SSPiPad iPad/Tablet PC-based Prompter Assembly and Operation Guide
Assembly and Operation Guide Contents Latest additions ...................................................................................................................................................................3 Getting started .....................................................................................................................................................................4 Prepare and connect the prompting hardware .................................................................
Assembly and Operation Guide Latest additions This document was written for build 1906 of the QStart software, released on 3 March 2010. 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-iPadUserManual.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. Prepare and connect the prompting hardware It is strongly recommended that you view the demonstration video showing the preparation of an Autocue starter series prompter. Click “Play Demonstration Video” on the main menu of the installation CD. You can also view the video on the Autocue web site: http://www.Autocue.com/autocueppvid 1.
4. Use the screws of the camera mounting plate to attach it to the underside of your SSP unit. 5. Secure the whole assembly onto your chosen tripod. 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. Position hood 6. Loosen the four thumbscrews of the hood assembly. 7. Raise the hood to the vertical position.
NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 8. Secure in place by tightening the four thumbscrews. Prepare camera mount 9. Remove the camera mounting plate. Adjust camera mount height Depending on the size of your camera you may need to use the supplied pillars to raise the camera mounting plate. The smallest cameras will most likely need the longest pillars. Larger cameras require either no pillars or the shortest ones.
11. Adjust the position of the pillars to align with the screw holes of the camera mounting plate. 12. Re-attach camera mounting plate if the camera is to be at the lowest level use the four thumbscrews if the camera is to be in one of the raised positions, use the countersunk screws to attach the plate to the tops of the mounting plate pillars Attach camera to mounting plate 13. Use either the supplied ⅜" or ¼" mounting screw to attach your camera to the mounting plate.
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 give you five alternative mounting arrangements depending on how you wish to use your system. Note: When altering the position of the different components of your Starter Series Prompter, always handle with care to avoid damaging them, especially the mirrored glass.
2. Remove the thumb screws 3. Carefully take the frame off 4. Change the monitor mounting plate 1. Remove the monitor 2. Lay the monitor face down on a smooth, flat surface 3. Remove the four screws securing the standard mounting plate to the back of the monitor NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTOS OF IPAD AND ADAPTOR 4. Remove the iPad mounting plate 5.
3. Remove the vertical frame 4. Change the monitor mounting plate when rearranging the components of your prompter into the different configurations described in the following sections. Straight read (Monitor above the camera with no mirror) The most common situation for using a straight read monitor is in conjunction with a light-ring for chromakey filming. NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 1. Mount the prompter unit to the tripod head. 2. Remove the hood and mirrored glass. 3.
NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 8. Fasten the monitor in position by tightening the thumb screws fully Straight read (Monitor below the camera with no mirror) The most common situation for using a straight read monitor is in conjunction with a light-ring for chromakey filming. Note: This is not a recommended configuration for the SSP17 monitor. NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 1. Mount the prompter unit to the tripod head. 2. Remove the hood and mirrored glass. 3.
Free standing You might use a free standing monitor where your presenters address a medium sized meeting where the monitor can be positioned behind and above the heads of the audience. NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 1. Remove the hood and mirrored glass. 2. Remove the monitor. 3. Remove the vertical frame. 4. Change the monitor mounting plate 5.
NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 8. Loosely screw in four thumb screws 9. Adjust the position of the monitor by sliding it up and down the vertical frame 10. Fasten the monitor in position by tightening the thumb screws fully Floor standing The floor standing arrangement is designed for events where a speaker is addressing small groups in an office or larger audiences from a stage.
Conference stand An optional add-on manual conference stand is also available. The conference stand is designed for corporate conferences or other events where a speaker is addressing an audience. The stand height and angle of the prompting glass are adjustable to match the eye-line of the presenter. NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR 1. Remove the hood and mirrored glass. 2. Remove the monitor. 3. Remove the vertical frame. 4. Change the monitor mounting plate. 5.
10. Insert glass into the glass holder at the top of the conference stand and adjust the height. (Ensure the blue dot on the glass faces the presenter.) NEED EQUIVALENT PHOTO OF iPad/Tablet PC AND ADAPTOR SSP-iPadUserManual.docx 2011-06-14 15 © 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.
