Venus 1500 Learning Center

Welcome to the Venus 1500 Learning Center-a self-guided training site to learn the software at your own pace. Simply follow the ten links for step-by-step instructions. Complete the steps to set up and operate your Venus 1500 control software.

Using Your Software

If your equipment is working properly and you have a question on how to use the features of Venus 1500 software, we have multiple training resources and an extensive knowledge base available. You can also request a call back from one of our software trainers.

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Self-guided Training

With the Venus 1500 self-guided training you can learn the software at your own pace. Simply follow the ten links for step-by-step instructions. Complete the steps to set up and operate your Venus 1500 control software.

If self-guided training doesn't appeal to you, we also offer professional trainer-guided instruction. Please check out the One-on-One Webinar training option.

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Getting Started

How to get your Venus 1500 software up and running.

1. Launching Venus 1500 v4

2. Configuring a Display

3. Media Kit

4. Finding Help

5. Creating a New Presentation

6. Inserting and Deleting Layouts

7. Undo and Redo

8. Content Studio Zooming

9. Content Studio Shortcuts

Related Getting Started Videos

 

Registration & Licensing

Registration & Licensing
How do I register my Venus 1500 software?

 

Help File 

Help File
How do I access the Venus 1500 Help File?

Configuring a Display  

Configuring a Display
How do I configure my Daktronics display?

 

Adding or Deleting a Layout 

Adding or Deleting a Layout
How do I add or delete a layout in Venus 1500?

Media Kit Download  

Media Kit Download
How do I download my free Media Kit?

 

Venus 1500 Hub

How to use the Venus 1500 software platform.

1. Home Tab - Overview

2. Content Tab - Overview

3. Changing Content Views

4. Schedule Tab - Overview

Related Venus 1500 Hub

This tutorial gives you a brief walkthrough of the Venus® 1500 version 4 Home Tab, a dashboard of what is happening on the message display for a quick reference of your system.

View Home Tab Tutorial

Inserting & Editing Text

How to use text in your display content.

1. Inserting a Text Box

2. Editing Text

3. Moving and Copying Text

4. Spell Check

5. Inserting Symbols and Special Characters

Related Text Tutorial Videos

 

Modify Text 

Adding Text to a Layout
How do I add text to a layout in Venus 1500?

Modify Text 

Time, Temp, & Date
How do I put the time, temp, & date on my display?

Formatting Text

How to format text in your display content.

1. Changing Font Type

2. Changing Font Size

3. Changing Font Color

4. Copy Formatting

5. True Type Font Features

Related Text Formatting Tutorial Videos

Modify Text  

Modify Text
How do I change the look of text on my display?

Scrolling Text 

Scrolling Text
How do I scroll text across my display?

Working with Multimedia

How to use graphics and videos in your display content.

1. Inserting Graphics Media Library

2. Venus 1500 Content Guide

3. Inserting Graphics From a File

4. Inserting Video Media Library

5. Inserting Video From a File

6. Editing Video Playback

7. Inserting Creative From Buy.Daktronics.com

8. Paging

Working with Objects

How to use objects in your display content.

1. Aligning and Ordering Objects

2. Layering Objects

3. Collecting Multiple Items to Move or Copy

Transition Effects

How to use transition effects in your display content.

1. Applying a Transition Effect

2. Modifying Transitions

Scheduling

How to schedule your display content.

1. Scheduling Continuous Mode

2. Schedule Mode

Related Scheduling Videos

Sending: Continuous Mode 

Sending: Continuous Mode
How do I play a presentation in Continuous Playlist Mode?

 

Sending: Scheduled Mode 

Sending: Scheduled Mode
How do I play a presentation in Scheduled Playlist Mode?

 

Removing: Continuous Mode 

Removing: Continuous Mode
How do I remove a message in Continuous Playlist Mode?

 

 

Removing: Scheduled Mode
How do I remove a message in Scheduled Playlist Mode

Choosing Scheduling Mode 

Choosing Scheduling Mode
How do I switch to Scheduled or Continuous Playlist Mode?

 

Printing a Scheduling 

Printing a Schedule
How do I print a schedule in Venus 1500?

Advanced Operations

How to perform advanced operations for your display content.

1. Content Studio Options

2. Cropping Videos or Graphics

3. Cropping Video Duration

4. Scrolling Graphics

5. Batch Conversion

RSS, Atom or XML Feeds - GalaxyPro Series GP4 Display Only

How to create and edit a feed.

1. Inserting an RSS or Atom Feed - Ticker

2. Inserting an RSS or Atom Feed - Data List

3. Editing a Feed

4. Verifying a Feed

5. Configuring & Editing an XML Source

6. XML Exercise File

7. XML: Creating a Tabular Layout

Find More Free Training on the Venus 1500 Blog

Venus 1500 Blog

The blog gives you additional tips and tricks for running your software. Learn about the best color and font practices to use on your display and get access to more tools and training options.

Venus 1500 Blog

Updating Software

Need to update your version of Venus 1500? Watch the video to find out how, or download the latest update from our website.

Updating Software 
Computer Replacement 

Computer Replacement

Wondering what to do if your computer crashes or you get a new one? Check out this video to find out how to get your Venus 1500 software working again.