NovaStar Taurus TB50 - 2-in-1 Media Player and LED Controller (Supports 1.3 Million Pixels)

NovaStar Taurus TB50 – 2-in-1 Media Player and LED Controller (Supports 1.3 Million Pixels)

The NovaStar TB50 is a professional Taurus series media player with integrated delivery for full-color LED displays. It combines content publishing and screen control in a compact package, with a loading capacity of up to 1,300,000 pixels and a maximum size of 4096 × 4096. It incorporates 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (configurable as main and backup), HDMI 1.3 input and output (with loop-through), 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (AP/STA switchable), and local or remote management from a computer and mobile apps. Its Android 11 platform, 1.8 GHz quad-core ARM A55 processor, and H.264/H.265/VP9 hardware decoding up to 4K@60 Hz guarantee stable playback in digital signage, retail, chain stores, and smart city projects.

Main features

• Upload capacity : Up to 1.3 Mpx per device; max. width 4096 px and max. height 4096 px . Custom resolutions in asynchronous and synchronous modes with pixel clock ≤ 153 MHz .
• LED display outputs : 2 × RJ45 Gigabit (both primary by default; option of 1 primary + 1 backup for redundancy).
• Video :
  • HDMI OUT 1.3 with loop-through , max. 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz ; custom resolutions asynchronous (e.g., 400 × 4096 and 480 × 4096 @ 60 Hz); HDCP 1.4 ; non-interlaced output.
  • HDMI IN 1.3 for synchronous mode with full screen scaling ( downscaling only; max. 1920 × 1080 ; source width/height between 512–2048 px ).
• Audio : Stereo output with 48 kHz fixed sampling rate; supports extraction via multifunction card (48 kHz required).
• Processing and Playback : ARM A55 1.8GHz CPU , 1GB RAM , 32GB internal storage; up to 2×4K , 6×1080p , 10×720p , or 20×360p playback (multi-screen synchronous playback halves decoding capacity).
• Connectivity and control : 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with switchable AP and STA modes; 1 × Gigabit Ethernet for management/networking; USB 3.0 (Type A) for playback/update/storage; USB (Type B) for PC control.
• Sensors and Sync : 2 connectors for brightness and temperature/humidity; sync between displays via NTP , GPS (with dedicated 4G module), or RF (dedicated RF module).
• Management : Compatible with NovaStar cloud publishing and monitoring platforms and on-premise software (e.g., ViPlex Express/Handy).
• Design and consumption : 274.3 × 139.0 × 40.0 mm; 1.234 kg ; 18 W max.; IP20 ; operating range −20 to +60 °C .
• Certifications : NBTC, IMDA, PSB, FAC DoC, ENACOM, ICASA, SRRC, EAC DoC, EAC RoHS, RCM, UL Smark, CQC, FCC, UL, IC, KC, CE, UKCA, CB, MIC, PSE, NOM.

Product benefits

• All-in-one LED signage : player + sending card in a single unit, less hardware and faster start-ups.
• Flexible operation : Synchronous (HDMI IN) and asynchronous (internal playback) modes, switchable from the front panel.
• Centralized control : local (Ethernet/USB) or remote (Wi-Fi/cloud) management, with mobile apps for agile maintenance and monitoring.
• Playback Quality : 4K@60 hardware decoding in H.265/H.264/VP9 for smooth UHD and FHD content.
• Redundancy : possibility of a backup port to maintain transmission in the event of network incidents.
• Automation : Integration with brightness and ambient sensors to adjust the display to actual conditions.

Use cases

• Retail and QSR : Digital menus and window displays coordinated by store or network.
• Corporate and education : interior signage, auditoriums, and reception with control from PC and mobile devices.
• Smart City and street furniture : LED poles and totems with remote programming and time synchronization.
• Chains and franchises : batch publishing and synchronization between multiple screens (NTP/GPS/RF).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the TB50 have HDMI input and output? Yes: HDMI IN 1.3 for synchronous mode (with full-screen scaling only in downscaling, up to 1920 × 1080) and HDMI OUT 1.3 with loop-through (up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz).
• Can Wi-Fi operate as both an AP and a STA at the same time? No. AP and STA modes are switchable .
• What USB file systems does it support? FAT32 and ext4 (FAT32 limits each file to 4 GB; exFAT is not supported).
• What happens to decoding when playing in sync across multiple displays? Decoding capacity is reduced by half .
• Does it support third-party Android apps? No. The device's Android 11 system does not support third-party apps.

Description for projects

Asynchronous/synchronous LED player/controller with 1.3MP payload (max 4096x4096), 2x Gigabit RJ45 (1 main + 1 optional backup), HDMI 1.3 IN/OUT (loop; OUT up to 1920x1200@60Hz), 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (AP/STA switchable), GbE management, USB 3.0 Type A (playback/upgrade/storage) and USB Type B (control). ARM A55 1.8GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 32GB internal storage. NTP/GPS/RF sync between displays. 48kHz stereo audio. Power supply 100–240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.6A; max. consumption 120Hz. 18 W. Dimensions 274.3 × 139.0 × 40.0 mm; weight 1.234 kg; IP20; operating temperature −20 to +60 °C.