Novastar Taurus T-50 Cloud based media player & sender card for LED screen

The Novastar Taurus T-50 is a cloud-based media player and sender card designed for use with LED screens. It offers advanced features and capabilities that make it an ideal choice for large-scale LED display installations.

All information about the product

  • All-in-one solution: media player and sending card with the scaling function
  • Suitable for small to medium LED screens up to 1,300,000 pixels
  • PCB version (no housing)
  • Connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G
  • Upload new content and change screen settings remotely via Mobile/PC
  • 2 Ethernet output ports (freely configurable as main-/back-up port)

 

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The Novastar Taurus T-50 is a cloud-based media player and sender card designed for use with LED screens. It offers advanced features and capabilities that make it an ideal choice for large-scale LED display installations.

One of the key features of the Taurus T-50 is its cloud-based architecture, which allows users to easily manage and control their LED displays from anywhere with an internet connection. This makes it possible to remotely upload, schedule, and manage content on your LED display without having to be physically present at the location.

The Taurus T-50 also supports a wide range of input sources including HDMI, DP, DVI, SDI, and Ethernet. This makes it easy to connect the T-50 to virtually any video source and deliver high-quality content on your LED display.

In addition to its flexible input options, the Taurus T-50 also includes advanced calibration tools that help ensure accurate color reproduction and a consistent brightness across all connected displays. And with its support for creative layouts, it can be easily configured to drive a wide range of unique LED display configurations.

Overall, the Novastar Taurus T-50 Cloud-Based Media Player & Sender Card is a powerful tool for anyone looking to create stunning LED display installations with advanced remote management capabilities. With its cloud-based architecture, flexible input/output options, and advanced calibration tools, it’s well-suited for use in a wide range of professional settings where the high-performance video is essential.

All information about the product
  • All-in-one solution: media player and sending card with the scaling function
  • Suitable for small to medium LED screens up to 1,300,000 pixels
  • PCB version (no housing)
  • Connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G
  • Upload new content and change screen settings remotely via Mobile/PC
  • 2 Ethernet output ports (freely configurable as main-/back-up port)
Technical data:
HDMI 1.4a: 1
Light Sensor Port: 1
Temperature Sensor Port: 1
HDMI 1.4a (loop): 1
Internal Media Player: Yes
Processor: 1.8 GHz – Quad – core
Operating Memory: 1 GB
Internal Storage Space: 16 GB
Local Content Upload: Ethernet / USB
Scaling Function: Yes
Control System: Novastar
Maximum Loading Capacity: 1300000 px
Maximum Input Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Controlling Mode: 4G mobile network / Ethernet / Wi-Fi
Power Supply: 5 VDC
Power Consumption: 18 W
Power Connector in: Terminal
Data Connector in: RJ45 / USB
Data Connector out: RJ45
Novastar Taurus T-50 Cloud based media player & sender card for LED screen

Change History

Document Version Release Date Description
V1.1.3
2022-06-10
  • Updated the certification information.
  • Updated the indicator descriptions.
  • Updated the accessory descriptions.
V1.1.2
2022-03-15

Updated the legends on the appearance pictures.

V1.1.1
2021-12-17
  • Updated the descriptions of the USB (Type B) port and Gigabit
    Ethernet port.
  • Added a note for the dimension drawings
  • Added the gross weight of the product.
V1.1.0
2021-11-03

Updated the product appearance pictures.

V1.0.1
2021-09-30
  • Added certification information.
  • Updated the description of the playback performance
  • Updated the product pictures
  • Added net weight.
V1.0.0
2021-08-10
First release

Introduction

The T50 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 T50 enables users to manage LED displays from an Internet-connected device anywhere, anytime.

Support for multi-screen synchronous playback and synchronous and asynchronous modes makes this multimedia player a perfect fit for a wide range of applications.

Thanks to its reliability, ease of use, and intelligent control, the T50 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

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 1,300,000 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. 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 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 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

Taurus-Series-Multimedia-Player-T50
All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.
Name Description
USB 2
A reserved USB port
SIM CARD
SIM card slot
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
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 or RF 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
POWER
Power input connector
RELAY

Co3-pin relay control switch

  •  DC: Maximum voltage and current: 30 V, 3 A
  • AC: Maximum voltage and current: 250 V, 3 A
    Two connection methods:
  • 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.
  • 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 from pin 2, or turn off the circuit to disconnect pin 3 from pin 2 and connect pin 2 to pin 1.
    Note: The T50 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.
    recommended.
4G

4G module slot

3-pin-relay-control-switch

Indicators

Indicators
Name Description Status Description
PWR
Red
Staying on
The power supply is working properly.
SYS
Green
Flashing once every 2s
The operating system is functioning normally.
Staying on/off
The operating system is malfunctioning.
CLOUD
Green
Staying on
The T50 is connected to the Internet and the connection is available.
Flashing once every 2s
The T50 is connected to VNNOX and the connection is available.
Flashing once every second
The T50 is upgrading the operating system
Flashing once every 0.5s
The T50 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

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Specifications

Specifications
Electrical Parameters
Input voltage
DC 5 V~12 V
Maximum power consumption
18 W
Storage Capacity
RAM
1 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
Operating Environment
Temperature
–20ºC to +60ºC
Humidity
0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Environment
Temperature
–40°C to +80°C
Humidity
0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
165.0 mm × 146.4 mm × 21.2 mm
Net weight
184.5 g
Gross weight

374.0 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
  • 1x Wi-Fi omnidirectional antenna
  • 1x Power connector
  • 2x IPex cables
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Packing lis
System Software
  • Android 11.0 operating system software
  • Android terminal application software
  • 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
WEB
WEBP
No Restriction
WEBP
N/A

Video

Category Codec Resolution Maximum Frame Rate Maximum Bit Rate (Ideal Case) File Format Remarks
MPEG-1/2
MPEG1/2
30fps
JPG, JPEG
80Mbps
DAT, MPG, VOB, TS
Support for field coding
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
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/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

Brand

Novastar LED

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