NovaStar ET4S-G Media Server
Specifications
Change History
| Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V1.2.0 | 2025-08-31 | Changed MPG2200 graphics card to P2000. Changed HPG4000 graphics card to HPGA4000. Changed HPGA5000 graphics card to HPGA4500 Ada. |
| V1.1.0 | 2024-11-30 | Updated the product selection section. Added the optional items section. |
| V1.0.0 | 2024-10-31 | First release |
Introduction
The ET4S-G is a media server developed by NovaStar, specifically designed for multimedia exhibition halls, banquet halls, stage performances, and other creative fixed installation scenarios. The ET4S-G provides an excellent pixel-to-pixel display with ultra-high definition, diversified mosaic creativity, and outstanding media arrangements for professional stage performances. Built-in with intuitive and user-friendly media playback and control software, the ET4S-G enables simplified stage display management and best-in-class human-machine interaction.
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC, CB, KC, RoHS
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
- Supports up to 8K×4K output capacity, ultra-high resolution video decoding, and pixel-to-pixel display.
- Splitting, reassembly, and rotation of multiple outputs, enabling loading of irregular displays and achieving creative mosaic display.
- Divides output into up to 64 partitions, accommodating ultra-wide screens and rapid mapping adjustments.
- Simultaneous playback of 12 mixing layers and 1 audio stream.
- Visualized program arrangement and management.
- Supports Live and Pre-edit modes:
- Program editing and playback are in sync in live mode.
- Edit programs before displaying them on the screen in pre-edit mode.
- Media library management, including videos, pictures, PowerPoint files, and audios.
- Media file sorting.
- Media file batch import.
- Supports NDI sources, website page sources, sources from capture devices, streaming media sources, and text sources.
- Media collection configurations.
- Custom OSD (On-Screen Display).
- Supports up to 1080P PowerPoint files.
- Enables using a laser pointer for moving between slides in PowerPoint.
- Multi-screen management and control.
- Configuration and playback of frame sequences in BMP, TIFF, TGA, JPG, and PNG formats.
- External LTC and MTC timecode inputs for precise and synchronized playback control.
- Playback progress management.
- Shortcut keys for program jumping and auto jumping settings.
- Configurable layer size and priority.
- Main KV jumping settings.
- Main media based playback progress management.
- Crossfade on program switching.
- Layer mask, cropping, keying, blurring, and opacity adjustment.
- Inheritance of audio properties is supported. (Audio properties remain unchanged when replacing layer audio media of the program).
- Auto startup of built-in software on system power-on.
- Auto program playback on software startup.
- Remote control via UDP or TCP/IP.
- Controlled by a central control unit.
- Auto saving of project files being edited.
- Controlled via NovaStar's Visual Intelligent Control Platform (VICP), enabling a highly efficient and user-friendly control experience.
Appearance
Note: All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary.
Front Panel
Front panel view of the ET4S-G Media Server. It features a power button labeled '1' and a USB port labeled '2'.
| No. | Area | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power button | Turn on or turn off the device. |
| 2 | USB | 2x USB 3.0. • Connect to the mouse and keyboard. • Insert a USB drive for importing media files. |
Rear Panel
Rear panel view of the ET4S-G Media Server, displaying various connectors and ports labeled numerically from 1 to 8.
| No. | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power button | • ON: Power on the device. • OFF: Power off the device. |
| 2 | Power | Connect to a power source (100–240V~, 50/60Hz). |
| 3 | CONTROL | • 1x RJ45 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port for networking. • 1x HDMI CONTROL UI port for connecting a monitor to display the software interface (Max output resolution: 2K×1K@60Hz). |
| 4 | USB | 4x USB 3.0. Connect to the mouse, keyboard, or USB drive. |
| 5 | AUDIO | XLR audio output connector: • 1x AUDIO L: XLR audio left channel output. • 1x AUDIO R: XLR audio right channel output. |
| 6 | AUDIO | 3.5 mm external audio connector: • 1x C/SUB: Center/Subwoofer, for center channel and subwoofer audio output. • 1x LINE IN: Line input for connecting the line output of an external audio device, and inputting to an audio system or amplifier. • 1x LINE OUT: Line output for sending audio system signals to other devices. • 1x MIC: Microphone input for connecting microphones to capture sound for input into the audio system. • 1x REAR: Rear channel audio connector for rear or surround speakers. |
| 7 | OUTPUT | 4x DP 1.4. • Up to 4x 5120×2880@60Hz outputs. • Four connector mosaic output, with a total mosaic width or height limit of 16384 pixels. • Single connector width: 480 to 8192 pixels. • Single connector height: 300 to 8192 pixels. |
| 8 | SYNC | Reserved. |
Hardware/Software
| Power Supply | 750 W |
| CPU | 12th Intel Gen Core Processor |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5 high-speed memory |
| Motherboard | High-performance server grade motherboard |
| Storage | • System disk: 250 GB high-speed SSD • Storage disk: 1 TB high-speed SSD (default), with optional additional 1 TB or 4 TB drives |
| Cooling | Silent fan for high-frequency processors |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Keyboard and mouse suit |
| OS | Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC |
| Built-in software | Kompass FX3 software with licensing dongle |
Product Selection
| Model | Configuration |
|---|---|
| ET4S-G (P2) | Graphics card: 1x P2000 • Smooth playback of up to 1x hardware-decoded 8K×4K@30fps or 3x 4K×2K@60fps SDR video files. • Video memory: 5 GB GDDR5X, 160 bit. |
| ET4S-G (A4) | Graphics card: 1x HPGA4000 • Smooth playback of 1x hardware-decoded 8K×4K@60fps SDR video files. • Video memory: 8 GB GDDR6, 256 bit. |
| ET4S-G | Graphics card is optional, which can be selected from Optional Items. • P2000, select max 1 • HPGA4000, select max 1 • HPGA4500 Ada, select max 1 • Server sync card, required for multi-server synchronization. |
Optional Items
The following table lists the optional items that you need to purchase from NovaStar separately.
| Graphics Card and Sync Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Graphics Card P2000 | Image of a graphics card with multiple DisplayPort (DP) connectors. 4x DP 1.4• Up to 4x 5120×2880@60Hz outputs. • Four connector mosaic output, with a mosaic width or height of up to 8192 pixels. • Single connector width: 480-8192 pixels. • Single connector height: 300-8192 pixels. • Playback of 1 layer of 8K×4K@30fps or 3 layers of 4K×2K@60fps SDR video (hardware-decoding). • Memory: 5 GB. • Type: GDDR 5X. • Bit width: 160 bit. |
| Graphics Card HPGA4000 | Image of a graphics card with multiple DisplayPort (DP) connectors. 4x DP 1.4• Up to 4x 5120×2880@60Hz outputs. • Four connector mosaic output, with a mosaic width or height of up to 16384 pixels. • Single connector width: 480-8192 pixels. • Single connector height: 300-8192 pixels. • Playback of 1 layer of 8K×4K@60fps SDR video (hardware-decoding). • Memory: 16 GB. • Type: GDDR6. • Bit width: 256 bit. |
| Graphics Card HPGA4500 Ada | Image of a graphics card with multiple DisplayPort (DP) connectors. 4x DP 1.4• Up to 4x 5120×2880@60Hz outputs. • Four connector mosaic output, with a mosaic width or height of up to 16384 pixels. • Single connector width: 480-8192 pixels. • Single connector height: 300-8192 pixels. • Playback of 1 layer of 8K×4K@60fps or 4K×2K@60fps SDR video (hardware-decoding). • Memory: 24 GB. • Type: GDDR6. • Bit width: 192 bit. |
| Sync card | Image of a sync card with RJ45 and BNC connectors. The sync card must work with the HPGA4000, HPGA4500 Ada graphics cards.• 2x RJ45: Accept a frame lock signal and output the signal. • 1x BNC: Accept an external sync signal. • LED indicators: Indicate the statuses of the sync signal connections. |
Applications
Diagram illustrating the application of the ET4S-G Media Server. The server is shown connected to an H5 unit, which outputs to four 4K mosaic displays. Media files are fed into the server. Input devices like a laser pointer, keyboard, and mouse are connected. A monitor and PAD are shown connected to the output. Cable types are indicated: Video Cable, Ethernet Cable, and Control Cable. A router is also depicted.
Note:
- This product can only be placed horizontally. Do not mount vertically or upside-down.
- The product can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack capable of withstanding at least four times the total weight of the mounted equipment. Four M5 screws should be used to fix the product.
Dimensions
Diagram showing the physical dimensions of the ET4S-G Media Server. Includes top and front views with measurements in millimeters. Tolerance is ±1 mm.
Overall Width: 482.6 mm (front panel), 465.0 mm (chassis)
Overall Height: 183.5 mm (front panel), 177.0 mm (chassis), 165.2 mm (mounting ears)
Overall Depth: 642.0 mm (including handles), 512.5 mm (chassis main body)
Front panel thickness: 6.3 mm
Mounting ear thickness: 9.8 mm
Rear panel depth: 35.2 mm
Front panel vent depth: 50.0 mm
Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Electrical Characteristics | Power connector: 100–240V~ 10–5A 47–63Hz Max power consumption: 500 W |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 0°C to +40°C Humidity: 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage Environment | Temperature: -10°C to +60°C Humidity: 0% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions: 482.6 mm × 183.5 mm × 642.0 mm Net weight: 17 kg |
| Packing Information | Accessories: 1x Power cable, 4x DP cables, 1x HDMI cable, 1x Keyboard and mouse suit, 1x Safety Manual, 1x Certificate of Approval. Packing box: 805 mm x 625 mm x 300 mm |
Media File Types and Formats
The media server supports the decoding of various common video coding formats, such as H.264, H.265, MPGE-4/2, and WMV.
| Type | Format |
|---|---|
| Video | mp4, avi, mkv, flv, mov, wmv, mpeg, mpg, m4v |
| Image | jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif, ico |
| Audio | mp3, aac, flac, amr, ape, wav, wma |
| Office | PowerPoint, Excel, Word, PDF |
Note: Recommended video coding formats:
- For resolutions between 4K and 8K (width or height ≤ 8192 pixels): H.265 (HEVC) or VP9 recommended.
- For resolutions ≤ 4K: H.264 (AVC) recommended.
- When the video size exceeds 8K, it is recommended to split the video into multiple files for playback.
For a better image quality experience, the following video bitrates are recommended.
Recommended video bitrates for SDR uploads – single media server and single graphics card:
| Type | Video Bitrate Standard Frame Rate (24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz) | Video Bitrate High Frame Rate (48 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4320 (8K) | 75 to 90 Mbps | 110 to 135 Mbps |
| 2160 (4K) | 35 to 45 Mbps | 53 to 68 Mbps |
| 1440 (2K) | 16 Mbps | 24 Mbps |
| 1080p | 8 Mbps | 12 Mbps |
Recommended video bitrates for SDR uploads - multiple media servers and multiple graphics cards (frame synchronization required):
| Type | Frame Rate | Video Bitrate | Video Coding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4320 (8K) | 60 Hz | 30 Mbps | H.265 |
| 2160 (4K) | 60 Hz | 30 Mbps | H.264 |
Note: If frame synchronization output is not required in the application scenario that has multiple media servers and multiple graphics cards, please refer to the recommended video bitrates for SDR uploads – single media server and single graphics card.
Notes and Cautions
Notes For Battery
- The battery is not intended to be replaced.
- Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion.
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
FCC Caution
Any 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 A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
Copyright
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Trademark
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Statement
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