User`s guide

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About the MP-70 and the MP-50
This manual describes the use of two Trans-Lux/Fair-Play products, the
MP-70 control, and the MP-50 control. Both products can run Trans-Lux/
Fair-Play scoreboards remotely. Each product allows you to keep up with
sports timing and scoring demands that require quickness and accuracy.
Each controller’s versatility makes it effective in a wide variety of sports.
Some common features of the MP-70 and MP-50 include:
• Storage for up to six different sports and scoreboard configurations for
ease of operation and flexibility.
• Hour countdown clock function allows some baseball scoreboards to
count down hours, not just minutes.
• Jumping clock feature that allows 1/10th of a second to be displayed
on scoreboards in the last minute of the game. At that time, the sec
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onds “jump” to the left and the 1/10th seconds display on the right.
• A memory circuit that retains game information in case of loss of
power.
• Easy-to-read, two-line LCD information display on the control that
shows time and other data by instant recall.
• Changeable, sport-specific color-coded inserts that can be used for var-
ious specific sports.
• Automatic horn, to signify end of period or game, which can be turned
on or off.
• Multiple time-out times offered for basketball.
• Scoreboard lamp TEST mode for ease of scoreboard service.
Both the MP-70 and MP-50 are operated in an identical fashion, but the
MP-70 includes more features than the MP-50. The differences between
the two products are discussed in more detail in the following section.
Introduction