NovaStar NovaPro UHD User manual

NovaPro UHD
All-in-One Controller
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V1.0.0
Document Number:
NS160100280
Specifications

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Specifications 1 Overview
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1 Overview
The NovaPro UHD is a new all-in-one controller developed by NovaStar. By
integrating video processing, video control and LED screen configuration functions
into one controller, this product is capable of receiving a variety of video signals,
processing and sending images of resolutions up to ultra HD 4K×2K@60Hz.
The NovaPro UHD is equipped with industry-standard 4K connectors, and has some
added new functions such as video rotation processing and video transition effects.
With the built-in Master VI smart platform, the NovaPro UHD supports layer creation,
property settings, and screen configuration via simple mouse, keyboard, and monitor
operations.
The NovaPro UHD supports sending of processed video to LED display through
Neutrik Ethernet port or fiber optical connectors. With powerful video processing and
sending capabilities, this product is well suited for high-end rental applications, stage
control systems, and fine-pitch LED displays.

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2 Features
A variety of input connectors: 4 × 12G-SDI connectors with loop output functions,
1 × HDMI 2.0 with loop output functions, 1 × DP 1.2, and 1 × USB playback port
1 × replaceable input card with four connectors
The input card can be SDI, DVI, HDMI or VGA.
8 × layers, 1 × OSD and 1 × LOGO, and BKG
2 × layers up to 4K×2K, 6 × layers up to 2K×1K
Layers can be scaled.
4K×2K OSD, cropping, transparency adjustment, dynamic/static images and
texts supported
OSD can be placed at any position.
Layer transparency adjustment, irregular layers, layer mask, and layer
overlapping and layer flipping supported
Layer priority adjustment by z-order
Up to 8K display width or height of a single device
Playback of programs stored in USB drive
MultiViewer monitoring settings, including monitoring of input sources, PVW,
PGM, or mixed preview
Sending the preview content to a monitor through wired network
16 × Neutrik Ethernet outputs, 4 × 10G fiber optical outputs with copy and hot
backup modes
Quick and advanced screen configurations
With the built-in smart platform Master VI, LED screen configuration, layer
configuration and video playback can be easily performed via the connected
mouse, keyboard and monitor.
10-bit processing of the input source
HDR function to make images finer and smoother
Powerful image processing capability to realize low latency from input to output
3D sending card function supported with an external emitter
Remote data transmission via a Gigabit Ethernet port or fiber optical connector

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3 Appearance
Front Panel
Button Function
ON/OFF button This is the power button of the device.
Press it to power on the device.
Hold it down to power off or restart the device.
Layer buttons These are the shortcut buttons for layer operations.
Press a button to quickly create a layer.
Blue: The layer is open, and the input source is accessed
normally.
White: The layer is open, but the input source is not accessed.
Off: The layer is not added.
When a layer is opened, hold down the layer button to close the
layer.
Input source
Indicate the status of the input source.

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selection buttons
Press a button to quickly select an input source.
Blue: The input source is accessed and in normal use.
White: The input source is accessed but not in use.
Off: The input source is not accessed or used.
When the indicators of the buttons with numbers are blue, these
buttons can be used to enter numbers.
TFT screen Display current device status and settings menu.
Knob On the home screen, press the knob to enter the operation
menu screen.
On the operation menu screen, rotate the knob to select a menu
item, and press the knob to confirm the selection or enter the
submenu.
When a menu item with parameters is selected, rotate the knob
to adjust the parameters. Please note that after adjustment, you
need to press the knob again to confirm the adjustment.
Function buttons Navigation button: Hold it down to enter or exit quick navigation
screen. By rotating the knob, you can quickly get started with
NovaPro UHD.
FTB: Set LED to black screen.
LOGO: Enter LOGO settings menu.
PRESET: Enter preset menu.
FREEZE: Freeze the PGM screen.
OSD: Enter OSD settings menu.
FN: Custom function button
TEST: Enter test pattern menu.
BKG: Enter BKG settings menu.
TAKE: Press the button to switch PVW to PGM with the
transition effect set previously. A total of 13 transition effects are
supported.
SHIFT: A modifier button for reserved functions
CUT: Press the button to switch PVW directly to PGM.
ESC button Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the operation.
USB ports Insert a USB drive to play media or perform system upgrade.
Connect a mouse or keyboard.

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Rear Panel
Input
Connector Quantity Description
12G-SDI 4 Input resolution up to 4K×2K@60Hz and downward
compatible
12G-SDI loop output
DP 1.2 1 Input resolution up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and
downward compatible
HDCP 1.3
HDMI 2.0 1 Input resolution up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and
downward compatible
HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
HDMI 2.0 loop output
DVI 4 Plug-in design for connecting different input cards
according to users' needs
HDMI input cards, SDI input cards are supported. The
default option is DVI input card.
Output
Connector Quantity Description
Ethernet port 16 Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet outputs
OPT 1–OPT 4 4 4 × 10G fiber optical output connectors with copy and hot
backup modes
OPT 1 transmits data of Ethernet ports 1–8.
OPT 2 transmits data of Ethernet ports 9–16.
OPT 3 is the copy/hot backup channel for OPT 1 or
Ethernet ports 1–8.
OPT 4 is the copy/hot backup channel for OPT 2 or
Ethernet ports 9–16.
MVR 1 HDMI 1.4 connector, used as monitoring connector of
MultiViewer to monitor input source, PVM, PGM or

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perform mixed preview
AUX 1 HDMI 1.4 connector, used as auxiliary output connector
for connecting an auxiliary device, such as a teleprompter
Control
Connector Quantity Description
ETHERNET 1 Connect to the PC for communication or connect to the
network.
USB 1 USB-B:
Connect to the PC for device debugging.
Used as input for cascading devices
USB-A:
Used as output for cascading devices
GENLOCK IN-
LOOP
1 Connect a synchronization signal source to synchronize
the cascaded devices.
1 Insert a USB drive to play media or perform system
update.
Connect a mouse or keyboard.
GUI 1 Connect to a monitor for human-machine interaction.

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4 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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5 Applications

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6 Specifications
Overall Specifications
Connector Quantity Description
Power connector 2 AC 100V–240V 50/60Hz
Dual power supply design
Power consumption 180 W
Operating temperature 0°C–45°C
Storage temperature -20°C–70°C
Operating humidify 0% RH–80% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions 4U standard chassis
Material Metal
Weight 19.5 kg