NovaStar VX1000/VX600 All-in-One Controller

1. Applications

The VX1000 and VX600 support several application scenarios. This guide uses the VX1000 as an example.

Work as a video controller

This setup involves a Main Layer, PIP 1, and PIP 2, connected to an LED Screen. The data flow can be managed via Ethernet cables and optical fiber cables, connecting to various sources like SDI, HDMI, and DVI, with a control PC managing the system.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a video controller setup with a main layer, two picture-in-picture (PIP) layers, feeding into an LED screen. Input sources (SDI, HDMI, DVI) connect to the controller, which is also linked to a control PC via Ethernet and potentially optical fiber for long-distance transmission. A monitor displays the output.

Work as a fiber converter for long-distance transmission

In this mode, the device functions as a fiber converter, facilitating long-distance transmission. It supports primary and backup video controller modes.

Diagram Description: This illustrates the device acting as a fiber converter, enabling long-distance signal transmission. It shows connections for SDI, HDMI, and DVI sources, with the output going through optical fiber. It also mentions video controller mode with primary and backup capabilities.

2. Quick Configuration

Prerequisites

• The LED screen must be a regular screen.
• Cabinets of the screen must be regular cabinets with the same resolution.

Data Flow Settings

The following data flow settings are supported. Ensure physical connections are consistent and downward. Ethernet Port 1 should be the starting point of the physical connection.

Diagram Description: A front view diagram illustrating data flow for an LED screen. It shows Ethernet ports (1-10) connecting to cabinets, with indications of cabinet quantities per port and their status. The diagram emphasizes the sequential connection and data flow direction.

Procedure

1. Power on the VX1000 and LED screen.
2. On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu.
3. Navigate to Screen Configuration > Quick Configuration.
4. Set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty according to the actual screen configuration.
5. Set Port 1 Cabinet Qty to specify the number of cabinets connected to Ethernet port 1.
6. Select Data Flow (Front View) and choose the appropriate physical connection for the cabinets. Save settings when satisfied with the real-time preview.

Notes:

• Cabinets connected per Ethernet port must follow a descending order (Port 1 ≥ Port 2 ≥ ... ≥ Port 10).
• The quantity of cabinets per port must be an integer multiple of the screen's row or column quantity.

3. Layer Operations

Add Layers

Layers can be added via front panel buttons or menu operations.

Via front panel buttons:

1. Press a desired layer button in the CONTROL area. The button will flash, and the device screen will display layer settings.
2. Rotate the knob to set the layer status to On to add the layer.

Via menu operations:

1. Navigate to Layer Settings > [Main Layer/PIP 1/PIP 2] > Status and set it to On.

Switch Layer Input Sources

Input sources for layers can be switched using menu operations or front panel buttons.

Via menu operations:

1. Go to Layer Settings > [Main Layer/PIP 1/PIP 2] > Input Source.
2. Select the desired source and press the knob to confirm.

Via front panel buttons:

1. Press a desired layer button in the CONTROL area.
2. Press a desired input source button in the INPUTS area to switch the layer's input source.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the layer settings screen with options for Status, Input Source, Scaling Mode, Dimensions (H Width, V Height), Initial Position (Initial X, Initial Y), Priority, Input Crop, and Opacity. It illustrates how to set these parameters for the Main Layer and PIP layers. It also shows the front panel with CONTROL and INPUTS sections for switching sources.

Layer Parameters Description:

• Status: On/Off
• Input Source: Selects the video input (e.g., HDMI 1, DVI 1, OPT1-1).
• Scaling Mode: Custom, Full Screen, etc.
• H Width/V Height: Sets the resolution of the layer.
• Initial X/Initial Y: Defines the starting position of the layer on the screen.
• Priority: Higher number indicates higher priority.
• Input Crop: Allows cropping of the input signal.
• Opacity: Adjusts the transparency of the layer.

Note: If no specific layer is selected, pressing an input source button switches the input for the main layer. PIP layers do not support the mosaic source.