Show Day Checklist

A practical guide for setting up the MVP at a venue on show day.

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1. Load-In / Physical Setup

• Unpack the MVP from the travel case

• Position the MVP near your other gear

• Connect HDMI to your display or projector

• Connect Ethernet to your ArtNet node (if using lighting)

• Connect USB-C to your computer (HOST port) or DC adapter (standalone)

• Connect MIDI (USB-A controller, 5-pin DIN cable, or USB keyboard)

• Connect 3.5mm audio cable (if using LTC timecode)

Verify Power

• The physical Status Display (LCD) lights up and shows the HOME screen with HDMI, ETH, WIFI, and version info

• The blue status LED is solid blue

• The web interface loads at http://mvp.local (or direct IP)

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2. Signal Confirmation

HDMI

• Check Dashboard HDMI card: shows device name, resolution, and framerate

• Check Status Display HOME screen: HDMI row shows resolution (e.g., "1080p60") and device name

• Trigger a test clip and verify video appears on the display/projector

MIDI

• Check Dashboard Input Monitor: trigger a note from your controller/DAW

• Verify the correct MIDI note number appears in the event log

• Check the Status Display: it should switch to LIVE MIDI view showing the triggered note

• Verify clips trigger correctly on both video and lighting channels

Lighting / ArtNet

• Check Dashboard Ethernet section: correct IP and subnet (standard: 2.0.0.x / 255.0.0.0)

• Trigger a test DMX clip on the lighting channel

• Verify fixtures respond correctly

Timecode (if applicable)

• LTC: Check Dashboard Input Monitor for the LTC Volume meter (green, -20dB to -1dB) and Frames Decoded meter (green, near 100%)

• MTC: Check Dashboard Input Monitor for MTC frame events appearing in the log

• Verify the SMPTE timecode display is running smoothly

• Check that the frame rate matches your configured rate (no "Framerate Mismatch" warning chip)

• Let the timecode run through at least one clip boundary to verify automatic file loading and sync

• The Status Display should switch to LIVE TC view showing the 7-segment timecode clock

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3. Display Verification

• Set display/projector to the correct input

• Disable any display "eco" or auto-sleep modes -- the MVP may output black during gaps, which some displays interpret as "no signal"

• Disable motion interpolation / frame smoothing (adds latency)

• Enable "Game Mode" if available (minimizes processing delay)

• If using a projector, check keystone and focus

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4. Run-Through

Full Show Test

• Verify all clip triggers match your set list

• If using timecode, let it run through the complete timeline if possible

• Verify slot switching works if using multiple slots (via CC #119 or the UI)

• Test blackout (Note 0) on both video and lighting channels

• Test clip re-trigger (same note restarts from beginning)

• Is your backup trigger method ready? (USB keyboard, a second controller, etc.)

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5. Pre-Show

• Disconnect Wi-Fi if not needed (reduces potential interference, prevents update notifications)

• Verify correct slot is selected (A-E) for video, lighting, and timecode

• Trigger a blackout on both channels to start clean

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Quick Troubleshooting

Issue	Quick Fix
No video output	Check HDMI cable and display input; check Dashboard HDMI card; trigger a clip
No DMX output	Check Ethernet cable and IP subnet; verify ArtNet node is on same network
MIDI not responding	Check MIDI channel; verify note number in Dashboard Input Monitor
Timecode not syncing	Check audio level (LTC: -20dB to -1dB) or MIDI routing (MTC)
Display went to sleep	Re-trigger a clip; disable display auto-sleep mode
Wrong clips playing	Check active slot (A-E); verify "Sync Changes to Playback" was applied

Full troubleshooting: Troubleshooting

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Related Pages

• The MVP Dashboard -- Real-time monitoring during the show

• Troubleshooting -- Detailed issue resolution