MPCW-7 Baseball/Softball

Introduction#

About the MPCW7 Baseball/Softball Control#

The MPCW7 Baseball/Softball Control is a wireless desktop scoreboard controller designed for operating Nevco baseball and softball scoreboards.

It communicates with one or more wireless receivers installed at the scoreboard, eliminating the need for a wired connection between the operator position and the scoreboard.

The MPCW7 is a tabletop (desktop) unit intended for use at a scorer's table, press box, or any fixed operator position within wireless range of the scoreboard.

It features a large illuminated 16-character LED display for high-visibility feedback, and a two-section keypad layout with a sport-specific overlay that labels every key for baseball and softball operation.

Note: Some features shown on the keyboard overlay may not be available on the particular scoreboard model being operated.

Hardware Description#

The MPCW7 control includes the following physical components:

Tip: The Power On/Off switch on the control does not affect scoreboard power. The scoreboard and its receiver(s) should remain powered at all times during operation.

Compatible Scoreboard Models#

These instructions apply to the following Nevco scoreboard models.

The MPCW7 must have its scoreboard model set correctly to communicate with the scoreboard being operated.

Refer to the Scoreboard Model section for instructions on selecting the correct model.

Note: Some features may not be available on all models listed below.

LED Scoreboards

Incandescent Scoreboards

Quick Start#

First-Time Setup#

Before using the MPCW7 for the first time — or when setting it up to operate a new scoreboard — complete the following steps in order:

1. Install the sport overlay — Place the Baseball/Softball overlay on the control. Tabs at the top and bottom hold it in place.
2. Set the scoreboard model — Press OPTIONS until Model >> displays, press YES, then press OPTIONS to scroll to the correct scoreboard series. Press YES to confirm. Do this before connecting to a scoreboard.
3. Set up wireless — Program the receiver into the control via the OPTIONS > Wireless menu (see Receiver Setup).
4. Create and save a Profile — Save the model and wireless settings to a profile so they are recalled automatically at the start of each game.

Tip: It is strongly recommended to save all settings to a Profile immediately after initial setup. Profile 91 is the factory default for Baseball/Softball. See Profiles for full details.

Starting a New Game#

Press SCROLL PROFILES and then ENTER (YES) to start a new game.

1. Press SCROLL PROFILES. The MPCW7 will display the current profile name.
2. Continue pressing SCROLL PROFILES to scroll through saved profiles, or begin typing the profile name using the keyboard.

1. Letters are on the right side of each key.

1. All sport names are entered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

1. Once the control can distinguish the sport entered, it will auto-complete the rest.

1. If the wrong entry is made, press NO/CANCEL and begin again.

1. Press YES when the desired profile is displayed. The control will load that profile and start a new game.

Note: Starting a new game resets the scoreboard to default values for the loaded profile. All scores, balls, strikes, outs, and game stats are cleared.

Quick Reference — Common Operations#

To Add to Score, Hit, or Pitch Count#

1. Press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE SHIFT to select the team.
2. Press a number key (0–9) to add that value to the score.
3. Press HOME HIT or GUEST HIT SHIFT to select the team.
4. Press a number key (0–9) to add that value to the hit count.
5. Press HOME PITCH COUNT or GUEST PITCH COUNT to select the team.
6. Press a number key (0–9) to add that value to the pitch count.

To Set Ball, Strike, or Out#

• Press BALL — adds 1 ball each press.
• Press STRIKE — adds 1 strike each press.
• Press OUT — adds 1 out each press.

Note: Each press of BALL, STRIKE, or OUT adds 1 to the running total. Press RESET to reset balls and strikes to zero.

Setting the Inning#

1. Press SET then INNING.
2. The control displays: Inn: #
3. Press the number corresponding to the inning.

Setting Time of Day#

1. Press SET then TIME OF DAY.
2. The control displays: ToD: HH:MM ◄
3. Enter the hours and minutes (4 digits total).
4. After four digits are entered, the time is accepted automatically. Press YES early to accept fewer digits (zeros fill unfilled positions).

Control Display Indicators#

When entering or viewing game stats, the MPCW7 16-character display provides status indicators:

Note: The # symbol in display examples throughout this manual represents a numeric value. Left/right position of the value on the display corresponds to which side of the scoreboard (home/guest) is affected. This can be reversed using the Swap Home & Guest option.

Keyboard Functions#

Key Descriptions#

YES Key#

Use to accept settings, confirm data input, and to navigate forward through the options menu.

NO/CANCEL Key#

Use to cancel an operation, reset changes in the process of making them, exit a sub-options menu, and to send the MPCW7 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.

For example: SET then HOME SCORE enters Set mode for the home score.

HORN Key#

Press to sound the scoreboard horn. Release the key to stop the horn.

Note: The duration of the horn is limited to 4 seconds.

SCROLL PROFILES Key#

Press to view profiles and sports. Each key press moves to the next profile/sport in the list.

Press YES when the desired profile or sport is displayed to load it.

OPTIONS Key#

Press to enter and move through the options menu. Each press of OPTIONS moves to the next option in the options menu.

RESET Key#

Press to reset balls and strikes to zero.

TIME OF DAY Key#

Press TIME OF DAY to verify the time set within the control and display the time on the scoreboard.

INNING Key#

Press INNING to set the game inning.

Press SET then INNING to directly enter an inning number.

PITCH TIMER Key#

Press PITCH TIMER to view the pitch timer on the MPCW7 display.

TIME OUT TIMER Key#

Press TIME OUT TIMER to access the time out timer function.

BLANK Key#

Press BLANK to blank the scoreboard display. Also used in certain option menus to disable a value (e.g., disabling the horn).

ALTERNATE TIME CONTROL Keys (TIME ON / TIME OFF)#

These two keys on the left keypad may be used instead of the Hand Held Time Control Switch.

Note: These 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.

In-Game Stats Overview#

In-Game Stats are entries in the control that display on the scoreboard.

Not all in-game stats are available on all scoreboard models.

Baseball/Softball In-Game Stats are:

• HOME and GUESTS SCORE
• AT BAT (Home and Guest)
• BALL
• STRIKE
• OUT
• HOME and GUESTS ERROR
• HOME and GUESTS HIT
• HOME and GUESTS PITCH COUNT

Stats can be entered three ways:

Adding

The usual method for in-game stats. After pressing the stat key (Score, Ball, etc.), the next number key pressed is added to the running total. The + indicator on the display shows which side is in add mode.

Setting

Used to directly enter a value or correct a mistake. Press SET before the stat key. The ◄ or ► indicator shows which side is in set mode.

Indicating

Illuminates indicator lights or designated digits on the scoreboard (e.g., hit/error indicators, possession). Not all scoreboard models support this function.

SCORE#

Standard Scoreboard#

Press HOME SCORE to enter home score ADD mode.

Press GUEST SCORE SHIFT to enter guest score ADD mode.

Adding to Score#

1. Press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE SHIFT.
2. The control displays add mode.
3. Enter any value 0–9 to add that value to the score shown with the +.
4. To add more, press the score key again and repeat.

Note: You cannot subtract from the value. To correct a mistake, use Setting Score.

Setting Score#

1. Press SET then HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE SHIFT.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the first digit (0–9). If this single digit is the desired value, press YES.
2. Enter the second digit (0–9) if needed.

Note: A zero in the tens position is automatically removed, leaving a single digit value. Press NO/CANCEL at any time before the ones digit is placed to restore the previous value.

Inning-by-Inning Scoreboard#

Note: The following directions apply only when an inning-by-inning scoreboard model is selected in Options. See the Scoreboard Model section for model selection instructions.

Press HOME SCORE to enter home score ADD mode:

Press GUEST SCORE SHIFT to enter guest score ADD mode:

Adding to Score (Inning-by-Inning)#

1. Press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE SHIFT.
2. Enter any value 0–9. The amount is added to the current inning and the total score is updated automatically.

Setting Score (Inning-by-Inning)#

1. Press SET then HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE SHIFT.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the inning number and press YES.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the score for that inning and press YES. The total score is updated automatically.

Note: Press NO/CANCEL at any time before the ones digit is placed to restore the previous value and cancel.

AT BAT#

Press the Home AT BAT key to enter the home player at bat number.

Press the Guest AT BAT key to enter the guest player at bat number.

Setting At Bat#

1. Press SET then AT BAT (Home or Guest).
2. The control displays < At Bat: or At Bat: >.
3. Enter the player number.

ERROR#

Press Home ERROR to enter home errors ADD mode.

Press Guest ERROR to enter guest errors ADD mode.

Note: If the model "x6xx InnByInn" is selected, the control displays FP + Error (home) or FP Error + (guest). This allows entry of the fielder position, which is displayed in the "E" digit on the scoreboard. One error is added to the team's total errors.

Adding to Error#

1. Press HOME ERROR or GUEST ERROR.
2. Enter any value 0–9 to add to the error count.

Note: You cannot subtract from the value. To correct a mistake, use Setting Error.

Setting Error#

1. Press SET then HOME ERROR or GUEST ERROR.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter any value 0–9.

HIT#

Press Home HIT to enter home hits ADD mode.

Press Guest HIT SHIFT to enter guest hits ADD mode.

Adding to Hit#

1. Press HOME HIT or GUEST HIT SHIFT.
2. Enter any value 0–9 to add to the hit count.

Note: You cannot subtract from the value. To correct a mistake, use Setting Hit.

Setting Hit#

1. Press SET then HOME HIT or GUEST HIT SHIFT.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the desired value.

PITCH COUNT#

Press Home PITCH COUNT to enter home pitch count ADD mode.

Press Guest PITCH COUNT to enter guest pitch count ADD mode.

Adding to Pitch Count#

1. Press HOME PITCH COUNT or GUEST PITCH COUNT.
2. Enter any value 0–9 to add to the pitch count.

Setting Pitch Count#

1. Press SET then HOME PITCH COUNT or GUEST PITCH COUNT.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter any value from 0 to 199.

BALL#

Press BALL to enter Ball SET mode.

Setting Ball#

1. Press BALL.
2. The control displays B: S: O:.
3. Press BALL again to add 1 ball; each press adds 1.
4. Press RESET to correct or reset the number of balls to zero.

STRIKE#

Press STRIKE to enter Strike SET mode.

Setting Strike#

1. Press STRIKE.
2. The control displays B: S: O:.
3. Press STRIKE again to add 1 strike; each press adds 1 to the total strike count.
4. Press RESET to correct or reset the number of strikes to zero.

OUT#

Press OUT to enter Out SET mode.

Setting Out#

1. Press OUT.
2. The control displays B: S: O:.
3. Press OUT again to add 1 out; each press adds 1 to the total out count.
4. Press SET then OUT to directly enter a value.
5. Enter the desired out value.

Note: You cannot subtract outs using the add function. To correct a mistake, use Setting Out with SET + OUT.

TIME FUNCTION#

Standard Time Functions#

The MPCW7 provides two time-related functions for baseball:

1. Inning — tracks which inning the game is on.
2. Time of Day — the MPCW7 maintains the current time of day.

Note: For timed leagues, a time limit in addition to the inning number may determine the end of the game. In these cases the main timer can be set to count up to 99:59, or the AUX timer can be used to time durations up to nearly 100 hours. See the OPTIONS menu section for instructions.

Setting the Inning#

1. Press SET then INNING.
2. The control displays:

1. Press the number corresponding to the inning.

Setting Time of Day#

When Time of Day is set, the MPCW7 keeps track of the current time.

Time of Day can function with either the 12-hour or 24-hour clock.

Press TIME OF DAY to display the current time of day on the scoreboard in the main time position.

1. Press SET then TIME OF DAY.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter hours and minutes (4 digits total).

1. After all four digits are entered, the time is accepted automatically.

1. If fewer than 4 digits are entered and YES is pressed, zeros fill unfilled positions and the time is accepted.

1. If fewer than 4 digits are entered and there is an error, press NO/CANCEL — the previous value is restored and the control returns to the ball/strike/out screen.

Options Menu#

The OPTIONS menu contains game settings and added features useable during a game or practice.

The OPTIONS menu has 13 possible selections:

Each press of the OPTIONS key toggles through these options.

Press a function key or NO/CANCEL to abort the options mode at any time.

Important: Unless you save the profile, option settings will revert when the new game key is pressed. After changing settings, go to the Profiles section and save them.

OPTIONS Menu Navigation#

Three keys navigate the OPTIONS menu:

OPTIONS key

Scrolls to the next option in the OPTIONS menu and all sub-option menus.

YES key

1. Used to select an option or enter a sub-option menu.
2. Used to confirm changes made.
3. Used to change a value.

NO/CANCEL key

1. Used to exit a sub-option.
2. If pressed enough times, returns to the main sport screen.
3. Used to cancel or reset a change if the change has not been completed or confirmed.

Navigation Examples

BRIGHTNESS#

Ambient lighting conditions may require adjusting scoreboard brightness.

To change brightness:

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Brightness: * (where * is High or Low).
2. Press YES to toggle between High and Low.

TEAM NAMES#

The Team Names option works with the Electronic Team Names (ETN) package in a Nevco scoreboard system.

This replaces the standard vinyl HOME and GUESTS labels with an LED display showing the team names.

Team names can be up to 12 characters.

The team name keypad uses the letter labels printed in the orange color on the MPCW7 keypad (right side of each key).

Special function keys during team name entry:

Note: Depending on the display, if the team name is long enough it will shrink both left and right displays to fit.

Changing Team Names#

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Team Names >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Home Team Name.

Guest Team Name#

The Guest Team Name is the default entry point in the team names menu.

1. Press YES to modify the guest team name. Display reads GUESTS ▲ (current name).
2. Enter the team name using letters (upper and lower case), numbers, backspaces, and spaces.
3. Press YES to confirm. The menu advances to Home Team Name.

Home Team Name#

Home Team Name is automatically offered after modifying the guest team name.

1. Press YES on the Home team name screen. Display reads HOME ▲ (current name).
2. Enter the team name.
3. Press YES to confirm. The menu returns to Guest Team Name.
4. Press NO/CANCEL to return to the OPTIONS menu, or press TIME to return to the main time screen.

MAIN TIME#

Main Time options configure how the main clock behaves.

Changing the Direction of Main Time#

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Direction: ▼ (or Direction: ▲).
2. Press YES to toggle the direction.

1. ▲ = counting up

1. ▼ = counting down

Turning Auto Horn On or Off#

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Auto Horn: (asterisk * means On).
2. Press YES to toggle Auto Horn on or off.

Changing Main Time Style#

1. From Main Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Style >>.
2. Press YES.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through styles: MM:SS and HH:MM.
4. Press YES to enable the desired style. An asterisk indicates which style is active.

Disabling and Enabling 0.1 Seconds Time Shift#

When main time is under a minute, it normally shifts to display SS.TT (seconds and tenths) instead of MM:SS. This is the default behavior. When Disable .1 is selected, main time always displays as MM:SS.

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Disable .1.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means Disable .1 is active (will not shift to tenths).

AUX TIME#

The control has a built-in auxiliary timer that can be configured for many purposes.

It can count up or down, run continuously or only when the main time is running, and can display on an auxiliary time display if one is part of your system.

Uses include: timing field/facility usage, or determining how far into a game a certain event occurred.

Aux Time Options:

To enter Aux Time options:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Aux Time >>.
2. Press YES to enter the aux time menu.

Setting Aux Time#

1. From Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads the current Aux time.

1. If never set before (or counted to zero): Aux: 00:00.0▲

1. Press YES to begin editing. Display reads Aux: MM:SS.S◄.
2. Enter minutes, seconds, and tenths of seconds (5 digits total).

1. After five digits, the time is accepted automatically.

1. Press YES with fewer than 5 digits to accept (zeros fill empty positions).

1. Press NO/CANCEL to restore the previous value.

Changing Direction of Aux Time#

1. From Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Direction: ▲ or Direction: ▼.
2. Press YES to change direction.

1. ▲ = count up; ▼ = count down.

Setting Time Switch Operation#

1. From Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Time Switch:.
2. Press YES to enable or disable. An asterisk (*) means enabled (Aux runs with time switch).

Setting Aux Stop Time#

1. From Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Stop Time:00:00.
2. Press YES to begin editing. Display reads Stop Time:MM:SS◄.
3. Enter minutes and seconds (4 digits).

1. After four digits, accepted automatically.

1. Press YES with fewer than 4 digits to accept (zeros fill empty positions).

1. Press NO/CANCEL to restore the previous value.

Changing Aux Time Style#

1. From Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Style >>.
2. Press YES.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll between MM:SS and HH:MM.
4. Press YES to enable the desired style. An asterisk indicates which is active.

SEGMENT TIMER#

A segment timer is used for pacing organized practices, as an interval horn, or for other timed purposes.

A segment consists of a practice event run for a set period of time. When the time expires, a new segment is entered and the activity changes.

The segment timer counts down from the programmed segment time to zero.

The MPCW7 supports a maximum of 20 segments per project.

Each segment has three settings: time, auto horn, and auto advance.

Auto Horn sounds the horn at the end of a segment. Auto Advance automatically begins the next segment when the current one completes.

Note: Segment timer projects take time to set up. It is highly recommended to save completed projects to a Profile for reuse.

Segment Timer Projects#

A segment timer project has a maximum of 20 segments.

Example — Interval Horn (simplest project):

Result: 1 minute counts to zero. Horn sounds at end. Segment 1 restarts.

Accessing Segment Timer#

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Segment Timer >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Segment Timer menu.

Enable or Disable#

1. From Segment Timer menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Enable.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means segment timer is enabled.

Display on Scoreboard#

1. From Segment Timer menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Disp On Board.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means segment timer displays on the scoreboard in place of standard main time.

Note: This option is unusable if the segment timer is disabled.

Edit Segment#

The Edit Segment menu has 6 options:

To enter Edit Segment menu:

1. From Segment Timer menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Edit Segment.
2. Press YES. Display reads Seg: 1 ##:##.

Editing Segment Main Time#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Seg: 1 ##:##.
2. Press YES to edit. Display reads Seg: 1 ##:##◄.
3. Enter minutes and seconds (4 digits).

1. After four digits, accepted automatically.

1. Press YES with fewer than 4 digits to accept.

1. Press NO/CANCEL to restore the previous value.

Toggling Auto Horn#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Seg: # Auto Hrn.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means Auto Horn is enabled for this segment.

Toggling Auto Advance#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Seg: # Auto Adv.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means Auto Advance is enabled for this segment.

Next Segment#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Seg: # Next Seg.
2. Press YES to advance the segment number (rolls back to 1 after 20).

Insert Segment#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Insert Segment.
2. Press YES. Display reads Seg: 1 ##:##◄.
3. Enter minutes and seconds.

Delete Segment#

1. From Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Delete Segment.
2. Press YES. The segment is deleted; all subsequent segments move up in position.

TIME OUT TIMER#

Time Out Timer options:

To access:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads TimeOut Timer >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Time Out Timer menu.

Display Time Out Timer on Scoreboard#

1. From Time Out Timer menu, press OPTIONS if needed until display reads Disp On Board.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means enabled.

Edit Time Outs Menu#

Three options within Edit Time Outs:

1. Edit Current Time Out — Sets the duration of the currently selected time out timer. The first time out entered is either the last one used or defaults to time out timer 1. Five individual time out timers can be set independently.
2. Edit Current Warning Time — Each time out timer has a settable warning time (horn sounds when time remaining reaches this value).
3. Next Time Out — Switches to editing a different one of the five time out timers.

To enter Edit Time Outs:

1. From Time Out Timer menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Edit Time Outs.
2. Press YES. Display reads Time#: ##:##.#.

Next Time Out#

1. From Edit Time Outs menu, press OPTIONS until display reads # Next Time Out.
2. Press YES until the desired time out number is displayed: Time#: ##:##.#.
3. Press OPTIONS to go back to editing that time out.

Edit Current Time Out#

1. From Edit Time Outs menu, press OPTIONS if needed until display reads Time#: ##:##.#.
2. Press YES. Display reads Time#: MM:SS.s ◄.
3. Enter minutes, seconds, and tenths of seconds (5 digits).

1. After five digits, accepted automatically.

1. Press YES with fewer than 5 digits to accept (zeros fill empty positions).

1. Press NO/CANCEL to restore the previous value.

Edit Current Time Out's Warning Time#

1. From Edit Time Outs menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Warn#: ##:##.#.
2. Press YES. Display reads Warn#: MM:SS.s ◄.
3. Enter the warning time (same entry method as above).

SWAP HOME AND GUEST#

This function switches all Home and Guest values on the scoreboard display and in the control's display.

Electronic team names also switch if the scoreboard has that feature.

Note: The Home and Guest keys on the MPCW7 itself do not swap positions.

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Swap Home&Guest.
2. Press YES. Display reads Swap Home&Guest* (asterisk indicates swap is active).

AUXILIARY DISPLAY#

This function selects what displays on an auxiliary timer display, if one is part of your system.

Options: main time, auxiliary time, or time of day.

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Aux Display >>.
2. Press YES to enter. Display reads Display Main.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through available options.
4. Press YES to enable the desired option. An asterisk indicates which is enabled.

HORN SETTINGS#

Horn settings allow you to change the tone and volume of each horn type.

Nine tones are available, plus a mute option.

Note: Horn settings may not affect scoreboards outside the outdoor x6xx series.

Horn Tone Reference

To enter Horn Settings:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Horn Settings >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Volume: #.

Horn Volume#

Adjusting horn volume affects all 5 horn types.

1. Press OPTIONS if not already on the horn volume screen until display reads Volume: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads Volume: #◄.
3. Press the desired volume key (0 = muted, 9 = maximum), or press BLANK to disable the horn entirely.

EOP Horn Tone#

The EOP (end of period) tone also controls the main stop time tone.

1. From Horn Settings menu, press OPTIONS until display reads EOP Tone: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads EOP Tone: #◄.
3. Press the desired tone key (0–9), or press BLANK to disable the EOP horn.

Horn Key Tone#

This setting changes the tone that sounds when the HORN key is pressed.

1. From Horn Settings menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Key Tone: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads Key Tone: #◄.
3. Press the desired tone key (0–9), or press BLANK to disable the horn key.

Aux Horn Tone#

This setting changes both the Aux stop time and end time horn tone.

1. From Horn Settings menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Aux Tone: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads Aux Tone: #◄.
3. Press the desired tone key (0–9).

Time Out Timer Tone#

This setting changes both the end time out tone and the warning time tone.

1. From Horn Settings menu, press OPTIONS until display reads TimeOut Tone: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads TimeOut Tone: #◄.
3. Press the desired tone key (0–9).

Segment Timer Horn Tone#

This setting changes the segment timer auto horn tone.

1. From Horn Settings menu, press OPTIONS until display reads Segment Tone: #.
2. Press YES. Display reads Segment Tone: #◄.
3. Press the desired tone key (0–9).

BASEBALL-SPECIFIC OPTIONS — AUTOMATION#

There are three options unique to baseball: Automation and Pitch Time Reset.

Accessing Automation#

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Automation.
2. Press YES to enter the automation menu.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through automation options.

Balls & Strikes Add to Pitch Count#

When enabled, entering balls and strikes automatically adds to the pitch count.

1. From Automation menu, press YES to select B&S Add To PC.
2. Press YES again to toggle on or off. An asterisk (*) means enabled.

Outs Reset At#

Sets the number of outs at which balls, strikes, and outs automatically reset to zero.

1. From Automation menu, press OPTIONS to advance to Outs Reset At:.
2. Press YES to select.
3. Enter a number for the out count that triggers the reset. Press BLANK instead of a number to disable this function.

Balls & Strikes Reset and Add to Outs (B.S.O. Rst/Add)#

When enabled, balls and strikes automatically reset on the third strike and outs are automatically incremented.

This option is enabled by default.

1. From Automation menu, press OPTIONS to advance to B.S.O. Rst/Add *.
2. Press YES to disable (remove the asterisk to turn off).

BASEBALL-SPECIFIC OPTIONS — PITCH TIME RESET#

The Pitch Time Reset option sets the number of seconds for the left and right pitch timers.

1. From the Automation menu, press YES to select Pitch Time Rst>>.
2. Press OPTIONS to scroll between right and left reset time settings:

1. R Rst Time: 020 — right pitch timer reset time

1. L Rst Time: 090 — left pitch timer reset time

1. Press YES to select a setting, then enter the desired seconds (up to 999).
2. Press PITCH TIMER to view the pitch timer on the MPCW7 display.

SCOREBOARD MODEL#

The Scoreboard Model option sets which scoreboard the MPCW7 communicates with.

This setting is generally configured at the factory when the control and scoreboard are purchased together.

It is highly recommended to save the scoreboard model setting in a Profile.

Note: The scoreboard model should be set before connecting to a scoreboard.

To access Scoreboard Model:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Model >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Scoreboard Model menu.
3. Press OPTIONS until the desired scoreboard series is displayed: X6xx Series.
4. Press YES to accept/enable. An asterisk (*) indicates the selected model.

See Receiver Setup for the full MPCW7 model-to-scoreboard correlation table.

TIME OF DAY (OPTIONS)#

Use this option to:

• Stick time of day on the scoreboard when the MPCW7 is turned off.
• Toggle the clock between 12 and 24 hours.

To access:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Time Of Day >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Time of Day Options menu. Display reads Stick TOD.

Stick TOD#

When enabled, the scoreboard continues to display the time of day after the MPCW7 is shut off.

Note: This feature does not support 24-hour format.

1. From Time of Day Options menu, press OPTIONS if needed until display reads Stick TOD.
2. Press YES to enable or disable. An asterisk (*) means enabled.

24 Hour Time#

Switches the time of day display from 12-hour to 24-hour format.

1. From Time of Day Options menu, press OPTIONS until display reads 24 Hour Time.
2. Press YES to enable or disable. An asterisk (*) means enabled.

Profile System#

What Is a Profile?#

A Profile retains all settings within the control for future use.

The MPCW7 can save up to 100 profiles.

Each profile stores the following settings:

Tip: Keep good notes on your profile numbers and names. A Profile Worksheet is provided in the Appendix of the original operator manual for this purpose.

Default Profiles#

A default profile for each sport is programmed at the factory for your scoreboard model.

Warning: To preserve the factory defaults and retain the ability to return the control to a known state, avoid overwriting these factory default profile numbers. Use profile numbers outside 88–96 for custom profiles.

Default Lock#

Each time the control is powered on, Default Lock is automatically turned on.

When Default Lock is enabled, the control prevents the user from overwriting the factory default profile.

This protects profiles 88–96 from accidental overwrite.

To turn off Default Lock (required before saving to a default profile number):

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Profiles >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Load Profile.
3. Press OPTIONS until display reads Default Lock* (asterisk means lock is on).
4. Press YES to turn Default Lock off. Display changes to Default Lock (no asterisk).

Note: Default Lock re-enables automatically each time the control is powered on.

Selecting a Sport (New Sport)#

Pressing SCROLL PROFILES changes the MPCW7's input and output to operate a new sport.

Profile settings are set with the last profile loaded or saved in that sport.

To change sports:

1. Place the desired sport overlay on the control.
2. Press SCROLL PROFILES. Display reads ##-SPORT.
3. Enter the sport name using the keyboard, or continue pressing SCROLL PROFILES until the desired sport displays.

1. Letters are on the right side of the keys.

1. All sports are entered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

1. Once the control can distinguish the sport entered, it auto-completes the rest.

1. If the wrong sport is entered, press NO/CANCEL and begin again.

1. Press YES when the desired sport is displayed. The control changes to that sport.

Starting a New Game (Load Profile)#

Pressing SCROLL PROFILES and then YES also loads a profile for a new game.

1. Press SCROLL PROFILES. Display reads ##-PROFILE NAME.
2. Enter the profile name or number, or continue pressing SCROLL PROFILES to scroll.
3. Press YES when the desired profile is displayed. The control loads that profile.

Creating and Saving a Profile#

After configuring scoreboard model and wireless settings, save them to a profile.

It is recommended to save the initial configuration to Profile 1 (or another number outside the default range 88–96).

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Profiles >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Load Profile.
3. Press OPTIONS until display reads Save Profile.
4. Press YES. Display reads Profile(##): ◄.
5. Enter the profile number and name using the keyboard.

1. Letters are on the right side of the keys.

1. If the wrong entry is made, press NO/CANCEL and begin again.

1. Press YES. The MPCW7 saves the profile and displays 1-MY PROFILE_ (example).
2. Press SCROLL PROFILES to verify. Display reads 1-MY PROFILE.

Note: It is useful to press the new game key to clear the board before making all option changes prior to saving a profile. If you don't blank the board, your profile will be saved with the current time and score, which will be recalled every time the new game key is pressed. This can be useful — for example, if you prefer fouls to default to 0 rather than blank.

Loading a Profile#

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Profiles >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Load Profile.
3. Press YES again. Display reads Profile(##):## ◄.

1. The profile number shown is the last profile loaded or saved.

1. If the displayed profile is correct, press YES to load it.
2. If not, enter the two-digit profile number, or enter a single digit and press YES.

When loading a profile, the MPCW7 will:

• Sound the beeper.
• Display the MPCW7 revision screen briefly.
• Blank the scoreboard.
• Display the sport name.
• Load the scoreboard.

Correcting a Saved Profile#

If a mistake was made in a saved profile's settings:

1. Load the profile in question.
2. Change the setting.
3. Save the profile again using the same profile number.

Backup / Restore#

The Backup/Restore option within the Profiles menu is used at the factory to output the contents of the profile and wireless data.

This function is not intended for routine operator use.

Receiver Setup#

Overview#

The MPCW7 can operate one or more selectable wireless receivers depending on the installation's needs.

Receivers can be linked or unlinked depending on the operational requirements at game time.

Important: It is strongly recommended to save wireless settings in each profile used. Different wireless settings should be saved to different profiles. A receiver must be programmed into the MPCW7 before it can be linked for use.

Note: The receiver to be linked must first be programmed into the MPCW7. Follow the Add Receiver instructions below before attempting to link.

Scoreboard Model Selection#

The MPCW7 must have its scoreboard model configured to match the scoreboard being operated.

MPCW7 Scoreboard Model Correlation for Baseball/Softball#

Use the following table to determine which model to select in the MPCW7 for your Nevco scoreboard.

Note: Models marked ** may be compatible with multiple settings. Select the model matching your specific installation.

Selecting a Scoreboard Model#

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Model >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Scoreboard Model menu.
3. Press OPTIONS until the desired scoreboard series is displayed (e.g., X6xx Series).
4. Press YES to accept/enable. An asterisk (*) indicates the model is now selected.

Note: The scoreboard model should be set before connecting the control to a scoreboard.

Quick Link/Unlink (Setup Procedure)#

If the receiver has already been added to the MPCW7, use this procedure to link or unlink it before a game:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Wireless >>.
2. Press YES. Display reads Link Receiver.
3. Press YES. Display reads the first receiver in the list, e.g. Rec Name 1 *.

1. An asterisk (*) next to the receiver name means the receiver is linked.

1. Press YES again to toggle the link state for that receiver.
2. To link or unlink another receiver: Press OPTIONS to cycle through available receivers. Display shows Rec Name 2.
3. Press YES to link that receiver.

Wireless Options Menu#

To access the full Wireless options:

1. Press OPTIONS until display reads Wireless >>.
2. Press YES to enter. Display reads Link Receiver.

Add Receiver#

The MPCW7 stores receivers it uses in memory.

Add a new receiver when a new scoreboard installation occurs, after maintenance, or when adding a new component to the existing system.

Note: Have the receiver's six-digit serial number ready before beginning. This number is required to add the receiver.

1. From the Link Receiver screen, press OPTIONS until display reads Add Receiver.
2. Press YES. Display reads Receiver# ◄.
3. Enter the six-digit receiver serial number.

1. The control will then prompt for the receiver name.

1. The display shows _ ▲.
2. Enter a receiver name using the letter and number keys.

1. The receiver name is entered the same way as a team name — refer to the Team Names section.

1. It is recommended to name the receiver according to what it controls (e.g., FIELD 1 ▲).

Note: Once a new receiver is added it is added to all profiles as linked. If this is not desirable, save each profile according to the receiver settings needed for that profile.

Link Receiver#

The MPCW7 allows the user to choose which wireless receivers to use during operation.

Receivers default to a linked state; this setting allows toggling each receiver independently.

To link or unlink a receiver:

1. If using profiles, load the desired profile first to change wireless settings for that profile.
2. Enter the wireless options menu: Press OPTIONS until Wireless >> displays and press YES. Display reads Link Receiver.
3. Press YES. Display shows the first receiver added, e.g. SOC FIELD 1 *.
4. Press YES to link or unlink that receiver.

1. An asterisk designates a linked state.

1. If more receivers are stored, press OPTIONS to cycle through each.
2. Repeat pressing YES on each receiver until all are at the desired state.
3. If using profiles, save the current profile.
4. Repeat steps 1–7 for all profiles with different wireless settings.

Delete Receiver#

If a receiver is no longer in use, is defective, or needs to be removed from the system, use the Delete Receiver option.

Warning: Deleted receivers are removed from the control entirely. The receiver will not be remembered by any profile. To make a receiver inactive for certain situations without deleting it, use the Link Receiver process instead.

1. From the Link Receiver screen, press OPTIONS until display reads Delete Receiver.
2. Press YES. Display shows the first receiver: SOC FIELD 1 *.
3. If this is not the receiver to delete, press OPTIONS until the correct receiver displays (e.g., SOC FIELD 4 *).
4. Press YES. The receiver is deleted from the MPCW7.

Note: Once deleted, the receiver is removed from all profiles. To restore a mistakenly deleted receiver, use Add Receiver and Link Receiver as needed.

Specifications and Features#

Features#

Specifications#

Troubleshooting#

If the problem persists, contact the Nevco Service Department: 800-851-4040.

Regulatory Notices#

FCC Compliance#

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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NEVCO, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada#

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Glossary#

Alternate Time Control Switches (keys)

Located on the keypad — the TIME ON and TIME OFF keys may be used instead of the Hand Held Time Control Switch. These 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.

Auto Horn

Sounds for a minimum of 4 seconds when the main time has expired, stop time is reached, segment timer ends a segment (if set), time out ends, aux time ends, or aux time reaches aux stop time. Main time Auto Horn can be disabled through the main time options menu. Auto Horn tones and volumes can be changed via the Horn Options menu.

Aux Timer

An auxiliary timer, separate from the main timer, that can be configured to count up or down and to start and stop with the time control switch or run continuously. Can be viewed on the control, via Aux Time Options, or on an Auxiliary Time Display.

Auxiliary Time Display

Consisting only of a timer, it can display the main time, the Aux Time, or the Time of Day Clock. Models include: 9410, 9510, 9405, and 9505.

Battery

Battery-powered memory saves the settings and data in the control in case of power failure. Also maintains the accuracy of the time of day when the control is unplugged.

Beeper

Confirms each key press and alerts the operator when time expires.

Brightness Level

The scoreboard can be set to bright or dim for best viewing. Indoor scoreboards default to bright; outdoor scoreboards default to dim.

Display

A 16-character display on the control prompts the operator for input and can monitor the scoreboard data.

Hand Held Time Control Switch

A hand held switch with a coiled cord that plugs into either side of the control. When connected, the alternate time control switches (keys) are disabled. Makes it easier for another person to control the main time or sound the horn.

Interval Horn

A horn that sounds repeatedly at preset intervals. Has been replaced by the more versatile Segment Timer, which can function the same way.

Options

Consist of game settings and added features useable during a game or practice.

Overlay

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.

Profile

Saves the current control settings and data so they can be easily recalled later. Up to 100 profiles can be saved for each sport.

Segment Timer

Sometimes called Practice Timer. Allows a list of time segments to be programmed into the control. When started, the first segment is loaded into the main timer and starts counting down. When zero is reached, the timer moves to the next segment. If Auto Horn is enabled, the horn sounds for 4 seconds. If Auto Advance is enabled, the next segment begins counting automatically.

Stop Time

A time set for main time or aux time to automatically cease counting. Functionally acts the same as time running out on the clock. The Auto Horn will sound if set within the main time options and the horn options.

Tenth Second Shift Timer

Automatically shifts from displaying minutes and seconds to seconds and tenths of seconds during the last minute of countdown time. May be disabled if desired.

Time Out Timer

Programmable for different time out lengths, with optional warning horn and option to display remaining time out time on the scoreboard. Five different time out timers are available.

Time of Day

Time of Day Clock. Once the correct time has been set, its accuracy is maintained even while the control power is unplugged. During normal operation, the time of day can be displayed on the control and scoreboard by pressing a single key. Pressing the TIME key or turning the time on will return the main time to the display(s).