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- Page 1 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual Product Version: V1.0.3 Document Number: NS110100430...
- Page 2 Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. Statement You are welcome to use the product of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar). This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without notice.
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Page 3: Change History
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual Change History Change History Version Release Date Description V1.0.3 2018-02-08 HDR function is added. V1.0.2 2017-11-16 Web control is supported. V1.0.1 2016-10-31 Document style is updated. V1.0.0 2016-06-06 First release www.novastar.tech... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual Contents Contents Change History ..........................ii 1 Safety ............................... 1 1.1 Storage and Transport Safety ........................1 1.2 Installation and Use Safety .......................... 1 2 Overview ............................3 3 Hardware Structure........................5 3.1 Appearance ..............................5 3.2 Dimensions .............................. - Page 5 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual Contents 6.6 Communication Settings ..........................18 6.7 Language ..............................18 7 Specifications ..........................19 www.novastar.tech...
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Page 6: Safety
User Manual 1 Safety Safety This chapter illustrates safety of the MCTRL4K independent controller to ensure the product’s storage, transport, installation and use safety. Safety instructions are applicable to all personnel who contact or use the product. First of all, pay attention to following points. - Page 7 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 1 Safety Contact NovaStar for maintenance at any time, rather than have the product disassembled and maintained by non-professionals without authorization. Replace faulty parts only with the spare parts supplied by NovaStar. www.novastar.tech...
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Page 8: Overview
User Manual 2 Overview Overview The MCTRL4K is a 4K×2K independent controller developed by NovaStar. With up to 3840×2160@60Hz loading capacity of a single unit, it can support any custom resolution within this range as required, thus meeting the on-site configuration requirements of super-long or super-large LED displays. - Page 9 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 2 Overview Note: The device must be powered off before connection. To control multiple MCTRL4K units (10 units at most), please cascade them according to the figure below. www.novastar.tech...
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Page 10: Hardware Structure
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 3 Hardware Structure Hardware Structure 3.1 Appearance Front Panel Name Description Pressing it powers on the device, while holding it down for ① Power button 4–5 seconds powers off the device. ② Connects a USB drive only (PC cannot be connected). - Page 11 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 3 Hardware Structure Rear Panel Input DP 1.2 DP 1.2 connector HDMI 2.0 HDMI 2.0 connector DUAL DVI-D1 Dual-link DVI connector DUAL DVI-D2 Output 1–16 16 × Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet outputs. 4 × Fiber optical outputs OPT1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8, while OPT2...
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Page 12: Dimensions
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 3 Hardware Structure 3.2 Dimensions Unit: mm www.novastar.tech... -
Page 13: Home Screen
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 4 Home Screen Home Screen After the MCTRL4K is powered on, the home screen is shown in the figure below. A: Access status of signal sources Blue: Signal available − Gray: Signal unavailable −... - Page 14 MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 4 Home Screen port/connected to Ethernet port Screen unlocked/locked E: Connection status of Ethernet ports Blue: The connection works and the port serves as the master. − Gray: The port is not connected or the connection does not work.
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Page 15: Web Control
Note: For LED screen configuration via Web, Google browser is recommended. 5.1 Environment Configuration Step 1 Connect the MCTRL4K to a PC (or a mobile device) with Ethernet cable. Step 2 Obtain the IP address of the MCTRL4K. Step 3 On the PC (or mobile device), search for the above IP address and enter the IP address. - Page 16 User Manual 5 Web Control A: Hardware connection statuses and loading capacities of the input, output and other connectors on the MCTRL4K. For details, see chapter 4 Home Screen. B: Operations can be done in this area. For details, see chapter 6 Menu Operations.
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Page 17: Menu Operations
Note: When the input source is set to Auto, the controller will automatically detect the input source according to the following priority: DP > HDMI > DVI The MCTRL4K supports two input modes: mosaic and multi-card. In mosaic mode, the DVI×2 is the input source. -
Page 18: Input Resolution Settings
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 6 Menu Operations The MCTRL4K serves as two independent controllers and the loading − capacity of each is up to 3840×2160@30Hz. The images of both DVI 1 and DVI 2 input sources can be displayed on LED display simultaneously, but they cannot be set at the same time. -
Page 19: Screen Settings
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 6 Menu Operations Use the MCTRL4K Ultra-High Resolution Settings Generator (Rev 1.0) − calculate the parameters, including active pixels, front porch (pixels), sync width (pixels), polarity, total pixels and refresh rate. Then, enter the parameter values manually. -
Page 20: Advanced Configuration
MCTRL4K Independent Controller User Manual 6 Menu Operations c). During data flow settings, you can view the results of different data flow presets on LED display by rotating the knob. When you are satisfied with the LED display image effect, press the knob to save the settings. -
Page 21: Advanced Settings
Start NovaLCT on PC and import the saved cabinet configuration files. Step 1 Save cabinet configuration files. After configuring the receiving cards, click Save to File to save the cabinet configuration files (.rcfgx) to local PC. Step 2 Import the cabinet configuration files to the MCTRL4K. www.novastar.tech... -
Page 22: Alarm Threshold
6 Menu Operations Note: After entering the Import the Configuration File of Controller Cabinet window, NovaLCT will automatically read the configuration files already existed in the MCTRL4K. Users can change the names and orders of these files or delete them. -
Page 23: Hardware Version
6 Menu Operations 6.5.8 Hardware Version View the hardware version of current device. Note: To upgrade the hardware version, send the upgrade file to the MCTRL4K via NovaLCT. 6.6 Communication Settings Set the communication mode and network parameters. Two communication modes are provided: USB Preferred and LAN Preferred. -
Page 24: Specifications
Packing Each MCTRL4K unit is equipped with a suitcase, an accessory box and a large carton. Packing dimensions: Suitcase: 530 mm × 193 mm × 420 mm, white cardboard box printed with NOVASTAR, one unit in a suitcase.
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