VX2000 Pro

All-in-One Controller

Specifications
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Change History

Document Release Date Description

Version

V1.0.1 2024-12-13 Update Unico-related information.

V1.0.0 2024-12-10 First release

Introduction

The VX2000 Pro is an all-in-one controller combining video processing and video control
functionalities into a single device. Equipped with 20 Ethernet ports, it supports three working
modes: video controller, fiber converter, and ByPass. Capable of managing up to 13 million
pixels, the VX2000 Pro can output at a maximum width of 16,384 pixels and a height of 8,192
pixels, making it perfectly suited for controlling ultra-wide and ultra-high LED screens on-site.

The VX2000 Pro boasts powerful video signal reception and processing capabilities, supporting
a maximum resolution of 4K×2K@60Hz for video input. It can handle multiple video signal
inputs and includes features like 12 layers, output scaling, low latency and pixel-level brightness
and chroma calibration. These functions combine to deliver outstanding image display quality.

With various control options available, the VX2000 Pro can be operated via the front panel
knob, NovaLCT, Unico web page and VICP app, providing you with a convenient and effortless
control experience.

The VX2000 Pro is housed in an industrial-grade casing, which, combined with its powerful
video processing and transmission capabilities, makes it robust and well-suited for complex
operational environments. The VX2000 Pro is a perfect fit for medium and high-end rental,
stage control systems and fine-pitch LED screens.

Certifications

CE, FCC, IC, RCM, EAC, UL, CB, KC, RoHS

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.

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Features

Multiple connectors, free input and output

 A comprehensive range of input connectors

− 1x DP 1.2

− 2x HDMI 2.0

− 4x HDMI 1.3

− 2x 10G optical fiber port (OPT 1 & OPT 2)

− 1x 12G-SDI (IN & LOOP)

− 1x USB 3.0 (Play images or videos saved in a USB drive.)

 Output connectors

− 20x Gigabit Ethernet ports

A single device supports up to 13 million pixels, delivering a maximum width of 16,384

pixels and a maximum height of 8192 pixels.

− 4x Fiber outputs

OPT 1 and OPT 2 send the output on Ethernet ports 1~10 and 11~20 respectively.

OPT 3 and OPT 4 copy or back up the output on Ethernet ports 1~10 and 11~20
respectively.

− 1x HDMI 1.3

For monitoring display.

− 1x 3D connector

Directly connect a third-party 3D emitter.

 Self-adaptive OPT 1/2 for either video input or sending card output

Thanks to the self-adaptive design, OPT 1/2 can be used as either an input or output
connector, depending on its connected device.

 HDMI mosaic

− Supports mosaicing of two HDMI 2.0 inputs or four HDMI 1.3 inputs.

− Max. mosaicing resolution: 4K×2K

 Fiber input mosaic

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The input source connected through OPT 1/2 can be used either independently or combined
to create a mosaic input source.

 Audio input and output

− Audio input accompanied with HDMI and DP sources

− 3.5 mm independent audio input and output

− Adjustable output volume

 Free topology

The maximum resolution of the circumscribed rectangles loaded by the VX2000 Pro is up to
13 million pixels.

Flexible screen configuration without worrying about unused blank areas when calculating
Ethernet port load capacity, allowing for optimal use of port bandwidth.

*Specific receiving cards are required.

 Low latency

By enabling the low latency feature and ByPass mode, the device delay can be reduced to 0
frame.

 Output synchronization

An internal input source or external Genlock can be used as the sync source to ensure the
output images of all cascaded units in sync.

 EDID management

Import and export EDID files.

Diverse display possibilities for flexible configuration

 Easy preset saving and loading

− Up to 256 user-defined presets supported

− Load a preset by simply pressing one button.

− Save, overwrite and delete a preset.

− Preview the layer layout saved in the preset. (Unico web page)

 Multiple layer display

− Supports 12*2K×1K layer resources.

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Users can create layers in three different specifications - 4K×2K, 4K×1K, and 2K×1K.
These layers will use 4x, 2x, and 1x 2K layer resources respectively, depending on the
capacity of the input source connector used to open the layers.

− Adjustable layer size and position

− Adjustable layer priority

− Adjustable aspect ratio

 3D function

− Traditional solution: Connect the EMT200 3D emitter to the device's Ethernet port, and
use the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual experience.

− New solution: Connect the third-party 3D emitter to the device 3D connector and use
the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual experience.

Note: Enabling 3D function will halve the device output capacity.

 Personalized image scaling

Supports three kinds of image scaling modes, including full screen, pixel to pixel and custom.

 Powerful video processing

− Based on SuperView III image quality processing technologies to provide stepless

output scaling.

− One-click full screen display

− Free input cropping

 Color adjustment

Supports output color management, including brightness, saturation, contrast and hue.

 Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration

Work with NovaLCT and NovaStar calibration software to support brightness and chroma
calibration on each LED, which can effectively remove color discrepancies and greatly
improve LED display brightness and chroma consistency, allowing for better image quality.
The function of displaying image on screen for test is also supported.

USB playback, timesaving and effortless

 Supports USB playback for instant plug-and-play convenience.

Multiple device modes and operation modes, convenient and efficient

 Three working modes

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− Video Controller

− Fiber Converter

− Bypass

 Multiple control options

− Device front panel knob

− Unico Web page control

− NovaLCT

− VICP app

Data saving after power failure and backup design, stable and reliable

 End-to-End backup

− Backup between devices

− Backup between input sources

− Backup between Ethernet ports

− Backup between optical fiber ports

 Ethernet port backup test

Test whether the pre-stored images, backup Ethernet ports and devices take effect without
plugging and unplugging the Ethernet cables.

 Data saving after power failure

After a normal shutdown or unexpected power outage, reconnecting the power will
automatically restore the previously saved settings on the device.

 24/7 rigorous stability test under extreme high and low temperatures proved robust stability
and reliability.

Table 3-1 Function limitations

Function Limitation Mutually Exclusive Function

3D  Work with the matched 3D glasses. Input crop

 Enabling 3D function will halve the device
output capacity.

Low Latency All cabinets loaded by Ethernet ports must be Genlock: When the device
aligned at the top of the circumscribed rectangle. works as a video controller,
the low latency and Genlock
are not exclusive. When the

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Function Limitation Mutually Exclusive Function

device works in ByPass

mode, the two functions
cannot be enabled
simultaneously.

GENLOCK N/A Low latency: When the

device works as a video
controller, the low latency
and Genlock are not
exclusive. When the device
works in ByPass mode, the
two functions cannot be
enabled simultaneously.

ByPass Mode When the device works as an independent LED N/A

display controller, the video processing function is
unavailable.

Table 3-2 Latency at the all-in-one controller

Working Mode Low Latency Non-Low Latency

Video controller 1~2 2~3

ByPass 0 1

Fiber converter 0

Appearance

Front Panel

*The picture shown is for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product
enhancement.

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No. Area Function

1 Input source  Show the input source status and switch the layer input source.
buttons  Button indicators are used to indicate the working status of the input
source signal.

− White, always on: Input source is not used, and no input signal is
accessed.

− Blue, fast flashing: Input source is used, but no input signal is

accessed.

− Blue, slow flashing: Input source is not used, but input signal is
accessed.

− Blue, always on: Input source is used, and input signal is accessed.
 U-DISK: USB playback button

Hold down the button to enter the media playback control screen,
while press the button to switch the layer input source.

On the home screen, when layer 1 is opened, you can press the input
source button to quickly switch the input source for layer 1.

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

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

4 Back button Exit the current menu or cancel the operation.

5 Layer buttons Layer button description:

 LAYER 1~3: 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.

 When you play media files saved in a USB drive, the layer buttons are
used to control the playback.

− LAYER-1: This button is used to play or pause the files.

− LAYER-2: This button is used to stop the playback.

− LAYER-3: This button is used to play the previous file.

 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.

 When you play media files saved in a USB drive, this button is used to

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play the next file.

6 Function  PRESET: PRESET: Access the preset settings menu.

buttons  TEST: Access the test pattern menu.
 FREEZE: Freeze/unfreeze the output image.
 FN: A custom function button

7 USB Connect to the PC installed with NovaLCT for device control.

8 U-DISK 1x USB 3.0

 Supports USB playback.

− Single-partition USB drive supported

− File system: NTFS, FAT32 and exFAT

− Max. width and height of media files

Width: 3840 pixels, height: 2160 pixels

− Picture format: jpg, jpeg, png and bmp

− Decoded image resolution: 3840×2160 or lower

− Video format: mp4

− Video coding: H.264, H.265

− Max. video frame rate:

H.264: 3840×2160@30fps, H.265: 3840×2160@60fps

− Audio coding: AAC-LC

− Audio sampling rate: 8kHz, 16kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

− Transition effect of image switching: Ripple, zoom in, push, flip,

blinds, H wipe, V wipe, cube, dissolve, grid, swapping, scroll, fade
in/out, twirl, heart trans, curtains, perspective triangle, disappear,
bounce, star rotation
 Update the firmware via the USB drive.

The resolution of a USB source is fixed at 3840×2160@60Hz.

Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 3s or longer to lock or unlock the front
panel buttons.

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Rear Panel

*The picture shown is for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product
enhancement.

Input Connectors

Connector Qty Description

DP 1.2 1 1x DP 1.2
 Max. input resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz
 Supported frame rate:

23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/56/59.94/60/70/71.93/72/75/85/100
/119.88/120/144
 Custom resolutions supported

− Max. width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

− Max. height: 8188 pixels (1080×8188@60Hz)

 Supports 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit video inputs.
 Supported color space/sampling rate: RGB 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2。
 HDCP 1.3 supported
 Accompanied audio supported
 Does not support interlaced signal inputs.

HDMI 2.0 2 2x HDMI 2.0

 Max. input resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz
 Supported frame rate:

23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/56/59.94/60/70/71.93/72/75/85/100
/119.88/120/144
 Compatible with HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 1.3 video inputs
 Custom resolutions supported

− Max. width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz)

− Max. height: 8188 pixels (1080×8188@60Hz)

 Supports 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit video inputs.
 Supported color space/sampling rate: RGB 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2
 HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 supported

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 Accompanied audio supported

 Does not support interlaced signal inputs.

HDMI 1.3 4 4x HDMI 1.3

 Max. input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz
 Supported frame rate:

23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/56/59.94/60/70/71.93/72/75/85/100
/119.88/120
 Custom resolutions supported

− Max. width: 2048 pixels: 2048 pixels (2048×1080@60Hz)

− Max. height: 2048 pixels 2048pixels (1080×2048@60Hz)

 Supports 8-bit video inputs.
 HDCP 1.4 supported
 Supported color space/sampling rate:: RGB 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2。
 Accompanied audio supported
 Does not support interlaced signal inputs.

12G-SDI 1 1x 12G-SDI
 ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD)
standard video inputs supported
 Max. input resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz
 12G-SDI loop output supported
 Deinterlacing processing supported
 Does not support input resolution and bit depth settings.

Output Connectors

Connector Qty Description

Ethernet 20 20x Gigabit Ethernet ports

ports  Max. loading capacity: 13 million pixels
 Max. width: 16,384 pixels, max. height: 8192 pixels
 A single port loading capacity: 650,000 pixels (input bit depth: 8bit)
 Supported frame rate:

23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47/48/50/59.94/60/71.93/72/75/85/95/100/119.88/120/
144 Hz

OPT 4 4x 10G optical fiber ports

 The function of the optical fiber port is different depending on the device
working mode.

− OPT 1/2: Self-adaptive, either for video input or for output

− OPT 3/4: For output

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OPT 3 sends the output on Ethernet ports 1~10.

OPT 4 sends the output on Ethernet ports 11~20.

 Supports the following three modes:

− Input+output: OPT 1/2 for video input, while OPT 3/4 copies or backs up
the output on Ethernet ports

− Input+loop+output: OPT 1 for video input, OPT 2 for loop output, while
OPT 3/4 copies or backs up the output on Ethernet ports

− Output: OPT 1/2 sends the output on Ethernet ports, while OPT 3/4 copies
or backs up the output on Ethernet ports.

HDMI 1.3 1 For monitoring display

Output resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz (fixed)

3D 1 1x 3D connector

Connect the 3D emitter and use the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual
experience.

Enabling 3D function will halve the device output capacity.

Audio Connectors

Connector Qty Description

AUDIO 2 1x AUDIO input, 1×AUDIO output

 3.5 mm standard audio input and output connectors
 Audio sampling rate up to 48 kHz

Control Connectors

Connector Qty Description

ETHERNET 2  Connect to the PC and log into the Unico web page for device control.
 Input or output connector for device cascading

Status LEDs:
 The top left one indicates the connection status.

− On: The port is properly connected.

− Flashing: The port is not properly connected, such as loose connection.

− Off: The port is not connected.

 The top right one indicates the communication status.

− On: No data communication.

− Flashing: The communication is good and data is being transmitted.

− Off: No data transmission

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USB 1 1x USB 2.0

 Update the firmware via the USB drive.
 Import or export device logs and EDID files.

RS232 1 3-pin connectors

 RX: Receive signals.
 TX: Send signals.
 G: Ground

GENLOCK 1 Connect to an external sync signal.

IN-LOOP Accepts bi-level and tri-level signals.
 IN: Accept the sync signal.
 LOOP: Loop the sync signal.

LIGHT 1 Connect to a light sensor to collect the ambient brightness, allowing for
SENSOR automatic screen brightness adjustment.

Applications

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Dimensions

Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm

Specifications

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

Rated power 82W

consumption

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C

Environment
Humidity 5% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing

Storage Environment Temperature –10°C to +60°C

Humidity 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions 482.6 mm × 409.0 mm × 94.6 mm

Specifications
Net weight 7 kg

Total weight 10 kg

Packing Information Carrying Case 625 mm × 560 mm × 195 mm

Accessories 1x Power cord, 1x Ethernet cable, 1x HDMI cable, 4x

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Silicone dustproof plugs, 1x USB cable, 1x Phoenix

connector, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Certificate of
Approval

Packing Box 645 mm × 580 mm × 215 mm

Noise Level (typical 45 dB (A)

at 25°C/77°F)

Video Source Features

Input Common Resolutions Color Sampling Bit Depth Integer Frame Rates (Hz)
Connectors Space Rate

HDMI 4K×2K 3840×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 12-bit 24/25/30

2.0/DP 1.2 YCbCr
10-bit 24/25/30

8-bit 24/25/30/48/50/60

YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit

4K×1K 3840×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12-bit 24/25/30

YCbCr
10-bit 24/25/30/48/50

8-bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75

YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit

2K×1K 1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12-bit 24/25/30

YCbCr
10-bit 24/25/30/48/50

8-bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75

YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit

HDMI 1.3 2K×1K 1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12-bit 24/25/30

YCbCr
10-bit 24/25/30/48/50

8-bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75

YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12-bit

12G-SDI 4K×2K 3840×2160 YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 24/25/30/48/50/60

4K×1K 3840×1080 YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit

2K×1K 1920×1080 YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit

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The table above shows some common resolutions and integer frame rates only. The adaptation to
decimal frame rates is also supported, including 23.98/29.97/59.94/71.93/119.88Hz.

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