NOVASTAR TB30 Taurus Series Multimedia Player User Manual

NOVASTAR TB30 Taurus Series Multimedia Player

Product Information

• Product Name: Taurus Series Multimedia Player – TB30
• Manufacturer: NovaStar
• Function: Full-color LED display playback and sending capabilities
• Compatibility: Works with computer, mobile phone, or tablet for content publishing and LED display control
• Applications: Commercial LED displays, smart city applications (fixed displays, lamp-post displays, chain store displays, advertisement players, mirror displays, retail store displays, door head displays, shelf displays, etc.)

Introduction
The TB30 is a new generation of multimedia player created by NovaStar for full-color LED displays. This multimedia player integrates playback and sending capabilities, allowing users to publish content and control LED displays with a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. Working with our superior cloud-based publishing and monitoring platforms, the TB30 enables users to manage LED displays from an Internet-connected device anywhere, anytime. 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.

Change History

l Added notes and cautions.

l Updated the certification information.

l Updated the indicator descriptions.

l Updated the accessory descriptions.

V1.0.3| 2022-05-17| Updated the description of the COM 2 connector.
V1.0.2| 2021-12-17| l Updated the descriptions of the USB (Type B) port and Gigabit Ethernet port.

l Added the gross weight of the product.

l Added a note for the power consumption.

V1.0.1| 2021-09-30| l Added certification information.

l Updated the description of the playback performance.

l Added net weight.

V1.0.0| 2021-08-31| First release

Certifications
NBTC, IMDA, PSB, FAC DoC, ENACOM, ICASA, SRRC, NOM-208, EAC DoC, EAC RoHS, RCM, UL Smark, CQC, FCC, UL, IC, KC, CE, UKCA, CB, MIC, PSE, NOM If the product does not have the relevant certifications required by the countries or regions where it is to be sold, please contact NovaStar to confirm or address the problem. Otherwise, the customer shall be responsible for the legal risks caused or NovaStar has the right to claim compensation.

Features

• Output

  • Loading capacity up to 650,000 pixels

  • Maximum width: 4096 pixels

  • Maximum height: 4096 pixels

  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
    One serves as primary and the other as backup.

  • 1x 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

  • 2x Sensor connectors Connect to brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors.

• Control

  • 1x USB 3.0 (Type A) port
    Allows for USB playback and firmware upgrade over USB.

  • 1x USB (Type B) port
    Connects to the control computer for content publishing and screen control.

  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
    Connects to the control computer, a LAN or public network 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@60Hz video decoding
  • 1 GB of onboard RAM
  • 16 GB of internal storage
  • Flawless playback
    2x 4K, 6x 1080p, 10x 720p, or 20x 360p video playback

• Functionality

  • 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 playback across multiple screens
  • NTP time synchronization
  • GPS time synchronization (The specified 4G module must be installed.)
  • RF time synchronization (The specified RF 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.

Appearance

Front Panel

Capable of preventing users from inserting a SIM card in the wrong orientation

RESET| Factory reset button

Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the product to its factory settings.

USB| USB (Type B) port

Connects to the control computer for content publishing and screen control.

LED OUT| Gigabit Ethernet outputs

Rear Panel

Connect to brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors.

| RF antenna connector (reserved)
WiFi| Wi-Fi antenna connector

Support for switching between Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi Sta

ETHERNET| Gigabit Ethernet port

Connects to the control computer, a LAN or public network for content publishing and screen control.

COM 2| GPS antenna connector
USB 3.0| USB 3.0 (Type A) port

Allows for USB playback and firmware upgrade over USB.

The Ext4 and FAT32 file systems are supported. The exFAT and FAT16 file systems are not supported.

COM 1| 4G antenna connector
AUDIO OUT| Audio output connector
100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.6A| Power input connector
ON/OFF| Power switch

Indicators

normally.
Staying on/off| The operating system is malfunctioning.
CLOUD| Green| Staying on| The TB30 is connected to the Internet and the connection is available.
Flashing once every 2s| The TB30 is connected to VNNOX and the connection is available.
Flashing once every second| The TB30 is upgrading the operating system.
Flashing once every 0.5s| The TB30 is copying the upgrade package.
RUN| Green| Flashing once every second| The FPGA has no video source.
---|---|---|---
Flashing once every 0.5s| The FPGA is functioning normally.
Staying on/off| The FPGA loading is abnormal.

Dimensions

Product Dimensions

Specifications

Note: It is the total weight of the product, accessories and packing materials packed according to the packing specifications.

Packing Information| Dimensions| 385.0 mm × 280.0 mm × 75.0 mm
Accessories| l  1x Wi-Fi omnidirectional antenna

l  1x AC power cord

l  1x Quick Start Guide

l  1x Packing list

IP Rating| IP20

Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product.

System Software| l Android 11.0 operating system software

l Android terminal application software

l FPGA program

Note: Third-party applications are not supported.

The amount of power consumption may vary depending on various factors such as product settings, usage, and environment.

Media Decoding Specifications

• Image
  Category| Codec| Supported Image Size| Container| Remarks
  ---|---|---|---|---
  JPEG| JFIF file format 1.02| 96×32 pixels to

817×8176 pixels

| JPG, JPEG| No support for non-interlaced scan Support for SRGB JPEG

Support for Adobe RGB JPEG

BMP| BMP| No Restriction| BMP| N/A
GIF| GIF| No Restriction| GIF| N/A
PNG| PNG| No Restriction| PNG| N/A
WEBP| WEBP| No Restriction| WEBP| N/A

• Video
  Category| Codec| Resolution| Maximum Frame Rate| Maximum Bit Rate

(Ideal Case)

| File Format| Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
MPEG-1/2| MPEG-

1/2

| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 30fps| 80Mbps| DAT, MPG, VOB, TS| Support for field coding
MPEG-4| MPEG4| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 30fps| 38.4Mbps| AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, 3GP| No support for MS MPEG4

v1/v2/v3, GMC

Category| Codec| Resolution| Maximum Frame Rate| Maximum Bit Rate

(Ideal Case)

| File Format| Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
H.264/AVC| H.264| 48×48 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

| 2304p@60fps| 80Mbps| AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, 3GP, TS, FLV| Support for field coding and MBAFF
MVC| H.264 MVC| 48×48 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

| 2304p@60fps| 100Mbps| MKV, TS| Support for Stereo High Profile only
H.265/HEVC| H.265/ HEVC| 64×64 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

| 2304p@60fps| 100Mbps| MKV, MP4, MOV, TS| Support for Main Profile, Tile & Slice
GOOGLE VP8| VP8| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 30fps| 38.4Mbps| WEBM, MKV| N/A
GOOGLE VP9| VP9| 64×64 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

| 60fps| 80Mbps| WEBM, MKV| N/A
H.263| H.263| SQCIF (128×96)

QCIF (176×144)

CIF (352×288)

4CIF (704×576)

| 30fps| 38.4Mbps| 3GP, MOV, MP4| No support for H.263+
VC-1| VC-1| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 30fps| 45Mbps| WMV, ASF, TS, MKV, AVI| N/A
MOTION JPEG| MJPEG| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 60fps| 60Mbps| AVI| N/A

Notes and Cautions

FCC Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Caution

• This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
• Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
• This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Others
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Statement
Thank you for choosing NovaStar’s product. This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without notice. If you experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us via the contact information given in this document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate and implement any suggestions.

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