NovaStar TCB300 User manual
TCB300
LCD Multimedia Player
User Manual
V1.1.2
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TCB300 LCD Multimedia Player
User Manual
Change History
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Change History
Version
Release Date
Description
V1.1.2
2020-01-02
Updated decoder specifications.
V1.1.0
2019-08-05
Updated the internal storage space.
Updated the storage temperature range.
V1.0.4
2019-07-23
Updated decoder specifications.
V1.0.3
2019-07-01
Deleted the description on connecting to PC through
USB.
V1.0.2
2019-06-22
Updated the content in hardware connection chapter.
V1.0.1
2019-06-12
First release
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TCB300 LCD Multimedia Player
User Manual
Contents
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Contents
Change History..................................................................................................................................i
Contents ............................................................................................................................................ ii
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Structure.......................................................................................................................2
2.1 Appearance.................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Related Software ...........................................................................................................................5
4 Hardware Connection ..................................................................................................................6
4.1 Typical Connection Methods ....................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Conenction Status Check ............................................................................................................................ 6
5 Typical Functions..........................................................................................................................7
5.1 Terminal Login ............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1.1 ViPlex Handy (for Android and iOS) ......................................................................................................... 7
5.1.2 ViPlex Express (for Windows) .................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Solution Publishing ...................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1 ViPlex Handy (for Android and iOS) ......................................................................................................... 8
5.2.2 ViPlex Express (for Windows) .................................................................................................................. 9
6 Product Specifications................................................................................................................11
7 Audio and Video Decoder Specifications..............................................................................12
7.1 Image ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.2 Audio.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Video.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
XI'AN NOVASTAR TECH CO.,LTD.
TCB300 LCD Multimedia Player
User Manual
1 Overview
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1 Overview
The TCB300 is an LCD multimedia player from NovaStar, which is used for LCD
displays in the fields such as advertising media, digital signage and commercial
display.
Features
Powerful processing capability
Comprehensive control plans
Wi-Fi AP connection
4G module
In addition to solution publishing and screen control via PC, mobile phones and LAN,
the comprehensive control plans also support remote centralized publishing and
monitoring.
Other Hardware Features
Wired Gigabit Ethernet
Stereo audio output
HDMI output
USB drive importing display
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2 Hardware Structure
2.1 Appearance
2.1.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 Front panel
Note: All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only.
Actual product may vary.
Table 2-1 Front panel description
Name
Description
SIM CARD
SIM card slot
PWR
Power status indicator
Always on: Power input is normal.
SYS
System status indicator
Flashing once every other 2 seconds: The system is
operating normally.
Flashing once every other second: The system is installing
the upgrade package.
Flashing once every other 0.5 second: The system is
downloading data from the Internet or copying the upgrade
package.
Always on/off: The system is operating abnormally.
CLOUD
Internet connection status indicator
Always on: The unit is connected to the Internet and the
connection status is normal.
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Name
Description
Flashing once every other 2 seconds: The unit is connected
to VNNOX and the connection status is normal.
RUN
Reserved
USB 1
USB 2.0 port
ETHERNET
Gigabit Ethernet port
WiFi-AP
Wi-Fi AP antenna port
4G
4G antenna port
2.1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear panel
Note: All product pictures shown in this document are for illustration purpose only.
Actual product may vary.
Table 2-2 Rear panel description
Name
Description
PWR
Power input
AUDIO
Audio output
USB 2
USB Type B port
RESET
Factory reset button, hold down for 5 seconds to reset to factory
defaults
HDMI OUT
HDMI output
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2.2 Dimensions
Unit: mm
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3 Related Software
Name
Type
Description
Where to Get
ViPlex Handy
Mobile
client
LAN-based screen
management software for
Android and iOS, which is
mainly used for screen
management, solution editing
and publishing.
ViPlex Express
PC client
LAN-based screen
management software for
Windows, which is mainly used
for screen management,
solution editing and publishing.
www.vnnox.com/sing
le/download.html
VNNOX
Online
software
One-stop cloud platform, which
is mainly used for remote
content management, terminal
control and terminal
monitoring.
www.vnnox.com
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4 Hardware Connection
4.1 Typical Connection Methods
Ethernet Cable
Required configuration: Open ViPlex Express. At the bottom left, enable DHCP
service.
Wired LAN
Required configuration: Open ViPlex Express. At the bottom left, turn off DHCP
service and set the PC to obtain IP address automatically.
Wi-Fi AP
The TCB300 comes with a permanent Wi-Fi AP. The SSID defaults to "AP+Last 8
digits of SN", for example, "AP10000033", and the password defaults to "12345678".
No configuration required
4.2 Conenction Status Check
After hardware connection is done, power on the TCB300. If the LCD displays the
pre-stored image, it indicates that hardware connection is normal.
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5 Typical Functions
5.1 Terminal Login
5.1.1 ViPlex Handy (for Android and iOS)
You can log in to one TCB300 unit with ViPlex Handy. Logging in to multiple TCB300
units at the same time is not allowed.
Before You Begin
Complete hardware connection.
Obtain the password for the "admin" user to log in to the TCB300. The default
password for the "admin" user is "123456".
Operating Procedure
Step 1 Open ViPlex Handy.
ViPlex Handy automatically detects the TCB300 and refreshes the screen list. You
can also swipe down to manually refresh the screen list.
: Denotes that the TCB300 is online and you can log in to it. Go to Step 2.
: Denotes that the TCB300 is offline and you cannot log in to it.
Step 2 Tap Connect next to the screen name.
Step 3 Enter the user name and password, and then tap Login.
After successful login, is displayed. ViPlex Handy saves the account information
automatically.
5.1.2 ViPlex Express (for Windows)
You can log in to multiple TCB300 units with ViPlex Express at the same time. You
are advised to log in to 100 TCB300 units at most.
Before You Begin
Complete hardware connection.
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