NovaStar MCTRL660 PRO User manual

MCTRL660 PRO
Independent Controller
Product Version:
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Document Number:
NS110100560
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.0
2018-09-26
First release
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Contents
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1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................1
Storage and Transport Safety...................................................................................................................... 1
Installation and Use Safety.......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................2
3 Features ...........................................................................................................................................3
Features....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Video Source Features................................................................................................................................ 3
4 Applications ...................................................................................................................................5
5 Cascading Devices ........................................................................................................................7
6 Hardware Structure.......................................................................................................................8
Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................ 8
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................. 9
7 Home Screen ................................................................................................................................10
Sending Card Mode................................................................................................................................... 10
Fiber Converter Mode.................................................................................................................................11
8 Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................13
Quick Screen Configuration....................................................................................................................... 13
8.1.1 Step 1 Setting Input Source.................................................................................................................... 13
8.1.2 Step 2 Setting Input Resolution.............................................................................................................. 14
8.1.3 Step 3 Quickly Configuring Screen......................................................................................................... 14
Brightness Adjustment............................................................................................................................... 15
Screen Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 16
8.3.1 Quick Configuration................................................................................................................................ 16
8.3.2 Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 16
8.3.3 Auto Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3.4 Image Offset ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Input Settings............................................................................................................................................. 18
Display Control .......................................................................................................................................... 18
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Image Mirroring.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Backup and Restore.................................................................................................................................. 21
Advanced Settings..................................................................................................................................... 21
8.8.1 Mapping Function................................................................................................................................... 22
8.8.2 Loading RCFG Files............................................................................................................................... 22
8.8.3 Alarm Threshold Settings........................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.4 Image Settings........................................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.5 Saving to RV Card.................................................................................................................................. 23
8.8.6 Redundancy............................................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.7 Presets.................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.8.8 Inputs Backup......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.8.9 Low Latency............................................................................................................................................ 24
8.8.10 Color Depth........................................................................................................................................... 24
System Settings......................................................................................................................................... 25
Communication Settings.......................................................................................................................... 25
Working Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Language................................................................................................................................................. 27
9 Operations on PC ........................................................................................................................28
Individual Gamma Adjustment for RGB..................................................................................................... 28
Operations on Web Page .......................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.1 Environment Configuration..................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.2 Applications............................................................................................................................................. 29
Software Operations on PC....................................................................................................................... 30
9.3.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 30
9.3.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Firmware Update....................................................................................................................................... 31
9.4.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 31
9.4.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 31
10 Specifications.............................................................................................................................32
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1 Safety
This chapter illustrates safety of the MCTRL660 PRO independent controller to
ensure the product’s storage, transport, installation and use safety.
Safety instructions are applicable to all personnel who come into contact with or use
the product. Please pay attention to following points.
Read through the instructions.
Retain all instructions.
Comply with all instructions.
Storage and Transport Safety
Pay attention to dust and water prevention.
Avoid long-term direct sunlight.
Do not place the product in 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 in a stable position to prevent damage or personal injury
caused by dropping.
Save the packing box and materials for future storage and shipping of product.
For maximum protection during storage and shipping, repack the product as it
was originally packed at the factory.
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 that is frequently or strongly shaken.
Perform regular dust removal.
Rather than having the product disassembled and maintained by non-certified
professionals, please contact NovaStar for maintenance at any time.
Replace faulty parts only with the spare parts supplied by NovaStar.
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2 Overview
The MCTRL660 PRO is a professional controller developed by NovaStar.A single
MCTRL660 PRO has a loading capacity of up to 1920×1200@60Hz. It allows users
to customize resolutions to configure ultra-large screens with ultra-width or ultra-
height.
The MCTRL660 PRO has various video connectors:
Input connectors: 1 ×3G-SDI, 1 ×HDMI 1.4a, 1 ×single-link DVI
Output connectors: 6 ×Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 × 10G optical ports
Loop output connectors: 1 ×3G-SDI LOOP, 1 ×HDMI 1.4a LOOP, 1 ×DVI
LOOP
The MCTRL660 PRO has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
Input of ultra-high color depths, such as 10-bit/12-bit 4:4:4, with input resolutions
up to 1920×1080@60Hz, increasing color expression capabilities by 4096 times
compared to 8-bit inputs, and presenting images with rich and delicate colors,
smoother transitions, as well as clearer details
Individual Gamma adjustment for RGB, effectively controlling image non-
uniformity under low grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality
A low latency of less than 1 frame (≤ 10 lines)
Dual working modes: working as sending card and fiber converter
One-click backup and recovery, quickly recovering previous screen
configurations to deal with sudden on-site failure.
Image mirroring, allowing for more cool and dazzling stage effects
The MCTRL660 PRO is mainly used for the rental and fixed fields, such as concerts,
live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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Features
Supports inputs of 10-bit/12-bit 4:4:4 ultra-high color depths and resolutions up
to 1920×1080@60Hz.
A low latency of less than 1 frame (≤ 10 lines)
Auto LED screen configuration
Web control
Image mirror
Dual working modes: working as sending card and fiber converter
Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
Independent Gamma adjustment of RGB (Only the A8s receiving card supports
this function)
Monitoring of inputs
One-click backup and recovery
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO units can be cascaded.
Video Source Features
Input Connector
Features
Color Depth
Sampling Format
Resolution
HDMI 1.4a
8-bit
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:2:0
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×1200@60Hz.
10-bit/12-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×960@60Hz.
Maximum input resolution supported by
customized sending card and receiving card
programs: 1920×1080@60Hz.
Note: Customized program supports only A8s
receiving card.
Single-link DVI
8-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
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program:1920×1200@60Hz.
10-bit/12-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×960@60Hz.
Maximum input resolution supported by
customized sending card and receiving card
programs: 1920×1080@60Hz.
Note: Customized program supports only A8s
receiving card.
3G-SDI
Maximum supported input resolution:1920×1080@60Hz
Note: Do not support setting the resolutions for 3G-SDI input sources.
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4 Applications
The MCTRL660 PRO can work as a sending card or fiber converter, meeting multiple
application needs.
Scenario 1: Application of 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 4-1 Application of sending card mode
Scenario 2: Application of Fiber Converter Mode
Set the working mode for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 4-2.
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.
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Figure 4-2 Application of fiber converter mode
Scenario 3: Application of Dual-Output Working Mode
Set the working mode for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Device 1 uses the optical ports and Gigabit Ethernet ports to output video signals at
the same time.
Figure 4-3 Application of dual-output working mode
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5 Cascading Devices
The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices.
Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL660 PRO
devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices need to be genlocked.
Cascade devices via GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors of the
MCTRL660 PRO devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
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6 Hardware Structure
Appearance
6.1.1 Front Panel
No.
Description
1
Operating indicator
2
Standby button
3
OLED operation screen
4
Function knob
5
BACK button: Press to go back to previous menu.
6
INPUT button: Press to choose a video source.
7
USB port: Used to update firmware
6.1.2 Rear Panel
Connector Type
Connector Quantity
Connector Name
Input
1
DVI IN
1
HDMI IN
1
3G-SDI IN
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Output
6
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet ports)
2
OPT1/OPT2 (10G optical ports)
1
DVI LOOP
1
HDMI LOOP
1
3G-SDI LOOP
MONITOR
1
HDMI (Output)
Control
1
GENLOCK IN
1
GENLOCK LOOP
1
ETHERNET (Fast Ethernet port)
1
USB IN
1
USB OUT
Power
1
100 V–240 V AC
Dimensions
Unit: mm
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7 Home Screen
Sending Card Mode
In the sending card mode, the home screen of the MCTRL660 Pro is shown below.
No.
Description
1 1
Device name
2 2
The currently selected input source and its resolution and refresh rate
3 3
IP address
4 4
Different types of video sources and their connection statuses
5 5
Ethernet 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.
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.
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Operating status
/
The system configuration file is backed up/not backed
up.
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No.
Description
(The voltage and temperature alarm status has the
display priority here.)
/ /
Voltage alarm / Temperature alarm / Voltage and
temperature alarms
(When there are no such alarms, the backup status is
displayed here.)
1–2
Optical port connection status:
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.
/ / /
Connection status of control ports:
Not connected / USB connected / Ethernet connected /
GENLOCK connected
When 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
/
Buttons on the front panel are locked/unlocked.
Fiber Converter Mode
In the fiber converter mode, the home screen of the MCTRL660 Pro is shown below.
No.
Description
1 1
Device name
2 2
IP address
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No.
Description
3 3
The OPT1 port is the master input/output optical port, corresponding to the 6
Gigabit Ethernet ports. The OPT1 icon has different statuses:
−Always on: The OPT1 port connection works.
−Off: The OPT1 port is not connected or the connection does not work.
4 5
1–6: Indicate Ethernet ports 1–6.
LINK: Ethernet port connection status
The following diamond icon status indicates the Ethernet connection status.
−Always on: The Ethernet port connection works.
−Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
ACT: Signal transmission status of Ethernet port
The following diamond icon status indicates the signal transmission status of
Ethernet port.
−Flashing: The Ethernet port is transmitting signals.
−Off: The Ethernet port is not transmitting signals.
5
The OPT2 port works as the backup input/output port of OPT1.
Always on: The OPT2 port connection works.
Off: The OPT2 port is not connected or the connection does not work.
6 6
7
Operating status
// /
Normal voltage and temperature / Voltage alarm /
Temperature alarm / Voltage and temperature alarms
/ /
Connection status of control ports:
Not connected / USB connected / Ethernet connected
When both USB and Ethernet ports are connected to the
control computer, USB port has the priority in control.
/
Buttons on the front panel are locked/unlocked.
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8 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 steps in 8.1 Quick
Screen Configuration. With other menu settings, you can further improve the LED
screen display effect.
Instruction on knob operations:
Press the knob to enter a menu page or confirm an operation.
Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust a menu parameter.
Hold the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5 seconds to lock or unlock
all the buttons.
Quick Screen Configuration
Following the steps below, namely Setting Input Source > Setting Input
Resolution > Quickly Configuring Screen, you can quickly light up the LED screen
to display the entire input source.
8.1.1 Step 1 Setting 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 on input sources:
Only one video 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:
−Color depth adjustment
−Image mirroring
−Contrast, saturation and hue adjustment
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Figure 8-1 Input source settings
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step 2 Chose Input Settings > Input Source to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Select the target video source and press the knob to enable it.
8.1.2 Step 2 Setting Input Resolution
Note: SDI input sources do not support input resolution settings.
The input resolution can be set through either of the following methods.
Method 1: Selecting a Preset Resolution
Select an appropriate preset resolution and refresh rate as the input resolution.
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step 2 Choose Input Settings > Preset Resolution to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Select a resolution and a refresh rate, and press the knob to apply them respectively.
The MCTRL660 PRO supports the following preset 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
Method 2: Customizing a Resolution
Customize a resolution by setting a custom width, height and refresh rate.
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the 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.
8.1.3 Step 3 Quickly Configuring Screen
This function is used to quickly configure a screen.
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Figure 8-2 Quick configuration
Step 1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step 2 Choose Screen Settings > Quick Config to enter its submenu.
Step 3 Enable Quick Config and set the parameters.
Set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty (number of cabinet rows and
columns to be loaded).
Set Port 1 Cabinet Qty (number of cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1). The
device has restrictions on the number of cabinets loaded by the Ethernet ports.
For details, see Note a).
Set Data Flow of the screen. For details, see Note c), d), and e).
Note
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 cannot be less than 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). Irregular screens must be configured in NovaLCT.
c). Rotate the knob to select the target data flow which can be previewed on the LED
screen in real time and then press the knob to save the one you selected.
d). Ensure that the cabinets loaded by each Ethernet port are connected one by one in
the same direction.
e). Ensure that the Ethernet port 1 is at the beginning position of the whole physical
connection.
Brightness Adjustment
Adjust the LED screen brightness value based on the current ambient brightness and
eye comfort.Appropriate brightness can extend life of LEDs in LED screen.
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