Description
NovaStar Taurus TB8 Multimedia Player (Discontinued) — Recommended Replacement: TB60
NOTE: The TB8 has stopped production and is replaced by TB60.
Package Included
| Version | Package Included |
| TB8 (Discontinued) | 1 × TB8 Multimedia Player 1 × AC Power Cable (100–240V) 1 × User Manual |
| TB60 (Recommended Replacement) | 1 × TB60 Multimedia Player 1 × AC Power Cable (100–240V) 1 × User Manual |
About this item
- High-performance LED screen controller supporting asynchronous playback and live synchronous workflows.
- Wide pixel-pitch compatibility; TB60 drives up to 2.3 million pixels (max 4096 × 4096).
- NovaStar features for stability: NTP/GPS time sync, dual-mode switch (sync & async), and HDMI splicing playback (1080p, up to level 8).
- Compact metal chassis with efficient ventilation for reliable 24/7 operation.
- Ideal for fixed/rental LED screens, shopfront signage, lamp-post displays, mirror/retail screens, and PC-less deployments.
Order & Logistics
| Item | Details |
| Lead Time | Typically ships within 2–5 business days. |
| Packing | Cardboard box. |
| Shipping | Ships from local warehouses (3–7 days) if available; or from headquarters (7–25 days standard / 3–10 days express). |
Key Specifications
- Input Ports: HDMI (splicing playback), USB local playback
- Output Ports: RJ45 LED outputs (TB60: 4 × Main)
- Supported Resolutions: Up to 2.3 million pixels; max 4096 × 4096
- Control Method: LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4G (AP & STA), optional 4G/5G modules
- Power Supply: AC 100–240 V
- Operating Temperature: −10 °C to +50 °C (typical; ensure ventilation)
Usage Notes / Installation Tips
- Power off the controller and LED cabinets before connecting/disconnecting signal or power cables.
- Use shielded CAT5e/CAT6 cables for stable transmission between controller and receiving cards.
- Enable NTP/GPS or an external sync module for multi-screen synchronization.
- Maintain adequate airflow around the metal chassis to prevent thermal throttling.
Downloads
- TB60 Specification Sheet (PDF) – Download
- TB60 Specification Sheet (Alt) – Download
- TB8 Specifications V1.5.0 – Download
- Firmware V1.8.3 – Download
- Release Notes V1.8.3 – Download
Specification and Comparison
| Model | TB10 Plus | TB20 Plus | TB30 | TB40 | TB50 | TB60 |
| CPU | 4 Core A35 Processor/1.4GHz | 4 Core A35 Processor/1.4GHz | 4 Core A55 Processor/1.8GHz | 4 Core A55 Processor/1.8GHz | 4 Core A55 Processor/1.8GHz | 4 Core A55 Processor/1.8GHz |
| Storage | 2GB+32GB | 2GB+32GB | 1GB+32GB | 1GB+32GB | 1GB+32GB | 1GB+32GB |
| Decode Ability | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps | 4K 60fps |
| Operation system | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Max Capacity | 0.65 million pixels | 0.65 million pixels | 0.65 million pixels | 1.3 million pixels | 1.3 million pixels | 2.3 million pixels |
| Max Width/Max High | 2048 (Max Width),2048(Max High)；For stretched screen, 8192 (Max Width), 2084 (Max High) | 2048 (Max Width),2048(Max High)；For stretched screen, 8192 (Max Width), 2084 (Max High) | 4096(Max Width),4096(Max High) | 4096(Max Width),4096(Max High) | 4096(Max Width),4096(Max High) |
4096(Max Width),4096(Max High) |
| Number of video windows |
1x4K/3x1080P/ 8x720P/16x480P/ 20x360P |
1x4K/3x1080P/ 8x720P/16x480P/ 20x360P |
1x4K/2x1080P/ 4x720P/4x480P/ 6x360P |
1x4K/2x1080P/ 4x720P/4x480P/ 6x360P |
1x4K/2x1080P/ 4x720P/4x480P/ 6x360P |
1x4K/2x1080P/ 4x720P/4x480P/ 6x360P |
| LED Output port RJ45 | 1 Main 1 Backup | 1 Main 1 Backup | 1 Main 1 Backup | 2 Main | 2 Main | 4 Main |
| Sync Mode | NTP,GPS | NTP,GPS | NTP,GPS | NTP,GPS | NTP,GPS | NTP,GPS |
| Dual Mode Switch | X | √ | X | √ | √ | √ |
| HDMI splicing playback | X | X | X | √ 1080p, up to level 8 | √ 1080p, up to level 8 | √ 1080p, up to level 8 |
| Audio output | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Sensor access | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remotely Control Power | Need Connect Multifunction Card | Need Connect Multifunction Card | Need Connect Multifunction Card | Need Connect Multifunction Card | Need Connect Multifunction Card | Need Connect Multifunction Card |
| Sensor | One aviation plug | One aviation plug | Two aviation plug | Two aviation plug | Two aviation plug | Two aviation plug |
| USB local playback | √ USB2.0 | √ USB2.0 | √ USB3.0 | √ USB3.0 | √ USB3.0 | √ USB3.0 |
| LAN | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| WiFi | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA | 2.4G Switchable AP&STA |
| 4G | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) |
| 5G | X | X | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) | Support(Option) |
| Viplex Handy (Cloud/PC/Mobile Phone) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Novastar SDK Agreement | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Appearance Material | Metal Case | Metal Case | Metal Case | Metal Case | Metal Case | Metal Case |
| Power Port | AC 100~240V | AC 100~240V | AC 100~240V | AC 100~240V | AC 100~240V | AC 100~240V |
| Certification | CE EMC、LVD、ROHS、FCC、FCC ID、 | CE EMC、LVD、ROHS、FCC、FCC ID、 | CE EMC、LVD、ROHS、FCC、FCC ID、 | CQC、SRRC、RoHS | CE EMC、LVD、ROHS、FCC、FCC ID、 | CE EMC、LVD、ROHS、FCC、FCC ID、 |
| IC、RED、UKCA、UL、RCM、PSE、 | IC、RED、UKCA、UL、RCM、PSE、 | IC、RED、UKCA、UL、RCM、PSE、 | IC、RED、UKCA、UL、RCM、PSE、 | IC、RED、UKCA、UL、RCM、PSE、 | ||
| FAC、PSB、KC、MIC、CB、NBTC | FAC、PSB、KC、MIC、CB、NBTC | FAC、PSB、KC、MIC、CB、NBTC | FAC、PSB、KC、MIC、CB、NBTC | FAC、PSB、KC、MIC、CB、NBTC |
Applications
- Fixed LED billboards & outdoor advertising
- Rental stage LED screens & events
- Lamp-post screens, shopfront & chain-store signage
- Mirror screens, retail in-store displays, door-header screens
- Vehicle screens and PC-less LED displays
- Conference & exhibition displays