NovaStar VX6s User Manual
VX6s
All-in-One Video Controller
Document Version:
V1.0.0
Document Number:
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User Manual
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Preface
Overview
The VX6s is an all-in-one video controller that integrates sending card functions with
video processing. Designed with powerful video processing capability, it supports 10
video inputs and 6 Gigabit Ethernet outputs.
Based on the powerful FPGA processing platform, the VX6s supports multiple
transition effects, such as quick seamless switching and fade, providing flexible
display controlling and outstanding video presentations.
The VX6s is equipped with an Android daughterboard which can connect a USB
drive to play the media files stored in it. By connecting a mouse and monitor, the USB
playback can be intuitively monitored in real-time.
Reader
This document is intended for the following personnel:
Technical support engineers
On-site operators
Symbols
Symbol
Description
High voltage danger: Operating voltage of the product ranges from 100
to 240 VAC.
Grounding: The product connects to the ground upon the ground wire
of the power supply. Please ensure good grounding of the grounding
conductor.
Electromagnetic interference: The device shall be kept away from
magnet, motor or transformer.
Please put the device in a dry and clean environment. In case of liquid
immersing, please pull out the power plug immediately.
Keep the device away from explosive or flammable articles.
Forbid liquid or metal fragment immersing towards the machine interior
to avoid security accidents.
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.0.0
2018-07-24
First release
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................ ii
1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Appearance ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Appearance .................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Applications .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Home Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Menu Operations............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Operation Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Screen Brightness ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Input Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 Input Resolution ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.2 Color Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.1 Quick Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4.2 Advanced Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 RV Card Color ......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4.4 Loading RCFGx Files .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.5 Saving to RV Card .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.4.6 Mapping .................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.7 Configuration Template ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Window Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.6 OSD Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.7 Display Control .......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.8 Preset Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 17
3.9 Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 18
3.10 Communication Settings .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.11 Language ................................................................................................................................................. 22
4 USB Playback ................................................................................................................ 23
5 Product Specifications ................................................................................................. 25
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1 Overview
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1 Overview
The VX6s is an all-in-one video controller that integrates sending card functions with
video processing. Designed with powerful video processing capability, it supports 10
video inputs and 6 Gigabit Ethernet outputs.
Based on the powerful FPGA processing platform, the VX6s supports multiple
transition effects, such as quick seamless switching and fade, providing flexible
display controlling and outstanding video presentations.
The VX6s is equipped with an Android daughterboard which can connect a USB
drive to play the media files stored in it. By connecting a mouse and monitor, the USB
playback can be intuitively monitored in real-time.
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2 Appearance
2.1 Appearance
Front Panel
No.
Button
Function
1
ON/OFF
button
Power button
2
OLED screen
Displays the current status and setting menu of the device.
3
Knob
On the home screen, pressing the knob enters the
operation menu screen.
On the operation menu screen, rotating the knob selects a
menu item, and pressing the knob confirms the selection or
enters the submenu.
When a menu item with parameters is selected, you can
rotate the knob to adjust the parameters. Please note that
after adjustment, you need to press the knob again to
confirm the adjustment.
4
ESC button
Pressing the button exits the current menu or operation.
5
Window and
preset
buttons
Pressing a button enters the corresponding window property
menu.
Statuses of button indicators:
On: The window is open.
Off: The window is closed.
Flashing: The window is being edited.
When a window is open, holding down the window button
can close the window.
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In the USB playback mode, you can play, pause, fast
forward, rewind or stop current playback.
SCALE: This is a shortcut button for auto fit function. You
can press this button to make the window of the lowest
priority fit the screen.
6
Input source
buttons
Indicates the status of the input source.
Always on: The signal source is accessed and in use.
Off: No input source is accessed or the input source is not
in use.
Flashing: The signal source is accessed but no source is
available.
7
Function
buttons
TAKE: In the switcher mode, pressing the TAKE button
can switch the PVW to PGM seamlessly with the transition
effect set previously.
FN: A custom menu button
8
USB
USB (Type-B): Connects to the upper computer.
USB (Type-A): A reserved port
Rear Panel
Input
Connector
Quantity
Description
3G-SDI
2
Supports input resolutions up to 1920×1080@60Hz
and downward compatibility.
USB
2
Connects to a USB flash drive to play video or
picture files stored in the drive.
Connects to a mouse.
DVI 2 VESA standard
Supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz
and downward compatibility.
Supports HDCP.
DVI LOOP
1
DVI loop output connector
HDMI
2
Supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz
and downward compatibility.
Supports HDCP.
Output
Connector
Quantity
Description
Ethernet
6
6 Ethernet outputs
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DVI
1
A monitoring connector, which can be set to preview
the editing image or monitor the PGM
Control
Connector
Quantity
Description
Ethernet
1
Connects to the PC for communication, or to the
network.
USB (Type-B)
1 Connects to the PC for device control.
Used as the input port for cascading devices
USB (Type-A)
1
Used as the output port for cascading devices
2.2 Applications
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2.3 Home Screen
After the VX6s is powered on, the home screen is shown in the figure below.
Figure 2-1 Home screen
1. Product name and device IP address
2. Resolution of configured screen and output refresh rate
3. Current window status and input source of each window
4. Status bar: The icons are described as follows.
Output Ethernet ports (Current output uses Ethernet port 4 and the
device works in primary mode. If it works in backup mode, the icon
is displayed as .)
The buttons are locked. When you press the knob or any other
buttons, if this lock icon appears on the front panel, it indicates that
the knob and button are locked currently.
The buttons are unlocked.
The device is not connected to the control computer.
The device is connected to the control computer via USB port.
The device is connected to the control computer via Ethernet port.
LED screen brightness
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