User Manual Multi-Screen Splicing Processor J6 Rev1.0.0 NS160100147...
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Statement Dear users, Welcome to use the J6, a multi-screen splicing processor. This manual is intended to help you to understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this manual at any time without notice. Any problem in using this manual or any good suggestion, please contact us through ways provided in the manual.
J6 User Manual Table of Contents Safety Notice......................1 Update History ......................2 Glossary of Terms ....................3 Overview ......................4 System Architecture................... 4 Software Installation .................. 4 Appearance ......................5 Front Panel ....................5 Rear Panel ....................6 Signal Connection ....................8 Menu Operations....................
To avoid potential hazards, please use this product according to regulations. In the event of breakdowns, non-professionals are not allowed to disassemble it for maintenance without permission. Please contact the after-sales department of NovaStar timely. Power outlet should be installed near the unit and easy to reach.
Frame lock: The accuracy level of synchronization. Cascade: Connect multiple J6 units in specific order so as to output images with larger resolution. Note: Terms explained here are only for the chapters below. We will be sorry if these terms cannot help you.
4 screens after each of the input is scaled. J6 supports a wide range of inputs which can be spliced into a bigger picture. Based on a powerful FPGA processing platform, J6 supports quick seamless switch between input sources and supports transition effects such as fade, etc., allowi you to...
J6 User Manual 2 Appearance Front Panel ① Power switch ON/OFF WIN1-WIN6, press a button to enter the relevant menu of window properties for quick settings. It indicates the window is opened when the indicator light is on. ② Window buttons ...
J6 User Manual Click the button to enter quick navigation and quickly ⑦ Navigation button learn how to use J6. : Press the button to enter the “Preset Recall” SCENE menu. 16 presets are available for users to use, save, delete, etc.
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Duallink. Control ETHERNET(RJ45) Control interface USB(Type-B) USB control interface for connecting upper computer USB(Type-A) For cascading multiple J6 units For connecting synchronous signals and for Genlock-Loop synchronous cascade of J6 units. Power AC 100-240V~50/60HZ AC power interface www.novastar.tech...
3 Signal Connection Please refer to the interface introduction in previous chapter to connect hardware devices (Please turn the power off before connecting signals). If multiple J6 units are required for control, please connect them according to the figure below. www.novastar.tech...
J6 User Manual 4 Menu Operations After startup, the home screen on the LCD panel is shown as below: Pure color: The signal source is in use and has signal but no input backup. Semitransparent: The signal source is not in use and has signal but no input backup.
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J6 User Manual Device connection status: Not connected/connected to network/connected to USB OSD on/OSD off Transition effects: cut/fade Working mode: splicer/switcher Button unlocked/button locked Hold down the knob and ESC button to lock or unlock the buttons. All the buttons on the panel are not available after they are locked.
J6 User Manual J6 menu tree Output Settings As shown in the figure below, set the mosaic mode of output images in the “Output Settings” menu. Set the resolution of output images in “Output Resolution”. Preset resolution and custom resolution are optional. Set the Width and Height of current screen in the “DVI Output”...
J6 User Manual as border color. Preset Recall Switch presets. Apply the preset parameters directly. 16 presets in total are available for users to set and use. Input Settings Input resolution of signal sources including DVI and HDMI can be set. Preset resolutions and custom resolution are available for users.
J6 User Manual Tip: OSD function description: You can turn on/off OSD. Control software is required for adding and setting detailed contents. Transition effect description: Switching time setting can change the transition time of an effect. Advanced Settings System modes include: “Splicer” and “Switcher”.
This processor supports two control modes: USB and Ethernet cable. Please select according to actual needs. IP and subnet mask can be edited only when network mode is set to “Manual”. Language Settings J6 currently supports “Chinese” and “English” only. Users can switch languages as required. www.novastar.tech...
J6 User Manual 5 System Mode System modes include “Splicer” and “Switcher”. In these two modes, J6 needs to work with the software V-Can. Switcher Step 1: Refer to the hardware connection diagram to connect hardware devices. Step 2: Start V-Can, connect devices and adjust their parameters. Set system mode to “Switcher”.
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J6 User Manual As shown in the figure below, content in “PGM” area is being displayed on the LED screen. After the content to be output is edited in the “PVW” area, click the“TAKE” button in the top right corner of the page and then the content in “PVW” area will be mapped to “PGM”...
J6 User Manual Splicer Step 1: Refer to the hardware connection diagram to connect hardware devices. Step 2: Start V-Can, connect devices and adjust their parameters. Set system mode to “Splicer”. Step 3: Add windows in editing area and set window parameters. Then the edited content is displayed on LED screen in real-time.
(DualLink output is available for DVI1 and DVI3.) SDI Loop(BNC) 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i/p(3G SDI), same as SDI input HDMI(Type A) Supported output resolution: 1920× 1080@60Hz Control Port Description ETHERNET Control interface USB(Type-B) Control interface for connecting upper computer USB(Type-A) For cascading multiple J6 units www.novastar.tech...
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J6 User Manual Overall Specifications Input power AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz Overall power consumption Operating temperature -20° C-60° C Dimensions 482.6×373.5×96(mm) Weight 4.66kg(10.27lb) www.novastar.tech...
J6 User Manual 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution LED screen Make sure the power is properly connected and switched on, doesn’t light up. and the LED screen is connected properly and works normally. Make sure the input channel has input image and the image is displayed correctly.
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J6 User Manual Make sure parameter settings of the processor are correct. Make sure the input signal is normal. www.novastar.tech...
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