**************************************************************February 28, 2026 V1.6.1 ********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.8.0 and later VNNOX Care V2.4.1.0401 and later ViPlex Handy V5.3.6 and later ViPlex Express V3.0.5.1501 and later Visual Intelligent Control Platform V10.2.0 and later [New Features] 1. Added support for HDR. 2. Allows screens to be configured from the front-panel LCD. 3. Allows signal source to be set from the front-panel LCD and added support for 30Hz and 50Hz frame rates to HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3. 4. Allows eye comfort to be enabled/disabled in the effect mode settings from the front-panel LCD. 5. Added support for ultra-long-screen program playback via USB drive. 6. Added support for reverse control of the return function via mouse. 7. Works with VNNOX Care for web to obtain the bit error rate and the number of Ethernet cable disconnections of receiving cards. The receiving cards with support for detection of Ethernet cable disconnections include MRV-N (MRV412-N, MRV416-N), NV75 (NV7508, NV7512, NV7516), and B7S. 8. Added support for version downgrade. (The downgrade feature can be available starting from the next version after this release.) 9. Added support for screen mirroring via Miracast. [Improvements] 1. Added support for media filtering in the creation/import pop-up window. 2. Added the publishing operation when creating programs. 3. Changed the storage path of the diagnostic report to "device storage—selfcheck" (a new folder for diagnostics, located in the root directory of the device storage, allowing for copy, cut, and delete operations. 4. Unified the time zones across the devices and control software including VNNOX, ViPlex Express and ViPlex Handy (for example, added +6 time zone: Dhaka/Bangladesh). 5. Enhanced the speed to create programs containing large content, with the duration for creating (saving) approximately 1GB of content not exceeding 3 seconds, and the duration for successful publishing (excluding playback start) within 3 seconds. 6. Improved the effect parameters for AI image enhancement. 7. Improved the UI interaction. 8. Added support for automatic cleanup of unused fonts upon device startup. 9. Allows devices to be imported from VNNOX to VNNOX Care to enable backup file synchronization. 10. Changed the audio sampling rate to 48kHz. 11. Improved the HTTP protocol for control to support secondary development. 12. The screen does not go black during loop playback of images. 13. Improved the full-link peak brightness. [Changes] 1. Removed the FPGA version and MCU version information of the sending card. [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue that the screen connected to the optical ports flickers. 2. Fixed the display issue during table playback. 3. Fixed the issue that the front-panel LCD displays a frame rate of 0Hz occasionally. 4. Fixed the issue of automatic and scheduled brightness adjustment tasks. 5. Fixed the issue that a black screen is displayed after power cycle. 6. Fixed the issue that the startup program is still played after synchronous playback is enabled, playing program at playback is disabled, and the device is restarted. 7. Fixed the issue that modifying the wired network IP address to an invalid IP still results in a successful modification. 8. Fixed the issue that brightness adjustment from the LCD menu is not saved. 9. Fixed the issue that a row of LEDs on the screen occasionally flash as a white bar after HDR is enabled for the internal source. 10. Fixed the issue that after the Bluetooth remote pairing is done, the remote becomes unavailable once a Bluetooth speaker is connected and then removed. [Notes] 1. To utilize the fiber transmission function, it is recommended to use the standard fiber module recommended by NovaStar. 2. Signal source compatibility: After the external source resolution is set on the ET2S, it must be reconnected to take effect. 3. When switching between signal sources involving frame rates, it is recommended to configure a 3.0 field frequency if the A10s Pro V1.5.3 receiving card is used. **************************************************************August 15, 2025 V1.6.0 ********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.7.1 and later VNNOX Care V2.4.1.0401 and later ViPlex Handy V5.3.6 and later ViPlex Express V3.0.5.0901 and later Visual Intelligent Control Platform V10.2.0 and later [New Features] 1. Added support for the authorization dongle. 2. Added support for scheduled power on/off. 3. Added support for scheduled switching between internal and external sources . 4. Added support for ultra-long-screen text background color. 5. Added support for requirement check. 6. Added support for emergency program insertion. 7. Added support for USB drive reset (requiring ViPlex Express). 8. Added support for local network isolation (requiring ViPlex Express). 9. Added support for the following playback control features: background music, timer, colorful text, multi-line text scrolling, environmental monitoring, table, streaming media, and more. [Improvements] 1. The file or program name is not displayed during playback. 2. Improved the logic for black screen: When black screen is applied, the screenshot will also turn black. After the black screen is cancelled, the screenshot will return to the previous state. 3. Improved the playback control logic: On any control computer, select a program and then media. Upon closing the media, resume playback of the previous program. 4. Improved the logic for the automatic source switching: When enabled, if the current source is HDMI and it is disconnected, the system will automatically display the Android source. When disabled, if the current source is HDMI and it is disconnected, the system will not automatically display the Android source. 5. The preset programs and media can be deleted from the launcher and control software ViPlex Express. (The preset programs and media are kept after factory reset.) 6. When ViPlex Handy is used for publishing programs, the media cannot be simultaneously added to the media library. 7. Improved the UI interaction. [Changes] 1. The previous default Wi-Fi AP IP address 192.168.43.1 has been changed to 192.168.41.1. 2. The default IP address of the Ethernet port has been changed from dynamic to static (static IP address: 192.168.0.10). During upgrade, the default IP status remains consistent before and after the upgrade, and upon upgrading to V1.6.0, the default IP address becomes static after factory reset. [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue that the cut function in the device storage is abnormal. 2. Fixed the issue that the source switching button on the launcher page disappears occasionally after power cycle. 3. Fixed the issue that the OSD pop-up window trembles occasionally. 4. Fixed the issue of resuming the download. 5. Fixed the issue that when users adjust the range for scaling using LCT LCT V5.8.0 and later, it can be occasionally set to the previous device's range. 6. Fixed the issue that repeated HDMI cable reconnections occasionally lead to device restarts. [Notes] 1. To utilize the fiber transmission function, it is recommended to use the standard fiber module recommended by NovaStar. 2. When a USB drive with less than 2GB of storage capacity is used, ViPlex Express displays the storage size as 2GB. 3. The TU device does not support turning on/off PlayService. 4. When Program A is being played, if you switch the source and then publish Program B, two publishing clicks are required to switch to Program B. 5. With ViPlex Express V3.0.4 and earlier, if both automatic brightness and scheduled brightness adjustment tasks exist, you must first delete the automatic brightness adjustment tasks to enable scheduled brightness adjustment. **************************************************************June 13, 2025 V1.5.5 ********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.7.1 and later VNNOX Care App V2.3.2 and later ViPlex Express V3.0.4 and later ViPlex Handy V5.3.3 and later Visual Intelligent Control Platform V10.5.0 and later [New Features] None [Improvements] None [Changes] None [Bug Fixes] 1. Fixed the issue that program playback gets stuck occasionally. 2. Fixed the issue that the display is abnormal after programs are published to ultra-long screens from phones. 3. Fixed the issue that the display is abnormal after programs are published to ultra-long screens from the cloud platform. 4. Fixed the issue that single-line weather widgets cannot be centered during playback. 5. Fixed the issue that a black screen is displayed after expired programs becomes valid again. 6. Fixed the issue that the FF brightness adjustment command in the central control is uncontrollable. 7. Fixed the occasional issue of color distortion with the HDMI 1 source upon startup. [Notes] 1. To utilize the fiber transmission function, it is recommended to use the standard fiber module recommended by NovaStar. **************************************************************February 27, 2025 V1.5.4 First Release********************************************************************** [Supporting Software] NovaLCT V5.7.0 and later VNNOX Care App V2.3.2 and later ViPlex Express V3.0.4 and later ViPlex Handy V5.3.3 and later Visual Intelligent Control Platform V10.5.0 and later [New Features] First release [Improvements] None [Changes] None [Bug Fixes] None [Notes] 1. To use the optical fiber transmission feature, it is recommended that you use the standard optical fiber module recommended by NovaStar.