Nevco 431 Specifications

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Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions
MPC Control
Home
Score
Guest
Score
Start
Clear
ConfirmCancel
7
4
1
8
5
2
Blank
9
6
3
0
No
Yes
Chronometer
(Time of Day)
Options
Time Out Timer
Time
Alternate Time
Control
Horn Set
Time
On
Time
Off
Model Code 431
Volleyball
Home
Games
Won
Guest
Games
Won
Adv.
Game
Number
Serve
Some features on the keyboard overlay may not be included on the particular model being operated.
Since 1934
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These Instructions are for the Following Models:
LED models:
2700- Volleyball
2700-F715,F712- Volleyball
2710- Volleyball
2710- F715,F712- Volleyball
2715- Volleyball
2715- F715,F712- Volleyball
2740- Volleyball
2740- F715,F712- Volleyball
2750- Volleyball
2750- F715,F712- Volleyball
2760- Volleyball
2760- F715,F712- Volleyball
2770- Volleyball
2770- F715,F712- Volleyball
2775- Volleyball
2775- F715,F712- Volleyball
9710
2780
2781
2785
LED models:
2600-Volleyball
2600-F515, F512-Volleyball
2610-Volleyball
2610- F515, F512-Volleyball
2615-Volleyball
2615- F515, F512-Volleyball
2640-Volleyball
2640- F515, F512-Volleyball
2650-Volleyball
2650- F515, F512-Volleyball
2670-Volleyball
2670- F515, F512-Volleyball
2675-Volleyball
2675- F515, F512-Volleyball
9510
9515
LED models:
230 Portable-Volleyball
2500-Volleyball
2500-D-Volleyball
2500-F515, F512-Volleyball
2500-D-F515, F512-Volleyball
2500-A4-Volleyball
2500-A4-D-Volleyball
2500-A4-F15, F12A-
Volleyball
2500-A4-D-F15, F12A-
Volleyball
2550-Volleyball
2550-D-Volleyball
2550-F515, F512-Volleyball
2550-D-F515, F512-Volleyball
2560-Volleyball
2560-F515, F512-Volleyball
Incandescent
models:
2050-Volleyball
2250-Volleyball
2400-Volleyball
2400-F15, F12A-Volleyball
2400-A4-Volleyball
2400-A4-F15, F12A-
Volleyball
2450-Volleyball
2450-F15, F12A-Volleyball
2460-Volleyball
2460-F15, F12A-Volleyball
9410
Thank You
Thank You for choosing NEVCO. We appreciate your business.
The following instructions will help you become familiar with the operation and features of the scoreboard system.
Please take a few minutes to study this manual, and to practice with the control.
If you ever have any questions or comments, please call or email us.
NEVCO, Inc.
301 East Harris Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246-2151 USA
USA TOLL-FREE 800-851-4040
CANADA TOLL-FREE 800-461-8550
International Telephone: [phone]
Website: www.nevco.com
Email: [email protected]om

Figure 1 – MPC Control (front view)
A. MPC Control Can operate scoreboards for a wide range of sports and features.
B. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with the control)
C. Overlay Fits on top of control to label the keys (included with system)
D. Hand Held Switch A TCS-5 time control switch is included with each control.
Other switches are included with the accessories they operate.
E. 3 character Model Code location This code sets up the control for your scoreboard model and sport
F. Keypads Left and Right (20 keys each)
G. 16 character display Bright LED for better visibility
H. Power On / Off switch Removes power from the control only (does NOT turn power off to
scoreboard)
I. Jack for hand held switch One on each side of control (use either jack for any Hand Held switch)
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Figure 2 – MPC Control (rear view)
A. MPC Control Universal – to change sports, change the Overlay and enter the new Model Code.
B. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with control)
C. Overlay For your scoreboard model (included with system)
J. Coiled Cord Stretches to over 4 ft. (included with switch)
K. Socket for coiled cord Makes it easy to replace the cord
L. LED test indicator Verifies that the Hand Held switch is working
M. Remote push button switch Function depends on type of Hand Held switch (on TCS-5 – sounds the horn)
N. Remote rocker switch Function depends on type of Hand Held switch (on TCS-5 – controls the time)
O. Output to scoreboard BNC connector for coax cable (use either or both as needed)
P. Jack for power input 9 V DC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
START UP PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................1
START WHERE TURNED OFF LAST? .........................................................................................1
GO TO A BOOKMARK?................................................................................................................1
ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE...................................................................................................... 1
QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................................3
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................ 4
OPTIONS .........................................................................................................................................9
S ET O PTIONS C HART ....................................................................................................................9
T HE S ET O PTIONS M ENU ............................................................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART................................................................................................ 13
GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................... 14
MY BOOKMARK PROGRAM CHART....................................................................................16
APPENDIX (CHRONOMETER) ................................................................................................ 17
EXAMPLE .................................................................................................................................19
Set The Chronometer.............................................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX (SEGMENT TIMER)...............................................................................................21
EDITING THE SEGMENT TIMER .........................................................................................22
Review the Segment List.........................................................................................................22
Add A Segment to the List ...................................................................................................... 22
Shorten the Segment List........................................................................................................23
Change the Length of a Segment........................................................................................... 23
EXAMPLES ...............................................................................................................................24
Act like an INTERVAL HORN ..............................................................................................24
Practice Drills..........................................................................................................................25
Typical Soccer Application.....................................................................................................26
Pre-Match Protocol for College Volleyball............................................................................ 27
T ROUBLESHOOTING C HART ......................................................................................................28
MY SEGMENT TIMER LIST..................................................................................................29

1
START UP PROCEDURE
When you turn the control on, the traveling display prompts you to “START WHERE TURNED OFF LAST?”, “GO TO A
BOOKMARK?”, or “ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE”. Answer YES, NO, or enter the 3 character model code on the
overlay.
NOTE: Make sure the proper overlay for the scoreboard and sport or special function is in place on the control.
START WHERE TURNED OFF LAST?
If a power failure happens during a game, press YES to resume from the point the power failed. The control can detect
when power is failing and save the current data. (If the time was running when the power failed it will continue running as
soon as power is restored).
NOTE: Intended for recovery from a power failure only. To start a new game, enter the model code or go to a bookmark.
GO TO A BOOKMARK?
A bookmark makes a quick efficient way to start a new game or practice drill. If a bookmark has been saved for this
activity, answer YES to the bookmark question. The control will prompt for the “BOOKMARK #”. Press the number of the
bookmark you want to use (1 to 5). The control will load the configuration and data it had in it at the time the bookmark
was saved.
ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE
To start a new game or procedure, be sure the proper overlay is installed on top of the control. Enter the 3 character model
code located near the top center of the overlay.
NOTE: If your control does not have wireless capability:
The name of the Sport [ VOLLEYBALL ] will be displayed briefly, then the time and the direction it
will count [ 0:00.0 DN ] will be displayed, and the scoreboard(s) will turn on.
NOTE: If your control does have wireless capability:
The name of the Sport [ VOLLEYBALL ] will be displayed briefly.
The control will ask “ DO YOU WANT TO OPERATE WIRELESS? ”
If you answer NO :
The time and the direction it will count [ 0:00.0 DN ] will be displayed, and the
scoreboard(s) will turn on.
If you answer YES :
The control will prompt [ SELECT A GROUP ] then display the first group that is
set up in the control. To see the next group name, press NO. When the desired group name is
being displayed press YES.
The time and the direction it will count [ 0:00.0 DN ] will be displayed, and the
scoreboard(s) will turn on.
NOTE: If the control displays the message “ THERE ARE NO GROUPS
DEFINED IN THIS SYSTEM KEY. TO CREATE A NEW GROUP

2
USE MODEL CODE 618 WITH THE SYSTEM KEY
MANAGEMENT OVERLAY ”, then, turn the control off and follow the instructions
that came with the System Key Management Overlay with model code 618 to set up the groups as
needed.

3
QUICK START GUIDE
With the scoreboard on and the control showing the time, you are ready to set the game number.
[ 0:00.0 DN ]
Set the game number
Press
The control will show [ GAME # ]
Press
The control will show [ GAME # 1 ]
You are now ready for the game to begin.
To set the serve indicator
Press
The control will show [ SERVE ]
Press
The control will show [ H SERVE ]
Press
The control will show [ SERVE G ]
Please consult the following sections of this manual for more details, functions, and features.
Game
Numbe r
Set
1
Serve
Serve
Serve

4
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
Use the YES key to respond to questions and to confirm data input.
Use the NO key to respond to questions and to cancel an operation.
Use the SET key ahead of a function key to initiate the direct entry mode or to change the settings in OPTIONS,
CHRONOMETER, and TIME OUT TIMER, or to set the TIME, and other features. (For more details see
the description for the function.)
Press the HORN key to sound the scoreboard horn. Release the key to stop the horn.
The horn automatically sounds when the timer counts down to zero. (Auto Horn)
NOTE: The duration of the horn is limited to 4 seconds.
Press SET then HORN to disable or enable the AUTO HORN.
The control will prompt [ AUTO HORN ? (Y/N) ] . The default setting is auto horn on.
Press the OPTIONS key to see a scrolling report of the current system settings.
Press SET then OPTIONS to change the system configuration.
NOTE: See the section on OPTIONS for more details.
Options
Horn
Set
Yes
No

5
There are 10 TIME OUT Timers available. Timer 0 is preset to 30 seconds with a warning horn at 10
seconds.
Press TIME OUT TIMER START.
The display will prompt. [_TIMER_#__(0-9)?___]
When you enter the desired number, the preset Time Out Time is displayed on the control, and on
the scoreboard if set to do so, and begins counting down. When only the warning time remains, a
warning horn sounds briefly (if set up). When the timer reaches zero, the horn sounds briefly again
and the time begins counting up on the control. Any time the Main Time is turned on, the Main
Time is restored to the display(s) and the Time Out Timer is canceled.
Press SET, then TIME OUT TIMER START to set up a TIME OUT TIMER.
The display will prompt [__TIMER_#__(0-9)?___] Enter the number of the timer to
set up or overwrite. The control will prompt. [__SET____MM:SS____] Enter the total
length for the time out. The control will ask “ DO YOU WANT TO USE TIME
OUT WARNING HORN? ” If you answer YES the control will prompt
[__SET____MM:SS____] Enter the warning time.
The control will ask “ DO YOU WANT TO DISPLAY TIME OUT ON
SCOREBOARD? ”
Press TIME OUT TIMER CLEAR to cancel the currently active portion of the Time Out Time.
(If the warning horn has not yet sounded, it will sound and the timer will continue from the
warning time).
Time Out Timer
Start
Time Out Timer
Clear