Novastar MCTRL500 LED display controller
$525.00
The Novastar MCTRL500 features DVI input/output, audio input, 4x Ethernet + 4x optical outputs, and RS232 cascading, ideal for high-performance LED displays in rental or permanent installations.
Novastar MCTRL500 LED display controller Description
The Novastar MCTRL500 is a powerful and reliable independent LED display controller designed for high-resolution video transmission in both rental and fixed installations. With a loading capacity of up to 1920×1200@60Hz, it supports DVI video input/output, audio input, and dual-mode output via 4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet and 4x optical fiber ports, making it ideal for large-scale deployments such as concerts, sports events, and monitoring centers.
Product Features:
● DVI Input & Output:
Includes 1x DVI input and 1x DVI output, allowing signal pass-through or duplication to backup devices.
● Audio Input:
Allows for direct transmission of synchronized audio with video content.
● Flexible Output Options:
4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs
4x 1.25G optical fiber outputs
Perfect for long-distance and high-bandwidth transmission in large venue settings.
● High Resolution Support:
Supports resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz with downward compatibility, ensuring Full HD quality.
● Device Cascading & Unified Control:
Via RS232 port, multiple MCTRL500 controllers can be cascaded for synchronized multi-screen control.
● Calibration & Monitoring Support:
Compatible with NovaStar’s new-generation pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration
Supports input signal monitoring, helping ensure system stability in live applications.
● Video Format Support (DVI):
Bit Depth: 8-bit
Sampling Format: RGB 4:4:4
Max Resolution: 1920×1200@60Hz
● Use Cases:
Widely deployed in concert tours, stadiums, broadcast systems, security monitoring, and large public LED displays.
· 1 × DVI input
· 1 × audio input
· 1 × DVI output
· 4 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs
· 4 × 1.25G optical outputs
· RS232 control port to cascade devices for uniform control
· Supports resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward compatibility.
· Supports the new generation of NovaStar calibration technology.
· Supports input monitoring.
· Multiple controllers can be cascaded.
· Supports a variety of video formats, as described in Figure 2-1
| Figure 2-1 Video formats | |||
| Input Connector | Bit Depth | Sampling Format | Maximum Input Resolution |
| DVI | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4 | 1920×1200@60Hz |
Novastar MCTRL500 LED display controller Specification:
| Indicators | ||
|---|---|---|
| PWR | Power indicator. It is always on after the power is supplied. | |
| RUN | Device operating indicator. Working status: · Flashing slowly: Video input unavailable · Flashing normally: Video input available · Flashing rapidly: The screen is displaying startup image. · Breathing: Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect | |
| DVI | DVI indicator. Working status: · Always on: DVI input available · Off: DVI input is unavailable or DVI input is abnormal. | |
| Connector | Connector Name | Description |
| Input | DVI IN | · Single-link DVI connector · Resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward compatible · Custom resolutions supported: Resolution with maximum width: 3840×600@60Hz Resolution with maximum height: 800×2560@60Hz |
| AUDIO | Audio input connector | |
| Output | OUT 1–4 | · 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports · Maximum loading capacity of a single Ethernet port: 650,000 pixels · Support redundancy between Ethernet ports. |
| OPT 1–4 | · 1.25G optical ports − Single-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors; wavelength: 1310 nm; transmission distance: 10 km; OS1/OS2 recommended. − Dual-mode twin-core fiber: Support LC optical connectors; wavelength: 850 nm; transmission distance: 300 m; OM3/OM4 recommended. · The four optical ports correspond to the four Ethernet ports, respectively. OPT1 corresponds to OUT1. OPT2 corresponds to OUT2. OPT3 corresponds to OUT3. OPT4 corresponds to OUT4. | |
| DVI OUT | Single-link DVI output connector | |
| Control | RS232 IN | Input port for cascading devices |
| RS232 OUT | Output port for cascading devices | |
| Power | AC 100V~240V-50/60Hz | |
| Electrical Parameters | Input voltage | AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Rated power consumption | 10 W | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature | -20°C–60°C |
| Humidity | 0% RH–90% RH, non-condensing | |
| Storage Environment | Temperature | -20°C–70°C |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions | 482.0 mm × 268.5 mm × 44.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | |
| Space Requirement | 1U | |
| Packing Information | Carrying case | 530 mm × 140 mm × 370 mm, craft paper box |
| Accessory box | 402 mm× 347 mm × 65 mm, craft paper box · 1 × power cord · 1 × USB cable · 1 × DVI cable | |
| Packing box | 550 mm × 440 mm × 175 mm, craft paper box | |
| Certifications | FCC, RoHS, EAC, IC, PFOS, LVD, EMC | |
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