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V1.0.B0.CTM0101
Model ID: VIPDRIVE105NOVA

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  • Page 1 User Manual V1.0.B0.CTM0101 Model ID: VIPDRIVE105NOVA...
  • Page 2 Edition Notes The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and VIP Drive 10-5 Nova are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Input Settings ......................... 29 HDMI and DVI EDID Settings .................. 29 Input Color Settings ....................31 Color Space/Sample Rate ..................31 Convert Limited RGB to Full RGB ................31 Input MOSAIC ......................32 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 4 Sending Card Tab ....................46 Receiving Card Tab ....................46 Screen Connection Tab ................... 47 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova Firmware Update Through NovaLCT ........... 48 Video Product Firmware Update Through NovaLCT ............. 48 Standalone Video Product Update ................49 5. Maintenance....................

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used. Useful information. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 1 of 53...

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Operating Temperature: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C). • In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately! If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Page 2 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    2. Introduction Description The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova is an all-in-one video processor that outputs signal to any NovaStar video panel. The integrated 3-layer Scaler supports full screen, pixel to pixel, and custom scaling options. Standalone mapping configures most video walls without a computer, and the custom mapping function provides on- screen visual feedback.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    <PRESET / 5> Navigates to the Preset Settings menu or enters the number 5 <TEST> Navigates to the Test Pattern menu 5 FUNCTION buttons <FREEZE / 0> Freezes video output or enters the number 0 <FN> Customizable function Page 4 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Overview

    OPT 1-1 SFP ports (master and backup) for sending/receiving fiber optic data at distance via SFP modules OPT 1-2 HDMI 1.3 HDMI 1.3 video output port for monitor VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 5 of 53...

  • Page 10: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions 19 in 483 mm 13.8 in 351.2 mm 1.97 in 50.1 mm Page 6 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Green/Yellow Green Mounting The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova fits nicely on a standard 19” rack, or it can be placed on its rubber feet on a flat level surface. Signal Connections The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova uses the NOVA control protocol to send video signal to the connected panels.

  • Page 12: Input Connections Diagram

    7 Receive AC power Output Connections Diagram # Receiving Device Connections 1 Another VIP Drive 10-5 Nova or another product to be synchronized to GENLOCK LOOP the same video switcher or clock generator 2 Another VIP Drive 10-5 Nova 3G-SDI LOOP...

  • Page 13: Cascading Connection

    Cascading Connection Multiple VIP Drive 10-5 Nova products can be linked together in a cascading connection using the USB type A and B ports on the rear panel of the product. This will allow all products to be programmed at once.

  • Page 14: Fiber Optic Connection Via Sfp Modules

    Fiber Converter Mode One VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can be set up to send processed video data via a fiber optic connection over distance, while another VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can be set up to receive fiber optic data and output to connected video products.

  • Page 15: Fiber Optic Backup

    Setup Fiber Optic Backup A VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can receive a backup signal from the OPT 2 SFP port of another VIP Drive 10- 5 Nova. • Set the Device Backup for the sending VIP Drive 10-5 Nova to Primary.

  • Page 16: Fiber Optic Copy

    At the same time as a VIP Drive 10-5 Nova is sending its output to a connected video product assembly, it can copy that output data and send it to another VIP Drive 10-5 Nova via the OPT 2 SFP port. This way multiple video product assemblies can display the same content.

  • Page 17: Operation

    To prevent accidental changes to the menu or functions, lock the menu by pressing and holding the <MENU> knob and <ESC> for 4-5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the menu. Menu Map Refer to the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova product page on www.chauvetvideo.com for the latest menu map.
  • Page 18 (cont.) Sets the custom color 000–255 temperature values Reset Resets the screen color settings 23.98 29.97 47.95 Output 59.94 Selects preset output frame rate Frame Rate 71.93 119.88 Page 14 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 19 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 Available frame rates (Hz): 30, 48, 2048 x 1080 50, 59.94, 60 2048 x 1152 Available frame rates (Hz): 30, 60 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 53...
  • Page 20 Resets the input color settings Color/ Displays color space and RGB 4:4:4 Sample sample rate of the input source Activates/deactivates color Limited to range conversion from RGB Full Limited to RGB Full Page 16 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 21 Load Area Height) Resets the Image Mosaic Reset settings to factory default Normal Video playback mode Display Freeze Freezes on the current frame Control Fades the output To Black VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 17 of 53...
  • Page 22 Reset settings to factory default Enables/disables Status synchronization of cascaded products or primary and backup Genlock HDMI1 HDMI2 Synchronization DVI1 Source Selects the sync source DVI2 OPT1-1 OPT1-2 Page 18 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 23 HDCP- encrypted content Enables/disables low latency Low Latency function Status Activates/deactivates 3D mode Side-by-Side Selects the format of the video 3D Format Top-and-Bottom source Frame Sequential VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 19 of 53...
  • Page 24 H_VERSION H_TEMP_BD _ _._ (C) H_VCC_BD _ _._(V) H_TEST_COUNT S0_TEMP _ _._ _(C) S1_TEMP _ _._ _(C) About Firmware Version _ _._._ _._ _ Displays the firmware version Page 20 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 25 Fiber Converter optic video input to Ethernet Mode output Deactivates video processing ByPass functions Sets display language to English English 语言/ Language Sets display language to 中文 Chinese VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 21 of 53...

  • Page 26: Operating Settings Configuration

    Home Screen Page 1 Page 2 The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova has a home screen which displays the input signals, IP address, port statuses, and other operating settings. • To see the home screen, press <ESC> repeatedly until it shows on the display.

  • Page 27: Screen Brightness

    Row Quantity and the firmware of the connected panels.) 5. Press the <MENU> knob. Port 1 Cabinet Quantity This setting defines the number of panels connected to output port 1 of the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova. 1. Access the Quick Configuration menu.
  • Page 28 5. Press the <MENU> knob. Example Configuration The following demonstrates how to set the Quick Configuration settings for a video panel configuration with 1 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova and 110 F2SQ video panels (168x168 pixels). 1. Set the Cabinet Row Quantity to 10.

  • Page 29: More Settings

    5. Turn the <MENU> knob to set the horizontal offset, from 0–10112. (The highest number that can be selected is determined by the Column Quantity of the selected port and the firmware of the connected panels.) 6. Press the <MENU> knob. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 25 of 53...
  • Page 30 2. Turn the <MENU> knob until Mapping is selected. 3. Press the <MENU> knob. 4. Turn the <MENU> knob to select from Off (do not display addresses) or Yes (display addresses). 5. Press the <MENU> knob. Page 26 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 31: Layer Settings

    Press <PIP2> to access the PIP2 menu. Pressing one of the above buttons to access the menu for that layer automatically sets the Status of that layer to On. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 27 of 53...

  • Page 32: Layer Status

    2 is the middle priority. The layer set to 2 will appear over the layer set to 1, but under the layer set to 3. • 1 is the lowest priority. The layer set to 1 will appear under both other layers. 5. Press the <MENU> knob. Page 28 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 33: Layer Input Crop

    4. Turn the <MENU> knob until Mode is selected. 5. Press the <MENU> knob. 6. Turn the <MENU> knob to select from Standard or Custom. 7. Press the <MENU> knob. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 29 of 53...
  • Page 34 5. Press the <MENU> knob. 6. Turn the <MENU> knob to set the selected value. 7. Press the <MENU> knob. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 until the layer is cropped as desired. Page 30 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 35: Input Color Settings

    3. Press the <MENU> knob. Convert Limited RGB to Full RGB The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova is capable of processing Limited RGB HDMI and DVI signals to Full RGB output. To enable or disable this function for an input source: 1.

  • Page 36: Input Mosaic

    The input MOSAIC combines both HDMI inputs, both DVI inputs, or both optical inputs so they can share the main layer of the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova. Only the Main Layer can use the input MOSAIC function. When the input MOSAIC function is in use, the PIP1 and PIP2 layers are disabled.

  • Page 37: Preset Settings

    Operation Preset Settings The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can record the current settings configuration as 1 of 10 Presets, and load that configuration at will. To access the Preset Settings: 1. Press the <MENU> knob to access the menu. 2. Turn the <MENU> knob until Preset Settings is selected.

  • Page 38: Image Mosaic

    6. Repeat steps 2-5 until the dimensions are set as desired. Load Area Dimensions The Load Area is the size of the output of each individual VIP Drive 10-5 Nova within a given Image Mosaic. To define the Load Area of the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova being configured: 1.

  • Page 39: Display Control

    2. Turn the <MENU> knob to select the display mode from Normal, Freeze, or FTB (Fade To Black). 3. Press the <MENU> knob. Test Pattern The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can use solid colors, gradients, and moving grid line test patterns to test the functionality of all connected video products. To select a test pattern to display: 1.

  • Page 40: Main Layer Transition

    4. Turn the <MENU> knob until FTB Duration (s) is selected. 5. Press the <MENU> knob. 6. Turn the <MENU> knob to set the transition duration, from 0.0–2.0 (seconds). 7. Press the <MENU> knob. Page 36 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 41: Advanced Settings

    2. Turn the <MENU> knob until Advanced Settings is selected. 3. Press the <MENU> knob. Device Backup A VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can be designated as a primary driver or as a backup driver. • The mapping of the backup driver must be identical to the primary driver.

  • Page 42: Synchronization

    1280 x 1024 48, 50, 59.94, 60, 75, 85 59.94, 60 1366 x 768 50, 59.94, 60 1920 x 1200 50, 59.94, 60 1440 x 900 60, 75, 85 Page 38 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 43: Audio Settings

    The Low Latency function reduces the latency inherent in running a signal through multiple devices via lengthy cables. When Low Latency is enabled and the products involved are all synchronized to the same source as the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova (see Synchronization), delays caused by latency can be reduced as low as a single frame.

  • Page 44: 3D Mode

    Operation 3D Mode The VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can work with an external active shutter 3D system to output stereoscopic visuals. An active shutter system connected to and synchronized with the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova will control the shutter timing of compatible 3D glasses (when they switch between occluding the left or right eye), which renders the video displayed by the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova into 3D.

  • Page 45: Opt 2 Mode

    Operation Third-Party Emitter The Third-Party Emitter option allows the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova to work with 3D emitters made by companies other than Novastar or Chauvet. To enable or disable the use of third-party emitters: 1. Access the 3D Mode menu.

  • Page 46: Firmware Version

    2. Turn the <MENU> knob until About is selected. 3. Press the <MENU> knob. Factory Reset There are 3 options for resetting the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova to factory defaults: • Reset (Save IP): Resets all settings except for the Communication menu.

  • Page 47: Working Mode

    5. Press the <MENU> knob. Working Mode This setting allows one VIP Drive 10-5 Nova to control another at distance via a fiber optic connection. • The Video Controller option sets the product to process SDI, DVI, HDMI, and fiber optic input signals and convert them and the control data to fiber optic output or direct ethernet output for the connected assembly.

  • Page 48: 语言/Language

    6. Indicates the status of each RJ45 output port. 语言/Language The display menu of the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova can be set to display in either English or simplified Chinese. 1. Press the <MENU> knob to access the menu. 2. Turn the <MENU> knob until 语言/Language is selected.

  • Page 49: Novalct Software

    The NovaLCT software has many configuration settings for any panel assembly connected to the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova. The options are divided into 3 tabs that appear on a window after clicking Screen Configuration, selecting the product under Current Operation Communication Port, and clicking the Next button.

  • Page 50: Sending Card Tab

    This tab displays many options that can be edited, but Chauvet does NOT recommend altering any of them. From this tab the RCFGX file for connected video products can be uploaded and downloaded. Page 46 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 51: Screen Connection Tab

    Complex Screen mode allows the configuration to be entered in a flow chart by driver number, port, and panel number, as well as dimensions and offset coordinates in pixels. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 47 of 53...

  • Page 52: Vip Drive 10-5 Nova Firmware Update Through Novalct

    6. Type admin again (There won’t be a field for this, just type anywhere in the window). The Program Loading window will pop up. 7. If more than one VIP Drive 10-5 Nova is connected, select the one to be updated from the Current Operation Communication Port or Communication port for the current operation drop-down menu.

  • Page 53: Standalone Video Product Update

    Operation Standalone Video Product Update With the NovaLCT software, a firmware update file can be saved to the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova, to be uploaded to connected products at any time. Under Screen Configuration: • Load RCFGx Files will temporarily upload the selected firmware to the connected products. This allows the process to be undone without damaging the products if something goes wrong, such as the wrong firmware being uploaded.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. 7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the display carefully after cleaning it. Page 50 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    -22 °F to 113 °F (-30 °C to 45 °C) Fan-assisted convection Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number VIP Drive 10-5 Nova VIPDRIVE105NOVA 26081878 781462222260 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 51 of 53...

  • Page 56: Returns

    Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended. Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Page 52 of 53 VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 57: Contact Us

    Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. VIP Drive 10-5 Nova User Manual Rev. 1 Page 53 of 53...

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