Display Studio: How do I execute VP-6000/ DI-6000 dimming via scripts buttons in a Daktronics Show Control System

Topic

  • Change brightness of VP-6000/DI-6000 via Display Studio scripts
  • Change the brightness of a display using a 6000 series video process using a button in Show Control
  • Show Control's Display Studio script and quick display buttons

See this article for system control scripts using VP-6000 (below version 9 ) Show Control (below version 2.5) or for information on how to dim using Venus Control Suite- Show Control System: How do I change brightness on a VIP-5x60, DI-6000, or VP-6000 with a button

Environment

  • Product:
  • Components: Display Studio, VP-6000 / DI-6000 (version 9+),
  • Control System: Show Control System (SCS) 2.4+

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What is Show Control System?

Show Control is our comprehensive live event control system, comprising a variety of hardware and software components. These include players, processors, data interfaces, tools for content creation, and display management. Our product lineup features DMP players, VP processors, Data Studio, VCS, Content Studio, and Display Studio, among others.

Steps

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Create a script dimming level button in Display Studio

Right click, select New button.
Step 1: Add Line:  VP/DI-6000
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Step 2: Check the appropriate 6000 device. - only the primary will be listed in a primary backup scenario.
Step 3: Select: Set Dimming Level
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Step 4: Select the appropriate dimming manager. 
Step 5: Select the dimming level by moving the toggle bar into position. 
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Choose save after completing step 5. 

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Repeat this process to create other dimming control buttons.

 

Dimming with the widget

For quick adjustments, click on the Dimming Manager in the tool bar (if available).  Locate the desired display(s) and move the toggle bar to adjust the dimming levels. Check the checkbox next to the display to keep it visible and adjustable in the bottom bar after minimizing the Dimming Control widget.

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Display Studio: How do I use the volume control widget?

 

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