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Page 2: Copyright Notice
OTES The VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the VIP Drive 43Nova as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and VIP Drive 43Nova are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Data Flow ........................ 13 Example Configuration .................... 14 MAP Function ......................14 Input Settings ......................... 15 Preset Resolution ....................15 Custom Resolution ....................15 Output Settings ......................16 Scaling ........................16 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 TOC 1... - Page 4 Screen Configuration ..................... 28 Sending Card Tab ....................28 Receiving Card Tab ....................28 Screen Connection Tab ................... 28 VIP Drive 43Nova Firmware Update ................29 Video Panel Firmware Update ..................29 Standalone Panel Update..................29 5. Technical Information ..............
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Page 5: Before You Begin
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. -
Page 6: Safety Notes
The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures. • In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately! If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Page 2 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1... -
Page 7: Introduction
The VIP Drive 43Nova is a streamlined all in one video wall mapper/scaler/switcher designed for use with Novastar video control protocol. With 4 inputs, 3 outputs and a preview monitor, the VIP Drive 43Nova will map your wall, scale/switch your video source, and allow remote triggering via DMX or web server eliminating the need for individual mappers, scalers, and video switchers. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Overview
443 mm 12 in 305 mm 17.3 in 439 mm 2 in 1.7 in 51 mm 44 mm 9.8 in 248 mm 1 in 25 mm 19 in 483 mm Page 4 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1... -
Page 9: Setup
Green/Yellow Green Mounting The VIP Drive 43Nova fits nicely on a standard 19” rack, or it can be placed on its rubber feet on a flat level surface. Signal Connections The VIP Drive 43Nova uses the NOVA control protocol to send video signal to the connected panels. The VIP Drive 43Nova has USB and Ethernet ports for interfacing with a computer, HDMI, HD-SDI and DVI ports for video input, as well as 4 Neutrik®... -
Page 10: Connection Diagrams
1 Another VIP Drive 43Nova USB Type A, 5-pin DMX 2 Preview Monitor HDMI 3 DMX data stream 5-pin DMX 4 LED video panels, such as the F4 from CHAUVET Neutrik® etherCON® Cascading Connection Diagram Type A Type B VIP Drive 43Nova... -
Page 11: Operation
Sets custom pixel width Height (V) 600–1920 Sets custom pixel height 60Hz Custom Custom 59.94Hz Resolution Refresh Sets custom refresh rate 50Hz Rate 30Hz Apply Applies custom resolution values VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 7 of 33... - Page 12 Selects switching effect Fade Disable Enables or disables Picture In Picture Enable HDMI Main Sets main output source Advanced source Settings HDMI PIP Source Sets Picture In Picture source Page 8 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
- Page 13 Sets number of seconds display is Attr Go Homepage(S) 30–3600 inactive before returning to the Home Screen DMX Address 1–512 Sets DMX address Firmware Version V_._._._ Displays hardware version VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 9 of 33...
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Page 14: Operating Settings Configuration
Operating Settings Configuration Home Screen The VIP Drive 43Nova has a home screen that shows the current IP address, input sources, resolutions, refresh rates, and other operating settings. To see the home screen, hold <MENU> until it shows on the display. -
Page 15: Screen Settings
Cabinet Quantity Chart) Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Port 1 Cabinet Quantity This setting defines the number of panels connected to output port 1 of the VIP Drive 43Nova. Access the Screen Settings menu. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Port1 Cabinet Qty is selected. - Page 16 5–20 37–40 10–39 20–40 5–18 32–40 7–26 18–40 4–16 27–40 4–13 16–40 4–17 21–40 36–40 14–40 3–12 16–40 33–40 13–40 3–10 11–40 30–40 11–40 2–8 6–21 27–40 9–35 2–6 Page 12 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
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Page 17: Data Flow
Starts at bottom right, goes all the way up, left by one, all the way down, left by one, and repeats. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 13 of 33... -
Page 18: Example Configuration
The <MAP> button not only instantly accesses the Screen Settings menu, but it also toggles the MAP function. When the <MAP> button is illuminated, all panels connected to the VIP Drive 43Nova will display their Port number (Port:1–4) and panel number (#01–#_ _). -
Page 19: Input Settings
To make custom input settings permanent (until they are changed), Apply must be selected. From the Custom Resolution menu: Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Apply is selected. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 33... -
Page 20: Output Settings
Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Input Source The Input Source is set by the top row of buttons on the front panel of the VIP Drive 43Nova. Press <HDMI>, <DVI>, or <HD-SDI> twice to set the Input Source. Input Capture Width The Input Capture Width defines the width in pixels to be captured from the selected video source. - Page 21 Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the width, from 128–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Screen Settings) Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 17 of 33...
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Page 22: Image Offset
For example: If the input resolution extends horizontally past the panel assembly by 200 pixels, the Horizontal Image Offset can be set from 0–200. Page 18 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1... -
Page 23: Display Control
Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select Normal, Black Out, or Freeze. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Output Test The VIP Drive 43Nova has 4 test colors, 4 moving test patterns, and 4 gradients for testing the functionality of all connected video panels. Access the Display Control menu. -
Page 24: Image Quality
1.0–4.0. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Repeat steps 4-6 until output is set as desired. Switching Effect The Switching Effect determines the way the VIP Drive 43Nova will transition from one input source to another. Access the Display Control menu. -
Page 25: Advanced Settings
Picture In Picture The Picture In Picture function allows two video sources to be displayed at once on the same video panel assembly from a single VIP Drive 43Nova. To access the Picture In Picture menu: Access the Advanced Settings menu. - Page 26 Height is set to 680, the offset can be set from 0–400. PIP Crop The PIP Crop settings allow the VIP Drive 43Nova to select a specific area of the video to be output to the connected panel assembly. To access the PIP Crop menu:...
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Page 27: Image Mosaic
The Image Mosaic function allows multiple VIP Drive 43Nova products to each output a section of the same video input onto a panel assembly that is too large for a single VIP Drive 43Nova.Scaling must be enabled for Image Mosaic to function. To access the Image Mosaic menu:... - Page 28 Total Height in Pixels. For example: If the Total Height in Pixels is 4000, and the Load Area Height is set to 1500, the offset can be set from 0–2500. Page 24 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
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Page 29: Preview Settings
Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select either No or Yes. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Presettings The VIP Drive 43Nova has the ability to save and recall up to 10 complete settings configurations. To save, access, or delete any of these presettings: Access the Advanced Settings menu. -
Page 30: Advanced Attributes
Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Communication Mode The Communication Mode determines the priority of the interface ports. If both USB and ethernet are plugged in to the VIP Drive 43Nova, the connection selected as preferred will take precedence over the other. Access the Communication Settings menu. -
Page 31: Language
Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select either 中文/Chinese or English/英文. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob. DMX Configuration The VIP Drive 43Nova can connect with a DMX controller to allow control of the total dimmer level and the Image Quality. DMX Address The VIP Drive 43Nova uses 11 DMX channels, which makes the highest recommended starting address 502. -
Page 32: Dmx Values
Reserved 255 Reserved for future use NovaLCTMars Software The VIP Drive 43Nova can be configured by a computer running the NovaLCTMars software, through a USB or ethernet connection. You can download the NovaLCTMars software from www.chauvetvideo.com/ vip-drive-43nova. Software Setup To install and access all functions of the NovaLCTMars software: Download the NovaLCTMars software from www.chauvetvideo.com/vip-drive-43nova. -
Page 33: Vip Drive 43Nova Firmware Update
Type admin again (There won’t be a field for this, just type anywhere in the window). The Program Loading window will pop up. If more than one VIP Drive 43Nova is connected, select the one to be updated from the Current Operation Communication Port drop-down menu. -
Page 34: Technical Information
Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Page 30 of 33 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1... -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
OFTWARE ONTROL ROTOCOL HANNEL ANGE NovaLCTMars NOVA Thermal AXIMUM XTERNAL EMPERATURE OOLING YSTEM 104 °F (40 °C) Convection Ordering UPC N RODUCT UMBER VIP Drive 43Nova VIPDRIVE43NOVA 21091232 781462215804 VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 31 of 33... -
Page 36: Returns
ETURNS ETURNS Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. -
Page 37: Contact Us
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 33 of 33...