VX400s-N

All-in-One Controller

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Change History
Document Version Release Date Description

V1.0.0 2023-07-20 First release

Introduction
The VX400s-N is NovaStar's new all-in-one controller that integrates video processing and video control into one box.
It features 4 Ethernet ports. A VX400s-N unit can drive up to 2.3 million pixels, with the maximum output width and
height both up to 3840 pixels.
The VX400s-N is capable of receiving a variety of video signals and processing high-resolution images. In addition,
the device features stepless output scaling and chroma calibration and more, to present you with an excellent image
display experience.
Thanks to its powerful video processing and sending capabilities and other outstanding features, the VX400s-N can
be widely used applications such as rental, stage control systems and fin-pitch LED screens.

Certifications
None
If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or regions where it is to be
sold, please contact NovaStar to confirm or address the problem. Otherwise, the customer shall be
responsible for the legal risks caused or NovaStar has the right to claim compensation

Features
 Input connectors − Based on SuperView III image quality
− 1x HDMI 1.3 (IN & LOOP) processing technologies to provide stepless
output scaling
− 1x HDMI 1.3
− One-click full screen display
− 1x 3G-SDI (IN & LOOP)
− Free input cropping
 Output connectors
 Easy preset saving and loading
− 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Up to 10 user-defined presets
A single device unit drives up to 2.3 million
pixels, with a maximum width of 3840 pixels  Multiple kinds of hot backup
and a maximum height of 3840 pixels.
− Backup between devices
 Audio input and output − Backup between Ethernet ports
− Audio input accompanied with an HDMI input  Up to 4 units cascaded for image mosaic
source
 Output image quality management
− Audio output via a multifunction card
Brightness, saturation, contrast and hue
− Output volume adjustment supported adjustment
 2x layers  Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
− Adjustable layer size and position
Working with NovaLCT and NovaStar calibration
− Adjustable layer priority software to support brightness and chroma
calibration on each LED, effectively removing
 Output synchronization color discrepancies and greatly improving LED
An internal input source can be used as the sync display brightness and chroma consistency,
source to ensure the output images of all allowing for better image quality.
cascaded units in sync.  Multiple operation modes
 Powerful video processing Control your device as you wish via NovaLCT or
device front panel knob and buttons.

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Appearance
Front Panel

No. Area Function

1 LCD screen Display the device status, menus, submenus and messages.

2 Knob  Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value.
 Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation.

3 ESC button Exit the current menu or cancel an operation.

4 Control area  MAIN/PIP: Open or close a layer, and show the layer status.
− On (blue): The layer is opened.
− Flashing (blue): The layer is being edited.
− On (white): The layer is closed.
 SCALE: A shortcut button for the full screen function. Press the button to make
the layer of the lowest priority fill the entire screen.
− On (blue): Full screen scaling is turned on.
− On (white): Full screen scaling is turned off.

5 Input source Show the input source status and switch the layer input source.
buttons
Status LEDs:
 On (blue): An input source is accessed.
 Flashing (blue): The input source is not accessed but used by the layer.
 On (white): The input source is not accessed or the input source is abnormal.

6 Shortcut function  PRESET: Access the preset settings menu.

buttons  TEST: Access the test pattern menu.
 FREEZE: Freeze the output image.
 FN: A customizable button

Note:
Hold on the knob and ESC button simultaneously for 3s or longer to lock or unlock the front panel buttons.

Rear Panel

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Input Connectors
Connector Qty Description

3G-SDI 1  ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD) standard video inputs supported
 Max. input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz
 Deinterlacing processing supported
 3G-SDI loop output supported
 Does Not support input resolution and bit depth settings.
 Does Not support the signal source in Level B format.

HDMI 1.3 2  Max. input resolution: 2K×1K@60Hz

 HDCP 1.4 compliant
 Does Not support deinterlacing processing.
 Does Not support interlaced signal inputs.
 Custom resolutions supported
− Max. width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz)
− Max. height: 1920 (800×1920@60Hz)
− Force inputs supported: 800×3840@60Hz
 Accompanied audio input supported
 Loop output supported on HDMI 1.3-1

Output Connectors
Connector Qty Description

Ethernet ports 4 Gigabit Ethernet port

 Max. loading capacity: 2.3 million pixels
 Max. width: 3840 pixels
 Max. height: 3840 pixels
Only Ethernet port 1 supports audio output. When you use a multifunction card to
parse the audio, be sure to connect the card to Ethernet port 1.
Status LEDs:
 The top left one (green) indicates the connection status.
− On: The port is well connected.
− Flashing: The port is not well connected, such as loose connection.
− Off: The port is not connected.
 The top right one (yellow) indicates the communication status.
− On: The Ethernet cable is short-circuited.
− Flashing: The communication is good and data is being transmitted.
− Off: No data transmission

Control Connectors
Connector Qty Description

USB 2  USB (Type-B):

− Connect to the control PC.
− Input connector for device cascading
 USB (Type-A): Output connector for device cascading

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Dimensions
Device

Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm

Carton

Tolerance: ±5 Unit: mm

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Specifications
Electrical Parameters Power connector 100-240V~, 0.6A, 50/60Hz

Rated power consumption 28W

Operating Environment Temperature -20℃ to +60℃

Humidity 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing

Storage Environment Temperature -20℃ to +70℃

Humidity 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing

Physical Specifications Dimensions 482.6 mm × 250 mm × 50.1 mm

Net weight 3.2kg

Packing Information Accessories 1x Power cord

1x USB cable
1x HDMI cable
1x Certificate of Approval
1x Safety Manual

Packing size 550.0mm × 175.0mm × 400.0mm

Gross weight 【TBD】

Noise Level (typical at 25°C/77°F) 45 dB (A)

Video Source Features

Input Connectors Bit Depth Max. Input Resolution
 HDMI 1.3 8bit RGB4:4:4 1920×1200@60Hz (Standard)
3840×600@60Hz (Custom)
YCbCr4:4:4
800×3840@60Hz (Forced)
YCbCr4:2:2

YCbCr4:2:0 Not supported

10bit / 12bit Not su[pported

3G-SDI  Max. input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz

 Does Not support input resolution and bit depth settings.
 Supports ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD) standard video inputs.

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