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J6 Seamless Switcher User Manual

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J6 Seamless Switcher User Manual

Contents

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

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

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

2 Appearance...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................3

Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................4

Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................................................5

3 Applications..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

4 Menu Operations..................................................................................................................................................................................7

Operation Instructions....................................................................................................................................................................7

Home Screen..................................................................................................................................................................................7

Screen Settings...............................................................................................................................................................................9

4.3.1 Output Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................9

4.3.2 Screen Layout....................................................................................................................................................................10

4.3.3 Output Settings..................................................................................................................................................................10

4.3.4 Output Connector Settings ................................................................................................................................................11

Layer Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................11

4.4.1 Layer Layout .....................................................................................................................................................................11

4.4.2 BKG Settings.....................................................................................................................................................................11

4.4.3 Layer Settings....................................................................................................................................................................13

Preset Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................13

Input Settings...............................................................................................................................................................................14

Display Control............................................................................................................................................................................14

Test Pattern ..................................................................................................................................................................................15

MVR Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................15

Advanced Settings......................................................................................................................................................................16

4.10.1 System Mode...................................................................................................................................................................16

4.10.2 Sync Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................16

4.10.3 Fn Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................17

4.10.4 Go Homepage..................................................................................................................................................................17

4.10.5 Factory Reset...................................................................................................................................................................17

4.10.6 HDCP..............................................................................................................................................................................18

4.10.7 Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................................................18

4.10.8 Hardware Version............................................................................................................................................................18

4.10.9 About Us..........................................................................................................................................................................18

Communication Settings............................................................................................................................................................18

Language ...................................................................................................................................................................................19

5 V-Can Control.....................................................................................................................................................................................20

6 C1 Control..........................................................................................................................................................................................21

7 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................................24

8 Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................25

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1 Overview

Introduction

The J6 is a NovaStar high-performance seamless switcher that integrates video processing, screen mosaic, transition

effects and multi-screen display capabilities. The J6 offers powerful video signal receiving and processing abilities, and

supports up to 8 inputs with the resolutions up to 4K×2K@30Hz and 6 layers. Besides, this product supports two system

modes: Splicer and Switcher. When it is in Splicer mode, a maximum of 4 DVI output connectors can be used together

for output, which can realize an up to 8KK loading capacity of each J6 unit. When it is in Switcher mode, a maximum of

2 DVI output connectors can be used together for output, which can realize an up to 4KK loading capacity of each J6

unit.

Based on powerful FPGA platform, the J6 supports input and output EDID management and color adjustment, seamless

transition of a variety of input sources, as well as fade and other transition effects, bringing you a more flexible and rich

visual experience.

What's more, the J6 is equipped with NovaStar V-Can smart control software and C1 event controller, allowing for a rich

screen mosaic effect via V-Can, C1 or front panel operations. With excellent image quality, ultra-large loading capacity

and flexible operation modes, the J6 can be widely used in conference reports, exhibition centers, stage control and other

application scenarios.

Features

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors

−DVI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input

−HDMI 1.3 connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input

−3G-SDI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input

−DP 1.1 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz input

−HDMI 1.4 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz input

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI output connectors of a single J6 unit for mosaic output

Each group includes a main connector and a backup connector. Amaximum of 4 connectors can be used for mosaic

output. The mosaic layout can be 4×1, 1×4 or 2×2. The maximum loading capacity can reach 9,200,000 pixels

and the maximum mosaic width can be up to 15360 pixels.

Dual system modes

The J6 supports both Splicer and Switcher modes, which can meet different application requirements.

Multiple layer display

The J6 supports up to six 4K×2K layers with random layout. Each layer supports cross connector output.

HDMI connector for output monitoring

−Supports monitoring of a single input source, PVW or PGM.

−Supports monitoring of all input sources, PVW and PGM.

−Supports displaying of input resolution and refresh rate.

Display control function

Allows you to black out or freeze the screen by simply clicking one button.

EDID management

Supports input resolution management for DVI, HDMI and DP connectors.

Transition effects

In Splicer mode, the J6 supports setting of transition effect for source switching. In Switcher mode, the J6 supports

setting of Take effect and effect duration.

BKG capturing

In Switcher mode, the J6 supports capturing of input source and PGM, and the captured image can be used as BKG.

BKG settings

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In Switcher mode, the J6 supports both image BKG and pure color BKG. You can save at most 6 BKG images.

Input color, layer color and output color adjustable

Preset management

You can create at most 10 custom presets and load the preset simply by clicking one button.

Layer layout management

The J6 is built-in with 7 layer layouts. You can load one of the layer layouts to quickly lay out the layers.

Multiple operation modes

You can operate the J6 via its front panel, the V-Can smart control software or C1 event controller.

Visualized color LCD screen and distinct button indicators on front panel, simplifying system control operations

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2 Appearance

Front Panel

No.

Button

Description

ON/OFF

button

Press ON to power on the device.

Press OFF to power off the device.

Layer

buttons

Press a layer button to open the corresponding layer and enter the layer settings menu, or press

the layer button to input the corresponding number on the button.

Button indicator descriptions:

On: The layer is open, and the input source is accessed normally.

Dim: The layer is open, but the input source is abnormal.

Off: The layer is not opened.

Flashing: The layer is being edited.

On the home screen, hold down the layer button for 2s or longer to close the opened layer.

Input

source

buttons

Press an input source button to quickly select an input source for the layer.

Button indicator descriptions:

On: The input source is accessed and in normal use.

Dim: The input source is accessed but not in use.

Off: The input source is not accessed.

LCD

screen

Display current device status and settings menu.

Knob

On the home screen, press the knob to enter the operation menu screen.

On the operation menu screen, rotate the knob to select a menu item, and press the knob to

confirm the selection or enter the submenu.

When a menu item with parameters is selected, rotate the knob to adjust the parameters.

Please note that after adjustment, you need to press the knob again to confirm the adjustment.

Freeze

button

Freeze or unfreeze the output image.

Button indicator descriptions:

On: The output image is frozen.

Off: The output image is unfrozen.

ESC

button

Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the operation.

Function

buttons

PRESET: Enter the preset menu.

BKG: Enable or disable the BKG function.

FTB/TEST: Press the button to make the screen fade to black and press the button again to

exit the FTB mode. Hold down the button for 2s or longer to enter the test pattern menu.

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No.

Button

Description

FN/TAKE: The function of this button varies in different system modes (Splicer and

Switcher).

−In Splicer mode, press the button to enter the menu of the function that has been

customized for FN button, Hold down the button to enter the FN settings menu.

−In Switcher mode, press the button to send PVW to PGM.

Rear Panel

Input

No.

Connector

Description

Input-A

DP 1.1

Input resolution up to 3840×2 160@30Hz and custom EDIDs

Supports HDCP 1.3.

Can be changed to HDMI 1.4 input card.

Input resolution up to 3840×2160@30Hz and downward compatible

Supports HDCP 1.4.

Input-B

3G-SDI

Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward compatible

Supports 3G-SDI loop output.

Input-C

HDMI 1.3

Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward compatible

Supports HDCP 1.4.

Can be changed to DVI input card.

Input-D

DVI

Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz, other VESA standard resolutions and

custom EDIDs supported, downward compatible

Supports HDCP 1.4.

Can be changed to HDMI 1.3 input card.

Input-E

Input-F

The J6 has two standard versions.

Version I: Input-G is DP 1.1 input card, which supports up to

3840×2160@30Hz video source input and custom EDIDs. When it is changed to

HDMI 1.4 input card, the Input-F is unavailable.

Version II: Input-F and Input-G are DVI input cards, which support up to

1920×1080@60Hz and other VESA-standard compliant video source inputs and

downward compatibility as well as custom EDIDs. The two connectors both can

be changed to HDMI 1.3 input cards.

Input-G

DP 1.1 /

DVI

Input-H

3G-SDI

Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward compatible

Supports 3G-SDI loop output.

Output

No.

Connector

Description

DVI

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI output connectors can be used for

mosaic output.

Each group includes a main connector and a backup connector.

The J6 supports dual-link DVI output mode. When the output is set to dual-link

mode, DVI1 and DVI3 are used as output connectors, while DVI2 and DVI4 are

unavailable.

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Monitor

An HDMI connector is used as monitoring connector to monitor all input sources,

single input source, PVW and PGM.

Control

No.

Connector

Description

ETHERNET

Communicate with PC or connect to the network.

USB (Type-B)

Connect to the PC for device control.

USB (Type-A)

A reserved connector

Overall Specifications

No.

Connector

Description

Power

AC100V-240V–50/60Hz

Dimensions

Unit: mm

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3 Applications

The J6 supports two system modes: Splicer and Switcher. The connections for two modes are shown in Figure 3-1 and

Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-1 Connections for Splicer mode

Figure 3-2 Connections for Switcher mode

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4 Menu Operations

Operation Instructions

Knob

On the home screen, pressing the knob enters the operation menu screen.

On the operation menu screen, rotating the knob selects a menu item, and pressing the knob confirms the selection

or enters the submenu.

When a menu item with parameters is selected, you can rotate the knob to adjust the parameters. Please note that

after adjustment, you need to press the knob again to confirm the adjustment.

ESC

Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the operation.

Button Lock and Unlock

Hold down the knob and ESC button simultaneously to lock or unlock all the buttons.

Home Screen

After the device is powered on, the home screen of the LCD screen is shown in Figure 4-1 and the home screen

descriptions are shown in Table 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Home screen

Table 4-1 Home screen descriptions

No.

Area

Description

NovaStar J6

192.168.0.10

Novastar J6: Device name

192.168.0.10: Device IP address

Input source

Display the input source status.

Transparent: The input source is not accessed.

Semi-transparent: The input source is accessed, but not in use.

Highlight: The input source is accessed and in use.

Layer

Display the layer status and its input source.

Transparent: The layer is not opened.

Semi-transparent: The layer is opened, but the input source is not accessed.

Highlight: The layer is opened and the input source is accessed.

Screen layout

and screen

Display the current screen layout and resolution.

In Spicer mode, the supported screen layouts are 1×1, 1×2, 2×1, 1×3, 3×1, 2×2, 1×4

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