MRV412-N
Receiving Card
Specifications
MRV412-N Receiving Card Specifications
Change History
Document Version Release Date Description
V1.0.2 2025-01-10 Updated the appearance and dimension
diagrams.
V1.0.1 2025-01-02 Added certification information.
V1.0.0 2024-09-19 First release.
Introduction
The MRV412-N is a general receiving card developed by NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter
referred to as NovaStar). For PWM driver ICs, a single MRV412-N supports 8-bit video sources
and resolutions up to 512×512@60Hz. For common driver ICs, a single MRV412-N supports 8-
bit video sources and resolutions up to 512×384@60Hz. Supporting various functions such as
Color Management, 18bit+, Pixel Level Brightness and Chroma Calibration, Quick Adjustment of
Dark or Bright Lines, Multi-batch Adjustment, Low Latency, 3D, Individual Gamma Adjustment
for RGB, and 90° Image Rotation, the MRV412-N can significantly improve the display effect
and user experience.
The MRV412-N uses 12 standard HUB75E connectors for communication. It supports up to 24
groups of parallel RGB data and is suitable for various on-site setups.
Certifications
RoHS, EMC Class A
If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or regions
where it is to be sold, please contact NovaStar to confirm or address the problem.
Otherwise, the customer shall be responsible for the legal risks caused or NovaStar has the
right to claim compensation.
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Features
Improvements to Display Effect
Color Management
Support standard (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 / Rec.2020) and custom color gamuts, enabling more
precise colors on the screen.
18bit+
Improve the LED display grayscale by 4 times to avoid grayscale loss due to low brightness
and allow for a smoother image.
Pixel Level Brightness and Chroma Calibration
Work with NovaStar's high-precision calibration system to calibrate the brightness and
chroma of each pixel, effectively eliminating differences and enabling high consistency for
both brightness and chroma.
Quick Adjustment of Dark or Bright Lines
The different brightness of seams caused by splicing of modules or cabinets can be
corrected to improve the visual experience. The correction is easy and takes effect
immediately.
Multi-batch Adjustment
Adjust the brightness of cabinets or modules to minimize display discrepancies caused by
variations in production batches.
Low Latency
Low Latency can be enabled or disabled as required, default is disabled. When enabled, the
latency of video source on the receiving card end can be reduced to 1 frame (only when
using modules with driver IC with built-in RAM).
3D
Work with the controller that supports 3D function to enable 3D output.
Individual Gamma Adjustment for RGB
Working with NovaLCT and the controller that supports this function, the receiving card
supports individual adjustment to red gamma, green gamma and blue gamma, which can
effectively control image non-uniformity at low grayscale conditions and white balance
offset, allowing for a more realistic image.
90° Image Rotation
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The display image can be rotated in multiples of 90° (0°/90°/180°/270°).
Improvements to Maintainability
Mapping 1.1
The cabinets can display the controller number, receiving card number, and Ethernet port
information, allowing users to easily obtain the locations and connection topology of
receiving cards.
Settings of a Stored Image in the Receiving Card
The image displayed during startup, or displayed when the Ethernet cable is disconnected or
there is no video signal can be customized.
Temperature and Voltage Monitoring
The receiving card temperature and voltage can be monitored without using external
devices.
Cabinet LCD
The LCD module of the cabinet can display the temperature, voltage, single run time and
total run time of the receiving card.
Bit Error Detection
Real-time monitoring of the communication of the Ethernet port on the receiving card which
helps users troubleshoot network communication problems.
Firmware Program Readback
The receiving card firmware program can be read back and saved to the local computer.
Configuration Parameter Readback
The receiving card configuration parameters can be read back and saved to the local
computer.
Improvements to Reliability
Loop Backup
The receiving card and controller form a loop via the primary and backup line connections.
When a fault occurs at a location of the lines, the screen can still display the image normally.
Dual Backup of Configuration Parameters
The receiving card configuration parameters are stored in the application area and factory
area of the receiving card at the same time. Users usually use the configuration parameters
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in the application area. If necessary, users can restore the configuration parameters in the
factory area to the application area.
Dual Program Backup
Two copies of firmware program are stored in the receiving card at the factory to avoid the
problem that the receiving card may get stuck abnormally during program update.
Appearance
All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only. Actual product
may vary.
Name Description
HUB75E Connectors Connect to the module.
Power Connector Connect to the input power. Either of the connectors can be chosen.
Gigabit Ethernet Connect to the sending card, and cascade other receiving cards.
Ports Each connector can be used as input or output.
Self-Test Button Set the test pattern.
After the Ethernet cable is disconnected, press the button twice,
and the test pattern will be displayed on the screen. Press the
button again to switch the pattern.
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Name Description
5-Pin LCD Connector Connect to the LCD.
Indicator
Indicators Color Status Description
Running Green Flashing once The receiving card is functioning normally.
indicator every 1s Ethernet cable connection is normal, and
video source input is available.
Flashing once Ethernet cable connection is abnormal.
every 3s
Flashing 3 times Ethernet cable connection is normal, but
every 0.5s video source input is unavailable.
Flashing once The receiving card failed to load the
every 0.2s program in the application area and is now
using the backup program.
Flashing 8 times A redundancy switchover occurred on the
every 0.5s Ethernet port and the loop backup has
taken effect.
Power Red Always on The power input is normal.
indicator
Dimensions
The board thickness is not greater than 2.0 mm, and the total thickness (board thickness +
thickness of components on the top and bottom sides) is not greater than 20.0 mm.
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Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm
To make molds or trepan mounting holes, please contact NovaStar for a higher-precision
structural drawing.
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Pins
Pin Definitions (JH1 as an example)
/ R1 1 2 G1 /
/ B1 3 4 GND Ground
/ R2 5 6 G2 /
/ B2 7 8 HE1 Line decoding signal
Line decoding signal HA1 9 10 HB1 Line decoding signal
Line decoding signal HC1 11 12 HD1 Line decoding signal
Shift clock HDCLK1 13 14 HLAT1 Latch signal.
Display enable signal HOE1 15 16 GND Ground
Specifications
Maximum Resolution 512×512@60Hz (PWM driver IC, 8-bit video source）
512×384@60Hz (common driver IC, 8-bit video source）
Electrical Parameters Input voltage DC 3.8 V to 5.5 V
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Rated current 0.5 A
Rated power 2.5 W
consumption
Operating Temperature –20°C to +70°C
Environment
Humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage Environment Temperature –40°C to +85°C
Humidity 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
Physical Dimensions 145.6 mm × 91.5 mm × 19.3 mm
Specifications
Net weight 96.0 g
Note: It is the weight of a single receiving
card only.
Packing Information Packing Each receiving card is packaged in a blister
specifications pack. Each packing box contains 100
receiving cards.
Packing box 625.0 mm × 180.0 mm × 470.0 mm
The amount of current and power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as
product settings, usage, and environment.
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