Novastar MCTRL4K – The Ultimate LED Display Controller Guide

The Novastar MCTRL4K is a powerful and versatile LED display controller designed for professional applications. Supporting ultra-high resolutions up to 4K×2K@60Hz, it delivers exceptional image clarity and smooth playback for demanding visual environments. With its robust load capacity, flexible input and output options, and built-in scaling, the MCTRL4K ensures smooth performance for live events, fixed installations, and broadcast scenarios.

In this guide, we’ll explore all about the NovaStar MCTRL4K.

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Various input and output options

The controller offers a variety of input interfaces, including dual-link DVI, HDMI 2.0, and DP 1.2, for compatibility with a wide range of video sources. Additionally, it features 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four fiber optic ports, two types of output connectors. This ensures stable connectivity and efficient operation for large-scale LED display systems.

High color depth support, delicate picture quality

Supports 8/10/12-bit high color depth video input, presenting a wider color gamut, smoother gradients, and richer color details, bringing an immersive visual experience.

HDR-enhanced, exceptional contrast

Support for HDR10 and HLG standards, combined with a compatible receiver card, can significantly improve contrast and dynamic range, presenting more realistic and layered images.

3D display, immersive experience

Supports 3D function. When used with the EMT200 transmitter and 3D glasses, it can achieve stereoscopic visual effects, adding depth and immersion to the content.

RGB independent gamma correction

Supports independent gamma adjustment for red, green, and blue channels, accurately controlling low grayscale performance and white balance to ensure true and consistent color reproduction.

RGB full range conversion

It automatically converts limited-range RGB signals into full-range RGB, optimizing grayscale performance for more natural blacks and truer images.

RGB full range conversion

It automatically converts limited-range RGB signals into full-range RGB, optimizing grayscale performance for more natural blacks and truer images.

Low latency, real-time synchronization

The delay is less than 1 millisecond, and it supports frame synchronization function to ensure that the video is perfectly synchronized with the real-time content. It is suitable for high-speed scenarios such as games and live broadcasts.

Adaptive frame rate, smooth playback

It supports multiple frame rates from 23.98 to 119.88 Hz, adaptively matches the input source, and ensures smooth and tear-free playback of videos in different formats.

Pixel-level calibration for uniform display

Supports pixel-by-pixel brightness and chromaticity correction, effectively eliminating screen differences and achieving high consistency in color and brightness across the entire screen.

Ultra-high resolution support

Combined with NVIDIA graphics cards, it can support ultra-large resolution displays with a maximum width or height of 7680 pixels to meet special layout requirements.

Web page visualization configuration

Provides a convenient Web-based control interface, which can remotely configure and manage display parameters through the network, making the operation simple and efficient.

Multi-device cascade control

Supports cascading of up to 10 devices, unified control of complex large-screen systems, suitable for ultra-large or multi-screen linkage projects.

High-speed Ethernet output

16 Gigabit network ports support high-bandwidth data transmission, with a maximum single-port load of 650,000 pixels (8-bit) and support for redundant backup to improve system reliability.

Powerful single-machine load capacity

The single machine supports 4K@60Hz output, can drive ultra-large screens, and supports custom resolution to meet the needs of high-standard visual projects.

NovaStar Ecosystem Integration

It can work seamlessly with NovaStar receiving cards, calibration systems, and software to provide an end-to-end full-link LED display solution.

We offer free MCTRL4K manuals and documentation downloads.

Novastar MCTRL4K HD ALL-IN-ONE LED Controller Specification

Novastar MCTRL4K HD ALL-IN-ONE LED Controller Usermanual

Novastar SmartLCT User Manual

To obtain the latest software and related resources for the NovaStar MCTRL4K controller, please visit the NovaStar software download page. This page provides downloads of various tools, including NovaStar RCFG files, designed to help you optimize the performance and user experience of your LED display.

(1) 1 DP 1.2 standard

Maximum supported resolution: 3840×2160@60Hz,

The maximum width and height is 3840 (backward compatible)

( 2 ) 1 HDMI 2.0 standard

Maximum supported resolution: 3840×2160@60Hz

The maximum width and height is 3840 (backward compatible)

( 3 ) 2 dual-link DVI

VESA standard, maximum supported resolution:

3840×1080@60Hz and 3840×2160@30Hz (backward compatible)

(1) 16 Neutrik (NE8FBH) Gigabit Ethernet ports

• Maximum capacity of a single port: For 8-bit input source: 650,000 pixels.
• For 10-bit/12-bit input sources: 320,000 pixels.
• Audio output is not supported.
• Supports redundancy between Ethernet ports.

(2) 4x 10G optical ports

• PT1 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 1 to 8.
• PT2 transmits the data of Ethernet ports 9 to 16.
• PT3 is a duplicate channel of OPT1.
• PT4 is a duplicate channel of OPT2.

To meet users’ diverse application needs, MCTRL4K supports splicing and multi-card modes.

Application 1: Mosaic Mode

Application 2: Multi-Card Mode

9.1 What is the maximum control range of the MCTRL4K?

Nova’s MCTRL4K LED controller boasts a single-unit load capacity of up to 4096×2160@60Hz, easily managing large LED displays. A single MCTRL4K controller has a maximum output height or width of 7680 pixels, meeting the on-site configuration requirements of extra-long or extra-wide LED displays.

9.2 What is the maximum load of a single network port on the MCTRL4K?

The maximum loading capacity of a single MCTRL4K network port is: 650,000 pixels for 8-bit input sources and 320,000 pixels for 10-bit/12-bit input sources.

9.3 What are the dimensions of a 9.3 Mctrl 4K?

Dimensions (Without Rack Rails): 482.6 x 372 x 89 mm (L x W x H)
Dimensions (With Rack Rails): 482.6 x 372 x 96 mm (L x W x H)

9.4 What types of LED receivers does MCTRL4K support?

MCTRL4K is compatible with Novastar’s A8, A10, A5 and other LED receiving cards, supports different types of LED displays, and has stable and reliable signal transmission.

The Novastar MCTRL4K is a powerful and versatile LED display controller that offers ultra-high resolution, HDR support, and low-latency performance. Its flexible inputs, outputs, and operating modes make it ideal for both fixed installations and rental events. The MCTRL4K delivers stable, professional-grade visuals for any large-scale LED display project.