NovaStar N9 Manuale utente

Seamless Switcher

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Document Number: NS160000328

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Contents

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

1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

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

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

2.3 Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 6

3 Applications ...................................................................................................................................7

4 Operations ......................................................................................................................................9

4.1 Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 9

4.2 Home Screen........................................................................................................................................... 9

4.3 Input Settings..........................................................................................................................................11

4.3.1 Dual Link ......................................................................................................................................11

4.3.2 Standard EDID.............................................................................................................................11

4.3.3 Custom EDID .............................................................................................................................. 12

4.3.4 Input Color................................................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Output Settings...................................................................................................................................... 13

4.4.1 Output Mode................................................................................................................................ 13

4.4.2 Output Resolution........................................................................................................................ 13

4.4.3 Easy Mosaic................................................................................................................................ 14

4.4.4 Advanced Mosaic ........................................................................................................................ 14

4.4.5 Output Color................................................................................................................................ 15

4.5 Layer Settings........................................................................................................................................ 15

4.5.1 Layer............................................................................................................................................ 15

4.5.2 BKG............................................................................................................................................. 18

4.5.3 Layer Copy.................................................................................................................................. 20

4.6 Display Control...................................................................................................................................... 21

4.7 Test Pattern............................................................................................................................................ 21

4.8 Preset Settings...................................................................................................................................... 22

4.9 Advanced Settings................................................................................................................................. 22

4.9.1 Synchronization........................................................................................................................... 23

4.9.2 AUX ............................................................................................................................................. 23

4.9.3 PGM Edit..................................................................................................................................... 23

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4.9.4 Fn ................................................................................................................................................ 24

4.9.5 Return to Home........................................................................................................................... 24

4.9.6 Factory Reset.............................................................................................................................. 24

4.9.7 HDCP Function............................................................................................................................ 24

4.9.8 Technical Support........................................................................................................................ 25

4.10 Communication Settings...................................................................................................................... 25

4.11 Language............................................................................................................................................. 25

5 V-Can Control..............................................................................................................................26

6 C1 Control.....................................................................................................................................27

7 Specifications...............................................................................................................................30

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1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

The N9 is a high-performance seamless switcher that integrates video processing,

screen mosaic, transition effects and multi-screen display capabilities. With powerful

video signal receiving and processing abilities, the N9 supports up to 4K×2K@60Hz

video input. Using high-performance video processing technologies, it is capable of

processing and outputting ultra-high quality images. The N9 supports 9 video inputs,

7 layers and up to 4 group of DVI connectors for mosaic output. Asingle N9 unit can

load an up to 8KK screen, and multiple N9 units can be cascaded for output.

The N9 can work with NovaStar's C1 event controller and brand-new V-Can smart

control software, to realize richer screen mosaic effects and easier operation.

Thanks to the powerful capabilities of receiving and processing a variety of video

signals, the N9 can be widely used in various scenarios, such as intermediate and

high-end rental, stage control, media centers, big conference sites, exhibition sites

and concert control centers.

1.2 Features

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors in the market

−DP 1.2 connector: 4K×2K@60Hz

−DP 1.1 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz

−HDMI 1.3 connector: 1920×1080@60Hz

−DVI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz

−3G-SDI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz

−HDMI 1.4 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz

−Dual-Link DVI connector: 4K×2K@30Hz

−VGA connector: 1920×1080@60Hz

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI connectors 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 8,800,000 pixels and the

maximum mosaic width can be up to 8192 pixels.

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Supports 4 single-link connectors or 2 dual-link connectors for mosaic output.

Multiple layer display

−Up to 7 layers supported at the same time. Max. resolution of each layer

can be up to 4K×2K. Cross connector output is supported.

−Layer cloning, layer mirroring and Z-order layer sorting are supported.

Customized BKG settings

You can load an image file from the control computer or C1 event controller, or

you can also capture an input source image displayed on the screen as the BKG

image.

Input source cropping supported

Easy mosaic and custom mosaic

EDID management supported

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

Display control and transition effects

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

−Supports setting of transition effect and effect duration.

−HDMI connector for output monitoring

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

−Supports displaying of input resolution and frame rate.

2 ×Aux output

32 ×preset

A total of 32 user presets can be created and saved as templates which can be

used directly and conveniently.

Multiple operation modes

You can operate the N9 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

Genlock synchronization or synchronization with any input source, achieving

output vertical synchronization

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2.1 Front Panel

No.

Button

Function

Input source

buttons

Indicate input source status.

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

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

Off: The input source is not accessed or abnormal.

LCD screen

Display the 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, 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.

BACK button

Press the button to exit the current menu or cancel the

operation.

TAKE button

Send PVW to PGM.

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No.

Button

Function

TEST button

Enter the test patterns menu.

Layer

buttons

Press a layer button to open the corresponding layer and

enter the layer settings menu

On: Layer is open.

Flashing: Settings menu of the corresponding layer is

opened and being edited.

Off: Layer is closed.

On the home screen, hold down a layer button to close the

layer.

BKG: Open or close the BKG.

Preset

button

Press it to enter the preset menu. A total of 32 presets can

be loaded, saved and cleared, etc.

Fn button

A custom function button

2.2 Rear Panel

Input

INPUT-1

DP 1.1 connector

Supports 3840×2160@30Hz video source input

(downward compatible) and custom resolutions.

INPUT-2

HDMI 1.3 connectors

Support 1920×1080@60Hz video source input, any input

resolution that conforms to VESA standard and custom

resolutions.

INPUT-3

INPUT-4

DVI connectors

Supports 1920×1080@60Hz video source input

(downward compatible), any input resolution that

conforms to VESA standard and custom resolutions.

INPUT-5

INPUT-6

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INPUT-7

INPUT-8

DP 1.2 connector

Supports 3840×2160@30Hz video source input

(downward compatible) and custom resolutions.

INPUT-9

3G-SDI connector

Supports 1920×1080@60Hz video source input

(downward compatible).

Supports de-interlacing processing.

SDI LOOP for SDI signal loop output

Output

HDMI

HDMI output connector, capable of monitoring 9 input

sources, PVW and PGM

DVI1-DL/PGM1

DVI 1 output

If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is

DuallinkOut1.

DVI2/PGM2

DVI 2 output

If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is

invalid.

DVI3-DL/PVW1

DVI 3 output

If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is

DuallinkOut2.

DVI4/PVW2

DVI 4 output

If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is

invalid.

HDMI1/HDMI2

2 Aux output connectors

Control

ETHERNET (RJ45)

A control connector

USB (Type-B)

For the connection with control computer

USB (Type-A)

For cascading N9 units

IN–Genlock–LOOP

For synchronizing cascaded devices

OPT OUTPUT

4 optical fiber connectors for controlling the VE7 video

input expander

Power

AC100V-240V~ 50/60Hz

AC power connector

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2.3 Dimensions

Unit: mm

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