Daktronics VIP-5000 Series Quick Manual

VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide
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.
VIP-5060 accepts standard DVI inputs of 800x600 and 1280x720. VIP-5160 accepts standard DVI inputs of
800x600 and 1280x720 but has an additional input resolution allowing 1440x900 DVI input with reduced
blanking. This quick guide explains basic VIP-5000 series connections and setup as shown in Figure 1.
Video input
VIP-5000 series
Control
processor
Figure 1: VIP-5000 Series Connections

Hardware Setup

Connecting to the LED Video Display

1. Locate fiber-optic Port A and Port B on
the processor.
2. Insert duplex LC fiber-optic cables into their
corresponding ports. The cables will click into
place when seated properly. Refer to Figure 2
and Figure 3.
Note: Remove fiber dust covers from cables and
connectors prior to inserting into ports.

Connecting to the DVI Video Source

1. Insert the male plug into the female jack.
2. Turn the screws on the male plug clockwise to lock. Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Figure 4: Display-Mount
DVI Video Input Jack
Note: The processor supports a refresh rate of 60Hz and has a playback window at 0,0 (upper-left)
of DVI input. The playback window matches the display size in pixels.
DD2773153
Rev 06
30 January 2018
Daktronics LED video display
Figure 5: Rack-Mount
DVI Video Input Jack
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Figure 2: Display-Mount
Fiber-Optic Port
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Figure 3: Rack-Mount
Fiber-Optic Ports