Ikan PT4500 Turnkey Broadcast Solutions User Guide

Quick Start Guide
PT4500-TM-TRIPOD
15” Teleprompter, Tripod & Dolly Turnkey w/ Talent Monitor

OVERVIEW

Ikan’s Turnkey Broadcast Solutions include everything you need for your professional camera & teleprompting setup. This solution includes a 15” teleprompter w/ talent monitor, pedestal, and dolly. All of our systems have been tested internally for payload compatibility. The remaining payload capacity, after mounting the full 15” teleprompter system without the counterweight, can accommodate camera setups up to 21.2 lbs. The pedestal, without the teleprompter system, can accommodate cameras up to 44.1 lbs. This solution also includes a carrying bag for the dolly.

PT4500

15” High Bright Beam Splitter Teleprompter

What’s Included

• 1 x Teleprompter Base
• 1 x Bracket with Glass
• 1 x Teleprompter Hood with Boot
• 1 x Monitor
• 1 x AC Adapter with Cord
• 1 x PrompterPro Software
• 1 x Counterweight Set (2 x 2.5 lbs)
• 2 x D-Ring ¼-20” Screws
• 2 x Hex Keys
• 3 x Different Height Risers

Teleprompter Assmebly Setup

Step 1
Place the teleprompter glass frame on a flat surface and remove the four screws as shown.

Step 2
Align and attach the teleprompter hood with the 8 screw pegs from the teleprompter frame.

Step 3
The metal frame is directional. Make sure the thicker side is on top and the slimmer side is on the bottom.

Step 4
Put the washers on before tightening the screws. The washers and 4 additional screws are inside a bag on the bottom foam.

Step 5
Extend the teleprompter hood open and attach teleprompter boot using the clips. It is suggested to align the seam with the bottom of the teleprompter hood.

Step 6
Remove the monitor mounts from the teleprompter base using the included larger 4mm hex key to loosen from the 15mm rods.

Step 7
Attach the monitor mounts on the back of the monitor’s VESA compatible threads using the 4 included screws and provided 2mm hex key.

Step 8
After the monitor mounts are attached, adjust the 15mm rods to accommodate the monitor. Leave about 1 inch of room for the teleprompter bracket.
Make sure the 15mm rods go through both set of monitor mounts. Please ensure that all screws are properly tightened after inserting the monitor.
SAFETY NOTE Make sure to leave at least 2 inches of the rods inside the teleprompter base.

Step 9
While sliding the teleprompter bracket into the slot of the teleprompter base pull on the red knob to allow the bracket to fully slide in.

Step 10
Once the bracket is in place, tighten the side screw to lock in place. Double check and make sure all the screws are tightened with the included hex keys.

Step 11 (optional)
Should the teleprompter be too front heavy, you can attach the included counter weight on the back of the teleprompter base.
Foam Case
To make your teleprompter more portable, we packed it in a reusable, high- quality foam.
The shape and size of the foam was designed to fit into Ikan’s PT-CASE-V2.

Monitor Ports

BNC – AV Composite Input
VGA – Video Graphics Array DE15 Connection
HDMI – High-Definition Multimedia Interface Input Connection Power Port – 12-24v Input

HDMI – Switch HDMI input
VGA – Switch to VGA input
AV – Switch to composite BNC input
Flip – Toggle image flip
(Can be set to horizontal, vertical, or both via menu)
Up Arrow – Toggle up to adjust setting
Menu – Access to monitor settings
Down Arrow – Toggle down to adjust setting

Monitor Menu Settings

Video Config
Contrast (White Level)
Brightness (Black Level)
Tint (Chroma Hue)
Chroma (Chroma Saturation)
Sharpness (Detail)
RGB Setup – Manually configure RGB Return
System Config
Menu Duration – Set duration of how long menu stays
on screen
Video Ratio – Set screen aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3 (4:3 is
native resolution, 16:9 will create black bars)
Flip-H – Assign toggle button to flip image horizontally
Flip-V – Assign toggle button to flip image vertically
Reset – Factory reset Return
PC Setup (Only available for VGA)
H-Position – Adjust horizontal position
V-Position – Adjust vertical position
Auto – Monitor automatically adjust position Return Exit

How to set-up FLIP button feature:

1. Press MENU button
2. Navigate to SYSTEM CONFIG.
3. Navigate to FLIP-V or FLIP-H
4. Change FLIP-V and/or FLIP-H to “ON”
5. Exit MENU
6. The FLIP button should now be activated and can be pressed to mirror the image Horizontally or Vertically
7. When FLIP-H is ON, the image will flip Horizontally
8. When FLIP-V is ON, the image will flip Vertically
9. If both are ON, the FLIP button will toggle both Horizontal and Vertical flip.

Watch our VIDEO TUTORIAL on how to assemble Ikan Professional Telepromopters:

https://youtu.be/5TjIxzBc_Vc

Specifications

PT4500

Optional Accessories

PT4500-G Replacement Glass for both PT4500 / PT4700
PT15-HB-V2 15” High Bright Monitor (for PT4500)
PT17-HB-V2 17” High Bright Monitor (for PT4700)
PT-CASE-V2 Rolling Hard Case for PT4500/PT4700 Teleprompter
Learn More
More dynamic information at official website: www.ikancorp.com
Support
Contact email: [email protected]

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE

• Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors.

• The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period is expired.
  Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations:(*Even if the product is still within the warranty period.)

• Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.

• Damage caused by natural disaster, abnormal voltage, and environmental factors, etc.
  ©2022 Ikan International. All rights reserved.

PT15-TM / PT17-TM
Talent Monitor Add On Kit for PT4500 / PT4700

What’s Included

• 1 x Teleprompter Monitor
• 1 x Power Adapter with Cable
• 1 x VESA Monitor Mount
• 1 x 15mm Rod Adapter
• 1 x Mounting Knob
• 4 x 10mm Screws
• 4 x 15mm Screws
• 2 x Large Screws
• 4 x Riser Washers
• 1 x Adjustable Plate

Assembly Steps

Setting Up the Talent Monitor
Using the shorter 4 x 10mm Screws, attach the VESA Monitor Mount. Make sure that the long end of the VESA Monitor Mount is pointing in the direction of the power button like the image above. Use the Mounting Knob to tighten the 15mm Rod Adapter to the VESA Monitor Mount.

Setting Up the Teleprompter Monitor (Monitor from the PT4500/PT4700)
If the mounting brackets where previously installed on the teleprompter monitor, remove those screws. Using the longer 4 x 15mm Screws and 4 x Riser Washers attaché the mounting brackets with the washers between the bracket and monitor like the image below.

Attaching the Talent Monitor
After both the talent monitor and teleprompter monitor are set up, slide the talent monitor on to the PT4500/PT4700.
WARNING We recommend at least 1 inch of rod should be left inside the teleprompter base.

Specifications
PT17-HB
17” High-Bright Teleprompter Monitor

Supported Video Signals
HDMI
720x480i & 720x480p @ 59.94, 60 Hz
720x576i & 720x576p @ 50 Hz
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080i @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080psf @ 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Hz
1920x1080p @ 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz

PT15-HB
15” High Bright Teleprompter Monitor

Supported Video Signals

HDMI
720x480i & 720x480p @ 59.94, 60 Hz
720x576i & 720x576p @ 50 Hz
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080i @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080psf @ 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Hz
1920x1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz

Optional Accessories
Some other products that work well with this item available from Ikan include:
PT4500 15” High Bright Beam Splitter Teleprompter
PT4700 17” High Bright Beam Splitter Teleprompter
Learn More
More dynamic information at official website: www.ikancorp.com
Support
Contact email: [email protected]

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE

• Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors.

• The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period is expired.
  Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations:(*Even if the product is still within the warranty period.)

• Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.

• Damage caused by natural disaster, abnormal voltage, and environmental factors, etc.
  ©2019 Ikan International. All rights reserved.

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GA102 100mm Aluminum Video Tripod
The GA102 two stage aluminum tripod supports a payload weighing up to 132 lbs. It is made of lightweight aluminum, has a 100mm bowl, and the legs are a twin tube design with two stages. The tripod can be adjusted to a maximum height of 63” and a minimum height of 18” with a folded length of 29”. The mono-lock feature allows for quick height adjustments of both stages with one twist. An adjustable floor spreader provides extra security and stability.

FEATURES

Compatible with all professional 100mm half-ball video heads. 100mm Bowl Size

Extendable spreader is designed to offer added stability to the tripod. Extendable Ground Spreader

Removable feet attach to the spiked feet for working on delicate or hard surfaces. Removable Rubber Feet

GH20 100mm Fluid Head

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

| Model| GH20
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| Payload Range| 20.0kg  / 44.0lbs
| Counterbalance Range| 0-8
| Grades Of Pan Drag| Fixed
| Grades Of Tilt Drag| Fixed
| Tilt Range| -60°/+90°
| Temperature Range| -30℃~+60℃
| Bowl Size| 100mm
| Net Weight| 3.5kg / 7.7lbs

VIDEO TRIPOD

VIDEO TRIPOD SYSTEM

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In order to provide quick and smooth movement for the tripods, E-IMAGE supplies kinds of dolies, with different payload super study. Individually braked wheels; some with cable guards. Folds for easy transporting
In The Box
Let’s take EI-7004 for example

Prepare The Dolly
Pull the knob or press the lock pin, slowly open the dolly leg until the pin hits the leg fixing hole.
If the leg is opened abruptly, fingers can get caught and cause injury. Check that all lock pins are through the leg fixing holes.

EI-7003/7003C/7004/7004B/7004C

1. Caster lock lever
2. Carrying handle
3. Leg band
4. Tripod leg holder
5. Leg fixing hole
6. Locking slider
7. Knob to adjust the position of the Locking slider
8. Knob to adjust the lock lever for the tripod foot
9. Caster

EI-7005/7005B/7006/7007

1. Caster lock lever
2. Carrying handle
3. Position knob
4. Legband
5. Tripod fixing hole
6. Leg fixing hole
7. Column entrance
8. Caster
9. Cable guard lock knob
10. Cable guard

EIl-7003 & 7003C

Using

1. Pull the knob to extend the dolly. Steer Mode.
   This operation suitable for E-7003, EI-7003C.

2. Step on the independent brakes for lo cking the dolly in position. When moving the dolly under unlocking the brake pis hold the tripod or pedestal with your hand during operation. This operation suitable for all E-IMAGE dollies.

3. Attach the tripod or pedestal to the dolly Please remove the camera from the tripod or pedestal before assemble the tripod to the dollyMake sure that the leg bands at three positions are securely fixed, This operation sitable for all E-IMAGE dolles.

4. Loose the knob in the anticlockwise direction to adjust the position of the locking sicler. E1-7003C is a professional universal tripod dollywhich comes with fully acjustable leg locks to fit aimost al full-sized tripods.

5. Uniock the casters when moving the dolly. Hold and control the tripod or pedestal with your hand during operation.

EI-7004 & 7004B

EI-7004C

1. Rotate the knob in the anticlockwise direction to extend the dolly.

2. Loose the knob in the anticlockwise direction to adjust the height of the cable guard.
   This operation stitable for EI-70048 dolly.

3. Loose the knob in the anticlockwise direction to adjust the position of the locking sider.

4. Loose the knob in the anticlockwise direction to adjust the position of the locking sider.
   EI-7004C is a professional universal tripod dolly which comes with fully adjustable leg locks to fit aimost al full-sized tripods.

EI-7005 & 7005B

1. Press the locking pin to release and extend the dollies.
   This operation suitable for EI-7005,70058,7006,7007

EI-7006 & 7007

1. Lower angel shooting with any 100mm heads. This operation Suitable for EI-7006.
2. Rotate the knob in anticlockwise direction to fix into different holes to achieve directional movement. This operation suitable for EI-7007.
3. Loose the knob in the anticlockwise direction to adjust the height of the cable guard.
   This operation suitable for E1-7007 dolly.

Warranty Card

Customer Information

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#1 Maintenance Record

Service Result: solved unsolved [] Refunded/ Replaced

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