MX30 LED Display Controller User Manual Notes

Change History

  • Document Version:

    • V1.5.0 - Released on 2025-09-30

    • HDMI 2.0 input now supports YCbCr 4:2:0 color sampling format.

    • Added support for central control protocol and viewing of the device MAC address.

    • Supports SPDIF audio output.

    • V1.4.0 - Released on 2024-06-13

    • The Layer Setting in the LCD interface was renamed to Layer Parameters.

    • Now only displays parameters without allowing modifications.

    • Added information for supported receiving card models.

    • V1.0.1 - Released on 2023-09-25

    • Added descriptions for low latency.

    • Updated the supported driver ICs for frame rate adaptive.

    • V1.0.0 - Released on 2023-02-09

    • First release.

Contents

  • Change History

  • Introduction

  • Appearance

    • Front Panel

    • Rear Panel

  • Applications

  • UI Introduction

    • Home Screen

    • Main Menu

    • Initial Screen Configuration

    • Quick Configuration via Front Panel Screen

    • Set Input Source

    • Configure the Screen Quickly

    • Free Screen Configuration via VMP

    • Display Effect Adjustment

    • Apply Presets

    • Set External Input Source Parameters

    • View Input Source Information

    • Set Resolution and Frame Rate

    • Adjust Color

    • Set HDR Parameters (HDMI1 only)

    • Set Internal Input Sources

    • View Layers Parameters (All-In-One Controller Mode only)

    • Set Output Parameters

    • Adjust Screen Brightness

    • Adjust Gamma and Color Temperature

    • Set Low Latency

    • Set Bit Depth

  • Device Management

    • Switch Working Mode

    • Configure Communication Settings

    • Enable Mapping

    • Control Display Status

    • Diagnostics

    • Upon Powering Up

    • Maintenance

    • View the Firmware Version

    • Reset to Factory Settings

    • Basic System Settings

    • Set Language

    • Set Temperature Scale

    • Set Session Timeout

    • View Service Information

  • Product Specifications

    • Video Source Specifications

    • Ethernet Port Load Capacity

Introduction

  • MX30 LED Display Controller: An all-in-one LED display controller from Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.

  • Integrates video processing and control in a single unit.

  • Connectors: Includes HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DP 1.1, and 3G-SDI; 10x Ethernet output ports; 2x 10G optical ports.

  • Works with Vision Management Platform (VMP) for enhanced operation and control.

  • This manual focuses on LCD menu operations; refer to VMP User Manual for broader functionalities.

Appearance

Front Panel

  • Components:

    • Running Indicator:

    • Solid Red: Standby

    • Solid Blue: Device is powering on

    • Solid Green: Device is functioning normally

    • Flashing Red: Device is malfunctioning

    • Standby Button:

    • Power on/off the device

    • Hold for 5-10 seconds to restart

    • USB 2.0 Port:

    • Connects USB drives for exporting diagnostic results

    • Supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems only

    • TFT Screen:

    • 3.5-inch display showing device status, menus, and messages

    • Knob:

    • On home screen: Press to access main menu

    • On main menu: Rotate to select items or adjust values, press to confirm

    • Hold Knob and BACK together for 5+ seconds to lock/unlock buttons

    • BACK Button:

    • Returns to the previous menu or cancels current action

Rear Panel

  • Inputs and Outputs:

    • HDMI 2.0-1 IN

    • Max resolution: 4096imes2160@60Hz4096 imes 2160@60Hz/8192imes1080@60Hz8192 imes 1080@60Hz

    • Min resolution: 800imes600@60Hz800 imes 600@60Hz

    • Supports frame rates from 23.9823.98 Hz to 240240 Hz

    • HDR: Supports HDR10, compliant with SMPTE ST 2084 and 2086 standards

    • EDID Management: Supports standard/custom resolutions up to 3840imes2160@60Hz3840 imes 2160@60Hz

    • HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2 compliant; backward compatible with HDCP 1.4/1.3

    • HDMI 1.4-2 IN:

    • Same as HDMI 2.0-1 with max resolution 4096imes1080@60Hz4096 imes 1080@60Hz

    • DP 1.1:

    • Max resolution: 4096imes1080@60Hz4096 imes 1080@60Hz

    • 3G-SDI IN:

    • Supports ST-424 and ST-292 standards; Max resolution: 1920imes1080@60Hz1920 imes 1080@60Hz

    • Gigabit Ethernet Outputs: 10 ports; supports a total load of 6.5 million pixels

    • 10G Optical Outputs: 2 ports with 10.312510.3125 Gbps transmission rate

    • HDMI Loop Through:

    • Up to 8 devices can be connected in a loop

    • Power Input: 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz

Applications

  • Two primary applications for the MX30:

    • Application 1: Output via Ethernet Ports

    • Application 2: Long-Distance Transmission via Optical Ports

UI Introduction

Home Screen

  • Displays after powering on, showing device information.

  • Content Overview:

    • Device Name: MX30 (modifiable in VMP)

    • Working Mode:

    • All-In-One Controller: Both video processing and sending available.

    • Send-Only Controller: Only the video sending function is active.

    • Button Lock Status: Icon indicates buttons' locked status.

    • Connection Status of Ethernet Ports: Color coding for connected/disconnected status.

    • Device IP Address: Displays current IP, alterable in Communication Settings.

    • Input Source: Type and status displayed via color indicators for accessibility.

    • Screen Resolution and Frame Rate: Shows current screen status and parameters.

Main Menu

  • Access the Main Menu by pressing the knob on the home screen.

  • Menu structure varies by controller mode (All-In-One or Send-Only).

Initial Screen Configuration

  • Requirements:

    • LED screen must be regular

    • Cabinets must be of the same size and functioning correctly

    • Data flow consistency is crucial for all Ethernet ports

    • Sufficient cabinets must be loaded per Ethernet port.

  • Quick Configuration via Front Panel Screen: Includes steps for setting the input source, with instructions catering to both external and internal sources.

Display Effect Adjustment

  • Apply Presets: Allows users to apply VMP presets for quick adjustments.

  • Set External Source Parameters: View and modify various attributes of external input sources.

Advanced Features

  • Adjust Color: Settings for black level, contrast, and more to manipulate display output.

  • Set HDR Parameters for HDMI1 to adjust HDR-related settings and options.

  • Set Internal Input Sources: Configure testing images and parameters for troubleshooting.

  • Viewing Layer Parameters exclusively in All-In-One mode, with features for viewing and modifying layer parameters related to input sources and canvas arrangements.

Device Management

Communication Settings

  • Can manually set IP addresses or configure for automatic retrieval.

  • MAC Address can be viewed for identification.

Diagnostics

  • Includes startup diagnostics to ensure all functionalities work normally upon power-up.

Product Specifications

  • Electrical Specifications:

    • Power input: 100−240V ,50/60Hz100-240V~, 50/60Hz

    • Max power consumption: 55W55 W

  • Operating Environment:

    • Temperature range: -20$^{ ext{o}}C^{ ext{ to }} +45^{ ext{o}}C

    • Humidity: 0-80% RH

  • Video Source Specs: Comprehensive details provided for HDMI, DP, and SDI compatible inputs with specifics on resolutions, bit depth, and frame rates.

  • Ethernet Port Load Capacity: Detailed capacity metrics and calculations based on bit depth and frame rate.

Copyright

  • All rights reserved by Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. The document is not to be reproduced without prior consent.