System Logic Flow & Input Options 3
Section 2: System Logic Flow & Input Options
2.1 System Logic Flow
The VIP-4400 accepts digital video sources as well as DMP content sent using Daktronics proprietary
V-Max
™
4 signal. This content typically consists of real time data, animations, AVIs, schedules,
and sequences.
After the VIP-4400 processes the incoming video signals, it sends a V-Max
™
4 signal to an A/B switch.
The primary system is routed to Port A and the backup system is routed to Port B. If the primary system
goes down, the A/B switch can send data from the backup system.
Figure 3
illustrates one possible way
to configure a control system. Please contact a Daktronics project manager for specific control
system information.
DMP-7000
primary
DMP-7000
backup
V-Max
™
4 signal
over fiber-optic
cable or coax
VIP primary
VIP backup
A/B switch
Real-time data
Real-time data
Video In
Video In
Out to monitor
Out to monitor
Out to display
V-Max
™
4 signal
over fiber-optic
cable or coax
V-Max
™
4 signal
over fiber-optic
cable or coax
V-Max
™
4 signal
over fiber-optic
cable or coax
Figure 3:
VIP-4400 System Logic Flow
V-Max
™
4 signal
over fiber-optic
cable or coax
2.2 Input & Output Options
Each VIP-4400 is capable of simultaneously displaying up to four video sources in addition to one V-Max
™
4
signal. The video sources can be composed of a variety of video standards.
Up to four SD-SDI or HD-SDI sources may be displayed at
one time. These sources may come from a variety of digital
output devices including cameras, decks, switchers, and
DDRs. A BNC connection located in the lower center section
of the VIP-4400 accepts the feeds. Refer to
Figure 4
.
Two DVI/VGA ports can accept either DVI or VGA sources.
Two sources may be connected at one time. These sources
come from a variety of devices such as desktop computers,
laptops, or content servers. Refer to
Figure 5
.
The processor accepts V-Max
™
4 signals transmitted over
coaxial or fiber-optic cable. Refer to
Figure 6
. Only one input
can be active at a time. V-Max
™
4 signal may come from a
DMP-7000, another VIP-4400, or a VIP-4510.
Figure 4:
SD-SDI & HD-SDI Loop Connectors
Figure 5:
DVI/VGA Ports
Figure 6:
V-Max
™
4 Inputs/Outputs
