Venus 7000: How do I set dimming

Dimming Can be modified in several different methods with a Venus 7000.   

 Manual Dimming - Allows the User to set a specific Dimming Level

1. Open the Display button from the V7000 Shell
2. Select the Display Tab on top
3. Select the Sign that the dimming needs to be modified.
4. Select the Control Drop down and select Dimming
5. Select the Manual Radial dial
6. Move the slider under Manual Dimming level to the left to decrease dimming level and to the right to increase.
7. Press Apply
   1. Note:  If a sequence was being played at the time of this change, the new dimming level will not take affect until a new sequence is played or the sequence is restarted.

Photocell - Allows a device to be added to control the Dimming level of the display.  Requires a photocell to be installed.

1. Follow Steps 1-4 for Manual Dimming
2. Select the Photocell Radial Dial
3. Select a Minimum and Maximum Photocell Level.  These will keep the dimming level between these 2 values.
4. Select a Photocell Offset - This allows the user to offset the photocell, incase the display is too bright or dim during the sunset or sunrise hours.
5. The Photocell that is connected to the VMax card will now control dimming for that display.
6. Press Apply

Scheduled Dimming - Allows the User to setup a schedule for Increasing and Decreasing the dimming level (rarely used, Photocell or Astronomical is a preferred method)

1. Follow Steps 1-4 for Manual Dimming
2. Select Scheduled Radial Dial
3. Enter a Scheduled Dim and Bright value.  These are the dimming levels that will happen when a Scheduled Dim command is entered into a schedule.
4. Press Apply
5. Astronomical/GPS Dimming - Allows the DMP 7000 to use Sunrise/Sunset Info to Brighten and dim the display.  The location will need to be set from the Location tab in the Configuration button from the shell before use.
   1. Follow Steps 1-4 for Manual Dimming
   2. Select Astronomical
   3. Set Sunrise and Sunset offset.  These are used to modify the sunrise or sunset times in case of obstruction such as a Mountain or building blocking the sun.
   4. Press apply

Scripting - This is Manual dimming but gives the user the opportunity to make a Scripting button to modify dimming.

1. Go to a Scripting Page
2. Right Click on a Open Cell and select Edit Cell
3. Name The Cell
4. Right Click Cell again and select edit script file
5. Select Add Line
6. Select Set Dimming and click Next
7. Select the sign to adjust and click next
8. Select the Mode of Manual
9. Select the dimming level for the button and click next, then Finish
10. Create any other scripting buttons for other levels using the same method
11. Test buttons.

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