NovaStar VX16s User manual

VX16s
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Change History
Document Version
Firmware Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.0
V1.0.0.0
2020-06-16
First release
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Contents
Change History........................................................................................................................................i
1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................1
2 Appearance.........................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel....................................................................................................................................22.1 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................32.2
3 Applications.........................................................................................................................................5
4 Home Screen ......................................................................................................................................6
5 Menu Operations.................................................................................................................................8
Screen Brightness.........................................................................................................................85.1 Screen Settings.............................................................................................................................85.2 5.2.1 Quick configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2.2 Loading RCFGx Files..................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.3 Save to RV Card...........................................................................................................................................11
5.2.4 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................................................11
5.2.5 More Settings............................................................................................................................................... 12
Layer Settings..............................................................................................................................135.3 5.3.1 Main Layer and PIP...................................................................................................................................... 13
Input Settings...............................................................................................................................145.4 5.4.1 Input Source Selection................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4.2 Input Resolution Settings ............................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.3 DVI Mosaic................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.4 RGB Limited to RGB Full ............................................................................................................................. 17
Display Control............................................................................................................................175.5 Preset Settings............................................................................................................................185.6 Image Mosaic..............................................................................................................................195.7 Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................................195.8 5.8.1 Hot Backup .................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.8.2 Synchronization............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.8.3 FN................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.8.4 Advanced Functions..................................................................................................................................... 20
5.8.4.1 3D Mode ..................................................................................................................20
5.8.4.2 Self-Test...................................................................................................................20
5.8.5 Output Frame Rate ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.8.6 Return to Home............................................................................................................................................ 21
5.8.7 Factory Reset............................................................................................................................................... 21
5.8.8 About Us ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Partial Reset................................................................................................................................215.9 Communication Settings............................................................................................................215.10
5.10.1 Communication Mode ................................................................................................................................ 21
5.10.2 Network Settings........................................................................................................................................ 22
Language...................................................................................................................................225.11
6 Specifications....................................................................................................................................23
A Instructions for the 3D Function ........................................................................................................24
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A.1 For a Single VX16s Unit..............................................................................................................24
A.2 For Multiple VX16s Units.............................................................................................................24
A.3 Notes...........................................................................................................................................25
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1 Overview
The VX16s is NovaStar’s new all-in-one controller that integrates video processing, video control and LED
screen configuration into one unit. Together with NovaStar’s V-Can video control software, it enables richer
image mosaic effects and easier operations.
The VX16s supports a variety of video signals, Ultra HD 4K×2K@60Hz image processing and sending
capabilities, as well as up to 10,400,000 pixels.
Thanks to its powerful image processing and sending capabilities, the VX16s can be widely used in
applications such as stage control systems, conferences, events, exhibitions, high-end rental and fine-pitch
displays.
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2 Appearance
Front Panel2.1
Type
Description
Power switch
Power on or power off the device.
USB (Type-B)
Connect to the control PC for debugging.
Input source
buttons
On the layer editing screen, press the button to switch the input source for the layer;
otherwise, press the button to enter the resolution settings screen for the input source.
Status LEDs:
On (orange): The input source is accessed and used by the layer.
Dim (orange): The input source is accessed, but not used by the layer.
Flashing (orange): The input source is not accessed, but used by the layer.
Off: The input source is not accessed and not used by the layer.
TFT screen
Display the device status, menus, submenus and messages.
Knob
Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value.
Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation.
ESC button
Exit the current menu or cancel the operation.
Layer buttons
Press a button to open a layer, and hold down the button to close the layer.
MAIN: Press the button to enter the main layer settings screen.
PIP 1: Press the button to enter the settings screen for PIP 1.
PIP 2: Press the button to enter the settings screen for PIP 2.SCALE: Turn on or
turn off the full screen scaling function of the bottom layer.
Function buttons
PRESET: Press the button to enter the preset settings screen.
FN: A shortcut button, which can be customized as a shortcut button for
Synchronization (default), Freeze, Black Out, Quick Configuration or Image Color
function
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Rear Panel2.2
Inputs
Connector
Qty
Description
3G-SDI
2
Max. input resolution: Up to 1920×1080@60Hz
Support for interlaced signal input and deinterlacing processing
DOES NOT support input resolution settings.
DVI
4
Single link DVI connector, with max. input resolution up to 1920×
1200@60Hz
Four DVI inputs can form an independent input source, which is DVI
Mosaic.
Support for custom resolutions
- Max. width: 3840 pixels
- Max. height: 3840 pixels
HDCP 1.4 compliant
DOES NOT support interlaced signal input.
HDMI 2.0
1
Max. input resolution: Up to 3840×2160@60Hz
Support for custom resolutions
- Max. width: 3840 pixels
- Max. height: 3840 pixels
HDCP 2.2 compliant
EDID 1.4 compliant
DOES NOT support interlaced signal input.
Outputs
Connector
Qty
Description
Ethernet port
16
Gigabit Ethernet output
16 ports load up to 10,400,000 pixels.
- Max. width: 16384 pixels
- Max. height: 8192 pixels
A single port loads up to 650,000 pixels.
MONITOR
1
An HDMI connector for monitoring output
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Support for resolution of 1920×1080@60Hz
Control
Connector
Qty
Description
ETHERNET
1
Connect to the control PC for communication.
Connect to the network.
USB
2
USB 2.0 (Type-B):
- Connect to the PC for debugging.
- Input connector to link another device
USB 2.0 (Type-A):
Output connector to link another device
RS232
1
Connect to the central control device.
Note:
The HDMI source and DVI Mosaic source can be used by the main layer only.
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3 Applications
Note:
This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted.
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4 Home Screen
Figure 4-1 Home screen
Area
Icon
Meaning
A
The layer is active and the layer input source name and resolution are
displayed.
The layer is inactive.
B
The VX16s is in video controller mode and this Ethernet port is
connected.
This Ethernet port is not connected.
This Ethernet port is connected and serves as the backup output port.
C
Resolution and frame rate of the configured screen
Screen brightness
D
Synchronization
The Genlock function is turned on.
The Genlock function is turned off.
The Genlock function is being turned on.
Failed to turn on the Genlock function.
Display control
The LED screen is displaying a black screen.
The LED screen is displaying the selected test pattern.
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The LED screen is displaying the current input source.
The output image is frozen.
BKG
The BKG function is turned on.
The BKG function is turned off.
Communication
The VX16s is communicating with the control PC via USB.
The VX16s is communicating with the control PC via LAN.
The VX16s is not connected to the control PC.
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5 Menu Operations
Operating Instructions:
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, you can rotate the knob to adjust the parameters. Press the
knob again after adjustment to apply your settings.
ESC: Exit the current menu or cancel an operation.
Screen Brightness5.1
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 5-1 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. You can see the adjustment result on the LED screen in real
time. Press the knob to apply the brightness when you are satisfied with it.
Screen Settings5.2
You can configure your screen to make it display the whole image correctly.
Quick Configuration and Advance Configuration are provided and you can choose any of the options to
configure your screen.
5.2.1 Quick configuration
Prerequisites
The LED screen must be a regular screen.
Cabinets of the screen must be regular cabinets with the same resolution.
The following data flow patterns are supported. The physical connection of each Ethernet port must be
along the same direction and downward to the next one.
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Ethernet port 1 must be always at the beginning of the whole physical connection.
Operating Procedure
Step 1 Power on the LED screen.
Step 2 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen. Then rotate the knob to choose Screen
Settings > Quick Configuration and press the knob to enter the quick configuration screen.
Figure 5-2 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 select Port 1 Cabinet Qty and set the quantity of the cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1.
Step 5 Rotate the knob to select Data Flow (Front View) and press the knob, then select an appropriate data flow
pattern of the cabinets.
During data flow settings, you can see the result on the LED screen in real time. If the entire screen displays
content correctly, that is, no overlapping or repetition, press the knob to save the settings.
5.2.2 Loading RCFGx Files
After the LED screen is powered on, if a cabinet or the entire LED screen is not lit, you can load the receiving
card configuration files (namely RCFGx files) that have been configured in NovaLCT to the VX16s.
Step 1 (Optional) After you have configured the screen in NovaLCT, click Save to File under the Receiving Card tab
to save the configuration file to the PC.
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Figure 5-3 Saving receiving card configuration files
Step 2 Choose Tools > Controller Cabinet Configuration File Import to enter the controller cabinet configuration
file importing page.
Figure 5-4 Importing controller cabinet configuration files
Step 3 Click Add Configuration File to select the target file (*.rcfgx/*.rcfg) from your PC, and then click Open.
Step 4 Click Save the Change to HW to send the configuration files to the VX16s.
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Figure 5-5 Saving changesto the VX16s
Note:
The configuration files for irregular cabinets are not supported.
5.2.3 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 VX16s is powered off.
5.2.4 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.
Operating Procedure
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Rotate the knob to choose Screen Settings > Advanced Configuration, and press it 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.
Figure 5-6 Advanced configuration
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5.2.5 More Settings
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Rotate the knob to choose Screen Settings > More Settings, and then press the knob to enter the submenu,
including Mapping and LED Screen Color.
Mapping
You can turn on this function to display the sequence numbers of Ethernet ports and cabinets.
Figure 5-7 Mapping
Example: "P:05" stands for the Ethernet port number and "#001" stands for the cabinet number.
Note:
The receiving cards of the screen must support the Mapping function. You can check the types of receiving
cards on NovaStar’s official website (www.novastar.tech).
LED Screen Color
You can adjust the screen color and the adjustment result will be displayed on the LED screen in real time.
Table 5-1 Screen color parameters
Parameter
Description
Color Temperature
You can set the color to Standard, Cool, Warm and Custom. Custom allows you
to adjust the values for R, G and B individually.
Gamma
The range is 1.0–4.0 and the stepping is 0.1.
Figure 5-8 Color temperatures
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Layer Settings5.3
Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Step 2 Rotate the knob to select Layer Settings and press the knob to enter the layer settings screen where you can
set the following.
Main layer
PIP 1 and PIP 2
5.3.1 Main Layer and PIP
Figure 5-9 Layer settings
Menu
Description
Status
Open and close the current layer.
Note: Press the MAIN, PIP1 or PIP2 button in the CONTROL area on the front panel, and
the LCD screen will display the Layer Settings menu.
Input Source
Select an input source for the current layer.
Note: The HDMI source and DVI Mosaic source can be used only by the main layer.
Scaling Mode
Three options are provided: Full Screen, Pixel to Pixel and Custom.
H Width
The horizontal width of the layer, with a maximum of 32,768
V Height
The vertical height of the layer, with a maximum of 32,768
Initial X
The initial horizontal coordinate of the layer
Initial Y
The initial vertical coordinate of the layer
Input Crop
Display the cropped input source. The cropped part will fill the whole layer.
Status: Turn on or turn off the input crop function for the selected layer.
H Width: The horizontal width of the cropped part, ranging from 64 to the horizontal
width of the current input source
V Height: The vertical height of the cropped part, ranging from 64 to the vertical height
of the current input source
Initial X: The horizontal initial coordinate of the cropped part upon the current input
source
Initial Y: The vertical initial coordinate of the cropped part upon the current input source
Priority
Set the display order priority of the layer, including 1, 2and 3.
1: Send the layer to the back.
2: Place the layer in the middle.
3: Bring to the layer to the front.
Reset
Reset all the layer parameters to default settings.
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Figure 5-10 Layer parameter description
Figure 5-11 Input crop
Input Settings5.4
5.4.1 Input Source Selection
The supported input sources include HDMI, SDI and DVI.
Rotate the knob to select the desired input source and press the knob to enter the input source resolution
setting screen.
Note:
Only one interlaced SDI input is supported in the mosaic mode of four DVI connectors.
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Figure 5-12 Input source selection
5.4.2 Input Resolution Settings
The following two methods are provided to set the input resolution:
Standard resolution
Custom resolution
Figure 5-13 Choosing a resolution setting method
Note:
The SDI input source does not support resolution settings.
Standard Resolution
Choose a standard resolution and frame rate. Then rotate the knob to select Apply and press the knob to
apply your settings.
Figure 5-14 Standard resolution
Table 5-2 Standard resolutions
Standard Resolution
HDMI 2.0
SL-DVI
1024×768@(48/50/59.94/60/75/85)Hz
√
√
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Standard Resolution
HDMI 2.0
SL-DVI
1280×720@(23.98/24/25/29.97/30/48/50/59.94/60)Hz
√
√
1280×1024@(48/50/59.94/60/75/85)Hz
√
√
1364×768@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√

1366×768@(50/59.94/60)Hz

√
1440×900@(60/75/85)Hz
√
√
1600×1200@(48/50/59.94/60)Hz
√
√
1680×1050@60Hz
√
√
1920×1080@(23.98/24/25/29.97/30/48/50/59.94/60)Hz
√
√
1920×1200@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√
√
2048×1080@(30/48/50/59.94/60)Hz
√
√
2048×1152@(30/60)Hz
√
√
2560×1080@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√

2560×1600@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√

2560×1600@120Hz
√

3840×1080@30Hz
√
√
3840×1080@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√

3840×1080@120Hz
√

3840×2160@(23.98/24/25/29.97/30)Hz
√

3840×2160@(50/59.94/60)Hz
√

Custom Resolution
Rotate the knob to set a custom width, height and frame rate. Then rotate the knob to select Apply and press
the knob to apply your settings. If you do not press the knob to confirm, the settings will not take effect.
Figure 5-15 Custom resolution
5.4.3 DVI Mosaic
Step 1 Rotate the knob to choose Input Settings > DVI.
Step 2 Adjust the resolutions of DVI 1, 2, 3 and 4 together. For the adjustment procedure, see 5.4.2 Input
Resolution Settings.
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