NovaStar LCB4K - LCD Multimedia Player for 2x 4K or 6x 1080p Video Playback Support

The LCB4K is an LCD multimedia player created by NovaStar. This multimedia player applies to LCD and LED displays in advertising media, digital signage, commercial display and other fields.

The LCB4K by NovaStar is a versatile multimedia player for LCD and LED displays, catering to a wide range of applications such as advertising and digital signage. It boasts powerful performance capabilities, including 4K video decoding and the ability to support simultaneous playback on multiple screens, alongside a suite of connectivity and control options for comprehensive media management. Additionally, it offers flexible network connectivity, including optional 4G/5G support and the ability to switch between Wi-Fi AP and STA modes, ensuring reliable content delivery and control across various environments.

Features

Output

• 1x HDMI connector
  • Adaptive mode: The LCB2K automatically adjusts the playback window resolution according to the EDID of the LCD display.
• 1x Stereo audio connector
  • The audio sample rate of the internal source is fixed at 48 kHz.

Control

• 1x USB 2.0 (Type A) port
  • Allows for USB playback and firmware upgrade over USB, and cascades a sending device for control.
• 1x USB 2.0 (Type B) port
  • Connects to the control computer for content publishing and screen control.
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Connects to the control computer or connects to a LAN or public network for content publishing and screen control.

Performance

• Powerful processing capacity
  • Quad-core ARM A55 processor @1.8 GHz
  • Support for H.264/H.265 4K@60Hz video decoding
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 32 GB of internal storage
• Flawless Playback
  • Supports playback of 2x 4K, 6x 1080p, 10x 720p, or 20x 360p videos.

Functionality

• All-round control plans
  • Enables users to publish content and control screens from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
  • Allows users to publish content and control screens from anywhere, anytime.
  • Allows users to monitor screens from anywhere, anytime.
• Synchronous playback across multiple screens (Playback limit: 1x 4K video)
  • NTP time synchronization
  • GPS time synchronization (The specified 4G module must be installed.)
  • RF time synchronization (The specified RF module must be installed.)
• Switching between Wi-Fi AP and Wi-Fi STA
  • In Wi-Fi AP mode, the user terminal connects to the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot of the LCB2K. The default SSID is "AP+Last 8 digits of SN" and the default password is printed on the SSID label of the product.
  • In Wi-Fi STA mode, the user terminal and the LCB4K are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of a router.
• Support for 4G modules
  • The LCB4K ships without a 4G/5G module. Users have to purchase 4G/5G modules separately if needed. Currently only the 5G networks in China can be accessed.
  • Network connection priority: Wired network > Wi-Fi network > 4G/5G network
  • When multiple types of networks are available, the LCB4K will choose a signal automatically according to the priority.

Specifications

• Input voltage: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A
• Maximum power consumption: 15 W
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal storage: 32 GB
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
• Operating Humidity: 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
• Temperature: -40°C to +80°C
• Humidity: 0% RH to 80% RH, non-condensing
• Dimensions: 274.3 mm x 139.0 mm x 40.0 mm
• Net weight: 1.1 kg
• Accessories Included: 1x Omnidirectional Wi-Fi antenna, 1x AC Power cord, 1x USB cable, 1x Packing List