NovaStar MSD600 LED sending card
The NovaStar MSD600 accepts HDMI or DVI video and sends processed display data to an LED screen system. This listing also carries the MSD600-1 model designation; confirm the board label and revision when ordering a replacement. The original specification download is explicitly for MSD600.
MSD600 specifications
| Video inputs | HDMI 1.3 and DVI; one source selected at a time |
|---|---|
| Audio | HDMI audio / external audio input as listed in the original product description |
| Input depth | 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit |
| 8-bit format table | V2.2.1 lists 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz; see the HDMI document note below |
| 10-bit / 12-bit format table | 1440 × 900 at 60 Hz in V2.2.1 |
| LED outputs | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet; up to 650,000 pixels per port, subject to the complete configuration |
| Light sensor | 1 connector |
| Control and cascading | USB control; UART IN / OUT cascading |
| Original grayscale claim | 18-bit grayscale processing and presentation; distinct from input bit depth |
| Original video-format listing | RGB, YCrCb 4:2:2 and YCrCb 4:4:4; confirm the selected input format for the supplied revision |
Resolution documentation: the original page additionally lists 2048 × 1152 and 2560 × 960, without timing or bit-depth conditions. These should be confirmed for the supplied board rather than assumed. V2.2.1 itself lists HDMI at 1920 × 1200 in its video-format table but 1920 × 1080 in its connector description; confirm the intended HDMI timing before use.
Choose the source and screen mapping together
The input bit depth and the grayscale-processing claim describe different stages of the signal path. A 12-bit input does not use the same listed resolution limit as an 8-bit input. Provide the graphics-source format, LED screen resolution and receiving-card model when requesting a configuration check.
For a replacement, compare the board model, connectors and power arrangement with the existing installation. The MSD600-1 designation in the listing does not by itself establish that every specification or configuration file is interchangeable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the NovaStar MSD600 a sending card or a receiving card?
It is a sending card. It accepts a video source and sends display data onward to the LED screen’s receiving-card system.
Can HDMI and DVI display two sources at once?
No. The V2.2.1 specification says that only one input source can be selected at a time.
What resolution is listed for 10-bit or 12-bit input?
The V2.2.1 format table lists 1440 × 900 at 60 Hz for 10-bit and 12-bit input. Check the exact source format and board revision before configuration.
Are MSD600 and MSD600-1 automatically interchangeable?
Do not assume interchangeability from the listing name. Provide the existing board label, photographs and configuration details so sales can confirm the supplied model. The linked PDF is labeled MSD600.
Where can I download the MSD600 specification?
The original V2.2.1 PDF is linked below. Review its video-format table together with the resolution note above before selecting an HDMI timing.
Original specification download
NovaStar MSD600 Sending Card Specifications V2.2.1 (PDF)
Contact sales for current price, availability and confirmation of the MSD600 or MSD600-1 board required for your installation.








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