The NovaStar VX600 is an all-in-one LED display controller built for medium to large-scale projects — stage shows, high-end rental events, and fine-pitch fixed installations.
It combines video processing and sending into a single 1U rack unit, cutting down on hardware, cabling, and setup time on-site.
This page covers the full specs, working modes, certifications, pricing, and the latest manual download.
Table of Contents
1. What Is the NovaStar VX600?
The VX600 handles both video processing and LED screen control in one box — no separate video processor needed. A single unit drives up to 3.9 million pixels, with a maximum output width of 10,240 pixels and height of 8,192 pixels, making it well-suited for ultra-wide and ultra-high LED screens.
It accepts a variety of input signals and supports stepless output scaling, low latency, and pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration, so what shows on your LED wall stays sharp and consistent regardless of the source.
For on-site control, it works with NovaStar’s NovaLCT and V-Can software, covering everything from screen configuration and layer management to Ethernet port backup and firmware updates — without needing to dig into complex hardware settings.
It’s widely used in medium to high-end rental productions, stage control systems, and fine-pitch indoor installations where reliability and image quality both matter.
2. NovaStar VX600 Specifications
Here are the full technical specifications for the VX600, covering electrical parameters, physical dimensions, operating environment, and packaging details.
Category | Parameter | Value |
Electrical | Power Input | 100–240V~, 1.5A, 50/60Hz |
| Rated Power | 35W |
Operating Environment | Temperature | –10°C to 45°C |
| Humidity | 20% RH to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Storage Environment | Temperature | –20°C to +70°C |
| Humidity | 10% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
Physical | Dimensions | 483.6 × 351.2 × 50.1 mm |
| Net Weight | 4 kg |
| Noise Level | 45 dB(A) at 25°C |
Packaging (Flight Case) | Packing Size | 521.0 × 102.0 × 517.0 mm |
| Gross Weight | 10.4 kg |
Packaging (Carton) | Packing Size | 565.0 × 175.0 × 450.0 mm |
| Gross Weight | 6.8 kg |
The VX600 ships with all essential cables included — power cord, HDMI, HDMI-to-DVI, USB, and Ethernet. Flight case packaging also includes a DAC cable. Both packaging options come with a Quick Start Guide and Certificate of Approval.
3. NovaStar VX600 Key Features
The VX600 is built around a few core capabilities that make it a practical choice for professional LED display projects.
(1) All-in-One Design
The VX600 combines video processing and LED screen control into a single 1U rack unit. You don’t need a separate video processor — one device handles both, simplifying your setup and reducing points of failure on-site.
(2) Three Working Modes
Switch between Video Controller, Bypass, and Fiber Converter modes depending on your project. In Bypass mode, the output is pixel-to-pixel with no processing applied, keeping latency to as low as 1 frame when synchronization is also enabled. In Fiber Converter mode, the device extends your signal up to 10 km via single-mode fiber.
(3) 3-Layer Support with Full Control
The VX600 supports one main layer and two PIP layers simultaneously. Each layer can be independently sized, positioned, and prioritized. You can also adjust opacity per layer and crop the input source — useful for complex stage layouts or multi-source displays.
(4) Multiple Hot Backup Options
The VX600 supports redundancy at three levels: between devices, between Ethernet ports, and between input sources. If the primary device, port, or signal fails, the backup takes over seamlessly — no black screen, no manual intervention.
(5) Up to 10 User-Defined Presets
Save your layer configurations as presets and recall them with a single button press. Presets store layer status, input source, size, position, priority, cropping, opacity, and input color settings. You can also copy and rename presets directly in V-Can.
(6) Pixel-Level Brightness and Chroma Calibration
Working with NovaLCT and NovaStar’s calibration software, the VX600 supports per-LED brightness and chroma calibration — removing color inconsistencies across the screen and improving overall image uniformity.
(7) Automatic Screen Brightness Adjustment
Connect a light sensor to the VX600 and it will automatically adjust the LED screen brightness based on ambient light conditions. Night mode is also supported, capping brightness during specified hours to prevent over-illumination.
(8) Audio Output Support
Connect Ethernet port 1 or 2 to a multifunction card to enable audio output to an external speaker. You can select the audio source per layer (main, PIP 1, or PIP 2) and adjust volume directly from the front panel.
(9) Software Control via NovaLCT and V-Can
Beyond front panel operation, the VX600 integrates with NovaStar’s NovaLCT and V-Can software for screen configuration, Ethernet port backup setup, firmware updates, and device backup/restore — giving you full control from a connected PC.
4. Three Working Modes of VX600
The VX600 supports three working modes. You can switch between them from the front panel menu under Working Mode.
4.1 Video Controller Mode
This is the standard operating mode. The VX600 functions as a full all-in-one controller, handling both video processing and LED screen driving in one device.
In this mode, all LCD menu functions are available, including layer management, preset settings, input backup, synchronization, and display control.
A few things to note about the connectors in this mode:
- OPT 1 is self-adaptive — it works as an output when connected to a fiber converter, and switches to an input when connected to a video processor.
- HDMI output is used for monitoring at a fixed resolution of 1920×1080@60Hz. Do not manually change this resolution via Advanced Settings > HDMI Output, as it will affect the Ethernet port output.
4.2 Bypass Mode
In Bypass mode, the VX600 works as an independent LED display controller with no video processing applied. The input signal is output pixel-to-pixel, exactly as received.
This mode is ideal when your signal source is already configured correctly and you want to eliminate any processing overhead.
Key limitations in this mode:
- Only the main layer is available. PIP 1 and PIP 2 cannot be used.
- Video processing functions are unavailable.
- Low latency and Genlock cannot be enabled simultaneously in this mode.
When low latency is enabled in Bypass mode with synchronization also turned on and data running vertically on the screen, the VX600 can reduce the delay from input to receiving card to as low as 1 frame.
4.3 Fiber Converter Mode
In Fiber Converter mode, the VX600 acts as a signal receiver and distributor for long-distance fiber transmission. Both OPT 1 and OPT 2 are used as input connectors in this mode.
- All 6 Ethernet ports output the data received from OPT 1.
- When OPT 2 carries different data, it acts as a backup — if OPT 1 signal is lost, the system switches to OPT 2 seamlessly. When OPT 1 resumes, it automatically takes over again.
Transmission specs for reference:
- Single-mode fiber (OS1/OS2): up to 10 km, wavelength 1310 nm
- Multi-mode fiber (OM3/OM4): up to 300 m, wavelength 850 nm
In this mode, only three menus are accessible on the front panel: Working Mode, Communication Settings, and Language. All other settings are locked.
5. NovaStar VX600 Appearance
The VX600 is a 1U rack-mount unit. Here’s a breakdown of the front and rear panel layout.
5.1 Front Panel
The front panel has six functional areas:
No. | Area | Function |
1 | LCD Screen | Displays device status, menus, submenus, and messages |
2 | Knob | Rotate to select menu items or adjust values; press to confirm |
3 | ESC Button | Exit the current menu or cancel an operation |
4 | Control Area | Open/close layers (Main, PIP 1, PIP 2) and toggle full-screen scaling via the SCALE button |
5 | Input Source Buttons | Show input signal status and switch the active layer’s input source |
6 | Shortcut Function Buttons | PRESET, TEST, FREEZE, and a customizable FN button |
Status LED colors across the control area:
- Blue (solid): active / enabled
- Blue (flashing): being edited / signal absent but in use
- White (solid): closed / inactive / signal absent or abnormal
Two notes on front panel use:
- Hold the knob and ESC simultaneously for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the front panel buttons.
- The VX600 must be placed horizontally. Do not mount it vertically or upside-down.
5.2 Rear Panel
a. Input Connectors
Connector | Qty | Max Input Resolution | Notes |
HDMI 1.3 | 2 | 1920×1200@60Hz (standard) | HDCP 1.4; custom resolutions supported; loop through on HDMI 1.3-1; no interlaced input |
DVI | 1 | 1920×1200@60Hz (standard) | HDCP 1.4; custom resolutions supported; loop through supported; no interlaced input |
3G-SDI | 1 | 1920×1080@60Hz | Supports ST-424/ST-292/ST-259; loop through supported; deinterlacing supported |
b. Output Connectors
Connector | Qty | Notes |
Gigabit Ethernet | 6 | Max 3.9 million pixels; max width 10,240px; max height 8,192px; ports 1 & 2 support audio output via multifunction card |
HDMI 1.3 | 1 | Supports monitor and video output modes; output resolution is adjustable |
c. Optical Fiber Ports
Connector | Qty | Notes |
OPT 1 | 1 | Self-adaptive: input when connected to a video processor; output when connected to a fiber converter. Max capacity: 1× 4K×1K@60Hz or 2× 2K×1K@60Hz |
OPT 2 | 1 | Output only; copies or backs up the output on the 6 Ethernet ports |
d. Control Connectors
Connector | Qty | Notes |
Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | Connect to control PC or router |
USB Type-B | 1 | Connect to control PC; input for device cascading |
USB Type-A | 1 | Output for device cascading |
Genlock IN/LOOP | 1 | Accept and loop through an external sync signal |
Light Sensor | 1 | Connect to a light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment |
6. NovaStar VX600 Certifications
The VX600 holds the following certifications: CE, CB, UL, CMIM, EAC, FCC, IC, RCM, UKCA, and KC — covering major markets across Europe, North America, Australia, Russia, Morocco, South Korea, and the UK.
This means the VX600 meets the regulatory requirements for commercial use in most global markets, which matters if you’re sourcing equipment for projects with compliance requirements or importing into regulated regions.
If you need to verify certification coverage for a specific country or region, contact us directly to confirm before purchasing.
7. NovaStar VX600 Price
The VX600 price varies depending on order quantity, region, and project requirements.
As an authorized NovaStar partner, Linsn LED can source the VX600 at competitive pricing. Contact us with your project details — screen size, quantity, and destination — and we’ll get back to you with a quote within 24 hours.
8. NovaStar VX600 Software & Manual Download
All official VX600 documents and firmware are listed below—current firmware version: V2.5.0.
Older Versions
If you’re working with an older firmware version, the earlier documents are available below for reference.
9. FAQs
One VX600 unit drives up to 3.9 million pixels, with a maximum output width of 10,240 pixels and height of 8,192 pixels. If your screen exceeds this, you can cascade up to 4 units together using the image mosaic function.
It accepts HDMI 1.3 (×2), DVI (×1), 3G-SDI (×1), and OPT 1 fiber input. HDMI and DVI support up to 1920×1200@60Hz standard, with custom resolutions also supported. 3G-SDI maxes out at 1920×1080@60Hz.
Yes. If you run into EDID compatibility issues with a Mac, enable the EDID Compatibility mode under Input Settings. This was added in the V1.5.0 user manual update.
In Video Controller mode, the VX600 processes the input signal — you get full access to layers, presets, scaling, and all menu functions. In Bypass mode, the signal passes through pixel-to-pixel with no processing, and only the main layer is available. Bypass is useful when your source is already correctly configured and you want minimum latency.
In Bypass mode with both low latency and synchronization enabled, and data running vertically on screen, latency can be reduced to as low as 1 frame from input to receiving card. Note that low latency and Genlock cannot be enabled at the same time in Bypass mode.
Yes. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 form a hot backup group. If the primary source loses signal, the VX600 switches to the backup automatically. You can also enable “primary source preferred” — when turned on, the system switches back to the primary source as soon as it resumes.
Connect the VX600 to a PC via Ethernet cable, then update through either V-Can (System > Firmware Update) or NovaLCT (Advanced Synchronous System User Login > enter “admin”). Download the latest firmware package from novastar.tech under DOWNLOADS > Processors > VX600.
Go to Factory Reset in the main menu. There are three options: Reset (Save IP) keeps your network settings intact, Partial Reset preserves network, Fn, language settings and imported files, and Reset All wipes everything back to defaults.
Yes, when connected to a light sensor. Set it up through NovaLCT (V5.4.4.6 or later) under Brightness > Auto Adjustment. You can configure brightness mapping by ambient light level and set a night mode with a maximum brightness cap during specified hours.
Connect Ethernet port 1 or 2 to a multifunction card, then link the card to an external speaker. You can select which layer’s audio to output (main, PIP 1, or PIP 2) and adjust the volume from the front panel. Volume ranges from 0 (silent) to 100 (loudest).
10. Conclusion
The NovaStar VX600 is a reliable all-in-one LED display controller that covers the full range of professional use cases — from high-end rental and stage productions to fine-pitch fixed installations.
With 3.9 million pixels of loading capacity, three flexible working modes, multi-level hot backup, and tight integration with NovaLCT and V-Can, it’s a solid choice for anyone who needs a capable, stable controller without adding unnecessary hardware to the rack.
If you’re looking to buy the NovaStar VX600 or want to know more about pricing and compatibility with your LED display setup, contact our team directly. We’ll help you confirm the right configuration and get you a quote within 24 hours.
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