Daktronics VIP-5000 Series - System Configuration; Configuring Input

VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide
DD2773153
Rev 06
30 January 2018
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Processor Menu Overview
After initial login, the Dashboard window opens showing status tiles for various aspects of the device.
Click the Show Menu icon in the upper-left corner to expand the main menu. Refer to the table
below. For more information, refer to the VIP-5000 Series Operation Manual (DD2773153).
Menu Item Description
Shows status tiles for various aspects of the processor; most tiles trigger operational
windows but some tiles only provide information
Lists all available conguration settings and tools including setting the input, output,
brightness levels, local time, and location
Opens a window showing a video feed of the display content
Shows existing stored content les and allows images to be added or removed
Lists troubleshooting options including testing, resetting power, and resetting the
processor
Lists calibration tools used to adjust individual modules to blend with surrounding
modules
Lists system backup options including creating a system backup and restoring a system
backup
System Conguration
Conguring Input
Select the processor’s type of input including selecting a DVI video
source, choosing a built-in test pattern, loading static images, or
blanking the display. Refer to Figure 15. To congure the processor
for a DVI video source, follow the steps below:
1. Select Conguration from the main menu or click the Input tile on
the dashboard.
2. Click Input.
3. Choose DVI from the Display Mode drop-down list.
4. Change the Color Adjustment settings of the DVI video signal with the Brightness, Contrast,
Saturation, and Hue slider bars if desired.
5. Set the Source Dimensions as either Automatic or Manual to dene what portion of the incoming
video signal is shown on the display. This setting is normally determined at the factory.
• Automatic - the controller positions the content and the dimensions will match the congured
display size.
• Manual - the operator manually denes the visible area.
Figure 15: Input Display Mode