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ET4000

Media Server

V1.0.4

User Manual

XI'AN NOVASTAR TECH CO., LTD.

ET4000 Media Server User Manual

www.novastar.tech

Preface

Statement

You are welcome to use the product of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as

NovaStar). This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy

and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and

without notice. If you experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us

via contact information given in document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate

and implement any suggestions.

This product has a built-in media playback and control software that is for your use only. The

ownership of the software belongs to our company. You can make copies, but only for personal

use. If you want to use this software for other purposes, especially for commercial purposes,

please contact our company. Our company reserves the right to pursue legal liability for any

infringements.

This product is an electrical device, please pay attention to the electricity safety. Please read this

manual carefully before use. Improper operation may cause damage to the product. Our company

assumes no responsibility for any property damage and personal injury caused by improper

operations that are not followed in accordance with the instructions in this manual. If this article

conflicts with the local laws and regulations, the local laws and regulations shall prevail.

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text.

Change History

Release Version

Release Date

Description

V1.0.4

2021-06-16

Updated the power consumption.

V1.0.3

2021-05-28

Updated the media file format descriptions.

V1.0.2

2021-05-14

Updated the product accessories.

V1.0.1

2021-05-12

Updated the appearance and descriptions of the power

module on the rear panel.

Updated the descriptions of the graphics card.

V1.0.0

2021-04-22

First release

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Contents

Preface................................................................................................................................................................................. i

1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................1

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................1

Features..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Appearance................................................................................................................................................................2

Optional Items............................................................................................................................................................3

2 Applications......................................................................................................................................................................5

3 ET4000 Settings............................................................................................................................................................... 6

Set Main Display........................................................................................................................................................6

Change Resolutions...................................................................................................................................................7

3.2.1 Set Standard Resolutions ................................................................................................................................ 7

3.2.2 Set Custom Resolutions...................................................................................................................................9

EDID Management .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Output Mosaic.......................................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Software Operations....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Software Licensing................................................................................................................................................... 23

User Interface Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 24

5 Project............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Create New Projects................................................................................................................................................ 26

Edit Outputs............................................................................................................................................................. 26

5.2.2 Add Outputs ................................................................................................................................................... 27

5.2.3 Configure Regular Screens............................................................................................................................ 28

5.2.4 Construct Irregular Screens ........................................................................................................................... 28

Manage Media Files................................................................................................................................................. 31

5.3.1 Add Media Files.............................................................................................................................................. 31

5.3.2 Manage Media Files....................................................................................................................................... 32

Edit Programs.......................................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4.1 Edit Layers..................................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4.2 Set Program Properties.................................................................................................................................. 34

5.4.3 Play Programs................................................................................................................................................ 34

5.4.4 Set Media Playback Properties...................................................................................................................... 35

5.4.5 Set Layer Opacity........................................................................................................................................... 35

5.4.6 Crop Layers.................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.4.7 Set Layer Effects............................................................................................................................................ 37

Save Projects........................................................................................................................................................... 38

6 Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................... 38

System Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 38

Output Settings........................................................................................................................................................ 39

Multiple Displays...................................................................................................................................................... 39

External Control....................................................................................................................................................... 39

6.4.1 Control via Network........................................................................................................................................ 40

6.4.2 Control via Serial Port.................................................................................................................................... 40

6.4.3 Control via App............................................................................................................................................... 41

7 Help................................................................................................................................................................................ 44

User Manual ............................................................................................................................................................ 44

About........................................................................................................................................................................ 44

8 Language....................................................................................................................................................................... 44

9 Specifications................................................................................................................................................................. 45

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1 Overview

Introduction

The ET4000 is a brand new media server developed by NovaStar, which is specifically designed for

multimedia exhibition halls, banquet halls, stage performances and other creative fixed installation scenarios.

The ET4000 provides an excellent pixel-to-pixel display with ultra-high definition, diversified mosaic creativity

and outstanding media arrangements for professional stage performances. Built-in with intuitive and user-

friendly media playback and control software, the ET4000 enables simplified stage display management and

best-in-class human-machine interaction.

Features

A single unit supports up to 8K×4K output capacity, ultra-high-resolution video decoding and pixel-to-pixel

display

Free partitioning, reorganizing and rotating of multiple outputs for irregular screen configuration,

unleashing your creative mosaic ideas

A single output can be split into up to 16 partitions, allowing for quick mapping settings and ultra-wide

screen configuration

Playback of up to 8 layers and 1 audio simultaneously

Visualized program arrangement and management

Live and pre-edit modes

−The program editing and playback are in sync in live mode

−Edit the programs first before displaying them on the screen in pre-edit mode

Media library management, including videos, pictures, PowerPoint files and audios

Media file sorting

Media file batch import

Up to 1080p PowerPoint files supported

Using a laser pointer for moving between slides in PowerPoint

Playback progress management

Shortcut key for program jumping and auto jumping settings

Configurable layer size and priority

Main KV jumping settings

Main media based playback progress management

Crossfade on program switching

Layer mask, cropping, keying, blurring and opacity adjustment

Hardware decoding supported

One-click FTB

Auto startup of built-in software on system power on, auto program playback on software startup

Control software VCCP (Visual Centralized Control Platform), enabling a highly efficient and user-friendly

control experience

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Appearance

Front Panel

No.

Area

Description

Power button

Power on or power off the device.

USB ports

2x USB3.0

Connect to a mouse and keyboard.

Insert a USB drive for importing media files.

Rear Panel

Note

The rear panel picture shows the basic configuraton without any grahics cards installed. Please go to 1.4

Optional Items to select the desired graphic card which is a must for the system.

No.

Area

Qty.

Description

HDMI 2.0

DP 1.2

Integrated graphics card output via a DP 1.2 or HDMI 2.0

connector

Connect to a monitor for displaying the software interface.

Max. output resolution: 3840×2160@60Hz

USB ports

2x Type-A USB2.0

4x Type-A USB3.0

1x Type-C USB

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Connect to a mouse and keyboard, or insert a USB drive.

Ethernet port

1x RJ45 connector for Ethernet networking

Audio

connectors

1x MIC IN: 3.5 mm microphone input connector

1x Line IN: 3.5 mm external audio input connector

1x Line OUT: 3.5 mm audio output connector

Graphics card

and sync card

Graphics card and sync card slots

Please go to 1.4 Optional Items to select the desired

graphics card.

Note

The ET4000 supports at most one graphics card.

Hardware Performance

Power supply

750 W (GreatWall)

CPU

10th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor (I7_10700K)

Memory

4x 8GB DDR4 (DDR4 2666)

Mainboard

High-performance ASUS Server Motherboard (Z490A)

Storage

System disk: Samsung M.2 SSD 250GB (Samsung SSD 980)

Storage disk: Samsung M.2 SSD 500GB (Samsung SSD 980)

Fan

Quiet fans (PCCOOLER), dedicated to high-frequency processors

Keyboard & Mouse

Keyboard and mouse suit (Logitech)

Optional Items

The following table lists the optional items that you need to purchase from NovaStar separately.

Type

Description

Appearance

Graphics

card and

sync card

Graphics card

MPG2200

4x DP 1.2

Single connector resolution:

Up to 4096×2160@60Hz

Four connector mosaic output:

Up to 7680×4320@60Hz

Single connector width:

Up to 8192 pixels

Single connector height:

Up to 8192 pixels

Playback of 1 layer of

8K×4K@30Hz SDR video

(hardware-decoding)

Memory: 5 GB

Type: GDDR 5X

Bit width:160 bit

Note

The MPG2200 graphics card

cannot work with the sync

card.

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Type

Description

Appearance

Graphics card

HPG5000

4x DP 1.2, 1x Mini DP

Single connector resolution:

Up to 4096×2160@60Hz

Four connector mosaic output:

Up to 7680×4320@60Hz

Single connector width:

Up to 8192 pixels

Single connector height:

Up to 8192 pixels

Playback of 1 layer of

8K×4K@60Hz SDR video

(hardware-decoding)

Memory: 16 GB

Type: GDDR 6

Bit width: 256 bit

Connectors 1, 2, 3 and 5 are for

output.

Connector 4 is reserved.

Sync card

The sync card must work with

the HPG5000 graphics card

currently.

2x RJ45

Accept a frame lock signal

and output the signal.

1x BNC

Accept an external sync

signal.

LED lights

Indicate the sync signal

connection status.

Window 10 Pro

Playback and control

software

Kompass FX3 software and

dongle

Control App

Visual Centralized Control

Platform (VCCP)

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2 Applications

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3 ET4000 Settings

Set Main Display

Step 1 Right click on your desktop and select Display settings.

Figure 3-1 Display settings

Step 2 Select a display to set it as the main display.

Figure 3-2 Multiple displays-1

Note

When mutiple displays are connected, you can click Identify to show the number at the bottom left corner on

each display.

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Step 3 For the Multiple displays item, select Extend these displays.

Figure 3-3 Multiple displays-2

Step 4 On the window that appears, select Keep changes.

Figure 3-4 Confirmation

Step 5 Check the box next to Make this my main display.

Change Resolutions

3.2.1 Set Standard Resolutions

Step 1 Right click on your desktop and select Display settings.

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