NovaStar CX80 Pro 8K LED Display Controller
Price range: $ 17,903.00 through $ 18,966.00
The NovaStar CX80 Pro is a COEX-series LED display controller with 16 × 5Gbps Ethernet outputs and two 40Gbps optical ports. Choose between the HDMI 2.1/DP 1.4 input card and the four-HDMI 2.0 input card; supported resolution, frame rate and bit depth depend on that choice.
CX80 Pro Controller and Input-Card Options
The NovaStar CX80 Pro combines LED display control, modular input cards and VMP configuration in the COEX platform. Its 5.5-inch touch display provides status and parameter controls. Cabinet topology is configured in VMP; the V1.1.2 manual does not support completing screen configuration on the front LCD.
Match the installed input card to your source before ordering. The original listing’s general “8K@60Hz per port” wording needs the port-specific limits below: DP 1.4 and 12G-SDI do not share HDMI 2.1’s 8K 60 Hz capability.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input card 1 | 1 × HDMI 2.1 + 1 × DP 1.4 + 4 × 12G-SDI |
| Card 1 HDMI 2.1 | 7680 × 4320 only; up to 60 Hz, subject to bit depth and chroma sampling |
| Card 1 DP 1.4 | 7680 × 4320 only; 30, 25 or 24 Hz |
| Input card 2 | 4 × HDMI 2.0 + 4 × 12G-SDI |
| Card 2 HDMI 2.0, 8-bit | Up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz per connector; up to 8192 × 4320 at 60 Hz in mosaic |
| Card 2 HDMI 2.0, 10/12-bit RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 | Up to 4096 × 1080 at 60 Hz per connector; up to 8192 × 2160 at 60 Hz in mosaic |
| 12G-SDI on either input card | 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2; up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz per connector, 8192 × 4320 at 60 Hz mosaic |
| Interlaced input | Not supported |
For card 1 HDMI 2.1, 8-bit RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 support the listed 8K rates up to 60 Hz. At 10/12-bit, RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4 are limited to 30/25/24 Hz, while YCbCr 4:2:2 supports the listed rates up to 60 Hz. HDMI and DP input widths must be multiples of eight. Refer to the manual’s video-source table for the complete format matrix.
Output Capacity and Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum device load | 35,389,440 pixels |
| Ethernet outputs | 16 × 5Gbps |
| Per-port load at 60 Hz | 8-bit: 2,592,000; 10-bit: 2,073,000; 12-bit: 1,728,000 pixels |
| Optical outputs | 2 × 40Gbps; OPT 1 maps to Ethernet 1–8, OPT 2 to 9–16 |
| Maximum width or height, Send-Only mode | 32,768 pixels; total loading limit still applies |
| Maximum width or height, All-In-One mode | 16,384 pixels; total loading limit still applies |
| Control connections | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet; Genlock IN and LOOP |
| Genlock signal types | Bi-Level and Tri-Level |
| Front display | 5.5-inch 1080p IPS touch LCD |
| Power supply / consumption | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 4 A / 170 W |
| Dimensions / net weight | 482.6 × 95.1 × 528 mm / 10.5 kg |
| Operating environment | −10°C to +45°C; 0–80% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage environment | −30°C to +80°C; 0–90% RH, non-condensing |
| IP rating | IP20 |
The per-port loading table in V1.1.2 applies when working with CA50E, CA50C and XA50 receiving cards. Load also varies with frame rate and bit depth; multiplying port maxima does not override the device’s total limit. Optical ports carry the corresponding Ethernet groups rather than adding another independent screen capacity.
VMP, Scaling and Low Latency
Send-Only mode provides video sending; All-In-One mode adds video processing and image scaling. V1.1.2 describes one layer in All-In-One mode. HDMI and DP support HDR10 and HLG under the documented input conditions.
Latency depends on the input card and operating mode. In V1.1.2, low latency cannot be used with Genlock, and cabinets on each Ethernet port must share the same Y coordinate. Controller latency does not include the additional delay from receiving cards and driver chips.
The manual marks SPDIF audio output and AUX RS232 as reserved. The front USB 2.0 port is documented for exporting diagnostics to an NTFS or FAT32 USB drive; do not treat it as a media-player input.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every CX80 Pro input support 8K at 60 Hz?
No. On input card 1, HDMI 2.1 supports 7680 × 4320 up to 60 Hz with format restrictions. DP 1.4 is limited to 30/25/24 Hz at that resolution. Each 12G-SDI connector supports up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz.
How many pixels can CX80 Pro control?
The V1.1.2 manual specifies a maximum device load of 35,389,440 pixels. Each Ethernet port has its own limit based on frame rate and bit depth, so check both the port loads and the total.
Do the optical ports add capacity beyond the 16 Ethernet outputs?
No. OPT 1 corresponds to Ethernet ports 1–8 and OPT 2 to ports 9–16. Each optical port carries the equivalent of eight 5Gbps Ethernet ports.
Can I configure the LED cabinet layout from the touchscreen?
The V1.1.2 manual requires VMP for cabinet topology and screen configuration. The touch LCD is used for status, source selection and supported parameter adjustments.
Can CX80 Pro use Genlock and low latency together?
Not according to V1.1.2. Enabling low latency prevents Genlock from being selected as the sync source; using Genlock prevents low latency from being enabled.
Original Documentation Downloads
Both original links below provide the same CX80 Pro User Manual V1.1.2, dated July 4, 2023. The first was previously labeled “Specification”; the manual includes specifications in sections 9–11.
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