# 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*](/8.-reference/troubleshooting.md)

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## Related Pages

* [The MVP Dashboard](/1.-getting-started/the-mvp-dashboard.md) -- Real-time monitoring during the show
* [Troubleshooting](/8.-reference/troubleshooting.md) -- Detailed issue resolution


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