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Autocue MSP08 User Manual

SUPER BRIGHT 8-INCH MASTER SERIES PROMPTER

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION GUIDE

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. QTV forms the Americas division of Autocue Group’s prompting sales and rental services.
Prompter of choice around the globe. Autocue Group is known
worldwide for its service and dependability, serving such prestigious clients as the BBC, Bloomberg, NBC and CNN. The Group’s prompting solutions are compatible with all newsroom systems on the market and are in use worldwide by broad­casters, production professionals, government facilities and corporate producers
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requiring excellence in prompting and newsroom automation solutions.
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Contents

Contents .............................................................................................iii
1 Introduction.........................................................................................1
1.1: MSP08.............................................................................................................1
1.2: About this guide...............................................................................................2
1.3: Copyright information......................................................................................2
1.4: Disclaimer........................................................................................................2
2 MSP08 Components...........................................................................4
2.1: Supplied equipment.........................................................................................4
2.2: Optional equipment.........................................................................................5
2.3: Other equipment as required...........................................................................6
3 MSP08 Technical Specifications.......................................................7
4 Assembly Procedures........................................................................8
4.1: Tripod head preparation..................................................................................8
4.2: Gold Plate preparation ....................................................................................8
4.2.1: Attach Gold Plate to a tripod.............................................................10
4.3: Mount MSP08 on a Gold Plate......................................................................11
4.3.1: Attach mounting bracket to a Gold Plate..........................................12
5 MSP08 Connections .........................................................................13
5.1: Physical characteristics.................................................................................13
5.1.1: Video and power inputs....................................................................14
6 MSP08 Operation..............................................................................15
6.1: Connections ..................................................................................................15
6.2: OSD controls.................................................................................................15
6.2.1: Accessing the OSD controls.............................................................15
6.3: Input select....................................................................................................16
6.4: Adjust display parameters.............................................................................17
6.4.1: Display settings ................................................................................17
6.4.2: Image settings..................................................................................18
6.4.3: Color settings....................................................................................18
6.4.4: Image position..................................................................................18
6.4.5: Picture in picture (PIP) mode............................................................19
6.4.6: H & V Mirror......................................................................................19
6.4.7: OSD Control.....................................................................................19
6.4.8: Languages........................................................................................20
7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................21
7.1: Common problems........................................................................................21
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7.2: Maintenance..................................................................................................22
7.2.1: Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................22
7.2.2: Care and handling advice.................................................................23
8 Sales and Support Information .......................................................24
Sales information...........................................................................................24
Technical support..........................................................................................25
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SECTION 1:
Introduction
For the broadcaster, production facility or event organiser requiring greate r 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.
Designed for the most demanding of broadcast environments, Autocue prompter display and on-camera units have crisp, ultra-bright picture quality, precision controls, and rugged construction.
Autocue prompter display and on-camera units are available in a range of configu­rations to match most camera, lens and mounting combinations.

1.1: MSP08

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Designed for use with light-weight tripods and jib arms, the MSP08 combines porta­bility and light weight design with excellent readability. This makes it suitable for non-traditional broadcast sectors, such as production companies, educational insti­tutions, religious broadcasters, and corporate production facilities.
The MSP08 consists of the following features:
• Medium wide-angle hood designed specifically for the MSP08.
• Super-lightweight construction.
Multiple mounting options including:
• Gold Plate, Pro Plate and Roller Plate for tripods.
• Matte Box bar kit for mounting on jib-arm cameras.
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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. It is suitable for any broadcaster or news 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.
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About this guide

1.3: Copyright information

©2007 Autocue Group Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
mitted in any recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Autocue Group Ltd.
All third-party software or hardware, including logos, referenced within this guide is copyright of the respective owners.

1.4: Disclaimer

Autocue Group Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in its content without obligation of Autocue Group Ltd to notify any person or persons of such revision.
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SECTION 2:
MSP08 Components
The following tables list the supplied and recommended components for your MSP08 on-camera unit.

2.1: Supplied equipment

Item Name Illustration
MSP08 (supplied attached to Small Mounting Bracket)
Power and video cable
Gold Plate
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2.2: Optional equipment

Item Name
Medium Wide Angle Hood
Roller Plate
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Optional equipment
Medium Mounting Bracket
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