Daktronics DMP-5000 Series User manual

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DMP-5000/8000 SERIES
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
OPERATION MANUAL
P1603 & P1833
DD1881645
Rev 12
15 July 2020

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................1
Product Information ..................................1
First-Time Setup & Launch.........................2
Access.....................................................2
Display Connection................................2
Dashboard ..............................................2
2 User Interface Basics ..........................3
Interface Elements.....................................3
Right-Side Menu.........................................4
Password .................................................4
Firmware..................................................5
Storage ....................................................5
Help..........................................................5
About .......................................................5
Advanced ...............................................5
Login/Logout...........................................5
Main Menu .................................................6
3 Dashboard...........................................7
Dashboard Tiles..........................................7
4 Cong ..................................................9
Identication ............................................10
Network.....................................................11
IPConguration ....................................11
DNSConguration ................................12
Outputs .....................................................12
Daktronics Player..................................13
Outputs ..................................................13
Output Conguration ........................14
Signs.......................................................15
AudioConguration.............................16
Sign Conguration..............................17
Time ...........................................................18
Time Zone ..............................................18
NTP Servers ............................................18
Sync Date and Time .............................18
Services .....................................................19
Services .................................................19
Management .....................................19
Media Management Server .............19
Diagnostics............................................20
Restart .......................................................20
VIP..............................................................21
5000 Series.............................................21
Brightness.............................................21
Temperature .......................................22
Test Patterns ........................................22
4000 Series.............................................22
Brightness.............................................22
Temperature .......................................22
Test Patterns ........................................22
Security .....................................................23
RTD.............................................................23
Sign Mapping........................................24
Data Sources.........................................24
Color Mapping......................................25
Default Content.......................................25
PlaylistConguration ...........................25
Default Image Duration .......................26
5 Monitor...............................................27
6 NTCIP..................................................28
7 System Backup .................................29
8 Data Table Index ..............................30
9 Troubleshooting ................................31
System Restart ..........................................31
Diagnostics Information ..........................31
Network Tests............................................32
10 Player Control Systems &
Diagnostics........................................33
Control Systems & Content
Management...........................................33
Industry-Standard Content ..................33
Audio .....................................................33
Live Video Feeds ..................................33
Show Control System...............................33
Venus®Control Suite................................34
Intelligent Device Management ...........34
11 Show Control System........................35
Overview ..................................................35
Video Production ....................................35
Clip Server.............................................35
Character Generator ...........................35
Supported Video Inputs..........................36
Supported Video Outputs ......................36
Conguring DPF Input Files .....................36

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Table of Contents
Internal & External Keying.......................37
Internal Keying......................................37
Triggering Internal Keying ..................37
External Keying.....................................38
Triggering External Keying .................38
12 Zone Management...........................39
Planning the Layout ................................39
Changing Default Layout Files...............40
Editing Files............................................40
Copying Zones......................................41
Starting the LAYOUT File ..........................42
13 Maintenance Guide.........................43
Maintenance Frequency........................43
Maintenance Tools..................................43
General Cleaning Precautions ..............44
Exterior Computer Cleaning ..................44
Interior Computer Cleaning ...................44
14 System Troubleshooting ...................46
Initial Troubleshooting Checklist.............46
Retrieving Important Information...........46
GUID.......................................................46
DMP-5000/8000 Software ..................46
XML File ................................................46
Software Version Number....................47
Blanking or Flickering on SDI Input or
Output.......................................................47
Daktronics Contact Information ............47
15 Exchange/Repair & Return
Programs ...........................................48
Exchange Program .................................48
Repair & Return Program........................49
Shipping Address..................................49
Warranty & Limitation of Liability............49
A Supplementary Documents.............51
B Daktronics Warranty & Limitation
of Liability...........................................53

Introduction
1
1 Introduction
This manual helps Daktronics customers operate a DMP-5000/8000 series digital media
player (DMP). Review all of the information in this manual to understand the features that
these players offer.
This manual assumes the user has a basic working knowledge of personal computer
operations such as using menus and folders. Terms that describe commonly used
computer operations are used frequently in this manual.
Product Information
The DMP-5000/8000 series digital media player combines with a display control system
such as Show Control or Venus®Control Suite, in both scheduled and interactive control
scenarios. The player distributes graphics, animations, live video, real-time data, 3D
effects, web page content, and other types of creative content to a digital display
network.
DMP-5000 series players use a Linux®operating system; DMP-8000 series players use a
Windows®operating system.
Daktronics digital media players are either stand-alone units (normally rack mounted) or
embedded in the display cabinet itself. Refer to Figure 1.
Rack-mounted player Embedded player
Figure 1: Player Types
Within a display system, the player dynamically composites content onto a video output
to deliver playback to a single display or multiple displays. Compatible with large-screen
LED or at-panel displays, the player provides the following functions:
• Multiple Display Technologies: Supports LED, LCD, plasma, and projection display
technologies
• Live Data: Maintains fresh, informative content using real-time data feeds
• Scheduling: Manages les using web-based scheduling when combined with Venus®
Control Suite
• Playback Reporting: Provides proof-of-performance reports when combined with
Venus® Control Suite to indicate when les played and for how long
• Split Screen Capability: Splits the display screen into zones for additional display
options
• Direct Control: Pairs with the Show Control system and/or the Venus®Control Suite to
provide customers direct control in environments with or without internet access

Introduction
2
First-Time Setup and Launch
Access
While DMP-5000/8000 series players run on many different browsers and devices, use
the latest versions of Google Chrome®, Mozilla®Firefox®, Microsoft®Internet Explorer®, or
Apple®Safari®for the best experience.
Internet access is necessary to install additional components if needed.
Display Connection
The DMP-5000/8000 series digital media player must be connected to a display to
distribute content. Use the DisplayFind utility to nd a device on a local network if the IP
address is unknown. The computer running the DisplayFind utility must be on the same
subnet as the target player. Refer to the DisplayFind Utility Quick Guide (DD1961783) in
Appendix A: Supplementary Documents (p.51).
Dashboard
After logging onto the player, an initial Dashboard screen opens showing status tiles for
various aspects of the device. For a general overview of the system interface, refer to
Interface Elements (p.3). For details on the dashboard, refer to Section 3: Dashboard
(p.7).
Click Menu in the upper-left corner of the screen to expand the main menu. The
main menu commands are listed in Main Menu (p.6). For more detailed information
on each command, refer to Section 3: Dashboard (p.7) –Section 9: Troubleshooting
(p.31) in this manual.

User Interface Basics
3
2 User Interface Basics
Interface Elements
The player interface includes elements that are always visible to the user, including a
header bar, main menu, right-side menu, and main window. Refer to Figure 2.
Header bar Right-side menu
Status tiles Main window
Main menu
Figure 2: Interface Elements
• Header bar contains the application title across the top of the screen.
• Right-side menu is in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click User to expand
the menu panel. Refer to Right-Side Menu (p.4) for more information.
• Main menu is on the left side of the screen. Click Menu in the upper-left corner
of the screen to expand the menu panel. Refer to Main Menu (p.6) for more
information.
• Main window displays elements, information, and data related to current user
selections and system triggers. The example in Figure 2 shows the initial Dashboard
screen with status tiles in the main window.

User Interface Basics
4
Right-Side Menu
Click User in the upper-right corner of the screen to expand the menu panel or hover
over the icon to see the command name. Refer to the table below.
Command Description
Opens the Change Password window enabling a user to change the
system password
Opens the Controller Firmware window to update the controller rmware
Opens a window enabling a user to delete all content les or upload
content les
Downloads an electronic version of this manual
Opens a window showing Daktronics contact information and open
source/licenses used to build the player
Opens an advanced conguration window for use by Daktronics
Technical Support
Triggers general system Login or Logout; logging in enables authorized
users to make changes to system conguration settings
Password
Password opens a window that enables the user to change their password. Enter the
current password, new password, and conrm the change. Refer to Figure 3.
After entering a new password and conrming it, click Submit at the bottom to save the
changed password. Click Cancel to close the Change Password window without saving
the new password.
Figure 3: Password

User Interface Basics
5
Firmware
Firmware opens a window to update the player rmware. Refer to Figure 4. Click Update
Firmware, browse to the correct le, and click Open to start the update.
Figure 4: Firmware
Storage
Storage opens a window to delete all stored content les or upload content les. Refer
to Figure 5. Use caution when deleting content as all media les in the default content
folder will be permanently deleted. Click Browse under Upload Content to navigate to a
le. This content le is saved in the DMP folder: Content > Local.
Figure 5: Storage
Help
Help downloads a PDF version of this manual.
About
About opens a window with Daktronics customer service information and a link to the
Daktronics website. Click Licensing Information for a listing of the open source libraries/
licenses used to build the player.
Advanced
Advanced opens a window with advanced conguration options for use by Daktronics
Technical Support. Make changes to these settings only under the direction of Daktronics
personnel.
Login/Logout
Login opens a general system login window for administrative-level access. The user
interface can be used without this login; however, no changes can be made to the
conguration settings. If a user is not logged on and attempts to make a conguration
change, a login prompt window opens. Logout closes the administrative-level access.

User Interface Basics
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Main Menu
Click Menu in the upper-left corner of the screen to expand the main menu panel or
hover over the icon to see the command name. Refer to the table below.
Command Description
Shows status tiles for various aspects of the player; clicking any tile
opens a command or triggers an operational window
Lists all current conguration settings and tools including tools for
setting the output, local time, and security
Opens a window showing a live video stream of the current display
content and triggers test content including test patterns
Launches the Vanguard®Field Controller (VCF) interface*
Saves the current system backup le or restores the system by
uploading a saved backup le
Shows the currently stored player application information including
diagnostic information and any data feeds received by the player
Restarts the system, saves the system error logs to a ZIP le, and
performs network tests
*Only available when the controller is congured for transportation applications
For more detailed information on each main menu command, refer to Section 3:
Dashboard (p.7) –Section 9: Troubleshooting (p.31) in this manual.