3. MAKING A PRESENTATION ............21 3.1 Presenting with Windows/Mac/Chromebook ..........21 3.1.1 Step 1: Set up session parameters ................22 3.1.2 Step 2: Connect to your NovoPRO device..............23 3.1.3 Step 3: Make a presentation ..................24 3.1.4 Step 4: Presentation management ................24 3.1.4.1 Moderator ............................
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NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 3.2.1 Step 1: Connect to your NovoPRO device..............30 3.2.1.1 Connect via QR Code .......................... 31 3.2.1.2 Connect via Manual Input ........................32 3.2.2 Step 2: Make a presentation ..................35 3.2.2.1 My Notes ............................36 3.2.2.2 Gallery ..............................40 3.2.2.3 Documents (Local Storage) ........................
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4.4.4 Applying User Group .....................89 5. CONFIGURING NOVOPRO ............92 5.1 Configuring NovoPRO using Desktop Streamer ........... 92 5.2 Configuring NovoPRO via a MicroSD card ............ 93 6. MANAGING NOVOPRO DEVICES ..........96 6.1 Software setup .................... 96 6.2 Adding/Removing/Grouping devices ............96 6.3 Managing device settings ................
The microSD slot supports microSD cards up to 64GB. 1.3 NovoPRO Home Screen After a successful boot-up, the NovoPRO device will show the following screen, which is referred to as “NovoPRO home screen” or just “home screen” in this document. The home screen is generated by NovoPRO’s main application, Remote Viewer.
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NovoPRO User Manual 2.X Basic Device Configuration NovoPRO is default at WiFi Hotspot mode with its SSID name displayed at the home screen (e.g. NVC_4DF8F in box ). Alternatively, you can connect the NovoPRO to any existing network via a wireless and/or a wired connection. Click on button “WiFi” to make the necessary changes.
Education Edition. 1.4 Basic Device Configuration Before being deployed, a NovoPRO device may require some basic configuration such as setting up its display resolution, network connection, etc. To do so, typically a USB mouse is needed.
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Description Wi-Fi: Click on button WiFi to bring up the Wi-Fi configuration dialog. To use the NovoPRO as the Wi-Fi host, select “Enable WiFi Hotspot” and click Apply. To connect to an existing WiFi network, Select “Connect to WiFi”.
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NovoPRO User Manual 2.X Settings: Click on button Settings for more device settings. Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the NovoPRO to the latest version General Settings: Access the Android system settings Settings Protection: Enable/disable password lock. Settings Protection: This allows users to lock the settings with a password, or unlock it.
Confirm to make the edition change official, or click Cancel to abort the edition change. 1.5 Client software download and installation To connect to a NovoPRO device, one of two client applications may be needed on your device. They are, Novo Desktop Streamer :...
NovoPRO has three network connection types, Ethernet, WiFi Client, and WiFi Hotspot. A) Ethernet – NovoPRO can be plugged into your Ethernet via its RJ45 port. Namely, you can connect NovoPRO to your organization’s backbone network. It is recommended to use Ethernet connection (when possible) since it gives you better robustness and higher performance.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 2.1.1 Ethernet The following home screen shows NovoPRO is in Ethernet mode, where its Ethernet IP is highlighted in a red box. When connecting to a wired network, NovoPRO supports both DHCP and Static IP connection types.
Gateway address. 2.1.2 WiFi client mode In this mode, NovoPRO functions as a client to join an existing WiFi network. As illustrated in the following diagram, to set up the WiFi connection, on NovoPRO home screen, click on button WiFi ...
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NovoPRO User Manual 2.X WiFi Network Optimization: To achieve good user experience with NovoPRO devices deployed in your organization’s WiFi network, it is recommended that you keep an eye on RF interference, WiFi signal strength, WiFi channel utilization, etc. It is worth mentioning that two popular Apps can help determine whether there is any wireless network channel interference.
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Internet. When a NovoPRO device is connected to this type of network, users can follow the following steps: A. Follow the above configuration steps to connect to the organization’s WiFi network;...
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 2.1.3 WiFi hotspot mode A newly unpacked NovoPRO starts up in Wi-Fi Hotspot mode, where you can start using it without any entanglement with networking setup. The default SSID for this WiFi Hotspot is “NVC_XXXXX” (for example, “NVC_4DF8F”...
By doing so, the GUEST and EMPLOYEE networks are kept separated, while at the same time, the NovoPRO device is available to both guest users and employees. Notes on Network Security: Within NovoPRO, the WiFi section is completely separated from the Ethernet section, namely, there is no network routing between these two sections. Therefore, users connecting to the WiFi section will not be able to access any resource on the Ethernet at all, and vice versa.
To make a presentation, each participant’s device will need to connect to the NovoPRO to join the presentation session. There are four key features that help facilitate smooth collaboration and coordination of presentations using the NovoPRO: 1) A participant list is included with the individuals’...
The main window of Novo Desktop Streamer Application. Manually enter the IP address shown on the NovoPRO home screen, or select an IP address entry from the drop-down menu that matches the IP address shown on the NovoPRO home screen.
Click to check whether Novo Desktop Streamer is the latest. If not, initiate an upgrade process. 3.1.2 Step 2: Connect to your NovoPRO device Once you have set up session parameters, you are ready to start or join a presentation.
(including QR code) for other users to connect to this session. Please note that your PC screen resolutions may change to match projector resolution. After disconnecting from the NovoPRO device, the original screen resolution will be restored. 3.1.3 Step 3: Make a presentation Once you have started/joined a presentation session you can make a presentation with the content stored on your PC, local network, or the Internet.
2. Connect to your NovoPRO device manually. 3.2.1.1 Connect via QR Code The easiest way to connect to your NovoPRO is to use the QR-code scan feature in NovoPresenter App. After launching the app, tap the tab (as seen in the screenshot below).
Batty, David, Kate, and Kevin are assigned to be the four presenters. 3.2.1.2 Connect via Manual Input Use this method if you need to configure some login information before connecting to NovoPRO. After launching the app, tap the tab (as seen in the screenshot below).
The first to respond to the prompt will assume the role of moderator. 3.2.3.5 Reset In case you run into cases where NovoPRO may have weird behavior or lock up, you could reset NovoPRO from your iPad. Function...
Tap Full Reset to do a hard reset (restarting the NovoPRO device) Conflicts may occur when multiple participants simultaneously attempt to reset the NovoPRO. The reset priorities are as follows: 1. Moderator: The moderator has the sole privilege to Quick Reset and Full Reset when the moderator stays connected to the NovoPRO.
3.3 iOS/Android Full Mirroring When NovoPRO is at its home screen, it can receive requests from either a collaboration connection described in section 3.1 and 3.2, or iOS/Android full mirroring request. This is true even when collaboration connections are already set up using Desktop Streamer or NovoPresenter app.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 2) Then a pop up window asks you to confirm you’d like to switch to mirroring mode. Once you click the “Yes” button, NovoPRO will return back to its home screen to allow you to start iOS/Android full mirroring.
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“AirPlay password” shown on NovoPro’s home screen (illustrated below). Once the correct pasword is entered, your iPad/iPhone will be mirrored to the NovoPRO’s screen. 5. To stop mirroring your iPad/iPhone, you should swipe up from the bottom of the iPad/iPhone to access the “AirPlay”...
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 3.3.2 Android Full Mirroring All participants using Android tablets or phones can mirror their screens to NovoPRO by using tablets/phones’ Miracast service. No software installation is required in this case. Please note: the actual operation steps might vary due to different Android OS releases and/or manufacturers’...
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3. You will see a list of devices you can cast your Nexus 7 to. If this is the first time you set up such a connection, the list may be empty. If you don’t see the desired NovoPRO in the list, tap “MORE SETTINGS”.
3) You can also save your presentation files in the local storage of your NovoPRO or in your Dropbox online. 4) Connect a USB mouse to the NovoPRO. Or, if you use a touch-screen panel, you can connect its USB output to the NovoPRO.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 4. Collaboration Tools NovoPRO is not only a wired/wireless presentation device, but also a collaboration system with a set of built-in tools. You can access these tools by clicking the “Tools” button. Share desktop Voting and polling...
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 4.2 Video Clips and YouTube Streaming This feature allows you to smoothly stream your local video clips or YouTube to NovoPRO. Please note that only the presenter in full-screen projection is able to use this feature. (Presenters in 4-to-1 projection are not able to do so.)
1. Use Member Name In the following figure, “Device” fields are left empty. Participants will use their name to connect to a NovoPRO session. In this case, only participants with a matching name can connect successfully. 2. Use Device name In the following figure, “Device”...
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X In this case, participants will use these IDs to connect to a NovoPRO session. The moderator will use this group feature to turn them into “human-readable” names (Emily, Jerry, etc.) instead of Tablet-01 & Tablet-02 in the participant list.
4.4.4 Applying User Group Windows/Mac 1. When you connect to a NovoPRO device, the Group will be displayed as “Not Selected”. 2. Click on “Not Selected” to display list of available groups, and then select the desired group and press button “OK”.
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NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 3. After connecting to the NovoPRO device, the Group will be displayed as “Not Selected”. 4. Click on “Not Selected” to display list of available groups, and then select the desired group and press button “OK”.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 5. Configuring NovoPRO As described in Section 1.3, you can configure a NovoPRO device from its home screen. On the other hand, you can also configure the device using Desktop Streamer Application or via a MicroSD card.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 6. Managing NovoPRO Devices “Remote manager” is a stand-alone Windows/Mac application that enable system administrators to manage multiple NovoPRO devices from a single PC, making it ideal for corporations, schools or other large institutions. 6.1 Software setup Download the installation package from the Vivitek website (http://www.vivitekcorp.com).
From there you will be able to remotely view and/or configure the settings for each NovoPRO device on your network. a. Editable fields are Device Name, Display Setting, Language, and Password (for Settings Protection).
7. Click “Go Back” to return to the main screen. 6.4 Customizing Home Screen The top-right region in NovoPRO Home Screen is a slideshow area that you can customize with your pictures and videos. Follow the steps below to do so.
NovoPRO User Manual 2.X 3. Click on button “Sync” to commit the changes to the NovoPRO device (including uploading the content.) 6.5 Updating firmware Remote Manager allows you to initiate firmware upgrade for multiple NovoPRO devices by clicking on one button.
NovoPRO units. (Moderator Credentials are managed via software Remote Manager.) 2. When a user device connects to a NovoPRO unit, the user device send its moderator password (if any) to the NovoPRO unit. If the password matches the one stored on the NovoPRO unit, the user device will be assigned as the moderator, regardless it is the first device to connect or not.
You may be invited to be the host: 1) if the Reset button is clicked on the NovoPRO , 2) if the host explicitly hands over host control to you, or 3) if all other presenters have disconnected from NovoPRO.
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(e.g. your device’s screen has the 4:3 aspect ratio, and you have set NovoPRO’s output resolution to a 16:9 or 16:10 option). Try to set the display resolution on the NovoPRO so that it has an aspect ratio that either matches that of your device or is as close to your device’s screen aspect ratio as possible.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not operate this device near water or in environments of high moisture. Do not disassemble or try to repair this device by yourself. Contact your local Delta service center for assistance. ...