NovaStar MCTRL4K User manual

MCTRL4K
LED Display Controller
Document Version: V1.1.0
Document Number: NS110100660
User Manual
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Change History
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Version
Hardware
Version Release Date Description
V1.1.0 V1.2.4.0 2019-09-04 Added 3D function.
Added low latency function.
Added the function of individual Gamma
adjustment for RGB.
Added HLG mode.
Added image quality adjustment function.
Added input source bit depth settings on
control computer.
Added the function of importing user
custom EDID.
Supports 25 Hz frame frequency.
Supports self-adaptation to decimal frame
frequency.
Optimized HDR10 performance by adding
low grayscale mode adjustment.
Optimized Mapping function schematic
diagram.
V1.0.3 V1.2.3.0 2018-02-08 Added HDR function.
V1.0.2 V1.2.2.0 2017-11-16 Supports Web control.
V1.0.1 N/A 2016-10-31 Updated document style.
V1.0.0 N/A 2016-06-06 First release
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Contents
Change History ..................................................................................................................ii
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................1
2 Features...........................................................................................................................2
3 Applications ....................................................................................................................4
4 Cascading Devices .........................................................................................................6
5 Hardware Structure.........................................................................................................7
5.1 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................11
6 Home Screen.................................................................................................................12
7 Menu Operations ..........................................................................................................14
7.1 Quick Screen Configuration....................................................................................................................... 14
7.1.1 Step 1 Setting Input Mode ...................................................................................................................... 14
7.1.2 Step 2 Setting Input Resolution.............................................................................................................. 15
7.1.3 Step 3 Quickly Configuring Screen......................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Brightness Adjustment............................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Screen Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1 Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 20
7.3.2 Image Offset ........................................................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Display Control .......................................................................................................................................... 20
7.5 Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.1 Mapping Function ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.2 Loading Cabinet Files............................................................................................................................. 22
7.5.3 Alarm Threshold Settings ....................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.4 Saving to Hardware ................................................................................................................................ 23
7.5.5 Redundancy............................................................................................................................................ 23
7.5.6 Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.7 HDR ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.5.8 3D Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 27
7.5.9 Hardware Version ................................................................................................................................... 32
7.6 Communication Settings............................................................................................................................ 32
7.7 Language................................................................................................................................................... 33
8 Operations on PC .........................................................................................................34
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7.4 Display Control
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7.5 Advanced Settings
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7.5 Advanced Settings
7.5.1 Mapping Function
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7.5.2 Loading Cabinet Files
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8.1 Individual Gamma Adjustment for RGB..................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Low Latency............................................................................................................................................... 35
8.3 Input Source Bit Depth .............................................................................................................................. 37
8.4 Operations on Web Page .......................................................................................................................... 38
8.4.1 Environment Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 38
8.4.2 Operations .............................................................................................................................................. 39
8.5 Software Operations on PC....................................................................................................................... 39
8.5.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 39
8.5.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 40
8.6 Firmware Update ....................................................................................................................................... 40
8.6.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.6.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 40
9 Specifications ...............................................................................................................41
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
User Manual 1 Overview
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1Overview
The MCTRL4K is an LED display controller with ultra-large loading capacity
developed by NovaStar. A single unit features a loading capacity of up to
4096×2160@60Hz. It supports any custom resolutions with the maximum width or
height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of ultra-long
or ultra-wide LED displays.
The MCTRL4K has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards, which can greatly
enhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
source is 10-bit or 12-bit, which effectively controls image non-uniformity under
low grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality.
Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses,
allowing you to experience 3D display effects.
In multi-card mode, the MCTRL4K can be used as two controllers, allowing the
images of two input sources to be displayed on the screen at the same time.
The MCTRL4K is stable, reliable and powerful, dedicated to providing a best visual
experience. It is can be mainly used for the fixed and rental applications, such as
concerts, live events, security monitoring, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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concerts, live events, security monitoring, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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concerts, live events, security monitoring, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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enhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
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enhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
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Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
-bit or 12-bit, which effectively controls image non-uniformity under
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-bit or 12-bit, which effectively controls image non-uniformity under
low grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality.
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low grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality.
Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
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Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses,
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Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses,
allowing you to experience 3D display effects.
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allowing you to experience 3D display effects.
In multi-card mode, the MCTRL4K can be used as two controllers, allowing the
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In multi-card mode, the MCTRL4K can be used as two controllers, allowing the
images of two input sources to be displayed on the screen at the same time.
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images of two input sources to be displayed on the screen at the same time.
The MCTRL4K is stable, reliable and powerful, dedicated to providing a best visual
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experience. It is can be
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height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of ultra-long
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height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of ultra-long
The MCTRL4K has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
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The MCTRL4K has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards, which can greatly
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Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards, which can greatly
enhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
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enhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
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Overview
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The MCTRL4K is an LED display controller with ultra-large loading capacity
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The MCTRL4K is an LED display controller with ultra-large loading capacity
developed by NovaStar. A single unit features a loading capacity of up to
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developed by NovaStar. A single unit features a loading capacity of up to
4096×2160@60Hz. It supports any custom resolutions with the maximum width or
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4096×2160@60Hz. It supports any custom resolutions with the maximum width or
height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of ultra-long
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height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of ultra-long

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2Features
1 × DP 1.2 input and 1 × HDMI 2.0 input, resolutions up to 8.8 million pixels per
input
2 × D-DVI inputs, total resolutions up to 8.3 million pixels
16 × Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10G optical ports for output
Supported video bit depths: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit
Supports both mosaic and multi-card working modes for dual-link DVI inputs.
Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
source is 10-bit or 12-bit.
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses.
Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports ultra-high resolution settings with NVIDIA graphics card.
Adaptive to inputs with decimal frame frequencies, including 23.98 / 29.97 /
47.95 / 59.94 / 71.93 / 119.88 Hz
Supports the new generation of pixel level calibration technology of NovaStar.
Supports screen configuration via Web interface.
Multiple MCTRL4K units can be cascaded together for uniform control.
Supports a variety of video formats, as shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Video formats
Input
Connector
Features
Bit Depth Sampling Format Maximum Input Resolution
HDMI 2.0
8 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:2:0
4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
10 bit/12 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
3840×1080@60Hz
YCbCr 4:2:2 4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
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Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
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Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
source is 10-bit or 12-bit.
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source is 10-bit or 12-bit.
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses.
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Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses.
Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
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Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports ultra-high resolution settings with NVIDIA graphics card.
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Supports ultra-high resolution settings with NVIDIA graphics card.
aptive to inputs with decimal frame frequencies, including 23.98 / 29.97 /
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aptive to inputs with decimal frame frequencies, including 23.98 / 29.97 /
47.95 / 59.94 / 71.93 / 119.88 Hz
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47.95 / 59.94 / 71.93 / 119.88 Hz
Supports the new generation of pixel level calibration technology of NovaStar.
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Supports screen configuration via Web interface.
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Supports screen configuration via Web interface.
Multiple MCTRL4K units can be cascaded together for uniform control.
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16 × Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10G optical ports for output
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16 × Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10G optical ports for output
Supported video bit depths: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit
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Supported video bit depths: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit
Supports both mosaic and multi-card working modes for dual-link DVI inputs.
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Supports both mosaic and multi-card working modes for dual-link DVI inputs.
Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards.
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Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
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Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
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1 × DP 1.2 input and 1 × HDMI 2.0 input, resolutions up to 8.8 million pixels
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1 × DP 1.2 input and 1 × HDMI 2.0 input, resolutions up to 8.8 million pixels
2 × D-DVI inputs, total resolutions up to 8.3 million pixels
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2 × D-DVI inputs, total resolutions up to 8.3 million pixels
16 × Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10G optical ports for output
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Input
Connector
Features
Bit Depth Sampling Format Maximum Input Resolution
YCbCr 4:2:0
DP 1.2
8 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
10 bit/12 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
3840×1080@60Hz
YCbCr 4:2:2
4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
Dual-link DVI
8 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
3840×1080@60Hz
Note:
When the input source bit depth is 10-bit/12-bit, you must set the bit depth
correspondingly in NovaLCT. For detailed operations, see 8.3 Input Source Bit Depth.
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4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
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via NVIDIA graphics card)
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3840×1080@60Hz
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3Applications
The MCTRL4K can work in mosaic and multi-card modes, meeting multiple user
application needs.
Scenario 1: Application of Mosaic Mode
Figure 3-1 Application of mosaic mode
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Scenario 2: Application of Multi-Card Mode
Figure 3-2 Application of multi-card mode
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4Cascading Devices
The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL4K devices.
Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL4K devices. Up
to 10 devices can be cascaded.
Multiple MCTRL4K devices need to output image simultaneously.
Cascade devices via GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors of the
MCTRL4K devices. Up to 10 devices can be cascaded.
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devices need to output image simultaneously.
Cascade devices via GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors of the
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The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL4K devices.
Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL4K devices.
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Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL4K devices.
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5Hardware Structure
5.1 Appearance
Front Panel
No. Name Description
1 Power button Press to power on the device and hold down for 4–5
seconds to power off the device.
2 USB Insert a USB drive only.
3 LCD screen Display the menu.
4 Knob On the home screen, press the knob to enter the
operation menu screen.
On the operation menu screen, press the knob to select
the current menu item or enter the submenu. Rotate the
knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter.
Hold down the knob and BACK button at the same time
for 5 seconds or longer to lock or unlock the buttons.
5 BACK Exit the current menu or operation.
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Rear Panel
Input
DP 1.2
DP 1.2 input, with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
minimum resolution of 640x480@24Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,800,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 7680×1080@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 1080×7680@60Hz
Supports HDCP 1.3.
Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.0 input, with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
minimum resolution of 800×600@30Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,800,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 7680×1080@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 1080×7680@60Hz
Supports HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.
Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2048×1536@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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input, with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
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input, with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
7680×1080@60Hz
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height:
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2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
DUAL DVI-D1
DUAL DVI-D2
2 × DVI inputs, each with a maximum resolution of
3840×1080@60Hz and minimum resolution of 800×600@30Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,300,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 3840×2160@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 2160×3840@60Hz
Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30)Hz
Output
1–16
16 Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Maximum loading capacity of a single Ethernet port:
−For 8-bit input sources: 650,000 pixels
−For 10-bit/12-bit input sources: 320,000 pixels
Do not support audio output.
Support redundancy between Ethernet ports.
OPT1–OPT4
10G optical ports
−Single-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors;
wavelength: 1310 nm; transmission distance: 10 km; OS1/OS2
recommended.
−Dual-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors;
wavelength: 850 nm; transmission distance: 300 m; OM3/OM4
recommended.
The maximum loading capacity of a single optical port equals to that
of all the 8 Ethernet ports.
4 OPT inputs/outputs
−OPT1 and OPT2 are main input/output ports. OPT1 corresponds
to Ethernet ports 1–8 and OPT2 corresponds to Ethernet ports
9–16.
−OPT3 and OPT4 are backup input/output ports. OPT3 is a
duplicate channel of OPT1, and OPT4 is a duplicate channel of
OPT2.
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Maximum loading capacity of a single Ethernet port:
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1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
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1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
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Control
ETHERNET For PC connection
USB IN Input port for cascading devices, or connecting to PC
USB OUT Output port for cascading devices
GENLOCK
IN
GENLOCK input connector
Genlock type: Blackburst
Input Genlock sync signal to ensure synchronization and same
refresh rate between the output signals of cascaded MCTRL4K units
and the external Genlock signal.
LOOP Genlock loop output connector
Up to 10 MCTRL4K units can be cascaded.
Power
AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60Hz AC power input
Note:
Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
directly.
This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted.
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Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
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Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted.
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This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted.
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Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
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Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
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Input Genlock sync signal to ensure synchronization and same
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Input Genlock sync signal to ensure synchronization and same
refresh rate between the output signals of cascaded MCTRL4K units
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refresh rate between the output signals of cascaded MCTRL4K units
Up to 10 MCTRL4K units can be cascaded.
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Up to 10 MCTRL4K units can be cascaded.
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
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5.2 Dimensions
Unit: mm
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
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6Home Screen
After the MCTRL4K is powered on, its home screen appears, as shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1 Home screen
No. Description
A Access status of signal sources:
On: Signal available
Off: Signal unavailable
The interval between unplugging and plugging the DP source must be greater
than 5 seconds. Otherwise, the DP source cannot be detected.
B Display the current input source information, including source type, resolution
and frame frequency.
In multi-card mode, both DVI1 and DVI2 have input sources. The information
aboutthe two DVI sources will be displayed alternately.
C Display the resolution and frame frequency of the currently configured LED
display.
D Supply voltage of motherboard
Temperature inside the controller
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No. Description
Brightness of LED display
3D function is enabled (This icon is not displayed when
the function is disabled).
/
Status of DVI1 and DVI2 sources:
In sync/Not in sync
/ /
Status of the control port:
USB connected/Ethernet connected/Not connected
/
Stutus of buttons on the front panel:
Locked/Unlocked
EEthernet port connection status
Always on: The Ethernet port connection works and the port serves as master.
Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
Always on and a mark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is
in redundancy status, but the redundancy has not taken effect.
Always on and a mark (flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
redundancy status and the redundancy has taken effect.
F OPT1/OPT2: Master optical ports
OPT1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8and OPT2 corresponds to Ethernet
ports 9–16. Their statuses are as below.
Always on: The optical port connection works and the port serves as master.
Off: The optical port is not connected or the connection does not work.
OPT3/OPT4: Backup optical ports
OPT3 works as the backup of OPT1, and OPT4 as the backup of OPT2. Their
statuses are as below.
Off: The optical port is not connected or the connection does not work.
Always on: The optical port connection works, but the redundancy has not
taken effect.
Always on and a mark on top-right corner of icon: The optical port connection
works and the redundancy has taken effect.
Note:
When the home screen is locked, any button operations will be disabled and an icon
will appear indicating that the device is locked.
To perform operations on the home screen, hold down the knob and BACK button for
5 seconds or longer at the same time to unlock the buttons.
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corresponds to Ethernet ports
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corresponds to Ethernet ports
. Their status
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Always on: The
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optical
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optical
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OPT3/OPT4
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: Backup optical ports
OPT3 works as the backup of OPT1, and OPT4 as the backup of OPT2. Their
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OPT3 works as the backup of OPT1, and OPT4 as the backup of OPT2. Their
statuses are
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OPT1/OPT2: Master optical ports
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OPT1/OPT2: Master optical ports
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Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
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Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
mark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is
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mark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is
in redundancy status, but the redundancy has not taken effect.
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in redundancy status, but the redundancy has not taken effect.
mark (flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
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mark (flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
redundancy status and the redundancy has taken ef
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redundancy status and the redundancy has taken ef
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connected
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connected
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connection works and the port serves as master.
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connection works and the port serves as master.
Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
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Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
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7Menu Operations
The MCTRL4K is powerful and easy to use. You can quickly configure the LED
screen to light it up and display the entire input source following steps in 7.1 Quick
Screen Configuration. With other menu settings, you can further improve the LED
screen display effect.
7.1 Quick Screen Configuration
7.1.1 Step 1 Setting Input Mode
The input mode settings include DVI mode, input source and mosaic mode settings.
Figure 7-1 Input mode settings
In mosaic mode, the input source can be Auto,DP,HDMI or DVI×2.
−When the input source is Auto, the device will detect the inputs
automatically in the order of DP > HDMI > DVI.
−In this mosaic mode, you can set the DVI mosaic mode. The mosaic mode
can be "top and bottom" or "side by side".
In multi-card mode, the input sources can be DVI 1 and DVI 2.
−The MCTRL4K works as two independent sending cards and the loading
capacity of each card is up to 3840×1080@60Hz. The images of both DVI 1
and DVI 2 input sources can be displayed on LED display simultaneously,
but they cannot be set at the same time.
−The DVI 1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8 or OPT1, and DVI 2
corresponds to Ethernet ports 9–16 or OPT2.
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7.1.1 Step 1 Setting Input Mode
The input mode settings include DVI mode, input source and mosaic mode settings.
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The input mode settings include DVI mode, input source and mosaic mode settings.
Figure 7-1 Input mode settings
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Figure 7-1 Input mode settings
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7.1 Quick Screen Configuration
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7.1 Quick Screen Configuration
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Menu Operations
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Menu Operations
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The MCTRL4K is powerful and easy to use. You can quickly configure the LED
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The MCTRL4K is powerful and easy to use. You can quickly configure the LED
screen to light it up and display the entire input source following steps in
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screen to light it up and display the entire input source following steps in
. With other menu settings, you can further improve the LED
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7.1.2 Step 2 Setting Input Resolution
The input resolution can be set to a preset resolution or can be customized.
Figure 7-2 Input resolution settings
The input resolution can be set through the following methods.
Method 1: Preset
Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
When the input source is DVI, supported preset resolutions include:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30)Hz
When the input source is HDMI, supported preset resolutions include:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2048×1536@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
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Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
When the input source is DVI, supported preset resolutions include:
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The input resolution can be set through the following methods.
Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
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Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
When the input source is DVI, supported preset resolutions include:
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When the input source is DVI, supported preset resolutions include: