NovaStar MCTRL660 PRO User manual

MCTRL660 PRO
Independent Controller
User Manual
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.4.0
2022-03-31
Optimized the document content.
Changed the document style.
V1.3.0
2019-03-04
Added the backup & restore function for Web control.
Changed the location of color depth function on Web control UI.
Added the following functions for home screen:
−The standby button will be disabled after the home screen is
locked.
−Display the color depth of video source.
−Display the custom sending card name.
Deleted the deep color loop mode adjustment function.
Changed the value range of the hue parameter in the image settings
to –180 to +180.
V1.2.0
2019-01-25
Updated the appearance and dimensions diagrams.
V1.1.0
2018-12-03
Optimized the description of ultra-high color depth input.
Optimized the description of individual gamma adjustment for RGB.
Optimized the description of low latency.
V1.0.0
2018-09-26
First release
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Contents
1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Appearance......................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Applications......................................................................................................................................................................................5
4 Cascade Devices.............................................................................................................................................................................7
5 Home Screen...................................................................................................................................................................................8
6 Menu Operations.............................................................................................................................................................................11
6.1.1 Step 1: Set Input Source...............................................................................................................................................11
6.1.2 Step 2: Set Input Resolution ........................................................................................................................................11
6.1.3 Step 3: Set Input Bit Depth...........................................................................................................................................12
6.1.4 Step 4: Quickly Configure the Screen.........................................................................................................................13
6.3.1 Quick Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................14
6.3.2 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................................................................14
6.3.3 Auto Configuration.........................................................................................................................................................15
6.3.4 Image Offset...................................................................................................................................................................16
6.7.1 Mapping Function..........................................................................................................................................................19
6.7.2 Load Cabinet Configuration Files................................................................................................................................20
6.7.3 Set Alarm Thresholds....................................................................................................................................................20
6.7.4 Image Settings...............................................................................................................................................................20
6.7.5 Save to RV Card............................................................................................................................................................21
6.7.6 Redundancy Settings....................................................................................................................................................21
6.7.7 Presets............................................................................................................................................................................21
6.7.8 Input Backup...................................................................................................................................................................21
6.7.9 Low latency.....................................................................................................................................................................22
7 Operations on PC............................................................................................................................................................................25
7.2.1 Environment Configuration...........................................................................................................................................26
7.2.2 Applications.....................................................................................................................................................................26
7.3.1 NovaLCT.........................................................................................................................................................................27
7.3.2 SmartLCT........................................................................................................................................................................27
7.4.1 NovaLCT.........................................................................................................................................................................28
7.4.2 SmartLCT..........................................................................................................................................................................28
8 Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................30
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1 Overview
Introduction
The MCTRL660 PRO is a professional controller developed by NovaStar. Asingle controller supports
resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz. Supporting image mirroring, this controller can present a variety of images
and bring an amazing visual experience to users.
The MCTRL660 PRO can work as a sending card and a fiber converter, and supports switching between the
two modes, meeting more diversified market demands.
The MCTRL660 PRO is stable, reliable and powerful, dedicated to providing users with an ultimate visual
experience. It can be mainly used in the rental and fixed installation applications, such as concerts, live events,
security monitoring, Olympic Games, various sports centers, and much more.
Features
Inputs
−1x 3G-SDI
−1x HDMI 1.4a
−1x SL-DVI
6x Gigabit Ethernet outputs, 2x optical outputs
8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs
Image mirroring
Multi-angle image mirroring options allow for
more cool and dazzling stage effects.
Low latency
When low latency and input source sync are
enabled, and cabinets are connected vertically,
the delay between the input source and receiving
card can be reduced to one frame.
Individual gamma adjustment for RGB
For 10-bit or 12-bit inputs, this function can
individually adjust the red gamma, green gamma
and blue gamma to effectively control image non-
uniformity in low grayscale conditions and white
balance offset, allowing for a more realistic
image.
Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
Work with NovaStar’s high-precision calibration
system to calibrate the brightness and chroma of
each pixel, effectively removing brightness
differences and chroma differences, and enabling
high brightness consistency and chroma
consistency.
Input monitoring
One-click backup and restore
Screen configuration on web
Cascading of up to 8 MCTRL660 PRO devices
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2 Appearance
Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
1
Running Indicator
Green: The device is running normally.
Red: Standby
2
Standby Button
Power on or off the device.
3
OLED Screen
Display the device status, menus, submenus and messages.
4
Knob
Select menus, adjust parameters, and confirm operations.
5
BACK
Go back to the previous menu or exit the current operation.
6
INPUT
Used to select the input
7
USB
Used to update the firmware
Rear Panel
Type
Name
Description
Input
DVI IN
1x SL-DVI input
Max resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz
Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Custom resolutions supported
Max width: 3840 pixels (3840×600@60Hz)
Max height: 3840 pixels (800×3840@30Hz)
HDCP 1.3 compliant
Supported standard resolutions:
1024×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1280×1024@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1366×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1440×900@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1600×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1080@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×960@(24/30/48/50)Hz
2560×1600@(24/30)Hz
Do NOT support interlaced signal input.
HDMI IN
1x HDMI 1.4a input
Max resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz
Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
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Custom resolutions supported
Max width: 3840 pixels (3840×600@60Hz)
Max height: 3840 pixels (800×3840@30Hz)
HDCP 1.4 compliant
Supported standard resolutions:
1024×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1280×1024@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1366×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1440×900@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1600×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1080@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×960@(24/30/48/50)Hz
2560×1600@(24/30)Hz
Do NOT support interlaced signal input.
3G-SDI IN
SMPTE ST 425-1 Level A & B, SMPTE ST 274, ST 296, ST
295 compliant
Max input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz
Note: Do NOT support input resolution and bit depth settings.
Output
RJ45×6
6x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Max loading capacity per port:
−8bit: 650,000 pixels
−10/12bit: 325,000 pixels
Support redundancy between Ethernet ports.
OPT1
OPT2
2x 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 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
2x OPT inputs/outputs
OPT1 is the main input or output port and corresponds to the
6 Gigabit Ethernet ports
OPT2 is the backup input or output port of OPT1.
In sending card mode, either the 2 optical ports or the 6
Gigabit Ethernet ports can work as output ports to output the
same image.
In fiber converter mode, when the optical ports work as input
ports, the 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports work as output ports. When
the 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports work as input ports, the optical
ports work as output ports.
DVI LOOP
DVI loop through
HDMI LOOP
HDMI loop through. Support HDCP 1.3 loop through encryption.
3G-SDI LOOP
SDI loop through
Control
ETHERNET
Connect to the control computer.
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USB IN-OUT
IN: 1x type-B USB 2.0, used as the input port to cascade
devices or connect to PC for device debug
OUT: 1x type-A USB 2.0, used as the output port to cascade
devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
GENLOCK
IN-LOOP
A pair of Genlock signal connectors. Support Bi-Level, Tri-Level
and Black burst.
IN: Accept the sync signal.
LOOP: Loop the sync signal.
Power
100 V–240 V AC
Power switch
ON/OFF
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3 Applications
The MCTRL660 PRO can work as a sending card and fiber converter, meeting multiple application needs.
Application 1: Sending Card Mode
On the OLED menu screen, choose Working Mode > Sending Card. This mode uses the optical ports or
Gigabit Ethernet ports to output video signals.
Figure 3-1 Application ofsending card mode
Application 2: Fiber Converter Mode
Set different working modes for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 3-2. Device 2 uses the optical
ports (for input/output) and Gigabit Ethernet ports (for output/input) to realize optical and electric signal
conversion, which allows for long-distance signal transmission.
Figure 3-2 Application offiber converter mode
Application 3: Dual Output Mode
Set different working modes for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 3-3. Device 1 uses the optical
ports and Gigabit Ethernet ports to output images at the same time.
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Figure 3-3 Application of dual output mode
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4 Cascade Devices
The control computer controls multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices.
Cascade the MCTRL660 PRO devices via their USB IN and USB OUT ports. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices output image simultaneously.
Cascade the MCTRL660 PRO devices via their GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors. Up to 8
devices can be cascaded.
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5 Home Screen
Sending Card Mode
In the sending card mode, the home screen of the MCTRL660 PRO is shown below.
No.
Description
1
Device name
2
Alternatively display the resolution and color depth of the current input source when there are
input sources accessed.
Display the display control status when there is no input source.
3
Alternatively display the device IP address and sending card name.
The sending card name can be customized in NovaLCT. See 7.5 Sending Card Name
Customization.
4
Different types of video sources and their connection statuses
5
Ethernet port connection status
Always on: The Ethernet port connection works and the port serves as primary
Off: No Ethernet cable is connected or the connection does not work.
A mark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in redundancy status, but the
redundancy has not taken effect.
A mark (flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in redundancy status and the
redundancy has taken effect.
6
Operating status
/
The system configuration file is backed up / not backed up.
/ /
Voltage alarm / Temperature alarm / Voltage and temperature alarms
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No.
Description
1–2
Optical port connection status:
Always on: The optical port connection works and the port serves as
primary.
Off: No optical fiber cable is connected or the connection does not work.
/ / /
Control port connection status: Not connected / USB connected / Ethernet
connected / GENLOCK connected
When the USB port, Ethernet port and GENLOCK connector are all
connected to the control computer, their priority in control is GENLOCK >
USB > ETHERNET.
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LED screen brightness
/
Front panel buttons locked / unlocked
Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 3s to lock or
unlock all the front panel buttons. After the buttons are locked, all the button
operations will not take effect and appears on the home screen.
Fiber Converter Mode
In the fiber converter mode, the home screen of the MCTRL660 PRO is shown below.
No.
Description
1
Device name
2
Alternatively display the device IP address and sending card name.
The sending card name can be customized in NovaLCT. See 7.5 Sending Card Name
Customization.
3
OPT1 is the primary input or output optical port, corresponding to the 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Always on: The optical port connection works.
Off: No optical fiber cable is connected or the connection does not work.
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No.
Description
4
1–6: Indicate Ethernet ports 1–6.
LINK: Ethernet port connection status
−Always on: The Ethernet port connection works.
−Off: No Ethernet cable is connected or the connection does not work.
ACT: Signal transmission status of Ethernet port
−Flashing: The Ethernet port is transmitting signals.
−Off: The Ethernet port is not transmitting signals.
5
OPT2 is the backup input or output port of OPT1.
Always on: The optical port connection works.
Off: No Ethernet cable is connected or the connection does not work.
6
// /
Normal voltage and temperature / Voltage alarm / Temperature alarm /
Temperature and voltage alarms
/ /
Control port connection status: Not connected / USB connected / Ethernet
connected
When the USB port and Ethernet port are all connected to the control
computer, their priority in control is USB > ETHERNET.
/
Front panel buttons locked / unlocked
Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 3s to lock or unlock
all the front panel buttons. After the buttons are locked, all the button
operations will not take effect and appears on the OLED screen.
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6 Menu Operations
The MCTRL660 PRO is powerful and easy to use. You can quickly configure the LED screen to light it up and
display the entire input source following the steps in 6.1 Quick Screen Configuration. With other menu
settings, you can further improve the LED screen display effect.
Quick Screen Configuration
Following the four steps below, namely Set Input Source > Set Input Resolution > Set Bit Depth > Quickly
Configure the Screen, you can quickly light up the LED screen to display the entire input source.
6.1.1 Step 1: Set Input Source
Supported input sources include 3G-SDI, Single-Link DVI and HDMI 1.4a. Select an input source that matches
the type of the inputted external video source.
Constraints:
Only one input source can be selected at the same time.
Interlaced SDI video sources do not support low latency.
SDI video sources do not support the following functions:
−Input source bit depth adjustment
−Preset resolution
−Custom resolution
−Image mirroring
Figure 6-1 Input source
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Input Settings > Input Source to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Select the target input source and press the knob to enable it.
6.1.2 Step 2: Set Input Resolution
Constrains: SDI input sources do not support input resolution settings.
The input resolution can be set through either of the following methods.
Method 1: Select a Preset Resolution
Select an appropriate preset resolution and refresh rate as the input resolution.
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Figure 6-2 Preset resolution
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Input Settings > Preset Resolution to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Select a resolution and refresh rate, and press the knob to apply them.
Input Source
Available Standard Resolution Presets
HDMI 1.4/SL-DVI
1024×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1280×1024@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1366×768@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1440×900@(24/30/48/50/60/72/75/85)Hz
1600×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1080@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
1920×1200@(24/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×960@(24/30/48/50)Hz
2560×1600@(24/30)Hz
Method 2: Customize a Resolution
Customize a resolution by setting a custom width, height and refresh rate.
Figure 6-3 Custom resolution
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Input Settings > Custom Resolution to enter its submenu and set the screen width, height and
refresh rate.
Step 3 Select Apply and press the knob to apply the custom resolution.
6.1.3 Step 3: Set Input Bit Depth
Set the bit depth of input source, including 8bit, 10bit and 12bit.
Constrains: SDI input sources do not support bit depth adjustment.
Figure 6-4 Bit depth
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
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Step 2 Choose Input Settings > Color Depth to enter its submenu, select a color depth, and press the knob to apply
it.
Table 6-1 Inputbit depth adjustment
Bit Depth
Description
8bit
The loading capacity of the device will not be reduced.
10bit
The loading capacity of the device will be reduced by half. The bit depth must be set.
12bit
The loading capacity of the device will be reduced by half. The bit depth must be set.
6.1.4 Step 4: Quickly Configure the Screen
Follow the steps below to complete quick screen configuration.
Figure 6-5 Quick configuration
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Quick Config to enter its submenu and set the parameters.
Set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty (numbers of cabinet rows and columns to be loaded)
according to the actual situation of the screen.
Set Port1 Cabinet Qty (number of cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1). The device has restrictions on the
number of cabinets loaded by the Ethernet ports. See Note a).
Set Data Flow (Front View) of the screen. See Note c), d), and e).
Notes
a). If nports are used to load the
screen, the number of cabinets loaded
by each of the first (n–1) ports must be
the same and the integral multiple of
the number of cabinet rows or
columns, and it must be greater than
or equal to the number of cabinets
loaded by the last port.
Example:
If all the 6 Ethernet ports are used to load the screen, the number of
cabinets loaded by ports 1–5 must be the same and the integral
multiple of the number of cabinet rows or columns. Therefore, you
need to set only the number of cabinets loaded by port 1 according
to the actual situation. The number of cabinets loaded by port 6 must
be less than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded by port 1.
b). For irregular screens, NovaLCT software must be connected to configure the screen.
c). During data flow settings, you can rotate the knob to select a target data flow pattern.
d). During data flow settings, ensure that the cabinets loaded by each Ethernet port are connected one by one
in the same direction.
e). During data flow settings, ensure that Ethernet port 1 is at the beginning position of the whole physical
connection.
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Brightness Adjustment
This function allows you to adjust the LED screen brightness in an eye-friendly way according to the current
ambient brightness. Besides, appropriate screen brightness can extend the service life of the LED screen.
Figure 6-6 Brightness adjustment
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Select Brightness and press the knob to confirm the selection.
Step 3 Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness value. You can see the adjustment result on the LED screen in real
time. Press the knob to apply the brightness you set when you are satisfied with it.
Screen Settings
Configure the LED screen to ensure the screen can display the entire input source normally.
Screen configuration methods include quick, advanced and automatic configurations.
Constraints:
The three methods cannot be enabled at the same time.
After the screen is configured in NovaLCT, do not use any of the methods on the MCTRL660 PRO to configure
the screen again.
6.3.1 Quick Configuration
Configure the whole LED screen uniformly and quickly. See 6.1 Quick Screen Configuration.
6.3.2 Advanced Configuration
Set parameters for each Ethernet port, including number of cabinet rows and columns (Cabinet Row Qty and
Cabinet Column Qty), horizontal offset (Start X), vertical offset (Start Y), and data flow.
Figure 6-7 Advanced configuration
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Advanced Config to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Enable Advanced Config, select an Ethernet port, set the parameters for it, and apply the settings.
Step 4 Select the next Ethernet port to continue setting until all the Ethernet ports are set.
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6.3.3 Auto Configuration
Note:
Each Ethernet port must load only a whole row or column of cabinets.
Figure 6-8 Each Ethernet port loading only one row of cabinets
Figure 6-9 Each Ethernet port loading only one column of cabinets
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Figure 6-10 Auto configuration
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Auto Config to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Enable Auto Config and select a data flow.
6.3.4 Image Offset
After configuring the screen, adjust the horizontal and vertical offsets (Start X and Start Y) of the overall display
image to ensure it is displayed in the desired position.
Figure 6-11 Image offset
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Image Offset to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Set the Start X and Start Y values.
Display Control
Control the display status on the LED screen.
Figure 6-12 Display control
Normal: Display the content of the current input source normally.
Black Out: Make the LED screen go black and do not display the input source. The input source is still being
played in the background.
Freeze: Make the LED screen always display the frame when frozen. The input source is still being played in
the background.
Test Pattern: Test patterns are used to check the display effect and pixel operating status. There are 8 test
patterns, including pure colors and line patterns.
Image Mirroring
Mirror images displayed on the LED screen. You can disable mirroring, mirror the image from left to right or
from top to bottom. The image mirroring is based on the entire output image.
Constraints:
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This function is disabled when the input source is SDI.
Image mirroring and low latency cannot be enabled at the same time.
Figure 6-13 Image mirroring
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
Step 2 Select Mirror and press the knob to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Set the mirroring mode for the image loaded by the current Ethernet port.
Step 4 (Optional) Select Apply to All Ports and press the knob. The mirroring settings will take effect on all other
Ethernet ports automatically.
The mirroring effects are illustrated in the following figures.
Figure 6-14 Left-right mirroring of the image loaded by Ethernet port 1
As shown in Figure 6-14, after you set the mirroring mode as left-right for Ethernet port 1, the entire image is
mirrored horizontally, but only the Ethernet port 1 area displays the partial mirrored image.
Figure 6-15 Left-right mirroring of images loaded by Ethernet ports 1–2
As shown in Figure 6-15, after you set the mirroring mode as left-right for Ethernet ports 1–2, the entire image is
mirrored horizontally, but only the areas of Ethernet ports 1–2 display the partial mirrored images.
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