Installation Guide for SmartPlayer on Novastar TB 30 Device

Description of the Situation

The SmartPlayer platform supports interaction with various devices running different operating systems. Some devices do not require additional manipulation to install SmartPlayer, but there are certain devices that do not launch SmartPlayer when following the standard installation procedure. One such non-standard device is the Novastar TB 30.

Required Software for Setup

To install the SmartPlayer software on the Novastar TB 30 player, two programs are needed:

• Viplex Express

Steps to Follow

• Install the Viplex Express application and begin configuring the device.
• Activate SmartPlayer on the Novastar TB 30 device using Viplex Express.
• Configure network parameters and time settings using Viplex Express.
• Launch and connect via ADB.

A more detailed and expanded description of each step will be provided below.

Установка специальной прошивки SmartPlayer

Инструкции по установке устройств NovaStar TB 30 и NovaStar TB 1-4G - идентичны. Изменяется только прошивка для SmartPlayer. Как установить прошивку на устройства NovaStar будет прописано в инструкции, ниже. Все скачанные прошивки будут в формат "nuzip". Распаковывать прошивки ненужно, они устанавливаются через Viplex как есть.

Список прошивок для устройств

• NovaStar TB 30 доступно по ссылке
• NovaStar TB 1-4G доступно по ссылке

Если на устройстве не обновить прошивку, то корректное воспроизведение контента будет невозможно!

Установка прошивки SmartPlayer на устройство NovoStar

В приложении Viplex пользователю необходимо раздел "Control".

Пример отображения раздела "Control" в приложении Viplex

Внутри раздела "Control" пользователю необходимо найти категорию "Player upgrade".

Пример отображения категории "Player upgrade" в приложении Viplex

Перейдя в категорию "Player upgrade" пользователь выбрать в строке "Upgrade Method" значение "Local Upgrade", с помощью клика по точке рядом со значением.
После пользователю необходимо нажать три точки рядом со значением "Local Upgrade" и выбрать путь, до места где находится нужная скачанная прошивка в формате "unzip". Как только прошивка определиться, пользователю будет показан путь к хранилищу на котором хранится прошивка.
Далее пользователю должен слева внизу приложения выбрать нужное устройство с помощью чекбокса/галочки и нажать на кнопку "Upgrade", чтобы началось обновление прошивки на необходимом устройстве.

Пример отображения кнопок необходимых для установки прошивки на устройство

Перед началом обновления прошивки на экране появиться окно с оповещением "Закрыть окно после установки". Пользователю необходимо нажать на "ОК".
После завершения загрузки прошивка установлена и будет использоваться устройством

Алгоритм установки приложения

• Устанавливаем приложение Viplex Express и начинаем настройку устройства
• Активируем SmartPlayer на устройстве Novastar TB 30 с помощью Viplex Express
• Настраиваем сетевые параметры и время с помощью Viplex Express
• Запуск и подключение по ADB

Ниже будет приведено более подробное и развернутое описание каждого из шагов.

Step 1: Installing the Viplex Express Application and Configuring the Device

First, the user needs to install the Viplex Express program.
The next step is to launch the Viplex Express application on the device using the shortcut.

Example of the Viplex Express application shortcut on the desktop

Once the application is opened, the user will see the application's main menu.

Example of the Viplex Express application menu

To begin using the application, the user needs to set "Async mode".

Example of the "Async mode" setting in the application

Next, connect the device (Novostar TB 30) to the local network. The device should appear in the list of detected equipment.
After clicking the "Refresh" button, the user needs to select the player that will be configured.

Example of the "Refresh" button and the player available for configuration in the application menu

To connect the device, use the details provided on the device. Once successfully connected, the device (Novostar TB 30) will appear in the list of available devices.
To connect to the device, the user needs to click the "Connect" button. The application may prompt for a password, which by default is "123456".

Example of the "Connect" button in the application

After the device is successfully connected in the application, a green indicator will light up next to the device name. This indicator signifies that the connection was successful.

Example of the successful connection indicator in the application

To install the application on the device, the user needs to display an additional menu item. This is done by typing "NovaSoft" on the device using the keyboard. After entering this phrase, an additional menu item will appear.

Example of the new menu item in the application

The user needs to navigate to the new menu section, which will open a new menu page.

Example of the new menu page

The next step is to select the desired player and click the "Connect" button. If necessary, enter the password "123456".

Example of connecting to the desired player through the application

Then the user needs to click on the player. A new page with a menu should appear after clicking.

Example of the player menu page

In this menu, the user needs to:

• Disable "PlayService" to turn off the internal player.
• Select and specify the path to the SmartPlayer installation file.
• Check the box for "Auto launch on startup".
• Check the box for "Automatically run after installation".
• Start the installation process.

Example of the settings required for installing the SmartPlayer application

Upon successful installation, the user may see two types of notifications:

1. Set successfully
2. OnInstallSucess

Example of the two types of notifications for successful application installation

Step 2: Activating the SmartPlayer Application Using Viplex Express

To activate the SmartPlayer application on the device, the user needs to navigate to the "Terminal Control" section in the application and select the "Playback Management" block.

Example of the "Terminal Control" section and the "Playback Management" parameter

Step 3: Configuring Network and Time Settings on the Device Using Viplex Express

Network Configuration

To configure the network, the user needs to go to the "Terminal Control" section of the application and select the "Network configuration" block. The following types of network configuration are available:

• To configure a wired network, use the "Wired Network" section.
• To configure a wireless network, use the "Wi-Fi Network" section. To search for a network, select "Wi-Fi STA Mode" and enter the credentials to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
• To configure a mobile network, use the "Mobile Network" section.

Example of the network settings in the application

Time Configuration

Properly configured time on the device will allow the schedule to work correctly.

The user needs to go to the "Terminal Control" section of the application and select the "Time synchronization management" block. Then, the user needs to select the appropriate device and correctly set the following parameters:

• Time zone
• Date
• Time

To confirm the changes to the above parameters, the user needs to click the "Apply" button.

Example of the required settings and the "Apply" button in the application

Step 4: Launching the SmartPlayer Application and Connecting via ADB

It is mandatory to set "Novalauncher" as the default application, otherwise Viplex will not work.

In the open Viplex application, type "Novasoft" and "Selftest" (The "User Software" and "Debug mode" sections will appear).

Example of new sections appearing after successful action

In the application, the user needs to select the "User Software" section and connect to the desired device. The next step is to enable the "ADB" setting. This is done using the switch. If the "ADB" slider is green, it means the setting is active.

Example of the "ADB" setting activation in the application

Next, the user needs to go to the "Terminals" section and right-click on the desired device. In the menu that appears, select the "debug tool" option.

Example of the "debug tool" option in the "Terminals" section

In the window that opens, the user needs to enter the following commands:
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
cmd package set-home-activity com.nova.launcher/com.nova.launcher.MainActivity
Upon successful command activation, a line with the message "Success" will appear.

Example of the "Success" line after successful ADB activation

Content Restrictions for Use on Novastar TB 30

The list of content restrictions planned for use on Novastar TB 30 devices includes:

1. The maximum width and height in pixels for video is 960 x 750, resulting in an area of approximately 650,000 pixels. This value is the limit for the device, and at such a load, the device may lag due to other processes running on the device that consume resources.
2. The maximum size of internal storage for content is 4 GB, with the remaining space occupied by the Android OS.
3. Video Parameters:

• Maximum Resolution: 960 x 750, which amounts to an area of approximately 650,000 pixels. It is recommended to use a lower resolution to leave resources available for the Android OS.
• Recommended Resolution: 208 (width) by 312 (height). These resolution parameters were used during testing.

Product Information

Product information from Novostar is available at the link.

Additional Information

If this article does not help you use the functionality as intended, or if you have any questions after reading it, you can ask them in the "Discussion" section at the top of the page.

Example of the "Discussion" tab on the wiki page

Ограничения контента используемого на Novastar TB 30

К списку ограничений контента, который планируется использовать на приставках Novastar TB 30 относятся:

1. Максимальная ширина и высота в пикселях видеоролика 960 x 750, площадь получается ≈ 650 000 пикселей. Данное значение является предельным для приставки и при такой нагрузке приставка будет подтормаживать, так как есть другие процессы на устройстве, которые забирают ресурсы устройства.
2. Максимальный размер внутреннего хранилища под контент: 4 гб, остальное занимает операционная система Android OS
3. Параметры видеоролика:

• Максимальное разрешение: 960х750, что составляет ≈ 650 000 пикселей площадь. Рекомендовано использовать меньшее разрешение, чтобы оставлять ресурсы для работы операционной системы Android OS.
• Рекомендованное разрешение: 208 (ширина) на 312 (высота). Данные параметры разрешения использовались для тестирования.

Информация о продукте

Информация о продукте компании Novostar доступна по ссылке.

Дополнительная информация

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Пример отображения вкладки "Обсуждения" на wiki-странице