The NovaStar SU20 is a cost-effective, next-generation LED display controller from the COEX series, designed to deliver high-performance video processing and seamless control for a wide range of LED display applications. Compact yet powerful, the SU20 provides one HDMI input, six Ethernet outputs, and one high-speed optical output, supporting advanced display configurations. It integrates seamlessly with NovaStar’s brand-new Vision Management Platform (VMP) software, offering an intuitive interface for operation, scheduling, and real-time content management, making it ideal for control rooms, live events, digital signage, and architectural lighting installations.
In terms of video and optical performance, the SU20 supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz and can handle a total display capacity of 2.3 million pixels. Its advanced processing capabilities include full grayscale calibration, pixel-level brightness adjustment, and chroma calibration, ensuring accurate color reproduction and uniform image quality across large LED panels. The controller also features ultra-low latency performance, with sending-card latency at virtually zero frames (less than 1 millisecond), preserving smooth and responsive visual output. For applications requiring synchronization adjustments, an optional video delay of up to 2 frames can be applied without affecting the device’s pixel-loading capacity.
From a lighting control perspective, the SU20 supports cascading control via Ethernet, allowing multiple units to be linked for large-scale LED displays. Integration with VMP software provides operators with precise control over content, timing, and display effects, enhancing both interactive and automated lighting applications. This makes the SU20 particularly well-suited for dynamic LED video walls in concert venues, stadiums, retail spaces, corporate installations, and other environments where lighting and visual effects must be tightly coordinated.
The SU20 is engineered for efficient and reliable operation. It supports a wide input voltage range of AC 100–240V at 50/60Hz, consuming just 25 watts of power. Its robust construction allows it to operate in temperatures from –20°C to +60°C and in non-condensing humidity conditions ranging from 0% to 80% RH. Its half-1U width form factor enables two units to fit side-by-side in a standard 19-inch rack, optimizing space in control and AV cabinets.
Connectivity options are versatile, with one HDMI 1.3 input featuring loop-through support at 8-bit or 10-bit color depth, six RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for networked display control, one HDMI loop output, one 10G SFP+ optical port for high-speed transmission, and a reserved SPDIF port. This combination of input and output interfaces ensures compatibility with a wide array of LED panels and content sources, while facilitating high-quality video delivery and precise lighting integration across complex installations.
Overall, the NovaStar SU20 combines high-resolution video processing, low-latency performance, advanced color calibration, and flexible control capabilities in a compact form factor, making it a reliable solution for both professional LED display applications and integrated lighting environments.
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