MCTRL700
LED Display Controller
Specifications
Change History
| Document Version | Release Date | Description |
| V1.2.2 | 2024-08-22 | Updated the packing box dimensions. |
| V1.2.1 | 2021-08-02 | Updated the packing information. |
| V1.2.0 | 2020-07-08 | • Added the hot backup verification function. • Added the 10-bit Gamma adjustment function. • Changed the minimum width of the Ethernet port loading capacity from 256 pixels to 128 pixels. • Changed the number of receiving cards loaded by each Ethernet port from 1024 to 512. • Fixed the problem that the backup between Ethernet ports 5 and 6 does not take effect. • Changed the Ethernet ports that support audio output from Ethernet ports 1–3 to Ethernet ports 1–2. • The default screen configuration information becomes 128×128 after factory reset. • Optimized the device cascading solution. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. • Removed the RS232 ports. Devices can be cascaded via UART serial port. • Canceled the scaling function. • Canceled the virtual function. |
| V1.1.0 | 2019-05-15 | • Changed the document style. • Optimized the document content. |
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 1920×1200@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
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
They are used for device cascading. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. - Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
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.
Appearance
Front Panel
| 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
| Connector Type | Connector Name | Description |
| Input | DVI IN | 1x SL-DVI input connector • Resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz • Custom resolutions supported Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz) Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz) • HDCP 1.4 compliant • Does NOT support interlaced signal input. |
| HDMI IN | 1x HDMI 1.3 input connector • Resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz • Custom resolutions supported Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz) Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz) • HDCP1.4 compliant • Does NOT support interlaced signal input. |
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| AUDIO | Audio input connector | |
| Output | 1~6 | 6x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports • Capacity per port up to 650,000 pixels • Redundancy between Ethernet ports supported |
| HDMI OUT | 1x HDMI 1.3 output connector for cascading | |
| DVI OUT | 1x SL-DVI output connector for cascading | |
| Control | USB | 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 100-240V~50/60Hz | |
Note:
This product can only be placed horizontally. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
Dimensions
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 × 44.4 mm |
| Net weight | 2.6 kg Note: It is the weight of a single device only. |
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| Rackmount | 1U | |
| Packing Information | Packing box | 585 mm × 465 mm × 353 mm Note: Each packing box can hold up to 5 devices. |
| Carrying case | 565 mm × 88 mm × 328 mm | |
| Accessory | 1x power cord, 1x USB cable, 1x DVI cable | |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS, IC Note: If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or regions where it is to be sold, please apply for the certifications yourself or contact NovaStar to apply for them. |
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Video Source Features
| Input Connector | Features | ||
| Bit Depth | Sampling Format | Max. Input Resolution | |
| HDMI 1.3 | 8bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920×1200@60Hz |
| Single-link DVI | 8bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920×1200@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.
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Trademark
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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
Documents / Resources
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NOVASTAR MCTRL700 LED Display Controller [pdf] Owner's Manual MCTRL700 LED Display Controller, MCTRL700, LED Display Controller, Display Controller, Controller |
