NovaStar MX40 Pro LED Display Controller V1.4.0 Release Notes

1 Upgrade Instructions

1.1 Upgrade Steps

To ensure compatibility, LED display controller V1.4.0 must be paired with VMP V1.4.0. Follow these steps to upgrade:

The controller must be running firmware V1.2.3 or later before upgrading to V1.4.0.

Note: If the MX40 Pro is running firmware version B14, please use VMP V1.2.3 to upgrade the controller to V1.0.0, and then upgrade it to V1.2.3.

1.2 Operating Procedure

Step 1: From the menu bar, choose Tools > Maintain.

Step 2: On the Controller page, select the target controllers.

Step 3: Click Upgrade, select the V1.4.0 firmware program file (.img) or .zip file and click OK.

Note:

It is recommended to perform the upgrade using a wired network.
All the devices of a screen must be upgraded at the same time.

1.3 Special Note

The COEX platform also includes VMP and receiving cards, which together constitute a complete system.

Additionally, certain new or optimized features require upgrading the firmware of both VMP and receiving cards.

The latest product user manuals and firmware packages are available on NovaStar's official website at: https://www.novastar.tech/downloads/

2 New Version Introduction

2.1 Release Notes

Version 1.4.0 enhances the 3D LUT, multi-batch module adjustment and optical port settings functions, and includes several bug fixes.

2.2 Compatible Product

Product	Model
Control Software	VMP
Receiving Card	A5s Plus, A7s Plus, A8s and its series, A8s-N, A8s Pro and its series, A10s Pro and its series
Fiber Converter	CVT10, CVT10 Pro
Multifunction Card	MFN300
Light Sensor	NS060

3 Optimization Details

Function	Description
3D LUT	File uploads now support precision formats of 33x33x33 and 65x65x65.
Multi-batch Module Adjustment	Optimized device performance to significantly enhance the speed of multi-batch module adjustment. (Available with the A10s Pro)
Optical Port Settings	Allows expansion from 20 to 40 Ethernet ports for optical output. This improves the output capability of the device's Ethernet ports, enabling a single device to achieve 4K@60Hz output backup and 4K@120Hz output of frame multiplication.
Mixed Output of Optical and Ethernet port	Support both fiber converter's Ethernet port output and controller's Ethernet port output (fiber converter's Ethernet port output takes priority when both of them are available).

4 Bug Fixes

Fixed the issue where the device-to-device backup in all-in-one controller mode does not take effect after the layer becomes source-less.
Fixed the issue of occasional jitter in the fourth layer after power cycling.
Fixed the issue of occasional self-check error after power cycling, with error codes of FPGA B DDR ERROR, Vol_Main_12V, and Xserver work error.
Fixed the issue where the LED Image Booster does not take effect on certain cabinets when the screen is loaded by multiple models of receiving cards.
Fixed the issue where turning on the calibration switch after uploading the calibration coefficients when the controller works with the A10s Pro caused bright lines to appear on the display.
Fixed the issue where, under a 10-bit output, adjusting the low-grayscale compensation to 83.3% and 100% caused abnormal display on the screen.
Fixed the issue where the input sources are unstable for HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 connectors at a resolution of 3840×1152@60Hz.
Fixed the compatibility issue between Blackmagic's Teranex Mini-HDMI to 12G-SDI converter and MX40 Pro's SDI connector.
Fixed the issue where the multi-mode function is not displayed in VMP V1.2.3 interface after the NCP file generated by Cabinet Tool V1.0.5 is imported to VMP.
Fixed the issue where the display exhibits grayscale spikes when the grayscale gradient test pattern is displayed.
Fixed the issue where the ARM system would crash abnormally after a power cycle or extended operation.
Fixed the issue of error codes occurring on the fiber converter's 9th Ethernet port when it loads cabinets while the fiber converter is connected to the controller's optical port.
Fixed the issue where the display exhibits noise when playing a specific image for an extended period.
Fixed the issue where certain cabinets display a black image when the number of cabinets in the screen topology exceeds 16.

5 Known Issues

None.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, extracted or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.

Trademark

NOVA STAR is a trademark of Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.

Statement

Thank you for choosing NovaStar's product. This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without notice. If you experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us via the contact information given in this document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate and implement any suggestions.

Official website: www.novastar.tech

Technical support: support@novastar.tech

Models: V1.4.0, MX40 Pro LED Display Controller, MX40 Pro, LED Display Controller, Display Controller, Controller

File Info : application/pdf, 7 Pages, 905.59KB

COEX-MX40-Pro-LED-Display-Controller-V1.4.0-Release-Notes

References

Microsoft Word 2013 Microsoft Word 2013

Related Documents

	NovaLCT User Manual: LED Configuration Tool for Multimedia Players This user manual provides comprehensive instructions for NovaLCT, NovaStar's LED configuration tool for multimedia players. It covers software installation, device connection, screen configuration, brightness and chroma adjustment, screen monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and FAQs.
	NovaStar COEX Solution NCP File Instruction Manual This instruction manual provides detailed information on NovaStar's COEX Control System Solution, focusing on the NCP file format, its generation, application, and quality assurance. Learn about NCP file features, compatibility, and troubleshooting.
	NovaStar COEX Control System Solution: Backup Instruction Manual A comprehensive guide detailing backup solutions for the NovaStar COEX Control System. Covers Ethernet port backup, optical port backup, output card backup, controller backup, and power supply backup configurations using NovaStar's MX series controllers.
	NovaStar New Products 2022 Overview Explore NovaStar's new products for 2022, including the VMP, MX40 Pro, VX Series (VX600, VX1000), H Series screen management systems, and CVT10 Pro fiber converters, designed for exceptional LED display and virtual production solutions.
	NovaStar COEX SNMP Protocol Instructions A comprehensive guide detailing the use of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) with NovaStar COEX series LED display controllers. Covers configuration, monitoring, trap reporting, and provides detailed SNMP OID parameters for various controller functions.
	NovaStar MX40 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual Comprehensive user manual for the NovaStar MX40 Pro LED Display Controller, covering setup, configuration, operation, and specifications for professional LED display management.
	NovaStar A8s-N Receiving Card Specifications Detailed specifications for the NovaStar A8s-N receiving card, including features, change history, pinouts, dimensions, and electrical parameters.
	NovaStar MX40 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual This user manual provides comprehensive guidance for the NovaStar MX40 Pro 4K LED Display Controller, covering its features, hardware overview, application scenarios, screen configuration, display effect adjustments, device management, basic system settings, and technical specifications.