NovaStar KU20 All-in-One LED Controller Video Processor
Description
The KU20 is an LED display controller with 6 Ethernet ports in the brand-new control system COEX series of Xi’an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NovaStar). This controller offers 1x HDMI input, 6x Ethernet outputs and 1x optical output. It can also work with the brand-new software VMP (Vision Management Platform) to provide a better operation and control experience.
Certifications
CCC, CE, FCC, IC, UL, CB, PSE, RCM, EAC, KC
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.
Inputs and Outputs
- HDMI input 1x HDMI 1.3 input (with loop through)
- 10-bit and 8-bit video inputs
- Ethernet outputs 6x Ethernet ports, load capacity up to 3.9 million pixels
- Optical output 1x 10G optical output
Advanced Features
- Image scaling Support 2 image scaling modes: custom and pixel to pixel.
- 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.
- Pixel level brightness and chroma calibration Work with NovaStar’s high-precision calibration system to calibrate the brightness and chroma of each pixel, effectively eliminating differences and enabling high consistency for both brightness and chroma.
- Latency
- Support low latency. The latency at the controller is 0 frame (less than 1 ms) and the load capacity is not reduced.
- Support additional latency. Zero to two frames of latency can be added at the controller.
- 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. 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.
- Frame Rate Adaptive Automatically adapt to video inputs with different frame rates ranging from 23.98 Hz to 120 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.
- Two working modes Support the All-In-One Controller and Send-Only Controller working modes. In the All-In-One Controller mode, the layer and scaling functions are available.
Device Controls
- VMP software control The device can be connected to the VMP software to provide easy and convenient operations and smart device management.
- SNMP and Art-Net protocols supported
- Cascading control via Ethernet The Gigabit Ethernet control ports support TCP/IP protocol 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.
- Display system monitoring 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.
| Model | Novastar KU20 |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 1x HDMI 1.3 |
| Input Frame Rates Supported | 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72 / 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 Hz |
| Input Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200@60 Hz (HDMI), Max width 3840, Max height 2560 |
| Max Load Capacity | 3.9 million pixels total, 659,722 pixels per port @ 8-bit / 60 Hz |
| Input Bit Depth | 8-bit standard, 10-bit via customized firmware with A10s Pro receiving card |
| Output Bit Depth | 8-bit standard, 10-bit optional with customized firmware |
| Outputs | 6× Gigabit Ethernet, 1× 10 G Optical |
| Receiving Card Compatibility | A10s Pro (for 10-bit), standard receiving cards supported |
| HDCP Support | HDCP 1.4 |
| Genlock Support | Supported (via Sync Source selection), cannot be used with low latency simultaneously |
| Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| Synchronization Options | Internal / Active Source (HDMI) |
| Control Ports | 2× Gigabit Ethernet (control), RS-232 AUX (reserved) |
| Backup Device Function | Yes |
| Software for Configuration | VMP (Vision Management Platform) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +50 °C |
| Power Input | 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A |
| Power Consumption | 25 W Max |
| Dimensions | 254.3 mm × 50.6 mm × 290.0 mm / 10.01 in × 1.99 in × 11.42 in |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (net), 3.1 kg (gross) |
| Genlock Compatibility | Yes (exclusive of Low Latency mode) |
| Video inputs | 1× HDMI 1.3 (with loop-through) |
| Supported frame rates | 23.98–120 Hz (including fractional values) |
| HDMI Loop | Yes, up to 8 devices in loop |
| Optical output (10 G) | Yes, 1× 10 G optical port |
| Ethernet outputs | 6 Ethernet ports (1 G) |
| Working modes | Send-Only and All-In-One |
| Image scaling | Yes, Custom and Pixel to Pixel modes |
| Minimum latency | 0 frames (less than 1 ms) |
| Customizable presets | Up to 128 presets |
| Signal synchronization | Active source or internal clock |
| Supported protocols | SNMP, Art-Net |
| Net weight | 2.1 kg |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, CCC, IC, CB, PSE, KC, EAC, RCM |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Included accessories | HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, power cord, brackets, screws, certificate |













