NovaStar MCTRL700 LED Display Controller Specifications
Model: MCTRL700
Type: LED Display Controller
Change History
| Document Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V1.2.2 | 2025-06-11 | Updated the resolution information and packing box dimensions. |
| V1.2.1 | 2021-08-02 | Updated the packing information. |
| V1.2.0 | 2020-07-08 |
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| V1.1.0 | 2019-05-15 |
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Introduction
The MCTRL700 is an LED display controller developed by Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar). It supports 1x DVI input, 1x HDMI input, 1x audio input, and 6x Ethernet outputs. The maximum loading capacity of a single MCTRL700 is 1920x1200@60Hz.
The MCTRL700 communicates with PC via Type-B USB port. Multiple MCTRL700 units can be cascaded via UART port.
The MCTRL700 can be mainly used in the rental and fixed applications, such as concerts, live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.
Certifications
FCC, CE, IC, PSE, NTRA, CB
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
- 3x types of input connectors: 1x SL-DVI (IN-OUT), 1x HDMI 1.3 (IN-OUT), 1x AUDIO
- 6x Gigabit Ethernet outputs
- 1x type-B USB control port
- 2x UART control ports (used for device cascading; up to 20 devices can be cascaded)
- Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
Appearance
Front Panel
Working with NovaLCT and calibration platform, the controller supports brightness and chroma calibration on each LED, which can effectively remove color discrepancies and greatly improve LED display brightness and chroma consistency, allowing for better image quality.
| Indicator | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RUN (Green) | Slow flashing (flashing once in 2s) | No video input is available. |
| Normal flashing (flashing 4 times in 1s) | The video input is available. | |
| Fast flashing (flashing 30 times in 1s) | The screen is displaying the startup image. | |
| Breathing | The Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect. | |
| STA (Red) | Always on | The power supply is normal. |
| Off | The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal. |
Rear Panel
AC Input: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz
| Connector Type | Connector Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input | DVI IN |
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| HDMI IN |
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| AUDIO | Audio input connector | |
| Output | 1-6 |
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| Output | HDMI OUT | 1x HDMI 1.3 output connector for cascading |
| Output | DVI OUT | 1x SL-DVI output connector for cascading |
| Control | USB | Type-B USB 2.0 port to connect to PC |
| Control | UART IN/OUT | Input and output ports to cascade devices. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. |
| Power | AC 100-240V~50/60Hz |
Note: This product can only be placed horizontally. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
Dimensions
Diagram Description: The diagram shows the front and side views of the MCTRL700 unit with dimensions labeled in millimeters. The front view shows a width of 482.0 mm, height of 44.4 mm, and depth of 268.5 mm. Mounting holes are indicated. The side view provides a depth of 268.5 mm, with specific measurements for the front panel (44.4 mm) and rear components. Tolerance is indicated as ±0.3 mm.
Diagram Description: The diagram shows the rear panel of the MCTRL700 with various connectors labeled. These include AC power input, DVI IN/OUT, HDMI IN/OUT, USB, and UART IN/OUT ports.
Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm
Specifications
| Electrical Specifications | Input voltage: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz |
|---|---|
| Rated power consumption: 12 W | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -20°C to +60°C |
| Humidity: 10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing | |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions: 482.0 mm × 268.5 mm x 44.4 mm |
| Net weight: 2.6 kg (Note: It is the weight of a single device only.) |
Packing Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rackmount | 1U |
| Packing box | 585 mm x 465 mm x 353 mm (Note: Each packing box can hold up to 5 devices.) |
| Carrying case | 565 mm x 88 mm x 328 mm |
| Accessory | 1x power cord, 1x USB cable, 1x DVI cable |
Video Source Features
| Input Connector | Features | Bit Depth | Sampling Format | Max. Input Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 1.3 | 8bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
| Single-link DVI | 8bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920x1200@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.
