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MCTRL660 PRO Independent Controller User Manual 

 

 

 

www.novastar.tech 

 

 

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Overview 

Introduction 

The MCTRL660 PRO is a professional controller developed by NovaStar. A single controller supports 
resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz. Supporting image mirroring, this controller can present a variety of images 
and bring an amazing visual experience to users. 

The MCTRL660 PRO can work as a sending card and a fiber converter, and supports switching between the 
two modes, meeting more diversified market demands. 

The MCTRL660 PRO is stable, reliable and powerful, dedicated to providing users with an ultimate visual 
experience. It can be mainly used in the rental and fixed installation applications, such as concerts, live events, 
security monitoring, Olympic Games, various sports centers, and much more. 

Features 

 

Inputs 

 

1x 3G-SDI 

 

1x HDMI 1.4a 

 

1x SL-DVI 

 

6x Gigabit Ethernet outputs, 2x optical outputs 

 

8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit inputs 

 

Image mirroring 

Multi-angle image mirroring options allow for 
more cool and dazzling stage effects. 

 

Low latency 

When low latency and input source sync are 
enabled, and cabinets are connected vertically, 
the delay between the input source and receiving 
card can be reduced to one frame. 

 

Individual gamma adjustment for RGB 

For 10-bit or 12-bit inputs, this function can 
individually adjust the red gamma, green gamma 
and blue gamma to effectively control image non-
uniformity in low grayscale conditions and white 
balance offset, allowing for a more realistic 
image. 

 

Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration 

Work with NovaStar’s high-precision calibration 
system to calibrate the brightness and chroma of 
each pixel, effectively removing brightness 
differences and chroma differences, and enabling 
high brightness consistency and chroma 
consistency. 

 

Input monitoring 

 

One-click backup and restore 

 

Screen configuration on web 

 

Cascading of up to 8 MCTRL660 PRO devices 

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Summary of Contents for MCTRL660 PRO

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Page 2: ...ed after the home screen is locked Display the color depth of video source Display the custom sending card name Deleted the deep color loop mode adjustment function Changed the value range of the hue...

Page 3: ...uick Configuration 14 6 3 2 Advanced Configuration 14 6 3 3 Auto Configuration 15 6 3 4 Image Offset 16 6 7 1 Mapping Function 19 6 7 2 Load Cabinet Configuration Files 20 6 7 3 Set Alarm Thresholds 2...

Page 4: ...t outputs 2x optical outputs 8 bit 10 bit and 12 bit inputs Image mirroring Multi angle image mirroring options allow for more cool and dazzling stage effects Low latency When low latency and input so...

Page 5: ...Type Name Description Input DVI IN 1x SL DVI input Max resolution 1920 1200 60Hz Min resolution 800 600 60Hz Custom resolutions supported Max width 3840 pixels 3840 600 60Hz Max height 3840 pixels 80...

Page 6: ...OPT1 OPT2 2x 10G optical ports Single mode twin core fiber Support LC optical connectors wavelength 1310 nm transmission distance 10 km OS1 OS2 recommended Dual mode twin core fiber Support LC optical...

Page 7: ...connect to PC for device debug OUT 1x type A USB 2 0 used as the output port to cascade devices Up to 8 devices can be cascaded GENLOCK IN LOOP A pair of Genlock signal connectors Support Bi Level Tri...

Page 8: ...Application 2 Fiber Converter Mode Set different working modes for the two devices respectively as shown in Figure 3 2 Device 2 uses the optical ports for input output and Gigabit Ethernet ports for...

Page 9: ...MCTRL660 PRO Independent Controller User Manual www novastar tech 6 Figure 3 3 Application of dual output mode XI AN N O VASTAR TECH CO LTD...

Page 10: ...e MCTRL660 PRO devices Cascade the MCTRL660 PRO devices via their USB IN and USB OUT ports Up to 8 devices can be cascaded Multiple MCTRL660 PRO devices output image simultaneously Cascade the MCTRL66...

Page 11: ...n NovaLCT See 7 5 Sending Card Name Customization 4 Different types of video sources and their connection statuses 5 Ethernet port connection status Always on The Ethernet port connection works and th...

Page 12: ...cked unlocked Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 3s to lock or unlock all the front panel buttons After the buttons are locked all the button operations will not take effect and app...

Page 13: ...on The optical port connection works Off No Ethernet cable is connected or the connection does not work 6 Normal voltage and temperature Voltage alarm Temperature alarm Temperature and voltage alarms...

Page 14: ...an input source that matches the type of the inputted external video source Constraints Only one input source can be selected at the same time Interlaced SDI video sources do not support low latency S...

Page 15: ...920 1080 24 30 48 50 60 Hz 1920 1200 24 30 48 50 60 Hz 2560 960 24 30 48 50 Hz 2560 1600 24 30 Hz Method 2 Customize a Resolution Customize a resolution by setting a custom width height and refresh ra...

Page 16: ...loaded by the Ethernet ports See Note a Set Data Flow Front View of the screen See Note c d and e Notes a If n ports are used to load the screen the number of cabinets loaded by each of the first n 1...

Page 17: ...en configuration methods include quick advanced and automatic configurations Constraints The three methods cannot be enabled at the same time After the screen is configured in NovaLCT do not use any o...

Page 18: ...ech 15 6 3 3 Auto Configuration Note Each Ethernet port must load only a whole row or column of cabinets Figure 6 8 Each Ethernet port loading only one row of cabinets Figure 6 9 Each Ethernet port lo...

Page 19: ...he Start X and Start Y values Display Control Control the display status on the LED screen Figure 6 12 Display control Normal Display the content of the current input source normally Black Out Make th...

Page 20: ...ill take effect on all other Ethernet ports automatically The mirroring effects are illustrated in the following figures Figure 6 14 Left right mirroring of the image loaded by Ethernet port 1 As show...

Page 21: ...bottom mirroring of the image loaded by Ethernet port 1 As shown in Figure 6 17 after you set the mirroring mode as top bottom for Ethernet port 1 the entire image is mirrored vertically but only the...

Page 22: ...oller Note System configuration includes configuration files of the sending card namely the controller and receiving cards Advanced Settings 6 7 1 Mapping Function When this function is enabled each c...

Page 23: ...supported 6 7 3 Set Alarm Thresholds Set the alarm thresholds for device temperature and voltage When a threshold is exceeded its corresponding icon on the home screen will be flashing instead of disp...

Page 24: ...e Note If the controller is set as the backup device when the primary device fails the backup device will immediately take over the work of the primary device that is the backup takes effect After the...

Page 25: ...same time Image mirroring Interlaced SDI video sources GENLOCK To use the low latency function you must ensure that each Ethernet port loads the cabinets vertically during screen configuration as sho...

Page 26: ...with the controller via the USB port or else via the Ethernet port The network settings can be done manually or automatically Manual settings include controller IP address and subnet mask Automatic s...

Page 27: ...OLED menu screen set the working mode as Fiber Converter The optical ports for input output and Gigabit Ethernet ports for output input are used to realize conversion between optical and electric sign...

Page 28: ...ge select the corresponding input bit depth and click Set Step 3 On the home page of NovaLCT choose Brightness Manually Adjustment Step 4 Under Advanced Settings choose Gamma Custom Gamma Adjustment a...

Page 29: ...CTRL660 PRO and PC are connected with an Ethernet cable Application 2 The MCTRL660 PRO and PC or mobile device are connected to the same LAN via a router Step 2 Connect the PC or mobile device and MCT...

Page 30: ...ent calibration display control monitoring and more For details see NovaLCT LED Configuration Tool for Synchronous Control System User Manual Figure 7 1 NovaLCT 7 3 2 SmartLCT SmartLCT V3 2 0 or later...

Page 31: ...steps to update the firmware Step 1 Run SmartLCT and enter the V Sender page Step 2 In the properties area on the right click to enter the Firmware Upgrade page Step 3 Click to select the update progr...

Page 32: ...nder Sending Card Name Setting select Enable Naming and click Rename On the displayed Rename dialog box enter a name and click OK Figure 7 4 Importing controller cabinet configuration file Step 4 On t...

Page 33: ...vironment Temperature 20 C to 70 C Humidity 10 RH to 90 RH non condensing Physical Specifications Dimensions 482 6 mm 356 0 mm 50 1 mm Weight 4 6 kg Packing Information Packing box 550 mm 440 mm 175 m...

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