NovaStar Video Processor & NovaStar LED Controller Overview

We understand that NovaStar Technology offers a multitude of NovaStar LED Controllers and LED Processors. It can be quite challenging to discern the differences in their product names and product descriptions, let alone decide how to select the appropriate LED controller. This article will discuss all kinds of NovaStar processors or controllers.

You will know their types, usages, features, and their differences. LED Screen Cloud Platform provides complete NovaStar Resources for you to download, product reviews, product comparisons, etc.

Catalog:

Overview of Nova Processor Usages
NovaStar Processor Features

1. Overview of Nova Processor Usages

1.1 All-in-one Control System

NovaPro UHD Jr and NovaPro UHD: High-performance processors that support ultra-high-definition video and provide powerful video processing capabilities.
NovaStar MCTRL Series: A series of independent sending cards that support various input sources and high-resolution output, suitable for a variety of LED display needs.
NovaStar VX Series: The VX series is an all-in-one controller designed for HD and UHD content. Combining video processing and video control capabilities, it ensures outstanding visual effects and detailed images on LED displays.
NovaStar MX Series: The MX series is a modularly designed LED processor that supports 8K resolution, suitable for large LED displays.
NovaStar CX Series: The CX series offers a variety of video processing functions, suitable for medium and small LED displays. It is a controller for scenarios such as virtual shooting.

These versatile all-in-one LED screen controllers serve as video processors, senders, and configuration units. Each model offers comprehensive control, with specific strengths tailored to different needs. The CX80 PRO, CX40 PRO, and MX40 Pro excel in virtual shooting/3D environments (virtual and extended reality), while the MCTRL4K enhances visual fidelity with HDR support for superior picture quality.

1.2 Video Processor + Sender: H Series

H series work as video processing and video control, or work as pure splicing processors. It is Novastar’s flagship integrated video splicing processor, designed for fine-pitch LED applications. It is the industry’s first integrated splicer and controller, greatly simplifying system integration.

1.3 Video Processor Only: HDR Master 4K and ET Series

NovaStar ET Series: Multimedia Play and Control System designed for fixed installations such as multimedia showrooms, conference rooms, and data centers in the corporate and education markets. It provides basic video processing functions like Smooth 8K Point Point Display, 16K Video Hardware Decoding Playback, Coding System Visualization, Multi-layer Display, Creative Mosaic Display, Split and Recombination, Preview Edit, Immersive 3D, NDI Capture, Multi-machine Cascading, Hot Backup, etc.
NovaStar HDR Master 4K: A processor specifically designed to manage and process HDR content, ensuring high dynamic range images on LED displays.

1.4 AV over IP System: MG Series

The MG Series combines decoder and sending card functions. It features Nanosecond Synchronization, High Image Quality True 4K, Full link 4K@60Hz, low latency with easier operation, 10bit 4:4:4 excellent image, smoother grayscale gradient, and better maintained original color saturation. It is a secure system with decentralized management.

The MG Series AV over IP system is a distributed management and control system based on network, nodes, and digitization. The system integrates audio and video long-distance digital transmission, signal switching, KVM, and screen management. It is suitable for the decentralized deployment of audio and video interconnection applications across floors, regions, and networks. Working with the visual Web management system, visual control software for Pads, and KVM system, it can be applied in various visual application scenarios such as command centers, large conference communication centers, monitoring centers, data centers, and dispatch centers.

2. Nova Processor Features

2.1 NovaStar All-in-one LED Display Controllers

NovaStar MCTRL Series

NovaStar Processors	Supported Resources	Features
MCTRL300	1 × SL-DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting resolutions up to 1920×1200 and refresh rates up to 60hz. HDCP 1.4 compliant 1x AUDIO： Independent audio input.	2x Gigabit Ethernet outputs. 1x type-B USB control port. 2x UART control ports. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. Monitor ambient brightness to allow for automatic screen brightness adjustment. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration.
MCTRL700	1 × SL-DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting resolutions up to 1920×1200 and refresh rates up to 60hz. HDCP 1.4 compliant 1x HDMI 1.3 Bandwidth frequency: 340MHz. Support for low-demand 3D. Lossless audio compression support. Audio and Video Synchronization. Support color xvYCC Space, 16 bpc (48 bit/px) color depth. 1x AUDIO： Independent audio input.	6x Gigabit Ethernet outputs. 1x Type-B USB control port. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration.
MCTRL600		4x Gigabit Ethernet outputs 1x type-B USB control port Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. Monitor ambient brightness to allow for automatic screen brightness adjustment. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration.
MCTRL660		4x Gigabit Ethernet outputs. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded. Support for high-bit-depth inputs: 8bit/10bit/12bit. Support for 18-bit grayscale processing and display. Support for manual screen brightness adjustment, which is fast and convenient. Quick screen configuration without using a computer. Smart screen configuration allows a screen to be configured within 30 seconds and greatly shortens the stage preparation time. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration.
MCTRL660 PRO	1 × 3G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60 1 × HDMI 1.4a: Support 3D. 4K resolution HDMI with Ethernet channel and Audio channel. Color Space Support: Adobe RGB (1998) Support portable devices such as cell phones, portable media players, and digital cameras up to 1080p resolution. 1 × SL-DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting resolutions up to 1920×1200, and refresh rates up to 60hz.	6x Gigabit Ethernet outputs, 2x optical outputs 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit inputs Image mirroring Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration Supports individual Gamma adjustment for RGB Low latency: Less than 1 ms (when the start position of image is 0). Dual working modes: working as sending card and fiber converter. Input monitoring One-click backup and restore Screen configuration on the web Up to 8 MCTRL660 PRO units can be cascaded.
MCTRL4K	1x DP 1.2: Easily supports ultra-high resolution displays such as 2560×1600. Maximum sample rate: 1536kHz Maximum sample size: 24 bits Maximum audio channels: 32 Support HDCP 1.3 1x HDMI 2.0. HDMI 2.0 is compatible with all previous versions of the HDMI specification. Support 3D. Support (HDR) High Dynamic Range video transmission. Resolution increased to 4K@50/60 (2160p). Up to 32 audio channels Up to 1536kHz audio sampling rate Synchronized transmission of dual video streams, allowing different users to watch different videos on the same screen 2 × DL-DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting resolutions up to 2560×1600 and refresh rates up to 120hz.	16 Neutrik Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 optical ports. High bit-depth inputs: 8bit/10bit/12bit. HDR function. HDR10 and HLG are supported. 3D is supported if working with 3D devices. Individual gamma adjustment for RGB. RGB is limited to RGB full. Low latency. Inputs with decimal frame rates. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration. Ultra-high resolution input. Screen configuration on the web. Cascading of up to 10 MCTRL4K units.
MCTRL R5	1x 6G-SDI Receive uncompressed video resources. 6 Gbit/s 1080p120, 2160p30 1 × HDMI 1.4: Support 3D videos, games, etc. 4K resolution HDMI with Ethernet channel and Audio channel. Color Space Support: Adobe RGB (1998) Support portable devices such as cell phones, portable media players, and digital cameras up to 1080p resolution. 1 × DL-DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting resolutions up to 2560×1600 and refresh rates up to 120hz.	8 Gigabit Ethernet outputs and 2 optical outputs. Image rotation at any angle. Support for 8-bit and 10-bit video sources. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration. Firmware update via USB port on the front panel. Up to 8 devices can be cascaded.

NovaStar VX Series

NovaStar Processors	Supported Resources	Features
VX1000	1 × 3G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60 2 × HDMI 1.4: Support 3D videos, games, etc. 4K resolution HDMI with Ethernet channel and Audio channel. Color Space Support: Adobe RGB (1998) Support portable devices such as cell phones, portable media players, and digital cameras up to 1080p resolution. 2 × DVI (HDMI 1.4): Fast digital signal transmission, supporting 3840×1080@60Hz or 3840×2160@30Hz. HDCP 1.4 compliant. Mosaic of two DVI inputs supported Loop output supported on DVI 1 1x OPT1: Self-adaptive, either for video input or for output. Max. capacity: 1x 4K×1K@60Hz or 2x 2K×1K@60Hz video inputs.	6.5 million pixels loading capacity. Output connectors 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports 2 Fiber outputs 1x HDMI 1.3 for monitoring or video output. Self-adaptive OPT 1 for either video input or sending card output. Low latency. 3x layers. Output synchronization. Powerful video processing: Based on SuperView III image quality processing technologies to provide stepless output scaling. One-click full-screen display. Free input cropping. Easy preset saving and loading. (Up to 10 user-defined presets supported) Multiple kinds of hot backup. Backup between devices, Ethernet ports, and input sources. Mosaic input source supported Up to 4 units cascaded for image mosaic Three working modes: Video Controller, Fiber Converter, and Bypass. All-round color adjustment. 3D function. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration Multiple operation modes: Control the device via V-Can, NovaLCT, or device front panel knob and buttons.
VX600	1 × 3G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60 2 × HDMI 1.3: Bandwidth frequency: 340MHz. Support for low-demand 3D. Lossless audio compression support. Audio and Video Synchronization. Support color xvYCC Space, 16 bpc (48 bit/px) color depth. 2 × DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting 1920×1200@60Hz HDCP 1.4 compliant. Loop output supported on DVI 1 1x OPT1: Self-adaptive, either for video input or for output. Max. capacity: 1x 4K×1K@60Hz or 2x 2K×1K@60Hz video inputs.	It’s the same as VX1000 except for the following features: Without 3D function. 3.9 million pixels loading capacity. 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 2 layers.
VX400	1 × 3G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60 2 × HDMI 1.3: Bandwidth frequency: 340MHz. Support for low-demand 3D. Lossless audio compression support. Audio and Video Synchronization. Support color xvYCC Space, 16 bpc (48 bit/px) color depth. 2 × DVI: Fast digital signal transmission, supporting 1920×1200@60Hz HDCP 1.4 compliant. Loop output supported on DVI 1 1x OPT1: Self-adaptive, either for video input or for output. Max. capacity: 1x 4K×1K@60Hz or 2x 2K×1K@60Hz video inputs.	It’s the same as VX1000 except for the following features: Without 3D function. 2.6 million pixels loading capacity. 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports

NovaStar MX Series

NovaStar Processors	Supported Resources	Features
MX40 Pro	3x HDMI 2.0: HDMI 2.0 is compatible with all previous versions of the HDMI specification. Support 3D. Support (HDR) High Dynamic Range video transmission. Resolution increased to 4K@50/60 (2160p). Up to 32 audio channels Up to 1536kHz audio sampling rate Synchronized transmission of dual video streams, allowing different users to watch different videos on the same screen 1 × 12G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 12 Gbit/s 2160p60 1x DP 1.2: maximum bandwidth of 21.6 Gbit/s HBR (5.40 Gbit/s per lane) Maximum total data rate: 17.28 Gbit/s Max. sample rate: 768 kHz Maximum audio channels: 8	20x Gigabit Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 9 million pixels 4x 10G optical ports 1x SPDIF digital audio port 4 independent layers. Image scaling. Color Replacement. 14Ch Color Correction. Support adjustment to the image RGBW mapping curves. 3D LUT. Real-time analysis and dynamic adjustment are made to each frame to significantly improve the display contrast and image details for better visual experience, and effectively control and lower the display power consumption, extending the service life of the LED screen. Full Grayscale Calibration. 3D function. HDR. Support low latency. Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller. No rectangle restriction. Frame Rate Adaptive. Display system monitoring. Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.
MX30	1 × HDMI 1.4: Support 3D videos, games, etc. 4K resolution HDMI with Ethernet channel and Audio channel. Color Space Support: Adobe RGB (1998) Support portable devices such as cell phones, portable media players, and digital cameras up to 1080p resolution. 1x HDMI 2.0: HDMI 2.0 is compatible with all previous versions of the HDMI specification. Support 3D. Support (HDR) High Dynamic Range video transmission. Resolution increased to 4K@50/60 (2160p). Up to 32 audio channels Up to 1536kHz audio sampling rate Synchronized transmission of dual video streams, allowing different users to watch different videos on the same screen 1 × 3G-SDI: Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60 1x DP 1.1: maximum bandwidth of 10.8 Gbit/s (8.64 Gbit/s data rate) HBR (2.70 Gbit/s per lane) Maximum total data rate: 8.64 Gbit/s Max. sample rate: 192 kHz Maximum audio channels: 8	10x Gigabit Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 6.5 million pixels. 2x 10G optical ports 1x SPDIF digital audio port 3 independent layers. Image scaling. 14Ch Color Correction. Full-Grayscale Calibration. HDR. Support low latency. Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller. No rectangle restriction. Frame Rate Adaptive. Display system monitoring. Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.
MX20	2x HDMI 1.3: With loop through. Bandwidth frequency: 340MHz. Support for low-demand 3D. Lossless audio compression support. Audio and Video Synchronization. Support color xvYCC Space, 16 bpc (48 bit/px) color depth. 1 × 3G-SDI: With loop through. Receive uncompressed video resources. 2.97 Gbit/s 1080p60	6x Gigabit Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 3.9 million pixels. 2x 10G optical ports. 1x SPDIF digital audio port. 3 independent layers. Image scaling. 14Ch Color Correction. Full-Grayscale Calibration. Support low latency. Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller. No rectangle restriction. Frame Rate Adaptive. Display system monitoring. Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.
KU20	1x HDMI 1.3: Bandwidth frequency: 340MHz. Support for low-demand 3D. Lossless audio compression support. Audio and Video Synchronization. Support color xvYCC Space, 16 bpc (48 bit/px) color depth.	6x Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 3.9 million pixels. 1x 10G optical output. Image scaling Full Grayscale Calibration. Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration. Support low latency. Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller. No rectangle restriction. Frame Rate Adaptive. Display system monitoring. Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.

NovaStar CX Series

NovaStar Processors

Supported Resources

Features

CX80 Pro

2 types of pluggable input cards, user-configurable：

− Input card 1 (Max connector capacity: 8K@60Hz)
4x 12G-SDI+1x HDMI 2.1+1x DP 1.4

− Input card 2 (Max connector capacity: 4K@60Hz)
4x 12G-SDI+4x HDMI 2.0

16x 5Gbps Ethernet ports
2x 40Gbps optical ports
1x SPDIF digital audio port
Image scaling.
Color Replacement.
14Ch Color Correction.
Support adjustment to the image RGBW mapping curves.
3D LUT.
Real-time analysis and dynamic adjustments are made to each frame to significantly improve the display contrast and image details for a better visual experience, and effectively control and lower the display power consumption, extending the service life of the LED screen.
Full Grayscale Calibration.
HDR.
Support low latency.
Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller.
No rectangle restriction.
Frame Rate Adaptive.
Display system monitoring.
Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.

CX40 Pro

2x HDMI 2.0 (with loop through) 1x DP 1.2 2x 12G-SDI (with loop through)

6x 5Gbps Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 9 million pixels
1x 40Gbps optical port
1x SPDIF digital audio port
Image scaling.
Color Replacement.
14Ch Color Correction.
Support adjustment to the image RGBW mapping curves.
3D LUT.
Real-time analysis and dynamic adjustments are made to each frame to significantly improve the display contrast and image details for a better visual experience, and effectively control and lower the display power consumption, extending the service life of the LED screen.
Full Grayscale Calibration.
HDR.
Support low latency.
Zero to two frames of latency can be added to the controller.
No rectangle restriction.
Frame Rate Adaptive.
Display system monitoring.
Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes.

2.2 NovaStar AV over IP System: MG Series

NovaStar Processors	Input/Output/Control Ports
MG420	1x DP1.2 IN 1x HDMI2.0 IN 1x HDMI2.0 OUT 1x Audio IN 1x Audio OUT 1x LAN/PoE 1x OPT 1x USB-A 1x USB-B 1x RS232, 1 x RS485, 1x IRIN, 1x IROUT, 1x I/O, 1x RELAY Video Decoding
MG421	1x HDMI2.0 OUT 1x Audio IN 1x Audio OUT 1x LAN/PoE 1x OPT 2x USB-A 2.0 4x USB-A 3.0 1x RS232, 1 x RS485, 1x IRIN, 1x IROUT, 1x I/O, 1x RELAY Video Decoding KVM Display Control
MGT1000	10x RJ45 LED OUT 1x Audio IN 1x Audio OUT 1x LAN 1x OPT 2x USB-A 2.0 1x RS232, 1 x RS485, 1x IRIN, 1x IROUT, 1x I/O, 1x RELAY Video Decoding LED Display Control Free Cabling
MGT2000	20x RJ45 LED OUT 1x HDMI2.0 IN 1x HDMI2.0 LOOP 1x Audio IN 1x Audio OUT 1x LAN 1x OPT 2x USB-A 2.0 1x RS232, 1 x RS485, 1x IRIN, 1x IROUT, 1x I/O, 1x RELAY Video Decoding LED Display Control Free Cabling

2.3 NovaStar Media Server: ET Series

NovaStar Processors

Details

ET2000-G

16G memory
2U classes
250G High-Speed, Solid State Drive storage
Graphics Card: T400
Loading Capacity: 2* 4Kx2K@60HZ
Decoding Ability: DXVA+Software Decoding
1*8Kx2K@60fps or 2*4Kx2K@60fps
Playback software: Kompass FX2 and Dongle
4 Layers + 1 Audio Layer

(Non-expandable)

ET4000

32G memory
4U classes
250G+500G High-Speed, Solid State Drive storage
Graphics Card: MPG2200
Loading Capacity: 2* 4Kx2K@60HZ
Decoding Ability: DXVA+Software Decoding
1*8Kx4K@30fps or 3*4Kx2K@60fps
Playback software: Kompass FX3 and Dongle
8 Layers + 1 Audio Layer

(Non-expandable)

2.4 NovaStar Video Controller

Nova Controller Type	Input	Output	Features
NovaPro UHD	– 4x 12G-SDI (IN-LOOP) – 1x HDMI 2.0 (IN-LOOP) – 1x DP 1.2 – 4x HDMI 1.3	16x Neutrik Ethernet 4x OPT MVR AUX	Work as a video processor and sender. 6x layers OSD: Support cropping, opacity adjustment, dynamic and static images, and position settings. LOGO: Support resolutions up to 256×256 and allows for cropping, opacity adjustment, and position settings. BKG can be scaled to fit the screen automatically Built-in Master VI platform software allowing for easier operations Low latency output Multiviewer settings Web Control Up to 4 NovaPro UHD units can be linked together for image mosaic. Decimal frame rates Genlock synchronization, fit for XR application scenarios 4K+HDR MultiViewer monitoring, real-time input monitoring, PVW, and PGM.
NovaPro UHD Jr	1x DP 1.2 4x DVI 1x HDMI 2.0 with loop through 2x 12G-SDI with loop through	16x Neutrik Ethernet 4x optical fiber output 1x HDMI 2.0 LOOP 2x 12G-SDI LOOP 1x Monitor	Support video processing capabilities, sending card functions, and LED screen configuration 3D mode 3x layers OSD: Support cropping, opacity adjustment, dynamic and static images, and position settings. DVI mosaic OPT mosaic HDR output Decimal frame rates Low-latency output Customized BKG settings Personalized image scaling Capture function Image mosaic Up to 10 presets Two working modes: Fiber converter and video controller Support input source hot backup Ethernet port backup test EDID management supported

2.5 NovaStar Video Processor

Type

Ports