NovaStar NovaPro UHD User manual

NovaPro UHD
All-in-One Controller
V1.0.0
NS160100386
User Manual

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You are welcome to use the product of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar). This
document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make
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1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Appearance and Specifications ..................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................1
2.2 Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................3
3 Applications ...............................................................................................................................................................5
4 Menu Operations .......................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Home Screen ......................................................................................................................................................1
4.2 Screen Brightness ...............................................................................................................................................3
4.3 Screen Settings ...................................................................................................................................................3
4.3.1 Quick Configuration....................................................................................................................................3
4.3.2 Advanced Configuration..............................................................................................................................4
4.3.3 Save to RV Card ........................................................................................................................................4
4.3.4 More Settings.............................................................................................................................................4
4.4 Layer Settings .....................................................................................................................................................6
4.4.1 Layer .........................................................................................................................................................6
4.4.1.1 Layer Properties ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.4.1.2 Advanced ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4.2 LOGO ......................................................................................................................................................11
4.4.3 OSD.........................................................................................................................................................13
4.4.4 BKG.........................................................................................................................................................13
4.5 Input Settings ....................................................................................................................................................14
4.5.1 DVI Input Mode ........................................................................................................................................14
4.5.2 Input Source.............................................................................................................................................14
4.5.3 Input Source Resolution............................................................................................................................15
4.5.4 Input Color ...............................................................................................................................................15
4.5.5 Color Range.............................................................................................................................................16
4.5.6 HDCP ......................................................................................................................................................16
4.6 Preset Settings ..................................................................................................................................................16
4.7 Display Control ..................................................................................................................................................17
4.8 Advanced Functions...........................................................................................................................................17
4.8.1 HDR.........................................................................................................................................................17
4.8.2 Low Latency.............................................................................................................................................18
4.8.3 OPT Mode................................................................................................................................................18
4.8.4 AUX .........................................................................................................................................................20
4.9 General Settings................................................................................................................................................20
4.9.1 Synchronization........................................................................................................................................20
4.9.2 Hot Backup ..............................................................................................................................................20
4.9.3 FN ...........................................................................................................................................................21
4.9.4 Monitor.....................................................................................................................................................21
4.9.5 Miscellaneous ..........................................................................................................................................21
4.9.6 Factory Reset...........................................................................................................................................22
4.9.7 Firmware Update......................................................................................................................................22
4.9.8 About Us ..................................................................................................................................................22
4.10 Communication Settings ..................................................................................................................................23
4.10.1 Communication Mode.............................................................................................................................23
4.10.2 Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................23
4.11 Langugage.......................................................................................................................................................23
5 Built-in Platform Master VI........................................................................................................................................24
5.1 Home Page .......................................................................................................................................................24
5.2 Screen Configuration .........................................................................................................................................25

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5.2.1 Adding Cabinets .......................................................................................................................................25
5.2.2 Cabinet Connection..................................................................................................................................26
5.3 Layer Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 System.....................................................................................................................................................31
5.3.2 Settings....................................................................................................................................................31
5.3.3 OSD.........................................................................................................................................................34
5.3.4 Adding Layers ..........................................................................................................................................37
5.3.5 Preset Settings.........................................................................................................................................38
5.4 Settings.............................................................................................................................................................40
6 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................41
7 Video Source Features ............................................................................................................................................42

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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 and
8K×1K@60Hz, and provides a maximum loading capacity of 8.8 million pixels.
With the built-in Master VI smart platform, the NovaPro UHD supports layer creation, property settings, and
screen configuration via mouse, keyboard and monitor.
The NovaPro UHD can send the processed video to LED display through Neutrik Ethernet ports 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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2.1 Front Panel
Button
Function
Power 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.
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Button
Function
Off: The layer is not added.
When a layer is opened, hold down the layer button to close the layer.
Flashing: The layer is being edited.
Blue, flashing: An input source is accessed to the layer and the input source
is normal.
White, flashing: No input source is accessed to the layer or the input source
is abnormal.
Input source buttons
Indicate the status of the input source.
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 all 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 16 transition effects are supported.
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
2 ×USB ports
Insert a USB drive to perform system update.
Connect a mouse or keyboard.

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2.2 Rear Panel
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The NovaPro UHD supports replacement of input card. DVI input card is the default configuration. If you need
to change other input cards, please purchase and replace the input card yourself.
Input
Connector
Quantity
Description
12G-SDI
4
Supports ST-2082-1 (12G), ST-2081-1 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD)
input signals.
Supports input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz and downward compatibility.
Supports 12G-SDI loop output.
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1. When the input source is a 12G-SDI signal, it is recommended you
use CANARE / L-4.5CHD+ / UHDTV-SDI SDI cables and the cable
length should be less than 50 m.
2. 12G-SDI connectors 1, 2 and 3 do not support deinterlaced function,
but connector 4 supports the function.
DP 1.2
1
Supports input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and
downward compatibility.
Supports HDCP 1.3.
Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
HDMI 2.0
1
Supports input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and
downward compatibility
Supports HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.
Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
Supports HDMI 2.0 loop output.
HDMI 1.3
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D_4×HDMI 1.3 input card by default
Supports input resolutions up to 1920×1080@60Hz.
Supports HDCP 1.3.
Supports interlaced signal inputs.
The HDMI input card can be changed to other input cards, such as D_4×DVI
input card and D_4×DP 1.1 input card.
Output
Connector
Quantity
Description

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Ethernet port
16
Gigabit Ethernet output ports
Maximum loading capacity: 8.8 million pixels
Maximum width: 8192 pixels
Maximum height: 8192 pixels
OPT 1–4
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 1.3 connector, used as monitoring connector to monitor input sources,
PVM, PGM or perform mixed monitoring.
AUX
1
HDMI 1.3 connector, used as auxiliary output connector for connecting an
auxiliary device, such as a teleprompter.
Control
Connector
Quantity
Description
ETHERNET
1
For PC communication or network connection
USB
1
USB (Type-B): Connect to the PC for device debugging.
USB (Type-A): Output connector for device cascading
GENLOCK
IN-LOOP
1
Connect a synchronization signal source to synchronize the cascaded
devices.
USB
1
Insert a USB drive to perform system update.
Connect a mouse or keyboard.
CONTROL UI
1
Connect to a monitor for human-machine interaction.
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Label
Description
The deviceis supplied by twopower sources. Unplug both power cords after powering
off the device.
Electrical shock hazard.

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This product can be placed horizontally only. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
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The NovaPro UHD allows for cascading of at most 4 device units. Under cascading control, when you connect
a monitor, mouse and keyboard to any of the device units, you can control each device unit independently
through Master VI. The cascading control connections are shown as follows.

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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, you can rotate the knob to adjust the parameters. Please
note that after adjustment, you need to press the knob again to confirm the adjustment.
ESC: Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the operation. On the quick navigation screen, hold it
down to exit the screen.
4.1 Home Screen
Figure 4-1 Home Screen
Area
Icon
Description
A
Display the layer number, status and input source.
The layer is opened or closed.
The layer number is 6.
The layer input source is SDI.
B
Display the resolution of the configured screen.
C
Display the screen brightness.
D
Display the device working mode and Ethernet port status.
Device working mode: Set as Primary
Ethernet port: Connected/Disconnected

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Area
Icon
Description
Display the device working mode and Ethernet port status.
Device working mode: Set as Backup
Ethernet port: Connected/Disconnected
flashing: The backup port is enabled.
not flashing: The backup port is disabled.
The corresponding Ethernet port of the fiber converter connected
to the NovaPro UHD is connected to the LED screen.
E
Display the OPT mode and optical fiber port status.
Hot Backup:
OPT mode: Hot backup
Optical fiber ports 3/4 backup the data of optical fiber ports 1/2.
Copy:
OPT mode: Copy
Optical fiber ports 3/4 copy the data of optical fiber ports 1/2.
: Optical fiber port: Connected
: Optical fiber port: Disconnected
F
AUX function is turned on and the input source for AUX is
displayed.
AUX function is turned off.
G
Synchronization
Display the GenLock status.
Small icon: Green
GenLock connector: Connected
GEN text: White
GenLock function: On
Small icon: Green
GenLock connector: Connected
GEN text: Yellow
GenLock function: Waiting to be turned on
Small icon: Green
GenLock connector: Connected
GenLock function: Off
Small icon: Gray
GenLock connector: Disconnected
GenLock function: On
Small icon: Gray
GenLock connector: Disconnected
GenLock function: Waiting to be turned on
Small icon: Gray
GenLock connector: Disconnected
GenLock function: Off
HDR
HDR function is turned on.
HDR function is turned off.
USB drive
USB drive is inserted.
USB drive is not inserted.

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Area
Icon
Description
Communication
The current device communication mode is USB
Preferred.
The current device communication mode is LAN
Preferred.
The current device is not connected to the control PC.
4.2 Screen Brightness
You can adjust the screen brightness in an eye-friendly way according to the current ambient brightness.
Besides, appropriate adjustment of screen brightness can extend the service life of the LED screen.
Figure 4-2 Screen brightness
Step 2 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 3 Select Screen Brightness and press the knob to confirm the selection.
Step 4 Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness value, and the LED screen will display the effect in real-time. Then
press the knob to apply the set brightness when you are satisfied with it.
4.3 Screen Settings
4.3.1 Quick Configuration
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LED screen must be a regular screen.
Cabinets of the screen must be regular cabinets with the same resolution.
The following data flow settings are supported. During data flow settings, you must ensure that the physical
connection of each port is along the same direction and downward to next one.
During data flow settings, you must ensure that the Ethernet Port 1 is at the beginning position of the whole
physical connection.
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Step 1 Power on the LED screen.

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Step 2 Rotate the knob to choose Screen Settings > Quick Configuration, and press the knob to enter the quick
configuration screen.
Figure 4-3 Quick configuration
Step 3 Set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty according to the actual row and column quantities of the
cabinets.
Step 4 Rotate the knob to Port 1 Cabinet Qty to set the quantity of the cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1.
Step 5 Rotate the knob to Data Flow and press it, then select an appropriate one.
Data flow is the physical cabinet connection pattern when viewed in front of the screen.
During data flow settings, you can view the real-time effects of different data flow settings on LED display by
rotating the knob. When you are satisfied with the LED display image, press the knob to apply the settings.
4.3.2 Advanced Configuration
You can set the cabinet row and column quantities, horizontal offset, vertical offset and data flow of the
cabinets loaded by a single Ethernet port.
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Rotate the knob to choose Screen Settings > Advanced Configuration, and press the knob to enter the
advanced configuration screen.
Step 3 Turn on the advanced configuration function, and then set the cabinet row and column quantities, horizontal
offset, vertical offset and data flow for the target Ethernet port.
Figure 4-4 Advanced configuration
4.3.3 Save to RV Card
You can send and save the screen configuration to the receiving card. The configuration data will not be lost
after the device is powered off.
4.3.4 More Settings
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Mapping is used to show the relations between the cabinets of LED screen and the sending devices. You can
view or check the connections of the cabinets.

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This function is available when the receiving cards connected to the NovaPro UHD support the mapping
function.
Figure 4-5 Mapping turned on
P:05 stands for the Ethernet port number of the sending device.
#001 stands for the number of the cabinet loaded by the Ethernet port.
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After the LED screen is powered on, if a certain cabinet or the entire LED screen is not lit, you can save the
receiving card configuration files (*.rcfgx) that have been configured on NovaLCT software to the USB drive,
and then load the files from the USB drive.
Figure 4-6 Loading RCFGx files
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You can adjust the color temperature and Gamma of LED screen to make the images displayed on the screen
more clearer and vivid.
Color Temperature: Set the cool or warm degree of images displayed on LED screen.
Gamma: Adjust the distortion degree from the input image to output image. The greater the value is, the
more distorted the image will be. The range is 0.25–4.00.

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4.4 Layer Settings
4.4.1 Layer
4.4.1.1 Layer Properties
Menu
Description
Select Layer
Select the desired layer. At most 6 layers are supported.
Note: Press a number button in the LAYER area on the device front panel to enter the
layer settings screen and open the selected layer.
Status
Select to open or close the layer.
Input Source
Select the input source for the selected layer.
Note: Press an input source button in the SOURCE area on the device front panel to
quickly select an input source for the layer.
Layer Adjust
Adjust the aspect ratio, size and other parameters of the layer.
Aspect Ratio: Set the proportional relationship between the layer width to its height.
The options are 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 16:10 and Custom.
Keep Ratio: Keep the aspect ratio.
H Width: The range is 64–8192 and the default value is 800.
V Height: The range is 64–8192 and the default value is 600.
Initial X: Set the horizontal initial coordinate of the layer.
Initial Y: Set the vertical initial coordinate of the layer.
Full Screen: Make the layer in full screen.
Reset: Reset all the settings to defaults.
Priority
Set the layer display order. The range is 1–6.
1: The layer is at the bottom.
6: The layer is on the top.
Input Crop
Crop the input source image and make it in full screen.
Status: Turn on or turn off this function for the selected layer.
H Width: The horizontal width of the current input source. The range is 64–horizontal
width of the input source.
V Height: The vertical height of the current input source. The range is 64–vertical
height of the input source.
Initial X: The horizontal initial coordinate of the cropped part upon the current input
source. The default value is 0.
Initial Y: The vertical initial coordinate of the cropped part upon the current input
source. The default value is 0.
Advanced
Set thecopying, flipping and other properties of the layer. For details, pleasesee 4.4.1.2
Advanced.
Reset
Reset all the layer settings to defaults.

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Figure 4-7 Layer parameter descriptions
Figure 4-8 Input crop
4.4.1.2 Advanced
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Create a new layer displaying the input source image in the selected mode.
Menu
Description
Status
Set to turn on or turn off the layer copying function.
The options are None, Clone, Left Mirror and Right Mirror.
None indicates turning off the function.
Initial X
Set the horizontal initial coordinate of the new layer.
The vertical initial coordinate of the new layer keeps the same with that of the old one.
Reset
Reset all the settings to defaults.

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Figure 4-9 Clone
Figure 4-10 Right mirror

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Figure 4-11 Left mirror
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Set to mask certain part of the layer. The masked area is transparent and the layer size remains the same.
The adjustment unit is pixel.
Menu
Description
Status
Set to turn on or turn off the layer mask function.
Mode
The options are Mask Top, Mask Bottom, Mask Left and Mask Right.
The range of the mask is 0–vertical height/horizontal width of layer and the default value
is 0.
Reset
Reset all the settings to defaults.
Figure 4-12 Mask (mask top, bottom, left and right)
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Set the opacity of the layer. The range is 0% (transparent)–100% (non-transparent). The default value is 
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Figure 4-13 Opacity: 50%
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Set whether to flip the layer image. The options are , ,  and .  indicates not flipping.
Figure 4-14 Layer flipping
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Adjust the parameters of the layer, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, monochrome and inverting
colors.
Menu
Description
Brightness
Adjust thebrightness of thelayer image. The range is 0–100 and the default value
is 50.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the layer image. The range is 0–100 and the default value
is 50.
Saturation
Adjust the saturation of the layer image. The range is 0–100 and the default value
is 50.

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Menu
Description
Hue
Adjustthe hueof thelayer image. The range is –180to +180 and the default value
is 0.
Monochrome
Select whether to set the layer image to gray scale image. The default option is
Off.
Invert Colors
Invert the color to its complementary color that combined with the original color
makes white (RGB: 255,255,255). For example, if the original color is red (RGB:
255,0,0), the inverted color is cyan (RGB: 0, 255, 255).
Figure 4-15 Monochrome
Figure 4-16 Invert colors
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Set the layer shape. The options are , , , , , , and .
Figure 4-17 Oval layer
4.4.2 LOGO
Display the company Logo.