Novastar - H15

The NovaStar H15 stands out for its approach, which combines two pieces of equipment that are usually separate: the video processor and the controller responsible for driving the LED display. This ‘all-in-one’ design reduces the number of devices required in a complex video chain and allows more functions to be centralised within a single system.

Its modular architecture is one of its key strengths. The chassis can accommodate various input and output cards to suit the sources and equipment present in the installation. HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, 3G-SDI, 12G-SDI, NDI, IP or ST 2110 can thus be integrated depending on the chosen configuration. On the output side, several families of cards allow operation via Ethernet, fibre optics, HDMI, DVI, SDI or HDBaseT.

Image processing is particularly well-suited to set-ups where multiple content streams need to be displayed simultaneously. The H15 supports up to 160 independent layers, with the ability to freely move elements within the workspace. This capability enables users to compose an image from numerous sources, distribute content across multiple screens or create mosaics with unusual geometries. Scaling, cropping, OSD and background management functions round off this composition environment.

Video processing supports high-definition streams up to 8K depending on the configuration, as well as 10-bit signals and the HDR10 and HLG standards. Support for sources up to 4K at 120 Hz also allows for the display of extremely smooth content, provided the installed cards and screens support it.

Reliability is another key feature of the H15. The system incorporates various fail-safe options, particularly for sources, output cards and devices, as well as a dual power supply. In the event of a problem, switching can therefore be carried out without causing a prolonged interruption to the display. Input and output monitoring, remote control and SNMP compatibility also make it easy to integrate the H15 into a monitored technical infrastructure.

Control can be carried out via the web interface, but also within a centralised control architecture using TCP/IP or RS232. The H15 thus becomes a fully-fledged video management platform for complex LED installations, capable of evolving in line with their needs thanks to its system of interchangeable cards.