Chauvet Pro VIP Drive 43Nova Users Manual
User Manual
EDITION NOTES
The VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming,
operation, and maintenance instructions for the VIP Drive 43Nova as of the release date of this edition.
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Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions.
Document Revision
This VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual is the 3rd edition of this document. Go to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1
Claims ............................................................................................................................ 1
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
Personal Safety.............................................................................................................. 2
Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 2
Power and Wiring........................................................................................................... 2
Operation ....................................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Description .................................................................................................... 3
Features........................................................................................................ 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Overview..................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Overview ..................................................................................................... 4
Product Dimensions...................................................................................... 4
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 5
AC Power...................................................................................................... 5
AC Plug .......................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 5
Signal Connections ....................................................................................... 5
Video Source Connection .............................................................................................. 5
NovaLCTMars Connection............................................................................................. 5
DMX Connection ............................................................................................................ 5
Preview Monitor Connection .......................................................................................... 5
Cascading Connection................................................................................................... 5
Connection Diagrams..................................................................................................... 6
Input Connections Diagram ..................................................................................... 6
Output Connections Diagram .................................................................................. 6
Cascading Connection Diagram.............................................................................. 6
4. Operation .................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 7
Programming................................................................................................. 7
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 7
Operating Settings Configuration.................................................................. 10
Home Screen ................................................................................................................. 10
Brightness ...................................................................................................................... 10
Screen Settings.............................................................................................................. 11
Cabinet Row Quantity.............................................................................................. 11
Cabinet Column Quantity ........................................................................................ 11
Port 1 Cabinet Quantity ........................................................................................... 11
Cabinet Quantity Chart ............................................................................................ 11
Data Flow ................................................................................................................ 13
Example Configuration ............................................................................................ 14
MAP Function .......................................................................................................... 14
Input Settings ................................................................................................................. 15
Preset Resolution .................................................................................................... 15
Custom Resolution .................................................................................................. 15
Output Settings .............................................................................................................. 16
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Scaling..................................................................................................................... 16
Auto Fit .................................................................................................................... 16
Custom Scaling ....................................................................................................... 16
Image Offset ............................................................................................................ 18
Display Control............................................................................................................... 19
Playback Status....................................................................................................... 19
Output Test.............................................................................................................. 19
Image Quality .......................................................................................................... 20
Switching Effect ....................................................................................................... 20
Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................... 21
Picture In Picture ..................................................................................................... 21
Image Mosaic .......................................................................................................... 23
Preview Settings...................................................................................................... 25
Redundancy ............................................................................................................ 25
Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 25
Presettings............................................................................................................... 25
Button Customization .............................................................................................. 25
Advanced Attributes ................................................................................................ 26
Firmware Version .................................................................................................... 26
Communication Settings ................................................................................................ 26
Communication Mode.............................................................................................. 26
Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 26
Language ....................................................................................................................... 27
DMX Configuration........................................................................................ 27
DMX Address................................................................................................................. 27
DMX Values ................................................................................................................... 28
NovaLCTMars Software................................................................................ 28
Software Setup............................................................................................................... 28
Screen Configuration ..................................................................................................... 28
Sending Card Tab ................................................................................................... 28
Receiving Card Tab................................................................................................. 28
Screen Connection Tab........................................................................................... 28
VIP Drive 43Nova Firmware Update .............................................................................. 29
Video Panel Firmware Update ....................................................................................... 29
Standalone Panel Update........................................................................................ 29
5. Technical Information................................................................ 30
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 30
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 31
Supported Resolutions ............................................................................................ 32
7. Returns........................................................................................ 33
8. Contact Us .................................................................................. 34
1. Antes de empezar....................................................................... 36
Qué va incluido ............................................................................................. 36
Instrucciones de desembalaje....................................................................... 36
Reclamaciones............................................................................................................... 36
Convenciones del manual............................................................................. 36
Símbolos ....................................................................................................... 36
Notas de seguridad....................................................................................... 37
Seguridad personal........................................................................................................ 37
Montaje .......................................................................................................................... 37
Alimentación y cableado ................................................................................................ 37
Funcionamiento.............................................................................................................. 37
2. Introducción................................................................................ 38
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Descripción ................................................................................................... 38
Características .............................................................................................. 38
Vista general del producto ............................................................................ 38
Vista general del panel frontal........................................................................................ 38
Vista general del panel posterior.................................................................................... 39
Dimensiones del producto............................................................................. 39
3. Instalación................................................................................... 40
Corriente alterna ........................................................................................... 40
Enchufe CA.................................................................................................................... 40
Montaje ......................................................................................................... 40
Conexiones de señal..................................................................................... 40
Conexión de fuente de vídeo ......................................................................................... 40
Conexión NovaLCTMars................................................................................................ 40
Conexión DMX............................................................................................................... 40
Conexión del monitor de vista previa ............................................................................. 40
Conexión en cascada..................................................................................................... 40
Diagramas de conexiones.............................................................................................. 41
Diagrama de conexiones de entrada....................................................................... 41
Diagrama de conexiones de salida ......................................................................... 41
Diagrama de conexión en cascada ......................................................................... 41
4. Funcionamiento.......................................................................... 42
Funcionamiento del panel de control ............................................................ 42
Programación................................................................................................ 42
Mapa de menú .............................................................................................. 42
Configuración de ajustes de funcionamiento ................................................ 46
Pantalla de inicio............................................................................................................ 46
Brillo ............................................................................................................................... 46
Configuración de pantalla .............................................................................................. 46
Cantidad de fila de gabinete.................................................................................... 47
Cantidad de columna de gabinete........................................................................... 47
Cantidad de gabinete de puerto 1 ........................................................................... 47
Gráfico de cantidad de gabinete.............................................................................. 47
Flujo de datos .......................................................................................................... 49
Configuración de ejemplo........................................................................................ 50
Función MAP ........................................................................................................... 50
Configuración de entrada............................................................................................... 50
Resolución preprogramada ..................................................................................... 50
Resolución personalizada ....................................................................................... 50
Configuración de salida.................................................................................................. 51
Escalado.................................................................................................................. 51
Auto Fit .................................................................................................................... 52
Escalado personalizado .......................................................................................... 52
Compensación de imagen....................................................................................... 54
Control de visualización ................................................................................................. 55
Estado de la reproducción....................................................................................... 55
Prueba de salida...................................................................................................... 55
Calidad de imagen................................................................................................... 56
Efecto de transición ................................................................................................. 56
Configuración avanzada ................................................................................................ 56
Picture In Picture ..................................................................................................... 57
Image Mosaic .......................................................................................................... 59
Ajustes de vista previa............................................................................................. 61
Redundancia ........................................................................................................... 61
Restablecer a valores de fábrica ............................................................................. 61
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Preconfiguraciones.................................................................................................. 61
Personalización de botones .................................................................................... 61
Atributos avanzados ................................................................................................ 62
Versión de firmware................................................................................................. 62
Ajustes de comunicación ............................................................................................... 62
Modo de comunicación............................................................................................ 62
Configuración de red ............................................................................................... 62
Idioma ............................................................................................................................ 63
Configuración DMX....................................................................................... 63
Dirección DMX ............................................................................................................... 63
Valores DMX .................................................................................................................. 64
NovaLCTMars Software................................................................................ 64
Instalación del software.................................................................................................. 64
Configuración de la pantalla........................................................................................... 64
Pestaña Tarjeta de envío ........................................................................................ 64
Pestaña Tarjeta receptora ....................................................................................... 64
Pestaña Conexión de pantalla de visualización ...................................................... 64
Actualización del firmware del VIP Drive 43Nova .......................................................... 65
Actualización del firmware del panel de vídeo............................................................... 65
Actualización de un panel independiente ................................................................ 65
5. Información Técnica .................................................................. 66
Mantenimiento............................................................................................... 66
6. Especificaciones Técnicas........................................................ 67
Resoluciones compatibles....................................................................................... 68
7. Devoluciones.............................................................................. 69
8. Contacto...................................................................................... 70
1. Avant De Commencer................................................................ 72
Contenu......................................................................................................... 72
Instructions de déballage .............................................................................. 72
Réclamations ................................................................................................................. 72
Conventions manuelles................................................................................. 72
Symboles ...................................................................................................... 72
Consignes de Sécurité.................................................................................. 73
Sécurité des personnes ................................................................................................. 73
Fixation........................................................................................................................... 73
Alimentation et câblage.................................................................................................. 73
Utilisation........................................................................................................................ 73
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 74
Description .................................................................................................... 74
Caractéristiques ............................................................................................ 74
Vue d'ensemble de l'appareil ........................................................................ 74
Vue d'ensemble du panneau frontal .............................................................................. 74
Vue d'ensemble du panneau arrière .............................................................................. 75
Dimensions de l'appareil ............................................................................... 75
3. Configuration.............................................................................. 76
Alimentation CA ............................................................................................ 76
Prise CA ......................................................................................................................... 76
Fixation.......................................................................................................... 76
Connexions du signal.................................................................................... 76
Connexion de la source vidéo........................................................................................ 76
Connexion NovaLCTMars.............................................................................................. 76
Connexion DMX ............................................................................................................. 76
Connexion du moniteur de prévisualisation ................................................................... 76
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Connexion en cascade................................................................................................... 76
Schémas de connexions................................................................................................ 77
Schéma des connexions en entrée ......................................................................... 77
Schéma des connexions en sortie........................................................................... 77
Schéma des connexions en cascade ...................................................................... 77
4. Fonctionnement ......................................................................... 78
Utilisation du panneau de commande........................................................... 78
Programmation.............................................................................................. 78
Plan du menu................................................................................................ 78
Configuration des paramètres de fonctionnement ........................................ 82
Écran d'accueil............................................................................................................... 82
Luminosité...................................................................................................................... 82
Paramétrages d'écran.................................................................................................... 82
Quantité de lignes d'armoire.................................................................................... 83
Quantité de colonnes d'armoire............................................................................... 83
Quantité d'armoire sur port 1 ................................................................................... 83
Graphique de quantité d'armoire ............................................................................. 83
Flux de données ...................................................................................................... 85
Exemple de configuration ........................................................................................ 86
Fonction MAP .......................................................................................................... 86
Paramétrage d'entrée .................................................................................................... 86
Résolution prédéfinie............................................................................................... 87
Résolution personnalisée ........................................................................................ 87
Paramétrage de sortie.................................................................................................... 88
Mise à l'échelle ........................................................................................................ 88
Auto ajustement....................................................................................................... 88
Mise à l'échelle personnalisée................................................................................. 88
Décalage d'image .................................................................................................... 90
Contrôle de l'affichage ................................................................................................... 91
Mode de lecture....................................................................................................... 91
Test de sortie........................................................................................................... 91
Qualité d'image........................................................................................................ 92
Effet de transition..................................................................................................... 92
Paramètres avancés ...................................................................................................... 92
Incrustation d'image................................................................................................. 93
Mosaïque d'image ................................................................................................... 96
Paramètres de prévisualisation ............................................................................... 97
Redondance ............................................................................................................ 97
Réinitialisation aux réglages d'usine........................................................................ 98
Préréglages ............................................................................................................. 98
Personnalisation de bouton ..................................................................................... 98
Attributs avancés ..................................................................................................... 98
Version micrologiciel................................................................................................ 98
Paramètres de communication ...................................................................................... 99
Mode de communication ......................................................................................... 99
Paramètres réseau .................................................................................................. 99
Langue ........................................................................................................................... 100
Configuration DMX........................................................................................ 100
Adresse DMX................................................................................................................. 100
Valeurs DMX .................................................................................................................. 100
Logiciel NovaLCTMars.................................................................................. 101
Paramétrage logiciel ...................................................................................................... 101
Configuration d’affichage ............................................................................................... 101
Onglet Carte d'envoi ................................................................................................ 101
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Onglet Carte de récepteur ....................................................................................... 101
Onglet Lien d’affichage............................................................................................ 101
Mise à jour du micrologiciel du VIP Drive 43Nova ......................................................... 101
Mise à jour de micrologiciel de panneau vidéo .............................................................. 102
Mise à jour autonome de panneau .......................................................................... 102
5. Informations Techniques........................................................... 103
Entretien de l'Appareil ................................................................................... 103
6. Spécificités Techniques ............................................................ 104
Résolutions prises en charge .................................................................................. 105
7. Renvois ....................................................................................... 106
8. Nous Contacter........................................................................... 107
1. Voordat tu begint........................................................................ 109
Wat is er inbegrepen..................................................................................... 109
Uitpakinstructies............................................................................................ 109
Claims ............................................................................................................................ 109
Conventies van deze handleiding ................................................................. 109
Symbolen ...................................................................................................... 109
Veiligheidsinstructies..................................................................................... 110
Persoonlijke veiligheid.................................................................................................... 110
Montage ......................................................................................................................... 110
Stroom en bedrading...................................................................................................... 110
Werking.......................................................................................................................... 110
2. Inleiding....................................................................................... 111
Beschrijving................................................................................................... 111
Eigenschappen ............................................................................................. 111
Productoverzicht ........................................................................................... 111
Overzicht van het voorpaneel ........................................................................................ 111
Overzicht achterpaneel .................................................................................................. 112
Afmetingen van het product .......................................................................... 112
3. Instelling...................................................................................... 113
AC-stroom..................................................................................................... 113
AC-stekker ..................................................................................................................... 113
Montage ........................................................................................................ 113
Signaalverbindingen...................................................................................... 113
Videobronaansluiting...................................................................................................... 113
NovaLCTMars-aansluiting.............................................................................................. 113
DMX-aansluiting............................................................................................................. 113
Aansluiting voorbeeldweergavemonitor ......................................................................... 113
Trapsgewijze aansluiting................................................................................................ 113
Aansluitingsdiagrammen................................................................................................ 114
Diagram met ingangsaansluitingen ......................................................................... 114
Diagram met uitgangsaansluitingen ........................................................................ 114
Trapsgewijs verbindingsdiagram ............................................................................. 114
4. Werking ....................................................................................... 115
Werking van het bedieningspaneel............................................................... 115
Programmeren .............................................................................................. 115
Menumap ...................................................................................................... 115
Configuratie gebruiksinstellingen .................................................................. 119
Startscherm.................................................................................................................... 119
Helderheid...................................................................................................................... 119
Scherminstellingen......................................................................................................... 119
Kastrijhoeveelheid ................................................................................................... 120
Kastkolomhoeveelheid ............................................................................................ 120
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Poort 1 Kasthoeveelheid ......................................................................................... 120
Grafiek Kastaantal ................................................................................................... 120
Gegevensstroom ..................................................................................................... 122
Voorbeeldconfiguratie.............................................................................................. 123
MAP Functie ............................................................................................................ 123
Ingangsinstellingen ........................................................................................................ 123
Vooringestelde resolutie .......................................................................................... 123
Aangepaste resolutie............................................................................................... 123
Uitgangsinstellingen....................................................................................................... 124
Scaling..................................................................................................................... 124
Auto Fit .................................................................................................................... 124
Aangepaste Scaling................................................................................................. 125
Beeldoffset............................................................................................................... 127
Beeldschermregeling ..................................................................................................... 127
Afspeelstatus ........................................................................................................... 128
Uitgangstest............................................................................................................. 128
Beeldkwaliteit........................................................................................................... 129
Schakeleffect ........................................................................................................... 129
Geavanceerde instellingen............................................................................................. 129
Picture In Picture ..................................................................................................... 130
Beeldmozaïek.......................................................................................................... 132
Voorbeeldinstellingen .............................................................................................. 133
Redundantie ............................................................................................................ 133
Reset naar fabrieksinstellingen ............................................................................... 134
Voorinstellingen ....................................................................................................... 134
Knopaanpassing...................................................................................................... 134
Geavanceerde attributen ......................................................................................... 134
Firmware versie ....................................................................................................... 134
Communicatie-instellingen ............................................................................................. 135
Communicatiemodus............................................................................................... 135
Netwerkinstellingen ................................................................................................. 135
Taal ................................................................................................................................ 136
DMX-configuratie .......................................................................................... 136
DMX-adres..................................................................................................................... 136
DMX-waarden ................................................................................................................ 136
NovaLCTMars-software ................................................................................ 137
Software-installatie......................................................................................................... 137
Schermconfiguratie ........................................................................................................ 137
Tabblad Sending Card............................................................................................. 137
Tabblad Receiving Card .......................................................................................... 137
Tabblad Screen Connection .................................................................................... 137
Firmware-update VIP Drive 43Nova .............................................................................. 137
Firmware-update videopaneel........................................................................................ 138
Bijwerken van zelfstandig paneel ............................................................................ 138
5. Technische Informatie ............................................................... 139
Product Onderhoud....................................................................................... 139
6. Technische Specificaties........................................................... 140
Ondersteunde resoluties ......................................................................................... 141
7. Retouren...................................................................................... 142
8. Neem contact op ........................................................................ 143
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is Included
• VIP Drive 43Nova
• 4 Rubber Feet
• Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cord
• USB Cable
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack and check the container. Make sure you have
received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
Upon receipt, if the container or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to do so in a
timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing
material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of receiving the merchandise.
Manual Conventions
CONVENTION MEANING
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
<SET> A button on the product’s control panel
Settings A product function or a menu option
• HDMI Extension Cable
• Cat5e Ethernet Cable
• Warranty Card
Symbols
SYMBOL MEANING
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
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Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in
this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this
product.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to
warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid
causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting
it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• Never carry the product by the power cord.
Power and Wiring
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing or cables. Have the damaged parts
replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.
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Description
The VIP Drive 43Nova is a streamlined all in one video wall mapper/scaler/switcher designed for use with
Novastar video control protocol. With 4 inputs, 3 outputs and a preview monitor, the VIP Drive 43Nova will
map your wall, scale/switch your video source, and allow remote triggering via DMX or web server
eliminating the need for individual mappers, scalers, and video switchers. HDCP support and EDID
management further improve the flexibility of the VIP Drive 43Nova.
Features
• Video wall processor that switches, scales, and outputs video signal to any Novastar video panel
(including the F4 from CHAUVET)
• Powerful standalone mapping for video panels, without a computer
• Custom user interface makes setting up your wall fast and easy with on-screen visual feedback
• Front, integrated video screen assists switching and timing for live events
• Remote control via DMX supports mapping, triggering, and video adjustments, including scaling
and positioning
• Supports DVI, HDMI, and HD-SDI for flexibility in various applications
• Includes 4 etherCON video outputs to support full HD at 2.6 million LED resolution
• Works with NovaLCT-Mars software for complex configurations and panel calibration
• Compact 1U packing eases transportation and integration into your existing setup
Product Overview
Front Panel Overview
# NAME FUNCTION
1 Menu Display An interface for the menu options of the product
Press to enable the currently selected menu option or set the currently
MENU/ENTER
2
3 MENU Button
4
5MAP Button
6 HDMI Button Select input source:
7 DVI Button
8 HD-SDI Button
9
10 Preview Display Previews selected input source before output to video panel
Knob
SCALE/OUTPUT
Button
USB Port
(Type B)
selected value into the selected function.
Turn clockwise to scroll down through the menu or increase a value when
in a function.
Turn counter-clockwise to scroll up through the menu or decrease a value
when in a function.
Press to return to the previous menu level.
Hold to return to the Home Screen.
Enables/Disables Auto Fit function. Can also be set to Black Out or
Freeze.
Toggles MAP function (panels will display port and panel number) and
accesses the Screen Settings menu. Can also be set to Black Out or
Freeze.
Press once to set as preview input source. Press again to output that
source.
Hold to set as PIP input source.
Control port to interface with computer
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17.3 in
439 mm
2 in
51 mm
1.7 in
44 mm
1 in
25 mm
17.4 in
443 mm
12 in
305 mm
19 in
483 mm
9.8 in
248 mm
Rear Panel Overview
# NAME FUNCTION
1
2
3 Ethernet Port For connecting to a computer network (control only, no video)
4
5 HD-SDI Input SDI video input
6 HDMI Input HDMI video input
7 DVI Input DVI video input
8 DMX Input DMX in port
9DMX OutputDMX out port
10 CITP Port Reserved for future use of Controller Interface Transport Protocol
11
12
USB Port
(Type A)
USB Port
(Type B)
PREVIEW HDMI
Output
Neutrik®
etherCON® Ports
Neutrik®
powerCON® Input
For connecting to a computer, or for USB cascade output (control only, no
video)
For connecting to a computer, or for USB cascade input (control only, no
video)
For output preview on an external monitor
For output to LED video panel
Power input
Product Dimensions
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SETUP
3. SETUP
AC Power
Each VIP Drive 43Nova has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each VIP Drive 43Nova, refer to the label
affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
AC Plug
The VIP Drive 43Nova comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON® connector
on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with your
product has no plug, or if you need the change the plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
CONNECTION WIRE (U.S.) WIRE (EUROPE) SCREW COLOR
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
chart in this manual.
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Mounting
The VIP Drive 43Nova 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 43Nova uses the NOVA control protocol to send video signal to the connected panels. The
VIP Drive 43Nova has USB and Ethernet ports for interfacing with a computer, HDMI, HD-SDI and DVI
ports for video input, as well as 4 Neutrik® etherCON® out ports, an HDMI out port, and a 5-pin DMX out
port.
Video Source Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43Nova directly to a video source using a DVI connection, an HDMI connection,
or an HD-SDI connection.
NovaLCTMars Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43Nova to a computer running the NovaLCTMars software using a USB (type A
or B) connection or an ethernet cable. This will provide control options for the VIP Drive 43Nova through a
computer interface.
DMX Connection
With DMX, you can control the color balance and dimmer levels for all connected panels. You can link the
VIP Drive 43Nova to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible
products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. The DMX Values
section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards or the
DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX
Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com
Preview Monitor Connection
You can link the VIP Drive 43Nova to a monitor that will preview the LED output using an HDMI cable
plugged into the PREVIEW HDMI port.
Cascading Connection
You can link multiple VIP Drive 43Nova products together in a cascading connection using the USB type A
and B connections on the rear panel of the product. This will allow all products to be programmed at once.
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USB
Type B
Ethernet HD-SDI
HDMI
DVI
5-Pin
DMX
1
+
2
1 3 3
+
4
4 51 6
1 USB
Type B
USB
Type A
HDMI
Neutrik® etherCON®
5-Pin
DMX
1
1 4 5
USB
Type B
Computer running
NovaLCTMars
USB
Type A
To more VIP Drive 43Nova
products
1
st
VIP Drive 43Nova
2
nd
3
rd
Connection Diagrams
Input Connections Diagram
# PURPOSE CONNECTIONS
Interface with a computer running NovaLCTMars
1
software
2 Link to another VIP Drive 43Nova USB Type B
3 Link to a video device, such as a camera or a DVD player HD-SDI, HDMI
4 Link to a computer video output HDMI, DVI
5 Link to a DMX controller, interface, or daisy chain 5-pin DMX
Receive AC power Neutrik® powerCON®
USB Type A and B,
Ethernet
Output Connections Diagram
# RECEIVING DEVICE CONNECTIONS
1 Another VIP Drive 43Nova USB Type A, 5-pin DMX
2 Preview Monitor HDMI
3 DMX data stream 5-pin DMX
4 LED video panels, such as the F4 from CHAUVET Neutrik® etherCON®
Cascading Connection Diagram
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4. OPERATION
Control Panel Operation
See the Product Overview for a detailed description of the control panel.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a
variable number of programming levels for each option.
• To access the menu from the Home Screen, press the <MENU> button or the <MENU/ENTER>
knob.
• To scroll through the options on each level of the menu, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob. Turn it
clockwise to scroll down, and turn it counter-clockwise to scroll up.
• Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob to select the highlighted option. This will take you to the next
programming level for that option, or it will highlight a value that can be edited.
• To increase a selected number value, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise. To decrease a
selected number value, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob counter-clockwise.
• Press <MENU> to exit to the previous main level. Hold <MENU> to return to the Home Screen.
Menu Map
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
Brightness 0–100% Controls total output level
Sets number of rows in video
Cabinet Row Qty 1–15*
Cabinet Column Qty 1–30*
Screen
Settings
Port1 Cabinet Qty 1–40*
assembly. *Range determined by
Column Qty and panels. See
Cabinet Quantity Chart
Sets number of columns in video
assembly. *Range determined by
Row Qty and panels. See Cabinet
Quantity Chart.
Sets number of video panels
connected to Output Port 1.
*Range affected by Row Qty,
Column Qty, and panels. See
Cabinet Quantity Chart
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Input
Settings
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Data Flow (Front View)
Preset Resolution
Width (H) 800–3840 Sets custom pixel width
Height (V) 600–1920 Sets custom pixel height
Custom
Resolution
Custom
Refresh
Rate
Sets start point and path for data
flow in video panel assembly
1024x768
1280x1024
1366x768
1440x900
1600x1200
1920x1080
1920x1200
2048x640
60Hz
59.94Hz
50Hz
30Hz
Apply Applies custom resolution values
Selects a preset resolution
Sets custom refresh rate
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MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
Output
Settings
Scaling
Auto Fit
Custom
Scaling
Image
Offset
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Input
Source
Input
Capture
Output
Window
Start X -_ _ _ _*–_ _ _ _*
Start Y -_ _ _ _*–_ _ _ _*
Black Out No output
Width (H) 64–_ _ _ _* Sets what part of the input to
Height (V) 48–_ _ _ _*
Start X 0–_ _ _ _**
Start Y 0–_ _ _ _**
Width (H) 128–_ _ _ _*
Height (V) 64*–_ _ _ _*
Start X 0–_ _ _ _**
Start Y 0–_ _ _ _**
Normal Output runs normally
Freeze Holds current output
_ _ _ _ Shows the input source
Enables or disables scaling
options
Enables or disables auto fit
output.
*Dimension ranges determined by
Input Settings Resolution.
**Offset ranges determined by
dimensions.
Sets the dimensions and offset of
the output. *Dimension ranges
determined by screen settings.
**Offset ranges determined by
dimensions.
Sets the image offset. *Ranges
determined by screen settings.
Display
Control
Advanced
Settings
Tes t Pattern
Image quality
Switching Effect
PIP
PIP
Main
source
PIP Source
Outputs the selected color or
pattern to test connected video
panels
Contrast 0–100% Sets color contrast level
Saturation 0–100% Sets color saturation level
Hue -180–180 Sets color hue level
Sharpness 0–24 Sets color sharpness level
Color
Temperature
Red 0–255 Sets maximum red level
Green 0–255 Sets maximum green level
Blue 0–255 Sets maximum blue level
Gamma 1.0–4.0 Sets gamma correction level
1000–9500K
Off
Fade
Disable
Enable
HDMI
SDI
HDMI
SDI
Sets color settings to preset color
temperatures. Shows Custom for
manual color settings.
Selects switching effectCut
Enables or disables Picture In
Picture
Sets main output sourceDVI
Sets Picture In Picture sourceDVI
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MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
Advanced
Settings
(cont.)
Width (H) 128–_ _ _ _* Sets dimensions and offset of the
Height (H) 64–_ _ _ _*
Start X 0–_ _ _ _**
Start Y 0–_ _ _ _**
PIP
(cont.)
PIP Crop
Settings
Image Mosaic
Total Width Pixels 128–24576
Image
Mosaic
Preview Settings
Load Cabinet Files No Config Files Inside!
Save to RV Card
Redundancy
Factory Default
Presettings Presettings 1–10
Custom
Button
Advanced
Attr
DMX Address 1–512 Sets DMX address
Firmware Version V_._._._ Displays firmware version
Total Height Pixels 128–24576
Load Area Width 128–24576
Load Area Height 64–24576
Load Area Start X 0–23756*
Load Area Start Y 0–23484*
OLED Brightness 5–15
Go Homepage(S) 30–3600
PIP Crop
Settings
Width (H) 64–_ _ _ _* Sets the crop dimensions and
Height (H) 48–_ _ _ _*
Start X 0–_ _ _ _**
Start Y 0–_ _ _ _**
Monitor
Primary Designates this driver as primary
Backup Designates this driver as backup
SCALE
MAP
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
HDMI
DVI
SDI
No
Yes
No
Yes
Save
Apply Loads the selected presettings
Delete Deletes the selected presettings
SCALE
Black Out
Freeze
MAP
Freeze
PIP.
*Dimension ranges determined by
Input Settings.
**Offset ranges determined by
dimensions.
Enables or disables PIP cropping
offset of the PIP.
*Dimension ranges determined by
Input Settings.
**Offset ranges determined by
crop dimensions.
Enables or disables image mosaic
Sets Image Mosaic dimensions
Sets Image Mosaic load area and
offset.
*Offset ranges determined by load
area.
Sets input source for the Preview
Display
Temporarily uploads selected
firmware to connected panels
Permanently uploads selected
firmware to connected panels
Resets the product to factory
settings
Saves the current settings to the
selected presettings
Assigns function of <SCALE/
OUTPUT> button.
Assigns function of <MAP> button.Black Out
Sets display brightness
Sets number of seconds display is
inactive before returning to the
Home Screen
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2
3
5
1
4
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
USB Preferred USB will have priority
LAN Preferred Ethernet will have priority
Manually Set IP address manually
Auto IP address will be assigned
_ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _ Sets Subnet Mask
No
Yes
Resets network settings to factory
default
Sets display language to Chinese
Sets display language to English
Communi-
cation
Settings
Language
Communication Mode
Config IPV4
Network
Settings
IP Address _ _ _._ _ _._ _ _._ _ _ Sets IP address
Subnet Mask
Reset
中文/Chinese
English/英文
Operating Settings Configuration
Home Screen
The VIP Drive 43Nova has a home screen that shows the current IP address, input sources, resolutions,
refresh rates, and other operating settings. To see the home screen, hold <MENU> until it shows on the
display. To access the main menu from the home screen, press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
1. Alternates between showing the IP address and the name of the product.
2. Shows the main input source, the main output resolution, and refresh rate.
3. Shows the PIP (Picture In Picture) input source, the PIP resolution, and refresh rate.
4. Shows the input source being previewed and output through PREVIEW HDMI.
5. Shows the status of the product, with the following icons:
ICON MEANING ICON MEANING
Shows active Neutrik®
etherCON® output ports
PIP disabled USB control is active
PIP enabled Ethernet control is active
Point-to-point display is active DMX control is active
Scale down mode No control interface is connected
Scale up mode Current output brightness
Image mosaic disabled Button functions are locked
Image mosaic enabled
Brightness
The brightness setting controls the total output level of the connected video panels.
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Brightness is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise to increase the brightness, or counterclockwise to
decrease the brightness, from 0–100%.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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Screen Settings
The screen settings control the size of the connected video panel assembly, the ratio of panels to output
port, and the direction of the data flow. The number of video panels connected to ports 2, 3, and/or 4 must
be less than or equal to the number connected to port 1. For configurations with more than 30 columns or
15 rows of video panels, see Image Mosaic
as default, pressing <MAP> will automatically access the Screen Settings menu (see Button
Customization).
To access the Screen Settings menu through the display:
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Screen Settings is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Cabinet Row Quantity
This setting defines the number of rows of panels (height) connected to the VIP Drive 43Nova.
1. Access the Screen Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Cabinet Row Qty is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
number of rows, from 1–15. (The highest number that can be selected is determined by the
Column Quantity and the firmware of the connected panels. See the Cabinet Quantity Chart
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Cabinet Column Quantity
This setting defines the number of columns of panels (width) connected to the VIP Drive 43Nova.
1. Access the Screen Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Cabinet Column Qty is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
number of columns, from 1–30. (The highest number that can be selected is determined by the
Row Quantity and the firmware of the connected panels. See the Cabinet Quantity Chart
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Port 1 Cabinet Quantity
This setting defines the number of panels connected to output port 1 of the VIP Drive 43Nova.
1. Access the Screen Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Port1 Cabinet Qty is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
number of panels, from 1–40. (The range of numbers that can be selected is determined by the
Row and Column Quantities, and the firmware of the connected panels. See the Cabinet Quantity
Chart)
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Cabinet Quantity Chart
This chart shows the ranges available for Row, Column, and Port 1 Quantity, with no panels connected.
Values may change when panels are detected.
ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1
5 30 38–40 3 18 14–40 1 11 3–11 14 5 18–40
4 30 30–40 2 18 9–36 15 10 38–40 13 5 17–40
3 30 23–40 1 18 5–18 14 10 35–40 12 5 15–40
2 30 15–40 9 17 39–40 13 10 33–40 11 5 14–40
1 30 8–30 8 17 34–40 12 10 30–40 10 5 13–40
5 29 37–40 7 17 30–40 11 10 28–40 9 5 12–40
4 29 29–40 6 17 26–40 10 10 25–40 8 5 10–40
3 29 22–40 5 17 22–40 9 10 23–40 7 5 9–35
2 29 15–40 4 17 17–40 8 10 20–40 6 5 8–30
1 29 8–29 3 17 13–40 7 10 18–40 5 5 7–25
5 28 35–40 2 17 9–34 6 10 15–40 4 5 5–20
. There are 2 ways to access the Screen Settings menu. If set
menu.
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menu.
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ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1
4 28 28–40 1 17 5–17 5 10 13–40 3 5 4–15
3 28 21–40 9 16 36–40 4 10 10–40 2 5 3–10
2 28 14–40 8 16 32–40 3 10 8–30 1 5 2–5
1 28 7–28 7 16 28–40 2 10 5–20 15 4 15–40
5 27 34–40 6 16 24–40 1 10 3–10 14 4 14–40
4 27 27–40 5 16 20–40 15 9 34–40 13 4 13–40
3 27 21–40 4 16 16–40 14 9 32–40 12 4 12–40
2 27 14–40 3 16 12–40 13 9 30–40 11 4 11–40
1 27 7–27 2 16 8–32 12 9 27–40 10 4 10–40
5 26 33–40 1 16 4–16 11 9 25–40 9 4 9–36
4 26 26–40 10 15 38–40 10 9 23–40 8 4 8–32
3 26 20–40 9 15 34–40 9 9 21–40 7 4 7–28
2 26 13–40 8 15 30–40 8 9 18–40 6 4 6–24
1 267–26 7 1527–407 916–405 4 5–20
6 25 38–40 6 15 23–40 6 9 14–40 4 4 4–16
5 25 32–40 5 15 19–40 5 9 12–40 3 4 3–12
4 25 25–40 4 15 15–40 4 9 9–36 2 4 2–8
3 25 19–40 3 15 12–40 3 9 7–27 1 4 1–4
2 25 13–40 2 15 8–30 2 9 5–18 15 3 12–40
1 25 7–25 1 15 4–15 1 9 3–9 14 3 11–40
6 24 36–40 11 14 39–40 15 8 30–40 13 3 10–39
5 24 30–40 10 14 35–40 14 8 28–40 12 3 9–36
4 24 24–40 9 14 32–40 13 8 26–40 11 3 9–33
3 24 18–40 8 14 28–40 12 8 24–40 10 3 8–30
2 24 12–40 7 14 25–40 11 8 22–40 9 3 7–27
1 24 6–24 6 14 21–40 10 8 20–40 8 3 6–24
6 23 35–40 5 14 18–40 9 8 18–40 7 3 6–21
5 23 29–40 4 14 14–40 8 8 16–40 6 3 5–18
4 23 23–40 3 14 11–40 7 8 14–40 5 3 4–15
3 23 18–40 2 14 7–28 6 8 12–40 4 3 3–12
2 23 12–40 1 14 4–14 5 8 10–40 3 3 3–9
1 23 6–23 11 13 36–40 4 8 8–32 2 3 2–6
7 22 39–40 10 13 33–40 3 8 6–24 1 3 1–3
6 22 33–40 9 13 30–40 2 8 4–16 15 2 8–30
5 22 28–40 8 13 26–40 1 8 2–8 14 2 7–28
4 22 22–40 7 13 23–40 15 7 27–40 13 2 7–26
3 22 17–40 6 13 20–40 14 7 25–40 12 2 6–24
2 22 11–40 5 13 17–40 13 7 23–40 11 2 6–22
1 22 6–22 4 13 13–40 12 7 21–40 10 2 5–20
7 21 37–40 3 13 10–39 11 7 20–40 9 2 5–18
6 21 32–40 2 13 7–26 10 7 18–40 8 2 4–16
5 21 27–40 1 13 4–13 9 7 16–40 7 2 4–17
4 21 21–40 12 12 36–40 8 7 14–40 6 2 3–12
3 21 16–40 11 12 33–40 7 7 13–40 5 2 3–10
2 21 11–40 10 12 30–40 6 7 11–40 4 2 2–8
1 21 6–21 9 12 27–40 5 7 9–35 3 2 2–6
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ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1 ROW COL. PORT 1
7 20 35–40 8 12 24–40 4 7 7–28 2 2 1–4
6 20 30–40 7 12 21–40 3 7 6–21 1 2 1–2
5 20 25–40 6 12 18–40 2 7 4–14 15 1 4–15
4 20 20–40 5 12 15–40 1 7 2–7 14 1 4–14
3 20 15–40 4 12 12–40 15 6 23–40 13 1 4–13
2 20 10–40 3 12 9–36 14 6 21–40 12 1 3–12
1 20 5–20 2 12 6–24 13 6 20–40 11 1 3–11
8 19 38–40 1 12 3–12 12 6 18–40 10 1 3–10
7 19 34–40 13 11 36–40 11 6 17–40 9 1 3–9
6 19 29–40 12 11 33–40 10 6 15–40 8 1 2–8
5 19 24–40 11 11 31–40 9 6 14–40 7 1 2–7
4 19 19–40 10 11 28–40 8 6 12–40 6 1 2–6
3 19 15–40 9 11 25–40 7 6 11–40 5 1 2–5
2 19 10–38 8 11 22–40 6 6 9–36 4 1 1–4
1 19 5–19 7 11 20–40 5 6 8–30 3 1 1–3
8 18 36–40 6 11 17–40 4 6 6–24 2 1 1–2
7 18 32–40 5 11 14–40 3 6 5–18 1 1 1
6 18 27–40 4 11 11–40 2 6 3–12
5 18 23–40 3 11 9–33 1 6 2–6
4 18 18–40 2 11 6–22 15 5 19–40
Data Flow
This setting addresses the panels in the connected assembly for all ports by selecting a starting point and
a direction of flow, as seen from the front of the assembly.
1. Access the Screen Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Data Flow (Front View) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select from the following
options:
ICON MEANING
menu.
Starts at top left, goes all the way right, down by
one, all the way left, down by one, and repeats.
Starts at top left, goes all the way down, right by
one, all the way up, right by one, and repeats.
Starts at top right, goes all the way left, down by
one, all the way right, down by one, and repeats.
Starts at top right, goes all the way down, left by
one, all the way up, left by one, and repeats.
Starts at bottom left, goes all the way right, up by
one, all the way left, up by one, and repeats.
Starts at bottom left, goes all the way up, right by
one, all the way down, right by one, and repeats.
Starts at bottom right, goes all the way left, up by
one, all the way right, up by one, and repeats.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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Starts at bottom right, goes all the way up, left by
one, all the way down, left by one, and repeats.
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Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
As Viewed From the Back
The number of panels connected to ports 2, 3, and/or 4 may only be equal to or less
than the number set to port 1.
For example: If there are 10 rows and 10 columns (100 total panels), port 1 can be
set from 25–40. If port 1 is set to 40, port 2 will output to 40 panels, and port 3 will
output to the remaining panels, which is 20 (40+40+20 = 100). If port 1 is set to 25, all
ports will output to 25 panels (25+25+25+25 = 100).
Port 1 will not be able to be set to any number lower than 25 because that is the
lowest number that will allow port 4 to be equal to or less than port 1.
These numbers assume the default settings are available, and not overridden by the
firmware of connected panels.
Example Configuration
The following demonstrates how to set the Screen Settings for a video panel configuration with
1 VIP Drive 43Nova and 120 video panels that are 128x128 pixels.
1. Set the Cabinet Row Quantity
2. Set the to Cabinet Column Quantity
3. Set the Port 1 Cabinet Quantity
4. Set the Data Flow
by one, all the way to the left, and down by one before repeating.
5. Connect the panels as in the diagram below:
to the icon below, which will start at the top left, go all the way to the right, down
to 8.
to 15.
to 30. This will allow each port to output to 2 complete rows.
MAP Function
The <MAP> button not only instantly accesses the Screen Settings menu, but it also toggles the MAP
function. When the <MAP> button is illuminated, all panels connected to the VIP Drive 43Nova will display
their Port number (Port:1–4) and panel number (#01–#_ _).
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Input Settings
The input settings allow a custom resolution and refresh rate to be selected, or a pre-defined resolution. To
access the Input Settings menu:
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Input Settings is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Preset Resolution
This option selects from one of 8 pre-defined resolutions for the input.
1. Access the Input Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Preset Resolution is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select a resolution setting,
from 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, or
2048x640.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Custom Resolution
This option defines a custom resolution and refresh rate for the input. To make changes in this menu
permanent, Apply must be selected in the Custom Resolution menu.
To access the Custom Resolution menu:
1. Access the Input Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Custom Resolution is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Custom Resolution Width
This setting defines the input’s width in pixels.
1. Access the Custom Resolution
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Width (H) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
width, from 800–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Screen Settings)
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
6. Press <MENU> to return to the previous menu.
Custom Resolution Height
This setting defines the input’s height in pixels.
1. Access the Custom Resolution
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Height (V) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
width, from 600–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Screen Settings)
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
6. Press <MENU> to return to the previous menu.
Custom Refresh Rate
This setting defines the rate at which the input refreshes itself.
1. Access the Custom Resolution
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Custom Refresh Rate is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select a refresh rate, from
60Hz, 59.94Hz, 50Hz, or 30Hz.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
6. Press <MENU> to return to the previous menu.
Apply
To make custom input settings permanent (until they are changed), Apply must be selected.
From the Custom Resolution
1. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Apply is selected.
2. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
menu.
menu.
menu.
menu.
menu.
menu:
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Output Settings
The output settings determine the area and offset of the video output. To access the Output Settings menu:
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Output Settings is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Scaling
Enabling scaling allows the video output to be fitted more specifically to the size of the connected panel
assembly. This also allows options such as Auto Fit and Image Mosaic to be enabled.
1. Access the Output Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Scaling is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select Enable or Disable.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Auto Fit
The Auto Fit function automatically fits the video output to the connected panel assembly, based on the
Screen Settings and Input Settings. There are two ways to enable Auto Fit. If set as default, pressing
<SCALE/OUTPUT> enables or disables both Scaling and Auto Fit (see Button Customization
or disable Auto Fit through the menu:
1. Set Scaling
2. In the Output Settings
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select Enable or Disable.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
to Enable.
Custom Scaling
The Custom Scaling settings determine the dimensions and offset for the section of the input to be
displayed, and the dimensions and offset for the output to the connected panel assembly. To access the
Custom Scaling menu:
1. Access the Output Settings
2. Set Scaling
3. Set Auto Fit
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Custom Scaling is selected.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
to Enable.
to Disable.
Input Capture
The Input Capture settings define what area and where in the video input to capture for output to the
connected panel assembly. To access the Input Capture menu:
1. Access the Custom Scaling
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Input Capture is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Input Source
The Input Source is set by the top row of buttons on the front panel of the VIP Drive 43Nova. Press
<HDMI>, <DVI>, or <HD-SDI> twice to set the Input Source.
Input Capture Width
The Input Capture Width defines the width in pixels to be captured from the selected video source.
1. Access the Input Capture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Width (H) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
width, from 64–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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Input Capture Height
The Input Capture Height defines the height in pixels to be captured from the selected video source.
1. Access the Input Capture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Height (V) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
height, from 48–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Input Capture Horizontal Offset
The Input Capture Horizontal Offset defines how far to the right the video capture will be offset.
1. Access the Input Capture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start X is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Capture Width
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The Input Capture Width
will only be able to be set as much as the difference between the current Input
Capture Width and the maximum Input Capture Width. For example: If the maximum
Width is 1920, and the current Width is set to 1720, the offset can be set from 0–200.
Input Capture Vertical Offset
The Input Capture Vertical Offset defines how far down the video capture will be offset.
1. Access the Input Capture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start Y is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Capture Height
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The Input Capture Height
will only be able to be set as much as the difference between the current Input
Capture Height and the maximum Input Capture Height. For example: If the
maximum Height is 1080, and the current Height is set to 880, the offset can be set
from 0–200.
Output Window
The Output Window settings define the dimensions and offset of the video output, as it will appear on the
connected panel assembly. Editing the Output Window settings will shrink or expand the entirety of the
video output, and/or move it around on the connected panel assembly. To access the Output Window
settings:
1. Access the Custom Scaling
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Output Window is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Output Window Width
The Output Window Width defines the width in pixels that the video output will be limited to.
1. Access the Output Window
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Width (H) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
width, from 128–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Screen Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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Output Window Height
The Output Window Height defines the height in pixels that the video output will be limited to.
1. Access the Output Window
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Height (V) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
height, from 64–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Screen Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Output Window Horizontal Offset
The Output Window Horizontal Offset defines how far to the right the limited video output will be offset on
the connected panel assembly.
1. Access the Output Window
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start X is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Output Window Width
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The Output Window Width
offset will only be able to be set as much as the difference between the current
Output Window Width and the maximum Output Window Width. For example: If the
maximum Width is 1280, and the current Width is set to 1080, the offset can be set
from 0–200.
Output Window Vertical Offset
The Output Window Vertical Offset defines how far down the limited video output will be offset on the
connected panel assembly.
1. Access the Output Window
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start Y is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Output Window Height
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The Output Window Height
offset will only be able to be set as much as the difference between the current
Output Window Height and the maximum Output Window Height. For example: If the
maximum Height is 1280, and the current Height is set to 1080, the offset can be set
from 0–200.
Image Offset
The Image Offset setting allows the video output to be offset without altering the scaling from the input. To
access the Image Offset menu:
1. Access the Output Settings
2. Set Scaling
3. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Image Offset is selected.
4. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
to Disable.
Horizontal Image Offset
The Horizontal Image Offset defines how far to the right the unscaled video output will be offset on the
connected panel assembly.
1. Access the Image Offset
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start X is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The size of the connected panel assembly must be smaller than the unscaled input
video to use this setting. The offset will only be able to be set as much as the
difference between the input resolution and the size of the connected panel
assembly. For example: If the input resolution extends horizontally past the panel
assembly by 200 pixels, the Horizontal Image Offset can be set from 0–200.
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Vertical Image Offset
The Vertical Image Offset defines how far down the unscaled video output will be offset on the connected
panel assembly.
1. Access the Image Offset
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Start Y is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
offset, from 0–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
The size of the connected panel assembly must be smaller than the unscaled input
video to use this setting. The offset will only be able to be set as much as the
difference between the input resolution and the size of the connected panel
assembly. For example: If the input resolution extends vertically past the panel
assembly by 200 pixels, the Vertical Image Offset can be set from 0–200.
Display Control
The Display Control settings determine the playback status, color balance, and switching effects, and can
be used to test the connected video panels. To access the Display Control menu:
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Display Control is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Playback Status
There are three options to affect the playback status, which allow video playback as normal, black out all
video playback, or freeze the video in the current frame.
1. Access the Display Control
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select Normal, Black Out, or
Freeze.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Output Test
The VIP Drive 43Nova has 4 test colors, 4 moving test patterns, and 4 gradients for testing the functionality
of all connected video panels.
1. Access the Display Control
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Test Patte rn is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select from:
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Outputs full red
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Outputs forward slanting lines
moving diagonally
Outputs full green
Outputs full blue Outputs a red gradient
Outputs full white (all colors full) Outputs a green gradient
Outputs horizontal lines moving
vertically
Outputs vertical lines moving
horizontally
5. Press <MENU> to exit Output Test mode.
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Outputs backward slanting lines
moving diagonally
Outputs a blue gradient
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Image Quality
The Image Quality settings define the color balance and settings, such as saturation and gamma
correction.
• Contrast controls the separation of different colors in the output.
• Saturation controls the intensity of all colors.
• Hue shifts the output of colors along a 360° spectrum. For example, at -180, green will be closer to blue,
and red will be closer to orange, while at 180, green will be closer to yellow, and red will be closer to pink.
• Sharpness determines the amount of detail in the output.
• Red, Green, and Blue values set maximum values for each color, which affects the color temperature
of the video output.
• Color Temperature sets the color balance settings to preset maximum values.
• Gamma correction applies a non-linear function to the tonal ranges in the video before output, which
balances the brightness and darkness of the resulting video.
1. Access the Display Control
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Image quality is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select Contrast, Saturation,
Hue, Sharpness, Color Temperature, Red, Green, Blue, or Gamma.
5. For:
• Contrast or Saturation, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the percentage, from 0–100%.
•Hue, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the color shift, from -180–180.
• Sharpness, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the level of detail, from 0–24.
• Color Temperature, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the preset color temperature, from 1000–9500K. When the color
values are set manually, this option will read Custom.
• Red, Green, or Blue, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the maximum value for the selected color, from 0–255.
• Gamma, turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the correction level, from 1.0–4.0.
6. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 until output is set as desired.
Switching Effect
The Switching Effect determines the way the VIP Drive 43Nova will transition from one input source to
another.
1. Access the Display Control
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Switching Effect is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select Off (no switching effect),
Cut (output cuts quickly from one source to the other), or Fade (output will fade from one source
to the other).
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings include options such as Picture In Picture (PIP), Image Mosaic (for configurations
with more than one driver), monitor output control, memory settings, and menu display brightness.
To access the Advanced Settings menu:
1. Press <MENU> or the <MENU/ENTER> knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Advanced Settings is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Picture In Picture
The Picture In Picture function allows two video sources to be displayed at once on the same video panel
assembly from a single VIP Drive 43Nova. To access the Picture In Picture menu:
1. Access the Advanced Settings
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until PIP is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
To enable or disable PIP:
1. Access the Picture In Picture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until PIP is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise to select Enable, or counter-clockwise to select
Disable.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
Video Source Selection
With PIP enabled, the video inputs must be designated as either the Main Source, or the PIP Source. A
single source can be both Main and PIP. There are two methods of designating input source functions: with
the buttons on the front panel of the product, and through the menu.
To designate input source functions with the buttons:
• One press of <HDMI>, <DVI>, or <HD-SDI> sets that source to output on the preview display, and
through the PREVIEW HDMI port.
• A second press of that same button designates that source as the Main Source.
• Holding down <HDMI>, <DVI>, or <HD-SDI> designates that source as the PIP Source.
To designate input source functions through the menu:
1. Access the Picture In Picture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Main Source or PIP Source is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select from HDMI, DVI, or SDI.
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
PIP Dimensions and Offset
The PIP dimensions and offset settings define the space allocated for, and size of, the PIP on the
connected panel assembly.
PIP Width
To set the PIP width:
1. Access the Picture In Picture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Width (H) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
width, from 128–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
PIP Height
To set the PIP height:
1. Access the Picture In Picture
2. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob until Height (V) is selected.
3. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
4. Turn the <MENU/ENTER> knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the
height, from 64–_ _ _ _. (This range is determined by the Input Settings
5. Press the <MENU/ENTER> knob.
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