NOVASTAR CX80 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual
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CX80 Pro LED Display Controller
CX80 Pro
LED Display Controller
User Manual
Change History
Document Version Release Date
V1.1.1
2023-01-13
V1.1.0
2023-01-03
V1.0.1 V1.0.0
2022-09-02 2022-07-10
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Optimized some content description. Updated the card description. Updated the
description of the USB port on the front panel. Added a table of load capacity
per Ethernet port. Added the limitations of some functions. Updated the image
scaling section. Modified the parameter description of input card 1. First
release
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Contents
Change History ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. i
Contents ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ii 1
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 2
Appearance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
2.1 Front Panel ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
2.2 Rear Panel ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 3
Applications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 4
UI Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
4.1 Home Screen …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 4.2
Main Menu……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 5
Screen Configuration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
11 5.1 Set Input Source………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11 5.2 Free Screen Configuration in VMP
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 6 Display Effect Adjustment
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 6.1 Set External Input
Source Parameters ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
6.1.1 Check Input Source Information
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 6.1.2 Set Resolution and Frame
Rate (HDMI and DP only)…………………………………………………………………………………… 17 6.1.3 Set HDR
Parameters (HDMI and DP only) …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 6.1.4
Adjust Color …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 6.2 Set
Internal Input Source Parameters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19 6.3 Set Screen Color
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 6.4 Screen Settings
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 6.4.1 Set Low
Latency …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 6.4.2 Set
Ouput Bit Depth ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 6.4.3 Set
Sync Source …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 6.5 Set
Image Scaling (All-In-One Controller Mode)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 6.6 Color Processing
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 6.6.1 Color
Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 6.6.2 14Ch
Color Correction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 6.6.3
Curves Adjustment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 6.6.4
Enable 3D LUT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 6.6.5
Dynamic Booster ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 6.7
Apply Presets …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 7
Device Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
7.1 Check the Port Load………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
7.2 Diagnostics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
7.2.1 Power-on Self-Test …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
7.2.2 Maintenance Self-Test ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
30 7.3 Set an IP Address
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 7.4 Factory Reset
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 7.5 Check the
Firmware Version …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32 8 System
Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 8.1
Switch Working Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
8.2 Set the Auto Lock LCD Time
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 8.3 Enable Screen
Saver……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 8.4 Set LCD
Brightness …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 8.5 Set
Language …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 8.6 Set
Temperature Scale …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 9
Product Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
36 10 Video Source Specifications
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37 11 Ethernet Port Load
Capacity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38
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1 Introduction
The CX80 Pro is a flagship 8K LED display controller in the brand-new control
system COEX series of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to
as NovaStar). This controller offers rich video input connectors (HDMI 2.1,
HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 and 12G-SDI) and supports 5Gbps output via Ethernet port and
40Gbps remote transmission via optical port. It can also work with the brand-
new software VMP (Vision Management Platform) to provide a better operation
and control experience.
Based on modular design, the CX80 Pro uses pluggable cards that can be easily
replaced and maintained. Besides, the CX80 Pro comes with a 5.5-inch touch
LCD, making user operation and control much easier.
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
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Running Indicator
Standby Button USB 2.0 IPS Hard Touchscreen Knob
BACK
Description
Solid red: Standby 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. Hold down the button for
5s or longer to restart the device.
Connect to the USB drive only to export the device diagnostic result. Only the
NTFS and FAT32 file systems are supported. Others are not supported.
A 5.5-inch 1080p screen used to display the device status, set parameters and
send control commands.
On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen. 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 touch screen and buttons.
Go back to the previous menu or cancel the current operation.
2.2 Rear Panel
With Input Card 1 Installed
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With Input Card 2 Installed
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Input Cards
Input card 1: CX_HDMI 2.1+DP 1.4+12G-SDI×4
Type HDMI 2.1
DP1.4
12G-SDI
Qty Description
1
Resolutions
HDR
EDID management
HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs
1
Resolutions
HDR
EDID management
HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs
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Standards
Resolutions Frame rates Mosaic Interlaced signal inputs Others
7680×4320@(60/50/48/30/25/24Hz) only
Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
Support HLG. Support standard resolutions: 7680×4320@(60/50/48/30/25/24Hz). Do
not support custom input resolutions. HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible
Not supported
7680×4320@(30/25/24Hz) only
Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
Support HLG. Support standard resolutions: 7680×4320@(30/25/24Hz). Do not
support custom input resolutions. HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible
Not supported
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).
Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz
Support frame rates up to 60 Hz.
SDI input sources support input mosaic. Not supported Belden 12G SDI standard
cables are recommended. Cables up to 50 meters are supported.
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Input card 2: CX_HDMI 2.0×4+12G-SDI×4
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Type
Qty Description
HDMI 2.0
4
Resolutions
Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width/height (Forced) Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz) 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 management
Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP
HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible
Interlaced signal inputs
Not supported
12G-SDI
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Output Connectors
They are the same as the 12G-SDI connectors of the input card 1 above.
Type
Qty Description
Ethernet ports
16
1~16
Optical ports 1~2 2
SPDIF OUT
1
5Gbps Ethernet ports Max device load capacity: 35,389,440 pixels Max output
width and height
– Send-Only Controller mode: max width 32,768 pixels, max height 32,768 pixels
– All-In-One Controller mode: max width 16,384 pixels, max height 16,384pixels
The maximum load capacity per port is as follows. For details, see 11 Ethernet
Port Load Capacity. – 8bit@60Hz: 2,592,000 pixels – 10bit@60Hz: 2,073,000
pixels – 12bit@60Hz: 1,728,000 pixels
40Gbps optical ports The maximum load capacity per optical port equals to that
of 8x 5Gbps Ethernet ports. 1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1~8. 2 corresponds
to Ethernet ports 9~16.
A digital audio output (Reserved)
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Control Connectors
Type
Qty Description
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 CX80 Pro devices can be cascaded.
GENLOCK
1
A pair of Genlock signal connectors. Support Bi-Level and Tri-Level.
IN: Accept the sync signal. LOOP: Loop the sync signal.
For standard Genlock signal generators, up to 20 CX80 Pro devices can be cascaded.
AUX
1
An auxiliary port that connects to the central control device (RS232) (Reserved)
Power
100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 4A An AC power input connector and switch
Note
For input card 1, the HDMI and DP connectors support only 7680×4320 input
sources. For requirements of
other resolutions, frame rates and bit depths on input card 1, please contact
NovaStar for customization.
For all the input cards, the width of HDMI and DP input sources must be an
integer multiple of eight. In addition,
the maximum input resolution and maximum width and height of HDMI 2.0 and DP
1.4 connectors must be obtained by setting the graphics card.
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3 Applications
The CX80 Pro has two typical applications.
Application 1: Ethernet Output
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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 is displayed as follows,
displaying device related information. The CX80 Pro is equipped with a touch
LCD on which users can tap related areas to directly enter the corresponding
settings page, making operating more convenient.
Figure 4-1 Home screen
Table 4-1 Home screen descriptions
Item
Content
Description
Top line
CX80 Pro
The device name
Device working mode
The current working mode of the device
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 8.1 Switch Working Mode.
The device buttons and touch screen are locked. This icon is not displayed
when they are unlocked.
Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5s or longer to lock or
unlock the touch screen and buttons.
The connection status of the USB drive Blue: Connected Not displayed: Not
connected
The temperature inside the chassis Green: The temperature is normal. Yellow:
Temperature alarm. The temperature exceeded the threshold range. Red:
Temperature alarm. The temperature exceeded the threshold range
significantly.
The supply voltage of the motherboard Green: The voltage is normal. Yellow:
Voltage alarm. The voltage exceeded the threshold range. Red: Voltage alarm.
The voltage exceeded the threshold range significantly.
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192.168.102.189
Description
The chassis fan speed Green: The fan speed is normal. Yellow: Fan speed alarm.
The speed exceeded the threshold range. Yellow: Fan speed alarm. The speed
exceeded the threshold range
significantly.
The connection status of the Ethernet ports White: Connected Gray: Not
connected
The device IP address Please refer to 7.3 Set an IP Address for related
operations.
HDMI, DP, SDI, Internal
The device input source type and status, and the resolution and frame rate of
the currently available input source
Green: The signal is normal. Blue: The signal is normal, but not used. Red:
The signal is abnormal. Gray: The signal is abnormal and not used.
You can touch this area to enter the input settings page. Please refer to 5.1
Set Input Source for related operations.
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The frame rate of the currently connected sync source
When sync source not connected: “No Signal” is displayed. When sync source
connected: Display the frame rate of the current sync
source.
The statuses of the Ethernet output ports
Blue: The Ethernet port connection works and the port serves as primary. Gray:
The Ethernet port is not connected or the connection does not work. Blue with
a mark (not flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
backup status, but the backup has not taken effect. Blue with a mark
(flashing) on top corner of icon: The Ethernet port is in
backup status and the backup has taken effect.
You can touch this area to enter the screen settings page. Please refer to 6.4
Screen Settings for related operations.
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The statuses of the OPT ports
Blue: Connected
Gray: Disconnected
1920*1080@60Hz The screen resolution and frame rate
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Item
Content
Bottom line
Dynamic Range Sync Menu
Description
The screen brightness You can touch this area to open a pop-up window and drag
the slider to adjust the screen brightness.
Black out You can touch this area to change the current display status on the
LED screen. When it is enabled, the LED screen goes black. The input source is
still being played in the background.
Freeze You can touch this area to change the current display status on the LED
screen. When it is enabled, the LED screen always displays the frame when
frozen. The input source is still being played in the background.
The dynamic range of the currently processed signal SDR: Standard Dynamic
Range HDR10: High Dynamic Range HLG: High Dynamic Range For the display
control settings, please refer to 6.1.3 Set HDR Parameters (HDMI and DP only).
The sync signal currently used and the signal status HDMI@60Hz: Sync with the
frame rate of the active source. Genlock: Sync with the frame rate of the
Genlock signal. Internal: Sync with the frame rate of the internal clock of
the device. Please refer to 6.4.3 Set Sync Source for related operations.
The device main menu You can touch this area to enter the main menu page.
Please refer to 4.2 Main Menu for details.
4.2 Main Menu
On the home screen, touch the icon at the bottom right or press the knob to
enter the main menu page.
Figure 4-2 Main menu Send-Only Controller and All-In-One Controller working
modes
Table 4-2 Main menu description
Module Description
Set the brightness, gamma value, and color temperature parameter values to
adjust the screen image quality
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Description
Select and apply a saved preset to quickly complete settings of the parameters
on the Input, Layout, Processing and Screen Settings pages.
Set input parameters, including source selection, EDID management, HDR parameter settings, and input color adjustment parameters.
Turn on or off the layer and set the layer parameters. Image scaling is in this menu (supported by the All-In-One Controller working mode).
Enable or disable and set parameters of Color Replacement, 14Ch Color
Correction, Curves, 3D LUT, and Dynamics Booster.
Set screen settings parameters, including enabling or disabling low latency
and setting additional frame latency, setting bit depth, checking load status,
selecting sync source, and setting sync phase offset.
Provide the device diagnostics function, which is convenient for users to
quickly check the device status, and check and export the diagnostic results.
Do system settings, including setting factory reset, automatic LCD lock time, LCD brightness, language and temperature scale, and checking firmware version.
Set the network mode, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to complete the network environment configuration.
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5 Screen Configuration
5.1 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
working mode.
On the main menu screen, choose Input > Select Source to enter the input
settings screen.
Figure 5-1 Select source
Select an input source, and 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 (HDMI, DP)
a. Choose input source > EDID. The input source is HDMI or DP. b. Set the
resolution and frame rate of the input source.
Custom: Set the resolution manually. Listed standard resolutions: Select the
desired resolution from the listed ones.
c. After the settings are done, tap Apply.
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a. Choose Internal Source > Internal Source, and select a picture. b. Set the
parameters according to your actual needs; otherwise, please skip this step.
c. After the settings are done, tap Apply.
The Apply action takes effect only for resolution and frame rate. The
adjustments of other parameters take effect immediately.
5.2 Free Screen Configuration in VMP
The CX80 Pro does not support screen configuration on LCD. After input
settings are completed, please configure the cabinet topology in VMP software
to complete the logical connection of cabinets. 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.
Complete the hardware connection.
VMP supports automatic readback of the number of cabinets connected to each
Ethernet port and the load capacity of each Ethernet Port. Before configuring
the screen, make sure that the cabinets have been connected to the output
Ethernet ports.
Run VMP and complete network settings in the CX80 Pro.
On the home page, select Layout.
In the device list on the left, select the desired controller.
Figure 5-2 Layout
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From the menu bar, choose View > Display, select a view for the topology area, and select the content to be displayed.
You can also select a view by clicking one of the following icons at top right of the topology area. The selected view will have a green spot near it.
: Show the cabinets only.
: Show the preview image of the input source only.
: Show the cabinets and preview image of the input source at the same time.
In addition, you can choose to show the cabinet topology, cabinet status, group names, source tags, and overlapping cabinets.
In the bottom area of the page, select an Ethernet output port and click the
canvas multiple times to add the corresponding number of cabinets.
The cabinets will be automatically connected when you are adding them, as
shown in Figure 5-3. The Ethernet port’s load capacity information will be
displayed, as shown in Figure 5-4. The properties area will display the
cabinet information, as shown Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-3 Cabinets connected automatically
Figure 5-4 Ethernet port load capacity
6/-: Indicates that 6 cabinets are connected to the controller’s Ethernet port
- 34%: Indicates these 6 cabinets have used 34% of the Ethernet port’s capacity. Figure 5-5 Cabinet information
Note
If all the cabinets loaded by the Ethernet ports have the same size, you can
use the swift layout function to
quickly add and connect the cabinets for all the Ethernet ports. The
operations are as follows:
At the top right of the Ethernet port list, click
. Then, drag the mouse on the canvas to add cabinets
that match the actual requirements. In the properties area, select a layout and click Done.
Select another Ethernet port and continue to add cabinets until all cabinets are connected.
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Figure 5-6 Cabinet connection
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For cabinets that have the same size and consecutive serial numbers, if you
want to change the cabinet connection topology, select the cabinets and then
select a quick topology under Quick topo in the properties area, as shown in
Figure 5-7. For other cabinets, skep this step.
Figure 5-7 Quick topology
Do any of the following to arrange and align the cabinets to let the cabinet positions meet the display requirements. Use the function buttons
– 1:1: The canvas size equals to the input source resolution. – Zoom To Selection: The selected element is zoomed and displayed in the center of the canvas. – Fit Screen: The canvas size is automatically adjusted to fit the topology area size.
The drop-down menu of
is shown in the figure below. The menu can be used to set the canvas grid.
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– Grid: When the switch is , a grid is displayed on the canvas. If you do not
need to display the grid, click to change it to , or set the switch to .
– Color: Set the grid color. – Spacing: Set the spacing of horizontal and
vertical lines of the grid. – Snap To Cabinet: When you move a cabinet close
to another cabinet, the moved cabinet will be snapped to
the edge of the other cabinet to avoid gaps. – Snap To Grid: The cabinet will
be snapped to the grid. Use the function menus on the menu bar – Edit menu
– View menu
Use the right-click function menus – Right click the canvas
Zoom To Controller: The selected controller is zoomed and displayed in the
middle of the topology area.
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Select String: Select all the cabinets on the connection line of the current
cabinet. Switch: Switch the display areas of two cabinets. Group: Group the
selected cabinets. To set the group name and color, please select the group
and set them
in the properties area. Ungroup: Ungroup the cabinets. Add to Group: Add the
selected cabinets to a group. Set cabinet coordinates and rotation Select a
cabinet and set its coordinates and rotation angle in the properties area.
After the cabinet is rotated, the input source will be rotated by the set
angle and displayed.
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6 Display Effect Adjustment
6.1 Set External Input Source Parameters
6.1.1 Check Input Source Information
Check the attribute values of the input source, including the resolution,
frame rate, bit depth, color gamut, etc. On the main menu screen, choose Input
Select Source to select an external video source (HDMI, DP or SDI). Figure 6-1 Select source
Choose input source > Info. The input source is the video source you selected in the previous step. Figure 6-2 Input info
Check the input source information.
6.1.2 Set Resolution and Frame Rate (HDMI and DP only)
Set the resolution and frame rate of the 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 > Select Source to select an external
video source (HDMI, DP).
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Figure 6-3 EDID
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Select EDID and set the resolution and frame rate of the input source. Custom:
Set the resolution manually. Listed standard resolutions: Select the desired
resolution from the drop-down options. After the settings are done, tap Apply.
6.1.3 Set HDR Parameters (HDMI and DP only)
Set the parameters used during the process of parsing HDR video sources. On
the main menu screen, choose Input > Select Source to select the HDMI or DP
video source.
Figure 6-4 HDR
Select Format and select the HDR format from the listed options.
If Auto is selected, the device will read the attribute value that comes with
the input source and the format will be switched automatically.
Set HDR10 Parameters. If the HDR format is HLG or SDR here, no parameters need
to be set.
PQ Format: 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: Enable this parameter and you can set the MaxCLL value.
MaxCLL Value: Max Content Light Level. It defaults to1000 nits. This value can
be changed only when the
MaxCLL Override switch is set to . To restore the parameters to the defaults,
select Reset.
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Note Using the HDR function reduces the CX80 Pro load capacity by less than
half if the CX80 Pro works with the CA50E, CA50C and XA50 receiving cards. For
details, see chapter 11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity.
6.1.4 Adjust Color
Set the input source color adjustment parameters. On the main menu screen,
choose Input > Select Source to select an external video source (HDMI, DP or
SDI).
Figure 6-5 Color adjustment
Select Input Color. Set relevant parameters based on the on-site situation.
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
Hue Red Shadow/Green Shadow/Blue Shadow
It is used to adjust the color purity of the image. The greater the value, the
more vivid the color.
It is used to adjust the color effect of the displayed image color.
It is used to adjust the brightness of the dark areas of the image. The
principle is the 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 Set Internal Input Source Parameters
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
Select Source to select an internal source.
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Figure 6-6 Internal source
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Select a static picture or a motion picture. Set the parameters according to
your actual needs; otherwise, please skip this step.
Figure 6-7 Screen parameters
After the settings are done, tap Apply.
6.3 Set Screen Color
Adjust the screen output color. The adjustment is automatically saved. On the
main menu screen, select Screen Color to enter the screen color adjustment
page.
Figure 6-8 Screen color
Adjust the parameters to the target values, respectively.
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6.4 Screen Settings
6.4.1 Set Low Latency
The low latency function is used to reduce the latency at the controller, or
increase the latency when the controller works with high-latency equipment.
The latency value varies according to the selected input card and device
working mode, as described in the table below.
Table 6-1 Latency at the CX80 Pro controller
Input Card
Input Card 1 HDMI 2.1/DP 1.4
Working Mode
Send-Only Controller Mode
All-In-One Controller Mode
Non-low latency 2 ~ 3
3 ~ 4
Low latency 1 ~ 2 1 ~ 3
Input Card 2 in Mosaic Mode HDMI 2.0/SDI-Quad (1×4, 2×2, 4×1)
Non-low latency
Low latency
2
1
2
1
Input Card 2 in Common Mode HDMI 2.0/SDI-Quad
(1×1)
Non-low latency
Low latency
1
0
2
1
Note
The table above describes only the latency values at the controller. When the
controller works with the receiving
cards, extra latency at the receiving card and chip ends will be added in the
control system.
To enable the low latency function, the sync source must be the active input
source. To do screen configuration when low latency is enabled, ensure that
the values of Y coordinates of all the
cabinets loaded by each Ethernet port must be the same, as illustrated in the
figure below.
On the main menu screen, choose Screen Settings > Low latency. Figure 6-9 Low latency
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Perform any of the following operations as required. Enable low latency
Set the Low Latency switch to . Set additional frame latency
a. Select Additional Frame Latency. b. Tap and select a value from the drop-
down list.
6.4.2 Set Ouput Bit Depth
Set the output bit depth of the input source. On the main menu screen, choose
Screen Settings > Bit Depth. Select the desired bit depth value from the
listed ones. If Auto is selected, the output bit depth is the same as the
input bit depth.
6.4.3 Set Sync Source
Select a synchronization signal for the display frame rate and set the phase
offset. On the main menu screen, choose Screen Settings > Sync.
Figure 6-10 Sync
Select the desired sync source from the listed ones. Active Source: Sync with
the frame rate of the active source. Genlock: Sync with the frame rate of the
Genlock signal. Internal: Sync with the frame rate of the controller’s
internal clock.
Select Phase Offset.
Select an adjustment method from the listed options and press the knob. Off:
Turn off the phase offset function. Angle: The related parameter Angle can be
set. Fraction: The related parameter Fraction can be set. Absolute: The
related parameters Lines and Pixels can be set when the sync source is Active
Source.
6.5 Set Image Scaling (All-In-One Controller Mode)
When the working mode is All-In-One Controller, the canvas size and the layer
(currently only 1 layer supported) on the canvas can be set.
Select the Layer menu from the main menu.
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Figure 6-11 Layer settings
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Select Canvas Resolution, enable the value editing status, rotate the knob to
adjust the value and press the knob to confirm it. Select Layer 1, press the
knob to open the editing page, and set the related parameters.
Figure 6-12 Editing layer 1
Status: Turn on or off the layer. Input: Select an input source. Scaling Mode:
Set the scaling mode.
– Custom: Customize the width and height. – Pixel to Pixel: The layer width
and height are the same as the input source. Width: Set the layer width.
Height: Set the layer height.
6.6 Color Processing
This chapter describes color processing with one device selected. You can
perform any of the following operations as required.
6.6.1 Color Replacement
Replace one color with another color according to the specified settings. This
function only has an on/off switch on the CX80 Pro. You need to follow the
steps below to set the specific parameters in VMP.
Note Replacement of highly saturated colors is recommended for better effect.
Run VMP and connect devices. Select Processing.
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Set the Color Replacement switch to . Set the colors before and after
replacement. Method 1: Click the color area in Method 2: Click the eyedropper
in
Figure 6-13 Color Replacement
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to open the color palette and set a color. and select a color in the topology
area.
Set Hue Tolerance, Hue Softness, Shadow Strength and Skin tone Protect.
Hue Tolerance: Indicates the hue range of the color to be replaced. The larger
the value, the larger the replacement area.
Hue Softness: Indicates the hue softness of the transition area. Shadow
Strength: Indicates the gradient parameter of the highlight or shadow area.
The larger the value, the
smoother the gradient. Skin tone Protect: Keeps the skin tone as original as
possible.
After the parameter setting is complete, you can select Processing on the
device main menu screen and select Color Replacement to perform the on/off
operation.
Figure 6-14 Color Replacement
6.6.2 14Ch Color Correction
This function only has an on/off switch on the CX80 Pro. You need to follow the steps below to set the specific parameters in VMP.
Run VMP and connect devices.
Select Processing and set the 14Ch Color Correction switch to .
Click a value of a color to enable the editing status and change the value,
, for example.
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Figure 6-15 14CH Color Correction
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After the parameter setting is complete, you can select Processing on the device main menu screen and select 14CH Color Correction to perform the on/off operation.
6.6.3 Curves Adjustment
Adjust color curves. This function only has an on/off switch on the CX80 Pro.
You need to follow the steps below to set the specific parameters in VMP.
Run VMP and connect devices.
Select Processing and set the Curves switch to .
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Figure 6-16 Curves Adjustment
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Select the white, red, green or blue channel. Drag the slider under the curve
diagram to set the curve adjustment range. Click on any position of the curve
to add an adjustment point and drag the point to adjust the curve. Input and
Output indicate the absolute coordinates of the adjustment point in the curve
diagram. To delete the adjustment point, drag the point outside the curve
diagram, or select the point and press Delete. After the parameter setting is
complete, you can select Processing on the device main menu screen and select
Curves to perform the on/off operation.
Figure 6-17 Curves
6.6.4 Enable 3D LUT
A set of mapping relationships are defined in the 3D LUT file (.cube) to
adjust the colors of the video source. Before the operation, you need to
upload a 17×17×17 3D LUT .cube file in VMP. Run VMP and connect devices.
Select Processing. Click anywhere in the Load 3DLUT file area, select a file
and open it.
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Figure 6-18 Loading 3D LUT file
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To delete the file, click . After the file is loaded, select Processing on the
device main menu screen. Set the 3D LUT switch to . Drag the slider to adjust
the intensity of applying the 3D LUT.
Figure 6-19 3D LUT
6.6.5 Dynamic Booster
Note The Dynamic Booster function can be achieved when the CX80 Pro works with
the CA50E, CA50C and XA50 receiving cards. Before operation, brightness
correction by using the CA410-VP427, CA410-P427 or EYE2-400 color analyzer is
recommended. Dynamic Booster can significantly improve the display contrast
and image details for better visual experience and effectively control and
lower the display power consumption. On the main menu screen, select
Processing. Set the Dynamic Booster switch to . Drag the slider to adjust the
intensity of applying the Dynamic Booster.
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Figure 6-20 Dynamic Booster
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6.7 Apply Presets
Apply a saved preset to complete screen configuration and display effect
adjustment with one key, allowing you to quickly start using the CX80 Pro. On
the main menu screen, choose Preset. The saved presets in VMP will be listed
on the screen.
Figure 6-21 Preset
Select the preset to be applied and wait for the loading to complete.
Note:
To complete screen configuration by applying a preset, ensure the cabinet
specifications and screen topology
must be the same as those in the preset.
The CX80 Pro supports applying the presets only. To save a preset, follow the
steps below in VMP.
Save Presets
After completing the screen configuration and display effect adjustment, you
can save the data on the Source, Layout, Processing and Screen Settings pages
as a preset so that these data can be directly applied in the future.
Choose Preset.
On the preset management page, click
to enter the page shown in Figure 6-22.
To go back to the preset management page, click a blank area in the properties area.
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Figure 6-22 Saving presets
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Click a preset icon. In the properties area, set a name for the preset and select the data you need to save. If the preset you selected is not a blank one, the original data will be overwritten. Click Save.
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7 Device Management
7.1 Check the Port Load
On the main menu screen, choose Screen Settings > Load.
Figure 7-1 Port load
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Check the current load status of each Ethernet port of the device.
7.2 Diagnostics
7.2.1 Power-on Self-Test
When the device is powered on, a self-test is performed automatically. Startup
OK: You can start using the full functionality of the CX80 Pro. Startup error:
The following error information is displayed. If you select Close, you will
use the device in the
function restricted state. If you select Export, you can obtain the power-on
self-test (POST) result.
Figure 7-2 POST – Error
7.2.2 Maintenance Self-Test
When the device has a fault, perform self-test manually, check and export the
result. On the main menu screen, select Maintain. Select Start in the
displayed dialog box.
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Figure 7-3 Diagnostics
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After successful diagnostics, do any of the following as required. Check the
diagnostic result
Check the diagnostic result report, including the supply voltages of the MCU,
FPGA and motherboard, the temperature inside the chassis, and other
information. 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.
A prompt will be displayed after the operation is successful.
7.3 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, select Network.
Figure 7-4 Network settings
Choose whether to enable Obtain Automatically. Enable: The device
automatically obtains the IP address. Disable: Manually set a static IP
address for the device. If Obtain Automatically is disabled, set an IP
Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and select Apply. If Obtain
Automatically is enabled, this step is not required. If you want to reset the
IP address to the default, select Default.
7.4 Factory Reset
Reset part or all of the device data to the factory settings. On the main menu
screen, choose Settings > Factory Reset.
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Figure 7-5 Factory reset
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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.
7.5 Check the Firmware Version
Check the current firmware program version of the device. On the main menu
screen, choose Settings.
Figure 7-6 Firmware version
Check the current firmware program version next to Firmware Version.
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8 System Settings
8.1 Switch Working Mode
Switch the device working mode to All-In-One Controller or Send-Only
Controller. On the main menu screen, choose Settings > Working Mode.
Figure 8-1 Working Mode
Select All-In-One Controller or Send-Only Controller. In All-In-One Controller
mode, the layer and scaling functions will be available. In Send-Only
Controller mode, the layer and scaling functions will be unavailable, and
system latency will be
reduced by one frame. Click OK.
8.2 Set the Auto Lock LCD Time
Set the operation timeout period for other user interface. The LCD will return
to the home screen automatically after the specified amount of time if no
action is performed during the time specified. On the main menu screen, choose
Settings > Auto Lock LCD.
Figure 8-2 Auto Lock LCD
Select 30s, 1min, 5min or Never from the drop-down options as needed.
8.3 Enable Screen Saver
Set the time when the screen saver will be enabled.
On the main menu screen, choose Settings > Enable Screen Saver.
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Figure 8-3 Enable Screen Saver
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Select 1min, 5min, 30min, 1hour or Never from the drop-down options as needed.
8.4 Set LCD Brightness
Set the LCD brightness of the device according to the on-site conditions. On
the main menu screen, choose Settings.
Figure 8-4 LCD Brightness
Next to LCD Brightness, drag the slider or rotate the knob to adjust the LCD
brightness.
8.5 Set Language
Change the system language of the device. On the main menu screen, choose
Settings > /Language.
Figure 8-5 Language
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Choose or English as required.
8.6 Set Temperature Scale
Change the temperature scale of the device. On the main menu screen, choose
Settings > Temp Scale.
Figure 8-6 Temperature scale
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Choose °C or °F as required.
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9 Product Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Power supply
AC 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 4A
Power consumption 170 W
Operating Environment
Temperature Humidity
10ºC to +45ºC 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Environment
Temperature Humidity
30ºC to +80ºC 0% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Dimensions Net weight
482.6 mm × 95.1 mm × 528 mm 10.5 kg
Gross weight
Packing Information Packing box
Accessory box
12.5 kg Note: It is the total weight of the product, accessories, and packing
materials packed according to the packing specifications.
660.0 mm × 570.0 mm × 210.0 mm, kraft paper box
408.0 mm × 290.0 mm × 50.0 mm, white cardboard box
IP Rating
Accessories
Input card 1
1x Power cord 1x Ethernet cable 1x HDMI 2.1 cable 1x DP 1.4 cable 1x Certificate of Approval
Input card 2
1x Power cord 1x Ethernet cable 1x HDMI 2.0 cable 1x Certificate of Approval
IP20 Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product.
Noise Level
(typical at 25°C/77°F)
45 dB (A)
The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and environment.
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10 Video Source Specifications
Input
Features
Bit Depth
Input card 1 HDMI 2.1 8bit
Color Space/Sampling RGB4:4:4
All Input Resolutions 7680×4320@(60/50/48/30/25/24Hz)
YCbCr4:4:4
YCbCr4:2:2
10bit/12bit RGB4:4:4
7680×4320@(30/25/24Hz)
YCbCr4:4:4
YCbCr4:2:2
7680×4320@(60/50/48/30/25/24Hz)
DP 1.4 8bit/10bit RGB4:4:4
7680×4320@(30/25/24Hz)
YCbCr4:4:4
YCbCr4:2:2
12bit
YCbCr4:2:2
7680×4320@(30/25/24Hz)
12G-SDI 10bit
YCbCr4:2:2
Max connector capacity 4096×2160 @60Hz Max mosaic capacity 8192×4320@60Hz
Note
For input card 1, the HDMI and DP connectors support only 7680×4320 inputs.
For requirements of other resolutions, frame rates and bit depths on input
card 1, please contact NovaStar for customization.
Input
Features
Bit Depth Color Space/Sampling Max Input Resolution
Input card 2 HDMI 2.0 8bit
RGB4:4:4 YCbCr4:4:4
Max connector capacity 4096×2160 @60Hz Max mosaic capacity 8192×4320@60Hz
YCbCr4:2:2
10bit/12bit RGB4:4:4 YCbCr4:4:4
Max connector capacity 4096×1080@60Hz Max mosaic capacity 8192×2160@60Hz
12G-SDI 10bit
YCbCr4:2:2
Max connector capacity 4096×2160 @60Hz Max mosaic capacity 8192×4320@60Hz
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11 Ethernet Port Load Capacity
When the CX80 Pro works with CA50E, CA50C and XA50 receiving cards, the
formula of calculating the load capacity per Ethernet port and the detailed
parameters are as follows. 8bit: Load capacity × 24 × Frame rate < 5G × 0.75
10bit: Load capacity × 30 × Frame rate < 5G × 0.75 12bit: Load capacity × 36 ×
Frame rate < 5G × 0.75
Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)
Frame Rate / Bit Depth 8bit
24 Hz
6,480,000
10bit 5,182,500
12bit 4,320,000
25 Hz
6,220,800
4,975,200
4,147,200
30 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz
5,184,000 3,110,400 2,592,000
4,146,000 2,487,600 2,073,000
3,456,000 2,073,600 1,728,000
120 Hz
1,296,000
1,036,500
864,000
144 Hz 240 Hz
1,080,864 648,000
864,441 518,250
720,576 432,000
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