10. Operation
Additional Hardware and Software
In addition to the panels, you will need other hardware and software to design, build, and operate your F3
video wall system. The following table summarizes these additional items—some are required and others
are optional.
Item
VIP Drive 43Nova
NovaLCT-Mars
F-Series Rig Bar
(optional)
Neutrik® etherCON®
Signal Extension
(optional)
Neutrik® powerCON®
Extension
(optional)
VIP Media System
ArKaos MediaMaster
About NovaLCT-Mars
NovaLCT-Mars is a powerful and easy-to-learn software application used to design and run the F3 video
wall system. The following is some introductory information about this software.
Refer to the VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual for detailed information and instructions on setting up and
using NovaLCT-Mars with your Chauvet F3 video wall system.
Description
NovaLCT-Mars enables you to create and control your video wall by addressing the panels included in
your video wall including pixel pitch and layout.
Once you have physically created your modular video wall design by joining the panels, connecting power,
signals, and the VIP Drive 43Nova, you recreate that design within NovaLCT-Mars.
Detailed information and instructions are in the VIP Drive 43Nova User Manual.
Chauvet does not recommend using NovaLCT-Mars for live show playback. For
this purpose, Chauvet offers Arkaos MediaMaster, which offers numerous
playback triggers, including DMX, Art-Net, MA-net, MIDI, and QWERTY.
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Description
Interface between the signal source, NovaLCT-Mars, and the F3 being
used
Software application used to design and run the F3s comprising the video
wall. A PC is needed
Provides hardware needed to mount F3
Neutrik etherCON CAT6 extension cable; 18 in.
Neutrik etherCON CAT6 extension cable; 5 ft
Neutrik etherCON CAT6 extension cable; 10 ft
Neutrik etherCON CAT6 extension cable; 25 ft
Neutrik etherCON CAT6 extension cable; 50 ft
Neutrik powerCON extension, 18 in
Neutrik powerCON extension, 5 ft
Neutrik powerCON extension, 10 ft
Neutrik powerCON extension, 25 ft
Neutrik powerCON extension, 50 ft
Rack mountable video computer system
Video playback software
Operation
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