Rental Stage Solution

Live Event Solution

C1 + N9+VE7

A totally new way to experience event poeration is coming

How can the C1 + N9 + VE7 streamline your stage control?

Stage Control,
The NovaStar Way

For stage control or TV studio applications, quick and stable control is a must. The C1+N9+VE7 is the perfect solution to meet the needs of this type of application. The N9 acts as a switcher, splicer and processor, the VE7 is a video Input Expander, while the C1 console handles the stage control. With a dual-screen design, the C1 removes the necessity of complex and slow software operation, allowing you to effortlessly control the stage.

FEATURES

01 Real 4K for breathtaking visuals

Supports 16 video source inputs, up to 5×4K outputs
Supports up to 4K×2K@60Hz
4 DVI outputs, loading capacity up to 8K×1K
3 AUX outputs can be used for teleprompter

02 Simplified operation
for maximum effiency

Supports 32 user presets, accessible at the push of a button
Supports numerical input for parameters
Visual interface for easy operation
The C1 has a dual-LCD screen design, with one screen for monitoring, and the other for touch control

03 Amazing picture,
allowing ultimate creativity

Supports up to 7 layers in any location
Supports capture of 8 HD screenshots
Supports 1024 steps of fade-in and fade-out
Supports crop, duplicate, mirror

04 Advanced design for reliability
and stability

Redundant backup outputs, support for Dual-link mode
MVR output allows global monitoring for all inputs and outputs
Premium grade T-Bar, seamless swithch

N9

Multi-layer Seamless Switcher

Real 4K for breathtaking pixel to pixel display

9 input sources, including two 4K source inputs.
4 DVI master outputs, for up to 8K×1K or 4K×2K loading capacity with a single unit.

Multiple Layers for creative arrangements

Support for 7 layers in any location, each up to 4K×2K.

Fully featured for ultimate efficiency

2 AUX outputs can be used for teleprompter. Fade in/out switching effects.
Supports 32 user presets, easily accessible with the push of a button.

Dual-Redundancy for ultimate stability

Redundant backup outputs (supports single or dual link mode).
MVR output allows total monitoring for worry-free operation.

Video Control Console

User-friendly dual touchscreen design

Left screen allows real-time PVW and PGM monitoring.
Right screen allows touch operation for ultimate control over inputs, outputs, and display.

Simple operation

Supports numerical input for parameters.
Support for numerous hotkeys to simplify workflow.
Supports presets for multiple users, switchable with the press of a button.

Advanced design for a streamlined workflow

Sleek and powerful design.
Clear and intuitive layout for simplified operation.
Aviation-style T-bar for free switching.

Multi-layer Seamless Switcher

Dual-mode

Switcher and splicer modes for ultimate flexibility

Splicer mode

4 Main outputs, with support for 4K×2K processing. Can realize larger size pixel to pixel display without scaling using media server.

Switcher mode

2 Main outputs with support for 4K×1K processing.
Support capture each input sources and PGM as a BKG, A total of 6 BKGs can be supported.
Support for real-time monitoring with PVW and PGM. Support fade in & fade out switching effects.

Abundant layers

Support for 6 layers, each up to 4K×2K.
Crossing Multiple outputs will not limit number of layers.

Secure and stable

Dual-Redundancy for ultimate stability
Redundant backup outputs (supports single or dual link mode).

Stunning image quality

8 input sources, including one 4K×1K source inputs

C1

Event Controller

C1, a console specially designed for NovaStar’s terminal video processing products, such as J series, is mainly used for live stage control.

The C1 is designed with two LCD screens. One is used for previewing input sources. The other, together with buttons on the panel, is used to configure the layer size, layer position, input source, output resolution, layer border and input source cropping under each preset.

The C1 is also designed with a joystick and T-Bar. The joystick is used to precisely adjust the size and position of layers. The T-Bar supports adjustment of 1024 levels of layer transparency, finely controlling the transition effects of presets and PVW, PGM for switching.

Thanks to the cool lighted buttons, highly sensitive joystick and T-Bar, plus the two LCD screens, the C1 is extremely easy to operate, making live stage control most convenient.

Resources

Support two LCD screens, one for monitoring, and the other touch screen for operating. During operating, users can view on one of the LCD screens the input source status, preview status and status of output on LED display, so that the overall situation is under control.
Supports control of NovaStar video splicing processors.
Supports screen mosaic, easy mosaic, output image quality adjustment, BKG settings, EDID settings, test patterns, and switching from normal display to blackout with one button press.
Supports up to 32 presets.
Supports preset copying, use of preset templates, preset customizing, saving of custom presets, preset data cleanup, lockup of preset area on C1 operation panel.
Supports up to 8 × layers, and 1 × BKG.
Supports configurations of shape layers and layer mask.
Supports layer adding with one button press, layer cleanup with one button press, and moving a layer to the front or back with one button press.
Supports layer editing, layer image quality adjustment, layer border settings, and layer freezing.
Supports settings of the layer size and position through the joystick and buttons.
Supports Aux configuration.
Supports input source cropping.
Supports 13 layer transition effects and settings of transition duration.
Supports adjustment of the joystick’s sensitivity.
Supports manual adjustment of the fade transition effect of layers by using the T-Bar.
Supports remote or live control of terminal video processors through RJ45.

Port and button description

Port and Button	Quantity	Description
Ethernet (RJ45)	1	A port to remotely control the terminal through network
USB	1	Used to update program, or connect to the upper computer
U-DISK	1	Connects to a USB drive to import USB files.
Monitor	1	l IN: An HDMI preview connector that connects to the HDMI preview connector of a terminal l LOOP: An HDMI loop output connector which can display the preview display of a terminal on other display devices.
RS232	1	A control connector that connects to the upper computer
Reset button	1	A pinhole reset button used to reset and restart the C1

Overall specifications

Input power	AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption	50 W
Operating temperature	0°C–50°C
Storage temperature	-20°C–60°C
Humidity	0%–95% RH
Dimensions	541.46 mm × 649.90 mm × 204.46 mm
Weight	14 kg

N9

Seamless Switcher

The N9 is a high-performance seamless switcher that integrates video processing, screen mosaic, transition effects and multi-screen display capabilities. With powerful video signal receiving and processing abilities, the N9 supports up to 4K×2K@60Hz video input. Using high-performance video processing technologies, it is capable of processing and outputting ultra-high quality images. The N9 supports 9 video inputs, 7 layers and up to 4 group of DVI connectors for mosaic output. A single N9 unit can load an up to 8KK screen, and multiple N9 units can be cascaded for output.

The N9 can work with NovaStar’s C1 event controller and brand-new V-Can smart control software, to realize richer screen mosaic effects and easier operation.

Thanks to the powerful capabilities of receiving and processing a variety of video signals, the N9 can be widely used in various scenarios, such as intermediate and high-end rental, stage control, media centers, big conference sites, exhibition sites and concert control centers.

Resources

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors in the market

DP 1.2 connector: 3840×2160@60Hz
DP 1.1 connector: 3840×2160@30Hz
HDMI 1.3 connectaor: 1920×1080@60Hz
DVI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz
3G-SDI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI connectors for mosaic output

Each group includes a main connector and a backup connector. A maximum of 4 connectors can be used for mosaic output. The mosaic layout can be 4×1, 1×4 or 2×2. The maximum loading capacity can reach 8,800,000 pixels and the maximum mosaic width can be up to 8192 pixels.

Supports 4 single-link connectors or 2 dual-link connectors for mosaic output.

Multiple layer display

Up to 7 layers supported at the same time. Max. resolution of each layer can be up to 4K×2K. Cross connector output is supported.
Layer cloning, layer mirroring and Z-order layer sorting are supported.

Customized BKG settings

You can load an image file from the control computer or C1 event controller, or you can also capture an input source image displayed on the screen as the BKG image.

Input source cropping supported

Easy mosaic and custom mosaic

EDID management supported

Supports input resolution management for DVI, HDMI and DP connectors.

Display control and transition effects

Allows you to black out or freeze the screen by simply clicking one button.
Supports setting of transition effect and effect duration.

HDMI connector for output monitoring

Supports monitoring of all input sources, PVW and PGM.
Supports displaying of input resolution and frame rate.

2 × Aux output

32 × preset

A total of 32 user presets can be created and saved as templates which can be used directly and conveniently.

Multiple operation modes

You can operate the N9 via its front panel, the V-Can smart control software or C1 event controller.

Genlock synchronization or synchronization with any input source, achieving output vertical synchronization

Input
INPUT-1	DP 1.1 connector Supports 3840×2160@30Hz video source input (downward compatible) and custom resolutions.
INPUT-2	HDMI 1.3 connectors Support 1920×1080@60Hz video source input, any input resolution that conforms to VESA standard and custom resolutions.
INPUT-3
INPUT-4	DVI connectors Supports 1920×1080@60Hz video source input (downward compatible), any input resolution that conforms to VESA standard and custom resolutions.
INPUT-5
INPUT-6
INPUT-7
INPUT-8	DP 1.2 connector Supports 3840×2160@30Hz video source input (downward compatible) and custom resolutions.
INPUT-9	3G-SDI connector Supports 1920×1080@60Hz video source input (downward compatible). Supports de-interlacing processing.
INPUT-9	SDI LOOP for SDI signal loop output
Output
HDMI	HDMI output connector, capable of monitoring 9 input sources, PVW and PGM
DVI1-DL/PGM1	DVI 1 output If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is DuallinkOut1.
DVI2/PGM2	DVI 2 output If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is invalid.
DVI3-DL/PVW1	DVI 3 output If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is DuallinkOut2.
DVI4/PVW2	DVI 4 output If the output mode is set to dual link, this connector is invalid.
HDMI1/HDMI2	2 Aux output connectors
Control
ETHERNET (RJ45)	A control connector
USB (Type-B)	For the connection with control computer
USB (Type-A)	For cascading N9 units
IN–Genlock– LOOP	For synchronizing cascaded devices
OPT OUTPUT	4 optical fiber connectors for controlling the VE7 video input expander
Power
AC100V-240V~ 50/60Hz	AC power connector

J6

Seamless Switcher

The J6 is a NovaStar high-performance seamless switcher that integrates video processing, screen mosaic, transition effects and multi-screen display capabilities. The J6 offers powerful video signal receiving and processing abilities, and supports up to 8 inputs with the resolutions up to 4K×2K@30Hz and 6 windows. Besides, this product supports two system modes: Splicer and Switcher. When it is in Splicer mode, a maximum of 4 DVI output connectors can be used together for output, which can realize an up to 8KK loading capacity of each J6 unit. When it is in Switcher mode, a maximum of 2 DVI output connectors can be used together for output, which can realize an up to 4KK loading capacity of each J6 unit.

Based on powerful FPGA platform, the J6 supports input and output EDID management and color adjustment, seamless transition of a variety of input sources, as well as fade and other transition effects, bringing you a more flexible and rich visual experience.

What’s more, the J6 is equipped with NovaStar V-Can smart control software and C1 event controller, allowing for a rich screen mosaic effect via V-Can, C1 or front panel operations. With excellent image quality, ultra-large loading capacity and flexible operation modes, the J6 can be widely used in conference reports, exhibition centers, stage control and other application scenarios.

Resources

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors in the market

DVI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input
HDMI 1.3 connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input
3G-SDI connector: 1920×1080@60Hz input
DP 1.1 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz input
HDMI 1.4 connector: 4K×2K@30Hz input

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI output connectors of a single J6 unit for mosaic output

Each group includes a main connector and a backup connector. A maximum of 4 connectors can be used for mosaic output. The mosaic layout can be 4×1, 1×4 or 2×2. The maximum loading capacity can reach 9,200,000 pixels and the maximum mosaic width can be up to 15360 pixels.

Dual system modes

The J6 supports both Splicer and Switcher modes, which can meet different application requirements.

Multiple window display

The J6 supports up to six 4K×2K windows with random layout. Each window supports cross connector output.

HDMI connector for output monitoring

Supports monitoring of a single input source, PVW or PGM.
Supports monitoring of all input sources, PVW and PGM.
Supports displaying of input resolution and refresh rate.

Display control function

Allows you to black out or freeze the screen by simply clicking one button.

EDID management

Supports input resolution management for DVI, HDMI and DP connectors.

Transition effects

In Splicer mode, the J6 supports setting of transition effect for source switching.

In Switcher mode, the J6 supports setting of Take effect and effect duration.

AUX

In Switcher mode, the J6 supports AUX setting.

BKG capturing

The J6 supports capturing of input source and PGM, and the captured image can be used as BKG.

BKG settings

The J6 supports both image BKG and pure color BKG. You can save at most 6 BKG images.

Input color, window color and output color adjustable

Preset management

You can create at most 10 custom presets and load the preset simply by clicking one button.

Window template management

The J6 is built-in with 7 window templates. You can load one of the window templates to quickly lay out the windows.

Multiple operation modes

You can operate the J6 via its front panel, the V-Can smart control software or C1 event controller.

Visualized color LCD screen and distinct button indicators on front panel, simplifying system control operations

Connector	Input	DVI	Input resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz and downward compatible HDCP 1.4
		3G-SDI	Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward compatible 3G-SDI loop output
		HDMI1.3	Input resolution up to 1920×1080@60Hz and downward compatible HDCP 1.4
		DP1.1	Input resolution up to 4K×2K@30Hz and downward compatible HDCP 1.3
		HDMI1.4	Input resolution up to 4K×2K@30Hz and downward compatible HDCP 1.4
	Output	DVI	4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI output connectors can be used for mosaic output. Each group includes a main connector and a backup connector.
		HDMI	A monitoring connector
	Control	Ethernet	Communicate with PC or connect to the network.
		USB (Type-B)	Connect to the PC for device control.
		USB (Type-A)	A reserved connector
Connector performance	Common input and output resolutions	DVI HDMI1.3	800×600@50/60/75/85Hz 1024×768@48/50/60/75/85Hz 1152×864@75Hz 1280×720@48/50/60Hz 1280×768@48/50/60/75Hz 1280×800@50/60Hz 1280×960@50/60/85Hz 1280×1024@48/50/60/75/85Hz 1360×768@60Hz 1364×1024@48/50/85Hz	1366×768@50/60Hz 1366×800@50/60Hz 1400×1050@48/50/60/75Hz 1440×900@60/75/85Hz 1600×900@48/50/60Hz 1600×1200@48/50/60Hz 1680×1050@60Hz 1792×1280@60Hz 1920×1080@30/48/50/60Hz 1920×1200@50/60Hz
		DP1.1 HDMI1.4	800×600@50/60/75/85Hz 1024×768@48/50/60/75/85Hz 1152×864@75Hz 1280×720@48/50/60Hz 1280×768@48/50/60/75Hz 1280×800@50/60Hz 1280×960@50/60/85Hz 1280×1024@48/50/60/75/85Hz 1360×768@60Hz 1364×1024@48/50/85Hz 1400×1050@48/50/60/75Hz 1440×900@60/75/85Hz 1600×900@48/50/60Hz 1600×1200@48/50/60Hz	1680×1050@60Hz 1792×1280@60Hz 1920×1080@30/48/50/60Hz 1920×1200@50/60Hz 2048×1080@30/48/50/60Hz 2048×1152@30Hz 2304×1152@60Hz 2048×1152@60Hz 2560×1080@50/60Hz 2560×1400@50/60Hz 2560×1600@50/60Hz 3840×1080@30/50/60Hz 3840×2160@30Hz
		3G-SDI	480i, 576i 1280×720p@24/25/30/50/60Hz 1920×1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz
Electrical specifications		Power connector	AC100V~240V 50/60Hz。
		Power consumption	50W
Operating environment		Operating temperature	0℃~60℃
		Storage temperature	-20℃~60℃
Physical specifications		Dimensions	482.6mm×379.5mm×94.7mm
		Weight	3810g

VE7

Video Input Expander

The VE7 video input expander is an input signal receiving device with a variety of input connectors. It features powerful video input receiving capabilities, and supports a maximum of 7 video inputs up to 1920×1080@60Hz, or 1 video input up to 1920×1080@60Hz and 3 video inputs up to 4K×1K@60Hz. It also supports input EDID management and input color adjustment. The VE7 is mainly used for expanding the input sources for the N9 seamless switcher

Resources

Industry-standard video input connectors
- DVI: 1920×1080@60Hz and other VESA standard video source inputs
- HDMI 1.3: 1920×1080@60Hz and other VESA standard video source inputs
- 3G-SDI: 1920×1080@60Hz
- DP 1.1: 4K×2K@30Hz
- HDMI 1.4: 4K×2K@30Hz
4 optical fiber outputs
The VE7 can output the received video inputs to the N9 seamless switcher via 4 optical fiber output connectors.
DVI MVR output
- Monitoring all input sources
- Displaying input resolution and frame rate
- Loop output of one input source
EDID management and input color adjustment
- Input resolution management of DVI, HDMI and DP connectors
- Input color adjustment
Device update via V-Can or NovaLCT

Input
DVI	Supports 1920×1080@60Hz and other VESA standard resolutions, downward compatibility and custom resolutions. Supports HDCP 1.4. Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
3G-SDI	Supports up to 1920×1080@60Hz input resolution and downward compatibility. Supports 3G-SDI loop output. Supports deinterlacing processing.
HDMI 1.3	Supports 1920×1080@60Hz and other VESA standard resolutions, downward compatibility and custom resolutions. Supports HDCP 1.4. Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
DP 1.1	Supports 3840×2160@30Hz input resolution, downward compatibility and custom resolutions Supports HDCP 1.3. Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
HDMI 1.4	Supports 3840×2160@30Hz input resolution, downward compatibility and custom resolutions Supports HDCP 1.4. Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
Dual DVI	Supports 3840×2160@30Hz input resolution, downward compatibility and custom resolutions Supports HDCP 1.4. Does not support interlaced signal inputs.
Output
DVI	MVR: Monitoring all input sources AUX: Loop output of one input source via N9 configuration
OUTPUT 1, 2, 3, 4	10G optical fiber connectors The VE7 can be connected to the N9 via 4 optical fiber connectors which enable the signal transmission between the VE7 and N9.
Control
ETHERNET	For device update via NovaLCT.
USB (Type-B)
Connector performance	Common resolutions
l DVI l HDMI 1.3	800×600@50/60/75/85Hz		1366×768@50/60Hz
	1024×768@48/50/60/75/85Hz		1366×800@50/60Hz
	1152×864@75Hz		1400×1050@48/50/60/75Hz
	1280×720@48/50/60Hz		1440×900@60/75/85Hz
	1280×768@48/50/60/75Hz		1600×900@48/50/60Hz
	1280×800@50/60Hz		1600×1200@48/50/6 0Hz
	1280×960@50/60/85Hz		1680×1050@60Hz
	1280×1024@48/50/60/75/85Hz		1792×1280@60Hz
	1360×768@60Hz		1920×1080@30/48/50/60Hz
	1364×1024@48/50/85Hz		1920×1200@50/60Hz
l DP 1.1 l HDMI 1.4 l Dual DVI	800×600@50/60/75/85Hz		1680×1050@60Hz
	1024×768@48/50/60/75/85Hz		1792×1280@60Hz
	1152×864@75Hz		1920×1080@30/48/50/60Hz
	1280×720@48/50/60Hz		1920×1200@50/60Hz
	1280×768@48/50/60/75Hz		2048×1080@30/48/50/60Hz
	1280×800@50/60Hz		2048×1152@30Hz
	1280×960@50/60/85Hz		2304×1152@ 60Hz
	1280×1024@48 /50/60/75/85Hz 1360×768@60Hz 1364×1024@48/50/85Hz 1400×1050@48/50/60/75Hz 1440×900@60/75/85Hz 1600×900@48/50/60Hz 1600×1200@48/50/60Hz			2048×1152@60Hz 2560×1080@50/60Hz 2560×1400@50/60Hz 2560×1600@50/60Hz 3840×1080@30/50/60Hz 3840×2160@30Hz
3G-SDI	480i，576i 1280×720p@24/25/30/50/60Hz 1920×10 80p@24/25/30/50/60Hz
Overall Specification
Electrical specifications	Power connector	AC100-240V~, 50/60Hz。
	Power consumption	40 W
Operating environment	Operating temperature	0℃~60℃
	Operating humidity	0%RH~95%RH non-condensing
	Storage temperature	-20℃~60℃
Physical specifications	Dimensions	482.6mm×3 82.0mm×51mm
	Net weight	3.4 kg
	Total weight	21.6 kg（VE7+N9）
Packing information	Accessory	1×power cord, 4×10GSFP+DAC 0.3M
	Flight case（VE7+N9）	556mm × 277mm × 700mm
Certifications		CE, RoHS, FCC, IC, EAC
Noise Level (typical at 25°C/77°F)		45dB(A)

Live Event Solution

C1 + N9+VE7

How can the C1 + N9 + VE7 streamline your stage control?

Stage Control, The NovaStar Way

FEATURES

01

Real 4K for breathtaking visuals

02

Simplified operation for maximum effiency

03

Amazing picture, allowing ultimate creativity

04

Advanced design for reliability and stability

N9

Multi-layer Seamless Switcher

Real 4K for breathtaking pixel to pixel display

Multiple Layers for creative arrangements

Fully featured for ultimate efficiency

Dual-Redundancy for ultimate stability

C1

Video Control Console

User-friendly dual touchscreen design

Simple operation

Advanced design for a streamlined workflow

J6

Multi-layer Seamless Switcher

Dual-mode

Splicer mode

Switcher mode

Abundant layers

Secure and stable

Stunning image quality

V-Can

C1

Event Controller

Port and button description

Overall specifications

N9

Seamless Switcher

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors in the market

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI connectors for mosaic output

Multiple layer display

Customized BKG settings

Input source cropping supported

Easy mosaic and custom mosaic

EDID management supported

Display control and transition effects

HDMI connector for output monitoring

2 × Aux output

32 × preset

Multiple operation modes

Genlock synchronization or synchronization with any input source, achieving output vertical synchronization

Input

Output

Control

Power

J6

Seamless Switcher

Compatible with industry-standard video input connectors in the market

4 groups (2 connectors in each group) of DVI output connectors of a single J6 unit for mosaic output

Dual system modes

Multiple window display

HDMI connector for output monitoring

Display control function

EDID management

Transition effects

AUX

BKG capturing

BKG settings

Input color, window color and output color adjustable

Preset management

Window template management

Multiple operation modes

Visualized color LCD screen and distinct button indicators on front panel, simplifying system control operations

Connector

Connector performance

Electrical specifications

Operating environment

Physical specifications

VE7

Stage Control,
The NovaStar Way

Simplified operation
for maximum effiency

Amazing picture,
allowing ultimate creativity

Advanced design for reliability
and stability