Mapping a LED WALL with a novastar processor
Step 1: Hardware Setup (Novastar Processor Running under NovaLCT)
- Connect power and HDMI from your PC to the processor for video input.
- For third-party processors, use a DVI cable from the output to the input on the NovaStar card.
- Connect USB from the NovaStar card and CAT5 cables to the panels.
Novastar VX6S USB Connection to your Laptop
CAT5 Cables to your LED Panel
DVI & HDMI Inputs on Novastar VX6S
Step 2: Software Setup
- Launch the NovaLCT software.
- Log in as admin/admin (Advanced Synchronous System user).
- Open Screen Configuration and verify USB port connection.
Step 3: Receiving Card Setup
- In the Receiving Card Page, click Read from Receiving Card.
- Sending Port (From Processor), Port Number (From Processor) and Receiving Card Number (From Panel)
- Ensure the correct pixel size (e.g., 128×256 or 168×168) is displayed.
- Backup the rcg file by saving it to your computer.
Step 4: Screen Connection
- Reset all and enter the correct rows and columns (e.g., 4×2) for your wall.
- Click and drag to map the wall in front-of-screen view.
- This is what it would look like for the front view
- Hit Send to Hardware to configure the wall.
Step 5: Save Configuration
- To make the configuration permanent, click Save in the processor.
- Also, save a backup by selecting Save to File for future use.
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For more details on NovaStar processors, visit the official NovaStar page.