MPCW-7 Hockey / Field Hockey

Introduction#

About the MPCW7 Hockey / Field Hockey Control#

The MPCW7 is a wireless desktop scoreboard operator's controller designed for use with Nevco hockey and field hockey scoreboards.

It transmits on the 2.4 GHz band and provides complete control of all hockey-specific scoreboard functions, including score, period, game clock, penalty timers, shots on goal, goal saves, and goal lights.

The MPCW7 is a tabletop (desktop) unit — it sits at the scorer's table and is not handheld.

This form factor makes it well suited for arena and gymnasium scorer's tables where a stable, full-featured controller is preferred.

Upon first power-up, the MPCW7 is configured to operate with a 47xx scoreboard as a hockey control.

Please take a few minutes to study this manual and practice with the control before the game.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Nevco using the information below.

Hardware Overview#

The MPCW7 Hockey Control includes the following physical components:

Hand Held Switch (TCS-7)#

The TCS-7 time control switch is included with every MPCW7 control.

• Two-position rocker switch — Right position is Time On; Left position is Time Off.
• Horn button — Press to sound the horn; release to silence the horn. The horn will sound for up to 4 seconds.
• Indicator light — Flashes when connected to a powered MPCW7.

Compatible Scoreboard Models#

The MPCW7 Hockey / Field Hockey Control is compatible with the following Nevco scoreboard models.

LED Models

Note: * 36xx models do not include model 3657.

Incandescent Models

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 period of play.

Main Time Screen#

When the control is ready for play, the 16-character display shows the Main Time Screen:

The fields displayed are:

Setting the Play Clock#

The following procedure sets the play clock to 20 minutes as an example.

1. Press SET, then press TIME.

The control will show:

1. Press 2, then 0.

The control will show:

1. Press YES to confirm.

The control will show:

You are now ready for the game to begin.

Starting and Stopping the Clock#

Adding to Score#

1. Press HOME SCORE to enter Home score add mode, or press GUEST SCORE to enter Guest score add mode.
2. The control displays the current score with a + indicator.
3. Press a number key (0–9) to add that value to the current score.

Setting the Score Directly#

1. Press SET, then press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE.
2. The control displays the current score in set mode with a ◄ or ► indicator.
3. Enter up to three digits for the new score value.
4. If the first digit entered is the desired value, press YES.
5. Otherwise continue entering digits. After the third digit the value is automatically accepted.

Adding to Goal Shots#

1. Press HOME GOAL SHOTS or GUEST GOAL SHOTS (the lower or upper GOAL SHOTS key depending on which team).
2. The control displays the current goal shots value.
3. Press a number key to add to the total.

Adding to Goal Saves#

1. Press HOME GOAL SAVES or GUEST GOAL SAVES.
2. The control displays the current goal saves value.
3. Press a number key to add to the total.

Setting the Period#

1. Press PERIOD.
2. The control displays:

1. Press the number key corresponding to the period.
2. The MPCW7 returns to the main time screen with the new period set.

Starting a New Game#

To reset all values and begin a new game, press SCROLL PROFILES and load the desired profile (or the current profile).

Loading a profile resets the scoreboard to the state saved in that profile.

See Profiles for complete profile procedures.

Setting Time of Day#

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

1. Enter the hours and minutes (four digits total).
2. After all four digits are filled, the time is automatically accepted.
3. If fewer than four digits are entered, press YES to accept (zeros fill unfilled positions).

Keyboard Functions#

This chapter describes every key and screen available on the MPCW7 Hockey / Field Hockey Control.

The control has two 20-key keypads (left and right) covered by the sport-specific overlay.

Key letter codes printed on the right side of each key correspond to letters used for entering sport names and profile names.

Navigation Keys#

YES Key#

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

NO/CANCEL Key#

Use to cancel an operation, reset a change in progress, exit a sub-options menu, and return the MPCW7 to the screen that displays the name of the sport being played.

SET Key#

Use SET ahead of a function key to directly enter a value, set times, and correct errors.

For example: SET then TIME allows direct time entry; SET then HOME SCORE allows direct score entry.

These combined functions are described throughout this manual.

OPTIONS Key#

Press to enter and move through the options menu.

Each press of OPTIONS moves to the next option in the options menu.

See Options Menu for complete details.

SCROLL PROFILES Key#

Press to view available profiles and sports.

Each key press moves to the next profile or sport.

Use to select profiles for the current game or to change sports.

See Profiles for complete details.

Horn and Clock Keys#

HORN Key#

Press and hold to sound the scoreboard horn.

Release to stop the horn.

TIME ON Key#

Turns main time on (starts the clock counting).

Can also be used to turn on the Aux Timer and Segment Timer if those features are in use.

TIME OFF Key (labeled TIME OFF in red)#

Stops main time.

Can also be used to stop the Aux Timer and Segment Timer if in use.

TIME Key#

Press to return to the main time screen.

From the main time screen, press again to display the aux timer.

Press from the aux timer screen to return to the main time screen.

PERIOD Key#

Press PERIOD to set the current game period.

To Set the Period

1. Press PERIOD. The control displays:

1. Press the number key corresponding to the desired period.
2. The period is set and the MPCW7 returns to the main time screen.

TIME OF DAY Key#

Press TIME OF DAY to display the time of day on the scoreboard in place of game time.

• Time of Day can operate on either 12-hour or 24-hour format.
• Compatible scoreboards can display time of day even when the scoreboard is otherwise off.

To Set Time of Day

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

1. Enter the hours and minutes (four digits).
2. After all four digits are filled, the time is automatically accepted.
3. If fewer than four digits are entered, press YES (zeros fill remaining positions).
4. If fewer than four digits are entered and there is an error, press NO/CANCEL — the previous value is restored and the control returns to the main screen.

TIME OUT TIMER Key#

Press TIME OUT TIMER to start a time out sequence.

• Time out is a set of five programmable timers used to time game time outs.
• The time out key is not active while main time is running — stop the clock first.
• Displaying the time out timer on the scoreboard is optional (configured in Options).
• Each timer has a programmable warning time.

Time Out Default Settings

Warning Time is a signal that the end of a time out is approaching.

The scoreboard sounds a 2-second horn and the MPCW7 navigates back to the time out timer screen.

To Start a Time Out

1. Press TIME OUT TIMER. The control displays:

1. Press a number key 1–5 to select the desired time out timer.

1. The selected timer begins counting automatically.
2. The horn sounds for 2 seconds at the warning time.
3. The horn sounds for 4 seconds at the end of the time out.

To Conclude a Time Out Early

1. While the timer is counting, press TIME OUT TIMER to re-enter the time out screen.
2. Press TIME OUT TIMER again — the timer skips to the warning time and the horn sounds for 2 seconds.
3. Press TIME OUT TIMER a third time to conclude the time out immediately:

• The MPCW7 returns to the main time screen.
• The horn sounds for 4 seconds.

In-Game Stat Keys#

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

Not all stats are available on all scoreboard models.

Hockey In-Game Stats are: Score, New Minor, New Major, Goal Saves, Goal Shots.

There are three methods of entering stats:

Adding

After pressing the stat key, press a number key (0–9) to add that value to the current total.

The + symbol indicates add mode.

Setting

Press SET before the stat key to directly enter a value (bypasses adding).

The ◄ or ► symbol indicates set mode.

Used to correct errors or enter an exact value.

Indicating

Illuminates an indicator light or specific digits on the scoreboard to indicate game events such as possession, penalties, shots, and saves.

Not all scoreboard models support this function.

SCORE (HOME SCORE / GUEST SCORE)#

Press HOME SCORE to enter Home score add mode.

Press GUEST SCORE to enter Guest score add mode.

Adding to Score

1. Press HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE.
2. Enter any value 0–9 to add that amount to the current score.
3. To add more, press the score key again and enter another value.

Setting Score (Correcting Errors)

1. Press SET, then HOME SCORE or GUEST SCORE.

1. Enter the 1st digit (0–9). If this is the correct single-digit score, press YES.
2. Otherwise enter the 2nd digit, then the 3rd digit. After the 3rd digit the value is automatically accepted.
3. A zero in the tens position is automatically removed (e.g., entering 0, 5 displays as 5, not 05).
4. Press NO/CANCEL at any time before the 1s digit is placed to restore the previous value.

NEW MINOR#

Press Home NEW MINOR to add a new minor penalty for the home team.

Press Guests NEW MINOR to add a new minor penalty for the guest team.

The control displays:

(The default minor penalty time is 2:00. This default can be changed in Hockey Options.)

To Add a New Minor Penalty

1. Press Home NEW MINOR or Guests NEW MINOR.
2. The control displays the default penalty time and a cursor for player number entry.
3. Enter the player number.
4. The control displays:

1. Press YES to accept the default penalty time, OR enter a different penalty time using the number keys.

NEW MAJOR#

Press Home NEW MAJOR to add a new major penalty for the home team.

Press Guests NEW MAJOR to add a new major penalty for the guest team.

The control displays:

(The default major penalty time is 5:00. This default can be changed in Hockey Options.)

To Add a New Major Penalty

1. Press Home NEW MAJOR or Guests NEW MAJOR.
2. The control displays the default major penalty time and a cursor for player number entry.
3. Enter the player number.
4. The control displays:

1. Press YES to accept the default penalty time, OR enter a different time using the number keys.

VIEW PENALTY#

Press Home VIEW PENALTY to view penalties for the home team.

Press Guests VIEW PENALTY to view penalties for the guest team.

To View Penalties

1. Press Home VIEW PENALTY or Guests VIEW PENALTY.
2. The display shows the first (top slot) penalty for that team.
3. Press VIEW PENALTY again to scroll through additional stored penalties.

The display format is: [H or G][slot number] [Top/Bottom] [time remaining] [player number]

GOAL SAVES#

Press Home GOAL SAVES to enter home goal saves add mode.

Press Guests GOAL SAVES to enter guest goal saves add mode.

To Add to Goal Saves

1. Press Home GOAL SAVES or Guests GOAL SAVES.
2. Enter the value to be added to the total goal saves.

GOAL SHOTS#

Press Home GOAL SHOTS to enter home goal shots add mode.

Press Guests GOAL SHOTS to enter guest goal shots add mode.

To Add to Goal Shots

1. Press Home GOAL SHOTS or Guests GOAL SHOTS.
2. Enter the value to be added to the total goal shots.

INSERT PENALTY#

Press INSERT PENALTY to insert a penalty in between existing penalties.

To Insert a Penalty

1. Press VIEW PENALTY (Home or Guests) until the penalty is displayed that you want the new penalty to appear after.
2. Press INSERT PENALTY.
3. The control displays:

1. Enter the player number.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the penalty time.

PENALTY ON/OFF#

Press PENALTY ON/OFF to start or stop penalty time independently of main time.

This is used in timed little league games where you want main time to continue running but need to stop the penalty timers (for example, during a break where the game clock keeps running).

This button must be enabled first in Hockey Options (see Options Menu).

To Stop or Start Penalty Time

1. Press PENALTY ON/OFF to toggle penalty timing on or off.
2. When penalty time is stopped (off), the MPCW7 shows a P next to the period number on the main time screen to indicate penalty time is paused.

EDIT PENALTY#

Press EDIT PENALTY to change the player number or penalty time in an existing penalty.

To Edit a Penalty

1. Press VIEW PENALTY (Home or Guests) until the desired penalty is displayed.
2. Press EDIT PENALTY.
3. The control displays:

1. Enter the player number. If already correct, press YES.
2. The control displays:

1. Enter the penalty time. If already correct, press YES.

CLEAR PENALTY#

Press CLEAR PENALTY to remove a penalty entirely from the stored list.

To Clear a Penalty

1. Press VIEW PENALTY (Home or Guests) until the desired penalty is displayed.
2. Press CLEAR PENALTY. The penalty is removed.

GOAL LIGHT RESET#

Press GOAL LIGHT RESET to turn off the goal light.

The goal light illuminates automatically when a home or guest score is entered.

Press this key after the referee has confirmed the goal and the celebration has concluded to reset the light to its ready state.

Main Time Screen Reference#

The main time screen is the primary operating screen during a game.

Alternate Time Controls (TIME ON / TIME OFF as Keys)#

The keyboard includes TIME ON (green, left keypad) and TIME OFF (red, lower left keypad) as alternate time controls when no hand held switch is connected.

Options Menu#

The OPTIONS menu provides access to game settings and added features usable during a game or practice.

There are 13 possible selections in the OPTIONS menu.

Each press of the OPTIONS key toggles through these selections.

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

OPTIONS Menu Navigation#

Three keys are used to navigate the OPTIONS menu:

OPTIONS Key#

Scrolls to the next option in the OPTIONS menu and sub-options menus with each press.

YES Key#

1. Selects an option or enters a sub-option menu.
2. Confirms changes made.
3. Changes a value when in an edit field.

NO/CANCEL Key#

1. Exits a sub-option.
2. Cancels or resets a change if it has not been completed or confirmed.
3. When pressed repeatedly, returns to the main sport screen.

Navigation Example 1

1. OPTIONS is pressed until Segment Timer displays.
2. YES is pressed to enter the Segment Timer menu.
3. NO/CANCEL is pressed to exit the Segment Timer menu.

Navigation Example 2

1. Left Team name is entered as Comets ▲.
2. YES is pressed to confirm changes.
3. If NO/CANCEL is pressed instead of YES, it cancels the name entry and stops modifying the Left Team Name.

Navigation Example 3

1. OPTIONS is pressed until Brightness: Low displays.
2. YES is pressed to change brightness to High.
3. NO/CANCEL is pressed to exit the options menu back to the main screen.

Brightness#

Ambient lighting conditions may cause the scoreboard to be too bright or too dim.

Use Brightness to toggle scoreboard brightness between High and Low.

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.

ETN replaces the standard vinyl HOME and GUESTS panels with an LED display that shows the team names entered here.

Electronic Team Name Keypad#

The team name keypad is marked in orange on the MPCW7 keypad.

All letter keys, number keys, backspace, space, and shift functions are available.

Key functions specific to team name entry:

Changing Team Names#

First enter the Team Names menu:

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

Guest Team Name is the default entry point:

1. Press YES to modify the guest team name. The current guest name displays with an edit cursor.
2. Enter the team name using letters (upper and lower case), numbers, backspaces, and spaces as needed.
3. Press YES to confirm. The display moves to Home Team Name.

Home Team Name is automatically the next option after modifying the guest team name:

1. Press YES on the Home Team Name screen.
2. Enter the team name using letters, numbers, backspaces, and spaces as needed.
3. Press YES to confirm. The display returns to Guest Team Name.
4. Press NO/CANCEL to return to the main OPTIONS menu, or press TIME to return to the main time screen.

Main Time#

Main time options control how the game clock behaves.

Main Time Options

To Enter the Main Time Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Main Time.
2. Press YES to enter the Main Time menu.

Changing the Direction of Main Time

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

Turning Auto Horn On or Off

1. From the Main Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Auto Horn: or Auto Horn: *.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means Auto Horn is on.

Changing Main Time Style

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

Disabling and Enabling 0.1 Seconds Time Shift

1. From the Main Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Disable .1 or Disable .1 *.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk means the shift is disabled (time always shows MM:SS).

Aux Time#

The control has a built-in auxiliary timer that can be used for timing field/facility usage, determining elapsed game time, or other purposes.

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

Aux Time Options

To Enter the Aux Time Menu

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

Setting Aux Time

1. From the Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads the current aux time (e.g., Aux: 00:00.0▲).
2. Press YES. The display reads Aux: MM:SS.S◄.
3. Enter the minutes, seconds, and tenths (5 digits). Auto-accepts after 5 digits.
4. If fewer than 5 digits are entered, press YES (zeros fill remaining positions).
5. Press NO/CANCEL before completing entry to restore the previous value.

Changing Direction of Aux Time

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

Setting Time Switch Operation

1. From the Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Time Switch: or Time Switch: *.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk (*) means enabled (aux timer follows the main time switch).

Setting Aux Stop Time

1. From the Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Stop Time:MM:SS or Stop Time:00:00.
2. Press YES. The display reads Stop Time:MM:SS◄.
3. Enter the minutes and seconds (4 digits).
4. Auto-accepts after 4 digits; or press YES with fewer digits (zeros fill remaining positions).

Changing Aux Time Style

1. From the Aux Time menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Style >>.
2. Press YES, then press OPTIONS to scroll through styles (MM:SS / HH:MM).
3. Press YES to enable the desired style.

Segment Timer#

A segment timer is used for pacing organized practices, as an interval horn, and for other practical timing uses.

A segment consists of a practice event (playbook time, running drills, breaks, etc.) that runs 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 time to zero.

The MPCW7 segment timer function supports a maximum of 20 segments.

Three settings are available per segment: time, auto horn, and auto advance.

• Auto Horn — Sounds the horn at the end of the segment time.
• Auto Advance — When enabled, the next segment automatically begins counting when the current segment completes.

Segment Timer Projects#

A segment timer project is a collection of up to 20 segments.

Segment timer projects can take time to set up; if a project will be used regularly, save it to a profile.

Example: Set Segment 1 time to 1:00, Auto Horn ON, Auto Advance ON.

The horn will sound every minute.

Saving a Segment Timer Project#

To save a segment timer project, create the project and then save it using the Profiles option in the OPTIONS menu.

See Profiles.

Segment Timer Main Menu#

There are three options in the main segment timer menu:

1. Enable — Enables or disables the segment timer function. Disabling also removes the segment timer display from the scoreboard.
2. Display on Scoreboard — Toggles whether the segment timer displays on the scoreboard in place of standard main time.
3. Edit Segment — Used to edit segments and create a segment timer project.

To Enter the Segment Timer Menu

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

Enable or Disable Segment Timer

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

Display on Scoreboard

1. From the Segment Timer menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Disp On Board.
2. Press YES to toggle. Disp On Board * means the segment timer is displayed on the scoreboard.

Edit Segment#

The Edit Segment menu is used to configure each segment in the project.

There are 6 options in the Edit Segment menu:

To Enter the Edit Segment Menu

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

Editing Segment Main Time

1. From the Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Seg: 1 ##:##.
2. Press YES. The display reads Seg: 1 ##:##◄.
3. Enter the minutes and seconds (4 digits). Auto-accepts after 4 digits.
4. If fewer than 4 digits entered, press YES (zeros fill remaining).
5. Press NO/CANCEL before completing entry to restore the previous value.

Toggling Auto Horn

1. From the Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Seg: # Auto Hrn.
2. Press YES to toggle. Seg: # Auto Hrn* means Auto Horn is enabled.

Toggling Auto Advance

1. From the Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Seg: # Auto Adv.
2. Press YES to toggle. Seg: # Auto Adv* means Auto Advance is enabled.

Advancing to the Next Segment

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

Inserting a Segment

1. From the Edit Segment menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Insert Segment.
2. Press YES. The display reads Seg: 1 ##:##◄.
3. Enter the time for the inserted segment (4 digits).

Deleting a Segment

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

Time Out Timer#

Time out timer options control time out behavior during the game.

Time Out Timer Options

To Enter the Time Out Timer Menu

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

Display Time Out Timer on Scoreboard

1. From the Time Out Timer menu, ensure the display reads Disp On Board.
2. Press YES to toggle. Disp On Board* means the timer will display on the scoreboard.

Edit Time Outs Menu

There are 3 options within the Edit Time Outs menu:

1. Edit Current Time Out — Sets the duration for the currently selected time out timer (1–5).
2. Edit Current Warning Time — Sets the warning time for the currently selected time out.
3. Next Time Out — Switches to the next time out timer for editing.

To Enter Edit Time Outs

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

To Edit the Current Time Out Duration

1. On the Time#: ##:##.# screen, press YES.
2. The display reads Time#: MM:SS.s ◄.
3. Enter the minutes, seconds, and tenths (5 digits). Auto-accepts after 5 digits.

To Edit the Current Warning Time

1. From Time#: ##:##.#, press OPTIONS until Warn#: ##:##.# displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Warn#: MM:SS.s ◄.
3. Enter the warning time (5 digits).

To Switch to Another Time Out for Editing

1. From the Edit Time Outs screen, press OPTIONS until # Next Time Out displays.
2. Press YES until the desired time out number displays on the Time#: screen.
3. Press OPTIONS to return to editing that time out.

Swap Home and Guest#

This function switches all Home and Guest values (scores, stats, team names) on the display and on the scoreboard.

To Swap Home and Guest

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Swap Home&Guest.
2. Press YES. The display reads Swap Home&Guest* and all values are switched.

Auxiliary Display#

This function selects what is shown on the auxiliary timer display (if one is part of the system).

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

To Set Auxiliary Display

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Aux Display >>.
2. Press YES. The display reads Display Main.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through available options (Display Main, Display Aux, Display ToD).
4. Press YES to enable the desired option. An asterisk indicates the active option.

Horn Settings#

Each horn type can be changed from a selection of 9 different tones.

Horn output volume can also be changed.

Horn Tone Reference

To Enter Horn Settings Menu

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

Horn Volume

1. If not already on the Horn Volume screen, press OPTIONS until Volume: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Volume: #◄.
3. Press a number key (0 = muted, 9 = maximum), or press BLANK to disable the horn.

EOP Horn Tone (End of Period)

Changes the end-of-period tone and main stop time tone.

1. Press OPTIONS until EOP Tone: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads EOP Tone: #◄.
3. Press a number 0–9, or press BLANK to disable the EOP horn.

Horn Key Tone

Changes the tone that sounds when the HORN key is pressed.

1. Press OPTIONS until Key Tone: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Key Tone: #◄.
3. Press a number 0–9, or press BLANK to disable the horn key.

Aux Horn Tone

Changes both the Aux stop time and end-time horn tone.

1. Press OPTIONS until Aux Tone: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Aux Tone: #◄.
3. Press a number 0–9.

Time Out Timer Tone

Changes both the end time-out tone and the warning time-out tone.

1. Press OPTIONS until TimeOut Tone: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads TimeOut Tone: #◄.
3. Press a number 0–9.

Segment Timer Horn Tone

Changes the segment timer auto horn tone.

1. Press OPTIONS until Segment Tone: # displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Segment Tone: #◄.
3. Press a number 0–9.

Wireless#

The Wireless options manage which receivers the MPCW7 communicates with.

Options are: Link Receiver, Add Receiver, and Delete Receiver.

See Receiver Setup for complete receiver pairing procedures.

Time of Day#

The Time of Day options control how the time of day clock behaves.

Time of Day Options

To Enter the Time of Day Options Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Time Of Day >>.
2. Press YES. The display reads Stick TOD.

Stick TOD

1. If not already on the Stick TOD screen, press OPTIONS until Stick TOD displays.
2. Press YES to enable or disable. Stick TOD * means the function is enabled.
3. When enabled and the MPCW7 is shut off, the scoreboard displays the time of day in the main time spot.

.24 Hour Time

1. From the Time of Day Options menu, press OPTIONS until 24 Hour Time displays.
2. Press YES to enable or disable. 24 Hour Time * means 24-hour format is enabled.

Hockey-Specific Options#

The following three options are specific to hockey and field hockey and appear in the OPTIONS menu under their own headings.

Penalties#

Penalties options control the penalty timer behavior.

To Enter the Penalties Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Penalties >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Penalties menu.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through the penalty options.

Enable Button (Penalty On/Off)

1. From the Penalties menu, press YES to select.
2. Press YES again to enable or disable. Enable Button? with an asterisk means the button is enabled.

Set Minor Penalty Default Time

1. From the Penalties menu, press OPTIONS until Minor Pen #:## displays.
2. Press YES to select, then enter the desired time value.

Set Major Penalty Default Time

1. From the Penalties menu, press OPTIONS until Major Pen #:## displays.
2. Press YES to select, then enter the desired time value.

Interval Horn#

The Interval Horn option enables a horn that sounds repeatedly at preset intervals during the game.

A common use is to signal on-ice line changes in little league hockey.

| Option | Description |#

| --- | --- |

| Interval Horn | Enables or disables the interval horn. An asterisk means enabled. |

| Interval Time | Sets how often (in MM:SS) the interval horn sounds. |

To Enter the Interval Horn Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Interval Horn >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Interval Horn menu.

Enable/Disable Interval Horn

1. From the Interval Horn menu, press OPTIONS until Interval Horn? displays.
2. Press YES to toggle. Interval Horn?* means enabled.

Set Interval Time

1. From the Interval Horn menu, press OPTIONS until Int Time ##:## displays.
2. Press YES. The display reads Int Time MM:SS◄.
3. Enter the desired interval time.

Shot Clocks#

Shot clock options manage external shot clock displays connected to the system.

To Enter the Shot Clocks Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Shot Clocks.
2. Press YES to enter the Shot Clocks menu.

Edit Shot Clock

1. From the Shot Clocks menu, press YES to select.
2. Press YES again. The display reads Edit Shot Clk.

ST > MT Blank

1. From the Shot Clocks menu, press OPTIONS until ST > MT Blank * or ST > MT Blank displays.
2. Press YES to toggle. An asterisk means the blank-when-less-than-main-time feature is enabled.

Set SCS1 Time

1. From the Shot Clocks menu, press OPTIONS until Set SCS1 Time displays.
2. Press YES to select, then enter the desired preset time.

Set SCS2 Time

1. From the Shot Clocks menu, press OPTIONS until Set SCS2 Time displays.
2. Press YES to select, then enter the desired preset time.

HHS Function#

The HHS Function setting determines what the RCS-7 remote hand held switch controls.

To Configure HHS Function

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads HHS Function >>.
2. Press YES.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through the function choices (Goal Light *, Shot Clock).
4. Press YES to enable the desired function.

• Shot Clock — The RCS-7 left and right switches reset the shot clock to SCS1 and SCS2 preset values respectively. The button holds shot clock time.
• Goal Light — The RCS-7 left and right switches turn on the RED goal light for HOME and GUEST respectively (GL-H7 goal lights). The button turns off all goal lights.

Profiles#

A Profile saves all current control settings so they can be recalled later.

The MPCW7 can store up to 100 profiles per sport.

What a Profile Saves#

Each profile saves the following settings:

Profile Menu Navigation#

To Enter the Profiles Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Profiles >>.
2. Press YES to enter the Profiles menu. The display reads Load Profile.
3. Press OPTIONS to scroll through the available profile options: Load Profile, Save Profile, Default Lock.

Load Profile#

Load Profile is the first option within the Profile Options menu.

To Load a Profile

1. From the Profiles menu, the display reads Load Profile.
2. Press YES. The display reads:

(The profile number shown is the last profile loaded or saved.)

1. If the displayed profile is the one required, press YES.
2. If a different profile is needed, enter the two-digit profile number.
   • For a single-digit profile number, enter the digit and press YES.

When a profile loads, the MPCW7:

1. Sounds its beeper.
2. Displays the MPCW7 revision screen briefly.
3. Blanks the scoreboard.
4. Displays the sport name.
5. Loads the scoreboard with the saved profile settings.

Save Profile#

Save Profile is the second option within the Profile Options menu.

Set all desired settings before saving a profile.

To Save a Profile

1. Set all applicable settings for the profile.
2. From the Profiles menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Save Profile.
3. Press YES. The display reads:

(The profile number shown is the last profile loaded or saved.)

1. If this is the desired profile number to overwrite, press YES.
2. If a different profile number is desired, enter the two-digit number.
   • For a single-digit number, enter the digit and press YES.
3. The MPCW7 sounds its beeper while saving.
4. After saving, press SCROLL PROFILES to verify. The display shows the saved profile name.

Correcting a Saved Profile

If a mistake is found in a saved profile's settings:

1. Load the profile.
2. Change the incorrect setting.
3. Save the profile again to the same number.

Default Lock#

Default Lock is the third option within the Profile Options menu.

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

The Default Lock prevents users from overwriting this factory default profile.

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

Default Profile Numbers by Sport

To Turn Off the Default Lock

1. From the Profiles menu, press OPTIONS until the display reads Default Lock*.
2. Press YES to turn the Default Lock off. The display reads Default Lock (no asterisk = off).

Backup / Restore#

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

This option is not intended for routine operator use.

Selecting a Sport (Changing Sports)#

The MPCW7 is a universal controller — to operate a different sport, change the overlay and select the sport profile.

To Change to a New Sport

1. Place the desired sport overlay on the control.
2. Press SCROLL PROFILES. The display reads ##-SPORT.
3. Enter the sport name using the keyboard (letters are on the right side of each key; all sports are entered in all capital letters), OR continue pressing SCROLL PROFILES until the desired sport is displayed.

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

Starting a New Game#

To start a new game or load a new profile:

1. Press SCROLL PROFILES. The display reads ##-PROFILE NAME.
2. Enter the profile name using the keyboard, OR continue pressing SCROLL PROFILES until the desired profile is displayed.
3. Press YES when the desired profile is displayed. The control loads that profile.

Receiver Setup#

The MPCW7 communicates wirelessly with one or more receivers.

Each receiver connects to a scoreboard and translates the wireless signal from the control into scoreboard commands.

The MPCW7 can operate one or more selectable wireless receivers depending on operational requirements.

Receivers can be linked or unlinked on a game-by-game basis.

Wireless Menu Overview#

The Wireless options in the OPTIONS menu allow you to:

• Link Receiver — Toggle which stored receivers are active (linked) for the current operation.
• Add Receiver — Register a new receiver to the MPCW7 by serial number and name.
• Delete Receiver — Remove a receiver from the MPCW7's memory entirely.

To Enter the Wireless Menu

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Wireless >>.
2. Press YES. The display reads Link Receiver.

Adding a Receiver#

The MPCW7 stores any receivers it uses in memory.

If a new receiver is required (new scoreboard installation, maintenance, or a new component), add it to the MPCW7 first.

Have the receiver serial number ready — it is required to add a receiver.

To Add a Receiver

1. From the Wireless menu (Link Receiver is displayed), press OPTIONS until Add Receiver is displayed.
2. Press YES. The display reads Receiver# ◄.
3. Enter the six-digit receiver serial number.
4. The control navigates to the receiver naming screen. The display reads _ ▲.
5. Enter a receiver name using the team name and letter keys.

1. The display confirms the entered name (e.g., SOC FIELD 1 ▲).

Linking and Unlinking Receivers#

The MPCW7 allows you to choose which wireless receivers to use during a given game or operation.

Receivers default to being linked; this setting allows toggling each receiver on or off.

To Link or Unlink Receivers

1. If using profiles, load the desired profile first. Refer to Profiles.
2. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Wireless >>, then press YES.
3. The display reads Link Receiver.
4. Press YES. The display reads the first receiver in the list (e.g., Rec Name 1 *).

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

1. Press YES to toggle the link state for that receiver (link or unlink).
2. To link or unlink another receiver, press OPTIONS to cycle to the next receiver (e.g., Rec Name 2).
3. Press YES to toggle the link state for that receiver.
4. Repeat for all receivers as needed.
5. If using profiles, save the current profile after setting the correct link states.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for all profiles with different wireless settings.

Setting the Scoreboard Model#

The scoreboard model setting must match the scoreboard being operated.

To Change the Scoreboard Model

1. Press OPTIONS until the display reads Model >>.
2. Press YES.
3. Press OPTIONS until the desired scoreboard model series is displayed.
4. Press YES to confirm.

Deleting a Receiver#

If a receiver is no longer in use, is defective, or needs to be replaced, delete it from the MPCW7.

To Delete a Receiver

1. From the Wireless menu, press OPTIONS until Delete Receiver is displayed.
2. Press YES. The display reads the first receiver in the list (e.g., SOC FIELD 1 *).
3. If this is not the receiver to delete, press OPTIONS until the desired receiver is displayed (e.g., SOC FIELD 4 *).
4. Press YES to delete that receiver. The receiver is removed from the MPCW7 and all profiles.

Receiver Pairing Summary#

For a new installation or first-time setup, complete the following steps in order:

1. Power on the scoreboard / receiver first. Wait for the receiver indicator LED to illuminate.
2. Power on the MPCW7 control.
3. Set the scoreboard model: OPTIONS → Model >> → YES → select model → YES.
4. Add the receiver: OPTIONS → Wireless >> → YES → OPTIONS → Add Receiver → YES → enter serial number and name.
5. Verify the receiver is linked: OPTIONS → Wireless >> → YES → Link Receiver → YES → confirm asterisk is present.
6. Create and save a profile with these settings. See Profiles.

Features and Specifications#

MPCW7 Hockey / Field Hockey Control — Features#

Hockey-Specific Features#

Time Functions#

Specifications#

Troubleshooting#

If the problem persists, contact the Nevco Service Department:

Glossary#

Alternate Time Control Switches (TIME ON / TIME OFF Keys)

Located on the keypad, these 2 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 main time expires, stop time is reached, a segment timer segment ends (if set), a time out ends, aux time ends, or aux time reaches aux stop time.

Auto Horn tone and volume 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.

It can be viewed on the control by pressing TIME twice or through Aux Time Options.

Uses include timing field/facility usage or determining elapsed game time.

Auxiliary Time Display

An external display unit (models 9410, 9510, 9405, and 9505) that shows only a timer.

Can display main time, aux time, or time of day.

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.

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.

Hockey/Field Hockey default profile number is 96.

Brightness Level

The scoreboard can be set to bright or dim for best viewing.

Indoor scoreboards default to bright; outdoor scoreboards default to dim.

Time of Day

Once the correct time has been set, the accuracy of the time of day 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 the TIME OF DAY key.

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 keys (TIME ON / TIME OFF on the keypad) are disabled.

Interval Horn

A horn that sounds repeatedly at preset intervals throughout the game.

Commonly used in little league hockey to signal on-ice line changes.

The Interval Horn has been replaced by the more versatile Segment Timer.

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.

To change sports, install the correct overlay and enter the sport name on the new sport screen.

Segment Timer

Sometimes called Practice Timer; allows a list of time segments to be programmed into the control.

When started, the first segment loads into the main timer and counts down.

When zero is reached, if Auto Horn is enabled the horn sounds for 4 seconds and the next segment loads.

If Auto Advance is enabled the next segment begins counting; if not, TIME ON must be pressed.

The Segment Timer has replaced the Interval Horn and can mimic it exactly.

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 to do so in main time options and 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 optional display of time out time remaining on the scoreboard.

Five different time out timers are available.

Regulatory Notices#

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.