NovaStar MX30 all-in-one LED display controller
The NovaStar MX30 combines video processing and LED screen control in a COEX-series unit. Its HDMI, DisplayPort and SDI inputs serve mixed-source installations, while ten Gigabit Ethernet outputs support an overall load of up to 6.5 million pixels. Use NovaStar VMP for configuration and control.
MX30 specifications
| Video inputs | 1 × HDMI 2.0 with loop-through; 1 × HDMI 1.4 with loop-through; 1 × DP 1.1; 2 × 3G-SDI with loop-through |
|---|---|
| Input bit depth | 8-bit and 10-bit |
| LED outputs | 10 × Gigabit Ethernet; up to 6.5 million pixels overall |
| Optical outputs | 2 × 10G; OPT 1 carries Ethernet ports 1–10 and OPT 2 copies OPT 1 |
| Other connections | 1 × SPDIF digital audio and 1 × AUX auxiliary port, both marked reserved in V1.0.1 |
| Control and sync | 2 × Ethernet control ports; Genlock input with loop-through |
| Layers and scaling | Up to 3 independent layers with Z-order adjustment; custom, pixel-to-pixel, snap-to-canvas and fill-screen modes |
| HDR | HDR10 (SMPTE ST 2084 / ST 2086) and HLG |
| Operating modes | All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller |
| Controller latency | Low-latency mode: 0 frame (less than 1 ms) in Send-Only mode; 1 frame in All-In-One mode. Additional delay: 0–2 frames. |
| Frame-rate adjustment | Adaptive input frame rate with fine adjustment in 0.01 Hz steps |
The maximum pixel load is subject to bit depth, frame rate, receiving-card support and per-port distribution. Refer to the V1.0.1 specification below for the appropriate loading table.
Layered layouts, calibration and irregular screens
All-In-One mode provides layers and scaling for combining sources on the LED canvas. Send-Only mode reduces controller latency by one frame. Color correction adjusts hue, saturation and brightness for black, white and twelve colors derived from the RGB primaries.
Full grayscale calibration uses NovaStar’s calibration system and C3200 camera to create coefficients for individual grayscale levels. Irregular-screen loading is calculated from the cabinet pixels assigned to each Ethernet port; blank areas do not count toward the total. Device and screen monitoring can report faults and alarms.
Configuration requirements: V1.0.1 specifies A10s Pro receiving cards for full grayscale calibration and frame-rate adaptation, with additional driver-IC and cabinet-file requirements for the latter. Low latency and Genlock cannot be enabled together; low latency also requires the documented vertical cabinet mapping with a shared Y coordinate.
Check your system before ordering
Send the screen resolution, cabinet layout, receiving-card model and source formats when requesting a quotation. Identify whether the project needs layered processing, HDR, low latency or synchronization so that the configuration can be checked against those requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pixels can the NovaStar MX30 control?
The overall maximum is 6.5 million pixels. Actual loading depends on the signal format, receiving cards and distribution across the ten Ethernet outputs. Check the port-loading table before finalizing a cabinet layout.
Do the two optical ports double the loading capacity?
No. OPT 1 carries the data for Ethernet ports 1–10, and OPT 2 is its copy channel. They do not add a second independent 6.5-million-pixel canvas.
Can the MX30 use low latency and Genlock together?
No. The V1.0.1 specification lists these functions as mutually exclusive. Choose the required mode and check the cabinet mapping before deployment.
Which mode supports layers and scaling?
All-In-One Controller mode provides up to three independent layers and image scaling. Send-Only Controller mode is intended for sending the prepared image and reduces controller delay by one frame.
Where can I download the MX30 manual and specification?
Both original PDF downloads are available below. Use the specification for port limits and compatibility requirements and the user manual for setup instructions.
Specification and user manual downloads
Contact sales for current pricing and a configuration review.







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