Congratulations on your purchase of a Stewart DayStar LED sign!
With proper use, you can expect to enjoy your Stewart sign for many years into the future. If you require additional electrical specifications of your sign, please contact us through the Support Contact Form.
DayStar Owner's Manual
Complay Software Tutorials
Complay Software Manual
LED Graphics Library
Instructions on Creating Graphics
Instructions on Creating Video
Instructions on Optimizing Graphics and Video
Messages and Sayings for Church Signs
DayStar Electrical Specifications Chart Additional Warranty Information
Freestanding DayStar Sign Installation Instructions
Wall Mounted DayStar Sign Installation Instructions
Complay 3.5.48 Software Installation Instructions
With proper use, you can expect to enjoy your Stewart sign for many years into the future. If you require additional electrical specifications of your sign, please contact us through the Support Contact Form.

Resources
DayStar Warranty *Please see additional warranty information belowDayStar Owner's Manual
Complay Software Tutorials
Complay Software Manual
LED Graphics Library
Instructions on Creating Graphics
Instructions on Creating Video
Instructions on Optimizing Graphics and Video
Messages and Sayings for Church Signs
DayStar Electrical Specifications Chart Additional Warranty Information
- If your sign was purchased on or after July 1, 2008, your warranty is 5 years on the LED display and 2 years on the communication device as stated above.
- If your sign was purchased between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2008, your warranty is 5 years on the LED display and 5 years on the communication device.
- If your sign was purchased before July 1, 2005, the warranty period for the LED display and communication device has elapsed.
Installation
Offloading the Sign from a TruckFreestanding DayStar Sign Installation Instructions
Wall Mounted DayStar Sign Installation Instructions
Complay 3.5.48 Software Installation Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the minimum hardware and software requirements for the computer operating the DayStar sign?
Operating System Windows 98 SE, NT, 2000, XP or Vista Processor 266MHz or faster Pentium III or compatible Hard Drive 130MB free space (300MB for full install) Memory 256MB or higher Data Feed Modem - 56K Modem required
RS485 Direct Connect - Serial or USB required
10/100 Network Card - Required fornetwork connection - How do I adjust the sign's internal temperature probe?
See our temperature probe adjustment instructions - How do I program my sign from more than one PC?
See our network communications instructions (for signs connected to a network ONLY) - How do I replace the internal cable that connects a double sided DayStar sign?
See our internal cable instructions - How do I replace the HX1 & HX1+ motherboard CPU?
See our HX1 & HX1+ replacement instructions (for signs manufactured after 2003)
Communication Method Information
Below are technical details and instructions on the communication method options available for DayStar signs.
For explanations of all available communication options, download our Wired Communication Methods
or Wireless Communication Methods documents.
Direct Connect
- Attaching the CAT5E cable to my sign base
- Installing the USB44T signal converter box
- Installing the base mounted weatherproof box
- Attaching my CAT5E cable at sign base
- Programming an IP address for the Lantronix MSS485-T
- Programming an IP address for the Lantronix UDS1100
- Installing a Lantronix MSS-485 serial in-line surge protector
- Programming a wireless network bridge for use with an ethernet connection
- Fabricating an ethernet patch cable
