NovaStar MBOX600 User manual

Specifications
MBOX600
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.3.2
2020-07-07
Updated applications.
V1.3.1
2020-04-02
Updated rear panel diagram.
V1.3.0
2020-02-20
None
V1.2.2
2020-01-15
Updated the descriptions related to VNNOX.
V1.2.0
2019-06-15
Updated the cover and back cover.
V1.1.9
2019-04-12
None
V1.1.8
2019-03-15
None
V1.1.7
2019-03-10
Added descriptions of changing system language.
V1.1.6
2019-03-04
Updated hardware connection diagram and description
of the front panel.
V1.1.5
2019-03-01
First release
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Contents
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1 About This Document.....................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Connection.....................................................................................................2
3 Software Installation.......................................................................................................3
3.1 Preinstalled with Linux ................................................................................................................................. 3
3.1.1 Installing Windows.................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 Installing Applications ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options............................................................................................................... 4
3.1.4 Changing System Language .................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Preinstalled with Windows ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Activating Windows................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Installing Applications ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options............................................................................................................... 8
3.2.4 Changing System Language .................................................................................................................... 8
4 Screen Configuration .....................................................................................................9
5 Program Playback.........................................................................................................10
5.1 Remote Publishing (VPlayer+VNNOX) ..................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Local Playback (NovaStudio) .................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Preview Playback (VPlayer+ViPlex Express) ............................................................................................ 10
6 FCC Warning .................................................................................................................11
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1 About This Document
The MBOX600 is an independent sending device from NovaStar, featuring big
loading capacity. It is applicable to the scenarios where no PC is used to control LED
displays, for example, outdoor fixed displays.
This document introduces the main operations of the MBOX600, including hardware
connection, software installation, screen configuration and program playback, to help
users get started with the product.
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2 Hardware Connection
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Note: The COM1 is a reserved interface that is not used.
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3 Software Installation
3.1 Preinstalled with Linux
For the MBOX600 preinstalled with Linux, if necessary, install Windows and required
applications according to the description in this section.
3.1.1 Installing Windows
Please buy Windows from official channels and install it.
3.1.2 Installing Applications
Required Software
Table 3-1 Applications
Name
Description
Where to Get
.NET Framework
4.6.x
Software operating
environment
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VPlayer
Playback software, used to
play programs from VNNOX
and preview and play
programs from ViPlex Express
http://www.en.vnnox.com/#do
wnloadSyn
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen
management software, mainly
used for screen management,
program editing and publishing
http://www.en.vnnox.com/#do
wnloadT
NovaLCT
Screen configuration software,
used to adjust the screen to
the optimal display condition
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NovaStudio
Playback software, mainly
used for multi-screen, multi-
program and multi-window
playback
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Installation
Please note that ".NET Framework 4.6.x" must be installed first.
3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options
To ensure stable playback of MBOX600, please check the Windows configuration
options according to the description in this section.
Configuration Options
The configuration options to be checked are shown in Table 3-2. If a configuration
option does not conform to the target status, please change it.
Table 3-2 Configuration options
Configuration Options
Target Status
Windows automatic update
Off
Firewall
Off
Turn off screen
Never
Sleep
Never
Scaling size
100%
Multiple displays
Duplicate these displays
Operation Access
Click in Windows Start menu to enter the menu page as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Windows settings
Checking Windows Automatic Update
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 On the Windows Update page, click Advanced options.
Step 3 Check whether Windows automatic update is turned off.
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Check the Firewall
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 Choose Windows Security.
Step 3 Click Open Windows Defender Security Center.
Step 4 Check whether the firewall is turned off.
Checking Screen Off and Sleep
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Choose Power & sleep.
Step 3 Check whether all the four configuration options are set to Never.
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Checking Scaling Size and Multiple Displays
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Check whether the scaling size is 100% and the option of multiple displays is set to
Duplicate these displays.
Note: When multiple monitors are connected, the configuration option for multiple
displays will appear.
3.1.4 Changing System Language
If necessary, users can change the system language.
Step 1 Click in Windows Start menu.
Step 2 Choose Time & Language.
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Step 3 Choose Region & language and choose a language to set it as the system
language.
3.2 Preinstalled with Windows
For MBOX600 preinstalled with Windows 10 IOT Enterprise, please activate
Windows and install required applications according to the description in this section.
3.2.1 Activating Windows
View the registration code on the enclosure and activate Windows.
3.2.2 Installing Applications
MBOX600 is preinstalled with Windows and the applications shown in Table 3-3.
NovaStudio is not preinstalled. If necessary, users can visit www.novastar.tech to get
and install NovaStudio.
Table 3-3 Applications
Name
Description
Where to Get
.NET Framework
4.6.x
Software operating
environment
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VPlayer
Playback software, used to
play programs from VNNOX
and preview and play
programs from ViPlex
http://www.en.vnnox.com/#do
wnloadSyn
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Name
Description
Where to Get
Express
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen
management software,
mainly used for screen
management, program
editing and publishing
http://www.en.vnnox.com/#do
wnloadT
NovaLCT
Screen configuration
software, used to adjust the
screen to the optimal display
condition
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GosuncnWelink/SIM
Com Drivers
GosuncnWelink or SIMCom
4G module drivers
Please choose the
corresponding model
according to your region.
Please contact the technical
engineers.
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options
For more information, see 3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options.
3.2.4 Changing System Language
For more information, see 3.1.4 Changing System Language.
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4 Screen Configuration
NovaLCT is used to configure receiving card parameters. You can configure
parameters manually or by loading configuration files. For more information, see
NovaLCT LED Configuration Tool for Synchronous Control System User Manual
attached in the software.
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5 Program Playback
When the MBOX600 is installed with VPlayer and NovaStudio, the following three
playback solutions will be supported.
Remote publishing
Publish programs to VPlayer with VNNOX Standard or VNNOX AD remotely.
VPlayer downloads and plays the programs.
Local playback
Create and play programs with NovaStudio.
Preview playback
Use VPlayer to preview programs created in ViPlex Express.
5.1 Remote Publishing (VPlayer+VNNOX)
For details, click the link below to see the online documentation of VNNOX.
http://docs.vnnox.com:8090/display/VNNOXEN/5+Cloud+Platform+Service+Introducti
on
5.2 Local Playback (NovaStudio)
For more information, see NovaStudio User Manual attached in the software.
5.3 Preview Playback (VPlayer+ViPlex Express)
For more information, see the Quick Start Guide chapter of ViPlex Express LAN-
Based Screen Management Software User Manual attached in ViPlex Express.
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6 FCC Warning
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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