Daktronics DMP-8122 User guide

DMP-8122 Installation Quick Guide
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Required Parts
Wi-Fi Installation
• DMP-8122
• Power Supply (with power cord)
• Screw Kit and Mounting Hardware
• 2 x Antenna
• Mounting Bracket
• 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 Wi-Fi conguration
Hard-wired Installation
• DMP-8122
• Power Supply (with power cord)
• Screw Kit and Mounting Hardware (Drywall Screws are NOT included)
• 2 x Antenna
• Mounting Bracket
• 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)
Standard Installation
DMP-8122 Mounting
The DMP-8122 can be attached to the VESA bracket or the rack shelf. The VESA bracket can be
mounted to different surfaces via direct screw holes, while the rack shelf attaches to a standard rack.
VESA Bracket Mounting
1. Secure the VESA bracket directly to the desired
surface using the eight screw holes and drywall
screws. Refer to Figure 2.
Note: The VESA bracket mount will indicate the
correct orientation with a UP arrow. Make
sure when mounting the VESA bracket
that the arrow points up. Refer to Figure 2.
2. Align the player’s keyhole screws with the two
keyholes on the bracket and slide the player
down to secure it.
Note: The DMP-8122 will attach to the VESA bracket either facing up or down. Both orientations
work.
Figure 1: Unboxed Components
Figure 2: Mounting Bracket

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3. Follow steps 2-9 from the DMP-8122 Setup section to complete setup.
Rack Mounting
1. Locate the player rack shelf.
2. Attach the player to the rack shelf using the
two direct screw mounts and screws. Refer to
Figure 3.
3. Remove the four screws securing the power
block bracket. Refer to Figure 3.
4. Place the power block inside the bracket.
Note: Check that the orientation of the power
block has the power cord coming out
the back of the rack.
Note: It is recommended to use the right
power supply bracket, though either
can be used.
5. Reattach the power block bracket to the rack shelf. Refer to Figure 3.
6. Secure the rack shelf to the rack.
7. Follow Steps 5 and 6from the DMP-8122 Setup section to reconnect power.
DMP-8122 Setup
1. Unbox components and ensure all are present. Refer to
Figure 1.
2. Screw each antenna into the DMP-8122. Refer to Figure 4
and 5.
3. Plug the HDMI cable into HDMI port (A) on the DMP-8122.
Refer to Figure 5.
4. Plug the other end into an available HDMI port on the
display.
5. Plug the second HDMI cable into HDMI port (B) on the
DMP-8122. Refer to Figure 5.
6. Plug the other end into HDMI 1 port on the display.
Note: Identify which HDMI ports are used on the display
as it might be necessary to switch the display to
the proper input for the unit function.
7. Plug rst Serial cable to DB9 [Comm Port] connector on
the player slot 1 (left) and RS232 connector on the display
if using Display Control. Refer to Figure 5.
8. Connect Display 1 RS232 Out to Display 2 RS232 In using 3.5 mm cable. Refer to System Riser
Drawings & General Diagrams for detail of displays connected in series.
Figure 3: DMP-8122 Rack
Figure 4: DMP-8122 (Front)
Figure 5: DMP-8122 (Back)

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9. Plug the power supply cable into the power port on the DMP-8122. Refer to Figure 5.
10. Connect Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port, if performing a hardwire installation.
11. Connect the power cable to the power supply and plug the power supply into a power outlet. The
DMP-8122 will power on.
EDID Bios Setup
Figure 6: Display Emulation Figure 7: Inconsistent Display Warning Figure 8: Save Cong and Exit
Figure 9: Network Icon
Figure 10: Select a Network
1. Restart the player and press the F2 key on the keyboard to open the
bios.
2. Navigate to the Advanced tab.
3. Open Video settings.
4. Select Display Emulation.
5. Change the setting from [No display emulation] to [Persistent display
emulation]. Refer to Figure 6.
6. At the [Persistent Display Emulation Alert] page during system boot-
up, press Bon the keyboard to learn the new EDIDs.
7. Select [Inconsistent Display Warning].
8. Change the setting from [Block Boot] to [Countdown]. Refer to Figure
7.
9. Press the F10 key on the keyboard and select Yes to save
conguration and exit. Refer to Figure 8.
Connect DMP-8122 to Wi-Fi
Note: These steps are NOT required if the player is connected with
an Ethernet cable.
1. Complete the steps in the DMP-8122 Setup 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 9.
6. Click Wi-Fi.

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7. Select the desired network. Refer to Figure 10.
8. Enter Wi-Fi credentials and select Connect Automatically.
Note: Connect the player to a secure Wi-Fi network; avoid using public Wi-Fi networks.
9. Click Connect.
Set the Intel Graphics Settings
Note: Only perform these steps if using more than a single display.
1. Close the DMP-8000 application.
2. Open Intel Graphics Command Center from the Start Menu and accept any license agreements.
3. Navigate to the Display tab.
4. Turn on the Combine Desktop setting. Refer to Figure 11.
5. Select 60p from the Refresh Rate drop-down menu and click Keep. Refer to Figure 11.
6. Close the application to automatically save the settings.
7. Reopen DMP-8000 through the start menu to nish.
Figure 11: Intel Graphics Command Center

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Conguration and Troubleshooting
The following sections detail steps used in conguration and
troubleshooting. These sections may not be required for every
installation, but can be used if needed.
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 12.
5. Select the desired conguration for both outputs from the available options.
Bezel Compensation Conguration
1. Navigate to the Cong tab in DMP-8000.
2. Select the desired sign(s) under Outputs.
3. Select Bezel Compensation under Display Mode. Refer to Figure 13.
4. Check that Width and Height match the resolution of the current display(s), if not adjust. Refer to
Figure 13.
Figure 13: Bezel Compensation
Figure 12: Cong Proles

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5. Check that the information for Display Resolution, Rotation, Pixel Pitch, and Display Count under
Bezel Compensation are accurate. If the display has a gap, i.e. a physical space between the two
displays, enter the size in px in the Gap Size section. Refer to Figure 13.
Note: Use the Total Resolution Chart at https://daktronics.widen.net/s/qgbfxdlrk5 to help answer
questions regarding the resolution and size of the display(s). If Bezel compensation is required
for spanning displays, the bezel compensation pixel value needs to be added to this resolution
when conguring a display in VCS. Add the bezel compensation value to the Number or Pixels
Wide or High.
Note: The Download Mask button will download a le that can be used for content creation that will
show where the created gap will appear in content. This is useful when compensating for the
gap while making new content for the display.
6. Select Adjust Sign Size once the correct information has been entered.
7. Record the Total Width and Total Height values from the bottom of the section for use in Venus
Display Conguration.
8. Select Save.
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 in Log In - Local Server.

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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 14.
2. Go to Displays . Refer to Figure 15.
3. Click Add New. Add Display opens.
4. Congure the display. Refer to Figure 16.
5. Enter the previously recorded Total Width in Width and Total
Height in Height to congure the size correctly.
6. Select Devices.
7. Click Add Devices With Code. Refer to Figure 17.
8. Enter the Registration code from the boot screen. Refer to
Figure 18.
9. Click Save.
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
Riser Diagrams - LCD Networks: Shop and Layout Drawings
Figure 14: My Apps Menu Figure 15: Displays Tab
Figure 16: Display Conguration
Figure 17: Device Association
Figure 18: Enter Registration Code