ProLite TruColorXP Manuel utilisateur
User’s Guide
Version 1.0.2
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TRIVIA-In-Motion
WELCOME...
...to the world of electronic moving message systems! We are pleased that you
have chosen the Pro-Lite TruColorXP electronic message sign.
We trust that you will enjoy the benefits from using the Pro-Lite sign. Should you
have any questions or suggestions about the Pro-Lite product, please feel free to
contact us:
Phone: 714-668-9988
SO THAT WE MAY BETTER SERVE YOU...
Please write your product information down and keep handy. The information is
found on the backside of the sign.
Model Number: ________________________
Batch/Serial Number: ____________________ / ____________________
Purchase Date: ________________________
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Pro-Lite, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, due to
continued product innovation, the information in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
TRADEMARKS
Tru-ColorXP, SunBusterXP, Trivia-In-Motion are trademarks of Pro-Lite, Inc.
opyright © 2014 Pro-Lite, Inc. All Rights Reserved
UNPACKING ..............................................1
KEYBOARD LAYOUT ......................................2
SIGN OPERATION
Getting Started
Simple message, editing, deleting characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Colors and Effects
Text colors, font sizes, effects, time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
Alternate Characters and Graphics
Letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, and alternate characters . . . . . . 7 - 8
The TARGET Function
ount Up and ount Down counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Settings and Advanced Features
ombined pages, sign settings, custom graphics, deleting content . . . 11 - 12
Instant Feature Selection
Trivia-In-Motion, scroll speed, direct run page, on/off, sign reset . . . . . .13
CODES TABLE
Color Codes and Fonts Table ................................14
European Characters Table .................................15
Graphic Images Table ......................................16
Effects and TARGET Counters Table ..........................17
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...........................II - III
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................IV
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ......................................VI - VII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING
The complete package consists of the following items:
1. Electronic message sign
2. Wireless Infrared Remote Keyboard
3. Power adapter
4. User's manual
5. Warranty Registration ard
6. Two mounting brackets
*Wall mounting screws not included
7. 30-day TRIAL Software and ommunication cable.
8. Accessories Brochure/Order Form
If you notice a missing item(s), please contact Pro-Lite, Inc. within 7 days
of purchase at 714-668-9988.
INSTALLATION AND SET UP
1. Mount the brackets onto the chosen wall location. Use the mounting screws
included with the display to fasten the brackets onto the sign.
2. There are two wires from the power adapter. First connect the “mains”
to any 110V/120V A wall outlet. Secondly, connect the opposite end
to the sign power input.
3. The sign will automatically light up and show the "demo" message.
4. Surge protectors are recommended if you are in an area where power out-
ages are frequent.
WARNING! U.S. PATENT NOTICE
Pro-Lite displays are protected by one or more U.S. Patents. ompanies or indi-
viduals that copy or infringe Pro-Lite products in part or in whole will be prose-
cuted to the full extent possible under the law of the United States.
MOVING SIGN PANEL
TO MAINS
POWER ADAPTOR
SENSOR
IR REMOTE
KEYBOARD
LOW VOLTAGE AC/DC
POWER INPUT
(FROM ADAPTOR)
RS 232 SERIAL
INTERFACE
SIGN POWER
INPUT
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Command Keys
Keys located in the yellow area
Character Keys
Keys outside the yellow area
•Upper ase Keys (26) A-Z
•Lower ase Keys (26) a-z
•Numeric (10) 0-9
•Symbols (29) !; ...
•European (64) Â æ
Please refer to pages 7-8 for
instructions on displaying
European characters
NOTE:
•IR keyboard must be pointed
at the built-in infra-red sensor
located on the top left hand
corner of the sign.
•Optimum operating distance
should be around 5' to 30'.
•DO NOT subject the remote
keyboard to impact, water or
excessive humidity.
•The remote keyboard operates
on two “AA” 1.5-volt batteries.
*Batteries not included
Inserting Batteries
Battery Cover
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
INFRA-RED REMOTE KEYBOARD LAYOUT
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If you enter a wrong character, press DEL to delete the last char-
acter entered.
If you find yourself on a screen you do not wish to be on, just
press ESC to return to the STOP MODE screen.
GETTING STARTED
Programming a simple message.
Let's practice how to program a simple message by following the steps below.
Make sure your sign is currently running a message. We suggest turning the
Trivia-In-Motion OFF while trying these examples. To turn the Trivia-In-Motion
OFF, press the FUNCTION key while the sign is scrolling a message.
Press Display Description
1. RUN/STOP STOP MODE Stops the sign
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2. PROG PAGE (A-Z)? A Program a message
3. A(PG: A START) We have selected to pro-
gram PAGE A
4. E L L O SPACE HELLO Enter "HELLO" using the
character keys
5. RUN/STOP HELLO HELLO Runs the message you
programmed
There are 26 Pages (A - Z) available for message programming.
This allows you to program multiple messages into different
Pages. For example: If you wanted to program your message in
PAGE B, you would have entered the letter B for Step 3.
5. SPACE M Y SPACE HELLO MY NAME Enter "MY NAME IS
N A M E SPACE IS JOE JOE” using the character
I S SPACE J O E keys
6. RUN/STOP HELLO MY NAME Runs the message you
IS JOE programmed
Deleting characters using the DEL key.
You can easily delete characters from your message by using the DEL key.
Let's change "HELLO MY NAME IS JOE" to "HELLO JOE".
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Ato program PAGE A. The sign will read: (PG: A START)
4. Press the key until the letter "S" from the word "IS" is the last character
on the right. Remember, you can use the key if you scroll too far.
5. Now press the DEL key until the word "HELLO" is the only word seen on
the sign.
6. Press RUN/STOP to run the message.
7. "HELLO JOE" should now be seen on the sign.
Editing Your Message
Now that you have programmed a simple message, let's change that message
from "HELLO" to "HELLO MY NAME IS JOE".
Press Display Description
1RUN/STOP STOP MODE Stops the sign
2. PROG PAGE (A-Z)? A Program a message
3. A(PG: A START) Program PAGE A
4. HELLO Move cursor to last letter
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Use the right arrow key or the left arrow key to view and edit your
programmed message.
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COLORS AND EFFECTS
Using the COLOR key to select a text color.
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Fto program PAGE F. The sign will read: (PG: F START)
4. Press the COLOR key. The sign will read: OLOR: A
5. Now press the right or left arrow keys to view the different text
colors. Once you see the color you wish to use, press the ENTER key.
Your color has now been selected. The color you select will stay active until
another color is chosen or the RUN/STOP key is pressed to run your
message.
6. Enter the word “SU ESS” and press SPACE .
7. Press RUN/STOP to run your message.
Using the FONT key to select font sizes.
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Gto program PAGE G. The sign will read: (PG: G START)
4. Press the FONT key. The sign will read: FONT: A
5. Now press the right or left arrow key to view the different font
sizes. Once you see the font size you which to use, press the ENTER key.
Your font size has now been selected. The font you select will stay active
until another font is chosen or the RUN/STOP key is pressed to run your
message.
6. Enter the word “SALE” and press SPACE .
7. Press RUN/STOP to run your message.
There are 26 Text olors to choose from. Refer to Codes Table
for corresponding letters.
There are 8 Font Sizes to choose from. Refer to Codes Table for
corresponding letters.
When programming a message, you can combine features without
having to exit the page you are programming. For example: you
can first select a text color, then select a font size, then enter the
word you want. You can then select another text color, another font
size, and enter another word.
Instant color or effect selection! For example: press COLOR
and the letter Mto use color green. This instant feature selection
also works with fonts, graphics, and effects.
Displaying the TIME and DATE using the FUNCTION key.
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Ito program PAGE I. The sign will read: (PG: I START)
4. Press the FUNCTION key. The sign will read: (AUTO): A
5. Now press the right or left arrow keys to scroll through the vari
ous effects. Once you locate the effect "TIME", press the ENTER key.
The sign will read: (TIME)
6. Press the FUNCTION key again. The sign will read: ( AUTO ): A
7. Now press the right or left arrow key to scroll through the various
effects. When you locate the effect "DATE", press the ENTER key. The
sign WILL read: ( DATE )
8. Press RUN/ST0P to run your message.
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Adding special effects to your message using the FUNCTION key.
Now the real fun begins! Let's program a message using the effects
" Y LING" and "RANDOM".
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press to program PAGE H. The sign will read: (PG: H START)
4. Press the FUNCTION key. The sign will read: (AUTO): A
5. Press the right arrow key to locate the effect " Y LING".
6. Press ENTER , the sign will read: ( Y LING)
6. Enter the word " OOL".
7. Press the FUNCTION key. The sign will read: (AUTO): A
8. Press the right arrow key to locate the effect "RANDOM".
9. Press ENTER , the sign will read: (RANDOM)
10. Enter the word "EFFE TS".
11. Press RUN/STOP to run your message.
There are 25 Effects to choose from. Refer to Codes Table for
corresponding letters.
Please see page 11 for setting the current DATE and TIME.
6. Following previous steps 4 and 5, try to display the European character for
the letter "U".
7. Press RUN/STOP to run your message.
Display European characters using the ALT-C AR key.
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Cto program PAGE . The sign will read: (PG: START)
4. Press Ato display the letter "A".
5. Now press the ALT-C AR key. As you will notice, the letter "A" has now
changed its shape to the European letter "À". ontinue to press the
ALT-C AR key until you reach the European style "A" of your choice.
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ALTERNATE CHARACTERS & GRAPHICS
Display lower-case Letters, numbers, and symbols using the
S IFT key.
1. Press RUN/STOP to stop the sign.
2. Press PROG to program a message.
3. Press Bto program PAGE B. The sign will read: (PG: B START)
4. Press Ato display the letter" A".
5. Press the S IFT key once. Now press any one of the orange letter
character keys on the IR Remote.
6. Press S IFT again. Now press any one of the white number character
keys on the IR Remote.
7. Press the S IFT key again. Now press any one of the green symbols
character keys on the IR Remote.
8. Press S IFT again to return you to the upper-case mode. Press any letter
key to verify that you are back in the upper-case mode.
9. Press RUN/STOP to run your message.
Upper- ase mode is the default selection when beginning to pro-
gram. Once you press the S IFT key, you are no longer in the
upper-case mode. Follow steps 5 - 8 to toggle between modes.
When using the S IFT key, a colored square appears to the left.
Orange = lower-case; Red = numbers; Green = symbols
Press any letter at any time to advance the cursor.
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