Download Centre — LED Software, Firmware & Dynamo Product Documents

Every file you need to configure, update and run a Dynamo LED display in one place: NovaStar controller software, firmware for each controller family, and datasheets for our own product ranges. Current NovaStar releases link directly to NovaStar’s official download servers; older packages for legacy hardware remain hosted by us. All software and firmware © Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.

Jump to: Controller software · Firmware by controller family · Which controller do I have? · Dynamo product datasheets · Manuals & guides · Setup utilities

Controller software

NovaLCT

NovaLCT is the configuration tool for NovaStar synchronous controllers and receiving cards — used for screen configuration, brightness control, calibration and monitoring. Runs on Windows.

VersionSizeDownloadRelease notes
V5.9.1 (current)343 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
V5.8.1 (previous)298 MBDownload from NovaStar—
V5.4.7 — legacy version (for older hardware)124 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

ViPlex Express

ViPlex Express manages content and playlists on NovaStar Taurus and TB-series asynchronous players. Version 4.0 supports TB units on firmware V4.7.4 or later (Windows 10 x64); version 3.0.5 covers older units and Windows 7. See our NovaStar cloud CMS guide for how the ViPlex/VNNOX ecosystem fits together.

VersionSizeDownloadRelease notes
V4.0.1.0201 (current, TB V4.7.4+)322 MBDownload from NovaStar—
V3.0.5.1501 (current, Win7/older units)341 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
V2.22.0.0901 — legacy version (for older hardware)328 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

VPlayer

VPlayer is NovaStar’s Windows playback application, used with synchronous set-ups where a PC feeds the screen. NovaStar no longer lists VPlayer on its download hub, so we keep the last release available for existing installations.

VersionSizeDownload
V4.2.0.0501 (x64) — legacy version (for older hardware)109 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)

SmartLCT

SmartLCT is NovaStar’s earlier screen-configuration tool. It has been retired from NovaStar’s download hub in favour of NovaLCT, but some older projects still rely on its project files, so we keep the final release available.

VersionSizeDownload
V3.5.13 — legacy version (for older hardware)75 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)

Firmware by controller family

Find your controller family below, then download the matching firmware package. Current releases link to NovaStar’s servers; our hosted copies cover older hardware that current firmware no longer supports. Firmware is loaded through NovaLCT (sending boxes) or ViPlex Express (Taurus players). Not sure how many controllers or receiving cards your screen needs? Use our NovaStar LED processor calculator.

MCTRL series sending boxes

ControllerFirmware versionSizeDownloadRelease notes
MCTRL300V4.7.12.0 (current)0.4 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
MCTRL300V4.7.7.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)0.2 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—
MCTRL600V4.9.3.0 (current)1.2 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
MCTRL600V4.8.0.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)0.6 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—
MCTRL660V4.7.7.0 (current)1.3 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
MCTRL660V4.7.4.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)0.7 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—
MCTRL4KV1.3.0.0 (current)20 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
MCTRL4KV1.2.6.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)20 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

VX series all-in-one controllers

ControllerFirmware versionSizeDownloadRelease notes
VX600V2.5.1 (current)330 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
VX600V2.2.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)329 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—
VX1000V2.5.1 (current)326 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
VX1000V2.2.1 — legacy version (for older hardware)324 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

Taurus multimedia players

Covers the Taurus T30 / T40 / T50 / T60 (including -J variants) and the LCB4K playback box. Manage these players with ViPlex Express or the VNNOX cloud platform.

Player familyPackageSizeDownloadRelease notes
T30–T60, -J, LCB4KOS update V5.0.0.2301 (current)446 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
T30–T60, -J, LCB4KOS update V040500 — legacy version (for older hardware)424 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—
T30–T60, -J, LCB4KFirmware V4.4.1.0201 — legacy version (for older hardware)423 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

NovaPro UHD Jr

ControllerFirmware versionSizeDownloadRelease notes
NovaPro UHD JrV1.9.2.0 (current)52 MBDownload from NovaStarRelease notes
NovaPro UHD JrV1.6.1.0 — legacy version (for older hardware)53 MBDownload (Dynamo-hosted)—

Which controller do I have?

Not sure which download you need? Check the model name printed on your Novastar hardware:

  • MCTRL300 / MCTRL600 / MCTRL660 / MCTRL4K — sending boxes used with a separate playback PC. The model number is printed on the front panel. Use the matching DATA firmware package above and configure with NovaLCT.
  • Taurus T30 / T40 / T50 / T60 (and -J variants, LCB4K) — asynchronous multimedia players that store and play content themselves. Use the Taurus firmware and OS packages above and manage content with ViPlex Express.
  • VX600 / VX1000 — all-in-one controllers combining video processing and sending. Use the VX600 or VX1000 firmware upgrade package above.

You can compare the full range on our Novastar LED video processors page. For managing screen content remotely, see Novastar cloud CMS. If you are still unsure which controller your screen uses, contact us with a photo of the unit and we will point you to the correct file.

Dynamo product datasheets

Specification documents for Dynamo’s own LED display ranges — cabinet and module details, resolutions, brightness and environmental ratings for planning and tender work.

SeriesApplicationPixel pitchDatasheet
DX SeriesIndoor fixed installation1.9–5.9 mmDownload PDF (6.5 MB)
DFC SeriesIndoor flip-chip COB1.58 / 1.9 mmDownload PDF (1.8 MB)
DRE SeriesRental & exhibition, indoor & outdoor—Download PDF (5.6 MB)
DVO SeriesOutdoor large format6 / 8 / 16 mmDownload PDF (13 MB)
DYF SeriesIndoor premium flip-chip COB0.93 / 1.25 mmDownload PDF (8.1 MB)
DRX SeriesMicroX, indoor & outdoor—Download PDF (20.6 MB)
DIT SeriesInteractive LED floor2.6–6.25 mmDownload PDF (1.4 MB)
DGN SeriesTransparent LED glass6 / 8 / 10 mmDownload PDF (16.6 MB)

Manuals & quick-start guides

Official NovaStar manuals are linked directly from NovaStar’s servers. Dynamo quick-start guides for our own product ranges are in production and will appear here.

DocumentVersionLink
NovaLCT user manual (synchronous control systems)V5.9.1View PDF (NovaStar)
ViPlex Express user manual (async mode)V4.0.1View PDF (NovaStar)
ViPlex Express studio (sync) mode user manualV3.0.5View PDF (NovaStar)
Windows playback PC setup instructions—View PDF

Setup utilities

Third-party tools we use when commissioning playback PCs. Both are downloaded from the vendor’s own site — always install the latest release.

ToolWhat it is forGet it
K-Lite Codec Pack MegaVideo codecs for Windows playback PCs, so all common file formats play in VPlayer or other softwareDownload from codecguide.com
TeamViewer HostRemote-access client we use for assisted set-up and support sessions on playback PCsDownload from teamviewer.com