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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 MAKING A PRESENTATION ............23 Presenting with Windows/Mac/Chromebook ......... 23 3.1.1 Step 1: Set up session parameters ................24 3.1.2 Step 2: Connect to your NovoPRO device..............25 3.1.3 Step 3: Make a presentation ..................27 3.1.4 Step 4: Presentation management ................29 Presenting with Android/iOS Devices ............
  • Page 3 AirNote Annotation Tool ............... 102 4.5.1 Enabling AirNote ..................... 102 4.5.2 Using AirNote ......................103 5 CONFIGURING NOVOPRO ............104 Configuring NovoPRO via a MicroSD card ..........104 DNS Mapping ..................106 6 NOVOPRO MANAGEMENT ............107 Software setup ..................107 Adding/Removing/Grouping devices .............
  • Page 4 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Customizing Home Screen..............110 Updating firmware ................111 Setting moderator credentials .............. 112 7 REMOTE CONTROL ............... 114 8 SPECIFICATIONS ................115 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............116 10 SAFETY INFORMATION .............. 118 11 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............119...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Content Page 5...

  • Page 6: Hardware Setup

    2) Power: Connect the DC Power Jack to a power outlet with the provided USB power adaptor and USB cable (items (3) and (5) in “Package Content”). If everything is set up properly, NovoPRO’s green LED should be illuminated. Note: ...

  • Page 7: Novopro Home Screen

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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.
  • Page 8 You can also click on the QR code to get an enlarged version of the connection information: Shortcuts NovoPRO has several apps app installed locally, such as an internet browser and the Novo Whiteboard, which you can access directly from the home screen. To add more app shortcuts click on the button to choose from a list of available apps to add to the home screen.

  • Page 9: Basic Device Configuration

    To access the various settings menus click the button on the NovoPRO home screen and click the respective menu you want to open. To do so, typically a USB mouse is needed. Alternatively, you can use the provided Remote Control to do so.
  • Page 10 1080p (1920x1080) NOTE: If your computer’s screen resolution does not match any of the resolution options, the screen resolution of the computer will be automatically adjusted to match the NovoPRO’s resolution after connecting to the NovoPRO device. NovoPRO Resolution Computer Resolution...
  • Page 11 Lock Tablet Screen Disconnect Everyone NOTE: This manual primarily references the Corporate Edition for instructional examples. Special notes will accompany instructions that are specific to the Education Edition. About: Click on About to view the version of the NovoPRO software. Page 11...
  • Page 12 Show Paired LauncherX Units: This function allows you to select the color for the LauncherX devices that are paired to the NovoPRO. Once a color is set for the NovoPRO, the respective LauncherX color icon will appear at the bottom right...

  • Page 13: Client Software Download And Installation

    Enter the new name. Click Save to confirm the name change, or click Cancel to abort the name 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 :...
  • Page 14  For all mobile devices, you can also connect your mobile device to the same network as the NovoPRO, open the local download address (as described above) with your device’s web browser, and then click on either the App Store or Google Play QR code to directly link to the NovoPresenter app’s download page.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Network

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2 Setting Up Network To fully take advantage of NovoPRO’s capabilities, it should be properly deployed in a school or corporate’s network. Some aspects should be carefully considered and planned, for example, Wi-Fi interference and channel selection and intranet firewall. In this chapter, these aspects will be illustrated to facilitate a successful NovoPRO deployment in your network.

  • Page 16: Ethernet

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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.
  • Page 17 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 To set up “Static IP” properly, you need to have the following information, as shown in the diagram on the right.  An unallocated IP address;  Netmask;  DNS address;  Gateway address. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Client Mode

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2.1.2 Wi-Fi client mode In this mode, NovoPRO functions as a client to join an existing Wi-Fi network. As illustrated in the  Wi-Fi following diagram, to set up the Wi-Fi connection, on NovoPRO home screen, click on ...
  • Page 19 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 Wi-Fi network;...

  • Page 20: Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode

    Click on button “Connect” to start the connection. 2.1.3 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi Hotspot is “NVC_XXXXX”...

  • Page 21: Dual-Network Configuration

    This function is extremely useful for organizations with “guest” wireless network setup for external visitors. In such a case, NovoPRO’s RJ45 port is connected to a wired EMPLOYEE network for employees to securely access it; at the same time NovoPRO’s Wi-Fi is connected to a GUEST network to allow visitors to access it.

  • Page 22: Port Numbers And Intranet Firewall

    Port for video streaming service 20131 Port for file transfer service 20141 Port for device management 20142 Port for device reporting To enable successful operations of a NovoPRO device, these ports should not be blocked by your network’s firewall. Page 22...

  • Page 23: Making A Presentation

    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’...

  • Page 24: Step 1: Set Up Session Parameters

    IP address entry from the drop-down menu that matches the IP address shown on the NovoPRO home screen. NOTE: For NovoPRO devices that have the device name and IP address bound via the DNS mapping procedure, you may also enter the NovoPRO’s device name in this field.

  • Page 25: Step 2: Connect To Your Novopro Device

    “Never remind me again” box if you only want the pop-up alert to appear once, and not each time you sign on. 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.
  • Page 26 More Options in the Options Menu: : The Extend Desktop button allows you to use the display the NovoPRO is connected to as an extended desktop for your computer. Settings for the extended desktop mode must be configured in your computer’s operating system.

  • Page 27: Step 3: Make A Presentation

    PC, local network, or the Internet. Your desktop screen will be mirrored to the NovoPRO screen regardless of the applications you are running on your PC. A button pad will appear in the Desktop Streamer’s connection page, this button pad gives you quick control of the...
  • Page 28 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 When you click the green play button in the middle of the button pad your desktop will be mirrored on the full screen of the display. When you click one of the numbered buttons (#1 - #4) your desktop will be mirrored on one of the four corresponding quadrants of the display.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Presentation Management

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.1.4 Step 4: Presentation management 3.1.4.1 Moderator Function Description Set the moderator mode: Click the tab and click the Moderator On/Off switch to turn the moderator function on or off : The moderator mode is off.
  • Page 30 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Example 1: Indicate the names of the presenters, the participant list sorting method, and the total number of participants. Sorting in the participant list  : sorted by participants’ name  : sorted by the “join” time (most recent on top).
  • Page 31 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description For Corporate Edition, when a participant is asked to be a The participant’s screen: presenter, a dialog box will appear on the participant’s screen. The participant has 23 seconds to respond. For Education Edition, this dialog box will not appear.
  • Page 32 Three presenters: 3. When less than 4 participants are assigned as presenters, Four presenters: the NovoPRO will display their screens in a layout based on the number of presenters. The images to the left display the different layouts. Screen preview (Education Edition only): 1.
  • Page 33 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description In the dialog box, click Withdraw Projection and the participant’s screen will be withdrawn from the presentation display. Removing a participant: To remove a participant from the presentation session, click the icon next to the participant’s name.
  • Page 34 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.1.4.4 Pause, resume, disconnect and lock session Function Description To pause/resume a presentation: Click the tab to bring up the presentation control page. Pausing and resuming a presentation: Move your mouse cursor to hover on the presentation button.
  • Page 35 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.1.4.5 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets/phones (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down student tablets. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock mobile devices: Click the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then click Mobile Devices to lock or unlock mobile devices.

  • Page 36: Presenting With Android/Ios Devices

    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).
  • Page 37 Aim your tablet’s camera at the QR code.  If the network connection is set up properly, NovoPresenter will automatically login to your NovoPRO. Should automatic login fail, you may check for your network connection or try manual login (Section 3.2.1.2). QR Code Scan Area...
  • Page 38 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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). Function Description Manual configuration option: Toggle the QR Code / Manual Inputs switch to the Manual Inputs position.
  • Page 39 Example: 192.168.43.1. NOTE: For NovoPRO devices that have the device name and IP address bound via the DNS mapping procedure, you may also enter the NovoPRO’s device name in this field. See 5.2 for more information. PIN:  If a PIN code is required to connect to...
  • Page 40 If you are not the first participant, you will be joining a presentation session. Successful Connection: After your NovoPresenter app connects successfully to your NovoPRO, the connection tab will become lit up If you are the first participant, you will see that your iPad screen is mirrored to NovoPRO’s screen.

  • Page 41: Step 2: Make A Presentation

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.2 Step 2: Make a presentation Once you have started/joined a presentation session, you can present the content stored on your iPad, local network, or the Internet. There are four tabs at the bottom left corner of the NovoPresenter home screen: : MyNotes –...
  • Page 42 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Create and share custom screen notes This is a virtual whiteboard that allows tablet users to create, edit and display. Function Description Launch My Notes: at the bottom left corner of the screen. Create a new note: at the top of the screen.
  • Page 43 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Use the note tools: The note tools are located at the bottom of the screen. Picture insertion Text insertion (You can reposition your text by dragging it across your screen with your finger.) Highlighter...
  • Page 44 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Close and save changes: to exit editing. The changes will be saved automatically. Organize your notes with Subject folders Tap this icon to add a subject (folder). When the “Add Subject” dialog box appears, enter the name for the new subject.
  • Page 45 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description The chosen file has been moved to the selected subject (folder). 3.2.2.2 Gallery To import images/videos to an iPad, you can follow the steps described below. (1) Connect your iPad to your computer. (2) In iTunes, select your device (“iPad Mini” in this case), and tap the Photos button at the center-top area.
  • Page 46 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.2.3 Documents (Local Storage) To import images/videos to an iPad, you can follow the steps described below. (1) Connect your iPad to your computer. (2) In iTunes, select your device (“iPad Mini” in this case), and tap the Apps button at the center-top area.
  • Page 47 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 dragging files into the Document list.  If you want to delete existing files, highlight them and press “Delete” button on the keyboard. (4) Tap “Sync” to start transferring the selected files. Function Description Navigate document list: tab to access Documents.
  • Page 48 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description View documents: The selected document will be opened in full screen. You can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers. To scroll down or move to the next page, slide your finger up or drag the scroll bar down. To scroll up or move to the previous page, slide your finger down or drag the scroll bar up.
  • Page 49 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.2.4 Documents (Dropbox) Function Description Select Dropbox as the document source: tab to access Documents. The folder icon will become lit up. For Dropbox, tap My Dropbox. First time using Dropbox in NovoPresenter: When using this feature for the very first time, an authentication dialog will be popped up.
  • Page 50 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Navigate document list: By default, your Dropbox’s home directory is shown. Navigate to a folder by tapping the desired folder. You can change sorting method by tapping button Sort by…. NOTE:  Tap the tab to return to the parent folder.
  • Page 51 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Unlink the Dropbox account: If you need to unlink the Dropbox account, tap and hold the My Dropbox tab for a few seconds. When the Request Confirmation appears, tap Yes to proceed. 3.2.2.5 Web You can open any website for sharing with NovoPresenter.
  • Page 52 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Browse a webpage: Tap the internet tab . It will light up blue. Select one of the three options to access a Web page: - Go to… (enter webpage address[default]) - Snap a QR Code - Browse My Bookmarks (Web site bookmarks) Go to…:...
  • Page 53 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Browse my Bookmarks: Tap the Browse my Bookmarks tab. From the bookmark list at the right, tap the desired one to open the corresponding webpage. Tap and hold a bookmark for two seconds to edit or delete the bookmark.
  • Page 54 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.2.6 Annotation NovoPresenter has a built-in drawing tool for on-screen annotation, such as handwriting and highlighting. You can bring up this tool by tapping , as shown below. Function Description Tap the tab to enable the annotation tool.
  • Page 55 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.2.7 Screenshot This feature allows users to take tablet screenshots. Function Description Take a screenshot: Tap the Screenshot button and the current screenshot will be saved in local storage. Page 55...

  • Page 56: Step 3: Manage The Presentation

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.3 Step 3: Manage the presentation You can manage the presentation through the participants panel, as shown in the figure below. 3.2.3.1 Moderator Function Description Set the moderator mode: Tap the tab and tap the Moderator On/Off switch to set the moderator mode.
  • Page 57 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.3.2 Role assignment There are three roles in a presentation session, the moderator, the presenter, and the participant. By default, the first participant assumes the presenter role until he hands it over to another participant. Individuals that join subsequently are participants.
  • Page 58 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Role change, screen preview, four-way split screen, withdraw projection, 3.2.3.3 and remove a user Function Description On the current moderator’s screen: Role change: transfer the moderator role The current moderator: Tap the tab and tap the...
  • Page 59 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Screen preview (Education Edition only): For the Education Edition, the moderator can preview desktop screens of all participants. To preview a participant’s screen, tap the corresponding entry. Wait for a few seconds for the screen to appear.
  • Page 60 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Two presenters: Three presenters: Four presenters: Page 60...
  • Page 61 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Withdrawing projections: When a participant’s screen is currently projected on the display and the participant wants to withdraw the projection of their screen from the display (while staying in the presentation session), tap the numbered box assigned to the presenter.
  • Page 62 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Tap Yes to remove the participant from the presentation session. 3.2.3.4 Disconnect and lock session Function Description Disconnect from a presentation session: Tap Disconnect button to exit the presentation session. If the moderator exits the...
  • Page 63 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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 Description Reset NovoPRO: First tap tab and tap arrow of the Device’s Reset window.
  • Page 64 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3.2.3.6 Lock/Unlock students’ tablets (Education Edition only) This feature allows the moderator to lock down student tablets/phones. This feature is only available in the Education Edition. Function Description To lock/unlock students’ tablets: Tap the tab to bring up the toolbar page, and then tap Mobile Devices to lock or unlock the students’...

  • Page 65: Ios/Android Mirroring

    Tap Yes to terminate the session. All devices will be disconnected. 3.3 iOS/Android 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/multi-screen mirroring request.
  • Page 66 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3. Tap AirPlay and select NovoPRO’s AirPlay device name. By default NovoPRO’s AirPlay device is named as “Novo-XXXXX”, where XXXXX is a device-generated name. 4. Switch on “Mirroring” option. Then an “Airplay Password” prompt pops up. Enter the 4- digit “AirPlay password”...

  • Page 67: Android Full Mirroring

    3.3.2 Android Full Mirroring All participants using Android tablets or phones can mirror their screens to NovoPRO by using tablets/phones’ GoogleCast service. No software installation is required in this case. NOTE: The actual operation steps might vary due to different Android OS releases and/or manufacturers’...
  • Page 68 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 1. Connect your Android device to the same network as your NovoPRO. 2. Swipe down from the top of your Android device to show the Control Center, and then tap Cast button. 3. You will see a list of devices you can cast your Android device to. If this is the first time you set up such a connection, the list may be empty.
  • Page 69 4. A new list will pop up with all available GoogleCast-capable devices you can cast to. In this case, “Novo-C87F6” is the desired NovoPRO unit. Tap on it and continue. 5. Establishing such a connection could take up to 15 seconds. The following “Connecting…”...
  • Page 70 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 7. To stop mirroring, please swipe down from the top of the Android device to show the Control Center, and then tap Cast Icon. Please note that “Cast” is changed to NovoPRO’s device name (“Novo-xxxxx”). 8. Tap icon to stop the GoogleCast session.

  • Page 71: Multi-Screen Ios/Android/Pc Mirroring

    NOTE: To ensure the login information is available after the initial projection, make sure that the first participant connects to the NovoPRO device using Desktop Streamer otherwise write down the login information for subsequent participants if the first connection is done via AirPlay or GoogleCast.

  • Page 72: Presenting With Novopro

    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.
  • Page 73 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description (2) Click the apps button (3) Click NovoPresenter (4) Now you can navigate to and open the desired files. Page 73...
  • Page 74 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Function Description Return to NovoPRO Home Screen (1) Click the back key one or more times until you exit NovoPresenter. (2) Click Remote Viewer (3) Click the back key one or more times until the system bar disappears.

  • Page 75: Direct Annotations

    During any presentation, NovoPRO also allows non-participant users the ability to draw annotations directly on the display. This can be done either via a USB mouse connected to the NovoPRO device or via a touchscreen display if the NovoPRO device is connected to one. Function...
  • Page 76 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Undo Eraser Options: Opens a list of options which allows you to send a screenshot of the annotations to the presenters, send a screenshot of the annotations to all participants, or exit the annotation tool. Page 76...

  • Page 77: Collaboration Tools

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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...

  • Page 78: Voting/Polling

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Voting/Polling Voting/Polling allows the moderator to create sets of questions or quizzes to post/administer to all participants.  Voting allows the moderator to administer a polling question set to all participants in a presentation session. ...
  • Page 79 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Enter the text of your question by clicking on the text field at the top. If the question is a multiple-choice question, please label the choices as “A.”, “B. “, “C.,” etc. If you wish to include an image, click on area “Click to Import Image”. This will allow you to import an image from your computer.
  • Page 80 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Select the image (.png, .jpeg, .jpg) and click “Open.” The image should now appear below the text area. Choose Question Type from the “Type” drop-down list. Page 80...
  • Page 81 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Select the correct answer from the “Answer” drop-down list. If the question does not have a correct answer (such as an opinion poll), you can choose “Not Selected”. NOTE: Open-ended questions do not have this option.

  • Page 82: Administer Voting/Polling

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.1.2 Administer voting/polling Start voting Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Edit Voting.” This will open the Voting window. Open an existing question set or create a new one (as described in the previous section.) Select a question and click “Start”...
  • Page 83 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 As participants answer the question, the moderator can monitor the results by clicking the “View Status” button. With the status window opened, the moderator can view participants’ reaction in real time. To return to the question, click “View Question.”...

  • Page 84: Respond To Voting/Polling

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.1.3 Respond to voting/polling Once a participant receives a voting/polling question, the question will pop up automatically on the participant’s screen.  For a multiple-choice question, the participant can select the answer and then submit.  For an open-ended question, the participant can select an image file from your device for submission.

  • Page 85: Video Clips And Youtube Streaming

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.2 Video Clips and YouTube Streaming This feature allows you to smoothly stream your local video clips or YouTube to NovoPRO. NOTE: 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.)

  • Page 86: Streaming Youtube Video

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.2.2 Streaming YouTube video From the “Tools” menu, click on and launch the “Video & YouTube” tool. Page 86...

  • Page 87: Video Controls

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 When the video player bar opens, paste or type the URL for the YouTube video you wish to play in the window. Click on the PLAY button to start the playback. 4.2.3 Video controls : Start/Pause/Resume playback : Stop playback : Progress bar.
  • Page 88 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 c. Share a Webpage: Send a webpage link for sharing. d. Browse “GroupShare” Folder: Open the default folder at “C:\Users\<user name>\GroupShare” e. Browse Webpages Received: View the webpage links received from others. 4.3.1.1 Sending Share a File 1.
  • Page 89 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2. If you start sending a new file while the previous one is still in progress, you will be prompted with the following warning. Share Desktop Screenshot 1. To send the current desktop screenshot, click on “Share Desktop Screenshot” to start the process.
  • Page 90 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Share a Webpage 1. To send a webpage link, click on “Share a Webpage…” to start the process. A dialog box will be prompted for the user to enter the webpage link, as shown below. 2. Click on “Yes” to start the transfer.

  • Page 91: File Sharing In Novopresenter App

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.3.2 File Sharing in NovoPresenter App Folder “GroupShare” is dedicated to this feature, which is used to store received files. You can locate it in “Documents” tab. 4.3.2.1 Sending Share a File/Image To send a file or an image, long-press on the item until a popup menu shows up.
  • Page 92 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 Share a Screenshot Click on button “Send Screen” to start the transfer process. Share a Webpage There are two ways to initiate sharing a webpage link.  Long-press on a webpage bookmark in “My Bookmarks” Page 92...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting And Rules About File Sharing

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5  In the browser screen, click on “Share” button, as highlighted in the following figure. NOTE: When sending a file, the system will check to make sure any prior file transfer is completed. If not, an error message will pop up.

  • Page 94: User Groups

    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”...

  • Page 95: Creating User Group

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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.
  • Page 96 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2. Click on button “Create” to add a new user group. 3. A new window, “Edit User Group”, will pop up. In this window, you will be able to edit group name, moderator information, and member information.
  • Page 97 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4.4.2.2 Saving a Presentation Session as a User Group NOTE: This feature is only available in Education Edition. A moderator for a presentation session can also quickly save the participants in a current presentation session as a user group via the Desktop Streamer and NovoPresenter application.

  • Page 98: Managing Existing User Group

    Export a User Group as an XML file, which can be loaded to any (Export) mobile devices and other PC/Mac. (Delete) Delete a User Group 4.4.4 Applying User Group Windows/Mac 1. When you connect to a NovoPRO device, click the user group button. Page 98...
  • Page 99 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2. Select “Choose User Group" in the user group menu. 3. Select the desired group. 4. A user list will be displayed for the group you selected. Tabs “All”, “Online”, and “Offline” are a quick sorting based on participants’ status.
  • Page 100 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 5. To de-select this group, click on the user group button and then click “De-Select this Group”. iPads 1. Copy the user group files (*.xml) to NovoPresenter App.  These User Group files are generated by using the Export function on the PC/Mac software.
  • Page 101 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3. After connecting to the NovoPRO device, tap the user groups button. 4. Tap on “Choose User Group” to display list of available groups, and then select the desired group. 5. A user list will be displayed for the group you selected. Using tabs “All”, “Online”, and “Offline”...

  • Page 102: Airnote Annotation Tool

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 6. To de-select this group, tap the user group button, and then tap “De-select this group”. Android Tablets 1. Connect your Android tablet to your computer. 2. Copy User Group files (*.xml) to tablet’s folder “<home>/NovoPresenter/UserGroups”.

  • Page 103: Using Airnote

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 The Collaboration Tools Menu on the presenter’s screen (Desktop Streamer / NovoPresenter) NOTE: When AirNote is enabled the button in the collaboration tools menu will show “Disable AirNote”. When AirNote is enabled the button in the menu will show “Enable AirNote”.

  • Page 104: Configuring Novopro

    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.
  • Page 105 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 4. Launch WordPad and open the template file. Use the view “All Documents” option when the Open File window appears. Fill in the values of some settings: 1. When opened, the text will look like this: <?xml version="1.0"...

  • Page 106: Dns Mapping

    DNS mapping is a capability that allows network technicians to bind the device name and the IP address of a NovoPRO device so that both items can be used interchangeably in the IP address field when a user is logging into a presentation session.

  • Page 107: Novopro Management

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 6 NovoPRO Management “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).
  • Page 108 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 3. When the new device is successfully added it will appear in the device list. 4. If the device is currently connected, the connection indicator will become green. Otherwise, it is in red. Connected Disconnected Removing a device 1.

  • Page 109: Managing Device Settings

    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).

  • Page 110: Customizing Home Screen

    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.

  • Page 111: Updating Firmware

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 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.

  • Page 112: Setting Moderator Credentials

    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.
  • Page 113 NovoPro User Manual V2.5 2. This will open the Moderator Credentials window. NOTE: For changes to take effect, make sure the green connection indicator is lit in the upper left of the screen. 3. Enter the moderator name and password in the corresponding windows.

  • Page 114: Remote Control

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 7 Remote Control Mouse On/Off Power On/Off NovoPRO Home Screen Cursor Keypad Return Android Task List (return to previous page) Android Home Screen App Setting SScreen Play/Pause (resume or pause slideshow playback) Volume Up Page Up...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 8 Specifications Hardware Specifications Power Supply 5.0VDC, 2A Power < 10W Consumption Output 1024x768 (XGA), 1280x720 (HD), 1280x800 (WXGA), 1920x1080 Resolutions (Full HD), Auto Config CPU (SoC) ARM Quad-Core 1.6GHz Memory DDR 1024MB Storage Internal: 8GB (eMMC Flash)

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    My PC cannot link to NovoPRO wirelessly. For your PC to link to NovoPRO, your PC must either have a built-in a Wi-Fi module or an external Wi-Fi adapter, and Wi-Fi must be enabled. If the NovoPRO is set to Hotspot Mode (factory default mode), choose NovoPRO’s SSID from the available SSID list.
  • Page 117 (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.

  • Page 118: Safety Information

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 10 Safety Information Refer to the manual and take note of the safety instructions before operating your device.  Ensure that the power source’s output voltage matches your device’s operating voltage.  To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not operate this device near water or in environments of high moisture.

  • Page 119: Copyright Information

    NovoPro User Manual V2.5 11 Copyright Information Copyright 2018 Delta Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Android and Google are registered trademarks of Google Inc. ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Inc. App Store, iPad, iTunes, Mac, and Mac OS are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 120 46101 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 U.S.A. T: +1-510-668-5100 F: +1-510-668-0680 Vivitek Asia 7F, No. 186, Ruey Kuang Road, Neihu, Taipei 11491 Taiwan R.O.C. T: +886-2-8797-2088 F: +886-2-6600-2358 V2.5 Copyright © 2018 Vivitek. Vivitek is a trademark of Delta Electronics, Inc.

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