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  • Page 1 MX2000 Pro LED Display Controller User Manual...

  • Page 2: Change History

    Document Version Release Date Description Added MX_1×ST 2110 (25G), MX_2×ST 2110 (25G), MX_1×DP 1×HDMI input cards, V1.4.0 2024-04-26 MX_1×40G_Fiber output card V1.1.1 2023-10-13 Updated input cards information V1.1.0 2023-09-28 Added MX_2xHDMI 2.1 and MX_4x12G-SDI input cards V1.0.0 2023-09-08 First release www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set HDR ..................................23 Communication ..................................24 Network ..................................24 Protocol ..................................25 Settings ....................................25 Configure LCD screen .............................. 25 Setting Language ..............................26 Set Temperature Scale ............................27 Check Firmware Information ..........................27 Factory Reset ................................28 www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 4 Check device status ..............................30 VMP Operations ..................................31 Specifications ....................................32 Video Source Specifications ..............................34 Ethernet Port Load Capacity ..............................39 1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card) ........................39 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card) ........................40 www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    MX2000 LED Display Controller User Manual 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.

  • Page 6: Appearance

    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. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    The card slot marked with "CTRL" only supports the installation of control cards. Input Card MX_4×HDMI 2.0 input card Type Description HDMI 2.0 Resolution Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz or 8192×1080@60Hz (Forced) Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz Max width/height Max width: 8192 pixels (8192×1080@60Hz) (Forced) Max height: 8192 pixels (1080×8192@60Hz) www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 8 59.94 / 60 / 71.93 / 72 / 75 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 / 143.86 / 144 / 240 Hz Support HDR10 and comply with the SMPTE ST 2084 and SMPTE ST 2086 standards. Support HLG. EDID management Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 9 Support custom input resolutions. HDCP Support HDCP 2.3, backwards compatible with HDCP2.2/ HDCP 1.4/ HDCP 1.3. Interlaced signal Not supported. inputs Cables Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported. MX_2×DP 1.4 input card www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 10 Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported. MX_4×12G-SDI input card Type Description 12G-SDI Standards Support ST-2082 (12G), ST-2081 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD) standard video inputs. Support 3G-Level A/Level B (DS mode). Resolution Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 11 Support standard resolutions, up to 3840×2160@60Hz. Support custom input resolutions. HDCP HDCP 2.3 compliant, backwards compatible with HDCP 2.2/HDCP 1.4/HDCP 1.3. Interlaced signal Not supported. inputs Cables Recommend using the UGREEN DP 1.4 cable. Cables up to 5 meters are supported. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 12 Supports SMPTE ST 2110 (-10, 20) and SMPTE (25G) 2059 (-1, -2) standards. 1 backup Backup Supports SMPTE 2022-7 standard. Resolution Max resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz/8192×1080@60Hz Min resolution: 800×600@60Hz Max height & width Max width: 8192 (8192×1080@60Hz) Max height: 8192 (1080×8192@60Hz) www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 13 Transmission mode: single-mode duplex  Diameter: 9/125μm  Interface type: LC  Insertion loss: ≤0.3 dB  Return loss: ≥45 dB  MX_2xST 2110 (25G) input card Description Type Support SMPTE ST 2110 (-10, -20) and SMPTE 2059 (- Standard www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 14 Only supports SFP28 (25GBASE-LR/SR/CR).  It is recommended to purchase the Accelink  25GBASE-LR 10km module. Cables OS1/OS2 optical fiber cables are recommended. Transmission mode: single-mode duplex  Diameter: 9/125μm  Interface type: LC  Insertion loss: ≤0.3 dB  www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 15 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 Capacity for more details: 8bit@60Hz: 2,951,200 pixels − 10bit@60Hz: 2,213,200 pixels − www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Applications

    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. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 18: Solution (4X10G Fiber Output Card)

    1G Solution (4x10G Fiber Output Card) This diagram is an example of two input cards and one 4x10G fiber output card installed on a 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 a MX2000 Pro.

  • Page 19: Front Screen Panel

    After the device is powered on, the home screen showing device related information is displayed Figure 4-1 . Rotate the knob to select an input or output card to view its details, as shown in Figure 4-2 Figure 4-1 Home screen Figure 4-2 Input and output card details www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 20 Table 4-1 Home screen descriptions Area Content Description Top line MX2000 Pro The device name. The name can be changed in VMP software. The device button and touchscreen lock status. When the icon is displayed: The buttons are locked. ...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    The number of screens that are blacked out. Frozen The number of screens that are frozen. Menu The device main menu. Main Menu On the home screen, touch the icon at the bottom right or press the knob to enter the main menu page. www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 22 HDR parameters for external input sources. Configure network settings and third party protocol. Set LCD screen timeout and brightness; Set system language and temperature scale; Check firmware information, and restore factory settings. Perform device diagnostics, view and export logs, and check device status. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 23: Screen

    Step 3 Adjust the values for brightness, color temperature and gamma. Set screen status Step 1 Select Screen from the main menu to access the screen list. The list displays screen names, sync signal sources, and brightness. Step 2 Select a screen to open the parameter settings. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 24: Input

    : Enabled. The screen display will turn black or freeze, but the playback will not be  interrupted. : Disabled.  Input Set Internal Source Step 1 Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Step 2 Select Internal source to open the parameter settings. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 25: Check Input Source Information

    Step 7 After the settings are done, click Apply. Check Input Source Information Step 1 Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Step 2 Select an input source to access the Information tab. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 26: Set Edid

    Step 3 Check the input source information. Set EDID Step 1 Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Step 2 Select an input source to open the parameter settings. Step 3 Navigate to the EDID tab. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 27: Set Hdr

    Step 1 Select Input from the main menu to access the input source list. Step 2 Select an input source to open the parameter settings. Step 3 Navigate to the HDR10 tab. Figure 4-9 HDR10 Step 4 Select Format and then select Auto, HDR10, HLG, or Close from the pop-up dialog box. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 28: Communication

    : You need to manually set an IP address for the device.  Step 3 If Obtain Automatically is disabled, you need to set an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and. If it is enabled, this step is not required. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 29: Protocol

    Step 2 Toggle on or off SNMP. : Enable SNMP.  : Disable SNMP.  Note: Refer to SNMP Instructions for more details. Settings Configure LCD screen Step 1 Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 30: Setting Language

    Step 3 Select LCD Brightness and adjust the value. Setting Language Step 1 Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. Step 2 Select 语言/Language to open the sub-interface. Figure 4-13 Language settings Step 3 Select 中文 or English. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 31: Set Temperature Scale

    Step 1 Select Settings from the main menu to access the system settings interface. Figure 4-15 Check firmware information Step 2 Select Firmware to open the sub-interface. Step 3 Select Controller, Input Card, and Output Card tab to check the related information. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 32: Factory Reset

    Maintenance To export the diagnostics log, insert a USB drive to the USB port on the front panel of the device. Step 1 Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 33: View And Export Logs

    To export the logs, insert a USB drive to the USB port on the front panel of the device. Step 1 Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface. Step 2 Navigate to the Log tab to check the device logs. Figure 4-18 Device log www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 34: Check Device Status

    Step 3 Select Export to export the logs into a USB drive. Check device status Step 1 Select Maintain from the main menu to access the settings interface. Step 2 Navigate to the Status tab to check the device status. Figure 4-19 Check device status www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 35: Vmp Operations

    MX2000 LED Display Controller User Manual VMP Operations Users can only perform some basic operations on the MX2000 Pro LCD screen. To perform more operations such as project management, input source configuration, screen configuration, screen calibration, color processing, screen adjustment, screen monitoring, preset management, and...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Customer Letter, 1x Safety Manual, 1x Certificate of Approval IP20 (Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet IP Rating or wash the product). Noise Level 53 dB (A) (typically at 25°C/77°F) www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 37 MX2000 LED Display Controller User Manual The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and environment. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 38: Video Source Specifications

    1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/ YCbCr 10bit 8bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/ 144/240 YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit (240 Hz needs to be forced) HDMI 8192×4320 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25 YCbCr (Forced) 10bit 8bit 24/25/30 YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit 7680×4320 4:4:4 12bit 24/25 www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 39 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/ 144/240 8bit (144 Hz and above need to be YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit forced) 1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit YCbCr 24/25/30/48/50/60/72/75/100/120/ 10bit 144/240 8bit (240 Hz needs to be forced) YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit DP 1.2 4096×2160 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30/48/50 www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 40 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit Not supported YCbCr (Forced) 10bit 8bit 24/25 YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit 7680×4320 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit Not supported YCbCr (Forced) 10bit 8bit 24/25/30 YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit 5120×2880 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit 24/25/30 YCbCr (Forced) 10bit 24/25/30/48/50 www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 41 (144Hz and above need to be forced) 1920×1080 RGB / 4:4:4 12bit YCbCr 10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60/75/100/120/144 /240 (240 Hz needs to be forced) 8bit YCbCr 4:2:2 8/10/12bit 12G-SDI 4096×2160 YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60 2048×1080 1920×1080 ST 2110 4096×2160 RGB / 4:4:4 8bit/10bit 24/25/30/48/50/60 YCbCr www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 42 Note: The table above only displays a selection of common resolutions and integer frame rates. Decimal frame rates are also supported, allowing for automatic frame rate adaptation from the highest frame rate of each resolution down to 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94/71.93/119.88/143.86 Hz. www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 43: Ethernet Port Load Capacity

    593,750 395,833 50 Hz 60 Hz 659,722 494,792 329,861 329,861 247,396 164,931 120 Hz 274,884 206,163 137,442 144 Hz 240 Hz 164,931 123,698 82,465 131,944 95,958 65,972 300 Hz 109,954 82,465 54,977 360 Hz 82,465 61,849 41,232 480 Hz www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 44: Solution (1X40G Fiber Output Card)

    (192 - load width) × load height. 5G Solution (1x40G Fiber Output Card) When working with the CA50E and XA50 Pro receiving cards, the formula of calculating the load capacity per Ethernet port and the detailed parameters are as follows: www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 45 When using a 5G Ethernet port to drive the LED screen, it can achieve its maximum load capacity only when the load width is 192 pixels or more. If the load width is less than that, the load capacity will be reduced accordingly, calculated as (192 - load width) × load height. www.novastar.tech...