Daktronics DMP-8000 Series User manual

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800.325.8766
DMP-8000 SERIES
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
OPERATION MANUAL
P1833
19 May 2017
DD1881645
Rev 04

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................1
Daktronics Contact Information ..............1
Product Information ..................................1
2 First-Time System Setup & Launch.....2
Computer System Requirements .............2
DisplayFind Utility........................................2
Downloading DisplayFind Utility............2
Launching DisplayFind Utility.................2
Conguring DisplayFind Utility...............2
Connecting to a Display...........................4
Dashboard .................................................4
3 User Interface Basics ..........................5
Interface Elements.....................................5
Right-Side Menu.........................................6
Password .................................................6
Firmware..................................................6
Storage ....................................................6
About .......................................................6
Legacy.....................................................7
Login ........................................................7
Left-Side Menu ...........................................7
4 Dashboard...........................................8
Dashboard Tiles..........................................8
5 Cong ................................................10
Identication ............................................11
Network.....................................................12
IP Conguration ....................................12
DNS Conguration ................................13
Display.......................................................13
Output Conguration ...........................14
Display Conguration...........................14
Time ...........................................................14
Time Zone ..............................................15
NTP Servers ............................................15
Sync Date and Time .............................15
Services .....................................................15
Services .................................................16
Management ........................................16
Media Management Server ................16
Diagnostics............................................16
Restart .......................................................17
System Restart.......................................17
VIP..............................................................18
5000 Series.............................................18
Brightness ...............................................18
Temperature..........................................18
Test Patterns...........................................19
4000 Series.............................................19
Brightness ...............................................19
Temperature..........................................19
Test Patterns...........................................19
Security .....................................................20
RTD.............................................................20
Adding a Mapping Zone .....................21
Deleting a Mapping Zone....................21
Data Sources.........................................21
6 Monitor...............................................22
7 System Backup &
Data Table Index ..............................23
System Backup.........................................23
Data Table Index .....................................23
8 Player Control Systems &
Diagnostics........................................24
Control Systems &
Content Management ...........................24
Industry-Standard Content ..................24
Audio .....................................................24
Live Video Feeds ..................................24
Visiconn®Display Management ............25
Registration ...........................................25
Show Control System...............................26
Venus®Control Suite................................26
Intelligent Device Management ...........26
9 Audio .................................................28
Overview ..................................................28
Enabling/Disabling Audio .......................28
Conguring Windows®Audio Output....29
Windows®7 Systems.............................29
Audio Delay .............................................29
Automatic .............................................29
Manual ..................................................30
10 Show Control System........................31
Overview ..................................................31
DMP-8000 Video Production ..................31

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Table of Contents
Clip Server.............................................31
Character Generator ...........................31
Supported Video Inputs..........................32
Supported Video Outputs ......................32
Conguring .DPF Input Files ....................32
Internal & External Keying.......................33
Internal Keying......................................33
Triggering Internal Keying.....................33
External Keying.....................................34
Triggering External Keying....................34
11 Zone Management...........................35
Planning the Layout ................................35
Changing Default Layout Files...............36
Editing Files............................................36
Copying Zones......................................37
Triggering the .LAYOUT File .....................38
12 Maintenance Guide.........................40
Maintenance Frequency........................40
Maintenance Tools..................................40
General Cleaning Precautions ..............41
Exterior Computer Cleaning ..................41
Interior Computer Cleaning ...................41
13 Troubleshooting ................................43
Initial Troubleshooting Checklist.............43
Retrieving Important Information...........43
GUID.......................................................43
DMP-8000 Software...............................43
XML File...................................................44
Software Version Number....................44
Missing Visiconn®Registration Code .....44
Blanking or Flickering on SDI
Input or Output ........................................45
14 Exchange / Repair &
Return Programs................................46
Exchange Program .................................46
Repair & Return Program........................47
Shipping Address..................................47
Warranty & Limitation of Liability............47
A Supplementary Documents.............49
B Daktronics Warranty &
Limitation of Liability .........................51

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1 Introduction
This manual helps Daktronics customers operate the DMP-8000 series digital media player
(DMP). Review all of the information in this manual to understand the features that the
DMP-8000 series player offers.
This manual assumes the operator 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.
Daktronics Contact Information
For further assistance, Daktronics Customer Service is available 24/7 via phone or online
connection.
Daktronics Customer Service can be reached via telephone by calling either number
listed below:
• Domestic (U.S. and Canada): 1-800-325-8766
• International: [phone]
Daktronics online customer support can be reached at the following web address:
• www.daktronics.com/support
Product Information
The DMP-8000 series is a product family of digital media players (DMPs), which, when
combined with a digital display control system such as Show Control, Venus®Control
Suite, or Visiconn®Display Management, can be used in both scheduled and interactive
display 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.
Within a display system, the player dynamically composites content onto a video output
to deliver playback to a single display or multiple displays in a digital display network.
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
Visiconn®Display Management or Venus®Control Suite.
• Playback Reporting - Provides proof-of-performance reports (when combined with
the Visiconn®Display Management or Venus® Control Suite) to indicate when les ran
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
• Device Management - Uses Daktronics Intelligent Device Management (IDM) service

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2 First-Time System Setup & Launch
Computer System Requirements
Internet access is necessary to install additional components if needed. Access to the
player user interface requires the one of the following web browsers:
• Google®Chrome®- latest version
• Microsoft®Internet Explorer®- version 7.0 (or later)
• Mozilla®Firefox®- version 3.5 (or later)
DisplayFind Utility
Downloading DisplayFind Utility
The DisplayFind utility is used to nd devices on a local network when the IP address is
unknown. The computer running the DisplayFind utility must be on the same subnet as the
target player.
Operators can download the application software 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. Click 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.exe
le was saved during download and double-click the icon to open
the program. Refer to Figure 1.
Conguring DisplayFind Utility
After launching the DisplayFind utility, review the list of associated
items. The top two items in the list should have a green check mark.
Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2: DisplayFind Utility Window
Figure 1: DisplayFind Icon

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If one of the top two items has a red icon next to it as shown in Figure 3, click it for
additional information or to access the download.
Figure 3: DisplayFind Utility Errors
A red next to The Current User Is Not An Administrative User On This Computer
indicates that the operator does not have administrative rights on the computer being
used. After installation, administrative rights are no longer necessary.
A red next to Windows Firewall is Currently Blocking Communication indicates that
the Windows® rewall is not disabled. Temporarily disable the Windows® rewall to allow
discovery responses to be received from any displays. Temporarily disable other third
party anti-virus/rewall applications (i.e. McAfee®, Symantec®, ZoneAlarm®software etc.).
Note: Congure rewall exceptions to allow inbound TCP and UDP trafc on Port 3702
if temporarily disabling the rewall is not desired.
Ignore a red next to Silverlight Version and Java Version as these programs are no
longer required by the system.
Increase the Discovery Timeout value if the connection is slow. Follow the steps below:
1. Click the DisplayFind icon in the upper-left corner of the application header.
2. Click Settings. Refer to Figure 4.
3. Set a new Discovery Timeout using the Up and Down Arrow buttons. Refer to Figure 5.
4. Click OK.
Figure 4: Display Finder Settings
Figure 5: Discovery Timeout Settings

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Connecting to a Display
Prior to connecting to the display, verify that the display is turned on and connected to
the network currently in use. To connect to the display, follow the steps below:
1. Select the correct network adapter used to communicate with the display from the
Adapter Name drop-down menu. Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6: Network Adapter Selection
2. Click Find Displays to detect any displays using the selected network adapter.
Detected displays are listed in the bottom window of the utility. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7: Detected Displays
3. Double-click the desired display to launch the conguration utility within a web
browser.
Dashboard
After logging into the player the rst time, an initial screen opens showing status tiles
for various aspects of the device. This interface screen is called the Dashboard. For a
general overview of the system interface, refer to Interface Elements (p. 5). For details
on the dashboard, refer to Section 4: Dashboard (p. 8).
Click Show Menu in the upper-left corner of the screen to expand the left-side
menu. The left-side menu links are listed in Left-Side Menu (p. 7). For more detailed
information on each menu item, refer to Section 4: Dashboard (p. 8),Section 5:
Cong (p. 10), Section 6: Monitor (p. 22) and Section 7: System Backup & Data Table
Index (p. 23).

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3 User Interface Basics
Interface Elements
The DMP-8000 series player interface includes elements that are always visible to the
operator, including a header bar, left-side menu, right-side menu, and main window.
Refer to Figure 8.
Header bar Right-side menu
Status tiles Main window
Left-side menu
Figure 8: 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 to show the full session-specic navigation information. Refer to
Right-Side Menu (p. 6) for more information.
• Left-side menu is on the left side of the screen. Click Show Menu in the upper-
left corner of the screen to expand the menu panel to show the full navigation
information. Refer to Left-Side Menu (p. 7) for more information.
• Main window displays elements, information, and data related to current operator
selections and system triggers. The example in Figure 8 above shows the initial
Dashboard screen with status tiles in the main window.

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Right-Side Menu
This section describes the tools and features available in the right-side menu. Click User
in the upper-right corner of the screen to expand the menu panel to show the full
navigation information. Refer to the table below.
Menu Item Description
Opens the Change Password window allowing an operator to change
the system password
Opens the Controller Firmware window allowing a controller rmware
update
Opens the Delete all Content window allowing an operator to delete all
content les
Opens a window showing Daktronics contact information and open
source / licenses used to build the DMP-8000 series player
Opens a link to the previous player user interface in order to access a
few functions that are not yet operational in the new user interface
Opens a general system login window allowing the logged in operator
to make changes to any system conguration settings
Password
Password opens a window that enables the operator
to change their password. Enter the current password,
new password, and conrm the change. Refer to
Figure 9.
After entering a new password and conrming it, click
Update Password at the bottom to save the changed
password. Click another menu item to close the
Change Password window without saving the new
password.
Firmware
Firmware opens a window that enables the operator
to update the player rmware. Refer to Figure 10.
Click Update Firmware, browse to the correct le, and
click Open to start the update.
Storage
Storage opens a window that enables the operator to
delete all stored content les. Refer to Figure 11. Use
caution with this action as all media les in the default
content folder will be permanently deleted.
About
About opens a window with Daktronics customer
service information and a link to the Daktronics
website. There is a licensing Information link to a listing
of the open source libraries / licenses used to build the
DMP-8000 series player.
Figure 9: Password
Figure 10: Firmware
Figure 11: Storage