9-INCH TALENT FEEDBACK MONITOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
TFM09 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.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide Issue #: 081017 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Introduction 1 TFM09 1 About this guide 1 Copyright information 2 Disclaimer 2 TFM09 Components 3 Supplied equipment 3 Optional equipment 4 TFM09 Technical Specifications 5 TFM09 Connections 6 Physical characteristics 6 Video and power inputs 6 Assembly Procedures 7 Mounting a TFM09 on an Autocue “Magic Arm” 7 Attach “Magic Arm” to the mounting bracket.
TFM09 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. Designed for the most demanding of broadcast environments, Autocue on-camera units and feedback monitors have crisp, ultra-bright picture quality, precision controls, and rugged construction.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 1: Introduction Copyright information production crew. This guide is suitable for novices as well as expert users of the product line from Autocue. Reference material is also provided that explains how to adjust the various settings and troubleshoot the prompters to ensure optimum performance. 1.3: Copyright information ©2004-2008 Autocue Group Ltd. All rights reserved.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 2: TFM09 Components The following tables list the supplied and recommended components for your TFM09 on-camera unit. 2.1: Supplied equipment Item Name Illustration TFM09 Issue #: 081017 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Power and video cable www.qtv.com 3 www.autocue.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 2: TFM09 Components Optional equipment 2.2: Optional equipment Item Name Issue #: 081017 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Small “Magic Arm” bracket www.qtv.com 4 www.autocue.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 3: TFM09 Technical Specifications VALUE 9" (228mm) 400 Nits 1440 x 234 200 : 1 3m (10ft) RCA video S-video Composite standard NTSC, PAL, SECAM 12 V DC (2.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 4: TFM09 Connections 4.1: Physical characteristics The Autocue TFM09 is illustrated below. 4.1.1: 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. You can connect a video signal via the Video In BNC. Issue #: 081017 ©2003-2008 Autocue Group Ltd Video. www.qtv.com 6 www.autocue.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 5: Assembly Procedures An Autocue Talent Feedback Monitor (TFM) can be used with almost any industry-standard camera and tripod combination. The TFM09 is usually used in conjunction with Autocue’s larger On-Camera Units. Assembling and mounting your TFM09 involves: • attaching the mounting arm to the OCU mounting plate • attaching the monitor to the mounting arm • connecting required cables • ensuring all connections and fixings are secure.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 5: Assembly Procedures Mounting a TFM09 on an Autocue “Magic Arm” Attach monitor to the “Magic Arm” N OTE : The vertical hood mounting bars are longer than the horizontal prompter display unit mounting bars. 5.1.2: Attach monitor to the “Magic Arm” 1. Insert the mounting lug on the rear of the TFM09 into the “Magic Arm” socket. 2. Securely fasten the locking screw. 5.1.3: Position monitor below OCU 1.
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide SECTION 6: TFM09 Operation OSD (On Screen Display) menus are used to configure the TFM09 and prepare it for displaying scripts. N OTE : While operating your TFM09, troubleshooting or maintenance tasks may need to be performed on the prompter display unit. For guidance, refer to section 7. 6.1: Connections Once your TFM09, on-camera unit and camera combination are securely mounted on a tripod attach the TFM09 cabling.
TFM09 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.
TFM09 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).
TFM09 Assembly and Installation Guide Section 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance Care and handling advice N OTE : Do not use abrasive cleaners or dusters when cleaning the monitor. • Do not run the feedback monitor for excessively long periods of time. • Do not use in wet weather without a cover. • Do not expose to sunlight for long periods of time. • Ensure that the feedback monitor is correctly aligned both horizontally and vertically for optimum viewing.
TFM09 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.
TFM09 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.
TFM09 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.
