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MCTRL4K
LED Display Controller
Document Version: V1.1.0
Document Number: NS110100660
User Manual

MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
User Manual Change History
Change History
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Version
Hardware
Version Release Date Description
V1.1.0 V1.2.4.0 2019-09-04 Added 3D function.
Added low latency function.
Added the function of individual Gamma
adjustment for RGB.
Added HLG mode.
Added image quality adjustment function.
Added input source bit depth settings on
control computer.
Added the function of importing user
custom EDID.
Supports 25 Hz frame frequency.
Supports self-adaptation to decimal frame
frequency.
Optimized HDR10 performance by adding
low grayscale mode adjustment.
Optimized Mapping function schematic
diagram.
V1.0.3 V1.2.3.0 2018-02-08 Added HDR function.
V1.0.2 V1.2.2.0 2017-11-16 Supports Web control.
V1.0.1 N/A 2016-10-31 Updated document style.
V1.0.0 N/A 2016-06-06 First release
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User Manual Contents
Contents
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1Overview..........................................................................................................................1
2Features...........................................................................................................................2
3Applications ....................................................................................................................4
4Cascading Devices .........................................................................................................6
5 Hardware Structure.........................................................................................................7
5.1 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................11
6Home Screen.................................................................................................................12
7Menu Operations ..........................................................................................................14
7.1 Quick Screen Configuration....................................................................................................................... 14
7.1.1 Step 1Setting Input Mode ...................................................................................................................... 14
7.1.2 Step 2Setting Input Resolution.............................................................................................................. 15
7.1.3 Step 3Quickly Configuring Screen......................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Brightness Adjustment............................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Screen Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1 Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 20
7.3.2 Image Offset ........................................................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Display Control .......................................................................................................................................... 20
7.5 Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.1 Mapping Function ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.2 Loading Cabinet Files............................................................................................................................. 22
7.5.3 Alarm Threshold Settings ....................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.4 Saving to Hardware ................................................................................................................................ 23
7.5.5 Redundancy............................................................................................................................................ 23
7.5.6 Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.7 HDR ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.5.8 3D Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 27
7.5.9 Hardware Version ................................................................................................................................... 32
7.6 Communication Settings............................................................................................................................ 32
7.7 Language................................................................................................................................................... 33
8Operations on PC .........................................................................................................34
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8.1 Individual Gamma Adjustment for RGB..................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Low Latency............................................................................................................................................... 35
8.3 Input Source Bit Depth ..............................................................................................................................37
8.4 Operations on Web Page .......................................................................................................................... 38
8.4.1 Environment Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 38
8.4.2 Operations .............................................................................................................................................. 39
8.5 Software Operations on PC....................................................................................................................... 39
8.5.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 39
8.5.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 40
8.6 Firmware Update ....................................................................................................................................... 40
8.6.1 NovaLCT................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.6.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 40
9Specifications ...............................................................................................................41
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
User Manual 1Overview
1Overview
The MCTRL4K is an LED display controller with ultra-large loading capacity. A single
unit features a loading capacity of up to 4096×2160@60Hz. It supports any custom
resolutions with the maximum width or height up to 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site
configuration requirements of ultra-long or ultra-wide LED displays.
The MCTRL4K has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
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Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards, which can greatly e
nhance the image quality of the display, presenting more clear and vivid images.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input s
ource is 10-bit or 12-bit, which effectively controls image non-uniformity under l
ow grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality.
Low latency: Less than 1ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses,
allowing you to experience 3D display effects.
In multi-card mode, the MCTRL4K can be used as two controllers, allowing the
images of two input sources to be displayed on the screen at the same time.
The MCTRL4K is stable, reliable and powerful, dedicated to providing abest visual ex
perience. It is can be mainly used for the fixed and rental applications, such as concer
ts, live events, security monitoring, Olympic Games and various sports centers.

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User Manual 2Features
2Features
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1× DP 1.2 input and 1 × HDMI 2.0 input, resolutions up to 8.8 million pixels per
input
2 × D-DVI inputs, total resolutions up to 8.3 million pixels
16 ×Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10G optical ports for output
Supported video bit depths: 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit
Supports both mosaic and multi-card working modes for dual-link DVI inputs.
Supports HDR function, both in HDR10 and HLG standards.
Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB when the bit depth of input
source is 10-bit or 12-bit.
Supports 3D function when working with the 3D emitter EMT200 and 3D glasses.
Low latency: Less than 1ms (when the start position of image is 0.)
Supports ultra-high resolution settings with NVIDIA graphics card.
Adaptive to inputs with decimal frame frequencies, including 23.98 /29.97 /
47.95 / 59.94 / 71.93 / 119.88 Hz
Supports the new generation of pixel level calibration technology
Supports screen configuration via Web interface.
Multiple MCTRL4K units can be cascaded together for uniform control.
Supports avariety of video formats, as shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Video formats
Input
Connector
Features
Bit Depth Sampling Format Maximum Input Resolution
HDMI 2.0
8bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:2:0
4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
10 bit/12 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
3840×1080@60Hz
YCbCr 4:2:2 4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
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MCTRL4K LED Display Controller
User Manual 2Features
Input
Connector
Features
Bit Depth Sampling Format Maximum Input Resolution
YCbCr 4:2:0
DP 1.2
8bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
10 bit/12 bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
3840×1080@60Hz
YCbCr 4:2:2 4096x2160@60Hz (Setting
via NVIDIA graphics card)
Dual-link DVI
8bit RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
3840×1080@60Hz
Note:
When the input source bit depth is 10-bit/12-bit, you must set the bit depth correspon
dingly in NovaLCT. For detailed operations, see 8.3 Input Source Bit Depth.
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User Manual 3Applications
3Applications
The MCTRL4K can work in mosaic and multi-card modes, meeting multiple user
application needs.
Scenario 1: Application of Mosaic Mode
Figure 3-1 Application of mosaic mode
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User Manual 3Applications
Scenario 2: Application of Multi-Card Mode
Figure 3-2 Application of multi-card mode
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User Manual 4Cascading Devices
4Cascading Devices
The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL4K devices.
Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL4K devices. Up
to 10 devices can be cascaded.
Multiple MCTRL4K devices need to output image simultaneously.
Cascade devices via GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors of the
MCTRL4K devices. Up to 10 devices can be cascaded.
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User Manual 5Hardware Structure
5Hardware Structure
5.1 Appearance
Front Panel
No. Name Description
1Power button Press to power on the device and hold down for 4–5
seconds to power off the device.
2USB Insert aUSB drive only.
3LCD screen Display the menu.
4Knob On the home screen, press the knob to enter the
operation menu screen.
On the operation menu screen, press the knob to select
the current menu item or enter the submenu.Rotate the
knob to select amenu item or adjust the parameter.
Hold down the knob and BACK button at the same time
for 5seconds or longer to lock or unlock the buttons.
5BACK Exit the current menu or operation.
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Rear Panel
Input
DP 1.2
DP 1.2 input, with amaximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
minimum resolution of 640x480@24Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,800,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 7680×1080@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 1080×7680@60Hz
Supports HDCP 1.3.
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Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.0 input, with amaximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz and
minimum resolution of 800×600@30Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,800,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 7680×1080@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 1080×7680@60Hz
Supports HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.
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Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2048×1536@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
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2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
DUAL DVI-D1
DUAL DVI-D2
2 × DVI inputs, each with amaximum resolution of
3840×1080@60Hz and minimum resolution of 800×600@30Hz
Pixel capacity: 8,300,000 pixels
Custom resolutions supported:
Resolution limit with maximum width: 3840×2160@60Hz
Resolution limit with maximum height: 2160×3840@60Hz
Supported standard resolutions:
1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30)Hz
Output
1–16
16 Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Maximum loading capacity of asingle Ethernet port:
−For 8-bit input sources: 650,000 pixels
−For 10-bit/12-bit input sources: 320,000 pixels
Do not support audio output.
Support redundancy between Ethernet ports.
OPT1–OPT4
10G optical ports
−Single-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors;
wavelength: 1310 nm; transmission distance: 10 km; OS1/OS2
recommended.
−Dual-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors;
wavelength: 850 nm; transmission distance: 300 m; OM3/OM4
recommended.
The maximum loading capacity of asingle optical port equals to that
of all the 8Ethernet ports.
4OPT inputs/outputs
−OPT1 and OPT2 are main input/output ports. OPT1 corresponds
to Ethernet ports 1–8 and OPT2 corresponds to Ethernet ports
9–16.
−OPT3 and OPT4 are backup input/output ports. OPT3 is a
duplicate channel of OPT1, and OPT4 is aduplicate channel of
OPT2.
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Control
ETHERNET For PC connection
USB IN Input port for cascading devices, or connecting to PC
USB OUT Output port for cascading devices
GENLOCK
IN
GENLOCK input connector
Genlock type: Blackburst
Input Genlock sync signal to ensure synchronization and same
refresh rate between the output signals of cascaded MCTRL4K units
and the external Genlock signal.
LOOP Genlock loop output connector
Up to 10 MCTRL4K units can be cascaded.
Power
AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60Hz AC power input
Note:
Type-A USB port is prohibited from being connected to the control computer
directly.
This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted.
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User Manual 5Hardware Structure
5.2 Dimensions
Unit: mm
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User Manual 6Home Screen
6Home Screen
After the MCTRL4K is powered on, its home screen appears, as shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1 Home screen
No. Description
AAccess status of signal sources:
On: Signal available
Off: Signal unavailable
The interval between unplugging and plugging the DP source must be greater
than 5 seconds. Otherwise, the DP source cannot be detected.
BDisplay the current input source information, including source type, resolution
and frame frequency.
In multi-card mode, both DVI1 and DVI2 have input sources. The information
about the two DVI sources will be displayed alternately.
CDisplay the resolution and frame frequency of the currently configured LED
display.
DSupply voltage of motherboard
Temperature inside the controller
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User Manual 6Home Screen
No. Description
Brightness of LED display
3D function is enabled (This icon is not displayed when
the function is disabled).
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Status of DVI1 and DVI2 sources:
In sync/Not in sync
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Status of the control port:
USB connected/Ethernet connected/Not connected
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Stutus of buttons on the front panel:
Locked/Unlocked
EEthernet port connection status
Always on: The Ethernet port connection works and the port serves as master.
Off: The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work.
Always on and amark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is
in redundancy status, but the redundancy has not taken effect.
Always on and amark (flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
redundancy status and the redundancy has taken effect.
FOPT1/OPT2: Master optical ports
OPT1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8 and OPT2 corresponds to Ethernet
ports 9–16. Their statuses are as below.
Always on: The optical port connection works and the port serves as master.
Off: The optical port is not connected or the connection does not work.
OPT3/OPT4: Backup optical ports
OPT3 works as the backup of OPT1, and OPT4 as the backup of OPT2. Their
statuses are as below.
Off: The optical port is not connected or the connection does not work.
Always on: The optical port connection works, but the redundancy has not
taken effect.
Always on and a mark on top-right corner of icon: The optical port connection
works and the redundancy has taken effect.
Note:
When the home screen is locked, any button operations will be disabled and an icon
will appear indicating that the device is locked.
To perform operations on the home screen, hold down the knob and BACK button for
5seconds or longer at the same time to unlock the buttons.
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User Manual 7Menu Operations
7Menu Operations
The MCTRL4K is powerful and easy to use. You can quickly configure the LED sc
reen to light it up and display the entire input source following steps in 7.1 Quick S
creen Configuration.With other menu settings, you can further improve the LED s
creen display effect.
1. Quick Screen Configuration
1. Step 1Setting Input Mode
The input mode settings include DVI mode, input source and mosaic mode settings.
Figure 7-1 Input mode settings
In mosaic mode, the input source can be Auto,DP,HDMI or DVI×2.
−When the input source is Auto,the device will detect the inputs
automatically in the order of DP > HDMI > DVI.
−In this mosaic mode, you can set the DVI mosaic mode. The mosaic mode
can be "top and bottom" or "side by side".
In multi-card mode, the input sources can be DVI 1and DVI 2.
−The MCTRL4K works as two independent sending cards and the loading c
apacity of each card is up to 3840×1080@60Hz. The images of both DVI 1
and DVI 2input sources can be displayed on LED display simultaneously,
but they cannot be set at the same time.
−The DVI 1corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8 or OPT1, and DVI 2
corresponds to Ethernet ports 9–16 or OPT2.
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User Manual 7Menu Operations
7.1.2 Step 2Setting Input Resolution
The input resolution can be set to apreset resolution or can be customized.
Figure 7-2 Input resolution settings
The input resolution can be set through the following methods.
Method 1: Preset
Select an appropriate resolution from the preset standard resolutions.
When the input source is DVI, supported preset resolutions include:
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1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30)Hz
When the input source is HDMI, supported preset resolutions include:
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1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2048×1536@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
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When the input source is DP, supported preset resolutions include:
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1280×1024@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1366×768@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1440×900@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1600×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×1200@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
1920×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
2560×1600@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×1080@(24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/85/100/120)Hz
3840×2160@(24/25/30/48/50/60)Hz
Note:
The MCTRL4K supports self-adaptation to decimal frame frequencies
(23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94/71.93/119.88 Hz).
Method 2: Custom
Set acustom width, height and refresh rate.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Press the knob to enter the main menu.
Choose Input Settings >Input Resolution >Custom and set the width, height and
refresh rate.
Select Apply and press the knob to apply the settings.
Method 3: Ultra-High Resolution Settings
When the input source is DP/HDMI, you can set an ultra-high resolution via the
NVIDIA graphics card of the computer. The width or height is up to 7680 pixels.
Recommended graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA GeForce GTX
1060, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Note:
When the width or height of the output image is greater than 4092 pixels, the
resolution must be customized only via the NVIDIA graphics card.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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Right-click on desktop.
Select NVIDIA Control Panel.
On the left panel, choose Display >Change resolution.On the right area, select the
controller you want to set.