NovaStar A5s & A5s Plus Receiving Cards: Complete Guide

The NovaStar A5s and A5s Plus receiver cards are part of the NovaStar Armor series, renowned for its stability, compatibility, and superior image performance. Designed for a wide range of LED display applications, from indoor fine-pitch screens to outdoor rental installations, these receiver cards ensure smooth video transmission and accurate color reproduction.

In this complete guide, we’ll provide a brief overview of the NovaStar Armor series and explore the unique advantages of the A5s and A5s Plus models. You’ll learn about their key features, performance differences, pricing, and firmware download options. Whether you’re building an LED wall for a control room, retail display, or stage backdrop, this article will help you understand which model is best for your project and how to fully utilize its capabilities.

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Nova Technology’s Armor series receiver cards are key control components in LED display systems, designed to deliver high-quality display quality and stable performance. These cards offer high reliability, strong compatibility, and broad adaptability, meeting diverse application requirements, from indoor small-pitch screens to outdoor rental screens. The receiver cards receive and process video signals, accurately transmitting them to the LED modules for clear and smooth display.

The Armor series receiving cards have the following advantages:

• Image optimization: Built-in intelligent image algorithms (such as ClearView and Smart Gamma) ensure delicate and clear images even in low-light conditions.
• High compatibility: supports multiple signal input interfaces, including HDMI, DVI, LVDS, etc., and is compatible with different display systems.
• Modular design: Compact structure supports quick installation and maintenance, improving engineering efficiency.

The Armor series covers a variety of models, such as NovaStarA5s, A5s Plus, A8s, A8s Pro, A9s, A10s and A10s Pro, meeting multi-scenario applications from basic display to high-end stage performances.

Among them, the A8s is suitable for stage applications with its high refresh rate and excellent low-brightness and high-gray performance; the A9s performs outstandingly in transparent screens and creative displays; and the A5s and A5s Plus, with their stable multi-screen splicing capabilities, are very suitable for large-scale display systems such as monitoring and command centers.

The NovaStar A5s receiving card is a member of NovaStar’s high-end mini receiving card series. It features a compact design with comprehensive functionality. It utilizes a high-density connector design, is anti-loosening and dustproof, and is stable and reliable. An integrated network transformer simplifies user design. A single card can meet a variety of application needs.

2.1 NovaStar A5s Technical Specifications

• High loading capacity: supports a maximum pixel capacity of 512×256 @60Hz, meeting the needs of medium and large LED displays.
• Color performance: Supports 8/10/12-bit color depth, achieving richer color levels and delicate images.
• Interface type: HUB75E interface is used, which is compatible with various LED module types to ensure stable system connection.
• Image optimization: Built-in advanced color management and grayscale brightness calibration functions provide more uniform and natural images.
• Low-latency design: Ultra-low latency and flexible data mapping ensure real-time signal transmission and accurate display.
• Redundancy: Supports signal redundancy at the receiving card level to ensure stable operation of the system in the event of a failure.

2.2 Main Features

• Superior image processing capabilities: Built-in ClearView and Smart Gamma technologies enhance image clarity even in low-light environments.
• High stability: EMC Class B certification ensures reliable performance in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Strong compatibility: It can work seamlessly with the NovaStar control system and supports multiple video input formats and synchronization settings.
• Easy to maintain: Modular design simplifies installation, replacement, and troubleshooting.
• Low Latency: Optimized signal transmission enables real-time content transmission, ideal for live events and video broadcasts.

2.3 application

A5s is suitable for various LED display scenarios, including:

• Indoor fine-pitch LED video walls (control rooms, conference centers)
• Outdoor fixed LED billboards
• Rental LED screens for concerts, events and exhibitions
• Broadcast and surveillance systems requiring precise color consistency and low latency performance

3.1 Technical Specifications

• Loading capacity: supports pixel capacity up to 512×256 @60Hz, with stable and efficient performance.
• Color Depth: Supports 8/10/12-bit color display for more accurate and natural picture effects.
• Interface type: HUB75E interface design, compatible with a variety of LED display modules.
• Calibration and Management: Supports brightness and color correction, point-by-point correction, and intelligent gamma adjustment.
• Redundancy and safety: Built-in receiving card redundancy backup function ensures uninterrupted signal transmission.
• Data mapping: supports flexible data group and pixel mapping configuration to meet complex splicing needs.

3.2 Main features

• High-precision display: Built-in ClearView image optimization technology maintains clear layering even in low-light environments.
• Low-latency performance: Optimized signal processing architecture ensures smooth video playback without delay.
• Strong compatibility: Adaptable to a variety of control systems and display scenarios, and can work perfectly with NovaLCT software.
• Easy installation: Modular structure design supports rapid deployment and maintenance, reducing downtime.

3.3 Application Scenarios

NovaStar A5s Plus is very suitable for projects with high display requirements, such as:

• Command and monitoring center——supports multi-screen splicing and real-time image display.
• Stage rental and performance activities——provide high refresh rate, high grayscale dynamic images.
• Conference and exhibition display – accurate colors and stable image quality, suitable for high-end commercial displays.
• Advertising and information release screen – continuous and stable operation to meet long-term playback needs.

The prices of Novastar A5s and Novastar A5s Plus will vary depending on the batch purchase quantity, application scenario and specific configuration.

NovaStar A5s is priced relatively affordably and is suitable for conventional LED display projects, making it an ideal choice for balancing performance and cost.

The NovaStar A5s Plus is slightly more expensive, but offers stronger processing power, higher resolution support, and a more comprehensive feature set, making it suitable for high-end display applications.

For an accurate quote, please contact the EagerLED sales team or visit ledcontrollercard to view real-time pricing and inventory information for all NovaStar products.

You can get the latest firmware via:

NovaStar Official Download Center: NovaStar provides firmware and upgrade tools for all control card models, ensuring that you download the latest official versions.

NovaStar A5s Specifications

NovaStar A5s Firmware

NovaStar A5s Plus Specifications

NovaStar A5s Plus Firmware

NovaStar software download

Notes:

Before upgrading the firmware, please confirm the control card model and version to avoid device damage caused by incorrect upgrade.

It is recommended to perform the upgrade operation under power off or according to the official tutorial to ensure safety.

After the firmware upgrade is complete, you can use the NovaLCT or NovaStar software to check whether the firmware version is correct.

6.1 What are the main differences between the A5s and A5s Plus?

A5s: Suitable for standard LED displays, with resolution and refresh rate meeting most indoor and outdoor display needs, and a lower price.

A5s Plus: supports higher resolution and larger screen, more advanced refresh rate and functions, suitable for high-end display and complex scenes.

6.2 Can the A5s Plus replace the A5s in an existing setup?

Can be used as a replacement, A5s Plus is backward compatible with A5s functions.

Please note that if your screen resolution and layout are older, you may need to reconfigure them after upgrading.

6.3 What should I do if the LED screen flickers or displays a distorted image?

Check whether the connection cable between the control card and the screen is firm.

Check whether the refresh rate and resolution settings match the display.

Try upgrading the firmware and software to ensure that the control card and computer software versions are consistent.

The NovaStar A5s and A5s Plus receiving cards are suitable for a wide range of LED display projects thanks to their stability, compatibility, and excellent image processing capabilities. The A5s is affordable and suitable for general display applications, while the A5s Plus offers enhanced functionality for high-end and complex scenarios. Both cards support multi-screen splicing, low-latency transmission, and flexible maintenance, ensuring clear and smooth images.

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