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Novastar KU20 is a compact, cost-effective 4K LED display controller from Novastar’s next-generation COEX control system. Designed for both rental staging and fixed installations, it combines powerful processing, low-latency performance, and Novastar’s VMP (Vision Management Platform) software into a sleek 0.5U chassis — making it an excellent choice for small to mid-sized LED video walls.
With a maximum loading capacity of up to 3.9 million pixels, six Gigabit Ethernet outputs, and a 10G optical (SFP+) port, the KU20 delivers smooth, reliable signal distribution across large displays. It supports HDMI 1.3 input with loop-through (cascade up to 8 units), 8-bit and 10-bit color, and adaptive frame rates from 23.98 Hz up to 120 Hz for fluid, broadcast-grade visuals.
Key Features
- Loading Capacity: Up to 3.9 million pixels (max 3840 × 2560)
- Outputs: 6 × Gigabit Ethernet + 1 × 10G optical (SFP+)
- Video Input: 1 × HDMI 1.3 with loop-through (cascade up to 8 units)
- Color Depth: 8-bit and 10-bit support
- Latency: Ultra-low latency (under 1 ms / 0-frame)
- Refresh / Frame Rate: Adaptive frame rates 23.98–120 Hz
- Calibration: Full-grayscale, pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration
- Redundancy: Hot-backup between Ethernet ports
- Audio: 1 × SPDIF digital audio output
- Control: 2 × Ethernet control ports, 1 × RS232 auxiliary port
- Software: Works with Novastar VMP for scaling, layout, and calibration
- Operating Modes: All-In-One or Send-Only
- Creative Display: No rectangular limitation — supports custom-shape canvases
- Pairs With: Novastar Armor series receiving cards (e.g., A10s Pro)
Specifications
- Model: Novastar KU20 (COEX Series)
- Maximum Input Resolution: 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, ~25 W
- Dimensions: 254.3 × 50.6 × 290.0 mm (0.5U)
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Smart LED Supported Version — sold and supported by Smart LED, Inc., this unit is fully compatible with the Smart LED ecosystem of cabinets, modules, and receiving cards, and is backed by our U.S.-based technical support.
Whether you’re powering a corporate boardroom wall, a touring concert display, a broadcast studio backdrop, or a permanent retail installation, the Novastar KU20 brings professional-grade control, ease of use, and proven reliability to your LED project.