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VX16s

Manufacturer: NovaStar
Fully verified VX Manufacturer class: All-in-One Controller

All-in-one controller that integrates video processing, video control and LED screen configuration into one unit and works with NovaStar's V-Can video control software. It supports a variety of video signals, Ultra HD 4K×2K@60Hz image processing and sending, and up to 10,400,000 pixels.

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Key specifications

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Capacity
10.4 MP
Outputs
16 × RJ45
Max. width
16,384 px
Mode
Synchronous
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Best suited for

  • Synchronous installations where a PC or live HDMI/DVI source is shown one-to-one on the display.
  • Displays with a total load of up to 10,400,000 px (16 Ethernet outputs).

Key features (manufacturer)

  • Inputs: 2x 3G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 4x SL-DVI
  • 16 Ethernet output ports load up to 10,400,000 pixels; a single port loads up to 650,000 pixels
  • Output max. width 16384 pixels, max. height 8192 pixels
  • 3 independent layers: 1x 4K×2K main layer and 2x 2K×1K PIPs, with adjustable layer priorities
  • DVI mosaic: up to 4 DVI inputs can form an independent input source
  • Decimal frame rates supported: 23.98, 29.97, 47.95, 59.94, 71.93 and 119.88 Hz
  • 3D display effect supported (device output capacity is halved when enabled)
  • Device backup design, up to 10 presets, EDID management, image mosaic with up to 4 linked devices

Capacity and network topology

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Total capacity
10,400,000 px
Per port
650,000 px
Max. width × height
16,384 × 8,192 px
Operating mode
Synchronous

Technical specifications

  • Backup / redundant line
  • LAN

Capacity and outputs

Loading capacity
10,400,000 px
Maximum width
16,384 px
Maximum height
8,192 px
Ethernet outputs
16
Capacity per port
650,000 px
Port speed
1 Gbps

Inputs and playback

HDMI inputs
1
HDMI outputs
1
DVI inputs
4
Input interfaces
3G-SDI ×2, HDMI 2.0 ×1, SL-DVI ×4
Color depth
12 bit

Connectivity and software

Software / platform
V-Can

Physical

Dimensions
482.6 mm x 372.5 mm x 94.6 mm
Weight
6.22 kg
Operating temperature
0°C to 50°C
Input voltage
100–240V~, 50/60Hz, 2.1A
Power consumption
70 W

Manufacturer-specific technical data

In the manufacturer's own wording (the original English terms are kept).

Capacity

Loading capacity
  • 16 ports load up to 10,400,000 pixels
  • a single port loads up to 650,000 pixels
Output size limits
  • Max. width 16384 pixels
  • max. height 8192 pixels
3D

The device output capacity will be halved after the 3D function is enabled

Inputs

3G-SDI (×2)
  • Max. input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz
  • interlaced signal input and deinterlacing processing supported
  • input resolution settings not supported
DVI (×4)
  • Single link DVI connector, max. input resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz
  • custom resolutions (max. width 3840 pixels, max. height 3840 pixels)
  • HDCP 1.4 compliant
  • no interlaced input
  • four DVI inputs can form a DVI Mosaic source
HDMI 2.0 (×1)
  • Max. input resolution up to 3840×2160@60Hz
  • custom resolutions (max. width 3840 pixels, max. height 3840 pixels)
  • HDCP 2.2 compliant
  • EDID 1.4 compliant
  • no interlaced input
HDMI 2.0 max. input resolution by color depth
  • 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:2:2: 3840×2160@60Hz
  • 10-bit/12-bit RGB 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:4:4: 3840×1080@60Hz
  • 10-bit/12-bit YCbCr 4:2:2: 3840×2160@60Hz
  • YCbCr 4:2:0 not supported
SL-DVI / 3G-SDI video source
  • SL-DVI 8-bit RGB 4:4:4, 1920×1080@60Hz
  • 3G-SDI max. input resolution 1920×1080@60Hz (resolution cannot be set)
Decimal frame rates

23.98 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 47.95 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 71.93 Hz and 119.88 Hz

Outputs

Ethernet port (×16)

Gigabit Ethernet output

MONITOR (×1)
  • An HDMI connector for monitoring output
  • resolution of 1920×1080@60Hz

Control

ETHERNET (×1)
  • Connect to the control PC for communication.
  • Connect to the network.
USB (×2)
  • USB 2.0 (Type-B) connect to the PC for debugging / input connector to link another device
  • USB 2.0 (Type-A) output connector to link another device
RS232 (×1)

Connect to the central control device

Front panel
  • TFT screen, knob, ESC button, input source buttons, layer buttons (MAIN, PIP 1, PIP 2, SCALE), function buttons (PRESET, FN), USB (Type-B)
  • up to 10 presets

Windows

Layers
  • 3 independent layers 1x 4K×2K main layer, 2x 2K×1K PIPs (PIP 1 and PIP 2)
  • adjustable layer priorities. HDMI source and DVI Mosaic source can be used by the main layer only.
Scaling

Three scaling options: pixel-to-pixel, full screen and custom scaling

Modes

Image mosaic

Up to 4 devices can be linked to load a super large screen when used together with the video distributor

Device backup

In backup mode, when the signal is lost or the Ethernet port fails on the primary device, the backup device takes over automatically

Electrical

Power connector

100–240V~, 50/60Hz, 2.1A

Power consumption

70 W

Physical

Operating environment
  • 0°C to 50°C
  • 20% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing
Storage environment
  • –20°C to +60°C
  • 10% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions

482.6 mm x 372.5 mm x 94.6 mm

Net weight / gross weight

6.22 kg / 9.78 kg

Noise level (typical at 25°C/77°F)

45 dB (A)

Sources

Source note

The DVI inputs' maximum resolution is printed as 1920×1200 at 60Hz in one table and 1920×1080 at 60Hz in another. Enabling 3D halves the output capacity.

  1. VX16s All-in-One Controller Specifications Official specification · V1.0.0 · From the search-index excerpt of the official page · 06.10.2026
  2. VX16s Specifications V1.0.0 Official specification · V1.0.0 · Read directly · 07.10.2026
  3. Official product image — VX16s (VX16s Specifications V1.0.0) Official specification · V1.0.0 · Read directly · 07.10.2026

Dataset: 2026.10.12-1 · last verified: Oct 6, 2026

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