Novastar TU20 PRO media box

The Novastar TU20 PRO Media Box is a high-end video controller and media player designed for professional LED display applications, offering robust video processing, advanced control features, and high-definition media playback. It is suitable for a wide range of LED display scenarios, including digital billboards, events, broadcasting, stadiums, and large-scale indoor and outdoor video walls. The TU20 PRO combines flexible connectivity, intelligent control options, and powerful video capabilities to deliver high-quality and dynamic visual experiences.

Key Features of the Novastar TU20 PRO Media Box:

1. 4K UHD Video Support:
   • The TU20 PRO supports up to 4K UHD resolution, providing crystal-clear, high-definition visuals for large LED displays.
   • With its powerful video processing capabilities, it ensures smooth playback of high-quality video content, maintaining clarity and detail even on expansive screens.
2. Versatile Input and Output Interfaces:
   • Video Inputs: Includes multiple input options such as HDMI 2.0, DP (DisplayPort), DVI, and 3G-SDI, offering compatibility with various video sources like computers, media players, and cameras.
   • Ethernet and Fiber Outputs: Equipped with multiple Ethernet output ports and fiber optic output options for long-distance and high-speed data transmission, ideal for large or widely distributed LED systems.
3. Built-in Media Playback and Storage:
   • The TU20 PRO functions as a standalone media player with internal storage and USB ports, allowing it to store and play video, image, and audio files directly from the device.
   • It supports various media formats, providing flexibility for digital signage, advertising, and other multimedia applications.
4. Advanced Video Processing Capabilities:
   • Features powerful video processing functions such as scaling, seamless switching, PIP (Picture-in-Picture), and multi-window display, allowing dynamic and creative content presentation.
   • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) to enhance color accuracy and visual depth, ensuring vivid and lifelike images on the display.
5. Flexible Control Options:
   • Compatible with NovaStar’s NovaLCT, V-Can, and other control software for configuration, control, and monitoring of LED displays remotely.
   • The media box supports control via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and RS232, offering a variety of wired and wireless management options.
   • Advanced scheduling capabilities allow users to automate content playback based on pre-set timelines, ideal for digital signage and advertising applications.
6. Intelligent Display Management:
   • The TU20 PRO supports integration with ambient light sensors, enabling automatic brightness adjustments based on real-time environmental lighting conditions.
   • Through software, users can monitor the device’s status, adjust color settings, and diagnose system issues, ensuring stable and efficient operation.
7. Redundancy and Reliability:
   • Designed with professional installations in mind, the TU20 PRO features dual power supply support and signal redundancy options, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of hardware failure.
   • Its durable design and robust build make it suitable for both fixed and rental installations, ensuring reliability in demanding environments such as live events or broadcast studios.
8. User-Friendly Interface and Configuration:
   • The media box is equipped with an LCD screen and physical buttons for quick and intuitive on-device configuration.
   • It also supports remote management through NovaStar software, enabling users to set up, configure, and operate the system efficiently from a distance.

Applications:

• Large Digital Billboards: Ideal for controlling and managing large-scale outdoor advertising displays, providing high-definition video playback and automated scheduling features.
• Stadium and Arena Displays: Perfect for sports venues, offering real-time video processing for scoreboards, replay screens, and perimeter advertising.
• Concerts and Live Events: Suitable for LED video walls and screens used in concerts, festivals, and other live events, ensuring smooth and dynamic visuals for audience engagement.
• Corporate and Retail Signage: Great for commercial settings, such as retail stores and corporate lobbies, enabling flexible content management for advertising and informational displays.

Setting Up the Novastar TU20 PRO Media Box:

1. Connect Video Sources:
   • Connect video sources (e.g., PC, media player, or camera) to the TU20 PRO using HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, or 3G-SDI inputs, depending on the video format and source compatibility.
2. Connect to LED Display System:
   • Use the Ethernet or fiber output ports to connect the media box to LED receiving cards in your display system. Fiber optic connections are recommended for long distances to maintain high-speed and reliable data transmission.
3. Configure Using Software:
   • Utilize NovaLCT, V-Can, or another compatible software to configure the TU20 PRO. The software allows users to set screen layouts, manage media playlists, schedule content playback, and monitor system performance.
4. Operate Locally or Remotely:
   • The device can be operated locally using the built-in interface or controlled remotely via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or RS232. This flexibility is ideal for both permanent installations and dynamic event setups.