NovaStar MX40 Pro User manual

MX40 Pro LED Display Controller
Quick Start Guide
Applications
NovaStar’s flagship 4K LED display controller, the MX40 Pro, offers rich video input connectors (HDMI 2.0,
DP 1.2 and 12G-SDI) and 20 Ethernet output ports. It can work with the brand-new VMP screen configuration
software to provide users with the ultimate experience.
Synchronous Mosaic
LED Screen (4096×2160)
MX40 Pro
Ethernet
Input Source
Input
Output
HDMI/DP/SDI Cable
Long-Distance Transmission via OPT Ports
Quick Configuration
主菜单
屏体亮度(%)
输入设置
屏体配置
画面控制
高级功能
系统设置
通讯设置
语言/Language
Step 1 Set an Input Source
1 Select an Input Source
2 Set Input Source Parameters
Custom: Manually specify a resolution.
Preset: Select a resolution preset.
External Input Source
Internal Source
According to the input source type, perform the relevant operations of the external input source (HDMI, DP) or
internal source. SDI does not support input resolution settings.
Mode:
The internal source can be used as a test pattern to debug the screen and find problems. If you want to change
the image of the internal source, choose Internal Source > Image.
If the screen, cabinets, data flow, and the number of cabinets loaded by an Ethernet port meet the following
requirements, you can complete the screen configuration quickly with the LCD menus. Otherwise, you have
to use the VMP software to complete the screen configuration.
Screen: The LED screen is a regular one.
Cabinet: The cabinets are regular ones of the same size and function well.
Data flow: The data runs in the same way for all Ethernet ports and the data flow is one of the following.
The starting position of the data flow is the first cabinet of Ethernet port 1, and the connections are made
in sequence according to the serial number of the Ethernet port.
Cabinets loaded by an Ethernet port: If n ports are used to load the cabinets, the number of cabinets loaded by
each of the first (n–1) ports is the same and an integral multiple of the number of cabinet rows or columns,
and it is greater than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded by the last port.
LED Screen (4096×2160)
MX40 Pro
CVT10
CVT10
Fiber (OPT1)
Fiber (OPT2)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Input Source
HDMI/DP/SDI Cable
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Input Settings
Select Input Internal Source
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Input Settings
Select Input 内置源
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source
EDID
Mode
Resolution
Frame Rate(Hz)
Apply
Custom
60.00
3840*2160
Input Settings
Select Input HDMI1
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
HDMI1
EDID
Color Adjustment
Infoframe
Infoframe Override
HDR Auto
Resolution
Mode
Resolution
Frame Rate(Hz)
Apply
Custom
60.00
3840*2160
Bit Depth(bit) 8
Internal Source
Image
Resolution
Internal Source
Internal Source
Internal Source
Input Settings
Select Input Internal Source
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source

MX40 Pro LED Display Controller
Quick Start Guide
Applications
NovaStar’s flagship 4K LED display controller, the MX40 Pro, offers rich video input connectors (HDMI 2.0,
DP 1.2 and 12G-SDI) and 20 Ethernet output ports. It can work with the brand-new VMP screen configuration
software to provide users with the ultimate experience.
Synchronous Mosaic
LED Screen (4096×2160)
MX40 Pro
Ethernet
Input Source
Input
Output
HDMI/DP/SDI Cable
Long-Distance Transmission via OPT Ports
Quick Configuration
主菜单
屏体亮度(%)
输入设置
屏体配置
画面控制
高级功能
系统设置
通讯设置
语言/Language
Step 1 Set an Input Source
1 Select an Input Source
2 Set Input Source Parameters
Custom: Manually specify a resolution.
Preset: Select a resolution preset.
External Input Source
Internal Source
According to the input source type, perform the relevant operations of the external input source (HDMI, DP) or
internal source. SDI does not support input resolution settings.
Mode:
The internal source can be used as a test pattern to debug the screen and find problems. If you want to change
the image of the internal source, choose Internal Source > Image.
If the screen, cabinets, data flow, and the number of cabinets loaded by an Ethernet port meet the following
requirements, you can complete the screen configuration quickly with the LCD menus. Otherwise, you have
to use the VMP software to complete the screen configuration.
Screen: The LED screen is a regular one.
Cabinet: The cabinets are regular ones of the same size and function well.
Data flow: The data runs in the same way for all Ethernet ports and the data flow is one of the following.
The starting position of the data flow is the first cabinet of Ethernet port 1, and the connections are made
in sequence according to the serial number of the Ethernet port.
Cabinets loaded by an Ethernet port: If n ports are used to load the cabinets, the number of cabinets loaded by
each of the first (n–1) ports is the same and an integral multiple of the number of cabinet rows or columns,
and it is greater than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded by the last port.
LED Screen (4096×2160)
MX40 Pro
CVT10
CVT10
Fiber (OPT1)
Fiber (OPT2)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Input Source
HDMI/DP/SDI Cable
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Input Settings
Select Input Internal Source
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Input Settings
Select Input 内置源
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source
EDID
Mode
Resolution
Frame Rate(Hz)
Apply
Custom
60.00
3840*2160
Input Settings
Select Input HDMI1
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
HDMI1
EDID
Color Adjustment
Infoframe
Infoframe Override
HDR Auto
Resolution
Mode
Resolution
Frame Rate(Hz)
Apply
Custom
60.00
3840*2160
Bit Depth(bit) 8
Internal Source
Image
Resolution
Internal Source
Internal Source
Internal Source
Input Settings
Select Input Internal Source
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source

Input Backup
Device Backup
Step 2 Load a Cabinet Configuration File (Optional)
Before you begin, place the cabinet configuration file (.rcfgx) to the root directory of a USB drive and
insert it into the USB port on the front panel of the device.
Step 3 Quick Configuration
Gamma & Color Temperature
1 Send the Cabinet Configuration File
2 Save the Cabinet Configuration File to Hardware
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Send cabinet config file?
No Yes
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Sending cabinet config file…
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Sent successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Save to RV card?
No Yes
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Saving hardware information... Please wait.
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Saved successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Quick Configuration
Cabinet Row Qty
Cabinet Column Qty
Port 1 Cabinet Qty
Data Flow (Front View)
H Offset
V Offset
0
0
0
0
0
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Input Backup
Status
Primary Input
Backup Input
HDMI
DP
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Advanced Functions
Device Backup
3D
Output Settings
LED Screen Color
Primary
Off
Device Backup
Select Backup Device
Device Backup
为此设备指定备份设备
Searching for devices...
Device Backup
？MX40 Pro 2-192.168.0.11
设备热备份
为此设备指定备份设备
Applied successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Advanced Functions
Device Backup
3D
Output Settings
LED Screen Color
LED Screen Color
Gamma
Color Temperature(K)
2.80
6500
Reset
Primary
Off
Input Settings
Select Input HDMI1
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source

Input Backup
Device Backup
Step 2 Load a Cabinet Configuration File (Optional)
Before you begin, place the cabinet configuration file (.rcfgx) to the root directory of a USB drive and
insert it into the USB port on the front panel of the device.
Step 3 Quick Configuration
Gamma & Color Temperature
1 Send the Cabinet Configuration File
2 Save the Cabinet Configuration File to Hardware
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Send cabinet config file?
No Yes
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Sending cabinet config file…
Send Cabinet Config File
config1.rcfgx
config2.rcfgx
Sent successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Save to RV card?
No Yes
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Saving hardware information... Please wait.
Screen Configuration
Mapping
快捷配屏
发送箱体配置文件
固化至接收卡
...
Saved successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Screen Configuration
Mapping
Quick Configuration
Send Cabinet Config File
Save to RV Card
...
Quick Configuration
Cabinet Row Qty
Cabinet Column Qty
Port 1 Cabinet Qty
Data Flow (Front View)
H Offset
V Offset
0
0
0
0
0
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Input Backup
Status
Primary Input
Backup Input
HDMI
DP
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Advanced Functions
Device Backup
3D
Output Settings
LED Screen Color
Primary
Off
Device Backup
Select Backup Device
Device Backup
为此设备指定备份设备
Searching for devices...
Device Backup
？MX40 Pro 2-192.168.0.11
设备热备份
为此设备指定备份设备
Applied successfully.
Main Menu
Screen Brightness(%) 97
Input Settings
Screen Configuration
Display Control
Advanced Functions
System Settings
Communication Settings
语言/Language
Advanced Functions
Device Backup
3D
Output Settings
LED Screen Color
LED Screen Color
Gamma
Color Temperature(K)
2.80
6500
Reset
Primary
Off
Input Settings
Select Input HDMI1
Input Backup
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
SDI
Internal Source