How many layers does Kompass FX1 support?
FX1 plays up to 4 mixing layers plus one audio channel at the same time, on a single output.
NovaStar Software
NovaStar Kompass FX1
4-layer LED media playback software for exhibitions and meeting rooms
Kompass FX1 is the entry paid tier of NovaStar's Kompass FX media playback software, built for straightforward fixed installs. It plays up to 4 layers plus audio on a single output with hardware-accelerated 4K decoding, dynamic PowerPoint, and NDI, website and streaming sources - the ideal choice for multimedia exhibition halls, conference rooms and data centers.
Mixing layers4 + audio
Output channels1
DecodingHardware
LicenseRegistration code
Best forExhibitions, meeting rooms, data centers
Key capabilities
- Plays up to 4 layers + 1 audio channel simultaneously
- Hardware-accelerated 4K video decoding in multiple formats
- Dynamic PowerPoint playback (up to 1080p) with laser-pointer slide control
- NDI, website, streaming-media and text sources
- Visualized program arrangement, media library and batch import
- Crossfade on program switching, layer mask and cropping
- One-click FTB (fade to black) and auto-play on startup
- Controlled via NovaStar VICP
- Professional cooling design validated by 720-hour stress testing
User manual
📄 Kompass FX1 Multimedia Playback Software User Manual V3.13.0Kompass FX1 is the single-output entry tier. FX2 adds 3 outputs and 3D mapping; FX3 adds 12 layers, unlimited outputs and backup. It ships preinstalled and licensed on the ET1S-G media server. See the full Kompass FX comparison to compare FX0, FX1, FX2 and FX3 side by side.
Manuals and Release Notes
No public PDFs are listed yet.
Platform Support
Runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit. FX1 is activated with a registration code, drives a single output, and uses hardware decoding. NovaStar pairs FX1 with the ET1S-G media server for a turnkey system.
FAQ
What is Kompass FX1 best for?
FX1 suits fixed installs that need clean multi-layer playback on one screen - multimedia exhibition halls, conference rooms and data centers. It supports NDI, website and streaming sources plus dynamic PowerPoint.
Which media server ships with Kompass FX1?
The NovaStar ET1S-G media server ships with Kompass FX1 preinstalled and licensed on validated hardware.