NovoDisplay DKIII Release Notes

V5.0.7

2024/9/3

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue where the DK3 does not return to the configured Boot-up source after rebooting with an unconfigured source.

V5.0.6

2024/8/29

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue where the PIN code is not displayed and the client cannot connect after setting the Boot-up source to an external signal and restarting the DK3.

V5.0.5

2024/8/1

Key Features

• Introduced PQ value 
• Added support for HDMI-CEC, default is Disabled 
• New Boot-up Source options:
  • Last Source 
  • Android
  • HDMI1
  • HDMI2
  • OPS 
• Added Classroom Mode:
  • Brightness: 70% 
  • Contrast: 40% 
  • Saturation: 22% 
  • Sharpness: 50% 
• Added Notifications:
• • Show “No Signal” message (Default) 
  • Hide “No Signal” message 

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue where switching to an external signal source caused the screen to appear red (introduced PQ values for different screen sizes)

V5.0.4

2024/4/29

Key Features 

• Support Crestron XIO/Room control system
• Support Remote Manager Cloud
• Support NT LiveReceiver
• Add “Video Input Source” and “Auto Source” options in Display menu to support the various needs of video-source switching
• Support online update of NovoDS App

Enhancement & Changes

• [System] Enable users to install Wi-Fi certificates (such as DigiCert SSL certificates)
• [Image clarity] Improve image clarity in Landscape orientation

Bug Fixes

• [Screen mirroring] Fixed the issue where ChromeCast stopped working for Chromebooks. (This issue was caused by Chromebook software update.)
• [YouTube playback] Fixed the issue of YouTube playback failure. (This issue was caused by security changes by Google’s YouTube service.)

V5.0.3

2023/6/9

Enhancements & Changes

• Add “Network Proxy” configuration in network settings.

• [NovoDS] Google Calendar and Google Drive are supported.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a black area appeared in the middle of the home screen.

• [NovoDS] Font size in Rich Text widget was not consistent with the font size in DS Cloud’s Playlist Editor.

• [NovoDS] French translation of “shower” was incorrect.

• [NovoDS] Remote Text widget did not work when the source is FTP.

• [NovoDS]  A weekly-based schedule did not kick in when it was published to devices within its active timeframe.

• [NovoDS] YouTube’s playback could randomly stop when the playlist contained text, RSS, and Twitter widgets.

V5.0.2

2023/3/10

 Key Features

• Implemented Power-up Behavior option menu, with three options: Standby, Power-on, and Last behavior.
  • Note: Option “Last behavior” means the system powers up, with video source set to the same video input before the last shutdown.
• Implemented No-Signal Behavior option menu, with three options: Enter sleep mode, Switch to Android system, and Shut down.
• Implemented No-Signal Timeout option menu, with options of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minutes, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes.
• Implemented Video Input Source option menu, with options of HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and OPS
• Supported Static IP in Ethernet

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the DK3 sometimes failed to turn off the backlight.
• Fixed DK3 black screen issue when:

        1) DK3 is connected to the computer with an HDMI cable, and

        2) Switch the projection mode to duplicate mode.

• Fixed the problem of black screen screenshots when using AirNote and On-screen annotation for full-screen projection

V5.0.1

2022/12/30

 Key Features

• Supported clearing Settings lock (password) via SD card and/or remote manager.
• Added RESTful APIs to:
  • Turn on/off screen;
  • Auto reboot device;
• Supported IR Remote Control.
• Supported Wi-Fi 5G and Hotspot 5G.
• Supported Skype and Zoom.
• Used UPlayer playback software to support more video formats.
• Supported NovoDS portrait mode playback.

Enhancements & Changes

• Updated GMS version which in turn enables the support of Chrome and Youtube.
• Optimized the display of message “Network connection is unstable”:
  • Default behavior is off (not displayed);
  • Removed the status indicator (yellow or green circle) at the bottom-right corner;
• Added support for long press/short press on the Remote Control to adjust the backlight.
• Changed notification message of new NovoDS version to “Signage App Update”.
• Hid playback progress bar when playing a local video or YouTube clip during screen mirroring.
• Added File Manager App to the APP menu.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed incorrect the UI for Wi-Fi Hotspot.
• Fixed the issue of “Wi-Fi hotspot status not tracked correctly”.
• Fixed the issue of “automatic time adjustment not working”.
• Fixed random LCD flickering (when idle).
• Fixed low mirroring quality issue (blurry display) during full-screen and split-screen projection.
• Fixed incorrect projection aspect ratio caused by iPhone’s screen rotation when using NovoConnect App.
• Fixed the issue that occurs after a NovoDS playlist is played, where the Home screen becomes black when NovoConnect App/software withdraws from projection.
• Fixed the issue that occurs after a NovoDS playlist is played, where NovoConnect App/software withdraws from projection randomly when streaming/projecting a video clip.
• Fixed the issue of “Screen turning blank for a few seconds after clicking on APP menu and then button Clear History”.

V5.0.0

2022/10/25

 Notes

• Model name: NovoDisplay DK433, DK553, DK653, DK753, DK863
• Use the following software versions (or above) to have the best user experience.
  • Remote Manager with version V3.3.3 or above.
  • NovoConnect App (Android/ iOS) with version V4.5.3 or above.
  • NovoConnect Software and Wi-Fi Launcher with version V4.5.3 or above.

Key Features

• Only Enterprise Edition is supported.
• The maximum number of connections is 8, and when the 9th person connects, it prompts that the connection cannot be made.
• Up to 4 connections from Airplay and Google Cast: 2 from Airplay, 2 from Google Cast.
• Miracast is not supported for the release.
• Support full-screen and split-screen projection.
  • Note: Only NovoConnect software and NovoConnect APP support split-screen projection.

 Enhancements & Changes

• System log size increased from 60 MB to 100 MB.