The NovaStar Kompass series offers four primary models: FX0, FX1, FX2, and FX3. Each model provides different levels of support for decoding, layering, and other advanced functionalities designed to meet various display needs. Below, you’ll find a detailed comparison table alongside answers to common questions.
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Each model in the NovaStar Kompass lineup supports software decoding, but the FX0, FX2, and FX3 models also feature hardware decoding. This dual adaptation approach ensures that the FX2 and FX3 models handle more complex tasks and greater video quality demands compared to the FX1 model, which supports software-only decoding.
Layer quantity varies significantly:
No, all Kompass models (FX0, FX1, FX2, and FX3) offer unlimited program quantity. This flexibility allows each model to support numerous distinct configurations and setups as needed.
3D texture mapping is supported by the FX2, and FX3 models. However, it is not available on the FX0 and FX1 models. This feature is essential for users looking to create immersive visual experiences and advanced graphical outputs.
Individual screen management is available on the FX1, FX2, and FX3 models, providing users with greater control over multiple screens. This feature is particularly useful for complex display setups, although it is not supported on the FX0 model.
Product Model | Kompass FX0 | Kompass FX1 | Kompass FX2 | Kompass FX3 |
Decoding Method | Software decoding and hardware decoding adaptation | Software Decoding | Software decoding and hardware decoding adaptation | Software decoding and hardware decoding adaptation |
Layer Quantity | Only 1 layer | Up to 4 layers and 1 audio layer | Up to 8 layers and 1 audio layer | Up to 12 layers and 1 audio layer, with supported for expandability |
Program Quantity | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
3D Texture Mapping | / | / | supported | supported |
Individual Screen Management | / | supported | supported | supported |
Trim | / | / | supported | supported |
Program Insertion | / | / | / | supported |
Output Channles Quantity | 1 | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
Pre-edit Mode | / | / | supported | supported |
Output Split | / | supported | supported | supported |
Media Type | Video, audio, picture, subtitle, streaming media | Video, audio, picture, subtitle, PPT, web page, NDI, streaming media, collection playback, digital clock | Video, audio, picture, subtitle, PPT, web page, NDI, streaming media, collection playback, capture card, digital clock, sequence frame | Video, audio, picture, subtitle, PPT, web page, NDI, streaming media, collection playback, capture card, digital clock, sequence frame |
Rotation | / | supported | supported | supported |
Console linkage | / | supported | supported | supported |
Cascading | / | supported | supported | supported |
Frame Synchronization Splicing | / | / | / | supported |
Dual-machine Backup | / | / | / | supported |
Effect Adjustment | / | supported | supported | supported |
Media Effects | / | Crop, Mask | Crop, Mask, Key, Blur | Crop, Mask, Key, Blur |
Progress Management | / | supported | supported | supported |
Volume Management | Media volume control | Media volume control, Layer mute control, Program volume control | Media volume control, Layer mute control, Program volume control | Media volume control, Layer mute control, Program volume control |
Ipad Control | supported | supported | supported | supported |
Protocol Control | supported | supported | supported | supported |
Multi-audio Channels output | supported | / | supported | supported |
Media Jumping | / | supported | supported | supported |
Unattended | supported | supported | supported | supported |
Scheduling and Logging | / | supported | supported | supported |
Authorization Modes | Registration Code | Registration Code | Dongle or Registration Code | Dongle or Registration Code |