How To Set Up And Configure The Novastar VX600 Pro For LED Video Walls

This guide delivers clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring the Novastar VX600 Pro all in one video wall controller. It walks you through hardware integration, display calibration, input management, and advanced features like HDR tuning and backup synchronization—enabling you to deploy a high-performance LED video wall with confidence and precision.

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Novastar VX600 Pro is a powerful video wall controller designed for medium to high-end rental applications, stage control systems, and fine-pitch LED screens. As an all in one controller, it integrates advanced video processing capabilities with robust sending card functionality, enabling seamless management of ultra-wide and ultra-high LED displays.

• High Pixel Capacity: Supports up to 3.9 million pixels with a maximum resolution of 10,240×8,192.
• Versatile Connectivity: Features Display Port 1.2, HDMI 1.3 (for monitoring), 3G-SDI, front-panel USB, and dual optical fiber ports for flexible signal input and output.
• Low Latency: Ensures real-time display with minimal delay.
• Pixel-Level Calibration: Delivers consistent brightness and chroma across the screen.
• Multiple Control Options: Operate via front panel knobs, NovaLCT software, Unico app, or remote control.

Novastar VX600 Pro delivers reliable, high-performance control for professional LED video walls in live events and permanent installations alike.

Below is a summary of the VX600 Pro’s standout specifications:

• Multi-Layer Composition: Mix up to 6 independent video layers—ideal for overlays, lower thirds, or multi-source displays—with full control over position, size, and transparency.
• Pixel-Accurate Calibration: Applies per-pixel brightness and color correction in real time, ensuring visual consistency across fine-pitch LED walls.
• Low-Latency Processing: End-to-end latency under one frame for live camera feeds and interactive content.
• HDR Support: Processes HDR10 signals from DisplayPort sources when used with compatible receiving cards and panels.
• 3D Format Compatibility: Decodes common stereoscopic formats (Side-by-Side, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Sequential) without external hardware.
• Built-In Redundancy: Automatic failover for input sources, dual-link Ethernet backup, and support for dual receiving card configurations to maintain uptime during critical shows.

This combination of I/O flexibility, real-time processing, and system resilience makes the VX600 Pro video wall controller a practical choice for integrators who need predictable performance without complex signal chains.

Proper hardware connections are essential for stable operation and optimal image quality. Follow this step-by-step guide to connect your VX600 Pro to an LED video wall.

Connect the included power cord to the Novastar VX600 Pro and plug it into a standard 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz outlet. The unit powers on automatically when voltage is applied.

Use CAT6 (or higher) Ethernet cables to link each LED cabinet or receiving card chain to one of the six Gigabit Ethernet output ports on the rear panel. Each port can drive up to 650,000 pixels.

• DisplayPort: For 4K@60Hz signals, use the DisplayPort 1.2 input (recommended for highest resolution).
• HDMI: Connect via the HDMI 1.3 input (supports up to 1920×1200@60Hz). Note: There is no HDMI 2.0 input.
• 3G-SDI: Use either SDI input for HD/3G signals; loop-through is supported.
• Optical Fiber: Install optional SFP modules in the OPT 1/2 slots for long-distance transmission (up to several hundred meters). OPT 1 can be configured as input or output; OPT 2 is typically used for backup or daisy-chaining.

Connect a monitor or preview display to the HDMI 1.3 monitoring output (rear panel). This port outputs a fixed 1920×1080@60Hz signal and cannot be used as a main video output.

Insert a USB flash drive into the front-panel USB port to play back H.264/H.265 video files directly—no external player needed.

Audio embedded in HDMI or SDI inputs can be output via the 3.5mm AUDIO OUT jack on the rear panel. No multifunction card is required—the audio interface is built-in.

After making all connections, power on the VX600 Pro and LED screen. Verify that the physical layout of your LED wall matches the logical configuration you’ll set in NovaLCT (covered in Section 4). Loose cables or mismatched topologies are common causes of blank or distorted displays.

After connecting the hardware, configure the Novastar VX600 Pro to match your LED screen’s physical layout and content requirements using NovaLCT, Unico, or the front-panel interface.

• VX600 Pro all in one controller supports a maximum output resolution of 10,240 × 8,192 pixels (up to 3.9 million total pixels) (Specifications, p.2).
• The actual output resolution must be set according to the total pixel count of your LED wall; exceeding the device’s capacity will prevent the configuration from loading (Specifications, p.12).

• In the screen configuration menu, set Cabinet Row Qty and Cabinet Column Qty to reflect your physical screen grid (User Manual, p.132).
• Define the pixel width and height of a single cabinet (e.g., 256×256) to enable accurate mapping (User Manual, p.178).
• Assign cabinets to the six Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring the pixel load per port does not exceed 650,000 pixels (Specifications, p.12).
• Use the Mapping function to visually verify that the logical cabinet positions match the physical wiring (User Manual, p.132–133).

VX600 Pro video wall controller supports up to 6 layers when operating in Video Controller mode, with each layer capable of displaying a separate video source (User Manual, p.138–139).

• Input source (HDMI, SDI, USB, optical, etc.)
• Position and size on the output canvas
• Priority (z-order stacking)
• Scaling mode: Full Screen, Pixel-to-Pixel, or Custom (User Manual, p.149–150)

Layers can be added, edited, or toggled via the Programming page in NovaLCT or the front-panel LAYER buttons (User Manual, p.138; Specifications, p.8).

The OSD function allows overlaying static text or image elements (e.g., logos, time, weather) without using a video layer; note that text OSD and image OSD cannot be used simultaneously (Specifications, p.7; User Manual, p.151–165).

All configurations must align with the physical screen topology to ensure correct image rendering and avoid blank or misaligned sections.

VX600 Pro all in one controller supports multiple input interfaces and flexible signal routing, enabling single-source playback, multi-layer compositing, or mosaic layouts—all configurable via NovaLCT or the front panel.

• Access Input Settings in NovaLCT (Programming > Input) or via the front-panel menu.
• Available physical inputs include: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.3, dual 3G-SDI, front-panel USB, and OPT 1/2 (with optional SFP modules) (Specifications, p.2).
• For DisplayPort and SDI inputs, you can switch Connector Capacity between Single Link (SL), Dual Link (DL), or 4K mode to match the incoming signal format (User Manual, p.127).
• Set the input resolution and frame rate under Standard (predefined formats) or Custom mode—note that HDMI 1.3 is limited to a maximum of 1920×1200@60Hz (Specifications, p.12).

Note: VX600 Pro does not have an HDMI 2.0 port. 4K@60Hz input is only supported via DisplayPort 1.2.

• The Mosaic feature allows you to combine up to 4 sub-sources into a single logical video stream that can be used as a layer or full-screen output (User Manual, p.142–145).
• All sub-sources must share the same frame rate; mismatched frame rates will cause the mosaic to fail.
• Each sub-source can come from a different physical input (e.g., DP, HDMI, SDI, optical), but resolution and position within the mosaic are user-defined.

The total resolution of the mosaic canvas must not exceed the VX600 Pro’s maximum processing capacity (3.9 million pixels).

Once configured, mosaic outputs behave like any other source—you can assign them to layers, apply scaling, or route them to specific screen regions. This makes the feature ideal for control rooms, broadcast walls, or event backdrops requiring synchronized multi-camera or multi-feed displays.

VX600 Pro provides several built-in tools to enhance image fidelity, but its capabilities are constrained by hardware design and compatible receiving cards. All adjustments should be made via NovaLCT (recommended) or the front-panel menu.

• Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Gamma per input source in NovaLCT under Programming > Input > Image Settings (User Manual, p.129).
• Gamma values range from 1.0 to 3.0; typical LED walls use 2.2–2.8 depending on ambient lighting.
• These settings apply globally to the selected input and affect all layers using that source.

• VX600 Pro video wall controller supports HDR10 signal passthrough and basic tone mapping only when used with HDR-compatible receiving cards and LED modules (Specifications, p.3, p.12).
• HDR sources must be connected via DisplayPort 1.2 (the only interface supporting 4K HDR); HDMI is limited to HDMI 1.3 and does not support HDR (Specifications, p.2).
• In NovaLCT, enable HDR Mode under Advanced Settings for the DisplayPort input.
• Adjustable HDR parameters include:

Shadow Compensation
Highlight Clip Level
Ambient Light Adaptation (if supported by receiving card)
(User Manual, p.130)

The unit does not have 12G-SDI—only dual 3G-SDI inputs, which do not support HDR.

• For pixel-level uniformity, use NovaLCT + NovaStar’s calibration system (e.g., NovaTune) to upload brightness and chromaticity correction data to the receiving cards (User Manual, p.175–180).
• VX600 Pro all in one controller itself does not perform per-pixel calibration—it sends correction data generated externally to the receiving cards.
• Set global Color Temperature (e.g., 6500K, 9300K) and Output Bit Depth (8-bit or 10-bit) in NovaLCT under Screen Settings > Color (User Manual, p.131).
• 10-bit output requires compatible receiving cards and is recommended for smoother gradients and HDR content.

These adjustments ensure consistent, high-fidelity visuals across large or fine-pitch LED installations—provided the entire signal chain (source, controller, receiving cards, panels) supports the desired color depth and dynamic range.

Novastar VX600 Pro includes built-in redundancy and synchronization capabilities to enhance system reliability in live or mission-critical environments. These features must be configured in NovaLCT and require compatible hardware setups.

• VX600 Pro supports external genlock via the 3G-SDI Reference Input (labeled “REF IN”) on the rear panel (Specifications, p.2).
• When a valid SDI reference signal (e.g., black burst or tri-level sync) is connected, all outputs are frame-synchronized to that timing source—essential for multi-screen arrays or broadcast integration (User Manual, p.128).
• Genlock is enabled automatically when a reference signal is detected; no manual toggle is required.

You can configure primary/backup input pairs in NovaLCT under Programming > Input > Backup Settings (User Manual, p.135).

• VX600 Pro supports dual-link Ethernet redundancy: assign the same group of cabinets to two different Ethernet ports (e.g., Port 1 and Port 2), with one acting as active and the other as standby (User Manual, p.136).
• If the active port fails, the backup port takes over seamlessly—provided both ports are connected to the same receiving card chain via a redundant network switch or direct daisy-chain.
• This feature requires receiving cards that support dual-network backup (e.g., MCTRL660-compatible models).

In large installations, you can deploy two VX600 Pro video wall controller units in a master/standby configuration. While the controller itself does not perform automatic failover between units, external control systems (e.g., Crestron, Q-SYS) can trigger a switch based on heartbeat signals or GPI triggers (User Manual, p.182).

These sync and backup mechanisms ensure continuous operation during signal loss, cable failure, or power fluctuations—critical for live events, broadcast studios, and command centers where downtime is unacceptable

You’ve now got everything you need to deploy, configure, and optimize the Novastar VX600 Pro video wall controller with confidence. Whether you’re building a broadcast-ready video wall or a high-reliability display for live events, precise setup is what turns hardware into impact.

Ready to put it all into practice? Double-check your cabinet mapping, validate your backup paths, and test your layers before showtime—because on the day of the event, there are no second chances.For official firmware, NovaLCT downloads, and calibration tools, always refer to Novastar’s support portal. Stay sharp, stay synced, and let your LED wall perform at its best.