SUPER BRIGHT 8-INCH MASTER SERIES PROMPTER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Autocue and QTV have been serving the broadcast industry since the mid-1950s when QTV in New York and Autocue in London supplied the very first prompters via their rental divisions. Creating broadcast history. The two companies merged in 1984 under Autocue Group and, with the introduction of the QSeries family of software, became the only company to offer the television industry a single solution for all transmission, newsroom, scripting and prompting requirements.
Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide www.qtv.com iii www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Contents Contents ............................................................................................. iii 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 1 1.1: 1.2: 1.3: 1.4: 2 MSP08............................................................................................................. 1 About this guide.............................................................................................
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Contents 7.2: Maintenance.................................................................................................. 22 7.2.1: Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................ 22 7.2.2: Care and handling advice................................................................. 23 8 Sales and Support Information .......................................................
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 1: Introduction For the broadcaster, production facility or event organiser requiring greater viewing distances and larger display areas, Autocue prompter display and on-camera units satisfy all your needs. Autocue on-camera units comprise prompter display, hood, mounting bracket, tripod plate and accessories.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 1: Introduction About this guide A variety of counterbalances and adjustable weights are available to ensure safe and stable operation and movement of mounted equipment. Where appropriate, Autocue can also provide a range of accessories, such as cue lights and remote controls, to complement your chosen system. 1.2: About this guide This document describes how to assemble and mount your chosen Autocue prompter display or on-camera unit.
Section 1: Introduction Disclaimer Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide www.qtv.com 3 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 2: MSP08 Components The following tables list the supplied and recommended components for your MSP08 on-camera unit. 2.1: Supplied equipment Item Name Illustration MSP08 (supplied attached to Small Mounting Bracket) Power and video cable Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Gold Plate www.qtv.com 4 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 2: MSP08 Components Optional equipment 2.2: Optional equipment Item Name Medium Wide Angle Hood Roller Plate Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Medium Mounting Bracket www.qtv.com 5 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 2: MSP08 Components Other equipment as required 2.3: Other equipment as required Item Name Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Tripod www.qtv.com 6 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 3: MSP08 Technical Specifications ATTRIBUTE Display size Brightness Resolution Contrast Ratio Reading range Input signal Composite standard Power input Power consumption Display controls Assembly weight VALUE 8.4” (213mm) 1400Nits 1600 x 1200 350 : 1 10ft (3m) Composite 1Vp-p 75Ohm NTSC, PAL, SECAM 12V DC (1 x 4-pin XLR connector) 22W 1.8A @ 12V DC Menu based push button controls. Direct brightness adjustment. 6.0-8.0lb (2.7-3.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 4: Assembly Procedures An Autocue On Camera Unit can be used with almost any industry-standard camera and tripod combination. On camera units comprise a tripod head attachment, prompter monitor and hood with integral two-way mirror.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation The body of the Gold Plate consists of the mounting slide and the camera carriage. Once the Gold Plate is assembled, it can be attached to a tripod or to a hand-held shoulder grip. 1. Screw the Gold Plate extension bars into the ends of the threaded rods protruding from the camera carriage of the Gold Plate. 2. Adjust the distance between the camera carriage and the mounting slide.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation Attach Gold Plate to a tripod 4.2.1: Attach Gold Plate to a tripod 1. Place the Gold Plate on a flat surface with the mounting slide uppermost. 2. Place the tripod camera mounting plate on to the Gold Plate mounting slide. 3. Fix the camera mounting plate in place by screwing it to the Gold Plate Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd mounting slide. www.qtv.com 10 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Mount MSP08 on a Gold Plate Attach Gold Plate to a tripod N OTE : Camera mounts vary, but must be only attached using the large or small threaded holes in the Gold Plate mounting slide. 4. Fix the combined Gold Plate and camera mounting plate to your tripod. 4.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Mount MSP08 on a Gold Plate Attach mounting bracket to a Gold Plate 4.3.1: Attach mounting bracket to a Gold Plate Ensure that the Gold Plate is securely attached to a tripod or shoulder mount. 1. Loosen the knurled locking rings on the adaptor rods at the front of the Gold Plate. 2. Place the openings in the keyhole plates over the ends of the adaptor rods. N OTE : Ensure the keyhole plates remain in front of the locking rings. 3.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 5: MSP08 Connections 5.1: Physical characteristics The prompter display unit of the Autocue MSP08 is illustrated below. ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd The MSP08 has four control buttons on the side of the unit.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 5: MSP08 Connections Physical characteristics Video and power inputs 5.1.1: Video and power inputs Connect video cables and power leads to the sockets on the side of the .prompter display unit. Power. Use either a standard mains electrical supply cable to the Mains Input socket or use the supplied 12 V DC XLR connector to the DC Input socket. Video.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 6: MSP08 Operation OSD (On Screen Display) menus are used to configure the prompter display unit and prepare it for displaying scripts. N OTE : While operating prompter display units, troubleshooting or maintenance tasks may need to be performed on the prompter display unit. For guidance, refer to section 1. 6.1: Connections Once your MSP08 and camera combination are securely mounted on a tripod or shoulder grip, attach the MSP08 cabling. 1.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP08 Operation Input select Accessing the OSD controls Seven menu categories are used to set up a MSP08 prompter display unit: • Display settings • Color settings • Image position • H & V Mirror • OSD Control • Languages The tables in the following sections list the various sub-menu selections and the options that can be set for them. Press the Up and Down arrows to highlight a heading and press the Menu button to select it.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP08 Operation Adjust display parameters Display settings 6.4: Adjust display parameters The Menu button and the Up and Down arrow buttons are used to move between sub-menus and make option selections and changes to parameters.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP08 Operation Adjust display parameters Image settings 6.4.2: Image settings . Sub-menu Options Auto Adjust Use for automatic image adjustment Clock Set date and time manually Phase Adjust the focus and clarity of the display Scaling Adjust for wide-screen or standard aspect ratios 6.4.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP08 Operation Adjust display parameters Picture in picture (PIP) mode Sub-menu Options Horizontal Horizontal position on screen Vertical Vertical position on scree Zoom out Reduce image size 6.4.5: Picture in picture (PIP) mode PIP is not utilised by Autocue software. 6.4.6: H & V Mirror Use the various controls to flip the image on the display either horizontally, vertically or in both axes.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP08 Operation Adjust display parameters Languages 6.4.8: Languages Your MSP08 can display on-screen menus in the following languages: • English • Chinese • Japanese • French • Korean Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd • Spanish www.qtv.com 20 www.autocue.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 7.1: Common problems The table below lists common problems that may occur during prompter operation. Suggested things to look for are. Problem Check... The power LED of the LCD flatpanel display is not illuminated if the power switch for the unit is in the ON position if the power cord is connected to a working power outlet.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the monitor Problem Check... Select the H-Total and Phase functions from the Position menu and change the settings to achieve a sharp and stable image (these settings may have to be repeated when you have selected another graphics mode).
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance Care and handling advice 7.2.2: Care and handling advice • Avoid dropping the prompter display unit or any of its individual components. • Clean the monitor periodically. N OTE : Do not use abrasive cleaners or dusters when cleaning the monitor. • Do not run the prompter for excessively long periods of time. This will cause the operation of the backlight panel to deteriorate, gradually becoming dimmer.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 8: Sales and Support Information We have been working in live broadcast environments for the past 50 years and understand the importance of efficient and effective hardware and software support. We provide the latest prompting software builds for free on our website ensuring you continue to benefit from enhancements. Warranties cover all of our hardware products, with an in-house assessment and repair service offered outside of the warranty period.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 8: Sales and Support Information Americas enquiries QTV 306 5th Avenue Tel: +1 212 929 7755 3rd Floor Fax: +1 212 929 2105 New York e-mail: info@qtv.com 10001-3600 web: www.qtv.com USA Contacts Keith Andoos - Sales Director (Americas) Tel: +1 212 929 7755 Fax: +1 212 929 2105 Mob: +1 516 353 0113 kandoos@qtv.com Aaron Brady - Sales Manager Tel: +1 212 929 7755 Fax: +1 212 929 2105 Mob: +1 516 528 3599 e-mail: sales@qtv.
MSP08 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 8: Sales and Support Information 3. Leave a message including as much detail about the problem as practical. Email. 1. Send an email to: support@autocue.co.uk Remember to include as much detail as possible. A phrase such as “Screen blank” makes it difficult for the support staff to diagnose a problem and will delay providing you with an answer. Web site. 1. Go to www.autocue.com 2. Select "Support" and then "Problem Form" from the menu bar 3.
