As a high-performance video processor designed for professional display applications, the NovaStar VX2000 Pro delivers stable and high-quality image presentation for LED displays with its excellent compatibility and flexible configuration.
This guide will quickly introduce you to its core functions, helping you complete the main operations from connecting to your basic setup. Even first-time users can smoothly complete the deployment and quickly start a stable and efficient display control experience.
1. What Is the NovaStar VX2000 Pro?
1.1 Introduction
The NovaStar VX2000 Pro is a full-featured LED video controller and video control device designed for high-end LED display applications. It integrates video processing, signal management, and screen control, meeting the professional display needs of various scenarios such as studios, stage performances, and conferences.
Compared to traditional controllers, the VX2000 Pro boasts higher load capacity, supports 4K input, multi-format signal switching, precise color processing, and low-latency output, resulting in smoother, clearer, and more stable LED screen images.
The device features an integrated design, achieving high-resolution image output without the need for additional splicers or sending cards, significantly improving system deployment efficiency. Simultaneously, it offers flexible multi-window layouts, intelligent scaling, and a wealth of image optimization parameters, helping users quickly adapt to screens of different sizes and aspect ratios.
1.2 Appearance
① Front Panel
The NovaStar VX2000 Pro’s front panel features a clean and sophisticated black design with a clear layout and intuitive operation. A high-brightness LCD screen is located in the center, displaying input signal status, menu information, and device operating status in real time, allowing users to quickly view and adjust settings.
The button area is ergonomically arranged, including directional keys, confirmation keys, and function shortcut keys, making on-site setup more efficient, especially suitable for rapid debugging needs in stage performances and events. The overall front panel structure is compact, combining professionalism with practicality.
② Rear Panel
The rear panel integrates a rich array of signal interfaces and control ports, serving as the core connectivity area of the VX2000 Pro. It offers multiple 4K inputs, standard video interfaces, Ethernet outputs, fiber optic ports, and USB control interfaces, easily handling the access needs of large screens, multiple signal sources, or complex systems.
The interfaces are neatly arranged and clearly labeled for easy user identification, improving heat dissipation efficiency and ensuring cleaner and safer cabling. The professional design of the rear panel ensures stable and reliable operation even under high load conditions.
2. Key Features of VX2000 Pro
The NovaStar VX2000 Pro, a professional-grade LED video controller, integrates high-performance processing, flexible control, and engineering-grade stability, demonstrating outstanding performance in various display applications. Its core functional highlights include:
① 4K Ultra-HD Input and High-Precision Image Processing
Supports multiple 4K signal inputs and features an advanced video processing engine, comprehensively enhancing image clarity, color gradation, and detail, making it suitable for demanding display projects.
② Multi-Window Display and Flexible Layout
Can simultaneously display multiple signal sources and supports free adjustment of window size, position, and hierarchy, meeting the needs of simultaneous display of multiple content such as conferences, events, and live stage broadcasts.
③ Upgraded On-Screen Menu Interface (Optimized OSD)
Equipped with a more intuitive display menu interface, clearer operation logic, and more convenient parameter adjustments, providing a smoother and more efficient user experience for local control.
④ Low-Latency Performance Across the Entire Link
Optimized internal signal flow ensures significantly reduced image processing latency, making real-time interaction, broadcast scenarios, or on-site control smoother and more synchronized.
⑤ Engineering-Grade Stable Operation
Features efficient heat dissipation, stable circuitry, and comprehensive protection mechanisms, maintaining high reliability even during extended operation, making it an ideal choice for large-scale engineering projects.
⑥ Convenient USB Media File Playback Function
Supports direct playback of videos or images via USB devices, suitable for on-site backup playback, emergency demonstrations, or rapid screen testing, reducing reliance on additional equipment.
⑦ Integrated Video and Control Solution
The device integrates video processing, scaling, switching, and LED screen control, reducing reliance on external devices and making installation and deployment simpler and more efficient.
⑧ Abundant Interfaces and High Compatibility
Provides multiple video interfaces, fiber optic outputs, and control ports, allowing for flexible connection to external devices and supporting multi-system collaboration, offering strong scalability.
3. Detailed Technical Specifications
The NovaStar VX2000 Pro boasts comprehensive input and output configurations, designed to meet the stringent requirements of high-end display projects for signal compatibility, image quality, and system stability.
3.1 Input Specifications
Multi-channel 4K input support: Receives high-resolution signal sources such as HDMI, DP, and 12G-SDI, meeting the ultra-high-definition image quality needs of professional scenarios.
High-bandwidth processing capability: Supports large data volume video transmission, resulting in more stable and smooth output of high frame rates and deep, dark scenes.
Flexible signal format recognition: Automatically adapts to standard and custom resolutions, suitable for various devices such as computers, media players, and cameras.
Simultaneous multi-input access: Supports parallel access of multiple signals, facilitating applications such as multi-screen splicing and multi-window display.
3.2 Output Specifications
High Load Capacity: Features a high pixel load capacity, driving large-area LED screens and reducing the need for multiple controllers in parallel.
Multi-Port Synchronous Output: Provides multiple network and fiber optic ports, enabling synchronous splicing output and supporting large-screen systems in complex stages, conference centers, exhibition halls, etc.
Zero-Latency Cascading and Switching: Optimizes output link latency, making screen response more immediate, suitable for scenarios with extremely high timeliness requirements such as live broadcasts and studios.
Precise Brightness and Color Management: The output end has high bit depth processing capabilities, resulting in smoother display, more accurate colors, and professional-grade image quality.
Learn more about the specifications:
Category | Details |
Max. Pixel Capacity | 13 million pixels (Width ≤ 16,384 px, Height ≤ 8,192 px) |
Input Interfaces | 1 × DP 1.2 2 × HDMI 2.0 4 × HDMI 1.3 1 × 12G-SDI (IN & LOOP) 2 × OPT (self-adaptive) 1 × USB 3.0 |
Output Interfaces | 20 × Gigabit Ethernet 4 × OPT (10G) 1 × HDMI 1.3 (monitor) 1 × 3D connector |
Video Processing | Up to 12 layers, scaling, cropping, HDR10, HLG, pixel-level brightness & chroma calibration, OSD, 3D |
Working Modes | Video Controller, Fiber Converter, ByPass |
Presets | 256 user-defined presets, one-button recall |
USB Playback | Supports images (jpg/png/bmp), videos (mp4/mkv/mov/avi/flv), H.264 / H.265 video decoding, up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
Control Methods | Front panel knob, NovaLCT, Unico Web, VICP App, Remote control |
Sync & Backup | Genlock, device/input/port redundancy, auto data recovery after power loss |
Power & Noise | 83 W, AC 100-240V, noise ~45 dB at 25°C |
Size & Weight | 482.6 × 493.0 × 94.6 mm, net 7.4 kg, flight case 19.9 kg |
4. Control and Operation Guide
4.1 Input Signal Switching (Front Panel Operation)
Step 1: Power on the device and ensure the NovaStar VX2000 Pro is powered on and operational.
Step 2: Rotate the multi-function knob on the front panel to access the “Input Source” menu.
Step 3: Browse the list of available interfaces (e.g., HDMI, DP, SDI, USB, OPT, etc.).
Step 4: Select the desired input and press the knob to confirm.
Step 5: The LED screen will automatically switch to display the corresponding signal source content.
4.2 Saving and Recalling Preset Scenes
Step 1: First, complete the required screen layout settings, including adjustments to signal, layers, and positions.
Step 2: In the front panel menu, find “Preset > Save“.
Step 3: Select a preset number (any number from 1 to 256).
Step 4: Press the knob to save the current configuration.
Step 5: To recall a layout, go to “Preset > Recall“, select the corresponding number, and confirm.
This function is ideal for quickly switching between different display layouts during on-site events.
4.3 USB Media Playback
Step 1: Insert the USB flash drive into the device’s USB 3.0 port.
Step 2: Use the knob to open the USB playback menu.
Step 3: Browse the file formats supported by the device (such as JPG, PNG, BMP, MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, etc.).
Step 4: Select a file and press the knob to start playback.
Step 5: You can pause, stop, or switch media content using the knob or remote control.
This function can be used for quick testing of LED screens and is also suitable for emergency playback when there is no media server.
4.4 Add OSD Overlay (Text/LOGO)
Step 1: Connect the device to a computer and open the NovaLCT software.
Step 2: Enter the OSD (Screen Overlay) settings interface.
Step 3: Select the type of content to be overlaid, such as text, clock, weather information, or company logo.
Step 4: Adjust the size, position, transparency, and other parameters of the overlaid content.
Step 5: Save the settings and apply them; the OSD will then appear on the display screen.
4.5 Control Software and Mobile Device Management
(1) NovaLCT (PC Management)
Step 1: Connect the computer to the controller via USB or LAN.
Step 2: Open NovaLCT and search for nearby devices.
Step 3: Select VX2000 Pro to perform screen configuration, calibration, input management, and other operations.
(2) Unico Web (Web Control)
Step 1: The device and computer must be connected to the same local area network.
Step 2: Enter the controller’s IP address in your browser.
Step 3: You can manage input sources, layer layouts, and monitor device status online.
(3) VICP App (Mobile Control)
Step 1: Download and install the VICP app.
Step 2: Connect the controller via Wi-Fi or LAN.
Step 3: Switch signals, recall presets, and check output status via your mobile phone – highly portable.
4.6 Backup and Automatic Recovery
Step 1: Open NovaLCT and enter the redundancy settings interface.
Step 2: Enable backup for the input and output ports.
Step 3: Connect the backup signal cable as required.
Step 4: When the main signal fails, the device will automatically switch to the backup source to ensure uninterrupted display.
Step 5: After the main signal is restored or the device is powered back on, the system will automatically restore the original configuration.
5. Applications of NovaStar VX2000 Pro
With the ever-increasing demands for display control, the NovaStar VX2000 Pro, with its high performance and strong compatibility, is widely used in various professional scenarios.
Applications 1. Large-scale stage performances
The VX2000 Pro can process multiple high-definition video streams and quickly switch scenes, ensuring a smooth and stable visual effect on stage LED screens during concerts and events.
Applications 2. Conference centers and press conferences
Supporting multi-format input and OSD overlay, it can meet the needs of conference presentations, video playback, and real-time camera switching, improving conference presentation efficiency.
Applications 3. Commercial displays and brand spaces
Suitable for LED video walls in shopping malls, exhibition halls, and experience stores, enabling multi-screen layouts and creative content playback, enhancing brand visual appeal.
Applications 4. Broadcast studios and live broadcast rooms
Featuring low latency and precise synchronization capabilities, it is suitable for real-time content display and switching in scenarios such as TV studios and live broadcast rooms.
Applications 5. Sports events and venues
Used for large-screen displays in stadiums or sports venues, it can stably output scores, advertisements, replays, and other content.
Applications 6. Command Center and Monitoring Platform
Supports multi-signal splicing large screens for real-time monitoring and information dispatching in fields such as transportation, security, and energy.
6. NovaStar VX2000 Pro Price
Price Differences and Additional Costs
Basic Version Price (approx. US $2,800–3,500): Generally the price for the bare unit, including only the main unit, excluding fiber optic modules, receiver cards, shipping, and customs duties.
High-End Price (approx. US $4,000 and above): May include fiber optic modules, software licenses, after-sales service, or shipping insurance. Suitable for international shipping or large-scale projects requiring a complete package.
European/International Procurement Price: Due to the inclusion of VAT, shipping, and customs clearance costs, the price may be higher.
Some Tips
If you only need the main unit for standard LED screen control and are capable of configuring receiver cards and accessories yourself, we recommend the US $2,800–3,500 version for better value.
For large-scale projects or engineering applications (large screen splicing, stage rental, exhibition halls, etc.), we recommend choosing the version that includes fiber optic modules and service guarantees to avoid future compatibility/after-sales issues.
When making international purchases, additional considerations should be given to shipping costs, customs duties/value-added tax, and logistics risks. It is recommended to choose distributors with good after-sales service and agency qualifications.
7. Nova VX2000 Pro vs Other VX Pro Models
The NovaStar VX Pro series includes multiple models, each designed for projects of different sizes. The table below shows the main differences:
| Device Model | VX400 Pro | VX600 Pro | VX1000 Pro | VX2000 Pro |
| Loading Capacity | 2.6 million pixels | 3.9 million pixels | 6.5 million pixels | 13 million pixels |
| Max Width (pixels) | 10240 | 10240 | 10240 | 16384 |
| Max Height (pixels) | 8192 | 8192 | 8192 | 8192 |
| Layers | 6 *2K×1K | 6 *2K×1K | 6 *2K ×1K | 12 *2K×1K |
| Input Connectors | 1× HDMI 2.0（IN&LOOP） 2× HDMI 1.3 1× 3G-SDI（IN&LOOP） 1× 10G OPT Port（OPT1） 1× USB3.0 | 1× HDMI 2.0（IN&LOOP） 2× HDMI 1.3 1× 3G-SDI（IN&LOOP） 1× 10G OPT Port（OPT1） 1× USB3.0 | 1× HDMI 2.0（IN&LOOP） 2× HDMI 1.3 1× 3G-SDI（IN&LOOP） 1× 10G OPT Port（OPT1） 1× USB3.0 | 1× 12G-SDI(IN&LOOP) 1× DP 1.2 2× HDM 2.0 4× HDMI 1.3 2× OPT 1× USB3.0 |
| Output Connectors | 4× Ethernet Ports 1× HDMI1.3 1× HDMI 2.0 LOOP 1× 3G-SDI LOOP 2× OPT | 6× Ethernet Ports 1× HDMI1.3 1× HDMI 2.0 LOOP 1× 3G-SDI LOOP 2× OPT | 10× Ethernet Ports 1× HDMI1.3 1× HDMI 2.0 LOOP 1× 3G-SDI LOOP 2× OPT | 20× Ethernet Ports 1× HDMI1.3 4× OPT 1× 2G-SDI LOOP 4× OPT |
| Presets | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Control Connectors | 2× Ethernet Port 1× USB | 2× Ethernet Port 1× USB | 2× Ethernet Port 1× USB | 2× Ethernet Port 1× USB |
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9. FAQs
It features ultra-large pixel loading, high layer support, rich interfaces, multiple signal inputs, and low-latency output, offering superior stability and compatibility compared to other VX series models.
Input, output, image overlay, and status monitoring can be remotely controlled via NovaLCT (PC), Unico Web (browser), or VICP (mobile app).
The VX2000 Pro supports up to 12 layers of image overlay, enabling complex partitioned displays, subtitles, logos, and picture-in-picture effects.
Maintain ventilation and heat dissipation; regularly check interfaces, signal cables, and power cables to prevent dust accumulation.
It supports multi-machine splicing and can realize large-scale seamless display walls through software mapping and screen configuration.
10. Conclusion
In summary, the NovaStar VX2000 Pro, with its high-performance processing capabilities, multi-signal input support, rich layer overlay functions, and stable and reliable output performance, provides an excellent solution for large-scale stage performances, exhibitions, and professional display applications.
If you would like to experience the powerful features of the VX2000 Pro or obtain professional guidance, please contact us for a free demo and technical support!