SSPi iPhone-based Prompter Assembly Guide
Contents Latest additions ...................................................................................................................................................................3 Getting started .....................................................................................................................................................................4 Prepare and connect the prompting hardware ...............................................................................................
Latest additions This document is a guide for assembling the hardware which enables you to use you iPhone as an oncamera unit. Any changes since that point have been referenced below. These changes have not been reflected in the rest of the document. Revision history Build number SSP-iUserManual.docx Release date 2011-06-14 Changes 3 © 2003-2011 Autocue Group Ltd.
Getting started This section is designed to get your Starter Series Prompter setup as quickly as possible so that you can start writing and prompting your scripts. Components of the SSPi Hood and glass Hood mounting bracket Camera mounting bracket iPhone Adaptor Slider plate (iPhone not supplied) Drop bracket Monitor mounting plate Prepare and connect the prompting hardware 1. Unpack your SSPi and check that the following items have been received: a. Starter Series Prompter (SSPi) (one only) b.
6. Attach the tripod camera mounting plate to the slider plate on the underside of the SSPi unit. 7. Slide the on-camera unit onto your tripod. 8. Loosen the two thumbscrews holding the monitor and hood assemblies. 9. Rotate the monitor assembly so that the monitor is horizontal. 10. Raise the hood assembly to the vertical position and tighten the thumbscrews. Note: The hood mounting bracket should fit over the drop bracket and hold it securely in position. 11.
Note: It is likely that the position of the unit will have to be adjusted after you have mounted your camera so that it is balanced on the tripod. A balanced camera and prompter assembly will make it easier to perform smooth pan and tilt shots. SSP-iUserManual.docx 2011-06-14 6 © 2003-2011 Autocue Group Ltd.
Use your prompter in different situations You may not always need to use your prompter with a camera. The Starter Series hardware is designed to allow you to put your iPhone adaptor in to alternative mounting arrangements depending on how you wish to use your system. When altering the position of the different hardware components, always handle with care to avoid damaging them, especially the mirrored glass. Straight-read (iPhone on adaptor below the camera with no mirror) 1.
4. Remove the hood assembly completely and carefully place it in the SSP07 carry case. 5. Remove the two thumbscrews attaching the monitor mounting bracket to the drop bracket. 6. Remove the thumbscrews securing the iPhone Adaptor to the monitor mounting bracket. 7. Align the hole on the back of the iPhone Adaptor with the hole in the centre of the drop bracket and secure it position with the thumbscrew. Portable teleprompter (iPhone on adaptor with hood and glass) 1.
2. Loosen the thumbscrews holding the monitor assembly and raise the iPhone Adaptor. 3. Align the metal tongue of the monitor mounting plate with the slot in the drop bracket and carefully insert the tongue into the slot. 4. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the monitor assembly. 4 5 5. Loosen the two thumbscrews holding the monitor and hood assemblies. 6. Rotate the monitor assembly so that the monitor is horizontal. 7. Raise the hood assembly to the vertical position and tighten the thumbscrews.
11. Attach an optional pistol grip to the slider plate on the underside of the SSPi unit. Portable straight-read (iPhone on adaptor below the camera with no mirror) 1. Place your SSPi on a smooth, level surface. 2. Remove the thumbscrews holding the hood and monitor assemblies in position. 3. Remove the hood mounting bracket completely and carefully place it in the SSPi carry case. 4. Remove the two thumbscrews attaching the monitor mounting bracket to the drop bracket. SSP-iUserManual.
5. Remove the thumbscrew securing the iPhone Adaptor to the monitor mounting bracket. 6. Align the hole on the back of the iPhone Adaptor with the hole in the centre of the drop bracket and secure it to the drop plate with the thumbscrew. 7. Attach an optional pistol grip to the slider plate on the underside of the SSPi unit. SSP-iUserManual.docx 2011-06-14 11 © 2003-2011 Autocue Group Ltd.
If you need to contact Autocue Support Our hardware and software support is provided by in-house teams of experienced and dedicated staff. We provide free telephone support for prompting customers during UK office hours (9am till 6pm GMT) and US office hours (9am till 5pm EST). When contacting the technical support teams, please provide as much detail as possible. Check the FAQ section of the web site to see if the answer you need has already been provided: http://www.autocue.
