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VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide

DD2773153
Rev 06
30 January 2018

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201 Daktronics Drive

Brookings, SD 57006-5128

www.daktronics.com/support

800.325.8766

The VIP-5000 series processor is the interface that drives video to a digital display and meets operational 

needs such as dimming, displaying test patterns, and adjusting gamma and color controls. 
VIP-5060 accepts standard DVI inputs of 800x600 and 1280x720. VIP-5160 accepts standard DVI inputs of 

800x600 and 1280x720 but has an additional input resolution allowing 1440x900 DVI input with reduced 

blanking. This quick guide explains basic VIP-5000 series connections and setup as shown in 

Figure 1

Video input

Control

Daktronics LED video display

VIP-5000 series 

processor

Figure 1: 

VIP-5000 Series Connections

Hardware Setup

Connecting to the LED Video Display

1. 

Locate fiber-optic Port A and Port B on 

 

the processor.

2. 

Insert duplex LC fiber-optic cables into their 

corresponding ports. The cables will click into  

place when seated properly. Refer to 

Figure 2

  

and 

Figure 3

.

Note: 

Remove fiber dust covers from cables and 

connectors prior to inserting into ports.

Connecting to the DVI Video Source

1. 

Insert the male plug into the female jack.

2. 

Turn the screws on the male plug clockwise to lock. Refer to 

Figure 4

 and 

Figure 5

.

Figure 4: 

Display-Mount 

DVI Video Input Jack

Note: 

The processor supports a refresh rate of 60Hz and has a playback window at 0,0 (upper-left) 

of DVI input. The playback window matches the display size in pixels.

Figure 2: 

Display-Mount 

Fiber-Optic Port

Figure 3: 

Rack-Mount 

Fiber-Optic Ports

Figure 5: 

Rack-Mount 

DVI Video Input Jack

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