Novastar CMS130/CMS260 LED Display Processor User Manual

1. Киришүү

This manual provides detailed instructions for the Novastar CMS130 and CMS260 LED Display Processors. These all-in-one controllers are designed for easy operation and integrate advanced video processing and LED screen control technologies, making them suitable for various complex operational environments such as malls, hotels, exhibition sites, and TV studios.

CMS130 Overview

The CMS130 is a pure hardware device, equivalent to the Novastar V760, featuring an all-English display menu. It supports various high-definition input connectors and offers robust video processing capabilities for effortless on-site installations.

CMS260 Overview

The CMS260 is a new all-in-one controller, equivalent to the Novastar V960, also supporting an all-English display menu. It integrates video processing and video control into a single unit, featuring 4 Ethernet ports. A single CMS260 unit can drive up to 2.6 million pixels, with a maximum output width and height of 3840 pixels. It excels at receiving diverse video signals, processing high-resolution images, and providing stepless output scaling and chroma calibration for an excellent image display experience.

2. Өзгөчөлүктөрү

CMS130 Key Features

• Up to five input connectors: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3, 1x VGA, 1x USB, 1x CVBS.
• Adjustable layer position and size, with input cropping support.
• Easy switching between input sources using dedicated buttons.
• External independent audio support.
• EDID management supported.
• Personalized image scaling: Full screen, pixel to pixel.
• Quick configuration for easy LED screen setup.
• 2x Ethernet output connectors with a loading capacity of up to 1.3 million pixels.
• Easy preset saving and loading, with up to 6 user-defined presets.
• LED screen color adjustment, including brightness and Gamma.
• Controlled via central control devices.

CMS260 Key Features

• Input connectors: 1x HDMI 1.3 (IN & LOOP), 1x HDMI 1.3, 1x 3G-SDI (IN & LOOP).
• Output connectors: 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Single device unit drives up to 2.6 million pixels, with max output width/height of 3840 pixels.
• Audio input and output: Audio input accompanied with an HDMI input source, audio output via a multifunction card.
• Free input cropping.
• Easy preset saving and loading, with up to 10 user-defined presets.
• Multiple kinds of hot backup: Backup between devices, backup between Ethernet ports, input source hot backup.
• Ethernet port backup test functionality.
• Up to 4 units cascaded for image mosaic.
• Output image quality management.

3. Орнотуу

3.1 Front Panel Overview

The front panel provides access to power, display, and control functions.

Figure 3.1.1: CMS130 Front Panel

Figure 3.1.2: CMS260 Front Panel

3.2 Арткы панелдин туташтыргычтары

The rear panel houses all input, output, and control connectors.

Figure 3.2.1: CMS130 Rear Panel

Figure 3.2.2: CMS260 Rear Panel

CMS130 Connector Details

CMS260 Connector Details

3.3 Байланыш диаграммалары

Refer to the following diagrams for typical connection setups.

Figure 3.3.1: CMS130 Simplified Connection Diagram (Control PC, HDMI, SDI sources, LED Screen)

Figure 3.3.2: CMS130 Detailed Application Diagram (Control PC, USB Drive, CVBS, VGA, HDMI, DVI sources, Power Supply, LED Screen)

Figure 3.3.3: CMS260 Simplified Connection Diagram (Control PC, HDMI, SDI sources, LED Screen)

Figure 3.3.4: CMS260 Detailed Application Diagram (Control PC, USB Drive, CVBS, VGA, HDMI, DVI sources, Power Supply, LED Screen)

4. Иштөө нускамалары

This section details the basic operation of the Novastar CMS130/CMS260 processors using the front panel controls.

4.1 Front Panel Controls (CMS130)

1. Кубат баскычы: Press to power on or power off the device.
2. LCD экраны: Displays the current device status and settings menu.
3. Туткасы: Rotate to select a menu item or adjust a parameter value. Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation.
4. ESC баскычы: Учурдагы менюдан чыгат же операцияны жокко чыгарат.
5. SCALE button: A shortcut for the full screen function. Press to make the layer of the lowest priority fill the entire screen.
   • Күйүк (көк): Толук экранды масштабдоо күйгүзүлгөн.
   • Күйүк (ак): Толук экранды масштабдоо өчүрүлгөн.
6. Киргизүү булагы баскычтары: Used to switch between input sources.

4.2 Front Panel Controls (CMS260)

1. LCD экраны: Displays the device status, menus, submenus, and messages.
2. Туткасы: Rotate to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value. Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation.
3. ESC баскычы: Учурдагы менюдан чыгат же операцияны жокко чыгарат.
4. Control area: Contains MAIN/PIP and SCALE functions.
   • НЕГИЗГИ/ПИП: Open or close a layer, and show its status.
     • Күйүк (көк): катмар ачылды.
     • Жарк эткен (көк): катмар түзөтүлүүдө.
     • Күйүк (ак): катмар жабык.
   • Шкаласы: A shortcut for the full screen function. Press to make the layer of the lowest priority fill the entire screen.
     • Күйүк (көк): Толук экранды масштабдоо күйгүзүлгөн.
     • Күйүк (ак): Толук экранды масштабдоо өчүрүлгөн.
5. Киргизүү булагы баскычтары: Show the input source status and switch the layer input source. Status LEDs indicate:
   • On (blue): An input signal is accessed and used.
   • Жарк эткен (көк): Киргизүү булагы кирбейт, бирок катмар тарабынан колдонулат.
   • Күйүк (ак): Киргизүү булагына кирүүгө мүмкүн эмес же киргизүү булагы нормалдуу эмес.
6. Shortcut function buttons:
   • ОРНОТУУ: Алдын ала коюлган орнотуулар менюсуна кириңиз.
   • СЫНОО: Сыноо үлгүсүнүн менюсуна кириңиз.
   • ТОҢДУРУУ: Чыгарылган сүрөттү тоңдуруңуз.
   • FN: A customizable button.

4.3 Иштетүү боюнча жалпы кеңештер

• Аппаратты күйгүзүүдөн мурун бардык кабелдер бекем туташтырылганын текшериңиз.
• Use the knob and ESC button to navigate through the on-screen menu for advanced settings.
• Regularly check the LCD screen for status messages and error indicators.
• For USB input, ensure your media files are in supported formats (e.g., 1080p@30fps video, JPG/PNG/BMP images).

5. Техникалык тейлөө

• Тазалоо: Түзмөктүн сыртын тазалоо үчүн жумшак, кургак чүпүрөктү колдонуңуз. Суюк тазалоочу каражаттарды же абразивдүү материалдарды колдонбоңуз.
• Вентиляция: Ашыкча ысып кетүүнүн алдын алуу үчүн түзмөктүн айланасында жетиштүү аба айланышын камсыз кылыңыз. Желдетүүчү тешиктерди жаппаңыз.
• Программалык камсыздоонун жаңыртуулары: Мезгил-мезгили менен өндүрүүчүнүн текшерүү website for firmware updates to ensure optimal performance and access to new features. Use the USB (Type B) port for firmware updates, connecting to a control PC.
• Сактагыч: When not in use for extended periods, store the device in a cool, dry environment within the specified storage temperature and humidity ranges.

6. Кыйынчылыктарды

• Кубат жок: Check the power cable connection and the power outlet. Ensure the power button is pressed.
• Видео чыгаруу жок: Verify that input sources are correctly connected and selected. Check the Ethernet cable connections to the LED screen. Ensure the LED screen is powered on and configured correctly.
• Сүрөттүн бурмаланышы/жылмаюусу: Check input signal resolution and refresh rate. Ensure cables are not damaged. Verify output settings match the LED screen's specifications.
• Контролдоо маселелери: If using a control PC, ensure the USB (Type B) cable is connected and the control software is running correctly.
• Аудио көйгөйлөр: For CMS130, ensure Ethernet port 1 is used for audio output if a multifunction card is parsing audio. For CMS260, check audio input/output connections.

7. Техникалык шарттар

7.1 CMS130 Specifications

Figure 7.1.1: CMS130 Dimensions and Specifications

CMS130 Video Source Features (HDMI 1.3)

Figure 7.1.2: CMS130 HDMI 1.3 Video Source Features

7.2 CMS260 Specifications

Figure 7.2.1: CMS260 Dimensions and Specifications

CMS260 Video Source Features (HDMI 1.3, 3G-SDI, DVI)

Figure 7.2.2: CMS260 Video Source Features

7.3 Өлчөмдөр

Figure 7.3.1: CMS130 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Figure 7.3.2: CMS260 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

8. Колдонуучунун кеңештери

• Always refer to the latest firmware and software documentation from Novastar for the most up-to-date features and compatibility information.
• When setting up complex display configurations, it is recommended to test each component (input source, processor, LED screen) individually before integrating them.
• For optimal performance, ensure your control PC meets the recommended system requirements for Novastar control software.

9. Кепилдик жана колдоо

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please contact your original point of purchase or the manufacturer directly. Keep your purchase receipt and product serial number handy for faster service.

The product includes a Certificate of Approval in the packing information.

10. Product in Action

See the Novastar LED display processors in various applications: