TB50 - Taurus multimedia player and LED controller, 1,300,000 pixel

Taurus multimedia player and LED controller, 1,300,000 pixel

NovaStar TB50 is a next-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 Taurus series products. Working with NovasStar's advanced cloud-based publishing and monitoring platforms, TB50 allows users to manage LED displays from an internet-connected device anywhere, anytime. 

Support for multi-screen synchronous playback and synchronous and asynchronous modes make this media player perfect for a wide range of applications.

Main features

• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with a processing capacity of up to 1.3 Mpixel (one main and one backup)
• Maximum width/height: 4096 pixels
• 1x HDMI 1.4 output (Max.:1080p @ 60 Hz, can be used as loop-out)
• 1x HDMI 1.4 input
• 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 1,300,000 pixels - Maximum width: 4096 pixels - Maximum height: 4096 pixels
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports: These two ports serve as primary by default. Users can also set one 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
• 1 x HDMI 1.4 connector: Maximum output: 1080p @ 60 Hz, support for HDMI loop

Input 

• 1 x HDMI 1.4 connector: In synchronous mode, video sources input from this connector can be scaled to fit the entire screen automatically
• 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

• 1X4K video playback or 2x 1080p video playback

Function

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 TB50. 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 TB50 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 TB50 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 TB50 will choose a signal automatically according to the priority.