NOVASTAR MCTRL660 LED Display Controller

NOVASTAR MCTRL660 LED Display Controller

Change History

Document Version Release Date Description
V1.4.4 2024-08-22 Updated the 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 1 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

Introduction

The MCTRL660 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 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 the rental and fixed applications, such as concerts, live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.

Certifications

FCC, CE, EAC, UL/CUL, KC, CCC, PSE, 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

  • 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
    They are 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
  • An innovative architecture to implement smart screen configuration, allowing a screen to be configured within 30 seconds and greatly shortening the stage preparation time
  • Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration

Work 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.

Appearance

Front Panel 

Appearance

No Name Description
1 Power switch ON/OFF
2 Indicator PWR (Red) Always on: The power supply is normal.
Off: The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal.
RUN (Green Slow flashing (flashing once in 2s): The video input is unavailable.
Normal flashing (flashing 4 times in 1s): The video input is available.
Rapid flashing (flashing 30 times in 1s): The screen is displaying startup image.
Breathing: The Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect
STA (Green) Always on: The device is operating normally
Off: The device is not operating, or operating abnormally.
3 LCD screen Display the device status, menus, submenus and messages.
4 Knob Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value. Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation.
5 BACK button Go back to the previous menu or exit the current operation.

Rear Panel 

Appearance

Connector Type Connector Name Description
Input Input 1x SL-DVI input connector
  • Maximum resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz
  • Support custom input resolutions. Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz)
    Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz)
  • Do NOT support interlaced signal input
HDMI IN 1x HDMI 1.3 input connector
  • Maximum resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz
  • Support custom input resolutions.
    Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz) Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz)
  • Support HDCP 1.4.
  • Do NOT support interlaced signal input.
AUDIO Audio input connector
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 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

Dimensions

Specifications

Electrical Specifications Input voltage AC 100V~240V-50/60Hz
Rated power consumption 16 W
Operating Environment

 

Temperature –20ºC to +60ºC
Humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications Dimensions 483.0 mm × 258.1 mm × 55.3 mm
Net weight 3.6 kg
Packing Information Packing box 560 mm × 405 mm × 180 mm
Carrying case 545 mm × 370 mm × 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 DV 8bit RGB 4:4:4 1920×1200@60Hz
10bit/ 12bit 1440×900@60Hz
HDMI 1.3 8bit 1920×1200@60Hz
10bit/ 12bi 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.

Copyright © 2024 Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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

Logo 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.

Customer Support

Official website www.novastar.tech
Technical support support@novastar.tech

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Documents / Resources

NOVASTAR MCTRL660 LED Display Controller [pdf] Owner's Manual
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NOVASTAR MCTRL660 LED Display Controller [pdf] User Manual
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References

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