The Blizzard Lighting CX80 Pro is an advanced 8K LED display controller designed for demanding high-resolution video applications. With support for up to 8192 × 4320@60Hz, it provides the processing capacity needed for large-format LED displays and immersive visual environments. Its modular architecture uses pluggable, user-configurable input cards, giving professional users flexibility when configuring video sources.

The CX80 Pro supports modern video interfaces including HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and 12G-SDI, while its output system provides 16 Ethernet ports with 5Gbps transmission and two optical ports supporting up to 40Gbps. HDR10, HLG, and SMPTE standards are supported for advanced video workflows, while Dynamic Booster and Full Grayscale Calibration help enhance contrast, power efficiency, and image consistency.

A 5.5-inch touch LCD provides convenient front-panel operation, while its All-In-One and Send-Only Controller working modes allow the CX80 Pro to adapt to different LED display system configurations.

Key Features

• Supports up to 8K@60Hz resolution.
• Up to 8192 × 4320@60Hz capacity.
• Supports HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and 12G-SDI.
• 16 × 5Gbps Ethernet output ports.
• 2 × 40Gbps optical output ports.
• Modular pluggable input card design.
• 5-inch touch LCD display.
• Supports HDR10 and HLG.
• Dynamic Booster image enhancement.
• Full Grayscale Calibration.
• Two working modes.
• Designed for professional LED display systems.

Ideal For

• 8K LED video walls.
• Large-format LED displays.
• Professional video processing.
• Rental and touring systems.
• Live events and stage productions.
• High-end visual installations.
• Broadcast and professional AV environments.
• Immersive display applications.

What’s in the Box

• NovaStar CX80 Pro LED Display Controller.

Inputs & Outputs

• Video Inputs HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and 12G-SDI through modular input configuration
• Ethernet Outputs 16 × 5Gbps Ethernet outputs
• Optical Outputs 2 × 40Gbps optical ports
• Display Interface Supports up to 8K@60Hz input capacity on input card 1
• Control Display 5.5-inch touch LCD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NovaStar CX80 Pro?

The CX80 Pro is an advanced 8K LED display controller with modular inputs and high-speed video outputs.

What is the maximum resolution supported?

It supports up to 8192 × 4320 at 60Hz, providing 8K loading capacity.

What video inputs does it support?

It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and 12G-SDI through configurable input cards.

How many output ports does it have?

It provides 16 Ethernet ports with 5Gbps output and two optical ports with 40Gbps output.

Does it support HDR?

Yes. The CX80 Pro supports HDR10, HLG, and SMPTE standards for enhanced image quality.

What operating modes are available?

It offers All-In-One and Send-Only Controller modes for flexible LED display applications.

Full Technical Specifications

General & Key Specifications

Product Type	8K LED Display Controller
Control System	NovaStar COEX Series
Working Modes	All-In-One Controller, Send-Only Controller
Maximum Input Resolution	Up to 7680 × 4320 @ 60Hz
Maximum Device Load Capacity	35,389,440 pixels
Input Card Configuration	2 types of pluggable, user-configurable cards
Input Mosaic	Supported
Image Scaling	Custom, Pixel-to-Pixel
Video Bit Depth	8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit

Input Card 1, 12G-SDI

12G-SDI Standards	ST-2082, ST-2081, ST-424, ST-292
3G-SDI Support	Level A, Level B, DS Mode
Maximum Resolution	4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Maximum Mosaic Resolution	8192 × 4320 @ 60Hz
Maximum Frame Rate	60Hz
Input Mosaic	Supported
Interlaced Input	Not Supported
Recommended Cable	Belden 12G-SDI Standard Cable
Maximum Cable Length	50m

Input Card 2, HDMI 2.0 Frame Rates

Card Type	CX_HDMI 2.0 ×4 + 12G-SDI ×4
HDMI 2.0	4x
12G-SDI	4x
HDMI 2.0 Maximum Resolution	4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz
HDMI 2.0 Minimum Resolution	800 × 600 @ 60Hz
HDMI 2.0 Maximum Width	8192 pixels
Supported Frame Rates	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60, 71.93, 72, 75, 100, 119.88, 120, 143.86, 144, 240Hz
EDID Management	Standard resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Input Width Requirement	Integer multiple of 8

Control Connectors

Ethernet Control Ports	2x Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Protocol	TCP/IP
Ethernet Topology	Star Topology
Maximum Ethernet Cascading	Up to 20 CX80 Pro devices
GENLOCK	1x IN, 1x LOOP
GENLOCK Signal	Bi-Level, Tri-Level
AUX	1x RS232 Auxiliary Port, Reserved

Device Controls

Touchscreen	5.5-inch 1080p IPS Hard Touchscreen
Physical Controls	Knob, BACK Button, Standby Button
Software Control	VMP
Display Monitoring	Device Status, Screen Status
Fault & Alarm Reporting	Supported

Physical Specifications

Product Weight	23.15 lbs.
Product Dimensions (L x W x H)	20.79" x 19.00" x 3.74"
Shipping Weight	27.56 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H)	25.98" x 22.44" x 8.27"