Nova VX4, VX4S User Manual

User's Manual

LED Display Video Controller VX4、VX4S

Rev1.0.0 NS160100018

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Statement

Dear users:
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Contents

1 Safety statement.................................................................................................................................. 2

2 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 2

3 Model description ................................................................................................................................ 2

4 General ................................................................................................................................................ 3

5 Appearance ......................................................................................................................................... 4

5.1 Front panel ............................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................................................ 5

6 Signal connection ................................................................................................................................ 6

7 Operational motion instruction ............................................................................................................ 7

8 Main Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 7

9 Operation instruction ........................................................................................................................... 8

9.1 Step1: Input Setting .................................................................................................................. 8

9.2 Step2: Screen setting ............................................................................................................... 9

9.3 Setp3: Brightness ................................................................................................................... 10

9.4 Setp4: Output Setting .............................................................................................................. 11

9.5 Display Control ....................................................................................................................... 13

9.6 Vice Setting ............................................................................................................................ 14

9.7 Advanced Setting ................................................................................................................... 14

9.7.1 PIP ............................................................................................................................... 15

9.7.2 Montage ...................................................................................................................... 16

9.7.3 Load Cabinet Files ...................................................................................................... 17

9.7.4 Save RV Card Parameters .......................................................................................... 19

9.7.5 Master/Slave ............................................................................................................... 20

9.7.6 Advanced Attribute ...................................................................................................... 20

9.7.7 Factory Default ............................................................................................................ 20

9.7.8 Default Templates ........................................................................................................ 20

9.7.9 Custom Button ............................................................................................................. 21

9.7.10 LCD Gray .................................................................................................................... 21

9.7.11 Hardware Version ........................................................................................................ 21

9.8 Communication Setting .......................................................................................................... 21

9.9 Language Setting ................................................................................................................... 22

10 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................... 22

11 Frequently asked questions and considerations ........................................................................... 25

12 Specification .................................................................................................................................. 26

13 Dimension ...................................................................................................................................... 28

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1 Safety statement

To avoid potential hazards, please use this equipment according to the regulations. In case of
damages, non-professionals should not open for maintenance without permission; please contact the
after-sales department of the company.

High risk: The operating voltage of this product is 100-240V AC.

Grounding: This production is connected to ground via the ground wire of power supply;
please ensure the good grounding of grounding conductor.

Electromagnetic interference: The device should be far away from magnets, motors and
transformers.

Moisture proof: Keep the equipment in a dry and clean environment. In case of liquid
immersion, please pull the plug immediately.

Away from flammable and dangerous goods.

Prevent liquids or metal fragments from being immersed in the machine to avoid safety
accidents.

2 Accessories

1

One power wire

6

One SDI wire (VX4S' s Accessorie）

2

Two BNC-AV connectors

7

One DP wire

3

One VGA wire

8

One User's Manual

4

One USB wire

9

One certificate

5

One DVI wire

3 Model description

Model

Description (input interface type)

VX4

DVI×2, VGA×3, CVBS×3, HDMI×1, DP×1

VX4S

DVI×1, VGA×2, CVBS×2, HDMI×1, DP×1, SDI×1

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4 General

The VX4 is a professional LED display controller. Besides the function of display control, it also
features in powerful front end processing, so an external scalar is no longer needed. With professional
interfaces integrated, VX4 with excellent image quality and flexible image control greatly meet the
needs of the broadcast industry, Its friendly in user-interface. so that the display to work has never
been as easier and more enjoyable as with VX4.

Product feature:

1) The inputs of the VX4 include CVBS×3, VGA×3, DVI×2, HDMI×1 , DP×1. They support input
resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz; the input images of VX4 can be zoomed point-to-point
according to the screen resolution;

2) Provide seamless high-speed switch and fade-in/ fade-out effect so as to strengthen and display
picture demonstration of professional quality;

3) The location and size of PIP can both be adjusted, which can be controlled at will;

4) Adopts the Nova G4 engine; the screen is stable and flicker free without scanning lines; the
images are exquisite and have a good sense of depth;

5) Can implement white balance calibration and color gamut mapping based on different features of
LEDs used by screens to ensure reproduction of true colors;

6) HDMI/external audio input;

7) 10bit/8bit HD video source;

8) The loading capacity: 2.3 million pixel;

9) Support multiple controller montage for loading huge screen;

10) Supports Nova's new-generation point-by-point correction technology; the correction is fast and
efficient;

11) Computer software for system configuration is not necessary. The system can be configured
using one knob and one button. All can be done just by fingers. That's what we called Touch
Track!

12) Adopts an innovative architecture to implement smart configuration; the screen debugging can be
completed within 30 seconds; greatly shorten the preparation time on the stage;

13) A intuitive LCD display interface and clear button light hint simplify the control of the system;

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5 Appearance

5.1 Front panel

①: Power switch.

②: Operation screen(Please see the section-Main Interface for detail).

③: Knob. To press knob means Enter or OK, rotating knob represents selection or adjustment.

④: ESC. Escape current operation or selection.

⑤: Four control keyboard shortcuts.

PIP:PIP Turn-on/off. The lighting of this key represents the turn-on of PIP; otherwise, PIP is turned
off.
SCALE: Picture zoom turn-on/turn off. The lighting of this key represents the turn-on of zoom
function; otherwise, zoom function is unavailable.
MODE: Shortcut menu of loading or storage of display model. The key is light when entering the
model or shortcut menu, in case of exiting, the key is not bright.
TEST: Shortcut of turn-on/off of testing picture. In case of entering testing picture, the key is bright;
otherwise, the key is not bright.

⑥:Shortcut keys for switching of 10 signal input source. Short press to set as the main screen

input source, and long press to set as PIP input source. the key is bright after press when the video
source has signal; the key flashes when the input of video source has no signal. the setting result
can be checked while setting on the display screen and LCD screen.

⑦: Function keys.

TAKE: Display switching shortcut key. After short pressing TAKE key, PIP will be opened; if it has

been opened, the switching of between MAIN and PIP will be realized.
Fn: Custom shortcut key.

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⑧: Flat mouth (Type A, female USB) is USB interface, which connects U disk;
Square mouth (Type B female USB) is USB controlling interface, Communication with PC.

5.2 Rear panel

Tips: In order to improve the user’s experience, the layout of interface may be adjusted a little, The

picture is only for reference.

Input Source

Audio

Audio Input

DP

DP Input

HDMI

HDMI Input

CVBS1~CVBS3

3-Channel PAL/NTSC TV composite video Inputs

DVI -1~DVI-2

2-Channel DVI Inputs

VGA1~VGA3

3-Channel VGA Inputs

Output Interface

DVI LOOP

DVI LOOP Output

Monitor -VGA OUT

VGA Monitoring Interface

Monitor -DVI OUT

DVI Monitoring Interface

LED Out 1、2、3、4

4-Channel LED Outputs

Controlling Interface

ETHERNET

Network Control (Communication with PC, or Access Network)

Type B, female USB

USB Control (Communication with PC, or Cascade IN)

Type A, female USB

USB Cascade OUT

Power

AC 100-240V～50/60HZ

AC Power Interface

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Tips：The two USB ( typeA) on front panel and rear panel are both forbidden to connect with PC
directly.

6 Signal connection

Connect the required hardware equipment reference with the interface descriptions of the previous
chapters.

Diagram of VX4 signal connection

Tips: It's must to turn-off Power before signal connection.

If it is required to control more than one sets of VX4, please connect them according to the following
figure.

Multiple cascade

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7 Operational motion instruction

Knob:

 Press the knob under main interface to enter the operation interface of menu;
 Rotate the knob to select menu or press the knob under the operation interface of menu to

select current menu or enter submenu;

 Rotate the knob to adjust the parameter after selecting the menu with parameter; press the

knob again for confirmation after adjustment.

ESC: Return key, exit current menu or operation.
Key lock/unlock: long press knob and ESC key simultaneously.

8 Main Interface

After starting the controller, the main interface of LCD display is as follows:

First row: Company name, product type, the IP of VX4;
Second row: Main screen 1, signal source, input source signal format;
Third row: PIP 2, signal source, input source signal format;
Forth row: Status bar; the meanings of all icons are shown below.

LED Output (it is Port 2 output currently in master mode, and backup status is
displayed as )

PIP is turned off

PIP is turned on

The current effect is point-to-point display

It is “scale down” mode

It is “scale up” mode

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