Show Day Checklist

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

First time at this venue? Open System Settings → Display Settings if you need to adjust the resolution, and Display Calibration if you need to adjust the position of the output on the screen surface. Both are stored per display, so return visits auto-apply.

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.)

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

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

Display shows only part of the video

→ Display Calibration → Reset to 100% → Apply

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

Troubleshooting -- Detailed issue resolution

Last updated 2 months ago

1. Load-In / Physical Setup

Verify Power

2. Signal Confirmation

HDMI

MIDI

Lighting / ArtNet

Timecode (if applicable)

3. Display Verification

4. Run-Through

Full Show Test

5. Pre-Show

Quick Troubleshooting