Live Video: How to configure live video inputs in Show Control and Venus Control Suite using a .DPF File
Topic
- How to configure live video inputs in Show Control and Venus Control Suite using a .DPF File.
- How do I capture video using a DMP-8000?
- How do I schedule live video using Venus Control Suite?
- How do I use the video inputs on my DMP-8000?
Environment
- Product: DMP-8000 v7.13+
- Components: DMP-8000 with a video capture device (DMP-8304, DMP-8401, etc.)
- Control System: Show Control System, Venus Control Suite
If using a Standard Video system that was shipped prior to May 2019, please see DMP-8000: How do I get video into VNet .
Steps
Using Show Control
DMP-8000's that detect a video capture card will have .DPF files automatically generated. They are located here: C:\ProgramData\Daktronics\VNet4\Content\system\devices.
If your device has multiple inputs, you'll see multiple files created with a number that coorelates to the jacks on the capture card. You can copy, move, and rename the appropriate file to make it easy to locate and use.
Be sure your video device (camera, video switcher, laptop) is plugged into the corresponding video input jack and is outputting video correctly. If you have issues, you may want to verify your video output using a video monitor.
The .DPF files are played just like playing any other piece of content.
Note: For optimal performance, play to a zone designated specifically for live video. Cover if you need to show other information like prompts, etc.
- Right click in a scripting container; select create new button.
- Choose DMP-8000 Player Control
- Select zone to play video. (Use a zone designated to continuously capture video for optimal performance.)
- Choose Play
- Browse to your .DPF file
For additional details, see Display Studio: How do I Create Scripting Buttons?
Using Venus Control Suite
Upload the .dpf file just like any other media file to your Venus Control Suite Media Library. Schedule to the the desired display using a playlist.
- Login to Venus Control Suite.
- Select the Media tab from the main side menu
- Browse to the .DPF file or drag and drop into upload dialog box
- Click next. Associate if necessary. Tag with appropriate keyword(s).
- Add to playlist where you wish to play live video.
For additional details, see Venus Media: How do I upload content into the media library for Venus Control Suite?
Additional Resources:
How to Crop Video Input with a .DPF file on a DMP-8000 How to disable audio on an embedded SDI signal?
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