TB30 - Taurus multimedia player, processing capacity of up to 0.65 Mpixel

Taurus multimedia player, processing capacity of up to 0.65 Mpixel

The NovaStar TB30 is a latest generation media player. It combines the functions of a LED controller and a media player in one device.

It is equipped with a new, more powerful processor (ARM A55 1.8 GHz Quad-Core) and has a larger internal memory (16 GB) than previous products of the Taurus series. The device can be controlled with a computer, smartphone or tablet.

Thanks to its reliability, ease of use and intelligent control, the TB30 becomes a winning choice for commercial LED displays and smart city applications such as fixed displays, lamp-post displays, chain store displays, advertisement players, mirror displays, retail store displays, door head displays, shelf displays, and much more.

Main features

• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with a processing capacity of up to 0.65 Mpixel (one main and one backup)
• Maximum width/height: 4096 pixels
• WLAN (stand-alone or as an access point)
• Stereo audio output
• 1 x USB 3.0 type A for importing media files from a USB stick or for performing firmware updates
• 2 sensor connections (e.g. NovaStar NS060 light sensor) configurable via LAN / WLAN with ViPlex Express and NovaLCT
• Ability to play synchronized between multiple devices (synchronization via NTP or GPS, 4G module required)
• Supports NovaStar 4G module (not included)

Technical characteristics

Output 

• Loading capacity up to 650,000 pixels, maximum width 4096 pixels, maximum height 4096 pixels
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports: one serves as primary and the other as backup
• 1 x stereo audio connector: the audio sample rate of the internal source is fixed at 48 kHz. The audio sample rate of the external source supports 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. If NovaStar’s multifunction card is used for audio output, audio with a sample rate of 48 kHz is required

Input

• 2 x sensor connectors: connect to brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors

Control 

• 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A) port: allows for playback of content imported from a USB drive and firmware upgrade over USB. 
• 1 x USB (Type B) port: reserved
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port: connects to a LAN, public network, or computer for content publishing and screen control

Performance

• Powerful processing capacity
  • Quad-core ARM A55 processor @ 1.8 GHz
  • Support for H.264/H.265 4K @ 60 Hz video decoding
  • 1 GB of onboard RAM
  • 16 GB of internal storage
• Flawless playback
  • 1 x 4K video playback or 2 x 1080p video playback

Functions

• All-round control plans
  • Enables users to publish content and control screens from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet
  • Allows users to publish content and control screens from anywhere, anytime
  • Allows users to monitor screens from anywhere, anytime
• Switching between Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi STA
  • In Wi-Fi AP mode, the user terminal connects to the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot of the TB30. The default SSID is "AP+Last 8 digits of SN" and the default password is "12345678"
  • In Wi-Fi STA mode, the user terminal and the TB30 are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of a router
• Synchronous and asynchronous modes 
  • In asynchronous mode, the internal video source works
  • In synchronous mode, the video source input from the HDMI connector works
• Synchronous playback across multiple screens
  • NTP time synchronization
  • GPS time synchronization (The specified 4G module must be installed) 
• Support for 4G modules
  • The TB30 ships without a 4G module. Users have to purchase 4G modules separately if needed
  • Network connection priority: Wired network > Wi-Fi network > 4G network
  • When multiple types of networks are available, the TB30 will choose a signal automatically according to the priority