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PT2100 8” Teleprompter
User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ikan PT2100 8” Teleprompter. The PT2100 is extremely easy to use and will quickly become an
integral part of your production kit. For more information on this and many other innovative ikan products, please visit our website:
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
V8000 LCD Monitor Kit
PrompterPro Software
User Guide
 Teleprompter Parts:
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PT2100 8” TELEPROMPTER
20” T-Slot with Metal Bracket
8” T-Slot 8” T-Slot with Metal Bracket
(Optional Tripod Mount)
Velcro (Hook) Hood (3pieces)
Metal Frame with
30/70 Prompter Glass
Additional Tool Needed:
** Not all parts needed for this teleprompter
assembly, depends on your camera and tripod
Coupler Bracket
8 x T-Slot Nut
Monitor Attachment Assembly
(3-Arm Thumb Nut, Screw, T-Nut)
2 x 3/8-16 Receiving Nut 2 x 1/4-20 Receiving Nut
2 x 3/8-16 Screw 2 x 1/4-20 Screw 4 x Phillips Head Screw(S)
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20 x Phillips Head Screw(L)
8 x T-Plate
L-Bracket
100mm Mounting Bracket
(Optional Battery Mount)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Remove T-Nut from Part-A. Insert T-Nut in the receiving
channel of the V8000 Monitor.
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Part-A
Part-K
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Place the Part-L on both sides of the V8000 monitor.
Attach V8000 monitor to Part-K. Secure the monitor
with the remaining Part-A.
Remove protective film from Part-Q.
> Unscrew 4 x small Phillips Head
screws
> Remove glass holding tabs on
both sides
> Peel the protective film
> Re-install the Teleprompter glass
back into metal frame
Attach Part-Q to Part-K.
> Unscrew the two Phillips Head
screws on the Part-K
>Attach Part-Q to the Part-K and
tighten with the screws
> Install 4 x Part-D on Part-K and
secure with 8 x Part-H (Place the
Part-D on the inner sides of Part-K)
Velcro-Hook
Part-A
Part-Q
Part-Q
Part-K Part-D
Part-H
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Attach Part-J to Part-N. (2 x Part-D and 4 x Part-H are needed
in this step)
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6Attach Part-P to the assembled parts. (2 x Part-D and 4 x Part-H
are needed in this step)
Attaching assembled Part-K, assembled Part-P and your camera together.
> Loosen the screws and slide out the Metal Bracket
through the channels
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Metal Bracket
Washer (Not included)
** Some cameras may require
an extra spacer, such as a
washer, in order to fit snugly.
Part-F or Part-G
(depends on your camera)
PT2100 8” TELEPROMPTER
Part-J
Part-N Part-P
> Loosen the screws to allow them
pass through the 8” T-Slot’s channels
on both sides
> Secure your camera on Metal Bracket
> Slide back in the Metal Bracket with your
camera attached, and tighten all screws
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bAttach your tripod skid plate to Part-O.
For those who use a tripod that is rear loading (ie: your tripod skid plate slides into the tripod head from the rear), we have provided an
optional piece , Part-O, will allow for more convenient attaching and detaching of the PT2100 Teleprompter on your tripod.
Attach your tripod skid plate directly to the teleprompter.
Part-P
Part-B or Part-C
(depends on your tripod skid plate)
> Loosen the screws and slide out the Metal Bracket
through the channels
> Install 2 x Part-B & Part-F or 2 x Part-C &Part-G
> Slide in the Metal Bracket through the single channel
of the bottom of the Part-P
>Attach your tripod skid plate to the remaining Part-O (8” T-Slot)
and secure them on your tripod head
>Attach the assembled teleprompter to your tripod
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> Slide in the Part-B or Part-C through the single channel
of the bottom of the Part-P, and secure it with the screw
on your tripod skid plate. See Figure 1.
>Attach the assembled teleprompter to your tripod
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your
tripod
Part-P (bottom view)
Figure 1.

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9Attach Part-M to the teleprompter.
PT2100 8” TELEPROMPTER
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE
• Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors.
• The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period has expired.
Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations: (* Even if the product is still within the warranty period.)
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.
• Damage caused by natural disaster, abnormal voltage, and environmental factors etc.
your
tripod
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Step B
Step D
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A. Fasten the hood front to the edges of
the glass frame, using the velcro you
placed on in Step 10. Make sure it
is securely fastened.
B. Fasten hood back to the hood front.
Make sure to drape curtain correctly
around the bottom frame.
C. Tighten drawstring around lens or
lens hood to prevent light leaks.
D. Attach the rear curtain to the hood
back.
velcro
hood front
hood back
hood rear curtain

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ikan V8000 LCD Monitor. We know you will be satisfied with our “V” series monitors.
Please visit www.ikancorp.com for more information on our current and future products including our award-winning
fluorescent studio lights and light accessories.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
V8000 LCD Monitor
AC Power Adapter
A/V Cable
VGA Cable
Remote Control
GETTING STARTED
1. Getting power to the monitor.
a) Plug the AC adapter into the power jack on the bottom left of the rear of the monitor.
2. Connecting the A/V (audio/Video)
a) Plugging up the A/V cable to the bottom of the monitor gives you many modes for video input.
(You can switch from these modes by pressing the “PC/AV” button on the monitor)
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MENU
AV/PC
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1. AV/PC Switch between AV or PC modes.
2. Volume up; adjust the value of setting function.
3. Volume down; adjust the value of setting function.
4. MENU Access to all monitor settings: Color, Function, OSD and etc.
5. Selection key; adjust the value of setting function.
6. Selection key; adjust the value of setting function.
7. Power on/off.
8. Infrared receiving window.
9. AV input jack
10. DC 12V input jack
Video Modes Description
Video-1 The yellow AV cable is your Video-1
Video-2 The red AV cable is your Video-2
VGA-Mode Using the VGA cable enables you to use you computer as a video source.
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NOTE:
Image Flip Instruction
► Go to FUNCTION under MENU
setting
■ Reset
Back to original setting
■ LR Rotation
Flip image horizontally
■ UD Rotation
Flip image vertically

A/V CABLE
CONNEC TO R
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
POWER
TO R
F O R V G A CAB L E
DIN CONNE C
RCA CABLES (male)
*not included
VIDE O 1
CAMERA 1
AUDIO L
AUDIO R VIDE O 1
AUDIO VIDEO 1VIDEO 2
POWER
AC ADAPTER
WALL OUTLET
CAMERA 2
VGA OUT
USB
AUDIO
VIDEO 2 VIDE O 1
USB PORT
POWER
FOR TOUCH SCREEN MODEL ONLY
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
V8000
MENU
AV/PC

Qu i c k St a r t Gu i d e / PT2100 (How to set-up your computer for the PT2100)
in t r o d u c t i o n
When using the PT2100 you should set up you computer to be in “Clone Mode” or
“Mirror Mode”. We do this so the talent can see the exact same thing the teleprompter
operator is viewing. In this guide we will go over some of the most common ways of
achieving this. Before you start you should make sure you have the last drivers for your
video card. You should visit the manufactures website the get these. We will go over the
Nvidia , ATI, and Intel way of achieving this as they are what most computers are
equipped with.
1)Fist thing to do is make sure that the monitor of the PT2100 is plugged in powered on and
connected to the VGA port of you computer. (It’s the blue 15 pin connector on the back of
your computer)
2)The easiest way to set up your computer if you are using a laptop is to use the hot keys.
Most laptops have a set of keys you press at the same time to toggle between display
modes. In this particular case the key combination is FN and the F4 key. (see illustation)
You will press these keys until you get the same exact image on the PT2100 that you have
on your laptop. The mode we are looking for is “Clone Mode”. Every laptop manufacturer
seems to have a different key combination so you should check your user’s manual.
nv i d i a (see gure 1)
3)If the above step did not work or you are using a desktop computer then we can do it the
longer method. (Nvidia)
a. Right-Click on your desktop
b. Choose properties
c. Click on the Settings tab
d. Change the resolution of your monitor to 800x600 or 1024x768 and press the
apply button.
e. Now press the advanced button
f. Click on the tab labeled with the word GeForce or the Nvidia logo. (this may look
different depending on your graphics card model.)
g. Click on “Nview Display Settings” on the left side.
h. On the right side choose Clone from the Nview Display Mode drop down box.
i. Click on the apply button.
j. You should be in clone mode now. Close all open windows.
k. You are now ready to start Prompter Pro V2.
ati (see gure 2)
4)If step number 2 did not work or you are using a desktop computer then we can do it the
longer method. (ATI)
a. Right-Click on your desktop
b. Choose properties
c. Click on the Settings tab
d. Change the resolution of your monitor to 800x600 or 1024x768 and press the
apply button.
e. Now press the advanced button
f. Click on the Tab labeled with an ATI logo and the word “Displays”
g. Press the red button to the left of the word monitor. This will “turn on” your second
ary monitor (which is the PT2100)
h. Press the small blue button with two squares overlapping each other. This is the
“Clone Mode” button.
i. Now Press the apply button.
j. Your are now ready to start Prompter Pro V.2
nvidia
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h.
d.
h.
fn
f4
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b.

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5)If step number 2 did not work and you do not recognize the steps in step 4 but still have an
ATI card and are using a desktop computer then follow these steps:
a. Right-Click on the desktop
b. Click on the “ATI CATALYST Control Center”
c. Click on the Displays Manager option on the left
d. Right-Click on the small grey picture of a monitor under the “Attached displays
currently disabled” section
e. Choose Clone Main with monitor
f. Now click apply
inteL (see gure 4)
6)If step number 2 did not work or you are using a desktop computer then we can do it the
longer method. (Intel)
a. Make sure you are running at 1024x768 resolution
b. Right-Click on the desktop
c. Roll your mouse over Graphics Options
d. Roll your mouse over Output To
e. Roll your mouse over Intel Dual Display Clone
f. Click on Monitor + Notebook
g. You are now ready to start Prompter Pro V.2
7)There is another way to do it on the Intel graphics card:
a. Right-Click on your desktop
b. Choose properties
c. Click on the Settings tab
d. Change the resolution of your monitor to 800x600 or 1024x768 and press the
apply button.
e. Now press the advanced button
f. Click on the “Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver” button
g. Click on the Intel Dual Display Clone button on the left.
h. Click on apply.
i. You are now ready to start Prompter Pro V.2
Qu i c k St a r t Gu i d e / PT2100 (How to set-up your computer for the PT2100)
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b.
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c.
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e. f.
d. f.
g.
(For Step 7)
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Installing Prompter Pro v2.0 on a PC
a. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM on your computer.
b. Open “My Computer” from your desktop.
c. Double-click on “Prompter Pro 2.0” CD icon.
d. Open the “Prompter Pro v2.0” folder and double-click on the “PC” folder.
e. Double-click on the “Setup” icon.
f. Follow the easy installation instructions.
Installing Prompter Pro v2.0 on a MAC
a. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM on your computer.
b. Double-click on the “Prompter Pro v2.0” icon.
c. Open “Prompter Pro v2.0” folder and double click on the “MAC” folder.
d. Drag the folder named “Prompter Pro” into your applications folder.
e.You are ready to start Prompting!
Setting up Prompter Pro v2.0
If this is the first time installing any version of Prompter Pro you will be prompted to enter a
serial number which is provided in the back of the CD case.
Keyboard shortcuts:
F5 Stop / Start Scroll Up
F6 Stop / Start Scroll Down
F7 Go to top of prompt
F8 Go to end of prompt
F9/
cmd shift+up
Speed Down x10
F10/
cmd shift+dwn
Speed Up x10
F11/cmd+up Speed Down
F12/cmd+dwn Speed Up
Ctrl/cmd + O Open File
Ctrl/cmd + S Save File
Ctrl/cmd + H Show / Hide Tool bar
ESC Close Prompt Window
Up/Down
Arrows
Speed Up/Down * Scroll Up/Down
Mouse shortcuts:
Left Click/
cmd+click
Stop / Start Scroll (Start when tool
bar is hidden)
Right Click/
ctrl+click
Show / Hide Tool bar
Mouse Wheel Speed Up/Down * Scroll Up/Down
Quick Start Guide Prompter Pro v2.0
Main Menu Options:
Open File Allows you to browse you computer for a file.
Show Prompt Displays the file you are currently working on.
New File Create a new file for prompting.
Save File Save the progress of your file.
Demonstration Puts the software in demonstration mode.
Setup Allows you to toggle the font and BG color.
Exit It will exit from the program.
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* (PC) To change the color of the font simple enter
the file that you want to prompt. Then highlight
the word or letter and right click on the mouse
(ctrl+click on MAC) and a color palette
will appear.
* Prompter Pro v2.0 supports both RTF files and
Text files.
* For any additional questions about Prompter Pro
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F.A.Q.
ikan PT2100 TELEPROMPTER
Q: I was told that the PT2100 monitor can be powered by a professional battery adaptor. What part do I need
to order?
A: The correct part designation for the Pro Battery Kit that you will need to order is the PBK2100-S (V-Mount)
or the PBK2100-A (Gold Mount). These parts can be found by clicking on the Accessories tab above.
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Q: I recently purchased a PT2100 and the User Guide does not match what I received in the box.
A: Some early models of the PT2100 were shipped with the previous version’s User Guide.
You can download the newly revised PT2100 User Guide at www.ikancorp.com.
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Q: I have assembled my PT2100 and I have some parts left over. What do these belong to?
A: First, you can double-check the assembly of the PT2100 to verify that each piece is in its correct placement.
Then, you can refer to the parts listing. There are two (2) larger pieces included which are “Optional” bracketry
and not necessary for the operation of the PT2100. These are Part O: 8” T-Slot with Metal Bracket and Part R:
100mm Mounting Bracket. These pieces are included as a convenience to the user (for Part O) and for usage
with optional, separately purchased accessories, such as the Pro Battery Plates (for Part R).
Section 8B of the User Guide can guide you through the assembly of Part O.
Part R can be mounted once the entire assembly has been built. It will slide on to the end and serves as the
bracket for a separately purchased Pro Battery Plate. When mounted with the Plate and a Pro Battery, this
can also help serve as a counter-balance for the rear of the teleprompter.
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Q: Will my PT2100 work with the Ikan Pro Battery Packs?
A: Yes. The monitor used for the PT2100 is the V8000, which can take 12-24 volts. This will allow for
compatibility with the V-Mount or Gold Mount Pro Batteries and most power systems.
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Q: How do I flip the image on my PT2100 monitor?
A: There is a detailed instruction sheet to flip the image on the PT2100 monitor which can be downloaded
at www.ikancorp.com.
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Q: How do I set-up my computer for the PT2100?
A: There is a detailed Quick Start Guide which can be downloaded at www.ikancorp.com with instructions
on setting up your computer for the PT2100.