Novastar MSD-300-1 Sender Box

£243.50

The Novastar MSD-300-1 Sender Box is a cutting-edge device designed for use with LED displays. It allows you to control and manage multiple LED display panels, providing advanced image processing capabilities and versatile connectivity options. With its compact design and user-friendly interface, the MSD-300-1 is ideal for a wide range of applications, from large-scale advertising campaigns to immersive entertainment experiences. Its powerful performance ensures smooth and accurate image rendering at all times, while its robust security features ensure that your data is always protected. Whether you’re creating dynamic displays for indoor or outdoor use, the Novastar MSD-300-1 Sender Box is an excellent choice for your needs.  
All information about the product
  • Cabinet config files saving and sending
  • 2x ethernet output port
  • DVI video Input port
  • Light sensor interface port
The NovaStar MSD-300-1 is a basic sending card that lets you operate your LED Screen which is equipped with the NovaStar control system. The MSD-300 can be plugged into any PC with a free PCI slot. With the MSD-300 setting up your LED screen becomes easy and simple. Furthermore, the MSD-300 can play any content of your PC directly on the LED screen. Technical data:
DVI Single Link: 1
Light Sensor Port: 1
Main Outputs: 2
Scaling Function: No
Control System: Novastar
Maximum Loading Capacity: 1300000 px
Maximum Input Resolution: Width and Height can be defined by users
Power Supply: 5 VDC
Power Consumption: 3 W
Data Connector out: RJ45

Change History

Document Version Release Date Description
V2.4.0
2022-03-21
  • Updated the product appearance diagram.
  • Added the certifications description.
V2.3.0
2020-09-02
  • Added the hot backup verification function.
  • Optimized the device cascading solution. Up to 20 devices can be
    cascaded.
  •  Fixed the problem that the displayed resolution becomes 0×0 occasionally.
  • Fixed the problem that the pre-stored image flashes when no input source is available.
  • The default screen configuration information becomes 128×128 after factory reset.
  • Changed the default resolution after initialization to 1080p
V2.2.1
2019-10-31
  • Optimized the dimensions diagram
V2.2.0
2019-03-13
  • Updated the document style.
  • Optimized the document content.

Introduction

The MSD300 is a sending card developed by NovaStar. It supports 1x DVI input, 1x audio input, and 2x Ethernet outputs. A single MSD300 supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz. The MSD300 communicates with PC via type-B USB port. Multiple MSD300 units can be cascaded via UART port.


As a highly cost-effective sending card, the MSD300 can be mainly used in the rental and fixed installation applications, such as concerts, live events, security monitoring centers, Olympic Games and various sports centers.

Certifications

EMC, RoHS, PFoS, FCC
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

  • 2 types of input connectors
    − 1x SL-DVI
    − 1x AUDIO
  •  2x Gigabit Ethernet outputs
  • 1x light sensor connector
  • 1x type-B USB control port
  • 2x UART control ports
    They are used for device cascading. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded.
  • Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration Work with NovaStar’s high-precision calibration
    system to calibrate the brightness and chroma of each pixel, effectively removing brightness
    differences and chroma differences, and enabling high brightness consistency and chroma consistency.

Appearance

Appearance-MSD300
Indicator Status Description
RUN (Green)
Slow flashing (flashing once in 2s)
No video input is available
Normal flashing (flashing 4 times in 1s)
The video input is available
Fast flashing (flashing 30 times in 1s)
The screen is displaying the startup image
Breathing
The Ethernet port redundancy has taken effect
STA (Red)
Always on
The power supply is normal.
Off
The power is not supplied, or the power supply is abnormal.
Connector Type Connector Name Description
Input
DVI

1x SL-DVI input connector

  •  Resolutions up to 1920×1200@60Hz
  • Custom resolutions supported
    Maximum width: 3840 (3840×600@60Hz)
    Maximum height: 3840 (548×3840@60Hz)
  • DOES NOT support interlaced signal input
AUDIO
Audio input connector
Output
2x RJ45

2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports

  •  Capacity per port up to 650,000 pixels
  • Redundancy between Ethernet ports supported
Control
USB
Type-B USB 2.0 port to connect to PC
UART IN/OUT
Input and output ports to cascade devices. Up to 20 devices can be cascaded.
Power
AC 100V-240V~50/60Hz
Functionality
LIGHT SENSOR
Connect to a light sensor to monitor ambient brightness to allow for automatic screen brightness adjustment.

Specifications

Connector Type Connector Name Description
Electrical Specifications
Input voltage

DC 3.3 V to 5.5 V

Rated power consumption
3 W
Rated current
0.6 A
Operating Environment
Temperature
–20°C to +75°C
Humidity
10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
130.1 mm × 99.7 mm × 14.0 mm
Net weight
104.3 g Note: It is the weight of a single card only.
Packing Information
Cardboard box
335 mm × 190 mm × 62 mm
Accessories: 1x USB cable, 1x DVI cable
Packing box
400 mm × 365 mm × 355 mm

Dimensions

dimensions-MSD300

Video Source Features

Video Source Features
Input Connector
Features
Bit Depth
Sampling Format
Max. Input Resolution
HDMI 1.3
8bit
RGB 4:4:4
1920×1200@60Hz

Brand

Novastar LED

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