NovaStar JT200 Traffic Multimedia Player Overview
The NovaStar JT200 is a traffic-focused LED multimedia player that combines content playback, sending control and network management in one device. It is designed for full-color LED traffic information displays that must publish clear, timely messages across one screen or a group of screens.
For operators managing expressway message signs, urban traffic guidance displays or parking guidance screens, the JT200 provides remote content publishing through a control computer, LAN or public network. Its onboard storage and USB support also allow local playback and offline content updates.
Key Benefits
- Purpose-built for traffic LED displays: suitable for expressway information, city guidance and parking guidance applications.
- Integrated playback and control: reduces the number of separate devices required in a traffic display control system.
- Reliable LED output: two Gigabit Ethernet output ports operate as primary and backup connections.
- Remote cluster management: publish content and manage screens through a control computer, LAN, public network or supported third-party platform.
- 4K media processing: decodes H.264 and H.265 video at up to 4K 60 Hz.
- Environmental response: two sensor connectors support brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors.
NovaStar JT200 Specifications
| LED output | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet ports, one primary and one backup |
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| Loading capacity | Up to 650,000 pixels; maximum width 4096 pixels and maximum height 4096 pixels |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Video decoding | H.264/H.265, up to 4K at 60 Hz |
| Memory | 1 GB onboard RAM |
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Simultaneous playback | Up to 2 × 4K, 6 × 1080p, 10 × 720p or 20 × 360p videos |
| Sensor inputs | 2 connectors for brightness or temperature and humidity sensors |
| Audio | 1 × stereo audio connector |
| USB | 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A for media import and firmware upgrades; 1 × reserved USB Type-B |
| Network control | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port for a control computer, LAN or public network |
Interfaces and Playback
Gigabit Ethernet LED Outputs
The JT200 provides two Gigabit Ethernet LED output ports. One serves as the primary output and the other as a backup. The supported loading capacity is up to 650,000 pixels, with a maximum width or height of 4096 pixels.
Network and USB Content Publishing
Use the dedicated Gigabit Ethernet control port to connect the player to a control computer, local network or public network. A USB 3.0 Type-A port supports content imported from a USB drive and firmware upgrades over USB.
Audio and Sensor Connections
The stereo audio connector uses a fixed 48 kHz sample rate for internal sources. External sources support 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When audio is output through a NovaStar multifunction card, use a 48 kHz audio source. Two sensor connectors can be used with brightness sensors or temperature and humidity sensors.
Recommended Applications
- Expressway and highway variable message displays
- Urban traffic guidance LED screens
- Parking availability and parking guidance displays
- Networked traffic information screens managed from a central location
Choose the JT200 when the LED screen requires traffic-oriented remote publishing, sensor integration and a redundant Gigabit output within its 650,000-pixel loading limit. Before ordering, confirm the screen resolution, receiving-card layout and required sensor configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NovaStar JT200?
The NovaStar JT200 is an integrated multimedia player and sending controller for full-color LED traffic displays. It plays stored media, publishes content over a network and sends display data through Gigabit Ethernet.
What is the JT200 loading capacity?
The JT200 supports up to 650,000 pixels, with a maximum width of 4096 pixels and a maximum height of 4096 pixels.
Can the JT200 manage multiple traffic displays remotely?
Yes. It supports cross-regional cluster management through a control computer or supported third-party platform using a LAN or public network connection.
Does the JT200 support 4K video?
Yes. Its quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor supports H.264 and H.265 decoding at up to 4K 60 Hz.
Can content be updated without a network connection?
Yes. Content can be imported from a USB drive through the USB 3.0 Type-A port, which also supports firmware upgrades.
Which sensors can connect to the JT200?
The two sensor connectors support brightness sensors and temperature and humidity sensors for traffic display monitoring and automatic adjustment workflows.
Download the JT200 Datasheet
Download the NovaStar JT200 Traffic Multimedia Player specification (PDF)
