NovaStar TB10 Plus Multimedia Player Specifications
Change History
| Document Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| V1.0.0 | 2025-05-27 | First release |
Introduction
The TB10 Plus 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 NovaStar's superior cloud-based publishing and monitoring platforms, the TB10 Plus enables users to manage LED displays from an Internet-connected device anywhere, anytime.
The TB10 Plus can play content from a USB drive, satisfying various playback demands. Multiple protection measures such as terminal authentication and player verification are taken to keep the playback secure.
Thanks to its reliability, ease of use, and intelligent control, the TB10 Plus 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
CE, FCC, IC, CQC
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
Control
- Maximum width: 2048 pixels, maximum height: 2048 pixels (maximum capacity per Ethernet port: 650,000 pixels)
- Maximum width of an ultra-long screen: 8192 pixels, maximum height of an ultra-long screen: 2048 pixels (maximum capacity per Ethernet port: 650,000 pixels)
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet output port
- 1x Stereo audio output 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 48kHz is required.
- 1x USB 2.0 (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 Fast Ethernet port: Connects to the control computer, or connects to a LAN or public network for content publishing and screen control.
Performance
- Powerful processing capacity
- Quad-core ARM A53 processor @1.4GHz
- Support for hardware decoding of 4K videos
- 2 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of storage space
- Flawless playback
- Support for playback of 1x 4K, 3x 1080p, 8x 720p, 16x 480p, or 20x 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.
- Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi Sta can be turned on at the same time
- Wi-Fi AP: User terminal devices can be connected to the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot of the multimedia player. The default SSID is “AP+Last 8 digits of SN” and the default password is printed on the SSID label.
- Wi-Fi AP+Wi-Fi Sta: Users can connect the multimedia player to a Wi-Fi network and turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot at the same time.
- Ultra-long-screen solution playback
- Synchronous playback across multiple screens
- Enabling synchronous playback halves 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 brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors
- Support for 4G modules
- The TB10 Plus ships without a 4G module. Users have to purchase 4G modules separately if needed.
- Network connection priority: Wired network > Wi-Fi network > 4G network
Appearance
Front Panel
The front panel features the following connectors and indicators:
- WIFI: Wi-Fi antenna connector (2.4GHz Wi-Fi supported).
- Reserved: Sensor connector, connects to a light sensor or temperature and humidity sensor.
- SIM: SIM card slot, capable of preventing users from inserting a SIM card in the wrong orientation.
- USB (Type B): Connects to the control computer for content publishing and screen control.
- USB 2.0 (Type A): Allows for USB playback, firmware upgrade and storage expansion (up to 128 GB). Ext4 and FAT32 file systems are supported, with FAT32 allowing a maximum file size of 4 GB. exFAT and FAT16 are not supported.
- ETHERNET: Fast Ethernet port, standard RJ45 connector (with built-in LEDs) connecting to the control computer or connecting to a LAN or public network for content publishing and screen control.
Rear Panel
The rear panel features the following connectors:
- COM 2: GPS antenna connector.
- RESET: Factory reset button. Press and hold this button for 5s to reset the product to its factory settings.
- AUDIO OUT: 3.5mm audio output connector. Note: 3-pole audio connectors are supported.
- LED OUT: Gigabit Ethernet output, standard RJ45 connector (with no built-in LEDs).
- 12V: Power input connector.
- COM 1: 4G antenna connector.
Indicators
| Name | Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR | Red | Staying on | The power supply is working properly. |
| SYS | Green | Staying on/off | The operating system is malfunctioning. |
| Flashing once every 2s | The operating system is functioning normally. | ||
| Flashing once every second | Failed to reset the USB drive. | ||
| Flashing once every 0.5s | The USB drive is reset successfully. | ||
| CLOUD | Green | Staying on | The device is connected to the Internet and the connection is available. |
| Flashing once every 2s | The device is connected to VNNOX and the connection is available. | ||
| Flashing once every second | The operating system is being upgraded. | ||
| RUN | Green | Flashing once every 0.5s | The device is copying the upgrade package or files from a USB drive. |
| Flashing once every 4s | 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 and Electrical Specifications
Dimensions
The device has the following dimensions:
- Length: 141.2 mm (maximum), 131.2 mm
- Width: 120.0 mm
- Height: 33.5 mm (maximum), 30.0 mm
- Tolerance: ±0.3 mm
Electrical Parameters
| Electrical Parameters | Value |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | DC 5 V to 12 V |
| Maximum power consumption | 15 W |
Specifications
| Category | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal storage | 32 GB | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | 5% RH to 85% RH, non-condensing | |
| Storage Environment | Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Humidity | 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing | |
| Physical Specifications | Dimensions (L×W×H) | 141.2 mm × 120.0 mm × 33.5 mm |
| Net weight | 465.6 g | |
| Gross weight | 771.2 g | |
| Packing Dimensions (L×W×H) | 333.0 mm × 196.0 mm × 70.0 mm | |
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| IP Rating | IP20 | |
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Media Decoding Specifications
Image
| Codec | Max Resolution | Format | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMP | 4096×2304 pixels | BMP | N/A |
| GIF | 4096×2304 pixels | GIF | N/A |
| JPG | 4096×2304 pixels | JPG | N/A |
| JPEG | 4096×2304 pixels | JPEG | N/A |
| PNG | 4096×2304 pixels | PNG | N/A |
Video
| Codec | Resolution | Max Frame Rate | Max Bit Rate (Ideal Case) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.265 | 64×64 pixels to 4096×2304 pixels | 60fps | 100Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| H.264 | 64×64 pixels to 4096×2304 pixels | 30fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| MPEG-4 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 29Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| VP9 | 64×64 pixels to 4096×2304 pixels | 30fps | 49Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| MJPEG | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 22fps | 6Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| AVS2 | 64×64 pixels to 3840×2160 pixels | 25fps | 20Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| H.263 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| VP8 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| MPEG-2 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| MPEG-1 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| VC-1 | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| Sorenson | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 60Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
| Spark | pixels | MKV, MOV | ||
| CAVS | 64×64 pixels to 1920×1088 pixels | 60fps | 30Mbps | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV |
Notes and Cautions
Notes for Installation
When the product needs to be installed on the rack, four M3*5 Phillips countersunk head screws with a torque of 3N • m should be used to fix it. The rack for installation shall bear at least 1.9kg weight.
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.
This equipment complies with FCC 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Cautions
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
Copyright © 2025 Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Trademark: NOVA STAR is a trademark of Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co., Ltd.
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