Novastar TB 1-4G Installation Guide

Situation Description

The SmartPlayer platform supports interaction with various devices running diverse operating systems. Some devices do not require additional steps to install SmartPlayer, but there are specific devices where the standard installation process does not work. One such device is the Novastar TB 1-4G.

SmartPlayer Support

Novostar TB 1-4G Device Support

Initial Support	Recommended Version
ver. 1.73.0	ver. 1.73.0

Required Software for Configuration

To install the SmartPlayer software on the Novastar TB 1-4G player, you will need the Viplex Express application.

Installing the Special SmartPlayer Firmware

The installation instructions for the NovaStar TB 30 and NovaStar TB 1-4G devices are identical, with only the SmartPlayer firmware differing. The process for installing firmware on NovaStar devices is detailed below. All downloaded firmware will be in "nuzip" format. The firmware should not be unpacked and must be installed via Viplex as is.

Firmware list for devices:

• NovaStar TB 30 is available at this link.
• NovaStar TB 1-4G is available at this link.

If the firmware is not updated on the device, proper content playback will not be possible!

Installing SmartPlayer Firmware on the NovoStar Device

In the Viplex application, the user needs to access the "Control" section.

Example of the "Control" section in the Viplex application

Within the "Control" section, the user needs to find the "Player upgrade" category.

Example of the "Player upgrade" category in the Viplex application

In the "Player upgrade" category, the user must select "Local Upgrade" in the "Upgrade Method" field by clicking the dot next to the value.
Next, the user should click the three dots next to "Local Upgrade" and select the path to the location where the required downloaded firmware in "nuzip" format is stored. Once the firmware is detected, the storage path will be displayed.
Then, the user should select the desired device from the list on the bottom left of the application using a checkbox and click the "Upgrade" button to begin the firmware update on the selected device.

Example of the buttons required to install firmware on the device

Before starting the firmware update, a notification window with the message "Close the window after installation" will appear. The user must click "OK".
Once the update is complete, the firmware will be installed and used by the device.

Action Algorithm

• Install the Viplex Express application and start configuring the device.
• Activate SmartPlayer on the Novastar TB 1-4G device using Viplex Express.
• Configure network parameters and time using Viplex Express.
• Start and connect via ADB.

Below is a more detailed and expanded description of each step.

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

To begin, the user must install the Viplex Express application.
Next, the user should launch the Viplex Express application on the device using its desktop shortcut.

Example of the Viplex Express application shortcut on the desktop

After opening the application, a menu for working with the application will appear.

Example of the Viplex Express application menu

To start working in the application, set the "Async mode" option.

Example of the "Async mode" setting in the application

Next, connect the device (Novostar TB 1-4G) to the local network. This device should appear in the list of detected equipment.
After clicking the "Refresh" button, the user must select the player to be configured.

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

To connect the device, use the details provided on the device. Upon successful connection, the device (Novostar TB 1-4G) will appear in the list of available devices.
To connect to the device, the user must click the "Connect" button. The application may request a password, which by default is "123456".

Example of the "Connect" button in the application

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

Example of the indicator showing a successful device connection in the application

To install the application on the device, the user must access an additional menu item. To do this, type "NovaSoft" using the keyboard on the device. After entering this phrase, a new menu item will appear.

Example of the new menu item in the application

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

Example of the new menu page

The next step is selecting the desired player and clicking the "Connect" button. If necessary, enter the password "123456".

There is a possibility that the above-mentioned password may not work. In that case, the user should check the device for a label containing the device details, where the password will be listed.

Example of a label with the device details

Example of connecting to the desired player device via the application

Then the user must click on the player. After clicking, a new page with the player's menu will appear.

Example of the player's menu page

In this menu, the user must:

• 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 application installation.

Example of the parameters to be configured for the SmartPlayer application installation

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

1. Set successfully
2. OnInstallSucess

Example of two types of successful installation notifications

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

In the list that appears on the left, the user must select the device and click the "View Screenshot" button.

Example of the device and the "View Screenshot" button

After clicking the "View Screenshot" button, a window with the device registration code will appear.

Example of the device registration code

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

Network Configuration

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

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

Example of network settings in the application

Time Configuration

Properly configured time on the device ensures the schedule operates correctly.

The user must navigate to the "Terminal Control" section in the application and select the "Time synchronization management" block. Then, select the required device and set the following parameters correctly:

• Time zone
• Date
• Time

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

Example of the necessary time and date settings and the "Apply" button in the application

Step 4: Enabling Debug Mode and Connecting via ADB

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

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

Example of the new sections appearing upon successful action

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

Example of activating the "ADB" setting in the application

Next, the user must 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

Content Restrictions on Novastar TB 1-4G

The content restrictions for Novastar TB 1-4G devices include:

1. Maximum video resolution in pixels: 960 x 750, resulting in an area of approximately 650,000 pixels. This is the device's limit, and at this level, the device may lag due to other processes consuming system resources.
2. Maximum internal storage for content: 4 GB, with the rest occupied by the Android OS.
3. Video parameters:

• Maximum resolution: 960x750, which totals an area of approximately 650,000 pixels. It is recommended to use lower resolutions to leave resources for the Android OS.
• Recommended resolution: 208 (width) x 312 (height). These resolution parameters were used during testing.

Product Information

Product information for Novostar is available at this link.

Additional Information

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

Example of the "Discussions" tab on the wiki page