NovaStar MCTRL660 PRO User Manual
MCTRL660 PRO
Independent Controller
Product Version:
V1.0.0
Document Number:
NS110100560
User Manual
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.0
2018-09-26
First release
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Contents
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1 Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Storage and Transport Safety ...................................................................................................................... 1
Installation and Use Safety .......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Video Source Features ................................................................................................................................ 3
4 Applications ................................................................................................................................... 5
5 Cascading Devices ........................................................................................................................ 7
6 Hardware Structure....................................................................................................................... 8
Appearance .................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 9
7 Home Screen ................................................................................................................................ 10
Sending Card Mode ................................................................................................................................... 10
Fiber Converter Mode ................................................................................................................................. 11
8 Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................ 13
Quick Screen Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 13
8.1.1 Step 1 Setting Input Source .................................................................................................................... 13
8.1.2 Step 2 Setting Input Resolution .............................................................................................................. 14
8.1.3 Step 3 Quickly Configuring Screen......................................................................................................... 14
Brightness Adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 15
Screen Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 16
8.3.1 Quick Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 16
8.3.2 Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 16
8.3.3 Auto Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3.4 Image Offset ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Input Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Display Control .......................................................................................................................................... 18
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Image Mirroring .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Backup and Restore .................................................................................................................................. 21
Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 21
8.8.1 Mapping Function ................................................................................................................................... 22
8.8.2 Loading RCFG Files ............................................................................................................................... 22
8.8.3 Alarm Threshold Settings........................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.4 Image Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.5 Saving to RV Card .................................................................................................................................. 23
8.8.6 Redundancy ............................................................................................................................................ 23
8.8.7 Presets .................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.8.8 Inputs Backup ......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.8.9 Low Latency ............................................................................................................................................ 24
8.8.10 Color Depth ........................................................................................................................................... 24
System Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Communication Settings .......................................................................................................................... 25
Working Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Language ................................................................................................................................................. 27
9 Operations on PC ........................................................................................................................ 28
Individual Gamma Adjustment for RGB ..................................................................................................... 28
Operations on Web Page .......................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.1 Environment Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.2 Applications ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Software Operations on PC ....................................................................................................................... 30
9.3.1 NovaLCT ................................................................................................................................................. 30
9.3.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Firmware Update ....................................................................................................................................... 31
9.4.1 NovaLCT ................................................................................................................................................. 31
9.4.2 SmartLCT ............................................................................................................................................... 31
10 Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 32
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1 Safety
This chapter illustrates safety of the MCTRL660 PRO independent controller to
ensure the product’s storage, transport, installation and use safety.
Safety instructions are applicable to all personnel who come into contact with or use
the product. Please pay attention to following points.
Read through the instructions.
Retain all instructions.
Comply with all instructions.
Storage and Transport Safety
Pay attention to dust and water prevention.
Avoid long-term direct sunlight.
Do not place the product in a position near fire and heat.
Do not place the product in an area containing explosive materials.
Do not place the product in a strong electromagnetic environment.
Place the product in a stable position to prevent damage or personal injury
caused by dropping.
Save the packing box and materials for future storage and shipping of product.
For maximum protection during storage and shipping, repack the product as it
was originally packed at the factory.
Installation and Use Safety
Only trained professionals may install the product.
Plugging and unplugging operations are prohibited when the power is on.
Ensure safe grounding of the product.
Beware of electric shock hazards.
Always wear a wrist band and insulating gloves.
Do not place the product in an area that is frequently or strongly shaken.
Perform regular dust removal.
Rather than having the product disassembled and maintained by non-certified
professionals, please contact NovaStar for maintenance at any time.
Replace faulty parts only with the spare parts supplied by NovaStar.
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2 Overview
The MCTRL660 PRO is a professional controller developed by NovaStar. A single
MCTRL660 PRO has a loading capacity of up to 1920×1200@60Hz. It allows users
to customize resolutions to configure ultra-large screens with ultra-width or ultraheight.
The MCTRL660 PRO has various video connectors:
Input connectors: 1 × 3G-SDI, 1 × HDMI 1.4a, 1 × single-link DVI
Output connectors: 6 × Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 × 10G optical ports
Loop output connectors: 1 × 3G-SDI LOOP, 1 × HDMI 1.4a LOOP, 1 × DVI
LOOP
The MCTRL660 PRO has many industry-leading advanced technologies:
Input of ultra-high color depths, such as 10-bit/12-bit 4:4:4, with input resolutions
up to 1920×1080@60Hz, increasing color expression capabilities by 4096 times
compared to 8-bit inputs, and presenting images with rich and delicate colors,
smoother transitions, as well as clearer details
Individual Gamma adjustment for RGB, effectively controlling image nonuniformity under low grayscale and white balance offset to improve image quality
A low latency of less than 1 frame (≤ 10 lines)
Dual working modes: working as sending card and fiber converter
One-click backup and recovery, quickly recovering previous screen
configurations to deal with sudden on-site failure.
Image mirroring, allowing for more cool and dazzling stage effects
The MCTRL660 PRO is mainly used for the rental and fixed fields, such as concerts,
live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
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Features
Supports inputs of 10-bit/12-bit 4:4:4 ultra-high color depths and resolutions up
to 1920×1080@60Hz.
A low latency of less than 1 frame (≤ 10 lines)
Auto LED screen configuration
Web control
Image mirror
Dual working modes: working as sending card and fiber converter
Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
Independent Gamma adjustment of RGB (Only the A8s receiving card supports
this function)
Monitoring of inputs
One-click backup and recovery
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO units can be cascaded.
Video Source Features
Input Connector
Features
Color Depth
Sampling Format
Resolution
HDMI 1.4a
8-bit
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:4:4
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:2:0
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×1200@60Hz.
10-bit/12-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×960@60Hz.
Maximum input resolution supported by
customized sending card and receiving card
programs: 1920×1080@60Hz.
Note: Customized program supports only A8s
receiving card.
Single-link DVI
8-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
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program:1920×1200@60Hz.
10-bit/12-bit
Maximum input resolution supported by standard
program: 1920×960@60Hz.
Maximum input resolution supported by
customized sending card and receiving card
programs: 1920×1080@60Hz.
Note: Customized program supports only A8s
receiving card.
3G-SDI
Maximum supported input resolution:1920×1080@60Hz
Note: Do not support setting the resolutions for 3G-SDI input sources.
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4 Applications
The MCTRL660 PRO can work as a sending card or fiber converter, meeting multiple
application needs.
Scenario 1: Application of Sending Card Mode
On the OLED menu screen, choose Working Mode > Sending Card. This mode
uses the optical ports or Gigabit Ethernet ports to output video signals.
Figure 4-1 Application of sending card mode
Scenario 2: Application of Fiber Converter Mode
Set the working mode for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Device 2 uses the optical ports (for input/output) and Gigabit Ethernet ports (for
output/input) to realize optical and electric signal conversion, which allows for longdistance signal transmission.
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Figure 4-2 Application of fiber converter mode
Scenario 3: Application of Dual-Output Working Mode
Set the working mode for the two devices respectively, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Device 1 uses the optical ports and Gigabit Ethernet ports to output video signals at
the same time.
Figure 4-3 Application of dual-output working mode
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5 Cascading Devices
The control computer needs to control multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices.
Cascade devices via USB IN and USB OUT ports of the MCTRL660 PRO
devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
Multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices need to be genlocked.
Cascade devices via GENLOCK IN and GENLOCK LOOP connectors of the
MCTRL660 PRO devices. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.
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