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== 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.
== '''SmartPlayer Support''' ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Novostar TB 30 Device Support 
|-
! Support Start !! Recommended Version
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| ver. 1.73.0 || ver. 1.73.0 
|}


== Required Software for Setup ==
To install the SmartPlayer software on the Novastar TB 30 player, two programs are needed:
* Viplex Express

== '''SmartPlayer Firmware Installation''' ==
{{Note|Instructions for installing firmware on NovaStar TB 30 and NovaStar TB 1-4G devices are identical. Only the SmartPlayer firmware changes. The process for installing firmware on NovaStar devices is described below. All downloaded firmware will be in "nuzip" format. Do not unpack the firmware; it should be installed through Viplex as is.  
Firmware list for devices:
* NovaStar TB 30 is available [https://firmwaries.hb.ru-msk.vkcloud-storage.ru/Novostar/tb30-many_models/UPDATE_OS_T30_T40_T50_T60_T30-J_T50-J_T60-J_LCB4K_AD20_EMP400B_TAURUSV040704CN0801.nuzip here]  
* NovaStar TB 1-4G is available [https://firmwaries.hb.ru-msk.vkcloud-storage.ru/Novostar/tb1-4g/UPDATE_OS_T1-4G_T2-4G_TCC70_TAURUSV040704CN1401.nuzip here]|warn}}
'''Failure to update the firmware on the device will prevent proper content playback!'''
=== '''Installing SmartPlayer Firmware on a NovoStar Device''' ===
In the Viplex application, the user needs to go to the "Control" section.  
[[File:Скриншот_виплекс_3.jpg|thumb|center| Example of the "Control" section in the Viplex application |800px]]
Inside the "Control" section, the user should find the "Player upgrade" category.  
[[File:Скриншот_виплекс_2.jpg|thumb|center| Example of the "Player upgrade" category in the Viplex application |800px]]
After entering the "Player upgrade" category, the user should select "Local Upgrade" in the "Upgrade Method" field by clicking the dot next to the option.  
Next, the user should click the three dots next to "Local Upgrade" and specify the path to the downloaded firmware in "nuzip" format. Once the firmware is located, the application will display the path to the storage where the firmware is saved.  
The user should then select the necessary device using the checkbox at the bottom left of the application and click the "Upgrade" button to start updating the firmware on the selected device.  
[[File:Виплекс_3.png|thumb|center| Example of the buttons required for installing firmware on the device |800px]]
Before the firmware update begins, a window with the notification "Close the window after installation" will appear. The user needs to click "OK".  
Once the download is complete, the firmware will be installed and used by the device.

== 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.
=== Step 1: Installing the Viplex Express Application and Configuring the Device ===
First, the user needs to install the Viplex Express program.<br>
The next step is to launch the Viplex Express application on the device using the shortcut.
[[File: Viplex.png|thumb|center| Example of the Viplex Express application shortcut on the desktop |800px]]
Once the application is opened, the user will see the application's main menu.
[[File:Viplex_меню.png|thumb|center| Example of the Viplex Express application menu |800px]]
To begin using the application, the user needs to set ''"Async mode"''.
[[File: Async_mod.png|thumb|center| Example of the "Async mode" setting in the application |800px]]
Next, connect the device (Novostar TB 30) to the local network. The device should appear in the list of detected equipment.<br>
After clicking the "Refresh" button, the user needs to select the player that will be configured.
[[File: Refreshvip.png|thumb|center| Example of the "Refresh" button and the player available for configuration in the application menu |800px]]
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.<br>
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".
[[File:Кнопка_connect.png|thumb|center| Example of the "Connect" button in the application |800px]]
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.
[[File: Индикатор_-_успех.png|thumb|center| Example of the successful connection indicator in the application |800px]]
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.
[[File: User_software.png|thumb|center| Example of the new menu item in the application |800px]]
The user needs to navigate to the new menu section, which will open a new menu page.
[[File: Новая_страница_меню.png|thumb|center| Example of the new menu page |800px]]
The next step is to select the desired player and click the "Connect" button. If necessary, enter the password "123456".
[[File: Новое_подключение.png|thumb|center| Example of connecting to the desired player through the application |800px]]
Then the user needs to click on the player. A new page with a menu should appear after clicking.
[[File: Меню_плеера.png|thumb|center| Example of the player menu page |800px]]
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.
[[File: Нужные_параметры.png|thumb|center| Example of the settings required for installing the SmartPlayer application |800px]]
Upon successful installation, the user may see two types of notifications:
# Set successfully
# OnInstallSucess
[[File: Варианты_оповещения.png|thumb|center| Example of the two types of notifications for successful application installation |800px]]
=== 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.
[[File: Еукьштфд_сщтекщд.png|thumb|center| Example of the "Terminal Control" section and the "Playback Management" parameter |800px]]
=== 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.
[[File: Настройки_сети.png|thumb|center| Example of the network settings in the application |800px]]
==== Time Configuration ====
{{Note|Properly configured time on the device will allow the schedule to work correctly.|warn}}
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.
[[File: Параметры_время_и_даты.png|thumb|center| Example of the required settings and the "Apply" button in the application |800px]]
=== Step 4: Launching the SmartPlayer Application and Connecting via ADB ===
{{Note|It is mandatory to set "Novalauncher" as the default application, otherwise Viplex will not work.<br>
In the open Viplex application, type "Novasoft" and "Selftest" (The "User Software" and "Debug mode" sections will appear).
[[File:Успешное_действие.png|thumb|center| Example of new sections appearing after successful action |800px]]|warn}}
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.
[[File:Подключение_по_adb.png|thumb|center| Example of the "ADB" setting activation in the application |800px]]
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.
[[File: Debug_tool.png|thumb|center| Example of the "debug tool" option in the "Terminals" section |800px]]

== '''Content Restrictions for Novastar TB 30''' ==
The list of content restrictions for use on Novastar TB 30 devices includes:
# Maximum video resolution: width 960 pixels and height 750 pixels, resulting in an area of approximately 650,000 pixels. This is the upper limit for the device, and at this load, the device may lag due to other processes running on the Android OS that consume system resources.
# Maximum internal storage for content: 4 GB, with the remaining space occupied by the Android OS.
# Video parameters:
* '''Maximum resolution:''' 960 x 750, which covers approximately 650,000 pixels. It is recommended to use lower resolutions to leave resources for the Android OS to function properly.
* '''Recommended resolution:''' 208 (width) x 312 (height). These resolution parameters were used during testing.
== '''Product Information''' ==
Product details from Novastar are available [https://www.novastar.tech/products/nova-cloud/multi-media-player/taurus-series/ here].
== '''Additional Information''' ==
If this article does not help in using the functionality as intended or if questions remain after reading it, you can discuss these issues in the "Discussion" section at the top of the page.  
[[File:Обсуждение_novostar.png|thumb|center| Example of the "Discussion" tab on the wiki page |800px]]