NovaStar MCTRL660 PRO Quick Start Manual page 2

Cascading Devices
Method 1
The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL660
PRO devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
Quick
Screen
Configuration
Step 1 Setting Input Source
Supported input sources include 3G-SDI, single-link DVI and HDMI 1.4a.
Step 1


On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step
2


Chose Input Settings > Input Source to enter its submenu.
Step
3


Select the target video source and press the knob to enable it.
Step 2 Setting Input Resolution
Method 1: Selecting a Preset Resolution
Select an appropriate preset resolution and refresh rate as the input resolution.
Step
1


On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step
2


Choose Input Settings > Preset Resolution to enter its submenu.
Step
3


Select a resolution and a refresh rate, and press the knob to apply them respectively.
Method 2: Customizing a Resolution
Customize a resolution by setting a custom width, height and refresh rate.
Step
1


On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step
2


Choose Input Settings > Custom Resolution to enter its submenu and set the screen width, height and refresh rate.
Step
3


Select Apply and press the knob to apply the custom resolution.
Step 3 Setting Color Depth
Set the color depth of input source, including 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit.
Step
1


On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step
2


Choose Input Settings > Color Depth to enter its submenu, select a color depth and press the knob to apply it.
Step 4 Quickly Configuring Screen
This function is used to quickly configure a screen.
Method 2
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices need to output image
synchronously. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
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Quick
Screen
Configuration
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Step
1 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the menu.
Step
2 Choose Screen Settings > Quick Config to enter its submenu.
Step
3 Enable Quick Config and set the parameters.
•
Set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty (number of cabinet rows and columns to be loaded).
• Set Port 1 Cabinet Qty (number of cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1). The device has restrictions on the number of cabinets loaded by
the Ethernet ports. For details, see Note a).















•
Set Data Flow of the screen. For details, see Note c), d), and e).
Note
a). If n ports are used to load the screen, the Example:
number of cabinets loaded by each of the first
If all the 6 Ethernet ports are used to load the screen, the number of cabinets loaded
(n–1) ports must be the same and the integral
by ports 1–5 must be the same and the integral multiple of the number of cabinet
multiple of the number of cabinet rows or
rows or columns. Therefore, you need to set only the number of cabinets loaded by
columns, and it cannot be less than the
port 1 according to the actual situation. The number of cabinets loaded by port 6 must
number of cabinets loaded by the last port.
be less than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded by port 1.
b). Irregular screens must be configured in NovaLCT.
c). Rotate the knob to select the target data flow which can be previewed on the LED screen in real time and then press the knob to
save the one you selected.
d). Ensure that the cabinets loaded by each Ethernet port are connected one by one in the same direction.
e). Ensure that the Ethernet port 1 is at the beginning position of the whole physical connection.


Firmware Update
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Method 1: NovaLCT
In NovaLCT, perform the following steps to update the MCTRL660
PRO firmware.
Step
1 Start NovaLCT and choose User > Advanced Synchronous
System User Login and log in as an advanced user.
Step 2 Type the secret code "admin" to enter the program loading
page.
Step 3 Click Browse to select the update program path and then click
Update.
Specifications
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Input voltage 100 V–240 V AC
Rated power consumption 20 W
Operating temperature -20°C–60°C
Operating humidity 0% RH–90% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions 482.6 mm × 356.0 mm × 50.1 mm
Net weight 4.6 kg
Space requirement
1U
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Method 2: SmartLCT
In SmartLCT, perform the following steps to update the MCTRL660
PRO firmware.
Step
1


Start SmartLCT and enter the V-Sender page.
Step
2


In the properties area on the right, click to enter the
Firmware Upgrade page.
Step
3


Click to select the update program path.
Step
4


Click Update.
Packing
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Carrying case: 550 mm × 440 mm × 175 mm, white cardboard box
Packing box: 530 mm × 140 mm × 410 mm, craft paper box
Accessory box: white cardboard box
1 × MCTRL660 PRO unit
1 × Ethernet cable
1 × DVI cable
1 × USB cable
1 × HDMI cable
1 × Power cord