NovaStar H5 Video Wall Splicer Specifications
Introduction
The H5 is NovaStar's newest generation of video wall splicer, featuring excellent image quality and designed especially for fine-pitch LED screens. The H5 can function as splicing processors that integrate both video processing and video control capabilities, or as pure splicing processors. The unit features a modular and plug-in design, allowing for flexible configuration and hot swapping of input and output cards. Its excellent features and stable performance make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including energy and power, judicial departments, military command, water conservancy, meteorologic earthquake prediction, enterprise management, metallurgy, banking, national defense, public security traffic management, exhibitions, production scheduling, radio and television, educational and scientific research, and stage rental applications.
Based on a powerful hardware FPGA system architecture with a modular and plug-in design, the H5 offers a stable and highly efficient pure hardware architecture. It provides various connector modules for flexible and personalized configuration, ensuring easy maintenance and a low failure rate. The H5 supports industry-standard input connectors such as HDMI, DVI, DP, VGA, CVBS, SDI, and IP. It handles 10-bit video source input and processing, along with 4K high-definition inputs and outputs. The H5 also offers two types of LED 4K sending cards, enabling backup between OPT ports and Ethernet ports for ultra-long distance transmission. Additionally, the H5 supports multi-screen and multi-layer management, input and output EDID management and monitoring, input source renaming, BKG and OSD settings, providing a rich image construction experience.
The H5 utilizes a B/S architecture, supporting cross-platform, cross-system access and control without requiring application program installation. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux platforms, allowing for online collaboration of multiple users with fast Web page response speeds, significantly improving on-site setup efficiency. The H5 also supports online firmware updates for easy hardware updates via a PC.
Certifications
CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, UL, CB, NOM, RCM, KC, CMIIM
If the product lacks relevant certifications for the intended sales regions, please contact NovaStar for confirmation or resolution. Otherwise, the customer assumes responsibility for any legal risks, and NovaStar reserves the right to claim compensation.
Features
Modular and plug-in design, free combination at your will
- Two kinds of LED 4K sending cards:
- H_20xRJ45 sending card supports up to 13,000,000 pixels.
- H_16xRJ45+2xfiber sending card supports up to 10,400,000 pixels and provides two OPT ports that copy outputs on Ethernet ports.
- Multi-capacity configuration on a single card slot:
- 4x 2K×1K@60Hz
- 2x 4K×1K@60Hz
- 1x 4Kx2K@60Hz
- Simple screen configuration using a single card and connector.
- Online status monitoring of all input and output cards.
- Hot-swappable input and output cards.
- H_2xRJ45 IP input card supports up to 100 IP camera inputs and input mosaic.
- Auto decryption of HDCP-encrypted sources.
- Decimal frame rates supported.
- HDR10 and HLG processing.
Multi-screen management for centralized control
- Each screen can have its own output resolution.
- Output mosaic.
- Irregular screen configuration: Supports irregular rectangle mosaic without limitations.
- Input source grouping management.
- Eye saver mode: Displays the image in a warmer, less bright way to relieve eye strain.
Adopts frame synchronization technology, ensuring all output connectors output the image synchronously for a complete and smooth playback experience, free from stuck frames, tearing, or piecing.
Diverse display possibilities for flexible configuration
- LCD bezel compensation.
- Multi-layer display: A single card supports 16x 2K layers, 8x DL layers, or 4x 4K layers. All layers support cross-connector output without reducing layer quantity.
- High-definition scrolling text: Customize scrolling text content, style, direction, and speed for slogans or notification messages.
- Up to 2,000 presets: Fade effect and seamless switching supported, with preset switching duration under 60ms.
- Scheduled playback of preset playlist: Add presets to playlists for monitoring, exhibitions, presentations, and other applications.
- OSD settings on a single screen with adjustable OSD transparency.
- BKG settings: BKG images do not occupy layer resources. Maximum BKG image width and height are up to 15K and 8K respectively.
- Channel logo management: Set text or image logos for input source identification.
- Input source cropping and renaming: Crop input source images to form new input sources.
- HDR and 10-bit video processing for exquisite and clear images.
- Color adjustment: Adjust output connector and screen colors, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and Gamma.
- XR scenario control.
- 3D function: Works with NovaStar's 3D emitter - EMT200 for 3D visual effects.
- Low latency: Reduce latency from input source to receiving card to as low as 1 frame.
Web-page control, easy, friendly and convenient
- Web control: Real-time response and 1000M/100M self-adaptive network control for multi-user collaboration.
- Monitoring of inputs and outputs on the Web page.
- Firmware update on the Web page.
- Ark Visualized Management and Control Platform App control via pad device.
Status monitoring and redundant power supply for better stability and reliability
- Self-test for fault detection.
- Auto monitoring and alarms.
- Supports hardware monitoring, including fan rotation speed, module temperature, voltage, and running status, with fault alarms generated as necessary.
- Supports an optional power supply for higher system reliability.
- Backup design: Backup between devices and backup between LED 4K sending cards.
Appearance
Front Panel
The H5 features a front panel with a touchscreen LCD display for menus, submenus, messages, device status, and monitoring information, allowing for fingertip operation. The product is designed for horizontal placement only and should not be mounted vertically or upside-down. It can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, requiring at least four times the equipment's weight capacity. Eight M5 screws are recommended for securing the product.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| LCD screen | Touchscreen displays menus, submenus, messages, device status, and monitoring information, enabling fingertip operations. |
Rear Panel
The rear panel provides various input and output connectors, including DVI, HDMI (1.3, 1.4, 2.0), DP (1.1, 1.2), 3G-SDI, CVBS, VGA, ETHERNET, OPT (1 & 2), GENLOCK, USB (1 & 2), and COM ports. It also includes a power input and a power switch.
Input Cards
H_4xDVI input card
Supports single link and dual link input modes, and 10-bit input source. HDCP 1.4 compliant. Does not support interlaced signal input.
- Single link mode: Uses four DVI connectors for input. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1152@60Hz and a minimum resolution of 800×600@60Hz. Custom resolutions include a maximum width of 2560 pixels (2560×972@60Hz) and a maximum height of 2560 pixels (884×2560@60Hz).
- Dual link mode: Connectors 2 and 4 are used for input; connectors 1 and 3 are unavailable. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 3840×1080@60Hz and a minimum resolution of 800×600@60Hz. Custom resolutions include a maximum width of 3840 pixels (3840×1124@60Hz) and a maximum height of 4095 pixels (1014×4095@60Hz).
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_4xHDMI input card
Supports 10-bit input source. Does not support interlaced signal input.
- For HDMI 1.3 inputs: Four connectors are used for input. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 2048×1152@60Hz and a minimum resolution of 800×600@60Hz. Custom resolutions include a maximum width of 2560 pixels (2560×972@60Hz) and a maximum height of 2560 pixels (884×2560@60Hz). HDCP 1.4 compliant.
- For HDMI 1.4 inputs: Two HDMI 1.4 connectors are used for input, with two HDMI 1.3 connectors unavailable. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 3840×1080@60Hz. Custom resolutions include a maximum width of 3840 pixels (3840×1124@60Hz) and a maximum height of 4095 pixels (1014×4095@60Hz). HDCP 1.4 compliant.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_1xHDMI2.0+1xDP1.2 input card
Only one connector can be used at a time. The selection is made via the Web page; the default is the HDMI 2.0 connector. Does not support interlaced signal input.
- 1x HDMI 2.0: Backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 1.3. Supports a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@60Hz. HDCP 2.2 compliant. Custom resolutions: Max. width: 4092 pixels (4092×2261@60Hz); Max. height: 4095 pixels (2188×4095@60Hz).
- 1x DP 1.2: Backward compatible with DP 1.1. Supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz or 8192×1080@60Hz. HDCP 2.2 compliant. Custom resolutions: Max. width: 8192 pixels (8192×1146@60Hz); Max. height: 4095 pixels (2188×4095@60Hz).
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
2xRJ45 IP input card
Provides 2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Supports interlaced signal input.
- Supported protocols: RTSP, GB28181, and ONVIF.
- Supported coding formats: H.264 and H.265.
- Single card decoding capability: 4x 3840×2160@30fps or 16x 1920×1080@30fps.
- DHCP compliant.
H_4x3G SDI input card
Provides 4x 3G-SDI inputs. Backward compatible with HD-SDI and SD-SDI. Supports ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD), and SMPTE 259 SD. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@60Hz. Supports 1080i/576i/480i de-interlacing processing.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_2xCVBS+2xVGA input card
Provides 2x CVBS and 2x VGA inputs. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60Hz. Supports PAL and NTSC.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_4xVGA input card
Provides 4x VGA inputs. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60Hz.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_2xDP1.1 input card
Provides 2x DP1.1 inputs. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 3840×1080@60Hz or 3840×2160@30Hz. Custom resolutions: Max. width: 3840 pixels (3840×1124@60Hz); Max. height: 4095 pixels (1014×4095@60Hz). Supports 8-bit and 10-bit inputs. Does not support interlaced signal input. HDCP 1.3 compliant.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_1xDP1.2 input card
Backward compatible with DP 1.1. Supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz or 8192×1080@60Hz. HDCP 2.2 compliant. Custom resolutions: Max. width: 8192 pixels (8192×1146@60Hz); Max. height: 4095 pixels (2188×4095@60Hz).
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
H_STD I/O card
Includes 2x COM ports, 1x ETHERNET port, 3x I/O ports, 3x RELAY OUT, and 3x IR OUT.
- 2x COM: Programmable RS422/RS485/RS232 ports for controlling devices using these protocols. Pin configurations are detailed.
- 1x ETHERNET: 10/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port for device control, supporting TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.
- 3x I/O: Programmable input/output ports for triggering functions. Pins 1, 2, and 3 can be set as input or output, with pin G as the common ground.
- 3x RELAY OUT: Connects to relays for controlling power on/off of connected devices (30 VDC, 3A max). Six pins divided into three groups for connection/disconnection via programming.
- 3x IR OUT: Programmable infrared control. Pins 1, 2, and 3 are for infrared emission, with pin G as the common ground.
H_1x12G SDI input card
Provides 1x 12G-SDI IN and 1x 12G-SDI LOOP. Backward compatible with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI. Supports ST-2082-1 (12G), ST-2081-1 (6G), ST-424 (3G), ST-292 (HD), and SMPTE 259 SD. Each connector supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz. Supports 1080i/576i/480i de-interlacing processing. Does not support input resolution and bit depth settings. The LOOP port outputs the 12G-SDI signal.
Status LEDs: On indicates the input or loop output is connected normally; Off indicates no input or loop output is connected or the input/loop output is abnormal.
H_1xHDMI2.0 input card
Provides 1x HDMI 2.0 input. Backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 1.3. Supports a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@60Hz. HDCP 2.2 compliant. Custom resolutions: Max. width: 4092 pixels (4092×2261@60Hz); Max. height: 4095 pixels (2188×4095@60Hz).
Status LEDs: On indicates the input source is accessed normally; Off indicates no input source is accessed or the input source is abnormal.
Output Card
H_16xRJ45+2xfiber sending card
This LED 4K sending card can load up to 10,400,000 pixels (max. width: 10,240 pixels, max. height: 10,240 pixels). This card occupies two slots.
- 16x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs: Supports 8-bit and 10-bit depth. A single Ethernet port supports up to 650,000 pixels (8-bit) or 320,000 pixels (10-bit). Features backup between Ethernet ports.
- 2x OPT outputs: Supports both SMF and MMF transmission. OPT 1 copies and outputs data on Ethernet ports 1-8. OPT 2 copies and outputs data on Ethernet ports 9-16.
H_20xRJ45 sending card
This LED 4K sending card can load up to 13,000,000 pixels (max. width: 10,752 pixels, max. height: 10,752 pixels). This card occupies two slots.
- 20x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs: Supports 8-bit and 10-bit depth. A single Ethernet port supports up to 650,000 pixels (8-bit) or 320,000 pixels (10-bit). Features backup between Ethernet ports.
H_2xRJ45+1xHDMI1.3 MVR preview card
- 2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet outputs: Connect to the network for monitoring inputs and outputs.
- 1x HDMI 1.3: Connect to a monitor for displaying monitoring information.
H_Control Card
- GENLOCK: Supports bi-level and tri-level. IN: Accepts Genlock signal. LOOP: Loops the Genlock signal.
- ETHERNET: A Gigabit Ethernet port for connecting to a control PC, router, switch, or PC for Web control and NovaLCT screen configuration.
- USB 1 & USB 2: 2x USB 2.0 ports for updating device programs and importing/exporting configuration parameters. Note: USB connectors do not provide power to connected devices.
- COM: A serial port adopting RS232 protocol for central control systems. IN: Accepts signal from the central control system. OUT: Loops the signal.
Applications
The H5 video wall splicer is used in various applications, including LED displays, and integrates with components like LED 4K Sending Cards, Ethernet outputs, and OPT outputs. It can be connected to PCs, routers, and pads for control and monitoring. The system supports power supply, lighting, curtain, air conditioner, LED screen, and loudspeaker control.
Power switch:
- -/ON: Powers on the device.
- O/OFF: Powers off the device.
Note: The COM port cannot be connected to a network (router or switch) or LED cabinet (receiving card).
Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the H5 are 482.6 mm (width) x 532.8 mm (depth) x 228.2 mm (height). The rack unit is 5U. The unit has a tolerance of ±0.5 mm.
Specifications
| Model | H5 | |
| Rack Unit | 5U | |
| Max. Input Cards | 10 | |
| Max. Input Channels | 40 | |
| Max. Output Cards | 3 | |
| Max. Loading Capacity (LED 4K sending card) | 39 million pixels | |
| Max. Layers | 48 | |
| Electrical Specifications | Power connector | 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 10A-5A. Note: The H5 comes with a single power supply; a redundant power supply is optional. |
| Power consumption | 400 W | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Humidity | 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing | |
| Storage Environment | Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing | |
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions | 482.6 mm × 532.8 mm × 228.2 mm |
| Net weight | 25 kg |
| Gross weight | 28 kg |
| Packing box | 780 mm x 615 mm x 345 mm |
| Packing Information Accessories | 1x Power cord, 1x RJ45 Ethernet cable, 1x Grounding cable, 1x HDMI cable, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Certificate of Approval, 1x Safety Manual, 1x Custom Letter |
Video Source Features
| Input Connector | Color Depth | Max. Input Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0 | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 8192×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| 10-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 |
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| 12-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0 |
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| DP 1.2 | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 8192×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
| 10-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz |
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| 12-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
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| HDMI 1.4 DP 1.1 | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 8192×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
| 10-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
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| 12-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 2048×1152@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×2160@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
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| HDMI 1.3 | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 2048×1152@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: Not supported YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
| 10-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 2048×1152@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: Not supported YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
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| 12-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 2048×1152@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4: Not supported YCbCr 4:2:2: 4096×1080@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0: Not supported |
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| SL-DVI | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 2048×1152@60Hz |
| DL-DVI | 8-bit | RGB 4:4:4: 3840×1080@60Hz |
| VGA | - | RGB 4:4:4: 1920×1080@60Hz |
| CVBS | - | Supports up to 1920×1080@60Hz video inputs. Input resolution and bit depth settings are not allowed. Supports ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD). |
| 3G-SDI | - | Supports up to 4096×2160@60Hz video inputs. Input resolution and bit depth settings are not allowed. Supports ST-2082-1 (12G), ST-2081-1 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD). |
| 12G-SDI | - | Supports up to 4096×2160@60Hz video inputs. Input resolution and bit depth settings are not allowed. Supports ST-2082-1 (12G), ST-2081-1 (6G), ST-424 (3G) and ST-292 (HD). |
Notes and Cautions
Notes For Battery
- The battery is not intended for replacement.
- Disposing of a battery in fire, a hot oven, or through mechanical crushing or cutting can lead to an explosion.
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature environment can result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Notes for Installation
- When installing the product on a rack, use at least 8 M5*8 screws. The rack must support at least four times the total weight of the mounted equipment.
- A. Elevated Operating Ambient: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature may exceed the room ambient temperature. Consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's specified maximum ambient temperature (Tma).
- B. Reduced Air Flow: Ensure rack installation allows adequate airflow for safe operation.
- C. Mechanical Loading: Mount the equipment in the rack to avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading.
- D. Circuit Overloading: Consider the supply circuit connection and the potential effects of overloading on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Adhere to equipment nameplate ratings.
- E. Reliable Earthing: Ensure reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment, paying attention to supply connections other than direct branch circuit connections (e.g., power strips).
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used per the manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation in a residential area may cause harmful interference, requiring the user to correct it at their own expense.
Others
- This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference, requiring the user to take adequate measures.
- Please read the specifications thoroughly and use the product according to the requirements. For any questions or improper use, contact NovaStar immediately. Users are solely responsible for consequences arising from improper use or illegal purposes.
