Daktronics OmniSport 2000 Timing Console - Manual (Page 207)

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The DQ operation can be done at any point in the race and does not affect arming or recording
of times for the lane. By pressing the same lane number again while in the DQ command, the
lane is “re-qualified” and the original status indicator is returned. Before the meet, the timing
operator should clarify with the meet referee if he/she wants the athletes to be disqualified
on the timer. Clarification of this is important for results to be properly ranked on the
printouts and meet management software which will show as a DQ on the scoreboard.
14.4 Event/Heat, Home/Guest & Record Time Scoreboards
The Event/Heat Number and Home/Guest Scores can be displayed on the appropriate
scoreboard module if it is included in the system.
When the Event/Heat module is present, the event and heat numbers will automatically be
displayed whenever they are changed with the [EVENT HEAT] key.
When the Home/Guest or Guest/Guest modules are present, the home, guest 1, guest 2 and
guest 3 scores will automatically be displayed after being entered in the Edit-Team Score
menu (refer to Section 15.3).
When the Record Time module is present, record data for the corresponding event will be
displayed at the start of the race. One record can be pre-entered for each event in the Edit-
Record Time menu (refer to Section 15.3).
14.5 Pre-race Setup for the Timer Operator
Printer Setup
Before the start of the first race, the printer should be set up to print the desired information.
Refer to Section 15.9 to configure the printer.
Verify the Console is Reset
Confirm the console is reset and that RT shows 00:00.0 (Figure 192). Set the correct Event
Heat and Lane. Press [NEXT EVENT]>[HEAT +1] / [HEAT -1] or simply press [EVENT
HEAT] to enter the correct Event and Heat.
14.6 Timer Operation During Race
During the race, the operator watches the meet officials, lane status indicators on the
console’s LCDs and athletes in their lanes. This section describes operations that must take
place during an event. Doing these operations will increase the effectiveness and accuracy of
the timer, and help ease the flow of running a track meet.
Start Operations
The timer will start any time a start impulse is received and the timer is reset (clock shows
00:00.00). As a backup operation or for testing, press [START] to start the timer. The printer
will note if the start is External or Keyboard.