MX40 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual V1.4.2

MX40 Pro
LED Display Controller
User Manual
MX40 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual
Change History
Document Version Release Date Description
V1.4.2 2024-10-31 Deleted the Sync Lock related operations from the device's LCD
interface.
V1.4.1 2024-08-13 Updated the descriptions for internal source operations.
V1.4.0 2024-04-26  Added the function of synchronous output from optical and
Ethernet ports.
 Added the function of setting optical port output mode. Users
may choose between 20-port mode and 40-port mode.
 Supports importing 3D LUT files with an accuracy of 33x33x33
/ 65x65x65.
 The "Layer Setting" in the LCD interface of the device has
been renamed to "Layer Parameters". Now, it only shows the
parameters without allowing any modifications.
V1.2.0 2023-01-03  Added the function of changing the temperature scale.

 Added a layer scaling mode: fill screen.
 Support the SNMP and Art-Net protocols.
 Updated the description of the USB port on the front panel.
V1.1.0 2022-11-07
 Optimized the description of Ethernet port load capacity.
V1.0.0 2022-07-09 First release
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Contents
Change History ................................................................................................................................................................................ i
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Applications.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4 UI Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Home Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Initial Screen Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Quick Configuration via Front Panel Screen ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.1.1 Set Input Source ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1.2 Load Cabinet Config File ........................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.3 Configure the Screen Quickly .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Free Screen Configuration via VMP .................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Display Effect Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Apply Presets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Set External Input Source Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2.1 View Input Source Information (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, SDI) ............................................................................ 14
6.2.2 Set Resolution and Frame Rate (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 and DP only) ................................................................... 14
6.2.3 Adjust Color (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, SDI) ........................................................................................................ 15
6.2.4 Set HDR Parameters (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP and SDI).................................................................................... 16
6.3 Set Internal Input Sources ................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 View Layers Parameters (All-In-One Controller Mode only) ................................................................................................ 17
6.5 Set Output Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.5.1 Adjust Screen Brightness ........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5.2 Adjust Gamma and Color Temperature ...................................................................................................................... 19
6.5.3 Enable 3D Function ................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.5.4 Set Low Latency ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.5.5 Set Bit Depth ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
7 Device Management .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Switch Working Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Configure Communication Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Enable Mapping .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
7.4 Control Display Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.1 Upon Powering Up..................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5.2 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
7.6 View the Firmware Version .................................................................................................................................................. 24
7.7 Reset to Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Basic System Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
8.1 Set Language ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2 Set Temperature Scale ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.3 Set Session Timeout............................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.4 View Service Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
9 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
10 Video Source Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 29
11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity .................................................................................................................................................... 31
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1 Overview
The MX40 Pro is a flagship all-in-one LED display controller with 20 Ethernet ports in the brand-new control system
COEX series of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar). This controller integrates video
processing and video control into one box and offers rich video input connectors (HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G-SDI),
20x Ethernet output ports and 4x 10G optical ports. It can also work with the brand-new software VMP (Vision
Management Platform) to provide a better operation and control experience.
This document mainly describes the menu operations on the LCD screen of the controller. For more function
operations, see the VMP Vision Management Platform User Manual.
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2 Appearance
2.1 Front Panel
Name Description
 Solid red: Standby
Running Indicator
 Solid blue: The device is being started.
 Solid green: The device is running normally.
 Flashing red: The device is running abnormally.
 Press the button to power on or power off the device.
Standby Button
 Hold down the button for 5s or longer to restart the device.
 Connect to a USB drive only to export the device diagnostic result.
USB 2.0
 Only the NTFS and FAT32 file systems are supported. Others are not supported.
TFT Screen A 3.5-inch screen to display the device status, menus, submenus and messages for
parameter settings
 On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
Knob
 On the main menu screen, rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter
value. Press the knob to confirm the operation.
 Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5s or longer to lock or unlock
the buttons.
BACK Go back to the previous menu or cancel the current operation.
2.2 Rear Panel
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Inputs
Type Qty Description
HDMI 2.0-1 IN 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)

Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

(Forced)
Max height: 8192 pixels (1080×8192@60Hz)
Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

/ 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz
HDR Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and
SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
Support HLG.
EDID Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz.

management
Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP

1.3.
Interlaced signal Not supported

inputs


(Forced)
Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

/ 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz
Support HLG.

management

1.3.

inputs


(Forced)
Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

/ 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz
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Support HLG.

management

1.3.

inputs
DP 1.2 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)


(Forced)
Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

/ 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz
HDR HDR video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP.

management
HDCP HDCP 1.3 compliant

inputs
12G-SDI IN 1 Standards Support ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292
(HD) standard video inputs.
Support 3G-Level A/Level B (DS mode).
Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz

Min resolution: 720x480i@59.94Hz
Frame rates 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60 Hz
HDR HDR video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP.
Interlaced signal Support interlaced signal inputs, including 1080i/576i/480i.

inputs
Cables Recommend using the CANARE-12G SDI coaxial cable. Cables

up to 50 meters are supported.
Outputs
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1–20 20 Gigabit Ethernet output ports. Support hot backup between Ethernet ports.
 Max device load capacity: 9 million pixels
 The maximum load capacity per Ethernet port is as follows. For details, see chapter
11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity.
− 8bit@60Hz: 659,722 pixels
− 10bit@60Hz: 494,791 pixels (available only with the A10s Pro receiving card)
− 10bit/12bit@60Hz: 329,861 pixels
Note
 While in the 20-port mode, the maximum load capacity is only achieved when the
load width of a single port is 128 pixels or more. If the load width is less than that,
the load capacity will be reduced accordingly, calculated as (128 - load width) × load
height.
 While in the 40-port mode, the maximum load capacity is only achieved when the
load width of a single port is 192 pixels or more. If the load width is less than that,
the load capacity will be reduced accordingly, calculated as (192 - load width) × load
height.
OPT 1–4 4 10G optical output ports

Supports setting of output mode. Users may choose between 20-port mode and 40-
port mode.
 20-port mode:
− OPT 1 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 1 to 10. OPT 3 is the copy channel of
OPT 1.
− OPT 2 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 11 to 20. OPT 4 is the copy channel of
OPT 2.
− You can use the optical port alongside the physical Ethernet port, with priority
given in the following order: OPT 1/2 > OPT 3/4 > Ethernet ports 1–20.
 40-port mode:
− OPT 1 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 1 to 10.

− You can use the optical port alongside the physical Ethernet port, with priority
given in the following order: OPT 1/2 > Ethernet ports 1–20.
Note
 When both the optical and Ethernet ports are used simultaneously, please do NOT
connect the device's Ethernet port with the same number as the one of the optical
port to the receiving card at the same time. If they are connected simultaneously, the
display effect of the optical port will take precedence.
 When Ethernet port backup is enabled in 40-port mode, the last 20 Ethernet ports
are backed up by the first 20 Ethernet ports. When switching to the 20-port mode,
please remember to remove the loop backup setup of the receiving card.
 While in the 40-port mode, additional Ethernet ports can be used to create easier
screen topology without reducing the device's maximum load capacity.
HDMI 2.0-1 LOOP 1 HDMI loop through. Up to 8 devices can be cabled in one loop.
HDMI 2.0-2 LOOP 1
HDMI 2.0-3 LOOP 1
12G-SDI LOOP 1 SDI loop through. Up to 8 devices can be cabled in one loop.
SPDIF OUT 1 A digital audio output (Reserved)
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Controls
ETHERNET 2 Gigabit Ethernet control ports. Support TCP/IP protocol and star topology.
They have the same functions without priority and order, and can be connected to
VMP software. No switch or router is needed to deploy multiple devices on the same
LAN via device cascading as the network switching function is already built in. Up to
20 MX40 Pro devices can be cascaded.
GENLOCK 1 A pair of Genlock signal connectors. Support Bi-Level, Tri-Level, and Blackburst.
 IN: Accept the sync signal.
 LOOP: Loop the sync signal.
The Genlock input signal supports a frame rate range from 23.98 Hz to 60 Hz. For
standard Genlock signal generators, up to 20 MX40 Pro devices can be cascaded.
AUX 1 An auxiliary port that connects to the central control device (RS232) (Reserved)
Power
100-240V~, 1 An AC power input connector and switch

50/60Hz, 1.5A
Note
The maximum input resolution and maximum width and height of HDMI and DP connectors must be obtained by
setting the graphics card.
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3 Applications
The MX40 Pro has two typical application scenarios as shown below. In those application examples, the LED screen
size is 4096×2160.
Application 1: Output via Ethernet Ports
Application 2: Long-Distance Transmission via OPT Ports
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4 UI Introduction
4.1 Home Screen
After the device is powered on, the home screen showing device related information is displayed as follows.
Figure 4-1 Home screen
The home screen is shown in Figure 4-1 and the home screen descriptions are shown in Table 4-1.
Home screen descriptions

Area Content Description
Top line MX40 Pro The device name

The name can be changed in VMP software.
Send-Only Controller The device working mode

 All-In-One Controller: The video processing and sending functions are
available.
 Send-Only Controller: Only the video sending function is available.
For related operations, please refer to 7.1 Switch Working Mode.
The device button lock status

 When the icon displayed: The buttons are locked.
 When the icon not displayed: The buttons are unlocked.
Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5s or longer to lock
or unlock the buttons.
The connection status of the Ethernet ports

 Blue: Connected
 Gray: Disconnected
192.168.0.10 The device IP address

For related operations, please refer to 7.2 Configure Communication Settings
Set an IP Address.
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Input HDMI1, HDMI2, The device input source type and status
HDMI3, DP, SDI, 
Internal Green: The signal is accessed normally and used.
 Blue: The signal is accessed normally, but not used.
 Red: The signal is not accessed, or the accessed signal is abnormal.
 Gray: The signal is abnormal and not used.
For related operations in the Send-Only Controller working mode, please refer
to 5.1.1 Set Input Source.
HDMI1 The resolution and frame rate of the currently available input source
4096*2160@60.00Hz
If multiple input sources are available, the resolution and frame rate of each
input source will be displayed one by one. If the input is used by the layer, the
layer number will be displayed below.
For related operations, please refer to 6.2.2 Set Resolution and Frame Rate
(HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 and DP only).
Screen 4096*2160@59.94Hz The screen resolution and frame rate
The screen brightness

For related operations, please refer to 6.5.1 Adjust Screen Brightness.
Port 1–20 The statuses of the Ethernet ports. (While in 40-port mode, the statuses are
displayed in groups of 20 Ethernet ports each time.)
 Blue: Connected
OPT 1–4 The statuses of the OPT ports

 Blue: Connected
Bottom Sync: Genlock The sync signal currently used and the signal status
line  Sync: Active Input: Sync with the frame rate of the current input source
 Sync: Genlock: Sync with the frame rate of the Genlock signal
 Sync: Internal: Sync with the frame rate of the internal clock of the device
Color code:
 Blue: The signal is normal.
 Red: The signal is abnormal.
HDR10 The format of the dynamic range

For-related operations, please refer to 6.2.4 Set HDR Parameters (HDMI1,
HDMI2, HDMI3, DP and SDI).
3D The 3D function status

 The icon displayed: The 3D function is turned on.
 The icon not displayed: The 3D function is turned off.
For related operations, please refer to 6.5.3 Enable 3D Function.
The output display status. For related operations, please refer to 7.4 Control
Display Status.
 : The display is frozen.
 : The display is blacked out
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The temperature inside the chassis
4.2 Main Menu

On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen. When the device working mode is All-In-One
Controller, the main menu is shown in Figure 4-2. When the device working mode is Send-Only Controller, the Layer
Parameters menu is not displayed.
Figure 4-2 Main menu
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5 Initial Screen Configuration

If the LED screen, cabinets, data flow and the number of cabinets loaded by Ethernet ports can meet the following
requirements, you can configure the screen via the device front panel menu; otherwise, screen configuration in VMP
will be your ideal choice.
 Screen: The LED screen must be a regular screen.
 Cabinet: The cabinets must be regular ones of the same size, and function well.
 Data flow: The data must run in the same way for all Ethernet ports and the data flow must be one of the
followings. The starting position of the data flow is the first cabinet of Ethernet port 1, and the connections are
made in sequence according to the serial number of the Ethernet port.
 Number of cabinets loaded by Ethernet ports: If n ports are used to load the cabinets, the number of cabinets
loaded by each of the first (n–1) ports must be the same and the integral multiple of the number of cabinet rows
or columns, and it must be greater than or equal to the number of cabinets loaded by the last port.
5.1 Quick Configuration via Front Panel Screen

5.1.1 Set Input Source
Select the desired input source and complete the related settings, such as resolution and frame rate. If the
resolutions of the input source and screen are the same, the image can be displayed pixel to pixel. A lower frame rate
may result in image flickering, while a higher frame rate helps stabilize the display image.
Note
Input source settings are required for screen configuration in the Send-Only Controller working mode and not
required in the All-In-One Controller mode.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > Select Input to select a video source.
Figure 5-1 Select input source
Perform the corresponding operations for the input source according to the input source type. For the SDI sources,
please skip this step.
 External input sources (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP)
a. Choose input source > EDID. The input source is HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or DP.
b. Set Mode to Custom or Standard, and then set the resolution and frame rate.
Custom: Set the resolution manually.
Standard: Select the desired resolution from the drop-down options.
c. After the settings are done, click Apply.
 Internal sources
a. Choose Internal Source > Image, and navigate to the sub-menu. Then, select a picture.
b. When the relevant parameters of the image are displayed, set the parameters according to your actual
needs; otherwise, please skip this step.
c. Press the BACK button to go back to the upper-level menu and select Resolution.
d. Set Mode to Custom or Standard, and then set the resolution and frame rate.
e. After the settings are done, click Apply.
5.1.2 Load Cabinet Config File

When the cabinet cannot display images normally, send the cabinet configuration file (.rcfgx) to the cabinet and save
it to let the cabinet display image normally. Before the operation, please import cabinet configuration file with VMP.
On the main menu screen, choose Screen Configuration > Send Cabinet Config File.
Figure 5-2 Send cabinet config file
Select the target configuration file.
Select Yes in the displayed dialog box.
After the configuration file is successfully sent, a message appears on the menu screen and then then you will
automatically return to configuration file screen.
Press the BACK button to go back to the upper-level menu.
Select Save to RV Card.
After the configuration file is successfully saved, a message appears on the menu screen.
5.1.3 Configure the Screen Quickly

Set the screen configuration parameters to quickly complete the cabinet connection, so that the LED screen can
display the input source image normally.
On the main menu screen, choose Screen Configuration > Quick Configuration.
Figure 5-3 Quick configuration
Set screen configuration parameters as required.
 Cabinet Row Qty: Set the quantity of cabinet rows.

 Cabinet Column Qty: Set the quantity of cabinet columns.
 Port 1 Cabinet Qty: Set the quantity of the cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1.
 Data Flow (Front View): Select the data flow for the cabinets loaded by Ethernet port 1.
 H Offset: Set the horizontal offset of the displayed image.
 V Offset: Set the vertical offset of the displayed image.
5.2 Free Screen Configuration via VMP

The VMP software can be used to configure either the regular screens or complex screens, and supports free wiring
of the cabinets, plus the ability of calculating the used load capacity according to the cabinets that are actually loaded.
For the details of performing the free screen configuration, please refer to VMP Vision Management Platform User
Manual.
6 Display Effect Adjustment

6.1 Apply Presets
Apply a saved preset in VMP to the device to quickly complete display effect adjustment.
On the main menu screen, select Preset.
The saved presets in VMP is displayed on the menu screen, as shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1 Presets
Select a preset.
6.2 Set External Input Source Parameters

6.2.1 View Input Source Information (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, SDI)
View the attribute values of the external input source, including the resolution, frame rate, bit depth, color gamut, etc.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > input source > Infoframe. The input source is HDMI1, HDMI2,
HDMI3, DP or SDI.
Figure 6-2 Input source information
When the device working mode is All-In-One Controller, the Select Input menu is not displayed.
View the input source information.
6.2.2 Set Resolution and Frame Rate (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 and DP only)
Set the resolution and frame rate of the external input source. If the resolutions of the input source and screen are the
same, the image can be displayed pixel to pixel. A lower frame rate may result in image flickering, while a higher
frame rate helps stabilize the display image.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > input source > EDID. The input source is HDMI1, HDMI2,
HDMI3 or DP.
Figure 6-3 EDID
Set Mode to Custom or Standard, and then set the resolution and frame rate.
 Custom: Set the resolution manually.

 Standard: Select the desired resolution from the drop-down options.
After the settings are done, click Apply.
6.2.3 Adjust Color (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, SDI)

Set the infoframe override parameters of the external input source and adjust the color. The override parameter will
be used in the calculation of color adjustment. If the value of this parameter is not set manually, the value that comes
with the input source will be used.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > input source > EDID. The input source is HDMI1, HDMI2,
HDMI3, DP or SDI.
Figure 6-4 Infoframe override
Set the override parameters as required.
Select Auto and the device will read the attribute value that comes with the input source.
Press the BACK button to go back to the upper-level menu.
Select Color Adjustment.
Set the related parameters.
Parameter Description
Black Level It is used to adjust the brightness of the dark areas of the image. The smaller the value,
the darker the dark part of the screen.
Contrast It is used to adjust the brightness of the highlight areas of the image. The greater the
value, the brighter the highlight part of the screen.
Contrast and black level together affect the overall contrast of the image.
Saturation It is used to adjust the color purity of the image. The greater the value, the more vivid
the color.
Parameter Description
Hue It is used to adjust the color effect of the displayed image color.
Red Shadow/Green It is used to adjust the brightness of the dark areas of the image. The principle is the
Shadow/Blue Shadow same as that of black level, but only the RGB components are adjusted.
Red Highlight/Green It is used to adjust the brightness of the highlight areas of the image. The principle is the
Highlight/Blue Highlight same as that of contrast, but only the RGB components are adjusted.
6.2.4 Set HDR Parameters (HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP and SDI)

Set the parameters used during the process of parsing HDR video sources.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > input source > HDR. The input source is HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,
DP, or SDI.
Figure 6-5 HDR
Select HDR and select the HDR format from the listed options.
Select Auto and the device will read the attribute value that comes with the input source.
Select HDR10 Parameters to complete the related settings. If the HDR format is SDR here, no parameters need to
be set.
HDR-related parameters include:

 PQ mode: The mapping method of video source brightness.
− ST2084 (PQ): This mode 1:1 maps the brightness of the video source. The part that exceeds the maximum
screen brightness will still be adjusted to the maximum screen brightness.
− ST2086 (Linear mapping): This mode linearly maps the brightness of the video source. It globally adjusts the
video source brightness according to the maximum screen brightness to ensure that the ratio of the
brightness of the entire source content remains unchanged.
 MaxCLL Override: When the MaxCLL Override switch is , the MaxCLL parameter takes effect.
 MaxCLL: Override the maximum video source brightness and adjust the brightness to a specified value.
To restore the parameters to the defaults, select Reset.
Note
The HDR function supports automatic parsing and manual setting. The properties of 12G-SDI sources, DP1.2
sources and non-standard HDR sources can be manually set to HDR properties.
Using the HDR function reduces the MX40 Pro load capacity by less than half if the MX40 Pro works with the A10s
Pro receiving card. For details, see 11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity.
6.3 Set Internal Input Sources

Select the internal source stored in the device and set the related parameters for screen testing and troubleshooting.
On the main menu screen, choose Input Settings > Internal Source.
Figure 6-6 Internal source
Select Image to navigate to the sub menu and select a picture.
When the relevant parameters of the image are displayed, set the parameters according to your actual needs;
otherwise, please skip this step.
Press the BACK button to go back to the upper-level menu and select Resolution.
Set Mode to Custom or Standard, and then set the resolution, frame rate and bit depth.
Figure 6-7 Resolution parameters
 Custom: Set the resolution manually.

 Standard: Select the desired resolution from the drop-down options.
After the settings are done, click Apply.
6.4 View Layers Parameters (All-In-One Controller Mode only)

The LCD screen of the controller is designed to only display layer parameters. To create or configure layers, please
connect to VMP for these operations. For detailed instructions, please refer to VMP Vision Management Platform
User Manual.
On the main menu screen, select Layer Parameters.
Figure 6-8 Layer parameters
View the Canvas Size and the max frame rate.
Select a layer and view the related parameters.
 Input Source: The number of the layer that is using this input source is displayed in the input source information
area.
 Scaling Mode: The scaling mode currently being applied.
− Custom: Customized width and height.
− Pixel to Pixel: Same as the width and height of the input source
− Snap to Canvas: Same as the width and height of the canvas
− Fill Screen: Same as the width and height of the screen
 Width: The layer width.
 Height: The layer height.
 H Position: The horizontal coordinate (X) of the layer on the canvas.
 V Position: The vertical coordinate (Y) of the layer on the canvas.
 Priority: The Z coordinate of the layer on the canvas. The greater the value, the higher priority.
 Crop: The status of the input crop, as well as the size and position of the crop.
 Border: The status of the layer border, as well as the border thickness and color.
If necessary, select other layers and view the related parameters
6.5 Set Output Parameters

6.5.1 Adjust Screen Brightness
Adjust and save the screen brightness.
On the main menu screen, select Screen Brightness and press the knob to let the brightness value become editable.
Figure 6-9 Screen brightness (the Send-Only Controller mode as example)
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness to the target value, and then press the knob to confirm.
Choose Screen Configuration > Save to RV Card.
Figure 6-10 Save to RV card
After the brightness value is successfully saved, a message appears on the menu screen.
6.5.2 Adjust Gamma and Color Temperature

Adjust and save the Gamma and color temperature.
On the main menu screen, choose Advanced Functions > LED Screen Color.
Figure 6-11 LED screen color
Adjust the Gamma value.
1. Select Gamma and press the knob to let the value become editable.
2. Rotate the knob to adjust the Gamma to the target value, and then press the knob to confirm.
Adjust the color temperature value.
1. Select Color Temperature and press the knob to let the value become editable.
2. Rotate the knob to adjust the temperature to the target value, and then press the knob to confirm.
If you want to restore the parameters to the defaults, select Reset.
Press the BACK button to go back to the main menu, and then choose Screen Configuration > Save to RV Card.
Figure 6-12 Save to RV card
After the values are successfully saved, a message appears on the menu screen.
6.5.3 Enable 3D Function

Turn on the 3D function and set the related parameters.
On the main menu screen, choose Advanced Functions > 3D.
Figure 6-13 3D
Turn on the 3D function by setting the 3D switch to .
Set the related parameters.
 Video Source Format: Set the format of the 3D video source. Set the format to SBS, TAB or Frame SEQ
according to the format of the accessed video source.
 Right Eye Start: Set the start position of the right eye image. When the video source format is SBS or TAB, and
the left and right eye images are provided, this parameter can be set.
 Eye Priority: Set which image is sent first, the right eye image or the left eye image. Wear the 3D glasses to
watch the display. If the display is abnormal, set the parameter value to the other one. If the display is normal,
the setting is done.
 3rd Emitter: When a third-party 3D signal emitter is used, set the switch to .
 Emitter Delay: Set the delay time of sending the synchronization signal from the 3D signal emitter to the 3D
glasses. This setting ensures that the switching between left and right eye images of the 3D glasses is in sync
with the switching between the left and right eye images on the display. This parameter applies to both the
NovaStar and third-party emitters.
Note
To use the 3D function, specified 3D glasses are needed. For details, please contact NovaStar technical support.
6.5.4 Set Low Latency

The low latency function is used to reduce the delay at the controller, or increase the latency when the device works
with high-latency equipment.
On the main menu screen, choose Advanced Functions > Output Settings.
Figure 6-14 Low latency
Perform any of the following operations as required.
 Enable low latency

Set the Low Latency switch to to enable the low latency function.
 Set additional frame latency
a. Select Additional Frame Latency and press the knob to let the value become editable.
b. Rotate the knob to adjust the parameter to the target value, and then press the knob to confirm.
Note
 When low latency is enabled, the sync source cannot be set to Genlock.
 The latency at the controller is 0 frame (less than 1 ms) in Send-Only Controller working mode and 1 frame in
All-In-One Controller working mode.
 To enable low latency, please make sure all Ethernet ports load the cabinets vertically and share the same Y
coordinate. Free screen configuration (for example, Ethernet port 2 loads cabinets horizontally, or its Y
coordinate is different from that of Ethernet port 1) will reduce the load capacity.
6.5.5 Set Bit Depth

Set the output bit depth of the input source.
On the main menu screen, choose Advanced Functions > Output Settings.
Figure 6-15 Bit depth
Select Bit Depth and then select the desired bit depth value from the drop-down options.
If Auto is selected, the output bit depth is the same as the input bit depth.
7 Device Management
7.1 Switch Working Mode
Set the device working mode to All-In-One Controller or Send-Only Controller.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > Working Mode.
Figure 7-1 Working mode
Select All-In-One Controller or Send-Only Controller.
7.2 Configure Communication Settings

Set an IP Address
Manually set a static IP address for the device or set up the device to automatically obtain an IP address.
On the main menu screen, choose Communication Settings > Network Settings.
Figure 7-2 Network settings
Choose Mode and then select a mode from the drop-down options.
 Manual: Manually set a static IP address for the device.

 Auto: The device automatically obtains an IP address.
If the manual mode is selected, set an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and select Apply. If the
automatic mode is selected, this step is not required.
If you want to reset the IP address to the default, select Reset.
Set the Protocol Switch

Set the SNMP and Art-Net protocol switch status.
Note
For details, see the SNMP Protocol Instructions and Art-Net Protocol Instructions.
7.3 Enable Mapping

After the Mapping function is enabled, cabinets can display some information, such as the Ethernet port number and
receiving card number, allowing users to easily obtain the locations and connection topology of receiving cards.
On the main menu screen, choose Screen Configuration > Mapping.
Figure 7-3 Mapping
Enable the Mapping function by toggling on this switch .
7.4 Control Display Status

Set the display loaded by the controller to a black screen or frozen status.
On the main menu screen, choose Display Control.
Figure 7-4 Display control
Select a display status as required.
 Normal: Display the normal output screen.

 Freeze: Make the output screen always display the current frame. The input source is played normally.
 Blackout: Make the output screen go black. The input source is played normally.
7.5 Diagnostics
7.5.1 Upon Powering Up
When the device is powered on, it automatically conducts a diagnostic process:
 Normal startup: All functions of the MX40 Pro are available for use.
 Abnormal Startup: Based on the error message displayed, select Export Log to obtain the diagnostic results. If
there are only warning messages (in orange), you can choose Continue to proceed in a limited functionality
mode. However, if there are error messages (in red), usage cannot be continued.
7.5.2 Maintenance
Perform device diagnostics, then view and export the result.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > Diagnostics.
Figure 7-5 Diagnostics
After the diagnostics operation is complete, the diagnostic result will be displayed.
Select Close to close the dialog box and the screen as shown in Figure 7-6 is displayed.
Figure 7-6 After diagnostics
Do any of the following as required.
 View the diagnostic results

Select View Results to enter the report page and view the results.
 Export the diagnostic result to a USB drive
a. Insert the USB drive to the USB port on the front panel of the device.
b. Select Export to USB Drive.
A prompt will be displayed after the operation is successful.
7.6 View the Firmware Version

View the current firmware program version of the device.
On the main menu screen, select System Settings.
View the current firmware program version next to Firmware Version.
Figure 7-7 Firmware version
7.7 Reset to Factory Settings

Reset part or all of the device data to the factory settings.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > Factory Reset.
Figure 7-8 Factory reset
Do any of the following according to the data you want to reset.
 Reset part of the data

Reset all the data except the imported files, network parameters, language settings, and device name.
a. Select Keep User Data.
b. Select Yes in the displayed dialog box.
The device restarts automatically while the data is being reset.
 Reset all the data (This action cannot be undone.)
Reset all the data to factory settings.
a. Select Reset All.
b. Select Yes in the displayed dialog box.
The device restarts automatically while the data is being reset.
8 Basic System Settings

8.1 Set Language
Change the system language of the device.
On the main menu screen, select 语言/Language.
Choose English or 中文 as required.
Figure 8-1 Language
8.2 Set Temperature Scale

Change the system temperature scale of the device.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > Temperature Scale.
Select Celsius(°C) or Fahrenheit(°F) as needed.
Figure 8-2 Temperature scale
8.3 Set Session Timeout

Specify a certain amount of time for session timeout after which the LCD will return to the home screen from another
screen automatically if no action is performed during the specified time.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > Return to Home.
Figure 8-3 Session timeout value
Select 30s, 1min or 5min from the drop-down options as required.
8.4 View Service Information

View the service information of NovaStar, allowing users to ask questions and give feedback.
On the main menu screen, choose System Settings > About Us.
Figure 8-4 About us
View the official website, technical support email address and service hotline of NovaStar.
9 Product Specifications
Electrical Specifications Power input 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Max power consumption 95 W
Operating Environment Temperature –20ºC to +50ºC
Humidity 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Environment Temperature –30ºC to +80ºC
Humidity 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications Dimensions 482.6 mm × 94.2 mm × 467.0 mm
Net weight 7.5 kg
Gross weight 10.5 kg

Note: It is the total weight of the product, accessories,
and packing materials packed according to the packing
specifications.
Packing Information Packing box 660.0 mm × 570.0 mm × 210.0 mm, kraft paper box
Accessory box 408.0 mm × 290.0 mm × 50.0 mm, white cardboard box
 1x Power cord
Accessories
 1x Ethernet cable
 1x HDMI cable
 1x DP cable
 1x Certificate of Approval
IP Rating IP20
Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product.
The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and
environment.
10 Video Source Specifications

Color
Input Resolution Sampling Bit Depth Integer Frame Rate (Hz)
Space
HDMI 2.0-1 4K 4096×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30

YCbCr
(Forced)
10bit 24/25/30/48/50
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
3840×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30

YCbCr
10bit 24/25/30/48/50
8bit
24/25/30/48/50/60
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
2K1K 2560×1440 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75

YCbCr
10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100
8bit
24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit

YCbCr 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/
144
10bit
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/
144/240
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit (240 Hz needs to be forced)
HDMI 2.0-2 / 4K 4096×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 10bit 24/25/30/48/50

HDMI 2.0-3 YCbCr
(Forced)
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
3840×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 10bit 24/25/30/48/50

YCbCr
8bit
24/25/30/48/50/60
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
2K1K 2560×1440 RGB / 4:4:4 10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100

YCbCr
8bit
24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/

YCbCr 144
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/
Color
Input Resolution Sampling Bit Depth Integer Frame Rate (Hz)
Space
144/240
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
(240 Hz needs to be forced)
DP 1.2 4K 4096×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50

YCbCr
(Forced)
10bit
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
3840×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50

YCbCr
10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75
2K1K 2560×1440 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100

YCbCr
10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120
8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144
1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144

YCbCr
10bit (144 Hz needs to be forced)
8bit
24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144
/240 (240 Hz needs to be forced)
YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit
12G-SDI 4K 4096×2160 YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60
3840×2160
2K1K 2048×1080
1920×1080
Note
The table above only displays a selection of common resolutions and integer frame rates. Decimal frame rates are
also supported, allowing for automatic frame rate adaptation from the highest frame rate of each resolution down to
23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94/71.93/119.88/143.86 Hz.
11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity

When Working with A10s Pro Receiving Card
The formula of calculating the load capacity per Ethernet port and the detailed parameters are as follows.
 8bit: Load capacity × 24 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95
Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)
Frame Rate / Bit Depth 8bit 10bit 12bit
24 Hz 1,649,305.556 1,236,979 824,653
25 Hz 1,583,333 1,187,500 791,667
30 Hz 1,319,444 989,583 659,722
50 Hz 791,667 593,750 395,833
60 Hz 659,722 494,792 329,861
120 Hz 329,861 247,396 164,931
144 Hz 274,884 206,163 137,442
240 Hz 164,931 123,698 82,465
When Working with Other Armor Series Receiving Cards

The formula of calculating the load capacity per Ethernet port and the detailed parameters are as follows.
 10bit: Load capacity × 48 ×Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95
Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)
Frame Rate / Bit Depth 8bit 10bit 12bit
24 Hz 1,649,305.556 824,653 824,653
25 Hz 1,583,333 791,667 791,667
30 Hz 1,319,444 659,722 659,722
50 Hz 791,667 395,833 395,833
60 Hz 659,722 329,861 329,861
120 Hz 329,861 164,931 164,931
144 Hz 274,884 137,442 137,442
240 Hz 164,931 82,465 82,465
Note
 While in the 20-port mode, the maximum load capacity is only achieved when the load width of a single port is
128 pixels or more. If the load width is less than that, the load capacity will be reduced accordingly, calculated
as (128 - load width) × load height.
 While in the 40-port mode, the maximum load capacity is only achieved when the load width of a single port is
192 pixels or more. If the load width is less than that, the load capacity will be reduced accordingly, calculated
as (192 - load width) × load height.

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LED Display Controller

V1.4.1 2024-08-13 Updated the descriptions for internal source operations.

V1.2.0 2023-01-03  Added the function of changing the temperature scale.

V1.0.0 2022-07-09 First release

BACK Go back to the previous menu or cancel the current operation.

2.2 Rear Panel

Type Qty Description

HDMI 2.0-1 IN 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)

Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

EDID Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz.

HDCP HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP

Interlaced signal Not supported

HDMI 2.0-2 IN 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)

Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

EDID Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz.

HDCP HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP

Interlaced signal Not supported

HDMI 2.0-3 IN 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)

Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

EDID Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz.

HDCP HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP

Interlaced signal Not supported

DP 1.2 1 Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz (Forced)

Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

Frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72

HDR HDR video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP.

EDID Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz.

HDCP HDCP 1.3 compliant

Interlaced signal Not supported

Resolutions Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz

Frame rates 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60 Hz

HDR HDR video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP.

Interlaced signal Support interlaced signal inputs, including 1080i/576i/480i.

Cables Recommend using the CANARE-12G SDI coaxial cable. Cables

Type Qty Description

OPT 1–4 4 10G optical output ports

− OPT 2 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 11 to 20.

HDMI 2.0-2 LOOP 1

HDMI 2.0-3 LOOP 1

SPDIF OUT 1 A digital audio output (Reserved)

Type Qty Description

100-240V~, 1 An AC power input connector and switch

Application 1: Output via Ethernet Ports

Application 2: Long-Distance Transmission via OPT Ports

Figure 4-1 Home screen

Home screen descriptions

Top line MX40 Pro The device name

Send-Only Controller The device working mode

The device button lock status

The connection status of the Ethernet ports

192.168.0.10 The device IP address

Area Content Description

Screen 4096*2160@59.94Hz The screen resolution and frame rate

The screen brightness

OPT 1–4 The statuses of the OPT ports

HDR10 The format of the dynamic range