NovaStar MX6000 Pro - 8K LED Display Controller with 141 Million Pixel Load Capacity

The MX6000 Pro is a large professional 8K LED display controller from NovaStar, designed as part of the COEX control system series. Its remarkable features include 12-bit color depth, 360 Hz capability, real-time multi-screen scaling, 0-frame latency, and HDR function, providing precise brightness control, accurate color reproduction, and an excellent image quality. Its plug-in card design is specifically tailored for future LED displays, allowing for flexible input and output card configurations that are stable and easy to maintain. With a compact 6U size, it supports up to 32x 4K or 8x 8K video inputs, with a maximum load capacity of 141 million pixels, making it ideal for large-screen configurations. The MX6000 Pro offers a wide range of options with up to seven different input cards supporting 8K, 4K, and VoIP. For output, it supports two types of output cards: 4x 10G fiber and 1x 40G fiber. These cards can be configured flexibly to accommodate either 1G or 5G bandwidth for the control system, catering to different requirements.

Additionally, it supports seamless backup and automatic switching between devices, cards, and Ethernet ports. In case of any malfunction, it promptly switches over while issuing automatic alerts, ensuring stable output on-site. To further enhance the user experience, it is complemented by the advanced control software, VMP, enabling users to have better control and management capabilities.

The MX6000 Pro offers many advantages such as highly integrated design, premium image quality, powerful performance, tremendous load capacity, and easy control. It is widely used in rental services for large events, xR/VP studios, large fixed installation applications, TV production, e-sports events, exhibition halls, and other application scenarios.

Features

Input and Output Features

• 8x input card slots, users may choose input cards of the following 7 types:
  • 4K input cards (4x HDMI 2.0, 4x DP1.2, 4x 12G-SDI)
  • 8K input cards (2x HDMI 2.1, 2x DP 1.4)
  • VoIP cards (Video over IP) (1x SMPTE ST 2110 (25G), 1x NDI)
• Authentic 12bit video input
  • 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit supported
• 8x output card slots, users may choose input cards of the following 2 types:
  • CX_1x40G_Fiber output card. Works with CVT8-5G fiber converter to achieve 5G transmission (capable of loading 2,600,000 pixels in a single Ethernet cable).
  • MX_4x10G_Fiber output card. Works with CVT10 fiber converter to achieve 1G transmission (capable of loading 650,000 pixels in a single Ethernet cable).
• Supports real-time previewing and monitoring of the video source input and LED screen display status.
• Supports frame rates of up to 360 Hz (max frame rate is decided by the screen's hardware configuration).

Screen Management Features

• Card-based screen
  • To cope with multi-screen application scenarios with ease and to achieve flexible configuration, this feature allows user to configure LED screen based on output cards.
• Synchronized output splicing
  • With the help of frame synchronization, the output images on the same screen are completely synchronized. This enables the output to deliver smooth playback and perfect image without issues such as picture stutter, frame loss, image tearing, and noticeable cut lines.
• No rectangle restriction
  • No rectangle restriction for irregular screens. This means when calculating resolutions, blank pixels do not count towards the total capacity. The used load capacity of Ethernet ports is the sum of the resolutions of all cabinets.
• Preset
  • For optimal display in various scenarios, users can adjust display parameters such as layers, brightness, color temperature, and gamma ahead of time and save them as presets. Users can save up to 128 customizable presets which can be easily applied or switched with just one click.

Advanced Features

• Multi-Layer
  • A single output card supports up to 4x layers or the entire device supports up to 8x 4K layers.
  • Each layer supports 4 scaling modes: custom, pixel to pixel, snap to canvas, and fill screen.
• Layer Roaming
  • Supports cross-card output of layers within the screen.
• Color Replacement
  • Replace any color in the image with another color without affecting other colors. It is recommended to choose color with higher saturation for replacement to achieve better outcome.
• 14Ch Color Correction
  • Supports precise adjustment to the hue, saturation, and brightness of the 12 standard colors derived from the three primary colors (RGB) and black and white.
• Color Curves
  • Supports adjustment to the RGBW curves of the screen.
• 3D LUT
  • Use the 3D LUT file (.cube) with an accuracy of 17x17x17 to adjust the colors of the video source.
• Full-Grayscale Calibration
  • Work with NovaStar's high-precision calibration system and the C3200 scientific grade camera to generate unique calibration coefficients for each grayscale, ensuring uniformity of each grayscale and dramatically improving the image quality.
• Dynamic Booster
  • Analyzes and adjusts each frame of the video input in real-time, resulting in a significant improvement in contrast and image detail. This enhances the overall visual experience, while also controlling and reducing the screen's power consumption to extend its lifespan.
• 3D
  • Work with the receiving card that supports 3D function, the 3D emitter and 3D glasses to bring a fascinating and immersive 3D viewing experience.
• HDR
  • Supports HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Supports HLG.
• Latency
  • Different layers can have different latency settings. The minimum processing latency of the LED display controller is reduced to 0-frame (less than 1 ms), achieving low latency without reducing the load.
  • Supports additional latency. Users can choose to add zero to two frames of latency.
• Frame Rate Adaptive
  • Adjusts the display effects for varying frame rates range from 23.98 Hz to 360 Hz, ensuring that the max brightness and color temperature remain consistent at different frame rates.
• Frame Multiplication
  • Frame interpolation: Outputs images that are captured from multiple shooting angles with different backgrounds at the same time. Solid green backgrounds can also be inserted to allow for easy postproduction adjustments.
  • Frequency multiplication: Supports high frame rates of up to 360 Hz. This feature is to accommodate multiangle camera shooting to improve the screen performance under the camera.
• Shutter Fit
  • Automatically adjusts the driver IC parameters according to the camera shutter angle to fix problems of black lines, grayscale addition, and grayscale loss during camera shooting in xR scenarios.

Device Control Features

• LCD touch panel
  • Equipped with a 5-inch touchscreen, which is responsive, sturdy and durable. Users can easily give commands with a gentle touch, making the operation effortless.
• Cascading control via Ethernet
  • The Gigabit Ethernet control ports support TCP/IP and star topology. No switch or router is needed to deploy multiple devices on the same LAN via device cascading as the network switching function is already built in.
• VMP software control
  • The device can be connected to the VMP software to provide easy and convenient operations and smart device management.
• Supports the SNMP and Art-Net protocols.
• Automated system monitoring and alarm
  • Hardware monitoring capabilities that encompass fan speed, module temperatures, voltage levels, and operational status. It automatically detects and reports any device faults or alarm information, ensuring the stable and secure operation of the LED display system.
• Device backup
  • Hot backup between devices.
  • Hot backup between output cards.
• Dual power supply backup to ensure the system stability.

Specifications

Input Card (MX_4xHDMI 2.0 input card)

• Resolution
  • Max resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz or 8192x1080@60Hz (Forced)
  • Min resolution: 800x600@60Hz
• Max width/height (Forced)
  • Max width: 8192 pixels (8192x1080@60Hz)
  • Max height: 7680 pixels (1080x7680@60Hz)
• Frame rate: 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 / 240 Hz
• HDR
  • Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Support HLG.
• EDID management
  • Support standard resolutions, up to 3840x2160@60Hz.
  • Support custom input resolutions.
• HDCP: HDCP 2.2 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
• Interlaced signal inputs: Not supported.

Input Card (MX_4xDP 1.2 input card)

• Resolution
  • Max resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz or 8192x1080@60Hz (Forced)
  • Min resolution: 800x600@60Hz
• Max width/height (Forced)
  • Max width: 8192 pixels (8192x1080@60Hz)
  • Max height: 8192 pixels (1080x8192@60Hz)
• Frame rate: 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 / 240 Hz
• HDR
  • Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Support HLG.
• EDID management
  • Support standard resolutions, up to 3840x2160@60Hz.
  • Support custom input resolutions.
• HDCP: HDCP 1.3 compliant
• Interlaced signal inputs: Not supported.

Input Card (MX_2xDP 1.4 input card)

• Resolution
  • Max resolution: 7680x4320@30Hz (Forced)
  • Min resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
• Max width/height (Forced)
  • Max width: 7680 pixels (7680x4320@30Hz)
  • Max height: 7680 pixels (4320x7680@30Hz)
• Frame rate: 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/ 240 Hz
• HDR
  • Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Support HLG.
• EDID management
  • Support standard resolutions, up to 3840x2160@60Hz.
  • Support custom input resolutions.
• HDCP: Support HDCP 2.3, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
• Interlaced signal inputs: Not supported.

Input Card (MX_2xHDMI 2.1 input card)

• Resolution
  • Max resolution: 8192x4320@30Hz (Forced)
  • Min resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
• Max width/height (Forced)
  • Max width: 8192 pixels (8192x4320@30Hz)
  • Max height: 8192 pixels (4320x8192@30Hz)
• Frame rate: 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 / 240 Hz
• HDR
  • Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Support HLG.
• EDID management
  • Support standard resolutions, up to 3840x2160@60Hz.
  • Support custom input resolutions.
• HDCP: Support HDCP 2.3, backwards compatible with HDCP2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3.
• Interlaced signal inputs: Not supported.

Input Card (MX_4x12G-SDI input card)

• Standard
  • Support ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD) standard video inputs.
  • Support 3G-Level A/Level B (DS mode).
• Resolution: Max resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz
• Frame rate: Support frame rates up to 60Hz.
• HDR
  • Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
  • Support HLG.
• Mosaic: Support input source mosaic for SDI source.
• Interlaced signal inputs: Convert interlaced signals to progressive signals.
• Others: Belden 12G SDI standard cables are recommended. Cables up to 50 meters are supported.

Output Card (MX_4x10G_Fiber output card)

• Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum transmission distance of 10 km.
• A single optical port has the same load capacity of 10x 1G Ethernet ports, and a single card supports up to 40x Ethernet port outputs.
• The maximum load of a single 1G Ethernet port is as follows.
  • 8bit@60Hz: 659,722 pixels
  • 10bit@60Hz: 494,791 pixels (available only with the A10s Pro receiving card)
  • 10/12bit@60Hz: 329,861 pixels

Output Card (MX_1x40G_Fiber output card)

• Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum transmission distance of 10 km.
• A single optical port/A single card can load up to 8x 5G Ethernet ports.
• The maximum load of a single 5G Ethernet port is as follows.
  • 8bit@60Hz: 2,592,000 pixels
  • 10bit@60Hz: 2,073,000 pixels
  • 12bit@60Hz: 1,728,000 pixels

Control Card

• ETHERNET: Gigabit Ethernet control ports. Support TCP/IP protocol and star topology.
• GENLOCK: A pair of Genlock signal connectors. Support Bi-Level and Tri-Level.
  • IN: Accept the sync signal.
  • LOOP: Loop the sync signal.
  • For standard Genlock signal generators, up to 20 MX6000 Pro can be cascaded.
• AUX An auxiliary connector that connects to the central control device (RS232). (Reserved)
• SPDIF 1 A digital audio output. (Reserved)

HDMI 2.0 Video Source Specifications

• 8-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
• 10-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz

HDMI 2.1 Video Source Specifications

• 8-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 8192x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 8192x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 8192x4320@30Hz
• 10-Bit/12-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 8192x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 8192x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 8192x4320@30Hz

DP 1.2 Video Source Specifications

• 8-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz, 8192x1080@60Hz
• 10-Bit/12-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096x2160@30Hz, 4096x1080@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz

DP 1.4 Video Source Specifications

• 8-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 7680x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 7680x4320@30Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 7680x4320@30Hz
• 10-Bit/12-Bit
  • RGB 4:4:4: 5120x2160@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:4:4: 5120x2160@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 5120x3200@60Hz

12G-SDI Video Source Specifications

• 10-Bit
  • YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096x2160@60Hz

Ethernet Port Load Capacity

• 1G Solution (MX_4x10G_Fiber Output Card) with A10s Pro Receiving Card
  • 24 Hz: 1,649,306 (8-Bit) / 1,236,979 (10-Bit) / 824,653 (12-Bit)
  • 25 Hz: 1,583,333 (8-Bit) / 1,187,500 (10-Bit) / 791,667 (12-Bit)
  • 30 Hz: 1,319,444 (8-Bit) / 989,583 (10-Bit) / 659,722 (12-Bit)
  • 50 Hz: 791,667 (8-Bit) / 593,750 (10-Bit) / 395,833 (12-Bit)
  • 60 Hz: 659,722 (8-Bit) / 494,792 (10-Bit) / 329,861 (12-Bit)
  • 120 Hz: 329,861 (8-Bit) / 247,396 (10-Bit) / 164,931 (12-Bit)
  • 144 Hz: 274,884 (8-Bit) / 206,163 (10-Bit) / 137,442 (12-Bit)
  • 240 Hz: 164,931 (8-Bit) / 123,698 (10-Bit) / 82,465 (12-Bit)
• 1G Solution (MX_4x10G_Fiber Output Card) with other Armor Receiving Cards
  • 24 Hz: 1,649,306 (8-Bit) / 824,653 (10-Bit) / 824,653 (12-Bit)
  • 25 Hz: 1,583,333 (8-Bit) / 791,667 (10-Bit) / 791,667 (12-Bit)
  • 30 Hz: 1,319,444 (8-Bit) / 659,722 (10-Bit) / 659,722 (12-Bit)
  • 50 Hz: 791,667 (8-Bit) / 395,833 (10-Bit) / 395,833 (12-Bit)
  • 60 Hz: 659,722 (8-Bit) / 329,861 (10-Bit) / 329,861 (12-Bit)
  • 120 Hz: 329,861 (8-Bit) / 164,931 (10-Bit) / 164,931 (12-Bit)
  • 144 Hz: 274,884 (8-Bit) / 137,442 (10-Bit) / 137,442 (12-Bit)
  • 240 Hz: 164,931 (8-Bit) / 82,465 (10-Bit) / 82,465 (12-Bit)
• 5G solution (CX_1x40G_Fiber Output Card) with CA50E, CA50C, or XA50 Receiving Cards
  • 24 Hz: 6,480,000 (8-Bit) / 5,182,500 (10-Bit) / 4,320,000 (12-Bit)
  • 25 Hz: 6,220,800 (8-Bit) / 4,975,200 (10-Bit) / 4,147,200 (12-Bit)
  • 30 Hz: 5,184,000 (8-Bit) / 4,146,000 (10-Bit) / 3,456,000 (12-Bit)
  • 50 Hz: 3,110,400 (8-Bit) / 2,487,600 (10-Bit) / 2,073,600 (12-Bit)
  • 60 Hz: 2,592,000 (8-Bit) / 2,073,000 (10-Bit) / 1,728,000 (12-Bit)
  • 120 Hz: 1,296,000 (8-Bit) / 1,036,500 (10-Bit) / 864,000 (12-Bit)
  • 144 Hz: 1,080,864 (8-Bit) / 864,441 (10-Bit) / 720,576 (12-Bit)
  • 240 Hz: 648,000 (8-Bit) / 518,250 (10-Bit) / 432,000 (12-Bit)