MX6000 Pro LED Display Controller

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Product Information

Specifications

• Product: MX6000 Pro LED Display Controller
• Document Version: V1.4.1
• Release Date: 2024-08-13
• Display Size: 7-inch IPS touchscreen
• Input Cards: MX_4xHDMI 2.0, MX_2xHDMI 2.1
• Supported File Systems: NTFS, FAT32
• Cable Recommendation: UGREEN HDMI 2.1 up to 5 meters

Product Usage Instructions

1. Front Panel

The front panel of the MX6000 Pro includes the following
components:

• Running indicator displaying device status
• Standby button for power control
• USB 2.0 port for exporting diagnostic results
• 7-inch IPS touchscreen for displaying status and settings
• Knob for menu navigation and parameter adjustment

Front Panel Functions:

• Solid red light indicates standby mode.
• Solid blue light means the device is powering on.
• Solid green light shows normal device operation.
• Flashing red light indicates abnormal operation.
• Press standby button to power on/off the device.
• Hold standby button for 5-10s to restart the device.
• Connect USB drive to export diagnostic results in NTFS or FAT32
  format.

2. Rear Panel

The rear panel of the MX6000 Pro includes various card slots for
input and output cards:

• IN x slots are for input cards (e.g., IN 1 for first input card
  slot).

• OUT x slots are for output cards (e.g., OUT 6 for sixth output
  card slot).

• MVR slot is for MVR cards.

• CTRL slot is for control cards.

Input Cards:

• MX_4xHDMI 2.0 input card:
  • Qty: 4 HDMI 2.0 ports
  • Resolutions: Various supported resolutions
  • HDR Support: Yes, HDR10 and HLG supported
  • HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2 compliant
  • Cable Recommendation: UGREEN HDMI 2.1 up to 5 meters
• MX_2xHDMI 2.1 input card:
  • Qty: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports
  • Resolutions: Various supported resolutions
  • HDR Support: Yes, HDR10 and HLG supported
  • HDCP Compliance: HDCP 2.2 compliant
  • Cable Recommendation: UGREEN HDMI 2.1 up to 5 meters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What file systems are supported for exporting diagnostic

results?

A: The MX6000 Pro supports exporting diagnostic results in NTFS
and FAT32 file systems only.

Q: How do I restart the device?

A: Hold down the standby button on the front panel for 5-10
seconds to restart the MX6000 Pro.

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MX6000 Pro
LED Display Controller
User Manual

MX6000 LED Display Controller User Manual

Change History

Document Version Release Date

V1.4.1

2024-08-13

V1.4.0

2024-04-26

V1.1.1 V1.1.0 V1.0.1 V1.0.0

2023-10-13 2023-09-28 2023-09-08 2023-08-03

Description
Updated the video source specifications for DP 1.4 Added MX_1×ST 2110 (25G), MX_2×ST 2110 (25G), MX_1×DP 1.4 + 1×HDMI 2.1 input cards, and MX_1×40G_Fiber output card Updated input cards information Added MX_2xHDMI 2.1 and MX_4x12G- SDI input cards Added accessory information 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 3 Applications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 3.1 Solution Build …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 3.2 1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 3.3 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 4 Front Screen Panel ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 4.1 UI Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
4.1.1 Home Screen…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 4.1.2 Main menu …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 4.2 Screen …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 4.2.1 Set Brightness, Color Temperature and Gamma …………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 4.2.2 Set Screen Status…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 4.3 Input ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 4.3.1 Set Internal Source …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 4.3.2 Check Input Source Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 4.3.3 Set EDID……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 4.3.4 Set HDR ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 4.4 Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 4.4.1 Network ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 4.4.2 Protocol ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 4.5 Settings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 4.5.1 Configure LCD Screen…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 4.5.2 Setting Language……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 4.5.3 Set Temperature Scale ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 4.5.4 Check Firmware Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 4.5.5 Factory Reset ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 4.6 Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 4.6.1 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 4.6.2 View and Export Logs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 4.6.3 Check Device Status ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 5 VMP Operations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 6 Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 7 Video Source Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 8 Ethernet Port Load Capacity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 8.1 1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 8.2 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32

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MX6000 LED Display Controller User Manual
1 Introduction
The MX6000 Pro is a large professional 8K LED display controller from Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar), designed as part of the COEX control system series. Its remarkable features include 12-bit color depth, 480 Hz capability, real-time multi-screen scaling, 0-frame latency, and HDR supportability, providing precise brightness control, true- to-life color fidelity, and an excellent image quality. Its card-based modular design is specifically tailored for future LED displays, allowing for flexible input and output card configurations that are stable and easy to maintain. With a compact 6U size, it supports up to 32x 4K@60Hz or 8x 8K@30Hz video inputs, with a maximum load capacity of 141 million pixels, making it ideal for large-screen configurations.
The MX6000 Pro offers a wide range of options with up to 8 different input cards supporting 8K, 4K, and VoIP. For output, it supports two types of output cards: 4x 10G fiber and 1x 40G fiber. These cards can be configured flexibly to accommodate either 1G or 5G bandwidth for the control system, catering to different requirements. Additionally, it supports seamless backup and automatic switching between devices, cards, and Ethernet ports. In case of any malfunction, it promptly switches over while issuing automatic alerts, ensuring stable output on-site. To further enhance the user experience, it is complemented by the advanced control software, VMP, enabling users to have better control and management capabilities.
The MX6000 Pro offers many advantages such as highly integrated design, premium image quality, powerful performance, tremendous load capacity, and easy control. It is widely used in rental services for large events, xR/VP studios, large fixed installation applications, TV production, e-sports events, exhibition halls, and other application scenarios.

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2 Appearance
2.1 Front Panel

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Description
Running indicator
Standby button USB 2.0 IPS touchscreen Knob
BACK

Function
Solid red: Standby. Solid blue: The device is being powered on. 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 to 10s to restart the device.
Connect to a USB drive only to export the device diagnostic result. Only the NTFS and FAT32 file systems are supported. Others are not supported.
A 7-inch screen that is for displaying the device status, setting parameters, and sending 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 buttons and screen.
Go back to the previous menu or cancel the current operation.

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2.2 Rear Panel

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All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.
Note
Markings on the rear panel card slot:
The card slot marked with “IN x” only supports the installation of input cards, where x is the slot number. For
example, IN 1 indicates the first input card slot.
The card slot marked with “OUT x” only supports the installation of output cards, where x is the slot number. For
example, OUT 6 indicates the sixth output card slot.
The card slot marked with “MVR” only supports the installation of MVR cards. The card slot marked with “CTRL” only supports the installation of control cards.
Input Card
MX_4xHDMI 2.0 input card

Type

Qty

HDMI 2.0

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Description Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rate

Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz or 8192×1080@60Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz) Max height: 7680 pixels (1080×7680@60Hz)
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 /
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HDR
EDID management HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs Cables
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72 / 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz
Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG.
Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
Not supported.
Recommend using the UGREEN HDMI 2.1 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.

Type

Qty

HDMI 2.1

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MX_4xDP 1.2 input card

Description Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rates
HDR
EDID management HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs Cables

Max resolution: 8192×4320@30Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×4320@30Hz) Max height: 8192 pixels (4320×8192@30Hz)
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 HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG.
Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
Not supported
Recommend using the UGREEN HDMI 2.1 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.

Type

Qty

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DP 1.2

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MX_2xDP 1.4 input card

Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rate
HDR EDID management
HDCP Interlaced signal inputs Cables

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Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz or 8192×1080@60Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz) Max height: 8192 pixels (1080×8192@60Hz)
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 video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP. Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions. HDCP 1.3 compliant Not supported.
Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.

Type

Qty

DP1.4

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Description Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rate
HDR

EDID management HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs Cables
MX_4x12G-SDI input card

Max resolution: 7680×4320@30Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×4320@25Hz) Max height: 8192 pixels (4320×8192@25Hz)
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 HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG. Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions. Support HDCP 2.3, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3. Not supported.
Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.

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Type

Qty

12G-SDI

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Description Standards

Resolution
Frame rate HDR Interlaced signal inputs Cables
MX_1xDP 1.4+1xHDMI 2.1 input card

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Support ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST292 (HD) standard video inputs. Support 3G-Level A/Level B (DS mode). Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz Min resolution: 720x480i@59.94Hz 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60 Hz HDR video is accepted with manual HDR configuration in VMP. Support interlaced signal inputs, including 1080i/576i/480i.
Recommend using the CANARE-12G SDI coaxial cable. Cables up to 50 meters are supported.

Type

Qty

DP1.4

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HDMI 2.1

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Description Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rates
HDR
EDID management
HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs Cables
Resolution
Max width/height (Forced) Frame rates

Max resolution: 7680×4320@30Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×4320@25Hz) Max height: 8192 pixels (4320×8192@25Hz)
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 HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG.
Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
Not supported.
Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.
Max resolution: 8192×4320@30Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×4320@30Hz) Max. height: 8192 pixels (4320×8192@30Hz)
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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HDR
EDID management HDCP
Interlaced signal inputs Cables
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Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG.
Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions.
HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
Not supported.
Recommend using the UGREEN HDMI 2.1 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported.

Type
ST 2110 (25G)

Qty

Description

1 primary, 1 Standard backup

Backup

Resolution

Max height & width
Frame rate
VMP control

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NMOS management
Color gamut
IP address
Multicast protocol
Ethernet
Optical transceiver

Supports SMPTE ST 2110 (-10, 20) and SMPTE 2059 (-1, -2) standards.
Supports SMPTE 2022-7 standard.
Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 (8192×1080@60Hz) Max height: 8192 (1080×8192@60Hz)
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72 / 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 Hz
Support loading video stream configuration by SDP file or directly inputting. Support setting the resolution when managing ST 2110 source in VMP. Support preset resolutions up to 8192×1080@60Hz. Allow for custom input resolutions.
NMOS discovery and control according to standards IS-04 and IS-05.
Rec.709/DCI-P3/Rec.2020
IPv4 DHCP and static IP
IGMPv3, IGMPv2
25 GbE IEEE 802.3cc (25GBASE-LR) 25 GbE IEEE 802.3by (25GBASE-SR)
The ST 2110 card does not come with an optical transceiver by default. Users need to purchase one separately.
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Cables MX_2xST 2110 (25G) input card

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Only supports SFP28 (25GBASE-LR/SR/CR). It is recommended to purchase the Accelink 25GBASE-LR
10km module.
OS1/OS2 optical fiber cables are recommended. Transmission mode: single-mode duplex Diameter: 9/125m Interface type: LC Insertion loss: 0.3 dB Return loss: 45 dB

Type
ST 2110 (25G)

Qty

Description

2 primaries, Standard 2 backups
Backup

Resolution

Max height & width
Frame rate
VMP control

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NMOS management Color gamut IP Address Multicast Protocol Ethernet
Optical transceiver
Cables

Support SMPTE ST 2110 (-10, -20) and SMPTE 2059 (-1, -2) standards. Support SMPTE 2022-7 standard.
Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz
Max width: 8192 (8192×1080@60Hz) Max height: 8192 (1080×8192@60Hz) 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 /
72 / 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 Hz
Support loading video stream configuration by SDP file or directly inputting. Support setting the resolution when managing ST 2110 source in VMP. Support preset resolutions up to 8192×1080@60Hz. Allow for custom input resolutions. NMOS discovery and control according to standards IS-04 and IS-05.
Rec.709/DCI-P3/Rec.2020
IPv4 DHCP and static IP
IGMPv3, IGMPv2
25 GbE IEEE 802.3cc (25GBASE-LR) 25 GbE IEEE 802.3by (25GBASE-SR)
The ST 2110 card does not come with an optical transceiver by default. Users need to purchase one separately. Only supports SFP28 (25GBASE-LR/SR/CR). It is recommended to purchase the Accelink 25GBASE-LR
10km module.
OS1/OS2 optical fiber cables are recommended. Transmission mode: single-mode duplex Diameter: 9/125m
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Output Card
MX_4x10G_Fiber output card

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Interface type: LC Insertion loss: 0.3 dB Return loss: 45 dB

Type

Qty

Description

10G SFP+ 4

10G optical ports
Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum transmission distance of 10 km.
A single optical port has the same load capacity of 10x 1G Ethernet ports, and a single card supports up to 40x Ethernet port outputs.
The maximum load of a single 1G Ethernet port is as follows. Please refer to Ethernet Port Load Capacity for more details:
– 8bit@60Hz: 659,722 pixels
– 10bit@60Hz: 494,791 pixels (available only with the A10s Pro receiving card)
– 12bit@60Hz: 329,861 pixels

Note
When using a 1G Ethernet port to drive the LED screen, it can achieve its maximum load capacity only when the load width 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.
Maximum load of a single output card: 17,694,720 pixels (8/10/12bit@60Hz).
MX_1x40G_Fiber output card

Type

Qty

40G QSFP+ 1

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Description
40G optical port Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum
transmission distance of 10km. A single optical port has the same load capacity of 8x 5G Ethernet ports. The maximum load of a single 5G Ethernet port is as follows, please refer to
Ethernet Port Load Capacity for more details: – 8bit@60Hz: 2,951,200 pixels – 10bit@60Hz: 2,213,200 pixels – 12bit@60Hz: 1,475,600 pixels
Note
When using a 5G Ethernet port to drive the LED screen, it can achieve its maximum load capacity only when the load width 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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Control Card

MX6000 LED Display Controller User Manual Maximum load of a single output card: 17,694,720 pixels (8/10/12bit@60Hz).

Type

Qty

ETHERNET 2

GENLOCK 1

AUX

1

SPDIF

1

Power

Type

Qty

100-

2

127V~/200-

240V~,

15A/10A,

50/60Hz

Description
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 MX6000 Pro can be cascaded.
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 MX6000 Pro can be cascaded.
An auxiliary connector that connects to the central control device (RS232). (Reserved)
A digital audio output (Reserved)
Description
AC power input connector and switch

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3 Applications

3.1 Solution Build

Based on the installed output cards (4x10G fiber output card/1x40G fiber output card), users can build 1G/5G solutions with different models of fiber converters and receiving cards. 1G/5G refers to the output bandwidth of a single Ethernet port. For more detailed information, please refer to 8 Ethernet Port Load Capacity.
Table 3-1 COEX system build

Solution Output Card

Fiber Converter Receiving card

1G solution 4x10G fiber output card

CVT10, CVT10 Pro 1G receiving cards such as A10s Pro

5G solution 1x40G fiber output card

CVT8-5G

5G receiving cards such as CA50E

Note You can install different output cards on the same controller, but output cards with different models cannot be used to load the same screen.
3.2 1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card)

This diagram is an example of four input cards and one 4x10G fiber output card installed on an MX6000 Pro. The actual application may vary.

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3.3 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card)

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This diagram is an example of four input cards and one 1x40G fiber output card installed on an MX6000 Pro. The actual application may vary.

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4 Front Screen Panel
4.1 UI Introduction
4.1.1 Home Screen
After the device is powered on, the home screen showing device related information is displayed as Figure 4-1. Rotate the knob to select an input or output card to view its details, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-1 Home screen

Figure 4-2 Input and output card details

The home screen is shown in Figure 4-1 and the home screen descriptions are shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Home screen descriptions

Area

Content

Description

Top line MX6000 Pro

The device name. The name can be changed in VMP software.

The device button and touchscreen lock status.
When the icon is displayed: The buttons are locked. When the icon is not displayed: The buttons are unlocked Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5s or longer to lock or unlock the buttons and screen.

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Area

Content

Input / Output

192.168.102.189 IN 1 to 8

OUT 1 to 8

Control

MVR (Reserved) CTRL

Power Supply

PWR

Bottom line

Right side

Genlock Screens

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Description
The connection status of the USB drive Green: Connected When the icon is not displayed: Disconnected
The device IP address
The device input source type and status. Green: The input source is connected. Red: The input source is being used for the screen but not
connected. Gray: The input source is not connected.
The status of the output Ethernet ports. Green: The Ethernet port is connected and working normally. Red: The Ethernet port is connected but working abnormally. Gray: Disconnected When the Ethernet port, associated card, or associated device is used as a backup, you will see an orange triangular icon displayed in the top-right corner.
The status of the MVR card ports.
The status of the control Ethernet port, AUX port, and GENLOCK port. Green: Connected Gray: Disconnected
The status of the device power supply. Green: Connected Gray: Disconnected
The chassis fan speed. Green: The fan speed is normal. Yellow: Fan speed alarm. The speed has exceeded the threshold
range. Yellow: Fan speed alarm. The speed has exceeded the threshold
range significantly.
The supply voltage of the mainboard. Meaning of numerical colors: Green: The voltage is normal. Yellow: Voltage alarm. The voltage has exceeded the threshold
range. Red: Voltage alarm. The voltage has exceeded the threshold
range significantly.
The temperature inside the chassis Meaning of numerical colors: Green: The temperature is normal. Yellow: Temperature alarm. The temperature has exceeded the
threshold range. Red: Temperature alarm. The temperature has exceeded the
threshold range significantly.
The sync signal currently used.
The number of screens with load.
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Description
The number of screens that are blacked out. The number of screens that are frozen. The device main menu.

4.1.2 Main menu
On the home screen, tap the menu icon at the bottom right or press the knob to enter the main menu page.
Figure 4-3 Main menu

Table 4-2 Main menu descriptions

Module

Description

Show screen name, sync signal source, and brightness. Set brightness, color temperature, gamma, as well as enable black screen or freeze screen.

Set internal source, check external input source information, and configure EDID and HDR parameters for external input sources.

Configure network parameters and third party protocol.

Set LCD screen timeout and brightness, set system language and temperature scale, check firmware information, and restore factory settings.
Perform device diagnostics, view and export logs, and check device status.

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4.2 Screen
4.2.1 Set Brightness, Color Temperature and Gamma
Select Screen from the main menu to access the screen list. The list displays screen names, sync signal sources, and brightness. Select a screen to open the parameter settings.
Figure 4-4 Set Brightness, color temperature and gamma

Adjust the values for brightness, color temperature and gamma.
4.2.2 Set Screen Status
Select Screen from the main menu to access the screen list. The list displays screen names, sync signal sources, and brightness. Select a screen to open the parameter settings.
Figure 4-5 Set screen status

Select Blackout or Freeze and then press the knob to toggle on or off the switch.

: Enabled. The screen display will turn black or freeze, but the playback will not be interrupted.

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: Disabled.

4.3 Input

4.3.1 Set Internal Source

Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Select Internal Source to open the parameter settings.

Figure 4-6 Input source

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Select Internal Source, navigate to the sub-interface, and then select an image. Press BACK to return to the parameter settings. Set the Grayscale, Gradient Stretch, Speed, and Space. The adjustable parameters for each image may vary based on the interface. Select Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bit Depth in sequence and set a value for each in the pop-up dialog box. After the settings are done, click Apply.
4.3.2 Check Input Source Information
Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Select an input source to access the Information tab.

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Figure 4-7 Input source information

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Check the input source information.
4.3.3 Set EDID
Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Select an input source to open the parameter settings. Navigate to the EDID tab.
Figure 4-8 EDID

Select Resolution and Frame Rate in sequence and set a value for each in the pop-up dialog box. After the settings are done, click Apply.

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4.3.4 Set HDR
Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Select an input source to open the parameter settings. Navigate to the HDR10 tab.
Figure 4-9 HDR10

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Select Format and then select Auto, HDR10, HLG, or Close from the pop-up dialog box.
For HDR10, please set the relevant parameters. 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 displayed as the maximum brightness.
– ST2086 (Linear mapping): This mode linearly maps the brightness of the video source. It globally adjust 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.
Max CLL Override: Enable or disable Max CLL override. Max CLL: The max content light level.
4.4 Communication
4.4.1 Network
Select Communication > Network from the main menu to access the network settings interface.

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Figure 4-10 Network

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Toggle on or off Obtain Automatically.

: The device automatically obtain an IP address.

: You need to manually set an IP address for the device.

If Obtain Automatically is disabled, you need to set an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and. If it is enabled, this step is not required.

After the settings are done, click Apply.

4.4.2 Protocol

Select Communication > Protocol from the main menu to access the SNMP settings interface.

Figure 4-11 Protocol

Toggle on or off SNMP.

: Enable SNMP.

: Disable SNMP.

Note: Refer to SNMP Instructions for more details.

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4.5 Settings
4.5.1 Configure LCD Screen
Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface.
Figure 4-12 Configure LCD screen
Select Auto Lock LCD and set a value in the pop-up dialog box. Select LCD Brightness and adjust the value.
4.5.2 Setting Language
Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. Select /Language to open the sub-interface.
Figure 4-13 Language settings

Select or English.

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Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. Select Temp Scale and then select Celsius() or Fahrenheit() from the pop-up dialog box.

Figure 4-14 Set Temperature Scale

4.5.4 Check Firmware Information
Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface.
Figure 4-15 Check firmware information

Select Firmware to open the sub-interface. Select Controller, Input Card, and Output Card to check the related information.
4.5.5 Factory Reset
Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. Select Factory Reset and then select Keep user data or Reset All from the pop- up dialog box. Finally, select OK.

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Figure 4-16 Factory Reset

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4.6 Maintenance
4.6.1 Diagnostics Upon Powering Up
When the device is powered on, it automatically conducts a diagnostic process: Normal startup: All functions of the MX6000 Pro are available for use. Abnormal startup: Depending on the displayed error message, you can choose to export the diagnostic results
or continue to operate in a limited functionality state.
Maintenance
To export the diagnostics log, insert a USB drive to the USB port on the front panel of the device. Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface.
Figure 4-17 Diagnostics

Navigate to the Diagnostics tab and select Start.
Once the diagnostic process is completed, select Details to check the diagnostic result. You can also select Export to export the result into a USB drive.

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4.6.2 View and Export Logs
To export the logs, insert a USB drive to the USB port on the front panel of the device. Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface. Navigate to the Log tab to check the device logs.
Figure 4-18 Device log
Select Export to export the logs into a USB drive.
4.6.3 Check Device Status
Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface. Navigate to the Status tab to check the device status.

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Figure 4-19 Check device status

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5 VMP Operations
Users can only perform some basic operations on the MX6000 Pro LCD screen. To perform more operations such as project management, input source configuration, screen configuration, screen calibration, color processing, screen adjustment, screen monitoring, preset management, and screen maintenance, please install Vision Management Platform (VMP) on the control PC and refer to the Vision Management Platform User Manual.

6 Specifications

Electrical Specifications Power supply

100-127V~/200-240V~,15A/10A,50/60Hz

Operating Environment

Power Consumption
Temperature

740 W ­10°C to +60°C

Storage Environment

Humidity Temperature

0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing ­10°C to +60°C

Physical Specifications

Humidity Dimensions

0% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing 482.6 mm × 282.9 mm × 538.8 mm (foot pad included)

Packing Information

Total weight
Packing box Accessories

31 kg (1x control card + 8x input cards + 8x output cards + packing materials)
725.0 mm × 635.0 mm × 410.0 mm, kraft paper box
1x Power cord, 1x Ethernet cable 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Customer Letter, 1x Safety Manual, 1x Certificate of Approval

IP Rating

IP20 (Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product).

Noise Level (typical at 25°C/77°F)

53 dB (A)

The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and environment.

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7 Video Source Specifications

Input
HDMI 2.0

Resolution

Color Space

4K

4096×2160 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr
3840×2160 RGB / YCbCr

YCbCr

2K

2560×1440 RGB /

YCbCr

YCbCr
1920×1080 RGB / YCbCr

HDMI 8K 2.1

YCbCr

8192×4320 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

7680×4320 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

5K

5120×2880 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

Sampling Bit Depth Integer Frame Rate (Hz)

4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2

12bit

24/25/30

10bit

24/25/30/48/50

8bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

8/10/12bit

12bit

24/25/30

10bit

24/25/30/48/50

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120

12bit 10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/144

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/144 /240
(240 Hz needs to be forced)

12bit

24/25

10bit

8bit

24/25/30

8/10/12bit

12bit

24/25

10bit

8bit

24/25/30

8/10/12bit

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

10bit

8bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75

8/10/12bit

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Resolution

Color Space

4K

4096×2160 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr
3840×2160 RGB / YCbCr

YCbCr

2K

2560×1440 RGB /

YCbCr

YCbCr
1920×1080 RGB / YCbCr

DP 1.2 4K

YCbCr

4096×2160 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr
3840×2160 RGB / YCbCr

YCbCr

2K

2560×1440 RGB /

YCbCr

YCbCr 1920×1080 RGB /
YCbCr
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Sampling Bit Depth Integer Frame Rate (Hz)

4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100

10bit

8bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120

8/10/12bit

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100 (75 Hz and above need to be forced)

10bit 8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120 (75 Hz and above need to be forced)

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/144 (144 Hz needs to be forced)

10bit 8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/144 /240
(144 Hz and above need to be forced)

12bit 10bit 8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/144 /240
(240 Hz needs to be forced)

12bit

24/25/30/48/50

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75

12bit

24/25/30/48/50

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75 (75Hz needs to be forced)

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144 (144 Hz needs to be forced)

12bit 10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144 (144 Hz needs to be forced)

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Input

Resolution

Color Space

DP 1.4 8K

YCbCr

8192×4320 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

7680×4320 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

5K

5120×2880 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr

4K

4096×2160 RGB /

(Forced)

YCbCr

YCbCr
3840×2160 RGB / YCbCr

YCbCr
2K1K 2560×1440 RGB / YCbCr
YCbCr 1920×1080 RGB /
YCbCr

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4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4
4:2:2
4:4:4
4:2:2 4:4:4

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144/24 0 (240 Hz needs to be forced)

12bit 10bit

Not supported

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25

12bit

Not supported

10bit

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8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30

12bit

24/25/30

10bit

24/25/30/48/50

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100

12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75 (75Hz needs to be forced)

8bit 12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100 (75Hz and above need to be forced)

8/10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120 (75Hz and above need to be forced)

12bit 10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144 (144 Hz needs to be forced)

8bit 8/10/12bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144/ 240
(144Hz and above need to be forced)

12bit 10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144/24 0 (240 Hz needs to be forced)

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Input
12GSDI
ST 2110

Resolution

Color Space

YCbCr

4K

4096×2160 YCbCr

3840×2160

2K

2048×1080

1920×1080

4K

4096×2160 RGB /

YCbCr

YCbCr

3840×2160 RGB / YCbCr

YCbCr

2K

2560×1440 RGB /

YCbCr

YCbCr

1920×1080 RGB / YCbCr

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4:2:2 4:2:2

8bit 8/10/12bit 10bit

24/25/30/48/50/60

4:4:4 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:2:2

8bit/10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60 8bit/10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60 8bit/10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120 8bit/10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120

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.

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8 Ethernet Port Load Capacity
8.1 1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card)
When Working with A10s Pro Receiving Card
When working with the 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 10bit: Load capacity × 32 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95 12bit: Load capacity × 48 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95

Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)

Frame Rate / Bit 8bit Depth

24 Hz

1,649,306

25 Hz

1,583,333

30 Hz

1,319,444

50 Hz

791,667

60 Hz

659,722

120 Hz

329,861

144 Hz

274,884

240 Hz

164,931

300 Hz

131,944

360 Hz

109,954

480 Hz

82,465

10bit
1,236,979 1,187,500 989,583 593,750 494,792 247,396 206,163 123,698 95,958 82,465 61,849

12bit
824,653 791,667 659,722 395,833 329,861 164,931 137,442 82,465 65,972 54,977 41,232

When Working with Other Armor Series Receiving Cards
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: 8bit: Load capacity × 24 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95 10bit: Load capacity × 48 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95 12bit: Load capacity × 48 × Frame rate < 1000 × 1000 × 1000 × 0.95

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Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)

Frame Rate / Bit Depth 24 Hz
25 Hz
30 Hz

8bit
1,649,306 1,583,333 1,319,444

50 Hz

791,667

60 Hz 120 Hz 144 Hz 240 Hz

659,722 329,861 274,884 164,931

300 Hz 360 Hz 480 Hz

131,944 109,954 82,465

10bit
824,653 791,667 659,722 395,833 329,861 164,931 137,442 82,465 65,972 54,977 41,232

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824,653 791,667 659,722 395,833 329,861 164,931 137,442 82,465 65,972 54,977 41,232

Note When using a 1G Ethernet port to drive the LED screen, it can achieve its maximum load capacity only when the load width 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.
8.2 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card)
When working with the CA50E and XA50 Pro 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 × 0.85 10bit: Load capacity × 32 × Frame rate < 5G × 0.85 12bit: Load capacity × 36 × Frame rate < 5G × 0.85

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Max Load Capacity per Ethernet Port (Pixels)

Frame Rate / Bit Depth 24 Hz
25 Hz
30 Hz

8bit
7,378,000 7,082,800 5,902,400

50 Hz

3,541,440

60 Hz 120 Hz 144 Hz 240 Hz

2,951,200 1,475,600 1,229,600 737,800

300 Hz 360 Hz 480 Hz

590,240 491,800 368,900

10bit
5,533,000 5,311,680 4,426,400 2,655,840 2,213,200 1,106,600 918,478 553,300 442,640 368,800 276,650

12bit
3,689,000 3,541,440 2,951,200 1,770,720 1,475,600 737,800 612,374 368,900 295,120 245,900 184,450

Note
When using a 5G Ethernet port to drive the LED screen, it can achieve its maximum load capacity only when the load width 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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