FAQ
What people ask most often
If you cannot find the answer here, write or call. We are happy to discuss technical questions directly with your production team.
Is the screen visible in direct sunlight?
Yes. An outdoor LED screen at roughly 5,000 nits is readable even at midday — that is the main difference from projecting onto a screen. The best result is with the screen turned so the sun is not in the viewers' eyes; the screen rotates 360°.
How much power do you need, and what if there is none on site?
As standard, a 400 V / 32 A (CEE 5-pin, 3P+N+PE) supply within 30 m. Peak draw is up to 10 kW, on average around 4 kW. If needed, we can arrange a generator.
How much space does the trailer need?
A roughly level area of 7 × 5 m (6.5 m trailer + 4.9 m outriggers extended + working space).
How long does set-up take?
Raising the screen takes up to 10 minutes; allow 30 minutes in total from arrival to first picture including levelling, power and signal. Pack-down is similarly quick.
What if it is windy or raining?
Rain is not a problem — the screen is rated IP65. The trailer is certified to EN 13814 up to 72 km/h; the technician measures the wind with an anemometer and lowers the screen if the limit is exceeded.
Is the operator included?
Yes, the technician stays at the trailer for the whole event — set-up, switching inputs, watching the wind, pack-down. We do not hire out the trailer without an operator.
How high is the picture?
The bottom edge of the screen adjusts continuously from 1.6 to 3.3 m above ground. Over a standing crowd 3–4 m is ideal; over barriers and cars, more.
What can we play, and in what format?
Video as MP4 (H.264/H.265) or MOV, images as PNG/JPG, a presentation from a laptop, a live feed from the internet. We can also connect HDMI, SDI or the optical output of another Novastar processor. We send a template with safe margins and resolution after you order.
Who handles the rights to a sports broadcast or a film?
The organiser. Public screening of a sports broadcast requires the consent of the rights holder; a film needs a licence from the distributor; music needs clearance from the collecting societies. We have experience with this and can advise whom to contact and how; we handle the technical side of the feed.
Where do you travel?
Across the Czech Republic, and regularly to Austria and Slovakia. We set out from Jindřichův Hradec. Transport is charged at CZK 17/km. Prague, Brno, Plzeň, Linz and Vienna are all within 170 km.
How much does it cost?
An all-in event day from CZK 29,900 excl. VAT (operator, set-up), each additional day CZK 14,900, a Fri–Sun weekend from CZK 54,900. We send an exact quote within 24 hours.
Can you stand on a pedestrianised square or on grass?
Yes. The trailer is simply levelled on its outriggers; nothing is anchored into the ground. We need a surface that will bear 3.5 t and a roughly level area — the outriggers take up a slope of a few per cent. The permit for use of the site is yours to arrange; we supply dimensions and paperwork.
Can you do sound, camera and streaming as well?
Yes, through our sister company Videorent: sound for the screen, camera with operator, multi-camera vision mixing, internet streaming, lighting. One invoice.
Have a date? We will confirm it within 24 hours.
Send us the location, date and type of event. We will send a price and hold the trailer for you until you decide.