NovaStar NovaPro UHD User manual

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

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Contents
1 Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Operation Requirements............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Personal Safety .........................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Electrical Safety Labels.............................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................1
3 Appearance......................................................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................................3
4 Applications......................................................................................................................................................................5
5 Menu Operations.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
5.1 Home Screen.............................................................................................................................................................1
5.2 Screen Brightness......................................................................................................................................................3
5.3 Screen Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3.1 Quick Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3.2 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................................................... 4
5.3.3 Save to RV Card..............................................................................................................................................4
5.3.4 More Settings................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.4 Layer Settings............................................................................................................................................................6
5.4.1 Layer................................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4.1.1 Layer Properties....................................................................................................................................6
5.4.1.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................................................7
5.4.2 LOGO............................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.4.3 OSD............................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.4.4 BKG ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Input Settings........................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.1 DVI Input Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.5.2 Input Source................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.5.3 Input Source Resolution................................................................................................................................. 15
5.5.4 Input Color ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5.5 Color Range................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6 Preset Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.7 Display Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.8 Advanced Functions................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.8.1 HDR............................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.8.2 Low Latency................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.8.3 OPT Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.8.4 AUX................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.9 General Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.9.1 Synchronization.............................................................................................................................................. 21
5.9.2 Hot Backup..................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.9.3 FN Button....................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9.4 Monitor........................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9.5 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.9.6 Factory Reset................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.9.7 Firmware Update............................................................................................................................................ 23
5.9.8 About Us ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
5.10 Communication Settings........................................................................................................................................ 23

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5.10.1 Communication Mode .................................................................................................................................. 23
5.10.2 Network Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.11 Langugage............................................................................................................................................................. 24
6 Built-in Platform Master VI.............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.1 Home Page.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.2 Screen Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.1 Adding Cabinets............................................................................................................................................. 26
6.2.2 Cabinet Connection........................................................................................................................................ 27
6.3 Layer Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 30
6.3.1 System........................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2 Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.3 OSD............................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3.4 Adding Layers ................................................................................................................................................ 40
6.3.5 Preset Settings............................................................................................................................................... 42
6.4 Settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 43
7 Specifications................................................................................................................................................................. 43
8 Video Source Features................................................................................................................................................... 44

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1 Safety Instructions
1.1 Environmental Requirements
Ensure adequate air flow in the equipment
room.
Take measures to prevent dust, water and
static electricity.
Avoid long-term direct sunlight.
Do not place the equipment in a position
near fire and heat.
Do not place the equipment in an area
containing explosive materials.
Do not place the equipment in a corrosive
environment.
Do not place the equipment in a strong
electromagnetic environment.
1.2 Operation Requirements
Only trained technicians may repair the
equipment.
Save the packing boxes and materials for
future storage and shipping of the
equipment.
Wear a wrist band and insulating gloves.
Handle the equipment with care at all
times. Hold the handles or bottom of the
equipment when you move it.
Place the equipment in a stable position.
Be careful not to drop anything into the
equipment.
Do not bundle the signal wires and the
strong current wires or high voltage wires
together.
Avoid stacking of equipment. It is
suggested that you leave 1U space
between equipment, keep the cooling
vents open and maintain a minimum
distance of 10 cm between the vents and
other objects.
Keep the equipment away from
conductors that attract lightning to avoid
strike.
Do not operate the equipment with
excessive force.
Do not make the boards contact with each
other.
Do not touch the board circuits,
components, connectors or slots with bare
hands.
Do not repair the equipment by yourself.
Please contact NovaStar for repair at any
time.
Only replace faulty parts with NovaStar-
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1.3 Personal Safety
Ensure that the equipment is well
grounded. Make sure that the PE wire is in
good condition and grounded. If the
equipment has a grounding connector,
connect it to the ground.
Place the equipment in a stable position to
prevent personal injury caused by
dropping.
Ensure that the wires are not exposed.
Please repair or replace the wires in a
timely manner if they are broken.
Do not perform any equipment operation
or cable connection outdoors in a
thunderstorm.
Do not wear watches, rings, or other metal
jewelry when replacing faulty parts or
repairing the equipment.
1.4 Electrical Safety Labels
Label
Description
The device is supplied by multiple power sources. Unplug all power cords after
powering off the device.
Electrical shock hazard
2 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 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 using the mouse, keyboard and monitor.
The NovaPro UHD can send the processed video to LED display through Neutrik Ethernet ports and OPT
ports. Thanks to the 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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3 Appearance
3.1 Front Panel
Button
Function
ON/OFF button
The device power button
Press it to power on the device.
Hold it down to power off or restart the device.
Layer buttons
Layer operations:
−Press a button to quickly add a layer.
−Hold down an added-layer button to close the layer.
Indicator descriptions:
−On and blue: The layer is open, and the input source is accessed normally.
−Blue and flashing: The layer is being edited, and the input source is
accessed normally.
−On and white: The layer is open, but the input source is not accessed.
−White and flashing: The layer is being edited, but no input source is
accessed or the input source is abnormal.
−Off: The layer is not added.
Input source buttons
Input source operations:
−Press a button to quickly access the input menu screen or switch the input
source for the selected layer.
Indicator descriptions:
−On and blue for numbered buttons: The number input function is enabled.
−On and blue: The input source is accessed and in normal use.
−On and white: The input source is accessed but not in use.
−Off: The input source is not accessed or the input source is abnormal.
TFT screen
Displays current device status, menus, submenus and messages.
Knob
Press the knob to confirm the settings or enter the submenu.
Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust a parameter.

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Button
Function
Function buttons
Navigation button: Hold it down to enter or exit the quick navigation screen.
FTB: Make the LED screen to fade to black.
LOGO: Enter the LOGO menu screen.
PRESET: Enter the preset menu screen.
FREEZE: Freeze the output image displayed on LED screen.
OSD: Enter the OSD menu screen.
FN: Custom function button. Press it to enter the function menu screen and hold
it down to customize the function for the button.
TEST: Enter the test pattern menu screen.
BKG: Enter the BKG menu screen.
TAKE: Send the PVW to PGM with a transition effect. A total of 16 transition
effects are supported.
CUT: Send the PVW directly to PGM without a transition effect.
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.
3.2 Rear Panel
Note:
The NovaPro UHD supports replacement of an input card. D_4×HDMI 1.3 input card is the default
configuration, which can be replaced by a D_4×DVI input card.
Input
Connector
Quantity
Description
12G-SDI
4
Supports ST-2082-1 (12G), ST-2081-1 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292
(HD) standard video inputs.
Input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz and downward compatible
Supports 12G-SDI output with loop-through.
Note:
When the input source is a 12G-SDI signal, you must use CANARE / L-
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than 50 m.
12G-SDI connectors 1, 2 and 3 DO NOT support the deinterlaced
function, but connector 4 supports the function.
DP 1.2
1
Input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and downward
compatible
Supports HDCP 1.3.
DOES NOT support interlaced signal inputs.
HDMI 2.0
1
Input resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz (8K×1K@60Hz) and downward
compatible
Supports HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.
DOES NOT support interlaced signal inputs.
Supports HDMI 2.0 output with loop-through.
HDMI 1.3
4
D_4×HDMI 1.3 input card by default
Input resolutions up to 1920×1080@60Hz
Supports HDCP 1.3.
Supports interlaced signal inputs.
The HDMI input card can be replaced by a D_4×DVI input card.
Output
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 ports (copy and hot backup)
OPT 1 transmits data on Ethernet ports 1–8.
OPT 2 transmits data on Ethernet ports 9–16.
OPT 3 is the copy/hot backup channel for OPT 1.
OPT 4 is the copy/hot backup channel for OPT 2.
MVR
1
HDMI 1.3 connector
A Multiviewer connector to monitor the input source, PVM, PGM or
perform mixed monitoring
AUX
1
HDMI 1.3 connector
An auxiliary output connector for connecting an auxiliary device, such as
a teleprompter
Control
ETHERNET
1
For PC communication or network connection
USB
3
1 ×USB (Type-B): Connect to the PC for device debugging.
2 ×USB (Type-A):
- Insert a USB drive to perform system update.
- Connect a mouse or keyboard.
- Output connector for device cascading
GENLOCK
IN-LOOP
1
Connect a synchronization signal source to synchronize the cascaded
devices.
CONTROL UI
1
Connect to a monitor for displaying the user interface of the embedded
Master VI software.

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4 Applications
Note:
This product can be placed horizontally only. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
Cascade Control
The NovaPro UHD allows for cascading of at most 4 device units. In cascading control mode, 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 cascade control connections are shown as follows.

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5 Menu Operations
Button descriptions:
Knob:
On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
On the main 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.
ESC:
Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the operation.
On the navigation screen, hold it down to exit the screen.
5.1 Home Screen
Figure 5-1 Home Screen
Area
Icon
Description
A
Display the layer status, number and input source.
Status: Open or closed
Number: 6
Input source: SDI
B
Display the resolution of the configured screen.
C
Display the screen brightness.
D
Display the device working mode and Ethernet port status.
Working mode: Primary
Ethernet port: Connected/Disconnected
Display the device working mode and Ethernet port status.
Working mode: Backup
Ethernet port: Connected/Disconnected
- flashing: The backup port is enabled.
- not flashing: The backup port is disabled.

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Area
Icon
Description
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 OPT port status.
Hot Backup:
OPT mode: Hot backup
OPT ports 3 and 4 back up the data on OPT ports 1 and 2.
Copy:
OPT mode: Copy
OPT ports 3 and 4 copy the data on OPT ports 1 and 2.
: The OPT port is connected.
: The OPT port is disconnected.
F
AUX function is turned on and AUX source is displayed.
AUX function is turned off.
G
Synchronization
Display the Genlock source connection status and Genlock function
enabling status.
Bottom right green: The Genlock connector is connected.
White GEN text: The Genlock function is turned on.
Bottom right green: The Genlock connector is connected.
Yellow GEN text: The Genlock function is waiting to be
turned on.
Bottom right green: The Genlock connector is connected.
The Genlock function is turned off.
Bottom right gray: The Genlock connector is disconnected.
The Genlock function is turned on.
Bottom right gray: The Genlock connector is disconnected.
The Genlock function is waiting to be turned on.
Bottom right gray: The Genlock connector is disconnected.
The Genlock function is turned off.
HDR
HDR function is turned on.
HDR function is turned off.
USB drive
The device has detected a USB drive inserted.
No USB drive is detected.
Communication
The current communication mode is USB Preferred.
The current communication mode is LAN Preferred.
The device is not connected to the control PC.

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5.2 Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness in an eye-friendly way according to the current ambient brightness. The
appropriate adjustment of screen brightness can also extend the service life of the LED screen.
Figure 5-2 Screen brightness
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Select Screen Brightness and press the knob to confirm the selection.
Step 3 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 brightness when you are satisfied with it.
5.3 Screen Settings
5.3.1 Quick Configuration
Preconditions
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.
Procedure
Step 1 Power on the LED screen.
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Figure 5-3 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 Select Port 1 Cabinet Qty to set the quantity of the cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1.
Step 5 Select Data Flow and press the knob, 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.
5.3.2 Advanced Configuration
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 Go to 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 5-4 Advanced configuration
5.3.3 Save to RV Card
Send and save the screen configuration to the receiving card. The configuration data will not be lost after the
device is powered off.
5.3.4 More Settings
Mapping
Mapping is used to show the relations between the cabinets of LED screen and the sending devices. You can
view or check the connections between the cabinets.
Note:
This function is only applicable to the receiving cards that are connected to the NovaPro UHD support the
mapping function. For the related receiving card information, please visit our official website
www.novastar.tech.

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Figure 5-5 Mapping
P:05 indicates the Ethernet port number of the sending device.
#001 indicates the number of the cabinet loaded by the Ethernet port.
Load RCFGx Files
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 5-6 Loading RCFGx files
Note:
The NovaPro UHD DOES NOT support importing the configuration files by directly connecting to NovaLCT.
LED Screen Color
Adjust the color temperature and Gamma value of LED screen to make the images displayed on the screen
more clearer and vivid.
Color Temperature:Adjust the cool or warm degree of images displayed on LED screen.
Gamma:Adjust the image distortion degree from the input to output. The greater the value
is, the more distorted the image will be. The range is 0.25 - 4.00.

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5.4 Layer Settings
5.4.1 Layer
5.4.1.1 Layer Properties
Figure 5-7 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
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’s
width and 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 display 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 the part after cropping display 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.
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Menu
Description
the current input source. The default value is 0.
Initial Y: The vertical initial coordinate of the part after cropping upon the
current input source. The default value is 0.
Advanced
Set the copying, flipping and other properties of the layer.
For details, please see 5.4.1.2 Advanced.
Reset
Reset all the layer settings to defaults.
Figure 5-8 Layer parameter descriptions
Figure 5-9 Input crop
5.4.1.2 Advanced
Copy Add a new layer displaying the cloned or mirrored image.
Menu
Description
Status
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.

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Menu
Description
The vertical initial coordinate of the new layer keeps the same with that of the old one.
Reset
Reset all the settings to defaults.
Figure 5-10 Clone
Figure 5-11 Right mirror

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Figure 5-12 Left mirror
Mask 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
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 5-13 Mask (mask top, bottom, left and right)
Opacity
Set the opacity of the layer. The range is 0% (transparent) - 100% (non-transparent). The default value is
100% and the adjustment stepping is 1%.

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Figure 5-14 50% opacity
Flip Flip the layer image. The options are None, H, Vand H/V. None indicates not flipping.
Figure 5-15 Layer flipping

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Color Adjust the layer color parameters, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, monochrome and inverting
colors.
Menu
Description
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the layer 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.
Hue
Adjust the hue of the layer image.
The range is -180 to +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 5-16 Monochrome
Figure 5-17 Invert colors
Shape Set the layer shape. The options are Normal, Heart, Star, Circle, Crescent, Oval, and Diamond.