Novastar VX400 Pro All in One Video Controller With 4 Ethernet Ports For Full Color LED Display Rental LED Video Wall
Introduction
The VX400 Pro is an all-in-one controller combining video processing and video control functionalities into a single device. Equipped with 4 Ethernet ports, it supports three working modes: video controller, fiber converter, and ByPass. Capable of managing up to 2.6 million pixels, the VX400 Pro can output at a maximum width of 10,240 pixels and a height of 8,192 pixels, making it perfectly suited for controlling ultra-wide and ultra-high LED screens on-site.
The VX400 Pro boasts powerful video signal reception and processing capabilities, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K×2K@60Hz for video input. It can handle multiple video signal inputs and includes features like 6 layers, output scaling, low latency and pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration. These functions combine to deliver outstanding image display quality.
With various control options available, the VX400 Pro can be operated via the front panel knob, NovaLCT, Unico web page and VICP app, providing you with a convenient and effortless control experience.
The VX400 Pro is housed in an industrial-grade casing, which, combined with its powerful video processing and transmission capabilities, makes it robust and well-suited for complex operational environments. The VX400 Pro is a perfect fit for medium and high-end rental, stage control systems and fine-pitch LED screens.
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC, PSE, RCM, EAC, UL, CB, KC, RoHS
Features
Multiple connectors, free input and output
⬤ A comprehensive range of input connectors
− 1x HDMI 2.0 (IN & LOOP)
− 2x HDMI 1.3
− 1x 10G optical fiber port (OPT 1)
− 1x 3G-SDI (IN & LOOP)
− 1x USB 3.0 (Play images or videos saved in a USB drive.)
⬤Output connectors
− 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports
A single device supports up to 2.6 million pixels, delivering a maximum width of 10,240 pixels and a maximum height of 8192 pixels.
− 2x Fiber outputs
OPT 1 sends the output on Ethernet ports 1~4.
OPT 2 copies or backs up the output on Ethernet ports 1~4.
− 1x HDMI 1.3
For monitoring display
- 1×3D connector
Directly connect a third-party 3D emitter.
⬤ Self-adaptive OPT 1 for either video input or sending card output
Thanks to the self-adaptive design, OPT 1 can be used as either an input or output connector, depending on its connected device.
⬤ Audio input and output
− Audio input accompanied with HDMI sources
− 3.5 mm independent audio input and output
− Adjustable output volume
⬤ Free topology
Flexible screen configuration without rectangle restriction on a single Ethernet port. The maximum circumscribed rectangle of the large screen loaded by the device must be within the device loading capacity.
*Specific receiving cards are required.
⬤ Low latency
By enabling the low latency feature and ByPass mode, the device delay can be reduced to 0 frame.
⬤ Output synchronization
An internal input source can be used as the sync source to ensure the output images of all cascaded units in sync.
⬤ EDID management
Import and export EDID files.
Diverse display possibilities for flexible configuration
⬤ Easy preset saving and loading
− Up to 256 user-defined presets supported
− Load a preset by simply pressing one button.
− Save, overwrite and delete a preset.
− Preview the layer layout saved in the preset.
⬤Multiple layer display
− Supports 6*2K×1K layer resources.
Users can create layers in three different specifications - 4K×2K, 4K×1K, and 2K×1K.
These layers will use 4x, 2x, and 1x 2K layer resources respectively, depending on the capacity of the input source connector used to open the layers.
− Adjustable layer size and position
− Adjustable layer priority
− Adjustable aspect ratio
⬤ 3D function
- Traditional solution: Connect the EMT200 Pro 3D emitter to the device's Ethernet port, and use the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual experience.
- New solution: Connect the third-party 3D emitter to the device 3D connector and use the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual experience.
Note: When the 3D function is enabled and the video source format is Side-by-Side or Top- and-Bottom, the device output capacity will be halved.
⬤ Personalized image scaling
Supports three kinds of image scaling modes, including full screen, pixel to pixel and custom.
⬤ Powerful video processing
− Based on SuperView III image quality processing technologies to provide stepless output scaling.
− One-click full screen display
− Free input cropping
⬤ Color adjustment
Supports output color management, including brightness, saturation, contrast and hue.
⬤ Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration
Work with NovaLCT and NovaStar calibration software to support brightness and chroma calibration on each LED, which can effectively remove color discrepancies and greatly improve LED display brightness and chroma consistency, allowing for better image quality. The function of displaying image on screen for test is also supported.
USB playback, time saving and effortless
⬤ Supports USB playback for instant plug-and-play convenience.
Multiple device modes and operation modes, convenient and efficient
⬤ Three working modes
− Video Controller
− Fiber Converter
− Bypass
⬤Multiple control options
− Device front panel knob
− NovaLCT
− Unico Web page control
− VICP app
Data saving after power failure and backup design, stable and reliable
⬤ End-to-End backup
- Backup between devices
- Backup between input sources
- Backup between Ethernet ports
- Backup between OPT and Ethernet ports
⬤ Ethernet port backup test
Test whether the pre-stored images, backup Ethernet ports and devices take effect without plugging and unplugging the Ethernet cables.
⬤ Data saving after power failure
After a normal shutdown or unexpected power outage, reconnecting the power will automatically restore the previously saved settings on the device.
⬤ 24/7 rigorous stability test under extreme high and low temperatures proved robust stability and reliability.
Table 4-1 Function limitations
| Function | Limitation | Mutually Exclusive Function |
| 3D | . Work with the matched 3D glasses.. When the 3D function is enabled and the video source format is Side-by-Side or Top-and-Bottom, the device output capacity will be halved. | Input crop |
| Low Latency | All cabinets loaded by Ethernet ports must bealigned at the top of the circumscribed rectangle. | N/A |
| ByPass Mode | When the device works as an independent LED display controller, the video processing function is unavailable. | N/A |
Table 4-2 Latency at the VX400 Pro
| Working Mode | Low Latency (Unit: Frame) | Non-Low Latency (Unit: Frame) |
| Video controller | 1~2 | 2~3 |
| ByPass | 0 | 1 |
| Fiber converter | 0 | |
Comparison
Appearance
Front Panel
*The picture shown is for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
| No. | Area | Function |
| 1 | LCD screen | Display the device status, menus, submenus and messages. |
| 2 | Knob | . Rotate the knob to select a menu item or adjust the parameter value. . Press the knob to confirm the setting or operation. |
| 3 | Back button | Exit the current menu or cancel the operation. |
| 4 | Layer buttons | Layer button description:
. LAYER 1~3: Open or close a layer, and show the layer status. − On (blue): The layer is opened. − Flashing (blue): The layer is being edited. − On (white): The layer is closed. . When you play media files saved in a USB drive, the layer buttons are used to control the playback. − LAYER-1: This button is used to play or pause the files. − LAYER-2: This button is used to stop the playback. − LAYER-3: This button is used to play the previous file. . SCALE: A shortcut button for the full screen function. Press the button to make the layer of the lowest priority fill the entire screen. − On (blue): Full screen scaling is turned on. − On (white): Full screen scaling is turned off. . When you play media files saved in a USB drive, this button is used to play the next file. |
| 5 | Input source
buttons |
. Show the input source status and switch the layer input source.
. Button indicators are used to indicate the working status of the input source signal. − White, always on: Input source is not used, and no input signal is accessed. − Blue, fast flashing: Input source is used, but no input signal is accessed. − Blue, slow flashing: Input source is not used, but input signal is accessed. − Blue, always on: Input source is used, and input signal is accessed. . U-DISK: USB source button Press the button to switch to a USB source, while hold down the button to enter the Input Settings screen. . MEDIA: USB player button Press the button to enter the USB Player screen. Note: On the home screen, when layer 1 is opened, you can press the input source button to quickly switch the input source for layer 1. |
| 6 | Function
buttons |
. PRESET: Access the preset settings menu.
. TEST: Access the test pattern menu. . FREEZE: Freeze/unfreeze the output image. . FN: A custom function button |
| 7 | USB | Connect to the PC installed with NovaLCT for device control. |
| 8 | U-DISK | 1x USB 3.0
. Supports USB playback. − Single-partition USB drive supported − File system: NTFS, FAT32 and exFAT − Max. width and height of media files Width: 3840 pixels, height: 2160 pixels − Picture format: jpg, jpeg, png and bmp − Decoded image resolution: 3840×2160 or lower − Video format: mp4 − Video coding: H.264, H.265 − Max. video frame rate: H.264: 3840×2160@30fps, H.265: 3840×2160@60fps − Audio coding: AAC-LC − Audio sampling rate: 8kHz, 16kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz − Transition effect of image switching: Ripple, zoom in, push, flip, blinds, H wipe, V wipe, cube, dissolve, grid, swapping, scroll, fade in/out, twirl, heart trans, curtains, perspective triangle, disappear, bounce, star rotation . Update the firmware via the USB drive. Note: The resolution of a USB source is fixed at 1920×1080@60Hz. |
Hold down the knob and BACK button simultaneously for 3s or longer to lock or unlock the front panel buttons.
Rear Panel
*The picture shown is for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
| Input Connectors | ||
| Connector | Qty | Description |
| HDMI 2.0 | 1 | 1x HDMI 2.0
. Max. input resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz . Supported frame rate: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/56/59.94/60/70/71.93/72/75/85/100 /119.88/120/144 . Compatible with HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 1.3 video inputs . HDMI 2.0-1 loop out supported . Custom resolutions supported − Max. width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz) − Max. height: 8188 pixels (1080×8188@60Hz) . Supports 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit video inputs. . Supported color space/sampling rate: RGB 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2. . HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 supported . Accompanied audio supported . Does not support interlaced signal inputs. |
| HDMI 1.3 | 2 | 2x HDMI 1.3
. Max. input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz . Supported frame rate: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/56/59.94/60/70/71.93/72/75/85/100 /119.88/120 . Custom resolutions supported − Max. width: 2048 pixels: 2048 pixels (2048×1080@60Hz) − Max. height: 2048 pixels 2048 pixels (1080×2048@60Hz) . Supports 8-bit video inputs. . HDCP 1.4 supported . Supported color space/sampling rate:: RGB 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2 . Accompanied audio supported . Does not support interlaced signal inputs. |
| 3G-SDI | 1 | 1x 3G-SDI
. ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD) and ST-259 (SD) standard video inputs supported . Supported protocols: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M-A and SMPTE 425M-B . Max. input resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz . 3G-SDI loop output supported . Deinterlacing processing supported . 10-bit video inputs supported . Does not support input resolution and bit depth settings. |
| *Connector capacity
limitations |
. SL
− Standard resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz − Custom max width: 2048 (2048×1080@60Hz) − Custom max height: 2048 (1080×2048@60Hz) . DL − Standard resolution: 3840×1080@60Hz/3840×2160@30Hz − Custom max width: 4096 (4096×1080@60Hz) − Custom max height: 3840 (1080×3840@60Hz) . 4K − Standard resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×2160@30Hz − Custom max width: 8192 (8192×1080@60Hz) − Custom max height: 8188 (1080×8188@60Hz) Note: If the resolution of an input source is larger than the max width limit of the connector capacity, you need to switch the connector capacity to ensure that the input source can be processed normally. |
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| Output Connectors | ||
| Connector | Qty | Description |
| Ethernet ports | 4 | . Max. loading capacity: 2.6 million pixels
. Max. width: 10,240 pixels, max. height: 8192 pixels . Maximum capacity of a single port: 650,000 pixels (input bit depth: 8bit) . Supported frame rate: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47/48/50/59.94/60/71.93/72/75/85/95/100 /119.88/120/144 |
| OPT | 2 | 2x 10G optical fiber ports
. OPT 1: Self-adaptive, either for video input or for output . OPT 2: For output with copy and backup modes or loop output . Supports the following three modes: − Input+output: OPT 1 for video input, while OPT 2 copies or backs up the output on 4 Ethernet ports − Input+loop: OPT 1 for video input, OPT 2 for loop output − Output: OPT 1 sends the output on 4 Ethernet ports, while OPT 2 copies or backs up the output on 4 Ethernet ports. . Paired with single-mode and dual-mode optical modules with the following transmission distance − Single-mode twin-core optical module: ≤10 km − Multi-mode twin-core optical module: ≤300 m Note: The optical module is not installed at the factory. Please purchase and install it as needed. |
| HDMI 1.3 | 1 | For monitoring display
Output resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz (fixed) |
| 3D | 1 | 1x 3D connector
Connect the 3D emitter and use the compatible 3D glasses to enjoy a 3D visual experience.
When the 3D function is enabled and the video source format is Side-by- Side or Top-and-Bottom, the device output capacity will be halved. |
| Audio Connectors | ||
| Connector | Qty | Description |
| AUDIO | 2 | 1x AUDIO input, 1×AUDIO output
. 3.5 mm standard audio input and output connectors . Audio sampling rate up to 48 kHz |
| Control Connectors | ||
| Connector | Qty | Description |
| ETHERNET | 2 | . Connect to the PC and log into the Unico web page for device control.
. Input or output connector for device cascading Status LEDs: . The top left one indicates the connection status. − On: The port is properly connected. − Flashing: The port is not properly connected, such as loose connection. − Off: The port is not connected. . The top right one indicates the communication status. − On: No data communication. − Flashing: The communication is good and data is being transmitted. − Off: No data transmission |
| USB | 1 | 1x USB 2.0
. Update the firmware via the USB drive. . Import or export device logs and EDID files. |
| RS232 | 1 | 3-pin connectors
. RX: Receive signals. . TX: Send signals. . G: Ground |
| LIGHT
SENSOR |
1 | Connect to a light sensor to collect the ambient brightness, allowing for automatic screen brightness adjustment. |
Applications
Dimensions
Tolerance: ±0.3 Unit: mm
Specifications
| Electrical Parameters | Power connector | 100-240V~, 50/60Hz |
| Rated power consumption | 42W | |
| OperatingEnvironment | Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 5% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing | |
| Storage Environment | Temperature | – 10°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing | |
| PhysicalSpecifications | Dimensions | 482.6 mm × 302.2 mm × 50.1 mm |
| Net weight | 3.8 kg | |
| Total weight | 6.4 kg | |
| Packing Information | Packing Box | 565 mm × 450 mm × 175 mm |
| Accessories | 1x Power cord, 1x Ethernet cable, 1x HDMI cable, 4x Silicone dustproof plugs, 1x USB cable, 1x Phoenix connector, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Certificate of Approval |
| Noise Level (typical at 25°C/77°F) | 45 dB (A) |
