Novastar MX2000 Pro 8K LED Display Controller New Control System COEX Series with 35.38 Million Pixels For Large LED Screen
Introduction
The MX2000 Pro is a large professional 8K LED display controller from Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar), designed as part of the COEX control system series. Its remarkable features include 12-bit color depth, 480 Hz capability, real-time multi-screen scaling, 0-frame latency, and HDR supportability, providing precise brightness control, true-to-life color fidelity, and an excellent image quality. Its card-based modular design is specifically tailored for future LED displays, allowing for flexible input and output card configurations that are stable and easy to maintain. With a compact 2U size, it supports up to 8x 4K@60Hz or 4x 8K@30Hz video inputs, with a maximum load capacity of 35.38 million pixels, making it ideal for large-screen configurations.
The MX2000 Pro supports up to 8 types of 8K/4K/VoIP input cards. Additionally, it supports seamless backup and automatic switching between devices, cards, and Ethernet ports. In case of any malfunction, it promptly switches over while issuing automatic alerts, ensuring stable output on-site. It can also work with the brand-new software VMP (Vision Management Platform) to
provide a better operation and control experience.
The MX2000 Pro offers many advantages such as highly integrated design, premium image quality, powerful performance, tremendous load capacity, and easy control. It is widely used in rental services for large events, xR/VP studios, large fixed installation applications, TV production, e-sports events, exhibition halls, and other application scenarios.
Certifications
Features
Inputs and Outputs
. 2x input cardslots, users may choose input cards of the following types:
- 4K input cards
4× HDMI 2.0, 4x DP 1.2, 4x 12G-SDI
- 8K input cards
2x HDMI 2.1, 2x DP 1.4, 1x DP 1.4 + 1xHDMI 2.1
- VoIP card (Video over IP)
1x ST 2110 (25G), 2x ST 2110 (25G)
. Authentic 12bit video input 12bit/10bit/8bit supported
. 2x output cardslots
- 1x40G fiber output card
Work with CVT8-5G fiber converter to achieve 5G transmission (capable of loading 2,951,200 pixels in a single Ethernet cable).
- 4x10G fiber output card
Work with CVT10 fiber converter to achieve 1G transmission (capable of loading 650,000 pixels in a single Ethernet cable).
. Supports real-time previewing and monitoring of the video source input and LED screen display status
. Supports frame rates of up to 480 Hz (max frame rate is decided by the screen's hardware configuration).
Screen Management
. Card-based screen
Each screen can be customized to have a different output resolution from the other screens.
. Synchronized output splicing
With the help of frame synchronization, the output images on the same screen are completely synchronized. This enables the output to deliver smooth playback and perfect image without issues such as picture stutter, frame loss, image tearing, and noticeable cut lines.
. Preset
For optimal display in various scenarios, users can adjust display parameters such as layers, brightness, color temperature, and gamma ahead of time and save them as presets. Users can save up to 128 customizable presets which can be easily applied or switched with just one click.
. No rectangle restriction
No rectangle restriction for irregular screens. This means when calculating resolutions, blank pixels do not count towards the total capacity. The used load capacity of Ethernet ports is the sum of the resolutions of all cabinets.
Advanced Features
. Multi-Layer
A single output card supports up to 4x layers or the entire device supports up to 8x 4K layers.
. Image Scaling
Each layer supports 4 scaling modes: custom, pixel to pixel, snap to canvas, and fill screen.
. Layer Roaming
Supports cross-card output of layers within the screen.
. Color Replacement
Replace any color in the image with another color without affecting other colors. It is recommended to choose color with higher saturation for replacement to achieve better outcome.
. 14Ch Color Correction
Supports precise adjustment to the hue, saturation, and brightness of the 12 standard colors derived from the three primary colors (RGB) and black and white.
. Color Curves
Supports adjustment to the RGBW curves of the screen.
. 3D LUT
Use the 3D LUT file (.cube) with an accuracy of 17×17×17 / 33×33×33 / 65×65×65 to adjust the colors of the video source.
. Full-Grayscale Calibration
Work with NovaStar's high-precision calibration system and the C3200 scientific grade camera to generate unique calibration coefficients for each grayscale, ensuring uniformity of each grayscale and dramatically improving the image quality.
. HDR
- Supports HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards.
- Supports HLG.
. 3D
Work with the 3D emitter and 3D glasses to bring a fascinating and immersive 3D viewing experience.
. Latency
- Different layers can have different latency settings. The minimum processing latency of the LED display controller is reduced to 0-frame (less than 1 ms), achieving low latency without reducing the load.
- Supports additional latency. Users can choose to add zero to two frames of latency.
. Frame Rate Adaptive
Automatically adapt to video inputs with different frame rates ranging from 23.98Hz to 480 Hz, and support the automatic calculation of optimal screen parameters based on the input source's frame rate. This ensures that the brightness deviation of the screen remains within 5% across different frame rates. It also supports precise frame rate adjustment in 0.01 Hz increments.
. Shutter Fit
Automatically adjusts the driver IC parameters according to the camera shutter angle to fix problems of black lines, grayscale addition, and grayscale loss during camera shooting in xR scenarios.
. Frame Multiplication
- Frame interpolation: Outputs images that are captured from multiple shooting angles with different backgrounds at the same time. Solid green backgrounds can also be inserted to allow for easy post- production adjustments.
- Frequency multiplication: Supports high frame rates of up to 480 Hz. This feature is to accommodate multi-angle camera shooting to improve the screen performance under the camera.
Device Controls
. LCD touch panel
Equipped with a 5-inch touchscreen, which is responsive, sturdy and durable. Users can easily give commands with a gentle touch, making the operation effortless.
. VMP software control
The device can be connected to the VMP software to provide easy and convenient operations and smart device management.
. Supports the SNMP protocol.
. Cascading control via Ethernet
The Gigabit Ethernet control ports support TCP/IP and star topology. No switch or router is needed to deploy multiple devices on the same LAN via device cascading as the network switching function is already built in.
. Automated system monitoring and alarm Hardware monitoring capabilities that encompass fan speed, module temperatures, voltage levels, and operational status. It automatically detects and reports any device faults or alarm information, ensuring real-time monitoring of the LED screen's operational status.
. Device backup
- Hot backup between devices.
- Hot backup between output cards.
- Hot backup between Ethernet ports.
Table 1-1 Function limitations
Function | Limitations | |
1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card) | 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card) | |
Frame Rate Adaptive | To use this function, it is
required to pair with the A10s Pro receiving card and specific driver ICs (for detailed IC models, please see the product specifications on the NovaStar website at https://www.novastar.tech/). Additionally, you must use the Cabinet Tool provided by NovaStar to adjust the driver IC parameters for different frame rates, which will generate the required NCP file. |
To use this function, it is required to pair with the CA50E or XA50 Pro receiving cards and specific driver ICs (for detailed IC models, please see the product
specifications on the NovaStar website at https://www.novastar.tech/). Additionally, you must use the Cabinet Tool provided by NovaStar to adjust the driver IC parameters for different frame rates, which will generate the required NCP file. |
Full-Grayscale
Calibration |
It is required to work with the A10s Pro receiving card and users need to use a C3200
camera to perform the full- grayscale calibration. |
It is required to work with the
CA50E or XA50 Pro receiving cards and users need to use a C3200 camera to perform the full- grayscale calibration. |
3D | 3D cannot be enabled simultaneously with Low Latency and Frame Multiplication. To use the 3D function, specified 3D glasses are needed. For details, please contact NovaStar technical support. | |
HDR | Supports automatic parsing and manual setting of HDR. For 12G-SDI,
DP1.2, and non-standard HDR sources, they can only be set to HDR properties manually. |
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Low Latency | Low Latency cannot be enabled simultaneously with Genlock, 3D, and Frame Multiplication. Moreover, it is recommended to ensure all Ethernet ports load the cabinets vertically and share the same Y coordinate (all set to 0) when Low Latency is enabled. |
Table 2 Supported Receiving Card Models
Receiving Card Model | Supported |
A5s Plus | Yes |
A7s Plus | Yes |
A8s and its series | Yes |
A8s-N | Yes |
A8s Pro and its series | Yes |
A10s Pro and its series | Yes |
CA50E | Yes |
XA50 Pro | Yes |
Appearance
Front Panel

Name | Function |
Running indicator | . Solid red: The device is in standby mode.. Solid blue: The device is being powered on.
. Solid green: The device is running normally. . Flashing red: The device is running abnormally. |
Standby button | . Press the button to power on or power off the device.
. Hold down the button for 5s to 10s to restart the device. |
USB 2.0 | . For exporting the device diagnostic result to a USB drive only.
. Only the NTFS and FAT32 file systems are supported. Others are currently not supported. |
IPS Touchscreen |
A 5-inch screen that is for displaying the device status, configuring settings, and sending commands. |
Knob | . On the home screen, press the knob to enter the main menu screen.
. On the main menu screen, rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value. Press the knob to confirm the operation. . Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 5s or longer to lock or unlock the buttons and screen. |
BACK | Go back to the previous menu or cancel the current operation. |
Rear Panel

All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.
Note:
Markings on the rear panel cardslot:
. The cardslot marked with "IN x" only supports the installation of input cards, where x is the slot number. For example, IN 1 indicates the first input cardslot.
. The cardslot marked with "OUT x" only supports the installation of output cards, where x is the slot number. For example, OUT 2 indicates the second output cardslot.
. The cardslot marked with "MVR" only supports the installation of MVR output card. (Reserved)
. The cardslot marked with "CTRL" only supports the installation of control card.
. Allow for custom input resolutions. | |||
NMOS management | NMOS discovery and control according to standards IS- 04 and IS-05. | ||
Color gamut | Rec.709/DCI-P3/Rec.2020 | ||
IP address | IPv4 DHCP and static IP | ||
Multicast protocol | IGMPv3, IGMPv2 | ||
Ethernet | . 25 GbE IEEE 802.3cc (25GBASE-LR)
. 25 GbE IEEE 802.3by (25GBASE-SR) |
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Optical transceiver | The ST 2110 card does not come with an optical transceiver by default. Users need to purchase one separately.
. Only supports SFP28 (25GBASE-LR/SR/CR). . It is recommended to purchase the Accelink 25GBASE-LR 10km module. |
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Cables | OS1/OS2 optical fiber cables are recommended.
. Transmission mode: single-mode duplex . Diameter: 9/125μm . Interface type: LC . Insertion loss: ≤0.3 dB . Return loss: ≥45 dB |
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Output Card | |||
MX_4×10G_Fiber output card | |||
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Type | Qty | Description | |
10G SFP+ | 4 | 10G optical ports
. Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum transmission distance of 10 km. . A single optical port has the same load capacity of 10x 1G Ethernet ports, and a single card supports up to 40x Ethernet port outputs. . The maximum load of a single 1G Ethernet port is as follows, please refer to Ethernet Port Load Capacityfor more details: - 8bit@60Hz: 659,722 pixels - 10bit@60Hz: 494,791 pixels (available only with the A10s Pro receiving card) - 12bit@60Hz: 329,861 pixels |
. Maximum load of a single output card: 17,694,720 pixels (8/10/12bit@60Hz). | ||
MX_1x40G_Fiber output card | ||
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Type | Qty | Description |
40G
QSFP+ |
1 | 40G optical port
. Support single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber modules, with a maximum transmission distance of 10km. . A single optical port has the same load capacity of 8x 5G Ethernet ports. . The maximum load of a single 5G Ethernet port is as follows, please refer to Ethernet Port Load Capacityfor more details: - 8bit@60Hz: 2,951,200 pixels - 10bit@60Hz: 2,213,200 pixels - 12bit@60Hz: 1,475,600 pixels . Maximum load of a single output card: 17,694,720 pixels (8/10/12bit@60Hz). |
Control Card | ||
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Type | Qty | Description |
ETHERNET | 2 | Gigabit Ethernet control ports. Support TCP/IP and star connection.
They have the same functions without priority and order, and can be connected to VMP software. No switch or router is needed to deploy multiple devices on the same LAN via device cascading as the network switching function is already built in. Up to 20 units of MX2000 Pro can be cascaded. |
GENLOCK | 1 | A pair of Genlock signal connectors. Support Bi-Level, Tri-Level, and Blackburst.
. IN: Accept the sync signal. . LOOP: Loop the sync signal. The Genlock input signal supports a frame rate range from 23.98 Hz to 60 Hz. For standard Genlock signal generators, up to 20 units of MX2000 Pro can be cascaded. |
AUX | 1 | An auxiliary connector that connects to the central control device (RS232) (Reserved) |
SPDIF | 1 | A digital audio output (Reserved) |
Power | ||
Connector | Qty | Description |
100-240V~,
50/60Hz |
1 | AC power input connector |
Applications
Solution Build
Based on the installed output cards (4x10G fiber output card/1x40G fiber output card), users can build 1G/5G solutions with different models of fiber converters and receiving cards. 1G/5G refers to the output bandwidth of a single Ethernet port. For more detailed information, please refer to Ethernet Port Load Capacity.
Table 3 COEX system build
Solution | Output Card | Fiber Converter | Receiving Card |
1G Solution | 4x10G fiber output card | CVT10, CVT10 Pro | 1G receiving cards such as A10s Pro |
5G Solution | 1x40G fiber output card | CVT8-5G | 5G receiving cards such as CA50E |
Note:
You can install different output cards on the same controller, but output cards with different models cannot be used to load the same screen.
1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card)

This diagram is an example of two input cards and one 4x10G fiber output card installed on an MX2000 Pro. The actual application may vary.
5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card)

This diagram is an example of two input cards and one 1x40G fiber output card installed on an MX2000 Pro. The actual application may vary.
Dimensions

Tolerance: ±0.5 Unit: mm
Specifications
Electrical Specifications | Power supply |
100-240V~, 50/60Hz |
Max power consumption |
260 W |
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Operating Environment |
Temperature | 0°C to +45°C |
Humidity | 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing | |
Storage Environment |
Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
Humidity | 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing | |
Physical Specifications |
Dimensions | 482.6 mm ×94.6 mm ×529.7 mm (foot pad included) |
Weight | . Standard (1x control card, 1x input card, 1x output card)
- Net weight: 12.0 kg - Total weight: 12.5 kg . Fully installed (1x control card, 2x input cards, 2x output cards) - Net weight: 13.0 kg - Total weight: 13.5 kg Total weight refers to the weight of the product, accessories, and packing materials. |
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Packing Information |
Packing box | 660.0 mm ×570.0 mm ×210.0 mm, kraft paper box |
Accessories | 2x Power cord, 1x Ethernet cable,
1x HDMI2.1 cable, 1x DP 1.4 cable 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Customer Letter, 1x Safety Manual, 1x Certificate of Approval |
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IP Rating | IP20 (Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product). | |
Noise Level
(typically at 25°C/77°F) |
53 dB (A) |
The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and environment.