TMP 100 - Photo/Video Accessories Glide Gear - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Teleprompter Accessory for Photo/Video
Brand	Glide Gear
Model	TMP 100
Camera Compatibility	DSLR/Mirrorless cameras with lens-to-mount distance ≤ 7.9" (20 cm)
Device Compatibility	Tablets/smartphones with display up to 10.5" x 8" (26.5 cm x 20 cm)
Mounting	1/4-20 tripod mount; includes cheese plate and mounting screws
Mirror Adjustment	45-degree angle via thumb screws
Hood	Included, attaches with Velcro straps, with sock for camera lens
Camera Plate	1/4-20 mounting screw in adjustable slot
Tray	Adjustable with two clamps for device; extends via thumb screws
Included Accessories	Extra 1/4-20 screws (2), cellphone arm with holder
Required Accessories (Not Included)	Camera/device, tripod, teleprompter app
Compatible App	Teleprompter app that mirrors text (e.g., free/paid versions on Google Play/App Store)
Maintenance	Clean mirror with soft, lint-free cloth; avoid scratches
Safety	Ensure secure tripod mounting; do not overload; keep away from moisture
Spare Parts	Extra 1/4-20 mounting screws included; no other spare parts specified

Frequently Asked Questions - TMP 100 Glide Gear

Does the TMP 100 include a phone or tablet mount?

No, the TMP 100 does not come with a phone or tablet mount/adapter. You need to use your own device and a compatible holder if not using a camera.

What cameras are compatible with the TMP 100?

The TMP 100 is compatible with DSLR and mirrorless cameras where the distance from the mounting hole to the front of the lens is less than 7.9 inches (20 cm).

What size tablet can I use with the TMP 100?

The maximum display size the TMP 100 can accommodate without cutting off the screen is 10.5 inches x 8 inches (26.5 cm x 20 cm).

How do I assemble the TMP 100?

First, attach the cheese plate to a tripod (optional) and screw the TMP 100 onto it. Adjust the mirror to a 45-degree angle using the thumb screws. Attach the hood with Velcro straps. Mount the camera on the back plate's 1/4-20 screw, then place the lens inside the sock. Loosen the thumb screws under the camera plate to extend the tray, place your prompting device, and secure it with the clamps.

How do I mount a camera on the TMP 100?

Use the 1/4-20 mounting screw located on the back plate inside a slot. Screw the camera onto that screw. Ensure the lens fits into the sock built into the hood.

Can I use a tablet as a teleprompter device?

Yes, you can use a tablet or cellphone as the prompting device. Place it on the adjustable tray and secure it between the two clamps. The device must have a teleprompter app that can mirror text.

What teleprompter app should I use?

Download any teleprompter app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store that supports text mirroring. Free and paid versions are available.

How do I adjust the mirror angle?

Loosen the thumb screws on both sides of the mirror, tilt the mirror to your desired angle (typically 45 degrees for proper reflection), then tighten the screws to secure it.

Is a tripod included with the TMP 100?

No, the TMP 100 does not include a tripod. You need a tripod capable of supporting the weight of the entire setup.

Where can I download the user manual for the TMP 100?

The user manual is available for free download in PDF format from the product page on notice-facile.com or the manufacturer's website www.glidegear.net.

USER MANUAL TMP 100 Glide Gear

In order to use the TMP 100, you will need the following items, which are not included with the TMP 100:

• A video recording device such as a DSLR or a Mirrorless camera, a tablet or a smartphone. The TMP 100 does not come with a phone or a tablet mount/adapter.
• A device, typically, a tablet or a cellphone, displaying the script to be read in front of the camera. The device will need to be equipped with a tele-prompting application or software allowing mirroring of text.
• A tripod capable of supporting the weight of the entire setup.

Compatibility

• DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras: the distance between the mounting hole at the bottom of the camera and the front of the lens should not exceed 7.9" or 20cm
• Tablet/Cell phone: the maximum display the TMP 100 will accommodate without part of the screen being cut off is 10.5" x 8" or 26.5cm x 20cm

App Download

Download a free or a paid version of a tele-prompter in the app store of your tablet or cellphone. The app must be able to mirror the script in order to function properly with the TMP 100.

TMP 100

Assembly

The TMP 100 can be set on a flat surface or mounted onto a tripod.

When using a tripod, remove the cheese-plate from the tripod head and screw it onto one of the mounting holes at the bottom of the TMP 100.

2 Using the thumb screws on both sides of the mirror, place the frame at a 45-degree angle (Fig. A).

3 Using the Velcro straps on the side of the mirror, attach the TMP 100's hood around the frame and zip up the sides.

4 The TMP 100's back plate features a 1/4-20 mounting screw inside a slot. (Fig. B).

Mount the camera on the 1/4-20 screw.

5 Place your camera lens inside the sock build into the hood.

If you are using a cellphone, place the sock around the phone so that you can still see the screen.

6 Loosen the 2 thumbscrews below the camera plate to extend the tray forward (Fig.C)

Close-up of a mechanical lever mechanism with a circular component, labeled Fig. A (no text or symbols on the device itself)

Mechanical testing setup with two parallel plates and a circular inset showing a hole (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a mechanical setup with two circular components mounted on a metal frame (no visible text or symbols)

TMP 100

7

Place your prompting device on the tray.

8

Secure the position of your prompting device by clamping it in between the 2 clamps already mounted onto the tray. (Fig E).

Make sure to secure the tray by tightening the thumbscrews from Step 6.

9

If needed, adjust the position of the mirror in the same way you did in Step 2

10

Your setup should look like Fig. E.

Close-up of a mechanical assembly with black components and a labeled section 'Fig. D' (no readable text or symbols on the main subject)

Black DSLR camera setup with a triangular screen and stand, labeled Fig. E (no text or symbols on the device itself)

Mounting Accessories

The TMP 100 includes 2 extra 1/4-20 mounting screws.

Use the mounting screws to mount the accessories of your choice on each side od the frame holding the mirror as pictured in Fig. F

Fig. F

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TMP 100

Shooting with a Cellphone

Fig. G

The TMP 100 includes an arm with a slot and a thumbscrew. Mount the arm onto the camera platform the same way you would mount a camera on the TMP 100.
2 Mount the cellphone holder included with the TMP 100 on the other end of the arm.
3 Place your smartphone in the phone holder in a landscape position, the camera facing the front of the teleprompter and the screen facing you as in Fig. G.
4 Slide your smartphone within the phone holder and rotate the position of the arm so that your cellphone's camera is as close as possible to the mirror and as centered as possible.

Your final setup should look like in Fig. G.