NovaStar J6 User Manual
NovaStar J6 User Manual

NovaStar J6 User Manual

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Multi-Screen Splicing Processor J6
Rev1.0.1
NS160110162

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  • Page 1 J6 User Manual User Manual Multi-Screen Splicing Processor J6 Rev1.0.1 NS160110162...
  • Page 2 Statement Dear users, You are welcome to use the J6, a multi-screen splicing processor 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Overview ........................... 2 1.1 System Architecture ............................2 1.2 Software Installation ............................2 2 Appearance ........................3 2.1 Front Panel ..............................3 2.2 Rear Panel ..............................4 3 Signal Connection ......................6 4 Menu Operations ......................7 4.1 Output Settings .............................. 9 4.2 Window Settings ............................
  • Page 4 Vertical synchronization: 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.
  • Page 5: Overview

    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., allow you to...
  • Page 6: Appearance

    Press the knob to enter main menu or confirm current selection. ⑥ ESC button Exit from current operation or option. Hold down the button to enter the quick navigation screen and quickly learn ⑦ Navigation button how to use J6. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    SDI Loop, SDI loop output Can be changed to DVI/HDMI/VGA depending on the requirements of users Input-C to allow input of different video sources. Input-D DVI1 Input-E DVI2 Input-F DVI3 Input-G DVI4 Input-H SDI Loop, SDI loop output Outputs www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 8 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 synchronous cascade of J6 Genlock IN-Loop units. Power AC 100-240V, 50/60HZ AC power interface...
  • Page 9: Signal Connection

    Please refer to the interface introduction in previous chapter to connect hardware devices (Please turn the power off before connecting signals). Computer Computer Camera Splicer Power Input Genlock Source Camera Computer LED Display Computer Monitor Computer Camera J6-Switcher Power Input Monitor Camera Genlock Computer Source LED Display www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 10: Menu Operations

    When opening a window using the window template, the window will use the source of the INPUT-C connector as the default source. Current preset is displayed. Pure color indicates the preset is turned on and semitransparent indicates the preset is not turned on. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 11 Main menu is shown as the figure below. The main menu includes: “Screen Settings”, “Window Settings”, “Preset Recall”, “Input Settings”, “Display Control”, “MVR Selection”, “Advanced Settings”, “Communication Settings” and “Language”. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 12: Output Settings

    Figure 4-1 J6 menu tree 4.1 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”...
  • Page 13: Preset Recall

    Switch presets. Apply the preset parameters directly. 16 presets in total are available for users to set and use. Preset Recall J6 supports 16 user presets. After the preset data is configured, uses can directly use the configured presets by their names. ...
  • Page 14: Display Control

    System modes include: “Splicer” and “Switcher”. Output modes include: “SingleLink” and “DualLink”. In synchronous mode, any one of the input sources can serve as synchronous source. Following synchronous sources are selectable: GenLock and any one of the input sources. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 15: Communication Settings

    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”.  4.9 Language Settings J6 currently supports “Chinese” and “English” only. Users can switch languages as required. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 16: System Mode

    System Mode System modes include “Splicer” and “Switcher”. In these two modes, J6 can work with the software V-Can. 5.1 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”.
  • Page 17 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” area. LED screen will display the edited content. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 18: Splicer

    Different signal sources can be chosen. Windows (six at most) can be added. Window parameters can be edited. Windows can be overlapped. The overlapped area displays the content of the window with higher priority. The display parameters set before can be saved as preset, which is convenient for using next time. www.novastar.tech...
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  • Page 20: Electrical Parameters

    1080p (DualLink output is available for (8 channels) 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 port www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 21 USB (Type-B) Control port for connecting upper computer USB (Type-A) For cascading multiple J6 units Overall Specifications Input power AC 100V–240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 50 W Operating temperature -20° C–60° C Dimensions 482.6 mm × 373.5 mm × 96 mm Weight 4.66 kg (10.27 lb)
  • Page 22: Installation Dimensions

    Installation Dimensions Unit: mm www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the input source before switching and the source after switching belong to same signal group.  Make sure the processor is properly connected.  Abnormal display Make sure parameter settings of the processor are correct.  Make sure the input signal is normal. www.novastar.tech...

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