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- Page 1 DI-6000 & VP-6000 SERIES PROCESSOR OPERATION MANUAL P1634 & P1848 DD3953772 Rev 15 27 June 2024 201 Daktronics Drive Brookings, SD 57006-5128 www.daktronics.com/support 800.325.8766...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction .........1 Static Engine .........22 Information .........23 Daktronics Contact Information ....1 Configuration ........23 Product Information ........1 DI-6000.............2 Channel ..........23 NextGen Engine ........24 DI-6000-2RU ..........2 Information .........24 DI-6000-3RU ..........2 VP-6000............3 Canvases ...........24 Sources ..........25 System Login ..........3 Javascript Engine .........25 Dashboard ..........3... - Page 4 Table of Contents 10 Image Playback .......51 Playback Control ........51 Status ............51 Image List ..........52 11 Glossary ..........53 A Supplementary Documents .....55 B Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability...........57 – ii –...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction This manual helps Daktronics customers operate the DI-6000 series display interface and VP-6000 series video processor. Review all of the information in this manual to understand the features that these products offer. This manual assumes the user has a basic working knowledge of personal computer operations such as using menus and folders. - Page 6 DI-6000 DI-6000 is designed to encode upstream control systems and deliver content to the display. Refer to the DI-6000 Series Quick Guide (DD3122248) in Appendix A: Supplementary Documents (p.55) for information on initial hardware setup. DI-6000-2RU Figure 2 shows the rear view of a typical DI-6000-2RU with one output card. The DI-6000-2RU accepts a maximum SDI input feed of 1080p resolution and supports 3840x2160 DisplayPort input.
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Page 7: System Login
VP-6000 VP-6000 is designed to directly control display content. It can accept multiple different types of inputs simultaneously, scale the inputs, and seamlessly switch between them using transition and keying effects. Figure 4 shows the rear view of a typical VP-6000-3RU with one output card. -
Page 8: User Interface Basics
User Interface Basics Interface Elements The DI-6000 or VP-6000 user interface has elements that are always visible including a header bar, main menu, right-side menu, and main window with status tiles. Refer to Figure 5. Right-side menu Main menu Last updated Header bar Status tiles Main window... -
Page 9: Main Menu
DI-6000 or VP-6000 user interface Advanced Advanced opens a window with advanced configuration options for use by Daktronics Technical Support. Make changes to these settings only under the direction of Daktronics personnel. User Interface Basics... -
Page 10: Update
• Manual updates a specific program on display devices using a single bootload file. • Note: Perform manual bootloading only under the direction of Daktronics technicians. To automatically bootload the display devices with a firmware package, follow these steps: 1. Choose Automatic from the drop-down list. Refer to Figure 7. - Page 11 2. Select the specific output(s) to bootload or select the All Display Outputs check box for all outputs. 3. Click > Show Versions to review each output’s current program type and version before beginning the bootload process. 4. Click Upload Package and Bootload to send a package or Bootload from Installed Package to use a currently installed package and start the bootloading process.
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Page 12: Restore Points
4. Click > Show Versions to review each output’s current program type and version before beginning the bootload process. 5. Click Upload Firmware and Bootload to start bootloading the selected output. 6. Click > Show Progress Details to see the bootloading progress bar for the selected output. - Page 13 Click Create New Restore Point to manually create a restore point and enter a descriptive name. Numbers, letters, and underscores can all be used in the restore point name. Refer to Figure 12. Figure 12: Create New Restore Point There is a limit to the number of manual restore points that can be saved. If this limit is reached, the create button is disabled and the following message appears: maximum number of restore points reached.
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Page 14: Help
About Click About to open a window with a link to the Daktronics website and the Daktronics customer support number. Refer to Figure 15. Figure 15: Contact Information The current system firmware version is listed under Version Information. -
Page 15: Dashboard
Dashboard Click Dashboard to show the system status tiles. Refer to Figure 16. Figure 16: Dashboard Status Tiles Dashboard Tiles Many of the dashboard status tiles are interactive; click an interactive tile to open an operational window or menu command. For example, the Memory tile provides information only. - Page 16 • Peripherals – This tile shows the total number of configured peripheral managers and total number of sensors. One manager can control more than one sensor; however, each sensor is controlled by only one manager. Click this tile to open the Peripherals tab under the Configuration menu.
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Page 17: Configuration
Identification Identification shows general information about the DI-6000 or VP-6000 that is set by Daktronics during system installation. Changing the Device Name or Mode changes the header bar information. Refer to Interface Elements (p.4). Select the Mode to configure the DI-6000 or VP-6000 as part of the Primary or Backup system. -
Page 18: Active/Inactive
(LAN). Refer to Figure 20. Figure 20: Configuration – Network Hostname The Hostname is the device’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) name. This is populated by default or set by Daktronics during system installation. Configuration... -
Page 19: Ipv4 Configuration
Suite), and time servers require internet host names to be expressed in their dotted IP address format. An example of such a name resolution is the internet host name www. daktronics.com resolved to 64.233.169.147. Refer to Figure 22. Configure the DNS address either automatically or manually. -
Page 20: Brightness
Brightness Set the brightness (or dimming) level of the display with the Brightness function. Normally, display brightness is set at a greater value during the day or in bright areas, and set at a lesser value at night or in dim areas. Brightness Manager If no brightness managers are configured, this tab shows the message No managers configured. -
Page 21: Brightness Limits
GPS – Brightness values are determined by the display’s location using GPS • coordinates. Enter the latitude and longitude directly or click Lookup to set the display location. Nighttime brightness is set at 0% and daytime brightness is 100%. The transition from night to day starts 30 minutes before sunrise and finishes 10 minutes before sunrise. -
Page 22: Peripherals
Figure 28: Brightness Limits – Day and Night, Sunrise and Sunset Peripherals Configure the peripheral display sensors with the Peripherals function. Available peripheral types are listed in the Add Peripheral drop-down list within the Peripheral Manager tile. A peripheral manager can control a number of peripheral sensors; however, each sensor is controlled by only one manager. - Page 23 To add a new peripheral manager, follow these steps: 1. Click Add Manager. A new Peripheral Manager tile appears with the message No peripherals configured. Refer to Figure 31. 2. Click the new Peripheral Manager tile to configure the manager. 3. Enter a descriptive name in the Name field. 4.
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Page 24: Inputs
Select an input tile to see more details or make changes to the input configuration. Any errors or warnings are listed in a banner at the top of the window. Refer to Figure 34. Processor inputs cannot be added or deleted, only changed. Note: Change inputs only under the direction of Daktronics Technical Support. Configuration... - Page 25 Figure 34: SDI Input Details Depending on the type of input (SDI or DisplayPort), different status information fields and configuration options are available. Refer to Figure 34 and Figure 35. Figure 35: DisplayPort Input Details Identify – this button identifies the input card in the processor itself. The card’s LED will •...
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Page 26: Video Processors
Video processors cannot be added or deleted, only changed. Note: Use caution when changing the configuration settings within Video Processors; contact Daktronics Technical Support with any questions. Static Engine A Static Engine video processor has a maximum of two channels; each channel can be fed by two SDI inputs, one SDI input and one DisplayPort input, a single SDI input, or a single DisplayPort input. -
Page 27: Information
Figure 38: Static Engine Video Processor Information The video processor card Name and Number are both set by Daktronics. Normally the information in these fields is not changed. Configuration The Canvas Size is contract-specific and pre-configured by Daktronics. The Background Color is the color shown on the canvas in any area the channel input does not cover (i.e. -
Page 28: Nextgen Engine
(static engine) as described in Static Engine (p.22). Refer to Figure 39. Figure 39: NextGen Engine Video Processor Information The video processor card Name and Number are both set by Daktronics. Normally the information in these fields is not changed. Canvases The canvases drop-down list shows the available canvases as set by Daktronics. Normally there is only one canvas. -
Page 29: Sources
(static engine) as described in Static Engine (p.22). Refer to Figure 40. Figure 40: Javascript Engine Video Processor Information The video processor card Name and Number are both set by Daktronics. Normally the information in these fields is not changed. Canvas The Name, Number, and Canvas Size are contract-specific and pre-configured by Daktronics. - Page 30 Figure 41: DisplayPort Input Details Card Number – Use the up and down arrows to enter the compositor card number. • Rect – Enter the location and size of the area of the canvas the compositor card is • responsible for. In the 3-card VP example shown in Figure 41, this is the same size as the canvas.
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Page 31: Outputs
Figure 42: Javascript Engine Video Processor – Sources Outputs Outputs shows the details of each processor output sorted by type. An error symbol indicates that the output has an error. A warning symbol indicates notable changes to an output such as a test pattern or override. Refer to Figure 43. Figure 43: Outputs Configuration... - Page 32 Any errors or warnings are listed in the Notifications section. Refer to Figure 44. Processor outputs cannot be added or deleted, only changed. Note: Change outputs only under the direction of Daktronics Technical Support. Figure 44: ProLink 6 Output Details Configuration...
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Page 33: Time
Notifications – this section gives details about any detected errors or warnings. This • section is only shown if errors or warnings are present. Identify – this button identifies the output card in the processor itself. The card’s • LED will turn solid white for 5 minutes before returning to the normal green state. Navigating away from the output returns the LED to the normal green state immediately. -
Page 34: Time
Time Use the Time Zone drop-down list to select the correct time zone for the display. The correct time zone is necessary for accurate astronomical brightness control and system log time stamps. The default time zone is (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers synchronize the controller’s clock with the added time server(s). -
Page 35: Network Monitors
Figure 47: Sync Date and Time – Active Selected Network Monitors Network Monitors configures the monitoring system for the network. Monitors are used in conjunction with power control relays and attempt a recovery if a device becomes unresponsive on the network. Refer to Peripherals (p.18). Network monitors ping the processor to determine why the display is not working, possibly eliminating the need for a service call. -
Page 36: Fan Control
To configure network monitors, follow these steps: 1. Choose the correct Serial Port from the drop-down list. 2. Click Add Relay to add the power control relay and choose the power control option from the drop-down list: • None (default) for no power control •... -
Page 37: Security
Security Use the Security function to enable the level of security for client-server communication. Enable the HTTPS to create an encrypted connection. When enabled, this feature uses a self-signed certificate. The default setting for the SSL Server is Disabled. Refer to Figure 50. Figure 50: Security Storage Use the Storage function to perform a disk cleanup in order to free up hard drive space. -
Page 38: Monitoring
Monitoring Click Monitoring to view an image of the video signal at any point in the system. Monitoring monitors the input sources for each card and shows a thumbnail image of what each card is transmitting. Refer to Figure 52. Figure 52: Monitoring Click any thumbnail for a larger view of the captured signal. -
Page 39: Calibration
Calibration Click Calibration to open a window with options for adjusting the display output. Refer to Figure 53. Figure 53: Calibration Module Adjustment Manually adjust individual modules to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display with the Module Adjustment function. Note: This action interrupts the active content on the display. - Page 40 3. Click Start to open the Module Adjust tool. A graphic representation of the display modules (or tiles for NPP displays) opens with adjustment tools along the right side. Refer to Figure 55. Selected modules Figure 55: Module Adjustment 4. Select individual modules or groups of modules for adjustment by highlighting them with the cursor.
- Page 41 7. Choose the module identification method from the Id drop down list to make it easier to identify modules that need adjustment. Refer to Figure 58. Top Row / Left Column – the top row is • identified with letters (AA, AB, AC etc.) and the left column with numbers (00, 01, 02 etc.) Figure 58: Module Identification...
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Page 42: Camera
Use Camera calibration to adjust the LED video display pixel by pixel to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display. Note: Camera calibration should only be performed by Daktronics technicians. Auto Blending Use the Auto Blending function to automatically adjust the color space of individual modules. - Page 43 3. Click Start to open the Autoblend Calibration tool. Refer to Figure 62. 4. Choose how the modules will be identified during the adjustment process with the Cursor drop-down list. Refer to Figure 63. Outline – shows the chosen color •...
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Page 44: Edge Adjustment
Edge Adjustment Use Edge Adjustment to manually adjust bright or dark display element seams. This function is useful when calibrating narrow-pixel pitch (NPP) displays. The general process starts with all edges and seams bright, select all edges and bring them down by 2%, then adjust individual seams as needed. Note: This action interrupts the active content on the display. - Page 45 4. Click and drag the cursor across the whole graphic to select all seams and corners at once. Select individual seams and corners or groups of seams and corners for adjustment by highlighting them with the cursor. Refer to Figure 67. Selected edges and corners Figure 67: Selected Seams and Corners 5.
- Page 46 7. Choose the module identification method from the Id drop down list to make it easier to identify modules that need adjustment. Refer to Figure 70. Top Row / Left Column – the top row is • identified with letters (AA, AB, AC etc.) and the left column with numbers (01 02, 03 etc.) Figure 70: Module Identification...
- Page 47 Figure 73: Clear Stored Calibration Settings 11. Power off the display for 15 minutes, then turn it back on to check the final calibration and make sure that there are no outstanding seams. Note: Be aware that if a seam is turned off for a long time (approximately 30 minutes), the LEDs can start to shift their output characteristics and it is possible to over-calibrate.
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Page 48: Test Patterns
Test Patterns Click Test Patterns to open a window with options for configuring and showing different test patterns on the display. To run a test pattern for the first time, follow these steps: 1. Click Add to create the test pattern. Refer to Figure 74. Figure 74: Create a Test Pattern 2. - Page 49 4. Configure the selected test pattern. Refer to the example in Figure 77 and Test Pattern Details (p.46). Delete color Change color Add a color Re-order colors Figure 77: Configure Test Pattern Parameters 5. Click Create to run the test pattern. A message warns that this action interrupts active display content.
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Page 50: Test Pattern Details
Figure 80: Changed Test Pattern Parameters 7. Click Save to save any changes to the test pattern, Cancel to exit the configuration, or Delete to stop the test pattern. Test Pattern Details This section describes the various standard test patterns and their configuration options. All On This pattern shows all modules as one solid color. -
Page 51: Image
Image This pattern shows an uploaded image on the display. Click the Choose Image button to upload an image from a file. After choosing the image, its placement on the display is shown as a preview. Refer to Figure 81. The image aligns to the top-left corner of the display;... -
Page 52: Configuration Backup
Configuration Backup Click Configuration Backup to create a backup of the current configuration file or restore the configuration to a previously saved configuration file. Refer to Figure 82. Figure 82: Configuration Backup Click the Create Configuration Backup button to create a backup file. If using Google ®... - Page 53 Figure 84: Clear Stored Calibration Settings The configuration backup and restore function is particularly useful when setting up a system with both primary and backup processors. In this case, first create the configuration backup file from the primary processor. Next, go to the backup processor, click Restore Configuration Backup, and select the saved configuration backup file.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Click Troubleshooting to reboot the processor or reset the power relay control device. Refer to Figure 85. Figure 85: Troubleshooting - Reboot Reboot Click the Reboot button to initiate a hardware reboot; wait a few minutes for the reboot to complete. -
Page 55: 10 Image Playback
10 Image Playback Click Image Playback to manage a playlist of image files that can be shown on the display when configured for a specific playback mode. Locally stored image files can be added to the playlist and shown when the primary content source is unavailable. Typically this function is used during system installation if the upstream player is not yet connected;... -
Page 56: Image List
Image List To manage the stored content files, follow these steps while referring to Figure 88. 1. Click Add Content. This triggers an Open dialog box. 2. Select the desired content file to upload. The content files are added to the list in the order they are uploaded. -
Page 57: 11 Glossary
Brightness Manager: Program that determines the appropriate brightness as configured by the user. Calibration: Process of moving the color space of each pixel in a Daktronics LED video display as needed to improve the uniform intensity of the entire display. - Page 58 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 59: Supplementary Documents
Supplementary Documents This section includes the following: • DI-6000 Series Quick Guide (DD3122248) • VP-6000 Series Quick Guide (DD3446939) Supplementary Documents... - Page 60 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 61: B Daktronics Warranty & Limitation Of Liability
DI-6000 Series Quick Guide Page 1 of 2 The DI-6000 is a rack-mounted display interface that delivers content to Daktronics displays. The DI-6000 has a flexible form-factor design and accepts DisplayPort , V-Max 4, or HD/3G SDI image sources. This quick guide ™... - Page 62 Connecting to the LED Display(s) The DI-6000 connects to the LED display using fiber-optic connections with a proprietary Daktronics protocol. The DI-6000 may run one or more displays in many possible configurations. Connect the display(s) to the fiber-optic ports starting with Port A and continuing from right to left (Port A to Port D) per the contract-specific drawings.
- Page 63 VP-6000 Series Quick Guide Page 1 of 4 The VP-6000 is a 3RU rack-mounted display interface that delivers content to Daktronics displays. The VP-6000 has a flexible form-factor design and accepts DisplayPort or HD/3G SDI SMPTE-compliant video sources. This ™...
- Page 64 Page 2 of 4 Connecting to the LED Video Display(s) The VP-6000 connects to the LED display using fiber-optic connections with a proprietary Daktronics protocol. The VP-6000 may run one or more displays in many possible configurations. Any particular configuration is unique to that system installation.
- Page 65 Design Layout Commands that specify design layouts, or “looks”, for the video feed are created by Daktronics and provided to the customer as a file package. This file contains four variables used to position the video on the display: left, right, top, and bottom.
- Page 66 More than one property (video placement, video source, transition time, or easing) may be combined into one button. Video Output Video output is configured by Daktronics. Contact Info If further assistance is required, contact Daktronics Customer Service: Figure 7: Show Control Scripting Button • www.daktronics.com/mysupport •...
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- Page 69 Warranty Coverage. Daktronics warrants to the original end user (the “End User”, which may also be the Purchaser) that the Equipment will be free from Defects (as defined below) in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (the “Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period shall commence on the earlier of: (i) four weeks from the date that the Equipment leaves Daktronics’...
- Page 70 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.
- Page 71 For End User’s protection, in addition to that afforded by the warranties set forth herein, End User may purchase extended warranty services to cover the Equipment. The Extended Service Agreement, available from Daktronics, provides for electronic parts repair and/or on-site labor for an extended period from the date of expiration of this warranty. Alternatively, an Extended Service Agreement may be purchased in conjunction with this Warranty for extended additional services.
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