Nevco SD6-5 Specifications

1/21/2011 135-0124
Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions
MPC Control
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:
SD6-5
SD6-9
SD7-5
SD7-9
Incandescent models:
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]

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 ABOOKMARK?............................................................................................................... 1
ENTER YOUR MODEL CODE .................................................................................................... 1
QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 2
LOAD THE PLAYERS NUMBERS ..................................................................................................... 2
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 3
OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 7
SET OPTIONS CHART................................................................................................................... 7
THE SET OPTIONS MENU ............................................................................................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................................ 9
ELECTRONIC CAPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 10
ELECTRONIC CAPTIONS WORKSHEET...................................................................................... 11
GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................. 12
MY BOOKMARK PROGRAM CHART .................................................................................. 14

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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.
The control will display [ * READY * ] 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 control will display [ * READY * ] 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 control will display [ * READY * ] 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
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.

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QUICK START GUIDE
With the control showing “ * READY * “, you are ready to enter the players numbers into the control.
[ * READY * ]
Load the Players Numbers
Press
The control will show [ H. PLAYER # ]
Press
The control will show [ H 21 OUT 00 00 ]
Press
The control will show [ H 21 IN ]
Repeat the above procedure for all of the starting players for both Home and Guest teams.
You are now ready for the game to begin.
Please consult the following sections of this manual for more details, functions, and features.
Home
Player
Number
2
1
Player
In
Game

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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 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
Set
Yes
No

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Pressing the CHRONOMETER key will cause the Time of Day to be displayed on the control.
Press SET, then CHRONOMETER to set the chronometer time.
The control will prompt [__SET_HH:MM:SS____]
Enter the Hours, Minutes, and Seconds as desired. Press YES to accept the time entered.
NOTE: Letters that have not been replaced with numbers will be replaced with zeros.
NOTE: Pressing NO will allow you to back up to make corrections or to abort without changing the time.
NOTE: Once set, the accuracy of the Chronometer is maintained even while the control is turned off and
disconnected.
Press TIME ON To start the main time.
Press TIME OFF to stop the main time.
NOTE: The Time On and Time Off keys may also control other timers in the configuration.
NOTE: The Time On and Time Off keys are disabled if the hand held time control switch is plugged in to
the control.
NOTE: To make these two keys active again, turn the control power off, disconnect the hand held time
control switch, and restart the control. You may use “ START WHERE TURNED OFF
LAST ”, if you wish.
Time
On
Time
Off
Chronometer
(Time of Day)

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Press HOME PLAYER NUMBER to set the Home Team as the active team.
The control will prompt [_H.PLAYER #______] . If you want to add a new player to the roster
or change the status or data for a player, enter the player’s number. (Any number from _0 through 99)
The control will prompt [_H 23 OUT 00 00_ ] . In this example the H indicates Home Team,
23 is the player number you just entered, OUT indicates this player is not in the game, the first 00 is stats
1and the second 00 is stats 2.
GUEST PLAYER NUMBER works the same way.
NOTE: Any time the control is displaying a players information as above, one or more of the following 4 keys may
be used to change the status or data for the player, or press NO or YES or another function key to abort and leave the
player’s data unchanged.
PLAYER IN GAME puts the player in the game.
The control will prompt [_H 23 IN _]
PLAYER OUT GAME takes the player out of the game.
The control will prompt [_H 23 OUT _]
Press PLAYER STAT 1 to change the value for Stats 1.
The control will prompt [_H 23 IN S110 + _] .. In this example, Home Team player 23 is in the
game and has accumulated a STAT 1 value of 10. The “+” indicates that the control is ready to increment
the value. Enter a single digit number or press NO or YES or another function key to abort and leave the
value unchanged.
NOTE: Press SET then PLAYER STAT 1 to directly enter the correct number up to 99.
NOTE: Stat 1 and Stat 2 values can represent Points, Digs, Spikes, Kills, Fouls or any other statistic.
PLAYER STAT 2 works the same way.
Press HOME T. O. LEFT to display the Home Time Outs Left.
The control might display [__H.T.O.L.______2___] . In this example the current Home Time
Outs Left is 2. To change the time outs left, simply enter the correct number, or press NO or YES or
another function key to abort and leave the home time outs left unchanged.
Note: Any number up to 99 may be entered.
GUEST T. O. LEFT works the same way.
Home
T. O.
Left
Guest
T. O.
Left
Home
Player
Number
Guest
Player
Number
Player
In
Game
Player
Out
Game
Player
Stat 1
Player
Stat 2

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Press HOME SUB. Or GUEST SUB. to let the control know you want to make a substitution for a Home
or Guest Team player.
The control will prompt [_H.SUB #___ _ ___] . Enter the number of the player going into the
game.
The control will prompt [_45 IN FOR _ ___] . Enter the number of the player coming out of the
game.
The control will prompt [_45 IN FOR 23 Y/N ] . Press NO to cancel or YES to accept,
The control will show [_H 45 IN 00 00 ] , the data for the new player.
Or press SUB. MEMORY to save this substitution until a later time.
The control will show [_45 FOR 23 SAVED ] , to confirm the action.
Press SUB. MEMORY to scroll through the list of saved substitutions.
The control will prompt [_45 IN FOR 23 Y/N ] . Press NO to cancel the substitution or YES to
perform the substitution, or another function key to abort and leave the substitution in memory.
Press SCAN PLAYER IN to scroll through a list of all players that are currently in the game for the currently
active team.
NOTE: Press the HOME PLAYER NUMBER key or the HOME SUB. Key to make the home team active.
Likewise use GUEST PLAYER NUMBER or GUEST SUB. to make the gust team active.
The control will show [_H 45 IN 00 00 ] . Each press of the SCAN PLAYER IN key will
show the next player.
This is a quick easy way to review each player’s data or to find a player whose data you want to change.
Once the player’s information is being displayed on the control, the following 4 keys may be used to
change the data:
SCAN PLAYER ALL works the same way, except this list includes all players in or out of the game that have
something recorded in STAT 1 or STAT 2.
NOTE: During intermission, this list can be displayed on the scoreboard.
Press SET then SCAN PLAYER ALL.
If more players have STAT 1 or STAT 2 data than there are lines for, the data will scroll to accommodate
all qualifying players.
To return to normal operation, press any key on the control.
Scan
Player
In
Scan
Player
All
Player
In
Game
Player
Out
Game
Player
Stat 2
Player
Stat 1
Home
Sub.
Guest
Sub.
Sub.
Memory
Sub.
Memory

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OPTIONS
Many options are available for modifying the way the scoreboard system works. The questions the control will ask
and their order depends on the current system and settings. Pressing the OPTIONS key starts a scrolling report of
the current system settings. This report will continue to repeat until a key is pressed. To change a setting, press SET
OPTIONS and use the YES (confirm) and NO (cancel) keys to work your way through a series of questions that is
based on your system and available options. When all questions have been asked, the control returns to normal
operating mode.
Note: press a function key to abort the set options mode early.
Set Options Chart
Y
Changes rightness level of
Scoreboard
Switch to (Dim or
Bright)?
N Next Available Question
Y Reset (Y-N)
Reset Stats
N Next Available Question
Y Bookmark #?
Set a Bookmark?
N Normal Operation Mode
*NOTE: This question is asked only once for each time the control is started fresh by entering a model code. It may
be asked from SET OPTIONS or from SET CHRONOMETER. The control needs to know this information in order
to know what other questions to ask and how certain data should be handled.
** Questions will be asked only if you indicated that you have an Auxiliary Time Display connected.

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The Set Options Menu
DO YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO DIM?
OR
DO YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO BRIGHT?
Answering YES will toggle the brightness level of the scoreboard.
RESET STATS?
All player information (in or out of game, points scored, and fouls) is stored in the control. If you want to clear all of this
information. Press YES.
RESET (Y-N)
You must confirm your choice before the memory is cleared.
SET A BOOKMARK?
A bookmark is like a picture or snapshot of all the data and configuration settings in the control. When you go to a bookmark,
the control is restored to where it was at the time the bookmark was saved.
Bookmarks can be edited by going to the bookmark, making the changes needed, then saving the bookmark again using the
same bookmark number or a different one.
Five separate bookmarks are available and each can be reused as desired.
If you try to save to a used bookmark, you will be warned and given a chance to abort the procedure.
NOTE: A bookmark cannot be saved while a timer is running.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Cause Solution
Cannot Save a Bookmark Time is running Turn time off before saving a bookmark
When I try to Scan thru the list of players
in the game the control displays the list for
the “wrong” team
The wrong team is active
Press the “HOME PLAYER NUMBER”
key or the “HOME SUB.” key to make the
Home team active – or -- press the
“GUEST PLAYER NUMBER” key or the
“GUEST SUB.” Key to make the Guest
team active
Make sure you are using the correct
control.
When I enter the model code, I get the
message “MODEL CODE IS INVALID”.
Control does not recognize this model
code.
(Requires MPC-5B or later or MPCW-5B
or later.) Contact NEVCO for a new control.
If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department.
800-851-4040

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ELECTRONIC CAPTIONS
(If equipped on your SD or PTF)
The captions have been programmed at the factory with appropriate text for Basketball and
Volleyball. Upon starting the control the Electronic Captions will automatically display the
default text for the model code entered into the MPC control. For example, running 343
Basketball will cause the electronic captions on the SD7-9 to read “Player Points Fouls”.
Running a 585 will cause the electronic captions to switch to “Player Kills Digs”.
The pre-programmed electronic captions can be overridden by the use of the UVW (456)
model code. This model code is used to program Nevco’s Electronic Team Name (ETN)
product, but can also be used to program stat display electronic captions.
See the following page for a worksheet to help in designing your custom captions.
To create a custom caption; enter the model code for the intended sport, answer the
necessary questions, and make sure the panels are working (lets the Electronic Captions
know which model code the custom text string is to be used with). Turn the control OFF.
Replace the overlay with the special “UVW(456) overlay. Start the control and enter model
code UVW(456). Press ENTER to accept the default “GUESTS” text string and begin
entering your custom text string in the home (H) string area. Follow the instructions that
came with the UVW(456) overlay to enter the special custom text. When satisfied, press
ENTER to accept the custom string and send it to the Electronic Captions.
For SD7-5 (48 Pixel Display) (programmed as the Home text area).
Turn the control OFF and switch back to the overlay for the intended sport and
enter the model code. The custom caption will be displayed.
For PTF7 and SD7-9 (80 Pixel Display) (programmed as the Home and Guest text
areas).
The characters just entered into the home (H) area become the left part of the
custom string. Enter the right part in the guest (G) string area. When satisfied, press
ENTER and wait while the right part of the custom string is accepted and sent to
the panel. Turn the control OFF and switch back to the overlay for the intended
sport and enter the model code. The custom caption will be displayed.
Each time the control is started with this same model code the custom caption will be
displayed.
Note: The custom caption will be cleared if a different sport is used, and will require the
procedures above to restore it.
Note: The number of characters displayed will vary depending on the size of the font
and the width of the characters typed.
Note: The font is automatically sized to help accommodate the number of characters typed.
Note: The Wrestling model code (149) requires a custom caption. See the examples on the
following page. Note: To restore the default Volleyball caption, enter Basketball model
code (343) to clear the Wrestling caption.

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Electronic Captions Worksheet
Please use this worksheet to help design your custom captions. The diagrams below represent the
data input screens displayed on the control when the UVW (456) model code is entered. Each
diagram illustrates the portions of the input screens that are displayed by the Electronic Captions.
Please use only the diagram that applies to your stat panels. Note the 2 suggested alternate
captions for volleyball* model code (585) and the suggested wrestling caption** for use with
model code (149).
For SD7-5 (48 Pixel Display)
--------------------- Custom Text String (H) --------------------------------------------- Not Used (G) ------------------------
? ? ? ? ?
?
? ? ? ? ? ? G U E S T S
P l y r A c e s D i g s
P l y r K i l s A c e s
H - G W e i g h t
For PTF7 and SD7-9 (80 Pixel Display)
------------------------------------------------------- Custom Text String -------------------------------------------------------
-------- Left part of string (H) ---------------------------- Right part of string (G) -------------------
? ? ? ? ?
?
? ? ? ? ? ? G U E S T S
P l a y e r K i l l s D i g s
P l a y e r A c e s D i g s
H - - G W e i g h t
*
*
**
*
*
**

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GLOSSARY
ALTERNATE TIME CONTROL SWITCHES (keys): Located on the keypad, these 2 keys, TIME ON
and TIME OFF, may be used instead of the Hand Held Time Control Switch.
NOTE: These 2 keys are inactive while the Hand Held Time Control Switch is plugged in. To enable them,
turn the control off, unplug the Hand Held Switch and restart the control. You may use “Start Where Left off
Last” if you wish.
AUTO HORN: Sounds for a minimum of 2 seconds when the main time has expired or reached the stop time.
(Can be disabled from the control)
AUX TIMER: An auxiliary timer, separate from the main timer, that can be configured to count up or down and to start and
stop with the time control switch or run continuously. It can be viewed on the control (press the time key twice) or on
an AUXILIARY TIME DISPLAY . Some uses for the aux timer include timing field or facility usage, or determining
how far into a game a certain event happened.
AUXILIARY TIME DISPLAY: Consisting only of a timer, it can display the main time, the AUX TIME or
the Chronometer (Time of Day Clock). Auxiliary Time Display models include: 9410, 9510, 9405 and 9505.
BATTERY: Battery powered memory saves the settings and data in the control in case of power failure. It also
maintains the accuracy of the CHRONOMETER when the control is unplugged.
BEEPER: Confirms each key press and alerts operator when a special event such as time expired or an Entry Error
has occurred.
BOOKMARK: Saves the current control settings and data so it can be easily recalled later. (5 Bookmarks are
available)
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL: The scoreboard can be set to bright or dim for best viewing. Indoor scoreboards
default to bright; outdoor scoreboards default to dim.
CHRONOMETER: Time of Day Clock. Once the correct time has been set, the accuracy of the Chronometer is
maintained even while the control power is unplugged. During normal operation, the Chronometer can be
displayed on the control by pressing a single key. This key can be armed so that when pressed, the Time of
Day is also displayed on the scoreboard.
NOTE: Pressing the TIME key or turning the time on will return the main time to the display(s).
DISPLAY: A 16 character display on the control prompts the operator for input and can monitor the scoreboard
data.
ENTRY ERROR: A visual and audible warning that an invalid action was attempted. Its normal duration is 2
seconds however you may interrupt it and continue immediately.

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HAND HELD TIME CONTROL SWITCH: A hand held switch with a coiled cord that plugs into either
side of the control. When connected, the alternate time control switches (keys) are disabled. (Makes it easier
for another person to control the main time or sound the horn).
INTERVAL HORN: A horn that sounds repeatedly at preset intervals throughout the game. Its primary use is to signal
when little league hockey teams should rotate to the court. The Interval Horn has been replaced by a more versatile
SEGMENT TIMER. (See Segment Timer)
MODEL CODE: A 3 character code found on the OVERLAY that when entered into the control, sets up he
control for a particular scoreboard model and sport or special function.
OPTIONS: Settings that determine how the scoreboard system operates.
OVERLAY: A flat plastic panel that fits over and around the keys on the control. Tabs at the top and bottom hold it in
place. Each overlay provides the proper labeling for each key and a three character Model Code. A brief set of
operating instructions is printed on the back of each overlay; you may make copies if you desire. When you want to
change to a different sport, install the correct overlay and enter the new Model Code.
SEGMENT TIMER: Sometimes called Practice Timer, it allows a list of time segments to be programmed into
the control. The list can then be used for a practice routine or drill. When started, the first segment on the list
is loaded into the main timer and starts counting down. When zero is reached, the horn sounds and the next
segment is loaded and begins counting down with no intervention needed.
NOTE: The Segment Timer has replaced the Interval Horn and can mimic it exactly.
SUB HORN: When armed, waits until the main time has been stopped, then sounds automatically to alert the
officials that a player is waiting to be substituted into the game.
TENTH SECOND SHIFT TIMER: Automatically shifts from displaying minutes and seconds to seconds
and tenths of seconds during the last minute of count down time. (May be disabled if desired)
TIME OUT TIMER: Programmable for different time out lengths and with optional warning horn and an option
to display the Time Out time remaining on the scoreboard. (Ten different time out timers are available. Timer
0 is preset to 30 seconds with a warning horn at 10 seconds and is not displayed on scoreboard. )

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My Bookmark Program Chart
Bookmark # 1
Model Code _______________
Bookmark # 2
Model Code _______________
Bookmark # 3
Model Code _______________
Bookmark # 4
Model Code _______________
Bookmark # 5
Model Code _______________