NOVAMCTRL4K
NOVASTAR

NOVAMCTRL4K

ORDER CODE: NOVAMCTRL4K

MCTRL4K is an independent master controller developed by NovaStar with an epoch-making significance. The loading capacity of a single unit is up to 3840x2160 @60Hz, which is able to meet the on-site requirements of oversized LED displays. MCTRL4K also can be used as two independent master controllers, which makes it more flexible to load LED displays. The design of MCTRL4K is innovative. It allows configuring a display at any time without PC.
 
N.B.: optical fiber adapter NOVASFP4K not included in the packaging.
 

Main features:

  • Complete video input interfaces: DP1.2 x 1, HDMI2.0 x 1, dual-link DVI x 2
  • Supports 16-channel Neutrik gigabit ethernet outputs and 4-channel optical fibre outputs and maximum loading capacity of a single unit up to 3840x2160@60Hz
  • Supports two operating modes during dual-link DVI input: mosaic and multi-card
  • Innovative design to enable smart configuration which has greatly shortened the time for stage preparation
  • NovaStar's G4 engine to create stable and flicker-free pictures without scanning lines, and bring smooth images with a good sense of layering
  • Supports NovaStar's latest pixel-by-pixel calibration technology, the process of which is fast and efficient
  • Enables white balance calibration and colour gamut mapping based on the different features of LED on the display to ensure the real restoration of colour
  • Screen configuration can be done at any time without PC
  • Manual adjustment of screen brightness, which makes it much easier and quicker
  • Multiple controllers are able to be cascaded for uniform control
  • Inputs
  • DP 1.2 interface
  • Max. supported resolution: 3840×2160 @60Hz
  • Max. width and height are 3840 (downward compatibility)
  • HDMI 2.0 interface
  • Max. supported resolution: 3840×2160 @60Hz
  • Max. width and height are 3840 (downward compatibility)
  • DUAL DVI-D1/D2 interface
  • VESA standard, max. supported resolution: 3840x1080 @60Hz and 3840×2160 @30Hz (downward compatibility)
  • Outputs
  • 16xRJ45
  • RJ45 Neutrik gigabit ethernet outputs
  • 4-channel optical fibre outputs
  • Optical fibre port, single mode and double fibre, LC port, 1310mm
  • OPT1 is used for transferring the data of port 1-8
  • OPT2 is used for transferring the data of port 9-16
  • OPT3 is the backup channel of OPT1
  • OPT4 is the backup channel of OPT2
  • Either gigabit ethernet port or optical fibre port can be used at the same time. Two types of ports cannot be used to connect devices simultaneously.
  • Control
  • ETHERNET control interface
  • USB IN: cascade input or connecting to PC for communication
  • USB OUT: cascading next unit
  • GenLock IN type: black burst - genlock synchronous signal, making sure the pictures on LED display are synchronous with external genlock source.
  • Genlock LOOP: genlock loop output
  • Overall specifications
  • Input power AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Overall power consumption 30W
  • Operating temperature -20~60% u 2103
  • Dimensions(L×W×H) 482.6×372×89 mm

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NOVACVT10S
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NOVASTAR, Single mode optic fiber converter, 2 OPT in, 10 RJ45 out
NOVACVT10M
NOVACVT10M
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NOVASTAR, Multi mode optic fiber converter, 2 OPT in, 10 RJ45 out
NOVACVT4K-S
NOVACVT4K-S
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NOVASTAR, Single mode optic fiber converter, 4 OPT in, 16 RJ45 out
NOVACVT4K-M
NOVACVT4K-M
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NOVASTAR, Multi mode optic fiber converter, 4 OPT in, 16 RJ45 out
NOVASFP4K
NOVASFP4K
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NOVASTAR, single mode optic fibre adapter for 10G Novastar controllers
NOVASFP4K-M
NOVASFP4K-M
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NOVASTAR, multy mode optic fibre adapter for 10G Novastar controllers
NOVAHDRMASTER4K
NOVAHDRMASTER4K
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Novastar HDLR video generator

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Data sheet & specs

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User manual

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User manualNovamctrl4k_USER_MANUAL.pdf(25/08/2016)10MB
User manualNovamctrl4k_USER_MANUAL_EN.pdf(13/01/2017)2MB
User manualNovamctrl4k_USER_MANUAL.pdf(16/05/2024)93KB

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Tech docs

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Software

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SoftwareNovaLCT-MarsV4.9.0(03/03/2025)92MB

Firmware

Update Tool: {Upbox}
Check hardware changelog before downloading firmware
Revision Release date Firmware changelog HW Compatibility
1.2.3.0 STABLE 15/05/2018

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