NovaStar VX2000 Pro 4K All-in-One LED Video Controller

NovaStar VX2000 Pro 4K All-in-One LED Video Controller

The NovaStar VX2000 Pro LED Video Controller combines video processing and LED display control in one professional unit for large-format LED systems. Twenty Gigabit Ethernet outputs manage up to 13 million pixels, with canvas dimensions reaching 16,384 pixels wide or 8,192 pixels high and video inputs supporting resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz.

Designed for rental production, stage control, fine-pitch LED walls, and complex installations, the VX2000 Pro provides DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.3, 12G-SDI, optical fiber, and USB media inputs. Twelve 2Kx1K layer resources support flexible 4K and 2K compositions, while HDMI and fiber mosaicing handle demanding multi-source workflows. Video Controller, Fiber Converter, and ByPass operating modes let one unit serve several positions within an LED signal chain.

Professional synchronization and redundancy features include Genlock, low-latency processing, EDID management, Ethernet and optical backup, dual receiving-card backup, and device restore points. HDR10 and HLG output are supported with compatible receiving cards, while HDMI 2.0 accepts HDR sources. Control options include the front panel, NovaLCT, Unico, and VICP, with CE, FCC, IC, PSE, RCM, EAC, UL, CB, KC, and RoHS certifications.

Key Features

• 13 Million-Pixel Capacity: Drives large LED canvases through 20 Gigabit Ethernet outputs with up to 16,384-pixel width and 8,192-pixel height.
• Comprehensive 4K Connectivity: Accepts DisplayPort 1.2, dual HDMI 2.0, four HDMI 1.3, 12G-SDI, optical, and USB media sources.
• Twelve Layer Resources: Provides 12 x 2Kx1K processing resources that can form 4Kx2K, 4Kx1K, or 2Kx1K layers.
• HDMI and Fiber Mosaicing: Combines two HDMI 2.0 sources, four HDMI 1.3 sources, or compatible optical inputs for larger source canvases.
• Low-Latency Processing: Reduces processing delay to zero frames when ByPass mode and low latency are used together.
• HDR Workflow Support: Supports HDR10 and HLG output with compatible receiving cards, plus HDR input through HDMI 2.0 and HLG through 12G-SDI.
• Extensive Redundancy: Supports backup between devices, sources, Ethernet outputs, optical links, and compatible dual receiving cards.
• Integrated USB Playback: Plays supported 4K image, video, and audio media directly from a USB drive.

Technical Specifications

LED Processing and Display Capacity

• Product Type: All-in-one LED video controller and processor
• Maximum Loading Capacity: 13 million pixels
• Maximum Output Width: 16,384 pixels
• Maximum Output Height: 8,192 pixels
• Gigabit Ethernet Outputs: 20
• Maximum Capacity Per Ethernet Port at 8-Bit: 650,000 pixels
• Maximum Capacity Per Ethernet Port at 10-Bit: 325,000 or 480,000 pixels depending on the receiving card model
• Layer Resources: 12 x 2Kx1K
• Supported Layer Sizes: 4Kx2K, 4Kx1K, and 2Kx1K
• Layer Resource Use: 4Kx2K uses 4 resources; 4Kx1K uses 2 resources; 2Kx1K uses 1 resource
• Layer Controls: Adjustable size, position, priority, and aspect ratio
• User Presets: Up to 256
• Preset Controls: Save, overwrite, delete, preview, recall, and configurable switching effects
• Scaling Modes: Full screen, pixel-to-pixel, and custom
• Image Processing: SuperView III with stepless output scaling, one-touch full-screen display, and input cropping
• Output Color Controls: Brightness, saturation, contrast, and hue
• Calibration: Pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration with compatible NovaStar software
• Test Image Display: Supported

Source Mosaicing and Topology

• HDMI 2.0 Mosaic: Combines 2 HDMI 2.0 inputs
• HDMI 1.3 Mosaic: Combines 4 HDMI 1.3 inputs
• Maximum HDMI Mosaic Resolution: 4Kx2K
• Fiber Input Mosaic: OPT 1 and OPT 2 sources can operate independently or as a combined source
• Topology Modes: Free topology and non-free topology
• Free Topology: Calculates Ethernet loading from the actual dimensions of connected cabinets with compatible receiving cards
• Non-Free Topology: Calculates loading using the configured screen's maximum circumscribed rectangle

Operating Modes and Latency

• Working Modes: Video Controller, Fiber Converter, and ByPass
• Video Controller Latency with Low Latency: 1 to 2 frames
• Video Controller Latency without Low Latency: 2 to 3 frames
• ByPass Latency with Low Latency: 0 frames
• ByPass Latency without Low Latency: 1 frame
• Fiber Converter Latency: 0 frames
• Automatic Low-Latency Mode: Supported according to screen topology
• Output Synchronization: Video input or external Genlock source
• EDID Management: Import and export supported
• Power-Failure Recovery: Restores saved settings after normal shutdown or unexpected power interruption

DisplayPort 1.2 Input

• Quantity: 1
• Maximum Input Resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Width: 8192 pixels at 8192x1080@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Height: 8188 pixels at 1080x8188@60Hz
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit
• Color Formats: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0
• HDCP: HDCP 1.3
• Audio: Accompanied audio supported
• Maximum Supported Frame Rate: Up to 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• Interlaced Input: Not supported

HDMI 2.0 Inputs

• Quantity: 2
• Maximum Input Resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Width: 8192 pixels at 8192x1080@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Height: 8188 pixels at 1080x8188@60Hz
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit
• Color Formats: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0
• HDCP: HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2
• HDR Input: Supported
• Embedded Audio: Supported
• Compatibility: HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 1.3 video inputs
• Maximum Supported Frame Rate: Up to 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• Interlaced Input: Not supported

HDMI 1.3 Inputs

• Quantity: 4
• Maximum Input Resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Width: 2048 pixels at 2048x1080@60Hz
• Custom Maximum Height: 2048 pixels at 1080x2048@60Hz
• Input Bit Depth: 8-bit
• Color Formats: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2
• HDCP: HDCP 1.4
• Audio: Accompanied audio supported
• Maximum Supported Frame Rate: Up to 240Hz at compatible resolutions
• Interlaced Input: Not supported

12G-SDI Input and Loop

• Quantity: 1 input with loop output
• Maximum Input Resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz
• Supported Standards: ST-2082, ST-2081, ST-424, ST-292, and ST-259
• HLG Input: Supported
• Deinterlacing: Supported
• Loop Output: 12G-SDI

Input Connector Capacity Modes

• SL Standard Resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
• SL Custom Maximum Width: 2048 pixels at 2048x1080@60Hz
• SL Custom Maximum Height: 2048 pixels at 1080x2048@60Hz
• DL Standard Resolutions: 3840x1080@60Hz and 3840x2160@30Hz
• DL Custom Maximum Width: 4096 pixels at 4096x1080@60Hz
• DL Custom Maximum Height: 3840 pixels at 1080x3840@60Hz
• 4K Standard Resolutions: 4096x2160@60Hz and 8192x2160@30Hz
• 4K Custom Maximum Width: 8192 pixels at 8192x1080@60Hz
• 4K Custom Maximum Height: 8188 pixels at 1080x8188@60Hz

LED and Optical Outputs

• Ethernet Outputs: 20 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Output Frame Rate: Up to 240Hz with supported intermediate and fractional frame rates
• Optical Ports: 4 x 10G optical fiber
• Optical Physical Line Rate: 10.3125 Gb/s
• Optical Effective Data Throughput: 10 Gb/s
• OPT 1 and OPT 2: Self-adaptive for video input or controller output
• OPT 3: Outputs or backs up Ethernet ports 1 through 10
• OPT 4: Outputs or backs up Ethernet ports 11 through 20
• Optical Operating Configurations: Input plus output, input plus loop plus output, and output
• Single-Mode Optical Transmission: Up to 10 km with a compatible twin-core optical module
• Multi-Mode Optical Transmission: Up to 300 m with a compatible twin-core optical module
• Optical Modules: Not factory-installed
• Monitoring Output: 1 x HDMI 1.3
• Monitoring Image Modes: Smooth and High-Definition
• 3D Connector: 1

HDR, 3D, OSD, and Background Functions

• HDR Output: HDR10 and HLG with compatible receiving cards
• 3D Support: Compatible with NovaStar or supported third-party 3D emitter solutions
• 3D Capacity Limitation: Output capacity is halved for Side-by-Side or Top-and-Bottom video sources
• OSD Types: Static text, dynamic text, weather, time, and image
• Static Text OSD Components: Up to 10
• Dynamic Text OSD Components: 1
• Weather OSD Components: Up to 2
• Time OSD Components: Up to 2
• Background Types: Solid color, imported image, and captured input-source image
• Background Gallery Capacity: 150 MB
• Maximum Captured Background Width: 16,384 pixels
• Maximum Captured Background Height: 8,192 pixels
• Maximum Imported Background Width: 16,384 pixels
• Maximum Imported Background Height: 8,192 pixels
• Maximum Imported Background Pixel Area: 4096x2160
• Background Image Formats: JPG, JPEG, BMP, and PNG

Backup and Restoration

• Device Backup: Supported
• Input Source Backup: Supported
• Ethernet Port Backup: Supported
• Optical-to-Ethernet Backup: Supported
• Dual Receiving Card Backup: Supported with compatible hardware
• Ethernet Backup Test: Tests stored images, backup Ethernet ports, and backup devices without disconnecting cables
• Restore Points: Up to 5
• Total Restore Point Storage: 1 GB

USB Media Playback

• USB Media Port: 1 x USB 3.0
• Supported Drive Layout: Single partition
• File Systems: NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT
• Maximum Media Dimensions: 3840x2160 pixels
• Image Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, and BMP
• Maximum Decoded Image Resolution: 3840x2160
• Video Containers: MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, M4V, MPG, MPEG, and TS
• Video Codecs: H.264, H.265, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4
• Maximum H.264 Playback: 3840x2160 at 30 fps
• Maximum H.265 Playback: 3840x2160 at 60 fps
• Maximum MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Playback: 1920x1080 at 60 fps
• Maximum H.264/H.265 Bitrate: 100 Mbps
• Maximum MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Bitrate: 50 Mbps
• Audio Codecs: AAC, AC3, DTS, MP3, DVD, DVD_LPCM, MP2, and OPUS
• OPUS Sampling Rates: 24 kHz and 48 kHz
• Other Supported Audio Sampling Rates: 22.05 kHz to 94 kHz
• USB Source Output Resolution: Fixed 3840x2160@60Hz
• Image Switching Effects: Ripple, zoom, cut out, flip, blinds, horizontal wipe, vertical wipe, cube, dissolve, grid, swapping, scroll, fade, twirl, doorway, bounce, pinwheel, random, and additional built-in transitions

Audio, Synchronization, and Control

• Independent Audio Input: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Independent Audio Output: 1 x 3.5 mm
• Audio Sampling Rate: Up to 48 kHz through the independent audio connectors
• Output Volume: Adjustable
• Control Ethernet: 2 ports
• USB Control: 1 x USB 2.0
• Device Cascading: Up to 5 devices through USB and Ethernet
• RS232: 1 x 3-pin connector with RX, TX, and ground
• Genlock: 1 x Genlock IN/LOOP
• Genlock Signals: Bi-level and tri-level
• Genlock Frame Rate: 24 to 60Hz
• Light Sensor Port: 1
• Light Sensor Function: Supports automatic display brightness adjustment with a compatible sensor
• Control Methods: Front panel, Unico client or web control, NovaLCT, VICP app, and optional remote control
• Firmware Updating: Supported
• Device Log Transfer: Import and export supported

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

• Power Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 2.5A-1.0A
• Rated Power Consumption: 83W
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F
• Operating Humidity: 5% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: 14°F to 140°F
• Storage Humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
• Typical Noise Level: 45 dB(A) at 77°F
• Installation Orientation: Horizontal only

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 19" W x 19.4" D x 3.7" H
• Net Weight: 16.3 lb
• Packed Weight: 24.7 lb
• Packing Box Dimensions: 25.4" x 22.8" x 8.5"
• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, PSE, RCM, EAC, UL, CB, KC, and RoHS

What's In the Box

• NovaStar VX2000 Pro All-in-One Controller
• Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• HDMI Cable
• 4 x Silicone Dustproof Plugs
• USB Cable
• Phoenix Connector
• Quick Start Guide
• Certificate of Approval
• Safety Manual