************************************************************** 2024.06. 21********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.5.1 and later Vnnox Care V2.1.0 and later ViPlex Handy V5.1.0 and later ViPlex Express V2.27.0 and later Visual Intelligent Control Platform V10.1.0 and later [New Features] 1. New support for cloud module, screen connection by taking a photo, seam correction via phone, and device diagnostics with Vnnox Care V2.1.0 and later. 2. New support for a secondary screen allowing for FAQ, common operation instructions, and device diagnostics. (To access the secondary screen, move the cursor to the leftmost edge of the homepage.) 3. New support for OTA upgrade allowing users to upgrade devices online, with smaller differential packet capacity. (The TU devices, ViPlex Express, ViPlex Handy, VNNOX, and VNNOX Care app support OTA upgrade.) 4. New support for the capabilities to copy, paste and cut files in the file explorer. 5. New support for boot source selection. Users can choose to display Android or HDMI source when the device is powered on. 6. New support for fast forward and rewind of videos. 7. New support for factory built-in app store. (The default app store is aptoidetv and this feature is only supported by TU20 Pro/TU15 Pro.) 8. New support for synchronous playback and weather widgets.(Recommended: Use LAN NTP synchronization) 9. New support for various video decoding formats (see the specifications for details). 10. New support for OTA upgrade and device diagnostics with ViPlex Handy V5.1.0 and later. 11. New support for OTA upgrade, device diagnostics, internal and external source switching, custom resolution, and scaling with ViPlex Express V2.27.0 and later. 12. New support for fast forward/rewind, PPT slide switching, synchronous playback, play/pause/stop, etc. with the Visual Intelligent Control Platform. [Improvements] 1. Optimized speech recognition accuracy. 2. Optimized the overall UI design to make the device interaction more in line with user habits. [Changes] 1. The device startup animation changes to "Novastar". 2. The standalone playback folder name is changed from "Standalone Playback” to "USBPlay", making it more convenient for multi-language users. 3. The names and passwords of wireless mirroring and hotspot are now obscured to improve product security. [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue that programs and materials cannot be played occasionally. 2. Fixed the issue that analog clocks/images/text and other contents are deformed at special resolutions. 3. Fixed issues related to central control instructions. 4. Fixed the gray line issue when using TYPE-C mirroring dongles. 5. Fixed the issue that files cannot be played when copied from a Mac to a non-Mac device due to redundant original files. 6. Fixed the issue of OSD menu being torn when the external source forces a resolution of 800*600. 7. Fixed the issue that when the screen resolution is 1920*1080 and scaling is turned on, a black screen appears after a resolution of 3200*480 is applied. When scaling is turned off, the display is normal. When scaling is turned on again, a distorted screen appears. 8. Fixed the issue of monitoring with LCT network port. 9. Programs with empty windows are supported and can be played normally. [Notes] 1. Colorful text, table media, background music, Playback in RSS format, timer, special entrance effects, streaming media in RTPS format, etc. are currently not supported. 2. It is recommended to use RGB color formats. 3. The current logic of plugging and unplugging HDMI is to play the last program by default. (The media playback status is not recorded according to the system logic.) 4. Please ensure that the lower version of "Force 3.5mm Audio Output" is turned off before upgrading the program. **************************************************************2024.03.30 V1.4.0********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] Only NovaLCT V5.5.1 or later ViPlex Handy V5.0.0 or later Vnnox Care V2.0.0 or later [New Features] 1. The brand-new interactive design of the interface enhances the user experience. 2. New functions include real-time playback control and screen interaction (mirror casting) with ViPlex Handy, as well as program management. 3. New functionalities enable the product to be logged in as an asynchronous device in conjunction with NovaLCT5.5.1. 4. New support for user-configurable resolution settings (requires ViPlex Handy desktop client V2.27.0.0301). 5. New support for switching between internal and external sources when working with ViPlex Handy (requires ViPlex Handy desktop client V2.27.0.0301 or app client V5.0.0 or later). 6. The central control protocol now supports program playback and standby wake-up functions. 7. New support for standalone playback. (For more detailed instructions, please refer to the attached TU V1.4.0 notes). 8. New support for compatibility with the Visual Intelligent Control Platform. (For more detailed instructions, please refer to the attached TU V1.4.0 notes. Currently, fast forward/rewind and PPT page flip functions are not supported). [Improvements] 1. Optimized the playback control performance, achieving a first-frame latency of less than 200ms. Added support for on-demand playback, ensuring on-demand playback and playback initiation are completed within 1 second. 2. Optimized the USB playback logic to support playing images or videos from a USB drive. Also added prompts for USB insertion and ejection when not in use. 3. Optimized the remote control power on/off logic. Now, when pressing the power off button on the remote control, a popup will appear with options for "Power Off" or "Standby". 4. Disabled Bluetooth device discovery to enhance product security. The product can detect and find other devices by Bluetooth, not the other way around. 5. Optimized the screen casting stability of the product. 6. Optimized the wallpaper/screensaver setting logic. [Changes] 1. Changed the device boot animation to feature the "NovaStar" logo. [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue of screen flashing when used with the multi-functional card backup network port. 2. Fixed the issue of black screen due to the central control function running for an extended period and using up all the memory. 3. Fixed the issue of switching to the Android source after clicking the "Save to HW" button when the HDMI source is used to display content on the screen at full load. 4. Fixed the issue of black screen caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of HDMI. 5. Fixed the issue of no audio output through 3.5mm port under specific resolutions: 2688*1080P@60Hz, 2880*1080P@60Hz. 6. Fixed the issue of the device not maintaining its hotspot status after entering and exiting low power mode. 7. Fixed issues related to cut-to-display media when playing ultra-long screen programs. 8. Fixed the issue of supporting the connection of temperature and humidity sensors with multi-functional cards and reading the sensor values through NovaLCT. [Notes] 1. Version 1.4 currently does not support features such as "synchronous playback," "weather components," "colorful fonts," and "special entrance effects" in the playback control functions (unsupported programs will result in an LED blackout display). 2. Version 1.4 currently does not support MPEG4-MP4/3GP/MOV/MKV and H264-AVI/3GP/TS/FLV audio and video decoding formats (the system will prompt a decoding failure). However, users can successfully decode and use over 95% videos in H264-MP4/MOV/AVI/MKV formats. 3. Version 1.4 currently does not support backdoor maintenance operations. **************************************************************2023.12.4 V1.3.0********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.4.8 or later ViPlex Handy 4.16.0 or later VnnoxCare 1.0.1.0501 or later [New Features] 1. Added support for multiple preset resolutions to meet users' pixel-to-pixel display requirements in special application scenarios. TU20 Pro/TU15 Pro offer 27 presets, and the page size when creating a program needs to be consistent with the preset resolution size. 2. Added support for the ultra-long screen video cut-to-display function. The cut-to-display calculation for media within 1920*1080 is consistent with the Taurus card. For media exceeding 1920*1080, please refer to the "TU Cut-to-Display Media Instructions" for guidance. 3. Added support for synchronous playback function. It is recommended that users utilize the LAN NTP time synchronization protocol for improved synchronization effects. 4. Automatically enables zoom function after screen configuration is completed. 5. Added a on/off switch for the terminal monitoring service (default is off). This function requires the ViPlex Handy desktop client. 6. Added multi-line shifting function for text media. This function requires the ViPlex Handy desktop client. [Improvements] 1. When the device storage is full, a prompt message "Failed to release program. Insufficient storage space" will be displayed when releasing new programs. 2. Optimized the device hotspot connection to address the issue where the device cannot find its own hotspot. This enhancement aims to prevent WiFi connection instability issues. 3. After exiting low power mode, if you try to re-enter low power mode within 25 seconds, a prompt message stating "Operation too frequent, please try again later" will be displayed. 4. Optimized the issue of screen flashing when switching sources. [Changes] None [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue where the device does not support images in the BTM format. 2. Fixed the display issue after calibration. 3. Fixed the issue where upgrading with the DH418 receiving card could lead to boot mode activation. 4. Fixed the issue of failed Ethernet port redundancy backup. 5. Fixed the occasional failure to load files from the USB drive in the media library. 6. Fixed the issue where the ViPlex Handy client would get stuck at 0% progress when failing to publish a program. 7. Fixed the issue where clicking on a password-free WiFi connection displays a success message but fails to continue. 8. Fixed the issue in the media library where adding duplicate files did not prompt for renaming. 9. Fixed the occasional inability to open program playback after restoring factory settings. 10. Fixed the issue where disabled hotspots/WiFi are automatically turned on after a power-on reset. [Notes] None **************************************************************2023.09.27 V1.2.0********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.4.7.CTM4105 supports 64*64 minimum zoom level. ViPlex Handy 4.16.0 and supports 64*64 minimum zoom level. [New Features] 1. The minimum zoom level now supports 64*64 (was 800*600 in V1.1.0). 2. Added support for page switching within each program when using a remote control for program playback. 3. Added support for user-defined screensavers. 4. Added support for USB expansion (maximum expansion 128 GB). 5. Added support for playing a specific program on device startup. [Improvements] 1. Improved accuracy and response speed of voice recognition. 2. Optimized low power consumption-related features. 3. Users can now press the back button of the remote to close the screen mirroring, activation, or upgrade window. 4. Users can now click to preview images and videos in Media Library. 5. When adjusting brightness via ViPlex Handy, the brightness adjustment UI will also be displayed on the screen. 6. Added a "Screen Mirroring Settings" button in the top right corner for convenient user settings after initiating wireless screen mirroring. 7. Optimized CSC parameters to resolve color temperature display issues 8. Added prompts to alert users when the published videos exceed the limit. [Changes] None [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the temporary color cast issue that occurred when switching sources under YUV input. 2. Fixed the issue of no audio output from the USB port when using HDMI input. 3. Fixed the issue where black screen will be displayed when switching to a no-source signal in NovaLCT. 4. Fixed the issue of duplicate materials being added when creating a new program while a USB drive is inserted. 5. Fixed the issue where settings parameters were not synced between ViPlex Handy and the device. 6. Fixed the issue where the screen would turn black after completing publishing program on ViPlex Handy and returning to the screen mirroring interface while mirroring screen from an iPhone. 7. Fixed the issue of audio distortion when simultaneously playing audio from an external source and internal source. 8. Fixed the issue where a long press on the volume button of the remote control did not respond. [Notes] There is no. ************************************************************** 2023.06.15 V1.1.0 First Release********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.4.7 or later [New Features] First release [Improvements] None [Changes] None [Bug Fixes] None [Notes] None