NovaStar TB50 Taurus Multimedia Player for LED Displays

NovaStar TB50 is a professional multimedia player designed for full-color LED displays, integrating media playback and LED sending/control functions into one compact device.

With a loading capacity of up to 1.3 million pixels, 2 Gigabit Ethernet outputs, 4K video decoding, HDMI input/output and flexible network connectivity, the TB50 is an excellent solution for LED digital signage, LED posters, advertising displays, retail stores and fixed LED installations.

It supports both synchronous and asynchronous operating modes, allowing the LED display to play stored content independently or display a live HDMI video source. Content and screen control can also be managed remotely through NovaStar’s network and cloud ecosystem. 

Key Features

• Up to 1,300,000 pixels loading capacity
• 2 × Gigabit Ethernet LED outputs
• Maximum standard width: 4096 pixels
• Maximum standard height: 4096 pixels
• Supports 4K video decoding
• Quad-core ARM A55 1.8 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM + 32 GB internal storage
• 1 × HDMI input
• 1 × HDMI output with HDMI Loop
• Supports Synchronous & Asynchronous modes
• Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
• Supports optional 4G module
• Multi-screen synchronous playback
• Supports USB playback and storage expansion
• Supports brightness and temperature/humidity sensors
• Ethernet output redundancy supported
• Remote content publishing and LED screen management

The two Gigabit Ethernet outputs work as primary outputs by default. They can also be configured as 1 primary + 1 backup, providing redundancy for applications where signal reliability is important. 

Main Specifications

Model: TB50
Series: NovaStar Taurus Series
Product Type: Multimedia Player / LED Sending Player

Loading Capacity: 1,300,000 Pixels
Maximum Width: 4096 Pixels
Maximum Height: 4096 Pixels
LED Outputs: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet
Output Redundancy: 1 Primary + 1 Backup Supported

HDMI Input: 1 × HDMI 1.3
HDMI Output: 1 × HDMI 1.3
Maximum HDMI Output: 1920 × 1200 @ 60Hz
HDMI Loop: Supported

Processor: Quad-Core ARM A55 @ 1.8 GHz
Video Decoding: Up to 4K
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Storage: 32 GB

Wi-Fi: Supported
4G: Supported with Optional 4G Module
Control Ethernet: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet
USB: USB 3.0 Type-A + USB Type-B
Sensor Ports: 2
Audio Output: 1 × Stereo Audio

Operating Modes: Synchronous / Asynchronous
Operating System: Android 11

Input Power: 100–240V~, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 18 W
Recommended Supply Power: 25 W
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C
IP Rating: IP20

Dimensions: 274.3 × 139.0 × 40.0 mm
Net Weight: Approx. 1.23 kg

4K Media Decoding

The TB50 uses a quad-core ARM A55 1.8 GHz processor and supports H.264/H.265 4K video decoding, providing sufficient processing performance for professional digital signage and commercial LED display applications. 

Synchronous & Asynchronous Operation

Asynchronous Mode
The TB50 plays content stored internally without requiring a computer or external video source to remain connected. This is ideal for advertising screens, LED posters and digital signage.

Synchronous Mode
Connect an external video source through HDMI and the TB50 can automatically scale the incoming video to fit the LED display.

This dual-mode capability makes the TB50 much more flexible than a conventional asynchronous-only LED player. 

Remote LED Screen Management

The TB50 allows users to publish content and control LED displays using a computer, smartphone or tablet.

When connected to the Internet, it can be used with NovaStar’s cloud-based publishing and monitoring solutions for remote LED display management—particularly useful when multiple screens are installed in different locations. 

Typical Applications

LED Posters & Digital Signage
Ideal for standalone LED posters and commercial advertising displays.

Retail & Chain Stores
Publish and update advertising content across multiple store locations.

Fixed LED Displays
Suitable for shopping malls, hotels, showrooms, restaurants and corporate installations.

Outdoor Advertising Displays
A practical controller for fixed advertising screens where content needs to be updated remotely.

Smart City Applications
Suitable for lamp-post displays, information screens and distributed commercial LED displays. NovaStar specifically identifies fixed displays, lamp-post displays, chain-store displays, advertising players, retail displays, door-head displays and shelf displays among TB50 applications.

Why Choose NovaStar TB50?

The TB50 is a strong choice when you need the functionality of the Taurus platform but don’t require the 2.3-million-pixel / 4-port capacity of the TB60.

With 1.3 million pixels, 2 Gigabit outputs, 4K decoding, HDMI input, local media playback and remote management, it offers a very practical balance between performance and cost for medium-size commercial LED displays.