Nevco MPC-7X2 Specifications

3/4/2019 135-0217RD
Scoreboard Operator’s Instructions
MPC-7X2 Control
Some features on the keyboard overlay may not be included on the particular model being operated.
Since 1934

These Instructions are for the Following Models:
LED Models
56xx
36xx*
76xx
1615
1620
1625
DGT-6
86xx
88xx
*does not
include 3657
LACROSSE
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: [e-mail]

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-7 time control switch is included with each control.
Other switches are included with the accessories they operate.
E.
Keypads
Left and Right (20 keys each)
F.
16 character display
Bright LED for better visibility
G.
Power On / Off switch
Removes power from the control only (does NOT turn power off to
scoreboard)
H.
Jack for hand held switch
One on each side of control (use either jack for any Hand Held switch)

C
K
A
O
N
J
L
M
P
B
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 the sports used with the scoreboard
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-7 –sounds the horn)
N.
Remote rocker switch
Function depends on type of Hand Held switch (on TCS-7 –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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 1
NEW SPORT.............................................................................................................................. 1
WIRELESS ................................................................................................................................ 2
CREATING A PROFILE................................................................................................................ 3
START UP................................................................................................................................ 4
NEW GAME .............................................................................................................................. 4
QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................................... 5
KEYBOARD FUNCTION........................................................................................................ 7
TIME FUNCTION................................................................................................................... 8
STANDARD TIME FUNCTIONS............................................................................................. 8
TIME CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 8
Hand Held Switch............................................................................................................... 8
TIME ON Key.................................................................................................................... 8
TIME OFF Key................................................................................................................... 8
TIME Key........................................................................................................................... 8
PERIOD Key...................................................................................................................... 8
ATTACK TIME Key.......................................................................................................... 9
TIME OF DAY Key............................................................................................................ 9
MAIN TIME............................................................................................................................ 9
To Start and Stop Main Time............................................................................................... 9
To Set Main Time............................................................................................................... 9
PERIOD............................................................................................................................... 10
To Set the Period............................................................................................................... 10
TIME OUT............................................................................................................................ 10
To Start a Time Out........................................................................................................... 11
To Conclude a Time out Early........................................................................................... 11
ATTACK TIME ..................................................................................................................... 11
To Set Attack Time........................................................................................................... 11
TIME OF DAY ...................................................................................................................... 12
To Set Time of Day........................................................................................................... 12
IN-GAME STATS .................................................................................................................. 13
SCORE ................................................................................................................................ 14
Adding to Score ................................................................................................................ 14
Setting Score..................................................................................................................... 14
VIEWPENALTY ................................................................................................................... 15
NEWPENALTY .................................................................................................................... 15
Adding a New Penalty....................................................................................................... 15
GOAL SAVES ....................................................................................................................... 16
Adding to Goal Saves........................................................................................................ 16
Setting Goal Saves ............................................................................................................ 16
GOAL SHOTS....................................................................................................................... 16
Adding to Goal Shots........................................................................................................ 17
Setting Goal Shots............................................................................................................. 17
INSERT PENALTY................................................................................................................ 17
Setting Insert Penalty ........................................................................................................ 17
PENALTY ON/OFF............................................................................................................... 18
EDIT PENALTY.................................................................................................................... 18
To Edit Penalty ................................................................................................................. 18
CLEAR PENALTY................................................................................................................. 18
To Clear Penalty ............................................................................................................... 18
TIME OUTS LEFT................................................................................................................ 19

To Set Time Outs Left....................................................................................................... 19
NEXT POSSESSION ............................................................................................................. 19
Setting Next Possession..................................................................................................... 19
LACROSSE OPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 20
PENALTIES ............................................................................................................................. 20
OPTIONS................................................................................................................................ 22
OPTIONS MENU NAVIGATION ................................................................................................. 22
OPTIONS key................................................................................................................... 22
YES key............................................................................................................................ 22
NO/CANCEL key............................................................................................................. 22
BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................................................... 23
TEAM NAMES...................................................................................................................... 23
Electronic Team Name keypad.......................................................................................... 23
Backspace......................................................................................................................... 24
Space................................................................................................................................ 24
Shift Key........................................................................................................................... 24
Changing Team Names ..................................................................................................... 24
MAIN TIME.......................................................................................................................... 25
Changing the Direction of Main Time................................................................................ 25
Turning Auto Horn On or Off............................................................................................ 25
Changing Main Time Style................................................................................................ 25
Disabling and Enabling 0.1 Seconds Time Shift................................................................. 25
AUX TIME............................................................................................................................ 26
Setting Aux Time.............................................................................................................. 26
Changing Direction of Aux Time....................................................................................... 27
Setting Time Switch Operation.......................................................................................... 27
Setting Aux Stop Time...................................................................................................... 27
Changing Aux Time Style ................................................................................................. 27
SEGMENT TIMER................................................................................................................ 28
Segment Timer Projects .................................................................................................... 28
Saving a Segment Timer Project........................................................................................ 28
Interval Horn.................................................................................................................... 28
Practice Timer.................................................................................................................. 29
Main Menu....................................................................................................................... 29
Enable or Disable.............................................................................................................. 30
Display on Scoreboard ...................................................................................................... 30
Edit Segment..................................................................................................................... 30
TIME OUT TIMER................................................................................................................ 32
Display Time Out Timer on Scoreboard............................................................................. 32
Edit Time Outs Menu........................................................................................................ 32
SWAPHOME AND GUEST................................................................................................... 33
AUXILIARY DISPLAY........................................................................................................... 33
HORN SETTINGS................................................................................................................. 34
Horn Volume.................................................................................................................... 34
EOP Horn Tone ................................................................................................................ 34
Horn Key Tone ................................................................................................................. 35
Aux Horn Tone................................................................................................................. 35
Time out Timer Tone ........................................................................................................ 35
Segment Timer Horn Tone................................................................................................ 35
WIRELESS............................................................................................................................ 35
Add Receiver .................................................................................................................... 36
Link Receiver.................................................................................................................... 36
Delete Receiver................................................................................................................. 37
TIME OF DAY ...................................................................................................................... 37
Stick TOD......................................................................................................................... 37
24 Hour Time.................................................................................................................... 37
PROFILES............................................................................................................................ 38

Load Profile...................................................................................................................... 38
Save Profile ...................................................................................................................... 39
Default Lock..................................................................................................................... 39
Backup / Restore............................................................................................................... 39

1
SETUP
Upon first power up of the MPC-7X2 control the control is configured to operate with a x6xx scoreboard as a
lacrosse control.
New Sport
New sport changes the MPC-7X2’s input and output to operate a new sport. New sport settings are set with the
last profile loaded or saved in that sport. To change sports:
Place the desired sport overlay on the control.
Press the MPC-7X2 will display.
Enter the sport name using the keyboard or continue to press
Scroll Profiles until the desired sport is displayed.
Refer to the top of the overlay for what to enter into the control.
The letters are on the right side of the keys.
All sports are entered in all capital letters
Once the control can distinguish the sport entered it will auto complete the rest
If the wrong sport is entered press NO/CANCEL and begin again
Press YES once the desired sport is entered, the control will
then change to the sport.
##-SPORT

2
Wireless
The MPC-7X2 can operate one or more selectable wireless receivers depending on the customer’s need.
The receivers can be linked or unlinked depending on the operational requirements at game time.
It is strongly recommended to save wireless settings in each profile used.
Different wireless settings should be saved to different profiles.
Note: The receiver desired to be linked has to be programmed into the MPC-7X2.
To do this follow the instructions in the OPTIONS section of this manual.
Wireless will be further explained in the OPTIONS portion of this manual
To Link or Unlink receivers:
1. Press until the MPC-7X2 displays
2. Press MPC-7X2 will display
3. Press MPC-7X2 should display the first receiver in the list.
Press YES again to link or unlink that receiver. The “*” displayed on the control next to the
receiver name means the receiver is linked
4. To link another receiver:
Press to cycle through available receivers
Press YES to link that receiver.
Wireless >>
Link Receiver
Rec Name 2
Rec Name 1 *

3
Creating a Profile
A profile needs to be created after the scoreboard model and wireless settings are set. It is recommended to
save this profile to profile number 1.
To create a profile:
1. Press until the MPC-7X2 displays.
2. Press MPC-7X2 will display.
3. Press until the MPC-7X2 displays.
4. Press MPC-7X2 will display.
Enter the profile number and name using the keyboard.
Refer to the top of the overlay for what to enter into the control.
The letters are on the right side of the keys.
If the wrong profile is entered press NO/CANCEL and begin again
5. Press MPC-7X2 will save profile and will display.
6. Press to verify profile, MPC-7X2 will display.
For more information about profiles refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual.
Note: A default profile for each sport is programmed at the factory for your scoreboard model. If you wish to
use a different profile you must turn off the default lock setting before you can load the profile you have
created. Each time the control is powered on the default lock is automatically turned on.
To Turn off the Profile Default Lock:
1. Press until the MPC-7X2 displays
2. Press MPC-7X2 will display
3. Press until the MPC-7X2 displays
4. Press to turn the default lock off
Profiles >>
Load Profile
Default Lock*
Default Lock
Profiles >>
Load Profile
Profile(##): ◄
Save Profile
1-MY PROFILE_
1-MY PROFILE

4
START UP
New Game
Scroll Profiles changes the MPC-7X2’s input and output to operate a new game or sport. Profiles settings are
set with the last profile loaded or saved in that sport. To start a new game or sport:
Press the MPC-7X2 will display.
Enter the profile name using the keyboard or continue to press
Scroll Profiles until the desired profile is displayed.
Refer to the top of the overlay for what to enter into the control.
The letters are on the right side of the keys.
All sports are entered in all capital letters
Once the control can distinguish the sport entered it will auto complete the rest
If the wrong sport is entered press NO/CANCEL and begin again
Press when the desired profile is displayed, the control
will then change to that profile.
For more information about profiles refer to the options menu section of this manual
##-PROFILE NAME

5
QUICK START GUIDE
With the scoreboard on and the control on the main time screen you are ready to set the time for the first
period of play. Main Time Screen:
Current Time Time Direction Period
Set the play clock to 20 minutes
Press
The control will show
Press
The control will show
Press
The control will show
You are now ready for the game to begin.
To Set
Attack Time
Press SET,
Then press a number key to set the value
To Start the Clock
To Stop the Clock
To Silence Auto Horn
Press
Press
Press
or use hand-held switch
or use hand-held switch
To Add To
Score
Saves
Shots
Press or
Press or
Press or
Then press a number key to add to the total value
20:00.0▼
Period:1
Time: 20:SS.s◄
Time: MM:SS.s◄
00:00.0▼ Per:1

7
Keyboard Function
YES key
Use to accept settings, confirm data input, and to navigate through options menu
NO key
Use to cancel an operation, reset changes in the process of making them, exit a sub-option menu,
and to send the MPC-7X2 back to the screen that displays the name of the sport being played.
SET key
Use ahead of a function key to directly enter a value, set times, and correct errors.
These functions will be further described throughout the manual
HORN key
Press to sound the scoreboard horn. Release the key to stop the horn.
NOTE: The duration of the horn is limited to 4 seconds.
NEW GAME OR SPORT key
Press once for New Game
Press twice for New Sport
OPTIONS key
Press to enter and move through the options menu. Each press of the OPTIONS key moves to the
next option in the options menu

8
Time Function
STANDARD TIME FUNCTIONS
1. Main Time - Main time is the time displayed to keep track of game time.
2. Period –A number to keep track of which period the game is on
3. Time Out –Time Out consists of 5 settable timers used to time a time out.
4. Attack Time –Time limit to cross midfield
5. Time Of Day –The MPC-7X2 will keep track of time of day
TIME CONTROLS
The standard keys used for time control.
Hand Held Switch
Two Position Switch
Right is Time On Left is Time Off
Horn Switch
Press to sound horn
Release to silence the horn
Horn will sound for up to 4 seconds
Indicator Light
Flashes when connected to a powered up MPC-7X2
TIME ON Key
Turns Main Time on and can be used to turn on the Aux timer and Segment Timer if used
TIME OFF Key
Stops Main Time and can be used to stop the Aux Timer and Segment Time if used
Note:
1. Aux timer and Segment timer are fully explained in the OPTIONS section of this manual
2. The Time On and Time Off keys are disabled if the hand held time control switch is plugged in to the control.
3. To make these two keys active again, turn the control power off, disconnect the hand held time control switch,
and restart the control.
TIME Key
Press to return to main time screen
Press from main time screen will display aux timer or segment timer
Press from aux timer or segment timer screen to return to main time screen
PERIOD Key
Press PERIOD to set the game period

9
ATTACK TIME Key
Press SET, then press ATTACK TIME to set the time limit to cross midfield.
TIME OF DAY Key
Press TIME OF DAY to verify the time set within the control and display the time on the
scoreboard.
MAIN TIME
Is the time displayed on the scoreboard to keep track of game time
Can count down or up
To change direction of main time refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual
To Start and Stop Main Time
Press TIME ON to start main time
1. If time is 00:00.0 and is set to down time needs to be reset to start
2. If time is set to up time will start anywhere
There are two ways to stop main time
1. End time –If time reaches 00:00.0 when time is set to down. The auto horn will sound for four seconds
2. Press to stop main time
To Set Main Time
1. Press then the control will then display
2. Enter the Minutes, Seconds, and Tenth Second as needed.
a. After all five digits are filled it automatically accepts the time.
b. If less than 5 digits are entered and YES is pressed, then zeros will be placed in the unfilled digits and
the time will be accepted.
Time: MM:SS.s◄

10
Note: Pressing NO at any point before the 5th digit is pressed in the time entry process will reset time to previous values
PERIOD
In addition to the game time, the period helps keep track of where the game is.
To Set the Period
1. Press the control will then display
2. Press the number corresponding to the Period
3. The Period will be set and the MPC-7X2 will then navigate to the main time screen
TIME OUT
Time out is functionally a set of timers used to organize time outs in a game.
There is a choice of five programmable timers.
Time out timer key will not be functional until time is set to off.
It is optional to display the time out timer on the scoreboard
Each timer has a programmable warning time.
Warning Time –Is a signal that the end of a time out is approaching. The scoreboard will sound a 2 second
horn and the MPC-7X2 will navigate itself back to the time out time screen.
Note: Refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual to
1. Set time out timers
2. Set warning times
3. To display or not display the time out timer on the scoreboard
Example
A typical set of time out timers
Time Out
Time
Warning
1
1:00.0
0:30.0
2
2:00.0
1:00.0
3
3:00.0
1:00.0
4
4:00.0
1:00.0
5
5:00.0
1:00.0
Period: #◄
Example
1. Time is set to 10:00.0
2. SET > TIME is pressed and an entry of 1, 2, 3, 4 is entered.
3. NO/CANCEL is pressed.
4. Time will then be set to 10:00.0
Example
1. An entry of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 will set the time to 12 minutes 34 seconds and 5 10s of second (12:34.5)
2. An entry of 1, 2, YES/CONFIRM will set time to 12 minutes (12:00.0)

11
To Start a Time Out
Press TIME OUT TIMER the MPC-7X2 will display
The last time out timer used will display as an option to use this
timer press YES
Use the number keys 1-5 to choose the time out
The time out number selected will automatically
begin counting
The horn will sound for two seconds at the warning
time
The horn will sound for four seconds at the end of the
time out.
To Conclude a Time out Early
There may be a desire to skip to the warning time and/or conclude the time out early. To do this while the time
is counting:
First, to use this function the MPC-7X2 displaying the time out timer screen
To reenter the time out screen press the TIME OUT TIMER key.
If on the time out timer screen press the TIME OUT TIMER key
The timer should skip to the warning time.
The scoreboard’s horn should sound for 2 seconds
The MPC-7X2 should beep for 2 seconds
Press the TIME OUT TIMER key again to conclude the time out
The MPC-7X2 will go back to the main time screen
The scoreboard’s horn should sound for 4 seconds
The MPC-7X2 should beep for 4 seconds
ATTACK TIME
Attack Time is the time limit the offensive team has to cross midfield. Once attack time is entered the DGS-7
hand held switch is used to start attack time.
To Set Attack Time
1. Press
2. Press
3. Enter the time limit
Time Out:(1-5)3◄
Time2: 02:00.0
Time2:
01:59.0
Time2:
01:00.0
12:00.0▼ Per:1
Attack Time: SS

12
TIME OF DAY
When Time Of Day is set the MPC-7X2 will keep track of Time of Day:
Time Of Day can function with the 12 and 24 hour clock
A press of TIME OF DAY will display time of day on the scoreboard in the main time place
Compatible scoreboards can display time of day while the scoreboard is turned off
Note: Refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual to stick time of day (displays the time while the control is turned off) and
change the Time of Day from 12 to 24 hours
To Set Time of Day
1. Press then ; the control will then display
2. Enter the Hours and Minutes.
a. After all four digits are filled it automatically accepts the time.
b. If less than 4 digits are entered and YES is pressed, then zeros will be placed in the unfilled
digits and the time will be accepted.
c. If less than 4 digits are entered and there is an error press NO/Cancel.
i. The previous value is set
ii. The control goes back to the main screen
ToD: HH:MM ◄

13
In-Game Stats
In-Game Stats are entries in the control that can or will display on the scoreboard.
Note: Not all in game stats are available to display on all scoreboards.
Lacrosse In-Game Stats are HOME and GUESTS:
SCORE
SHOTS
SAVES
NEW PENALTY
VIEW PENALTY
Following are descriptions of the In-Game Stats in detail and how to use them.
Depending on the stat’s function there is a possibility of entering game time stats three ways: adding, setting,
and indicating.
Adding –Adding is the usual function for In-Game Stats after the stat key (Score, Ball, Etc) is pressed the
following number key pressed is added to the total. To add more, press the stat key again. For direct entry and
corrections refer to Setting.
Setting –Rather than add to the total stat selected one can directly enter it. This is setting. It is typically used
to directly set the stat selected or correct a previous add.
Indicating –Indicating illuminates an indicator light or designated digits to indicate events within a game. For
example: possession, penalties, hits, errors, and time outs left. Not all scoreboard models have this function.
Note:
1. The # represents numerical values in the following examples
2. The “+” indicates the MPC-7X2 is in add mode. The side the “+” is on is what side is being added to.
3. The “◄” or the “►” indicates the MPC-7X2 is in set mode. The side the “◄” or the “►” is on is what side is being set.
4. The left or right is relative to the side of the board that value is going to be displayed, not home or guests. This setting can be
changed using the Swap Home & Guests option.
a. Refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual
Example
Press HOME NEW PENALTY and the home possession indicator displays on a 3504
Scoreboard
Press HOME BALL POSS again and the home possession indicator goes out
Example
SET then HOME SCORE is pressed and the screen displays:
13◄Score 4
1 then 2 are pressed the result is:
12 Score 4
Or 1 then YES/CONFIRM is pressed. The result is:
1 Score 4
Example
HOME SCORE is pressed and the screen displays:
6 is pressed the result is: