Professional Edition: Includes Excel Calculator + Wiring Diagrams

LED Screens & Novastar
The Complete Beginner’s Guide

From unboxing to showtime: everything you need to set up, run, and troubleshoot LED screens using Novastar. Written for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge required.

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✓ Used by AV technicians worldwide✓ Covers Novastar MCTRL & VX series✓ Works with any LED panel brand✓ Instant digital delivery

Everything You Need in One Bundle

Every resource you’ll need, from your first screen to professional productions. £35 once, yours forever.

130+ Page PDF Guide

Covers everything from pixel pitch to troubleshooting in plain English. No technical background needed.

Excel Pixel Calculator

Enter your cabinet specs and instantly get pixel count, power draw, MCB rating, and Novastar controller recommendation.

5 Professional Wiring Diagrams

Signal chain, daisy chain data wiring, power distribution, cabinet anatomy, and Novastar connections.

Pre/Post-Show Checklists

Never forget a step. Fillable on-site checklists for every show and installation.

12 Deep-Dive Chapters

Mounting, power, ventilation, NovaLCT setup, PC/media configuration, and a full troubleshooting decision tree.

Word Source File Included

Editable Word version so you can add your own notes, adapt for your company, or print a branded copy.

12 Chapters, Nothing Left Out

Read it cover to cover once, then use each chapter as an on-site reference.

What Are LED Screens?, Technology, types, pixel pitch, brightness, refresh rate, grayscale

What Is Novastar?, Products, software, choosing the right sending device

Key Terms & Glossary: Plain-English definitions for every term

Planning Your Installation: Screen sizing, pixel counts, site survey

Mounting & Physical Setup: Ground support, hanging, step-by-step assembly

Ventilation: Heat management, clearance rules, temperature monitoring

Power Wiring: Distribution, cable sizing, MCB ratings, earthing, safe power-up

Novastar Hardware Setup: Data cabling, fibre optic extension for long runs

NovaLCT Software Setup: Config wizard, mapping, brightness, calibration, saving configs

PC & Media Setup: Display settings, media software, video formats

Troubleshooting: Source-to-screen diagnostic method, fault tables

Quick Reference & Checklists: On-site reference cards

Written For You If You’re…

Just Starting Out

Setting up your first LED screen and not sure where to begin. This guide assumes zero prior knowledge.

An AV Technician

Already working in events but want a solid reference for Novastar-specific setup and troubleshooting.

Hiring or Renting

Running an AV hire business and want your crew to have a reliable, consistent setup guide.

Buying a Screen

Considering purchasing LED equipment and want to understand exactly what you're getting into before you spend.

Written by a working AV technician

Alex Snelling

Years of live event and festival LED screen setups across the UK. I wrote the guide I wish had existed when I started. More about me →

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Free Tutorials

Start here, these free guides give you a solid foundation before (or instead of) buying the full ebook. 25 articles covering everything from pixel pitch to troubleshooting.