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Novastar H9 Video Wall Splicer — The Complete Guide for the UAE
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Introduction
There is a scale of LED display ambition in the UAE that defines a category of its own — the national-scale government operations centre managing critical infrastructure across the Emirates, the broadcast studio complex producing live content for tens of millions of viewers across the Arab world, the stadium LED system serving a hundred thousand spectators simultaneously, the luxury hotel grand atrium with a fine-pitch LED video wall measured in hundreds of square metres. These are projects where the performance ceiling of mid-tier controllers has been left behind, and where only a large-format, mission-grade professional video wall splicer can meet the brief.
The Novastar H9 is built for precisely this scale of UAE professional LED display application. The H9 is NovaStar’s newest generation of video wall splicer, featuring excellent image quality and designed especially for fine-pitch LED screens. The H9 can work as splicing processors that integrate both video processing and video control capabilities, or work as pure splicing processors. The whole unit adopts a modular and plug-in design, and allows for flexible configuration and hot swapping of input and output cards.
The H9 delivers a 9U chassis, a maximum loading capacity of 65 million pixels via LED 4K sending card, a maximum of 15 input cards, 5 output cards in standard configuration (10 in enhanced), and a maximum of 80 layers (160 enhanced).
At My7Screen, we supply, configure, and support the Novastar H9 across the UAE — delivering the modular configuration expertise, professional installation capability, and comprehensive after-sales service that the Emirates’ most demanding large-scale LED display projects require.
What Is the Novastar H9?
The NovaStar H9 represents the latest generation video wall splicer. Designed with versatility in mind, the H9 can function as a splicing processor that seamlessly integrates video processing and control, or operate solely as a splicing processor, catering to a wide range of professional applications.
Based on the powerful hardware FPGA system architecture, with a modular and plug-in design, the H9 features a stable and highly efficient pure hardware architecture, and provides a variety of connector modules for flexible and personalised configuration, allowing for easy maintenance and low failure rate. The H9 provides the industry-standard input connectors, including HDMI, DVI, DP, VGA, CVBS, SDI, and IP, and supports 10-bit video source input and processing, as well as 4K high-definition inputs and outputs.
The Novastar H9 is more than just a splicer — it’s a robust and highly efficient solution crafted to deliver extraordinary video walls with exceptional clarity, precision, and vibrant colour accuracy, with cutting-edge image processing and comprehensive input support making it the ultimate choice for any professional environment where reliable, high-quality digital video playback is paramount.
Novastar H9 Key Technical Specifications
The H9 delivers the following core specifications: Max Input Cards of 15, Max Input Channels of 60, Max Output Cards of 5, Max Loading Capacity via LED 4K sending card of 65,000,000 pixels, and Max Layers of 80.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 9U rack-mount |
| Max input cards | 15 |
| Max input channels | 60 |
| Max output cards | 5 (10 in enhanced configuration) |
| Max pixel loading | 65,000,000 pixels (standard) |
| Max layers | 80 (160 in enhanced configuration) |
| Max input resolution | 4K×2K @ 60Hz / 8K×1K @ 60Hz |
| Colour depth | 10-bit |
| HDR support | HDR10 + HLG |
| Colour space | BT.601 / BT.709 / BT.2020 |
| Genlock | Yes — bi-level and tri-level |
| IP camera support | Up to 512 IP camera inputs |
| 3D support | Yes — with EMT200 emitter |
| XR support | Yes — XR scenario control |
| Low latency | 1 frame minimum |
| Power supply | Single (optional redundant) |
| Control interface | TCP/IP, RS232, Web browser (B/S architecture) |
| Eye care mode | Yes |
| Noise level | < 45 dB(A) typical at 25°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Certifications | CCC, CE, FCC, IC, KC, RCM, UKCA, UL, CB, CMIM, PSE |
Novastar H9 vs the Full H Series
The full Novastar H Series comparison: H2 with 16 input channels and 26 million pixels; H5 with 40 input channels and 39 million pixels; H9 with 60 input channels and 65 million pixels; H15 with 120 channels and 208 million pixels; H20 with 160 channels and 260 million pixels.
| Model | Chassis | Input Cards | Input Channels | Max Pixels | Max Layers | UAE Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 | 2U | 4 | 16 | 26,000,000 px | 32 | Compact professional |
| H5 | 5U | 10 | 40 | 39,000,000 px | 48 | Mid-scale professional |
| H9 | 9U | 15 | 60 | 65,000,000 px | 80 | Large-scale professional |
| H15 | — | — | 120 | 208,000,000 px | — | Ultra-large national |
| H20 | — | — | 160 | 260,000,000 px | — | Mega national projects |
The H9 occupies the UAE market’s large professional tier — offering more than double the pixel capacity of the H5, 50% more input channels, and 60% greater output capacity — while remaining the practical choice for UAE projects that require large-format professional splicer performance without the extreme scale and cost of the H15 or H20.
H9 Modular Card System — Configuration for Every UAE Project
Input Cards
| Input Card | Connectors | Max Resolution | UAE Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x HDMI 2.0 | 4x HDMI 2.0 | 4K×2K @ 60Hz | Multi-source productions |
| 4x DVI | 4x DVI | 1920×1200 | Legacy systems |
| 12G-SDI | 4x 12G-SDI | 4K×2K @ 60Hz | Broadcast cameras |
| DP 1.2 | 4x DisplayPort | 4K×2K @ 60Hz | High-res media |
| VGA / CVBS | Mixed | SD / HD | Legacy inputs |
| IP (2x RJ45) | 2x RJ45 | Up to 512 IP cameras | Command centres, surveillance |
| 2x Fibre input | 2x OPT | 4K×2K @ 60Hz | Long-distance, large venues |
The H9 supports an H_2xRJ45 IP input card supporting up to 512 IP camera inputs, auto decryption of HDCP-encrypted sources, and support for decimal frame rates, HDR10, and HLG processing.
Output Cards (Sending Cards)
The H9 offers three sending card options: the H_20xRJ45 sending card supports up to 13,000,000 pixels; the H_16xRJ45+2xFiber sending card handles up to 10,400,000 pixels, with two OPT ports for duplicating Ethernet port outputs; and the H_4xFiber sending card accommodates up to 20,800,000 pixels and features three working modes — independent, copy, and backup.
| Output Card | Ports | Max Pixels Per Card | Fibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H_20xRJ45 | 20x RJ45 | 13,000,000 px | No | High-density copper output |
| H_16xRJ45+2xFibre | 16x RJ45 + 2x OPT | 10,400,000 px | Copy | Hybrid copper/fibre |
| H_4xFibre | 4x OPT | 20,800,000 px | Full | Independent/copy/backup |
With 5 output card slots in standard configuration (10 in enhanced), the H9 can reach its 65-million-pixel total capacity across a configuration of multiple sending cards — precisely matched to the pixel count, port distribution, and fibre requirements of the specific UAE installation.
Novastar H9 Advanced Features
80-Layer Multi-Screen Architecture
The H9’s standard configuration delivers 80 layers across 5 output cards — 16 layers per card — with the enhanced configuration reaching 160 layers across 10 output cards. For UAE display operators managing complex multi-source visual environments — simultaneous live feeds, data visualisations, video content, OSD overlays, and scrolling information — the H9’s layer capacity enables visual compositions of extraordinary complexity and richness on single or multi-screen LED display systems.
512 IP Camera Input Support
The H9 supports an IP input card capable of up to 512 IP camera inputs. This capability is transformative for UAE government operations centres, airport and transportation management facilities, security monitoring environments, and smart city control rooms — enabling the H9 to serve as the complete display control platform for large multi-camera surveillance and monitoring applications without requiring separate IP decoding infrastructure.
XR Scenario Control and 3D Support
The H9 supports XR scenario control and 3D function compatibility with NovaStar’s 3D emitter. For UAE virtual production studios, XR environments, and premium entertainment applications — the H9’s XR scenario control delivers the display intelligence required for sophisticated LED volume and mixed-reality production environments that are increasingly part of the UAE’s growing content production industry.
LCD Touchscreen Front Panel
The front panel features a vibrant LCD touchscreen display that provides a user-friendly interface for system monitoring and configuration — simplifying operations and offering quick access to device settings, multi-layer management, language preferences, and more. Handles on both sides add to its practicality, allowing for easy installation and portability.
For UAE control room environments where technicians need immediate hands-on access to system status and basic configuration without a connected PC — the H9’s LCD touchscreen front panel provides the operational accessibility that busy UAE production environments require.
Up to 2,000 Presets with Seamless Switching
The H9 supports up to 2,000 preset configurations with fade transition effects and seamless switching — enabling UAE broadcast studios, control rooms, and event production teams to pre-configure every display layout and source combination required for their operational programme, switching between them instantly and seamlessly during live operations.
Cross-Platform Web Control
The H9 adopts the B/S architecture and supports cross-platform, cross-system access and control without the need to install an application programme. On Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or Linux platforms, online collaboration of multiple users is supported and the Web page response speed is very fast, which greatly improves on-site setup efficiency. The H9 also supports online firmware update, allowing for easy hardware update on a PC.
Eye Care Mode
The H9’s eye care mode adjusts the display output to reduce eye strain for operators working in front of large LED video walls for extended periods — particularly relevant for UAE government command centres, financial trading floors, security operations rooms, and broadcast facilities where operators are continuously exposed to LED display output throughout their working day.
Novastar H9 Applications in the UAE
National and Emirate-Level Government Command Centres
The UAE’s smart government infrastructure — from the federal government’s command and operations facilities to the emirate-level smart city centres of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the critical national infrastructure monitoring environments operated by UAE federal and local authorities — represents some of the most demanding LED display applications in the region.
The H9’s 65-million-pixel loading capacity, 60-input-channel flexibility, 512-IP-camera support, optional redundant power, comprehensive hardware monitoring, and 24/7 operational reliability architecture make it the appropriate specification for these mission-critical national display environments — where display continuity is a matter not just of operational preference but of national security and public safety.
Large-Scale Fine-Pitch LED Video Walls
For UAE large fine-pitch LED video wall installations — in government ministry grand halls, five-star hotel signature atrium spaces, large corporate headquarters lobbies, premium branded flagship environments, and the architectural LED installations of the UAE’s most prestigious built environments — the H9’s 65-million-pixel capacity enables fine-pitch LED video wall installations of genuinely exceptional scale.
A P1.5 fine-pitch LED display driven by the H9 to its full loading capacity would cover approximately 146 square metres — a single video wall installation of the scale that only the largest and most prestigious UAE environments commission.
Broadcast Production and Live Television
The H9 provides excellent features and stable performance for applications in radio and television. For UAE broadcast facilities — major Arabic-language broadcasters, international news networks operating regional studios in Dubai Media City, and the broadcast production infrastructure of major UAE-based media organisations — the H9’s 12G-SDI input capability, Genlock synchronisation, BT.2020 colour space, and ultra-low-latency processing deliver broadcast-grade LED display control performance.
Stadium and Large Venue LED Systems
The UAE’s growing sports and entertainment venue infrastructure — from Etihad Arena on Yas Island to the expanding network of multi-purpose venues across the Emirates — demands LED display control systems capable of managing stadium-scale pixel counts with broadcast-quality image output. The H9’s 65-million-pixel capacity, 60-input-channel flexibility, and redundant architecture position it as an appropriate controller for UAE large venue LED systems where main screens, ribbon boards, and perimeter displays are controlled from a single integrated system.
Large Corporate Operations Centres
For UAE corporate headquarters operations environments — the trading floors of major UAE financial institutions, the network operations centres of UAE telecommunications companies, the facilities management command rooms of the UAE’s major oil and gas companies, and the integrated operations centres of UAE logistics, aviation, and infrastructure organisations — the H9’s multi-layer architecture, IP camera integration, hardware monitoring, and 24/7 reliability engineering deliver the operational display performance that large corporate operations environments require.
High-End Event Production
For UAE mega-event productions — government spectaculars, national celebration events, international exhibitions, and the landmark corporate and entertainment events that define Dubai and Abu Dhabi as world-class event destinations — the H9’s 60-input-channel capacity and 80-layer architecture enable display productions of exceptional scale, source complexity, and visual sophistication.
Virtual Production and XR Studios
The UAE’s rapidly growing content production industry — supported by the development of purpose-built studio facilities across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — is investing significantly in LED virtual production technology. The H9’s XR scenario control, ultra-low-latency processing, and comprehensive input flexibility make it a technically capable controller for the large LED volume installations that virtual production studios require.
H9 Reliability and Redundancy Architecture
The H9 provides critical redundancy with a redundant power supply that guarantees uninterrupted operation and ultimate peace of mind.
Hot-swappable input and output cards: All H9 cards are hot-swappable — replaceable in the field without powering down the system. For UAE 24/7 operational environments, this eliminates planned maintenance downtime and enables in-service card replacement during live operations.
Optional redundant power supply: Industrial-grade dual power modules provide uninterrupted operation for critical applications. For UAE mission-critical display environments, the redundant power supply eliminates single-point-of-failure risk at the power infrastructure level.
Backup between devices and sending cards: The H9 supports backup design between devices and LED 4K sending cards. Primary/backup H9 splicer configuration — following the same methodology as the H5 — enables full device-level redundancy for UAE installations where a single controller failure cannot be permitted to affect the display.
Fibre output redundancy: The H_4xFibre sending card’s independent, copy, and backup operating modes enable full fibre-path redundancy for UAE large venue and outdoor installations where long-distance signal reliability is essential.
512-camera IP input with SMPTE 2022-7 backup: The H9’s IP input card supports the SMPTE 2022-7 standard for seamless IP stream backup — enabling redundant IP signal paths for UAE broadcast and surveillance applications where IP source continuity is a critical requirement.
Continuous hardware monitoring: The H9 supports hardware monitoring of fan rotation speed, module temperature and voltage, and running status — sending fault alarms if necessary. Proactive hardware health monitoring enables UAE operations teams to identify and address potential component issues before they affect display operation.
Self-test for fault detection: The H9 supports self-test for fault detection and automatic monitoring with alarms.
H9 Standard vs H9 Enhanced — UAE Configuration Options
The H9 is available in standard and enhanced configurations — with the enhanced variant doubling the output card capacity and layer count:
| Configuration | Output Cards | Max Layers | Max Pixels | UAE Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H9 Standard | 5 | 80 | 65,000,000 px | Large professional installations |
| H9 Enhanced | 10 | 160 | 65,000,000 px | Complex multi-screen, broadcast |
The H9 Enhanced configuration is particularly relevant for UAE applications requiring very high layer counts — broadcast facilities managing many simultaneous sources, control rooms with complex multi-zone display requirements, and large event productions with sophisticated multi-layer visual compositions. My7Screen advises UAE clients on standard vs enhanced configuration selection based on the specific layer and output channel requirements of their project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum pixel loading of the Novastar H9? The H9 supports a maximum loading capacity of 65 million pixels via the LED 4K sending card, across a maximum of 15 input cards and 5 output cards in standard configuration. In practical UAE terms, a P2 fine-pitch indoor display of approximately 260 square metres, or a P3 display of approximately 585 square metres, falls within the H9’s single-unit loading capacity. My7Screen calculates the precise display capacity and card configuration for every UAE H9 project.
How many simultaneous IP cameras can the H9 manage? The H9’s H_2xRJ45 IP input card supports up to 512 IP camera inputs and input mosaic. This is a defining capability for UAE government security and surveillance display applications — enabling the H9 to serve as the complete display control platform for very large multi-camera monitoring environments without separate IP decoding infrastructure.
Does the H9 support 8K input sources? Yes. The H9’s latest input card options include cards supporting input resolutions up to 8K×1K @ 60Hz — making the H9 compatible with the most advanced source systems available in UAE broadcast and virtual production environments.
What is the difference between H9 standard and H9 enhanced? The H9 enhanced configuration supports up to 10 output cards and 160 layers — compared to 5 output cards and 80 layers in the standard H9. Both configurations share the same 9U chassis and 65-million-pixel maximum loading capacity. The enhanced configuration is appropriate for UAE applications requiring very high layer counts or complex multi-screen output configurations. My7Screen advises on standard vs enhanced selection for every UAE H9 project.
What is the price of the Novastar H9 in the UAE? The Novastar H9 is a large-format modular professional system priced based on the specific card configuration, output capacity, and redundancy options selected. UAE pricing typically ranges from AED 15,000 for the chassis to AED 150,000+ for a fully configured system depending on card selection, enhanced vs standard configuration, redundant power supply, and installation complexity. My7Screen provides transparent, itemised quotations for every UAE H9 project — contact us for a configuration recommendation and detailed quote tailored to your specific requirements.
Do you provide H9 installation and commissioning across all UAE Emirates? Yes. My7Screen provides complete H9 installation and commissioning — including system design and card configuration, NovaLCT calibration, web management setup, preset programming, IP camera integration, redundancy architecture configuration, and operator training — at your UAE location across all seven Emirates. Ongoing technical support, maintenance contracts, and emergency on-site response are available across the full UAE territory.
Conclusion
The Novastar H9 sets the standard for large-scale professional LED display control in the UAE — delivering 65 million pixels of loading capacity, 60 simultaneous input channels, 80-layer multi-screen architecture (160 in enhanced configuration), 512-IP-camera integration, XR scenario control, 3D support, full redundancy architecture, and the proven FPGA hardware reliability of the Novastar H Series in a 9U modular chassis that serves the UAE’s most demanding professional display environments.
From the national government command centres that manage the UAE’s smart city infrastructure, to the broadcast studios serving tens of millions of viewers across the Arab world, from the stadium LED systems of Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s expanding venue network to the large fine-pitch video walls of the Emirates’ most prestigious institutional and commercial environments — the H9 is the controller that UAE LED display professionals specify when the project demands professional performance at the highest scale.
My7Screen brings the Novastar H9 to UAE operators with the modular configuration expertise, professional installation capability, Novastar technical knowledge, and ongoing support commitment that the Emirates’ largest and most demanding LED display projects deserve.
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