NovaStar MCTRL300 User manual

MCTRL300
Independent Controller
Specifications
Product Version:
V2.3.1
Document No.
NS110100858
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You are welcome to use the product of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
NovaStar). This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and
reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without
notice. If you experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us via contact
info given in document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate and implement any
suggestions.
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V2.3.1
2019-10-31
Updated the dimensions diagram.
V2.3.0
2019-05-15
Updated document style.
Optimized document content.
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Contents
Change History ..................................................................................................................ii
Contents............................................................................................................................iii
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................1
2 Features...........................................................................................................................1
2.1 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Video Formats ............................................................................................................................................. 1
3 Appearance .....................................................................................................................2
3.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 2
3.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................4
5 Specifications .................................................................................................................5
6 FCC Caution....................................................................................................................6
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MCTRL300 Independent Controller
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1 Overview
The MCTRL300, one of the M3 series independent controllers of NovaStar, supports
video and audio input. After decoding and data processing, videos and audios can be
sent to the screen via Ethernet port. A single controller supports resolutions up to
2048×668@60Hz. It communicates with the computer via USB port, which is
convenient to use.
The MCTRL300 can be mainly used for the rental and fixed fields, such as live events,
security monitoring centers and various sports centers.
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2.1 Features
1 ×DVI input
1 ×audio input
1 ×type-B USB control port
UART control ports to cascade devices for uniform control
Dual Ethernet outputs
Supports the new generation of NovaStar calibration technology, which is fast
and efficient.
1 ×light sensor connector
Supports resolutions up to 2048×668@60Hz and downward compatibility.
Supports a variety of video formats, as described in Figure 2-1.
2.2 Video Formats
Figure 2-1 Video formats
Input Connector
Bit Depth
Sampling Format
Maximum Input Resolution
DVI
8-bit
RGB 4:4:4
1920×1200@60Hz
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3.1 Front Panel
3.2 Rear Panel
Connector
Connector
Name
Description
Input
DVI IN
Single-link DVI connector
Resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward
compatible
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution with maximum width: 3840×600@60Hz
Resolution with maximum height: 800×2560@60Hz
AUDIO
Audio input connector
Output
RJ45 ×2
2 Gigabit Ethernet outputs
Maximum loading capacity of a single Ethernet port:
650,000 pixels
Support redundancy between Ethernet ports.
Function
LIGHT
SENSOR
Connect to light sensor to monitor ambient brightness to
realize automatic screen brightness adjustment.
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Connector
Connector
Name
Description
Control
UART
IN/OUT
Input and output ports for cascading devices
USB
Type-B USB control port for connecting to PC
Power
AC 100V-240V~50/60Hz
Indicators
RUN
Device operating indicator. Working status:
Flashing slowly: Video input unavailable
Flashing normally: Video input available
Flashing rapidly: The screen is displaying startup image.
Breathing: Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect.
STATUS
Device power indicator. Working status:
On: The power supply is normal.
Off: The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal.
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4 Dimensions
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Electrical
Parameters
Input voltage
AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Rated power
consumption
10 W
Operating
Environment
Temperature
-20°C–60°C
Humidity
0% RH–90% RH, non-condensing
Physical
Specifications
Dimensions
204 mm ×160 mm ×48 mm
Net weight
1.04 kg
Space
Requirement
1U
Packing
Information
Packing box
280 mm ×210 mm ×120 mm, craft paper box
printed with NOVASTAR
1 ×power cord
1 ×cascading cable (1 meter)
1 ×USB cable
1 ×DVI cable
Certifications
EAC, RoHS, EMC, FCC, IC, LVD, PFOS
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6 FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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.
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MCTRL600
Independent Controller
Document Version:
V2.2.1
Document Number:
NS110100822
Specifications
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Copyright © 2019 Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, extracted or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the prior written consent of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.
Trademark
is a trademark of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.
Statement
You are welcome to use the product of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar).
This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability,
NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without notice. If you
experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us via contact info given in
document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate and implement any suggestions.
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MCTRL600 Independent Controller
Specifications
Change History
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Change History
Document Version
Release Date
Description
V2.2.1
2019-10-31
Updated the dimensions diagram.
V2.2.0
2019-05-15
Updated the document style.
Optimized the document content.
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MCTRL600 Independent Controller
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Change History ..................................................................................................................ii
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................1
2 Features...........................................................................................................................2
2.1 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Video Formats ............................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Appearance .....................................................................................................................3
3.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................5
5 Specifications .................................................................................................................6
6 FCC Caution....................................................................................................................7
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MCTRL600 Independent Controller
Specifications
1 Overview
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1 Overview
The MCTRL600 is an independent controller of NovaStar. The maximum loading
capacity of a single controller is 1920×1200@60Hz. Multiple controllers can be
cascaded via UART port for uniform control.
The MCTRL600 can be mainly used for the rental and fixed fields, such as live
events, security monitoring centers and various sports centers.
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MCTRL600 Independent Controller
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2 Features
2.1 Features
1 ×DVI input
1 ×HDMI 1.3 input
1 ×audio input
1 ×light sensor connector
Supports resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward compatibility.
4 ×RJ45Gigabit Ethernet outputs, each up to 650,000 pixels
1 ×type-B USB control port
UART IN and UART OUT control ports for device cascading
Supports the new generation of NovaStar calibration technology, which is fast
and efficient.
Supports a variety of video formats, as described in Figure 2-1.
Note:
Only one input source can be selected the same time and it defaults to HDMI.
2.2 Video Formats
Figure 2-1 Video formats
Input Connector
Bit Depth
Sampling Format
Maximum Input Resolution
HDMI 1.3
8-bit
RGB 4:4:4
1920×1200@60Hz
10-bit/12-bit
1440×900@60Hz
DVI
8-bit
1920×1200@60Hz
10-bit/12-bit
1440×900@60Hz
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3 Appearance
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3 Appearance
3.1 Front Panel
Indicators
RUN
Device operating indicator. Working status:
Flashing slowly: Video input unavailable
Flashing normally: Video input available
Flashing rapidly: The screen is displaying startup image.
Breathing: Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect.
STATUS
Device power indicator. Working status:
On: The power supply is normal.
Off: The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal.
3.2 Rear Panel
Connector
Connector
Name
Description
Input
DVI IN
Single-link DVI connector
Resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward
compatible
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution with maximum width: 3840×600@60Hz
Resolution with maximum height: 800×2560@60Hz
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Connector
Connector
Name
Description
HDMI IN
HDMI 1.3 compliant
Resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward
compatible
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution with maximum width: 3840×600@60Hz
Resolution with maximum height: 800×2560@60Hz
Support HDCP.
AUDIO
Audio input connector
Output
RJ45 ×4
4 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs
Maximum loading capacity of a single Ethernet port:
650,000 pixels
Support redundancy between Ethernet ports.
Function
LIGHT
SENSOR
Connect to light sensor to monitor ambient brightness to
realize automatic screen brightness adjustment.
Control
USB
USB control port for connecting to PC
UART IN
Input port for cascading devices
UART OUT
Output port for cascading devices. Up to 20 controllers
can be cascaded.
Power
AC 100V~240V-50/60Hz
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MCTRL600 Independent Controller
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4 Dimensions
Unit: mm
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