VX1000 All-in-One LED Display Controller

What Is the NovaStar VX1000 All-in-One LED Display Controller?

VX1000 all-in-one LED display controller is NovaStar’s flagship 2-in-1 solution, combining a professional multi-format video processor with a 10-port sending card in a single 1U chassis. With 4x 3G-SDI inputs, Genlock synchronization, HDMI 1.3, 2x DVI, optical SFP fiber output, and a light sensor for auto-brightness, the VX1000 is purpose-built for large-scale broadcast, rental touring, and premium LED display deployments where multiple camera feeds, frame-accurate sync, and maximum output capacity are required.

The VX1000’s 10-port Ethernet architecture delivers approximately 6.5 million pixels of loading capacity. The front panel features a blue-backlit LCD display with rotary knob and logically grouped shortcut buttons. With 4-unit cascade daisy-chain support and fiber converter integration, the VX1000 scales to 26M pixels across 40 Ethernet ports in multi-unit deployments for stadium sports LED display, broadcast studios, and the largest rental stages.

4x SDI + Genlock + 10-Port, The Most Capable All-in-One Controller

The VX1000’s defining advantage is its unprecedented input and output density: 7 inputs (4x 3G-SDI, HDMI, 2x DVI) and 10 Ethernet outputs. The 4x 3G-SDI inputs enable direct connection of up to four broadcast cameras without an external SDI matrix switcher. Genlock IN/LOOP ensures all connected screens refresh in perfect frame alignment with the studio sync generator.

Blue-Backlit Front Panel for Dark Control Rooms

The VX1000’s blue-backlit LCD and button illumination is designed for darkened broadcast control rooms and backstage environments. The grouped button layout enables muscle-memory operation. For rental LED display crews working in dark backstage areas, this backlit interface eliminates the need for a flashlight.

4-Unit Daisy-Chain Cascade, 40 Ports, 26M Pixels

The VX1000 supports 4-unit daisy-chain cascading via fiber converter, aggregating 40 Ethernet ports and approximately 26 million pixels from a single control point. The system architecture routes the video controller output through a fiber converter for long-distance transmission for control room LED video wall deployments.

VX1000 Setup with NovaLCT

Full configuration uses NovaLCT for 7-input mapping, Genlock sync, 10-port assignment, PiP presets, light sensor calibration, and cascade topology.

• Physical Connection: USB Type-B to PC. Connect 4x SDI cameras, HDMI, 2x DVI sources. 10x CAT6 Ethernet + Optical Fiber to receiving cards. Genlock IN from sync generator. Light sensor module connected. AC power.
• Launch NovaLCT: Auto-detects the VX1000. Verify serial number, firmware, and all 10 Ethernet port link statuses.
• Configure 7 Multi-Format Inputs: Map all 4x SDI inputs, HDMI, and 2x DVI with individual EDID settings. Assign input labels for front-panel display.
• Genlock Setup: Select sync source type (Black Burst/Tri-Level). Verify lock indicator. Set Genlock LOOP for daisy-chaining.
• Configure PiP + Scaling: Set PiP source, window size/position. Save to front-panel presets for instant recall.
• 10-Port Ethernet Mapping: Assign each port to its screen segment. Set up 5+5 redundancy for broadcast-critical links.
• Light Sensor Calibration: Set target brightness levels for day and night. Configure auto-transition curve.
• 4-Unit Cascade Setup: Configure daisy-chain topology via fiber converter. Assign master/slave roles and port ranges per unit.

All-in-One Controller Comparison: VX4S-N vs VX600 vs VX1000

NovaStar VX all-in-one series spans from 2.6M to 6.5M pixels. The VX1000 is the flagship with 4x SDI, Genlock, 10-port output, and 4-unit cascade for the most demanding broadcast and large-venue deployments.