NovaStar MX30 4K All-in-One LED Display Controller

NovaStar MX30 4K All-in-One LED Display Controller

The NovaStar MX30 LED Display Controller combines video processing and LED screen control in a 2U COEX-series processor for professional LED installations. It handles up to 6.5 million pixels through ten Gigabit Ethernet outputs, supports canvases up to 16,384 pixels wide or high, and accepts 4K video through its HDMI 2.0 input.

Designed for rental production, live events, broadcast environments, and fixed LED walls, the MX30 provides HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.1, and dual 3G-SDI inputs. Two 10G optical outputs support long-distance signal transport and redundant routing, while three independent layers enable multi-source compositions through NovaStar VMP. Genlock and configurable low-latency operation address synchronized and delay-sensitive production workflows.

The controller supports 8-bit and 10-bit workflows, HDR10 and HLG through HDMI 2.0, EDID management, hot backup between Ethernet ports, and pixel loading optimized for compatible Armor-series receiving cards. VMP provides centralized configuration and management, while the 3.5-inch front-panel display, rotary control, device diagnostics, SNMP, Art-Net, and RS232 integration support professional commissioning and system maintenance.

Key Features

• 6.5 Million-Pixel Capacity: Controls substantial LED canvases through ten Gigabit Ethernet output ports.
• 4K HDMI 2.0 Input: Accepts resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz and forced ultra-wide formats up to 8192x1080@60Hz.
• Three Independent Layers: Supports multi-source compositions with adjustable layer position, crop, border, and Z-order through VMP.
• Dual 10G Optical Outputs: Carries the ten Ethernet output channels over optical links with a dedicated copy path for redundancy.
• HDR10 and HLG: Supports high-dynamic-range HDMI 2.0 sources for compatible LED display workflows.
• Low-Latency Operation: Achieves less than 1 ms controller latency in Send-Only mode when low latency is enabled.
• Professional Synchronization: Provides Genlock input and loop connections for Bi-Level, Tri-Level, and Blackburst reference signals.
• Integrated System Control: Works with NovaStar VMP and supports TCP/IP, SNMP, Art-Net, central control, and RS232 integration.

Technical Specifications

LED Display Processing

• Product Type: All-in-one LED display controller
• Series: COEX
• Maximum Loading Capacity: 6.5 million pixels
• Maximum Output Width: 16,384 pixels
• Maximum Output Height: 16,384 pixels
• Layers: Up to 3 independent layers
• Layer Parameters: Input source, width, height, horizontal position, vertical position, priority, crop, and border
• Output Bit Depth: 8-bit and 10-bit workflows supported
• Working Modes: All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller
• Low Latency in Send-Only Mode: 0 frames, less than 1 ms
• Low Latency in All-In-One Mode: 1 frame
• Additional Frame Latency: 0 to 2 frames
• Low Latency and Genlock: Cannot be enabled simultaneously
• Screen Brightness Adjustment: Supported
• Gamma Adjustment: Supported
• Color Temperature Adjustment: Supported
• Mapping: Receiving-card location and Ethernet topology mapping supported
• Display Controls: Normal, freeze, and blackout

HDMI 2.0 Input

• Quantity: 1 input with loop output
• Maximum Resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz or forced 8192x1080@60Hz
• Minimum Resolution: 800x600@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Width: 8192 pixels at 8192x1080@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Height: 7680 pixels at 1080x7680@60Hz
• Supported Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60, 71.93, 72, 75, 100, 119.88, 120, 143.86, 144, and 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• HDR: HDR10 and HLG
• HDR Standards: SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086
• Color Sampling: RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0 at supported resolutions and bit depths
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit and 10-bit depending on resolution and format
• EDID: Standard resolutions through 3840x2160@60Hz plus custom resolutions
• HDCP: HDCP 2.2 with backward compatibility for HDCP 1.4 and 1.3
• Interlaced Inputs: Not supported
• Loop Capacity: Up to 8 devices in one loop

HDMI 1.4 Input

• Quantity: 1 input with loop output
• Maximum Resolution: 4096x1080@60Hz
• Minimum Resolution: 800x600@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Width: 4096 pixels at 4096x1080@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Height: 4096 pixels at 1080x4096@60Hz
• Supported Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60, 71.93, 72, 75, 100, 119.88, 120, 143.86, 144, and 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit and 10-bit depending on resolution and format
• EDID: Standard resolutions through 3840x1080@60Hz plus custom resolutions
• HDCP: HDCP 2.2 with backward compatibility for HDCP 1.4 and 1.3
• Interlaced Inputs: Not supported
• Loop Capacity: Up to 8 devices in one loop

DisplayPort 1.1 Input

• Quantity: 1
• Maximum Resolution: 4096x1080@60Hz
• Minimum Resolution: 800x600@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Width: 4096 pixels at 4096x1080@60Hz
• Maximum Forced Height: 4096 pixels at 1080x4096@60Hz
• Supported Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60, 71.93, 72, 75, 100, 119.88, 120, 143.86, 144, and 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit and 10-bit depending on resolution and format
• EDID: Standard resolutions through 3840x1080@60Hz plus custom resolutions
• HDCP: HDCP 1.3
• Interlaced Inputs: Not supported

3G-SDI Inputs

• Quantity: 2 inputs with loop outputs
• Standards: ST-424 3G and ST-292 HD
• 3G-SDI Level: Level A
• Maximum Resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
• Supported Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, and 60Hz
• Video Format: YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit for supported 2K1K formats
• Deinterlacing: MQ-level automatic deinterlacing
• Loop Capacity: Up to 8 devices in one SDI loop

LED Ethernet Outputs

• Outputs: 10 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Port Backup: Hot backup supported
• Total Device Capacity: 6.5 million pixels
• Maximum Output Width or Height: 16,384 pixels
• 8-Bit Capacity Per Port at 60Hz: Up to 659,722 pixels
• 10-Bit Capacity Per Port at 60Hz with A10s Pro or A8s Pro Series: Up to 494,792 pixels
• 10-Bit Capacity Per Port at 60Hz with Other Supported Armor Series Cards: Up to 329,861 pixels
• CAT5E Maximum Cable Length: 328.1 ft
• Maximum Capacity Width Requirement: Each rectangular load area must be at least 128 pixels wide to achieve its maximum calculated capacity

Optical and Audio Outputs

• Optical Outputs: 2 x 10G
• Optical Transmission Rate: 10.3125 Gbps
• OPT 1: Carries data from Ethernet ports 1 through 10
• OPT 2: Copy channel of OPT 1
• Optical Modules: Not included by default
• Digital Audio Output: 1 x SPDIF
• SPDIF Source Selection: HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, or DisplayPort 1.1 audio

Control and Synchronization

• Ethernet Control Ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Control Protocol: TCP/IP
• Network Topology: Star connection with integrated network switching
• Device Cascading: Up to 20 MX30 controllers
• Genlock: IN and LOOP
• Supported Genlock Signals: Bi-Level, Tri-Level, and Blackburst
• Genlock Frame Rate Range: 23.98Hz to 60Hz
• Genlock Cascading: Up to 20 units with a standard Genlock signal generator
• Auxiliary Control: RS232
• Supported Control Protocols: SNMP, Art-Net, and central control protocol
• Management Software: NovaStar VMP Vision Management Platform

Front Panel and Diagnostics

• Display: 3.5" TFT
• User Controls: Rotary knob, BACK button, and standby button
• Button Lock: Supported
• USB Port: USB 2.0 for exporting device diagnostic results
• USB File Systems: NTFS and FAT32
• Automatic Startup Diagnostics: Supported
• Diagnostic Log Export: Supported through USB
• Firmware Version Display: Supported
• Factory Reset: Partial reset with retained user data or full reset
• Interface Languages: English and Chinese
• Session Timeout Options: 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

• Power Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 55W
• Operating Temperature: -4°F to 113°F
• Operating Humidity: 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: -22°F to 176°F
• Storage Humidity: 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
• IP Rating: IP20
• Typical Noise Level: 41.2 dB(A) at 77°F
• Certifications: CE, RoHS, FCC, IC, UL, CB, and PSE

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 19" W x 18.4" D x 3.7" H including foot pads
• Chassis Height: 2U
• Net Weight: 15.9 lb
• Gross Weight: 22.5 lb
• Packing Box Dimensions: 23.4" x 22.6" x 8.5"
• Accessory Box Dimensions: 16.1" x 11.6" x 2"

What's In the Box

• NovaStar MX30 LED Display Controller
• Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• HDMI Cable
• DisplayPort Cable
• Certificate of Approval