NovaStar MSD600 / MSD600-1 LED Sending Cards | HDMI, DVI
$ 180.00
NovaStar MSD600 and MSD600-1 are LED display sending cards with HDMI/DVI inputs, four Gigabit Ethernet outputs, USB control and UART cascading. Check the exact model before ordering: their physical dimensions, rated power and documented audio connections differ.
NovaStar MSD600 and MSD600-1 LED sending cards
These sending cards receive video from HDMI or DVI sources and send processed screen data through four Gigabit Ethernet outputs. A Type-B USB connection links the card to the control computer, while UART IN and OUT support cascading. Both models provide a light-sensor connection for automatic brightness adjustment with a compatible sensor.
Model selection: This listing includes MSD600 and MSD600-1. They have separate specifications, so match the full model name, board dimensions and required connections to the supplied card before ordering a replacement.
Shared connections and video limits
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Video inputs | 1 × single-link DVI and 1 × HDMI 1.3 |
| Ethernet outputs | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45; up to 650,000 pixels per port; port redundancy supported |
| 8-bit source format | The video-format tables list RGB 4:4:4 at up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz; see the MSD600 HDMI documentation note below |
| 10/12-bit source format | RGB 4:4:4 at up to 1440 × 900 @ 60 Hz in the respective video-format tables |
| Computer control | Type-B USB |
| Cascading | UART IN/OUT; up to 20 sending cards |
| Light sensor | 1 connector for ambient-brightness monitoring and automatic screen-brightness adjustment |
| Input voltage | DC 3.3–5.5 V |
| Operating temperature | −20 to +75 °C |
Model-specific specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Separate audio input | 1 audio input connector documented |
| Source selection | Only one input source is selected at a time; default is HDMI |
| Custom resolution examples | 3840 × 600 @ 60 Hz or 800 × 2560 @ 60 Hz |
| Rated current / power | 0.75 A / 3.5 W |
| Dimensions | 137.9 × 99.7 × 39.0 mm |
| Net weight | 135.0 g |
| Operating humidity | 0–90% RH, non-condensing |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Separate audio input | Not documented in the MSD600-1 connector list; do not assume the MSD600 audio connection applies |
| Custom resolution examples | 3840 × 600 @ 60 Hz or 548 × 3840 @ 60 Hz |
| Interlaced video | Not supported |
| HDMI copy protection | HDCP 1.4 |
| Rated current / power | 1.32 A / 6.6 W; measured with one uncascaded card, HDMI input and four Ethernet outputs |
| Dimensions | 151.0 × 121.0 × 42.0 mm |
| Net weight | 157.6 g, card only |
| Operating humidity | 10–90% RH, non-condensing |
MSD600 documentation note: V2.2.1 lists HDMI at 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz in its video-format table but 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz in the HDMI connector description. Confirm the required HDMI format for the supplied MSD600 before relying on 1920 × 1200. The earlier listing’s 2048 × 1152 and 2560 × 960 claims are not confirmed in this linked specification.
Configuration and calibration
For MSD600-1, NovaStar documents pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration using NovaLCT and NovaCLB. The original MSD600 specification also supports NovaStar calibration technology. Match the receiving-card configuration and source bit depth to the screen; the per-port maximum does not establish support for every combined screen resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MSD600 and MSD600-1 the same sending card?
They share HDMI/DVI inputs and four Ethernet outputs, but their dimensions, rated power and documented connectors differ. Use the model-specific tables when choosing a replacement.
What resolution is supported at 10-bit or 12-bit?
Both referenced video-format tables list a maximum of 1440 × 900 at 60 Hz for 10/12-bit RGB 4:4:4. The 8-bit format limit should not be carried over to those higher bit depths.
Does MSD600-1 have the same separate audio input as MSD600?
The MSD600 specification documents a separate audio input. The MSD600-1 V1.0.0 connector list does not document that connector, so confirm the actual model if a separate audio input is required.
Can these cards adjust brightness using a light sensor?
Yes. Both specifications describe a light-sensor connector for monitoring ambient brightness and enabling automatic screen-brightness adjustment with a compatible sensor.
How are multiple sending cards connected for control?
The Type-B USB port connects to the computer, and UART IN/OUT ports provide device cascading. Both specifications support cascading up to 20 sending cards.
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Specification download
MSD600 sending card specifications V2.2.1 (PDF)
The retained download is for MSD600. The separately labeled MSD600-1 values above follow NovaStar’s MSD600-1 specification V1.0.0, released March 30, 2021.
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