ADJ Novastar MCTRL-300 LED Video Controller

The MCTRL‑300 is a compact LED video controller engineered for ADJ’s AV6 and other Vision Series video panels. It offers DVI input, Ethernet outputs, and USB configuration, enabling control of up to 1.3 million pixels with high refresh rates and flexible video format support.

This controller supports detailed brightness correction across pixels, modules, and cabinets. Multiple units can be cascaded via UART for complex display setups. The metal housing and standardized connections ensure reliable performance in professional live or installation environments.

Key Features

• Video Input: DVI (with support for Composite, S‑Video, Component, VGA, HDMI, HD‑SDI via DVI adapter)
• Max Resolution: Supports up to 1.3 million pixels across resolutions up to 2048 × 668
• Ethernet Outputs: Dual RJ‑45 Gigabit outputs with redundancy or mirrored display support
• Control & Calibration: USB configuration, cascading via UART, brightness calibration at pixel/module/cabinet level
• Power: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; low power draw
• Construction: Durable aluminium metal housing, compact form factor

Technical Specifications

• Control Mode: Synchronous display via DVI from control PC
• Supported Resolutions: 1280 × 1024, 1024 × 1200, 1600 × 848, 1920 × 712, 2048 × 668
• Duty Cycle: 1/12 scan mode
• Refresh Rate: 1200 Hz
• Ambient Brightness: Light sensor support for automatic brightness adjustment
• Connectivity: 1x DVI input; 1x audio input; 1x USB Type‑B control; 2x UART ports; 2x RJ‑45 Ethernet outputs; light sensor input
• Power Draw: Approximately 3–20 W depending on configuration
• Operating Environment: –20 °C to +60 °C; 10% to 90% non‑condensing humidity

What’s Included

• 1x ADJ Novastar MCTRL‑300 controller unit
• 1x Power cable, DVI cable, USB cable, cascading cable (when available as accessories)