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Colorlight · Multimedia player
A40
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A Series Manufacturer class: Player
Asynchronous and synchronous LED player that supports synchronous display from an HDMI input and asynchronous playback of multi-window programs (video, pictures, text, tables, clocks, streaming media, web pages, weather). Programs are edited and published with PlayerMaster; management is possible over Wi-Fi hotspot, LAN or the wired network.
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- Setup supportFor Colorlight, NovaStar and Huidu systems we do the setup by connecting remotely with AnyDesk; call us about mounting.
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Key specifications
View Technical Details- Capacity
- 650 K px
- Outputs
- 1 × RJ45
- Max. width
- 4,096 px
- Mode
- Synchronous + asynchronous
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Best suited for
- Displays that play stored / scheduled content without a permanent PC.
- Synchronous installations where a PC or live HDMI/DVI source is shown one-to-one on the display.
- Displays with a total load of up to 650,000 px (1 Ethernet outputs).
Key features (manufacturer)
- 1 × Gigabit Ethernet output; loading capacity of the overall unit is 650,000 pixels with maximum pixel dimensions of 4096×2560
- 1 × HDMI 1.4 input for synchronous display, with screen zoom display of the synchronous input
- Synchronous input or asynchronous playback with configurable sync/async priority
- 32G memory installed, 28G available for users; playback via USB and U-disk plug-and-play
- Multi-screen synchronous playback (NTP synchronization)
- Supports 2 × 1080P video windows or up to 4 × 720P video windows
- Wi-Fi hotspot connection; LAN program scheduling and command scheduling
- 4G module is optional; ambient sensors for automatic brightness adjustment are sold separately
Capacity and network topology
1
- Total capacity
- 650,000 px
- Max. width × height
- 4,096 × 2,560 px
- Operating mode
- Synchronous + asynchronous
Technical specifications
- Synchronous (live) mode
- Asynchronous (stored) mode
- Wi-Fi
- LAN
- NTP time sync
- USB playback
Capacity and outputs
- Loading capacity
- 650,000 px
- Maximum width
- 4,096 px
- Maximum height
- 2,560 px
- Ethernet outputs
- 1
- Port speed
- 1 Gbps
Inputs and playback
- HDMI inputs
- 1
- Input interfaces
- HDMI 1.4 ×1
- Video codecs
- HEVC(H.265), H.264, H263, MVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-1/2, GOOGLE VP8, GOOGLE VP9, VC-1, MOTION JPEG
- Storage
- 32GB (28GB available)
Connectivity and software
- Sensor interfaces
- RJ11 SENSOR 1/2 ×2
- Software / platform
- PlayerMaster, LED Assistant
Physical
- Dimensions
- 256.4mm×137.4mm×26.2mm (no antenna)
- Weight
- 0.88kg
- Operating temperature
- -20°C~65°C (-4°F~149°F)
- Input voltage
- DC12V, 2A
- Power consumption
- 9W
Manufacturer-specific technical data
In the manufacturer's own wording (the original English terms are kept).
Capacity
- Loading capacity
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The loading capacity of the overall unit is 650,000 pixels with maximum pixel dimensions of 4096×2560
- Memory
-
32GB (28GB available)
- Supported receiver
-
All series of Colorlight receivers
Inputs
- HDMI IN
-
HDMI1.4 input interface with HDMI synchronization signal input
Outputs
- DISPLAY
-
- 1 × Gigabit Ethernet output
- network port of gigabit signal output connected to the receiver of the LED display
- AUDIO OUT
-
1/8" (3.5mm) TRS output, HiFi stereo
Interfaces
- LAN
-
Fast Ethernet port for accessing LAN
- USB
-
- USB-A 3.0 interface, supports external U disk or USB camera connection
- USB 3.0 output 5V 1A
- CONFIG
-
USB-B interface used to connect to a PC for configuration and debugging of the LED player
- SENSOR 1/2
-
RJ11 interface to connect the sensor for automatic brightness adjustment and monitoring of ambient brightness, smoke, temperature, humidity and air quality (sensors need to be purchased separately)
Control
- Program update methods
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U-disk plug-and-play, network management and publishing, USB cable directly connect for release
- Management software
-
PlayerMaster, LED Assistant
- LAN scheduling
-
Programs playback mode of inter-cut and rotation, timed brightness adjustment, timed sleep, wake-up, restart, etc.
Windows
- Multi-window display
-
Support 2× 1080P video window or up to 4× 720P video windows, multiple graphics and texts, rolling subtitles, rolling pictures, LOGO, date and time, weather forecast
- Window overlapping
-
Arbitrary overlay of windows with transparent, opaque and other effects
Decoding
- Video format
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HEVC(H.265), H.264, H263, MVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-1/2, GOOGLE VP8, GOOGLE VP9, VC-1, MOTION JPEG
- Audio format
-
AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC V2, MP3, Linear PCM
Modes
- Playback modes
-
Synchronous input or asynchronous playback and settings of synchronous and asynchronous priority
Connectivity
- Connection
-
LAN/WiFi/4G/5G
- 4G
-
- 4G module (optional)
- 4G antenna interface and SIM slot on the front panel
- Wi-Fi
-
External Wi-Fi antenna to provide Wi-Fi hotspot, or connect to other Wi-Fi routers
Electrical
- Power input / rated power
-
DC12V, 2A / 9W
Physical
- Dimensions (W×H×D), unboxed
-
256.4mm×137.4mm×26.2mm (no antenna)
- Net weight
-
0.88kg
- Operating environment
-
- -20°C~65°C (-4°F~149°F)
- humidity 0-95%, non-condensing
Sources
- A40 Specification V1.0
- Official product image — A40 (A40 Specification V1.0)
- Official ports view — A40 (A40 Specification V1.0)
Dataset: 2026.10.09-2 · last verified: Oct 6, 2026
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