NOVASTAR T30 Multimedia Player Owner’s Manual

NOVASTAR T30 Multimedia Player

Product Specifications

• Output:
  • Loading capacity up to 650,000 pixels
  • Maximum width: 4096 pixels
  • Maximum height: 4096 pixels
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 1x Stereo audio connector (audio sample rate: 48 kHz)
• Input:
  • 2x Sensor connectors
• Control:
  • 1x USB 3.0 (Type A) port
  • 1x USB (Type B) port
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
• Performance:
  • Quad-core ARM A55 processor @1.8 GHz
  • Support for H.264/H.265 4K@60Hz video decoding
  • 1 GB of onboard RAM
  • 32 GB of internal storage
  • Flawless playback for various video resolutions
• Functionality:
  All-round control plans for content publishing and screen control

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting to a Control Computer
To connect the T30 Multimedia Player to a control computer for content publishing and screen control:

1. Use the USB (Type B) port to establish a connection between the player and the control computer.
2. Utilize the Gigabit Ethernet port to establish a network connection.

Playback and Storage Expansion
To play content and expand storage on the T30 Multimedia Player:

1. Use the USB 3.0 (Type A) port for USB playback, firmware upgrades, and storage expansion.
2. Ensure compatibility with NovaStar’s multifunction card for audio output at a fixed sample rate of 48 kHz.

Publishing Content and Screen Control
To publish content and control screens using the T30 Multimedia Player:

1. Access control plans from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
2. Monitor screens remotely from anywhere at any time.

FAQs

• What certifications does the T30 Multimedia Player have?
  The T30 Multimedia Player is certified by MIC, FCC, IC, and CE.

• What is the maximum loading capacity of the player?
  The player supports loading capacity up to 650,000 pixels.

• How many Gigabit Ethernet ports are available on the player?
  The player has two Gigabit Ethernet ports, with one serving as primary and the other as backup.

Change History

l Updated the RUN indicator description.

l Added the recommended supply power.

l Updated the packing information.

l Updated the media decoding specifications.

V1.2.0| 2024-05-30| l Updated the introduction.

l Updated the feature description.

l Updated the connector description.

l Updated the media decoding specifications.

V1.1.6| 2023-09-28| l Changed the description of the default Wi-Fi AP password.

l Changed the internal storage capacity from 16 GB to 32 GB.

V1.1.5| 2023-06-14| Updated the connector descriptions.
V1.1.4| 2022-10-30| ****

Updated the product appearance pictures.

V1.1.3| 2022-06-10| l Updated the certification information.

l Updated the indicator descriptions.

l Updated the accessory descriptions.

V1.1.2| 2022-03-15| ****

Updated the legends on the appearance pictures.

V1.1.1| 2021-12-17| l Updated the descriptions of the USB (Type B) port and Gigabit Ethernet port.

l Added a note for the dimension drawings.

l Added the gross weight of the product.

V1.1.0| 2021-11-03| ****

Updated the product appearance pictures.

V1.0.1

| ****

2021-09-30

| l Added certification information.

l Updated the description of the playback performance.

l Updated the product pictures.

l Added net weight.

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

Introduction

• The T30 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 T30 enables users to manage LED displays from an Internet-connected device anywhere, anytime.
• Thanks to its reliability, ease of use, and intelligent control, the T30 becomes a winning choice for commercial LED displays and smart city applications such as fixed displays, lamp-post displays, chain store displays, advertisement players, retail store displays, door head displays, shelf displays, and much more.

Certifications

MIC, FCC, IC, CE
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 is fixed at 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, firmware upgrade and storage expansion.

• 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
  • 32 GB of internal storage
• Flawless playback
  Support for playback of 1x 4K, 2x 1080p, 4x 720p, 4x 480p, or 6x 360p videos

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 is connected to the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot of the T30. The default SSID is “AP+Last 8 digits of SN” and the default password is printed on the SSID label of the product.
  • In Wi-Fi STA mode, the user terminal and the T30 are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of a router.

• Synchronous playback across multiple screens
  Enabling synchronous playback halves the number of videos that can be played simultaneously within the decoding capability of the device.

  • 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/5G modules
  The T30 ships without a 4G/5G module. Users have to purchase 4G/5G modules separately if needed. Network connection priority: Wired network > Wi-Fi network > 4G/5G network (This order of priority is followed when the firmware is earlier than V4.5.0. The networks coexist when the firmware is V4.5.0 or later.)

• Support for relays (maximum DC 30 V, 3 A)

Appearance

All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.

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

RESET 2| Reset connector used to reset the product to its factory settings
RESET 1| Reset button

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

RS232| External expansion connector
USB 1| USB (Type B) port

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

LED OUT| Gigabit Ethernet outputs
RS485| Sensor connectors

Connect to brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors.

RF| RF module connector
WiFi| Wi-Fi antenna connector (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi supported)
| Support for switching between Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi Sta
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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, firmware upgrade and storage expansion.

The Ext4 and FAT32 file systems are supported. The maximum size of a single file supported by FAT32 is 4 GB. The exFAT and FAT16 file systems are not supported.

COM 1| 4G antenna connector
AUDIO OUT| Audio output connector

OMTP headphones can be connected.

POWER

|

Power input connector

RELAY| 3-pin relay control switch

l DC: Maximum voltage and current: 30 V, 3 A

l AC: Maximum voltage and current: 250 V, 3 A Two connection methods:

l Common switch: The connection method of pins 2 and 3 is not fixed. Pin 1 is not connected to the wire. On the power control page of ViPlex Express, turn on the circuit to connect pin 2 to pin 3, and turn off the circuit to disconnect pin 2 from pin 3.

l Single pole double throw switch: The connection method is fixed. Connect pin 2 to the pole. Connect pin 1 to the turn-off wire and pin 3 to turn-on wire. On the power control page of ViPlex Express, turn on the circuit to connect pin 2 to pin 3 and disconnect pin 1 form pin 2, or turn off the circuit to disconnect pin 3 from pin 2 and connect pin 2 to pin 1.

Note: The T30 uses DC power supply. Using the relay to directly control AC is not recommended. If it is required to control AC, the following connection method is recommended.

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4G| 4G module slot

Indicators

normally.
Staying on/off| The operating system is malfunctioning.
CLOUD| Green| Staying on| The T30 is connected to the Internet and the connection is available.
Flashing once every 2s| The T30 is connected to VNNOX and the connection is available.
Flashing once every second| The T30 is upgrading the operating system.
Flashing once every 0.5s| The T30 is copying the upgrade package.
RUN| Green| Flashing once every 2s| 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

Specifications

Humidity

| ****

0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing

Physical Specifications| Dimensions| 165.0 mm × 146.4 mm × 21.2 mm
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Net weight

| ****

179.7 g

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Gross weight| 369.2 g

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

Packing Information| Dimensions| 278.0 mm × 63.0 mm × 221.0 mm
Accessories| l 1x Wi-Fi omnidirectional antenna

l 1x Power connector

l 2x IPex cables

l 1x Quick Start Guide

l 1x Certificate of Approval

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

interlaced scan Support for SRGB JPEG

Support for Adobe RGB JPEG

BMP| 4096×2160 pixels| BMP| N/A
GIF| 4096×2160 pixels| GIF| N/A
PNG| 4096×2160 pixels| PNG| N/A
WEBP| 4096×2160 pixels| WEBP| N/A

Video

Codec| Resolution| Max               Frame Rate| Max Bit Rate

(Ideal Case)

| Format| Remarks
---|---|---|---|---|---
MPEG-1/2| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

| 30fps| 80Mbps| DAT, MPG, VOB, TS| Support for field coding
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
H.264| 16×16 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

| 2304p@30fps| 80Mbps| AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, 3GP, TS, FLV| Support for field coding, MBAFF and High & High 10 Profile

H.264 MVC

|

16×16 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

|

2304p@30fps

|

100Mbps

|

MKV, TS

|

Support for Stereo High Profile only

H.265/HEVC

|

64×64 pixels to

4096×2304 pixels

|

2304p@60fps

|

100Mbps

|

MKV, MP4, MOV, TS

|

Support for Main & Main 10 Profile and Tile & Slice

VP8| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

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

4096×2304 pixels

| 60fps| 80Mbps| WEBM, MKV| N/A
H.263| SQCIF (128×96)| 30fps| 38.4Mbps| 3GP, MOV,| No support for
| QCIF (176×144)| | | MP4| H.263+
| CIF (352×288)| | | |
| 4CIF (704×576)| | | |
MJPEG| 48×48 pixels to

1920×1088 pixels

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

FCC Caution

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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 of relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/Canada.

• The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
• The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
  As long as the three conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.

Important Note:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

End Product Labeling:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following “Contains FCC ID:2AG8JT60”
If the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following; Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2AG8JT60.

Manual Information to the End User:

• The OEM integrator has to be aware not provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
• The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
• When the module is installed inside another device, the user manual of this device must contain below warning statements;
  • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  • This device may not cause harmful interference,
  • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.

ISED Statement

• This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).
• This radio transmitter (ISED certification number: 23873-T60) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

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.
• The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
• As long as the condition above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.

Important Note:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization.

Manual Information to the End User

• The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
• The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

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.

Integration Instructions for Host Product Manufacturers According to KDB 996369 D03 OEM Manual v01

• List of applicable FCC rules
  FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247 & 15.209

• Specific operational use conditions

  • The module is a 2.4G WiFi module.
  • Operation Frequency: 2412-2462 MHz
  • Number of Channel: 11
  • Modulation: DSSS, OFDM
  • Type: Helix Antenna
  • Gain: 5.03 dBi Max.
  • The module can be used for mobile or portable applications with a maximum 5.03dBi antenna. The host manufacturer installing this module into their product must ensure that the final composite product complies with the FCC requirements by a technical assessment or evaluation to the FCC rules, including the transmitter operation. The host manufacturer has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

• Limited module procedures
  Not applicable. The module is a Single module and complies with the requirement of FCC Part 15.212.

• Trace antenna designs
  Not applicable. The module has its own antenna, and doesn’t need a host’s printed board micro strip trace antenna etc.

• RF exposure considerations
  The module must be installed in the host equipment such that at least 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users’ body; and if RF exposure statement or module layout is changed, then the host product manufacturer required to take responsibility of the module through a change in FCC ID or new application. The FCC ID of the module cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the host manufacturer will be responsible for re- evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

• Antennas
  Antenna Specification are as follows:

  • Type: Helix Antenna
  • Gain: 5.03 dBi
    This device is intended only for host manufacturers under the following conditions: The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna; the module shall be only used with the internal antenna(s) that has been originally tested and certified with this module. The antenna must be either permanently attached or employ a ‘unique’ antenna coupler.
    As long as the conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the host manufacturer is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

• Label and compliance information
  Host product manufacturers need to provide a physical or e-label stating “Contains FCC ID: 2AG8JT60” with their finished product.

• Information on test modes and additional testing requirements

  • Operation Frequency: 2412-2462 MHz
  • Number of Channel: 11
  • Modulation: DSSS, OFDM
    Host manufacturer must perform test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission, etc. according to the actual test modes for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, as well as for multiple simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host product. Only when all the test results of test modes comply with FCC requirements, then the end product can be sold legally. 2.10 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer. The modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247 & 15.209 and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part 15 Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed.

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