NOVASTAR CT-V5.6.1 Soft Ware User Guide
- September 16, 2024
- NOVASTAR
Table of Contents
CT-V5.6.1 Soft Ware
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Specifications
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Product: NovaLCT V5.6.1
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Supported Chips: SM16208, ICND1065L, CFD655, C8365, DP3367S,
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Newly Supported Device: AD20 multimedia player
Product Usage Instructions
Update Instructions
Online Update
1. From the menu bar, choose Help > Online Update.
2. Click OK.
Local Update
1. Visit the Downloads page on the NovaStar website and download
the NovaLCT V5.6.1 installation package.
2. Double-click to open the package and proceed with the
installation.
Screen Configuration
Smart Matching of Firmware Package and Updating Receiving
Card
Reason for Change: To ensure optimal display
performance by matching firmware with receiving card
configuration.
Function Descriptions: Two update methods
available:
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Cloud Update: Automatically matches firmware
from the cloud based on configuration and updates the receiving
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Local Update: Loads local firmware package and
updates the receiving card.
Improvements
Screen Configuration – 6-LED Mode Option for Virtual Mode
Reason for Optimization: To support 6-LED
sub-pixel modules with virtual mode settings.
Function Descriptions: Provides directional
options for 6-LED mode with drag-and-drop layout adjustments.
Program Update
Reason for Optimization: Integrated firmware
package for HUB type receiving cards (DH and MRV series) simplifies
updating multiple receiving card models.
FAQ
Q: How can I update my NovaLCT V5.6.1?
A: You can update online through the Help menu or locally by
downloading the installation package from the NovaStar website.
Q: What is the purpose of smart matching firmware update in
screen configuration?
A: Smart matching ensures optimal display performance by
updating firmware based on the receiving card configuration.
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NovaLCT
V5.6.1
Release Notes
NovaLCT V5.6.1 Release Notes
Contents
Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… i 1
Update Instructions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
1.1 Online Update ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
1.2 Local Update ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 2
Newly Supported Chips …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
3 New Features ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
3.1 Newly Supported Device …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1 3.2 Screen
Configuration…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
3.2.1 Smart Matching of Firmware Package from the Cloud and Updating Receiving
Card …………………………………………. 2 4 Improvements
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
4.1 Screen Configuration………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4 4.1.1 6-LED Mode Option for Virtual Mode
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4.2 Program Update ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
4.3 Multimedia Player Login
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 5.1 Smart
settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 5.2 Gamma
Adjustment …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 5.3
Calibration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 5.4
Test Tool ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
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1 Update Instructions
1.1 Online Update
From the menu bar, choose Help > Online Update.
NovaLCT V5.6.1 Release Notes
Click OK.
1.2 Local Update
Visit the “Downloads” page on the NovaStar website and download the NovaLCT
V5.6.1 installation package. Double-click to open the package and proceed with
the installation.
2 Newly Supported Chips
The following chips are now supported: SM16208, ICND1065L, CFD655, C8365, DP3367S, HX8932.
3 New Features
3.1 Newly Supported Device
The AD20 multimedia player is now supported. Users can log in through Media Player Login to access its features
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3.2 Screen Configuration
3.2.1 Smart Matching of Firmware Package from the Cloud and Updating Receiving
Card
Reason for Change
To ensure optimal display performance, update the appropriate firmware based
on the receiving card configuration. This ensures that the receiving card
settings and firmware are properly matched.
Function Descriptions
Two update methods are available: cloud update and local update:
1. Cloud Update: Automatically matches the firmware package from the cloud based on the current configuration and updates the receiving card accordingly.
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2. Local Update: Loads local firmware package and updates the receiving card.
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4 Improvements
4.1 Screen Configuration
4.1.1 6-LED Mode Option for Virtual Mode Reason for Optimization
To accommodate 6-LED sub-pixel modules, supports virtual mode settings.
Function Descriptions
Provides four directional options for the 6-LED mode (including vertical
right, vertical left, horizontal up, and horizontal down), with support for
drag-and-drop layout adjustments.
4.2 Program Update
Reason for Optimization
An integrated firmware package for HUB type receiving cards (DH and MRV
series) has been released. It includes the programs for various models of
receiving cards. Users can now use a single package to update multiple
receiving card models, simplifying the process and improving efficiency.
Function Descriptions
When the integrated package for receiving cards is loaded, NovaLCT
automatically matches the program package based on the receiving card model
and the chip type selected by the user. As shown in the screenshot below, the
match is successful:
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If the automatic match is not successful, users can manually select any program package and update the receiving card accordingly.
4.3 Multimedia Player Login
Function Descriptions
The multimedia player login process has been improved to automatically
reconnect to the service when refreshing the terminal, ensuring devices are
discovered and connected properly.
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5 Bug Fixes
5.1 Smart settings
Fixed the issue where NovaLCT would freeze after modifying the chip registers for the CFD555B chip in the smart settings and then opening the configuration file.
5.2 Gamma Adjustment
Fixed display abnormalities caused by the new gamma algorithm on screens using ICND1063, CNS7263, and DP3368 ICs.
5.3 Calibration
Fixed the issue where the option Auto Upload Module Calibration Coef was not selectable in the following two interfaces:
Screen Configuration > Receiving Card > More Settings
Calibration > Coefficient Management > Module Flash
5.4 Test Tool
1. Fixed the issue where the Test Tool would show a completely white screen
when extending the display.
2. Fixed the issue where the Test Tool could not display test patterns when
logging in as
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multimedia player. When logging in as multimedia player, NovaLCT will default
to the old version of the Test Tool to ensure the test pattern displays
correctly.
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