Guide to Expanding an LED Screen with Nova LCT

Expanding an LED screen involves updating both the hardware and software configurations to ensure that your content is displayed correctly. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of updating your screen dimensions from a 3x3 to a 3x4 configuration using Nova LCT software.

 

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Step 1: Open Nova LCT

1. Launch the Nova LCT software on your computer.
2. Connect to your screen by logging in:
   • Go to Users > Media Player > Login.
   • Choose your player and enter your password.

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Step 2: Screen Configuration

1. Navigate to Screen Configuration and click Next to begin.
2. Select Read from Receiving Card to load the current configuration file stored on your sign.
3. Before making any changes, save a backup of the file:
   • Click Save and choose a folder to store the backup.
   • Name the file something identifiable, like BCKG (backup).

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Step 3: Create a Module File

1. Go to Check Module and select Save Module.
2. Assign a name to your module, such as P6-Test-2.
3. Choose a location to save the file and confirm by hitting Save.

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Step 4: Adjust Cabinet Configuration

1. Open Construct Cabinet to view your current cabinet settings.
2. Take note of the existing settings. These will be important when reconfiguring your screen.
3. Adjust for the new dimensions:
   • Your original screen was 3x3. Update it to 3x4 by adding the additional rows.

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Step 5: Clear and Load the New Module

1. Clear the module by selecting Clear Module, then hit OK.
2. Load the updated module file:
   • Choose Load from File and select the module you saved earlier.
   • Update the configuration to match the new screen dimensions (3x4).

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Step 6: Enter Values

1. Input the original row and column values for the 3x3 configuration.
2. Add the values for the additional row (rows 10-12 in this case).
   • For example, if row values for the 3x3 screen end at 9, the new rows might be:
     • 10, 11, 12 for the new columns.
3. Save the updated configuration after completing the setup.

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Step 7: Update the Resolution

1. Go to Screen Connection to adjust the resolution:
   • Enter the new resolution values for your screen (e.g., 144x192 for a P8 screen).
2. Click the box to confirm the changes and send the configuration to the hardware:
   • Hit Send to Hardware to apply the updates.

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Step 8: Final Steps

1. If using a complex configuration, set the resolutions for multiple screens as needed:
   • Define the starting and stopping points for each screen.
   • For example, screen one might start at 0 and stop at 192.
2. Once everything is configured, save your changes to ensure the updates are stored.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with mapping or configuration, check the following:

• Ensure the module file was saved correctly.
• Double-check the resolution values for accuracy.
• Review the original configuration to ensure values were transferred correctly.

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can expand your LED screen and update its software configuration for a seamless transition. For additional guidance or if you have questions, feel free to contact our support team at 866-343-4011.