Daktronics LiveBook GFX SDI-NDI-LE Laptop User Guide

Daktronics LiveBook GFX SDI-NDI-LE Laptop

LiveBook GFX SDI/NDI/LE Quick Setup Guide

The LiveBook GFX is a broadcasting system that includes a laptop, I/O box, power supplies, Thunderbolt cable, serial-to-USB adapter, wired mouse, and USB license dongle. The system can be used with SDI, NDI, or LE systems.

What’s Included

The following equipment is included:
The supplied equipment

• LiveBook GFX Laptop
• I/O Box
• Laptop Power Supply
• I/O Box Power Supply
• Thunderbolt Cable
• Serial-to-USB Adapter
• Wired Mouse
• USB License Dongle

Product Usage Instructions

Connect Components

Once you unpack all of the components, you are just a few simple steps from being ready to use your new LiveBook GFX system.

1. Connect the laptop power supply, USB license dongle, and the USB wired mouse to the laptop. Note: For NDI and LE systems, skip to Step 4.
2. Connect the I/O box power supply to the 12-volt power connector on the left of the I/O box.
3. Connect the Thunderbolt cable from the Thunderbolt connector on the I/O box to the Thunderbolt connector on the Live Book GFX.
4. Connect the game data feed to the Live Book GFX via network or serial interface. For serial interface, use the serial-to-USB adapter.
5. Power on the Live Book GFX laptop and the I/O box.

Connect to Video Switcher or Streaming Device

Refer to one of the following three diagrams to make the appropriate connections based on your broadcast workflow.
Note: The Ref In port may be in a different position depending on the I/O model.Internal Key/Upstream Connections
Key and Fill Out/Downstream with OCR/DVE Clocks Connections
Dual Channel Key and Fill Out/Downstream Connections

Configure System Settings

Once you make all the necessary physical connections, you need to configure your system to ensure that the devices communicate and function correctly. All of the settings for hardware and score bug configurations are made in the Settings window of the Sport App software that comes with your system.

All of the settings for hardware and score bug configurations are made in the Settings window of the Sport App software that comes with your system. Follow these steps:

1. Select Settings from the bottom menu bar.
2. Select League and Teams for the game.
3. Select incoming scoreboard protocol.
4. Select the style of your score bug.
5. Select the graphics video format.
6. Complete the steps under Configure Video Options if necessary.
7. Click OK to save the system settings.

Configure Video Options

Click the Video Options button in the Video Format section to access additional video configurations. Click the Video Options button in the Video Format section to access additional video configurations. Follow these steps:

1. Select desired Video processing method, number of output Channels, Audio source, and PGM Window Source.

2. Use the Test Pattern for testing or calibration.

3. Select the Reference input.
   Note: Use Input2 if in Internal Keying mode.

4. Click OK to save the video settings. Your Live Book GFX is now ready to broadcast a game.

Help & Support

Please refer to the Sport App User Guide for more information.
For further support, contact AJT Systems Support at
www.ajtsystems.com/support-all/ or support@ajtsystems.com or call 954.776.4591.
201 Daktronics Drive Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766

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