Data Video TP-300 User manual

TP-300
Instruction manual
TABLET PROMPTER
Instruction manual

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Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 2
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 2
GLASS –HANDLE WITH CARE .................................................................................................................................................. 2
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
STANDARD WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
REGISTER FOR 3YEAR WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................. 3
DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
PACKING LIST........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
ASSEMBLY – NORMAL TRIPOD SET UP.......................................................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY – BELOW LENS SET UP ................................................................................................................................10
CAMERA EXPOSURE AND THE 60/40 GLASS.............................................................................................................................. 11
USING THE RISER BLOCKS ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
FREE APP DOWNLOAD FROM THE APP STORE™ ..........................................................................................................12
FREE ANDROID APP DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY™ ............................................................................................12
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL MANUAL .................................................................................................................................... 12
OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH TELEPROMPTER REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................................................13
REMOTE STARTS IN WIRED MODE........................................................................................................................................... 13
BLUETOOTH MODE –PAIRING TO YOUR TABLET DEVICE............................................................................................................... 13
RESET – Return the Remote to Wired Mode ............................................................................................................... 14
CONTROL BUTTONS.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
REMOTE ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lanyard Necklace........................................................................................................................................................ 15
CR2032 Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
ADJUSTING THE LOWER RAIL OF THE PROMPTER FRAME ............................................................................................17
CLEANING THE 60/40 GLASS ................................................................................................................................................. 17
OPTIONAL HC-300 HARD CASE.....................................................................................................................................19
HC-300 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
HC-300 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................20
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ...............................................................................................................................................21
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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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet 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 on the bottom of the
cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register 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, 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 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 cabinet 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 cabinet 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 mirror 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 are 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.
•The product warranty period begins on the purchase
date. If the purchase date is unknown, the product
warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after
shipment from a Datavideo office.
•Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized
repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under
warranty.
•Viruses and malware infections on the computer
systems are not covered under warranty.
•Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-
party software installations, which are not required by
our computer systems, are not covered under
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 and batteries are not covered under warranty.
•Warranty only valid in the country or region of
purchase.
•Your statutory rights are not affected.
Register for 3 year Warranty
•All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st,
2017 are qualified for a free two years extension to
the standard warranty, providing the product is
registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
•Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as
LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State
Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera
module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.
•The three-year warranty must be registered on
Datavideo's official website or with your local
Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors
within 30 days of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of
French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially
used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993.
"CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

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Packing List
Item
Description
Quantity
A
Prompter Frame
1
B
Hex Tools to tighten Frame screws
2
C Metal 3/8" to 1/4" adaptor screw for tripod plate
This item screws into one of the larger holes on the bottom of the prompter
frame to make it compatible with a standard 1/4" screw on a tripod plate.
1
D
Mounting Bracket Screw secures item E to A
1
E
Expandable mounting bracket for tablet
1
F
Glass Frame with matching Velcro straps
1
G
Wing nut screws ¼” for securing the Glass Frame
2
H
Cloth Snood/Hood including side curtains and Velcro straps
1
I
60/40 Mirror Glass with Green and Red sticker
1
J
Snood/Hood support wire
1
K
Camera Riser Blocks 15mm thick
2
L
3mm Hex Block Screw long
2
M
2.5mm Hex Block Screw Short
2
N
Camera Riser Screw Long
1
O
Camera Riser Screw Short with two washers and nut
1
P
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NOTE: Depending on your order, your TP-300 kit could have been supplied with one of a range of wired or
Bluetooth remote controls – for more information on the remote controls please speak with your local
Datavideo supplier or check our website www.datavideo.info for details.
NOTE: The foam packing within this products retail carton has been designed so that it can be easily transferred to
an optional hard case, called HC-300, for this kit. See page 19 for more information.
Please speak with your supplier if you wish to purchase an optional remote control or hard case for your
prompter kit.

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Product Overview
Why struggle with expensive re-takes, on
stage talent
drifting off script or a presenters’ loss of eye contact with
the viewing audience? This Datavideo Prompter Kit is
designed to help you overcome these problems by
converting a tablet computer (not supplied) into a low cost
and effective prompter.
The Datavideo Prompter Kit, TP-300, can be used in either
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 control
led by a user with the
wired/wireless 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.
That’s Datavideo, sharing the value !
Features
•Simple software and 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 frame fixes securely to
any standard tripod quick release plate.
•The prompter frame is designed to allow stand
alone, in front of camera or below lens prompting.
•The black camera snood/hood is adjustable to
adapt for a wide variety of cameras.
•Quick and simple assembly that requires no
special tooling.
•Expandable mounting bracket system allows
simple but secure installation of tablet computer
•An optional remote control is available.

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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, item A.
If necessary use the adaptor screw, item C.
Slide and secure tripod plate, with prompter frame on top,
onto the head of the tripod.
2. There are four adhesive Velcro straps are packed inside
item H.
Peel off the white paper backing before applying these
straps to the Glass Frame, item F. Apply the two long
Velcro strips to the Glass Frame edges Left side and
Right side.
Apply the two smaller Velcro strips to the Bottom Left and
Right sides of the Glass Frame edge. Be careful to keep
them straight.
3. Slide the Glass frame, item F, on to the upper part of the
prompter frame, item A.
Secure in place using two wing nut screws, item G.

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4. Guide/slide 60/40 Glass sheet, item I, into the Glass
frame, item F.
The Red circle sticker on the glass should be facing
camera position / lens.
The Green circle sticker on the glass should be facing
toward the on screen talent / commentator.
5. Apply the black camera Snood/Hood, item H
, to the
Glass Frame edges, item F.
The Velcro strips should marry the Snood/Hood to the
Glass Frame.
6. At this point decide if you want to fit the optional side
curtains. Generally the side curtains should only be fitted
when working in direct sunlight.
The side curtains are applied to each side of the frame
first then the Snood/Hood is fitted over the top edge of
each side curtain.
The curtains can help stop light from being reflected
either off the mirror 60/40 glass or tablet.

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7. Decide if camera riser blocks, item K
, are required
depending on the position of the camera lens.
If using 1 block, use the short hex screws, item M,
through one block but leave the centre hole empty. Turn
the block over so that screws project downwards and sit
in the long slot on top of the prompter frame, item A.
8. Fit the camera riser screw, item O
, with washer from
below the top slot, through the riser blocks centre hole
and into the camera base, so the camera is secure with
prompter block(s) and frame.
9. Decide if the Snood / Hood support wire, item J, needs
to be fitted at this point.
There are three sets of holes in the Glass Frame for this
wire.

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10. Pull the draw cord to secure the black camera Snood /
Hood around the camera lens and to shut out light from
camera side.
11. Fit the adjustable mounting bracket, item E, to the
Prompter Frame just below the Glass Frame using the
mounting bracket screw, item D, and the recess in the
Prompter Frame.
Please be careful, do not over tighten
the mounting bracket screw.
12. Turn on the tablet being used and launch the
DV Prompter software. Prepare the prompting text to be
used. Then set up for the chosen optional remote
control. See the section regarding the supplied remote
control (Optional
Bluetooth Teleprompter Remote
Control) or separate remote and DV Prompter manual.
13. Put the configured tablet into the mounting bracket and
ensure it is held securely by adjusting the size of the
bracket holders for a snug fit and locking them in place.
Use the locking lever on the bottom of item E.
14. Adjust the prompting settings where necessary.
15. Adjust the camera exposure settings as necessary. See
Camera Exposure.
16. Read the section regarding the supplied remote control
(Optional Bluetooth Teleprompter Remote Control).