Data Video TP-200 User manual

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.Prompter Kit for Apple iPad™.
TP-200
Instruction Manual
www.datavideo-tek.com

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Contents
Warnings and Precautions.......................................................................................3
Warranty.....................................................................................................................4
Disposal................................................................................................................................................4
Packing List ..........................................................................................................................................5
Product Overview......................................................................................................6
Features................................................................................................................................................6
Example Configurations...........................................................................................7
Normal Tripod Set Up...........................................................................................................................7
Below Camera Lens Set Up.................................................................................................................7
Assembly...................................................................................................................8
Normal Tripod Set Up...........................................................................................................................8
Camera Exposure.................................................................................................................................9
Using Riser Blocks ...............................................................................................................................9
Below Lens Assembly ............................................................................................10
Software Download from the App Store™............................................................11
DV Prompter Application Set Up............................................................................11
Display Settings..................................................................................................................................11
Prompting Settings .............................................................................................................................12
Start Settings......................................................................................................................................12
Remote Settings.................................................................................................................................12
Build Version ......................................................................................................................................12
Apple iPad™ Settings.........................................................................................................................12
How to quickly add text into a DV Prompter document.......................................12
Importing a Text file via iTunes™.......................................................................................................13
Using the wired Remote Control............................................................................13
Play Button .........................................................................................................................................13
Stop Button.........................................................................................................................................13
Increase and Decrease Speed Buttons..............................................................................................13
Break Markers....................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning the 60/40 Glass sheet..............................................................................14
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................15
Service and Support ...............................................................................................16
Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to
give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this
manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or
incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for
accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any
omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual.
Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or
dealer.

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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable surface, cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious damage.
6. Any slots and openings on the case top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To
ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block
or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the
ventilation openings may become blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a
heat source or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord
will be walked on, rolled over, damaged or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings
on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do
not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the case ventilation slots, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service
issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this
manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and
may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to
normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
GLASS - Handle with care
This product contains a sheet of 60/40 glass please handle it with care.
To avoid a risk of damage or injury please follow this instruction manual and
use caution when transporting, un-packing, cleaning, assembling or dis-
assembling this part of the product.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
•Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the
date of purchase.
•The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time
of any request for repair under warranty.
•Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered
by this warranty.
•All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
•All other claims of any nature are not covered.
•Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
•Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
•Your statutory rights are not affected.
Two Year Warranty
•All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to the
standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of
purchase. For information on how to register please visit www.datavideo-tek.com or contact
your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors
•Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are
only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized
Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product indicates that it should not be treated as household
waste. It must be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the
recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. For more detailed
information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local
Datavideo office.

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Packing List
Item No. Description Quantity
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Cloth Camera Snood with velcro straps
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2 Glass Frame with matching Velcro straps 1
3 60/40 Glass sheet 1
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Prompter Rig
1
5
Rubber sleeve for iPad
1
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Rubber sleeve for iPad 2
1
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Neoprene Bracket Insert
1
8 Mounting Bracket for iPad 1
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3mm Hex Screw length 14mm
2
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2.5mm Hex Screw length 11mm
2
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Tool to match Hex Screw heads
2
12 Wing nut Screw 3
13 Wired Remote Control 1
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Camera Riser Blocks
2
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Camera Riser Screw Long
1
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Camera Riser Screw Short
1
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Product Overview
Why struggle with expensive re-takes, on stage talent drifting off script or a presentator’s loss of eye
contact with the viewing audience? The Datavideo Prompter Kit, TP-200, is designed to help you
overcome these problems by converting an Apple iPad™ (not supplied) into a low cost and effective
prompter.
The Datavideo Prompter Kit for Apple iPad™ allows it to be used in both a theatre setting, or a video
studio. Prepared scripts or cue sheets can be easily copied and pasted into the DV prompter app
software from email and scrolled at a set automatic rate or controlled by a user with the wired remote
for a more natural result. A number of clear fonts, colours and text sizes are available making reading
comfortable from a variety of distances.
Features
•Simple software and wired remote allow users to produce professional results at low cost.
•Special 60/40 Glass allows the presenter to read the script and the camera to see the subject.
•Strong and rigid prompter rig fixes securely to any standard camera / tripod plate mount.
•Rig is designed to allow stand alone, in front of camera or below lens prompting.
•The black camera snood is adjustable to adapt to a wide variety of cameras.
•Quick and simple set rig assembly requires no special tooling.
•Combination sleeve and bracket system allows simple but secure installation.
•3m long wired remote control perfect for self shoot projects.

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Example Configurations
Normal Tripod Set Up
Below Camera Lens Set Up

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Assembly
Normal Tripod Set Up
1. Attach/screw the tripod camera quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the
prompter frame. Then slide and secure tripod plate, with prompter frame on top, onto the
head of the tripod.
2. Slide the Glass frame on to the upper part of the prompter frame (1) secure with 2 wing nut
screws.
3. Guide/slide 60/40 Glass sheet into Glass frame with Red circle sticker facing camera position.
4. Apply the black camera snood to Glass frame edges so the Velcro strips marry the snood to
the frame.
5. Decide if camera riser blocks are required depending on the position of the camera lens. If
using 1 block use the short hex screws through the block but leave the centre hole empty.
Turn the block over so that screws project downwards and sit in prompter frame long top
slot.

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6. Fit the camera riser screw from below the prompter frame top slot through the blocks centre
hole and into the camera base so the camera is secure with prompter block and frame. Pull
the draw cord to secure the black camera snood around the camera lens and to shut out
light from camera side.
7. Use the remaining wing nut screw to secure the mounting bracket for the iPad™ to the front
of the Prompter frame’s lower plate.
8. Put the Apple iPad™ into the supplied rubber sleeve so the holes in the sleeve allow access
to the power input and headphone socket. Note that there are two sleeves supplied in the
kit, one is for the original iPad™ and the other is for an iPad2™.
9. Turn on the iPad™ and launch the prompter software then prepare the text to be used. Slide
the iPad™ into the mounting bracket and ensure everything is secure. If you are using an
iPad2™ fit the neoprene insert sticker to the inside of the bracket to ensure a secure fit.
10. Plug the wired remote control into headphone socket on the iPad™.
11. Adjust the prompter software settings if necessary.
12. Adjust camera exposure settings as necessary. See Camera Exposure below.
13. You should now be ready to start using the iPad™ Prompter within your project.
Camera Exposure
After setting up the camera with the 60/40 glass in front of the lens adjust the camera set up and
white balance. This is because the 60/40 Glass affects the camera exposure by approximately 1 stop
almost like the effect of a neutral density filter. Consult your camera manual for further help and
advice with its exposure and white balance settings.
Using Riser Blocks
When using this Prompter Kit you may need to use one or both riser blocks to raise the camera up so
that the lens is positioned as near to the middle of the 60/40 Glass as possible.
Two sets of screws are supplied for use with these riser blocks. The longer screws are for use with
two blocks and the shorter screws when using one block. In some cases the blocks are not required.

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Below Lens Assembly
1. Attach/screw the tripod camera quick release plate to the screw holes on the base of the
prompter frame. Slide and secure the tripod plate, with prompter frame on top, onto the head
of tripod. Ensure the vertical plate of the prompter frame is facing toward the onscreen talent.
2. Fit the camera riser screw from below the prompter frame’s long top slot. Marry the camera’s
base plate screw hole with Camera riser screw and secure the camera to the frame. Adjust
position of the camera so the camera lens is at the edge of the prompter frame.
3. Use a wing nut screw to secure the mounting bracket for the iPad™ to the front of the
Prompter frame’s vertical plate.
4. Put the iPad™ into the supplied rubber sleeve so the holes allow access to the power input
and headphone socket. Note that there are two sleeves supplied in the kit, one is for the
original iPad™ and the other is for an iPad2™.
5. Turn on the iPad™ and launch prompter software then prepare the text to be used. Slide the
iPad™ into the mounting bracket and ensure everything is secure. If you are using an
iPad2™ fit the neoprene insert sticker to the inside of the bracket to ensure a secure fit.
6. If using the wired remote control plug the remote into headphone socket on the iPad™.
7. Adjust the prompter settings as necessary.
8. You should now be ready to start using the iPad™ Prompter within your project.

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Software Download from the App Store™
Ensure your iPad™ has internet access via your cellular service provider or a secure wireless
connection. Tap the App Store™icon on the iPad™ Home Screen to download apps wherever you
are. Browse the section of the store that features apps designed specifically for the
iPad™ or tap on the Search bar at the top/bottom of the screen and type in Datavideo
or DV Prompter.Then execute the search by tapping on the Search icon to the right.
You will see this software as a result listed, simply tap on the Free icon and then Install.
The App Store icon on iPad™ will show you when an update is available for any app
that you already have. Install the updates with a tap, and you’ll always have the latest
version of your favourite apps like DV Prompter.
DV Prompter Application Set Up
Display Settings
These settings allow the look of the text to be changed. You can change the Font Name, the pt
(point) Font Size of the font, the Font Colour and the Background Colour.
The software initially defaults to White, Arial, 36pt size text on a Black Background. However, you can
choose from the following text or background colours; White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green or
Orange. All text will be displayed in the colour chosen. Currently you cannot have different colours for
different sections of the text. The size of the text can range from small (9pt) to large (54pt). However,
you need to experiment a little to find the text font and size that you, or your on-screen talent, can
read comfortably at a distance away from the prompter or camera.
NB: The wired remote control supplied is approx. 3m long so this may be the maximum distance you
want to work at on your own.

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Prompting Settings
You use these settings to change the Orientation of the displayed text and if it will be mirror
reflected off the 60/40 Glass or just used as a normal display. You can also set the text Scrolling
Speed here, which can be slowed down or made faster with the wired remote control. A scrolling
speed of 5 should be a good starting point. Slow Time and Fast Time are used to speed up or slow
down the text scroll when using the speed buttons on the wired remote. If the on screen talent takes 5
to 15 seconds to read one page of text then set Slow Time to 15 seconds and the fast time to 5
seconds. Now when the speed buttons are pressed on the remote during text play back the speed will
change in steps accordingly. There are also options for connecting an external VGA or Composite
monitor (additional cable required) as well as switching the display Border function on or off.
Start Settings
You can set the prompter up to automatically start scrolling text straight away or you can delay the
beginning of the text scroll process by up to 10 seconds after tapping on start.
Remote Settings
Here you can choose to use the wired remote and set up text characters that indicate a break in the
scrolling text called break markers. These markers can then be used to quickly jump forward or
backward between points in the text using the wired remote control should the running order of the
production change.
Build Version
Only confirms the version of the software application being used.
Apple iPad™Settings
Tip: Remember to turn the iPad™ Auto lock / Auto Sleep feature in General Settings to ‘Never’ so this
does not interrupt script reading when there may be very little interaction with the touch screen.
How to quickly add text into a DV Prompter document
The prompting script, or presentator’s text, will probably exist as a text document from the planning
stage of the production. By attaching this script text document to an email it can be quickly transferred
to the iPad™ and into a DV prompter document by using the Copy and Paste function of the iPad™
itself.
Simply choose to edit an existing DV Prompter document and then save it as a new file name. This
protects the original document from changes. Then replace the existing text in the newly saved file
with the text that has been emailed to the iPad™.
Tidy up the transferred text as necessary, add some break markers and you have your newly created
prompting document.

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Importing a Text file via iTunes™
1. Connect your apple device to your PC or Mac via the apple USB cable
2. Launch iTunes™
3. Select your iPad™ under the Devices section in the left hand pane of iTunes™
4. Select the Apps tab at the top of the iTunes™ window
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select DVPROMPTER from the FILE SHARING
Apps menu.
6. Click the 'Add' button and browse for the text file you wish to import
7. Disconnect the apple device and restart DVPROMPER, you should now see a new document
in the list.
Using the wired Remote Control
Before you are able to use the wired remote you must first turn on the
remote control feature within the prompter software.
Within the prompter software documents menu scroll down to and tap
on the Settings option. Then choose Remote Settings; from here tap
on Remote Type and then select the Wired remote option.
Note: A scrolling speed of 5 is a comfortable starting point for most
people when using the remote. See also Increase and Decrease speed
buttons.
Play Button
Use this green button to start the script scrolling.
Stop Button
Use this red button once to Pause the scrolling text. Press this button twice to Stop the script and
bring up the menu bar. You can then exit the application, change text or change settings in the normal
way using the iPad™ display.
Increase and Decrease Speed Buttons
These buttons allow the user to increase (arrows up) or decrease (arrows down) the scrolling text
speed. Pressing these buttons allows you to vary the text scroll speed by 3 settings. For example; if
you have the speed set initially at 5 then you could slow the text down 4, 3 then 2 or speed it up to 8.
Break Markers
The increase and decrease speed buttons can also be used to quickly jump forward or backwards
through the script after the script has been stopped with the red button. The script should be marked
in advance with break marker text characters to set logical points that the speaker may need to jump
to should the running order of the production be changed at short notice.

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Cleaning the 60/40 Glass sheet
This product contains a sheet of 60/40 glass please handle it with care.
To avoid a risk of damage or injury please follow this instruction manual and use
caution when transporting, un-packing, cleaning, assembling or dis-assembling
this part of the product.
Datavideo recommend cleaning the glass regularly to remove dust and finger
print marks. This will ensure the best image quality is recorded when the camera is looking through
the glass.
Never attempt to clean the glass whilst it is mounted in the prompter rig instead remove it
carefully from the rig, clean the glass and then re-install it into the prompter. Handle the glass
carefully using the cloth covered edges of the glass at all times.
To retain the required qualities of the glass and to avoid scratching the glass during cleaning.
•Never use abrasive cloths, pads or abrasive based cleaning fluids on the glass.
•Never use cleaning fluids based on an acid or vinegar solution.
Place the glass on a soft, stable, dirt and
lint free work surface such as a table with a
clean cloth already laid out on it. Then use
a second clean, lint free, soft cloth to clean
the glass.
Do not apply cleaning fluids to the glass
directly, instead apply or spray a small
amount of the cleaning fluid onto the cloth.
Proceed to clean the glass and work in a light circular motion with the cloth. Ensure all finger marks
and streaks are gone before turning the glass over and repeating with the other side.
Once finished re-install the glass back into the prompter frame, again using the cloth covered edges
only. Ensure the green circle sticker on the glass is facing you and the red circle sticker is facing
the camera lens. Reseat the camera sock cloth to the prompter frame if necessary.

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Specifications
Text File Format Copy and paste from email or text file
Reading Range 3m (9ft)
Prompter remote control cable length 3m (9ft)
iPad™Max battery life 10 Hours or less
Prompter remote control battery life 2 years at average usage
Replacement remote control Speak to Dealer or local Datavideo office
Rig Size Width: 250 mm (9.84 inches)
Height: 210 mm (8.27 inches)
Depth: 447 mm (17.6 inches)
iPad Size Width: 189.7 mm (7.47 inches)
Height: 242.8 mm (9.56 inches)
Depth: 13.4 mm (0.5 inch)
iPad2 Size Width: 185.7 mm (7.31 inches)
Height: 241.2 mm (9.5 inches)
Depth: 8.8 mm (0.34 inch)
Nett Weight: Kit:4.2 lbs (1.9 Kg)
iPad: 1.6 lbs (0.73 Kg)
Combined: 5.8 lbs (2.63 Kg)
Packed weight: (Gross)
Kit: 6.18 lbs (2.8 Kg)

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Service and Support
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to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo-
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