2-INCH MASTER SERIES PROMPTER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
MSP12 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Contents Contents ............................................................................................. iii 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 1 1.1: 1.2: 1.3: 1.4: 2 MSP12............................................................................................................. 1 About this guide.............................................................................................
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide 7 Contents Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................. 23 7.1: Common problems ........................................................................................ 23 7.2: Maintenance.................................................................................................. 24 7.2.1: Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................ 24 7.2.2: Care and handling advice.........
MSP12 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.
MSP12 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 2: MSP12 Components The following tables list the supplied and recommended components for your MSP12 on-camera unit. 2.1: Supplied equipment Item Name Illustration MSP12 Power and video cable Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Mounting Bracket www.qtv.com 3 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 2: MSP12 Components Optional equipment 2.2: Optional equipment Item Name Small Wide Angle Hood Medium Wide Angle Hood Fixed Plate Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Roller Plate www.qtv.com 4 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 2: MSP12 Components Other equipment as required Item Name Swing-arm Plate Quadrant and Pan Bar Telescopic Rods ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd 2.3: Other equipment as required Item Name Issue #: 081016 Tripod www.qtv.com 5 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 3: MSP12 Technical Specifications ATTRIBUTE Display size Brightness Resolution Contrast Ratio Reading range Input signal Composite standard Power input Power consumption Display controls Assembly weight Monitor options - Cue light - Removable PSU - Remote control - Cooling fan ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Hood options - Glass Specify on purchase Integrated, driven by light sensor that attaches to the camera tally light.
MSP12 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Autocue Wide Angle Bracket Wide Angle Bracket options N OTE : The vertical hood mounting bars are longer than the horizontal prompter display unit mounting bars. 4.2.1: Wide Angle Bracket options Autocue produces three wide angle bracket sets depending on the size of hood and prompter display unit that you have ordered.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Autocue Wide Angle Bracket Bracket assembly N OTE : The illustrations below depict various sized brackets. 1. Unscrew the keyhole plates in the bracket and rotate them to the upright position. 2. Screw in the horizontal prompter display unit mounting bars. Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd 3. Screw in the vertical hood mounting bars. www.qtv.com 9 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Autocue Wide Angle Bracket Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars 4.2.3: Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars N OTE : It is recommended that you check the spacing between the mounting bars before attaching the mounting bracket to the plate you have ordered. 1. Loosen all the mounting bars slightly so that they can freely move to the left and right. 2.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Autocue Wide Angle Bracket Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars 7. Align the vertical mounting bars with the screw clamps on the rear of the hood and slide the bars in. N OTE : It is recommended that you mount the hood so that it is centred along the mounting bracket. 8. Tighten the vertical mounting bars to secure them in position and remove them from the screw clamps. 9.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation Adjust spacing and location of the mounting bars 4.3: Gold Plate preparation The Autocue Gold Plate is provided disassembled as illustrated below. 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation Attach Gold Plate to a tripod 4. Loosen the locking levers on the mounting slide and move it to the required position. 4.3.1: 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation 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. Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd 4. Fix the combined Gold Plate and camera mounting plate to your tripod. www.qtv.com 14 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 4: Assembly Procedures Gold Plate preparation Attach mounting bracket to a Gold Plate 4.3.2: 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 5: MSP12 Connections 5.1: Physical characteristics The prompter display unit of the Autocue MSP12 is illustrated below. ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd The MSP12 has four control buttons on the side of the unit.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 5: MSP12 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.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 5: MSP12 Connections Physical characteristics Autocue cue light N OTE : The cue light sensitivity can be adjusted using the preset Issue #: 081016 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd marked Trim on the control panel. www.qtv.com 18 www.autocue.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 6: MSP12 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 MSP12 and camera combination are securely mounted on a tripod or shoulder grip, attach the MSP12 cabling. 1.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP12 Operation OSD controls Accessing the OSD controls 6.2.1: Accessing the OSD controls The Menu button on the side of the MSP12 opens the OSD controls. An example OSD menu screen is shown below.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP12 Operation Menu options Input Select 6.3: Menu options 6.3.1: Input Select The first option allows you to select a video signal source for your prompter display unit. Sub-menu Options Main Picture channel VGA Component Video Scan inputs Off On PIP Mode Off Picture in Picture Side by Side 6.3.2: VGA Adjustments The following are only usable if the VGA Channel is active.
MSP12 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 6: MSP12 Operation Menu options Video Settings 6.3.4: Video Settings These settings are only selectable if a signal is present on an active video channel.
MSP12 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.
MSP12 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).
MSP12 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.
MSP12 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.
MSP12 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.
MSP12 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.
