Daktronics VIP-4060 User manual
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DD1733958 Rev 05
02 March 2015
201 Daktronics Dr. P.O. Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006
tel: 800-325-8766 fax: 605-697-4700
www.daktronics.com
The VIP-4060 is the interface that drives video to the display and meets operational needs such as dimming,
displaying test patterns, and adjusting gamma and color controls. This quick guide explains basic VIP-4060
connections and setup as shown in Figure 1.
Hardware Setup
Connecting to LED Display
1. Locate ber-optic Port A and Port B on the VIP-4060.
2. Insert duplex LC ber-optic cables into their corresponding ports. The cables will
click into place when seated properly. Refer to Figure 2.
Note: Remove ber dust covers from the cables prior to inserting into ports.
Connecting Video Source – SDI or V-Max™Signal
1. Connect the BNC cable to the top SDI/V-Max™ input. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Rotate the connector 1/4 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.
Connecting Video Source – DVI
1. Insert the male plug into the female jack.
2. Turn the screws on the male plug clockwise to lock. Refer to Figure 4.
Video Source
Computer Daktronics LED Video Display
VIP-4060
Figure 1: VIP-4060 Connections
Figure 2: Fiber-Optic
Ports
Figure 3: SDI/V-Max™4
Input
Figure 4: DVI Input
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Connecting to Network
1. Connect one end of the RJ45 network cable to the network port. Refer
to Figure 5.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer or network.
Connecting Power
1. Connect the power cord to the power jack. Refer to Figure 6.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an outlet.
Connecting Sensors
1. Connect the sensor cable to the Light/Temp port. Refer to Figure 7.
2. Rotate the connector 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
Computer-to-VIP Communication Setup
Connecting to VIP-4060
1. Dowload the DisplayFind application.
a. Navigate to dakles.daktronics.com.
b. Click venus1500>Utils>DisplayFind>DisplayFind.exe.
c. Click Run to download the program or Save to save the le for
later use.
2. Launch DisplayFind by double-clicking the DisplayFind icon. Refer to Figure 8.
3. Connect to the display using the DisplayFind utility.
a. Select the appropriate NetworkAdapter.
b. Click FindDisplays to detect displays. Refer to Figure 9.
c. Click the desired display to launch the conguration utility within a
web browser.
Note: If multiple displays are found, use the IP
address or name to conrm the identity of the
correct display.
Figure 5: Network
Input
Figure 6: Power
Input
Figure 7: Sensor Cable and Port
Figure 8: DisplayFind Icon
Figure 9: Daktronics Display Finder
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Installing Java®Software
If Java® software is not installed on the host machine, a notication will appear.
1. Click the Javaisnotinstalled notication.
2. Follow the instructions on the page to complete the installation.
The JavaScript® application must be enabled to use the VIP-4060 Conguration Utility. If the JavaScript® application is
not enabled, follow the steps below to enable it on a specic web browser:
Internet Explorer®Browser:
1. Select ManageAdd-ons from the Tools menu
drop-down list.
2. Click the drop-downarrow for the Show list and select
Alladd-ons.Refer toFigure10.
3. Navigate to OracleAmerica,Inc. in the results window.
4. Select the line for JavaPlug-in1.60_xx and click Enable.
Refer to Figure 11.
5. Click Close to exit the window.
Note: Internet Explorer® browser must be restarted to
apply new settings.
Mozilla Firefox®Browser:
1. Navigate to Tools>Options in the browser’s
drop-down list.
2. Click the Content tab in the Options dialog box.
3. Select the EnableJavaScript box and the EnableJava box.
Refer to Figure 12.
4. Click OK and restart the internet browser.
Note: The VIP-4060 Conguration Utility does not support the
Apple® Safari® browser.
Figure 10: Java®Installation - Internet Explorer
Figure 11: Enable Java®Plug-In
Figure 12: Enable JavaScript®Application
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Installing Silverlight®Application
If the Silverlight® application is not installed on the host machine, the
InstallMicrosoft®Silverlight® button will appear. Refer to Figure 13.
1. Click Install Microsoft®Silverlight® to open the
download window.
2. Click Run and then InstallNow in the dialog boxes to
begin installation.
3. Click Close in the nal dialog box to complete installation.
Logging in to VIP-4060 System
1. Type Dak into the Username text box. Refer to Figure 14.
2. Click LogIn. No password is required.
These are the factory-congured login credentials. Daktronics strongly
recommends adding a password after initial conguration.
Once a password is congured, the new password needs to be entered
into the Password text box during login.
Note: Do not lose the password; losing it requires a service call.
System Conguration
Conguring Display
The translation table denes the internal types of display components as well as the internal
wiring. This includes basic identifying information such as the table’s author, ED number,
contract, title, and task. Refer to Figure 15.
Contact Daktronics Technical Services before uploading a translation table.
1. Navigate to the Conguration tab and click the Display sub-tab.
2. Click Upload under TranslationTable.
3. Browse to the translation table provided by the display installer.
4. Click Open to upload the le.
Note: Display output may be temporarily out of sync while the translation table is
applied.
Figure 13: Silverlight® Installation Button
Figure 14: System Login Prompt
Figure 15: Display
Translation Table
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Conguring Video
1. Navigate to the DisplayControl tab and click the Displaymode sub-tab.
2. Select a video signal (DVI, SDI, or VMax) from the Displaymode drop-down list.
Refer to Figure 16.
3. Navigate to the Source&Target sub-tab and select Source to enter display area.
Note: Refer to the right side of the window for information about limits of the current
video source.
Adjusting Display
To adjust dimming, navigate to the Displaymode sub-tab and choose an option from the
Dimmingmode drop-down list. Refer to Figure 17.
• Auto – dimming values adjust according to data received from a light sensor.
• Manual – dimming values are set at a constant level using a slider bar.
• GPS – dimming values are based on either a GPS sensor or Congured GPS values.
• Ertd – dimming values are controlled via Enhanced Real Time Data (ERTD) scripts.
• VMax – dimming is controlled by a DMP-7000 or VIP-4400/4500.
To adjust gamma, navigate to the Conguration tab and click the Content sub-tab. Use the slider bar to select the
preferred Gamma value.
To adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation, navigate to the Display tab and then to the ColorAdjustments
sub-tab. Use the respective slider bars to select the preferred values for each adjustment.
Conguring Backup
Follow the steps below to clone conguration les and the translation table:
1. Click the BackupDisplayConguration icon. Refer to Figure 18.
2. Choose a location to save the le.
3. Type a name for the le in the FileName text box.
4. Click Save.
Follow the steps below to load a stored conguration:
1. Click the LoadDisplayCongurationBackup icon. Refer to Figure 18.
2. Navigate to the le’s storage location.
3. Select the le and click Open to reload the conguration.
Figure 16: Video
Signal Mode
Figure 17: Dimming
Mode Adjustment
Figure 18: Display Conguration Icons
Backup display conguration
Load display conguration backup
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www.daktronics.com
Contact Info and Where to Get Help
Access the VIP-4060 Operator’s Manual via the blue question mark button in the top-left corner of the conguration
utility screeen. Refer to Figure 19. If further assistance is required, Daktronics Customer Service is also available 24/7
via phone or online connection. Refer to Figure20.
Telephone
• U.S. and Canada: 1-800-DAKTRON (1-800-325-8766)
• Outside the U.S. and Canada: +1-605-697-4000
Online
• http://www.daktronics.com Figure 19: Help Icons
Help/Manual
About
Figure 20: Contact Information
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