eVenue™ and eVenue Tempo™ are trademarks of CoachComm LLC. The CoachComm
logo is a registered trademark of CoachComm LLC.
The eVenue ePod is a patent-pending design, manufactured in the USA.
Document Reference: 2017.06 D0000245_B

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You .............................................................................................................................. 1
Electrical Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Towing Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Mechanical Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Noise Level Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
What’s included with the Tempo System? ..................................................................................................................................... 3
ePod Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tempo Control Unit Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Tempo Clocks Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
eVenue Tempo Software Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Setup and Teardown Procedures................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tempo Control Unit I/O Connection Panel ............................................................................................................................... 9
ePod I/O Connection Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tempest®FX Installation (if applicable)................................................................................................................................. 10
Hardware Operation.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tempo Control Unit .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Connections and Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Time Clocks......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
ePod .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
eVenue Commando-e Remote .................................................................................................................................. 14
ePod Status Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Sound Coverage Overview........................................................................................................................................ 16
Software Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Minimum Software Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 19
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Organize Your Audio Library ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Open eVenue Tempo Software .................................................................................................................................. 20
Build a Script............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Test a Script ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Edit a Script.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Clone a Script........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Delete a Script.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Congure the System ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Export and Play Script............................................................................................................................................... 28
Test FX Connectivity.................................................................................................................................................. 28
System Control......................................................................................................................................................... 29
System Maintenance and Storage............................................................................................................................................... 32
Storage Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Tie Down Points................................................................................................................................................................... 33
External Connection Diagram...................................................................................................................................................... 34
System Specications................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Control Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
ePod .................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Product Support and Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Sending Equipment for Repair or Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 37
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 38

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Safety Information
Safety Information
The following section details important safety information related to the ownership and operation of eVenue Tempo. You must
operate the eVenue 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 eVenue Tempo.
WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation
CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result of incorrect operation
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
1. Allow only responsible individuals who have been trained by a certied CoachComm technician to use your eVenue Tempo
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 eVenue Tempo.
3. Do not use the ePod’s actuating arm to lift personnel or objects.
Electrical Safety
1. Do not submerge any part of the eVenue Tempo 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 apparatus (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 eVenue 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.
8. Use only one 120 volt 15 amp dedicated circuit for each individual eVenue ePod. You should test and verify that these
circuits are working properly on a routine basis.
Towing Safety
1. Have a complete working knowledge of your tow vehicle and know how to handle it with the eVenue ePod(s) (and optional
Control Unit ) attached.
2. Make sure towing hitch connections are properly secured prior to towing.
3. Secure all cables and cable ends before towing to prevent damage to those parts during transit.
4. Drive at a maximum speed of 5 mph. Do not stand, sit, climb, or ride on any part of eVenue Tempo.
5. Decrease speed at all corners, and watch the swing of both the rear of the tow vehicle and the eVenue system.
6. Never operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose control of your tow vehicle and/or the eVenue
system.