NovaStar MCTRL4K User manual

MCTRL4K
Independent Controller
Product Version:
V1.0.3
Document Number:
NS110100428
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.3
2018-02-08
HDR function is added.
V1.0.2
2017-11-16
Web control is supported.
V1.0.1
2016-10-31
Document style is updated.
V1.0.0
2016-06-06
First release
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Contents
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1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Storage and Transport Safety...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Installation and Use Safety.......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
3 Features ...........................................................................................................................................4
4 Appearance.....................................................................................................................................6
5 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................8
6 Specifications.................................................................................................................................9
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1 Safety
This chapter illustrates safety of the MCTRL4K independent controller to ensure the
product’s storage, transport, installation and use safety.
Safety instructions are applicable to all personnel who contact or use the product.
First of all, pay attention to following points.
Read through the instructions.
Retain all instructions.
Comply with all instructions.
1.1 Storage and Transport Safety
Pay attention to dust and water prevention.
Avoid long-term direct sunlight.
Do not place the product at a position near fire and heat.
Do not place the product in an area containing explosive materials.
Do not place the product in a strong electromagnetic environment.
Place the product at a stable position to prevent damage or personal injury
caused by dropping.
Save the packing box and materials which will come in handy if you ever have to
store and ship the product. For maximum protection during storage and shipping,
repack the product as it was originally packed at the factory.
1.2 Installation and Use Safety
Only trained professionals may install the product.
Plugging and unplugging operations are prohibited when the power is on.
Ensure safe grounding of the product.
Beware of electric shock hazards.
Always wear a wrist band and insulating gloves.
Do not place the product in an area having frequent or strong shake.
Perform dust removing regularly.
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Contact NovaStar for maintenance at any time, rather than have the product
disassembled and maintained by non-professionals without authorization.
Replace faulty parts only with the spare parts supplied by NovaStar.
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2 Overview
The MCTRL4K is a 4K×2K independent controller developed by NovaStar. With up to
3840x2160@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 super-long or super-large LED displays.
In Multi-card mode, the MCTRL4K can be used as two independent controllers,
making the images of two input sources perfectly displayed on the screen.
What's more, the MCTRL4K supports HDR function and can work withA8s/A10s to
greatly enhance the image quality of the screen, presenting more vivid and clearer
images.
The MCTRL4K is mainly applied to concert control centers, live events, security
monitoring, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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Provides complete input connectors, including 1 ×DP 1.2, 2 ×dual-link DVI and
1 ×HDMI 2.0.
Supports 16 ×Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 ×fiber optical outputs.
Supports 3 video bit depths: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit.
Supports both Mosaic and Multi-card modes when dual-link DVI is used.
Supports HDR10 which can greatly enhance the image quality of the screen,
presenting more vivid and clearer images.
Supports super high resolution settings with NVIDIAgraphics card.
Adopts innovative architectural design to enable smart configuration, which can
greatly shorten the stage preparation time.
Adopts NovaStar G4 engine to realize a perfect image display with no flickering
and scanning lines, but fine quality and good sense of depth.
Supports the new generation of pixel level calibration technology of NovaStar to
bring a fast and efficient calibration process.
Implements white balance calibration and color gamut mapping to ensure colors
are faithfully reproduced.
Supports screen configuration at any time without a PC.
Supports easy and quick manual adjustment of screen brightness.
Supports screen configuration via Web interface.
Supports cascading multiple controllers for uniform control.
Supports various video formats. For details, see Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Supported video formats
Resolution
Format
3840x2160@60Hz
3840x1080@60Hz
1920x1080@60Hz
8Bit
RGB444
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YCbCr444
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YCbCr422
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
YCbCr420
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
10Bit
RGB444
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
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YCbCr444
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

YCbCr422
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

YCbCr420
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

12Bit
RGB444



YCbCr444



YCbCr422



YCbCr420



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4 Appearance
Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
Power button
Pressing it powers on the device, while holding it down
for 4–5seconds powers off the device.
②
USB
Connects a USB drive only (PC cannot be connected).
③
LCD screen
Displays the menu.
④
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.
⑤
BACK
Returns to the parent menu.
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Rear Panel
Input
DP 1.2
DP 1.2 connector
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.0 connector
DUAL DVI-D1
DUAL DVI-D2
Dual-link DVI connectors
Output
1–16
16 ×Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet outputs
OPT1–4
4 ×Fiber optical outputs
OPT1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8, while OPT2
corresponds to Ethernet ports 9–16.
OPT3 serves as the backup for OPT1, while OPT4 serves
as the backup for OPT2.
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-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the upper computer
directly.
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Input voltage
AC 100-240 V–50/60 Hz
Rated power consumption
30 W
Operating temperature
-20°C –60°C
Operating humidity
10% RH–90% RH
Dimensions
482.6 mm ×372.0 mm ×96.0 mm
Weight
4.6 kg
Certifications
FCC
RoHS
UL&CUL
EAC
CB
IC
CE
Packing
Each MCTRL4K unit is equipped with a suitcase, an
accessory box and a large carton.
Packing dimensions:
Suitcase: 530 mm ×193 mm ×420 mm, white cardboard
box printed with NOVASTAR, one unit in a suitcase.
Accessory box: 405 mm ×290 mm ×48 mm, white
cardboard box printed with Accessory Box.
Accessories include 1 ×power cord, 1 ×Ethernet cable,
1 ×USB cable, 1 ×HDMI cable and 1 ×DP cable.
Carton: 550 mm ×440 mm ×210 mm, craft paper box
printed with NOVASTAR.
Packing rules: Product and accessory box (containing
related cables) packed in the suitcase and the suitcase
packed in the large carton.
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