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NovaStar TU40 Pro User Manual

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  • Page 1 TU40 Pro LED Playback Control Processor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Change History

    TU40 Pro LED Playback Control Processor User Manual Change History Document Version Release Date Description First release V1.0.0 2024-07-31...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Contents Change History........................................... i 1 Introduction ..........................................1 2 Appearance ..........................................2 Front Panel ........................................2 Rear Panel ........................................2 3 LCD Menu Operations ......................................5 Menu Introduction ......................................5 3.1.1 Instructions ......................................5 3.1.2 Home Screen ......................................
  • Page 4 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 4.4.3 Diagnostics ....................................... 39 4.4.4 FAQ ........................................40 File Explorer ......................................... 41 4.5.1 Manage Device Files ..................................41 4.5.2 Manage Files by Type ................................... 44 Media Player ........................................ 47 4.6.1 Manage Media Library ................................. 47 4.6.2 Manage Programs ..................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The TU40 Pro supports a maximum load capacity of 13 million pixels and offers convenient LED screen control via the front panel LCD or a remote control. It also supports wireless screen mirroring across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

  • Page 6: Appearance

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Appearance Front Panel Name Description USB 2.0 Support a mouse, keyboard, camera, speaker and other common USB devices. Can be used for USB playback, firmware update and exporting logs. Status LED Solid red: Power off (low power consumption)
  • Page 7 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Input Connector Description HDMI 1.3 Max resolution: 1920×1080@60Hz Custom resolutions supported Max width: 3840 pixels (3840×600@60Hz). Max height: 2560 pixels (800×2560@60Hz) Accepts 8-bit and 10-bit input sources. HDCP 1.4 compliant Accompanied audio supported HDMI 2.0...
  • Page 8 WIFI 3 Connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. SENSOR 1–2 Connect to light sensors or temperature and humidity sensors. Note It is recommended to use NovaStar’s light sensors or temperature and humidity sensors. Phoenix 1x L: Left channel of output audio ...

  • Page 9: Lcd Menu Operations

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual LCD Menu Operations Menu Introduction 3.1.1 Instructions Step 1 Upon startup, instructions are displayed on the LCD panel. Rotate the knob to select 简体 中文 or English and press the knob to confirm your selection.

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 3.1.2 Home Screen Upon successful hotspot connection, the home screen appears on the LCD panel and the device information is displayed. Figure 3-3 Home screen The home screen shown in Figure 3-3...
  • Page 11 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Section Content Description : A Wi-Fi network is connected.  : No network is connected.  Note: When both a wired network and a Wi-Fi network are connected, the wired network connection is displayed.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Section Content Description Screen brightness For related operations, see 3.2.1 Adjust Brightness 3.1.3 Main Menu On the home screen, press the knob to access the main menu shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Main menu Set Output Parameters 3.2.1 Adjust Brightness...

  • Page 13: Adjust Volume

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 3.2.2 Adjust Volume Step 1 From the main menu, select Volume and press the knob to make volume editable. Figure 3-6 Volume Step 2 Rotate the knob to adjust the volume to the desired value and then press the knob to complete the adjustment.

  • Page 14: Network Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-8 Effect selection Network Settings 3.4.1 Wired Network Configure a static IP address for the device, or set the device to automatically obtain an IP address. Step 1 From the main menu, select Network Settings > Wired and press the knob.

  • Page 15: Wireless Network

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-10 Manual network configuration Figure 3-11 Automatic network configuration Step 3 If Manual is selected, specify a correct IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS, then select Apply. If Auto is selected, this step is not required.

  • Page 16: Hotspot

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-13 Wireless network 3.4.3 Hotspot Step 1 From the main menu, select Network Settings > Hotspot and press the knob. Figure 3-14 Network settings Step 2 Turn on Hotspot ( Figure 3-15 Hotspot Step 3 Select QR Code and press the knob to display the QR code.

  • Page 17: Bluetooth

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 3.4.4 Bluetooth Step 1 From the main menu, select Network Settings > Bluetooth and press the knob. Figure 3-16 Network settings Step 2 Turn on Bluetooth ( Figure 3-17 Bluetooth Display Control Step 1 From the main menu, select Display Control and press the knob.
  • Page 18 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2 Select a display status as required and press the knob. Figure 3-19 Display status selection Normal: A normal screen is displayed.  Blackout. A black screen is displayed and the input source continues to play normally.

  • Page 19: System Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-21 Freeze Test Pattern: Select a test pattern to check whether the display is correct and identify  issues. The Grayscale of the screen can be adjusted. The adjustable parameters vary depending on the test pattern type.

  • Page 20: Factory Reset

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-23 About Step 2 View the version information, storage details and status of the device. Figure 3-24 Device information 3.6.2 Factory Reset Reset part or all of the device's data to its original factory settings.

  • Page 21: Export Logs

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2 Select OK. 3.6.3 Export Logs Step 1 Insert a USB drive, select System Settings > Export Logs from the main menu, and press the knob. Figure 3-26 Export logs Step 2 Select a location to save the logs and press the knob.
  • Page 22 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 3-28 Language selection www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 23: Built-In System Operations

    Figure 4-1 Hardware architecture Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cables from the LED screen to the Ethernet output ports of TU40 Pro in the order shown below. Figure 4-2 Rear panel – TU40 Pro (20 Ethernet ports) Connect the power cable to power on the device.
  • Page 24 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2: Install Related Apps Search for ViPlex Handy and VNNOX Care in the app store, download and install them. With ViPlex Handy, you can effortlessly perform program editing, program publishing, ...
  • Page 25 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-4 Pair with the remote Step 3 Read and agree to the Service Agreement. Figure 4-5 Service agreement Step 4 Select a time zone. Figure 4-6 Select a time zone www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 26 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 5 Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and enter the password. Then, click Connect. Figure 4-7 Connect to a Wi-Fi network Figure 4-8 Enter the password Note The password must be at least 8 characters long.
  • Page 27 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-9 Rename your device Note The hotspot name will be updated automatically if you rename the device. Step 7 The initialization settings are done. You can start using the LED playback control processor.

  • Page 28: Usage Of The Remote

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Usage of the Remote 4.2.1 Buttons on the Remote Figure 4-10 Description of buttons on the remote 4.2.2 Bluetooth Pairing Method Point the remote at the device's infrared sensor and hold down the Menu and Home buttons simultaneously until the Paring with the remote window appears at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 29: Screen Mirroring

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Screen Mirroring 4.3.1 Wireless Mirroring Ensure that the network is connected before using wireless screen mirroring. For details, Step 5 4.1 Getting Started. 4.3.1.1 Mirror from Mobile Phone Screen Mirroring on ViPlex Handy Step 1 On the home screen, click to navigate to the screen mirroring settings.
  • Page 30 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-12 Screen interactive Step 7 Do the following as required. Display image: Select an image from the album and display it on the screen. Swipe left  or right to switch between images.
  • Page 31 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual You can pause/resume the playback, drag the playback progress, adjust the volume, and switch videos with the remote. Figure 4-14 Display video Display document: Select a document from the file explorer and display it on the screen.
  • Page 32 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Mirror screen: You can mirror the display of the phone/tablet onto the screen. Tap  Screen Mirroring to starting mirroring and tap Stop Mirroring to stop. You can also open the floating window and tap Stop to stop mirroring.
  • Page 33 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-17 Remote Mirroring from iOS Step 1 Connect your phone to the hotspot of the LED playback control processor (default name: TUxx Pro_xxxx; default password: SN2008@+). Step 2 Open the control center.
  • Page 34 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-18 Screen mirroring - iOS 4.3.1.2 Mirroring from PC Mirroring from Windows Step 1 On the PC, open a browser, enter the website address “meexus.cn/English.html” and download LinkED for Windows. Step 2 Connect the PC to the hotspot of the LED playback control processor (default name: TUxx Pro_xxxx;...
  • Page 35 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Mirroring from macOS Step 1 Connect the PC to hotspot of the LED playback control processor (default name: TUxx Pro_xxxx; default password: SN2008@+). Step 2 Click the AirPlay icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen, and select the device you want to mirror the screen to.
  • Page 36 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-20 Connection successful Step 3 When a pop-up window with the “Connection successful” message appears, press the round button on the dongle to start mirroring. Note When using the mirroring dongle to mirror from macOS for the first time, authorization is required. (The following operations use the 10.13.6 version as an example.)
  • Page 37 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-21 Wireless mirroring Step 2 Press the OK button on the remote to navigate to screen mirroring setup. Figure 4-22 Screen mirroring settings Step 3 Do the following as required. Version: Check the mirroring dongle version.

  • Page 38: Wired Mirroring

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Display mode: Set the display mode. Available options include Proportional, Full  Screen, and Adaptive. Show slide navigation icons: Click to show/hide navigation icons for slides.  Show master control ball: Click to show/hide the master control ball.

  • Page 39: Secondary Screen

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 4.3.2.2 Switch Signal Source You can switch the signal source via the following method. Step 1 On the home screen, click or press the Menu button on the remote to open the signal source selection window.

  • Page 40: Quick Start Guide

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-25 Secondary screen homepage Step 2 To view more information, click More and you will be redirected Settings > System > About > Device Information. For more details, please refer to 4.7.7.1...
  • Page 41 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2 Press the Left/Right buttons on the remote to navigate through Pair with Remote, Pair with Dongle, Home App Customization, App Switcher, and Effect Mode. Click Pair with Remote to open the remote pairing instruction screen.
  • Page 42 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-29 Home app customization Click App Switcher to open the app switcher instruction screen.  Figure 4-30 App switcher Click Effect Mode to open the effect mode instruction screen.  www.novastar.tech...

  • Page 43: Diagnostics

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-31 Effect mode 4.4.3 Diagnostics The diagnostic feature is used when various issues arise during device usage, such as flickering screens, disconnections during mirroring, audio output failure, unrecognized USB drives, and more. With device diagnostics, users can promptly identify and pinpoint the issues, thus improving the overall experience.

  • Page 44: Faq

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-33 Running diagnostics Step 3 Once the diagnostic process is complete, you will see either Device normal or Device abnormal displayed on the left. On the right, you can view the test items categorized as Normal, Abnormal, or Not tested.

  • Page 45: File Explorer

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-35 FAQ Step 2 Use the remote's Up and Down buttons to toggle between the categories of issues on the left, then press OK to view the specific questions. File Explorer 4.5.1 Manage Device Files...
  • Page 46 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual In the Devices tab, you can choose to access the inserted USB drive or system storage  to perform actions such as viewing, copying, cutting, pasting, and executing batch actions. Manage a single folder: Select a file and then press and hold the remote OK button until ...
  • Page 47 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-39 Pasting completed Cut: The Cut operation is similar to the Copy operation. You can refer to the − instructions above. Delete: Bring up the pop-up menu and select Delete. −...

  • Page 48: Manage Files By Type

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-41 Batch pasting completed Notes  Only files located in the Device tab can be pasted; copying, cutting, and pasting are not avilable in the video, image, document, and package tabs.
  • Page 49 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-42 File explorer Step 2 You can view and manage files by file types. In the Documents tab, you can short press the OK button on the remote to open the ...
  • Page 50 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-44 Videos In Images tab, you can short press the OK button on the remote to preview the selected  image, short press the Left or Right button to switch between images, and double- press Return button to exit preview mode.

  • Page 51: Media Player

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-46 Packages Media Player 4.6.1 Manage Media Library Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the Player screen. Step 2 Select Library from the navigation bar on the left.
  • Page 52 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-48 Import Note You need to insert a USB drive first before you can import images and videos. Step 4 After selecting a media file, long press the OK button on the remote to access options such as renaming, bulk selection, and deletion.

  • Page 53: Manage Programs

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-50 Media playback Note If using touch input: The menu area can be scrolled up and down or selected by a single tap; the list area can be swiped left or right or selected by a single tap; the function items are to be selected by a single tap for execution.
  • Page 54 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual What’s more, programs can also be edited and published to the playback control processor from ViPlex Handy. For detailed operations, please click Me > Help > User Manual in the ViPlex Handy and refer to the user manual.

  • Page 55: Search

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-54 Program playback Note If using touch input: The menu area can be scrolled up and down or selected by a single tap; the list area can be swiped left or right or selected by a single tap; the function items are to be selected by a single tap for execution.

  • Page 56: Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Settings 4.7.1 Network Settings 4.7.1.1 Wired Network Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select Network > Wired Network to access wired network settings.
  • Page 57 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-57 Wireless network Step 3 Select an available Wi-Fi network near you and enter the password in the displayed window. Step 4 Press OK to connect to the Wi-Fi network. 4.7.1.3 Bluetooth Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu.
  • Page 58 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Remove the Remote Step 1 Select Remote from My Devices to open the remote settings screen. Step 2 Click Remove to forget the current remote. Step 3 If you want to forget the connected remote and pair with another one, simply click Remove and then follow the instructions to pair with a new remote.

  • Page 59: Display And Effects

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-60 Hotspot The device name must follow the below rules:  Emojis are not allowed. − The name must be between 1 and 24 characters in length. − Only the supported characters are allowed, including: `~!@#$%^&*-_+=` −...
  • Page 60 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select Display and Effects > Effects to open effect adjustment. Figure 4-61 Effect adjustment Step 3 Select a mode according to your need.
  • Page 61 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2 Select Display and Effects > Eye Comfort to enable or disable Eye Comfort. The Eye Comfort enables a little yellowish display on the screen to relieve eye fatigue. Figure 4-62 Eye comfort 4.7.2.3 Image Enhancement...

  • Page 62: Sound Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 4.7.3 Sound Settings Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select Sound to open sound settings. Figure 4-64 Sound settings Step 3 You can adjust the system volume.
  • Page 63 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-65 Date and time 4.7.4.2 Language and Keyboard Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select General > Language and Keyboard to open language and keyboard settings.
  • Page 64 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Step 2 Select General > Source to open the Source screen. Figure 4-67 Signal source Step 3 Select a Boot Source option from the following: Android, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. Step 4 Enable or disable Auto-switch Signal Source as needed (this option is enabled by default).
  • Page 65 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-68 Screensaver 4.7.4.5 Assistive Touch Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Toggle on General > Assistive Touch to show the Assistive Touch menu on both sides of the screen.

  • Page 66: Playback Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual : Signal source button. Click to display all signal sources, and you can easily switch  between them. Options that are grayed out indicate that there is no signal available and cannot be selected. The green dot signifies the currently active source.

  • Page 67: Personalize

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Last played: The video that was played before power-off will automatically start playing  upon power-on. Custom: Click Select Program to choose a program to be played. You can only select 1 ...

  • Page 68: System Settings

    TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual 4.7.7 System Settings 4.7.7.1 About Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select Settings > System> About. Step 3 Click Device Name to set a name for your device.
  • Page 69 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-72 About 4.7.7.2 System Update Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu. Step 2 Select Settings > System > System Update. Figure 4-73 System update Step 3 Select Local Update or Online Update.
  • Page 70 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual Figure 4-74 Local Update Note The update process takes approximately 5-8 minutes. During this time, do not turn off the device, remove the USB drive, or use the remote control. (Turning off the power or removing the USB drive can be dangerous and may damage the device.)
  • Page 71 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual  Please do not exit the update process intentionally. If the update is interrupted due to a shutdown or power outage, the installation package will be saved locally. 4.7.7.3 Factory Reset Step 1 On the home screen of the system, click to open the settings menu.
  • Page 72 TU40 Pro LEDLED Playback Control Processor User Manual After activating the dehumidification function, the system will begin the dehumidification process according to the length of time the device has been powered off. This process includes automatically adjusting the screen brightness and implementing aging procedures for different periods of time.

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