Player Control Systems & Diagnostics
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10 Player Control Systems & Diagnostics
The DMP-5000/8000 series player is managed by a separate control system in the majority
of scenarios. Depending on the specific system, the player may be controlled by one of
the following control systems:
• Show Control System
• Venus
®
Control Suite
In addition to a control system, the player is also supported by Daktronics Intelligent
Device Management (IDM). IDM is used to manage system diagnostics and facilitate
proper operation; IDM can be installed separately.
Control Systems & Content Management
The DMP-5000/8000 series player is capable of playing a wide variety of content types
including images, video files, and live video streams. The procedures for importing
content to a player and playing it on a display are determined mainly by the control
system being used with the player.
Before loading content onto a player, review the appropriate control system
documentation; Show Control and Venus
®
Control Suite each have different processes
for preparing content.
Industry-Standard Content
When working with industry-standard content files such as AVIs, JPGs, PNGs, GIFs, MPEGs,
etc., first determine which file types and specifications are supported by the applicable
control system and player(s). In addition to file type, note any other requirements such
as codec and color depth standards. Each control system’s documentation indicates
which file types are supported.
In addition to control system documentation, refer to the
DMP-8000 Content Standard
Quick Guide (DD3002238)
Appendix A: Supplementary Documents (p.51)
information on how to prepare video files for use with a DMP-8000 series player.
Audio
The player also supports the playback of audio content if supported by the hardware.
The player can play the audio embedded in visual content files as well as separate
audio files. For information on how to configure and use the player’s audio capabilities,
Live Video Streams
The player features a number of options for working with live video streams, ranging from
incorporating live video into display presentations with other content to functioning as a
character generator and combining live video with graphics, animations, and
real-time data (RTD). For information on how the player is used with live video streams,
Section 11: Show Control System (p.35)
Show Control System
Daktronics Show Control System is an interactive control system that enables users to
control a network of displays in real time through a push-button user interface. Buttons
trigger content, manage configurations, and send other commands to one or more
displays. Show Control System is used most often in sports venues with one or more
displays that need to have real-time control to trigger crowd prompts, advertising,
real-time data, and other functions in conjunction with the live action.
Summary of Contents for DMP-5000 Series
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