NED TIMER 300 User manual

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TIMER 300
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Warranty and Service
Your Novel Electronic Designs Timer 300 has a one year warranty
(parts and labor). All warranty service must be performed by NED.
NED’s repair service is quick and economical.
The latest copy of this manual is available at this link:
http://www.BuzzerSystems.com/doc
Contacting Us
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Con
Connect same-colored plugs
between
timekeeper
and
reset
jacks.
Timer Console
Buzzer Console
power
10ft cable
15ft cable
Timer
Remote
Connecting Timer to
your Buzzer System

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Using the Timer
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Traditional Stopwatch
Timer Control
Panel
Remote
Control
These buttons select
pre-set times.
These times are
programmed with
the SET TIME
buttons.
Cycle through pre-set times
by pressing
TIMER SELECT button.
The controls on the Timer 300 work just
like a stopwatch. The go-pause button
starts – pauses - resumes countdown;
time is refreshed with the reset button.
You have three convenient timer pre-
sets. Program each pre-set time with the
set time buttons on the control panel.
Pre-set times can range from 3 seconds
to 9 minutes 59 seconds.

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Player
buzzes in
Timer pauses
(remaining
time shown
on display)
Player’s light
comes on –
Other players
locked out
Time Expires
Timer
displays
0.0
Timeout
sound;
All players
locked out,
no one can
buzz in
Moderator asks question
CORRECT
Answer
Moderator prompts
player & player
answers question
Start
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Version P1.1 © 2007
Timer’s hand-held remote
controls timer and buzzer
system during questions.
Using the
Timer 300
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PAUSE VERSION
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Time expires before
player buzzes in
WRONG
Answer
Question is Over
Press RESET
Timer goes to
pre-set time
Buzzer
system ready
Press
GO
Timer begins
running
Timer runs
until player
buzzes in or
time expires.
Buzzer
system is
ready to
identify first
player to
buzz in

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Troubleshooting Timer300 w/PAUSE Mode
Symptom Cause What to do…
Timer doesn’t light up
Power pack defective Try powering the timer with your buzzer
system power pack – replace power pack
Timer doesn’t set to desired
time
Timer has fixed starting times
If you need a specific time not
presently available, please contact
BuzzerSystems.com
Buzzer console not compatible with
timer
Check bottom of controller for
a sticker indicating its compatible with
TIMER 300. Contact
BuzzerSystems.com to have buzzer
console updated.
Controller malfunction See buzzer console manual for
troubleshooting suggestions
No cable between timer and
controller Install cable
Buzzer Console doesn’t pause
timer when player buzzes in
Timer/controller cable not plugged in
completely and/or connections
are swapped
Check cable and make necessary
changes
No cable between timer and
controller Install cable
Buzzer Console doesn’t
“timeout” when time expires
Timer/controller cable not plugged in
completely and/or connections
are swapped
Check cable and make necessary
changes
Power Pack Faulty Replace power pack
Digits are dim
Incorrect Power Pack being used Use correct power pack, or contact
BuzzerSystems.com for replacement.
Intermittent AC Power
Power pack’s cable or connector
damaged
Replace power pack
Timer resets while counting
Power pack plugged into worn or
loose outlet Change to a different outlet
Faulty cable Replace cable
Ensure remote control cable is plugged
into REMOTE connector on timer
Remote control intermittent or
not functional
Remote Control cable not connected
correctly Make sure connectors at both timer and
remote are fully inserted.
Buzzer Console signals
“timeout” when timer is reset
Cable connectors between buzzer and
timer are swapped
Make sure cables are installed correctly
(timekeeper to timekeeper, reset to reset)