INSANE impact MAX 127 User manual

MAX Production Box Quick Guide
SOURCE
HDMI SWITCH
INPUT
NOVA VX4S
INPUT
NOVA VX4S
SCALE
AUDIO
SELECTOR
Computer HDMI
1
HDMI
See Below
1/2
Blu-Ray/DVD
2
HDMI
Enable
1/2
Dish/Wally
3
HDMI
Enable
1/2
IN 4
4
HDMI
See Below
1/2
DVI IN
N/A
DVI
See Below
No Audio Capabilities
SDI IN
N/A
SDI
Enable
No Audio Capabilities
AUX
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/4
SCALING
Scaling options vary by input type. If you are using a camera or other live video equipment you will usually want to enable
scaling. When using a computer, the correct scaling depends on computer display settings and NovaStudio settings (if
using NovaStudio). See below for scaling Guidelines.
Duplicating/Mirroring Display: Only enable scaling when using full screen desktop display and not NovaStar
Computer Display Settings (right click > Display Settings): When Using NovaStudio set Display Settings to:
(Open NovaStudio > Settings > Display Settings)
Common Windows:
Start at X=0 and Y=0.
To fill the screen: Width=728 and Height=416

MAX Troubleshooting Quick Guide
Use the below instructions to solve the most common troubleshooting issues.
Before utilizing this troubleshooting guide please refer to “Production Box Quick Guide” to be sure that you have the
correct input and scaling settings selected.
RESEND BRIGHTNESS: If certain panels are brighter or dimmer than others
1. On the NovaStar VX4S press the Menu button once to go to the Main Menu
2. Press the menu button once more to change the brightness percentage
3. Turn the menu button clockwise or counter clockwise to change the brightness percentage at least one percent
up or down
4. Press the menu button once more to set the brightness percentage
All panels should now have a uniform brightness.
RESEND RECEIVING CARD INFORMATION: If certain panels are black, discolored, or have random lines of color.
1. Plug the USB cord that is ran through the back of the laptop drawer into the laptop
2. Open NovaLCT-Mars
3. Click the “User(U)” dropdown tab and click “Advanced User Login (A)”
4. Use password admin and click “Login”
5. Click the “Screen Configuration” button
6. Be sure that the current operation is the USB port that is plugged in and the “Configure Screen” box is checked. If
so, click “Next”
7. Click the “Receiving Card” tab
8. Click “Load from File” button (towards the bottom right)
9. Find the file labeled “Receiving Card” (It should be in the Max Tech Files folder on the desktop) and click “Open”
10. Click the “Send to Receiving Cards” button (towards the bottom right)
11. Another window should pop up. In this window, be sure that “Send to all Receiving Cards” box is check and click
“Send”
This should properly configure the receiving cards within each individual LED screen.
RESEND MAPPING INFORMATION: If all panels are showing a complete image but are “jumbled” or out of order.
1. Follow steps 1-6 above
2. Click the “Screen Connection” tab
3. Click “Load from File” button (towards the bottom right)
4. Find the file labeled “Max Mapping” (It should be in the Max Tech Files folder on the desktop) and click “Open”
5. Click “Send to HW”
This should send the proper data configuration to the LED screen.
NOVASTUDIO RECOMMENDATIONS
•Close out of all other programs when running NovaStudio
•Compress large video files prior to playback. Compression will not affect output quality and will ensure seamless
playback. The recommended compressed format is H.264 .mp4 compression.
•Recommended video format is .MP4
•Recommended image format .JPG