NovaStar Taurus TB6 Multimedia Player

The Taurus TB6 is the second generation of cloud network multimedia player launched by NovaStar for full-color LED displays and digital signage environments. NovaStar's players are known for their resilience and high performance, making them a formidable, high-performing, reliable digital signage player for continuous 24/7 usage, especially where steady operation and reliability are critical. 

Performance 

The Taurus TB6 features a powerful 8-core processor at 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM, delivering a maximum loading capacity of 1,300,000 pixels. This powerful combination facilitates smooth hardware decoding of 1080p videos, as well as 4K/FHD/HD/H.265 video playback decoding, ensuring clear and impactful content display. 

Control 

The Taurus TB6 provides an All-round control plans to manage the player conveniently via remote computers, and user terminal Internet-connected devices, including smartphones, and tablets from anywhere, anytime.  

Additionally, it supports scheduled commands, LAN and Internet-based scheduling, and synchronous and asynchronous playback across multiple screens via GPS time (with optional 4G module) or NTP time synchronization. Robust security measures, including terminal authentication and playback verification, protect content and playback integrity. 

Storage 

While 32GB of its storage is adequate for videos, photos and applications, it offers expandable storage with two USB 2.0 ports for additional storage solutions and can be utilized for firmware upgrade and import content for playback. Additionally, the option for cloud storage integration offers extra flexibility for content management. 

Connection 

A comprehensive suite of connectivity options and network redundancy mechanisms allow the Taurus TB6 to seamlessly integrate into various digital signage networks. For LAN and internet connectivity, the TB6 offers flexible network configurations, including RJ45 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi AP, Wi-Fi STA, and dual Wi-Fi AP+STA modes. Optional 4G cellular connectivity could expands network possibilities for remote deployments 

Operation 

NovaStar multimedia players are perfect for those who prefer an Android-based platform for their signage needs. The NovaStar platform supports a wide range of application software tailored for specific management needs, including NovaCloud (web-based), VNNOX (web-based), ViPlex Handy (Android / iOS platform), and NovaLCT, guarantees a seamless user experience in diverse scenarios. 

The TB6's CE, FCC SDoC, FCC ID, UL, CB, IC, CCC, EAC, FAC, and NCC certifications ensure flawless and continuous operation, and it additionally performs perfectly in extreme ambient temperatures among -20°C and +60°C whenever powered via a 100-240VAC input voltage consuming maximum power of 18W. 

Management and Publishing 

In addition to the ability of switching between synchronous and asynchronous modes, The Taurus TB6 offers both local and cloud-based display management for program editing and publishing via ViPlex software. Based on the NovaStar cluster solution, managing and monitoring multiple screens are all supported in a centralized manner.  

Sensing 

Sensor ports enable the TB6 to monitor temperature and brightness leading to automatic display and smart brightness adjustment feature. This real-time monitoring allows for dynamic adjustments to display settings, resulting in optimized presenting experiences and enhanced energy efficiency. 

I/O Ports 

In addition to the four Gigabit Ethernet ports (two for backup) that provide high transmission reliability and stable performance, it contains an HDMI 1.3 output for HDMI loop, HDMI input (synchronized mode), 3.5mm stereo audio interface, two USB 2.0 ports, and two Wi-Fi and 4G (optional) antenna connectors ensuring easy integration into various signage setups. 

Applications 

All these features make this multimedia player a perfect fit for commercial LED displays and smart city applications that require stable and reliable performance, like fixed or mobile displays, lamp-posts, chain store and door head displays, advertisement signage, mirror displays, and more. 

Key Features of Taurus TB6 

• Output: 

Loading capacity up to 1,300,000 pixels (max width of 4096 pixels or max height of 1920 pixels) 

4x Gigabit Ethernet LED out ports (primary/ backup pairs) 

1x Stereo audio connector  

1x HDMI 1.3 connector (HDMI loop) 

• Input: 

1x HDMI 1.3 connector in synchronous mode (video scaling) 

2x sensor connectors (brightness, temperature) 

2x USB 2.0 ports (for playback contents) 

• Control: 

1x Ethernet port (control computer, LAN or network connection) 

• Performance: 

8-core processor @1.5 GHz 

Hardware H.265/4K/HD/FHD video decoding 

2 GB RAM, 

32 GB internal storage 

• Decoding: 

Supports following file formats: 

Image: JPG/JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/WEBP 

Video: DAT/MPG/VOB/TS/AVI/ MKV/MP4/MOV/3GP/FLV/WEBM/WMV/ASF 

Audio: MP1/MP2/MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/OGA/FLAC/AAC/M4A/3GP/XMF/MXMF/RTTTL/RTX/OTA/IMY 

• Functionality: 

All-round control plans for content publishing and screen control from several devices 

Both Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi STA modes are applicable at the same time (Wi-Fi AP/ Wi-Fi STA/ Wi-Fi AP+STA) 

Synchronous and asynchronous modes between internal and HDMI video sources 

Synchronous playback across multiple screens 

Support for optional 4G modules  

Network redundancy  

Ethernet LED out redundancy 

• Dimensions (L*W*H): 278.5mm * 139.5mm * 45mm