Daktronics VIP-4060 User manual

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VIP-4060
Video Image Processor
Operator’s Manual
DD1804047 Rev 09—08 May 2015

DD1804047
Product 1578
Rev 09—08 May 2015
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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Daktronics Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ 1
Section 2: First-Time System Setup & Launch ................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Physical Connections........................................................................................................................................... 3
DVX LED Display ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Video System ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Supported DVI/VGA Resolutions ...................................................................................................... 3
Connecting SDI or Daktronics V-Max™4 Signal............................................................................... 3
Connecting DVI Video.......................................................................................................................... 4
Temperature and CAN Light Sensors........................................................................................................ 4
Phoenix Connection...................................................................................................................................... 4
Network.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Power .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Computer-to-VIP-4060 Communication........................................................................................................... 4
Downloading DisplayFind Application .................................................................................................... 5
Launching DisplayFind Utility ................................................................................................................... 5
DisplayFind Utility ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Finding the VIP-4060 Network Internet Protocol (IP) Address ............................................................. 6
2.3 Computer System Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Software Installation............................................................................................................................................ 7
Detecting & Installing Silverlight®Application........................................................................................ 7
Detection ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Installing Java®Software.............................................................................................................................. 8
Enabling JavaScript®Language and Java®Software................................................................................ 8
Internet Explorer®Browser................................................................................................................... 8
Firefox®Browser .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 VIP-4060 System Login...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 ChoosingaCongurationPort ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.7 Displaying Initial Video .................................................................................................................................... 11
Display Control ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Display Adjustments .................................................................................................................................. 12
Display Backup............................................................................................................................................ 13
Section 3: User Interface Basics ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Window Basics.................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Communication Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 15
Communication Status............................................................................................................................... 15
Failed & Pending Communication........................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Application Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Help/Manual Icon...................................................................................................................................... 16
About Icon.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Communication Settings Icon ................................................................................................................... 16
Timeouts................................................................................................................................................ 16
Conguration ....................................................................................................................................... 16
BackupDisplayCongurationIcon......................................................................................................... 17

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LoadDisplayCongurationBackupIcon............................................................................................... 17
RetrieveCongurationIcon ...................................................................................................................... 17
SendCongurationIcon ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Using Primary & Backup VIP-4060 Systems.................................................................................................. 18
Section 4: VIP-4060 Conguration Tabs............................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Display Control Tab........................................................................................................................................... 19
Display Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Test Pattern ........................................................................................................................................... 20
DVI......................................................................................................................................................... 21
SDI.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
VMax...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Custom Image ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Module Pattern..................................................................................................................................... 21
Dimming Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Auto ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Manual................................................................................................................................................... 24
GPS......................................................................................................................................................... 24
ERTD...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Color Adjustment........................................................................................................................................ 25
Source & Target........................................................................................................................................... 26
Source .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Input Video Status ...................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Tools Tab ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Set Time/Date ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Run File Check............................................................................................................................................. 27
Reset Display ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Clear Memory.............................................................................................................................................. 28
System Status Information......................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Additional Tabs .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Section 5: Exchange/Repair & Return Programs ............................................................................................. 31
5.1 Exchange Program ............................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Repair & Return Program ................................................................................................................................. 32
Shipping Address........................................................................................................................................ 32
5.3 Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................. 32
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Appendix A: Technical Specications................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix B: Supplementary Documents .............................................................................................................. 37
Appendix C: Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability................................................................................. 39

Introduction 1
Section 1: Introduction
This manual is intended to help Daktronics customers operate the VIP-4060. Daktronics recommends
reviewing all of the information in this manual in order to understand the features that the VIP-4060 offers.
This manual assumes the user has a basic working knowledge of the Windows®operating system, including
using menus and folders. If a user is unfamiliar with this operating system, there are many resources
available to assist in understanding it. Terms that describe commonly used personal computer operations are
used frequently in this manual.
1.1 Daktronics Contact Information
Users can access the VIP-4060 Operator’s Manual via the blue question mark button in the top-left corner of
the screen. If further assistance is required, Daktronics Customer Service is available 24/7 via phone or
online connection.
Daktronics Customer Service can be reached via telephone by calling either number below:
• United States and Canada: 1-800-DAKTRON (1-800-325-8766)
• Outside the U.S. and Canada: [phone]
Daktronics online customer support can be reached by entering the address below into a web browser:
• www.daktronics.com/support

First-Time System Setup & Launch 3
Section 2: First-Time System Setup & Launch
2.1 Physical Connections
DVX LED Display
ConnectingtheVIP-4060totheDVXLEDdisplayrequiresduplexLCber-optic
cables. To connect the VIP-4060 to the display, follow the steps below while
referring to Figure1:
1. Locate Port A and Port B on the back of the VIP-4060.
Note:Both ports can be used to connect primary data and back-up data to
the display.
2. InserttheduplexLCber-opticcablesintotheircorrespondingports.
The cables will click into place when seated properly. Match the supplied
cable label to the port label.
Note:Removeberdustcoversfromcablespriortoinsertingintoports.
Video System
There are four video feed options - DVI, 720p SDI, 1080p @30fps SDI, or Daktronics V-Max™signal - for
connecting a video feed to the VIP-4060 system. The type of video feed determines which will be used. In
stand-alone systems, the options are generally 720p SDI or DVI. Daktronics-supplied control systems use
V-Max™4 signal output to connect components.
Note:DVI resolutions up to SXGA are supported (i.e. 640x480, 800x600, 1024x720, 1280x720, 1280x960,
1280x1024, 1400x900).
Supported DVI/VGA Resolutions
Video Standard Resolution
(Pixels) Video Standard Resolution (Pixels)
VGA 640x480 WXGA 1360x768
SVGA 800x600 SXGA 1280x960
XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024
WXGA 1280x720 WXGA+ 1440x900
Connecting SDI or Daktronics V-Max™4 Signal
To connect the video feed to the VIP-4060 system, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the BNC cable to the top SDI/V-Max™4 input. Refer to Figure2.
2. Rotate the connector a quarter turn clockwise to lock.
3. Ensure that a 75 ohm terminator is connected to the bottom BNC.
Note:The bottom BNC does not function as a loop out on the VIP-4060.
Figure 1: Fiber-Optic Ports
Figure 2: SDI/V-Max™4
Input

4 First-Time System Setup & Launch
Connecting DVI Video
To connect the DVI video to the VIP-4060 system, follow the steps below:
1. Insert a male plug into the female jack.
2. Turn the screws on the male plug clockwise to lock. Refer to Figure3.
Temperature and CAN Light Sensors
To enable temperature and light sensors, follow the steps below while referring
to Figure4:
1. Connect the Daktronics-supplied sensor cable to the Light/Temp port.
2. Rotate the connector clockwise a quarter turn to lock.
Phoenix Connection
Use the Phoenix connection to enable peripheral devices such as direct light
sensors. Refer to Figure5.
Network
To connect the VIP-4060 to the network, follow the steps below:
1. Connect an RJ45 network cable to the network port on the VIP-4060.
Refer to Figure6.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer or network.
Power
To connect power to the VIP-4060, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the cord into the jack on the VIP-4060. Refer to Figure7.
2. Plug the cord into an outlet.
2.2 Computer-to-VIP-4060 Communication
Once the physical connections have been made, navigate to the network address
oftheVIP-4060torunthecongurationapplicationstoredwithinthedevice.The
IP address is located in the documentation that arrived with the equipment or on
the label on the back of the VIP-4060.
TechNote: New customers receive the VIP-4060 with a
factory-determined IP address in the equipment documentation. The
DisplayFind utility helps technicians in troubleshooting situations.
Figure 3: DVI Input
Figure 4: Sensor Cable
and Port
Figure 5: Phoenix Connection
Figure 6: Network Input
Figure 7: Power Port

First-Time System Setup & Launch 5
Downloading DisplayFind Application
Users can download the DisplayFind application from either the control software CD or from the Internet. To
downloadtheDisplayFindlefromtheInternet,followthestepsbelow:
1. Open a web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer®or Firefox® browser).
2. Navigate to dakles.daktronics.com.
3. Click venus1500>Utils>DisplayFind>DisplayFind.exe.
4. Select Run to download the DisplayFinder utility or Savetosavetheleto
the computer for later use.
Launching DisplayFind Utility
TheDisplayFindleautomaticallyopensifRun was selected in Step 4 above.
If Save was selected instead of Run,locatewheretheDisplayFindlewassavedduringdownloadand
double-click the icon to open the program. Refer to Figure8.
DisplayFind Utility
Each item listed at the top of the DisplayFind utility should have a green check mark as shown in
Figure9. If an item has a red Xnext to it as shown in Figure10, click it for additional information or to access
the download.
Figure 9: DisplayFind Utility Window
A red Xis shown next to TheCurrentUserIsNotAnAdministrativeUserOnThisComputer if the user
does not have administrative rights on the computer being used. Administrative rights are needed to install
the Silverlight®application. After installation, administrative rights are no longer necessary.
A red Xis shown next to WindowsFirewallisCurrentlyBlockingCommunication if the Windows®
rewallisnotdisabled.Windows®rewallshouldbetemporarilydisabledtoallowdiscoveryresponsesto
bereceivedfromanydisplays.Otherthirdpartyanti-virus/rewallapplications(i.e.McAfee®, Symantec®,
ZoneAlarm®software, etc.) should also be temporarily disabled.
Note:FirewallexceptionsshouldbeconguredtoallowinboundTCPandUDPtrafconPort3702if
temporary disabling is not desired.
A green check mark next to SilverlightVersion indicates that the Silverlight®application is installed on the
computer. A red Xindicates that the Silverlight®application is not installed or that the installed version is not
Silverlight®2.0 or newer.
Figure 8: DisplayFind Icon
Figure 10: DisplayFind Utility Errors

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Finding the VIP-4060 Network Internet Protocol (IP) Address
AfterinstallingtheDisplayFindprogram,followthestepsbelowtondthenetworkIPaddress:
1. Start the DisplayFind application.
2. Click FindDisplays. Refer
to Figure11.
3. Click the drop-down arrow next to the
AdapterName text box and choose the
Ethernet adapter to connect to
the controller.
4. Select the correct controller
name for the site from the list of
controllers found.
Note:If multiple VIP-4060 controllers
are found, use the Media Access
Control (MAC) address or Dynamic
HostCongurationProtocol(DHCP)
name from the label on the back of
the VIP-4060 to select the appropriate system. The address name begins with M4 or DAKT. Refer to
Figure12 and Figure13 for examples.
Figure 12: M4 Address Name
2.3 Computer System Requirements
For the best experience, the VIP-4060 requires the following:
• Silverlight®2.0 application (or newer)
• Java®software 1.6.0.14 (or newer)
• JavaScript®enabled in the browser
For the best browser experience, the VIP-4060 requires the following:
• Internet Explorer®6.0 browser (or newer)
• Firefox®3.5 browser (or newer)
Figure 11: Display Finder
Figure 13: DAKT Address Name