VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Change History Document Version Firmware Version Release Date Description V1.0.0 V1.0.0.0 2020-06-16 First release www.novastar.tech...
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Contents Change History ............................i 1 Overview ............................. 1 2 Appearance ............................2 Front Panel ............................ 2 Rear Panel ............................ 3 3 Applications ............................5 4 Home Screen ............................6 5 Menu Operations ..........................8 Screen Brightness .........................
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VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual A.1 For a Single VX16s Unit ......................24 A.2 For Multiple VX16s Units ......................24 A.3 Notes ............................25 www.novastar.tech...
The VX16s supports a variety of video signals, Ultra HD 4K×2K@60Hz image processing and sending capabilities, as well as up to 10,400,000 pixels. Thanks to its powerful image processing and sending capabilities, the VX16s can be widely used in applications such as stage control systems, conferences, events, exhibitions, high-end rental and fine-pitch displays.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Appearance Front Panel Type Description Power switch Power on or power off the device. USB (Type-B) Connect to the control PC for debugging. Input source On the layer editing screen, press the button to switch the input source for the layer;...
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Rear Panel Inputs Connector Description Max. input resolution: Up to 1920×1080@60Hz 3G-SDI Support for interlaced signal input and deinterlacing processing DOES NOT support input resolution settings. Single link DVI connector, with max. input resolution up to 1920 ×...
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VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Support for resolution of 1920×1080@60Hz Control Connector Description ETHERNET Connect to the control PC for communication. Connect to the network. USB 2.0 (Type-B): - Connect to the PC for debugging. - Input connector to link another device ...
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Applications Note: This product can only be worked horizontally. Wall mounting is not permitted. www.novastar.tech...
The layer is active and the layer input source name and resolution are displayed. The layer is inactive. The VX16s is in video controller mode and this Ethernet port is connected. This Ethernet port is not connected. This Ethernet port is connected and serves as the backup output port.
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The BKG function is turned on. The BKG function is turned off. Communication The VX16s is communicating with the control PC via USB. The VX16s is communicating with the control PC via LAN. The VX16s is not connected to the control PC.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Menu Operations Operating Instructions: Knob: On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen. On the main menu screen, rotate the knob to select a menu item, and press the knob to confirm the selection or enter the submenu.
After the LED screen is powered on, if a cabinet or the entire LED screen is not lit, you can load the receiving card configuration files (namely RCFGx files) that have been configured in NovaLCT to the VX16s. Step 1 (Optional) After you have configured the screen in NovaLCT, click Save to File under the Receiving Card tab to save the configuration file to the PC.
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Figure 5-4 Importing controller cabinet configuration files Step 3 Click Add Configuration File to select the target file (*.rcfgx/*.rcfg) from your PC, and then click Open. Step 4 Click Save the Change to HW to send the configuration files to the VX16s. www.novastar.tech...
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Figure 5-5 Saving changes to the VX16s Note: The configuration files for irregular cabinets are not supported. 5.2.3 Save to RV Card You can send and save the screen configuration to the receiving card. The configuration data will not be lost after the VX16s is powered off.
Note: The receiving cards of the screen must support the Mapping function. You can check the types of receiving cards on NovaStar’s official website (www.novastar.tech). LED Screen Color You can adjust the screen color and the adjustment result will be displayed on the LED screen in real time.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Layer Settings Step 1 Press the knob to enter the main menu screen. Step 2 Rotate the knob to select Layer Settings and press the knob to enter the layer settings screen where you can set the following.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Figure 5-10 Layer parameter description Figure 5-11 Input crop Input Settings 5.4.1 Input Source Selection The supported input sources include HDMI, SDI and DVI. Rotate the knob to select the desired input source and press the knob to enter the input source resolution setting screen.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Figure 5-12 Input source selection 5.4.2 Input Resolution Settings The following two methods are provided to set the input resolution: Standard resolution Custom resolution Figure 5-13 Choosing a resolution setting method Note: The SDI input source does not support resolution settings.
5.4.4 RGB Limited to RGB Full The VX16s can automatically convert the color space of the video source from RGB limited to RGB full, allowing for more accurate video processing.
Reset the image color parameters to the factory defaults. Preset Settings The VX16s supports 10 presets. Users can save, load and clear the configured presets. Step 1 Rotate the knob to select Preset Settings and press the knob to enter the preset settings screen.
2160 Advanced Settings 5.8.1 Hot Backup You can set the VX16s as the primary device or backup device. The data flow patterns in both the modes are the same. Set as Primary: The icon of the target Ethernet port on the home screen is highlighted.
5.8.4 Advanced Functions Advanced functions include 3D mode and self-test settings. 5.8.4.1 3D Mode The VX16s can work with the EMT200 3D emitter and 3D glasses to provide you with 3D visual experience. Notes Turning on 3D mode halves the device output capacity.
5.10 Communication Settings 5.10.1 Communication Mode The VX16s is connected to the PC via USB port and Ethernet port at the same time. The communication modes include USB Preferred and LAN Preferred. Figure 5-20 Communication mode ...
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual When LAN Preferred is selected, the VX16s communicates with the PC via Ethernet port by preference. 5.10.2 Network Settings The methods for network settings include Manual and Auto. Manual: Set the device IP address and subnet mask manually.
VX16s All-in-One Controller User Manual Specifications Power connector 100–240V~, 50/60Hz, 2.1A Electrical Specifications Power consumption 70 W Temperature 0° C to 50° C Operating Environment Humidity 20% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing –20º C to +60º C Temperature Storage Environment Humidity 10% RH–85% RH, non-condensing...
Step 1 Select a 3D video source and connect it to the DVI or HDMI connectors of all the VX16s units. Step 2 Connect all VX16s units to the LED screen via Ethernet cables, and connect the EMT200 to one of the units via an Ethernet cable.
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Step 10 Turn on the 3D mode and wear your 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D effect. A.3 Notes 1. Turning on the 3D mode halves the loading capacity of each Ethernet port and the VX16s unit. 2. It is recommended you stay at most 3 meters away from the EMT200 when using the 3D glasses.
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