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DMP-8065 Quick Guide Page 1 of 3
DD2596357 Rev 00
5 August 2013
PO Box 5128 201 Daktronics Drive, Brookings, SD 57006-5128
tel: 800-325-8766 fax: 605-697-4700
www.daktronics.com
The DMP-8065 is a PC and video processor combination that receives content from Daktronics’ control systems and sends
it to the display. The DMP-8065 also controls dimming, displays test patterns, and adjusts gamma and color controls. This
quick guide assists your set up of a DMP-8065.
Connect to the Network
•
Connect the Ethernet cable inside the display cabinet to
your network to establish communication with the DMP-
8065
•
The DMP-8065 comes configured for DHCP
•
Check your display-specific manual for deviations
Connect to the DMP-8065
•
To operate the system, another PC is needed
•
Connect all devices to the same network and power them
up
Now that the DMP-8065 is connected to the network, it is
available for use with Venus
® 1500 software or Visiconn ® display management. Reference the Venus ® 1500 software or
Visiconn ® display management setup documentation for more information.
The following steps may be required for further configuration and backup as needed.
Find the DMP-8065
An Internet connection is required for this operation.
1.
Type
http://dakfiles.daktronics.com/downloads/
venus1500/utils/DisplayFind/
into the address bar of
your browser.
2.
Click
DisplayFind.exe
to download application. Then
click
Run
or
Save
.
3.
Start application.
4.
Click
Find Display
.
5.
Click your controller’s name. It will be in the format of
DMP8-xx-xxxx.
Note:
If multiple displays are found, use the IP address or
name to confirm the identity of your chosen display. The
IP address is shown on the display during start up.
Silverlight
®
Install
If Silverlight ® is not installed, a notification opens.
1.
Click the
Silverlight
is not installed notification
2.
Follow the instructions on the page
Customer-Provided
Network
DMP-8065
(Daktronics)
Display