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- Page 1 VIP-5000 SERIES VIDEO IMAGE PROCESSOR OPERATION MANUAL P1603 07 April 2017 DD2773152 Rev 11 201 Daktronics Drive Brookings, SD 57006-5128 www.daktronics.com/support 800.325.8766...
- Page 2 Daktronics trademarks are property of Daktronics, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuring DisplayFind Utility ....5 Network Monitors ........31 Computer System Requirements .....6 Diagnostics ..........31 Connecting to a Display ......6 Fan Control ..........32 VIP-5000 Series System Login ....7 PLR Fan Control ........32 Dashboard ..........7 Brightness Fan Control......32 User Interface Basics ......8 Cabinet Fan Control ......32 Interface Elements........8... - Page 4 11 Exchange / Repair & Return Programs ........44 Exchange Program .........44 Repair & Return Program ......45 Shipping Address ........45 Warranty & Limitation of Liability....45 12 Glossary ..........46 A Supplementary Documents .....47 Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability ......49 – ii –...
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Page 5: Introduction
This manual references images from two versions of the VIP-5000 series: display-mount (or embedded) and rack-mount. Figure 1 shows the ports of the display-mount VIP-5000 series and Figure 2 shows the ports of the rack-mount VIP-5000 series. Refer to Section 2: First-Time System Setup & Launch (p. 2) for additional information. -
Page 6: First-Time System Setup & Launch
First-Time System Setup & Launch Physical Connections LED Video Display Connecting the Video Image Processor (VIP) to an LED video display requires duplex LC fiber-optic cables. To connect the processor to the display, follow the directions below while referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4: 1. -
Page 7: Connecting To The Network
1. Connect a breakout cable to the power/sensor port on the Breakout Panel processor. Refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10. 2. Twist the connector to secure it properly. 3. Connect the Daktronics-supplied sensor cable to the breakout cable. – 3 –... -
Page 8: Rack Mount
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an outlet. To enable temperature and light sensors on the rack-mount processor, connect the Daktronics-supplied sensor cable to Figure 11: Rack-Mount Figure 12: Rack-Mount the CAN port. Refer to Figure 12. -
Page 9: Configuring Displayfind Utility
Configuring DisplayFind Utility After launching the DisplayFind utility, review the list of associated items. The top two items in the list should have a green check mark. Refer to Figure 14. Figure 14: DisplayFind Utility Window If one of the top two items has a red x icon next to it as shown in Figure 15, click it for additional information or to access the download. -
Page 10: Computer System Requirements
Increase the Discovery Timeout value if the connection is slow. Follow the steps below: 1. Click the icon to the left of the Daktronics Display Finder text in the application header. 2. Click Settings. Refer to Figure 16. 3. Set a new Discovery Timeout using the up and down arrow buttons. -
Page 11: Vip-5000 Series System Login
2. Type Dak in the User name text box and the appropriate password in the Password text box. Figure 20: VIP-5000 Series Login Refer to Figure 20. Note: By default, the login user name is Dak and common to all operators. The VIP is configured with the password DakPassword!, which should be changed after initial configuration. -
Page 12: User Interface Basics
User Interface Basics Interface Elements The VIP-5000 series processor interface includes elements that are always visible to the operator, including a header bar, left-side menu, right-side menu, and main window. Refer to Figure 21. Right-side menu Left-side menu Header bar... -
Page 13: Right-Side Menu
Opens a window showing Daktronics contact information and open source / licenses used to build the VIP-5000 series processor Opens a link to the previous VIP user interface in order to access a few functions that are not yet operational in the new user interface... -
Page 14: Password
Help opens a window that provides an online version of this manual. About About opens a window with a link to the Daktronics website and the Daktronics customer support number. There is a link to licensing information showing the open source libraries and licenses used to build the VIP-5000 series processor. -
Page 15: Dashboard
Dashboard The Dashboard icon shows status tiles for the Video Image Processor (VIP). These status tiles include standard tiles that are always visible and an Important Messages tile that is shown only when an important setting has been changed recently within the configuration settings. - Page 16 • Brightness - This tile shows brightness settings and current output. The Configured information shows how the brightness is determined and the brightness value that the processor is attempting to achieve. The Current information shows the actual brightness settings in use. Click this tile to open the Brightness link under the Configuration menu.
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Page 17: Configuration
Configuration Click Configuration to open a Configuration window with a number of options. Refer to Figure 25. The currently selected link is underlined. In the example in Figure 25, the Identification link is selected. Figure 25: Configuration Menu After making a change to any configuration setting, save that change by clicking the Save button. -
Page 18: Identification
The information in the Device (DHCP) Name, Description, and Device ID fields is set by Daktronics during system installation. The Device ID is used to uniquely identify the processor to Daktronics Services. If the Device ID character string is needed for other operations, use the Copy to Clipboard function to easily copy this information to the computer’s temporary clipboard. - Page 19 Change the Color Adjustment settings of the DVI video signal with the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue slider bars or by typing in the desired percentage values. Refer to Figure 30 and the table below. Figure 30: Input - Color Adjustment Adjustment Description Adjusts the overall gray level of the display.
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Page 20: Test Pattern
If Manual is chosen, the operator manually defines the content placement and positioning. This feature should not be used unless instructed to do so by Daktronics technicians. Refer to Figure 32. -
Page 21: Stored Content
Refer to the table below for a list of all available test patterns and their descriptions. Test Pattern Description Displays an alternating pattern showing the row and then the column Module Locator of each module Module ID Displays a pattern that numbers each display module Displays a module ID pattern rendered at 48x48 for non-square/non- Module ID 48x48 matrix modules... -
Page 22: Blank
Change the Color Adjustment settings, the Source Dimensions, and the Target Dimensions as described in DVI (p. 14). Blank Select Blank from the drop-down menu to cause the display to show a blank output. Output Output sets the entire display output as Active or Inactive. - Page 23 Translation tables vary based on display size and type. Refer to Figure 40. Contact Daktronics Technical Services to obtain the correct translation table. Note: After uploading the translation table, the display output may be temporarily out-of-sync while the translation is applied.
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Page 24: Brightness
Brightness Brightness sets the brightness (or dimming) level of the display. The operator can determine how the brightness of the display is controlled with the Mode drop-down menu. Refer to Figure 42. • Automatic - Brightness values are Figure 42: Brightness - Mode determined by a light sensor and automatically adjusted according to ambient light conditions. - Page 25 To set the brightness limits based on the sunrise and sunset, the status file retrieves the sunrise/sunset times in HH:MM:SS. If this time cannot be retrieved, the firmware defaults to a value of 6:00 AM for sunrise and 9:00 PM for sunset. The operator can set an offset time either before or after sunset/sunrise.
- Page 26 The operator can set the transition time between brightness levels (how long it takes for the sign to change brightness levels between day and night settings). For example, Figure 45 shows the transition from the 100% brightness level during the day to the maximum nighttime brightness level of 20% will take 60 minutes.
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Page 27: Thermal Dimming Override
Use the override function and increase the trip point only when instructed to do so by Daktronics technicians. Network Network sets the network configuration for the processor. Configure both the Internet Protocol (IP) address and the Domain Name Server (DNS) address to communicate with the local area network (LAN). -
Page 28: Ip Configuration
IP address format. An example of such a name Figure 49: Network - DNS Configuration resolution is the internet host name www. daktronics.com resolved to 64.233.169.147. Refer to Figure 49. Configure the DNS address either automatically or manually. •... -
Page 29: Network Test
This is used for questions such as “Can the VIP connect to IDM?”. The default target address fusion.daktronics.com is the IDM URL. This URL may be changed to any target site. Figure 51: Network - Network Test Choose the type of network test from the drop-down menu. -
Page 30: Time
Active, two default addresses are used for synchronizing the time. Refer to Figure 57. • The first address is the primary NTP server. The default address is 0.daktronics.pool.ntp.org. • The second address is the secondary NTP server. The default address is 1.daktronics.pool.ntp.org. -
Page 31: Peripherals
® Control Suite software program. When this is chosen, the Host field is set as venus. daktronics.com and the Port field is set as 443 by default. Refer to Figure 59. Figure 59: Services - Venus-Hosted Figure 60: Services - Venus Local •... -
Page 32: Light
If a peripheral device is configured but the VIP is unable to receive responses, a red banner opens at the top of the device configuration section. Refer to Figure 64. Figure 64: Disconnected Peripheral Device Light A light sensor automatically controls display brightness based on ambient light conditions. -
Page 33: Power Control
3. Click Save at the top of the screen to save the changes. Power Monitor The power monitor sensor detects power loss. If the display is connected to a Daktronics power supply, a power loss sends an immediate diagnostic notice to IDM indicating a power failure condition has occurred. -
Page 34: Door Switch
To configure the power monitor sensor, follow the instructions below while referring to Figure 69. 1. Choose Automatic or Manual. • Automatic – the address is automatically detected by the Figure 69: Peripherals - Power Monitor processor. The default address is 3. •... -
Page 35: Network Monitors
Network Monitors Network Monitors configures the monitoring system for the network. Monitors are used in conjunction with Power Relay control and attempt a recovery if a device becomes unresponsive on the network. Network monitors ping the player to determine why the display is not working, possibly eliminating the need for a service call. -
Page 36: Fan Control
Fan Control Fan Control provides three different methods for controlling the internal ventilation of the display cabinet. The Fan Control settings determine when the display fans will turn on and off. Refer to Figure 74. PLR Fan Control This sets the high and low temperatures that trigger the display fans. -
Page 37: Monitor
Monitor Click Monitor to open a window showing a video feed of the display input or output content. This video plays on a canvas that represents the display size. Refer to Figure 75. Figure 75: Monitor Use the arrow and magnifying glass icons at the top of the video feed to re-size the monitor window to scale, larger, or smaller. -
Page 38: Stored Content
Stored Content Stored Content opens a display mode that uses locally stored content when the primary video source is unavailable or when a specific trigger occurs (i.e. a door switch is triggered when a cabinet door opens). Stored Content is a library for stored image files. Image files are easily added or deleted from this list. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
A dialog box opens prompting the operator to Figure 80: Save Logs either open the log file or save it to a default download directory. Note: Daktronics Technical Support may ask to review these exported log files when troubleshooting. – 35 –... -
Page 40: Display Hardware
Display Hardware These diagnostic test patterns verify that all wiring connections are made properly and that all hardware components are working correctly. During the tests, the processor sends modifiers to the PLR systems every five seconds, triggering the display modules to turn red or green. -
Page 41: Addresses To Test
Figure 83: Processor Menu cables. Note: Do not use this feature unless instructed to do so by Daktronics technicians. If Port A is selected from the drop-down list, Port B will be disabled, forcing the display to run only on its Port A link to the processor. Refer to Figure 84. - Page 42 In a system using two PLRs to run a display section, one PLR output is the primary link, and the other PLR is the secondary link. In this setup, selecting Port A from the display interface drop-down list will show problems detected by the primary PLR. Selecting Port B from the drop-down list will show problems detected by the secondary PLR.
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Page 43: Power Control
Power Control Serial Loopback Test This test verifies the serial cable functionality of a configured power relay control device. After Clicking Run Loopback Test, the operator is prompted to connect the transmit and receive pins on the serial cable. Refer to Figure 87. -
Page 44: Power Relay Control
Power Relay Control Click the red Reset Power Control button to perform a soft restart of the power relay control device. Refer to Figure 89. After clicking Reset Power Control, a prompt Figure 89: Reset Power Control opens to confirm the action since this clears all cycle counts and returns relays to the default state. -
Page 45: Calibration
Calibration Click Calibration to open a Calibration window with options for adjusting the display output. Refer to Figure 90. Figure 90: Calibration Module Adjustment Module Adjustment manually adjusts individual modules to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display. Press Start to begin manually calibrating the display. A prompt opens to confirm this action since this interrupts the active content on the display. -
Page 46: Camera
Figure 95: Clear Stored Calibration Settings Camera Camera calibration adjusts the intensity level of each pixel in a Daktronics LED video display as needed to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display. A prompt opens to confirm this action since this interrupts the active content on the display. -
Page 47: 10 System Backup
10 System Backup Click System Backup to open a window with options for cloning the current system files or restoring previously saved system files. Refer to Figure 96. Figure 96: System Backup Click Create System Backup to save the current system configuration files and translation table. -
Page 48: 11 Exchange / Repair & Return Programs
Program and a Repair & Return Program. Exchange Program Daktronics unique Exchange Program is a quick service for replacing key parts in need of repair. If a part requires repair or replacement, Daktronics sends the customer a replacement, and the customer sends the defective part to Daktronics. This decreases display downtime. -
Page 49: Repair & Return Program
Customer Service immediately. Daktronics expects immediate return of an exchange part if it does not solve the problem. Daktronics also reserves the right to refuse parts that have been damaged due to acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear. -
Page 50: 12 Glossary
Calibration: Process of adjusting the intensity level of each pixel in a Daktronics LED video display as needed to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display. -
Page 51: A Supplementary Documents
Supplementary Documents This section includes the following: • DD2773153 VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide – 47 –... - Page 52 This page intentionally left blank. – 48 –...
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Page 53: B Daktronics Warranty & Limitation Of Liability
VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide Page 1 of 6 The VIP-5000 series processor is the interface that drives video to a digital display and meets operational needs such as dimming, displaying test patterns, and adjusting gamma and color controls. The VIP-5060 accepts standard DVI input of 1280x720; the VIP-5160 has an additional input resolution allowing 1440x900 DVI input with reduced blanking. - Page 54 1. Download the DisplayFind application from either the control software CD or the internet. a. Navigate to dakfiles.daktronics.com. b. Click venus1500>Utils>DisplayFind>DisplayFind.exe. c. Click Run to download the program or Save to save the file for later use. 22 February 2017 201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 DD2773153 800.325.8766 Rev 05 www.daktronics.com/support...
- Page 55 3. Type DakPassword! into the Password text box. 4. Click OK. Figure 14: VIP-5000 Series Login These are the factory-configured login credentials. Daktronics strongly recommends changing the password after initial configuration. After setting a new password, this new password must be entered into the Password text box during login.
- Page 56 Manual - the operator manually defines the visible area. 6. Set the Target Dimensions as either Automatic or Manual to position the incoming video signal on the display. This feature should not be used unless instructed to do so by Daktronics technicians. •...
- Page 57 All Day - sets display minimum and maximum brightness for a 24-hour period. • Day and Night - sets display minimum and maximum brightness based on the time of day. 22 February 2017 201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 DD2773153 800.325.8766 Rev 05...
- Page 58 Page 6 of 6 Contact Info and Where to Get Help Click Help under the User icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to access the VIP-5000 Series Video Image Processor Operator’s Manual DD2773152. Click About under the User icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to access the Daktronics website.
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- Page 61 DAKTRONICS WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Warranty and Limitation of Liability (the “Warranty”) sets forth the warranty provided by Daktronics with respect to the Equipment. By accepting delivery of the Equipment, Purchaser and End User agree to be bound by and accept these terms and conditions. Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms within the Warranty shall have the same meaning and definition as provided elsewhere in the Agreement.
- Page 62 In no event shall Daktronics be liable for loss, damage, or injury of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with this Warranty in excess of the Purchase Price of the Equipment. The End User’s remedy in any dispute under this Warranty shall be ultimately limited to the Purchase Price of the Equipment to the extent the Purchase Price has been paid.
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