NovaStar MCTRL R5 User manual

MCTRL R5
Independent Controller
Product Version:
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Document Number:
NS110100550
User Manual
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.1
2018-03-07
Document style is updated.
V1.0.0
2016-06-06
First release
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Contents
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1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................2
3 Hardware Structure.......................................................................................................................3
3.1 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Homepage.......................................................................................................................................6
5 Menu Operations ..........................................................................................................................8
5.1 Brightness Adjustment................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1 Quick Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2.2 Advanced Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.3 Image Offset ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Rotation Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Input Settings............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.4.1 Input Video Source Settings................................................................................................................... 10
5.4.2 Input Resolution Settings........................................................................................................................ 10
5.5 Display Control ...........................................................................................................................................11
5.6 Advanced Settings......................................................................................................................................11
5.6.1 Mapping Function....................................................................................................................................11
5.6.2 Loading Cabinet Files..............................................................................................................................11
5.6.3 Alarm Threshold...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.6.4 Saving to Hardware................................................................................................................................ 12
5.6.5 Redundancy............................................................................................................................................ 13
5.6.6 Preset Template...................................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.7 Hot Backup for Input Source .................................................................................................................. 13
5.6.8 Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.9 Go Homepage (s)................................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.10 Greyscale Adjustment........................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.11 Hardware Version ................................................................................................................................. 13
5.7 Communication Settings............................................................................................................................ 13
5.8 Language................................................................................................................................................... 14
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6 Specifications...............................................................................................................................15
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1 Safety
To avoid potential hazards, please use this product according to regulations. Power
outlet should be installed near the unit and easy to reach. In the event of breakdowns,
only trained personnel may disassemble it for maintenance, and please contact the
after-sales department of NovaStar for help.
High-voltage hazard: Operating voltage of this product ranges from 100
V to 240 V AC.
Grounding: Ground connection of this product is enabled through power
cords. Please make sure that ground conductors are in good condition.
Electromagnetic interference: Keep this product far away from magnets,
motors and transformers.
Moisture proof: Keep this product in a dry and clean environment. In
case of liquid immersion, please pull the power plug out immediately.
Keep the product away from flammable and explosive hazardous
substances.
Prevent liquids or metal fragments from dropping into the product in
order to avoid accidents.
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2 Overview
Developed by NovaStar, the MCTRL R5 is the first independent controller that
supports rotation function. With up to 3840×1080@60Hz loading capacity of a single
unit, it can support any custom resolution within this range as required, thus meeting
the on-site configuration requirements of extra-long or extra-large LED displays.
The MCTRL R5 supports HDMI, Dual Link DVI, SDI signal inputs, as well as 8
Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 2 optical fiber outputs.
The distinctive and innovative design of the MCTRLR5 enables screen configuration
without PC, diverse image rotation effects, and amazing visual experience for users.
Note: The device must be powered off before connection.
To control multiple MCTRL R5 units (10 units at most), please cascade them
according to the figure below.
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3 Hardware Structure
3.1 Appearance
Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
Indicator R5
Blue always on: Normal
Red on: Alarm
Orange on: No signal
Blue breathing: Standby
②
LED screen
Displays the menu.
③
Knob
Pressing the knob enters a menu or confirms an
option or operation, while rotating the knob selects a
menu item or adjusts a parameter.
④
BACK
Returns to the parent menu.
⑤
POWER
Pressing it powers on the device, while holding it
down for 4–5 seconds powers off the device.
⑥
USB port
Connects to the USB drive for firmware upgrade.
Instruction on knob operations:
On the home screen, pressing the knob enters the main menu.
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On the main menu, rotating the knob selects a menu item or adjusts the
parameter, and pressing the knob confirms the selection or enters the submenu.
Holding down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5 seconds locks or
unlocks all the buttons.
Rear Panel
Input
SDI
6G-SDI connector
HDMI
HDMI1.4 connector
DVI
DVI connector
Output
1–8
8 ×Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet outputs
OPT1–2
2 ×Fiber optical outputs
OPT1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8.
OPT2 serves as the backup for OPT1.
Control
ETHERNET
For PC connection
USB IN
Input port for cascading devices, or for PC connection
USB OUT
Output port for cascading devices
GENLOCK
IN
GENLOCK type: Blackburst.
It is the GENLOCK synchronization signal which is used
to ensure synchronization between the LED screen
display and external GENLOCK source.
LOOP
GENLOCK loop output
Power Connector
AC 100-240 V–50/60 Hz
AC power input
Note: Type-AUSB port is prohibited from being connected to the upper computer
directly.
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3.2 Dimensions
Unit: mm
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4 Homepage
After the MCTRL R5 is powered on, the home screen is shown in the figure below.
No.
Description
①
Name of the device
②
Resolution and frame rate of the current input source.
③
IP address
④
Video connection status, types of video sources supported
⑤
Ethernet ports connection status:
Black indicates the port connection is valid and in control status.
White indicates the port is disconnected or the connection is invalid.
Upper corner mark indicates the port connection is valid and in
redundant status.
⑥
Operating status description:
Power voltage of the motherboard
Temperature inside the device
Screen brightness
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No.
Description
1~2
Optical fiber ports connection:
Black indicates the port connection is valid and in
control status.
White indicates the port is unconnected or the
connection is invalid.
/ /
Control ports:
Connects to USB/ Ethernet/ GenLock
synchronization
/
Rotation enabled/locked
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5 Menu Operations
MCTRL R5 features powerful functions and simple operations. To achieve better
display effects, users can choose to set other options in the menu.
5.1 Brightness Adjustment
On the main menu, press the knob to select the Brightness item and rotate the knob
to adjust the brightness value.
5.2 Screen Settings
5.2.1 Quick Configuration
Before you start, load the cabinet configuration files and save them to the receiving
card.
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Quick Config to enter the submenu, and rotate the knob
to set corresponding options.
Set the row and column quantity of cabinets based on the actual condition of a
screen.
Set the cabinet quantity connecting to port 1. There are limits on the loading
capacity of ports. Refer to a) in Note for details.
Set data flow of the screen, and refer to c), d), and e) in Note for details.
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Note
a). If n ports are used to load the
screen, the number of cabinets
loaded by the first (n–1) ports
must be:
1. The same;
2. The integral multiple of the
number of rows or columns;
3. No less than the number of
cabinets loaded by the last port.
Example:
If Ethernet ports 1–8 are used to load the screen,
the number of cabinets loaded by ports 1–7 must
be the same and the integral multiple of the number
of rows or columns. Therefore, you need to set only
the number of cabinets loaded by port 1 according
to the actual situation during quick configuration.
The number of cabinets loaded by port 8 must be
less than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded
by port 1.
b). If there are irregular cabinets, cabinets of different sizes, or irregular screens, it is
required to connect NovaLCT for screen configuration.
c). During data flow settings, you can view the results of different data flow presets on
LED display by rotating the knob. When you are satisfied with the LED display image
effect, press the knob to save the settings.
d). During data flow settings, you must ensure that the physical connection of each port
is along the same direction and downward to next one.
e). During data flow settings, you must ensure that the Ethernet port 1 is at the
beginning position of the whole physical connection.
f). After enabling the rotation function, choose Screen Settings > Quick Config, and a
message asking “Disable rotation. Are you sure?” will appear. Choose Yes to
continue.
5.2.2 Advanced Configuration
Step 1 Choose Advanced Config and press the knob to enter its submenu.
Step 2 On the warning screen, click Yes to enter the advanced configuration screen.
Step 3 Select Enable and set the parameters of targeted Ethernet ports.
5.2.3 Image Offset
Set the horizontal offset and vertical offset of devices’ loading image.
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5.3 Rotation Settings
There are 2 rotation methods: Port rotation and screen rotation.
Port rotation: Rotation of cabinets loaded by an Ethernet port (For example, set
the rotation angle of port 1, and the cabinets loaded by port 1 will rotate
according to the angle).
Screen rotation: Rotation of the whole LED screen according to the rotation
angle set before.
Rotation settings:
Step 1 Choose Rotation Settings > Rotation Enable, and choose ENABLE.
Step 2 Choose Port Rotate or Screen Rotate and set parameters.
Step 3 Select Save to save your settings.
Notes:
Hardware screen configuration is required to be done before the rotation settings.
After screen configuration are done on SmartLCT, set rotation function on MCTRL R5, and
a message “Reconfig screen. Are you sure?” will appear. Choose Yes to perform rotation
settings.
5.4 Input Settings
5.4.1 Input Video Source Settings
There are several types of input sources available for users to choose.
5.4.2 Input Resolution Settings
There are 2 methods to set input resolution:
Method 1: Preset resolution
Choose a proper resolution from the preset standard resolutions, or use method 2 to
customize the resolution.
Method 2: Custom resolution
Rotate the knob to set the custom width (growing in even numbers), custom height,
and custom refresh rate, and choose Apply. Press the knob to confirm the setting. If
Apply is not enabled, the custom resolution is invalid.
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5.5 Display Control
Normal: Playing the input source normally.
Black Out: The screen is black out, with no display.
Freeze: Freezing the displaying image.
Test Pattern: 8 test patterns including pure color and lines testing.
Image Settings: Setting red, green and blue brightness, color temperature, Gamma
rate, and saving parameters.
5.6 Advanced Settings
Advanced settings include settings of multiple main functions, as shown below.
5.6.1 Mapping Function
When Mapping Function is enabled, each of the cabinets will display the cabinet
number and Ethernet port number it belongs to.
5.6.2 Loading Cabinet Files
Connect to PC and start NovaLCT on PC, and import the saved cabinet configuration
files.
Step 1 Save cabinet configuration files.
After configuring the receiving cards, click Save to File to save the cabinet
configuration files (.rcfgx) to local PC.
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Step 2 Import the cabinet configuration files to the MCTRL R5.
Note: After entering the Configuration File of Controller Cabinet Import window, NovaLCT
will automatically read the configuration files already existed in the MCTRL R5. Users can
change the names and orders of these files or delete them.
Step 3 Load the cabinet configuration files.
5.6.3 Alarm Threshold
Set the ranges of temperature and voltage values.
5.6.4 Saving to Hardware
Save all the configurations related to the receiving cards to the receiving cards and
those data will not be lost even after the device is powered off.
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5.6.5 Redundancy
Set the current device as the primary or backup device.
5.6.6 Preset Template
Save configuration information, rotation parameters, and user settings information as
templates. Users can add 10 templates at most.
5.6.7 Hot Backup for Input Source
Set backup source for the current input source. The backup source should be other
types of input source supported by the device.
5.6.8 Factory Reset
Reset the current device to factory settings.
5.6.9 Go Homepage (s)
The current page stays for how many seconds before going homepage when there is
no actions.
5.6.10 Greyscale Adjustment
Adjust greyscale among the range from 4 to 15 for the LED display screen.
5.6.11 Hardware Version
View the hardware version of current device. In case of new version release, access
NovaLCT through PC to upgrade the hardware version.
5.7 Communication Settings
Set the communication mode and network parameters.
Two communication modes are provided: USB Preferred and LAN Preferred.
When the USB and Ethernet ports are connected at the same time, the system will
use the communication mode set by the user.
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Network settings include manual mode and auto mode. When setting the network
manually, the IP address of current device cannot conflict with IP addresses of other
devices.
5.8 Language
Change the UI language of the MCTRL R5 unit.
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6 Specifications
Input Voltage
AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption
25 W
Operating Temperature
-20°C–60°C
Operating Humidity
10% RH–90% RH
Dimensions
482.6 mm ×334.6 mm ×52.0 mm
Weight
4.3 kg
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