NovaStar MCTRL660 LED Display Controller Specifications
Model: MCTRL660
Product Type: LED Display Controller
Introduction
The MCTRL660 is an LED display controller developed by Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (NovaStar). It supports 1x DVI input, 1x HDMI input, 1x audio input, and 4x Ethernet outputs. A single MCTRL660 device supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz. The MCTRL660 adopts an innovative architecture to implement smart screen configuration without using a computer, allowing a screen to be configured within 30 seconds. It also allows users to adjust screen brightness manually, which is faster and more convenient. The MCTRL660 can be mainly used in rental and fixed applications, such as concerts, live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games, and various sports centers.
Certifications
FCC, CE, IC, UL/CUL, CCC, PSE, CB, RCM
If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or regions where it is to be sold, please contact NovaStar to confirm or address the problem. Otherwise, the customer shall be responsible for the legal risks caused, or NovaStar has the right to claim compensation.
Features
- 3 types of input connectors: 1x SL-DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3, 1x AUDIO
- 4x Gigabit Ethernet outputs
- 1x type-B USB control port
- 2x UART control ports (used for device cascading, up to 20 devices can be cascaded)
- Support for high-bit-depth inputs: 8bit/10bit/12bit
- Support for 18-bit grayscale processing and display
- Support for manual screen brightness adjustment, which is fast and convenient
- Quick screen configuration without using a computer
- Innovative architecture for smart screen configuration, allowing a screen to be configured within 30 seconds and greatly shortening stage preparation time
- Pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration: Works with the calibration platform to perform brightness and chroma calibration on each LED to effectively remove color differences and greatly improve display brightness consistency and chroma consistency, allowing for better image quality.
Change History
| Document Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V1.4.4 | 2025-06-11 | Updated the resolution information and packing box dimensions. |
| V1.4.3 | 2021-09-28 | Added the hot backup verification function. Added the 10-bit Gamma adjustment function. Support the 10-bit and 12-bit video source inputs. Optimized the device cascading solution. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. Changed the document style. Optimized the document content. |
| V1.4.2 | 2019-10-31 | Updated the product dimensions diagram. |
| V1.4.1 | 2019-09-06 | Supplemented and optimized the document content. |
| V1.4.0 | 2019-05-15 | Changed the document style. Optimized the document content. |
Appearance
Front Panel
The front panel features a power switch, indicator lights (PWR, RUN, STA), an LCD screen, a knob for navigation and selection, and a BACK button.
- Power switch: ON/OFF
- Indicator:
- PWR (Red): Always on: Power supply is normal. Off: Power is not supplied or abnormal.
- RUN (Green): Slow flashing (once in 2s): Video input unavailable. Normal flashing (4 times in 1s): Video input available. Rapid flashing (30 times in 1s): Displaying startup image. Breathing: Ethernet port redundancy active.
- STA (Green): Always on: Device operating normally. Off: Device not operating or abnormal.
- LCD screen: Displays device status, menus, submenus, and messages.
- Knob: Rotate to select menu items or adjust parameters. Press to confirm settings.
- BACK button: Go back to the previous menu or exit the current operation.
Rear Panel
The rear panel includes input and output connectors for video, audio, Ethernet, USB, and UART.
Input Connectors
| Connector Type | Connector Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input | DVI IN | 1x SL-DVI input connector. Maximum resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz. Supports custom input resolutions. Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz). Maximum height: 3840 (500×3840@60Hz). Does NOT support interlaced signal input. |
| HDMI IN | 1x HDMI 1.3 input connector. Maximum resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz. Supports custom input resolutions. Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz). Maximum height: 3840 (500×3840@60Hz). Supports HDCP 1.4. Does NOT support interlaced signal input. | |
| AUDIO | Audio input connector. |
Output Connectors
| Connector Type | Connector Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 4x RJ45 | 4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Capacity per port up to 650,000 pixels. Support redundancy between Ethernet ports. |
| HDMI OUT | 1x HDMI 1.3 output connector for cascading. | |
| DVI OUT | 1x SL-DVI output connector for cascading. |
Control Connectors
| Connector Type | Connector Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Control | TO PC | Type-B USB 2.0 port to connect to PC. |
| UART IN/OUT | Input and output ports to cascade devices. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. |
Power
AC 100V-240V~50/60Hz
Note: This product can only be placed horizontally. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
Dimensions
Overall Dimensions: 483.0 mm x 258.1 mm x 55.3 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Tolerance: ±0.3 mm
Front Panel Dimensions: 440.0 mm (Width) x 7.0 mm (Height)
Chassis Dimensions: 483.0 mm (Width) x 252.0 mm (Depth) x 42.3 mm (Height)
Internal Component Height: 11.1 mm
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
| Input voltage | AC 100V~240V-50/60Hz |
| Rated power consumption | 16 W |
Operating Environment
| Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | 10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing |
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions | 483.0 mm x 258.1 mm x 55.3 mm |
| Net weight | 3.6 kg |
Packing Information
| Packing box | 560 mm x 405 mm x 180 mm |
| Carrying case | 545 mm x 370 mm x 145 mm |
| Accessory | 1x power cord, 1x USB cable, 1x DVI cable |
The amount of power consumption may vary depending on factors such as product settings, usage, and environment.
Video Source Features
| Input Connector | Features | Bit Depth | Sampling Format | Max. Input Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-link DVI | 8bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920×1200@60Hz | |
| HDMI 1.3 | 8bit | 1920×1200@60Hz | ||
| 10bit/12bit | 1440×900@60Hz |
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
