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Product Overview 

Why  struggle  with  expensive  re-takes,  camera  talent  drifting  off  script or 

a presentator‟s  loss of eye 

contact with the viewing audience? The Datavideo Smart Phone Prompter Kit, TP-100, is designed to 

help  you  overcome  these  problems  by  converting  a  smart  phone  (

not  supplied

)  into  a  low  cost  and 

effective prompter. Perfect for self shoot projects, video blogging or corporate video podcasts. 

 

The  Datavideo  Prompter  Kit  for  Smart  Phone  allows  it  to  be  used  both  on  location  and  in  a  video 

studio. Prepared scripts or cue sheets can be easily loaded into the smart phone software from email 

and scrolled at a set automatic rate or controlled by  a user with  the wired remote for a more natural 

result. A number of clear fonts, colours and text sizes are available making reading comfortable from 

a variety of distances.   
 

Features 

 

 

Simple software and wired remote allow users to produce professional results at low cost.  

 

Special 60/40 Glass allows the presenter to read the script and the camera to see the subject. 

 

Strong and rigid camera hood fixes securely to a wide variety of camcorder lens threads. 

 

Supplied Hood and stepping rings allow compatibility with a wide range of existing cameras. 

 

Quick and simple set up assembly requires no special tooling. 

 

Smart phone cradle in the prompter hood adapts to grip various sizes of device. 

 

3m long wired remote control is perfect for self shoot projects. 

 

Example Set Up 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for TP-100

Page 1: ...1 Smart Phone Prompter Kit TP 100 Instruction Manual www datavideo tek com ...

Page 2: ...s The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only At all times Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct complete and suitable information However Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual from time to time may not be correct or may be incomplete This manual may contain typing errors omissions or incorrect information Datavideo ...

Page 3: ...re that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes 11 Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the case ventilation slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit 12 Except as specifically explained e...

Page 4: ...free one year extension to the standard Warranty providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase For information on how to register please visit www datavideo tek com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels DVD Drives Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10 000 hours or 1...

Page 5: ...er ring 94mm to 77mm Fitted 1 5 Stepping ring 77mm to 72mm 1 6 Stepping ring 77mm to 55mm 1 7 Stepping ring 77mm to 52mm 1 8 Hood Starter ring 94mm to 43mm 1 9 Stepping ring 43mm to 43mm 1 10 Stepping ring 43mm to 40 5mm 1 11 Stepping ring 43mm to 37mm 1 12 Stepping ring 43mm to 30 5mm 1 13 Wired Remote Control 3m 1 14 Instruction Manual 1 ...

Page 6: ...rolled at a set automatic rate or controlled by a user with the wired remote for a more natural result A number of clear fonts colours and text sizes are available making reading comfortable from a variety of distances Features Simple software and wired remote allow users to produce professional results at low cost Special 60 40 Glass allows the presenter to read the script and the camera to see t...

Page 7: ...pter Hood and some of the standard size camera lenses If your camera already has a lens filter hood fitted then you will probably want to remove this to fit the Prompter Hood instead Please consult your cameras manual for directions on how to remove the existing lens filter hood correctly There are two Hood Starter Rings supplied in the kit and one may already be fitted to the hood when unpacked f...

Page 8: ...tarter ring should be secure behind the screw tip at the top and the rim edge at the bottom Datavideo supply several stepping rings in the Prompter Kit some are designed to step down from a 77mm diameter and some are designed to step down from 43mm So these stepping rings immediately marry with one of the two Hood Starter Rings supplied in the box If your camera lens does not immediately marry wit...

Page 9: ...e sticker should be on the opposite side of the glass facing the camera lens The bottom of the glass is placed inside at the back and bottom of the Prompter Hood The top of the glass is then lifted up to marry with the top of the Prompter Hood The velcro straps that grip at the top and bottom of the hood should be sufficient to hold the glass securely in place If you want to remove the glass to re...

Page 10: ...ap on the Free icon and then Install The App Store icon on your device will show you when an update is available for any app that you already have Install the updates with a tap and you ll always have the latest version of your favourite apps like DV Prompter Phone Device Settings Tip Remember to turn the smart phone s Auto lock Auto Sleep feature in Settings to Never so this does not interrupt sc...

Page 11: ... is approx 3m long so this may be the maximum distance you want to work at on your own Prompting Settings You use these settings to change the Orientation of the displayed text and if it will be mirror reflected off the 60 40 Glass or just used as a normal display You can also set the text Scrolling Speed here which can be slowed down or made faster with the wired remote A scrolling speed of 5 sho...

Page 12: ... 5 should be a comfortable starting point for most people when using the remote See also Increase and Decrease speed buttons Play Button Use this green button to start the script scrolling Stop Button Use this red button once to Pause the scrolling text Press this button twice to Stop the script and bring up the menu bar You can then exit the application change text or change settings in the norma...

Page 13: ...s To retain the required qualities of the glass and to avoid scratching the glass during cleaning Never use abrasive cloths pads or abrasive based cleaning fluids on the glass Never use cleaning fluids based on an acid or vinegar solution Place the glass on a soft stable dirt and lint free work surface such as a table with a clean cloth already laid out on it Then use a second clean lint free soft...

Page 14: ... control cable length 3m 9ft Remote control battery life 2 years at average usage Hood Dimensions approx Width 190 mm 7 48 inches Height 140 mm 5 51 inches Depth 135 mm 5 31 inches Nett Weight Kit 1 04 lbs 0 47 Kg Phone 0 28 lbs 0 13 Kg Combined 1 32 lbs 0 60 Kg Packed weight Gross Kit 2 42 lbs 1 1 Kg ...

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