Daktronics DMP-8121 User guide

DMP-8121 Installation Quick Guide
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Required Parts
WiFi Installation
• DMP-8121
• Power Supply (with power cord)
• Screw Kit and Mounting Hardware
• 2 x Antenna
• HDMI Cable (Ordered through Daktronics or provided by customer)
• Serial Cable (Ordered through Daktronics or provided by customer)
Note: A USB keyboard and mouse are required for WiFi
conguration.
Hard-wired Installation
• DMP-8121
• Power Supply (with power cord)
• Screw Kit and Mounting Hardware (Drywall Screws are NOT included)
• 2 x Antenna
• HDMI Cable (Ordered through Daktronics or provided by customer)
• Ethernet Cable (Ordered through Daktronics or provided by customer)
• Serial Cable (Ordered through Daktronics or provided by customer)
Note: A cable kit can be purchased through Daktronics that will provide the cable not included
with the DMP-8121.
Standard Installation
DMP-8121 Mounting
The DMP-8121 has three mounting options. These include: zip tie mounting, key hole mounting, and rack
mounting.
Zip Tie Mounting
1. Insert four zip ties (not provided) into the
indentations(1). Refer to Figure 2.
2. Securely attach the player by pulling the zip ties
tight around desired scaffolding.
3. Check that the player is securely attached.
Figure 1: Unboxed Components
Figure 2: Mounting Diagram

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Key Hole Mounting
1. Measure the distance between the two keyholes(2) on the back of the player. Refer to Figure 2.
Note: The back of the player will indicate the correct orientation with a THIS WAY UP arrow. Make
sure when mounting the player that the arrow points up. Refer to Figure 2.
2. Secure the two drywall screws directly to the wall using the measurements from step 1.
3. Align the player’s keyhole mounts with the two screws and slide the player down to secure it.
Rack Mounting
1. Locate the player rack shelf.
2. Attach the player to the rack shelf using the
two direct screw mounts(3) and screws. Refer to
Figure 2.
3. Remove the four screws securing the power block
harness. Refer to Figure 3.
4. Place the power block inside the harness.
Note: Check that the orientation of the power block has the power cord coming out the back of
the rack.
5. Reattach the power block harness to the rack shelf. Refer to Figure 3.
6. Secure the rack shelf to the rack.
7. Follow Steps 5 and 6from the DMP-8121 Setup section to reconnect power.
DMP-8121 Setup
1. Unbox components and ensure all are present. Refer to
Figure 1 and Figure 4.
2. Screw each antenna into the DMP-8121. Refer to Figure 4
and 5.
3. Plug the HDMI cable into HDMI port (1) on the DMP-8121.
Refer to Figure 5.
Note: Plug HDMI cord into the Protected UHD HDMI port
(1); do NOT use the unlabeled HDMI port.
4. Plug the other end into HDMI port 1 on the display.
Note: Identify which HDMI port is used on the display as
it might be necessary to switch the display to the
proper input for the unit function.
5. Connect Serial cable to DB9 connector on the player
and RS232 connector on the display if using Display
Control.
6. Plug the power supply cable into the power port(3) on
the DMP-8121. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 3: DMP-8121 Rack Mounting
Figure 4: Front of DMP 8121
Figure 5: DMP-8121 Without Antenna

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7. Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the power
supply into a power outlet. Use the power button to power on the
DMP-8121.
8. Connect Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port(2) if performing a
hardwire installation.
Connect DMP-8121 to Wi-Fi
Note: These steps are NOT required if the player is connected with
an Ethernet cable.
1. Complete the steps in the Standard Installation section.
2. Boot up - observe the boot screen.
3. Observe the black screen.
4. Press the Esc Key on the keyboard.
5. Click the Network icon. Refer to Figure 6.
6. Click Wi-Fi.
7. Select the desired network. Refer to Figure 7.
8. Select the auto-reconnect option.
9. Click Connect.
Set the Display Prole
1. Record the IP address and access code from the boot screen.
2. Open DMP 8000 by going to the IP address in a web browser.
3. Login using the default username and password.
• Username = Dak
• Password = DakPassword!
Note: After rst time login, update the login credentials with a new
personalized username and password.
4. Navigate to Cong Proles. Refer to Figure 8.
5. Select the desired conguration from the available options.
Note: The available options should include Landscape, Portrait (270), and Portrait (90). Refer to
Figure 8.
Figure 6: Network Icon
Figure 7: Select a Network
Figure 8: Cong Proles

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Log in to Venus Control Suite
Before rst-time login, ensure that the Venus computer uses either the Chrome browser or Internet
Explorer (version 11 or later) browser. Also, review the properties of the Venus computer and note the
computer name.
Log In - Local Server
1. Navigate to http://ComputerName:44300 (entering the actual computer name for
ComputerName).
2. Enter the User Name and Password into the Email and Password text boxes.
3. Change the password in the Update Password text boxes.
4. Update the account information in the User Information and Additional Information sections.
Log In - Hosted Server
1. Navigate to http://venus.daktronics.com.
2. Follow steps 2-4 above.
3. Verify connectivity.

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Connecting a Display
Displays lists all displays controlled by Venus® Control Suite. Use this
function to add a new display, make changes to existing displays, or
delete a display. Each display and any devices associated with that
display (players and video processors), are precongured in a hosted
server system. In a local server system, all displays and their associated
devices must be added manually.
1. Navigate to the Venus App using the My Apps menu. Refer to
Figure 9.
2. Go to Displays . Refer to Figure 10.
3. Click Add New. Add Display opens.
4. Congure the display. Refer to Figure 11.
5. Select Devices. Refer to Figure 11.
6. Click Add Devices With Code. Refer to Figure 12.
7. Enter the Registration code from the boot screen. Refer to Figure 13.
8. Click Save.
Note: Give the player 1 minute to connect. The display will go blank.
Figure 9: My Apps Menu
Figure 10: Displays Tab
Figure 11: Display Conguration
Figure 12: Device Association
Figure 13: Enter Registration Code

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Venus Assistance
For furthur assistance, contact Daktronics Customer Service.
U.S. and Canada: 1-800-DAKTRON (1-800-325-8766)
Outside and the U.S. and Canada: [phone]
Online: http://daktronics.com
Supplementary Documentation
Display Control App Quick Guide - DD4948224