Daktronics AF-3700-20 RGB - Manual (Page 33)

Section 5: Start-up Procedure
Before starting up the display, go over this checklist to ensure that all parts are ready to operate
correctly. Figure 34 shows the basic display components referred to in each step.
5.1 Start-up Checklist
Is power connected to the display?
The power conduit will leave the display from the rear and connect to a power source either
outside or inside a building. Refer to Figure 34 for approximate location of the power cable or
conduit.
If the display has two faces, are the two sides connected?
Check that signal connections run between the back of the two display cabinets. Check that
power has been connected to both sides. Refer to the illustrations in Figure 26 and Figure 27.
If the display has two sections, are the two sections connected?
Check that both signal and ground connections run between the top and bottom sections.
Is the control computer connected to the display?
An Ethernet or fiber cable will connect the control computer to the display. Refer to Section 4
for assistance with identifying the communication type and its connections.
Is the computer software set up to work with the display?
The software manual provides the information necessary to allow the computer to
communicate with this display. Follow the step-by-step directions in the software manual's
Configuration section for correct set-up.
Figure 34: Basic Display Set-up
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