Autoscript ELP 15 PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...ELP 15 PLUS On Camera Prompter ELP 15 PLUS On Camera Prompter www autoscript tv EN Part No ELP15PLUS ME ...

Page 2: ...rated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this manual not contain information on the core functionality of your product please let us know You may be able to access the latest revision of this manual from our website Vitec Videocom Ltd reserves the ri...

Page 3: ...ra and Extrusion 7 Mounting the Prompter Monitor 9 Assembling and Fitting the Hood 10 Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position 12 Fitting the Reflective Glass Panel 13 Fitting the Light Shield Cloth 14 Fitting the Counterbalance Weights 15 Balancing and Adjustments 15 Connecting the Prompter Monitor 17 Powering Up 18 Configuration 19 Control Panel Buttons 19 Monitor Function OSD Menus 19 Maintenan...

Page 4: ...pment process or surroundings comments appear supported by the word Caution ELECTRIC SHOCK Where there is a risk of electric shock comments appear supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle WARNING Risk of personal injury or injury to others All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual handling techniques and Healthy Safety regulations It is the responsibility of the l...

Page 5: ...he product from water moisture and dust The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous WARNING When using this product outside protect from rain using a suitable waterproof cover WARNING Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating Do not block or cover any slots and openings CAUTION The product should...

Page 6: ...hlights the key components used in a typical prompter installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Camera mounting plate 2 Counterbalance weights 3 Blackout cloth 4 Hood 5 Reflective glass 6 LED TFT monitor display 7 Monitor mounting brackets 8 Main prompter mounting extrusion 9 Hood mounting brackets ...

Page 7: ...S monitor Box Contents Tools Required Metric Allen key set Potentiometer adjustment tool or small screwdriver 1 2 4 3 x2 5 No Part Description 1 FH S Folding hood unassembled 2 RGFH S Reflective glass panel 3 EXT M Extrusion 4 MT RED Camera mounting plate 5 CBMT R Counterbalance weights 6 ELP15PLUS M Prompter monitor 7 MT ELP Monitor mounting brackets 8 PSU CP 12 VDC power supply 6 8 7 OR ...

Page 8: ... Control Panel 1 VGA IN socket 2 Composite video IN socket 3 Power indicator LED 4 12 VDC OUT accessory socket 5 12 VDC IN power socket 1 2 3 4 5 1 Menu button 2 Selection button 3 Up navigation button 4 Down navigation button 5 Power button 6 Power indicator LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 9: ... Fit the mounting plate for the camera being used to the top of the MT RED mounting plate using the fixing screws provided 3 Firmly clip the camera into position on the mounting plate 4 Undo the clamps securing the telescopic rods If necessary slide the rods forwards to improve access WARNING Before attempting to install or adjust the prompter assembly the tilt axis of the head support must be sec...

Page 10: ...on over the clamps on the end of the rods 7 Centralise the extrusion aligning the marker with the centre of the camera lens 8 Turn the rods to tighten the clamps onto the rear of the extrusion The clamps can be tightened securely by using an Allen key as a lever through the holes in the rods ...

Page 11: ... slot on the monitor Do not fully tighten the fixing screws at this point 2 Align the clamps on the monitor brackets with the slot in the front of the extrusion and slide the assembly into position 3 Ensure that the indents on the mounting brackets are correctly seated on the extrusion WARNING Before attempting to install or adjust the prompter monitor assembly the tilt axis of the head support mu...

Page 12: ... the monitor in position Assembling and Fitting the Hood The standard folding hood FH S is recommended for use with the ELP15 PLUS on camera prompter Fixing brackets are supplied for use with the hood 1 Align the slot in the hood bracket and the two clamping knobs with the two threaded studs on the rear of the hood 2 Tighten the clamping knobs to secure the hood bracket in position ...

Page 13: ...nd Caps Firmly press the extrusion end caps into place at both ends of the extrusion Adjusting the Hood Position The vertical and horizontal position of the hood must be adjusted to centralise it with the camera lens 1 Loosen the four clamping knobs on the rear slides of the hood mounting brackets WARNING Risk of personal injury or injury to others When the hood has been installed the supplied ext...

Page 14: ...se it with the camera lens Tighten the clamping knobs to secure the hood in position Adjusting the Prompter Assembly Position The horizontal position of the prompter assembly must be adjusted to optimise its position relative to the camera lens 1 Loosen the clamp handles on the MT RED mounting plate and move the prompter assembly back until the hood overlaps the camera lens 2 Re tighten the clamp ...

Page 15: ...t the reflective side there will be no gap depth of the glass before the reflection Fitting the Glass Panel The installation procedure for the glass panel is the same on all types of hood although there are more fixing screws on the larger hoods 1 Remove all the screw fixings from the top of the hood to release the top glazing bar 2 Carefully position the glass panel on the bottom glazing bar insi...

Page 16: ...od and must be fitted around the camera lens to prevent light entering behind the glass This is essential for the prompter to display text clearly Fit the light shield cloth around the camera lens and pull the drawstring to fully exclude incidental light CAUTION Ensure that the light shield cloth is only loosely fitted around the body of the servo lens to allow it to continue operating freely ...

Page 17: ...o the rods 3 Refit the end caps securely Balancing and Adjustments Balancing is achieved by correctly positioning the counterbalance weights Other adjustments can also be made to the prompter assembly position if this is a requirement of the installation Basic Balancing 1 Slide the counterbalance weights along the rods and secure in position with the two clamping screws Unlock the tilt axis and ch...

Page 18: ... mm Allen key remove the two screws securing the weights together 3 Separate the weights and refit one of the halves with the clamping screws Additional Adjustments Additional adjustments can be made to the MT RED camera mounting plate if balancing cannot be achieved or there are specific requirements for an installation The top camera mounting plate can be moved to offset the position of the came...

Page 19: ...ion on the specifications of the connection sockets see the section Connections Data on page 23 Connection using composite video or HD SDI to the prompter monitor must always be made with screened 75Ω coaxial cable The video cable screen must be connected to earth ground at both ends Video IN VGA IN CAUTION The accessory DC out socket is intended for use with approved Autoscript accessories only D...

Page 20: ...ation Powering Up Before powering up ensure that all external cable connections have been secured correctly To power up depress the on off power switch If power is present the power indication LED will illuminate ...

Page 21: ...n Function MENU Enters the OSD menus and sub menus Exits menus and sub menus SELECT Selects a menu page Selects a sub menu function UP Navigates up through a menu Adjusts a setting value DOWN Navigates down through a menu Adjusts a setting value Sub Menu Parameters Description Main Page PICTURE RGB DVI CVBS HDMI Picture Mode Standard Dynamic Soft Personal Adjusts the preset picture mode Contrast 0...

Page 22: ...hen idle Source Setting CVBS HDMI DVI RGB Turns the input sources ON or OFF Restore Default YES NO Resets all settings except OSD language to factory defaults Sub Menu Parameters Description Main Page FUNCTION Sleep Timer 0 240 Min Adjusts the sleep time duration Zoom Mode Normal Wide Zoom Selects the current zoom mode Zoom selection for CVBS and HDMI only Image Flip On Off Reverses the displayed ...

Page 23: ...be removed with a vacuum cleaner Particular attention should be paid to all connection ports on the monitor Reflective Glass Cleaning Care and cleaning of the reflective glass panel is essential for increased life and prompting display performance No solvents or glass cleaners should be used Only use clean water and a damp lens cloth when cleaning Do not apply excessive pressure to the reflective ...

Page 24: ...deo display on the monitor screen Check that the video cable is connected and the video source is active See the section Video Connection on page 17 Use the INPUT SELECTION button to step through to the correct video input channel See the section Control Panel Buttons on page 19 The prompting text display is noisy poor quality imaging Ensure that quality screened cables have been used for the vide...

Page 25: ...Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Viewing angle 160 H 140 V Diagonal screen size 381 mm 15 in Display area 304 1 x 228 1 mm 12 x 9 in Reading range 5 m 16 ft 5 in Connections Data Composite Video In and Out Connector type 75Ω BNC socket VGA Input Connector type 15 pin High Density D socket Pin connections conform to the VESA VGA standard DC Power Input Connector type 2 1 mm power socket Accessory DC Outpu...

Page 26: ...t 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This product may not cause harmful interference 2 This product must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations Declaration of Conformity Vitec Videocom Limited declares that this product has been manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 2008 This product complies with...

Page 27: ...waste products By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its packaging In countries outside the EU Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycli...

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