Novastar TB50 Playback Box
If you’re looking for a high-performance playback box for your LED display, the Novastar TB50 is an excellent option! This powerful device offers a range of advanced features that make it easy to manage and control your display. With its smooth streaming capabilities, reliable signal transmission, and advanced image processing functions, the TB50 ensures high-quality visuals that will engage viewers. Plus, its compact size makes it easy to transport and install anywhere. Whether you’re creating immersive entertainment experiences or dynamic advertising displays, the Novastar TB50 Playback Box is the perfect solution for your needs.
Change History
| Document Version | Release Date | Description |
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V1.0.4 |
2022-06-10 |
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V1.0.2 |
2021-12-17 |
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V1.0.1 |
2021-09-30 |
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V1.0.0 |
2021-07-30 |
First release |
Introduction
The TB50 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 TB50 enables users to manage LED displays from an Internet-connected device anywhere, anytime.
Thanks to its reliability, ease of use, and intelligent control, the TB50 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.
Certifications
NBTC, IMDA, PSB, FAC DoC, ENACOM, ICASA, SRRC, EAC DoC, EAC RoHS, RCM, UL Smark, CCC, 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 1,300,000 pixels
Maximum width: 4096 pixels
Maximum height: 4096 pixels - 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
All these four ports serve as primary by default.
Users can also set two as primary and the other
two as a 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. - 1x HDMI 1.4 connector
Maximum output: 1080p@60Hz, support for
HDMI loop
Input
- 1x HDMI 1.4 connector
In synchronous mode, video sources input from this connector can be scaled to fit the entire screen automatically. - 2x sensor connectors
The audio sample rate of the internal source is
fixed at 48 kHz. The audio sample rate of the
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 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 Wi-Fi STA mode, the user terminal and
the TB50 are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of a router. - 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.)
− RF time synchronization (The specified RF
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 > WiFi network > 4G network
When multiple types of networks are available,
the TB50 will choose a signal automatically
according to the priority.
Appearance
Front Pane
| Name | Description |
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SWITCH |
Switches between synchronous and asynchronous modes
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SIM CARD |
SIM card slot Capable of preventing users from inserting a SIM card in the wrong orientation |
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RESET |
Factory reset button Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the product to its factory settings. |
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USB |
USB (Type B) port Connects to the control computer for content publishing and screen control. |
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LED OUT |
Gigabit Ethernet outputs |
Rear Pane
| Name | Description |
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SENSOR |
Sensor connectors Connect to brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors. |
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HDMI |
HDMI 1.4 connectors
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WiFi |
Wi-Fi antenna connector 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. |
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COM 2 |
GPS or RF antenna connector |
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USB 3.0 |
USB 3.0 (Type A) port |
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COM 1
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4G antenna connector |
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AUDIO OUT |
Audio output connector |
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100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.6A |
Power input connector |
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ON/OFF |
Power switch |
Indicators
| Name | Color | Status | Description |
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PWR |
Red |
Staying on |
The power supply is working properly |
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SYS |
Green |
Flashing once every 2s |
The TB50 is functioning normally |
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Staying on/off |
The TB50 is abnormal |
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CLOUD |
Green |
Staying on |
The TB50 is connected to the Internet and the
connection is available |
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Flashing once every 2s |
The TB50 is connected to VNNOX and the connection is
available.
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Flashing once every second |
The TB50 is upgrading the operating system |
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Flashing once every 0.5s |
The TB50 is copying the upgrade package |
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RUN |
Green |
Flashing once every second |
The FPGA has no video source |
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Flashing once every 0.5s |
The FPGA is functioning normally. |
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Staying on/off |
The FPGA loading is abnorma |
Dimensions
Specifications
| Specifications | ||
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Electrical Parameters |
Input power |
100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.6A |
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Maximum power consumption |
18 W |
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Storage Capacity |
RAM |
1 GB |
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Internal storage |
16 GB |
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Operating Environment |
Temperature |
–20ºC to +60ºC |
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Humidity |
0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing |
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Storage Environment |
Temperature |
–40°C to +80°C |
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Humidity |
0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing |
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Physical Specifications |
Dimensions |
274.3 mm × 139.0 mm × 40.0 mm |
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Net weight |
1234.0 g |
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Gross weight |
1653.0 g |
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Packing Information |
Dimensions |
385.0 mm × 280.0 mm × 75.0 mm |
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Accessories |
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System Software |
Note: Third-party applications are not supported. |
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IP Rating |
IP20 Please prevent the product from water intrusion and do not wet or wash the product |
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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 |
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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 |
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BMP |
BMP |
No Restriction |
BMP |
N/A |
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GIF |
GIF |
No Restriction |
GIF |
N/A |
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PNG |
PNG |
No Restriction |
PNG |
N/A |
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WEB |
WEBP |
No Restriction |
WEBP |
N/A |
Video
| Category | Codec | Resolution | Maximum Frame Rate | Maximum Bit Rate (Ideal Case) | File Format | Remarks |
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MPEG-1/2 |
MPEG1/2 |
30fps |
JPG, JPEG |
80Mbps |
DAT, MPG,
VOB, TS |
Support for field
coding |
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MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4 |
48×48 pixels to
1920×1088 pixels |
30fps |
38.4Mbps |
AVI, MKV,
MP4, MOV,
3GP
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No support for
MS MPEG4
v1/v2/v3, GMC |
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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 |
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MVC |
H.264
MVC |
48×48 pixels to
4096×2304 pixels |
2304p@60fps |
100Mbps |
MKV, TS |
Support for
Stereo High
Profile only |
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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 |
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GOOGLE
VP8 |
VP8 |
48×48 pixels to
1920×1088 pixels |
30fps |
38.4Mbps |
WEBM, MKV |
N/A |
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GOOGLE
VP9 |
VP9 |
64×64 pixels to
4096×2304 pixels |
60fps |
80Mbps |
WEBM, MKV |
N/A |
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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+ |
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VC-1 |
VC-1 |
48×48 pixels to
1920×1088 pixels |
30fps |
45Mbps |
WMV, ASF,
TS, MKV, AVI |
N/A |
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MOTION
JPEG |
MJPEG |
48×48 pixels to
1920×1088 pixels |
60fps |
60Mbps |
AVI |
N/A |
