MCTRL600

LED Display Controller

Specifications
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Change History
Document Version Release Date Description

V2.3.1 2021-08-02  Changed the number of receiving cards loaded by the Ethernet port
from 256 to 512.
 Updated the packing information.

V2.3.0 2020-10-12  Added the hot backup verification function.

 Added the 10bit Gamma adjustment function.
 Optimized the device cascading solution. Up to 20 devices can be
cascaded.
 The default screen configuration information becomes 128×128 after
factory reset.
 Updated the product appearance diagram.

V2.2.1 2019-10-31 Optimized the dimensions diagram.

V2.2.0 2019-03-13  Updated the document style.

 Optimized the document content.

Introduction
The MCTRL600 is an LED display controller developed by NovaStar. It supports 1x DVI input, 1x HDMI input, 1x
audio input, and 4x Ethernet outputs. A single MCTRL600 supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz.
The MCTRL600 communicates with PC via type-B USB port. Multiple MCTRL600 units can be cascaded via UART
port.
As a highly cost-effective controller, the MCTRL600 can be mainly used in the rental and fixed installation
applications, such as concerts, live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.

Features
 3 types of input connectors  2x UART control ports
− 1x SL-DVI They are used for device cascading. Up to 20
devices can be cascaded.
− 1x HDMI 1.3
 Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
− 1x AUDIO
Working with NovaLCT and calibration platform,
 4x Gigabit Ethernet outputs the controller supports brightness and chroma
 1x light sensor connector calibration on each LED, which can effectively
remove color discrepancies and greatly improve
 1x type-B USB control port LED display brightness and chroma consistency,
allowing for better image quality.

Appearance
Front Panel

Indicator Status Description

RUN Slow flashing (flashing once in 2s) No video input is available.

(Green)
Normal flashing (flashing 4 times in 1s) The video input is available.

Fast flashing (flashing 30 times in 1s) The screen is displaying the startup image.

Breathing The Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect.

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Indicator Status Description

STA Always on The power supply is normal.

(Red)
Off The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal.

Rear Panel

Connector Type Connector Name Description

Input DVI IN 1x SL-DVI input connector

 Resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz
 Custom resolutions supported
Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz)
Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz)
 Does NOT support interlaced signal input.

HDMI IN 1x HDMI 1.3 input connector

 Resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz
 Custom resolutions supported
Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz)
Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz)
 HDCP 1.4 compliant
 Does 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
 Redundancy between Ethernet ports supported

Functionality LIGHT SENSOR Connect to a light sensor to monitor ambient brightness to

allow for automatic screen brightness adjustment.

Control USB 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 100-240V~50/60Hz

Note:
This product can only be placed horizontally. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.

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Dimensions

Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm

Specifications
Electrical Input voltage AC 100-240V~50/60Hz
Specifications
Rated power consumption 6.6 W

Operating Temperature –20°C to +60°C

Environment
Humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions 482.0 mm × 268.5 mm × 44.4 mm

Specifications
Net weight 2.5 kg
Note: It is the weight of a single device only.

Packing Information Carrying case 565 mm × 88 mm × 328 mm

2x Accessory box 255 mm × 70 mm × 56 mm

Accessories: 1x Power cord, 1x Cascading cable (1 meter),
1x USB cable, 1x DVI cable

Packing box 585 mm × 353 mm × 113 mm

Note: Each packing box can contain up to 5 devices.

FCC, CE, RoHS, EAC, IC, PFOS

Certifications Note: If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or
regions where it is to be sold, please apply for the certifications yourself or contact
NovaStar to apply for them.

Note:
The value of rated power consumption is measured under the following conditions. The data may vary due to the
onsite conditions and different measuring environments. The data is subject to actual usage.

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 A single MCTRL600 is used without device cascading.

 An HDMI video input and four Ethernet outputs are used.

Video Source Features

Input Connector Features

Bit Depth Sampling Format Max. Input Resolution

Single-link DVI 8bit RGB 4:4:4 1920×1200@60Hz

10bit/12bit 1440×900@60Hz

HDMI 1.3 8bit 1920×1200@60Hz

10bit/12bit 1440×900@60H

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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.

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