Datavideo TP-650 Users Manual
LARGE SCREEN PROMPTER
KIT FOR ENG CAMERAS
TP-650
Instruction manual
PROMPTER KIT FOR ENG CAMERAS TP-650
Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 3
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 3
GLASS – HANDLE WITH CARE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
STANDARD WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
REGISTER FOR 3 YEAR WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 4
DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY – TP-650 ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
CAMERA EXPOSURE AND THE 60/40 MIRROR GLASS ................................................................................................................. 10
CLEANING THE 60/40 GLASS ................................................................................................................................................. 11
FREE APP DOWNLOAD FROM THE APP STORE™ .......................................................................................................... 12
FREE ANDROID APP DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY™ ............................................................................................ 12
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL MANUAL .................................................................................................................................... 12
OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH TELEPROMPTER REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 13
REMOTE STARTS IN WIRED MODE ........................................................................................................................................... 13
BLUETOOTH MODE – PAIRING TO YOUR TABLET DEVICE ............................................................................................................... 13
RESET – Return the Remote to Wired Mode ............................................................................................................... 14
CONTROL BUTTONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
REMOTE ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lanyard Necklace ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
CR2032 Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
OPTIONAL HC-600 HARD CASE ..................................................................................................................................... 17
HC-600 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
HC-600 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
ADJUSTABLE TABLET HOLDER RAIL – ITEM B ............................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
NOTE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try
to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some
information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing
errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the
information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo
Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the
information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained
by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit f rom the wall outlet befor e cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol clean ers. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings o n the cabinet top, bac k, and bottom are provided for venti lation. To ens ure safe and
reliable operation of this unit, a nd to protect it f rom over heating, do not block or cover t hese ope nings . Do
not place this unit on a b ed, sof a, rug, or s im ilar surface, as the vent ilation openin gs on the bottom of the
cabinet will be block ed. T his unit s hou ld ne ver be p lac ed near or over a heat r egi ster or radiator . This unit
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper venti lat ion is pro vided .
7. This product shou ld only be oper ated from the t ype of power sour ce indicat ed on the mark ing label of the
AC adapter. If you are not sur e of the t ype of power ava ilable, c onsult your Datavideo dea ler or your loc al
power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be
walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord m ust be used with this unit, make s ure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15
amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that cou ld result in risk of fire or el ectric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as sp ecifical ly expl ained else where in this m anual, do n ot attem pt to ser vice this pr oduct yourself .
Opening or removin g covers that are marked “Do N ot Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage
points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
GLASS – Handle with care
This product contains a sheet of 60/40 mirror glass please handle it with care.
To avoid a risk of damage or injury please follow this instruction manual and use
caution when transport ing, un-pac king, cleaning, assembling or dis-as sembling this part
of the product.
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Warranty
Standard Warranty
• Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any
manufacturing defects for one year from the date of
purchase.
• The original purchase invoice or other documentary
evidence should be supplied at the time of any
request for repair under warranty.
• The product warranty period begins on the purchase
date. If the purchase date is unknown, the product
warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after
shipment from a Datavideo office.
• All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product
without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty
from the date of purchase.
• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized
repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under
warranty.
• Viruses and malware infections on the computer
systems are not covered under warranty.
• Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-
party software installations, which are not required by
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of
French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially
used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993.
"CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.
our computer systems, are not covered under
warranty.
• All mail or transportation costs including ins uran ce
are at the expense of the owner.
• All other claims of any nature are not covered.
• All accessories including headphones, cables, and
batteries are not covered under war ranty .
• Warranty only valid in the country or region of
purchase.
• Your statutory rights are not affected.
Register for 3 year Warranty
• All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st,
2017 are qualified for a free two years extension to
the standard warranty, providing the product is
registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as
LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State
Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera
module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.
• The three-year warranty must be registered on
Datavideo's official website or with your local
Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors
within 30 days of purchase.
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Wing nut screws ¼” Length 16mm secures item G to A
Camera riser block 15mm thick
Packing List
PROMPTER KIT FOR ENG CAMERAS TP-650
Item Description Quantity
A
Main TP-650 ENG prompter rail
B
Smaller rail with spacer block for mounting bracket
C
¼” Screws Length 27mm secures item B to A
D1
Hex Tool (Black) for counter sunk Hex head screws
D2
Hex Tool (Silver) for Glass Frame Hex screws
E
¼” Screw Length 8mm secures item F to B
F
Adjustable Mounting Bracket with locking lever
G
Glass frame with 4 Velcro straps
H
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Cloth Snood/Hood with Velcro straps
J
60/40 Glass sheet with Green and Red stickers
K
Snood/Hood support wire
L
¼” Camera securing screws length 16mm
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1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
M ¼” Camera securing screws length 31mm 2
N
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O
Cloth case for Snood, Mirror Glass and Glass frame
P
Adapter screw to convert 3/8” hole to ¼” hole
Q
¼” Counter sunk hex head screw length 16mm
R
¼” Counter sunk hex head screw length 31mm
plus
Retail carton with protective foam packing
NOTE: Depending on your order, your TP-650 kit could have been supplied with one of a range of wired or
Bluetooth remote controls – for more information on the remote controls please speak with your local
Datavideo supplier or check our website
NOTE: The foam packing within this products retail carton has been designed so that it can be easily transferred to
an optional hard case, called HC-600, for this kit. See page 16 for more information.
Please speak with your supplier if you wish to purchase an optional remote control or hard case for your
prompter kit.
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takes, on stage talent
designed to help you overcome these problems by
sheets can be easily copied and pasted into the DV
Shown with Panasonic AG-HPX371E and SHAN-TM700
Product Overview
Why struggle with expensive redrifting off script or a presenters’ loss of eye contact with
the viewing audience? This Datavideo Prompter Kit is
converting a tablet computer (not supplied) into a low cost
and effective prompter.
The Datavideo Prompter Kit, TP-650, can be used in either
a theatre setting, or a video studio. Prepared scripts or cue
prompter app software from email and scrolled at a set
automatic rate or controlled by a user with the optional
wired / wireless remote for a more natural result. A number
of clear fonts, colours and text sizes are available making
reading comfortable from a variety of distances.
That’s Datavideo, sharing the value !
Features
• Simple software and rem ote al low users to
produce professional results at low cost.
• Special 60/40 Glass allows the presenter to read
the script and the camera to see the subject.
• Strong and rigid prompter frame fixes securely to
any standard tripod quick release plate.
• The prompter frame is designed to allow in front of
camera lens prompting.
• The black camera snood/hood is adjustable to
adapt for a wide variety of cameras.
• Quick and simple assembly that requires no
special tooling.
• Expandable mounting bracket system allows
simple but secure installation of tablet.
• An optional remote control is available.
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