Novastar LED Video Processors

Novastar LED video processors are the signal-processing brain of every professional LED screen Dynamo installs. From small retail displays through to 130-megapixel broadcast walls, the right Novastar controller scales, splices, syncs and colour-manages your content from source to panel. Dynamo carries the full UK range — H-Series splicers, MX-Series senders, TU-Series all-in-one controllers and NovaPro UHD — with in-house engineering support for installation and commissioning.

Novastar product lines we stock and install

  • H-Series video wall splicers — modular processors for the largest installations. H5 drives up to 39 megapixels, H9 up to 65 megapixels, H15 up to 130 megapixels. Hot-swappable input cards (SDI, DP, HDMI, fibre) and a redundant backup PSU for non-stop operation.
  • MX-Series controllers — including the MX40 Pro COEX for high-resolution streaming with single-card sending and built-in audio routing.
  • TU-Series playback controllers — the TU40 Pro is an all-in-one LED playback and control processor for fixed-installation displays where on-site media playback is needed.
  • NovaPro UHD all-in-one — 4K-capable processor combining preview, sending and seamless switching in a single 1U chassis. Workhorse for live events and broadcast.
  • TCB-300 multimedia player — compact playback unit for digital signage and corporate displays.
  • H-Series accessories — preview cards, 4K sending cards (16xRJ45 + 2x fibre or 20xRJ45), DP 1.1 input cards, 12G-SDI input cards, and dedicated backup power supplies.

What does a Novastar video processor actually do?

A LED video processor sits between your source (laptop, media server, camera feed, broadcast switcher) and the LED panels. Its job is to:

  • Scale any input resolution onto the LED canvas, preserving pixel-perfect mapping across cabinets.
  • Splice the canvas across multiple sending cards (each card drives a slice of the wall), so an arbitrarily large LED video wall behaves as one display.
  • Sync all panels frame-accurately to eliminate tearing across cabinet boundaries.
  • Colour-manage brightness, gamma, white-point and HDR tone-mapping so the same content reads consistently on different LED panels.
  • Switch between sources cleanly (seamless cuts, fades, PIP) for live events and broadcast.

Technical specifications — Novastar processor range

  • Max pixel capacity: 39 megapixels (H5) · 65 megapixels (H9) · 130 megapixels (H15)
  • Input cards: 12G-SDI, DisplayPort 1.1 / 1.2, HDMI 1.3 / 2.0, DVI — hot-swappable on H-Series
  • Output cards: 16x RJ45 + 2x fibre (up to 10.4 megapixels per card) · 20x RJ45 (up to 13 megapixels per card)
  • Refresh rate: drives panels at up to 7,680 Hz (panel-dependent)
  • Latency: sub-frame source-to-LED (typically <1 frame)
  • Colour depth: 10-bit / 12-bit processing, HDR10 pass-through on capable models
  • Sync: Genlock, frame-lock and Black Burst options for broadcast integration
  • Software: NovaLCT, V-Can, V-Mate — commissioning and live-control suite
  • Redundancy: dual main / backup PSU, dual fibre signal paths, hot-swap input cards on H-Series
  • Compliance: CE, FCC, RoHS

Use cases — where each processor fits

Live events & touring (3–30 megapixels): NovaPro UHD or MX40 Pro COEX cover most touring rigs end-to-end — seamless source switching, multi-screen scaling, on-stage redundancy.

Corporate & retail fixed install (under 5 megapixels): TU40 Pro or TCB-300 for unattended playback with scheduled content; MX-Series where live sources are also needed.

Broadcast studios & xR virtual production (10–130 megapixels): H5/H9/H15 with 12G-SDI input cards, Genlock and Black Burst sync. The H-Series is what we deploy for large studio walls and virtual production volumes.

Control rooms & security ops (10–65 megapixels): H9 with multiple DP 1.1 input cards for many simultaneous source feeds with PIP and overlay.

Why we standardise on Novastar

Across hundreds of UK installations — flagships including Costa Coffee retail activations, the AutoTrader flexible-ribbon LED, 40 Leadenhall, and Premier League stadium concourses — we have standardised on Novastar for three reasons: (1) panel agnosticism — Novastar processors drive every panel manufacturer we work with; (2) field serviceability — hot-swap modules and a UK spares pool keep downtime to minutes, not days; (3) software ecosystem — NovaLCT, V-Can and V-Mate are the industry standard for commissioning, colour calibration and live operation.

Frequently asked questions

Which Novastar processor do I need for my LED wall?
The right processor depends on total pixel count and source complexity. Under 1.3 megapixels per output card (16xRJ45) puts you in MX-Series territory; over that you need H-Series with multiple sending cards. As a rule of thumb: under 5 megapixels = MX or TU; 5–39 megapixels = H5; 39–65 megapixels = H9; up to 130 megapixels = H15. We size the controller against your specific canvas dimensions and intended sources.

What is the difference between asynchronous and synchronous LED controllers?
Asynchronous controllers store content on internal memory and play it back without a connected source — ideal for unattended digital signage. Synchronous controllers (the majority of Novastar’s range) take a live source feed and process it in real time — what you need for live events, broadcast and any content that originates off-device.

Can a Novastar processor drive panels from multiple manufacturers?
Yes — Novastar is panel-agnostic and ships with thousands of receiving-card module libraries covering most major LED panel manufacturers. We commission the cabinet profile using NovaLCT.

What is the latency from input to LED?
Typical end-to-end latency through a Novastar processor is under one video frame (<17 ms at 60 Hz). For broadcast applications requiring genlock and Black Burst sync, the H-Series is the only line we recommend.

Do you supply Novastar accessories like 4K sending cards and backup PSUs?
Yes. We stock the full accessory range: 4K sending cards (16xRJ45+2xfibre or 20xRJ45), 12G-SDI / DP / HDMI input cards, preview cards, and Novastar backup PSU for H5/H9/H15.

Do you offer commissioning and on-site support?
Yes — every Dynamo install includes Novastar commissioning, cabinet calibration via NovaLCT, and an SLA-backed UK support contract. We don’t sub-contract this work.

Need help choosing a Novastar processor? Tell us the canvas pixel count, source list and venue type — we’ll spec the right controller, redundancy strategy and cabling layout, and quote installed.