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Scoreboard Operator’s Manual MPCW-7 Control Some features on the keyboard overlay may not be available on the scoreboard model being operated. Since 1934 2/17/2016 135-0225RB...
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TRACK Thank You Thank You for choosing NEVCO. We appreciate your business. The following instructions will help you become familiar with the operation and features of the scoreboard system. Please take a few minutes to study this manual, and to practice with the control.
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Figure 1 – MPCW Control (front view) MPCW Control Can operate scoreboards for a wide range of sports and features. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with the control) Overlay Fits on top of control to label the keys (included with system) One TCS-7 time control switch is included with each control.
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Figure 2 – MPCW Control (rear view) MPCW Control Universal – to change sports, change the Overlay and enter the new Model Code. Power Supply 9 V DC (included with control) Overlay For the sports used with the scoreboard Coiled Cord Stretches to over 4 ft.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP ............................. 2 ............................ 2 PORT ........................2 COREBOARD ODEL ............................3 IRELESS ........................4 REATING A ROFILE START UP ............................5 ............................ 5 QUICK START GUIDE ........................ 6 KEYBOARD FUNCTION ......................7 TIME FUNCTION ......................... 8 STANDARD TIME FUNCTIONS ....................
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Changing Main Time Style ....................19 AUX TIME ..........................20 Setting Aux Time ........................20 Changing Direction of Aux Time ................... 21 Setting Time Switch Operation ....................21 Setting Aux Stop Time ......................21 Changing Aux Time Style ...................... 21 SEGMENT TIMER ........................
SETUP Upon first power up of the MPCW-7 control the control is configured to operate with an x6xx scoreboard as a track control. New Sport Scroll Profiles changes the MPCW-7’s input and output to operate a new sport. Profiles settings are set with the last profile loaded or saved in that sport.
Wireless • The MPCW-7 can operate one or more selectable wireless receivers depending on the customer’s need. • The receivers can be linked or unlinked depending on the operational requirements at game time. It is strongly recommended to save wireless settings in each profile used. Different wireless settings should be saved to individual profiles.
Creating a Profile A profile needs to be created after the scoreboard model and wireless settings are set. It is recommended to save this profile to profile number 1. To create a profile: 1. Press until the MPCW-7 displays. Profiles >> Load Profile 2.
START UP New Game Scroll Profiles changes the MPCW-7’s input and output to operate a new game or sport. Profiles settings are set with the last profile loaded or saved in that sport. To start a new game or sport: Press the MPCW-7 will display.
QUICK START GUIDE With the scoreboard on and the control on the main time screen you are ready to set the time for the first event. To Set Event Press Then press the number key to set the value Main Time Screen: 00:00.000 Current Time Time Direction...
Keyboard Function YES key Use to accept settings, confirm data input, and to navigate through options menu NO key Use to cancel an operation, reset changes in the process of making them, exit a sub-options menu, and to send the MPCW-7 back to the screen that displays the name of the sport being played. SET key Use ahead of a function key to directly enter a value, set times, and correct errors.
Time Function STANDARD TIME FUNCTIONS 1. Main Time - Main time is the time displayed to keep track of game time. 2. Time Out – Time Out consists of 5 settable timers used to time a time out. 3. Time Of Day – The MPCW-7 will keep track of time of day TIME CONTROLS The standard keys used for time control.
MAIN TIME • Is the time displayed on the scoreboard to keep track of event time • Can count down or up To change direction of main time refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual To Start and Stop Main Time 1.
TIME OUT • Time out is a set of timers used to organize time outs during an event. • There is a choice of five programmable timers. • Time out timer key will not be functional until time is set to off. •...
Press the TIME OUT TIMER key again to conclude the time out 12:00.0 Per:1 • The MPCW-7 will go back to the main time screen • The scoreboard’s horn should sound for 4 seconds • The MPCW-7 should beep for 4 seconds TIME OF DAY When Time Of Day is set, the MPCW-7 will keep track of Time of Day: •...
In-Game Stats In-Game Stats are entries in the control that can or will display on the scoreboard. Note: Not all in game stats are available to display on all scoreboards. Track In-Game Stats are HOME and GUESTS: SCORE EVENT FT/M IN/CM Following are detailed descriptions of the In-Game Stats and how to use them.
SCORE Press HOME SCORE to enter the home score ADD mode Home Score: # The control will display Press GUEST SCORE to enter the guest score ADD mode. Guest(1,2,or 3)Score: # + The control will display Adding to Score 1. Press one of the following: Home Score:# Guest(1,2,or 3)Score:# 2.
EVENT Press EVENT to display the current event number Event: # The control will display Setting Event Press Event: # 2. The control will display 3. 1 digit: Enter any value 0-9 a. If that single digit value is the desired setting, then press YES, if not continue to step 4 4.
IN/CM (Inches/Centimeters) Press IN/CM to enter inches/centimeters In/CM: # The control will display Setting IN/CM Press In/CM: # 2. The control will display 3. 1 digit: Enter any value 0-9 a. If that single digit value is the desired setting, then press YES, if not continue to step 4 4.
OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu consists of game settings and added features useable during a game or practice. The OPTIONS are set into 13 possible selections: 1. Brightness 6. Segment Timer 11. Wireless 2. Team Names 7. Time Out Timer 12. Scoreboard Model 3.
To toggle between High or Low scoreboard brightness TEAM NAMES The team names option works with the Electronic Team Names (ETN) package in a Nevco scoreboard system. Using this system can replace the usual vinyl HOME and GUESTS with an LED display used for displaying the team names.
Note: The standard function text and symbols have been removed for example only. The letter and number keys are self explanatory. There is however a few function keys that are important to know in the Electronic Team Name keypad. Backspace key is used as a backspace button while entering team names Space key is used as a space during while entering team names...
Press to confirm the team name entry Guest Team Name Control will then go back to the option to edit Guests team name Press YES if there is a correction required if not; Press to return to the main OPTIONS menu or press to return to main time screen.
AUX TIME The control has a built in auxiliary timer that can be used for many purposes. It can be configured to count up or down. It can run continuously or only when the main time is running. It can be displayed on the control by pressing the time key twice in succession.
Changing Direction of Aux Time Within Aux Time menu: Direction: Press until the MPCW-7 display reads Press to change the direction of time Direction: For time counting up display will read Direction: For time counting down display will read Setting Time Switch Operation Within Aux Time menu: Time Switch: Press...
SEGMENT TIMER A segment timer is used for pacing organized practices, as an interval horn, and can be used for other practical uses as well. As an example: a segment consists of a practice event (playbook time, running drills, breaks, etc) that is run for a set period of time. Once the time has expired, a new segment is entered and the drill changes.
Practice Timer A typical segment timer project is a practice timer. The practice timer is used to organize practice into segments for different practice functions. Each segment is set to a certain time representing a required time for a practice event. When the next segment begins the team moves to the next event in the schedule. Segments can be set to automatically begin if required or to begin upon pressing the TIME ON key on the MPCW-7 by toggling the auto advance function in the edit segment menu.
2. Display on Scoreboard – Option to display or not display segment timer in place of standard Main Time on the scoreboard. This option is unusable if the segment timer is disabled 3. Edit Segment – Use this option to edit segments, and create a segment timer project. Segment Timer >>...
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a. After all four digits are filled it automatically accepts the time. b. If less than 4 digits are entered and YES is pressed then zeros will be placed in the unfilled digits and the time will be accepted. c. If NO/CANCEL is pressed before all 4 digits are entered it restores the previous value and completes the editing process Toggling Auto Horn Seg: # Auto Hrn...
TIME OUT TIMER Time out timer options are: Display On Scoreboard – If enabled a running time out timer will display on the scoreboard Edit Time Outs – To change time out times or time out warning times select this option Press OPTIONS until the MPCW-7 display reads TimeOut Timer >>...
Time#: ##:##.# If not currently on the edit time out screen press until MPCW-7 displays Time#: MM:SS.s Press The MPCW-7 will display Enter the minutes, seconds, and 10th of seconds. After all five digits are filled it automatically accepts the time. If less than 5 digits are entered and YES is pressed, then zeros will be placed in the unfilled digits and the time will be accepted.
Note: An asterisk indicates which option is enabled HORN SETTINGS Each horn type can be changed from a selection of 9 different tones. The horn output volume can be changed as well. This is done within the horn settings option. (Only available on select models) NOTE: Horn settings may not affect scoreboards that are not in the outdoor x6xx series.
Horn Key Tone This setting will change tone of the horn that sounds when the horn key is pressed. To change the tone: Key Tone: # Press until the display shows Key Tone: # Press the MPCW-7 will display Press the desired horn tone key from 0 to 9; or to disable the horn key Aux Horn Tone This setting will change both the Aux stop time and end time horn tone.
Add Receiver The MPCW-7 stores any receivers it uses in memory. If a new receiver is required because of a new scoreboard installation, maintenance, or a new component in the existing Nevco, Inc. scoring system begin by adding a receiver.
Warning: Deleted receivers are deleted from the control as a whole. To make a receiver not operate in certain circumstance refer to the “Link Receiver” process. Delete Receiver From the Link Receiver screen: press until the display shows SOC FIELD 1 Press the MPCW-7 will display the first receiver added to the MPCW-7 SOC FIELD 4...
• Segment Timer projects are being used • There are different wireless configurations for different games Then: A unique profile may make the MPCW-7 control much more convenient to use. The MPCW-7 can save up to 100 profiles. Each sport’s profiles save the following:...
The scoreboard will blank • The MPCW-7 will display the sport • The scoreboard will load • Save Profile Save profile is the second option from within the Profile Options Set all applicable settings before saving a profile. It is useful to press the new game key to clear the board before making all of the options changes desired prior to saving a profile. If you don’t blank the board, your profile will be saved with time and score that will be recalled every time the new game key is pressed.
Backup / Restore Used at the factory to output the contents of the profile / wireless data...
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The Horn goes off when turning on Go to Options > Model and select the the control after transferring it from The Model is not set correctly correct Scoreboard Model another scoreboard. If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department.
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GLOSSARY ALTERNATE TIME CONTROL SWITCHES (keys): Located on the keypad, these 2 keys, TIME ON and TIME OFF, may be used instead of the Hand Held Time Control Switch. NOTE: These 2 keys are inactive while the Hand Held Time Control Switch is plugged in. To enable them, turn the control off, unplug the Hand Held Switch and restart the control.
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A flat plastic panel that fits over and around the keys on the control. Tabs at the top and bottom hold it in place. Each overlay provides the proper labeling for each key, Nevco contact information, and the sport name. When you want to change to a different sport, install the correct overlay and enter the sport name on the new sport screen.
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Appendix (Profile Chart) Profile ______________ Sport _______________ Profile ______________ Sport _______________ Profile ______________ Sport _______________ Profile ______________ Sport _______________ Profile ______________ Sport _______________...
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Guests place on a standard scoreboard The horn keeps randomly Go to Interval horn in the options menu, Interval horn is enabled sounding. (Hockey) and turn off the Interval Enable option. If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department 800-851-4040...
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