The easiest way to admin the MPO-1 is with Jump Desktop remote software. Install the client software on the computer that will administer the MPO and set up an account at:

https://www.jumpdesktop.com/

With the MPO-1’s Mac Mini powered on, the Mac Mini should appear in the list of available computers in Jump Desktop. Hover over the “Mac Mini” icon and press the “play” icon. A login prompt will appear. Use the login credentials to launch the Mac Mini’s desktop.

Jump Desktop with the Mac Mini’s icon present

Jump Desktop with the Mac Mini’s icon present

Login for Mac Mini

Login for Mac Mini

Full-screen Mode on the MPO-1

Full-screen Mode on the MPO-1

This is what full-screen mode looks like in VDMX while the MPO-1 is operating. To get out of full-screen mode, press Escape or Command+F.

Output Options Window in VDMX

Output Options Window in VDMX

Command+F will open the Output Options window in VDMX. Click the “Window” tab to exit full-screen mode. This will reveal the rest of VDMX and the Finder. The output of the MPO-1 will appear in a separate window.

Window mode in VDMX

Window mode in VDMX

Shutting Down from Jump Desktop

After exiting full-screen mode with either Escape or Cmnd+F, simply choose Shutdown from the Finder menu (from inside Jump Desktop) and wait for it to shut down completely. Then, quit Jump Desktop.

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