NovoDisplay DKIII Release Notes

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 ND-G1000 sometimes failed to turn off the backlight.
  • Fixed ND-G1000 black screen issue when:

          1) ND-G1000 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.