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Table of ContentsSection 1: Product Overview

Section 2: Product Features

Section 3: Specification

Section 4: Detailed Introduction About Product Mechanical Design and Electronic Parts 4.1 Parts Introduction

4.2 Detailed Explanation of Each Component

4.2.1 Module

4.2.2 Hanging Beam

4.2.3 Upper/Lower Connection Kit

4.2.4 Left/Right Curvature Connection Kit

4.2.5 Upper & Lower Handle

4.2.6 HUB Board

4.2.7 Receiving Card

4.2.8 LCM Module

4.2.9 Power Supply

4.2.10 Cables

Section 5: Installation Manual 5.1 Configuration

5.1.1 Computer Configuration

5.1.2 LED Controller Configuration

5.1.3 Power Distribution Configuration

5.2 Display Installation

5.2.1 Flight Case

5.2.2 Hanging Beam Installation

5.2.2.1 Hanging Beam Connection

5.2.2.2 Curve Hanging Beam Combination

5.2.3 Display Installation

5.2.3.1 The Combination Between Cabinet and Hanging Beam

5.2.3.2 The Combination Between Cabinets (Square /Curve Screen)

5.3 Cable Routing

5.3.1 Light Two Cascaded Cabinets

5.3.2 Power Cable and Signal Cable Routing (Input Voltage: AC220V)

5.3.3 Power Cable and Signal Cable Routing (Input Voltage: AC110V)

Section 6: Software Manual 6.1 Software Operation Flow Chart

6.2 Set Up Clone Mode

6.3 Install Controller Software NovaLCT-Mars

6.4 Light Screen by Manual Configuration

6.5 Manual Adjust Brightness/ Picture Control

6.6 Install Play Software Nova Studio

6.7 Play Video

Section 7: Maintenance Manual 7.1 Dismantle Each Components

7.1.1 Module Dismantlement

7.1.2 Cabinet Dismantlement

7.1.3 Dismantle Power Quick-Connect Jack

7.1.4 Dismantle Single Quick-Connect Jack

7.1.5 LCM Module Dismantlement

7.1.6 Receiving Card Dismantlement

7.1.7 HUB Board Dismantlement

7.1.8 Power Supply Dismantlement

7.1.9 Earth Ground Installation

7.1.10 Measure Short-Circuit

7.1.11 How to Make Net Cable

7.2 Frequent Trouble Diagnostics

7.2.1 Whole Screen is Black

7.2.1.1 Situation 1

7.2.1.2 Situation 2

7.2.1.3 Situation 3

7.2.2 Screen is Grainy

7.2.3 Cabinet Plays Same Content/Tile Pattern

7.2.4 Module Troubleshooting

7.2.5 Cabinet Troubleshooting

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C series products are “Full Color Curtain Series” LED display, mainly applied in various indoor/outdoor stage lease. Thinness, good ventilate ability, quick hanging-up, able to be combined to various curvature, then meet customers’ needs of diverse creative stage design and super big screen combination.This series includes following pixel pitch: C7 (pitch 7mm), C9 (pitch 9mm) and C12 (pitch 12mm), unit casting cabinet is 600 x 600x 117mm.

Section 1: Product Overview

Module Dimension Outline:

117m

m60

0mm

600mm

23mm

75m

m

600mm

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Cabinet Dimension Outline:

C7 Specification

Parameter Value

Physical Parameter

Pixel Configuration 3in1 SMD

Pixel Pitch (mm) 7.5

Pixel Matrix Per Panel 80×80

Module Dimensions (LxWxH) / (mm) 600×75×23

Cabinet Dimensions (LxWxH) / (mm) 600×600×82(117)

Module Weight (kg) 0.5

Cabinet Weight (kg) 11.2

Transmittance rate 6.5%

Horizontal Curve +/-20°

Electronic Parameter

Color Grayscale (Bit) 16

Gray Scale Per Color (level) 65536

Refresh Rate (Hz) 1920

Driving Type 1/5

Frame Frequency (Hz) 50/60

Signal Transmission Distance (m) CAT5 cable:＜100 m;

Single mode fiber:＜10 km

Optical Parameter

Brightness (cd/m2) 6000

Color Temperature (K) 7500

Color Contrast 5000:1

Optimal Horizontal Viewing Angle (°) 70/70

Optimal Vertical Viewing Angle (°) 30/60

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Section 2: Product Features

2.1 High-end Performance● LCD monitor:

· Real-time detection of ambient temperature inside cabinets, a more intuitive basis to control LED screen;· Real-time detection of the DC voltage of power supply, to know the power work status in time;· Real-time record total work time, to track the usage time limit of LED screen in time;· Real-time show the program version number of the receiving card, to determine whether you need to upgrade theprogram;· Real-time detection of the signal transmission status, helpful to determine whether the failure is caused by networkcable while screen become black;· Off-line test the cabinet display function is normal or not, without opening the cabinet doors;· New LCD monitor makes the product intelligent, more comfortable during usage.

● High Brightness: 6000 cd/m2, the maximum AC input power is only 300W, making the product more energy efficient;Used both indoor and outdoor, which greatly reduce the energy consumption, helpful to cut down the use cost duringlong-term usage.

● High Refresh Frequency: ≥1920HZ, get quite good visual effect while taking photo or video; broaden the products’application field.

● High Grayscale: 65536 gray level, 16 bit color grayscale, powerful true color reproduction capability; get more pleasureto play high-definition video;

● High Contrast: 3000:1; both indoor and outdoor use, high contrast of 3000:1, enabling you to perceive the delicatepicture effect;

● Cabinet Weight: 11 kg; considering the cabinet dimension and weight during design stage, to find a balance betweenlight /thinness design and safety performance;

● Perfect Module Display Effect: large viewing angle, no spots shadows at 140°;● High Protection Degree: IP65/IP54, can be used in various indoor/outdoor rental field;● Ventilation and permeable for light: modules with transparent design, reducing the wind load, and create conditions to

realize big screen installation;● Certification: CE

NOTE: This series of products are option for CE certification / without CE certification, according to your customizedrequirement.

2.2 Fast assemble and dismantle● Combined Screen with Arbitrary Shape: square connection, or combined to be a curve screen (+/- 20°);● Fast assemble, easy dismantle, fast repair (back maintenance);

Perfect Appearance:● Strong, artistic and thin mechanical structure, and LCD monitor make the product high quality, user-friendly operation.

Section 3: Specification

C9 Specification C12 Specification

Parameter Value

Physical

Parameter




Module Dimensions (LxWxH)/(mm) 600×75×23

Cabinet Dimensions (LxWxH)/(mm) 600×600×82(117)



Transmittance Rate 13.1%


Electronic

Parameter




Driving Type 1/4




Optical

Parameter

Brightness (cd/m2) 6000





Parameter Value

Physical

Parameter




Module Dimensions (LxWxH)/(mm) 600×75×23

Cabinet Dimensions (LxWxH)/(mm) 600×600×82(117)



Transmittance Rate 20.7%


Electronic

Parameter




Driving Type 1/2




Optical

Parameter

Brightness (cd/m²) 6000





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Section 4: Detailed Introduction About Product Mechanical Design and Electronic

Parts 4.1 Parts Introduction

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LED module face, to display pictures.

Module

Hole for fixedinstallation

Left CurvatureConnection Kit

Lower-connection kit Power/Signalport -input

Right CurvatureConnection Kit

LCM module

Power/Signalport -output

Handle Upper/lowerHandle plate

LCM

Power supply

Receiving card

HUB Board

Upper-connectionKit

4.2 Detailed Explanation of Each Component

ATTENTION: Identifies information that requires special consideration.

TIP: Identifies advice or hints for the user.

4.2.1 ModuleFunction: Module is the minimum display unit.

4.2.2 Hanging BeamFunction: Use for hanging cabinets, able to create square /curve shape.

4.2.3 Upper / lower Connection KitFunction: Connect upper and lower cabinets.

Display picture

Input port

Front of Module

Upper Connection Kit Lower Connection Kit

Back of Module, connecting with HUB board

Lockpin handle

Shift-axis pin

Lockpin nutpress-lock loop

Eyebolts

4.2.4 Left/Right Curvature Connection KitFunction: use for creating square /curve shape.

4.2.5 Upper & Lower HandleFunction: when install the upper/lower cabinets, the position to put hand for carrying cabinet.

4.2.6 HUB BoardFunction: Connect the DC 4.5V output from power supply to the power input port of module

Connect the output signal of receiving card to input signal of module.

Right Curvature Connection Kit

Back of Hub Board

Front of Hub Board

Left Curvature Connection Kit

Front of Receiving card

Appearance

Connection between LCM and receiving card

Back of Receiving Card

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Balled handle pin

Lock-pin kitNet cable port Connect with Hub Board

Curve scale

Lockpin nut

Connect to input port of module

Connect with DC4.5V from power supply Connect with receiving card

4.2.7 Receiving CardFunction: Receiving signal from sending card / sending box, process signal, then send signal to modules, and

control the module to play video.Connect with LCD monitor, send data to LCD monitor and control display content on LCD monitor.

4.2.8 LCM ModuleFunction: Connect with receiving card, LCD monitor can show various product contents, making the product more

intelligent. Detailed introduction as following:

Display area

5 pin data cable between receiving card and LCM

DC4.5V power cable between receiving card and LCM

2 pin data cable between receiving card and LCM

LCD display panelon cabinet

Test Function

2 pin data cable connecting receiving card with LCM

5 pin data cable connecting receiving card with LCM

DC4.5V power cable connecting receiving card with LCM

5.1 Configuration5.1.1 Computer Configuration

Operation System: Windows XP/ Windows 7Mainboard: 1 PCI –E slot (install discrete graphics card), 3 PCI slots (install sending card, video capture card)CPU: Intel core i5; dual-core or more; frequency ≥ 3.0GHard Disk: ≥ 500GRAM: ≥ 4GDiscrete graphics card: nvidia GEForce. Graphics card memory ≥ 2GMonitor: minimum 19 inch LCD; For Full HD: 24 inchDrive: DVD Drive (recordable CD/DVD)

Computer Accessories: Power cable (attached), keyboard and mouse (need purchasing, not provided).

5.1.2 LED Controller ConfigurationSending card / box: Sending card MSD300 / Sending box MCTRL300CD: Provided with screen Sending card / box includes: power cable, DVI data cable, USB data cable, driver CD.

5.1.3 Power Distribution ConfigurationPower Distribution with powerful electricity, to ensure your property and life safety, please purchase from qualified factory (according to screen power consumption, specific purpose, and Electricity Safety to purchase suitable power distribution). Please consult with qualified professional to choose suitable solution.

Section 5: Installation Manual

Function● While cabinet turn on, LCD will show ABSEN logo and program version of LCM immediately. As following:

● Off-line test the cabinet display function without open cabinet door.

While pull off the net cable for unit cabinet, press “TEST” button to test cabinet display function. (Pure color / gradual color change / net / self-test).

● Detect the network signal transmission status in time.While whole screen connect well, if net cable input port of receiving card connect / transmit default inside one certain cabinet, the LCD monitor on that cabinet will show “LOST SIGNAL”. As following:

● Detect the circumstance temperature inside the cabinet in time and detect DC voltage of power supply in time. While whole screen connect well, after a while, LCD monitor will show “Voltage/temperature interface” all the time: show circumstance temperature inside the cabinet and DC voltage of power supply in time. As following:

If you press “FUNCTION” button, it will change to other function interface, last for 5 seconds on that function interface, then come back to previous interface.

● Record the total usage time in time.While LCD monitor is stable, press “FUNCTION” button one time, then change to “time interface”, it will show the total usage time, and last for 5 seconds. As following:

● Show program version of receiving card in time.When show “Time interface”, press “FUNCTION” button again, change to “program version of receiving card interface”. It show program version of receiving card, and last for 5 seconds. As following:

The information showed on LCD is synchronous monitored on computer.

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4.2.9 Power SupplyFunction: Output DC 4.5V electricity to electronic components which need DC 4.5 power. Parameter: 400W,

DC4.5V, 80A. As following:

4.2.10 CablesAC power cable: Input AC electricity outside from the cabinet, connecting to AC input port of power supply inside cabinet. Function is transferring AC electricity.

Quantity: 1 piece. Specification: 3X1.5mm2.Power cable: Connect output port of power supply to power input port on HUB board. Function is transferring DC electricity.

Quantity: 2 pieces. Specification: according to Absen standard.Net cable: Connect signal quick-connect jack to net cable port on receiving card. Function is transmitting signal.

Quantity: 2 pieces. Specification: CAT 5, RJ45 crystal head, T568B standard network cable.Earth-Ground wire: connect the earth-ground electrode of PCB board to the earth-ground electrode of cabinet.

Function is ground connection for the whole cabinet’s. Quantity: 1 Piece. Specification: 1X1.5mm2, both ends with 2-4S O terminals.

Flash rate will be slower than usual.

Hanging beam

Refer to example introduction on next installation manual about how to calculate the total power consumption. Our calculation is for reference only, not legal liability for it. Please consult with qualified professional for specific solution.

5.2 Display Installation5.2.1 Flight Case

Note: Standard “Cabinet Flight Case” carry 6pcs cabinet, “Spare Parts Flight Case” carry hanging beam, cables, and spare parts. Open flight case, take out cabinet, hanging beam etc, as following figure:

5.2.2 Hanging Beam Installation5.2.2.1 Hanging Beam Connection

1). Loosen pivot pin and locking handle as following figure.

2). Align two adjacent hanging beams, tighten the pivot pin and locking handle.

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5.2.2.2 Curve Hanging Beam CombinationNote: Before assemble curve screen, please pre-adjust the curve radian while assemble the hanging beam.1). Loosen the pivot pins and locking handle.

2). While pull down the lever pin, rotate the hanging beam. Hanging beam can be rotated backward and forward, and adjust to 20° (+/-10°).(When assemble square screen, set angle between 2 hanging beam zero. Then you will hear a clicking sound, and the curvature scale is 0°)

3). While rotate to ideal curvature, tighten the pivot pin and locking handle.

5.2.3 Display Installation5.2.3.1 The Upper/Lower Combination between Cabinet and Hanging Beam

● Upper/Lower Connection between cabinet and hanging beam1). Hold the upper & lower handle ① and ②, push up the cabinets and point to mating holes on the hanging beam. You will hear a clicking sound when connection in place.

Pivot pin

Loosen pivot pin and locking handle

Tighten the pivot pin and locking

Pivot pin

Locking handle

Loosen the pivot pins and locking handle.

Lever PinCurvature scale

Hanging beam can be rotated backward and forward.

Tighten the pivot pin and locking handle.

Pull down lever pin

Locking handle

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2). Turn right the pin nut, adjust the gap between cabinet and handing beam. (It will also increase hanging beam’s safety)

3). Pull the safety plate to right. (It will increase hanging beam’s safety)

5.2.3.2 The Left/Right Combination between Cabinets (Square /Curve Screen)

While combine the left and right cabinets, you can adjust the angle according to screen shape, adjustable angle is +/-20°.Normally, we first set well the curvature connection of hanging beam. (Refer to 5.1 and 5.2), then adjust the curvature connectors on the cabinets, make sure their curve shapes are the same.

Tighten pin nut

Rotate and tighten pin nut.

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②

2). Turn right the pin nut, adjust the gap between cabinet and handing beam.

3). Pull the safety plate to right. ( will increase the hanging beam’s safety)

● Upper /Lower Connection between Cabinets (Similar as connection between cabinet and hanging beam)1). Hold the upper & lower handle ③ and ④, push up the cabinets and point to mating holes on the hanging beam. You will hear a clicking sound when connection is in place.

Upper and Lower Handle

Pin nut

Safety Plate

③

④

Upper and Lower Handle

Pin Nut

Safety Plate

The effect sketch map of curvature combination

Right curvature connection kit Left curvature connection kit

Locking device

3). Tighten the three locking nut on the device

5.3 Cable Installation

Before provide electricity and control signal to the whole screen, carefully check the power and signal cable connection are correctly or not. Carefully check the “L” , “N” and “PE” line on the AC input terminal in every cabinet, make sure no short-circuit (measured with a multimeter)

Before provide electricity and control signal to the whole screen, please light 2 cabinets first according to following operation instruction.

5.3.1 Light 2 cascaded cabinets

Signal cable: Cat 5 cable with quick-connect jack (Absen provided)Power cable: cable 3×1.5 mm2 with quick-connect jack (Absen provided)

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1). Respectively adjust the angle of left / right curvature connecting kit, to make sure side 5 coincides with side 6. Adjust method: loosen locking nut, pull up the balled-pulling pin, and slide it left or right to adjust the angle. The adjust method is the same for right curvature connection kit and left curvature connection kit. (When assemble square screen, set angle between 2 cabinets zero. Then you will hear a clicking sound, and the curvature scale is 0°)

2). Press the locking device thru positioning hole, rotate 90° to ensure the J pin fixed on the slot.

Balled-pulling

Pin nut

⑤ ⑥

J pin

Locking nut

USB

DVI

Signal in

Power out

Power in

Signal out

Power Cable ConnectionScreen figure 2

Signal Cable ConnectionScreen figure 3

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5.3.2 Power cable and signal cable connection for whole screen (input voltage: 220V)Connect solution of power cable and signal cable as following steps.

Please choose suitable power distribution based on load power 300W per cabinet. Consult the manufacturer for specific solution.

Take Screen Figure 1 as an example, it requires 10 pcs 3X1.5mm2 power cable from power distribution to LED screen. (Recommended: the length of each power cable should not exceed 10m. Note: the quick-connect jack on one end of the power cable should match to the quick-connect jack of output port on purchased power distribution. ) Each power cable can provide electricity to 8 vertical cabinets.

Each 3X1.5mm2 power cable loading cabinet quantity: ≦9 pcs.For example Screen Figure 3: Net cable connect as N, the loading ability of A/B output port on sending box (cabinet

quantity) is : 5 X 8 (Length x Height)

3X1.5mm2 Power Cable

Power Output

Power input

Network Port A Network Port B

Screen figure 1

Cat 5 net cable

Power Cable ConnectionScreen figure 5

Signal Cable ConnectionScreen figure 6

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Screen figure 4

3X1.5mm2

Power Cable3X1.5mm2

Power Cable

5.3.3 Power cable and Signal cable connection for whole screen (input voltage: AC110V)Connect solution of power cable and signal cable as following steps.

Please choose suitable power distribution based on load power 300W per cabinet. Consult the manufacturer for specific solution.

Take Screen Figure 4 as an example, it requires 20 pcs 3X1.5mm2 power cable from power distribution to LED screen. (Recommended: each power cable length should not exceed 10m. Note: the quick-connect jack on one end of the power cable should match to the quick-connect jack of output port on purchased power distribution. ) Each power cable can provide electricity to 4 vertical cabinets.

Each 3X1.5mm2 power cable loading cabinet quantity: ≦5 pcs.For example Screen Figure 6: Net cable connect as N, the loading ability of A/B output port on sending box (cabinet

quantity) is : 5 X 8 (Length x Height)

Cat 5 net cable

Power Output

Power input

Network Port A Network Port B

6.1 Software Operation Flow

If the installation process is blocked by any anti-virus or firewall application, please select the option that allows the installation operation to do what it needs to do. Because what is blocked is usually the installation or update operation of the serial ports driver.

If there is no serial port driver on client’s computer or serial port driver version is too low, the installation program will automatically update the serial driver program on client’s computer, until it same as the version in the installation package.

Locate the CD provided with screen before installation. Open NovaLCT-Mars program package, download .rcfg file and play software NovaStudio2012.

Check the connection between system and computer is good or not. Check the sending card or sending box flicking normally or not.

Start to install operation software after check.

6.2 Set up Clone modeRight click mouse on blank space, pop up “NVIDIA Control Panel” window, as following figure.Select “Display” >“Set up multiple displays” > Select Clone mode > select computer monitor to be main display> click “Apply”.

6.3 NovaLCT-Mars controller installation

NovaLCT-Mars is a professional developed application for control and management of the Noval M3 series LED display control systems.

① Insert CD, locate NovaLCT-Mars control software package , double click it.

② “Language Select” > “English”> “Confirm”

③ Select “Next” or “Yes” in the coming dialog windows, until following window appear, click “Install”.

④ A new dialog window pop up, click “Finish”.

⑤ If your computer without serial driver program or the serial driver version is too low, the installation program will automatically update the serial driver program on client’s computer, until it same as the version in the installation package.

⑥ Select “Next” or “I Agree” “Install”, “Finish” in the coming dialog windows, to finish the USB driver and software installation.

Section 6: Software operation guide

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Setup Clone Mode NovaLCT-Mars controller installation Manually Light LED screen

Manually adjust brightness /picture controlNova Studio Software InstallationPlay Video

Select Clone mode

Select computer monitor to be the main display

Select Apply

6.4 Manually Light LED screen

After the first installation of NovaLCT-Mars, the computer will pop to its operation interface automatically. Or double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to enter into the operation interface during daily operation.

① Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

② Click “User (U)” > “Advanced Login(A)”

③ Input Password “666”, click “Login” as following figure:

Change to following figure:

④ Click Screen Config button from the Tools bar, open the window as shown in bellowing figure.

If only one USB or one serial port connecting computer to Nova controller system, the used serial port will be automatically set as the current serial port. Otherwise, if multiple USB or serial ports are used to connect control systems to the computer, the serial port that is used to connect the control system which is to be configured should be set as the current serial port.

Click “Next” > “Screen Config-Com?”

⑤ Click “Sending Board”, make sure the data of the sending card and the computer video card are the same. Reset the data if their data are not the same. As shown in following figure. Normally, default data is correct, no need re-set up.

Click “Save” after confirm the data.

⑥ Switch to the Scan Board page as bello wing figure, load file > Read to HW > Save

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Menu

Tools

View detailed device

Select com? You can get the detailed serial info from above “View Details” step.

Load .rcfg file

Save .rcfg file to Scan Board

Send .rcfg file to Scan Board

Setup “Screen Connection”: Set the index as 1 for the receiving card directly connected to aa sending card through Ethernet port and input values for other parameters. And then set the index as 2 for the receiving card which is connected to the first (index 1) receiving card and also input values for other parameter for the No.2 receiving card. According to receiving card connection sequence, do the same configuration operation until all receiving cards are set. As shown in bellowing figure for a screen 4X4, N connection type.Then click “Send to HW” > Save File > Save > Close

Send to HW: This is used to send the LED display configuration settings to the connected sending card.

Save File: This is used to save the LED display configuration setting to a.scr file.

Save: This is used to save the settings to a FLASH chip, “*.scr”. The saved data won’t be lost even the hardware is powered off.

Close: After finish above operations, click “Close”, exit “Advanced Login(a) mode, continue to other operations

6.5 Manually adjust brightness / Display control

① Manually adjust the brightness

Click Brightness, adjust the brightness value thru slide bar or manually input the brightness value.

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⑦ Click “Screen Connection”

Screen Number: This is the number of LED displays that are to be configured.

Standard Screen: Manually set up the series type of receiving card, the load capability of each

receiving card can be different.

Location: This is the upper-left corner of a rectangular area of the computer display. The

rectangular area of the computer display is called mapping area. Content inside the mapping area will be

shown on the LED display. The default location is (0,0), which is actually the upper-left corner of the

computer display.

Sending Board Index: This parameter is used to specify the current sending card/ board.

Port Index: This is to specify which Ethernet port of the current sending card will be used for data output.

Scan Board Size: The pixel load capability of each receiving card (width x height). “Apply to port”: Set all receiving card connecting under this port with current pixel load capability.

Scan Board Columns/Rows: There are the numbers of columns and rows of the scan boards (receiving cards) array of the LED display. For example 4 X4 as above figure.

Reset All: This button is used to reset all cabinet settings and connection setting.

7.1 Disassemble componentsThis section explains the steps necessary to disassemble and repair some components, while the screen have any problems during operation. Prepared Tools: screwdriver tool box, M2 repair tools, multimeter 1pc, bevel pliers 1pc, plastic cables.

Section 7: Maintenance Guide② Click “Display Control (P)

6.6 Nova Studio Play Software Installation Nova Studio is a powerful software features: capable of multiple LED displays application, multiple pages, page with multiple windows.

Do not install decoders. Test found that decoders may conflict with each other and thus cause errors when NovaStudio is playing videos.

① Insert CD and locate NovaStudio program package, as figure double click. ② Click “English”, “Next” “install” Finish” to finish the installation.

6.7 Play Video① Double-click button to control interface, as following:

New: Click can create a new program.Common window: Click can create a common play window.Add Media: Add video file. (About the file format, please refer to above notes )

② After create a new program, you can play the program by click “play”, “pause”, “stop”.

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Black screen Lock

Self test

Normal play

Play Pause Stop

Create new program

VideoAdd Video file

M2 repair tools

3). Hold M2 repair tools by hand, and take out the module.

Note: The assembly steps with a new module are converse as above steps.

7.1.2 Disassemble cabinet

7.1.1 Module repair1). Loosen back-serviced screw on the modules with M2 repair tools.

2). Disassemble the screw on the module (each module with 6 screws)

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Screw hole for back service

Screw position for disassemble

Left/Right Curvature Connection kit

Upper / Lower Connection Kit

Left and right curvature connection kits

Bottom of faulty cabinet



● Pull down the up-connecting kits.

2). Dismantle the faulty cabinet ① and its upper connecting cabinet ③. Refer to the step 2.1. Additional steps: while come to the final step, lift up the upper/ lower handle on the faulty

cabinet, to avoid the cabinet fall down. While faulty cabinet separate from the surrounding cabinets, carry the faulty cabinet down.

Note: The step of assembling the spared good cabinet is verse as dismantle steps.

7.1.2.1 Disassemble the left and right curvature connection kits.

Loosen the locking nut, and rotate it 90 °, then draw back it thru the interfacing hole.

7.1.2.2 Upper and Lower connection kits disassembly

Note: while disassembly, it is safer to first dismantle the connecting structure on the bottom of cabinet, then dismantle the upper connecting structure.1). Dismantle the faulty cabinet ① and its bellowing cabinet ② (if default cabinet on the bottom of screen, skip this step)● Loosen the screw nut on cabinet ②

● Move the safety pulling plate to left, and press down the press hoop.

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J pin

Nut

Press hoop

Locking nut

Locking kits

Fixing

Faulty cabinet ①

Upper cabinet ②

Safety plate

Upper connecting kits

Upper / lower handle

7.1.6 Dismantle Receiving Card

7.1.7 Dismantle HUB board

7.1.8 Dismantle power supplyAs there with thermal silica on the bottom of power supply, it will be difficult to pull out it due to attractive force. Please shake the power supply and pull it out slowly.

7.1.3 Dismantle quick-connect jack2

7.1.4 Dismantle Net Quick-connect Jack

7.1.5 Dismantle LCM module

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Moving 3pcs screw with screwdriver Moving 2pcs screw

with screwdriver

Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 screws, and can be pulled out flight connector.

Pull out the Cat-5 cable connector

Remove the screw after the flight connector pull out

Removing 4 pcs screw on each corner

Pull out data cable

Pull out 5 pin data cable

Pull out 2pcs net cable

Pull out 2 pin data

Removing 4 pcs screw on each corner

Loosen the socket and pull out the receiving card

Removing 13 pcs screw

Removing 4pcs boltRemoving 7 pcs screw

Before install a new power supply, please remember to coat the thermal silica on the bottom of power supply.

Pull out power cable and power line

Pull out the HUB BoardPull out 1 pc grounding wireand 2pcs power line

7.2 Frequent question analysis

During the maintenance,● “First cabinet” mean the first cabinet connecting with sending card by net cable;● “First cabinet” mean the first cabinet connect with sending card by net cable;● “First receiving card” means the receiving card inside the “First cabinet” which connect with sending card;● “Screen input power cable” means the power cable connect power distribution with screen;● “Cabinet power cable / cabinet net cable” means the cascade power cables and net cables connecting between

cabinets;● Green LED flicking on sending box (Normal: flicking quickly, abnormal: flicking slowly)

7.2.1 Black ScreenIt may be following three reasons:

7.2.1.1 Black Screen Situation 1Screen phenomenon: blackSending box phenomenon: The Red indicator LED not shine. As shown in Trouble figure 1NovaLCT-Mars: “No Screen, Click here to config”; as shown in Trouble figure 2

Trouble Reason / Solution

Trouble Reason 1: Not provide electricity to sending boxSolution: Pull out and re-insert the power cable for sending box / open power switch

Trouble Reason 2: Sending box is damageSolution: Change sending box

7.2.1.2 Black Screen Situation 2Screen phenomenon: blackSending box phenomenon: Red LED shine all the time, green LED flicking. As shown in trouble figure 3

7.1.9 Grounding wire

7.1.10 Check short circuit for power supplyAfter finish wire connection, please check the AC input (L/N/PE) and DC output (VCC/GND) with multimeter for short circuit. If there is short circuit, carefully check the circuitry. Make sure all the circuitry is normal before turn on the cabinet.

7.1.11 Make Net cableMaterial: CAT 5, RJ45 crystal headTools: cable pliers, bevel pliers, multimeterCable standard: T 568B, as shown in Net cable figure 1The produce process as shown in Net cable figure 2The test process as shown in Net cable figure 3

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After finish wire connection, please tidy wires with bands.

Power Switch on sending

The Red indicator LED not shine

Remember to connect grounding wire after change a new power supply.

Orangewhite, orange, greenwhite, blue,bluewhite,green, brownwhite, brown

Net cable figure 2

Net cable figure 3

Net cable figure 1

Trouble figure 1

Trouble figure 2

Trouble figure 3

Trouble figure 6

Trouble figure 7

Trouble figure 4

Trouble figure 5

Trouble Reason / solution

Trouble Reason 1: The receiving card not load “.rcfg” file.Solution 1: Reload “*.rcfg” file (you can find it in CD attached with screen). Refer to the “software operation

guide” >6.4 “manually light screen” > Step ① to ⑥

Trouble Reason 2: Wrongly set “manually adjust brightness/screen control” Solution 2: Refer to “software operation guide” >6.5 manually adjust brightness/screen control

Trouble Reason 3: The display content is black on Nova Studio SoftwareSolution 3: Load video to play in Nova Studio Software.

7.2.1.3 Black Screen Situation 3Screen phenomenon: BlackSending box phenomenon: Red indicator light work well, green led flicking abnormally.

1). NovaLCT-Mars: Click Monitor, software show “No Hardware, as shown in Trouble figure 7.


Trouble Reason 1: USB loose / damageSolution 1: Reinsert USB or change USB.

Trouble Reason 2: Sending box is damagedSolution 2: Change the Sending box.

Trouble Reason 3: USB port on computer is damaged.Solution: Repair computer or change computer.

2). NovaLCT-Mars: Click “Monitor”, dialog windows as Trouble figure 8 and Trouble figure 9. > Click menu “Sending Board Status” , click “Refresh” under “Sending card status / Receiving card status / temperature”

1). NovaLCT-Mars: Click “Monitor” a new dialog window appear, as shown in Trouble figure 4.


Trouble Reason 1: Not provide electricity to LED screen. (if the LCD monitor on the back of cabinet not shine, check the circuit as following:

Solution 1: Check the output power switch of power distribution is open or close.Solution 2: If used function card in your solution, please check whether the function card work well.Solution 3: Check whether the input power cable connecting with LED screen has AC220V output with multime

ter. If not, change power cable.

Trouble 2: the signal sending out from sending card to LED screen is not working. (if the LCD monitor on the First Cabinet show “LOST SIGNAL” ).

Solution 1: Re-insert/Change the net cable from sending card to LED screen.Solution 2：Open the “First Cabinet”, insert the net cable connecting with sending card to the receiving card

directly, if the LCD still show “LOST SIGNAL”, change the receiving card.Solution 3: Open the “First Cabinet”, insert the net cable connecting with sending card to receiving card directly,

if the LCD show “Voltage/Temperature”, change the net cable inside “First Cabinet”.

2). NovaLCT-Mars : Click “Monitor” a new dialog window appear, as shown in Trouble figure 5.

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Green LED flicking normally

Green

Red

Gray

Red LED shine all the time

All green

Green LED flicking abnormallyRed LED work well

No Hardware


Trouble Reason: not setup / load connection fileSolution: Refer to “software operation guide” > “6.4 manually light screen” > Step ⑦

7.2.4 Module TroubleshootingScreen phenomenon: Certain module not shine or not controlled by computer, as shown in Trouble figure 12.Sending box phenomenon: Red indicator LED work well, Green indicator flick normally.NovaLCT-Mars: Normal

Trouble Reason / SolutionTrouble Reason 1: the connection between module and HUB board not good. Solution 1: Remove module and re-install the module. After that, if module work well, that mean the trouble reason

is bad connection, tight screw to fix module.Trouble Reason : Module damagedSolution: After follow solution 1 if the problem still here, use a well-worked module to replace the faulty module, if

the problem solved, that mean the trouble reason is module damaged.Trouble Reason 3 : Receiving card damaged or not connect well with HUB board

Trouble figure 8

Trouble figure 10

Trouble figure 9

Trouble figure 11


Trouble Reason 1: Not set-up Clone modeSolution 1: Refer to “software operation guide” > “6.2 Set up Clone mode”

Trouble Reason 2: DVI loose / damagedSolution 2: Re-insert / Change DVI. (after change, it require to re-set up Clone mode)

Trouble Reason 3: DVI port damaged on Sending boxSolution: Repair / change sending box. (after change, it require to re-set up Clone mode)

Trouble Reason 3: Graphic card damagedSolution: Repair / change graphic card. (after change, it require to re-set up Clone mode)

7.2.2 Screen is GrainyScreen phenomenon: Speckle screen, and cannot control by computerSending box phenomenon: Red indicator LED work well, Green indicator flick normallyNovaLCT-Mars: Normal


Trouble Reason: The “*.rcfg” file is wrong in the receiving cardSolution: Re-load “*.rcfg” file (can find in attached CD). Refer to the “software operation guide” >”6.4 manually light screen”

7.2.3 Cabinet Plays Same Content/Tile PatternScreen phenomenon: the display content is the same on each cabinet, as shown in Trouble figure 11Sending box phenomenon: Red indicator LED work well, Green indicator flick normallyNovaLCT-Mars: Normal

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Red Green

Red light work well

Sending Board Status

Sending card status / Receiving card status /temperature

Refresh

DVI ExceptionRed light work well

Trouble figure 12

Red light work well

Trouble figure 13 Trouble figure 14

Solution 3: After follow solution 1 and solution 2, if the problem still here, reinsert the receiving card. If the problem solved, that mean the trouble reason is the bad connection between receiving card and HUB board.If reinsert the receiving card, the problem still have, change a new receiving card. If the problem solved, that mean the trouble reason is receiving card damaged.

Trouble Reason 4: HUB board damagedSolution 4: If the problem cannot be solved after change module and receiving card, that means HUB board is

damaged. Change the HUB board.

7.2.5 Cabinet TroubleshootingScreen phenomenon: Certain cabinet not work. As shown in Trouble figure 13.Sending box phenomenon: Red indicator LED work well, Green indicator flick normallyNovaLCT-Mars: Click “Monitor” > Sending Board Status > Click “Refresh”

Trouble Reason / SolutionTrouble Reason 1: the connection between cabinet ② and ③ is not good. Solution 1: Check the LCD on the back of cabinet, if LCD show “LOST SIGNAL” , the connection between cabinet

② and ③ is not good.Trouble Reason 2: The power cable connects to HUB board is loose / damaged. Solution 2: LCD monitor not light, open the back door, check and reinsert the power cable to HUB board. Trouble Reason 3: The AC220V power cable input to cabinet ③ is loose / damaged. Solution 3: Open back door, use multimeter measure the AC 220V terminal. If no electricity, please reinsert the

quick-connect jack to cabinet ③. (Before re-insert the quick-connect jack, please turn off the power for whole screen. Do not pull and re-insert the quick-connect jack while screen work).

Trouble Reason 4: The power supply in cabinet ③ is damaged. Solution 4: After operate solution 3, if the problem still not solved, open back door, use multimeter measure AC

220V terminal. If no electricity, please refer to 7.1.8 to change a new power supply.

Contact Absen Technical Support if your screen still have problem after try above solutions.

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