SCOREBOARD OPERATION

SCOREBOARD STARTUP

1. Place the power disconnect for the scoreboard in the ON position.
2. Plug one end of the 10 ft. extension cable into ¼” stereo jack on the junction box.
3. Plug the other end into the ¼” stereo jack mounted on the control console back plate.
4. Plug the control console power cord into a grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle.

GAME TIME OPERATION

This scoreboard is operated with a 37-key control console.  Figure 11 shows the keypad layout on the control console.

Figure 11  Keypad Layout

Immediately after the control console power cord is plugged into a 120 VAC source, the console LCD display will read:

After a few seconds the display will read:

The scoreboard will display:

BATTER – 0

GUEST RUNS – 0

GUEST HITS – 0

GUEST ERR – 0

HOME RUNS – 0

HOME HITS – 0

HOME ERR – 0

The control console LCD display shows the total runs for the HOME and GUEST teams.  It also provides instructions to help the operator use some of the console functions.  Note:  The total HITS, total ERRORS, BATTER number, BALLS, STRIKES, OUTS, HITS, and ERRORS will be displayed on the scoreboard, but not on the console.  There is a clock function displayed on the control console, not on the scoreboard.  Figure 12 explains the LCD display layout.

Figure 12  Control Console LCD Display

Control Console Key Functions

1. When the console is turned on, the LCD display will read:

   00  D15:00  00 INNING 01 TOP

    

   00  D15:00  00 INNING  -

    

   Press [INC INNING T / B].  The LCD display will then read:

   The console is set to the top of the first inning.  Pressing the key again increments the console to the bottom of the first inning.  Note:  The innings will increment from 1 to 19.  For innings greater than 19, the INNING TEN digit will remain illuminated.  The result is that innings 20 to 29 will be displayed on the scoreboard as innings 10 to 19.

2. SET BATTER – Press [SET BATTER].  The LCD display will read:

   00  D15:00  00   BATTER    <00>

    

   Press [1][3][ENTER] to set the BATTER number to 13.

3. SET TOTAL RUNS – Press [SET TOTAL RUNS].  The LCD display will read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT RUNS TOP<00>

    

   Press [3][ENTER] to set the GUEST runs to 3.  The LCD display will then read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT RUNS BOT<00>

    

   Press [2][ENTER] to set the Home runs to 2.

4. SET TOTAL HITS – Press [SET TOTAL HITS].  The LCD display will read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT HITS TOP<00>

    

   Press [4][ENTER] to set the GUEST hits to 4.  The LCD display will then read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT HITS BOT<00>

    

   Press [5][ENTER] to set the Home runs to 5.

    

5. SET TOTAL ERRORS – Press [SET TOTAL ERRORS].  The LCD display will read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT ERRS TOP<00>

    

   Press [7][ENTER] to set the GUEST errors to 7.  The LCD display will then read:

   00  D15:00  00 TOT ERRS BOT<00>

    

   Press [1][ENTER] to set the Home errors to 1.

6. RUNS +1 – This key will increment the total runs by 1.
7. The Hit indicator (H) will flash four times.
8. The Error indicator (E) will flash four times.
9. BALLS +1 – This key will increment the Balls by 1.
10. STRIKES +1 – This key will increment the Strikes by 1.
11. OUTS +1 – This key will increment the Outs by 1.
12. Press [SET INNING T / B] and the LCD display will read:

    00  D15:00  00 SET TO INN  <00>

     

    Press [5], [ENTER] to change to the fifth inning.  The LCD display will read:

    00  D15:00  00 TOP=0/BOT=1 <00>

     

    Press [1], [ENTER] to select the bottom of the inning. The LCD display will read:

    00  D15:00  00 INNING 05 BOTTOM

     

13. It can also be used to flash the Hit indicator (H) on the scoreboard.
14. It can also be used to flash the Error indicator (E) on the scoreboard.
15. To reset the scoreboard, press [NEW GAME].  The console LCD display will read:

    RESET   YES<1> SCOREBOARD NO<0>

     

    Press [1], [ENTER] on the control console.  The scoreboard will reset its functions.

The SET CLOCK, SET CLOCK .1 SEC, .1 SEC ON / OFF, CLOCK UP / DOWN, ASSIGN ERROR, AUTO HORN, TIME OF DAY, HORN ON / OFF, SET RUNS / INNINGS, CLOCK ON/OFF, and DIMMER keys are not used with the 1480 scoreboard.

You should reset the scoreboard each time that it is turned on.  Test out all the functions to ensure that the scoreboard is operating properly.

SCOREBOARD SHUTDOWN

1. Place the power disconnect for the scoreboard in the OFF position.
2. Unplug the control console power cord.
3. Unplug the extension cable.
4. This unit is not waterproof.

Proper scoreboard shutdown will help protect the scoreboard and control console from power surges and lightning strikes.